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Isoflavones identified as inhibitors of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase in soybean paste were assayed using the catalytic portion of Syrian hamster HMG-CoA reductase, and the kinetic values were measured using HMG-CoA and NADPH. The inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase by these inhibitors was competitive with HMG-CoA and noncompetitive with NADPH. Ki values for genistein, daidzein, and glycitein were 27.7, 49.5, and 94.7 μM, respectively.
- HMG-CoA reductase
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- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
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It takes away less than 10 percent of the sequester’s willy-nilly cuts to the federal budget. It has a shelf life of about two years. And it does nothing to prevent another debt-ceiling fight, which is likely on its way in early 2014.
We send our leaders to Washington to solve big problems. This deal is a minor tweak with an expiration date.
That’s not to completely dismiss the compromise worked out by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash. Even a drop of water is appreciated in Washington’s arid desert of non-accomplishment. The deal, which passed the House last week and passed the Senate Wednesday, represents a step in the right direction.
It proved handy to House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio. Boehner has the misfortune of ruling a House majority that is difficult, if not impossible, to corral.
The Tea Party Republicans in the House mistrust Boehner almost as much as they mistrust President Barack Obama. They, along with conservative think-tanks like the Heritage Foundation, have made life miserable for Boehner, pushing and pulling the longtime politician in directions he knows will fail.
So, when these same extremists started making noise about the Murray-Ryan deal, the Ohio Republican let loose with both barrels against the groups propping up the Tea Party.
“They’re using our members, and they’re using the American people for their own goals,” Boehner said last week. “This is ridiculous. If you’re for more deficit reduction, you’re for this agreement.”
We expect this outburst made Boehner feel better. His mood was likely raised even higher upon seeing the House approve the Murray-Ryan bill 332-94.
Boehner appears to be a politician seeking the art of the possible. Those instincts have been curbed by far-right elements within his own party; so much so that during a 2010 “60 Minutes” interview, the speaker couldn’t bring himself to favorably mention the word “compromise.” Yet, Boehner understands that “no compromise” is a losing position for true conservatives.
Perhaps the best benefit of Murray-Ryan might be to sideline the extremists so Republicans and Democrats can start working together on big problems.

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Monday, September 19, 2011
1/2 cups water
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 Tablespoon chicken bullion
1 Tablespoon sherry
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
ginger to taste and red pepper to your preference.
chicken in bite size pieces( we like a thighs about 4)
can of water chestnuts
can of straw mushrooms or regular
really anything you want to put in there.
Its a good way to clean out the frig. squash also works.
Brown your chicken and remove from wok or skillet
add onion and other veggies and saute a few minutes.
Add sauce mixture and chicken and cook till sauce thickens and add over rice.

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Few books depict both the up and down sides of the trading world as completely as this.
The author leaves his job with a generous, secure income to pursue the life of a full-time floor member, and in so doing endures the loss of security, the consternation of his family, and personal demons that threaten to undermine his dream.
His odyssey is poignant and funny, harrowing, and altogether human. His trials will strike familiar chords with anyone who has ever traded a market, and his tribulations will similarly enrich the reader.
The book includes some highly effective trading ideas and methods that have earned Art money over the years.
A must read for anyone who appreciates honesty over hype.
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Art Collins has been successfully developing and trading commodity systems since 1986. Shortly after implementing his first programs, Art amassed enough money that he felt comfortable exchanging his managerial position in an automobile dealership for his true passion. He became a full-time floor member of the Chicago Board of Trade.
Years of struggle resulted from Art's attempts to combine reactive, judgmental trading with his more effective system methodology. This book is, in part, a chronicle of that experience.
A Northwestern University graduate, Art has been a long-standing guitarist/songwriter with the satiric rock band the Cleaning Ladys. The band has appeared on MTV and the Doctor Demento radio show.
To relieve stress, Art takes Tae Kwon Do. He recently achieved a first-degree black belt.
He lives in Geneva, Illinois, with his wife, Pat, and teenage daughter, Maggi.
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JAGUAR F-Type Convertible
Generations Timeline, Specs and Pictures
After seven years on the market, Jaguar decided in December 2019 to show the facelifted version of its smallest coupe: the F-Type.
It is offered as a coupe and also as a convertible. And if its first feature would be to look beautiful, the Brits have succeeded to do it.
The revamped Jaguar F-Type has kept the long hood, but slightly modified to be sleeker than before. A wider front grille helps cool the engine better. Maybe when the first F-Type was tested in the UK they had only rainy weather available. But since climate changes, they had to redo this and now the engine will have more air for cooling and breathing.
J-style signatures lamps with DRLs are a striking presence on the road. Headlights are also LED only.
On the inside, things are more 2020, mainly thanks to a new 12.3 screen instrument cluster. On the center console, a new infotainment system with another touch-screen is present. All the driver needs to do is connect the phone to the infotainment system, either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and a new world of functions are going to be available.
With the top down, under shining sun, it will be hard to read it, though. But who cares if you have one of the best sounds V6 engines under the hood and a comfortable automatic gearbox? After all, the F-Type convertible is not about aggressive driving, but about relaxed driving under the open sky.
After the F-Type Convertible’s initial release in 2013, Jaguar continued to improve the car and made it quicker and more appealing.
In 2017 the British carmaker introduced a facelifted version.
Jaguar was one of the most known roadster carmakers in the U.K. Apart from the new models, it shined in the past with models such as the XK120, XK180, D-Type, or the marvelous E-Type. After it broke the relationship with Ford, Jaguar tried and succeeded to re-link with its past glorious roadsters and introduced the F-Type.
The facelifted version featured a new set of headlights with L-shaped daytime running lights inside. A redesigned grille made its way onto the facelifted version. It featured a horizontal bar and a mesh. The designers installed a new air-intake and a splitter at the bottom and improved air-scoops on the sides for the lower bumper. In the rear, the LED signature lamps enhanced the already beautiful taillights.
Inside, the 2017 F-Type featured lightweight slimline seats, which combined an ergonomically-optimized form with better comfort. Their frames were made out of magnesium alloys, allowing increased seat travel by 8 cm (3.15”). The center console gained three new finishers to differentiate the models in the range: the Jaguar F-Type featured knurled aluminum finish. In R-Dynamic models, the Delta aluminum finisher added a sportive feel. In contrast, R models were differentiated by a Linear Vee aluminum finish with the iconic “R” etched prominently into the surface. A carbon fiber console finisher was available as an option across the range.
Under the hood, the 2017 F-Type featured similar engines as its non-facelifted version and added a 2.0-liter turbocharged unit as a base model.
Jaguar’s sexy new sportscar will be one of the main talked about cars after it officially bows at the Paris Motor Show.
However, the F-Type’s debut has already been made in a more select location, Musée Rodin in Paris. The car is a two-seater roadster with a fabric roof, simple and elegant, almost timeless in a way. However, there’s no mistaking it for any other Jaguar, because it’s got an angular grille that’s never been used before. “A piece of design should tell a story and this is why every line in the F-Type has a start, a direction and a conclusion”, said the brand’s director of design Ian Callum. “If you approach every line individually and get it as aesthetically correct as possible, get the dimensions right, it will stand the test of time.” The chassis i built from aluminum to save weight, and even the double wishbone suspension has been tailored from aluminum. The interior is unique, as Jaguar describes it as a “one plus one”. The controls, switches and center console are all driver-centric. There’s a swooping handle to the right of the center console which blocks the view of passenger and makes the driver feel couched.


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La Récolte (descriptive French title) Ink and gouache on thin tan paper.Signed in ink in the image.Framed
Maurice Chabas (1862-1947) was a very active symbolist painter. From the late 19th century through the early 1920s his work is in high demand. He takes on commissions, both private and public, while also painting and drawing relentlessly for himself. Bright colors and an animated line are the building blocks of his style, while water and women tend to be his main source of inspiration. While he seems to have lived in various places, including for long periods in Belgium, the Parisian art scene, seems nonetheless to have been his artistic biotope. However, later in life, tending towards the religious and mysthical, and towards and increasing abstraction in his art, Chabas secluded himself from this community and lived quietly.

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Benefits Of Authorised Car Repair Workshopsby Ronnie Matt Marketing Manager
Searching for a reliable company to get car repairs done is a complex step. It is always a headache for first-time car owners because they have no idea of what factors to consider. Experts say that there are several things to take into account, like the reputation of the service centre, the experience held by them, their customer service, their location, their infrastructure and so on. Once found, it becomes your responsibility to take your car for necessary car repairs, servicing and maintenance regularly. It is not at all acceptable to ignore this part and become lazy enough to compromise on the performance or life of the vehicle. There are several benefits of availing services of reputed car service centres, and we have covered the top ones here.
The top benefit of a reputed car service centre is that you will save a lot of time. They will offer services like free pick up your vehicle from your desired destination and dropping the car at your current location. They also provide onsite services, where expert mechanics will reach out to your car carrying the necessary tools and equipment to take care of any issue arising in the vehicle. Using their expertise, they can handle components such as alternators, starter motors and so on to save time and money.
Seeking services from time-honoured and reputed car service centres means establishing trust and developing cordial relations with the team. This feature means you will not find it tricky or confusing to leave a vehicle there at the service centre. You will be assured that the weekend is in safe hands, and you will get exceptional services, care and look after for your vehicle even behind you.
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With their help, you will find it very easy to maintain a regular schedule for your car’s regular servicing as well as log book servicing. They will remind you about the scheduled maintenance and servicing of your vehicle, and upon getting permission from you, they will be there to pick up your car.
Apart from these features, one more exceptional feature of these professionals is that they are always ready to share their experience and expertise to help you keep your car functional. They will also remind you about the top mistakes to avoid during the vehicle’s servicing or maintenance. According to car repair experts not changing the essential oils of your vehicle in a timely manner is one major mistake that car owners often make.
It would be essential for you to change the engine oil as per the recommendations. It is undoubtedly beneficial in prolonging the vehicle's life and engine performance. They further add that not changing windscreen wipers regularly and not checking air pressure are a couple of serious mistakes that car owners should always make. Lastly, getting car servicing done without proper knowledge is something those car owners should never engage in. They should always look for an authorised at a reputed car repair workshop and get their vehicle serviced to satisfaction.
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The Official Site of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Angels enjoying a season of comebacks
Angels enjoying a season of comebacks
By Joe Frisaro
BOSTON -- A sign of a championship-caliber team is to play at your best when everything seems bleak.
All season, the Angels have demonstrated that characteristic.
It's really not a mystery as to why they've advanced to the American League Championship Series against the Yankees. They're moving on because they've shown the ability to bounce back under trying circumstances.
Resiliency was a trademark during the regular season, and it carried over into the playoffs. They set a franchise record with 47 comeback victories during the year, and they've tacked on two more in the AL Division Series.
Their resolve surfaced once again on Sunday in a 7-6 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Down by two entering the ninth inning, the Angels scored three runs -- after getting to two outs with no one on -- off closer Jonathan Papelbon.
"We're just resilient," closer Brian Fuentes said. "We take a step back and then we march forward. We'd keep going and we'd get hot. I don't know if we ever really got cold. Coming into the season, we'd hear about the past."
Three times since 2004, the Red Sox eliminated the Angels in the American League Division Series.
The tide turned this year.
"It certainly is a different feeling and one that we wanted to experience as a team," said Vladimir Guerrero, whose two-run single off Papelbon proved the difference on Sunday. "It seems like a more emotional team, a little more gutsy, more put together."
The 47 comeback wins is a testament to the scrappiness of the squad. Late in the year that statistic prompted center fielder Torii Hunter to note: "Don't ever leave the park early, you just might miss something."
The Angels trailed only their ALCS foe, the Yankees, for most come-from-behind wins during the 2009 regular season.
In recent years, the Angels may have fallen short in the first round, but the franchise has now taken a big step toward returning to the World Series for the first time since its 2002 championship season.
"Part of it is the depth in the organization," Angels owner Arte Moreno said. "You keep banging the door down and hopefully you get there. I'm proud of the whole team."
In Game 2 on Friday at Angel Stadium, Los Angeles trailed Boston ace Josh Beckett by a run early, but were able to pull out a 4-1 win.
Two-out hitting in the late innings played a pivotal role in the final two games of the ALDS.
In the seventh inning of Game 2, the game was tied at 1 with two outs before Maicer Izturis' RBI single. Two batters later, Erick Aybar ripped a two-run triple.
More clutch hitting came through at Fenway Park. In the eighth inning, Juan Rivera hit a two-out, two-run single off Papelbon, making it 5-4.
Then came the ninth-inning heroics.
The Angels put together an improbable ninth-inning rally at Fenway Park to win Game 3 and sweep the Red Sox in the American League Division Series.
Popout to catcher (one out)
Gary Matthews Jr.
Flyout to center (two out)
1B on 0-2 fastball
2B to left, Aybar scores
Intentional walk loads bases
1B to center , Figgins, Abreu score
Flyout left (three out)
Bobby Abreu hit an RBI double and Guerrero lined the decisive two-run single to center, giving the Angels the lead that was preserved by Fuentes.
"To beat the [Red Sox] in three straight games, I didn't know if that would ever happen," Abreu said. "These guys know how to handle these situations in the postseason. They've shown they're good. We have to give credit to our pitchers."
In terms of overall record, the Angels were better a year ago. They finished 100-62, compared to 97-65 this season. In the 2008 postseason, however, they stumbled, and were eliminated by Boston in four games.
"Last year, everything went bad for us [in the playoffs]," Hunter said. "These guys came into Spring Training pumped up. A lot of things happened this year.
"We had a lot of obstacles to overcome. But we found something. We found some heart. We found some purpose and passion. And we showed it this series. We took care of one of the best teams in the East, and one of the best closers in the game."
Next up is another daunting task, taking on the Yankees, beginning Friday at New York.
The Angels hope their strong starting pitching carries over. But they know if they get into trouble, they have a track record of bouncing back.
"Obviously, the starting pitching has done a great job, and it will need to," right-hander Jered Weaver said. "The 'pen has done a great job as well. And we're putting runs up on the board.
"We aren't going to roll over. We know that. We found ourselves in a hole [in Game 3 at Boston], but the hitters were able to put some at-bats together, and we came back with a win."
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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THE VILLALONGA-ALEXANDER HOUSE
This report was written on June 4, 1978
1. Name and location of the property: The property known as the Villalonga-Alexander House located at 301 E. Park Ave. in Charlotte, N.C.
2. Name, address and telephone number of the present owner and occupant of the property:
The present owner of the property is:
Mrs. Ouida Dasher Brown
301 E. Park Ave.
Charlotte, N.C. 28203
The present occupants of the property are:
Mrs. Ouida Dasher Brown
Mrs. Inez Dasher
An aggregate of roomers
301 E. Park Ave.
Charlotte, N.C. 28203
3. Representative photographs of the property: This report contains representative photographs of the property.
4. A map depicting the location of the property: This report contains a map depicting the location of the property.
5. Current Deed Book Reference to the Property: The most recent reference to this property is recorded in Mecklenburg County Deed Book 1625 at Page 180. The Tax Parcel Number of the property is 12307101.
6. A brief historical sketch of the property:
Mr. John L. Villalonga, president and treasurer of the Charlotte Roof and Paving Co. and president of the Charlotte Brick Co., began the construction of his residence in Dilworth in the summer of 1900.l A perusal of the local newspapers reveals that the edifice was regarded as one of the handsomest and most complete houses in Charlotte.”2 Indeed, The Charlotte Daily Observer of March 4, 1901, urged the public to visit the J. H. Wearn Co. for purposes of viewing and appreciating the “quartered oak doors” which Mr. George W. Farrington had made “for the new house of Mr. J. L. Villalonga.” The newspaper reported that the panels of the doors were fashioned from “the very finest grade of curly-quartered oak” and that the workmanship demonstrated “what North Carolina forest products and what Charlotte workmen” could accomplish.3 Mr. Villalonga and his wife, Constance M. Villalonga, moved into their home in late March or early April 1901.4 That Mr. and Mrs. Villalonga were active in community, affairs is certain. He was a member of the Vestry of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, and she participated in the activities of the Saturday Afternoon Club, a prestigious womens organization of that era.6
In February, 1903, Mr. and Mrs. Villalonga sold their home in Dilworth and moved to New York City.7 The new owner was Robert O. Alexander, a native of Sampson County, N. C., who had most recently resided in Monroe, La., where he had been a cotton broker. He practiced the same profession in Charlotte for over twenty years and was regarded as one of the best authorities on staple cotton in the state.8 Mr. Alexander also acquired the reputation of being a deeply religious and pious individual. A self-proclaimed “sanctificationist ” and member of First Presbyterian Church, he conducted revival meetings in a tent on South Boulevard in September 1903. According to the Charlotte Daily Observer, he preached to “large congregations,” telling them that material prosperity would only come to those who believed as he did. “If you prefer to live on bacon and cornbread, Mr. Alexander proclaimed, keep on living as you are living now. But if you wish to have good fat beefsteak and biscuits and butter be sanctified as I am.”9
Regardless of how one feels about Mr. Alexander’s religious proclivities, one is forced to admit that he did prosper. In addition to being a successful cotton broker, he acquired and developed large tracts of land at Black Mountain, N. C. He was also largely responsible for the development of the Presbyterian Assembly Grounds at nearby Montreat.10 Mr. Alexander died on November 13, 1926, at the age of sixty-three,11 leaving behind a widow and several children.12 May Herndon Alexander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beverly Herndon, was born on July 1, 1876, in Shreveport, LA. It was her that she would meet and marry R. O. Alexander. She moved with her husband to Charlotte in 1901.13 One can imagine the excitement which Mrs. Alexander must have experienced when occupying her new home in February 1903. According to some sources, Mrs. Alexander had told her husband that she would be happy to live in North Carolina if she could reside in the house which Mr. J. L. Villalonga had erected in Dilworth. Local tradition holds that it was this news which prompted Mr. Alexander to purchase the structure.14 Of course, he always insisted that Divine Providence had played a part in the transection.15 A glimpse into the lavish social life which occurred in the Alexander’s new abode is provided by an article which appeared in the Charlotte Daily Observer on April 24, 1903. It described a reception which had taken place in the house the previous evening. The rooms, the article reported, were beautifully decorated, the color scheme of pink, white and green being exquisitely carried out in roses, carnations and smilax.” The newspaper went on to relate that palms were placed throughout the house and that “music was furnished by the Academy orchestra.” 16 Mrs. Alexander lived in the house until 1936, when the Federal Government foreclosed a mortgage which it held on the property. 17 She rented a room in an apartment house next door and continued to reside there until her death on May 10, 1958.18 Despite the urgings of the subsequent owners of the property, Mrs. Alexander never entered the home again. Apparently, her emotions would not allow her to do so. 19 Mrs. Alexander was survived by seven children, four daughters and three sons. They included Mrs. T. E. Hemby, Mrs. McAlister Carson, Mrs. Ruth A. Roberts, Mra. Phillip Hasel, Mr. E. Herndon Alexander, Mr. Robert O. Alexander, Jr. and Mr. John McKnitt Alexander. All had grown up in the home at 301 E. Park Ave.20
In 1938, the property was purchased by Julian E. Dasher and his two sisters, Doris and Ouida.21 They in turn granted a life estate in the property to their mother, Clara E. Dasher.22 The younger Dashers and their spouses resided in the house, and Clara Dasher began to rent rooms to boarders. This practice continued until May 21, 1953, when Mrs. Dasher expired.23 Ouida Dasher Brown and her husband, J. Arthur Brown, assumed the responsibility of managing the property. Mr. Brown, who was in the wholesale lumber business, died on August 24, 1964, at the age of seventy-seven. Mrs. Brown continues to reside in the structure and to rent rooms to boarders.24 The most dramatic event in the physical history of the Villalonga-Alexander House occurred on March 14, 1948. A fire destroyed the greater portion of the interior of the center of the structure, including the roof and dormers.25 “Fire gutted the old Alexander home at 301 East Park Avenue early yesterday morning,” the Charlotte Observer reported. “A stairway leading to the second floor,” the newspaper explained, “acted as a perfect draft, drawing the flames upward through the roof. The rear of the house wee damaged slightly by water.”26 The owners of the property were forced to live in a small house on Cleveland Ave. while extensive repairs were made to the main house. Financial considerations made restoration of the structure impossible. However, the owner did attempt to be sensitive in the changes and alterations which they were compelled to make.27
1 Charlotte City Directory 1902, p. 460. The Charlotte Daily Observer (September 11, 1900) p. 5.
2 The Charlotte Daily Observer (February 3, 1903) p. 5.
3 The Charlotte Daily Observer (March 4, 1901) p. 6.
4 The Charlotte Daily Observer (March 10, 1901) p. 6.
5 The Charlotte Daily Observer (January 7, 1902) p. 5.
6 The Charlotte Daily Observer (November 6, 1901) p. 5.
7 Mecklenburg County Deed Book 174, p. 318. The Charlotte Daily Observer (February, 3, 1903) p. 5.
8 Mecklenburg County Death Book 26, p. 1036. The Charlotte Observer (November 14, 1926) sec. 1, p. 4.
9 The Charlotte Daily Observer (September 21, 1903) p. 5.
10 The Charlotte Daily Observer (November 14, 1926) sec. 1, p. 4.
11 Mecklenburg County Death Book 26, p. 1036.
12 The Charlotte Daily Observer (May 11, 1958) p. 15E.
14 The Charlotte News (March 15, 1948) p. 5A.
15 The Charlotte Daily Observer (September 21, 1903) p. 5.
16 The Charlotte Daily Observer (April 24, 1903) p. 5.
17 Mecklenburg County Deed Book 901, p. 154.
18 The Charlotte Observer (May 11, 1958) p. 15E.
19 Interview of Mrs. Ouida Dasher Brown by Dr. Dan L. Morrill (May 16, 1978). Hereafter cited as Interview.
20 The Charlotte Observer (May 11, 1958) p. 15E.
21 Mecklenburg County Deed Book 953, p. 67.
22 Mecklenburg County Deed Book 953, p. 66.
25 For a photograph of the structure immediately following the fire, see The Charlotte News (March 15, 1948) p. 5A.
26 The Charlotte Observer, (March 15, 1948) p. 1B.
7. A brief architectural description of the property: This report contains an architectural description prepared by Ms. Ruth Little-Stokes, architectural historian.
8. Documentation of wky and in that ways the property, meets the criteria set forth in N. C. G. S. 160A-399.4:
a. Historical and cultural significance: The historical and cultural significance of the property known as the Villalonga-Alexander House rests upon three factors. First, it is an early example of Colonial Revival style architecture in the City of Charlotte. Second, it is one of the oldest mansions which survives in Dilworth, Charlotte’s initial streetcar suburb. Third, it has associative ties with individuals of local prominence.
b. Suitability for preservation and restoration: The structure and grounds are in an excellent state of repair. On balance, the house is well preserved, except for damage which resulted from the fire on March 14, 1948. Sufficient documentation exists to permit the restoration of the exterior of the structure.
c. Educational value: The Villalonga-Alexander House has educational value because of the historical and cultural significance of the property.
d. Cost of acquisition, restoration, maintenance or repair: At present, the Commission has no intention of securing the fee simple or any lesser included interest in this property. The Commission presently assumes that all costs associated with restoring and maintaining the property will be paid by the owner or subsequent owner of the property.
e. Possibilities for adaptive or alternative use of the property: The Villalonga-Alexander House is currently zoned for office use (O6 ). The Commission believes that the structure is best suited for residential use, either single or multi-family.
f. Appraised value: The Current tax appraisal of the improvements on the property is $710. The current tax appraisal of the .312 acres of land is $22,410. Tho most recent annual tax bill on the property was $388.42. The Commission is aware that designation would allow the owner to apply for a deferral of 50% of the Ad Valorem taxes on all or any portion of the property which becomes “historic property”.
g. The administrative and financial responsibility of any perrson or organization willing to underwrite all or a portion of such costs: As stated earlier, the Commission presently has no intention of purchasing the fee simple or any lesser included interest in this property. Furthermore, the Commission presently assumes that all costs associated with the property will be paid by the present or subsequent owners of the property.
9. Documentation of why and in what ways the Property meets the criteria established for inclusion in the National Resister of Historic Places: The Commission judges that the property known as the Villalonga-Alexander House does meet the criteria of the National Register of Historic Places. Basic to the Commission’s judgment is its knowledge that the National Register of Historic Places, established by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, represents the decision of the Federal Government to expand its recognition of historic properties to include those of local, regional and State significance. The Commission believes that its investigation of the property known as the Villalonga-Alexander House demonstrates that the property possesses local historical and cultural importance. Consequently, the Commission Judges that the property known as the Villalonga-Alexander House does meet the criteria of the National Register of Historic Places.
10. Documentation of why and in what ways the property is of historical importance to Charlotte and/or Mecklenburg County: The property known as the Villalonga-Alexander House is historically important to Charlotte and Mecklenburg County for three reasons. First, it is an early example of Colonial Revival style architecture in the City of Charlotte. Second, it is one of the oldest mansions which survive in Dilworth, Charlotte’s initial streetcar suburb. Third, it has associative ties with individuals of local prominence.
Chain of Title
1. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 1625, Page 180 (August 7, 1953).
Grantors: Doria Dasher Henley & husband, John D. Henley Julian E. Dasher & wife, Florine Hallman Dasher, Alva Lee Dasher & wife, Inez Long Dasher
Grantees: Ouida Dasher Brown
2. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 953, Page 66 (July 22, 1938).
Grantors: Ouida D. Brown & husband J. Arthur Brown Doris Dasher Henley & husband, John D. Henley Julian E. Dasher & wife, Florine H. Dasher
Grantee: Clara E. Dasher (Life Estate)
3. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 953, Page 65 (July 22, 1938).
Grantor: Ouida D. Erown & husband, J. Arthur Brown Doris Dasher Henley & husband, John D. Henley Julian E. Dasher & wife, Florine H. Dasher
Grantee: Alva Lee Dasher (one-fourth interest)
4. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 953, Page 67 (July 22, 1938).
Grantee: C. O. Dulin & wife, Eva Faubert Dulin
Grantor: Ouida Dasher Brown, Doria Dasher Henley & Julian E. Dasher
5. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 944, Page 29 (March 11, 1938).
Grantor: Hoae Owners’ Loan Corporation of Washington, D.C.
Grantee: C. O. Dulin & wife, Eva Faubert Dulin
6. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 901, Page 154 (November 28, 1936).
Grantor: T. C. Abernethy, Commissioner
Grantee: Home Owners’ Loan Corporation of Washington, D.C.
7. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 797, Page 235 (December 8, 1933).
Grantor: Mrs. May Herndon Alexander (Widow)
Grantee: Home Owner’s Loan Corporation of Washington, D. C. (Deed of Trust)
8. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 617 , Page 427 (June 24, 1926).
Grantor: E. B. Herndon
Grantee: Hay Herdon Alexander
9. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 624, Page 250.
Grantor: Wardlaw P. Thomson, Trustee
Wardlaw P. Thomson & wife, Elizabeth Alexander Thomson May H. Alexander (widow)
Grantee: E. B. Herndon .
10. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 614, Page 203 (August 1, 1925).
Grantor: E. B. Herndon
Grantee: Wardlaw P. Thomson
11. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 445, Page 443 (May 16, 1921).
Grantor: Thaddeus A. Adams, John A. Coke, Jr., Trustees
Grantee: E. B. Herndon
12. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 358, Page 157 (March 15, 1916).
Grantor: R. O. A1exander & wife, May H. Alexander
Grantee: Thaddeus A. Adams & John A. Coke, Jr. (Deed of Trust)
13. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 174, Page 318 (February 2, 1903).
Grantor: J. L. Villalonga & wife, Constance M. Villalonga
Grantee: Robert O. Alexander
14. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 168, Page 178 (Apri1 28, 1902).
Grantor: Charlotte Consolidated Construction Co.
Grantee: Constance M. Villalonga, wife of J. L. Vlllalonga
15. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 156, Page 227 (May 10, 1900).
Grantor: Walter Brem & wife, H. C. Brem
Grantee: Mrs. Constance M. Villalonga
16. Mecklenburg County Deed Book 150, Page 609 (May 10, 1900).
Grantor: Charlotte Consolidated Conatruotion Co.
Grantee: Mrs. Constance M. Villalonga
Date of Preparation of this Report: June 4, 1978
Prepared by: Dr. Dan L. Morrill, Director
Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Properties Commission
139 Middleton Dr.
Charlotte, N.C. 28207
Telephone: (704) 332-2726
Residence of J.L. Villalonga was featured in “Some Designs,” a promotional booklet published by Hook & Sawyer ca. 1902.
The Villalonga-Alexander House, 301 East Park Avenue, Charlotte, built in 1900-1901, is the largest remaining private residence in the early suburb of Dilworth. The Colonial Revival style two and one-half story frame house has an unusually wide classical front porch which extends on the west side as a porte-cochere and on the right side as a balancing side porch. The well-preserved site contains a formally landscaped lawn, divided by a low rusticated granite retaining wall with granite cornerposts. A wide sidewalk leads to the center entrance and a driveway leads beneath the porte-cochere. Although the entrance hall, stair well, and roof of the house were destroyed by a 1948 fire and rebuilt, the remainder of the interior and exterior is well-preserved. The Villalonga-Alexander House is a product of the turn-of-the-century industrial boom which marked the beginning of the New South, yet retains the polite dignity and generosity of scale expressive of the Old South. The main block, five bays wide and four bays deep, rests on an unusually deep full brick basement, laid in random common bond, and is surmounted by a deep gable-on-hip (British gambrel) roof. The main facade is strongly centralized by the ornate center entrance, the scrolled pediment design of the porch balustrade above the center bay, the Palladian window in the center bay of the second story, and the large center roof dormer. The entrance consists of a replacement door (due to fire damage) set within an interesting classical framework, with fluted pilasters resting on a chair rail which continues across the entire main facade beneath the front porch. Flattened Ionic capitals cap the pilasters and support a lintel with an applied garland motif giving the appearance of hanging from the capitals. The Palladian window is a two-over-two round-arched sash with flanking one-over-one rectangular sash, set within a surround with a keystone over the center window. The gabled dormer, a replacement following the fire, has a solid curvilinear bargeboard and a one-over-one sash. A comparison of the present main facade with a photograph of the house in Art Work of Charlotte, North Carolina, a photographic album published in 1905, indicates that the roofline is considerably less ornate than it was originally. The flanking sash of the Palladian window originally had lozenge window panes, the newels of the porch balustrade were crowned with wooden finials, the dormers had ornate pediments, the center pediment adorned with a swag and scroll brackets, and a balustrade stretched between the dormers along the eaves, with heavy corner newels surmounted by large metal urns, These decorative details were not replaced after the 1948 fire, although the urns were rescued and are now stored in the basement.
A second front entrance is located in the western bay of the main facade, This double glazed door, located in the front face of the bay, has a single pane transom and replaces an original window. A corresponding bay is located on the other side of the main facade, but contains sash windows, The windows of the main block are one-over-one sash, with plain surrounds with molded lintels. These originally had louvered shutters. The door surrounds are identical to those of the windows, The walls are covered with narrow German siding. At each corner is a fluted cornerboard with an Ionic capital, echoing the main entrance treatment, eave treatment consists of a wide frieze and a boxed, molded cornice. The original roof was covered with wooden shakes, the post-fire replacement is covered with composition shingles. The three dormer windows of the main facade, also replacements, have one-over-one sash windows and gabled roofs with solid, curvilinear bargeboards. Two tall brick, interior end chimneys project from each side elevation, An additional chimney projects from the rear slope of the roof near the junction of the rear wing, Each chimney stack has a molded metal collar. The one-story rear wing is treated identically to the main block, except that the roof has a gambrel form, with dormer windows along the flanks, and an interior end chimney on the gambrel end. A door in the center west side bay of the wing leads to a rear stair. The outside steps which originally provided exterior access to this stair have been removed. The shed porch along the east side of the wing is a later addition. The one-story porch which stretches the length of the main facade is supported on Doric posts, paired on each side of the main entrance and tripled at the corners. The porch gives a tripartite division to the facade design, for the west porte-cochere bay and the east porch bay are each capped by a shallow pediment with a rough finish stucco tympanum and overhanging boxed, molded eaves. Between the pedimented bays is a roof balustrade with turned balusters, square newels with molded caps, and a scrolled pediment design in the railing above the entrance bay.
The twelve foot wide porch matches the other measurements of the house in scale. The porch originally extended partially along the east elevation, but has been enclosed. The wooden carriage steps leading from the driveway up to the porch floor, beneath the porte-cochere, are still in place. The interior finish of the Villalonga-Alexander House represents the lavish eclecticism of turn-of-the-century American architecture. The plan, true to the pre-Revolutionary houses which the Colonial Revival style was based upon, has no center hall. A series of rooms is arranged in a circular pattern around the fireplace and stair in the center of the house. Unlike Colonial floor plans, the rooms of the Villalonga-Alexander House were originally linked by double sliding doors so that the entire first floor became a relatively continuous open space. All of these double doors remain except those in the side walls of the entrance hall, which were not replaced during the post-fire reconstruction. The plan consists of a center entrance hall, at the rear of which is the main stair, with a parlor and library on the west, another parlor and dining room on the east The rear wing contains the kitchen with a butler’s pantry between the main block and the kitchen. Directly behind the entrance hall is a room which was originally the conservatory, with two-over-two sash windows lining the east wall. The partition between the butler’s pantry and conservatory was removed and this large room is now a den. The second floor contains a large center hall, with a narrower hall extending to a bathroom on the east end, with five bedrooms flanking the hall. In the northwest corner of the stair landing to the second floor is a stair leading to the large attic. The rear wing has a narrow hall along the east side and a large bedroom and bath. The rear stair, accessible from the outside, opens into this hall. The rear wing probably served as servants’ quarters. The center area of the house, including the entrance hall and stair, a portion of the dining room, and the second floor hall and attic, was destroyed by the 1948 fire. This has been rebuilt in a compatible style but is obviously of more recent vintage. The entrance hall, originally the most ornate room in the house, had a parquet floor, a carved oak wainscot, exposed ceiling joists, ornate paneled oak doors, and an unusual brick fireplace. The only original feature which survived the fire is the fireplace, which did not burn because it is constructed completely of brick and terra cotta tile.
The origin of its design and placement beneath the staircase is in the Colonial Revival style houses constructed in the 1880s in New England by H. H. Richardson. In his designs, he intermingled round brick arches and richly molded tilework derived from Romanesque European architecture with native 18th century forms. He also favored the use of the medieval entrance hall, with the fireplace and stair as the physical and symbolic core of the house. His houses were the models for many Colonial Revival architects during the late 1900s and early 1900s. Most notable were McKim, Mead, White, who worked primarily in New York and New England. Designers in Norch Carolina generally followed the Queen Anne and Neo-Classical Revival styles, and the Colonial Revival style did not attain general popularity in the South until the 1920s. The Villalonga-Alexander House entrance hall fireplace consists of a broad, elliptically arched opening with four molded tile archivolts (semicircular molded bands), a brick shelf with a double egg and dart cornice, and a flat-paneled brick overmantel outlined by a rich tile surround with interlace designs. It was probably imported from the North. The dining room, the largest room in the house and now the most ornate room in the house, has a parquet floor, paneled doors with applied, hand-carved wooden garland ornament, and a magnificent Renaissance Revival style mantel with overmantel. This room also had a paneled wainscot, but it was removed because of damage during the 1948 fire. The mantel is executed in darkly stained oak, and contains terns (pedestals tapering towards the base and merging at the top into a mythical animal) which support the frieze and shelf. The shafts of the terms are decorated with applied floral ornament reflecting the influence of Pompeiian wall decoration which was revived in the Renaissance. At the top of each tern is a ferocious lion with bared teeth. This mantel was probably also imported. The light fixture of Tiffany design which originally hung above the dining room table is now in storage, and is the only original light fixture which has survived. The decorative finish of the remaining rooms is Neo-Classical Revival in style, and is typical of the woodwork found in most North Carolina houses of this period. It is in sharp contrast with the New England flavor of the entrance hall fireplace and the Baroque richness of the dining room mantel.
The mantels, no two of which are alike, have free-standing or engaged classical columns or posts, friezes adorned with applied floral and garland ornament, and molded shelves, often with a paneled overmantel. The first floor mantels are more ornate than those on the second floor. The hearth and fireplace surrounds are paved with ceramic tile, and have iron surrounds. At least one of the fireplaces has an ornate metal lining. The other fireplace openings have been sealed, and are not visible. The walls and ceilings throughout are plastered. The first floor main block rooms have parquet floors in a herring bone pattern of identically stained oak strips, with a herring bone border of oak strips of alternating dark and light stains around tile perimeter of each room. Throughout the remainder of the house are narrow plain oak floors. The original door and window trim of the first floor main block consists of wide surrounds with small egg and dart moldings. The second floor of the main block and both floors of the rear wing have simple molded door and window surrounds. The single doors throughout the house are flat-paneled. The aprons of the windows in the two front parlors and the library are flat-paneled, with flanking wide pilasters supporting wide window sills. Several of the pilasters have a fluted effect created by attached wooden strips. Several of the bathrooms retain interesting, original built-in marble sinks. The kitchen has a huge gas hotel range bought in 1938. This was necessary to feed the numerous boarders that the present owner and her mother before her have kept. The basement, which occupies the entire space beneath the main block, is one of the most unusual areas of the house because of its height…approximately fifteen feet.

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People are often filled with dread when they learn that they are prone to pimples. If you know how to properly care for your skin, you can deal with zits much easier. If you have zits troubles, the advice in this article can bring you relief.
It is common for those affected by blemishes to attempt to squeeze them until they burst. If you can’t resist this temptation, then at least clean your hands and nails thoroughly or use cellophane as a buffer between your pimple and your nails. By popping whiteheads with care, you should notice a visible reduction of zits marks on your face.
Although it is tempting to squeeze a zit, for health reasons, it is best not to. A medicated cream is better for dealing with particularly troublesome hot-spots. Picking at zits increases your risk of scars and skin infections. You may also cause discoloration in your skin when you pick at zits.
Cutting down on dairy products and meats can diminish zits. There might be hormones in the meat and dairy items that can cause imperfections in your skin.
To help your zits, you want to use garlic, a natural antioxidant. Garlic will get rid of toxins in your system and help new skin grow. Spread garlic on your bagel or create a garlic juice to include in your dinner to improve your acne.
Acne sufferers can benefit greatly from zinc, because it works to eliminate subcutaneous free radicals. Having a zinc supplement daily will help get rid of your pimples problems, especially if you suffer from cystic pimples, which is much more serious and sometimes harder to treat.
Products containing salicylic acid are very effective at treating zits. Its key ingredient used with other beta hydroxyl acids aid the skin by causing the skin cells to shed more quickly.
Do you think that your blemishes will never leave? Sometimes allergens like mites or hay fever can cause skin problems. Lastly, avoid getting over-stressed. When you feel stress, your body releases hormones that make your pimples problem worse.
A great way to reduce your zits is to control the amount of stress in your life. Stress produces hormones that are not only bad for your overall health and body, they also wreak havoc on skin. There are lots of ways to reduce stress in your life, like listening to music or meditating. Reduce your stress levels, and you may see your zits problems begin to clear up.
Use a targeted spot treatment to get rid of smaller pimples breakouts. With spot treatment, you are only treating the outbreak area. Products that contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide help to clear problem areas quickly. Try doing some research online for natural remedies, if that is of more interest to you.
Using only all natural products is essential to good skin care when suffering from zits. The chemicals in some products are irritants, and may only make your acne worse. When products with strong chemicals are applied to your skin, they have the potential to remove too much oil. Your skin will try to balance this, and will produce even more oil, thus resulting in pimples.
Dress appropriately for the weather and try to wear clothing made from natural fibers. Natural fibers allow skin to breath better, which typically causes better skin condition and less acne. If extreme heat or cold is making you uncomfortable, that stress can aggravate your zits issues, so always dress appropriately.
Do not touch your face, when you suffer from pimples. Your fingers have dirt and oil on them which can be left on your skin, worsening your pimples and spreading it throughout your face. Touching your face should be avoided as much as possible. Things such as holding your chin up, rubbing your face, and the like, can make zits problems increase.
When treating acne, it is best to avoid tanning. Direct sunlight can make an acne problem worse, as you probably know. The unnatural light that comes from sunbeds is no different than sunlight, so it will have the same unhealthy effect on your acne. Any kind of tanning is not good if you have zits problems.
You have heard it before, but it bears repeating; stress is a leading cause of zits breakouts. Luckily, there are several tactics that you can employ to help you diffuse your stress levels. You can help to reduce stress and stay healthy by participating in different exercises like Yoga.
It is important that you apply pimples medications to your whole face, rather than just the spots you can see. There may be hidden acne under your skin, so take steps to keep it from surfacing. Put the medication on your forehead, too.
Try to de-stress your life as much as possible. Acne can be caused by large amounts of stress. Try to incorporate an exercise and meditation plan into your daily schedule. Workouts that are combined together with times of meditation relieve stress, while promoting fitness and mind clarity.
Because stressful situations can exacerbate acne, it is important that you do your best to keep calm, enjoy yourself and keep life as carefree as possible. Stressing over every individual pimple could make your pimples worse.
As we have stated, education is key to understanding and treating your acne. Acne will be easier to deal with if you know how to handle it.

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Minnesota Vikings Have No Plans To Cut Adrian Peterson
The Adrian Peterson saga is far from over. After being reinstated last month by a judge who ruled in favor of his suit against the NFL, many have been wondering where the star running back would end up. This process reached a fever pitch when Peterson’s agent Ben Dogra got into an altercation with Vikings vice president Rob Brzezinski.
Dogra even claimed that the RB was forever done with the organization, but in early March both head coach Mike Zimmer and GM Rick Spielman attempted to amend the situation. Still, Peterson has gone on record stating, “I’m still uneasy about a lot of things that took place within the organization.”
Now, Ben Dogra has announced that the Minnesota Vikings have no plans to cut Adrian Peterson. “It was important for me to relay the position the Vikings are taking to Adrian,” Dogra told Fox Sports. “I want to make sure there is absolutely no confusion whatsoever.” The star running back still has three years left on his contract and is supposed to make $12.75 million in 2015.
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Peterson has even flown to New York on Monday for another meeting with Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf, so who knows what will happen with him in the coming weeks. At the beginning of March, it was rumored that Adrian wanted to be traded and had a shortlist of teams — Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Adrian Peterson was initially placed on the commissioner’s exempt list in September. He then pleaded no contest to misdemeanor child abuse charges on November 4 and was promptly suspended for the rest of the season two weeks later.
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Producer, host and author Andy Cohen joins Kelly to discuss his new book, The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up and he shares how much his life has changed since having his two kids. Andy answers pressing Bravo related questions like who is the leakiest Housewives cast, plays F/Marry/Kill, and of course dishes on #Scandoval. Stick around until the end of the episode where Andy joins for the Ask Kelly segment!
Actress Holly Robinson Peete joins Kelly to talk about her son R.J’s autism diagnosis, his “never” day and learning to trust her mom instinct as a rookie mom. Holly peels back the curtain on The Masked Singer, and if the makeup artist offers you extra sparkles… it probably means you’re going home that night.
Award winning journalist and NY Times best selling author, Katie Couric, joins Kelly to share her thoughts on the recent firings in the media world, being women in the entertainment industry and what she thinks about The Morning Show. The two recount their attendance at a former presidents wedding and what she wishes she could say to online trolls.
The honorary Mayor of Dildo and late night host, Jimmy Kimmel, joins Kelly to talk about the “shrinking” of Hollywood, Jimmy being mentioned in Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski trial, and their shared inability to let things go. The pair also piece together a never before told behind the scenes moment from this year's Oscars and Jimmy gives his thoughts on *that* moment from the 2022 Oscars.
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco tells Kelly about the surreal experience of Robert De Niro playing his father in his upcoming film "About My Father." He spills the pre-fame tea about his time as a bartender at The Four Seasons and his interactions with the famous clientele. Sebastian relives the moment he "sh*t the bed" on Fallon and finding out he lost the Gala Emcee job at his kid's school.
Actress Edie Falco discusses her journey with sobriety, finding peace with Buddhism, playing Pete Davidson’s mother in their new series Bupkis, and her hardest role to date: being a single parent to her two kids.
Carol and Kelly talk about Carol's legendary life in Hollywood. They go behind the scenes of her famous variety show (that almost didn't happen), the two anonymous donors who helped her get her start, and how she's celebrating her 90th birthday next week.
Matthew gives us an insightful look at the Art of Livin', how to turn red lights into greenlights, a recent harrowing flight experience, what his parents 2 divorces and 3 marriages taught him about love, and how his bromance with Woody Harrelson has Kelly ready to order a DNA kit!
Kal discusses his unforgettable role as a pelvis thrusting Tin Man, why you should never peak in middle school, and that time he was schooled by President Obama. He also reveals a Hollywood producer's failed attempt at playing matchmaker, and how "coming out" as an actor to his immigrant parents was more difficult than coming out of the closet.
Kate and Kelly take a dive into Kate’s life and “The Secret” to her success. From how media attention taught her the art of not giving a sh*t to an inside look at the her family dynamics with Goldie Hawn’s scorpion tail! Kate also tells Kelly about her most personal project to date… her upcoming album! Could a Grammy be next?
Mark and I take an intimate look into our marriage since we are ripe for a "Gray Divorce". And, I learn a valuable lesson when our very own marriage counselor joins the conversation.
Listen to the trailer for Kelly Ripa's brand new podcast launching on 3/22: This is the show that goes on in my head, when the cameras stop rolling. I get to ask the questions that I really want to know and talk to friends and experts about the topics I really want to discuss. It's unfiltered, often unhinged...it's Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa.

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Haunting Julia – Alan Ackbourn
directed by John Miles
Reading: Sunday 25th February 2018
Auditions: Wednesday 6th June and Sunday 10th June 2018
Show dates: 25th - 29th September 2018
Joe - Julia’s father. No-nonsense Northerner who loved his daughter...perhaps too much. 60s.
Andy - Julia’s boyfriend just before her suicide, twelve years ago. Now married. 30s.
Ken - A psychic (and rather a poor one!) It transpires that Ken used to be the janitor when Julia was living here. He was her confidant in troubled times. 40s.
The principal character, Julia, is never seen, however her voice is heard over the museum’s sound system.
Joe has bought his daughter Julia’s old student accommodation and the house next door. She was a gifted classical composer, who committed suicide in this room. It’s now part of a Music Centre, dedicated to Julia, which has facilities for aspiring young musicians and has become a popular tourist venue with the many fans of Julia’s outstanding musical compositions.
Joe invites Andy, Julia’s boyfriend, to see the new exhibition. Unknown to Andy, a psychic, Ken, has also been invited, deliberately to confront Andy and perhaps throw some light on Julia’s enigmatic death.
Why did she take her life when her future was so bright? Why did she visit Ken instead of going to see her parents? Was Joe the cause of her death?
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Go Big Read seeking book suggestions for 2022-23
The shelf of books chosen for the Go Big Read program grows, with the latest being “Transcendent Kingdom” by Yaa Gyasi. What will the next book be? That’s where you come in.
UW–Madison’s common reading program is seeking submissions for the 2022-23 year. Title suggestions will be accepted through Nov. 30 and can be made online.
Once again, the theme for Go Big Read is “contemporary issues” — topics such as technology, climate change, health care, or any other issue that’s spurring conversation.
Books can be fiction or nonfiction. The ideal selection should have the following qualities:
- Be readable, relevant, engaging and well-written.
- Appeal to people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Encompass sufficient depth and scope to generate discussions from different points of view.
- Be conducive to teaching and learning, and offer opportunities for integration into academic programs.
- Lend itself to a variety of activities and programming.
The book might also have a subject or author with a Wisconsin connection, an author who may be able to visit campus, cross-disciplinary appeal, and promote the Wisconsin Experience by engaging “issues that matter.”
After the submission period ends, a review committee will read and discuss the suggested books before making recommendations to Chancellor Rebecca Blank, who will make the final selection.
Previous Go Big Read books include “Parkland” by Dave Cullen, “The Poison Squad” by Deborah Blum, “Evicted” by Matthew Desmond, “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson, “I Am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai and and “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot.
The Go Big Read Program is sponsored by the Office of the Chancellor.

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Business are beginning to see benefits to keeping data secure in the cloud through an on-site solution. There are still risks to the security of cloud migrations. Organizations do everything they can to ensure the security practices for cloud providers are top notch they do not always follow the exact practices when implementing the infrastructure and applications provided to them. Businesses should focus on increasing awareness, improved training and technical controls when it comes to the prevention and correction of oversights to security.
Organizations can move securely into the cloud with the correct tools and policies.Issues with Risks that are Hardware BasedIT professionals originally used the term shadow IT to refer to hardware that was not authorized being operated in the business environment that came from personal devices that were not sanctioned to networking and switching devices that were not documented. In time the term went to mean software applications. Corporations became exposed when employees began to use tools of their own as they noticed they did not have a critical feature or they just wanted to use a solution they decided on. The tools they used did not meet official standards which brought numerous risks to the company.
While the software shadow IT is still something being struggled with by businesses the risks with hardware are returning. The setting up of unsecured servers is causing vulnerabilities in the cloud based infrastructures being implemented even though new hardware being brought in my employees has mostly stopped. Standard security measures might not be taken because the operations team does not realize the unsecure servers exist and part of it is because of the desire to avoid difficult security controls.
Dependence on the IT department has been reduced by the ability of department leaders as well as employees ability to purchase and implement virtual machines. The understanding of security has not increased but there are also other problems. The efforts of the IT department are being duplicated which runs up costs because of the lack of a centralized structure for the management of virtual machines.


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Media: The president of Univision, the top Spanish-language network, made an apparent attempt to extort a TV appearance from Sen. Marco Rubio in exchange for not broadcasting dirt on a relative. Can it go any lower?
Last July, representatives of the Florida-based Hispanic national television network contacted the Florida Republican to urge him to appear on "Al Punto," a Spanish-language talk show whose host, Jorge Ramos, is a loud proponent of amnesty for illegal aliens. Like most Americans, Rubio is no amnesty proponent and said no to an appearance on the show.
But Univision wouldn't take no for an answer. Instead, the ambitious television network that reaches 10 million Spanish-language viewers in the U.S. set a new low in journalism, with extortion worse than tabloids.
According to the Miami Herald, a 45-minute conference call was then arranged July 7 and Univision's president of news, Isaac Lee, made Rubio's staff an offer he couldn't refuse: Lee's investigative team had dug up some dirt on Rubio's brother-in-law — a 1987 drug arrest — and offered to spike it if Rubio would appear on "Al Punto."
"You're saying that if Marco does an interview with Ramos, that you will drop this investigation into his family and the story will never air?" asked Todd Harris, Rubio's adviser, according to the Herald.
"While there are no guarantees, your understanding of the proposal is fair," Lee replied.
The Colombian-born Lee seemed to be channeling the playbook of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, who famously offered his victims the choice of "plata o plomo" — silver or lead to force them to do his bidding.
Showing himself to be a man who couldn't be blackmailed, Rubio then effectively channeled the Duke of Wellington, who once told a blackmailer to "publish and be damned," refusing to go along.
Instead of stopping himself, Lee went full bore with the latter and a string of sleazy tricks to deliver plomo to Rubio followed:
First, a huge television truck camped out at Rubio's brother-in-law's West Miami home, supposedly to gather news, but in reality to intimidate and draw attention.
Then, Univision yanked a reporter assigned to follow Rubio around in Washington, not wanting to give the popular senator television exposure.
After that, the nothingburger story about the decades-old drug conviction of Rubio's brother-in-law was broadcast — over not one but two days on both television and the Web. News releases were emailed to reporters headlined "Rubio's families ties to narco-trafficking," while on Twitter, Univision hyped the story with the hashtags "#Rubio #drugs."


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As "time-starved" shoppers and workers search for the perfect balance of time and money, the newly-opened McAlister's Deli in the Worldgate Shopping Center is worth a visit. Yes, it is a "limited service" chain, where you order at a counter and your food is brought to your table by a server. This ensures that your food is made fresh and cooked at your order, not in batches in a deep fat fryer. In fact, nothing in this deli is fried or greasy, as they specialize in only fresh ingredients. Limited service also means that your service is quick and tipping isn't a necessity, which also saves money.
Their ingredients are upscale, with Black Angus roast beef, Black Forest ham, caramelized onions, brie cheese, roasted corn and poblano pepper relish and interesting breads like baguette, ciabatta and focaccia. Their portions are very generous, and even if you order a 1/2 order of two different items, like I frequently do, each of their "halves" are what I would normally declare a "whole" portion.
Their signature overloaded baked potato, or Spud Max, is a huge, football-beast of a potato, packed with hot black forest ham, Butterball smoked turkey, bacon, cheddar-jack cheese, green onions, black olives with sour cream on the side. Bring a big bib and friends to attack this monster at lunch. It is just delicious ($7.29). There are eight different baked potato versions, and a 1/2 order of any of their baked potato is a "normal" size potato with all of their outrageous toppings.
Their grilled sandwiches are fantastic, and my favorite is the Spicy Southwest Chicken Griller, with grilled chicken breast topped with guacamole, fire-roasted corn and poblano pepper relish, pepper jack cheese and chipotle ranch on a fresh ciabatta roll. Kids 12 and under order from a kids menu that includes a drink for $3.99.
Now for the real reason I like McAlisters—their famous brewed, fresh iced tea. I spent a lot of time at the counter watching (covertly) as their worker prepared it. It is made in an industrial-size, Mr. Coffee-type contraption in the store, just behind the front counter, and a large amount of crushed tea leaves are poured into a brewing basket, and the tea is brewed like drip coffee. No, it is not instant tea mixed with water, it is actually brewed "for eight minutes" then transferred over into dispenser on the other side of the register area.
He saw me watching him. "Would you like that iced tea with a fresh lemon slice?" "Yes, please!" Everyone is offered a fresh lemon slice with their brew. It is a "black tea blend that is rainforest certified" according to their website, and free refills are offered at the counter. It is sweetened while it is hot with actual sugar, and not high-fructose corn syrup. For $1.99 it is worth every penny, and I make sure I get at least one refill before I walk out the door, so I am sipping on their heavenly brew as I am finishing my shopping. (It is also offered sugar free, and tastes just as good with some Splenda.) I am a serious fan of good iced tea, and this place won me over with the first sip.
The sandwiches are great, but I have a distinct fondness for their salads, especially their Savannah Chopped Salad, which has grilled chicken breast, dried cranberries, gorgonzola cheese (that is what attracted me in the first place, as I love gorgonzola cheese), honey-roasted almonds, tomatoes and cucumbers, with their Sherry Shallot dressing. It is every bit as good as it sounds, especially with their slightly sweet dressing. All of their salads are very generous in portions, and are $7.29 to $7.79. All of their salads are offered in half portions as well (with the "choose two" special). The "choose two" is what I usually order, as it is only $6.99. Their chili in a bread bowl is also perfect on a wintry day, as it is served in a bread bowl for only $5.69.
This place is very crowded during the week at lunch time, and is great for grabbing a movie at the theater next door in the evening. Hooray for McAlisters for picking Herndon as their location (the other locations are Richmond, Roanoke and Front Royal).


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Deena Cortese Gets Banned From The Spicy Cantina And Mexican Grill
The Spicy Cantina & Mexican Grill in Seaside Heights, New Jersey probably thought serving Jersey Shore’s Deena Cortese would be good for business, but it turns out her presence wound up being very bad for the bottom line. The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control just announced its leveling a $15,000 fine against the establishment for giving the reality star alcohol after she was already “visibly intoxicated”.
Following her roughly ninety minute stay in the bar, Cortese walked outside, wandered around in traffic, caused significant delays and was ultimately arrested for her behavior. Prosecutors let her pay a fine and plead guilty to not using the sidewalk, but there was no such slap on the wrist for the Spicy Cantina. In an aggressively worded statement, the aforementioned Alcoholic Beverage Control made it clear it’s hoping the penalty will serve as a warning to others who might serve someone who is clearly bombed for the sake of cameras. Here’s a portion of rebuke, courtesy of CBS…
”This settlement is a cautionary tale for licensees who might think ignoring the law for the sake of air time is good for business. By turning a blind eye to the mayhem that can be associated with reality television, you are risking your livelihood. That is, without a doubt, bad for business."
For her part in the mayhem, Cortese has been banned from the Spicy Cantina for the next two years. Given how much money she cost the owner, it would be surprising if she was welcome after her penalty was served. Besides, sometimes it’s better to avoid the location of your biggest embarrassments.


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The big day is tomorrow. As usual, there are many pointers on how best to cook that bird.
I have a simple method: it almost doesn’t matter. Just get a good turkey and the rest will follow. A bird will be dry or moist, tasty or bland, depending on its nature more than on the cooking method you use.
Within reason, of course. The principle holds true as long as you cook it according to any of the generally accepted, tried and true methods. I’ve used somewhat lower longer heat and somewhat higher shorter heat, basted it more and basted it less, covered it with cheesecloth or not, and haven’t noticed any patterns—except that, since you bathe it in gravy and cranberry sauce anyway before you eat it, even a piece of bland dry turkey meat ends up tasting not so bad in the end.
The whole point is really the rest of the food, isn’t it? I’m a sweet-potato-sans-marshmallow gal, as well as a proponent of the pumpkin-pie-can-be-easily-dispensed-with school. Pecan pie, on the other hand, is a must-have, despite the fact that it packs in about 1,000 calories a bite.


Iraq: Mass Kidnapping Targets Academics
Earlier today some 80 armed gunmen dressed as interior ministry commandos stormed a research institute in Baghdad, kidnapping
between 100 and 150 at least 50 people, some of whom were apparently released. The incident follows a series of attacks on academics and prompted Iraq’s higher education minister to close all universities until security is improved. (That order was later rescinded.)
’TIS THE REASON…
Gunmen today kidnapped up to 150 scientists and staff members from a Baghdad research institute.
The gunmen – wearing interior ministry commando uniforms – arrived at the institute, beneath the ministry of higher education in the religiously-mixed Karrada area, in a fleet of 20 vehicles at around 9.30am local time (0630 GMT), authorities said.
Iraq’s higher education minister, Abed Theyab, instantly ordered all universities to be closed until security was improved, saying he was “not ready to see more professors get killed”.
“I have only one choice, which is to suspend classes at universities,” he told the Iraqi parliament.
He said the mass kidnapping had been “a quick operation”, taking between 10 and 15 minutes, with the gunmen moving throughout the four-storey institute building.
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Move aside acai and wheatgerm, there is a newer and more interesting health product trending, and its name is bacteria. Hold on… What?
You heard right. Probiotics. Also known as the microorganisms that resemble the naturally occurring bacteria found in one’s gut, probiotics are capable of facilitating countless health functions, from aiding digestion to reducing the risk of infection. Mainstream society’s reaction to the growing popularity of these little critters as a means of addressing gut problems, skincare issues and even cancer is one of shock, which is not surprising given that bacteria typically have a reputation for causing disease as opposed to curing it. But a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that live bacteria is actually a pretty useful product, and as doctors and patients grow increasingly disillusioned by conventional western medicines probiotic therapy is getting some serious attention.
Now it has been suggested that probiotics can play a central role in scalp health, thanks to its ability to treat itchy, dry scalp skin. According to one trichologist at the Philip Kingsley Clinic of London, the scalp contains more oil glands than any other part of your skin – over 120,000 of them, in fact. This makes the scalp more prone to oil (sebum), clogging, dryness, itchiness and acne than any other part of the body, but too often we fail to treat these conditions because we can’t see past the hair. Unbeknown to many, it is incredibly important to clean, clear and maintain the hair follicles on the scalp, because permanently blocked or obstructed follicles may eventually cease to produce hair at all.
Stress not though, because at last a solution has apparently been found, and it comes in the form of topical probiotics.
According to experts, probiotics can help rebuild and strengthen the scalp’s skin barrier since, while scalp skin is typically self-regulating, if it becomes unbalanced the result can be itchiness, increased scalp sensitivity, dandruff and-in the worst-case scenario – psoriasis. For some years now unsweetened Greek yoghurt has been touted a great ingredient for DIY hair masques, owing to its high levels of protein and the strong presence of bacterial cultures. But now big brands are taking this to the next level, with entire ranges of scalp and skincare beauty products developed using probiotics as the key ingredient. When applied, probiotic-infused skincare lowers the skin’s pH and creates an environment for healthy bacteria, while discouraging the proliferation of unhealthy bacteria. When people regularly use harsh, chemical shampoos and products on their hair they are forgetting the impact they might have on one’s scalp, and probably don’t realise the impact such products have on the scalp’s bacteria microbiome. The result? Slow-growing, damaged hair prone to split ends and an unhealthy scalp. Probiotic-infused hair products, on the other hand, help regulate the microflora of the scalp, allowing for optimal hair growth and sleek, healthy hair.
Nowadays people are resorting to bizarre and futuristic scalp treatments in order to address hair problems; from applying Minoxidil – the only FDA-approved topical non-prescription medication known to regrow hair quickly, to scalp micropigmentation – the treatment of choice for men and women who want to reverse the appearance of thinning hair, to hair transplant surgery. Who knew that with a dollop of yoghurt, one might be able to achieve the same end goal?
It makes sense, what with probiotic products hailed the solution to a vast range of health problems today, from Crohn’s disease to diarrhea to irritable bowel syndrome. Through creating a healthful bacterial balance within the host’s gut, these live microorganisms play a key role in intestinal function, with benefits including the aiding of digestion, lower blood pressure and even the improvement of cognitive functioning. They are loved and admired for their ability to manufacture vitamin K and vitamin B, while also helping with digestion and stimulating the immune system.
That being said, new research published in the journal Cell Host & Microbiome suggests that under certain conditions, probiotics can actually harm their host due to their ability to evolve once in the gut. A team of researchers who tested a group of rodents with various diets, one featuring probiotics, found that after five weeks the probiotic bacterium had changed to develop new characteristics and had actually harmed the host, eating the protective layer that lines the intestine. While not necessarily conclusive, the experiment confirmed scientists’ suspicions: that while probiotics might thrive in those with healthy guts, with a healthy microbiome, they don’t necessarily thrive in the gut of sick people with a low-diversity, unhealthy microbiome. In such a gut, probiotics are likely to evolve, change characteristics and cause potential longer-term damage.
Chances are, though, that one’s scalp is safe from such risks and would not suffer the same damage seen in these experiments, especially since topically applied products are washed away after a short period of time, giving them no time to ‘stick around and cause damage’. As consumers become more and more attached to the promises of probiotics, there is no doubt we will see the proliferation of probiotic-infused scalp care products in the coming years.


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The Beatles played two shows on 11 January 1963. The first was a lunchtime performance at the Cavern Club, Liverpool.
The show was The Beatles’ first at the Cavern in 1963. They performed at the famous cellar club 11 times that year, with the last taking place on 3 August 1963.
Also on this day...
- 2017: Beatles poster artist Tony Booth dies
- 2016: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr pay tribute to David Bowie
- 1968: Recording: Wonderwall Music by George Harrison
- 1967: McCartney and Starr watch Jimi Hendrix in London
- 1965: Live: Another Beatles Christmas Show
- 1964: Live: The Beatles’ Christmas Show
- 1963: Live: Plaza, Old Hill
- 1963: UK single release: Please Please Me
- 1962: Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
Want more? Visit the Beatles history section.


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Mahesh Babu's Brahmotsavam gets its release date
Superstar Mahesh Babu’s Brahmotsavam teaser is garnering the positive response from the audience. Mahesh\'s fans are eagerly waiting to watch the movie that is all set to hit the screens in summer.
Superstar Mahesh Babu’s Brahmotsavam teaser is garnering positive response from the audience. Mahesh's fans are eagerly waiting to watch the movie that is all set to hit the screens in summer.
Addressing the media on New Year's eve, Superstar Krishna revealed that Brahmotsavam will be released on April 29. Earlier, Mahesh Babu’s movie Pokiri had released on the same date which went to become a huge blockbuster in his career.
Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu is currently busy with the shooting of the movie that will continue till the second week of January. Brahmotsavam features Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Pranitha Subhas in the lead roles under the direction of Srikanth Addala.