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Students in H&S can undertake independent work to pursue an academic topic in greater depth than the coverage of the topic in a class, or else to pursue original research either in the field, in archives, or in the laboratory. These independent study, fieldwork, and research opportunities are offered for credit through specific H&S departments and programs (consult the course catalog for details).
An independent study is a for-credit course option in which students can engage in formal, academic study, under the guidance of a faculty sponsor, to explore topics that are not covered in the regular curriculum; in other words, this option may not be used in lieu of enrolling in a regularly offered course. Typically, an independent study requires students to produce a substantial work, often a written paper, as the final product that will be evaluated for a grade.
Fieldwork and research is a for-credit course option in which students design and execute an academic research project that takes them to archives for primary sources, into the field, or into the laboratory. Students are expected to conduct this research independently, with guidance from a faculty sponsor. Typically, fieldwork and research courses require students to produce a substantial paper or report on the outcomes of the research.
Independent study, fieldwork, and research course options require approval in advance. Students must submit a design statement and application form (available in Word format) for approval before the semester in which the courses will be undertaken. For fall/spring semester enrollment, a grace period is extended to students: applications can be submitted at the start of the semester but no later than the published deadline of the semester in which the work will be carried out (see sidebar for deadlines). Because the approval process requires input and signatures from the faculty sponsor, the student's advisor, the chair of the faculty sponsor's department, and the associate dean, students are advised to begin the application process well in advance. In addition, students enrolled in degree programs in other Schools at IC must get the signature of their Dean prior to submitting the application to the H&S Dean's office. Late applications will not be accepted. Once the Independent Study has been approved, the Dean's office insures that students are registered in the appropriate section. Note that in order for registration to take place, students must not have any holds on their student account; we recommend that students resolve any issues that may affect their registration before submitting an Independent Study/Fieldwork proposal.
Students may also enroll in for-credit independent study, fieldwork, or research options during winter and summer sessions. For these opportunities, students must also submit a design statement and application to the Associate Dean in H&S no later than the published deadline for H&S (see sidebar). For winter/summer session enrollment, no grace period is extended; students must submit applications to the H&S Dean's office by the Add/Drop deadline determined by the Office of Extended Studies (607-274-3143).
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GAME DAY QUICK FACTS: Television: CPTV, Bob Picozzi, play-by-play; Meghan Culmo, color. Holy Cross Radio: WTAG 580 AM, Worcester; www.sportsjuice.com, internet; Bob Fouracre, play-by-play. Connecticut Radio: WTIC 1080 AM/UConn Radio Network Series Record: Connecticut leads, 15-2. Last Meeting: Connecticut 83, Holy Cross 64; Dec. 4, 2006; Worcester, Mass.
PROBABLE HOLY CROSS STARTERS: Pos. No. Name Ht. Cl. PPG RPG F 13 Ashley McLaughlin 6-1 Sr. 6.0 8.0 F 14 Briana McFadden 5-10 So. 10.0 3.0 C 42 Kathy Gruzynski 6-2 Jr. 4.0 3.0 G 5 Laura Aloisi 5-9 Sr. 4.0 3.0 G 44 Bethany O'Dell 5-8 So. 10.0 3.0
SERIES QUICK FACTS: Overall Connecticut, 15-2 In Storrs Connecticut, 6-0 At Gampell Pavilion Connecticut, 3-0 Bill Gibbons vs. Connecticut 1-14 Geno Auriemma vs. Holy Cross 14-1 Current Win Streak Connecticut, 14 games
ALOISI AND MCLAUGHLIN NAMED CAPTAINS: Senior guard Laura Aloisi (Nashua, N.H.) and senior forward Ashley McLaughlin (Andover, Mass.) have been selected as the Crusaders' captains for the 2007-2008 season. Both players are three-year letterwinners for the Crusaders, and will take over the leadership role from Brittany Keil, Ashley Brennan-McBride, and Kaitlyn Foley who served as the Crusaders' captains as seniors during the 2006-2007 season.
CRUSADERS PICKED THIRD IN PRESEASON POLL: In the 2007-2008 Patriot League preseason poll, Holy Cross was picked to finish in third place in voting by the conference's head coaches and sports information directors. The Crusaders received 77 total points in the poll, trailing only first-place Bucknell (92 points) and second-place Army (83 points). Holy Cross received one first-place vote in the poll, with the Bison earning 10 first-place votes and Army tallying four. Following the Crusaders in the poll were American (fourth, 62 points and one first place vote), Lehigh (fifth, 46 points), Lafayette (sixth, 33 points), Navy (sixth, 33 points), and Colgate (eighth, 22 points).
2007-2008 SEASON PREVIEW: The Holy Cross women's basketball team heads into the 2007-2008 season looking to defend its place as a top contender in the Patriot League and its 2007 Patriot League Championship title. After clinching the league title, the Crusaders fell to Duke in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, 81-44, ending the season that marked the 11th Patriot League Championship for the Crusaders in 17 seasons. With the return of senior guard Laura Aloisi to the court as well as several returning underclassmen, Holy Cross will be a force hard to slow down. The Crusaders are coming off a 15-18 overall record, finishing third at 7-7 in the Patriot League. In addition to last season's success, the Crusaders picked up their seventh league title in 10 years. Holy Cross finished first in the league in two categories: assists (14.36 per game) and free throw percentage (.741). The Crusaders were also ranked fourth in four different categories including scoring offense (57.8 per game), field goal percentage (.400), three-point field goal percentage (.317), and assist/turnover ratio (+0.76).
HISTORY IN THE MAKING: In a series which began in 1982, Holy Cross and Connecticut will make their 18th appearance against each other on the court this season. The Huskies hold an impressive 15-2 series advantage, including an undefeated record of 10-0 when hosting the contest. The Crusaders picked up their two wins against Connecticut at the Hart Center: on Feburary 1, 1984 with a score of 89-57 and on December 4, 1986, winning 65-49.
THE LAST MEETING: The Huskies topped Holy Cross, 83-64, during last year's game as Charde Houston led Connecticut with 22 points, six rebounds, three assists, and four steals while making 11-of-14 shots from the floor. Renee Montgomery chipped in 16 points, seven assists, four rebounds and two steals for the Huskies. Brittany Hunter also contributed to Connecticut's 15th series win with 12 points and seven rebounds. For the Crusaders, Laura Aloisi and Briana McFadden led the team each with 13 points a piece. Aloisi also had five rebounds, seven assists and two steals while McFadden chipped in two assists and one rebound. Bethany O'Dell scored 12 points for Holy Cross while recording six rebounds and one assist.
SCOUTING CONNECTICUT: The Huskies are coming off a first place finish in the Big East last season, with an overall record of 32-4 and a perfect league record of 16-0. Last season marked the 15th regular season Big East Title for Connecticut, the team's first since 2004. All five of last year's starters and 12 letterwinners will be returning for the Huskies, including junior guard Renee Montgomery. Montgomery led Connecticut's offense, averaging 13.3 points and 4.5 assists per game while recording 70 steals last year. Also returning for the Huskies is sophomore center Tina Charles, who averaged 12.7 points and 8.2 rebounds per game while recording a 59% field goal percentage and 81 blocks last season. As a freshman, Charles led the team in blocks and rebounds and was second in points, earning her the Big East and National Freshman of the Year awards.
LAST TIME OUT: Holy Cross lost to Vermont, 54-44, on Sunday November 11, in its season opener at the Hart Center in Worcester. Last year, the Crusaders beat Yale, 68-56, at home in the season-opener. Sophomores Bethany O'Dell and Briana McFadden led the Crusaders against Vermont, both scoring 10 points. O'Dell also recorded three rebounds, one assist, and two steals in 24 minutes played against the Catamounts. In 36 minutes played, McFadden chipped in three rebounds, one assist, one block, and one steal.
ROOKIE APPEARANCES: Freshman Alyssa May (Oradell, N.J.) made her rookie debut, recording eight minutes on the court.
SHE'S BAAAAACK: Bethany O'Dell returns for her second season to lead the Crusaders to another successful year. Last year, O'Dell was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Year and received Player of the Week honors six times. She also was named to the All-Patriot League Second Team and Patriot League All-Rookie Team. During her debut season, O'Dell appeared in 32 games, making 30 starts while averaging 12.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.
NEWS ON COACH GIBBONS: Coach Bill Gibbons enters his 23rd season as head coach of the women's basketball team with a overall career record of 444-215 and 182-42 in the Patriot League. Last season, Gibbons led his team to it's 11th Patriot League tournament title, beating American 56-48, in the championship game. With the win, Coach Gibbons and the Crusaders made their 12th appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Holy Cross fell to Duke to the first round of the NCAAs, 81-44, to end the 2006-2007 season. Currently Coach Gibbons ranks second at Holy Cross on the All-Time Holy Cross Head Coach Victories. Gibbons has led the Crusaders to more victories than any other coach in Holy Cross history during his 22-tenure. He has won 20 or more game in 10 of his last 14 seasons. Gibbons is also ranked 28th on the Active NCAA Division I Win Leaders. He has also been named the Patriot League Coach of the Year Award six times in his career. This past summer, Coach Gibbons was selected to be an assistant coach at the 2007 Pan-American Games, in which his team won the gold medal.
LEADER OF THE PACK: Holy Cross holds the record for the most Patriot League tournament titles won, winning 11 in the 17 league titles. During its 17 seasons in the Patriot League, Holy Cross has finished in first place 11 times. The Crusaders have also been greatly recognized for their efforts by the league, having seven players named the Patriot League Player of the Year. This list includes: Mary Helen (90-91), Norinne Powers (91-92, 92-93), Laurie Carson (93-94), Lauren Maney (94-95, 95-96), Kathy Courtney (96-97), Amy O'Brien (97-98, 98-99), and Anna Kinne (99-00). Holy Cross has also had two players named the Patriot League Rookie of the Year: Maggie Fontana (01-02) and Bethany O'Dell (06-07).
THE BIG TIME: Holy Cross has made 12 NCAA appearances during Coach Gibbons' tenure including nine in the last 11 years. The Crusaders' most recent appearance came last season as they fell to Duke, 81-44, in the first round of the tournament.
TAKING IT TO THE HART: The Crusaders' hold an overall record of 309-85 and 270-62 Division I record at the Hart Center in Worcester, Mass. Holy Cross lost it's first game at the Hart Recreational Center, 66-34, to Williams in 1975. The Crusaders have hosted the 1991 NCAA tournament, 13 Patriot League tournaments, two MAAC tournaments, and several invitationals during the 32 seasons played at the Hart Center.
WHO'S NEW: Holy Cross welcomes three newcomers this season: Alyssa May (Oradell, N.J.), Whitney Fremeau (Manchester, N.H.), and Elizabeth Campbell (Louisville, Ky.). Campbell is the cousin of former Holy Cross standout women's basketball player, Mary Rose Campbell. Mary Rose played for Holy Cross from 1999-2003 and was a captain her senior year.
WELCOME TO WORCESTER: Courtney Graham is entering her first season as an assistant coach on the Holy Cross staff. Before coming to Holy Cross, Graham was the academic coordinator and senior woman administrator at Kentucky State University. A graduate from Mississippi State University, Graham earned four letters as a member of the MSU basketball squad. She was part of MSU's team which made three NCAA Tournament appearances, and one WNIT Tournament appearance.
NEXT UP FOR THE LADY `SADERS: Holy Cross travels to Maine for a 1:00 p.m. game on Sunday, November 18.


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Disclosed is a method of treating cognitive decline in a normal aged primate by administering thereto a therapeutically effective amount of 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-amino]-2-imidazoline or a nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Administration is preferably in amounts of at least about 0.001 mg/day.
1. A method of treating age-related cognitive decline in a normal aged primate which method comprises administering thereto a therapeutically effective amount of 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino]-2-imidazoline or a nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
2. The method of claim 1 which comprises treating an age-related short term memory deficit.
3. The method of claim 1 which comprises treating age-related cognitive decline associated with subnormal catecholamine levels.
4. The method of claim 1 which comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-amino]-2-imidazoline hydrochloride.
5. The method of claim 1 which comprises administering at least about 0.001 mg/kg daily of [(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino]-2-imidazoline or a nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof.
6. The method of claim 5 which comprises administering from about 0.001 mg/kg to at least about 0.1 mg/kg of 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino]-2-imidazoline or a nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof.
7. A method of improving cognitive performance in an normal aged primate which method comprises administering thereto a therapeutically effective amount of 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino]-2-imidazoline or a nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
8. The method of claim 7 which comprises improving short-term memory.
9. The method of claim 8 which comprises improving short-term memory-related task performance.
10. The method of claim 7 which comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-amino]-2-imidazoline hydrochloride.
11. The method of claim 7 which comprises administering at least about 0.001 mg/kg of 2-[(2,6 - dichlorophenyl)amino]-2-imidazoline or a nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
12. The method of claim 11 which comprises administering from about 0.001 mg/kg to at least about 0.1 mg/kg of 2-[(2,6 -dichlorophenyl)-amino]-2-imidazoline or a nontoxic, pharmaceutrically acceptable salt thereof.
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 742,344, filed June 7, 1985, now abandoned.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the improvement of memory in normal aged primates, particularly to the improvement of short term memory in aged primates.
2. Brief Information Disclosure Statement
Clonidine, also known as 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino]-2-imidazoline is well known as a potent antihypertensive sold under the registered trademark CATAPRES�, brand of clonidine hydrochloride. It has been extensively described in the literature, including U.S. Pat. No. 3,202,660; Goodman and Gilman (Eds.), Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 6th Ed, MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc., N.Y. (1980) p 797; THE MERCK INDEX, 9th Ed, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., U.S.A., Abstract 2352. page 797; and PHYSICIANS' DESK REFERENCE, 38th Ed., 1984, Medical Economics Company, Inc., Oradell, N.J., p 692.
Clonidine has been studied for its effect on patients suffering from the alcohol-related vitamin deficiency known as Korsakoff's syndrome and was associated with memory improvement in such patients as measured by neuropsychological testing. McEntee, et al, Ann. Neurol, 7:466-470 (1980) and McEntee, et al, Psychopharmacol. Bull., 17: 123-124 (1981) See, also, Psychopharmacology of Clonidine, Alan R. Liss, Inc. (N.Y.), pgs. 211-223 (1981).
In another study of Korsakoff patients, an enhancement of episodic memory was observed compared to predrug values in patients during withdrawal from clonidine treatment. Martin, et al, Psychopharmacology. 84:58-63 (1984).
In accordance with the present invention, it has been discovered that 2-[2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino]-2-imidazoline and its nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in treating cognitive disorders in normal aged primates, including humans and simian species, and further in the improvement of cognitive performance in such aged normal primates. In one aspect, this provides a method of treating age-related cognitive disorders associated wtih catecholamine deficiency in aged normal primates by administering thereto a therapeutically effective amount of 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-amino]-2-imidazoline or a nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In another aspect, the invention also provides a method of improving age related cognitive performance in an aged normal primate which method comprises administering thereto a therapeutically effective amount of 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-amino]-2-imidazoline or a nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Dosages of from at least about 0.001 mg/kg, up to at least about 0.1 mg/kg are effective from initial administration, preferably by injection or orally, when administered for periods of at least about two weeks up to a continuing maintenance regimen in excess of 2 years. Dosages within this range can be administered at intervals sufficient to maintain a therapeutic effect, from multiple daily doses to single doses on non-sequential days.
FIGS. 1A-1E show individual clonidine dose/response curves (solid curves) for the 5 aged rhesus monkeys tested upon the delayed response task. Hatched curves illustrate replications of selected doses; asterisks indicate that the animal was too sedated to test.
FIG. 1F shows a representative delay/response function for animal (C).
FIG. 2A shows the ability of increasing doses of the alpha-2 antagonist yohimbine to block the response to 0.02 mg/kg clonidine. The data present the total percent change from placebo control performance irrespective of delay.
FIG. 2B shows that yohimbine administered by itself impairs performance below placebo control to chance levels of responding (approx. -15%).
The present invention is based on the observation that the administration of 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino]-2-imidazoline or a nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof has been effective in treating age-related cognitive decline and improving cognitive performance in normal aged primates. This has been particularly noted in improvements relating to short term memory, in treating short term memory deficits and in improving short term memory in aged subjects. Clonidine has been highly effective in this regard as compared to other compounds which were examined.
The present invention also provides the observation that clonidine is useful in treating age-related disorders in which short-term memory loss is associated with catecholamine dysfunction in the brain. It has recently been established that the catecholamine, norepinephrine, is markedly decreased in Alzheimer's Disease. See Adolfsson et al., Brit. J. Psychiat., 135: 216-223 (1979); Benton et al., Lancet, 20: 456 (1982); Perry et al., J. Neurol. Sci., 51: 279-287, (1981); Forno, Neuropath. Exp. Neurol., 37: 614 (1978); Tomlinson et al., J. Neurol. Sci., 49: 419-428 (1981) and Iversen et al., Neurosci. Letters, 39: 95-100 (1983). The research described below indicates that clonidine can improve short-term memory by replacing lost norepinephrine activity at alpha receptors.
The experiments described here report an evaluation of the effects of catecholaminergic agonists on cognitive performance in five female rhesus monkeys ranging in age from 17 to over 30 years. Monkeys in this age range are known to have naturally-occurring catecholamine loss. See Goldman-Rakic and Brown, Neurosci., 6: 177-187 (1981) and Sladek and Blanchard, Aging, 17: 13-21, (1981). The aged animals are trained on a delayed reponse task which is sensitive to aging as described in R.T. Bartus, D. Fleming, H.R. Johnson, J. Gerontology 33, 858 (1978).
To observe the effects of each drug on mnemonic capacity, the delays used are varied between "0" seconds and the temporal interval at which each animal performs at chance. Five different delay lengths are used in the 30 trials which made up a daily test session. Each monkey is tested twice a week, once shortly after a single dose of drug and once with a placebo treatment. The sequence of drug and placebo treatment is varied from week to week.
The drugs which were tested are as follows: clonidine (0.0001-0.08 mg/kg; Boehringer-Ingelheim); levo-dopa and carbi-dopa (10-50 mg/kg and 5-20 mg/kg; Merck, Sharp and Dohme); apomorphine (0.001-0.06 mg/kg; (Merck, Sharp and Dohme); propranolol (0.01-1.0 mg/kg; Ayerst); diazepam (0.1-0.5 mg/kg; Hoffman La Roche); and yohimbine (0.1-1.5 mg/kg; Sigma). Clonidine, propranolol and yohimbine were injected intramuscularly 15 minutes before testing; L-dopa/carbi-dopa and diazepam were mixed into banana and fed 90 and 30 minutes prior to testing, respectively.
The aged animals perform very consistently over the 18 months of the study. The individual clonidine dose/response curves are shown in FIGS. 1A-1E. The range of delays used for each animal is indicated; the data present the total percent correct irrespective of delay. Performance on clonidine is calculated as the percentage change from matched placebo control performance. Four of the five aged monkeys exhibited near perfect performance (+30%) following the most effective dose of clonidine. The overall performance on placebo averages 64% �6% correct, with errors occurring mostly at the longer delays. See, for example, FIG. 1F. Results from a single intramuscular dose of clonidine (0.05 mg/kg) are represented by the solid curve; the improvement in performance was most marked at the longer delays. Saline placebo performance is indicated by the hatched curve; the animal performed well at short delays and more poorly as the delay lengthened. In addition, there is an inverse relationship between the age of the animal and the length of the delays at which they perform correctly, with the youngest monkeys performing better at the longest delays (eg monkey A, 0-40 sec. FIG. 1A).
The alpha-2 receptor agonist, clonidine, improves delayed response performance in every one of the 5 aged monkeys. At the most effective clonidine dose, 4 of the 5 animals achieve near perfect performance (FIGS. 1A-1E).
At the highest dose the aged animals are impeded by clonidine's sedative effects. However, every animal appears to develop tolerance to this side effect. In some animals, tolerance to clonidine's sedative effects must develop before the beneficial effects of the drug can be observed. This is true of the monkey (D) which is not consistently improved by acute injections of the drug (FIG. 1D). However, the repeated administration of 0.02 mg/kg clonidine results in a reliable improvement in delayed response performance.
Marked improvements with clonidine are found with the oldest (+30 years) monkey who performs 93% correctly following the 0.01 mg/kg dose (FIG. 1E). It is notable that in every animal, clonidine's beneficial effects are most apparent at the longer delays (eg FIG. 1F).
Improvements in cognitive performance by clonidine appear to result from actions at alpha-2 adrenergic receptors, as they were blocked by the alpha-2 antagonist, yohimbine, in a dose-dependent manner (FIG. 2A). Furthermore, the administration of yohimbine alone actually exaggerates cognitive deficit in certain cases. (FIG. 2B). As shown in FIG. 2B, the performance of the oldest animal (E) is worsened by the lowest dose to yohimbine tested (0.1 mg/kg). The younger monkeys need increasingly higher doses (0.5-1.5 mg/kg) to produce marked impairments. The youngest monkey (A) is worsened by the highest dose of the drug (1.5 mg/kg). Impairments are not seen with the beta receptor antagonist, propranolol. At the most effective dose, propranolol (1.0 mg/kg) delayed response performance is altered by +1%�4%.
To examine the specificity of clonidine's effects on cognitive function, the aged monkeys are trained on a visual pattern discrimination task which does not rely on working memory. The oldest animals perform poorly on this task. However, they are not improved by doses of clonidine which facilitated their delayed response performance (saline--59%� 3%, clonidine--55%�3%). Conversely, the two youngest monkeys perform well on the visual discrimination task, and are not impeded by doses of yohimbine which reduce delayed response performance to chance levels of responding (saline--100%�0%, yohimbine--100%�0%). The absence of clonidine and yohimbine effects on the visual discrimination task indicates that these alpha-2 agents are not affecting delayed response performance through a general alteration of levels of motivation, anxiety, alertness or blood pressure; nonspecific consequences that would be expected to affect performance on both types of tasks. Consonant with this interpretation are the findings that neither the hypotensive agent, propranolol, nor the sedative, diazepam, alter the delayed response performance of the aged monkeys. At the most effective dose, propranolol (1.0 mg/kg) alters delayed response performance by +1%�4% and diazepam (0.1-0.5 mg/kg) alters performance by 0%�7%. Rather, clonidine and yohimbine have direct effects on cognitive function, and particularly most mnemonic functions utilized in the performance of the delayed response task.
Although the invention has been described with particularity, one skilled in the field can resort to numerous changes in the details, combinations and arrangements of elements without departing from the scope of the invention.
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Special things happen under the spreading limbs of the giant Angel Oak. They have been happening for hundreds of years: People get engaged and people get married; friends have picnics and worship groups have services; neighbors share stories and strangers make friends.
On Sunday, about 300 people gathered at the Angel Oak on Johns Island for a pot-luck meal to celebrate its presence and demonstrate why it is important that acreage around the tree be conserved.
In keeping with the tree's history, they were black and white, young and old. The Gullah-Geechee Nation's Queen Quet came and offered a blessing of the oak tree.
The crowd listened to the recorded voice of late civil rights activist Septima Clark saying that it was one place on Johns Island — maybe the only place — that was never segregated. If the surrounding area is developed, good luck hearing a quiet conversation over loud construction and traffic.
The Lowcountry Open Land Trust is raising money to purchase 17 acres of land adjacent to the Angel Oak Park. To date, $750,000 has been pledged or donated. The cost is $1.2 million, and gifts have been coming in at a rate of $8,000 to $10,000 a day.
The Nov. 21 deadline is fast approaching, but LOLT director Elizabeth Hagood is optimistic that the goal will be reached. Key is a decision today by the state Conservation Bank about whether to designate money for the Angel Oak purchase — and how much.
But the Land Trust's sights are set beyond that goal. There is another 17-acre parcel of adjacent property that is zoned for development into 274 units. The Land Trust would like to buy that as well so that the tree and its environs will be better protected in perpetuity. It would allow more space for walking trails and educational features describing the site's significance and history, and more quiet for people to soak in the extraordinary majesty of the oak.
The effort is drawing wide support. Gifts — small and large — have come from some 10,000 people all over the country. The city of Charleston gave $250,000 to the cause; the LOLT and Historic Charleston Foundation each gave $50,000; Seabrook Island, $25,0000; Blackbaud and Boeing, $25,000 each; and Piggly Wiggly stores collected donations averaging $1.37 apiece from thousands of customers.
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Nimesh Patel lives in Augusta and is a partner in two Subway restaurants there. Trushar Panchal, who lives in Aiken, used to be an automobile mechanic.
Together, the two men are the owners of a new local business, the In & Out Shop. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for today at the convenience store, which is located at 580 Laurens St. N.W.
"We want it to be like a mom-and-pop store that is somewhere pleasant for people who want to run in and grab something when they're in a rush or get a drink when they're hot," Patel said. "We hope to help the community by having prices that are a little bit lower than they are in some of the other stores around here."
The In & Out Shop will sell lottery tickets. Beer, boiled peanuts and other snacks, coffee and hot dogs also will be available. In addition, customers will have access to an ATM and will be able to get money orders.
"Eventually, we might start offering breakfast," Patel said.
The In & Out Shop will be open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday's hours probably will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Patel said.
A Laundromat used to be located in the In & Out Shop's building. Panchal thought the site was a good one for a convenience store because he always saw a lot of people walking on the street in the area when he drove by.
"It is very easy to get to in this neighborhood; it is closer than other stores," said Panchal, who most recently worked at a shop similar to the In & Out.
Dede Biles is a general assignment reporter for the Aiken Standard and has been with the newspaper since January 2013. A native of Concord, N.C., she graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
STAFF PHOTO BY DEDE BILES Trushar Panchal and Nimesh Patel are the owners of the In & Out Shop on Laurens Street.×
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3 Claims. (Cl. 8I28) This invention relates to a process of treating materials consisting of albumin or containing albumin. More particularly. the invention relates to a process of treating animal hairs. bristles. and the like as used for brushes. and the like with such compounds that the bristles thus treated show bactericidal properties.- The invention also relates to thearticles made in accordance with my new process.
Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to produc hairs. bristles. and the lik having bactericidal properties.
It is another object of the invention to impregnate materials containing albumin with a compound containing gold or silver ions which ions are known for their bactericidal properties.
It is a further object of the. invention to bind the old or silver ions directly with the albumin of the material to be treated.
It is still an object of the invention to treat th hairs or bristles with compounds having bactericidal properties in such a manner that the hairs r bristles thus treated do not substantially change their color, and further in such a manner that the hairs or bristles preserve their original properties. e. g., their stifiness.
It i still another object of the invention to provide a cheap process 01' treating hairs. brushes. and the like in such a manner that the same have bactericidal properties.
unchanged and the material preserves its original properties such as its stiliness.
In order to obtain permanently active products the bristles and the like are preferably treated with soluble silver compounds until the treated material contains. even after washing the same with water. at least 5% silver and suitably 7% silver and more of the total dry weight. a The action of the soluble silver compounds upon the material to be treated is suitably continued until in a sample of the material at least in the outer third of its cross sectional area silver may be detected after previous washing of the material with water. If desired, the material. e. g.. bristles may be treated with a swelling agent previously to or during the action of the silver compounds. However. care must be taken that either such swelling agents are used which do not produce reaction products having a low solubility withthc used soluble silver compounds or. if this is not the case, the used swelling agents as. e. g., diluted alkali metal solutions 'must be applied before the soluble silver compounds are reacted with the bristles and the like and the swelling agents must be removed again by means of wash- 7 ing the bristles.
It is a still further object of the invention to impregnate hairs. bristles and the like in such a manner that the bactericidal formed on the hairs or bristles can practically compounds not be removed by means of washing and the like treatment.
I have found that by reacting compounds producing silver ions such as silver salts. which are suitably dissolved in an aqueous solvent, with hairs, bristles and the like as. used, e. g., for brushes products having highly bactericidal properties are obtained. 'It is not necessary to treat the thus impregnated bristles with reducing agents or with other compounds which react with the used silver compounds. Tests have shown that in accordance with my new process products are obtained in which the silver is bound on the albumin containing material, i. e., on the hairs. bristles and the like. Thenew compound can not, or only to a small extent, be removed by washing the same with water or an aqueous solution. Such products show very active bactericidal properties and furthermore the color of th material thus treated remains substantially Besides soluble silver compounds other suitable substances may be reacted with the material to be treated such as. e. g.. substances having a bactericidal action or substances which increase the action of the silver compound. However, only such substances may be used which do not form compounds having a low solubility with the $01- uble silver compounds. E. g., the material to be treated may also be reacted with soluble gold compounds. The action may take place previous to, during or after the action of the silver compounds. It is sufllcient if small amounts of gold are incorporated into the material to be treated and it has been found that thus products are obtained in which the gold is bound in a form having a low solubility.
Frequently, it may be advantageous to subject the material to be treated to a rest process by means of previous washing after the action of the soluble silver compounds has taken place and to thereafter thoroughly wash the thus treated material.
In the following several examples are given showing how my process may advantageously be performed.
Example 1.- grams of white bristles are immersed at room temperatures in a solution containing between 3% and 5% of silver nitrate and the bristles remain in the solution which may occasionally be stirred until a sample of the material shows a silver content of at least 8% f the weight of the bristles dried in air, after the sample has previously been washed with water. The thus treated main amount of the bristles may either be directly worked after a short washing treatment or the same may be watered for a longer time while repeatedly changing the washing water. The thus treated bristles show a silver content of 7% of the weight of air dried bristles in spite of repeated watering.
Example 2.100 grams of bristles are treated as set forth in Example 1 and after th same show a silver content of about 12% without washing the bristles are stored for 24 hours whereafter the same are washed. The storing causes that the main amount of the silver is fixed in the bristles and thus even by a longer washing treatment only small amounts of soluble silver compounds may be removed and the bristles show a silver content of about 8%. Instead of using one continuous rest period it may be advantageous to repeat the washing treatment several times while interposing every time a short rest period. Example 3.-100 grams of bristles are treated for about 2 hours with an aqueous solution of about .05% to .5% of auric chloride at room temperatures or at slightly elevated temperatures. Thereafter, the bristles are washed for a short time and treated with a solution containing between 3% to 5% silver nitrate and the bristles are left in the solution, e. g., as disclosed in. connection with Example 1 until the same have taken up about 8% by weight of silver. The thus treated bristles contain besides the silver about .05'% chemically bound gold and show an increased activity.
The time which is necessary for the action of the soluble silver compounds may be shortened, e. g., by a previous swelling treatment which is particularly adapted for bristles which show a small capacity to react with the silver compounds. For this purpose the bristles may be treated for minutes with a solution or 1% 1 of sodium hydroxide at room temperatures and the same may be subjected to a subsequent thorough washing in order to remove the sodium hydroxide.
The time which is necessary for the action of the soluble silver compounds depends upon the properties of the material to be treated, upon the concentration of the used reacting material, upon the temperature and the like factors.
I have also found that fibres, threads, bristles and the like shaped products made from synthetic resins, e. g., from urea formaldehyde condensation products may be treated with soluble silver salts which are absorbed by these resins and thus show batericidal properties, The synthetic resin products are, e. g., treated as set forth in the following example.
Example 4.Bristles made from synthetic resins and similar products are treated with a solution of a soluble silver salt. The silver ions are absorbed by the bristles and a product is obtained which exerts a highly bactericidal action.
I claim:
1. Process for imparting permanent bactericidal properties to hairs and bristles comprising subjecting the said articles to the action of an aqueous silver salt solution until the silver is bound with the albumin of the treated articles as a water insoluble compound and thoroughly washing the treated articles in order to remove any soluble silver salt.
2. Process for imparting permanent bactericidal properties to hairs and bristles comprising subjecting the said articles to the action of an aqueous silver salt solution until a quantity of silver has been absorbed by the said articles as a water insoluble silver which is equal to at least 5% of their dry weight and thoroughly washing the treated articles in order to remove any soluble silver salt.
3. As a new article of manufacture a bristle having its original appearance and stiffness its albumin contents being bound as a water insoluble silver albumin compound.
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Each year Smart CEO recognizes the 50 fastest growing companies in the Baltimore/Washington area, based on a three-year average of employee and revenue growth. These companies represent the future of the region's economy and embody the spirit of leadership and success in their industries.
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"This year, we moved from a partnership to a woman-owned business following the buyout of my founding partner. This has allowed us to renew our commitment to, and enthusiasm in, the original purpose of our company and to build the right team to go after and win prime contracts. We have also expanded our offices and our market space, allowing us to secure new partnerships."
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Six protesters arrested at the gates of Los Alamos National Laboratory on the anniversary of the atomic bomb drop on Japan are headed to court.
The protesters are slated to make a court appearance Wednesday in Los Alamos Municipal Court before Judge Alan Kirk.
The six protesters were charged with trespass, refusing to obey an officer and obstructing movement. Each could spend 179 days in jail and be fined up to $1,500.
Los Alamos is where the world's first atomic bomb was developed during World War II. It was dropped on Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945 and on Nagasaki three days later.
Supporters of the protesters have invited environmentalists to hold a rally outside of the courthouse.
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Paul Loeb: Particularly in these difficult times, we often use our children as reasons to avoid getting involved in critical issues. We've got all we can handle holding on to our jobs and spending a little time with them. We fear political commitments will make their lives more insecure. Especially when they're young, it may be all we can do just to go to work, come home, pay attention to their needs, and catch a few scarce hours of sleep. Yet when we do find ways to get engaged, our children can give us powerful reasons to act.
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Paul Rogat Loeb: None of us can predict when the causes we support will capture the popular imagination or enlist someone who goes on to do powerful work for justice. "Before water turns to ice," writes psychologist Joanna Macy, "it looks just the same as before. Then a few crystals form, and suddenly the whole system undergoes cataclysmic change."


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Durham attorney, poker player charged with soliciting prostitution
Durham attorney Christopher Shella was arrested by the Wake Forest Police Department Wednesday for solicitation for prostitution during a sting operation at a Wake Forest hotel.
During the police operation, Wake Forest police officers charged five additional men with solicitation for prostitution, including Greg "Fossilman" Raymer, 48, of Raleigh. Raymer was also charged with soliciting a crime against nature.
Raymer is well known in the poker world for winning the 2004 World Series of Poker Main Event.
Shella previously served as Crystal Mangum's attorney, but withdrew last spring after she passed on documents and other confidential information to other people, who then filed motions on her behalf without Shella's knowledge.
Shella ran unsuccessfully in 2010 to be a superior court judge in Durham County, and he is the author of two books: "Grinding It Out: How To Create A Six-Figure-Law Practice" and "Reasonable Facsimile."
Shella, who is listed as the managing director of Shella, Harris & Aus, PC., a law firm in Durham, could not be reached for comment Friday.
The arrest sheet states at 4:08 p.m. Wednesday, Christopher Burell Shella, 41, of Vintage Hill Drive, Durham, was charged with solicit for prostitution on Retail Drive, Wake Forest.
A magistrate set his bond at $1,000 after an officer transported him to the Wake County Detention Center for processing.
The operation began when an undercover officer posted an advertisement on backpage.com, a website often used by prostitutes, said Bill Crabtree, public information officer for the town of Wake Forest.
The men who responded to the ad expected to meet a female prostitute at the Candlewood Suites on Retail Drive, Crabtree said. They were arrested when they solicited an undercover officer in a room at the hotel, Crabtree said.
The Wake Forest police asked Candlewood Suites if it could conduct an operation there, and the hotel voluntarily cooperated, Crabtree said. The hotel was chosen at random and not because it had any history or problems of prostitutes using its rooms, Crabtree said.
"The locations prostitutes choose for this type of criminal activity vary and seldom remain the same for more than a couple of days at a time, which makes enforcement difficult, Wake Forest Police Chief Jeff Leonard said in a written statement.
No hotel guests were at risk during the operation and no prostitutes were at the hotel premises.
In addition to Shella and Raymer, police charged Kevin Scott Konarzewski, 47, of Wake Forest; Barrett Lee Bennett, 43, of Durham; Robert Hancock, 41 of Wake Forest; and Gerald Wayne Barham, 58, of Wake Forest.


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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a US$3.1 million contract to Normandeau Associates Inc. to perform fish counting services at eight federal hydropower project along the Columbia and Snake rivers.
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As Courtney Stodden informed her Twitter followers on Monday, and her mom confirmed to Celebuzz today, everyone's favorite teen bride is off shooting some kind of reality show at this very moment. "FYI Stoddenista's: Will be m.i.a for about 3 weeks – packing up & heading out to shoot a reality show!" Courtney wrote.
Our first response to this news? We did a little Cat Daddy of our own in the office. (Sorry, no cameras were present.) Our second: that nauseating feeling you get when you fear that some TV exec will destroy the artistry of a natural-born talent. There are so many ways you could go with this, and all we know so far is that it's not taking place in the Marina Del Ray home she shares with actor hubby Doug Hutchison. In the past, we've seen a lot of Courtney on camera, mostly via her YouTube channel, so let's examine her past work and speculate about this magical show.
1. Newlyweds/T.I. and Tiny/Khloe and Lamar
Judging by our own interview with Courtney (above), her life with 51-year-old Doug is filled with cute moments in which they find out about their similarities and differences. Reality-TV is filled with hits and misses of this "Odd Couple" vein. Sometimes it's more compelling than a sitcom. Sometimes it's reaaally boring if not carefully scripted. Maybe that's why it's not in their home?
2. Courtney's Surreal Life
Remember this "Hello, Kitty" video from a few months ago? We surmised that it was proof of Courtney's performance art ambitions. She could go all out with this — entire episodes could be wordless montages, inspired dreamscapes that would put Terrence Malick to shame.
3. A Travel Channel-Style Docu-series
We know from her PETA video that Courtney takes animal rights and her new cruelty-free lifestyle very seriously. She would make an excellent host, traveling the world as she convinces people everywhere to "switch to a vegetarian."
4. A Kardashian-style Show (Uh-Oh)
This is our least-favorite option: just simply following her around as she launches her singing and acting and general-famous-person career. As you can see from above, Court sometimes indulges in whininess that turns her from an object of fascination into one of revulsion. But, hey, millions of people watch Kimmy K do it, so it could work for Courtney too.
What do you think? Got any brilliant ideas for a Courtney Stodden show? A Floor Flash Competition in the Hunger Games Arena? Share your pitches in the comments!
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Did you know I have my own local music (and bands visiting town) radio show on 91.3 KVLU and KVLU.org? You didn't? Well, welcome to the future, friend. Check out the playlist for the pilot episode – this baby is stacked with local talent. I've linked to bands' upcoming shows if you want to check […] [Read More]
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Tate Forcier will start against Notre Dame "unless he has a really bad week of practice," Rodriguez said.
Carlos Brown will start over Brandon Minor at running back on Saturday.
Injury Report: Junior Hemingway tweaked his ankle, so he will be limited in practice tomorrow and today. Mark Moundros was injured in the game, will probably be held out of contact all week. Boubacar Cissoko, who had a nerve problem in his shoulder, will also probably be held out of contact. Minor looked better in pregame on Saturday than he had in a few weeks, but Rodriguez held him out of the game anyway and he will be able to play Saturday.
Stevie Brown and Obi Ezeh were the two defensive players of the game. Rodriguez praised Brown's effort in the game.
Junior Hemingway was the offensive player of the game.
Kevin Koger's one-handed catch: Rodriguez said he always harps on the team to catch with both hands: "I've probably yelled 50 times, go up with two hands." Koger told Rodriguez, "I went up with two hands, my other one couldn't reach it," even before they had left the tunnel after the game.
Rodriguez was happy with his team's kicking this weekend. He feels the offensive line was "solid, not great."
Rodriguez feels Craig Roh played very well in his collegiate debut.
The QB situation is a week-by-week deal, and Rodriguez felt Sheridan made a few solid plays before his interception Saturday.
Rodriguez says Tate Forcier was "probably more nervous than he let on, but didn't act like it."
When asked about Robinson, Rodriguez said that "to compare him with Tate is sometimes not fair" because Robinson has only been in practice for a few weeks, as opposed to Forcier's spring practice experience.
Robinson played at slot receiver early in the game against Western while Tate was behind center. Rodriguez says "there's probably more we could do with that," trying to get the ball to fast guys in space more and Robinson is one of those "fast guys". Rodriguez thought it was "invaluable" to get Robinson playing time both in the running and passing game.
Rodriguez said, "It doesn't appear that Adrian (Witty) will be able to make it for this fall." Witty, Robinson's former high school teammate, was having issues with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
On the Western Michigan touchdown: "They made a nice play and we made a mistake." He says it's not fair to throw his guys under the bus by explaining what went wrong.
On Brandon Graham's lack of sacks: "Brandon had a lot of pressure so I think he probably got frustrated because he was close, he didn't make the sack but he made the play." D-line had a good effort. Notre Dame will keep a tight end to protect and release them late, so they won't have many 1-on-1 opportunities.
Ball security was a top priority in choosing who to handle kick and punt returns. Greg Mathews is the best at catching the ball, which is why he handled returns. Martavious Odoms will also start handling some returns.
Greg Banks was an end that they moved inside, and Rodriguez has confidence in him and has been mentioning him throughout the summer.
Kelvin Grady had 30 plays and Odoms had 26 plays. Odoms played too many plays last year, so they're using a planned rotation. Odoms didn't take himself out of the game.
Forcier did take himself out of the game because of something with his ankle brace or shoe, which is why Sheridan went into the game when he did. Rodriguez was planning to play Sheridan anyway, but that was a good time to do it.
Forcier knows about 70 percent of the existing offense, but this week, classes start and it will be a challenge to not overload them.
21 carries by the quarterbacks is probably more than Rodriguez wants, he said. He wants to keep his QB's eyes downfield so he knows whether to run or throw the ball. Some of those runs were passes that turns into runs and some of them were designed.
Rodriguez said that they should have probably put Vincent Smith in the game earlier, since he's done well in camp and he's in the mix.
Rodriguez says Notre Dame saw Michigan's entire defense. Rodriguez said they "weren't holding anything back" against Western and that they were doing everything they could to win.
There are 7 or 8 open scholarships that Rodriguez will award to walk-ons.
Steve Schilling
Forcier is a good leader for them, even as a freshman. He's confident in the huddle. He doesn't act like a freshman and you wouldn't know he was if you didn't already know him.
Robinson is a little quieter than Forcier and is still learning. Forcier was probably more like that during the spring when he was thinking more about the plays than being a leader.
What Schilling remembers about last year's Notre Dame game: "Besides the rain, really?" Notre Dame has a lot of blitzes and a tough, physical defense.
Roh is one of the quickest D-ends Schilling has gone against. He's "given some of the older guys some fits" and will be a good player when he gets stronger.
Notre Dame is a team where they can make a little more of a statement if they can play hard for four quarters.
On Robinson's touchdown: "I don't know how many times Denard's gone 70, 80 yards in practice." He wasn't surprised, but he doesn't know how Robinson does it.
Carlos Brown
Forcier isn't afraid to speak up, and he'll be a great leader.
Vincent Smith is fast and shifty, and both he and Michael Shaw will be good as they develop.
When asked to talk about Notre Dame as a measuring stick, considering the Wolverines are supposed to beat MAC teams: "I wouldn't say we're supposed to beat Western, I would say we take it one game at a time."
Donovan Warren
He's looking forward to the challenge of facing the two Notre Dame receivers - it'll be a good opportunity to show people what Michigan can do.
When asked what the Wolverines have more of this year: "I don't want to say we're more anything - it's just a mentality, a chip on our shoulder."
On last year's pass interference calls against him in the game against Notre Dame: "Any time you're getting aggressive, calls like that are going to happen." He's going to get up in their faces this year regardless of pass interference calls.
Warren says he feels there are a lot more things his defense can do, he doesn't know how much of the defense they showed against Notre Dame.
Junior Hemingway
Hemingway says his ankle is fine and he'll be ready to go on Saturday. He thinks he hurt it on the last catch he caught on Saturday's game. It's the same ankle that has bothered him in the past.
On his mono last year: "It was terrible. I'll never go back there again." He lost about 10 pounds and it took until a few weeks after the season ended to recover. He found out he had mono the Monday after the Wisconsin game. His roommate last year was Mike Williams, who was "tripping out" when he found out Hemingway had mono, until Hemingway told him it wasn't contagious.
On getting back out there and having a 2-TD performance Saturday: "Words can't even explain it. It feels good to be back out there."
Hemingway's real name is Kenneth. He was just asked a very odd question about whether or not he likes his name.
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Please join the LA Media Reform Group, California Common Cause, and the Urban & Environmental Policy Institute on March 27, 2010, at Occidental College for our third annual summit. Given the recent Supreme Court decision, the changing media landscape, and the importance of the upcoming election cycle, we've decided to make this year's theme, "Preserving Democracy."
Keep on Keeping on with Universal Healthcare
Tempering the universal healthcare movement's idealism with calls for pragmatic approaches, retired State Senator Sheila Kuehl preached persistence at last Saturday's "Single Payer Solution" conference. "Our job is to convince California person by person, church by synagogue, worker by workplace by employer, that single payer is the right answer," she told the packed sanctuary at […]