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Windsor's first brewery promises something for everyone
Jason Pohl
jpohl@mywindsornow.com
Brewery-WNW-101412-2A
While sipping a five-beer sample tray in a tap room with views of a picturesque mountain landscape through towering heaps of hop plants, it's easy to see the folks at High Hops Brewery have discovered something special in their journey to bring the craft beer culture to Windsor.
Positioned on the western outskirts of town, the Weakland family's sprawling 15-acre plot has seen big changes during two decades. In addition to the Windsor Gardener greenhouse, the family-owned compound added a beer brewing supply shop and hops field years ago.
But as time marched on, so did their devotion to all-things beer, which has led to the grand opening of the town's first and only brewery Friday and Saturday at 6461 Colo. 392 in Windsor just west of King Soopers.
"We put everything we had into this thing," said Pat Weakland, a man whose passion hinged on home brewing for years until he realized it could actually become something more.
They've definitely created their own atmosphere here. It's definitely good for Windsor.
Steve Marrick
Owns his own brewery, Black Bottle Brewery
"We found ways to get the money so we could control this thing with our family," he added. "I feel like we've really accomplished an enormous amount."
The family's journey from a small greenhouse shop to a brewery and area-leading hop farm was anything but easy for the longtime Windsor residents whose quest has turned into a dream come true.
With the help of his wife Amanda, son Zach, daughter Rachel and a network of extended family and friends, the dream really came together in recent years.
But it wasn't until after the hops field was established in 2007 that it started taking on a life of its own.
Currently, 35 different types of hop plants grow among the more than 2,000 plants in the 2.5-acre field – one of the largest varieties in the country.
"I've been a beer enthusiast pretty much all my life," Pat Weakland said. "We decided, 'let's turn this passion into a business.' "
Known as a beer drinkers' paradise for years, Northern Colorado is no stranger craft breweries. Everywhere you turn in Fort Collins, a new tasting room seems to be opening its doors, and events like the Great American Beer Festival in Denver highlight how diverse the culture has become.
"We're now a part of it, and Windsor can claim its part of it too," Pat Weakland said. "I think that's going to be huge for this community."
Only High Hops Brewery is a little different.
From the moment you park your vehicle, a full-scale brewery operation is the last thing you would expect to see behind the shelves of gardening tools and potted plants.
But behind the mask of retail and countless hours of labor is a hops-lovers destination.
Whether sipping a dark stout loaded with galena hops, relaxing with a lemon pilsner brewed with coriander, or downing the Power of Zeus pale ale, there is bound to be something for everyone.
After all, that's their slogan: "All types of beers for all types of people."
To say Zach Weakland has a hand in the process would be only the beginning. Raised around a culture where he remembers his parents playing chemistry with beer fermentation, beakers and tubes, he said the drive to produce quality drinks runs deep.
Now he can conjure 300 gallons of brew in a day thanks to a streamlined process of filters, fermenting vessels, and holding tanks in a towering shed just steps away from the hops field.
"We did things right and it has come together really nicely," said Zach Weakland, a CSU natural resources alumnus. "It's one of those things where once you get going, you just ride the initial interest."
His excitement shows as opening day nears in Windsor – a town he said will especially understand the farming aspect of the beer making.
"I truly feel like with our agriculture here on site, it really ties in with what Windsor is doing and what it was founded on," he said.
A 2005 Windsor High School graduate, Zach Weakland said he has big hopes for what the new brewery can bring to a town that has been missing out on craft beer for years.
"I would like to become a destination spot," he said, noting weekend-long beer tours many take across Colorado.
Some enthusiasts and curious drinkers have already heard about High Hops Brewery ahead of the grand opening, bringing with them high hopes of a new place for a cold beer.
Reaction was positive, to say the least.
"They've definitely created their own atmosphere here," said Steve Marrick, a Fort Collins resident working to open his own shop, Black Bottle Brewery. "It's definitely good for Windsor."
"It'll last – there's no doubt," echoed Adrian Murphy of Greeley.
Once the celebration of an official grand opening fades, the Weakland family will be marketing their pride and joy. They've already had interest in getting canned, bottled and on shelves in Colorado, and the hops they've grown has made its ways across the country.
But at the same time, they want the laid back atmosphere in west Windsor to continue, especially as they work to blend the perfect amount of flavors for their ever-changing lineup of brews.
"There's no limit to beer," Zach Weakland said. "The sky is the limit."


Rebellions and protests accompanied the totalitarian Soviet rule throughout its history. Some of them, however, were so dangerous for the Kremlin that they had a real chance of ending Communism in Russia.
Under the Russian Empire, Tambov Province was one of the most flourishing in the country, and its peasantry among the richest. However, when the Bolsheviks abolished free trade and started to confiscate bread for the "needs of the Revolution," it quickly fell into famine and crisis.
Unable to tolerate this, the local peasants took up arms and started a partisan war. Calling themselves "the Greens," they opposed both the Reds and the Whites.
At its peak, the Tambov Rebellion counted over 50,000 men, who formed two armies and controlled huge territories southwards of Moscow.
Realizing the critical danger of the situation, the Soviet leaders summoned all possible forces to suppress the rebellion. 55,000 soldiers with the assistance of aviation, artillery, and armored cars and trains struck the insurrectionists.
For the first time in history, an army used poisonous gas against its own people. In addition, widespread repressions against the rebels' families were undertaken. In summer 1921 the rebellion was largely suppressed, and its leader Alexander Antonov, who was hiding in the forests, was assassinated during a special operation the next year.
This sailors' uprising against Bolshevik rule, which occurred at the Baltic Fleet's base in Kronstadt, deeply shocked the Soviet leadership. "The pride and glory of the Revolution," as Leon Trotsky called the sailors, were the most reliable core of the revolutionary forces. If the most trusted could betray the cause, what to await from the others?
The sailors demanded the cessation of the Bolshevik dictatorship and the restoration of political freedoms for all socialist movements in the country. Like the peasants in the Tambov Region, the sailors (who themselves mainly came from the peasantry) demanded the restoration of free trade.
Red Army conducted two major assaults on the base, resulting in thousands of victims on both sides and the end of the uprising. 8,000 insurrectionists managed to flee to Finland.
The uprising was followed by repressions, during which over 2,103 people were executed, and 6,459 were sentenced to prison.
However, the Kronstadt Rebellion partly achieved its goal. Just three days after its suppression, the New Economic Policy, permitting free market trade and small private business, was introduced in the country.
With over 30,000 inmates involved, this was the largest and longest uprising in the history of the Gulag. It broke out at Gorlag, a camp mostly for political prisoners, not far from the Siberian city of Norilsk.
The reasons for the uprising were low food rations, the exhausting 15-hour working day, and the cruelty of the camp authorities. The final straw was the shooting of a group of inmates by a guard with an assault rifle.
The uprising, which lasted 70 days, was more like a strike. The prisoners organized self-governance, sabotaged the work of the camp, and demanded better living conditions and a change of camp leadership.
The suppression was brutal and carried out with weapons. 150 inmates were killed, and the camp was closed and disbanded soon after.
In the early 1960s, the failed economic policy in the Soviet Union led to goods shortages and high prices, as well as a significant deterioration in working conditions. Protests were held in many cities, one of which ended in tragedy.
Over 5,000 protesters, mainly workers at the local electric locomotive plant, gathered in the southern city of Novocherkassk on June 1, 1962. The calls to disperse had no effect, and the authorities brought in the tanks, which made the people even more outraged.
Having failed to stop the crowd heading towards the city administration with two warning volleys, the police opened fire on the people, killing 26 and injuring 87.
The Soviet leadership ordered a cover-up of the incident. The victims' bodies were not given to the relatives, and were buried during the night at different cemeteries far from the city.
Seven people were charged with gangsterism and executed, while 105 were imprisoned for 10-15 years.


AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (CBS Detroit/ AP) – Mike Pipia, a global logistics manager for Guardian Industries Corp. from Auburn Hills, helped make sure almost 7,000 children got a Christmas present this year.
Yesterday, we told you the story of Mike Pipia, a @GuardianIndust logistics manager who helps coordinate the delivery of over 20,000 gifts.
Pipia, working with Operation Good Cheer has spent his last 30 years making sure foster children across Michigan are not forgotten during the holidays.
Every year, Pipia spends the first weekend of December collecting more than 20,000 donated gifts for 7,000 foster children. Then, with the help of 2,000 volunteers, he sorts the presents and stuffs them into 250 airplanes and 34 semi-trucks for delivery around Michigan.
For more information or see how you can help, check out Operation Good Cheer from Child and Family Services of Michigan.


Well, it's official now: I'm on my own. The previous place went through some recent turbulence which, combined with the fact that I was once again the only developer working on a product, got me looking elsewhere. And where did I wind up? Right back where I started, basically, except I have much more freedom than before.
Most of my time is contractually spoken for by one of my previous employers, which means stability. But the company I just left is (80% sure) going to hire me for projects and training as well. Hopefully this will be a good excuse for me to get out and meet people and see what else is around too -- something I don't always naturally do.
Before I left, I gave three days of training on the product I've been working on for the last six months along with the whole J2EE/EJB/... framework. It seemed to go well, but I noticed a disturbing tendency in myself to talk in abstractions rather than use concrete analogies. For one of them one of our more creative developers rescued me: in talking about serialization, he made the analogy that you can talk about food over the phone (a serializable object) but you can't send a big mac over the phone (a non-serializable object).
I'm going to miss working in the same office as these guys -- they could be crude at times, but always clever and rarely mean-spirited. We'll see what develops.


Affordability, accessibility and stark natural beauty make Jamaica a very popular tourist destination in the Caribbean. A sightseeing tour of the island will take you to the bustling resort scene of Montego Bay, the natural wonders of Ochos Rios, the picturesque town of Port Antonio, the historical sites of Kingston, the nature retreats of Mandeville and the stunning shoreline of Negril. Whether you are visiting for just a few days or several months, you can be sure that there is plenty of exciting places to explore in the area.
Montego Bay is home to stunning white sand beaches, bubbly nightlife and plenty of shopping opportunities. Don't miss the splendid Rose Hall Great House. This elegant and imposing colonial structure offers history and spectacular panoramas along with a thrilling back-story of its infamous owner - the "witch" Annie Palmer.
Another impressive plantation mansion is the Greenwood Great House. Falmouth has beautifully restored historical buildings. You'll see cruise ships dropping anchor at Ochos Rios. Walk around the bustling town and treat yourself to vibrant market scenes, excellent restaurants and plenty of shops.
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the scenic Port Antonio, the gateway to some exciting activities like bamboo rafting, deep-sea fishing and exceptional hiking along the Blue Mountain, Somerset Falls and Mandeville.
Finally, for the perfect beach getaway, head to the gorgeous coastline of Negril for an entire day of frolicking by the beach and working on your tan. Don't leave until after the sun has kissed the horizon to experience Jamaica's glorious sunset.


The public sector has radically changed in recent years, as a result of major reforms affecting the operational management of administrations and organizations as well as their political functioning. The most obvious example is the growing impact of the supranational sphere of influence. Recent economic events on the global scale have also placed the public sector back at the heart of socio-economic systems. At the same time, the activities of the non-profit sector have expanded to cover, for example, the provision of utility services. On the whole, public and non-profit private sectors are expected to become key players in this innovation, supporting families and individuals in their economic, cultural and social activities. In this context, while the public sector creates interesting and exciting professional opportunities at the local, regional, national and international levels, it also requires new appropriately qualified professionals.


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Fool Me Once....
Folks, we're being duped. Suckered. Conned, Snookered. Insert whatever word you prefer. Obama's Administration has repeatedly shown a total disregard for the Constitution; the Bill of Rights; the Rule of Law; and perhaps most important of all, the Will of the American People. But it's not just the Obama Regime and his cronies. It's the Republicans too. Yes, they've fought Obama on numerous points, but it's not been for our sake, the American People, that they've delayed and "obstructed". Not for a minute. They were doing it for their corporate masters just the same as the Democrats. If we happened to benefit, well that's a plum for the next campaign cycle.
You all know the drill here. Pushing through some form of amnesty for illegal in this country. Promise border security, yet gut enforcement. Don't pursue those crossing the border illegally; don't punish those hiring illegal workers and locking them into a cycle of abuse and poverty with no recourse. Instead, let's go after the border patrol agents. Let criminalize their actions. Let's "observe" drug dealers and criminal gangs while ceding border counties to them. Never mind that over 80% of the American Public has consistently opposed illegal immigration and has demanded a secured and enforced border. Obama even order Janet Napolitano, Director of Homeland Security and Eric Holder, head of the Justice Department to go after states which attempted to enforce existing US laws relating to illegal immigration.
Mexican officials call any such action by the American Government "criminal" and a violation of human rights, and yet they have the same thing on their southern border with offenders being arrested as felons, and we've all heard about the brutality of Mexican jails. Why the hypocrisy? Quite simply, they believe Southwestern US, Florida, and the southern parts of Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, and California belongs to them. Secondly, because of cultural, economic and religious reasons, Mexico and all of Latin America for that matter, never developed a large and well educated middle class. The masses were largely kept ignorant and poor, and most of all, afraid by the Catholic Church and large land owners who have historically controlled the government. With a fragile economy and no jobs for their large and mostly low or unskilled population, the only immediate solution is to dispose of them of them somehow. and since genocide is frowned upon in the West, the solution has been El Norte where they may find jobs and hopefully send money back to help bolster local economies.
Of course, Corporate America is quietly supporting amnesty. The more workers, the lower wages for everyone. Simple supply and demand. Obamacare, something else most Americans have opposed, will shift the burden of insurance onto workers since most small businesses can't afford the costs. Many will simply lay off employees; cut or freeze wages and raise prices to compensate; or simply go out of business. Benefits in general will slowly vanish. Many unions support amnesty, but again, for the wrong reasons.
Unions support amnesty for illegal workers because most will be employed in low end blue collar jobs which have traditionally been unionized. Today, unions are but a shadow of their former selves. They've lost political clout (the Democrats use them simply as a cash cow). Many of the issues they fought for are either law or no longer relevant. And most of all, membership is a fraction of what it used to be (only in the government sector has union membership remains steady). That means unions are broke. They're hoping the amnesty will mean an influx of new members, and that means more dues flowing into their bank accounts; not that it will do the workers much good.
Unions need to refocus. They need to train individuals in organizing so they can return home and build unions there. It is in most of these places that the issues unions fought for in 1930's, 40's, and 50's, are still relevant. It is by organizing in Latin America that a vibrant middle class can be developed, which will reduce, if not stop, their own human rights violations, and that folks will great reduce illegal immigration. If there are jobs at home, and if there is no fear from their government, there is no need to come here illegally. Meanwhile, unions in America needs to learn to stand on their feet. We need to rebuild our middle class in this country and they can't do it in the hip pocket of Democratic Party which is itself in bed with the same corporate ruling class as the GOP.
Meanwhile we've got domestic spying on an unprecedented scale with the open and active consent of corporate America, and at the very least, the tacit acceptance of those self-proclaimed "Guardians of the Public", the media. Even those businesses whose images are "edgy", youth oriented, "rebellious" or "anti-establishment" have been, albeit quietly, going along with what is clearly a violation of the 1st and 2nd Amendments. We have not only the monitoring of every phone call, email, or other electronic communication, we have drones quietly searching the skies over America like some sort ancient vulture and we, the American People, are its prey. Even our socialist leaning friends in Europe are complaining that we've gone too far! Meanwhile, the NSA quietly goes about creating a national data base where it will house a digital file on every single individual on the planet. Think about that for just a moment and what that actually means.
The economy continues to putter along; not quite a recession but not quite a recovery. Sort of the new normal I suppose. People continue to struggle to make ends meet. Most Americans, at least those fortunate enough to have jobs, are overworked thanks to cutbacks, and literally living from paycheck to paycheck. Meanwhile, college students are debtors before even picking up their imitation parchments. Those trying to start new business are choked by more red tape than in a hardware store. Yet, there's money enough to bailout Wall Street, again, over the objections of the American People, while nothing for Main Street, We have gone from being a proud, independent, and enterprising people to browbeaten economic serfs. So-called "Death Panels" will mead out decisions as to who gets what coverage and who doesn't, depending on your productive value to the system will be the new reality under Obamacare as we trudge off to work.
Political correctness somehow manages to reach new lows as we are no longer permitted for call the enemy what they are, "Moslem", "terrorists" or "extremists". Attacks by these murders, be it a small cell like the six at Ft. Dix in May of 2007, the "lone wolf" doctor at Ft. Hood in November of 2009, an organized attack like at Benghazi, US and Allied soldiers killed by our Afghan "partners", or more recently, the Boston Marathon bombings, some non-descript term is always used in order to not offend anyone. Can you imagine us soft pedaling Nazi genocide during WWII so we didn't "offend" them? Now, we have a president who went on an "apology tour" at the beginning of the first term, and even bowed to a Saudi king. He has been apologizing in one fashion or another ever since. Can you imagine Russia's Putin doing that? No, I can't either. Americans don't bow to anyone, and especially an American President or other member of government. It's not a part of our national DNA.
Efforts by Americans to protect themselves, their families, and their possessions has been ridiculed by the mainstream media in concert with an administration hell bent on stripping us of our 2nd Amendment rights to bear arms. Why did our Founding Father even bother with adding, as a right and duty of every citizen, possession of a weapon? Because every other country at that time restricted the possession of firearms as a means of controlling their citizens. An unarmed populace is a weak and defenseless populace. So why does this president feel the need to disarm Americans? Is it for our benefit? He said it's for our own "protection" as part of the "war on terror" while federal agencies are loading up on high powered "mankiller" ammo and police departments are resembling paramilitary units more and more thanks to federal funding. All that's missing is the "trust me" and maniacal laugh.
Even groups aren't immune. Conservatives demanding adherence to the Constitution are regularly getting harassed by the IRS and Department of Homeland Security. At first, we were told this was virtually a non-event; a few isolated incidents at best, but it's turned out to be wide spread, long standing, and apparently known all the way to the top. Sound kind of like the same story we were given about the "Fast and Furious" gun deal where Eric Holder of the Justice Department approved selling automatic weapons to Mexican drug lords, who, in turn, used them to murder US border agents and dozens of innocent civilians, or the now infamous cover-up of the murders of Ambassador Stevens and three others during the attack on our embassy in Benghazi Libya.
Other nations have had their "Springs of Liberation". Some have been successful, like Iceland, and parts of Eastern Europe. Some had the potential for success, but were hijacked by extremists such as in Libya and Egypt. So, when will Americans finally get sick and tired of being sick and tired of incompetence in Washington? When will Americans decide that corporations do not have more rights than flesh and blood human beings or that money equates to "free speech" with corporations donating unlimited amounts while individuals are still restricted. When will Americans decide that government does not belong in our bedrooms, or for that matter, in our personal lives? When will Americans decide that government needs to get its financial house in order before it starts telling us how to live ours? There's an old Scottish say, "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me". Need I say more?
The Obamacare Death Panels have begun for Disabled Children
http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/10/the-obamacare-death-panels-have-begun-for-disabled-children/
The Truth Behind Obamacare's "Death Panels"
http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2012/12/10/the-truth-behind-obamacares-death-panels
Unfriendly Fire: US hush-up over Afghan allies killing American troops?
http://rt.com/news/afghan-allies-kill-american-troops-827/
Posted by Paul Hosse at 7/14/2013 09:37:00 AM
Labels: 2nd Amendment, Arab Spring, Benghazi, Bill of Rights, Boston Marathon Bombing, Constitution, Corporations, DHS, Eric Holder, ICE, illegal immigration, Janet Napolitano, Obamacare, President Obama, Terrorism
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Tiny triumphs
Tampa indie rockers Sleepy Vikings try to maintain low expectations despite national presence
by Bao Le-Huu
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9 p.m. Friday, May 6
Will's Pub, 407-898-5070
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Together, Tampa-area guitarist-vocalist Julian Conner, guitarist Nicole Schleif, bassist Sandi Streppone and drummer Ryann Slauson have made some of the last decade's most well-crafted Florida indie rock. They retired their previous band - the outstanding Giddy-Up, Helicopter! - when one of its guitarists relocated. But after about a year, the creative itch returned - along with singer-keyboardist Tessa McKenna and new guitarist Sandra Covin - and reconvened them as Sleepy Vikings.
"At the beginning, we just wanted to play music," Conner says. "And then we started having fun, so we were like, 'All right, we should probably get a practice space and just see what happens.'" Then came an irresistible invitation to open for Vivian Girls in October 2009, an opportunity that finally pushed Sleepy Vikings into becoming a real band. Now they're about to celebrate the May 10 release of their sparkling debut album, They Will Find You Here, on Tampa boutique label New Granada.
Sonically, Sleepy Vikings resumes the pretty noise of Giddy-Up, Helicopter!, a sound that's rooted in touchstones like Sonic Youth and Pavement, only sculpted with a crisper melodic sense. "We tried to focus more on songs and less on the noise," Conner says. "Most really good songs can just be stripped down to acoustic guitar and one singer and still be impressive. So I try to come up with catchy stuff that, even if people just heard the one hook line with an acoustic guitar, it'd be memorable." Add in the intricate vocal interplay between him and classically trained lead singer McKenna and the result is a bedrock of finespun Southern indie rock that jangles, rings and enchants.
From that foundation, they build up, considerably and impressively, with a gaze-laced, three-guitar mountain that assigns Conner the clean rhythm chords, Covin the melodic midrange lines and Schleif the atmosphere-weaving magic of noise pedals. "That's kind of an easy way for us to separate out, to actually have a point to the three guitarists rather than all of us just playing, like, B-minor really loud or something," Conner says. Collectively, it's a rare balance of lightness and heft.
Even though Sleepy Vikings' first full-length album arrives on the wings of a notable label, national promotion and loads of promise, they're a typical striving band chasing their dream.
"We're kind of giving ourselves a little bit of a window," Conner says. "We said [that for] a year after the record comes out, we're gonna bust ass. Even if it's to get to jump on a tiny tour with a sort-of established band, just keep making progress. When we stop making progress, we're probably just gonna call it quits and go on and do whatever we want with our lives. We're definitely trying. That's for sure."
Even with such a solid launch pad, where it goes from here is always at chance's mercy. But in a saturated, niche-heavy musical landscape, their realism equips them well for their upcoming adventure.
"I think we made a good enough record so that we could get some kind of attention and move up a little bit, which is really all we wanted to do. Just get a little more known, a few more fans, maybe have some people buy it."
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The 1986 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 8–8 record in 1985. Following a 1-7 start, Head Coach Don Coryell resigned and Al Saunders was named interim Head Coach. After the season, Saunders was named the permanent Head Coach and would hold the position through the end of the 1988 season. Leslie O'Neal was named Defensive Rookie of the Year.


Late last year, I took part in a Wedding and couple workshop run by Mihaja Photography in Kingscliffe NSW. Each of the 2 afternoons, we would end the day with a fun couple shoot. It was a lovely end to the day. It is such an privilege when 2 people who are in love open themselves up to share their love with us and especially in front of a camera. As you can see, Rikki and Jackson very much have a special bond and I loved being able to capture these images for them.


The California Coastal Commission's Public Education Program works to increase public knowledge of coastal and marine resources and to engage the public in coastal protection and restoration activities. We offer a variety of conservation, education and community involvement programs. Visit the Public Education homepage to learn more. There is bound to be a program just right for you, so get involved!


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Oral Histories of Moonshining
Julia Maggard (University of Virginia at Wise)
The common stereotype of moonshiners is one of lawbreakers and profiteers. But Julia Maggard says moonshining was a crucial economic supplement for some families in impoverished regions and that moonshiners supported each other in times of need.
The Coming of Southern Prohibition
Michael Lewis (Christopher Newport University)
South Carolina saw the statewide prohibition of alcohol in 1915. But not before the state established its own dispensary system more than a decade earlier. In his book The Coming of Southern Prohibition, Michael Lewis tells the story of one South Carolina town at the intersection of race, religion, and alcohol.
Tangier Island Sinking
Kelley Libby (Virginia Humanities)
Residents of Tangier Island could become some of America's first climate refugees—unless they get a much needed sea wall. Through a partnership with Google, a Virginia project is hoping to raise awareness of Tangier's plight by allowing people from anywhere in the world to visit the endangered island—virtually.
Disappearing Homelands
Anthony Boese (Virginia Military Institute)
Hundreds of thousands of citizens of island nations stand to lose their homes to rising sea levels. Anthony Boese is studying the ethical, political, and economic decisions needed when masses of people are forced to leave their island homelands.
Inside Hurricanes
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Роберт Уиншип Вудрафф (; ) — американский предприниматель, занимавший пост президента The Coca-Cola Company с 1923 по 1955 год. Обладая большим состоянием, активно жертвовал средствами на образовательное и культурное развитие в городе Атланта, штат Джорджия.

Биография

Ранние годы
Родился 6 декабря 1889 года, в городе Коломбус, штат Огайо, в семье Эмили Уиншип Вудрафф и бизнесмена из Атланты — , главы инвесторов, которые в 1919 году, приобрели The Coca-Cola Company у Эйза Кэндлер. Дед — мануфактурный магнат .

После обучения в , поступил в Технологический институт Джорджии, откуда был отчислен.

Карьера
В начале 1909 года, работал разнорабочим на литейном заводе  в районе  (Атланта), затем работал учеником слесаря. Через год его наняла на работу компания General Fire Extinguisher, затем, по просьбе отца работал в Atlantic Ice and Coal Company. Занимал должность продавца в компании  из Кливленда и в итоге стал вице-президентом компании. Во время Первой мировой войны присоединился к Департаменту артиллерийского вооружения США.

В 1923 году, отец назначил его президентом The Coca-Cola Company; в 1926 году при его содействии был открыт первый иностранный отдел компании.

В 1955 году, покинул пост президента, но до 1984 года, оставался в совете директоров

Скончался 7 марта 1985 года в возрасте 95 лет. Был похоронен на кладбище  на юго-западе Атланты.

Личная жизнь
Жена — Нелл Кендалл Ходжсон (20 октября 1892 — 23 января 1968) — медсестра из Атенс, во время Первой мировой войны, работала добровольцем-помощником медсестры Американского Красного Креста, во время Второй мировой войны, работала медсестрой в больницах Соединенных Штатов, в 1946 году стала почётным членом Ассоциации выпускников школы медсестер Эморийского университета и ассоциации медсестер штата Джорджия; была официальным делегатом Соединенных Штатов на Всемирных ассамблеях здравоохранения в 1954 и 1955 годах. Скончалась 23 января 1968 года, в Олбани, штат Джорджия. Детей не было.

Память
В 1979 году Вудрафф и его брат Джордж В. Вудрафф пожертвовали 105 млн долларов Университету Эмори; в конечном итоге, в честь него было названо несколько зданий кампуса.

Кроме того, он жертвовал средства Академии Вудворда и  в Атланте. В 1977 году был занесен в Зал деловой славы США.

Литература
 Allen, Frederick, Secret Formula, HarperCollins, 1994. .
 Pendergrast, Mark, For God, Country, and Coca-Cola, Basic Books, 2000. .
 Kennedy, Doris Lockerman Devotedly, Miss Nellie, A Biographical Tribute to Nell Hodgson Woodruff, ASIN: B0006EDMMI Emory University, 1982.

Примечания

Выпускники Академии Вудворда
Предприниматели США
The Coca-Cola Company

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- Reservation compulsory for the Chalet SNOW PANTHERS, in Plagne Centre, on the snow front (next to the Restaurant " Les Cocottes").
- Price for 1 snowmobile: 95€ for 1 h, driver with passenger or not.
Yoga : Tuesday 17.30-18.45/19.00 for 10 euros in Salle de Maudre, Montchavin (the village below). Just let me know as I will be going and may have room in the car.