Location of Spica in the constellation of Virgo. Spica is in the lower portion of the image. Spica, also called Alpha Virginis, is a star located in the constellation Virgo, about 10 degrees south of the ecliptic. The star is the brightest star of the Virgo constellation and the 15th brightest star overall in the night sky. It is 260 light years distant from our Solar System.
GRATS: Great Estate Planning Tools! A GRAT (grantor-retained annuity trust) is an irrevocable trust into which you can place cash, stocks, mutual funds, real estate, or other income-producing property. You are called the grantor (creator) of the trust.
When oats have gone through the process of cleaning, toasting and hulling, they are called oat groats. From there, oat groats may become rolled oats, quick-cooking oats, instant oats, steel-cut oats or oat flour. The outer portion of the oat is called oat bran. Oats are a healthy food to consume. They are high in soluble fiber and are rich in vitamin B1 and vitamin E.