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NAIROBI, Kenya — George Clooney wants you to drink South Sudan's coffee. And this isn't about charity — it's all business.
The Hollywood star has a long relationship with South Sudan, which gained independence in 2011 after a peace deal that ended a long-running war with the Sudanese government in the north.
He has worked as a peace advocate there and even launched a satellite project to keep tabs on troop movements and human rights abuses.
In July he took a new tack, announcing plans, in conjunction with Swiss company Nespresso, to restart coffee production in South Sudan.
Clooney and Nespresso will work with the government "to revive high quality coffee production in the country in order to contribute to economic development and create supply," according to a company statement.
"Nespresso plans to be the first company to offer coffee from the country following its independence," the company said.
As the massive global industry wakes up to South Sudan's untapped potential resource, purveyors of joe from Texas to Switzerland are turning an eye toward the newly independent country.
Experts say it will take three to 10 years to revive coffee-growing in South Sudan. Nespresso does not expect to begin selling any South Sudanese coffee until 2015, but Clooney is confident the initiative will be "game-changing."
"There is a real opportunity here," he said.
Others think so too, and might just beat Nespresso to the punch.
Russell Hayward, who runs Ascension Coffee in Dallas, visited South Sudan for the first time in 2012. A friend digging wells in the country had stumbled across some coffee trees, picked the beans, and brought them back for Hayward to try.
"It was pretty good," he recalled. "So I jumped on a plane and started looking around for coffee, and I started finding it."
He also found a long and rich history of coffee production, dating back to the 1930s but interrupted by war.
"What I saw there was such an incredible potential, but there's no market and no one to buy it," he said.
Decades of civil war between Sudan's mainly African south and Arab north split the country in 2011, and left the new nation of South Sudan in a pitiful state. The few roads that had been built there were destroyed. The same went for schools, hospitals and the economy.
Today South Sudan doesn't export any coffee. But it has the raw material: trees still stand in neglected low-altitude plantations and grow wild in mountain forests.
So Hayward started a five-year program called "Restore the Bean," intended to breathe life back into South Sudan's once-thriving coffee farms by rehabilitating overgrown and abandoned plots in Central Equatoria state.
Hayward said 50 acres are already in the process of being replanted. He hopes to expand the program by 100 acres per year, ultimately creating a self-sustained industry in a country that is almost entirely reliant on oil exports and in dire need of diversifying its economy.
"I would love to offer my customers in Dallas a South Sudanese espresso. Coffee has regional characteristics so no one has tasted that coffee yet," said Hayward.
South Sudan has climate variety similar to its major coffee-exporting neighbors, Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya. From the misty heights of the Boma plateau, to the tropical forests of the Imatong Mountains, to the fertile lowlands of Central Equatoria, what South Sudan has to offer the coffee market should, as Clooney hopes, succeed. But will it?
John Logan is a regional director at TechnoServe, which offers business advice and training in the developing world. He's working with Nespresso and Clooney to help revive South Sudan's coffee production, and has tried a cup or two of what's on offer.
"I've got some washed South Sudanese Robusta which is quite drinkable, kind of a neutral taste but it's got body and a truckload of caffeine in it," said Logan.
And that's promising. "There's a premium market developing for washed Robusta that goes into espressos," he said.
Dr. Tim Schilling, executive director of World Coffee Research, a coffee research and development organization managed by Texas A&M University, also believes there's great potential for South Sudan's Robusta — but its Arabica is another question.
In 2011 Schilling led an expedition to the Boma Plateau, hoping to discover new types of Arabica as he assessed the sector's potential. He was left underwhelmed, seeing just one viable production option in the Imatong Mountains.
"George Clooney thinks there's potential for Arabica production in South Sudan. Now I don't know what source of information he has, but we know that the Imatong forest represents probably the only real commercial potential for the production of Arabica coffee," Schilling said.
Logan agreed. Boma, he said, only grows "village coffee — a few trees here and there." There was a bit more high in the Imatong Mountains, but the real potential, he said, lies in Robusta.
TechnoServe already has staff working in Yei, in South Sudan, and has imported machines to improve the quality and consistency of production. But restarting the industry will be a long, slow process.
"It's still very, very early days," said David Browning, a senior vice president at TechnoServe. "This is about how South Sudan can be helped in the slow, patient building of an industry. This will not be an overnight exercise."
The rewards for South Sudan could be great, helping the country to grow its economy and earn a different name for itself on the world stage — or at least in the world's coffee shops.
"Raising South Sudan's visibility and promoting the idea that it can do something — that there is hope here — that would be very, very positive," said Schilling.
This article originally appeared in GlobalPost.


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Two seniors with track records of achievement in academics and research have been named recipients of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship, one of the highest awards given to Princeton undergraduates.
Kaitlin Stouffer, a computer science major, will work for a year in South Africa as a Sachs Global Scholar, contributing to research on drug-resistant tuberculosis by using her computer science skills to develop new ways to analyze genetic data.
Stephanie Tam, an English major, will spend two years pursuing postgraduate degrees in postcolonial and world literatures and evidence-based social intervention as a Sachs Scholar at Worcester College, the University of Oxford.
The Sachs Scholarship is intended to enlarge each recipient's experience of the world by providing the opportunity to study, work or travel abroad after graduation. While most Sachs Scholars have studied at Worcester, others have chosen programs or projects elsewhere. Stouffer's selection as the first Sachs Global Scholar continues that tradition while marking an elevated commitment to fund a Global Scholar each year alongside a Sachs Scholar at Worcester, said David Loevner, chair of the advisers to the scholarship.
Classmates and friends established the scholarship in memory of Daniel Sachs, who starred in football and lacrosse at Princeton before attending Worcester College as a Rhodes Scholar. He died of cancer at age 28 in 1967. The award is given to seniors who best exemplify Sachs' character, intelligence and commitment, and whose scholarship is most likely to benefit the public.
Stouffer, of Potomac, Md., will work at the K-RITH Institute in the South African coastal city Durban, building a computerized prediction mechanism that will use machine-learning algorithms and other tools to help determine which medications a strain of tuberculosis is resistant to based on its genetic makeup. The goal is to allow for tuberculosis patients to be treated more effectively at an earlier point in the disease. That could slow the spread of drug-resistant tuberculosis, which is most prevalent in the developing world.
Stouffer, who is planning a career as a physician-scientist, wants to extend her work beyond the lab, too.
"I also hope to immerse myself in the local culture and engage with the patients at the nearby King George V Hospital — particularly those who are suffering from the cases of TB I'm hoping to help prevent," Stouffer said. "Though technology has done wonders for our current society, it's often easy to lose touch with the individuals one is trying to help with his or her research, and so in an effort to maintain that 'human face' of research, I plan to shadow the doctors on their ward rounds and volunteer as much as possible at that local hospital."
In addition, Stouffer plans to work with the Umkhumbane Schools Project to promote the study of science, technology, engineering and math among young women in KwaZulu-Natal province.
"Ultimately, I hope to help people achieve their dreams, whether that means helping them to overcome an illness, or acting as an adviser and mentor to help them discover their own interests and ambitions," Stouffer said.
The Sachs program offers Stouffer the opportunity both to prepare for her future and to make significant contributions to research now, said Margaret Martonosi, Princeton's Hugh Trumbull Adams '35 Professor of Computer Science and Stouffer's thesis adviser.
"Kaitlin's long-term career goal is to fuse medical science with computer science, and the collaboration with K-RITH will offer a very real opportunity to apply such approaches to a problem of pressing importance," Martonosi said. "At a broad perspective, the Sachs program is giving her the opportunity to immerse herself in a 'new place' both geographically, South Africa, and intellectually, the intersection of public health and computer science."
Stouffer is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, the Tau Beta Pi Honor Society and received the Shapiro Prize for Academic Excellence for her freshman and sophomore years. She has held internships at Google and Microsoft, and was awarded the Accenture Prize in Computer Science. She has also done research at the Princeton Neuroscience Institute and Oxford.
Tam, of New York, said she was attracted to the Sachs Scholarship by the way "its holistic vision of academic excellence, leadership and public service" fits with her goals of a career as an English scholar and social activist.
As she pursues a postgraduate degree in postcolonial and world literatures at Worcester, she will become part of a large community of scholars concerned with postcolonial and world literatures. In addition, she will have access to British accounts of colonialism and missionary work at the National Archives, as well as the Oriental Manuscripts and Rare Books special collection at Oxford.
Tam's study of evidence-based social intervention will help her reach her goal of enhancing the limited research currently available on sex trafficking with humanistic sensitivity and scientific methodology.
"I strive to empower women and give voice to marginalized populations through my own research, creative work and leadership commitments," Tam said in her application. "My ultimate vision as a writer and an academic is to foster the kind of dialogue, empathy and action that develops our global community."
Anne Cheng, a professor of English and African American studies who has known Tam since she was a sophomore, said Tam is an "amazing young scholar."
"Her thinking is always nuanced and her writing powerful," said Cheng, who is also Tam's thesis adviser. "Her brilliant junior paper on the relationship between fantasy and postcolonial politics received the first A-plus I have given at Princeton. Working with Stephanie has renewed my own commitment to undergraduate teaching."
Tam has been awarded the George B. Wood Legacy Junior Prize, the Shapiro Prize for Academic Excellence, the Class of 1870 Junior English Prize, the Emily Ebert Junior Prize and the Class of 1870 Sophomore English Prize. This summer, Tam participated in the Princeton/Bread Loaf Fellowship, a research training and advising initiative at the Bread Loaf School of English at Oxford.
Outside the classroom, Tam has served as editor in chief of the Nassau Literary Review, an adviser for Princeton Against Sex Trafficking, a fellow of the Behrman Undergraduate Society of Fellows, a student representative of the English department's student advisory council, a peer adviser in Mathey College, a board member of the Writers Studio, and an outreach team member and mentor in Princeton Faith and Action.


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Smith wants recount in Progressive Primary for Governor
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Annette Smith wants a recount in the Progressive Primary race for Governor. Secretary of State Jim Condos has certified the result in the race, so in order to ask for a recount, she must file a petition in Washington County Superior Court.
The margin was a tiny bit larger than 2 percent, which means Ms. Smith is not necessarily entitled to a recount. A judge would need to decide.
Mr. Condos mentioned that there is a time crunch to consider. Overseas ballots must be ready to go to people in the military by September 21.
"We've got about 11 days," he said – to create 275-plus General Election ballots, get them proofread and printed.
Results certified by the Secretary of State's office on Tuesday show Martha Abbott winning the nomination with 371 votes. Ms. Smith's write-in votes were tallied at 354. Officials said a total of 382 write-in votes were cast in the Primary race for Governor.
Mr. Condos said if the gap had been 15 votes or less, the recount would be allowed. But the gap was 17.
Ms. Smith, who is the executive director of Vermonters for a Clean Environment, said Tuesday the instructions on the ballots were incorrect. Ballot instructions say in order to write in a candidate, the voter must not only write a person's name, but also color in the oval beside the name. Ms. Smith said clerks had the same instructions, and that means votes that were clearly intended for her might have been missed in the counting on Primary Election night.
Mr. Condos said it's not a problem. Town clerks are clear that the voter's intention is what matters, whether or not they marked the oval.
But Ms. Smith said that she knows of one voter who thought the count for her town was incorrect, because she had voted for Ms. Smith and knew of six others who had, yet only four votes showed up on the official tally. Ms. Smith said after that voter called that clerk (whom Ms. Smith did not want to name) the clerk went back and checked and said the voter was correct and there were actually seven votes.
Under Vermont law, Ms. Smith or a voter who has some evidence that his or her vote was not counted can petition the court. If a recount is called, the ballots would be brought to each county's court for recounting.
Ms. Smith said Tuesday she is a reluctant candidate for Governor.
"I was not involved in the discussions," she said, speaking of initial discussions by various groups to put up the name of a protest candidate.
She said her understanding is that a number of people who are extremely frustrated with Governor Peter Shumlin decided to find a protest candidate. She said they originally considered running someone in the Democratic Primary but decided a small number could make a bigger difference in the Progressive Party.
"I don't think I was the top choice," Ms. Smith said, but the group's top choice declined to have his or her name tossed into the ring.
Ms. Smith definitely shares the group's frustration, though, saying Governor Shumlin has been in office for two years and refuses to debate the issues of industrial wind with her.
"So now it looks like I have to own the label" (of candidate) she said. She said she believes that part of what inspired people to get votes out for her was the fact the Progressive Party is not challenging the Governor on many of the issues they care about.
"They've abdicated," she said about the Progressives. "That's what inspired people even more."
"Our strategy is really to get the Democrats to keep their promises," Ms. Abbott said Tuesday.
She announced Tuesday that although she won the nomination, she is turning it down.
Ms. Abbott is the chairman of the Progressive Party. She said health care and closing Vermont Yankee are the Progressives' two key issues, and the Progressives agree with Governor Peter Shumlin on those two points.
"It's not an endorsement. We're just staying out of the race," she said.
Tuesday she said the party plans to concentrate on other statewide and local races where Progressive candidates are running.
She said the Progressives disagree with Governor Shumlin on a number of issues and will "continue to be a thorn in his side."
Some of the issues the Progressives disagree with him on, according to a press release, include "tax policy, labor issues, issues of sustainable economic development, agriculture, buying Vermont first, the F-35s, starting a state bank, and private for-profit development of Vermont's resources for energy production."
Ms. Abbott added that she wished the race had shaped up earlier and could have been a real race.
"I heard about it two weeks before the election," she said. "I think it's exciting when people get engaged politically, and we could have a race. We would love to have more people participating in our party."
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In Afghanistan, there was no sound of music when the Taliban ruled from 1996 to 2001. The Islamist militants destroyed music CDs and instruments and even jailed musicians.
Today, there are music schools and young Afghans playing in public. And, this weekend, 48 Afghan boys and girls are traveling to the U.S. to perform at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.
At a recent performance in Kabul, young musicians sat on the stage tuning saxophones and sitars — some of the instruments bigger than the children themselves. The front row featured kids in sparkling traditional Afghan dress with Eastern instruments.
Behind them, students clad in tuxedos sat with their violins and flutes. A crowd of parents, friends, and diplomats filled the several hundred seats of the French Cultural Center in Kabul.
"Once again I'm very pleased to welcome you for the third annual Winter Music Celebration," said Olivier Huynh-Van of the French Embassy.
But this wasn't just a winter concert. It was also a sendoff celebration for the young members of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music.
The conductor is American violinist William Harvey. He's one of seven Westerners who teach alongside more than 30 Afghan instructors at the institute. On this night, Harvey led the Afghan musicians, and a few of their teachers, through a program of Eastern and Western music.
Finding The Right Music
"As conductor of the Afghan youth orchestra, I like to think of what on earth we can possibly play," says Harvey. "It's interesting to me because no other orchestra has both a ghichak [a South Asian instrument] and a saxophone and violins and dilruba [another South Asian instrument], so, it's this incredibly eclectic mix of instruments."
He says he tries to find a mix of Afghan songs that lend themselves to Western instruments, and Western songs that can accommodate traditional Afghan instruments. He says even though these kids have come a long way in a few years, he still has to tailor the arrangements to their abilities.
For example, Ravel's "Bolero" is perfectly suited to the youth orchestra.
"The happiness, the smile on the lips of the students, this is the reward that I'm getting for the work that I'm doing here," says Ahmad Sarmast, the founder and director of the school.
He returned from Australia in 2008 to launch the institute, which opened two years later. The trip to the U.S. evolved out of a request by the World Bank, one of the school's funders, to perform at its Washington headquarters.
"We decided why not work a bit harder," Sarmast says. "Let's make it bigger and take the most advantage that we can take from this tour."
Thinking Big
So they rented out Carnegie Hall and arranged performances at the Kennedy Center and other venues. All told, it will cost a half-million dollars to send the 48 students to the U.S.
"Our goal, especially my goal, is to show the world that Afghanistan is not a land of the war, it's a land of the peace, a land of the talents," says Reshad Afzali, a 12th-grader and percussionist.
He says he can't even describe what he's feeling. Afzali has traveled to India once, but most of the students have never left Afghanistan before, says conductor Harvey.
"I think they're focused on the music and they're excited about the trip," he says. "They're excited about things like how many times they are going to eat pizza, and going on a plane for the first time."
Afzali says he knows what he wants to read in the press after the tour: "A big orchestra came to the U.S. and was like a bomb blast, and they showed their power. It was all Afghans, all youths, and they did a great job, that's what I want to see."
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The Metropolis of Paronaxia, also referred to as the Diocese of Paronaxia, is under the jurisdiction of the Church of Greece. The metropolis is located within the Cyclades island group within the Aegean Sea. Churches, chapels and monasteries are spread all over these islands and are one of the main characteristics of this metropolis and scenery of the area. Most were built in the 16th and 17th centuries when the separate bishoprics of Paros and Naxos were at their heights. Today, the diocese consists of about 37 churches, 251 chapels, 18 cemeteries, 18 monasteries and around 35 clerics.
The islands of Naxos, Paros and Anti-Paros were separated in 1083 from the Metropolis of Rhodes and established as the Metropolitan of Paronaxia, with the see based in Naxos. Up until 1083, Naxos and Paros were simply Bishoprics.
Christianity in Paronaxia spread during the early Christian period, and the bishoprics were considered among the original established churches, not just in Greece, but of all Christianity. The local ecclesiastical tradition of Naxos, however, affirms that christianity was spread by St. John the Theologian and the evangelist Polycarp of Smyrna (68-155). While St. John was exiled on the island of Patmos, he authored the Apocalypse and heard about the island of Naxos. He sent his student, Polycarp, to the island to spread christianity to the locals. This ecclesiastical tradition is honoured greatly on Naxos. There are two parishes and various Byzantine chapels on the island, dedicated to his honour, especially at the village of Sagriou. There is an old Byzantine monastery and church with wall reliefs from the iconoclastic period that is still preserved in the area of Filoti.
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During the 5th century, many of the Bishops from Naxos and Paros took part in the Ecumenical Councils. Some of these Bishops include:
- Varahos, Bishop of Naxos - who participated in the Fourth Ecumenical Council of 451AD
- George, Bishop of Naxos - who participated in the Sixth Ecumenical Council of 680AD
- Athanasius I, Bishop of Paros - who participated in the Third Ecumenical Council of 431AD and the Fourth Ecumenical Council of 451AD
- Stephanos, Bishop of Paros - who participated in the Sixth Ecumenical Council of 680AD
These Bishops are commemorated, by the Metropolis of Paronaxia, along with the local saints of the see.
In the Byzantine times, the islands suffered from the pirates. During the 13th century, the Venetians occupied the islands and they belonged to Naxos Dutchy and were ruled by Venetian families. In 1537, it was plundered by Barbarosa; soon after, it was occupied by the Turks. In 1770, the Russians started to fortify the islands. The islands took part in the Greek War of Independence of 1821.
Panagia Ekatontapyliani (also known as Katopyliani)
The Church of Panagia Ekatontapyliani is one of the most significant Byzantine monuments of Greece. It is situated in the east of the old town of Paros. The church was renovated in 1962 by the professor An. Orlandos. In the 4th cent, there was a little church on the site of the contemporary church. The little church had been on the site of an ancient Greek building. This initial building has been extended while the church got to its contemporary structure during the era of the emperor Justinian (6th cent). The interior of the church demonstrates, apart from the marble temple, the icon of the Theotokos on the left of the entrance; it is considered to be the work of St. Apostle Luke. The tomb of St. Theoktisti, the Episcopal throne behind the Altar and the protochristian "Vaptistirion" (baptistry). The church celebrates its feast day August 15.
The locals believe that the first monastics and ascetics would have been from the Middle East, since it is common knowledge that the earliest known monastic establishments were in Vithynia and Cappadocia. It is estimated, therefore, that the earliest monastic establishments would be between the 6th and 7th centuries.
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- St. Papa-Nicholas (Planas) (March 2 during lent periods different date applies)
- St. Athanasios of Paros (June 24)
- Venerable Nikodemus of the Holy Mountain ("the Hagiorite"; c. 1749-1809); (July 14)
- St. Theoktiste of Lesvos (November 9), [1] [2]
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- ↑ What we know about St. Theoktisti we owe primarily to St. Symeon Metaphrastes ("the Translator"), renowned primarily for his Lives of the Saints (148 of them).
- ↑ Theoctiste is from Lesbos, however, due to the archaeological and historical importance of her association with the Church of Panagia Ekatontapyliani - Hundred Doors she is also classified as a Parian local saint.
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Most of our work is coordinating with lots of people to make sure things are happening on time. We have to keep track of lots of moving parts.
So let's get back to how you can use this information to find out if someone is a credible investor, and not just pulling a house buying scam.
How To Ensure You're Working With A Reputable Local House Buyer
When you talk with a local house buyer to potentially buy your house… ask them some of the questions below to ensure they're reputable, knowledgeable, and honest.
Ask open-ended questions like:
- How do you help your clients?
- What do you do for people?
- Can you tell me more about your services?
- What aspect of your business makes you the most proud?
- How would you describe your investment philosophy?
- How can I know that you'll close on my house when you say you will?
Second, look for tell tale signs of tactics that those few shady operators tend to use.
- "Kitchen table closings" – If a property buyer tries to get you to sign the deed (ownership) of your house over to them at your house, rather than a professional place like a closing attorney or title company… be leery. Most reputable house buying services will perform the actual closing of the sale at a neutral 3rd party place… like a title company. This ensures everything is done right and on the up and up.
- Pressuring you into a fast closing – If a house buyer tries to pressure you into selling your house and says that you have to make the decision today, be leery. Most reputable house buying services will make you and offer and that offer will be on the table for at least 2-7 days (minimum) for you to make a decision. The reason reputable house buying services like ours at MI. Quality Properties, LLC. do place deadlines on our offers is because the market changes and values can change week to week depending on other sales in the area, also… we buy multiple houses a month and when we make you an offer we're assuring you that the cash to purchase your house is ready and we'll reserve that cash for several days so if you do want to sell your house, we can close on your schedule. If you feel the offer isn't a fit for you, then we'll assign those funds to help another seller with their home sale.
Most scammers are looking for a quick score, and not an in-depth interview.
Chances are good that they'll find excuses to get off the phone and move on to someone who doesn't ask too many questions.
True investors who run honest and ethical Michigan house buying services, however, are building long-term businesses based on relationships and community development.
So when you're looking at one of the "we buy houses in Michigan companies"… never be afraid to ask questions!
Give us a call anytime at (248) 617-0705 or
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How Many Calories in Tangy Cheese Doritos
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Tangy Cheese Doritos Calories and Nutrition per Serving (1 Serving=1 Bag/40g)
Calories | 200 |
Grams of Protein | 2.8 |
Grams of Carbohydrate | 22.8 |
Grams of Fat | 10.8 |
Grams of Fibre | 1.2 |
Grams of Alcohol | 0 |
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Calories | 500 |
Protein (g) | 7 |
Carbohydrate (g) | 57 |
Fat (g) | 27 |
Fibre (g) | 3 |
Alcohol (g) | 0 |
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The exception code can be used to categorize your errors. If you're wondering what the exception code can be used for, read on below.
Let's say each time your application isn't able to connect to the database, you can save the error message under the error/exception code 214. At the end of the month, you can do a quick search on the error number '214' and find out how many times this error occurred. This makes life easier. Also, the error/exception message will give you details into what happened.
The point is to use both the exception message and code. It's helpful in the long run.
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Bassist Marcus Miller Injured In Swiss Bus Crash
The German-registered private bus tipped over as it drove into a bend on the A2 highway in central Switzerland and came to a rest on its side, police in the canton (state) of Uri said. The bus was carrying 13 people — two drivers and 11 members of the Marcus Miller Band, including Miller.
Over his career, the bassist has worked with jazz greats such as Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Wayne Shorter, according to his website. He won two Grammys, his first coming in 1991 for Best Rhythm & Blues Song ("Power of Love") along with Luther Vandross and Teddy Vann, and the second came in 2001 for Best Contemporary Jazz Album (M2).
The band was on its way from Monte Carlo to the Dutch town of Hengelo, the next stop on the American band's tour, where it was due to perform Monday.
The driver who was at the wheel at the time of the accident sustained fatal injuries. Police spokesman Karl Egli said the 12 passengers were injured and taken to hospitals, but none had life-threatening injuries.
Miller was discharged from the hospital later Sunday, as were fellow band members Alex Han and Kris Bowers, but some other band and crew members were being kept in hospitals overnight, according to a post on Miller's official Facebook page.
The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. Police believe no other vehicles were involved.


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How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Atenolol belongs to a class of medications called beta-blockers. It is used to lower high blood pressure and to prevent the symptoms of angina (chest pain). It works by reducing the demands put on the heart.
Atenolol is often used in combination with other high blood pressure medications such as diuretics (water pills) when the use of one medication by itself is not enough to control blood pressure.
This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
25 mg
Each white, round, biconvex, coated tablet, debossed with "A25" on one side and plain on the other side, contains 25 mg of atenolol. Nonmedicinal ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, magnesium trisilicate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, talc, and titanium dioxide.
50 mg
Each white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablet, debossed with a deep score over "50" on the scored side and "ATENOLOL" on the other side, contains 50 mg of atenolol. Nonmedicinal ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, magnesium trisilicate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, talc, and titanium dioxide.
100 mg
Each white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablet, with debossed with a deep score over "100" on the scored side and "ATENOLOL" on the other side, contains 100 mg of atenolol. Nonmedicinal ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, magnesium trisilicate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, talc, and titanium dioxide.
How should I use this medication?
The recommended adult dose of atenolol ranges from 50 mg to 200 mg daily depending on circumstances.
To treat high blood pressure, the usual adult starting dose is 50 mg taken by mouth, once a day. The full effect of the medication is usually reached within 1 to 2 weeks. If blood pressure is not low enough after this time, your doctor may increase the dose of the medication to 100 mg once daily or add another blood pressure-lowering medication.
The usual starting dose to treat angina pain is 50 mg taken once a day. If, after 1 to 2 weeks symptoms are not reduced enough, your doctor may increase the dose to 100 mg once daily or 50 mg taken twice a day. The maximum dose for treating angina is 200 mg daily.
If you have reduced kidney function you may need much lower doses.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Do not take this medication if you:
- are allergic to atenolol or any ingredients of the medication
- are scheduled to have anesthesia with an agent that causes myocardial depression (e.g., ether)
- have a condition known as pheochromocytoma (in the absence of alpha-blockade)
- have a condition known as right ventricular failure caused by pulmonary hypertension
- have a condition known as "sick sinus syndrome"
- have a very slow heart rate caused by heart rhythm problems
- have congestive heart failure
- have metabolic acidosis
- have cardiogenic shock
- have serious heart block (second- or third-degree AV block)
- have severe peripheral arterial disorders (blockage of blood flow to limbs of body)
- have very low blood pressure
What side effects are possible with this medication?
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
- back or joint pain
- cough
- diarrhea
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- dry mouth
- headache
- nausea
- slow heart rate
- spinning sensation
- trouble sleeping
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- breathing difficulty or wheezing
- cold hands and feet
- confusion (especially for seniors) or memory problems
- dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
- fainting
- irregular heartbeat or palpitations
- skin rash
- vision problems
- worsening heart failure (e.g., swelling of ankles, feet, or lower legs; difficulty breathing)
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:
- chest pain
- severe shortness of breath
- severely slow heartbeat (especially less than 50 beats per minute)
- symptoms of a serious allergic reaction (such as swelling of the face or throat, hives, or difficulty breathing)
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.
Are there any other precautions or warnings for this medication?
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.
Breathing conditions: In general, people who have asthma and certain other breathing problems or chronic lung disease should avoid taking a beta-blocker such as atenolol, as it can cause breathing difficulty. Low doses of atenolol may be taken with caution by people with asthma who do not respond to or cannot tolerate alternative treatment. If you have breathing problems, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Drowsiness/reduced alertness: The use of atenolol is unlikely to impair your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, it should be taken into account that dizziness, fatigue, or a slower reaction time may occur.
History of heart failure: Beta-blockers, such as atenolol, can worsen existing heart failure. It is important to take atenolol exactly as prescribed by your doctor to decrease the chance of this happening. If you have a history of heart disease, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Hyperthyroidism: If you have hyperthyroidism (high levels of thyroid hormones) you should use caution while taking atenolol, as it may reduce the symptoms of this condition, giving a false impression of improvement. Stopping the medication suddenly could worsen this condition.
Kidney disease: The kidneys are partially responsible for removing this medication from your body. Kidney disease or reduced kidney function may cause this medication to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have reduced kidney function or kidney disease, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Low blood sugar: The signs of low blood sugar may not be as noticeable when taking atenolol. If you have diabetes and take insulin or other medications that affect insulin levels in the blood, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. Your doctor will monitor you while you are taking this medication and may need to adjust the doses of diabetes medications.
Prinzmetal's angina: Atenolol may increase the number and duration of angina attacks for patients with Prinzmetal's angina. If you have this condition, be cautious while taking atenolol. Report unusual chest pain to your doctor as soon as possible.
Severe allergies: If you have allergies severe enough to cause anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction where swelling of the face, lips, and throat make it difficult to breathe), you should talk to your doctor about what to do if you have an allergic reaction. Atenolol may make it more difficult to treat your allergic reaction with epinephrine.
Slow heart rate: In general, people with an abnormally slow pulse should not take a beta-blocker such as atenolol.
Stopping usage: Atenolol should not be stopped suddenly. There have been reports of severe worsening of angina and of heart attack or abnormal heart rhythms occurring when people with angina pectoris have done this. If this medication needs to be stopped, it should be done gradually under supervision of your doctor.
Surgery: If you are scheduled for surgery, inform all doctors involved in your care that you are taking atenolol.
Pregnancy: Studies have shown that atenolol does cross the placenta and there have been reports of harm to the developing baby if atenolol is taken by the mother during pregnancy. This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: This medication passes into breast milk. If you are breast-feeding and are taking atenolol, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using this medication have not been established for children.
What other drugs could interact with this medication?
There may be an interaction between atenolol and any of the following:
- aldesleukin
- aliskiren
- alpha-agonists (e.g., clonidine, methyldopa)
- alpha-blockers (e.g., alfuzosin, doxazosin, tamsulosin)
- amiodarone
- amphetamines (e.g., dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine)
- ampicillin
- anesthetic agents
- angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs; captopril, ramipril)
- angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs; e.g., candesartan, irbesartan, losartan)
- antipsychotics (e.g., clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone)
- apomorphine
- barbiturates (e.g., butalbital, pentobarbital, phenobarbital)
- beta-2 agonists (e.g., salbutamol, formoterol, terbutaline)
- beta-adrenergic blockers (e.g., metoprolol, propranolol, sotalol)
- brimonidine
- bromocriptine
- bupivacaine
- calcium channel blockers (e.g., amlodipine, diltiazem, nifedipine, verapamil)
- ceritinib
- clomipramine
- dexmethylphenidate
- diabetes medications (e.g., acarbose, canagliflozin, exenatide, glyburide, insulin, lixisenatide, metformin, rosiglitazone, sitagliptin)
- digoxin
- dipyridamole
- disopyramide
- diuretics (water pills; e.g., furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, triamterene)
- donepezil
- dronedarone
- duloxetine
- epinephrine
- ergot alkaloids (e.g., dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine)
- fentanyl
- fingolimod
- flecainide
- galantamine
- glycopyrrolate
- grass pollen allergen extract
- guanfacine
- ivabradine
- lacosamide
- lanreotide
- levodopa
- lidocaine
- mefloquine
- methylphenidate
- mexiletine
- minoxidil
- nabilone
- nitrates (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate)
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; e.g., ibuprofen, diclofenac, ketorolac)
- obinutuzumab
- octreotide
- ozanimod
- pasireotide
- pentoxifylline
- phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil)
- pilocarpine
- procainamide
- propafenone
- quinidine
- quinine
- rasagiline
- reserpine
- riociguat
- rivastigmine
- ropinirole
- rotigotine
- sacubitril
- selegiline
- siponimod
- sulfonylureas (e.g., gliclazide, glyburide, tolbutamide)
- theophyllines (e.g., aminophylline, oxtriphylline, theophylline)
- tizanidine
- tofacitinib
- tranylcypromine
- yohimbine
If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:
- stop taking one of the medications,
- change one of the medications to another,
- change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
- leave everything as is.
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.
Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.
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