Great Photo Highlights from Tall Ships Charleston

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So many got to experience the magic and wonder of Tall Ships Charleston.

This was truly a treat for our little coastal village.  We are so grateful to all the people that worked so hard to make this a reality.  As hundreds of thousands of children and adults flocked to the boats this weekend, we saw so many smiles and laughs as fantasy and reality became one.

Wishing to be a pirate or sail the Seven Seas all took flight this weekend.

It was truly memorable.

Here are some photo highlights provided by some amazing Instagramers.

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Ahoy and happy sailing.

 

Top 100 Movies of the 21st Century

BBC reached out to reviewers and critics around the world to compile a list of the Top 100 Greatest Movies of the 21st Century.  Now 17 years in, here are what critics believed to be the future classics.

BBC received responses from 177 – from every continent except Antarctica. Some are newspaper or magazine reviewers, others write primarily for websites; academics and cinema curators are well-represented too. For the purposes of this poll we have decided that a list of the greatest films of the 21st Century starting with 2000 to present.

We believe that the new classics on this list are destined to become old classics. Whether or not that happens is ultimately up to you, the moviegoers. But one thing is certain: cinema isn’t dying, it’s evolving.

100. Toni Erdmann (Maren Ade, 2016)
100. Requiem for a Dream (Darren Aronofsky, 2000)
100. Carlos (Olivier Assayas, 2010)
99. The Gleaners and I (Agnès Varda, 2000)
98. Ten (Abbas Kiarostami, 2002)
97. White Material (Claire Denis, 2009)
96. Finding Nemo (Andrew Stanton, 2003)
95. Moonrise Kingdom (Wes Anderson, 2012)
94. Let the Right One In (Tomas Alfredson, 2008)
93. Ratatouille (Brad Bird, 2007)
92. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Andrew Dominik, 2007)
91. The Secret in Their Eyes (Juan José Campanella, 2009)
90. The Pianist (Roman Polanski, 2002)
89. The Headless Woman (Lucrecia Martel, 2008)
88. Spotlight (Tom McCarthy, 2015)
87. Amélie (Jean-Pierre Jeunet, 2001)
86. Far From Heaven (Todd Haynes, 2002)
85. A Prophet (Jacques Audiard, 2009)
84. Her (Spike Jonze, 2013)
83. A.I. Artificial Intelligence (Steven Spielberg, 2001)
82. A Serious Man (Joel and Ethan Coen, 2009)
81. Shame (Steve McQueen, 2011)
80. The Return (Andrey Zvyagintsev, 2003)
79. Almost Famous (Cameron Crowe, 2000)
78. The Wolf of Wall Street (Martin Scorsese, 2013)
77. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (Julian Schnabel, 2007)
76. Dogville (Lars von Trier, 2003)
75. Inherent Vice (Paul Thomas Anderson, 2014)
74. Spring Breakers (Harmony Korine, 2012)
73. Before Sunset (Richard Linklater, 2004)
72. Only Lovers Left Alive (Jim Jarmusch, 2013)
71. Tabu (Miguel Gomes, 2012)
70. Stories We Tell (Sarah Polley, 2012)
69. Carol (Todd Haynes, 2015)
68. The Royal Tenenbaums (Wes Anderson, 2001)
67. The Hurt Locker (Kathryn Bigelow, 2008)
66. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter…and Spring (Kim Ki-duk, 2003)
65. Fish Tank (Andrea Arnold, 2009)
64. The Great Beauty (Paolo Sorrentino, 2013)
63. The Turin Horse (Béla Tarr and Ágnes Hranitzky, 2011)
62. Inglourious Basterds (Quentin Tarantino, 2009)
61. Under the Skin (Jonathan Glazer, 2013)
60. Syndromes and a Century (Apichatpong Weerasethakul, 2006)
59. A History of Violence (David Cronenberg, 2005)
58. Moolaadé (Ousmane Sembène, 2004)
57. Zero Dark Thirty (Kathryn Bigelow, 2012)
56. Werckmeister Harmonies (Béla Tarr, director; Ágnes Hranitzky, co-director, 2000)
55. Ida (Paweł Pawlikowski, 2013)
54. Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (Nuri Bilge Ceylan, 2011)
53. Moulin Rouge! (Baz Luhrmann, 2001)
52. Tropical Malady (Apichatpong Weerasethakul, 2004)
51. Inception (Christopher Nolan, 2010)
50. The Assassin (Hou Hsiao-hsien, 2015)
49. Goodbye to Language (Jean-Luc Godard, 2014)
48. Brooklyn (John Crowley, 2015)
47. Leviathan (Andrey Zvyagintsev, 2014)
46. Certified Copy (Abbas Kiarostami, 2010)
45. Blue Is the Warmest Color (Abdellatif Kechiche, 2013)
44. 12 Years a Slave (Steve McQueen, 2013)
43. Melancholia (Lars von Trier, 2011)
42. Amour (Michael Haneke, 2012)
41. Inside Out (Pete Docter, 2015)
40. Brokeback Mountain (Ang Lee, 2005)
39. The New World (Terrence Malick, 2005)
38. City of God (Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund, 2002)
37. Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (Apichatpong Weerasethakul, 2010)
36. Timbuktu (Abderrahmane Sissako, 2014)
35. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Ang Lee, 2000)
34. Son of Saul (László Nemes, 2015)
33. The Dark Knight (Christopher Nolan, 2008)
32. The Lives of Others (Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, 2006)
31. Margaret (Kenneth Lonergan, 2011)
30. Oldboy (Park Chan-wook, 2003)
29. WALL-E (Andrew Stanton, 2008)
28. Talk to Her (Pedro Almodóvar, 2002)
27. The Social Network (David Fincher, 2010)
26. 25th Hour (Spike Lee, 2002)
25. ​Memento (Christopher Nolan, 2000)
24. The Master (Paul Thomas Anderson, 2012)
23. Caché (Michael Haneke, 2005)
22. Lost in Translation (Sofia Coppola, 2003)
21. The Grand Budapest Hotel (Wes Anderson, 2014)
20. Synecdoche, New York (Charlie Kaufman, 2008)
19. Mad Max: Fury Road (George Miller, 2015)
18. The White Ribbon (Michael Haneke, 2009)
17. Pan’s Labyrinth (Guillermo Del Toro, 2006)
16. Holy Motors (Leos Carax, 2012)
15. 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (Cristian Mungiu, 2007)
14. The Act of Killing (Joshua Oppenheimer, 2012)
13. Children of Men (Alfonso Cuarón, 2006)
12. Zodiac (David Fincher, 2007)
11. Inside Llewyn Davis (Joel and Ethan Coen, 2013)
10. No Country for Old Men (Joel and Ethan Coen, 2007)
9. A Separation (Asghar Farhadi, 2011)
8. Yi Yi: A One and a Two (Edward Yang, 2000)
7. The Tree of Life (Terrence Malick, 2011)
6. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Michel Gondry, 2004)
5. Boyhood (Richard Linklater, 2014)
4. Spirited Away (Hayao Miyazaki, 2001)
3. There Will Be Blood (Paul Thomas Anderson, 2007)
2. In the Mood for Love (Wong Kar-wai, 2000)
1. Mulholland Drive (David Lynch, 2001)

Top Ten Teen Movies Focused on Teen Themed Issues and Topics

By Mark A. Leon

There are so many movies that have taken on teen issues.  Many have succeeded, while others failed.  Some are wrought in drama, while others have found a following in its raw campy humor.  We have looked at and determined our top ten list based on films that truly have left its mark on teen life and cinema.  Each of these films has led to a cult following that has continued over the years and we feel they truly have and continue to make an impact.

These films tackle issues of depression, popularity, suicide, homosexuality, future, sex, gangs, ambition, cliches, love, partying and friendship.  What makes these films so special is that they penetrate us so well.

Even as we get older, these films teach us life lessons.  Take a journey back with us and be prepared to get nostalgic as you pop a few back in your head and stream them later.

With any list, some get left out and we do not want to lose out on some truly memorable films.  On our honorable mention list we have “American Pie”, “Footloose”, “She’s All That”, “10 Things I Hate About You”, “Rebel Without a Cause”, “Sixteen Candles”, “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”, “Clueless”, “Juno” and “Pretty in Pink”

As we begin the top 10, we want to thank Cameron Crowe, Richard Linklater, Seth Rogen, John Hughes, Stephen Chbosky, Francis Ford Coppola, Alan Parker and James Ponsoldt for bringing magic to the silver screen and reminding us of how vital our teenage years are.

10.  Superbad

  1. Heathers (1988)

  1. The Outsiders (1983)

  1. Say Anything (1989)

  1. Fame (1980)

  1. Breakfast Club (1985)

  1. Dazed and Confused (1993)

  1. Pump Up the Volume (1990)

  1. Spectacular Now (2013)

  1. Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

We hope you enjoyed the list and it brought back a few fond memories.

Charleston based E. Boineau & Company names College of Charleston Graduate Nancy Lucas Digital Media Manager

E. Boineau & Company names Nancy Lucas digital media manager

Media Release:  CHARLESTON, S.C. – E. Boineau & Company, a public relations, strategic marketing and crisis communications firm, based in Charleston, S.C., has promoted Nancy Lucas to digital media manager. Nancy joined the firm in early 2016 as webmaster.

Lucas has been developing and managing websites since 2007. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the College of Charleston (1991) and a Web Design Diploma (2007) from the Art Institute. She manages a variety of websites in WordPress and Joomla content management system formats, and works in Adobe PhotoShop, Dreamweaver (responsive and mobile design) and InDesign; social media (Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google+); in addition to handling Email newsletter design and setup.

Lucas has served as the monthly cartoonist for the Charleston Mercury since 2006, and as an author-illustrator for her self-published book series, The Springer Spaniel Mysteries, illustrated chapter books for ages eight and up. She received recognition in 2014 for the stories: The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards’ Red Ribbon, and indieBrag’s Medallion Honoree, as well as other readers’ five-star reviews.

E. Boineau & Company offers strategic marketing communications and public relations to corporate, governmental and non-profit entities throughout the Southeast with extensive experience in health care, legal, financial, education, energy, environmental, real estate and related development, architectural, engineering and design firms and upscale hospitality. The firm currently serves as agency of record for Bessinger’s Barbeque; Frampton Construction; Edisto Chamber of Commerce; and Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC; among others. For more information, visit www.eboineauandco.com.

CurEat – the innovative new restaurant app designed to help residents and travelers now available for Charleston

CurEat – the innovative new restaurant app designed to help residents and travelers discover a great place to dine and drink – became available in the iTunes App Store January 2017. CurEat provides trustworthy, curated lists of award-winning, independent and time-honored restaurants in over 60 cities across the United States, and empowers users to create and share their own lists. This week, CurEat introduces its Charleston “CurEaters” – food and beverage pros and tastemakers – and their restaurant recommendations. The Charleston CurEat app will officially launch during DIG SOUTH’s Innovation Conference, April 25-27.

Created by entrepreneur, world traveler, and passionate diner Steve Mangano (also a DIG ICON speaker!), CurEat fills a void in the dining app world, now dominated by negative, customer-driven reviews and inferior restaurant lists. With a background in the hospitality industry, Mangano’s inspiration for this app is the direct result of his desire to more easily discover “the place” to eat while traveling as well as support independent restaurants.

Restaurant lists are a core feature of the app. Users may create and share restaurant recommendations with followers. The app allows you to easily make your lists for different cities and share them within the app, or via text message or email. Lists may reflect any topic, from the “Best Restaurants for Fried Chicken” to “Where to Eat with the Kids.” The app refines your restaurant searches based on the lists you make and the lists you follow, further curating lists of restaurants you may wish to discover.

CurEat is an official Launch Sponsor at DIG ICON — conference attendees will be able to test out the app with Stanfield and Steve in-person! 

CurEaters offer a unique feature within the app. They represent a cross-section of each community, and include prominent chefs, bartenders, artisans and tastemakers in the area. CurEaters’ restaurant lists are visible to all users, and thereby, influence the restaurant searches within each area. CurEaterAshley Christensen – a James Beard Foundation winning chef and owner of Poole’s Downtown Diner, Fox Liquor Bar, Beasley’s Chicken + Honey, Chucks and Death & Taxes in Raleigh, NC, was among the first CurEaters in CurEat.

Initial CurEaters in the Charleston area include:

Charleston Wine+ Food Festival
John Lewis, Lewis Barbecue
Jill Mathias, Chez Nous
Craig Deihl, Cypress Restaurant, Artisan Meat Share
Jacques Larson, Wild Olive, Obstinate Daughter
Jason Stanhope, FIG
Karalee Nielsen Fallart, Monza, Taco Boy, Closed For Business, The Royal American, The Park Café, The Green Heart Project
Lauren Mitterer, Wildflour Bakery
Randi Weinstein, This is Fab
Ryan Casey, The Dewberry
Stanfield Gray, DIG SOUTH 
Terry Fox, Charleston Arts Festival, PURE Theatre, Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, Charleston Creative Parliament
Tim Hussey, Artist Studio Hussey

Find CurEat in the iTunes store here and register for DIG SOUTH’s Innovation Conference by April 24 to save $200

Link to the App Page – CurEat

Garden & Gun’s Eighth Annual Made in the South Awards Call For The Best Of Southern-Made Products

Press Release:  SOURCE Garden & Gun

Awards Celebrate Southern Craftsmanship in Style, Crafts, Drink, Food, Home, and Outdoors

CHARLESTON, S.C., May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Garden & Gun announced today the kick-off of its eighth annual Made in the South Awards with the official call for product entries in six categories: Style, Crafts, Drink, Food, Home, and Outdoors. The overall winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize, and, along with all category winners and runners-up, will be prominently featured in the magazine’s December 2017/January 2018 issue.

Garden & Gun created the Made in the South Awards in 2010 to celebrate and encourage Southern craftsmanship, and to recognize the best available Southern-made products.

“One of our favorite times of year is when the Made in the South Awards entries arrive. It’s always an honor to shine a spotlight on the talent and creativity of the South’s artisans, craftsman, chefs, designers, and tastemakers,” said David DiBenedetto, senior vice president and editor in chief of Garden & Gun. “It has been amazing to watch previous winners go on to great success over the last seven years, adding a new level of excitement as we enter the award’s eighth call for entries.”

The 2017 Made in the South Awards judges are:

  • Reese Witherspoon (Nashville, TN), actress, producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Draper James-a lifestyle brand that emphasize her southern roots and personal style (Style)
  • Andrea Hyde (New York, NY), a tenured retail executive and current CEO of Draper James (Style)
  • Paula Wallace (Savannah, GA), president and co-founder of the Savannah College of Art and Design-a private, nonprofit, accredited university for creative careers (Crafts)
  • Derek Brown (Washington, DC), entrepreneur, restauranteur, writer and award-winning mixologist (Drink)
  • Mashama Bailey (Savannah, GA), entrepreneur, chef and co-founder of The Grey-a familiar yet elevated restaurant experience occupying a 1938 art deco Greyhound bus terminal in Historic Downtown Savannah (Food)
  • Bunny Williams (New York, NY), tastemaker, entertainer, celebrated interior designer and founder and CEO of Bunny Williams Home-a collection consisting of reproductions of Bunny’s own treasures as well as original designs (Home)
  • T. Edward Nickens (Raleigh, NC), award-winning author, journalist, on-camera host, scriptwriter and outdoorsman (Outdoors)

All Southern artisans or businesses with a product in one of the six categories (Style, Crafts, Drink, Food, Home, and Outdoors) that will be available for sale through January 2018 may apply. For entry forms, category descriptions, and rules, visit madeinthesouthawards.com. The entry fee for submissions is $75 and entries will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. ET on July 1, 2017. Winners will be publicly announced in the December 2017/January 2018 issue of Garden & Gun, which will hit newsstands in November 2017.

To follow the Made in the South Awards conversation and judging process, use #madeinthesouthawards on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or visit us at gardenandgun.com.

About Garden & Gun
Garden & Gun is an award-winning national lifestyle magazine that covers the best of the South, including the sporting culture, the food, the music, the art, the literature, the people and their ideas.  Reaching a national audience of more than 1.5 million passionate and engaged readers, the magazine has won numerous awards for its journalism, design, and overall excellence. Visit gardenandgun.com.

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Smithsonian Earth to Stream SC Aquarium Work with Sea Turtles Live

Smithsonian Earth is now streaming the work the South Carolina Aquarium is doing with Sea Turtles.  This is a proud moment for Charleston and for the dedicated staff and volunteers that work with so much heart and passion to protect our seat turtles.

Thank you to our caring community and the Smithsonian for sharing our story.

About Sea Turtle Rescue

The waters off the coast of South Carolina are host to many sea turtle species, ranging from massive loggerheads to the Kemp’s Ridley, the world’s smallest and most endangered. The summer months show an uptick in the number of injured turtles that wash on shore, victims of everything from commercial dredging operations and fishing hooks to shark and stingray attacks. Fortunately, the dedicated team who make up the South Carolina Sea Turtle Rescue Center are on constant standby, ready to step up their rehabilitative efforts to ensure these ancient reptiles recover and return to their natural ocean habitat as soon as possible.

Watch Trailer

SC Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center

Learn more about sea turtle hospital tours

Booz Allen Expands Digital Services Business With New Hub in Charleston, SC

TYSONS CORNER, VA, May 15, 2017 — Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has opened a new office in South Carolina as the company works to expand its digital solutions business to provide technology support to federal government agencies, ExecutiveBiz reported Friday.

The company said Thursday the 75,000-square-foot Charleston Digital Hub is projected to bring an estimated $10 million in new capital investment and complement programs with customers such as the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Navy‘s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic.

About Executive Mosaic: Founded in 2002, Executive Mosaic is a leadership organization and media company. Executive Mosaic offers highly coveted executive events, breaking business news on the Government Contracting industry, and delivers robust and reliable content through seven influential websites and four consequential E-newswires. Headquarters are located in Tysons Corner, VA. www.executivemosaic.com

Contact:
David Smith
(703) 226-7002
david.smith@executivemosaic.com

May is National BBQ Month – Here are a few great healthy recipes for you Charleston

Grilled Chicken with Chipotle-Orange Glaze (Recipe by EatingWell)

Servings: 4 / Calories per serving: 153

Preparation Time:  20 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, (see Note)
  • 1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp molasses
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat (8 oz)
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat grill or broiler to high. Lightly oil the rack.
  • Whisk orange juice concentrate, chiles, vinegar, molasses and mustard in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt. Grill or broil the chicken for 2 minutes. Turn the chicken, brush with the chipotle-orange glaze, and cook, brushing occasionally with more of the glaze, 4 minutes more. Turn the chicken again, brush with the glaze, and cook until no longer pink in the middle, 2 to 5 minutes more.

Contains

Gluten

Poultry

 

Minced Tomato, Onion and Glazed Tofu Kebabs

Servings: 4 / Calories per serving: 178

Preparation Time: 40 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 14-oz package extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 16 fresh mint leaves
  • 4 plum tomatoes, quartered and seeded
  • 1 onion, peeled, quartered and separated into layers
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup kecap manis, (see Note)

Instructions

  • Cut tofu in half horizontally, making two large slices about 1 inch thick. Fold a clean kitchen towel and place it on a cutting board or large plate. Set the tofu on the towel. Put another folded clean towel over the tofu and place
  • a flat, heavy weight (such as a skillet) on top; drain for 15 minutes; remove the weight and cut the tofu into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high.
  • Combine lime juice, soy sauce and ginger in a medium bowl. Add tofu and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • Tuck a mint leaf into each tomato quarter and thread onto 4 or 8 skewers alternately with tofu, onion and jalapeños. (Discard any remaining marinade.)
  • Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally, for 7 minutes. Brush with kecap manis and grill until the vegetables are softened and the tofu is well glazed, about 3 minutes more.

Contains

Gluten

Soy

 

Grilled Buffalo Steak with Radicchio-Beet Skewers

Servings:  4 / Calories per serving: 222

Preparation Time:  40 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese, or feta cheese
  • 4 tsp white-wine vinegar
  • 3/4 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 tsp freshly ground pepper, divided
  • 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 small heads radicchio
  • 1 15-oz can baby beets, drained (the liquid can be reserved for Pickled Eggs)
  • 1 lb buffalo or beef New York strip (loin) steaks, trimmed of fat and cut into 4 portions

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to high.
  • Place cheese in a medium bowl and mash it with the back of a spoon until creamy. Add vinegar, dry mustard, shallot, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; whisk to combine. Continue whisking and slowly drizzle in 1 tablespoon oil until blended. Set aside.
  • Cut each radicchio head in half, core and quarter each half. Thread radicchio chunks and beets onto skewers. Drizzle the skewered vegetables with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Rub steaks with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil. Season the steaks and skewered vegetables with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  • Grill the steaks 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Grill the vegetable skewers, turning frequently so the radicchio doesn’t burn, until the radicchio is wilted and lightly charred, 5 to 7 minutes total. Transfer the steaks to a plate; let rest for 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skewers. Serve the steaks and vegetables drizzled with the sauce.

Contains

Dairy

Red Meat

 

Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes & Basil

Servings: 4 / Calories per serving:  248

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 whole wild salmon fillet , (also called a “side of salmon,” about 1 1/2 lbs; see Tips)
  • 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided
  • 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to medium.
  • Mash minced garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt on a cutting board with the side of a chef’s knife or a spoon until a paste forms. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in oil.
  • Check the salmon for pin bones and remove if necessary (see Tips). Measure out a piece of heavy-duty foil (or use a double layer of regular foil) large enough for the salmon fillet. Coat the foil with cooking spray. Place the salmon skin-side down on the foil and spread the garlic mixture all over it. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup basil. Overlap tomato slices on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the salmon on the foil to the grill. Grill until the fish flakes easily, 10 to 12 minutes. Use two large spatulas to slide the salmon from the foil to a serving platter. Serve the salmon sprinkled with the remaining 1/4 cup basil.

Contains

Paleo

Pescetarian

South Carolina Ranked as 45th Worst State to Be a Police Officer in New Study

Source: WalletHub

Currently, there are over 900,000 uniformed police officers in the United States.  In the last 10 years, over 1500 have died in the line of duty including 143 in 2016.  This is a noble profession, but one that comes with high risk.  WalletHub just released a study on the best and worst states to be a police officer.   Our own South Carolina ranked as the 45th worst state to be a police officer.

Below is the breakdown of the 50 states including methodology and analysis.

Methodology of Study

Ask the Experts

Best and Worst States to Be a Cop

Overall Rank State Total Score ‘Opportunity & Competition’ Rank ‘Job Hazards & Protections’ Rank ‘Quality of Life’ Rank
1 North Dakota 63.05 12 6 1
2 Connecticut 59.56 31 1 10
3 New York 58.57 2 25 12
4 Illinois 58.04 5 11 16
5 Minnesota 56.66 16 4 29
6 New Hampshire 56.29 48 5 2
7 New Jersey 55.32 6 8 34
8 Texas 54.50 3 27 21
9 Maine 54.13 49 2 19
10 South Dakota 54.01 38 13 4
11 Delaware 53.46 29 10 14
12 Rhode Island 52.73 43 3 25
13 Pennsylvania 52.13 9 15 37
13 Washington 52.13 18 12 33
15 Maryland 52.05 13 33 5
16 District of Columbia 51.93 1 48 22
17 Indiana 51.91 19 18 20
18 Hawaii 51.40 26 23 11
19 Massachusetts 51.27 17 9 41
20 Florida 51.19 40 21 8
21 California 50.86 8 28 31
22 Wisconsin 50.47 21 17 32
23 Virginia 49.84 11 14 47
24 Michigan 49.79 10 30 30
25 Vermont 48.95 41 7 40
26 Kansas 48.45 42 39 3
27 North Carolina 48.20 20 16 46
28 Utah 48.18 51 22 7
29 Wyoming 48.11 14 32 24
30 Colorado 47.98 7 43 23
31 Ohio 47.83 24 20 38
32 West Virginia 47.75 36 35 9
33 Iowa 47.56 23 29 27
34 Arizona 47.46 15 31 35
35 Montana 46.40 32 40 15
36 Oregon 46.16 44 24 26
37 Nevada 45.25 39 44 6
38 Oklahoma 44.78 28 46 13
39 Nebraska 44.15 27 36 36
40 Alabama 43.43 45 38 17
41 Mississippi 43.23 25 47 18
42 Idaho 43.05 47 19 43
43 Georgia 42.12 35 26 51
44 Missouri 41.72 34 34 42
45 South Carolina 40.44 37 42 39
46 Tennessee 38.49 30 45 48
47 Kentucky 38.46 50 36 44
48 New Mexico 38.06 4 50 45
49 Alaska 37.36 22 51 28
50 Arkansas 35.88 46 41 50
51 Louisiana 33.14 33 49 49