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National Trust For Historic Preservation Names North Dakota’s Elkhorn Ranch One Of America’s Most Endangered Places

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Washinton DC (PRWEB) June 07, 2012

This annual list spotlights important examples of the nations architectural, cultural and natural heritage that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage. More than 230 sites have been on the list over its 25-year history, and in that time, only a handful of listed sites have been lost.

A proposed road and bridge near Elkhorn Ranch would visually disrupt the landscape as well as introduce industrial traffic, noise and dust, through the very place that inspired Roosevelts views on conservation, according to Stephanie Meeks, President of the National Trust. Additionally, a permit for a proposed private gravel mining operation directly across the Little Missouri River from the Elkhorn Ranch Site is nearing approval from the U.S. Forest Service.

Earlier this week, the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) announced its support for a proposal to designate the area where Roosevelt ranched before he became president as a national monument. Tweed Roosevelt, great grandson of Theodore Roosevelt and President of the TRA, said today he welcomes the recognition by the National Trust and will work with the Trust staff to preserve the site.

North Dakota is lucky to have one of the most famous sites in the history of conservation, Theodore Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch, right in its beautiful Bad Lands, said Tweed Roosevelt. TR fought those who would ravage our natural resources for the benefit of the few. Now it is time to fight to save his ranch from the same type of selfish people today who would destroy it for their own personal gain.

Lowell Baier, former president of the Boone and Crockett Club, and a trustee of the Theodore Roosevelt Association, said: The Elkhorn Ranch is the very cradle of conservation in America, the sacred ground of the conservation movement, a geographic, tangible Arcadian icon of Americans cultural identity, symbolizing the conservation ethic unique to our Nation which Theodore Roosevelt conceived here in the 1880s. Hence it has also been referred to as the Walden Pond of the American West.

The Elkhorn Ranch, located along the Little Missouri River in the rugged North Dakota Badlands, inspired President Theodore Roosevelts deep appreciation for the American West and for conservation. Roosevelt first traveled to the Dakota Badlands in the 1880s to hunt buffalo and was so taken by the area that he invested in two ranches, making the Elkhorn Ranch his home. It was here that he first witnessed the rapid degradation of America’s wilderness and wildlife, and recognized the importance of conserving such national resources. The heart of the ranch is part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

During his presidency, Roosevelt set aside over 230 million acres of public lands in the form of National Parks, National Monuments, National Wildlife Refuges and National Forests. Roosevelt said of Elkhorn, I never would have been President if it had not been for my experience in North Dakota.

“The Elkhorn Ranch is not only a picturesque historic site, but as a home to Theodore Roosevelt, a true cradle of conservation in the United States, said Trust President Meeks. “Building a road this close to the Elkhorn Ranch would permanently destroy the nationally significant historic place. Roosevelt had an enormous influence on Americas public lands system and promoted nationwide conservation of natural and cultural sites. His legacy should continue today through protection of this place.

Public comments on the proposed road and Little Missouri River crossing are being taken by the Federal Highway Administration until June 22. They can be submitted by mail to Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson, Jennifer Turnbow, Project Manager, 128 Soo Line Dr., Bismarck, ND 58501 or by email to jennifer(dot)turnbow(at)kljeng(dot)com. Public comments on the proposed gravel mining operation are being taken by the U.S. Forest Service until June 11. A copy of the environmental assessment on the gravel operation, and the opportunity to comment, can be found at http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/dakotaprairie/.

Members of the public are invited to learn more about what they can do to support these 11 historic places and hundreds of other endangered sites at http://www.PreservationNation.org/places

Tweed Roosevelt, for interview purposes, can be reached at 617-523-8737







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Great Holiday Reading: Most Popular Customer Acquisition Content from Acquirgys IntelCenter (TM)

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St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) July 03, 2012

Acquirgy has compiled a special July 4th edition of the most popular downloaded content into a Great Holiday Reading recommendation for marketers who use DRTV and SEM. Highlighted content for this week include these Executive Briefs, all at: http://R3B.acquirgy.net:

Promoting Business Using Graphic Design with Most Advanced Technology

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(PRWEB) June 17, 2012

The Graphic Design service at Ellie Design has just got more advanced with the newest technology. Graphic design is an intricate process that involves a lot of creativity and imagination. For graphic design to be able to achieve its purpose, the client and the designer should work together. Other stakeholders such as sign-makers and printers should also be included in the graphic design process in order to ensure that the desired results are achieved.

Graphic design at Ellie Design is usually applied in the creation of various things such as email blasts, books, brochures, poster designs, logo designs and direct mail. Graphic design is also the backbone of advertising, and the creativity and imagination applied in the design process are responsible for attracting clients to particular brands. The visual concepts created by graphic designers at Ellie Design help to inspire the clients as well as to communicate the goals and interests of the business to them. Furthermore, graphic design products are instantly appealing in order to capture the attention of consumers. They are also informative as they must have an underlying message that helps the users to learn more about a product.

Graphic design at Ellie Design is meant to identify an organization as it uses the colors, logos or even images that are synonymous with the particular organization. These identifying factors are used in advertisements, promotions, posters and brochures in order to make the products of a particular company known to its clients. Therefore, graphic design helps to give an organization a face, and the face should be appealing and beautiful if the organization is to attract as many clients as possible.

When choosing a graphic design company, it is important for the individual or business to select a company that is aware of the role and importance of graphic design. Such a company must have able and qualified staff who can work together to help the individual or business achieve their goals. Since graphic design products are meant to catch the eye, the graphic designer should ensure that their product is as awe-inspiring and as aesthetically pleasing as possible.

There are various companies that can help the individual or business achieve this. One such company is Ellie design, which helps the individual or business to create posters, direct mail and logo designs. They also create quality brochures, email blasts, and they help to design books, both on the cover and between the covers.

Graphic design is a task that cannot be taken lightly, and the business should ensure that they have professionals in their corner. This is the only way they will be able to ensure that the end products are of the highest possible quality.







Most Popular Remodeling Ideas for Home or Business Offered by Quality Glass Block and Window Co.

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Morris, IL (PRWEB) June 07, 2012

Coming up with remodeling ideas is really exciting and fun; imagining what an old or open space can be using creativity and imagination. But the real thrill is seeing the creation, feeling the ambiance and knowing this space will be envied by all. It is this outstanding sensation that prompted Quality Glass Block and Window to come up with this list of remodeling ideas for all to dream about and make a reality out of those dreams.

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