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Solemn Day as Mandela Lies in State A large crowd of mourners gathers at the Union Buildings in Pretoria to pay their final respects to Nelson Mandela. It is a solemn day as the former president lies in state. Mandela was an iconic figure who devoted his life to the struggle for freedom and democracy in South Africa. He was instrumental in ending apartheid and ushering in a new era of democracy for his country. After spending 27 years in prison, Mandela was elected as the first black president of South Africa in 1994. He served one term before stepping down in 1999. He continued to work for social justice until his death on December 5, 2013 at the age of 95. Flags are flying at half-mast all over South Africa as the nation mourns its fallen hero. The outpouring of grief and support from around the world has been overwhelming. In Johannesburg, people have been spontaneously gathering at Mandela's house to lay flowers and share memories of the great man. There has also been

Sole Survivor: Woman Found Alive After Week in Wilderness A 36-year-old woman who had been reported missing last week was found alive and well on Wednesday after spending a week in the wilderness of upstate New York. The woman, who has not been identified, is said to be in good condition considering the circumstances. According to authorities, the woman was last seen leaving her home in Oneida County on July 9. She was reported missing four days later when she failed to show up for work. Roughly two dozen search-and-rescue personnel were dispatched to the area where she was last seen, but no clues as to her whereabouts were found. On Wednesday morning, however, a passing motorist saw the woman walking along a roadway near her home and called police. When questioned, the woman said she had become lost while hiking in the woods and had survived by drinking from creeks and eating berries and mushrooms she found in the forest. The woman's survival is all the more remarkable giv

Sole provider of essential services in many towns and villages While there are some large cities that have a variety of providers for essential services, many smaller towns and villages only have one provider. This can be a challenge for the citizens of these places when that provider happens to go out of business. There are several reasons why a town or village might only have one provider for essential services. One reason is that the town or village may be too small to support more than one business. Another reason is that the necessary infrastructure may not be available to support more than one business. Finally, the town or village may have chosen to award a contract to a single provider in order to reduce costs. Regardless of the reasons, the citizens of towns and villages with a single provider for essential services are at risk if that provider goes out of business. The citizens may find themselves without access to water, sewer, or trash collection service. In some case