text:
- no detail
- some detail
- full detail
American Film since 1945
Joshua Gleich
Over the past seventy years, the American film industry has transformed from mass-producing movies to producing a limited number of massive blockbuster movies on a global scale. Hollywood film studios have moved from independent companies to divisions of media conglomerates. Theatrical attendance for American audiences has plummeted since the mid-1940s; nonetheless, American films have never been more profitable. In 1945, American films could only be viewed in theaters; now they are available in myriad forms of home viewing. Throughout, Hollywood has continued to dominate global cinema, although film and now video production reaches Americans in many other forms, from home videos to educational films.
Amid declining attendance, the Supreme Court in 1948 forced the major studios to sell off their theaters. Hollywood studios instead focused their power on distribution, limiting the supply of films and focusing on expensive productions to sell on an individual basis to theaters. Growing production costs and changing audiences caused wild fluctuations in profits, leading to an industry-wide recession in the late 1960s. The studios emerged under new corporate ownership and honed their blockbuster strategy, releasing "high concept" films widely on the heels of television marketing campaigns. New technologies such as cable and VCRs offered new windows for Hollywood movies beyond theatrical release, reducing the risks of blockbuster production. Deregulation through the 1980s and 1990s allowed for the "Big Six" media conglomerates to join film, theaters, networks, publishing, and other related media outlets under one corporate umbrella. This has expanded the scale and stability of Hollywood revenue while reducing the number and diversity of Hollywood films, as conglomerates focus on film franchises that can thrive on various digital media. Technological change has also lowered the cost of non-Hollywood films and thus encouraged a range of alternative forms of filmmaking, distribution, and exhibition.
America's Wars on Poverty and the Building of the Welfare State
David Torstensson
On January 5, 2014—the fiftieth anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson's launch of the War on Poverty—the New York Times asked a panel of opinion leaders a simple question: "Does the U.S. Need Another War on Poverty?" While the answers varied, all the invited debaters accepted the martial premise of the question—that a war on poverty had been fought and that eliminating poverty was, without a doubt, a "fight," or a "battle."
Yet the debate over the manner—martial or not—by which the federal government and public policy has dealt with the issue of poverty in the United States is still very much an open-ended one.
The evolution and development of the postwar American welfare state is a story not only of a number of "wars," or individual political initiatives, against poverty, but also about the growth of institutions within and outside government that seek to address, alleviate, and eliminate poverty and its concomitant social ills. It is a complex and at times messy story, interwoven with the wider historical trajectory of this period: civil rights, the rise and fall of a "Cold War consensus," the emergence of a counterculture, the Vietnam War, the credibility gap, the rise of conservatism, the end of "welfare," and the emergence of compassionate conservatism. Mirroring the broader organization of the American political system, with a relatively weak center of power and delegated authority and decision-making in fifty states, the welfare model has developed and grown over decades. Policies viewed in one era as unmitigated failures have instead over time evolved and become part of the fabric of the welfare state.
Bracero Guest Worker Program
Ana Elizabeth Rosas
This is an advance summary of a forthcoming article in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of American History. Please check back later for the full article.
On August 4, 1942, the Mexican and U.S. governments launched the bi-national guest worker program, most commonly known as the Bracero Program. An estimated five million Mexican men between the ages of 19 and 45 separated from their families for three-to-nine-month contract cycles at a time, in anticipation of earning the prevailing U.S. wage this program had promised them. They labored in U.S. agriculture, railroad construction, and forestry, with hardly any employment protections or rights in place to support themselves and the families they had left behind in Mexico. The inhumane configuration and implementation of this program prevented most of these men and their families from meeting such goals. Instead, the labor exploitation and alienation that characterized this guest worker program and their program participation paved the way for, at best, fragile family relationships. This program lasted twenty-two years and grew in its expanse, despite its negative consequences, Mexican men and their families could not afford to settle for being unemployed in Mexico, nor could they pass up U.S. employment opportunities of any sort. The Mexican and U.S. governments' persistently negligent management of the Bracero Program, coupled with their conveniently selective acknowledgement of the severity of the plight of Mexican women and men, consistently cornered Mexican men and their families to shoulder the full extent of the Bracero Program's exploitative conditions and terms.
Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers Movement
Matt Garcia
In September 1962, the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) held its first convention in Fresno, California, initiating a multiracial movement that would result in the creation of United Farm Workers (UFW) and the first contracts for farm workers in the state of California. Led by Cesar Chavez, the union contributed a number of innovations to the art of social protest, including the most successful consumer boycott in the history of the United States. Chavez welcomed contributions from numerous ethnic and racial groups, men and women, young and old. For a time, the UFW was the realization of Martin Luther King Jr.'s beloved community—people from different backgrounds coming together to create a socially just world. During the 1970s, Chavez struggled to maintain the momentum created by the boycott as the state of California became more involved in adjudicating labor disputes under the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act (ALRA). Although Chavez and the UFW ultimately failed to establish a permanent, national union, their successes and strategies continue to influence movements for farm worker justice today.
Employers' Associations and Open Shops in the United States
Chad Pearson
Employers began organizing with one another to reduce the power of organized labor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Irritated by strikes, boycotts, and unions' desire to achieve exclusive bargaining rights, employers demanded the right to establish open shops, workplaces that promoted individualism over collectivism. Rather than recognize closed or union shops, employers demanded the right to hire and fire whomever they wanted, irrespective of union status. They established an open-shop movement, which was led by local, national, and trade-based employers. Some formed more inclusive "citizens' associations," which included clergymen, lawyers, judges, academics, and employers. Throughout the 20th century's first three decades, this movement succeeded in busting unions, breaking strikes, and blacklisting labor activists. It united large numbers of employers and was mostly successful. The movement faced its biggest challenges in the 1930s, when a liberal political climate legitimized unions and collective bargaining. But employers never stopped organizing and fighting, and they continued to undermine the labor movement in the following decades by invoking the phrase "right-to-work," insisting that individual laborers must enjoy freedom from so-called union bosses and compulsory unionism. Numerous states, responding to pressure from organized employers, begin passing "right-to-work" laws, which made union organizing more difficult because workers were not obligated to join unions or pay their "fair share" of dues to them. The multi-decade employer-led anti-union movement succeeded in fighting organized labor at the point of production, in politics, and in public relations.
McCarthyism and the Second Red Scare
Landon R. Y. Storrs
The second Red Scare refers to the fear of communism that permeated American politics, culture, and society from the late 1940s through the 1950s, during the opening phases of the Cold War with the Soviet Union. This episode of political repression lasted longer and was more pervasive than the Red Scare that followed the Bolshevik Revolution and World War I. Popularly known as "McCarthyism" after Senator Joseph McCarthy (R-Wisconsin), who made himself famous in 1950 by claiming that large numbers of Communists had infiltrated the U.S. State Department, the second Red Scare predated and outlasted McCarthy, and its machinery far exceeded the reach of a single maverick politician. Nonetheless, "McCarthyism" became the label for the tactic of undermining political opponents by making unsubstantiated attacks on their loyalty to the United States.
The initial infrastructure for waging war on domestic communism was built during the first Red Scare, with the creation of an antiradicalism division within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the emergence of a network of private "patriotic" organizations. With capitalism's crisis during the Great Depression, the Communist Party grew in numbers and influence, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program expanded the federal government's role in providing economic security. The anticommunist network expanded as well, most notably with the 1938 formation of the Special House Committee to Investigate Un-American Activities, which in 1945 became the permanent House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). Other key congressional investigation committees were the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee and McCarthy's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Members of these committees and their staff cooperated with the FBI to identify and pursue alleged subversives. The federal employee loyalty program, formalized in 1947 by President Harry Truman in response to right-wing allegations that his administration harbored Communist spies, soon was imitated by local and state governments as well as private employers. As the Soviets' development of nuclear capability, a series of espionage cases, and the Korean War enhanced the credibility of anticommunists, the Red Scare metastasized from the arena of government employment into labor unions, higher education, the professions, the media, and party politics at all levels. The second Red Scare did not involve pogroms or gulags, but the fear of unemployment was a powerful tool for stifling criticism of the status quo, whether in economic policy or social relations. Ostensibly seeking to protect democracy by eliminating communism from American life, anticommunist crusaders ironically undermined democracy by suppressing the expression of dissent. Debates over the second Red Scare remain lively because they resonate with ongoing struggles to reconcile Americans' desires for security and liberty.
Municipal Housing in America
Margaret Garb
Housing in America has long stood as a symbol of the nation's political values and a measure of its economic health. In the 18th century, a farmhouse represented Thomas Jefferson's ideal of a nation of independent property owners; in the mid-20th century, the suburban house was seen as an emblem of an expanding middle class. Alongside those well-known symbols were a host of other housing forms—tenements, slave quarters, row houses, French apartments, loft condos, and public housing towers—that revealed much about American social order and the material conditions of life for many people.
Since the 19th century, housing markets have been fundamental forces driving the nation's economy and a major focus of government policies. Home construction has provided jobs for skilled and unskilled laborers. Land speculation, housing development, and the home mortgage industry have generated billions of dollars in investment capital, while ups and downs in housing markets have been considered signals of major changes in the economy. Since the New Deal of the 1930s, the federal government has buttressed the home construction industry and offered economic incentives for home buyers, giving the United States the highest home ownership rate in the world. The housing market crash of 2008 slashed property values and sparked a rapid increase in home foreclosures, especially in places like Southern California and the suburbs of the Northeast, where housing prices had ballooned over the previous two decades. The real estate crisis led to government efforts to prop up the mortgage banking industry and to assist struggling homeowners. The crisis led, as well, to a drop in rates of home ownership, an increase in rental housing, and a growth in homelessness.
Home ownership remains a goal for many Americans and an ideal long associated with the American dream. The owner-occupied home—whether single-family or multifamily dwelling—is typically the largest investment made by an American family. Through much of the 18th and 19th centuries, housing designs varied from region to region. In the mid-20th century, mass production techniques and national building codes tended to standardize design, especially in new suburban housing. In the 18th century, the family home was a site of waged and unwaged work; it was the center of a farm, plantation, or craftsman's workshop. Two and a half centuries later, a house was a consumer good: its size, location, and decor marked the family's status and wealth.
Organized Labor and the Civil Rights Movement
Alan Draper
The relationship between organized labor and the civil rights movement proceeded along two tracks. At work, the two groups were adversaries, as civil rights groups criticized employment discrimination by the unions. But in politics, they allied. Unions and civil rights organizations partnered to support liberal legislation and to oppose conservative southern Democrats, who were as militant in opposing unions as they were fervent in supporting white supremacy.
At work, unions dithered in their efforts to root out employment discrimination. Their initial enthusiasm for Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which outlawed employment discrimination, waned the more the new law violated foundational union practices by infringing on the principle of seniority, emphasizing the rights of the individual over the group, and inserting the courts into the workplace. The two souls of postwar liberalism— labor solidarity represented by unions and racial justice represented by the civil rights movement—were in conflict at work.
Although the unions and civil rights activists were adversaries over employment discrimination, they united in trying to register southern blacks to vote. Black enfranchisement would end the South's exceptionalism and the veto it exercised over liberal legislation in Congress. But the two souls of liberalism that were at odds over the meaning of fairness at work would also diverge at the ballot box. As white workers began to defect from the Democratic Party, the political coalition of black and white workers that union leaders had hoped to build was undermined from below. The divergence between the two souls of liberalism in the 1960s—economic justice represented by unions and racial justice represented by civil rights—helps explain the resurgence of conservatism that followed.
Polish Immigration and the American Working Class
Dominic Pacyga
In the years after the Civil War, Polish immigrants became an important part of the American working class. They actively participated in the labor movement and played key roles in various industrial strikes ranging from the 1877 Railroad Strike through the rise of the CIO and the post-1945 era of prosperity. Over time, the Polish American working class became acculturated and left its largely immigrant past behind while maintaining itself as an ethnic community. It also witnessed a good deal of upward mobility, especially over several generations. This ethnic community, however, continued to be refreshed with immigrants throughout the 20th century.
As with the larger American working class, Polish American workers were hard hit by changes in the industrial structure of the United States. Deindustrialization turned the centers of much of the Polish American community into the Rust Belt. This, despite a radical history, caused many to react by turning toward conservative causes in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Public Authorities
Gail Radford
Public authorities are agencies created by governments to engage directly in the economy for public purposes. They differ from standard agencies in that they operate outside the administrative framework of democratically accountable government. Since they generate their own operating income by charging users for goods and services and borrow for capital expenses based on projections of future revenues, they can avoid the input from voters and the regulations that control public agencies funded by tax revenues.
Institutions built on the public authority model exist at all levels of government and in every state. A few of these enterprises, such as the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, are well known. Thousands more toil in relative obscurity, operating toll roads and bridges, airports, transit systems, cargo ports, entertainment venues, sewer and water systems, and even parking garages. Despite their ubiquity, these agencies are not well understood. Many release little information about their internal operations. It is not even possible to say conclusively how many exist, since experts disagree about how to define them, and states do not systematically track them.
One thing we do know about public authorities is that, over the course of the 20th century, these institutions have become a major component of American governance. Immediately following the Second World War, they played a minor role in public finance. But by the early 21st century, borrowing by authorities constituted well over half of all public borrowing at the sub-federal level. This change means that increasingly the leaders of these entities, rather than elected officials, make key decisions about where and how to build public infrastructure and steer economic development in the United States
- no detail
- some detail
- full detail


text:
Picture of the Day: Jessica Canizales only in a thong
The beautiful bombshell Jessica Canizales looks amazing wearing just a tiny thong! You can follow her on Twitter and get even more pictures of this curvy beauty in our Premium Members section.
Related Posts
You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook for content updates. Also, sign up for our email list for weekly updates and check us out on Google+ as well.
Posted in: Models
Tags: amazing brunette, beautiful brunette, beautiful model, beautiful woman, beautiful women, brunette, brunette babe, brunette beauty, brunette bombshell, brunette hottie, brunette model, Bullz-Eye babes, Bullz-Eye girls, Bullz-Eye Models, Bullz-Eye original photography, Bullz-Eye pictorials, Bullz-Eye women, curvy model, daily babe, daily babe photo, daily model, daily photo, glamour models, gorgeous brunette, hot babes, hot babes on social media, hot babes on Twitter, hot brunette, hot chicks, hot models, hot voluptuous woman, hotties on social media, hotties on Twitter, Jessica Canizales, Jessica Canizales lingerie, Jessica Canizales thong, killer body, picture of the day, pretty brunette, pretty women, sexy brunette, sexy curvy woman, sexy models, sexy social media girls, sexy Twitter girls, social media babes, stacked woman, stunning brunette, tiny thong, Twitter, Twitter babes, voluptuous model

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Growing Peppers in Your Container Vegetable Garden....
What You'll Need
-Bell pepper seeds or transplants
-Window boxes or planters (at least 9 inches deep)
-Organic compost (Consider making your own)
-Organic fertilizer
-Epsom salts
1. Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last spring frost. (The soil temperature must be at least 65-70 degrees). Start pepper seeds three to a pot.
2. Transplants can be planted outdoors 18-24 inches apart after there is no danger of frost. Nighttime temperatures should not fall below 60 degrees F and daytime temperatures should not go above 90 degrees. Plant in a window box or planter that's at least 9 inches deep. Peppers should have a spot in the morning sun or filtered light, but direct afternoon sun is too much.
3. Put 2-3 matchsticks in each hole along with some organic fertilizer to add some sulphur to the mix. Add rich organic compost to the mix as well. Make a mixture of 2 tablespoons of Epsom salts with 1 gallon of water. Spray plants with the Epsom salt mixture periodically to help the sweet peppers get to harvest faster.
4. Peppers should have consistently wet, but not soggy soil. Water them more often if you're in a warmer, desert climate.
5. If necessary, support with cages or stakes. Harvest as soon as peppers have reached desired sized.


text:
Steven Tyler Makes Fun of Jennifer Lopez's Nip Slip on 'American Idol'
Steven Tyler was not going to let Jennifer Lopez's Oscars nip slip pass without making a joke at his fellow 'American Idol' judge's expense. During last night's show, Tyler pulled back his shirt to expose his chest and asked, "Wait, wait… Who am I?"
J. Lo was stunned into silence initially, before replying, "I don't even know what to say to that. Ryan, save me right now!" Randy Jackson jokingly took offense, saying, "Hey, come on. It's a family show!" Host Ryan Seacrest clarified for the viewing audience, "That was an Oscar re-enactment, ladies and gentlemen."
Lopez reportedly laughed off the apparent wardrobe malfunction, and she wrote on Twitter, "All the #Oscars talk is funny, but I've got plenty of other things to talk about."
Tyler also discussed the nip slip earlier this week on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show after some prodding from the host. Shown a photo of Lopez at the Oscars and asked to confirm that Lopez's nipple was showing, he replied, "That would not be it. That's not it! Areolas are us — I went to that school!"
The male contestants performed on last night's 'Idol' broadcast. Tonight, it's the ladies' turn!
Watch Steven Tyler Make Fun of Jennifer Lopez's Nip Slip on 'American Idol'


text:
Sunday, 10 August 2008
After seeing these on several American sites I wondered why they've never 'made it' in Britain. Lightly spiced cakey biscuits rolled in cinnamon sugar – what's not to love?
I probably don't need to tell you just how wonderful the kitchen smells while these are baking; cinnamon has such an enticing, heady aroma.
Here they are ready for the oven:
Here they are fresh from the oven; such cute little domes:
No one seems to know how the snickerdoodle got its name. A brief search on the internet threw up many theories, my favourite being that snickerdoodles are probably German in origin, and that the name is a corruption of the German word for "snail dumpling" (Schneckennudeln, or cinnamon-dusted sweet rolls). What my internet browsing also revealed is that everyone seems to make them in a different way resulting in biscuits ranging from thin and crispy to the cakey little doughnuts that I've made.
Of course, all this is very interesting, but the most important thing is that they taste utterly divine!
For the biscuits:
125g unsalted butter, at room temperature
100g caster sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
250g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the coating:
2 tablespoons caster sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
How to make:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan oven 160°C/350°F/Gas mark 4.
- Line two baking trays with baking paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder and nutmeg until you have a sticky but well combined dough.
- On a plate, stir together the sugar and cinnamon to make the coating.
- Taking a teaspoon of the dough at a time, roll between your palms to make a little ball.
- Roll the ball around on the plate with the coating and ensure it is completely covered.
- Place on the baking sheet. Place a maximum of 12 biscuits per sheet as they will expand while cooking.
- Repeat until all the dough is used. I got 21 biscuits.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the biscuit is golden brown and slightly cracked on top. Mine took exactly 15 minutes.
- Let the biscuits firm up on the tray before you move them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Bask in glory at the wonderful thing you have made.
- Eat.
Posted by The Caked Crusader at 17:43
2 comments:
- Dee said...
They're not a Malaysian thing either. Maybe I should start a trend?
- 11 August 2008 at 13:58
- Rosie said...
I too have wondered why C.C. they've never made it in Britain because they are really delsih!!
With your Snickerdoodles it wouldn't take much for everyone to convert to baking them here in Britain :)
Rosie x
- 15 August 2008 at 17:28
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Miss America Wants to Do 'Dancing With The Stars'
Mallory Hagan, who was recently crowned Miss America and is an accomplished dancer, tells the Wall Street Journal's Lee Hawkins that she would "absolutely" appear on "Dancing With The Stars."
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
I ... Ch Ch Ch Ch Ch Ch ... what a welcome is a mere ... twenty thirteen Ellery a good things ... congratulations to you think you you're going to go and do great things ... but the your going to be a problem for the dancing with the stars people when they put you are because you're going to be so good and well everybody at what the US the UN that ... I and and ... the like absolutely ... I mean I think that he and I will not only as an organization that has to be a lot of fun ... and now most celebrity but it would bring out there ... if the air because Iraq here glued it runs in your family ... out well I think that we've had some people on there before you had to dance experience and now ... it's all about


text:
Status last updated: 2019-01-06 04:13:39
Female looking for a man for serious relationship
If you kiss on the first date and it's not right, then there will be no second date. Sometimes it's better to hold out and not kiss for a long time. I am a strong believer in kissing being very intimate, and the minute you kiss, the floodgates open for everything else.
I'm not sure what I'm looking for. Perhaps it could be you?
Flirthut is a completely free dating site where people like you meet other people looking for a relationship, love or just friends. You can message Alicia12 by signing in or registering.Find out more about us » Join us for free and get searching for your match


text:
IRON ON v97-A Bride Tribe Squad Wedding Party T-Shirt Transfer
Write a Review×
IRON ON v97-A Bride Tribe Squad Wedding Party T-Shirt Transfer
-Material can be applied with a home iron or heat press
-Apply onto the following material types: 100% cotton, 100% polyester, cotton/polyester blends, rayon, satin, iron-safe silk, cotton canvas, polyester mesh, linen, Lycra/spandex blends up to 5%(material may crack or peel if applied to blends greater than 5%)
-Will NOT adhere to fabrics marked "Do Not Iron" and/or heavily textured materials
-Nylon, Leather, Lycra/Spandex(greater than 5%) require different materials, contact us for ordering instructions
-All materials are CPSIA certified so they are safe for children's items
-Application Instructions, parchment paper and a sample test piece are included with every order
-Choose your size from the menu based on the size WIDTH of the entire design
4", 5", 6", 8", 10", 12", 14"
All designs are copyright Stickers by Stephanie or their respective owners.
Transfers may be used on physical items for sale. Transfers may not be resold or claimed as your own.


text:
The Pirate Bay May Get Blocked In The UK; That'll Stop The Infringement
from the and-people-will-magically-start-buying! dept
The full ruling is an interesting read, though it notes that no one from TPB was there to defend the site. It also appears to get basic facts wrong -- on information that is widely, publicly available, such as in claiming that Carl Lunstrom was an "operator" for the site. He was not. That said, it seems totally pointless to block TPB, because the site can (and will) spring up with its entire same contents on another domain (or many, many domains) minutes after such a block is in place. It's not just a game of wac-a-mole, it's encouraging more moles and more holes. It makes you wonder what the point of this really would be.


text:
Friday, December 9, 2011
"Won't you join my slaying tonight?"
I give you Robot Santa!
I've been wanting to make this guy since I first picked up the connection between crochet and Futurama. He, and the Robot Devil, are two of my absolute favorite characters! I'm still waiting for the right yarn to come along for the Robot Devil though.
So what's better than seeing Robot Santa in crochet glory? Being able to make him yourself! I have a lovely little pattern here that I've crafted just for my adoring followers.
With this, however, I think I'm going to take a little time off! Christmas is here and now that Robot Santa is safely tied up and placed on top of my tree it's time to start the celebration.
Pattern: Remember it's untested, but at least it's free!
Body: In red to start
Magic circle with 6 sc.
Increase to 12 sc
inc every other stitch for 1 row
inc every 3rd stitch for 1 row
inc every 4th stitch for 2 rows
inc every 5th stitch for 2 rows.
3 = rows
inc every 10th stitch for 1 row
2 = rows
inc every 10th stitch for 1 row
2 = rows
dec every 7th stitch for 2 rows
2 = rows
switch to white
2 = rows
dec every 5th stitch on inside half of previous row.
dec every 4th for 1 row
dec every 3rd stitch for 1 row
dec every other stitch, then every stitch, fill and finish closing.
Arms: In red to start
ch 17, attach ch 1 to ch 17
4 = rows
dec every 10th stitch for 3 rows
4 = rows
dec every 10th stitch for 2 rows
switch to white
2 = rows
dec every 3rd stitch twice (not two rows)
dec until closed
Attach to body.
Head: In grey
ch 22, attach ch 1 to ch 22
5 = rows
dec every 15th stitch for 4 rows
3 = rows.
dec until closed OR slip a strand of yarn along the opening and cinch closed. This will be under his hat
Stuff and attach to body.
Legs: In red to start
ch 10, attach ch1 to ch10
3 = rows
switch to black
4 = rows
ch 3, attach straight across the foot to divide heel and toe.
2 = rows on half for toes
sl st closed and sl st back to other open half
dec until closed
stuff and attach to body.
Hat: Totally forgot to write out instructions for the hat, sorry!
ch enough to fit the circumference of his head in red
dec ever 10th or so stitch for a couple of rows, and then decrease more frequently to form a point.
switch to white, increase for a row and then decrease on the next row to form the ball.
close and tie off.
Details: In felt
Cut out a long strip of black felt for his belt and sew on. Add yellow for the buckle.
Add a strip of white felt around the brim of his hat and the edge of white on his hands as well as his shoulder joints.
Make two small tubes of grey for his "cheeks" and attach.
Add felt eyes, a layer of orange on top of grey. You can make him sad, angry, or happy!
Add the mouth, a large white beard with jagged "teeth" cut out and yellow behind.
Push small grey felt triangles into his hat for spikes. Repeat with white for his hands.
Sew little black buttons on his chest.
"Oh it might appear empty, but the message is clear: play Santa again, and I'll kill you next year!"
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!
As a side note I'm participting in the Tip Junkie Tip Me Tuesday with this post.
9 comments:
I LOVE Robot Santa!!!ReplyDelete
Nice work making him!!
I LOVE YOU FOREVER OMG. :) I wish I had some time to make him! Maybe next year.ReplyDelete
Awesome. Love it!ReplyDelete
Perfect. By the way - when you make the robot devil, he'd better have a little tag attached that says "for Chelsey"!ReplyDelete
That is the most awesome tree topper ever!ReplyDelete
- AdrienneDecember 13, 2011 at 5:52 PM
Amazing!! THANKS for sharing!! Will have to make this soon (but reality says next year haha)ReplyDelete
AAH! You guys make me feel so great! I'm so glad everyone likes him! Where would the world be without Futurama, I mean seriously, that show is half my nerdy life.ReplyDelete
You are brilliant!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 6, 2012 at 8:25 PM
I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR BLOG. I'm a huuuge Futurama fan and have just started crocheting—there's no better combination! And this is the most clever Christmas tree topper I've come across.ReplyDelete


text:
Not all products are available in all regions.
The CB564D Tandem Vibratory Roller offers compaction performance, application versatility and operator comfort to maximize productivity while providing exceptional product quality.
The CB564D Tandem Vibratory Roller offers compaction performance, application versatility and operator comfort to maximize productivity while providing exceptional product quality. Based upon the industry-proven reputation of the Cat® Tandem Vibratory Rollers, the CB564D estabilishes new innovative standards for productivity and reliability in the asphalt compaction industry. Durable Cat powertrain, field-proven hydraulic systems and vibratory systems, and the world's largest and most dedicated dealer support system ensures the CB564D will provide maximum productivity. The operator's station provides a comfortable and user friendly environment that promotes productive operation. Simplified service access and extended service intervals minimize maintenance time and increase machine production.
Designing machines that are capable of performing effectively on a variety of mix types, while keeping pace with the paver, helps customers maximize resources and lower their capital investment.Learn More
Five Amplitude Vibratory System
The pod-style vibratory system delivers optimum compactive force while offering serviceability advantages.
Versa Vibe™ Vibratory System
The Versa Vibe vibratory system provides high amplitude or high frequency in one machine for maximum versatility.
High-tech four-cylinder engine provides outstanding performance and reliability.Learn More
Cat 3054C Engine
The 3054C engine produces 97 kW (130 hp) of power at 2,200 rpm providing fuel efficiency.
Turbocharged for Top Performance
The turbocharged engine provides efficient operation especially at high altitudes, up to 2500 meters (8,200 feet) without derating.
Balanced Power
The Pressure Override (POR) valve balances power demand in order to provide responsiveness.
Ergonomically designed for maximum operator productivity and unmatched comfort.Learn More
Comfortable Operating Environment
The console and instrumentation move with the operator, staying in the same relative position to the operator.
Multi-Position Operator's Station
The operating station has nine rotating and seven sliding positions, maximizing comfort.
Multi-Function Propel Handle
The multifunction propel handle simplifies operation with the following controls: propel speed, vibe on/off, water spray on/off, horn and optional drum offset.
Steering Console
The entire console tilts for simple entrance and exit. A lockable vandal cover is provided for the console.
Comfortable and Durable Seat
The seat has adjustable fore/aft position, suspension stiffness, and flip-up arm rests with a 76 mm (3") wide retractable seat belt.
Isolated Operator's Station
The operator's station with four, heavy-duty rubber mounts reduce machine vibration to the operator.
Automatic Speed Control
A speed control dial located on the operator's console simplifies operation by allowing the operator to preset the machine speed or impact spacing. The speed control dial allows the operator to push the propel lever to the forward or reverse positions while repeating the desired speed or impact spacing.
Corrosion-proof system and long-life components for reliable operation.Learn More
High-Capacity Water Tank
The single, high capacity, polyethylene water tank is enclosed within the machine frame providing extended operation.
Two Pump System
An auto pump control setting selects water from one pump while traveling forward and water from the other pump while traveling rearward. The system maintains even pump usage for uniform life. Manual override control is provided.
Triple Water Filtration
Water filtration reduces machine downtime caused by system clogs. A mesh strainer is located in the water fill port. The water pump and spray nozzles, include screen filters that provide simple access and cleaning.
Nozzle Orientation
The upward spray nozzle orientation allows water to drain back into the supply line, limiting particle accumulation in the nozzle filter.
Constant or Intermittent Spray Capability
The water spray system provides constant or intermittent spray settings. The intermittent spray setting provides longer operation between fill-ups. The intermittent spray is infinitely variable allowing fine-tuning for any condition.
On/Off Spray Control
The spray control is located on the propel lever providing simple operation.
Quick Release Spray Bars Covers
Quick release spray bar covers shield the spray bars and nozzles from wind and sun, allowing the spray nozzles to provide consistent coverage across the drum surface.
Freeze Protection Kit (Optional)
The freeze protection kit includes an in-line antifreeze bottle that allows the operator to pump antifreeze into the system.
The CB564D provides good visibility for precise control and operator comfort.Learn More
Multi-Position Seating
The multi-position operator's station provides good visibility to the drum edges, drum surfaces, water spray nozzles and overall visibility around the machine.
Folded Drum Supports
Vertically folded drum supports provide the operator with good sight lines to the drum edges when working near obstructions.
Backlit Spray Nozzles
The water spray nozzles include LED lights for easy on/off determination in various lighting conditions.
The CB564D continues to provide exceptional reliability and serviceability that you've come to expect from Caterpillar.Learn More
Vertical-Lift Hood Arrangement
The vertical-lift hood allows routine service when parked close to other machines and structures, providing easy ground level access to routine maintenance points.
Easy Access and Removal
The filters and spray nozzles are easily removed by hand without the need for special tools.
Sealed Hitch Design
The sealed hitch design simplifies overall machine maintenance.
Product Link Ready
The Product Link System ensures maximum uptime and minimum repair costs by simplifying tracking of equipment fleets. The system provides automatic machine location and hour updates.
WesTrac and our power systems partners Energy Power Systems Australia (EPSA), provide WA, NSW and ACT with Caterpillar Electric Power Systems, such as generator sets, automatic transfer switches (ATS), uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and switchgears.
EPSA is the Australian Dealer responsible for the sale of new and used Caterpillar engines and design of the installations.
WesTrac provides build-up, installation, servicing, repair and management of power generation plant and equipment, as well as industrial, truck and marine engines and transmissions – 24/7.
It is a formidable combination, providing an unrivalled service – proven reliable Cat power and superb service and parts supply.
You will find the strategic WesTrac/EPSA alliance at work throughout WA, NSW and ACT wherever prime or standby power is required.


text:
Send Results to This Email:
Street Address:
Street Address:
Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell meets Friday, Feb. 8, with Shelby County Schools superintendent John Aitken to look over the still tentative budget plan for the consolidated school system that debuts in August.
The meeting between Luttrell and Aitken caps a week that included two days of public hearings the school board held this week on tentative consolidation budget figures. The figures reflect $80 million to $90 million in new funding for the recommendations.
"I've been greatly alarmed over the last few days to see the figures that have come from the board of education," Luttrell told the Memphis Kiwanis Club Wednesday, Feb. 6, in a state of the county speech. "The figures that we've heard in the last two days would require a (county property) tax increase of roughly 30 percent. There are not nine votes on our County Commission to raise taxes that much. We will not see a tax increase of 30 percent."
Any property tax hike at 10 percent or above requires a nine-vote, two-thirds majority. And Luttrell believes a recertified tax rate simply to produce the same amount of revenue for county government after the 2013 property reappraisal will be about half of the 10 percent.
The county tax rate of $4.02 per $100 of assessed property value is likely to go up in the recertified tax rate that by state law is a rate that would produce the same amount of revenue the current property tax rate generates for Shelby County government. The recertified rate is expected to go up to do that because of an expected drop in property values as reflected in the 2013 countywide property reappraisal.
"We think that's going to be somewhere in the neighborhood of $4.20 just to raise the same amount of revenue," Luttrell said after his speech. "That is half of the 10 percent that requires nine votes. With a 10 percent increase, half of that will be consumed with just maintaining the current level of services."
After the two days of public hearings and a day-long briefing Monday by the transition steering committee, several countywide school board members said this week they were sending back the tentative budget numbers for an overhaul.
Luttrell's concern is that the priorities in a budget aren't where they should be at this point, although he said he wants to review the projections and estimates in this week's presentations carefully and still has questions about some parts.
The steering committee of top administrators from both school systems recommended against a key planning commission recommendation to close 21 Memphis schools for an estimated savings of $20 million.
The steering committee disputed the savings number and the school system is now weighing the closing of four schools in the fall, which will mark the beginning of the first school year with a consolidated school system.
Luttrell served on the consolidation planning commission that made the recommendations the steering committee reviewed.
He will be pushing schools leaders to get closer to the planning commission recommendations.
"The intent of the transition planning commission is that we didn't get into the school room," Luttrell said. "We got into the school building. We looked at custodial staff. We looked at maintenance staff. … We looked at overhead in the schools. … We purposely stayed away from what was going on in the classroom."
But parents at the public hearings this week were most upset about higher pupil-teacher ratios at some grade levels as well as a reduction in assistant principals and clerical and support staff.
That, they argued, is a reduction that directly affects classrooms even if programs like CLUE and optional schools remain.
"Shelby County Schools parents have been told from day one to calm down, there won't be a negative impact on their schools," said Martin Lyle of Collierville, the parent of a student at Tara Oaks Elementary School. "Well, this is a negative impact. Our children won't be impacted by these changes? Of course they will."
The planning commission that Luttrell was a part of provided savings numbers for increasing pupil-teacher ratios and cutbacks of librarians and similar staff as part of its report last August. But the group did not endorse such cuts.
Its dollar figures were also different than those of the steering committee, although the same administrators worked with Boston Consulting Group in the planning commission effort.
Copyright 1995 -
by The Daily News Publishing Co. Inc. - All Rights Reserved


text:
After Sandy
Things have been pretty crazy the last few days what with tropical storm/hurricane/nor'easter Sandy blowing though. These are some outfit posts I took a few days before the storm. I'll be back to regular posting tomorrow, but in the meantime, I encourage you to take a few minutes and give what you can, whether it be a donation of your hard-earned money or your well-deserved free time, and help the victims of this terrible storm. Here's how.
SHIRT: J. Crew via Savers SWEATER: Polo Ralph Lauren (Swapped!) TRENCH: Zara JEANS: Shop in Dublin - can't remember the name SUNGLASSES: Gucci SHOES: Target
Subscribe to: Post Comments ( Atom )


text:
migya wrote:I know what you are saying but having fans vote but not for players from their favourite team would be alright also. It is difficult, the nba wants the fans to be a part of things, and so they should as that is what has made the nba so popular for so many years, but that does not lead to a fair system in choosing allstars. The coaches though can be way off as well and most recently they were when they selected the four Pistons players to go to the allstar game two years ago
Yeah, I'm just saying that letting the coaches make the pick would be fair. Not perfect, but would reduce the randomizing effect of people voting for their favorites, no matter what kind of season they're having.


text:
The recruits are:
Anna Belner (Johnston, Iowa): Anna is part of the Johnston High School record holding 4x800m relay. Her PR's are: 2:21 4x800m relay split, 2:23 800m, 5:03 1500m, 15:02 4-K and 20:21 in the 5-K. She has been all-academic every year of high school and will pursue a degree in Pre-Pharmacy. Anna chose Lipscomb because of the unique atmosphere, the academics, the rapidly growing cross country and track programs and the Christian environment at a D-I level.
Kaleigh Bueckert (Pasadena, Calif.) : Kaleigh was the 2009 MVP for Maranatha Christian School in both cross country and track. She missed most of the 2010 track season due to an illness. She was both an All-Region and All-State selection in 2009. Her PRs are: 2:26 800, 5:20 1600m, 11:14 3200m, 18:47 three-miles and an 18:59 in the 5-K. Kaleigh was named Female Athlete of the Year for Maranatha Christian High School for the 2009-2010 school year. She will pursue a degree in Exercise Science. She chose Lipscomb because of the excellent academics in a strong Christian environment.
Katie Bunker (Cedarville, Ohio): Katie finished second in the Ohio state meet for 800m in 2010, after finishing second in 2009, third in 2008 and fourth in 2007. She was the Regional and District Champion at 800m all four years of high school. She was the Conference Champion at 400m in 2008 with a conference record. She holds the 800m record for Cedarville High School as well at the region. Her PRs are: 59.26 400m, 2:13.05 800m and 20:24 for a 5-K.
Katie also played basketball. She is a 4.0 National Honor Society student who will pursue a degree in Pre-Pharmacy. She chose Lipscomb because of the "awesome" track and cross country programs, the strong Christian atmosphere, the Pharmacy program and the great location in Nashville.
Missy Dowd (Duvall, Wash.) : Missy ran four years for Cedarville High School cross country and track, and was first team All-League. She was also a team captain for the girls cross country team in 2008 and 2009. Her PRs are: 2:33 800m, 5:21 1600m, 11:03 3000m, 11:30 3200m, 19:01 three-mile and a 19:22 5-K. Missy will pursue a degree in either Nursing or Education. She graduated with honors from high school.
Muriel Epling (Matthews, N.C.): Muriel will study Art at Lipscomb. Her PRs are: 2:32 800m, 5:42 1600m, 20:16 5k.
Tessa Hoefle (Rockford, Ill.) : Tessa finished third in the Illinois state cross country championships in 2009 and was regional champ. She has been part of the second place 4x800m relay team at state the past three years. Tessa has also been team captain the past three years. Her PRs are: 2:18 800m, 5:17 1600m, 11:30 3200m and 18:02 in the three-mile. She holds the Winnebago High School record for 3200m. A 4.0 student, Tessa was the valedictorian for her graduating class. She will pursue a degree in Journalism or Pre-Medicine.
Ali Keith (Mililani, Hawaii): Ali was the 2007 Hawaii state champion for cross country and finished fourth in 2009. A 4.0 student and class valedictorian, she will pursue a Biology degree at Lipscomb. Her PR's are: 2:28 800m, 5:01 1500m, 5:27 1600m, 10:52 3000m, 19:01 three-mile and 20:57 5-K. She holds Mililani High School records in the 1600m and 3000m. Ali was also named Gatorade Hawaii state cross country athlete of the year in 2007. She finished ninth in the 3000m and third in the 1500m at this year's Hawaii state championships. She chose Lipscomb because of how personal and family-like the team and coaches were.
Miranda Klein (Nashville, Tenn.): Miranda holds the David Lipscomb High School record for 5000m in cross country at 19:01 and was the state champion in cross country in 2008. In 2009 she finished first in the sub-sectional and sectional championships at 1600m and finished sixth in the 1600m at state after running on the second place state 4x800m relay. Her PRs are: 2:24 800m, 5:18 1600m, 10:56 3000m, 11:34 3200m. Miranda will pursue a degree in Psychology. She chose Lipscomb because of the strong Christian environment, the quickly growing Cross Country and Track programs, the location in Nashville with so much to do and how friendly and supportive people are.
Jaimie McFarland (Tacoma, Wash.): Jaime finished third in the Washington State championships for 800m. Her PR's are: 2:18 800m, 5:22 1600m, 12:20 3200m, and19:36 5-K. Jaimie will pursue a degree in Pre-Med at Lipscomb.
Alyssa Miller (Cheyenne, Wyo.): Alyssa has won nine individual Wyoming State Championships in indoor and outdoor track during her career at Central High School. Most recently she was the 800m state champion this year and second in the 1600m. Alyssa was also a star for Central High School in swimming, earning two Wyoming state titles; all-state honors the past three years and a school record in the 200 freestyle.
Because swimming season was in the fall, she has never run cross country, with the exception of jumping into the Regional Nike Team race and running 20:43 for a 5-K without any training. Her PRs are 2:20 800m, 5:14 1600m and 11:17 in the 3200m. Alyssa was Athlete of the Year for Central High School and Marine Corps Athlete of the year.
Her Central High School Track teams won four team state championships for Indoor Track, and one for outdoor track. Alyssa is an honor student who will pursue a degree in Pre-Medicine at Lipscomb. She chose Lipscomb because of everything the university has to offer academically, athletically and the great location.
Alex Newby (Knoxville, Tenn.): Alex has earned All-State honors in track the past two years, and in cross country for three years for Farragut High School. She was also a starter for Farragut's basketball team. An honor student, Alex will pursue a degree in Nutrition at Lipscomb.
Her PRs are: 5:15 for the full mile, 11:25 for the full two-mile and 19:03 for a 5-K, which is also a Farragut High School record. Alex chose Lipscomb because it's a strong Christian university at the D-I level and because the cross country and track programs are growing rapidly.
Lacey Printz (Kent, Wash.): Lacey qualified for the state cross country championships three times, and lettered all four years for cross country and track at Thomas Jefferson High School. Her PRs are: 62 400m, 2:26 800m, 5:25 1600m, 11:15 3000m, 11:42 3200m, 18:14 three-mile and 19:21 in the 5-K. An honor student, Lacey will pursue a degree in Communications at Lipscomb. She was also named team captain for both cross country and track and was named Thomas Jefferson Distance Runner of the Year. She chose Lipscomb because she fell in love with the area, the campus and the people.
Cortney Thomas (Lacey, Wash.) Cortney earned seven varsity letters for cross country and track at Aberdeen High School and North Thurston High School. She also received the Ram Award. She holds the North Thurston High School record for 1600m. She was cross country team captain and first team All-Conference and League in 2007, 2008 and 2009. She was also named cross country MVP in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Her PRs are: 5:27 for 1600m, 11:56 for 3200m and 19:42 for a 5-K. Cortney will pursue a degree in Exercise Science or Nutrition at Lipscomb. She chose Lipscomb because of the growing XC and track programs, the friendly people on campus and the location in Nashville.
Dani Walker (Wichita, Kan.): Dani finished second in the Kansas 6A cross country championships and won the 800m at the Kansas state track & field championships for the second time this year. She was voted Best Female Athlete and Athlete of the Year for Maize High School. Dani's state championship meet was a busy one in 2010. In addition to winning the 800m, she also finished third in the state 400m and 1600m. Her PRs are: 58.43 400m, 2:15.85 800m, 5:04 1600m, 11:28 3200m, 14:43 4000m and 19:45 in the 5-K. An honor student, Dani will pursue a degree in Pre-Medicine at Lipscomb. She chose Lipscomb because the team and coaches are so nice and the campus is great.
Emily Wilson (Mt. Juliet, Tenn.): Emily qualified for the state cross country championships as an individual from 2006 to 2008. She is also a former state qualifier in the 1600m and 3200m. Her PRs are 5:29 1600m, 12:24 3200m and 21:21 for a 5-K. A high honors graduate, she will pursue a degree in Bible at Lipscomb.


text:
Selecting your vehicle's make, model, and year allows us to display only parts and items specific to your car's model and year.
Part# CH24222
Mfg# 70050
Be the First to Review
OPGI Price: $649.99
Part Type: (P) High Performance, designed to improve performance HP = High performance
Years: 1978-1988
Sold As: KIT
2018 Malibu Catalog Page: 219
All drop-shipped orders must be prepaid. Rates vary depending upon weight.
Edelbrock Performer RPM Nitrous Systems are for carbureted 350 cubic-inch or larger V8 applications with square-bore, spread-bore or 4500 series carburetors. Several ranges of adjustability provide power increases in steps from 100 up to 250 additional horsepower by changing fuel and nitrous jets. A thin spray bar plate fits between your carb and manifold, making these systems among the easiest to install. Performer RPM Nitrous Systems include a 10-lb. capacity nitrous bottle (shipped empty), nitrous and fuel solenoids, spray bar plate, aircraft-quality steel braided hose, nitrous and gasoline filters, jet selection, aircraft quality fittings, and all necessary switches, brackets and hardware for a complete installation.


text:
Additional Sources
| Researching Military Records
This article is part of a series.
|Overview of Military Records
|Service Records
|Records of Veterans' Benefits
|Miscellaneous Military Records
|Additional Sources
|List of Useful Military Resources
This article originally appeared in "Military Records" by Lloyd deWitt Bockstruck, MA, MS, and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, FUGA in The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy
There are three goals that will help the genealogist to discover information about a military ancestor: (1) acquire a view of historical context; (2) identify the original records that require searching; and (3) examine secondary sources, such as compilations of material not easily found elsewhere.
Hundreds of volumes pertain to the military history of the United States and to the service and pension/bounty-land programs that were in effect prior to the modern wars. These provide the setting and the conditions, legal and social, which your military ancestor would have experienced; hence, the historical context.
Records may be identified in two highly recommended sources: James C. Neagles's U.S. Military Records: A Guide to Federal and State Sources, Colonial America to the Present and Anne Bruner Eales's and Robert M. Kvasnicka's Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives of the Untied States.<ref>James C. Neagles, U.S. Military Records: A Guide to Federal and State Sources, Colonial America to the Present (Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1994); Anne Bruner Eales and Robert M. Kvasnicka, Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives of the United States (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2000).</ref> Both describe in detail the specific records that hold primary evidence of military involvement. Also useful, although less detailed, are Trevor K. Plante's "An Overview of Records at the National Archives Relating to Military Service," and United States Military Records in the FamilySearch Research Wiki. The essential website for finding information on federal records and finding aids is www.archives.org, the website of the National Archives and Records Administration.
The final goal, to examine secondary sources, is accomplished by exploring transcripts, indexes, and compilations that bring together a variety of information. These may be published as online databases or in print, CD, or microform editions. While there is no known comprehensive bibliography to compiled sources, a partial list of printed materials and websites is provided in List of Useful Military Resources.


text:
Jeremy Shawn Kennedy, 41, of Judsonia was identified and arrested from a surveillance photo shared on Facebook
At approximately 6:30 PM, Tuesday March 5th, officers from the Cleburne County Sheriff's office, White County Sheriff's office, Judsonia Police Department, and Heber Springs Police department arrested Jeremy Shawn Kennedy,41, on a warrant for Residential Burglary and Theft of Property. Kennedy, a resident of Judsonia, was taken into custody at 615 North Second Street in Judsonia. Kennedy apparently went through a trap door in the floor of the residence after officers arrived, and was found underneath the home. Kennedy was transported to the Cleburne County Detention Center and booked on the charges. Bond was set at $100,000. Surveillance video from the scene of the burglary posted on Facebook resulted in numerous tips that made it possible for Sheriff's Office Investigators to identify and locate both Kennedy and the vehicle used in the crime. The Sheriff's Office would like to thank all the concerned citizens that shared information of this crime that enabled us to make the arrest in this case. Additional arrest are expected in the near future.


text:
What do existing household surveys tell us about gender? It depends which sector you ask
A very good panel discussion this week on Gender Equality Data and Tools at the Bank reminded me of the research we did in transport on household surveys with my friend and a World Bank colleague, Kinnon Scott. In retrospect, this work should be better advertised as it touches upon many of the points that were raised on the importance of gender-relevant data for policy. The three main questions that follow permeate t


text:
December 21, 2007
Contact: Dean DeBuck
(202) 874-5770
OCC Enforcement Actions
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released new enforcement actions taken against national banks and individuals currently and formerly affiliated with national banks. A list of enforcement actions previously disclosed and copies of the actual documents are available from the OCC's Communications Division by writing to:
Comptroller of the Currency, Public Information Room (1-5)
Requests made by facsimile transmission should be sent to (202) 874-4448. Please include the identifying enforcement action number when placing an order. Enforcement actions are also listed monthly in OCC Interpretations and Actions. Subscriptions to that publication are available from the OCC's Communications Division. The OCC also maintains a searchable database of all public enforcement actions taken since August 1989 on its Internet Web site.
For copies, please call (202) 874-5043.
# # #


text:
- Released
- January 18, 2013
- R, 1 hr 46 min
- Action/Adventure
- Suspense/Thriller
Fandango Fanalert™
Sign up for a FanAlert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area.Privacy Policy
Common Sense Says
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that The Last Stand is an old-school action flick starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. There's a high body count and lots of bloody violence (shootings, explosions that lead to strewn limbs, etc.), as well as frequent strong language ("motherf---er," "a--hole," "bitch," etc.), but no sexuality beyond a couple of kisses. Families concerned with consumerism should note that the film features plenty of Chevy vehicles and references to a particular very expensive Corvette. Ultimately, despite the movie's violence, at its core it has a decent message about protecting your home, your friends, and your town.
- Positive messages
- Positive role models
- Violence
- Sexual
- Language
- Consumerism
- Drinking & drugs


text:
The first thing that needs to be said about the Boston College fiasco is that the college made a serious error in giving the assignment to interview former IRA and Loyalist leaders to journalists Ed Moloney and Anthony McIntyre.
Both men had serious anti-Sinn Fein agendas, arising out of their opposition to the party's strategy with regards to the peace process.
That made the Boston College exercise of conducting interviews from 2001 to 2006 a deeply partisan one, with many concluding that the aim was to get Gerry Adams and other former IRA leaders who went the peace process route.
That was certainly evident in the Voices from the Grave book by Moloney, which contained many allegations against Adams by former IRA commander Brendan Hughes with no counter argument or perspective given.
The fact that Hughes was a very ill man at the time of the interviews and had split with Adams over the peace process was important information.
The second major error by Boston College was allowing the interviewees to assume the assurances that their testimonies were guaranteed to be kept secret until they passed away were correct. This has proven to be a deeply flawed belief.
That was not so much the error of Moloney and McIntyre, who are not legal specialists, but of the college itself, which did not carry out the necessary legal investigation to see what the liabilities really were.
Fact is, as Judge Patricia Lynch pointed out in her statement upholding the release of the tapes, a previous Supreme Court judgment upholding the government's case that they were entitled to access if the testimony contained possible evidence of a crime was utterly missed by the college.
Now we have a deeply troubling situation where secret evidence will be handed over, and a very damaging precedent for future oral history projects, whatever the topic.
It is very unlikely that there is any earth shattering evidence in the tapes. Most speculation surrounds the Dolours Price evidence on the Jean McConville killing, one of the most notorious of The Troubles, but she pretty much gave the same evidence, it is believed, in an interview with The Irish News with no subsequent actions.
Price and her sister Marion became deeply estranged from Sinn Fein over the peace process, so like Moloney and McIntyre, they have every reason to paint figures such as Adams in a negative light.
What we have overall is a botched oral history project that reflects very badly on Boston College, which apparently carried out very little due diligence into the researchers and their particular political agenda.
The only alternative to that scenario is that Boston College cooperated willingly with a deeply biased and skewed version of the peace process and how it came about, which is hard to believe.
Either way the damage has now been done and the British authorities, who willfully ignored so many murders over the years, now is suddenly agog at "new" evidence in the McConville case -- or so we are led to believe.
More than likely, this is yet another tired and disastrous attempt to damage Adams and the Sinn Fein leadership at a time of great progress by the party. This attempt to unhorse them looks to have ended in spectacular failure, like so many others.


text:
Retaining walls play an integral part in supporting your lawns foundation and landscape. It can provide both practical and aesthetic value to your home.
In order for a homeowner to achieve these benefits, proper design and installation of retaining walls to your lawn needs to be followed. From the drainage and types of stones and concrete to be used, to the design and landscape, a professional retaining wall contractor will surely help you install the retaining walls properly and securely.
You can spend a lot of money on outdoor furniture, so you want it to last long. You don't want to spend money on a repair guy to come over and fix the furniture because of damage. You also do not want to replace the furniture in just a year because of damage....
If you have been thinking about picking up a smart sprinkler controller, its time to pull the trigger.
Smart and WiFi sprinkler controllers arent just extremely convenient and easy to use....
First impressions matter. Whether you are going on a blind date or trying to sell your home, a strong first impression can make all the difference....
Landscaping an entire yard is a big job, but a beautiful backyard doesnt have to break the bank. With a little creativity and a little elbow grease, its entirely possible to give your current yard a big upgrade. Follow these simple tips to get a better looking, healthier, and more fun yard without too much hassle....
Similar to peppers, tomatoes come in numerous types of measurements and colors, they are really rather simple to grow and so they develop scrumptious fruits through the summer and early autumn....
Item description: This Outdoor Outdoor Cooking product is by Music City Metals - Cast Iron Smoker Box Designed to release wood smoke Shrink wrapped with full color wrapperDimensions: 7-3 4 x 3-3 4 x 2... Learn More
Manufacturer: Music City Metals
Keywords: 150
Store: Homeclick.com is a leading online retail site catering to consumers looking to take their home to the next level, surrounding themselves with comfortable luxuries. The site carries products for renovating and decorating your bath and kitchen, as well as grills and other outdoor products.
Category: Outdoor Cooking
You may also consider:
Copyright © 2019 - http://www.urbanblissdesign.com/ All Rights Reserved.
Website design by Business Edge


text:
It was on this day in 1777 that we adopted the ol' stars and stripes to represent our country, and in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson officially established June 14th as Flag Day! Flags have waved all throughout musical history, too, whether black or pink or wild. Hoist your own flag up the flagpole, and enjoyRead more…
Listen Live:
High Quality AAC+
Excellent for PC, Mac, iPhones/iPads, Android Devices, tablets, iTunes, Winamp, and VLC. High quality audio, low bandwidth
MP3 Stream
Best for computers running OSX or Windows with iTunes or the open source VideoLAN Player installed
KEXP AND THE UWKEXP is an
affiliate of the
University of Washington
iTunes and KEXPYou can now find KEXP under "Eclectic" in iTunes after the demise of the "Public" category, to better represent the diversity of our daytime variety shows and numerous specialty programs.
KEXP Suggests


text:
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Gee, my rooster needs a Name...
Hi Rose,I recognize the base as being Murano in origin. It probably had a "Genuine Venetian Glass" label on it at one time. I too have a rooster (different colors) that has this same base with the label still attached. My rooster is what I am basing my opinion on. Hope this helps.
Yes, that is it Rose! I do wonder what company actually made these pieces with the "Geniune Venetian Glass" label. I am sure that a particular company or companies made them. I just wish a piece would show up with the company label on it with the "Geniune Venetian Glass" label. tam bam
Page created in 0.427 seconds with 27 queries.


text:
Panic Time?
The Phils got swept in 4 games against the Astros earlier this season and were looking for revenge last night. The problem is, they need to look a lot harder. In a horrible 2-8 loss, Cole Hamels allowed 6 runs in 6 2/3 innings. 5 runs were scored by Houston in the 7th inning with 2 outs and NO ONE on base. Tyler Walker gave up 2 runs of his own, plus allowed 2 for Hamels that same inning with runners he left on base.
The offense did no better. Their only 2 runs came on a sac fly and a balk call. And all this against a pitcher that they should have beat the crap out of; Yorman Bazardo was with the Phillies in Spring Training and had a 9.55 ERA coming into last night's game. So, the Phillies knew exactly what to expect from him and still only managed 2 hits off Bazardo.
The only real highlight of the game was when Paul Bako blocked home plate as Lance Berkman tried to score. Berkman missed the plate and Bako ran him down on the dirt track behind home plate to tag him out.
Ok, I lied; 1 more highlight: JC Romero returned to the Phillies last night after a long DL stint with a torn muscle in his forearm. JC – we missed you! SO glad to see Romero healthy again. He pitched 1 inning, allowing 2 hits and no runs. Romero will need to shake some rust off, but overall, he looked great. Welcome back!
With the loss last night and a win by the Braves, the magic number is STILL at 3 and the division lead, once at 8.5 games, has dwindled down to 4. Time to panic yet? Well, do not push that button just yet…however, if the Phillies do not win tonight, go right ahead. The pitcher they will face today, Wilton Lopez, is making his first major league start. Again, the Phillies should beat the pants off this guy…"should" being the critical word.
JA Happ will start for the Phillies; Happ will need to be spectacular and show the rest of this pitching staff how it should be done! Happ and Joe Blanton are the only 2 Phillies starters to have recorded wins in the last 8 games. The rest of the staff had better step up…fast! Best of luck to JA Happ tonight!
*Read more about the Phillies at my other home page, Phightin' Phils Phorum in the My Team Rivals network*


text:
There are no articles that matched your search criteria.
Of her typical day, Amy Replogle, a graduate student in the Division of Plant Sciences, responds: "When I am not in class, I am in the lab doing research." Replogle focuses on plant microbiology and pathology with professor Melissa Mitchum in the Bond Life Sciences Center. Specifically, she is working on the interaction between the plant parasitic cyst nematode and its host plant the soybean. These plant cyst nematodes are microscopic round worms that live in the soil and feed off the roots of plants. When they feed, they cause damage to the roots so that they can no longer uptake the water and nutrients needed for proper development. When a high percentage of soybean cyst nematodes reside in the soil, they result in yield losses for the farmer, a huge problem for Missouri soybean farmers.
Replogle demonstrates some of the steps involved in her experiments—from hatching the eggs and germinating soybean seeds to examining the infected roots with an inverted microscope. Replogle describes the life cycle of the soybean cyst nematode, which begins with the adult female cyst, which contains hundreds of eggs, and which may lie in wait in the soil for thirty years. "That is just one of the reasons it is so hard to control," she says. When hatched, the nematode seeks a root, enters it, and penetrates the cell walls, "spitting" secretion into the root to induce the breakdown of cell walls and the formation of a feeding site.
"This is where my research project comes in," Replogle explains. "I am actually studying one of the particular proteins that the nematode secretes that enables it feed from the plant for the rest of its life." Through this research, Replogle seeks to better understand this problem in order to propose better solutions.


text:
To give you the best possible experience, this site uses cookies. Continuing to use marksandspencer.com means you agree to our use of cookies. See our cookie policy for more information.
Liven up your office style with our smartest workwear
See the collection
Meet the pieces that will transform your outfits for 2019
Show me more
Explore sports bras designed with comfort (and serious style points) in mind
Shop now
Shop activewear
Look amazing, feel even better, in matching lingerie designed to impress
Shop sets
Shop sexy lingerie
From suits to separates plus shirts too, nail back-to-work dressing
Shop suits
Shop formal shirts
Take the jeans-and-jacket look to the next level
Shop blazers & smart jackets
Shop denim
Layer your little one in our adorable baby bodysuits
Brighten up their day with the perfect outfit for parties or playdates, or for when you just want your little one to look utterly adorable
Shop Dresses
Whatever side they get out of bed on, our thermals will keep them warm all day
Shop boys' thermals
Shop girls' thermals
Our latest kidswear will bring some winter sunshine, whatever the weather
Shop boys' new in
Shop girls' new in
Hibernate in style and comfort this winter with our soft, snuggly bedding
Shop bedding
Shop duvets & pillows
Our crockery and cookware will make every meal memorable
Shop crockery
Shop cookware
Sign in to your Marks & Spencer account, or Create an account for quicker shopping. Plus we'll give you personal product recommendations, offers and price drop alerts


text:
Are you thinking of purchasing or refinancing a home, but are intimidated by complicated mortgage terminology? Here's a quick guide to some commonly used terms to help you get started:
Common Mortgage Terms:
Annual Percentage Rate (APR): The rate of interest (on a yearly basis), which includes charges on the mortgage loan and the interest payment.
Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM): A home loan program where the interest rate and the monthly payment are adjusted at regular intervals according to the changes in a specified index.
Credit Score: A numerical quantity reflecting a borrower's creditworthiness. Used by lenders to find out the risk in approving a home loan.
Closing: The final step in the loan process when the seller transfers title to the buyer, the buyer signs the loan documents and receives the loan amount from the lender.
Closing Costs: Fees paid by the borrower at closing. These include charges for originating and processing the loan.
Down Payment: The amount of cash that the homebuyer pays towards the purchase price at closing.
Debt-to-income ratio (DTI): The ratio of your monthly debt to your pre-tax gross monthly income.
Escrow Account: An account into which the lender deposits part of the monthly payments made by borrower. The deposits include payments towards property taxes, homeowners insurance and mortgage insurance.
Fixed Rate Mortgage: A home loan program on which the interest rate does not vary throughout the life of the loan.
Private Mortgage Insurance: Insurance policy offered by an insurance company in order to protect the lender from losses if the borrower defaults on his payments.
Rate Lock: A written commitment that guarantees a set rate on your loan for a certain time period before closing. Usually, rates are locked for 30, 45 or 90 days until the closing date.


text:
Ellie Wilde by Mon Cheri EW117024
- Brand: Ellie Wilde by Mon Cheri
- Style #: EW117024 - Quick Delivery*
- Availability: In Stock
Two-piece Mikado dress set, off-the-shoulder cropped top, contrasting high waist mermaid skirt with princess seams and slight train.
Quick Delivery:
- Pink/hot Pink: 00, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8
- Turquoise/purple: 6
*A style on our web site listed as in-stock can usually be shipped today or next day for immediate delivery or quick delivery. An item listed as "Ships Today" can be sent the same business day as long as the order is placed before the cutoff time.


text:
The SmartBoom automatic boom control system for sprayers is now available from Raven Industries. The SmartBoom will automatically turn on and off boom sections to reduce expensive overlaps and skips in spraying. It will "plug and play" into the Raven SCS family of rate controllers.
Raven says the SmartBoom system is similar to AccuBoom, but is completely self-contained and does not need an Envizio Plus or Viper to control it. It will control up to seven boom sections at one time. The SmartBoom is available for $1,995 from Raven distributors and dealers. For more information, visit www.ravenprecision.com.


text:
Mother Had Sex With Daughter's 15 Year Old Friend & Throwing Teen Sex Parties!
"Police say an Indiana mom admitted to hosting parties where she had sex with teenage boys. HLN's Vinnie Politan reports." - CNN. Submitted By Bruno
Please click the "Report" button below if the video on this page is not working properly.
Comments will only be displayed by verified emails. No Spamming or Racism.


text:
Anarchy rules in Plymouth win
PLYMOUTH — Anarchy and chaos are not always a bad thing.
A second half commitment by Plymouth to its "chaos defense" — every passing lane, every shot, every dribble challenged for the fullcourt — produced a tidal wave that Goshen could not recover from in a 59-34 Northern Lakes Conference win for the Pilgrims.
"I give our assistant coaches a lot of credit," said Plymouth head coach Ryan Bales. "They made the recommendation that we press and get after it a little more, and our kids executed that game plan."
Plymouth normally employs the fullcourt press in their defensive scheme, but the swarming pressure of the third quarter was another thing entirely.
"The first half they were able to dribble it down, we still had ball pressure, we were still getting after them, but they seemed to be able to go one on one with our point guard," said Bales. "We talked about just leaving your guy and be ready to jump and look for that next guy and run to the next guy — just scramble a little more — get them in a little more of an uptempo game, and I thought that would be to our benefit.
"Goshen executes really well in the halfcourt. We felt like we had to get into a more uptempo game. That was our assistant coaches and our players stepping up and making plays."
The Pilgrims jumped out of the opening tip red hot and got to a quick 18-8 lead, but Goshen came back to tie at 19 in the second quarter and by half Plymouth was clinging to a 23-19 margin.
"I thought our kids really stepped up tonight — a lot of great intensity and that helped us get out to a quick lead," said Bales. "Goshen responded as we expected they would. They made some good adjustments, and we did not play very good defense in the second quarter."
After halftime the Plymouth intensity returned with a vengeance and carried the Pilgrims to the win.
"Hustle plays are contagious," said Bales. "That creates enthusiasm. When we play that uptempo style — defensively especially — David (Lee) is out pressuring the ball, Kyser's (McCrammer) out pressuring the ball, Ike's (Kastner) down there grinding — when everybody's doing their job it's fun to watch."
The Plymouth defense was particularly on in holding one of the conference's top players — Sam Stegelmann — to just 10 points.
"Kyser and Ike are our defensive stoppers. They love the challenge. They did a good job on (Stegelmann). He's one of the great players in the conference," said Bales. "Some of the credit goes to our guards who didn't let him get the touches in the places he wants them."
Mack Mercer returned to the Plymouth lineup with a double/double game-high 22 points and 10 rebounds. Joe Knapp had 11 points, and David Lee put up 10 with four steals and four assists.
Plymouth is now 13-3 with a game tonight at New Prairie. Goshen falls to 9-6.
At Plymouth
Score by quarters
Plymouth: 18 23 44 59
Goshen: 8 19 26 34
PLYMOUTH (59): Matt Flynn 0 2-2 2, Jack Barron 0 2-2 2, Joe Knapp 4 2-4 11, David Lee 5 0-0 10, Nick Bayley 0 0-0 0, Mack Mercer 7 6-8 22, Ike Kastner 0 0-0 0, Kyser McCrammer 0 0-0 0, Trent Briles 2 0-1 4, Josh Anders 0 0-0 0, Tom Felke 3 2-2 8, Michael Kaser 0 0-0 0; Totals: 21 14-21 59.
GOSHEN (34): Austin Henke 2 0-0 6, Sam Stegelmann 3 3-6 10, Brady Bechtel 1 0-0 2, Jack Gingerich 0 0-0 0, Cristian Barron 0 0-0 0, Jesse Good 2 0-2 5, Deric Haynes 0 2-2 2 Alex Hartsough 2 0-0 4, D.J. Ambrose 0 0-0 0, Alex Haney 1 0-0 2, Trevor Weldy 0 0-0 0, Austin Woolett 1 1-2 3; Totals: 34 6-13 34.
3-pointers: Goshen 4-19 (Henke 2), Plymouth 3-8 (Mercer 2); Rebounds: Goshen 20 (Stegelmann 6), Plymouth 24 (Mercer 10); Assists: Goshen 8 (Stegelmann, Good 2), Plymouth 15 (Lee 4, Felke 4); Steals: Goshen 6, Plymouth 12 (Lee 4); Turnovers: Goshen 14, Plymouth 11; Fouls (Fouled out): Goshen 15, Plymouth 14.
Records: Plymouth 13-3 (3-3 NLC), Goshen 9-6 (3-3 NLC).


text:
By ThinkGoat
Columbus, Ohio What in the world was she doing there? Did she have a key or pick the lock? Was the door even locked? What right does a relative have to just walk on in an apartment occupied by someone else and just take charge? If I were Fairrin Moss, I'd be highly ticked off at my sister. Not only did she invade Fairrin's home, she found that pesky little 3-year-old locked safely away in the closet. (more…)


text:
Knoppix 3.8.2: Of all the active Linux distributions, one of our favorite LiveCD distributions for general usage has been Knoppix. This Debian based distribution has been around for quite a while and has proved to be a success for not only system recovery but also all sorts of other operations. Here at Phoronix we have documented our findings in screenshots for the newly released Knoppix 3.8.2. Some of the new key features in this update includes the revival of MadWifi (802.11 drivers for Atheros cards), 2.6.11 kernel update, and a new knoppix-installer.
Copyright © 2019 by Phoronix Media. All rights reserved.


text:
A 20-year-old Irish man was caught by the Brazilian Federal Police with 72 bags of cocaine inside his intestines. This is how he looked inside, using a three-dimensional computed tomography body scanner. It's actually more disgusting than I expected.
I will never look at Cheetos in the same way again.
In total, he was carrying 830 grams (1.8 pounds) of coke when he was arrested on September 12 at Congonhas Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil, when he was about to take a flight to Brussels, Belgium. That's $207,000 in the market.
Drug mules get paid from $1600 to more than $8000 per trip. [Independent via MSNBC]


text:
A mistrial was declared Thursday in the trial of former Arcade Mayor Joe Sikes after a jury deliberated for approximately 10 hours. Sikes was on trial on charges that he made terroristic threats against Arcade officials in 2005.
After the hearing, prosecutor Ashley Wright of Augusta said she would retry the case. Presiding Judge John Ott of the Alcovy Judicial District mentioned March 23 as a possible trial week.
Sikes faces charges related to a now-closed oil company he owned in the town and to allegations he made terroristic threats against Arcade city officials when they revoked his business license after an explosion at the facility killed a worker.
The hearing this week in Jackson County Superior Court brought together some of Jackson County's most controversial figures from the past few years.
Among those testifying in the matter were former Piedmont Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tim Madison, who is currently in jail after being convicted of theft charges, and former Arcade police chief Dennis Bell, who was forced out of his position by city leaders last year.
In a partial victory for Sikes early in the week, Judge John Ott issued a directed verdict of "not guilty" on Tuesday on six of the 12 charges facing Sikes. Sikes was found not guilty on three counts of transporting hazardous waste without the proper permit and not guilty on three counts of transporting hazardous waste to an unpermitted facility.
The charges that received the most focus were allegations that Sikes made threats against Arcade officials after the city council revoked his business license in 2005. Several Arcade officials testified early in the week that Sikes' comments, which were taped by Bell at Madison's direction, had them scared for their lives.
Among those who were character witnesses for Sikes was Jackson County Sheriff Stan Evans.
Mistrial declared in Sikes trial; case to be retried March 23
No Trackbacks
Display comments as (Linear | Threaded)


text:
If I had only known when I had my first . . . I definitely experienced a lot of challenges. As a result, I'm on a mission with every pregnant woman I see! I'll ask, "So are you planning to breastfeed? Have you prepared?" If anyone had told me what to expect, or had given me some pointers, I would have been able to have a very different experience. ~Jenna Elfman
"Breastfeeding is a natural "safety net" against the worst effects of poverty. If the child survives the first month of life (the most dangerous period of childhood) then for the next four months or so, exclusive breastfeeding goes a long way toward canceling out the health difference between being born into poverty and being born into affluence …. It is almost as if breastfeeding takes the infant out of poverty for those first few months in order to give the child a fairer start in life and compensate for the injustice of the world into which it was born." ~James P. Grant, former Executive Director, UNICEF.
Jada Pinkett Smith in an interview with Fit Pregnancy: How long did you breastfeed Jaden? JPS: "A good 18 months. That baby never even saw a bottle. He went everywhere with me — premieres, award shows. I would just find a back room and hook him up."
When we trust the makers of baby formula more than we do our own ability to nourish our babies, we lose a chance to claim an aspect of our power as women. Thinking that baby formula is as good as breast milk is believing that thirty years of technology is superior to three million years of nature's evolution. Countless women have regained trust in their bodies through nursing their children, even if they weren't sure at first that they could do it. It is an act of female power, and I think of it as feminism in its purest form. ~Christine Northrup
Salma Hayek on the global reaction to pictures and videos of her nursing a starving Sierra Leone baby: "I never understood the big deal . . . I wasn't exposing my breast. There was nothing sexual about it. It was an act of compassion. I would do it again [. . .] If you are carrying these buckets of milk, and not using them, and then all of a sudden there are these starving children desperate for milk, is it right to throw the milk on the ground?"
There must be reasons why we men are so hipped on breasts, as if we'd all been weaned too soon. ~Gunter Grass
Mary Louise Parker at the 2004 Golden Globes: "Janel Moloney just told me she would pay me $1,000 if I thanked my newborn son for making my boobs look so good in this dress."
When an actress takes off her clothes onscreen but a nursing mother is told to leave, what message do we send about the roles of women? In some ways we're as committed to the old madonna-whore dichotomy as ever. And the madonna stays home, feeding the baby behind the blinds, a vestige of those days when for a lady to venture out was a flagrant act of public exposure. ~Anna Quindlen
It is really cute when they are nursing together. He just looks at her, and checks her out, and puts his hand on her little feet. It gives him this close-up intimate look at her, and it's very beautiful to see them to kind of get to know each other. When a child is starting to be independent, to be able to come back to the mother and hold on, they are processing things when they are nursing. The world is a big place for us, imagine what it is for them. For children, it's a nurturing, cuddly place to come back to that's safe, where they can process the world that they are in. I see my son processing, and my daughter already; they sit, they look at you, they are safe, they have a moment to breathe, to be nurtured. ~Kelly Rutherford on tandem breastfeeding
If a multinational company developed a product that was a nutritionally balanced and delicious food, a wonder drug that both prevented and treated disease, cost almost nothing to produce and could be delivered in quantities controlled by the consumers' needs, the very announcement of their find would send their shares rocketing to the top of the stock market. The scientists who developed the product would win prizes and the wealth and influence of everyone involved would increase dramatically. Women have been producing such a miraculous substance, breastmilk, since the beginning of human existence. ~Gabrielle Palmer
I think we all have more strength and power within us than we know. I became a BfB Champion for Moms because they are all about empowering moms about their feeding decisions and surrounding them with positive people and the education they need to succeed. ~Laila Ali
I look at breastfeeding the same way I look at fitness: it's about taking care of yourself. You need to be around people who support and nurture you at a very vulnerable time. Best for Babes is helping to change the 360 degree world around new moms so they get that support. ~ Gabrielle Reece
Alysia Reiner, on donating her breastmilk: "I had a freezer full of liquid gold and didn't want it to go to waste."
I see my body as an instrument, rather than an ornament. ~Alanis Morissette for Reader's Digest, March 2000
Do you have any favorite breastfeeding quotes?


text:
I am a mom to two beautiful girls, Jordan who is 9 and Emma who is 2. I am a wife to an amazing husband, Chris, who is supporting me 100% in my everyday adventures of being a mom, business owner and photographer.
As a full-time photographer I have the opportunity to go to work everyday making a living doing something I love. I enjoy all forms of photography, but especially enjoy creating beautiful works of art with newborn and children's photography.
Thank you for your interest in my business. Please email or call me any time to learn more about what my studio has to offer and the wonderful experiences of custom photography. I look forward to meeting you.
Adorable little Justin.
« Erica Haller Photography – New Studio Grand Opening!
James' First Birthday – Erica Haller Photography First Birthday »
no comments
Your email is never published or shared. Required fields are marked *
Name *
Email *
All Images copyright Erica Haller Photography LLC - New Jersey Newborn and Children's Photographer | ProPhoto Blog Template by NetRivet, Inc
Periodically, we send out a Newsletter to let you know all the happenings in the studio. You will also receive emails about any special promotions or discounts.


text:
asc timetables
Below is the list of serial numbers found in our database. If no serial number is found for asc timetables, please check and remove long version numbers and make sure you have no typos in your query.
100 Mbit/s Full Download
1 entries found on Infinite Serials.
- An other great serials database is Smart-Serials with even more results.
- Please remember to buy any software that you are using longer than the trial time.


text:
Three adults and one child were killed in a head-on collision between two vehicles in Glen Burnie on Sunday afternoon, according to Anne Arundel County police.
Police officers responded to reports of a crash on Marley Neck Boulevard near Freeman Shores Road about 1:36 p.m., and found the victims upon arrival, police said.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing, and investigators with the Police Department's traffic safety unit are on the scene, said Lt. Francis Tewey, a police spokesman.
Police have yet to identify those killed in the collision. No further details were immediately available.


text:
Pumpkin Praline Pie
Emeril's Thanksgiving Contest Winning Pie
Beth Ann Woodward from Spring, Texas, contributed the winning recipe in Emeril's Thanksgiving Pie contest. Make her Pumpkin Praline Pie in your kitchen.
Cooking Directions
Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F. and use a 9-inch deep dish-glass pie plate. (**If using a metal pie pan, increase temperature to 400 degrees.)
With pastry blender, cut shortening into dry ingredients until mixture resembles crumbs. (It will look like cornmeal. Add ice water (it must be very cold) one tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly. Dough should be just moist enough to hold together in a ball. Make sure it is not sticky. Form into ball and refrigerate until ready to use.
Place dough on lightly floured surface and flatten slightly. Roll into 10-inch circle, rolling from the center out. Lay the crust gently into 9-inch deep-dish glass pie plate. Press into pan and crimp edges decoratively.
Praline Layer and Filling
In food processor, add pecan pieces, dark brown sugar, and butter. Process until ingredients hold together like a paste, making sure the pecans are a fine "meal." Press very firmly into bottom only of the pie crust so it will not float up during baking.
In mixing bowl, beat eggs until frothy with hand-mixer or standing mixer. Then with mixer on low, or stirring by hand, add in order the rest of the ingredients. Beat only until well mixed. Pour slowly into praline lined crust.
Bake in oven checking after 45 minutes. Cover edges of crust to prevent oven browning. Pie is done when filling is set but still slightly jiggly in center. Depending on oven 45-55 minutes total. Remove from oven and let cool on counter until room temperature. Chill in refrigerator.
Garnish with whipped cream and caramelized pecans, if desired. Cut pie into eight servings and garnish each slice with a dollop of whipped cream and 2 caramelized pecan halves.
In a non-stick skillet, add pecan halves and sugar. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until sugar melts and begins to caramelize.
When pecans are nicely coated, remove from heat and cool.
c. 2000 Beth Ann Woodward of Spring, Texas
Recipe Summary
Main Ingredients: pecans, pumpkin, mace, ginger
Course: Dessert