text:
Six Simple Ways to Retire RichEditor's note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat.
Trained by D. : This article is adapted from Kiplinger's Retirement Planning Retirement financial planning refers to a collection of systems, methods, and processes which, in their aggregate, support a family unit's (client's) desire to achieve a state of financial independence, such that the need to be gainfully employed is optional. 2008 guide. Order your copy today.
Retirement savings plans Noun 1. retirement savings plan - a plan for setting aside money to be spent after retirement
pension account, pension plan, retirement account, retirement plan, retirement program, retirement savings account are undergoing an extreme makeover. After decades of trying to teach Americans how to save and invest for their own retirement -- with mixed success -- employers have come up with a simple solution: They'll do it for you.
Thanks to automatic enrollment in 401(k)s and other retirement plans, plus streamlined investment options, saving is so effortless that you can't help but succeed. And that's true whether you're starting your career, switching jobs or planning your exit.
To help their employees compensate for disappearing pensions and declining Social Security benefits, 44% of large companies have already embraced the new reality of retirement saving: the automatic 401(k). That's up from just 36% in 2007. More than half of all employers expect to offer automatic enrollment this year. The trend also applies to 403(b) retirement plans for teachers and employees of nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Organization
An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well.
Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. , as well as to the 457 plans that many state and local governments use. "Now you'll succeed at saving for retirement even if you don't do anything," says Jeff Maggioncalda, president of Financial Engines, a pioneer in providing investment advice to workers.
The most effective new plans pair automatic enrollment with an option to increase the amount you contribute to your account each year. When Nationwide Insurance added an automatic-escalation feature to its 401(k) plan last year, employees Sean and Lisa Kennedy signed up, promising to boost their contributions by one percentage point each year until they reach the maximum contribution level. "We can tie it to our annual salary increases," says Sean, 38. "We'll never see the extra money in our take-home pay take-home pay
The amount of one's salary remaining after federal, state, and often city income taxes and various other deductions have been withheld. , so we won't miss it."
Aside from adding to their already substantial nest egg Nest Egg
A special sum of money saved or invested for one specific future purpose.
Examples of the purposes for which nest eggs are usually intended include retirement, education, and even entertainment (vacations and cruises). , the Kennedys will also be able to cut their taxes -- a more immediate concern, says Lisa, 31. She and Sean, who live in Columbus, Ohio Columbus is the capital and the largest city of the American state of Ohio. Named for explorer Christopher Columbus, the city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and assumed the functions of state capital in 1816. , plan to contribute at least $28,000 to their retirement accounts in 2008, saving them about $8,400 in taxes, assuming a combined state and federal rate of 30%.
The third piece of the automatic 401(k) model is built-in professional investment advice, whether in the form of target-date retirement funds, computer-generated model portfolios or managed accounts. Together, the changes amount to a total overhaul of 401(k) plans. "It reverses our assumptions about what individuals are willing and able to do," says Maggioncalda. "It makes inertia work in their favor."
Employees are nearly unanimous in their support for being automatically enrolled in their company's 401(k) plan, according to according to
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.
2. In keeping with: according to instructions.
3. a recent study conducted for the Retirement Made Simpler coalition, made up of AARP AARP, a nonprofit, nonpartisan national organization dedicated to "enriching the experience of aging"; membership is open to people age 50 or older. Founded in 1958 by Ethel Percy Andrus as American Association of Retired Persons, AARP now has over 30 million , the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Not to be confused with NASD.
In the United States, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is a new self-regulatory organization (SRO) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, successor to the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD). (Finra) and the Retirement Security Project. Nearly 95% of surveyed adults agreed that automatic 401(k) plans make saving for retirement easier, and 85% said they started saving earlier as a result. Only 7% of those who had been automatically enrolled in a plan opted out. (If you are automatically enrolled in your company plan, you can get your money back without tax penalty if you back out within the first 90 days.)
Although auto 401(k) plans are a major step forward, they have a downside. Pamela Hess, director of research for consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee
consulting company
business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a Hewitt Associates Some of the information in this article may not be verified by . It should be checked for inaccuracies and modified to cite reliable sources.
Hewitt Associates , worries that some employees may be lulled into complacency, accepting default contribution levels as implicit savings guidelines when they can and should be saving more. Most employers set the initial deferral deferral - Waiting for quiet on the Ethernet. rate at 3% of salary, and many plans with automatic-escalation features top out at 6% of pay. That's well below the 15% of gross income (including employer matching contributions Employer matching contribution
The amount, if any, a company contributes on an employee's behalf to the employee's retirement account, usually tied to the employee's own contribution. ) generally recommended as a target for retirement savings.
The Kennedys, who are approaching that recommended 15% target, are well on their way to a secure retirement, even if their plans to start a family force them to scale back future contributions. An early start on saving, coupled with the power of compounding, will work its magic over time. But if you're a late bloomer This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims.
Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details.
This article has been tagged since September 2007. , don't despair. By starting now and increasing your contributions a little each year, you could still reach your goal (see How to Save a Million).
If you are automatically enrolled in a 401(k) plan and you don't actively select an investment, your employer is now required to direct your contributions to an appropriate long-term investment, such as a target-date retirement fund, also known as a life-cycle fund life-cycle fund
A mutual fund that maintains a certain mix of stocks and bonds in order to attract investors of a given age and risk preference. Mutual fund families sometimes offer several different life-cycle funds with various asset allocations so as to . Nearly 70% of employers that offer automatic enrollment default employees into diversified investment options such as target-date portfolios, reports Hewitt Associates. For most workers, this investment strategy is more suitable than the more-conservative default investments used in the past. But it could spook novice investors in turbulent markets.
Still, even a weak stock market can be good news for investors in the long run, says Finra chief executive officer Mary Schapiro. Buying shares of mutual funds when prices are low positions you for big gains when the market rebounds. And most employees benefit from matching contributions Matching Contribution
A type of contribution an employer chooses to make to his or her employee's employer-sponsored retirement plan. The contribution is based on elective deferral contributions made by the employee. from their employer -- often 50 cents on the dollar up to the first 5% or 6% of pay. A guaranteed 50% return on your investment is better than any fund can promise. With regular contributions, most newly enrolled workers will see their account balances grow, even in a down market.
Although automatic 401(k) features tend to target new hires and younger employees, you may benefit even if you are already enrolled in your company plan. Many employers now offer all workers access to personalized per·son·al·ize
tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es
1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner.
2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. financial advice or all-in-one investment solutions, such as professionally managed accounts or target-date funds that invest in a diversified mix of stocks and bonds that grow more conservative as you near retirement.
A recent study by Charles Schwab Charles Schwab can refer to:
- Charles M. Schwab, founder of Bethlehem Steel.
- Charles R. Schwab, founder of the brokerage.
- Charles Schwab Corporation, the brokerage.
Broad-based enrollment in a company's retirement plan also benefits high-income employees (those who earn $105,000 or more), who are sometimes prevented from contributing the maximum amount to their 401(k) plan because too few lower-income workers participate. When auto enrollment is extended to existing workers who are not already in the company plan, participation rates can jump to as high as 95% of those eligible, according to the Retirement Made Simpler study, compared with an average 78% of eligible workers who currently participate in 401(k) plans.
When Steve Frazier, a claims supervisor with Society Insurance in Oshkosh, Wis., reached his milestone 50th birthday, he decided it was a good time to figure out whether his retirement savings were on track. Fortunately for him, his 401(k) provider, the Principal Financial Group, offers free counseling to plan participants Plan participants
Employees or other beneficiaries who are eligible to receive benefits from a company's employee benefit plan. at Society Insurance. Nationally, about 40% of employers offer investment-advisory services to employees.
Frazier and his wife, Ann, gathered all of their financial documents -- including life-insurance policies, Social Security statements and IRA Ira, in the Bible
Ira (ī`rə), in the Bible.
1 Chief officer of David.
3 Two of David's guard.
IRA, abbreviation
IRA. information -- and met with a Principal adviser to review their entire financial picture. "I was a little nervous," says Frazier. "I was afraid they might say I could never afford to retire." Instead, the adviser told him he was on track to quit at 62 and encouraged him to bump up his 401(k) contributions from 7% to 10% of his salary just to be safe.
At 51, Frazier is eligible to add an extra $5,000 in catch-up contributions to his 401(k) this year, for a total of $20,500. With two kids in college, however, cash is tight. "I can't contribute the maximum now, but once the kids are out of school, I may try to save more -- probably in a Roth IRA Roth IRA
An individual retirement plan that bears many similarities to the Traditional IRA. Contributions are never deductible, and qualified distributions are tax-free. A qualified distribution is one that is taken at least five years after the taxpayer established his/her first ."
Most retirement-savings vehicles offer upfront tax deductions Tax deduction
An expense that a taxpayer is allowed to deduct from taxable income.
tax deduction
See deduction. plus tax-deferred growth on investments. But when you withdraw your money in retirement, you'll owe taxes at your ordinary tax rate, not the lower capital-gains rate reserved for most other long-term investments. The Roth IRA operates on the opposite principle: You get no tax break on your contributions now, but all of your withdrawals, including all of your earnings, are tax-free once you are at least 59 1/2 years old and the account has been open for at least five years. The new Roth 401(k) also offers tax-free income tax-free income
The income received but not subject to income taxes. For example, interest from most municipal bonds is free of federal income taxes and often from state and local income taxes as well. Compare tax-deferred income, tax-sheltered income. in retirement.
Roth IRA contribution limits are the same as for a traditional IRA Traditional IRA
An IRA that is not a Roth IRA or a SIMPLE IRA. Individual taxpayers are allowed to contribute 100% of compensation (Self-employment income for Sole proprietors and partners) up to a specified maximum dollar amount to their Traditional IRA. : $5,000 in 2008, plus an additional $1,000 in catch-up contributions for those 50 and older. But not everyone is eligible. To contribute to a Roth IRA this year, your income can't exceed $116,000 if you are single or $169,000 if you are married and filing jointly.
Roth 401(k)s, however, have no income-eligibility limits. And now that Congress has made these plans permanent, more employers are starting to offer them. Fewer than one-fourth of employers surveyed by the Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America offered Roth 401(k)s in 2007. But among the companies that didn't, more than 60% said they would consider adding a Roth 401(k) option in the future. Roth 401(k)s have the same maximum contribution limits as traditional 401(k) plans -- $15,500 in 2008, plus $5,000 in catch-up contributions for those 50 and older.
Younger workers, such as Chance Webre, are prime candidates for a Roth 401(k) because they will benefit from decades of tax-free growth. Webre, 21, a unit operator for Placid plac·id
1. Undisturbed by tumult or disorder; calm or quiet. See Synonyms at calm.
2. Satisfied; complacent.
[Latin placidus, from Refining, in Port Allen, La., also wants to minimize paying taxes today, so he splits his contributions between a traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k). (That's okay as long as your total contributions to both don't exceed annual limits.)
Together with his employer's whopping 8% matching contribution, Webre is saving an impressive 24% of his salary. "Being young and single and living at home, I can afford to stack up all this money right now," he says. "I'm planning for an early retirement at 55." Webre has a good shot at reaching his goal. If he continues to save aggressively at his current rate for just five years -- and never puts away another dime -- he would have more than $1.2 million by the time he's 55, assuming an 8% annual return.
But Roths aren't just for the young. Older workers who earn too much to qualify for a Roth IRA can still take advantage of tax-free income in retirement through a Roth 401(k). And so can retirees like Bill Griffith Bill Griffith (born William Henry Jackson Griffith in Brooklyn, NY 1944) is a popular cartoonist in the United States. He is best known for his comic strip Zippy the Pinhead. of Dumfries, Va., who converts a little of his traditional IRA to a Roth IRA each year. Although Griffith must pay income taxes on the amount he converts, he thinks the advantages are worth it. He'll avoid mandatory distributions after age 70 1/2 -- a requirement for traditional IRAs -- and he'll be able to leave a tax-free legacy to his heirs. Currently, your annual income must be $100,000 or less to convert to a Roth IRA, but that restriction disappears in 2010.
One of the greatest benefits -- and biggest challenges -- of 401(k) plans is their portability. When you switch jobs, you have several choices of what to do with your retirement savings. You can leave the money with your former employer if you like the investment selections in the company plan. But in most cases, you're better off consolidating your savings in a rollover IRA Rollover IRA
A traditional individual retirement account holding money from a qualified plan or 403(b) plan. These assets, as long as they are not mixed with other contributions, can later be rolled over to another qualified plan or 403(b) plan. Also known as a conduit IRA. , which gives you the greatest flexibility in choosing your investments, or in your new employer's 401(k), if it accepts transfers.
The one option you would do well to skip is to cash out your 401(k), which nearly half of all workers do, according to a 2005 study by Hewitt Associates. That's because you could lose as much as half of your account balance to taxes and penalties, as well as sacrifice all future tax-deferred growth on your savings.
Let's say you have $50,000 in your account when you switch jobs. If you are in the 25% tax bracket Tax Bracket
The rate at which an individual is taxed due to a particular income level.
Each income class is taxed at a different level. Generally, the more you make the more you are taxed. and decide to take the money and run, you would lose $12,500 off the top. If you are younger than 55, you'd sacrifice another $5,000 in early-withdrawal penalties, leaving you with just $32,500. If you invested that money and earned an 8% annual return, you'd have about $108,000 after 20 years, after deducting for annual taxable gains Taxable Gain
The portion of a sale that is liable to taxation.
When redistributing mutual fund shares that have increased in value, returns may be subject to taxation.
See also: Capital gain, Income Tax . That would be less than half of the balance you would have accumulated had you left the money in a tax-deferred retirement account.
When Rob Falcone left his job as a financial analyst with PNC PNC Purdue University North Central (Westville, Indiana)
PnC Point 'n Click
PNC Police National Computer
PNC People's National Congress (Guyana)
PNC People's National Congress Bank in Philadelphia at the end of 2007, he knew he wanted to maintain the momentum of tax-deferred retirement saving. But there were so many rollover A graphic element in an application or on a Web page that changes its color or shape when the pointer is moved (rolled) over it. See JavaScript rollover. See also n-key rollover. options that he had a tough time deciding what to do with his money. He liked the low-cost index funds offered by the Vanguard Group, where he already had an IRA. But he also enjoyed the suite of interactive Web tools and broad investment choices available through Fidelity.
Falcone, 51, also didn't want to give up shares in one of his favorite funds, Dodge & Cox Stock, if he rolled over his savings. The fund is available through his PNC 401(k) account, but until recently was closed to new retail investors Retail Investor
Individual investors who buy and sell securities for their personal account, and not for another company or organization.
Retail investors buy in much smaller quantities than larger institutional investors. . So he was relieved when he learned he didn't have to cash out of his investments to roll over his account. Some IRA custodians allow in-kind transfers of stocks and fund shares. But many mutual fund companies will only accept transfers of their own funds or cash.
Falcone chose a different option. As long as you have at least $5,000 in your account, you can leave your 401(k) with your old employer, as one-third of employees do, and take your time deciding which move is best for you. That is what Falcone did.
Falcone was also concerned about what to do with the company stock his former employer had used to match his contributions. At one point, about half of his 401(k) assets were tied up in PNC stock -- a dangerously high concentration. (Just ask former Enron or Bear Stearns The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. (NYSE: BSC) is the parent company of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., one of the largest global investment banks and securities trading and brokerage firms in the world. employees what happens when your job and your retirement savings disappear at the same time.)
Employer stock presents a unique challenge to 401(k) participants and plan providers. Many employers use their stock to match contributions, but individual stocks can be much more volatile than mutual funds and don't fit easily into recommended asset-allocation models.
Thanks to the sweeping Pension Protection Act of 2006, employers must now allow workers to cash out their company stock within three years to diversify their 401(k) investments, and many employers now allow their employees to transfer out at any time. By the time Falcone left PNC last year, he had reduced the company stock in his 401(k) to 14% of his portfolio, which was more in line with the 10% to 20% asset allocation Asset Allocation
The process of dividing a portfolio among major asset categories such as bonds, stocks or cash. The purpose of asset allocation is to reduce risk by diversifying the portfolio. normally recommended.
In late 2007, the U.S. Department of Labor issued guidelines for appropriate default investments in company retirement plans. For employers to qualify for liability protection if their plans include company stock, the Labor Department The Department of Labor (DOL) administers federal labor laws for the Executive Branch of the federal government. Its mission is "to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners of the United States, to improve their working said companies would have to offer managed accounts. Maggioncalda, of Financial Engines, a leading provider of managed accounts, calls that "an elegant solution." It allows employers to continue to match contributions without fear of liability, and it lets employees hang on to a portion of their stock while the rest of their investments are managed around it. If an employee has a heavy concentration of a single stock, as Falcone did, Financial Engines would gradually reduce his position but limit portfolio turnover to no more than 20% a month.
Reader Opinion
|Printer friendly Cite/link Email Feedback
|Mary Beth Franklin, Senior Editor, Kiplinger's Personal Finance
|Jun 23, 2008
|Previous Article:
|Electric Cars Get a Jolt
|Next Article:
|Tips on Finding a Summer Job


text:
November 27, 2014
Stay up-to-date with KAKE News:
A group of seventh-graders used test strips, ampules, turbidity tubes and other gadgets to test the condition of a creek in southeast Kansas.
The students went to Galena's Schermerhorn Park yesterday to test Shoal Creek for turbidity, acid, nitrates and nitrites, ammonia, phosphates and e.coli bacteria. Results of the e.coli test won't be known for a few days, but the other tests suggest that the creek is in good condition.
The students were also directed to conduct a basic test -- the smell of the water. Twelve-year-old Jordan McAllister said "It smells like water."
Teacher Linda Phipps said her class became excited about the project while studying and watching films about how to conduct the tests.
She said "They take a little bit of ownership in the creek this way."
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or email@example.com.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
You remember Rubiks Cubesthose rainbow colored puzzle squares that caused all that frustration back in the 80s. Well, the Discovery Center is coming up on its 10th anniversary and to commemorate a decade of existence as the most famous giant cube in Orange County, they will be honoring that beloved childhood toy by attempting a Guinness World Record for the most people solving Rubiks Cubes in one place in one hour. Yes, just one hour. No pressure. But if you dont finish in time, you cant have any birthday cake.
Sat., Dec. 20, 1 p.m., 2008


text:
Eric's-Univ of Houston-Hilton College
- Address:
4800 Calhoun
Houston, TX 77204Neighborhood:
University of Houston
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Eric's-Univ of Houston-Hilton College
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.hrm.uh.edu/THE-COLLEGE/Our-Hotel/Erics-Restaurant/
- Phone: (713) 743-2512
- Hours of Operation:
Breakfast: 6:30am - 11:00am. Lunch: 11:00am - 4:00pm. Dinner: 4:00pm - 10:00pm. Bar: Open until 10:00pm.
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, International
- Executive Chef: Abbas Jafari
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Please contact restaurant directly for groups of 12 or more.
- Private Party Contact: Restaurant Manager 7137432518x
A word from Eric's-Univ of Houston-Hilton College
Eric's restaurant is located in the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, at the University of Houston's Hilton. We are a casual dining restaurant with seating for 115+ in the main dining room and bar area. We use only top quality ingredients, wonderfully prepared, at a moderate price. Our operation is unique in the sense that students from the Conrad N. Hilton School of Hotel and Restaurant Management are trained on a hands-on basis in the restaurant. We lookContinued
forward to serving you.
forward to serving you.
Foodspotting photosSee all photos
Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch
Eric's-Univ of Houston-Hilton College - Best Restaurants in University of Houston ›
Eric's-Univ of Houston-Hilton College reviews from OpenTable diners
32 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food4Service4
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
great for lunch (13)good for groups (12)neighborhood gem (9)fit for foodies (9)special occasion (8)great for brunch (6)romantic (5)scenic view (2)notable wine list (2)kid-friendly (2)Show More
- Convenient, Good pricesimissneworleansDined on 11/8/2014We had a hiccup in our service the morning we went (they got an order wrong, so each of us ate "alone.") But other than that, everything was fabulous. Free parking under the restaurant (but you have to know to push an unmarked button for a ticket instead of putting in your credit card.) Nice ambiance, good food, great prices. We went for brunch before a basketball game and I highly recommend it for pre-game dining. Then you can go across the street to the University Center to pick up a new T-shirt or other fan items. I have been for dinner before and found it romantic. I think it would be a great place for a business meeting.Special Features:
- Great experienceSandalsDined on 10/31/2014Booked a reservation before seeing an alley theatre production over at the UH theater on campus, so wanted a nice dinner before...this definitely worked...food was good, service excellent!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First time there thanks to AlleyCarrieVIPDined on 10/26/2014I have always wanted to try Eric's and support this student run venture. It was just great! No, it is not dining at it's finest, but to expect such is silly with students learning their trade. The dinners were all universally delicious. All four of us had different things from burgers to steak. All presented beautifully. I had the salmon and it was as good as any I have had. Perfectly cooked. I enjoyed a quiet restaurant for a change and the ambiance is very nice. Parking is right downstairs in the garage and we enjoyed a nice walk through campus over to the Alley Theater production there. I will go back to Eric's and it is a neighborhood gem and every Houstonian should try it and support our university's kids!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ERIC'S IS A GREAT PLACE -PatriciaDined on 10/15/2014We chose Eric's because of it's proximity to the Alley Theatre, now housed at the University of Houston (for a year). We found it easy to find, parking accessible, and a great place for a pre-theatre dinner. The restaurant is lovely and the service was superb. Portions were huge and the food was very good. We will try Eric's again.Special Features:
- Good for conversations with friendsfoxyDined on 10/15/2014The tables by the windows are always the best. The service is always excellent and the environment is friendly. Great for lunch with a friend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Lunch/DinnerEreviewsDined on 9/30/2014Eric's is without doubt the nicest place to go for a meal on the UH campus. It tends to be crowded around noon, but after 1pm it's wonderfully quiet. I particularly like the special salads (the recent shrimp/watermelon/greens/lemon vinaigrette was superb) and especially the catch of the day--the chef does great things with fresh and juicy seafood (trout, snapper, swordfish). More fish, please!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fast servicelovinlunchDined on 9/12/2014I eat at Eric's for lunch often. This time they were extra fast with service. I was happily surprised.Special Features:
- The Lunch BunchBoftheBTeamDined on 9/12/2014Our office gathered to say farewell to our student assistant. The food was excellent as was the service. Definitely a good time was had by all.Special Features:
- ThompsonsDined on 9/6/2014Convenient for dining before or after attending the Alley@UH. Delicious food, lovely presentation, and courteous staff.Special Features:
- Nice placeluv2dineDined on 8/29/2014Eric's is a nice spot to have a quiet meal. It is student managed restaurant for the Conrad Hilton Hotel School, so the new students were learning service. Our meals were brought at separate times, but it was tasty and well prepared. The view out the large windows, watching the students and fans walking to their first football game of the season was fun. There was a special menu for the theater crowd which was thoughtful and made us feel special.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pre Alley Theatre MenuBandNDined on 8/28/2014We'll try this again to try more items on the menu as it is convenient to "Alley Theatre @ UH" performances. Location is convenient, physical setting and the people are nice. Food was only OK.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistently a miss...Owls93VIPDined on 8/24/2014I've eaten here on several occasions this year because of my on campus activities however I need to explore more options I believe. The service starts off great but quickly becomes absent once the food is served. This is the most essential time to follow up if anything is needed, how is the food and drink refills. As for the quality of the food, it is consistently sub-par. There's nothing on the menu that excites and for the price (average to most places) it should be much better. For what I believe is supposed to be a learning environment for students pursuing hospitality there is much improvement and learning to be done.
- Great experiencedLPWoDined on 8/22/2014It was a great place to go before going to the Alley. We enjoyed it and will go again some time.Special Features:
- Pre-Alley at UH theatreCookerDined on 8/22/2014Our group of six had dinner at Eric's before the 8:00 pm curtain at the Alley Theatre's temporary setting. We ordered cocktails which were good but arrived after our salad course. With the exception of one plate of over-cooked tuna, the entrees were delicious with attractive presentation. Desserts were scrumptious as were espresso and coffee. We will definitely go back next time we go to the Alley.Special Features:
- Before theatreJollyRDined on 8/21/2014A delightful place to have dinner before performances of the Alley theatre now in residence at the Univ. Of Houston. It's a short 10-12 min walk cross campus from the theatre and has a special menu for theatre goers.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LunchlovinlunchDined on 8/13/2014Eric's is always my 1st food choice if I'm able to take an actual lunch outside of the office. I love the $8 lunch menu option. I do wish there was a chicken or seafood $8 option like there use to be instead of just the beef and pork or salad options. Either way the food is great and it's always exciting to see what $8 lunch menu options the restaurant will come up with each year.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Eric's is a great place!AggieTrish06Dined on 8/5/2014I came upon this restuarant here at Open Table. I liked how the menu was simplistic and the entree items were affordable. The decor was contemporary and it had a very welcoming atmosphere. We went for an early dinner (5ish) and had immediate service. The food was fresh and prepared as requested. The server was very attentive and pleasant. There was an issue with an OpenTable Gift certificate that the manager was very cordial and worked out for us. Many thanks to the manager tonight who handled the certificate situation very delicately and politely. We really appreciated the superior service. It was a great experience and we expect to return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 53 reviews are from the Eric's-Univ of Houston-Hilton College reviews archive.
- Enjoyable food-and on UH campusOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/17/2014The location is very convenient, right here within the UH campus. Eric's also has pretty good fare at a reasonable price, as well. Service is friendly, and very accomodating. It may be hard to have a quiet lunch - it is pretty popular at noon, so go a little early or late if you want to have any serious meetings.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Comfortable DiningTELESCOPEGUYDined on 3/17/2014We like Eric's as a meeting place to share a meal with friends. The food is very reasonably priced and excellent in quality for a very pleasant meal. The service is usually very good, the wait staff, university students, are always friendly, and the ambience is comfortable. Eric's fits our needs perfectly for casual dining.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love the salmon dishes!FoodieVIPDined on 2/28/2014I had lunch here with a co-worker and clients. I had the salmon medallion which has slices of grapefruit and this is one of my favorite dishes. Our clients both had a salmon dish that came with vegetables and the said their dishes were excellent.Special Features:
- Special PlaceGlobal4foodiesDined on 2/21/2014This is a well appointed restaurant with excellent selections and prices from breakfast through dinner. The lunch menu is a reduced version of the dinner menu. Service is very good but student wait staff may be a bit green on occasion. The bar is very nice and the entire restaurant is surrounded in wood paneling. Because it is on campus it is generally overlooked by the downtown crowd but Eric's fits well with the boutique-like Hilton Hotel it serves.Special Features:
- The staff was gracious. ThepreciouscampDined on 2/14/2014The staff was gracious. The selections were fairly good. It is definitely not children friendly. We brought our toddler along and the restaurant had only two high chairs, both of which were being used. So we had to try and eat with a small child on our laps. It was difficult to say the least. My husband had to cut my steak as I held our daughter. The manager was very apologetic and actually comp'd our dinner. Which of course was very nice of him. Overall, we would return, just w/o our little one.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fun spotSkiffyDined on 2/14/2014If going to U. Of H for any reason, it is a good excuse to go to Eric's as it is a very nice restaurant where students practice what they are learning at the Hilton Hotel school.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Valentine's Day DelightOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 2/14/2014We walked in the evening of Valentine's Day and were presented with a special! We are so glad we selected the special. The presentation was excellent as was the food. We will definitely be back and will recommend to friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Try the crab cake!HIrvVIPDined on 2/11/2014The crab cake (albeit $14 for only 1 per piece) was among the best we've ever had -- with good ratio of crabmeat to bread. The pan roasted salmon was cooked perfectly. Presto cream pasta was OK but not especially flavorful. Large selection of wines-by-the-glass. Convenient underground parking and handy if attending event at the hotel.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Special OccassionCougar77Dined on 12/20/2013We booked two tables for UH graduation celebration . We thought the restaurant would be crowded but it was not. Our waitress was very good, got our appetizers quickly . The entree are very fresh w nice preaentation. Four of us had fish, one had steak. Price is moderate, close to $30 per head. The table for 12 had some delays in service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent diningBobbyjoDined on 11/19/2013Eric's is a gem for dining at UH. and the surrounding vicinity. High quality and tasty food on the menu at a reasonable price. The wait staff are courteous and efficient. They can handle a small and or larger groups. I am proud to take visitors to Eric's because my expectations are always met. Also, Eric's has that great hotel ambience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Eric's at UofHDoctorCDined on 10/17/2013Good restaurant and good price for lunch. Food is too salty but the waitress changed it to another dish for me immediately.Special Features:
- Not up to its usual standardLB4UHDined on 9/25/2013I tried the fish sandwich off the lunch special menu. The fish was soggy, so I am guessing it was made from frozen stock. It also came with onions which I always make a big point of not having on my food. That said, Erics is the go to place on campus and I am usually very satisfied with the hospitality and menu.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Teaching College Hits the SpotCholiM1VIPDined on 9/14/2013This training restaurant for students of the Hilton College for Hospitality provides an affordable option for Houstonians to enjoy quality food that supports a good cause. The food is generally tasty and well-prepared. The major downside is the slow service. Be prepared to enjoy a leisurely meal, as with student chefs and servers the effort to please is well-placed, but, relative youth trying real hard to do a good job makes for a longer prep time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- No DessertWendyDined on 5/6/2013We came to lunch at Eric's for a friends birthday. After eating we all (7) decided to order dessert. When the manager brought us the menu he told us there was no napoleon, that was fine. We started to order and 4 wante creme brulee and 2 wanted the chocolate symphony. We were then told they only had 1 creme brulee and 1 chocolate symphony. We were totally dissappointed!!! It was only now 12:00.Special Features:
- extremely unpleasantsaku4Dined on 5/1/2013We had a farewell lunch for a coworker and this should have been memorable. However, during our lunch, the restaurant staff started vacuum cleaning multiple times in our nearby tables. It was extremely unpleasant and disturbing.Special Features:
- Bad Luck With ServiceChicJetsetterDined on 3/1/2013Food was good yet service was poor. We only saw our waitress about 3 times the entire hour we were there. Every other waiter seems fine. Must of only been our bad luck.Special Features:
- Food was fabulous. BirthdayOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 2/18/2013Food was fabulous. Birthday celebrant in group received special treat. Servers were very gracious.Special Features:
- Eric's is great place to dineOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 4/21/2012Eric's is great place to dine before taking in a concert or play at the University of Houston.
- This is an odd place to recommend.OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 3/24/2012This is an odd place to recommend. It looks like a standard middle of the road hotel restaurant. The food is mediocre middle of the road hotel restaurant food. But much of the staff are University of Houston students earnestly studying hotel management and I found them to be charming, delightful and a fresh change from the usual restaurant experience.
- Good valueOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 2/15/2012The food is very good and the restaurant is attractive and comfortable. The service is iffy - some are better trained than others - but it's never bad.Special Features:
- Thank you so much for offeringOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 2/6/2012Thank you so much for offering vegetarian options (soup WITHOUT a meat base )
- Pre-event alternativehoustonfoodieVIPDined on 1/28/2012Good place to go before events at Moore School of Music or at Theater.Special Features:
- Excellent location for a quickOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 11/21/2011Excellent location for a quick lunch on campus. Great food and service in the heart of UH.Special Features:


text: Donna Summer Dies at 63 By Post StaffPosted May 18, 2012 2:19 pm Donna Summer (CBS/AP) Disco queen Donna Summer has died, a family spokesperson told the Associated Press. She was 63. Her family released a statement Thursday saying Summer had died and that they "are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy."' Summer had been living in Englewood, Fla., with her husband Bruce Sudano. She died Thursday after along battle with cancer. Known as the "Queen of Disco," Summer was born LaDonna Adrian Gaines in Boston, Mass., in 1948, as one of seven children. She was raised on Gospel music. The five-time Grammy winner rose to fame in the 1970s, scoring hits with "Last Dance," "Hot Stuff" and "Bad Girls." She co-Share this:ShareFacebook Filed under: Articles


text:
What is the Avvo Rating?
See additional addresses
Hide additional addresses
Had a family Trust prepared. Front office staff is amazing and friendly, efficient. Mr. Cullum is very personable and knowledgeable in all areas...
Posted by: Carla, 23 days ago.
I consulted with and hired Mr. Cullum to handle a construction related matter. He performed poorly, overcharged and the result was nothing...
Posted by: a Construction client, over 2 years ago.
In addition to providing a simple way to express your gratitude to fellow lawyers, any time you add an endorsement to a peer's profile, a link to your profile will appear on it.
Endorse this lawyer
39 years since Tony S Cullum was first licensed to practice law.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.


text:
3 Have to go to restaurants in DC....
- rogerroy Apr 28, 2007 10:36 AM
What would be the top 3 restaurants that should not be missed if going to DC?
re: elegantelliot
Right there with elliot on Milano - it's subpar at best: surly service, below average food, lame wanna-be NYC scene.
That said, Citronelle, Cafe Atlantico (esp. Minibar), BLT Steak, and Central are all very good choices. I have only been to Blue Duck once and, while solid, was not thrilling by any stretch. While I have not yet been to Maestro or Rest. Eve - I have heard/read fantastic things.
Mini Bar and if you are inclined to cross the river, Restaurant Eve's tasting room in Old Town Alexandria.
I think it really depends on what you are looking for, how much money you are willing to spend and where you are coming from. This Top 3 changes in my mind quite a bit. But at the moment for me its:
2) Blue Duck Tavern
3) Citronelle
If we are limited to DC itself, and not the suburbs, then I would say Oohs and Aahs (soul food), Pyramids (Moroccan), and Jaleo (Spanish tapas).
CityZen tops the list. It is amazing....if you can, call ahead and ask Chef to create a personalized tasting menu for you. He will knock your socks off. We've done this quite a few times and CityZen is above and beyond the rest (except maybe REDD in Yountville).
I'd also suggest Blue Duck Tavern if you're looking for simple, but amazing quality food.
Finally - Komi or Minibar are excellent. IMHO - skip Citronelle unless Chef Michel is on sight.
I think CityZen is over-rated despite my strong wishes for it to be better than it's been in my experience. Very good, but not best in class as it's billed, priced and usually reviewed.
Again, crossing the river, I think Maestro at the Ritz in Tysons is extremely under-appreciated while being superior to most and having one of the most approachable and enjoyable somelliers in town.
As long as we're crossing the river, you have to add Inn at Little Washington. It's still in "Washington" right? Lives up to all the hype in my mind.
Strictly DC? I guess I'd go with Galileo's Laboratorio when it re-opens (renovations underway). Roberto Donna is one of the best in the world in IMO. And he's a character so it's a fun meal. If you can go when he's doing a truffle menu and let them pair the wines, you won't be sorry, and you'll eat somethings that you'd never imagine. But go with a fat wallet.
I love Citronelle -- but on a lighter budget, try Richard's newer, more affordable venue "Central" that's at 11th & Penn. He calls it "the democratization of Citronelle." I think it's great.
Right now, I'd probably put Zengo on the list just because it's so different and fun. And I think the food is great. Unusual but successful combinations of Asian/Latin fusion.
I've never been, and it's not convenient, but I hear Black Salt in the upper NW/MacArthur area is worth the trip.
re: VNovaCat
Yes I admire IALW as well, but visitors to our area need to know that Washington Virginia is 69 miles from Washington DC.
re: VNovaCat
I agree with your assesment that the somellier at the Ritz is very approachable and knows his stuff but Maestro in my opinion is very overrated for the price, your not going to leave there paying anything less than $400 for 2 and likely much more. I would steer clear of it and stay in the city and hit up CityZen, or Citronelle if you are looking to drop some serious loot. But otherwise a trip to Jaleo, La Tosca, Vidalia or Ceiba for some good food that wont cost you an arm and a leg.
are you going for food or for DC ambiance or both?
Jaleo for food
Capital Grille for DC ambiance (and politico spotting)
and Ben's Chili Bowl or Soul Vegetarian for local DC flavor.
Is location an issue? Would you like to eat and then walk around the neighborhood for a cocktail afterwards?
if location is not a factor (within the district), go to BlackSalt and Cityzen.
If you want to be in the heart of a bustling area, i suggest (based on food/service):
$$$ - Blue Duck Tavern, Marcel's, and Minibar at Cafe Atlantico (reserve well in advance - seats 6, 30+ one-bite courses, coolest thing ever.)
$$ - Oyamel, Cashion's Eat Place, Brasserie Beck (new!)
For tradition, take down dozens of oysters at Old Ebbitt Grill or visit the Occidental.
for less expensive options, get a chili dog at Ben's Chili Bowl, kitfo at Dukem (ethiopian), a Super Grilled Cheese at Stoney's.
if you want to be out all night, you can't go too wrong on U Street's new places - Al Crostino, Cream and Tabaq are all very hip places.
depends on if you want a named chef, great food.
re: clfost
Jaleo? What is up with you people? Jaleo is overpriced and uninteresting. Jose Andres left that place a long time ago to focus on more interesting things like Minibar.
So, let's say you want to do one special meal, one nice meal, and one cheap meal:
Komi, Corduroy, 2Amys
Komi is the best restaurant in the district, for the price. Citronelle is excellent but overpriced, and could be in any city. There's something about Komi that makes you feel proud of DC.
re: The Gourmet Pig
Corduroy? 2 Amys? What is up with you people? Blue Duck Tavern?? Dino ??
Washington is becoming a destination for fine dining. Cityzen, Maestro, Restuarant Eve, Citronelle, Komi, Palena, Minibar, the list goes on but 2Amys, Dino, or even Jaleo as in the top 3 (or even top 10) Washington restaurants? No way.
re: Dakota Guy
Thank you, DG, for again saving me the trouble of pointing this out. Blue Duck, Jaleo, 2 Amy's, Cashions, Dino, Ray's the Blank, and Corduroy do not belong in any Reply that is not titled "Where should I go to grab a pretty good dinner and a decent glass of wine on a week night with a friend."
re: Pappy
To be fair, the original poster didn't specify fine dining, which is why I recommended 2 Amys for a CHEAP MEAL, and corduroy for medium-range. Also, Corduroy can often be as good as, if not better than Eve or Palena. Of course, I agree that if money is no issue and you want three tasting menus in a short trip, Citronelle, Komi and Maestro are the picks. But don't knock 2Amys. That place is quality, and is just as much an important part of the 'food scene'. Those types of places will define a city's food. DC, for now, has some excellent food, and lots of mediocre crap passed of as good food, like Kinkeads or Bistro Bis. What makes New York or San Fran so great are not its top establishments but the quality of its medium range places.
Also, who the hell thinks Soul Veg is good?
re: The Gourmet Pig
If you think corduroy is or has ever been better than Eve or Palena you're on something...corduroy can be quite good, but it's not aiming for nor is it achieving food on the level of Eve or Palena.
re: Dakota Guy
I personally would describe Blue Duck Tavern as FINE dining. I went with my parents for the first a few months ago. All of us are major foodies, have eaten at most of the top restaurants in the US and all agreed the meal was fantastic. We all loved how the menu was set up. It was a feast for the senses in my opinon.
We loved the open kitchen, the friendly service, and the food. That's fine dining.
re: Elyssa
Glad you liked it. I think they took a beautiful, civilized dining oasis, in what was Melrose and ruined it by creating a cold, sterile, loud, uninviting environment with impersonal service, an unapproachable menu and spotty food that they foolishly call a "Tavern."
re: Dakota Guy
If I were asking Chowhounds for their top 3, I'd expect some hole-in-the-wall family joints (without their own websites) to be in the mix.


text:
MCC will be registering new and returning members at an open house for the fall on Saturday, September 6th from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church; 222 Pfau St. in Mankato. Registration is open through the third week in September for interested singers that are not able to attend the open house.
Be a part of our community of singers!
Register to Participate: Print the Registration Form, fill it out, and return to indicate your desire to participate in the Mankato Children's Chorus. Rehearsals begin Monday evening, September 8. See choir ages and times on this page.
Questions: Please contact Scott Allen for further registration information. Scholarships available.
Member of TRCA
This activity is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the State's general fund and its arts and cultural heritage fund with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.


text:
Update 1: The victim has been identified as Keith Stengel (d.o.b. 11-17-54 of Cape Coral). He died from his injuries overnight at the hospital. Police have arrested Brittany Stubbs (d.o.b. 1-14-95 of Immokalee) for felony murder during the commission of a robbery. The investigation revealed that Stubbs lured the victim to the location for a robbery. The case remains active as detectives are investigating the involvement of additional perpetrators.
On Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 6:55 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a call in reference to gunshots heard at the Sienna Apartments located at 3725 Winkler Avenue Extension. Upon arrival police located one male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital for treatment. Police are currently investigating the crime. Anyone with information is asked to call the Fort Myers Police Department at 239-321-7700, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous. No further information available at this time.
Number of views (749)
Office: (239) 321-7700
Emergency: 911
Address: 2210 Widman Way, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Live Chat
Contact Us
Map: Locate Us


text:
Related Stories
SPRING TROUT: Season opens Saturday. Daily bag of five. Those 16 and older need a fishing license and an inland-trout stamp. Area lakes include Axehead, Belleau and Sag Quarry East (Cook County); Silver, Pickerel and Grove
(DuPage); Gebhard Woods State Park Pond (Grundy); Bird Park Quarry and Rock Creek at Kankakee River State Park (Kankakee); Big Lake at Silver Springs State Park (Kendall); Banana and Sand (Lake); Lake Atwood, Hollows Conservation Area and Piscasaw Creek (McHenry) and Lake Milliken at Des Plaines Conservation Area (Will).
CHAIN O'LAKES AREA: Time to call it an ice-fishing season and begin open-water fishing. Staff at Triangle suggested focusing on crappie in back channels and creek areas.
COOLING LAKES/STRIP PITS: LaSALLE: Ken ''Husker'' O'Malley reported a good day of catching bass on a multitude of baits and plenty of catfish. They found a school of hybrids busting shad and capitalized. Others have reported good hybrids when found. Water was 57 to 85 degrees. HEIDECKE: Lake reopened Monday. Temporary launch is difficult, especially on icy mornings. Water was 41 to 43 degrees. MAZONIA/BRAIDWOOD: Bill Anderson reported channel catfish and one decent largemouth Monday at Braidwood.
DELAVAN/GENEVA LAKES, WIS.: Brian Gates of Geneva Lake Bait & Tackle pulled his last shanty off Delavan on Tuesday. Change is coming.
DOWNSTATE NOTE: POWERTON: Weather has delayed levee work and postponed reopening.
FOX RIVER: WESTERN SUBURBS: Sam Bennett said river reached 44 degrees; warmer water needed for smallmouth to really go. A few walleye around.
ILLINOIS RIVER: Time on the Water reported good sauger fishing, both by vertical-jigging and pulling. Big females are beginning to peak.
KANKAKEE RIVER: River is lower than normal. Walleye fishermen are out.
LAKEFRONT: CHICAGO: Park Bait reopened. Hours are 6 a.m.-8 p.m. There have been a few browns, coho and steelhead around. SMELT: A handful were netted opening night at Montrose. WAUKEGAN: Lori Ralph at Salmon Stop reported shore fishermen taking browns with roaches on the bottom, some steelhead on shrimp under a bobber and a few coho and pike off the South Rocks. One boater limited on browns in 25 to 30 feet.
NORTHERN WISCONSIN: EAGLE RIVER: Chamber of Commerce reported 20 to 24 inches of ice. MINOCQUA: Guide Kurt Justice expects enough ice for panfishing for weeks to come. There are 26 to 30 inches of ice.
NORTHWEST INDIANA: Coho and browns have been variable. Glen Gajewski at Mik-Lurch said one of the better spots has been in the warmer, cloudier water coming out of the Ditch. Trollers are using Brad's Thin Fish, and casters are using Little Cleos. He said trollers need to slow down. Key is warmer water. Shore fishermen are using spawn, spoons or jig and squid.
ROOT RIVER, WISCONSIN: Wisconsin DNR reported fishermen concentrated at Horlick Dam, with steelhead to 31 inches and some browns.
SHABBONA LAKE: Lakeside is open daily now; boat rental is ice-free. Crappie and muskie fishermen are trying.
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN LAKEFRONT: Wisconsin DNR reported boaters doing well for browns at Kenosha. Casters picked up nice browns over the weekend.
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN: Tyler Harmon messaged that steelhead are being caught from shore and boat. Piers should be hot for the next week for steelhead, browns, whitefish and coho.


text:
November 26, 2014
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A motorcycle rights group has a lot of power in the debate over whether motorcyclists should wear a helmet.
Wisconsin is coming off its deadliest year for motorcyclists in a generation. Three in four of those riders who were killed did not wear a helmet.
Wisconsin hasn't required adult motorcyclists to wear a helmet in decades, thanks in large part to the robust lobby of ABATE of Wisconsin. It describes itself a motorcycle rights and safety organization.
ABATE spokesman Dean Bartosh tells Gannett Wisconsin Media riders should be able to choose what they wear when the ride.
Jackie Gillan, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, says taxpayers ultimately pay the costly and lifelong price of un-helmeted riders' brain injuries.
To comment, the following rules must be followed:
Comments may be monitored for inappropriate content, but the station is under no legal obligation to do so.
If you believe a comment violates the above rules, please use the Flagging Tool to alert a Moderator.
Flagging does not guarantee removal.
Multiple violations may result in account suspension.
Decisions to suspend or unsuspend accounts are made by Station Moderators.
Questions may be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Please provide detailed information.
All comments must adhere to the WSAW.com discussion rules.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
1 Comment
I just wonder how someone who is cruel to animals finds any peace or restful sleep. You only need to watch them all for a while to know they have personalities, fears and are able to experience pleasure. I didn't know about petabuse.com. Thank you.
Leave a Reply
Recent Posts
My New Project – Printing Instagram Images on Kapa®fix
Before I start this post, I need to turn to Google: O, thee Lord of the Internet, please hear my voice, voice of a more
Photoshop brushes, vector graphics, transparent PNG's – all in one pack: Flowers 2
Please, don't get mad at me, but I need to start todays post a bit "off-topic". Not completely, it will all more
Floral Custom Shapes for Photoshop, Free download
Gang, This will be another short one. And to the point. I mean, I know most of my posts are just more


text:
November 28, 2014
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) -- Officials have canceled their plans to burn 178 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for Wednesday. The burn was designed to reduce the risk of an uncontrolled fire.
The controlled burn was to take place on Wednesday just inside the park boundary south of Wears Valley in Sevier County. The area is bounded by Wear Cove Gap Road, Indian Camp Branch, Little River Road and the park boundary.
A National Park Service fire crew was supposed to conduct the prescribed burn. Engines from Wears Valley Fire Department and Townsend Fire Department will patrol the lines.
The area was last burned in 2009 as a part of a multiyear plan to reduce the buildup of flammable debris.
Roundtop Trail will be closed. Wear Cove Gap Road will remain open, but visitors should look out for fire personnel and equipment.
To comment, the following rules must be followed:
Comments may be monitored for inappropriate content, but the station is under no legal obligation to do so.
If you believe a comment violates the above rules, please use the Flagging Tool to alert a Moderator.
Flagging does not guarantee removal.
Multiple violations may result in account suspension.
Decisions to suspend or unsuspend accounts are made by Station Moderators.
Links require admin approval before posting.
Questions may be sent to email@example.com. Please provide detailed information.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Black Friday Sale
Select Games 50% Off
Select games are on sale at 50% off! Sale ends at 10:00pm Friday 11/28.
Register today to receive exclusive ticket offers, insider information and more!
(or press ESC or click the overlay)
Select games are on sale at 50% off! Sale ends at 10:00pm Friday 11/28.
Your Dallas Mavericks head up North tonight to take on the Eastern Conference leading Toronto Raptors. Catch all the action on FSSW starting at 6:00. Game time is 6:30
The Mavs teamed up with NBA Cares to give kids from Jubilee Park a Thanksgiving to remember at the 17th annual Turkey Dunk.
When your Mavs hit the road join other MFFL's to support the boys in blue! First Watch Party is on 12/2 at Studio Movie Grill – save your spot and click to find out details for all Official Mavs Parties this season
Uber DFW wants to take you to a Mavs Game! Uber DFW is giving away free rides and Mavs tickets. This nice little night out could be yours, but you can't win if you don't play!


text:
» Door Pictures 1 of 106 results
Freshen Your Front Entry
From Southern Living
A front door says a lot about a home. And it is true that old ones add character. Nowadays old doors are easy to find at salvage stores, but they can get quite costly when factoring in hardware and adjusting the door's size to fit an existing frame. ... » see room |» comment | » rate it
« Previous 1 of 106 Next »


text:
Ben Stiller does black-tie, Pandora-style, plus Cameron Diaz faces a tragedy and more memorable moments of 2010
Credit: Michael Caulfield/WireImage
Updated: Monday Mar 08, 2010 | 11:40 AM EST
By: Kate Hogan & Janet Mock
More from PEOPLE
See More News
See which star frocks earned a place on our list of awards show faves
See Photos
1 of 11
"That means: 'This seemed like a better idea in rehearsal.' " – Pandora wannabe Ben Stiller, spoofing the Na'vi language of Avatar before presenting best makeup
Copyright © 2014 Time Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.


text:
Search pictures and profiles of Senior Singles near you right now. Discover how online dating sites make finding singles in the United States, Canada, and all over the world simple, safe and fun! Once you browse profiles and pictures start flirting, messaging and connecting with other members of the SeniorPeopleMeet.com community. Search today and find other sexy, intelligent singles for casual dating or a serious relationship in your area.Search Single Senior Men | Search Single Senior Women
A little about me...
High-energy youthful, fun loving, generous and loyal--I'm passionate about family and friends, and life in general. I totally enjoy cooking and hosting dinner parties, gardening, politics, yoga, theater, movies, all kinds of music, travel, books, nature, keeping fit and experiencing and learning new things. I have a soft spot in my heart for everything about Italy--its cuisine, culture, opera, language, and its lakes, antiquities , wines, and countryside. I'm fortunate in having had a good education and a long career in higher education. I now have my own small consulting business. I enjoy thoughtful discussions as much as I love having a good time--especially romantic ones with a very special guy!
About the one I'm looking for...
I'm interested in a man who is intelligent and self-confident but can laugh at himself; someone who would enjoy having an interesting political or other discussion over dinner and wine (prepared by me) with a good opera or some golden oldies as background music. How about topping that off with some romantic dancing? I would enjoy being with a guy who is funny, kind, romantic--someone who is totally engaged with the world and believes in living each day to its fullest! I'm extremely active and would not be happy with a guy who wants to spend his life in front of a TV. Come on! Let's live it up--in every way possible and without a lot of drama and other nonsense.
I'd just like to add...
My very extended family and friends are very important to me. My three grown children lead independent lives and are very happy to see me pursuing my own interests.
Meet Senior Singles
in your State


text:
Wilson Cabin Rental Photos and Description
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 4)
This cozy cabin just south of Wilson, Wyoming is tucked into the wooded Teton Mountain Range. In the summer time just a short bike ride to the heart of Wilson. Only 12 miles from Teton Village ski area and Teton National Park.
Nine hundred and fifty square feet this cabin is small but very cozy. Crisp linens, wood floors, large windows and vaulted ceilings are just a few attractive features. After long days of recreating in this gorgeous mountain region enjoy relaxing in front of the fire watching the snow fall and the wildlife that often visit just outside. Recently given a face lift this cabin is clean and very comfortable.
Deep couches and a flat screen TV will help you feel like your home away from home. Four wheel drive vehicles recommended in the winter. However, the road is well maintained year around. The cabin has a private drive and a very private quiet feeling. Well enjoyed!!!
Keywords: Cabin
- Suitability:
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets considered


text:
SA News • Today, 10:11 AM
Be smarter and faster with PRO Alerts on FDX
Brian Wu • Mon, Nov. 24 • 4 Comments
SA News • Wed, Nov. 19 • 35 Comments
Sure Dividend • Tue, Nov. 18 • 4 Comments
SA News • Sun, Nov. 9 • 3 Comments
SA News • Wed, Nov. 5
Josh Arnold • Thu, Oct. 23 • 2 Comments
From other sites
at CNBC.com (Mon, 10:30AM)
at Fox Business (Fri, 6:00PM)
at Nasdaq.com (Fri, 2:21PM)
at CNBC.com (Fri, 11:54AM)
at CNBC.com (Nov 19, 2014)
at CNBC.com (Nov 17, 2014)
at Fox Business (Nov 14, 2014)
at CNBC.com (Nov 14, 2014)
at CNBC.com (Nov 13, 2014)
FedEx Corporation (FDX): New Analyst Report from Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Equity Research Reportat Zacks.com (Nov 12, 2014)
FedEx Delivers More Than Just PackagesBrian Wu • Mon, Nov. 24 • 4 Comments
- Originally just a thought in a term paper, FedEx has grown to be the premiere shipping business in the world.
- FedEx enjoys significant advantages over the competition allowing them to maintain their leadership status in a competitive market.
- Significant growth opportunities exist over both the short and long term.
- Despite potential labor setbacks, FedEx continues to cut costs to increase profitability.
- FedEx a great addition to stock portfolios for investors looking for increased revenue shares combined with long term stability.
- FedEx Corp. is a global leader in parcel delivery services and provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services.
- As the US economy continues to improve, FedEx expects the US economy to continue to lead the way in terms of growth for top line revenues.
- FedEx provides potential upside from current levels over the medium- to long-term, as expectations about a stronger y/y peak season and international volumes continue to improve.
- As one of the largest and fastest-growing global transportation corporations in the world, look for FedEx to benefit from increased online shopping this holiday season.
- Although its margins and efficiency ratios appear relative to rival UPS, FedEx's strong balance sheet and impressive earnings growth forecast warrant a premium multiple.
- A DRAG analysis shows that FedEx shares have 10% upside potential if using near-term estimates, but looking ahead to fiscal 2016, a $230 target price appears reasonable.
FedEx Analyzed For Dividend Growth InvestorsSure Dividend • Tue, Nov. 18 • 4 Comments
- FedEx has not reduced its dividend payments since it initiated a dividend plan in 2002.
- The company is expecting 10%+ EPS growth going forward.
- Is FedEx a solid investment for dividend growth investors at this time?
Comparing America's 2 Largest Air Delivery And Freight Services CompaniesJoseph Cafariello • Fri, Nov. 14 • 9 Comments
- The Air Delivery & Freight Services industry is expected to outperform the S&P broader market substantially this and next quarters, significantly in 2015, and marginally beyond.
- Mean/high targets for 2 largest U.S. Air Delivery & Freight Services companies – United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx Corporation (FDX) - range from 2% to 22% above current prices.
- Find out which between UPS and FedEx offers the best stock performance and investment value.
UPS Or FedEx: Which Company Shines On Environmental, Social And Governance Issues?Katherine Schrank • Sat, Oct. 25 • 8 Comments
- UPS has outperformed FDX on ESG disclosures for the past five years, but FDX is catching up.
- Key environmental metrics indicate than UPS may have a more energy efficiency delivery fleet than FDX.
- Key social metrics indicate that UPS highly values safety and community relations.
FedEx: $200 In Sight From HereJosh Arnold • Thu, Oct. 23 • 2 Comments
- FDX has earnings estimates that are very achievable.
- Continued robust organic growth and low fuel prices could allow FDX to beat estimates.
- The valuation is reasonable right now given the company's prospects and I think we'll see $200 next year.
Both United Parcel And FedEx Provide Interesting Prospects Moving ForwardDaniel Jones • Thu, Oct. 23
- For the quarter, analysts expect United Parcel to report a nice uptick in sales and profits.
- In recent years, the business has had a pretty nice run on the profit front, while sales growth has lagged rival FedEx.
- Moving forward, both companies have something to offer shareholders, with one providing historically stronger sales growth and the other championing stronger margins.
FedEx DeliversBill Gunderson • Tue, Oct. 7
- After a few rocky quarters, FedEx is back on track and ready to deliver this holiday season.
- It just instituted a share repurchase plan and raised its dividend.
- Benefiting from the growth in e-commerce, FedEx is executing well and exceeding analyst expectations.
FedEx: Long-Term Fundamentals Are ImprovingChronic Bull • Fri, Sep. 26
- FedEx posted strong 1QFY15 earnings results that were supported by the better-than-expected top line and operating income growth and a large number of share buybacks.
- The company currently has a ROIC that is smaller than WACC but the FedEx's management is constantly trying to improve its returns.
- The company's future prospects are bright thanks to the global economies' expected improvement in CY15.
- FedEx has a much better infrastructure than its close rival UPS.
- The company's stock is trading at a discount based on price multiples.
FedEx: Will The Delivery Giant Deliver?Tarun Bachhawat • Fri, Sep. 26
- FedEx had an exceptional quarter with its revenue and profits growing.
- E-commerce should be a major driver for the company going forward.
- All its segments are performing equally well, so growth is on the cards.
- FedEx is replacing its air fleet with fuel-efficient planes in order to counter rising fuel prices and ensure more efficient management of its deliveries.
- The company's shipment volume peaks about seven to twelve days before Christmas, and that volume has been increasing over the past five years.
- Retail ecommerce is expected to grow 17% to $72.4 billion this year.
- FedEx launched FedEx Global Returns, its shipping solution designed to simplify the worldwide returns process.
- In our original article we said that with freight forwarding and logistics industry continuing to grow, FedEx will also grow steadily.
- The launch of FedEx Global Returns strengthens our bull thesis on FedEx.
- FedEx's latest quarter brought an improvement of 6% in the top line. Earnings improved by 37%.
- The booming e-commerce market is likely to result in higher shipment volume for FedEx's Ground segment in the future.
- The increase in rates and a new charging structure should also boost the earnings.
FedEx Is A Better Investment Than United ParcelStock Market Sherpa • Wed, Sep. 24 • 7 Comments
- This article compares two heavyweights in the global transportation and logistics sector: FedEx and United Parcel Service.
- FedEx offers better expected levels of future earnings growth than UPS and trades at a discounted valuation.
- UPS has more impressive efficiency ratios and pays a much more enticing dividend than FedEx.
- However, investors should focus on FedEx as the preferred option in this industry due to its excellent growth outlook.
FedEx: A Great Long-Term Investment OpportunityArie Goren • Tue, Sep. 23 • 3 Comments
- FedEx will benefit from the surging e-commerce activities.
- FedEx has shown a significant improvement in its profitability in the trailing twelve months.
- FedEx has good valuation metrics and strong earnings growth prospects.
FedEx Corporation Quarterly Stock ValuationBenjamin Clark • Sun, Sep. 21
- FedEx Corporation is suitable for Enterprising Investors but not Defensive Investors following the ModernGraham approach.
- According to the ModernGraham valuation model, the company is undervalued at the present time.
- The market is implying 7.47% earnings growth over the next 7-10 years.
- FedEx beat earnings expectations and posted strong guidance.
- Management was unclear about future cash repatriation initiatives.
- The company has posted increasing sales and has strengthened its position within the industry.
FedEx Is A Poster Child For OvervaluedStock Traders Daily • Thu, Sep. 18 • 9 Comments
- FDX is overvalued based on EPS growth.
- FDX is also at long term resistance.
- If you want to buy and overvalued stock at resistance, look no further.
Update: FedEx Earnings - Exceeds Estimates For FQ1; Outlook Remains PositiveDavid Zanoni • Thu, Sep. 18
- FedEx beat its revenue and earnings estimates for FQ1 with growth in all segments.
- The results reinforce my bullish stance on the company for the long-term.
- Although I didn't predict this specific earnings news, I did anticipate that FedEx would outperform the S&P 500.
Top 5 Picks For 2015Alex Rasmussen • Mon, Nov. 24 • 3 Comments
Buybacks-Driven Market: Engineered Too Far?YCharts • Wed, Nov. 19 • 3 Comments
Sector Weightings: Another Financial Toolbox GizmoWade Slome, CFA • Mon, Nov. 10 • 4 Comments
What Is Going On With The Oil Market?Ferdinando Garcia • Thu, Nov. 6 • 15 Comments
Optimize Your Dividend Growth PortfolioAdam Aloisi • Wed, Oct. 29 • 113 Comments
Update: United Parcel Service Rises On EarningsDaniel Jones • Fri, Oct. 24 • 1 Comment
Lexington Realty Trust: Patience Is A VirtueBrad Thomas • Mon, Oct. 20 • 56 Comments
Best U.S. Stock Ideas Today
Best US Stock Ideas Today: 9/30/2014Aviate • Wed, Oct. 1
Q2 2014 Fedex Corp Earnings Conference call (Webcast)Dec. 18, 2013
FedEx Corporation Discusses Q1 2014 Results (Webcast)Sep. 18, 2013
FedEx F2Q10 (Qtr End 11/30/09) Earnings Call TranscriptDec. 17, 2009
Today, 10:11 AM| Comment!
Fri, Nov. 21, 9:08 AM
- FedEx (NYSE:FDX) declares $0.20/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous.
- Forward yield 0.46%
- Payable Jan 2; for shareholders of record Dec. 12; ex-div Dec. 10.
Wed, Nov. 19, 2:27 PM
- comScore expects online retail spending to rise 16% to $61B during the holiday months of November and December.
- Desktop spending is forecast to increase 14% to $53.2B, while mobile spending is seen growing 25% to $7.9B.
- Expectations are high for the retail giants: Last year, Q4 revenue growth at Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) easily outpaced the overall level of holiday e-commerce sales. Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) and Target (NYSE:TGT) are coming off quarters with +20% growth in e-commerce, while Staples (NASDAQ:SPLS) came in at 9%.
- Shippers: FedEx (NYSE:FDX) expects an increase of holiday packages of 8.8% this year, while UPS is prepping for a 11% rise.
- Related ETFs: XLY, XRT, VCR, RTH, RETL, IYK, FXD, FDIS, PMR, RCD, UGE, SZK
Sun, Nov. 9, 8:26 PM
- This latest round, reports the WSJ, could total up to $2B, and is likely to value Uber at more than $30B. The company hardly needs the money - having raised $1.2B at an $18.2B valuation just five months ago - but stacking the balance sheet even higher is probably a good idea given strong investor demand for shares combining with the race against Lyft to add drivers and passengers around the globe.
- Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has said revenue is at least doubling every six months and the company is profitable in several of its largest markets. Next steps? In August, the company launched UberEssentials in parts of D.C. allowing customers to order for delivery more than 60 common household items such as deodorant, batteries, and chips, and on Friday Uber hired Tom Fallows, the head of Google's same-day delivery business.
- Longer-term, Uber could pose a challenge to logistics providers like FedEx (NYSE:FDX) and UPS, and the company has tested deliveries of items including ice cream, flu shots, and fresh meals.
Sat, Nov. 8, 9:25 AM
- Energy companies finally are starting to halt a few new U.S. drilling projects as oil prices fall, which Barclays believes may put the U.S. oil boom at risk but "on balance, we believe lower oil prices are good."
- If strong U.S. energy growth is interrupted, spending in the sector could be cut by $40B, but consumers could save $70B next year as the price at the pump falls for gasoline and diesel, according to Barclays head of U.S. equity strategy Jonathan Glionna.
- The most likely beneficiaries would be discretionary areas such as restaurants, entertainment, apparel, electronics and furniture, he says.
- Glionna lists 27 stocks that could benefit from lower oil prices: AAL, AGCO, AXL, BERY, BLMN, BWLD, CHH, CLX, DE, DPZ, FDX, GM, HD, KMB, KR, KSS, MHK, MMM, PENN, PPG, SAVE, SHW, TGT, UPS, VAL, WMS, WMT.
Wed, Nov. 5, 1:40 PM| Comment!
Wed, Oct. 22, 9:47 AM| 1 Comment
Thu, Oct. 16, 10:14 AM
- Shares of FedEx (FDX -0.8%) and UPS (UPS -0.9%) have been swept up with the broad market decline this week, despite what analysts say are a couple of profit-boosting trends which have set up.
- Any sustained drop in oil prices will help on the expense side, while an earlier rush by retailers to score holiday sales could help prevent costly operational issues in the days leading up to Christmas.
Tue, Oct. 7, 12:57 PM
- Boeing (BA -1.3%) says it expects its air freight traffic to more than double in the next 20 years, increasing at an annual rate of 4.7%, as cargo traffic levels continue to strengthen after several years of stagnation.
- Boeing predicts carriers will buy 840 new freighter planes valued at $240B in the next 20 years, with 70% expected to be large planes such as the 747-8 and 777, which can carry more than 80 tons of cargo in a single takeoff.
- Stronger air cargo demand also would be good news for FedEx (FDX -0.7%) and UPS (UPS -1.2%), but shares of all three companies are lower today amid global growth concerns.
Tue, Sep. 30, 10:01 AM
- Shareholders at FedEx (FDX +0.1%) approved all 12 directors for re-election to serve another one-year term.
- A number of stockholder proposals were voted down, including one asking the company to limit execs from pledging their FDX shares and a motion to sever ties with the Washington Redskins until the team changed its name.
- A new buyback allowance of up to 15M shares was approved.
Mon, Sep. 29, 2:07 PM| Comment!
Wed, Sep. 24, 8:13 AM
- Retail sales could increase by 4.5% to $986B this holiday season on an improved macroeconomic backdrop, forecasts Deloitte Touche.
- The mark would easily top last year's 2.8% rise.
- Online sales are tipped to rise by 14%.
- Promotional activity across broad retail has been dialed back a touch during the back-to-school season, but is still a risk to margins heading into the crucial shopping period.
- What to watch: This holiday season could be an operational pressure cooker for UPS (NYSE:UPS) and FedEx (NYSE:FDX) with demand expected to be high.
- Related stocks: AAP, AEO, ANF, BBBY, BBY, BJ, CHS, COH, COST, DG, FDO, FL, GPS, JCP, JNY, JWN, KSS, LB, LULU, M, NDN, PIR, RL, TGT, TIF, TJX, UA, URBN, VFC, WMT, ZLC, PERY, SQBG, VNCE, KORS, GIII, KATE, GIL, VRA, ICON, PSMT, AMZN.
- Related ETFs: XLY, XRT, VCR, RTH, RETL, IYK, FXD, FDIS, PMR, UGE, RCD, SZK
Wed, Sep. 17, 10:20 AM
- Executives with FedEx (FDX +4%) said during the firm's earnings call this morning that the volume momentum built up in FQ1 should continue through the fiscal year.
- Revenue for the ground segment rose 8%. SmartPost revenue slipped as a major customer (Amazon?) reduced volume during the period.
- Margins should hold steady or improve with new prices set to take hold.
- FedEx (NYSE:FDX) plans to hire 50K seasonal workers this year, a large jump from the 20K it added on last year.
- Earnings call webcast
Wed, Sep. 17, 8:27 AM
- FedEx (NYSE:FDX) says it purchased 5.3M shares of common stock in FQ1 to tap out its existing share repurchase allowance.
- The buybacks boosted EPS by $0.15 per share.
- Previous: FDX earnings, details.
Wed, Sep. 17, 7:43 AM
- FedEx (NYSE:FDX) reports U.S. domestic package volume rose 5% Y/Y during FQ1 in its Express segment.
- Ground segment daily volume was up 6%.
- Operating margin +130 bps to 8.5%, led by a 330 bps jump in Freight segment operating margin.
- Guidance: A prior view for FY15 EPS of $8.50-$9.00 is reaffirmed. Capital spending for the fiscal year of $4.2B is expected.
- FDX +2.0% premarket
Wed, Sep. 17, 7:31 AM
- FedEx (NYSE:FDX): FQ1 EPS of $2.10 beats by $0.14.
- Revenue of $11.7B (+6.2% Y/Y) beats by $220M.
- Press Release
FDX vs. ETF Alternatives
Company Description
FedEx Corp provides a portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. It operates in four business: FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight and FedEx Services.
Sector: Services
Industry: Air Delivery & Freight Services
Country: United States
Other News & PR
See More »


text:
Special Care Nursery
Special Care Nursery
The second floor of The Mother Baby Center houses the Special Care Nursery, with all private patient rooms, for babies who are born prematurely – typically between 30 to 36 weeks gestation. The quiet, soothing environment was designed by a group of dedicated nurses to deliver the most extraordinary care and to support the important nurturing and bonding between moms and their precious babies.
The 24-room special care nursery has 31 beds to serve moms and babies, including multiples (twins, triplets, etc.), with the latest medical technologies to promote growth and development.


text:
Screen Info
180 Windia I/L Arch Mage
Wow, I didn't know Nexon had that kind of sense of humor. "I avert my eyes when you fight horny mushrooms, though."
"I told you that I'm always watching" Creepy Much?
"I told you that I'm always watching" Creepy Much?
Recent Screens from other Basilers
Shimeji - MapleStory screen
I saw a gm earlier today - MapleSto
20% luk racc mask <3 - MapleStory s
Dementhos gm in galacia :d - MapleS
Proof reporting works - MapleStory
Ichosendream - MapleStory screen
My mapling buddy - MapleStory scree
Gms' omok inexperience - MapleStory
Fantastical androids - MapleStory s
Eternal alliance chaos zak - MapleS
Register / login


text:
USA, 2007 (MIFF 2008, Documentaries)
Director: Peter Askin
"He was probably the best writer of that time." - Kirk Douglas
Blacklisted during the 40s and 50s, screenwriter Dalton Trumbo was among the first victims of the anti-Communist fear mongering brought about during the McCarthy era. Cited for contempt of congress and jailed, Trumbo unwittingly became the leader and spokesman of the blacklisted group known as the 'Hollywood Ten'.Weaving interviews, sound recordings and archival footage together to portray a man unwilling to be cowed by the paranoia of his time, Trumbo also features the talents of Joan Allen, Michael Douglas, Paul Giamatti, Nathan Lane and Liam Neeson, performing readings of the hilarious and uneasy private letters of Dalton Trumbo.
"It's really a portrait of a man and his courageous refusal to be defeated by a very frightened American government." - filmmaker Peter Askin


text:
When a Tranny or a ghey dude is getting fucked so hard that their cock starts spinning around in a circular motion, like a helicopter blade.
My brother fucked that tranny so hard he said it's penis maintained spinners velocity.
by CaptainKronik November 12, 2010
A tiny little girl that can spin around on your dong.
I want to get that spinner in my bed and put her to work.
by Geoff Samet April 11, 2004
Tacky chrome rims that spin regardless of whether the vehicle is in motion.
Scope out my pimpin Bentley wit Spinners and racing stripes!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Elgeoharris December 14, 2003
(n) A woman/man that stands less than 5ft. 3in. Giving someone above average height the ability to have sex with them on their lap and possibly spinning them like a top.
The Olsen Twins are a matching set of spinners.
by Paul Sturgulewski February 27, 2006
An additional rim, often costing thousands of dollars each, that is placed on a seperate axle from the wheel, and, after gaining momentum from the aztual wheel's spinning, will continue to spin regardless of weather the vehicle is going forwards, backwards, or is standing still.
Spinners are, however cool looking, rediculously expensive
-The greatest, most intelligent move the devil has ever made is making us believe that he doesn't exist...
-The greatest, most intelligent move the devil has ever made is making us believe that he doesn't exist...
by Phrigajiblenoghip May 24, 2004


text:
This article has been updated. Please refer to the latest version here.
Welcome to your discussion forum: Click the login link below to sign in with or to set up a Disqus account or to access your social networking account. When you do, your comment should be posted immediately, provided it meets the guidelines. (What are the guidelines?.) Report abuse by flagging a comment (mouse over the comment). Comments made here are the sole responsibility of the person posting them; these comments do not reflect the opinion of The Berkshire Eagle. So keep it civil.
blog comments powered by Disqus
(Jacques Brinon/AP)
Who's behind Christmas tree at Paris' Notre Dame?
PARIS (AP) — Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has a Christmas tree this year thanks to an unusual patron: the Russian government. Full Story
Novelist PD James dies aged 94
LONDON (AP) — Mystery writer P.D. James, who brought realistic modern characters to the classical British detective story, has died, her publisher said. Full Story
(Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP)
Creed's Scott Stapp says he's homeless and broke
The singer's wife claims in divorce papers he also dealing with meth addiction and psychiatric issues.


text:
November 26, 2014
Stay up-to-date with KAKE News:
The third time was the charm for the Shockers, as Wichita State beat Illinois-Chicago 67 to 60 in a consolation game at the Paradise Jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Shocks had lost their first two games in the U.S. Virgin Islands tournament.
P.J. Couisnard led the way for WSU with 15 point, while Ramon Clemente pulled down 12 rebounds.
Wichita State led by 13 points midway through the second half and held off a Flames rally that cut the lead to 63-60 with a minute to play. Gal Mekel went 4-for-4 from the free-throw line in the final seconds to secure the victory.
Ramon Clemente had ten points and 12 rebounds for the Shockers, who also got ten points from Phillip Thomasson.
The Flames trailed by just four at halftime but could never get closer than three points.
Karl White and Jeremy Buttell finished with 13 points each for
Wichita State shot 49 percent from the floor, while holding Illinois-Chicago to 39 percent.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or email@example.com.


text:
Alpine Boots (CH47)
Sizes: Children's x-small, small, medium, large, and x-large. To fit foot legths of approximately 5" (6", 7", 8", 9"). Actual size is achieved during felting so you can customize the fit for sizes between these lengths.
Yarn Requirements: Slippers are knit with a double strand of 10 ply (worsted wt) wool. Boot in picture on pattern is shown in 10 ply Alpine 100% wool trimmed in Temptation, both from Naturally New Zealand Yarns.
Yardage: The following amounts allow for yarn to be held double throughout.
High top boot slippers require approx. 300 (320, 410, 470, 550) yards of main yarn per pair and 55 (60, 65, 75, 85) yards of novelty yarn.
Low top boot slippers require approx. 290 (300, 380, 430, 500) yards of main yarn per pair and 50 (55, 60, 70, 80) yards of novelty yarn.
Needles: Size US 13 16" circular and a spare circular needle in a smaller size.
Design by Bev Galeskas.


text:
You must log in to access this feature. Sign in with Twellow or Facebook to get started.
By signing in to Twellow, you indicate your agreement to our terms of service.
Simply connect with Facebook and kiss those password blues away,
or go here to reset your password.
All About Vintage Fashion, Retro fashion, Indie Fashion, Boho


text:
This post is sponsored by my friends at finditathomedepot.com. All opinions are 100% my own. A new study from Swiffer found that 82% of American wives don't ask for help with cleaning because they don't want to be a 'nag,' yet 61% of husbands said they would help with the chores if just asked. One of the most popular questions that I get asked is how I get my husband to help me so much with projects! Because let's … [Read more...]
DIY Towel Rack and Manly help!Oct 12th, 2014
36 essentials for any guest room.Oct 9th, 2014
The Holidays are right around the corner. Are you in denial like me? I'm not ready. But when the holidays grow nearer, a lot of us host guests in our homes! So part of getting our house "holiday ready" is actually getting it guest ready too! I LOVE when guests come and when we were looking for our house, I was adamant about having enough bedrooms for a guest room. I've discussed this before, but I am a firm believer in … [Read more...]
Guest Room Part 3: The Rug!Sep 22nd, 2014
I'm a fan of RUGSUSA {this is NOT a sponsored post btw}. I'm just a sucker for a good deal, and they have come through for me again. This beauty was 80% off and FREE shipping. It goes perfect with our Guest Room color scheme. The sale is still going on if you need a rug. I always wait until there is a 80% off sale with free shipping because that is one heck of a deal, right!?!? When it came, I was a little … [Read more...]
Guest Room Series Part 1: The room is reclaimed.Sep 15th, 2014
Down came the nursery decor, and the guest room decorating is in full force. I have to admit I couldn't get rid of the crib yet. What does that mean? I have no idea. Sometimes I wish I could see the future. Plus, my family keeps asking me if we are "done" having kids. I can't decide if I just want to be done or if we are actually done. So, for the time being, the crib is in our storage unit. No, this is not an … [Read more...]
I have a confession, I didn't reupholster these.Jun 21st, 2014
Some of my favorite posts of all time on All Things Thrifty are our reupholstering tutorials, but I am not going to deny the fact that lately I have paid to have a few things reupholstered. Upholstering takes a LOT of time, and time is something that I'm lacking these days. Over the past year I have grown a lot as a Mom and a person, and I have learned to value time a lot more. So, one of my upholstery projects sat for … [Read more...]
Getting Organized in the Office!!May 25th, 2014
HomeGoods contacted me a few weeks ago and asked if I was interested in giving away some gift cards....ummm... OF COURSE!! I'm obsessed with HomeGoods, and my husband can attest to that. So, this post is sponsored by HomeGoods. All opinions are 100% mine. I was challenged to organize a room with products found at HomeGoods as part of their Organize in Style program. My office was a disaster for the last four years. We … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes of the Greek Key Wall Molding ProjectMay 12th, 2014
This post is sponsored by 3M DIY just keepin' it real folks. It was long past the time to lay our leaf wall from 2010 to rest. It fought a good fight, and it had a great run. The truth is, I never even used this room. My desk {which is on the opposite wall in this picture} was always full of clutter, and the the room was pretty much the "catch-all" for the entire house. It was time for a change for sure! I drew … [Read more...]
DIY Greek Key Molding TutorialMay 6th, 2014
I have been working on this tutorial for several days, and I am soooo excited to finally post it! I absolutely love our Greek key molding wall, and it was less than $30.00 in materials! I dig projects like this. I love when cost is low and impact is high. So, for those that have been waiting, here are the specifications of our Greek key wall. I designed this in Photoshop to be true to size. Our office wall is 105 … [Read more...]
First of all, let me inform you from the get go, this post is going to be LOOOOOONG. Don't say I didn't warn you! Back when All Things Thrifty was an infant in early 2010, I painted this office and was the proudest person on the planet. I loved it. The leaf wall made me happy. In fact, the IKEA desk made me even happier. Three months later, I decided that I hated the desk on that wall because I couldn't keep … [Read more...]


text:
ONE OF THE CLEANEST BEST CARED FOR CARS WE HAVE! ONE OWNER UNTIL 2003 WHEN THE CAR WAS SOLD TO HIS NEPHEW. 2 OWNERS... More
PHIL HERMAN COLLECTION Phil Herman, a prominent Bucks County Pa. businessman has assembled an interesting and eclectic group of antique cars and hot rods... More


text:
Theyskens' Theory
Nolfora Jadra Leather Jacket
$430.37 Was $1,436.87 (70% off)
Product Code: 336779
- Need to know
- Item details & Care
- Shipping & Returns
- The epitome of tough-luxe, Theyskens' Theory's Nolfora leather jacket is an urban wardrobe must-have. Perfect for channelling the brand's ultra-cool aesthetic, wear it as a nonchalant afterthought to every outfit. Model is 5'10 /178cm, a standard UK 8 and is wearing a size XS. The item runs true to size.
- Navy leather Nolfora jacket featuring a round neck, long sleeves, heavy ribbed panelling to sleeves and sides, two front zip-fastening pockets and a zip fastening through the front. Theyskens' Theory jacket has two internal welt pockets and is fully lined.
100% lamb leather. Lining: 95% silk, 5% spandex. Professional leather clean only.
view full delivery details
Free Delivery (2-3 working days)
All duties and customs are included at checkout
Returns ( view full returns details )
Seeking Style Advice?
Contact our Style Adviser team for expert
advice and assistance on all your
style-related queries:
Call: (+44) 345 260 3880
Email: email@example.com
Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm
Saturdays between 9am and 2.30pm.


text:
My mom and dad thought they outsmarted me when they chained the refrigerator shut. but today I outsmarted them and got into the freezer and ate 45 chicken nuggets!
I don't know how to walk over wires.
Pinky, our recently adopted Vizsla-Pitt mix, got caught up in the wires to the TV, and broke the HDMI. No movies for us for a while!
Also known as "adventures in poop" later.
May loves the taste of leather, apparently, judging from the number of shoes and belts we have lost to her.
Penny "Sock Stealer" Lane
Penny Lane is our 7 month old Dobie and has already learned to to sniff out the socks in the laundry basket. She gathers the socks and lays down with them. She is very proud of her sock treasure!
Can't I just wear a sign, like all the other guys ?
Mitch, retired shoe assassin. $ 400.00 worth of confirmed kills.
Bad Loki
The bathroom door was left open and the toothpaste was on the counter. Fairgame…
Editor's note: Human toothpaste isn't recommended for dogs because they will likely swallow the paste, which contains fluoride that can cause gastrointestinal irritation or more significant problems in large amounts. On top of that, if your toothpaste contains xlitol (most commonly found in sugar-free gum), your pet could be seriously harmed. Please contact poison control or your local vet if you think your pet has ingested xlitol.
Gigi The Carrot Thief
I got a new rabbit this week and Gigi was super jealous. I gave my bunny a carrot and Gigi went up in my room, stole it from the cage, and tried to eat it, resulting in a carroty mess.
I Eat Scented Soap
I eat scented soap but it doesn't make my poop smell any better.
Welcome Jack
Who needs a welcome mat when you have a 'Welcome Jack"? Yes, the innocent bystander, Buddy, is sticking his tongue out at Jack!
Hannibal Lector Gets His Nails Done
My 6 lb Chihuahua Migo turns into a rabid Tasmanian Devil when I try to clip his nails. So this time he was swaddled and muzzled! Still took me a half an hour, and afterwards we both needed a nap!


text:
by Associated Press
view bio »
view bio »
This undated file photo provided by Cuyahoga County Jail shows Ariel Castro.
Photo by Associated Press /Chattanooga Times Free Press.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Cleveland man has been indicted on hundreds of additional charges related to accusations that he held three women captive in his home for a decade and raped them.
A 977-count indictment filed Friday against Ariel Castro includes aggravated murder, kidnapping and rape charges. The murder charge involves accusations that Castro starved and punched one of the women while she was pregnant until she miscarried.
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Tim McGinty says his office has yet to decide whether to make the case eligible for a death sentence.
The 53-year-old Castro, a former school bus driver, pleaded not guilty to an earlier indictment containing 329 charges.
about Associated Press...
The Associated Press