text:
Bill Haslam
|Bill Haslam
|49th Governor of Tennessee
|Assumed office
January 15, 2011
|Ron Ramsey
|Preceded by
|Phil Bredesen
|80th Mayor of Knoxville
|In office
December 20, 2003 – January 10, 2011
|Preceded by
|Victor Ashe
|Succeeded by
|Daniel Brown (acting)
|Personal details
|William Edward Haslam
August 23, 1958
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
|Political party
|Crissy Garrett Haslam
|Governor's Mansion
|Alma mater
|Emory University[1]
William Edward "Bill" Haslam[2] (born August 23, 1958) is an American politician who is the 49th and current Governor of Tennessee, and Chairman-elect of the Republican Governors Association. A member of the Republican Party, Haslam was elected Governor in 2010 and was sworn in on January 15, 2011.
Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Haslam is a graduate of Emory University. He began his career in business, joining his father, Jim Haslam, who was the founder of Pilot Corporation. Haslam rose to the rank of President of Pilot Corp in the 1990s after his brother Jimmy became the company's CEO. Haslam then left Pilot and from 1999 to 2001 was the CEO of the E-Commerce and Cataloging division at the high-end department store chain Saks Fifth Avenue. He then became a consultant at Saks, served on the board of directors at Harold's Stores, Inc. and still remains a co-owner of the minor league baseball team the Tennessee Smokies.
Entering a career in politics, Haslam was elected to serve as Mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee in 2003 with 52% of the vote. He was then elected to a second term in 2007, winning with 87% of the vote, and serving as Mayor from 2003 to 2011. After incumbent Governor Phil Bredesen was term-limited and prevented from running for reelection, Haslam declared his candidacy for Governor in January 2009. He defeated Representative Zach Wamp and Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey in the Republican primary with 47% of the vote, and went on to defeat Democratic businessman Mike McWherter with 65% of the vote in the general election.
Early life, education, and business career[edit]
Haslam was born in Knoxville in 1958, the third child of Jim Haslam, the founder of Pilot Corporation, the parent company of the convenience store and travel center chain, Pilot Flying J, and his wife, Cynthia (Allen). Jim Haslam has been a Republican Party fundraiser and University of Tennessee donor and trustee for several decades.[3]
Haslam was educated at the Webb School of Knoxville, where he became active in the Christian group, Young Life.[4] He later attended Emory University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in history in 1980.[1] He is a member of the Beta Sigma chapter of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity.[5]
As a teenager, Haslam began working part-time in his father's corporation.[1] He had made plans to teach history and eventually become a minister.[5] Following his university graduation, he returned to Knoxville to work for Pilot in hopes of learning more about the business world before entering the seminary, and eventually decided to stay with the company.[5] He was elevated to president of the company (with his brother, Jimmy, as CEO, and father as chairman) in 1995.[5]
In 1999, Haslam joined Saks Fifth Avenue as the chief executive officer of the e-commerce and catalog division.[6] He left Saks in 2001, and joined the board of the Dallas-based clothing chain, Harold's Stores Inc., later that year.[5]
Haslam is one of the owners of the Tennessee Smokies, a minor league baseball team in East Tennessee.[6] His brother, current Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam, became majority owner of the Cleveland Browns in 2012.[7]
Mayor of Knoxville[edit]
In 2002, Haslam announced he was running for Mayor of Knoxville, inspired in part by a conversation he had had with then-Chattanooga mayor (and current United States Senator) Bob Corker. Knoxville's mayoral elections are nominally non-partisan,[8] but Haslam was known to be a member of the Republican Party when he ran for the office. His opponent in the race, Knox County commissioner Madeline Rogero, criticized Haslam as an oil company puppet, and blamed his father for the appointment of controversial U.T. president John Shumaker, an attack Haslam dismissed as "petty, personal politics". On September 30, 2003, he defeated Rogero by a 52% to 46% margin.[9][10]
In 2006, Haslam appointed Rogero director of community development, later stating he had read Doris Kearns Goodwin's Team of Rivals, and was inspired by President Abraham Lincoln's decision to appoint former campaign rivals to his cabinet.[10] He was reelected in 2007, winning 87% of the vote against challengers Isa Infante and Mark Saroff.[11]
Haslam identifies several successful historic preservation initiatives among his accomplishments as mayor, including saving the historic S&W Cafeteria in downtown Knoxville, building a new cinema (the Regal Riviera) in the city's downtown, and revitalizing the historic Bijou Theatre. In 2008, he was appointed to a four-year term on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation by U.S. President George W. Bush.[6]
Along with historical preservation efforts, Haslam helped spur residential and retail growth in the downtown area, mainly by offering developers tax subsidies. He helped implement a master plan for the development of the South Knoxville riverfront, which was given an Outstanding Planning Award by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Planning Association. The Haslam administration operated under a balanced budget policy, which helped to double the city's savings during his first term.[11]
2010 gubernatorial election[edit]
On January 6, 2009, Haslam declared his intention to run for Tennessee governor in 2010.[12]
His campaign received contributions of $3.9 million between January and July 1 in 2009, substantially more than his Republican primary rivals. Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey received $1.3 million and U.S. Congressman Zach Wamp received $1.2 million, while Shelby County District Attorney General Bill Gibbons reported $416,000 at that time.[13] Among Democratic candidates, businessman Mike McWherter raised $650,000 at the mid-year, followed by former State House Majority Leader Kim McMillan's $180,000.[14]
Haslam received endorsements from former U.S. Senator Howard Baker and Congressman Jimmy Duncan.[15][16] The Tennessean wrote, "Haslam appears most likely to be able to ride Gov. Phil Bredesen's pro-business coattails, despite the different party affiliation."[16]
On the Republican side from July 1, 2009 until January 15, 2010, Haslam collected $1.8 million, Ramsey raised $1,412,593 including a $200,000 loan, Wamp raised $1,373,078 including a $61,000 loan, and Gibbons raised $225,218. Among Democrats during the six months, State Senate Minority Leader Jim Kyle collected $741,485 including a $300,000 personal loan, McWherter raised $402,868, and McMillan raised $159,981.[17]
Haslam campaigned on his executive experience as both Knoxville's mayor and the president of a major company. His opponents attacked him as an oil executive, especially in the wake of price-gouging allegations levied against Pilot in the wake of the post-Hurricane Katrina fuel shortages, and criticized his refusal to release information related to his income while at Pilot.[10]
On August 5, 2010, Haslam won in the Republican primary for governor with almost 48% of the vote, compared to 29% for Wamp and 22% for Ramsey.[18] Mike McWherter, son of former Governor Ned McWherter, was nominated by the Democrats after several well-known elected officials declined the candidacy.
On November 2, 2010, Haslam won the gubernatorial election over Democratic candidate Mike McWherter, taking 65% of the vote to McWherter's 35%. The Republicans also increased their majorities in both chambers of the state legislature, giving the GOP complete control of state government for the first time since 1869.
Governor of Tennessee[edit]
Haslam has stated that job creation and long-term economic growth are his top priority as governor, followed by education reform and workforce development. He favors a conservative state budget, keeping taxes low in order to create and maintain a business-friendly environment.[19] On June 16, 2011, Haslam signed a $30.8 billion state budget, a 3.9% decrease from the previous year's budget.[20]
The budget included 1.6% pay raise for state employees (though it also called for over 1,300 positions to be cut), grants to facilitate construction of an Electrolux plant near Memphis and a Wacker Chemie plant near Cleveland, and $10 million for the Memphis Research Consortium.[21] The budget bill also contained an amendment cutting off all state funding to Planned Parenthood, but the measure was negated by an amendment inserted into the same bill by an unknown legislator, something Haslam vowed to correct in 2012.[22]
On May 23, 2011, Haslam signed a bill overturning a Nashville ordinance that barred discrimination against the hiring of homosexuals for any companies awarded city contracts.[23] On June 1, Haslam signed a bill requiring voters to present photo identification at polling places, a measure supporters argue prevents voter fraud, but detractors have derided as an attempt to disenfranchise traditionally-Democratic voting blocs.[24] On June 2, Haslam signed a bill replacing public school teachers' collective bargaining rights with a process called "collaborative conferencing", effectively bypassing the teachers' union, the Tennessee Education Association.[25]
Other legislation signed by Haslam included a tort reform measure that limits non-economic damages in civil suits,[26] a bill that lifted the cap on the number charter schools in the state and opened enrollment in charter schools to more students,[27] and a bill that allows college students to use Hope Scholarship funds during summer semesters.[28]
In October 2011, Haslam approved an order to implement a curfew on Legislative Plaza in downtown Nashville, where several hundred protesters with the Occupy Nashville movement (part of the greater Occupy Wall Street movement) were camping out. In the early morning hours of October 28, 29 protesters were arrested when they refused to comply with the order,[29] and on the following day, 26 were arrested.[30] In both cases, the arrests were thrown out by General Sessions Night Court Commissioner Tom Nelson, who ruled that the state had no authority to set a curfew for Legislative Plaza.[31] Haslam stated the curfew was necessary due to deteriorating sanitary conditions and safety issues on the Plaza,[30][32] though critics, including the American Civil Liberties Union, which filed a lawsuit in federal court on October 31 to halt the arrests, have stated that the curfew is a violation of the protesters' civil rights.[33]
The $31 billion budget bill signed by Haslam for 2012 included $50 million in tax cuts, $560 million for construction projects, a 2.5% pay raise for state employees, and additional funding to offset anticipated tuition hikes at state colleges. In June, Haslam signed bills that eliminated the state's gift tax and reduced the state's inheritance tax and the sales tax on groceries.[34] He also signed the "Fast Track" bill, which provided cash grants to companies seeking to expand or relocate to Tennessee.[35]
Tennessee was granted a waiver requested by Haslam from certain portions of the federal government's No Child Left Behind standards. Haslam argued that the law's Adequate Yearly Progress model labelled some state schools as failures in spite of these schools having made substantial improvement.[36] In May, he signed a bill providing $37 million in grants for state schools. In July, Haslam called for an overhaul of the state's higher education system, with the intention of generating a higher number of college graduates in high-paying fields.[37]
In March 2012, the legislature passed a bill protecting teachers who challenged scientific theories such as the Theory of Evolution and Global Warming in the classroom. Critics assailed the measure as a "monkey bill" that was little more than an attempt to allow Creationism to be taught in science classes.[38] While Haslam refused to sign the bill, he also refused to veto it, effectively allowing it to become law. He criticized the bill for creating confusion rather than clarity, but pointed out the legislature had passed it by a large margin, and argued the bill would have no effect on the state's science curriculum.[39]
On March 8, 2012, Haslam instructed his Health and Wellness Task Force to focus on the state's growing obesity problem, noting that nearly one-third of Tennesseans are obese.[40] In early April, he initiated the "Meth Stops Now" campaign, aimed at informing the public of the consequences of methamphetamine manufacture.[41] In May, he signed legislation aimed at curbing prescription drug abuse.[42]
On April 24, 2012, Haslam signed into law the Tennessee Excellence, Accountability and Management ("TEAM") Act, which established a new hiring system for state agencies and overhauled the evaluation standards for state employees by placing a greater focus on job performance rather than seniority.[43] The bill also makes it easier for executive branch employees to be hired and fired, establishes merit raises for high performing workers, and gives preference to veterans in job openings where applicants have equal qualifications.[44]
In May 2012, Haslam signed a bill barring sex education instructors from encouraging "gateway sexual activity." Proponents of the bill argued it was necessary to clarify the meaning of abstinence, while opponents argued the bill's wording was overly vague, and could be construed to include behavior such as kissing and holding hands.[45] Other bills signed by Haslam in May included a measure requiring drug testing for welfare recipients, a measure providing grants to companies to pay for training expenses for recently laid-off workers,[46] and a bill requiring Amazon.com to start collecting sales taxes on online purchases by 2014.[47]
After the General Assembly permanently adjourned in May, Haslam issued the first veto of his governorship. He vetoed a controversial bill that sought to end Vanderbilt University's "All Comers" policy, which required religious groups at the school to allow any student to join even if the student didn't share the group's religious beliefs. The legislature could not override the veto because it was no longer in session.[48] Haslam stated he disagreed with the policy, but didn't think it appropriate for the government to interfere with the policies of a private institution.[49]
In December 2012, Haslam announced the state would not implement a provision of the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") that allows for a state-run health care exchange. Haslam had considered a state-run exchange for several weeks, but argued the federal government had not provided enough information regarding costs of the program, and what had been provided consisted of draft proposals subject to change. "More and more I'm convinced they are making this up as they go," he said.[50]
In April 2014, Haslam signed into law a measure allowing prosecution of a new mother with criminal assault if she had used narcotics during pregnancy. The law has been criticised as discriminatory against women from poor rural areas with limited access to healthcare and addiction treatment facilities. [51] In July 2014, the first woman prosecuted under this law, Mallory Loyola, was arrested in Madisonville, Monroe County. [52]
Political positions[edit]
|This section requires expansion. (September 2011)
Haslam was formerly a member of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition but resigned early in 2009 and became a member of the National Rifle Association.[53]
While he generally supports budget cuts, Haslam has suggested that the Republican Party is too often focused on scaling back government rather than making it work. "At the end of the day," he said, "I think the most conservative principle there is, is giving people a dollar worth of value for a dollar worth of tax paid."[54]
Haslam is pro-life and opposes gay marriage, though he has stated that he wouldn't discriminate against gay employees, and prefers his administration focus on the economy and education, rather than hot-button social issues.[55][56] He has stated that he favors cracking down on businesses that employ illegal immigrants, and suggested he would sign a law requiring law enforcement officers to check the citizenship status of arrested individuals they suspect might be in the country illegally, if passed by the state legislature.[55]
On January 11, 2012, Bill Haslam endorsed Mitt Romney for the Republican nomination in the 2012 United States presidential election. This announcement came on the heels of Romney's victory in the New Hampshire primary on January 10.[57] Haslam's father was the Tennessee state co-chairman for the Romney campaign.
In a 2013 interview with Politico, Haslam stated that many of the more controversial measures passed by the state legislature, such as the 2012 law protecting teachers who dispute evolution in class, were "frustrating and a distraction."[54] He noted that in his travels across the state, "those aren't the issues I hear people bringing up."[54]
Lawsuit against Pilot Flying J[edit]
In July of 2014, Pilot Flying J, the nation's largest chain of hybrid convenience store-gas stations, agreed to pay $92 million in fines to settle claims in a class-action lawsuit. The suit was brought by 5,500 trucking companies that claimed they were cheated out of promised rebates and discounts. Bill Haslam is a co-owner of the company, but has not worked for the company since the 1990s. The company is managed by his brother, Jimmy Haslam.[58]
Personal life[edit]
Bill Haslam met his wife-to-be, Crissy Garrett, at Emory University and they have been married since 1981; they have two daughters and a son.[6][59] Haslam is Presbyterian, and has been associated with the Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church in Knoxville.[1] Haslam has been a member of the Young Life Board of Trustees since 2011.[60]
- ^ a b c d e Bill Haslam biography. Retrieved at Archive.org 19 July 2013.
- ^ "''Knoxville News Sentinel'' profile on Haslam". Knoxnews.com. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
- ^ Josh Flory, "Haslam Patriarch Started Making Mark on Knoxville as UT Student", Knoxville News Sentinel, January 16, 2011; retrieved September 22, 2011
- ^ Josh Flory, "Work, loss and new joy: Death drew Haslams closer", Knoxville News Sentinel, January 17, 2011
- ^ a b c d e Josh Flory, "Growth and Change: As Business Evolves, Haslam Siblings Find Their Roles Within and Without It", Knoxville News Sentinel, January 18, 2011; retrieved September 22, 2011.
- ^ a b c d Mayor's biography, City of Knoxville website, accessed May 9, 2010
- ^ ""NFL approves Rooney's ownership plan"". Sports.espn.go.com. 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
- ^ Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy (2007-05-13). "Knox County One Question". Knoxville News-Sentinel. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
- ^ "Election Roundup". U.S. Conference of Mayors. November 17, 2003. Retrieved 2008-05-18.
- ^ a b c Josh Flory, "Building on Experience as Knoxville's Mayor, 'Optimistic and Enthusiastic' Haslam Begins Leading State", Knoxville News Sentinel, January 19, 2011; retrieved September 22, 2011
- ^ a b Hayes Hickman (September 26, 2007). "Haslam sails to second term". Knoxville News-Sentinel. Retrieved 2008-05-18.
- ^ Hickman, Hayes (January 6, 2009). "Haslam cites executive experience in launching campaign for governor". Knoxville News Sentinel.
- ^ Vines, Georgiana (December 5, 2009). "Haslam fundraiser boosts total". Knoxville News Sentinel.
- ^ Sisk, Chas (December 14, 2009). "Famous name gives McWherter edge in governor's race-for now". The Tennessean.
- ^ "Haslam Endorsed By U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan". The Chattanoogan. May 8, 2010.
- ^ a b Underwood, Ryan; Michael Cass, Chas Sisk and Clay Carey (December 28, 2009). "Tennessee political movers". The Tennessean. p. 2.
- ^ Humphrey, Tom (February 3, 2010). "Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam gathers $5.8 million so far for governor's race". Knoxville News Sentinel.
- ^ Feldmann, Linda (August 6, 2010). "Tennessee GOP primary: Bill Haslam's win fits Election 2010 trends". The Christian Science Monitor.
- ^ Bill's Priorities. Retrieved at Archive.org 19 July 2013.
- ^ Andy Sher, "Tennessee Gov. Signs Budget", Chattanooga Times-Free Press, June 16, 2011; retrieved September 22, 2011
- ^ Richard Locker, "Gov. Haslam Unveils Tennessee Budget; Will Expedite $97 Million for Electrolux", Memphis Commercial Appeal, March 14, 2011; retrieved September 23, 2011
- ^ Tom Humphrey "With Planned Parenthood Defunded (except may in Memphis?), Lawmakers Ready to Ignore Mystery Amendment", Knoxnews.com, June 12, 2011; retrieved November 3, 2011
- ^ Erik Schelzig, "Haslam: Leave Discrimination Policies to Companies", Businessweek, May 25, 2011; retrieved November 3, 2011
- ^ Andy Sher, "State Democrats Announce Efforts to Educate Voters on New Photo ID Requirements", Chattanooga Times Free Press, October 31, 2011; retrieved November 3, 2011
- ^ Andy Sher, "Collective Bargaining, Political Contribution Measures Become Law", Chattanooga Times Free Press, June 2, 2011
- ^ Joe White, "Haslam Signs Tort Reform Measure Into Law", WPLN News, June 16, 2011; retrieved November 3, 2011
- ^ ""Haslam Signs Charter Schools Bill into Law in Memphis". Memphis Business Journal, June 15, 2011; retrieved November 3, 2011
- ^ Doug Davis, ""Gov. Bill Haslam Signs Bill to Allow Summer Use of Lottery Scholarships", Daily News Journal, June 8, 2011; retrieved from Knoxnews.com on November 3, 2011.
- ^ "Occupy Nashville Prostestors Arrested and Released", NewsChannel5.com, October 29, 2011
- ^ a b Lucas Johnson II, "Tenn. Gov.: 'Occupy' Arrests Necessary for Safety", The Tennessean, November 1, 2011
- ^ Jim Ridley, "Night Court Magistrate Throws the Book at Haslam, Troopers Over Occupy Nashville Arrests", Nashvillescene.com, October 29, 2011
- ^ ""TN Governor Bill Haslam Defends Actions; Occupy Nashville Situation had 'Deteriorated'", WBIR.com, October 29, 2011
- ^ Brandon Gee, "Lawsuit Seeks Halt to Occupy Nashville Arrests", The Tennessean, October 31, 2011
- ^ Andy Sher, "$31 Billion Tennessee Budget Heads to Gov. Bill Haslam," Chattanooga Times Free Press, 1 May 2012. Retrieved: 4 March 2013.
- ^ "Haslam Signs Cash Grants Plan," TNReport.com, 18 May 2012. Retrieved: 4 March 2013.
- ^ "Haslam Lauds No Child Left Behind Waiver," Tn.gov, 9 February 2012. Retrieved: 4 March 2013.
- ^ Andy Sher, "Gov. Bill Haslam Tackles Higher Education Costs," Chattanooga Times Free Press, 11 July 2012. Retrieved: 4 March 2013.
- ^ "Continued Opposition to Tennessee's 'Monkey Bill,'" National Center for Science Education website, 30 March 2012. Retrieved: 4 March 2013.
- ^ Nick Wing, "Tennessee Evolution Bill Becomes Law After Governor Bill Haslam Declines to Act," Huffington Post, 10 April 2012. Retrieved: 4 March 2013.
- ^ "Tennessee Governor Puts Obesity Problem in Spotlight," Memphis Commercial Appeal, 8 March 2012. Retrieved: 5 March 2013.
- ^ "Haslam Announces Statewide Anti-Meth Campaign," TN.gov, 4 April 2012. Retrieved: 5 March 2013.
- ^ Alexis Zotos, "Haslam Signs Tennessee Prescription Safety Act," WATE.com, 11 May 2012. Retrieved: 4 March 2013.
- ^ "Haslam Signs TEAM Act Into Law," TN.gov, 24 April 2012. Retrieved: 4 March 2013.
- ^ "Governor Haslam Signs Civil Service Overhaul Bill," NewsChannel5.com, 24 April 2012. Retrieved: 5 March 2013.
- ^ Chas Sisk, "Haslam Signs 'Gateway Sexual Activity' Bill," WBIR.com, 11 May 2012. Retrieved: 4 March 2013.
- ^ "Governor Haslam Signs Several Bills Into Law," NewsChannel5.com, 24 May 2012. Retrieved: 4 March 2013.
- ^ Chloé Morrison, "Gov. Bill Haslam Signs Bill That Requires Amazon to Charge Sales Tax by 2014," Nooga.com, 26 March 2012. Retrieved: 5 March 2013.
- ^ Tom Humphrey (May 6, 2012). "Gov. Bill Haslam's first veto deftly dodges override possibility". Knoxville News Sentinel.
- ^ Tom Humphrey, "Haslam: 'All Comers' Policy Wrong, But Veto Plan Still Stands," Knoxville News Sentinel, 11 May 2012. Retrieved: 4 March 2013.
- ^ Tom Humphrey, "Gov. Bill Haslam Rejects State-Run Health Care Exchange," Knoxville News Sentinel, 10 December 2012. Retrieved: 5 March 2013.
- ^ "First woman arrested under Tennessee law that criminalizes pregnancy outcomes". Salon.com.
- ^ "$2,000 bond set for East Tenn. mom charged under new law". WBIR.
- ^ "Bill Haslam Joined The NRA In 'Late February Or Early March'", Nashville Post Blogjam, April 9, 2009. Article includes a link to a Copy of Haslam's letter of resignation from MAIG.
- ^ a b c Alexander Burns, "Bill Haslam: The GOP Star You've Never Heard Of," Politico, 20 February 2013. Retrieved: 9 March 2013.
- ^ a b Stephen George, ""Is Bill Haslam Your Next Governor?", The Nashville City Paper, July 18, 2010; retrieved November 3, 2011
- ^ Jeff Woods, "Bill Haslam: 'Gay Rights Is a Broad Topic'", The Nashville City Paper, July 10, 2011; retrieved November 3, 2011
- ^ Endorsement of Mitt Romney, The Republic, January 11, 2012; retrieved at Archive.org 19 July 2013.
- ^ Associated Press (July 14, 2014) "Feds: Company co-owned by Tennessee Gov. Haslam to pay $92 for cheating customers." Fox News. (Retrieved 7-14-2014.)
- ^ Crissy Haslam profile. Retrieved at Archive.org 19 July 2013.
- ^ Board of Trustees 2012-2013, Young Life website. Retrieved; 20 August 2013.
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bill Haslam.
- Governor Bill Haslam official Tennessee government website
- Bill Haslam for Governor
- Bill Haslam at DMOZ
|Political offices
|Preceded by
Phil Bredesen
|Governor of Tennessee
|Preceded by
Victor Ashe
|Mayor of Knoxville
|Succeeded by
Daniel Brown
|United States order of precedence (ceremonial)
|Preceded by
Joe Biden
as Vice President
|Order of Precedence of the United States
Within Tennessee
|Succeeded by
Mayor of city
in which event is held
|Succeeded by
Otherwise John Boehner
as Speaker of the House of Representatives
|Preceded by
Steve Beshear
as Governor of Kentucky
|Order of Precedence of the United States
Outside Tennessee
|Succeeded by
John Kasich
as Governor of Ohio


text:
Food & Recipes
500-Calorie Soup Menus
Quick Tomato Soup
This is a great "pantry soup" -- that is, it comes together in minutes from ingredients that you can keep on hand all the time.
- Quick Tomato Soup (142 calories)
Accompanied by either:
- Smoky Ham & Corn Salad (182 calories)
- Claire's Mixed Green Salad with Feta Vinaigrette (165 calories)
Served with one of these:
- Toasted whole-grain baguette (2 inches) (132 calories)
- Small whole-wheat crackers (about 15) (130 calories)
Followed by one of these:
- Chunky Peach Popsicles (33 calories)
- Sliced fresh strawberries (1/2 cup) (27 calories)
Related to Healthy Eating & Nutrition
Today on WebMD
What condiments are made of and how much to use.
How to get what you need.
Easy ideas for dinner tonight.
Health benefits, what you can eat and more.
WebMD Recipe Finder
Browse our collection of healthy, delicious recipes, from WebMD and Eating Well magazine.
WebMD Allergy App
Loaded with tips to help you avoid food allergy triggers.
Loading ...
Sending your email...
This feature is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.
Now check your email account on your mobile phone to download your new app.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Pete Carroll
Breer: 'No Question' Seattle Has More Talented Roster
Albert Breer of the NFL Network thinks that when it comes to playoff football the team that wins is the one that can beat you the most ways. For his money, Seattle is that team.
Adam Jones: Hard To Root For Carroll, Even Harder To Root For Manning
Just think of what the NFL offseason will be like should Peyton Manning win another Super Bowl…
Felger & Mazz: January 28th, 2014
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Tuesday, January 28th from Radio Row in New York City for Super Bowl XLVIII.
Ted Johnson On Felger & Mazz: 'I Loved Playing In Pete Carroll's Defense'
Former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson explained Tuesday afternoon on Felger & Massarotti why it was under Pete Carroll that he enjoyed his best seasons.
The Pros And Cons Of Seahawks Winning Super Bowl, From A Patriots Perspective
The Patriots, sadly, can't win the Super Bowl, so here's a look at the pros and cons of a Seattle victory on Sunday.
Felger & Mazz: January 27th, 2014
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Monday, January 27th from Radio Row in New York City for Super Bowl XLVIII.
Felger & Mazz: Are You Buying Into Pete Carroll?
Since leaving the Patriots, Pete Carroll has enjoyed success as head coach of the USC Trojans and now the Seattle Seahawks.
Felger To Colin Kaepernick: 'Dude, You're Not That Cool'
Fans of the NFL are growing tired of 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh's sideline antics, and now Michael Felger is fed up with Colin Kaepernick.
Colvin On Toucher & Rich: Belichick Is The Best Coach In Football, Hands Down
Former Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich on Friday, and said with Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, the Patriots always have a shot at that top seed
Felger & Mazz: Seahawks Achilles Heel Is Lack Of Discipline
The Seahawks asserted themselves last night as the top team in the NFC, but Jermaine Wiggins provided what he thinks is the Achilles heel of this Seahawks team.


text:
I choose Monday questions for many qualities. Sometimes they are questions that are out of my area of personal expertise, like questions about the finer points of child-raising or condo-association-belonging. Sometimes the question is too long for the column. Sometimes...
read more
Good grief! The whole "rudeness" thing got so intricate and absorbing that I completely forgot to write a response to Monday's question. Sorry for that, gang, and I guess that's one point in favor of those who are arguing... Read Post
We had an epic thread in response to Monday's question! Many, many of you pointed out the LW's rudeness, not only in attacking the region where he (and the person he is addressing) lives, but in demanding an answer to... Read Post
Happy Monday, readers -- It's good to be back home after my visit to the Midwest. What is your take on this ride-giver's gripe? Occasionally I provide rides to events for other people, whom I know casually. Invariably, one of the... Read Post


text:
So this happened.
Sent in by Stoney
You have to wonder what these two are thinking, if they think it all.
Dog: "Just one more inch, little fishie…"
Fish: "Just one more inch, funny giant furry insect.
This is a silly site, and I basically post images that make me smile daily. However, I do NOT own these images, and I provide links back to the original source where the images were from when that information is provided.
There are times when images are sent to me from my readers and do not have links as to where they obtained them from. So, I'm not perfect, but I try.
If you are the owner of any of these images and wish to have me take them down, please email me at email@example.com, and I will swiftly remove them :)


text:
What does ALIAS mean in Unclassified?
This page is about the meanings of the acronym/abbreviation/shorthand ALIAS in the Miscellaneous field in general and in the Unclassified terminology in particular.
Artist Led Initiatives Advisory Service
Find a translation for ALIAS in other languages:
Select another language:
What does ALIAS mean?
- a•li•as(n.)
- a false name; an assumed name.
Discuss this ALIAS abbreviation with the community:
Use the citation below to add this abbreviation to your bibliography:
"ALIAS." Abbreviations.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2014. Web. 19 Dec. 2014. <http://www.abbreviations.com/term/184846>.
ALIAS also stands for:
- A Legacy to Inspire Achieve and Share
- Additional Load Intrusion Avoidance System
- Advanced Lightweight Intelligent Armament System
- Alias image file 24-bit RGB RLE Bitmap graphics
- Aliases
... and 3 more »
Nearby & related abbreviations:
Alternative search:
- Search Artist Led Initiatives Advisory Service on Amazon.com
- Search Artist Led Initiatives Advisory Service on Google


text:
I bought some cheep colour filters on eBay, money well spent I think.This photo was shot on film. Taken by fisher-price with a Lomo LC-A+ Russia Day (available in our Online Shop) loaded with Kodak 200 film in Dover, United Kingdom. These tags describe this photo: strawberries, portrait, filter, dover, white cliffs, colour, coast, splitzer, multiple exposure, double, my long suffering boyfriend, lc-a, lc-a+ russia day, 35mm, lomo, lomography, mx, double exposure, double tap, and multiple. Date: 2012-07. This photo can also be found in the album Messing about with filters.
Please login to get more out of this site
You are currently not logged in, do so now to add comments, like articles as well as photos, submit to competitions, translate articles and gain access to unlimited photo upload! If you are not registered yet, go here to find out more about Lomography and join now! If you just want a limited account for now you can use Twitter or Facebook. We would love to have you as a member here!
30 people like this photo
Liking photos helps us to present the best ones to you and others. 30 people like this photo. 30 people like this photo: guinastrapazi, gotoarizona, mariskaviska, yuliya-sakharchuk, kylethefrench, woodnwheels, sobetion, ripsta, fruchtzwerg_hh, analogue_lover, bkspicture, atria007, lauralaula, trw, nsn-1, meryl, cecilialisbon, weedos, mafiosa, stratski, eskimofriend, lilariot, merdipre, adash, erikagrendel, whitt8211, nilard12, 134340, zekalinova, and alexyz.


text:
– According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, the Washington Nationals may look to former Baltimore Oriole Jerry Hairston Jr. to replace the hole at the utility position that was created with the departure of Willie Harris to the New York Mets. Ladson writes.
"With Harris gone, the Nats are considering infielder/outfielder Jerry Hairston Jr., according to another source. The right-handed-hitting Hairston played with the Padres last year, and he hit .244 with 10 home runs and 50 RBIs. He could be insurance if Danny Espinosa falters at second base."
Many in the Washington D.C. area watched Hairston's carer blossom in Baltimore, as he became the starting second baseman after Roberto Alomar left town. Hairston drew a lot of comparisons to Alomar with the glove, but not so much with the bat as 5-10 infielder struggled early at the plate. He did improve however, batting .303/.378/.397 in his final year as an Oriole in 2004.
Since his departure, however, Hairston has bounced around not just from team-to-team, but positon to position. In fact, Hairston has at every single position during his 12 year career except pitcher and catcher, and has played for six teams.
In 2010 Hairston played strong defense at a variety of positions for the San Diego Padres. He played 62 games at shortstop, 47 at second base, 12 in the outfield and three at third base. It is that versatility that Nats general manager Mike Rizzo is likely hoping to tap from the 35 year old. The Nationals are rebuilding around defense and athleticism, and Jerry Hariston has the versatility in both those categories that few major league players can offer.
- In another article from Ladson, he writes that the Nationals are not in fact interested in free-agent starting pitcher Chris Young. It had been reported earlier in the week that the Nationals were in play for Young, but that the Mets were the favorite. Ladson however says the Nationals are confident with their rotation:
"Rizzo pointed out that Jason Marquis, Jordan Zimmermann, Ross Detwiler and Chien-Ming Wang will be 100 percent healthy, while John Lannan and Yunesky Maya will be more consistent on the mound. Add Livan Hernandez to the mix, the Nationals could have a strong rotation, according to Rizzo."
Livan Hernandez will reportedly start opening day for the club.


text:
There are two different paths (Thesis Option and Alternate Plan Paper Option) to a M.S. Degree in Environmental Science. The Master's thesis option is strongly encouraged for students planning to continue on for a Ph.D.
Choose TWO courses from the following:
Remaining 600 level courses are selected from other programs across campus in consultation with your academic advisor.
In addition to meeting the general requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and Research, students must have completed the following course work with a minimum grade of C: One year of Chemistry, General Ecology, College Algebra, and Plant Science or Animal Diversity. GRE is not required.
A completed application for the Environmental Science MS program also must include a letter describing your interest in the graduate program. This letter should explicitly identify your career goals, your research interests, and identify the faculty member(s) with whom you are most interested in pursuing a thesis research project.
International students from a country where English is not the primary language must submit an official internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score with minimum scores of:
Similar scores from an equivalent English-language competency exam can also be considered
Environmental Science is a Program in the Department of Biological Sciences. Graduate assistantships are available through the Department of Biological Sciences.
The Environmental Science Program is interdisciplinary. An examining committee is required for both the Thesis and Alternate Plan Paper options. A minimum of 3 graduate faculty from MNSU-Mankato are required on the examining committee. In addition, we encourage but do not require;that professional from outside MNSU (industry, agencies) serve on the examining committee.
The chairperson must have Regular or Research Graduate Faculty status from one of the following departments at MNSU-Mankato: Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Geology, Civil Engineering or Geography .
Two members of the examining committee must be graduate faculty (Research, Regular, or Associate status) in the Department of Biological Sciences at MNSU-Mankato. One member of the examining committee must be graduate faculty from outside the Department of Biological Sciences Faculty. This member has traditionally been from one of the following Departments: Chemistry & Geology, Statistics, Geography, Political Science or Urban and Regional Studies.


text:
Defective Products Lawyers and Law Firms in Teaneck, NJ
Defective Products Lawyers
Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, PC
Teaneck, New Jersey Personal Injury Attorneys(201) 907-5000
Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. is a personal injury law firm based in Teaneck, New Jersey providing legal services to injured clients throughout New Jersey as well as the greater metropolitan New York area. The firm's partners alone combine over a century of legal experience...
Law Firm's Overview VideosFree ConsultationContingency Fee
The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP
Personal Injury Lawyers in Hackensack, New Jersey(888) 966-9749
The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP in Philadelphia, PA, handles personal injury cases. The firm has worked with lawyers and clients around the country in cases involving medical malpractice, construction accidents, defective drugs and medical devices, and vehicle accidents. The firm is...
Law Firm's Overview VideosFree Consultation
Jae Lee Law, Attorneys at Law
Personal Injury Attorneys in Fort Lee, New Jersey(201) 346-3800
At Fort Lee Law Offices at Jae Lee Law, attorney Jae E. Lee provides experienced legal guidance and aggressive advocacy to victims of personal injury accidents throughout New Jersey and New York.
Founded in 1998, this personal injury law firm offers clients: extensive experience...
Law Firm's Overview VideosFree ConsultationContingency Fee
The Grossman Law Firm, LLC
Personal Injury Lawyers in New Jersey(973) 928-2557
The Grossman Law Firm, LLC provides representation for personal injury related matters throughout Northern and Central New Jersey. Our firm has been representing the citizens of New Jersey for more than 15 years in personal injury matters involving medical malpractice, premises liability,...
Law Firm's Overview ArticlesVideosFree Consultation
Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law
Bergen County Personal Injury Attorney(201) 870-1909
Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney At Law, in New Jersey, handles personal injury cases. The law firm helps clients choose to file a claim with the insurance company or to seek compensation through litigation. Clients are given high-quality legal advice so they may make the right decision...
Law Firm's Overview
Freeman Hughes Freeman, LLC
Family Law & Personal Injury Lawyers in New Jersey(201) 222-7765
Freeman, Hughes and Freeman LLC in New Jersey focuses on family law cases. The firm always puts clients' above other issues when working a case. The staff makes sure clients receive high-quality legal advice during a difficult period of their lives.
Attorneys from the firm provides...
Law Firm's Overview Free ConsultationCredit Cards
Law Offices of Robert J. McGuirl, LLC
New Jersey Products Liability and Civil Litigation Lawyers(201) 391-8200
The Law Offices of Robert J. McGuirl is a civil litigation law firm based in Park Ridge, New Jersey providing legal representation to clients throughout the surrounding cities and counties of New Jersey. The firm has been a fixture in the local community for over 35 years, and with...
Law Firm's Overview Articles
The Anthony Pope Law Firm
Newark, New Jersey Personal Injury and Criminal Attorney(973) 536-2346
The Anthony Pope Law Firm is a personal injury, criminal defense and family law firm located in Newark, New Jersey that has repeatedly proven an effective advocate whether through negotiation or litigation. Attorney Pope handles a variety of issues within each area of practice, and...
Law Firm's Overview Free ConsultationContingency Fee
Krivitzky, Springer & Feldman
Jersey City Personal Injury Lawyers(201) 499-7745 or (888) 350-4166
Krivitzky, Springer & Feldman is a personal injury law firm located in Jersey City, New Jersey that negotiates and litigates claims on behalf of plaintiffs injured in many different ways. Since 1976 the firm has helped victims of unsafe premises, healthcare mistakes, animal attacks...
Law Firm's Overview ArticlesFree ConsultationContingency Fee
Seigel Capozzi Law Firm LLC
Ridgewood, New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers(201) 444-4000
The Seigel Capozzi Law Firm LLC is based in Ridgewood, New Jersey and specializes in personal injury and medical malpractice law. Our firm was established in 1976 with the goal of providing the highest-quality legal representation to those who have been injured in our New Jersey...
Law Firm's Overview Free ConsultationContingency Fee
Ginarte O'Dwyer Gonzalez Gallardo & Winograd, LLP
Personal Injury Attorneys in New Jersey and New York(973) 854-8400 or (888) 446-2783
Ginarte, O'Dwyer, Gonzalez, Gallardo and Winograd LLP serves personal injury clients in New York and New Jersey. The law firm has represented victims of accidents for more than 30 years. The lawyers have a combined 150 years of experience that they use to win cases.
Besides accidents,...
Other Offices: Clifton, Union City
Law Firm's Overview Free Consultation
Law Offices of Richard S. Greenberg
Bergen County Personal Injury and Accident Attorney(201) 371-5276
The Law Offices of Richard S. Greenberg is made up of attorneys with combined experience of more than half a century. The attorneys of the firm are closely familiar with the local legal system, its courts and judges. They use that advantage to the benefit of every client as they...
Law Firm's Overview Free Consultation
Brickfield & Donahue
Northern New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorneys based in Bergen County, New Jersey.(201) 488-7707
Brickfield & Donahue is a criminal defense law firm located in River Edge, New Jersey which represents clients throughout northern New Jersey. The firm's lawyers together hold more than 50 years of experience, including time for each spent as a prosecutor. Both Mr. Donahue and...
Law Firm's Overview Free ConsultationCredit Cards
Feintuch, Porwich & Feintuch
Jersey City, New Jersey Personal Injury Attorneys(201) 479-2897
Feintuch, Porwich & Feintuch is a personal injury law firm located in Jersey City, New Jersey that has been serving clients throughout the region for more than fifty years. The firm's lawyers are strongly dedicated to quickly securing substantial settlements and verdicts on behalf...
Law Firm's Overview Free ConsultationCredit Cards
Kirsch Gartenberg Howard LLP
Personal Injury and Probate Law Firm in New Jersey(201) 820-0329 or (877) 319-7488
Kirsch Gartenberg Howard LLP is a law firm based in Hackensack, New Jersey which specializes in personal injury and probate law. We have served individuals and businesses throughout New York and New Jersey for more than 25 years as our firm is committed to providing the highest level...
Law Firm's Overview Free Consultation
The Epstein Law Firm, P.A.
New Jersey Personal Injury and Civil Litigation Lawyers(201) 918-3560
The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. is a personal injury and civil litigation firm with nearly 50 years of experience providing aggressive representation to people in Rochelle Park, Hackensack, and throughout New Jersey. When we go to work for you, we have one goal in mind: to get you the...
Law Firm's Overview ArticlesFree Consultation
Law Offices of Jeffrey I. Amtman
Bergen County Personal Injury and Serious Accident Attorney(201) 308-5304 or (866) 592-4136
The Law Offices of Jeffrey I. Amtman have given injured in New York and New Jersey the compensation and medical care they deserve through the legal skill and genuine compassion of an expert personal injury attorney and his dedicated staff. Jeffrey Amtman has long believed in providing...
Law Firm's Overview ArticlesFree Consultation
Law Offices of Jeffrey Hasson, PC
New Jersey Personal Injury Attorney(201) 530-6272 or (866) 699-6487
At the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C., we are dedicated to helping clients achieve the best possible resolution to their legal problems. Whether you have been injured through negligence or charged with a crime or injured through negligence, you can rely on attorney Hasson...
Law Firm's Overview Free ConsultationCredit Cards
Albert Buzzetti & Associates, LLC
New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers(201) 308-5313 or (866) 237-8202
At Albert Buzzetti & Associates, our personal injury attorneys provide clear, consistent legal advice on all aspects of filing, negotiating and litigating an injury lawsuit after a negligent accident: Nursing home abuse; Car and motorcycle accidents; Truck accidents; Dog bites;...
Law Firm's Overview Free ConsultationContingency Fee
Brady, Brady & Reilly, LLC
New Jersey Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Lawyers(201) 702-1821 or (877) 915-5746
The law firm of Brady, Brady & Reilly (BBR) is located in Kearny, New Jersey. We have been serving people in North Jersey since 1965. Since then, our attorneys have acquired a reputation for achieving results at trial. Our knowledge of the law and our tenacity in the courtroom...
Law Firm's Overview Free Consultation
Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff
Personal Injury and Trial Lawyers in New Jersey(973) 273-0023
Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff is a law firm serving New Jersey since 1984. From our offices in Scotch Plains and Florham Park, our attorneys have helped countless people throughout the state successfully take on legal challenges involving personal injury,...
Law Firm's Overview ArticlesFree Consultation
Bruce Egert Law
New Jersey Personal Injury, Real Estate, Business and Litigation Attorneys(201) 488-2620 or (866) 687-1548
Bruce Egert Law is a full-service personal injury law firm serving clients in New York and New Jersey.
Whether you need professional legal service in New York or New Jersey, you can count on qualified assistance from Bruce Egert. He is a successful trial lawyer who has won many...
Law Firm's Overview
Dankner, Milstein & Ruffo, PC
Englewood, New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorneys(201) 569-1122
At Dankner, Milstein & Ruffo, P.C., there are certain numbers we take great pride in. Our law firm has been in business since 1994. In this time we have recovered more than half a billion dollars for our clients. That is one number. Here is another. Our lawyers have recovered...
Law Firm's Overview Free Consultation


text:
Access National Declares Dividend, Reports Third Quarter Earnings
Access National Corporation (NASDAQ: ANCX), parent company for Access National Bank (Bank), reported third quarter net income of $2.8 million, or $0.27 per share. This represents the Corporation's 53 rd consecutive quarterly profit over its 55 quarter history. Consistent with management's stated objective of a 40% payout ratio against core earnings, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.11 per share for holders of record as of November 6, 2013 and payable on November 25, 2013.
The third quarter of 2013 reflects a 17% increase in banking segment pretax earnings in comparison to the third quarter of 2012. The mortgage segment contribution declined 53% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 in comparison with the same period in 2012 due to a reduction in volume and gain on sale margin. While the company has suffered volume reduction and margin compression consistent with the overall market, the mortgage segment has experienced further reductions in volume due to the strategic decision to close a significant out-of-market office in April 2013. The third quarter of 2013 represented a transition period for the mortgage segment as it reported near break-even performance while overhead staffing was reduced to align overhead with expected production. Through September 30, 2013, the mortgage division's pre-tax contribution is 30%, which aligns with management's intent, being that 70-80% of the Corporation's net income is generated from the core business of the Bank. While mortgage banking remains an important component of both the client and shareholder value proposition, the extraordinary mortgage contributions of prior years are not expected to return. In order to blunt the adverse impact of a mortgage segment in transition, the commercial banking segment elected to sell $10.6 million of SBA Guaranteed loans that resulted in an after-tax gain of $602 thousand.
Net interest margin for the first nine months of 2013 decreased to 3.83% from 3.95% for the same period in 2012. On a linked quarter basis, the 3.88% margin was essentially flat for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to 3.89% reported in the prior quarter.
Select the service that is right for you!COMPARE ALL SERVICES
Action Alerts PLUSTry it NOW
Jim Cramer and Stephanie Link actively manage a real portfolio and reveal their money management tactics while giving advanced notice before every trade.
Product Features:
- $2.5+ million portfolio
- Large-cap and dividend focus
- Intraday trade alerts from Cramer
- Weekly roundups
TheStreet Quant RatingsTry it NOW
Only $49.95/yr
Access the tool that DOMINATES the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500.
Product Features:
- Buy, hold, or sell recommendations for over 4,300 stocks
- Unlimited research reports on your favorite stocks
- A custom stock screener
- Upgrade/downgrade alerts
Stocks Under $10Try it NOW
David Peltier, uncovers low dollar stocks with extraordinary upside potential that are flying under Wall Street's radar.
Product Features:
- Model portfolio
- Stocks trading below $10
- Intraday trade alerts
- Weekly roundups
Dividend Stock AdvisorTry it NOW
Jim Cramer's protege, David Peltier, identifies the best of breed dividend stocks that will pay a reliable AND significant income stream.
Product Features:
- Diversified model portfolio of dividend stocks
- Alerts when market news affect the portfolio
- Bi-weekly updates with exact steps to take - BUY, HOLD, SELL
Real Money ProTry it NOW
All of Real Money, plus 15 more of Wall Street's sharpest minds delivering actionable trading ideas, a comprehensive look at the market, and fundamental and technical analysis.
Product Features:
- Real Money + Doug Kass Plus 15 more Wall Street Pros
- Intraday commentary & news
- Ultra-actionable trading ideas
Options ProfitsTry it NOW
Our options trading pros provide daily market commentary and over 100 monthly option trading ideas and strategies to help you become a well-seasoned trader.
Product Features:
- 100+ monthly options trading ideas
- Actionable options commentary & news
- Real-time trading community
- Options TV


text:
Category Archives: Holistic Health
Embracing holistic health practices and alternative care, including questioning routine medical interventions
Treating Mastitis at Home
A few simple steps to head off mastitis and start feeling better! MORE
Mama's Natural Medicine Cabinet A-Z
It feels quite amazing to finally have a full medicine cabinet of natural remedies! Now when ailments come up, I'm not running to the drug store. The list of remedies below is compiled from real life experience as a woman and a mom. I am not trained in herbs and I am not a naturopathic doctor. I do consult a naturopath, talk … MORE
Wordless Wednesday: Holistic Health
This week we asked you to share holistic health with us. Read more about holistic health on our resource page. Link up! MORE
Organizing Your Natural Medicine Cabinet
When I opened up the bottle though, all the tablets were warped and split, totally wasted. As I looked around, I realized that my many natural remedies and supplements were not being stored properly, which was proving to be an expensive mistake. It was time to do a little spring cleaning! MORE
How to Manage Your Child's Fever at Home
Although all parents worry when their child gets a fever, you can take comfort in knowing it's not a villain to be feared. Fevers are natural, normal, and are a good response to a bad invader. Here are tips from a Naturopath on how to manage your child's fever. MORE
Signs of Hearing Loss in Very Young Children
When my oldest child, Sofi, was a toddler, she had some strange little behaviors. There were many little things that gave me concerns, but when I would bring them up with friends or doctors, they were always shrugged off. "It's just the age," I was told, over and over again. "Two year olds aren't supposed to cooperate!" friends reassured me. But, I couldn't shake the thought that this wasn't on the spectrum of normal. Yet, Sofi had passed her newborn hearing screen. At 3 years old, she passed another, similar test. At 4.5 years old, she got a hearing aid, and her life was greatly changed. MORE
33 Reasons to Grow Bee Balm, Lavender, and Basil
When I'm looking for plants to add to my gardens, I lean toward options that will not only give me beautiful blooms, but will also add value to our lives in other ways. I'm really excited about three plants I'm adding this year: bee balm, lavender, and basil. All are members of the mint family, and all have multiple benefits for our home and garden. MORE
Building a Healthcare Community
Sometimes it can be quite difficult making preventative plans and medical decisions for your children. Gretchen has found that building a healthcare community is key to her success in properly caring for her family. Now, she has a whole team of experts on her side! MORE
OCD: Obsessive. Compulsive. Don't Lose the Connection.
We are our children's advocates. No one else. The tenacity to get to the bottom of an issue, whether it is physical health, mental health, behavioural is our job as their advocate. Taking that responsibility in the fullest sense, coming alongside a child in their frustration and fear was so much more productive than trying to control behaviour from the outside. MORE
5 Ways to Use Healing Bone Broth
It's that time of year again, when the kids go back to school and the sniffles and coughs and other unpleasant little bugs make their way into our homes. There are so many wonderful natural ways to combat illness, and for our family, homemade stock or bone broth is a mainstay all year 'round. MORE


text:
How could i change my religion ? Because i want to vassalige and i can't because we 2 divriend religion. (sry for bad english)
How could i change my religion ? Because i want to vassalige and i can't because we 2 divriend religion. (sry for bad english)
Pretty sure you can change religion to any other one by changing capital to a province of the needed religion and running bankrupt.not sure though.
I think JetFire77 is trying to vassilize his allies. You need to have the same religion to do that.
Accept the demands of zealot rebels will convert your religion to their religion.
How to Disinherit Your Children: A List
I'm russia and i want to vassalige norway . They r protestant and i'm the ortodox. I haven't any faith rebelion. I want to do it in peace because it was long to even ally with them. Btw. I was fighting adainst 1 pirate carraka and i went in with 222 ships [most carrakas(about 150)] and i got to coward and i went out with 150 ships ! WTF ?!?!?!?!?!?! ok, it was maintense fault. How could i get more maitence ?
Last edited by JetFire77; 26-05-2012 at 15:57.
About converting Norway, you have to declare war on them with the "Cleansing of Heresy" causus belli, then demand they change religion as tribute.
How many boards would the Mongols hoard if the Mongol hordes got bored?
Is you are christian, you can change to another Christian religion by declaring war on a country with that religion, then offering to change your religion to end the war.
The only real solutions to changing to a religion in a different religious group are:
1. Going bankrupt as an OPM with capital province having the desired religion
2. Being broken while having a province occupied by a zealot rebel of the desired religion (and that being the only type of zealot rebel in your realm)
Another way of peace vassalizing different religion minors is to change to a different religion in your religious group (i.e. Catholic -> Protestant), put zero maintenance missionaries on provinces bordering your target (with your old religion of course), bounce lots of religious rebels onto his territories, and then find a way to get him to break.


text: 500 pts Beer Trivia <MIX 94.9 Insider Rewards According to this list of Great Theme Beers, what band's beer comes in at #7? Click here for the answer. Sign in to Participate Category: Trivia Ends: Thursday January 31 at 10:59PM CST Visit our sponsor: Click here for the answer. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter More Leave a comment Send to a friend! Print this page Pin it! Reddit This! Share on Tumblr! More Ways To Get and Use Points Mix Insider TriviaMix Insider Trivia$10 iTunes Gift Card$25 Target Gift Card$50 Coborn's Gift CardDick's Sporting Goods $200 Gift Card


text:
Contact Heritage Printing & Graphics
We welcome your calls and emails. Please feel free to contact us for more information about our products and services or to schedule an appointment to discuss your next project or campaign.
Click Here for Expedited Services.
Have a question or just want to say hello?
Give us a call at 202-609-9761 or use the form below.
Charlotte Sales Office & Production Facility
2739 Interstate Street
Charlotte, NC 28208
Phone: 704-551-0700
Fax: 704-909-7802
Office Hours: 7 am to 3:30 pm EST, Monday-Friday
Phone Support Hours: until 5 pm EST, Monday-Friday
Washington DC Sales Office
2639 Connecticut Ave NW #110B
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202-609-9761
Office Hours: By Appointment Only
Phone Support Hours: 7 am to 6 pm EST, Monday-Friday
DC Area Production Facility
22725 Washington Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Phone: 301-475-1700
Office Hours: 8 am to 4 pm EST, Monday-Friday


text: Mellow Mushroom coupons - Mellow Mushroom coupons : Are you currently searching for Mellow Mushroom coupons? If you like pizza and beer, then you may be thinking about dining in a Mellow Mushroom coupons. Each one of the 100 Mellow Mushroom coupons locations are in your area possessed and operated, priding on their own supplying clients having a unique atmosphere and native flare, including in your area made ales. All locations offer a number of pizzas, calzones, preparing salads, sub sandwiches and assorted snacks, known as "munchies".Mellow Mushroom coupons offers a number of coupon options, many of them by means of computer coupons online. Included in this are rates off your total meal, dollars off your meal reely products if you buy something specific in the menu. Other coupons include online codes, which are classified as loyalty coupons. These offer Mellow Mushroom coupons clients that use the internet delivery to get $1 business next online purchase.3 Since Mellow Mushroom coupons is franchised out, additionally, you will wish to check local print guides close to the location you want to visit. Some Mellow Mushroom coupons locations will give you regular place coupons by doing this, so make certain you check in your area too.If you're searching for Mellow Mushroom coupons computer coupons online, you will need to visit RetailMeNot or Campusfoods.com. Otherwise, look for computer Mellow Mushroom coupons coupons through local websites, trying to find the particular location you'll be dining at. Because each location is in your area possessed, many computer coupons is going to be specific to that particular locality, and on local newspaper, magazine and coupon websites. Also check local print guides for place coupons, as some Mellow Mushroom coupons locations will offer you coupons by doing this.Mellow Mushroom coupons is an expert in pizza, but additionally serves calzones, hoagies, preparing salads, and snacks. Pizza is offered in three dimensions, but slices can be found throughout lunch and late evening at some locations. Some Mellow Mushroom couponss deliver individuals that don't possess a pick-up option. They frequently have a large choice of beer, typically 20-40 ales on draft and 50 or even more bottles. Each store is decorated in a different way and often there's a unifying theme towards the artwork.Tie-dye and colorful mushrooms really are a common theme for locations. Some stores from time to time feature live music, trivia competitions, or bingo. Most of the locations take part in a beer-purchase loyalty program known as Beer Club. The franchise aims to provide clients a "relaxing yet eclectic dining experience" with "easygoing atmosphere and funky decor" Mellow Mushroom coupons also sells top quality merchandise and clothing online Mellow Gear and also at stores.Mellow Mushroom coupons opened up its doorways in 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia. Began by three university students, the very first location was located inside a pummelled building near Georgia Tech. The focus of excellent pizza and beer is reflected in picking a over 600 ales that exist within the various locations.2 If you reside near one of these simple distinctively top quality restaurants and wish to reduce your cost while eating out with buddies or family, this site provides you with info on Mellow Mushroom coupons coupons and discount rates.


text:
http://www.w3.org/Bugs/Public/show_bug.cgi?id=14651 --- Comment #4 from firstname.lastname@example.com 2011-11-01 16:13:29 UTC --- Checked in as WHATWG revision r6805. Check-in comment: Allow a WebSocket object with only a message handler to be GC'ed once it gets to CLOSING. http://html5.org/tools/web-apps-tracker?from=6804&to=6805 -- Configure bugmail: http://www.w3.org/Bugs/Public/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are the QA contact for the bug.Received on Tuesday, 1 November 2011 16:13:37 GMT
This archive was generated by hypermail 2.2.0+W3C-0.50 : Tuesday, 1 November 2011 16:13:37 GMT


text:
I never thought infographics would be my thing, but this beautifully printed and extensive collection runs the gamut from subway maps to a visualization of the all the people who have ever lived. Mind-boggling stuff.
- Realm of the Senses is the personal portfolio site of Lin Culbertson and Tom Surgal. There will also be occasional mentions of interesting events and design inspirations.
Flickr WidgetFlickr Badge Widget
Tags60x60 285 Kent Absence of Wax Anders Nilsson animated gif Asphalt and Delay ATP NY audioMER Babs Reingold Bardo Pond Bill Nace Carlos Giffoni Charles Gayle Christian Marclay Christian Marclay festival C Spencer Yeh Daniel Carter Ecstatic Peace Ecstatic Peace Library Enter the Void infographics James Nares Jim O'Rourke Knitting Factory Le Poisson Rouge Lin Culbertson Metropolitan Museum MV Carbon Nels Cline net art Nono Produktion Partners & Spade Sacred Trickster Samara Lubelski Senso Sonic Youth taschen The Stone The Street Thurston Moore Tom Surgal White Out Whitney Museum Zebulon Zeena Parkins


text:
Eurail Romania Pass
Eurail Romania Pass: Hauntingly Beautiful
What's the best way to travel around the largest country in Southeast Europe? How about the way the Romanians do: by train! The Eurail Romania Pass gives you extensive first class travel offering additional discounts for Seniors, Youth and saver pass discounts for 2 or more traveling together on the national rail network of Romania, with your choice of any 5 or 10 days of rail travel to be used within a two-month period.
It's hard to imagine the relaxation of not having to deal with foreign road signs, gas prices or airports. Or not fumbling with unfamiliar currency or conversion rates on line at a local ticket counter. Instead, you can just take the train to Bucharest; whose nickname is "Paris of the East," foretelling its high style. This center of Romanian cultural life is a mixture of historical, communist-era and modern architecture. Tour the Museum of the Romanian Peasant, once declared European Museum of the Year, to enjoy displays of native costumes, icons, ceramics, and other artifacts of Romanian peasant life. Even the former royal palace has become an art museum: The National Museum of Art of Romania.
Outside of Bucharest, trains in Romania allow you to experience the folklore and traditions of the region up close. Use your rail pass to reach the Riviera of the Black Sea or travel to the middle of Romania to visit one of its many exquisite forests and mountain ranges. Of course, there's Bran Castle, built in 1212 (better known as Dracula's home), a must-see destination. Speaking of things that lurk in the dark, you'll find the Eurail Romania Pass has 24-hour powers itself, offering additional travel discounts at select vampire-free hotels. Hmmm, tasty.
Here's what you get:
- This pass gives you unlimited travel on the national rail network of Romania.
- Choice of 5 or 10 days within a 2-month period, consecutively or not.
Conditions of Use
- Residents of Europe, the Russian Federation or Turkey are not eligible to purchase or use this rail pass.
- Rail passes must be activated within 6 months of purchase date at the train station by a railway official.
- The railway official will write the passport number on your rail pass.
- When a saver pass is purchased all travelers in the party must be present when validating the rail pass.
- Rail passes must be validated prior to boarding the first train or before using a passholder bonus.
- The date of travel must be entered into the corresponding box on the rail pass by the traveler before boarding the first train of the day or when utilizing a passholder bonus.
- Travelers must either carry a passport or U.S. Military I.D. in order to travel with this rail pass.
- Rail passes are 85% refundable up to 1 year after the purchase date if the rail pass has not been validated or used.
- Rail passes are non refundable if lost or stolen except as covered by Rail Protection Plan™.
- Reservations and supplements are not included in the rail pass and are at an additional cost.
- Prices are subject to change.


text:
SALISBURY Casey and Sandy Parsons will be back in a Rowan County courtroom Wednesday, as they resume the effort to regain custody of their two youngest children.
The children were taken from the couple last year by social services officials in Rowan County, and Casey Parsons' parents have been caring for the two children.
All of this took place after the disclosure that the Parsons' adopted daughter, Erica, has not been seen since late 2011. The girl's disappearance is being investigated by county, state and federal officials.
Law enforcement officers have conducted a number of searches for the girl.
Wednesday's custody hearing is a continuation of a hearing that began late last year.
WCNC-TV is reporting that a judge could make a ruling in the case after Wednesday's hearing.
Subscribe to The Charlotte Observer.
The Charlotte Observer welcomes your comments on news of the day. The more voices engaged in conversation, the better for us all, but do keep it civil. Please refrain from profanity, obscenity, spam, name-calling or attacking others for their views.
Have a news tip? You can send it to a local news editor; email firstname.lastname@example.com to send us your tip - or - consider joining the Public Insight Network and become a source for The Charlotte Observer.Read moreRead less
The Charlotte region is vast and diverse. The more voices engaged in conversation, the better for us all. The Charlotte Observer welcomes your comments on news of the day, but we ask that you keep the discourse civil.
- Do not use profanity or obscenities. And don't try to camouflage profanity with asterisks, abbreviations or other symbols or foreign phrases.
- Do not use threatening language. Talk of violence won't be tolerated.
- No racial, gender or sexual-orientation name-calling.
- Do not attack other commenters for their views. Do not libel or defame anyone or violate their privacy.
- Keep your comments succinct and stay on topic. Comments that bear no relation to the story may be deleted.
- Do not add images to your comments.
- Do not report comments as abusive simply because you disagree with them. Report them only if they violate these guidelines.
- Do not post spam or advertising of any kind.
- Do not post a comment using all capital letters.
We do not monitor each and every posting, but we reserve the right to block or delete comments that violate these rules.
You can help: Notify us of violations by hitting the "Report Abuse" link. Users who continue posting comments that violate these guidelines may, at our discretion, be blocked from submitting future comments as well.
And finally, as Mark Twain said: "Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
Enjoy the discussion.


text:
Is Marco Rubio the Worst Climate Denier in Congress?
By Chris Joseph
Broward Judge Rules for Same Sex Marriage in FL
By Chris Joseph
New Times Writers to Host Reddit AMA
By Allie Conti
Potential Hurricane Forming in Atlantic
By Chuck Strouse
Sextortion Scam in South Florida
By Chris Joseph
7 Spots Where David Beckham Could Build His Stadium
By Chris Joseph
Alvarez Wants to Be Broward's First Gay State Rep
By Allie Conti
MagicJack Inventor Left Behind Messy Legacy
By Kyle Swenson
Finally, on January 16, a third neighbor was driving at night near Coconut Palm Street and Kyle Boulevard, about 250 feet from the nearest home, when she spotted a fallen deer. The animal had been hit by a car and "looked sad when the headlights shined on it."
Police called ecologist Jason Schmidt, who headed to the scene. "The sheriff's deputy said it was routine roadkill, but when I got there, it was anything but routine," he says. Schmidt found that a long and distinctive spear — of the sort shot from a spearfishing gun — had pierced the right side of the deer's neck.
Soon, Schmidt determined that the animal wouldn't recover. His wife, Page, also a refuge biologist, euthanized it with a .22. "It's the most humane method," she says. "It's quick."
The spear could be the best clue yet. Berger asked that it not be described in this article because it could, he hopes, "lead to the killer... If I find the gun it came from, I'll have a strong case.
"Who would do this to an animal?" he continues, displaying a picture of the wounded animal. "This is why we get torqued."
Three days after that killing, on January 19, at 8:48 a.m., a threatening email from someone named "Jason Martin" or "Fat Bingo" arrived in the refuge's general email inbox. It referred to a plan to charge homeowners $47,000 in mitigation costs if they wanted to build a home on Big Pine Key. (That plan was partially rejected by commissioners, but some locals believe it's still under consideration.)
"It's time to euthanize the deer, in my opinion," the email reads. "You arrogant shits, for $47,000 we could get rid of all the pain-in-the-ass deer."
So far, Berger hasn't tracked down the email's author, and no one has been charged in the killings. As for motive, Berger won't say much, and Big Piners have mixed opinions. "I think it's a twisted person or maybe some kids putting on a buzz," says Dave, a 48-year-old Port Pine Heights resident who declined to give his last name. "But these deer can be annoying. I'm putting up a fence to keep them out because they eat every bit of vegetation."
Refuge manager Anne Morkill points out the possibility of a more nefarious cause. "There's a love-hate relationship with key deer," says the pink-cheeked, sandal-wearing ranger. "There are folks who love them and feed them in their backyards, but there's also a level of frustration because of county rules related to them."
Beal of Skeeter's Marine is one of the island's most frustrated property owners. The 64-year-old bought the land in 1988. But county rules — in part related to the deer — have made it virtually impossible to either sell or develop the $4- to $5-million, 2.6-acre site on Overseas Highway.
Although Beal doesn't support killing the deer, he sympathizes with the perpetrators. "The [government] has gone overboard in protecting the deer," he says. "The more you get people upset about development, the more this is going to happen."
Sponsor Content


text:
Cramer's 'Stop Trading!': Cloud Peak IPO
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- "This thing is going to work," said Jim Cramer on CNBC's "Stop Trading!" segment on Tuesday, referring to the upcoming IPO of Cloud Peak Energy."
He said people are overlooking it because "they think coal's dirty" and because they think President Obama's not a coal fan. But Cramer pointed to Warren Buffett's recent purchase of Burlington Northern (BNI) as evidence that the IPO will be successful.
According to Cramer, the Burlington purchase is a sign from Buffett that coal's "going to be with us for a long time" and that Cloud Peak will be a "sleeper deal."
"In Buffett we trust," said Cramer. "People have to recognize that coal is here to stay, even with Obama."Cramer further supported his position by mentioning the strength of the coal lobby and the country's "fixation with developing clean coal. Cloud Peak's coal, he said, is "the cleanest coal in the country." Turning to retail, Cramer said the "people are missing the point." He told viewers to consider companies such as Palm (PALM), Research In Motion (RIMM) and Apple (AAPL), which make expensive smartphones. "The consumer is spending," said Cramer. "They may not be spending at Target (TGT), but they're willing to spend a fortune on phones." -- Written by Rebecca Corvino in New York.
|Most Popular Today
|Five Cheap Stocks on the Rise
|Most Commented Today
|Motorola Droid Lands Hard on Palm
Select the service that is right for you!COMPARE ALL SERVICES
Action Alerts PLUSTry it NOW
Jim Cramer and Stephanie Link actively manage a real portfolio and reveal their money management tactics while giving advanced notice before every trade.
Product Features:
- $2.5+ million portfolio
- Large-cap and dividend focus
- Intraday trade alerts from Cramer
- Weekly roundups
TheStreet Quant RatingsTry it NOW
Only $49.95/yr
Access the tool that DOMINATES the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500.
Product Features:
- Buy, hold, or sell recommendations for over 4,300 stocks
- Unlimited research reports on your favorite stocks
- A custom stock screener
- Upgrade/downgrade alerts
Stocks Under $10Try it NOW
David Peltier, uncovers low dollar stocks with extraordinary upside potential that are flying under Wall Street's radar.
Product Features:
- Model portfolio
- Stocks trading below $10
- Intraday trade alerts
- Weekly roundups
Dividend Stock AdvisorTry it NOW
Jim Cramer's protege, David Peltier, identifies the best of breed dividend stocks that will pay a reliable AND significant income stream.
Product Features:
- Diversified model portfolio of dividend stocks
- Alerts when market news affect the portfolio
- Bi-weekly updates with exact steps to take - BUY, HOLD, SELL
Real Money ProTry it NOW
All of Real Money, plus 15 more of Wall Street's sharpest minds delivering actionable trading ideas, a comprehensive look at the market, and fundamental and technical analysis.
Product Features:
- Real Money + Doug Kass Plus 15 more Wall Street Pros
- Intraday commentary & news
- Ultra-actionable trading ideas
Options ProfitsTry it NOW
Our options trading pros provide daily market commentary and over 100 monthly option trading ideas and strategies to help you become a well-seasoned trader.
Product Features:
- 100+ monthly options trading ideas
- Actionable options commentary & news
- Real-time trading community
- Options TV


text:
ABC Amber BlackBerry Converter 8.19
However, in case something bad happens to your device and you wish to access, for instance, the contacts in a backup file, it's high time to give a try to a program like ABC Amber BlackBerry Converter.
Open BlackBerry backup files
This particular application was developed with a simple goal in mind, namely to open IPD files, the native format used by BlackBerry backups, so that users will be able to access the data stored in this packages.
User interface
What you can actually do with this utility, is simply open the backup file and see contacts, messages, calls, tasks, calendar entries, everything thanks to a user-friendly interface.
In fact, at first glance, the GUI might seem somewhat difficult to use for some users, but the information is quite well organized in the main window, with contacts, messages, calendar, tasks and so on listed in tabs for instant access.
Exporting options
ABC Amber BlackBerry Converter enables you to save the content in the desired format and it comes with support for many, including PDF or CHM, HTML or RTF, TXT and even DOC.
Configuration settings
There is also a detailed options menu that provides a simple means of customizing the export settings, database or message conversion parameters. You can also choose the 'Contacts' options and set the way in which they are displayed.
An overall efficient program
All in all, ABC Amber BlackBerry Converter does a pretty decent job and helps you accomplish a lot of tasks with minimal effort. Also, the solid feature pack has almost everything you need to easily manage BlackBerry backup files.
Reviewed by Bogdan Popa, last updated on July 17th, 2014
- file size:
- price:
- $19.95
- license type:
- Trial
- developed by:
- ProcessText Group
- operating system(s):
- Windows All
- category:
- C: \ Office tools \ Other Office Tools
In a hurry? Add it to your Download Basket!
- BBB files support
Application descriptionABC Amber BlackBerry Converter will convert messages and contacts from IPD (BlackBerry backup) files to any format you...


text:
Like us on Facebook for inter-esting movie poster-related stuff:
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi coverCopyright by respective production studio and/or distributor. Intended for editorial use only.
Directed by: Richard Marquand
Cast: Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, David Prowse, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Alec Guinness, Ian McDiarmid, Billy Dee Williams, Frank Oz, James Earl Jones, Warwick Davis, Kenny Baker, Sebastian Shaw, Caroline Blakiston


text:
Baba Israel discusses Contact Theatre
Baba Israel discusses Contact Theatre
Goddard Videos
Contact Theatre's Artistic Director, Baba Israel (IBA '04, MFAIA '08) discusses what brought him to Manchester, his love of Contact Theatre, and what he likes to do on a rare day off in the city.
Goddard Videos
Watch More Goddard Videos
Susan Oakes talks about how her experiences at Goddard helped her shape and design a new program for her educational nonprofit the Center for Ecological Living and Learning.
Dustin Byerly talks about why he came to Goddard as both a student and then as an employee. Join Dustin in giving to Goddard College at goddard.edu/giving
Ruth Deming called in to the Goddard Storyphone to share her memories of coming of age at Goddard College in the 1960s. During her time at Goddard she met and hung out with artists, poets, and... more
150 Years
Bread and Puppet's Deflection Campaign Office with R&R Pillows for Exhausted Electorate Art Exhibit was on display at the Goddard College Art Gallery at 54 Main Street in Montpelier,... more
Dr. Robert "Bob" Belenky looks back on his time at the college where he was a founding dean of Goddard College's Master of Arts in Individualized Studies degree program.


text:
You may already know that a new Rayman game was announced at the Ubisoft conference. It's called Rayman Origins. It's going to be released in episodes for XBLA and PSN. It looks like it'll be a co-op adventure featuring Rayman and his best friend Globox.
GamesRadar's Tyler Wilde was at the Ubisoft conference and said that, judging by the trailer, Rayman Origins looks 'damn pretty'. And he was right. We now have the trailer, so you can look at it with your own eyes.
June 15, 2010
CH3BURASHKA - June 16, 2010 12:34 a.m.
LizarDAZZLE - June 16, 2010 12:14 a.m.
IsaacFenix - June 15, 2010 11:19 a.m.
Showing 1-8 of 8 comments
Log in using Facebook to share comments, games, status update and other activity easily with your Facebook feed.


text:
Kristen Bell18 July 1980, Detroit, Michigan, USA
34 years
Kevin Mann
Kristen Bell is an actress who is most famous for playing Veronica Mars on the tv-show Veronica Mars. She is now the voice of Gossip Girl on the tv-show Gossip Girl. She used to be a vegan but couldn't stop eating cheese.
RSS feed with Kristen Bell
Latest news
Kristen Bell And Dax Shepard Expecting Baby No. 2!
Tuesday 8:20 AM, 24/06/2014
Kristen Bell and her husband Dax Shepard are about to become parents again. The couple, who already are parents to 15-month-old daughter Lin...READ MORE ▶
Tags: Kristen Bell / Pregnant celebrity
Red Carpet
Check Out The Red Carpet Pics From CMT Music Awards 2014!
Thursday 3:44 PM, 05/06/2014
Tags: Brooklyn Decker / Red Carpet
Red Carpet
Celebrities At The 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards!
Tuesday 8:47 PM, 04/03/2014
Tags: Red Carpet
Red Carpet
Check Out All The Red Carpet Pics From The 2014 Oscars!
Monday 8:37 AM, 03/03/2014
Yesterday the 86th annual Oscars was held at the DOlby Digital Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This fabulous evening treated us with tons of well-dressed red carpet ready celebrities, and we figured we'd share them all with you. Click on the pics and check them all out!
Tags: Oscars / Red Carpet
Latest news
WATCH: The Opening Scene Of The Upcoming Veronica Mars Movie!
Monday 12:20 AM, 03/03/2014
The first two minutes of the upcoming Veronica Mars movie have just been officially released. The movie, based on the successful Veronica Ma...READ MORE ▶
Tags: Kristen Bell / Veronica Mars / Hot News
Red Carpet
See The Red Carpet Pics From Critics' Choice Movie Awards 2014!
Friday 8:58 AM, 17/01/2014
Tags: Red Carpet


text:
William Chan (陈智昌 <willchan@...> writes: > FYI, we (google spdy team) have been discussing a "trusted proxy" internally > and I think Roberto's got a draft in the works. That's great news, thanks a lot! Did you have any feedback from other browser teams? -- Nicolas MailhotReceived on Wednesday, 2 May 2012 12:12:06 GMT
This archive was generated by hypermail 2.2.0+W3C-0.50 : Wednesday, 2 May 2012 12:12:14 GMT


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.
Webmaster of the Planning Strategy Calculator for Disney Reservations and AllEars.net Photoblogger.


text:
With the 2014 fantasy baseball season over, it's time to take a look back on the year that was and see what lessons we can glean from the previous 162 games. With less than 190 days until Opening Day … [Read more...]
Detroit Tigers: Still World Series favorites
Don't let the headline make you roll your eyes. The Detroit Tigers are getting hot at the right moment, which is one of the reasons why they are once again showing why they're the favorite to win the … [Read more...]
Detroit Tigers: can Justin Verlander flip the script again?
The Detroit Tigers are in the thick of it now. With 10 games left on the schedule they hold just a half game lead over the upstart Kansas City Royals. What better than a 3-game set in Barbecue City … [Read more...]
Detroit Tigers: All they need is a squeegee
The sky has fallen on the Detroit Tigers. In a matter of just a few days they've lost Anibal Sanchez, Joakim Soria, and now Justin Verlander to injury. More word will be out soon on the severity of … [Read more...]
Detroit Tigers: Catching injury bug at wrong time
With a huge loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Kansas City Royals the hottest team in baseball, the Detroit Tigers find themselves in second place to the Royals, trailing by half a game. To add … [Read more...]
Fantasy Baseball: What to do with Justin Verlander
Just a few years ago, Justin Verlander was one of the best pitchers in baseball. The former Cy Young award and Most Valuable Player award winner, Verlander absolutely dominated hitters. After the … [Read more...]
Detroit Tigers: Why Justin Verlander has been the biggest surprise
It probably has been the biggest question of the past season and a half: what is wrong with Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander? Actually, the bigger question is what is wrong with the Tigers, … [Read more...]
Are the Detroit Tigers their own worst enemy?
Ten weeks into the season and Detroit Tigers fans are getting that familiar feeling that some things just never change. 22 games ago the Tigers had just swept Boston in Fenway and were holding onto a … [Read more...]
Detroit Tigers: two areas of major concern
The Detroit Tigers are in first place by 5 full games in what has once again turned out to be a mediocre AL Central. Their 28-19 record and .596 winning percentages are stellar. Only the Oakland A's … [Read more...]
How the Detroit Tigers will make the playoffs
The Detroit Tigers are the clear favorites to win the American League Central division and are even the favorites to represent the American League in the World Series in 2014. There will be plenty of … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 18
- Next Page»


text: At last year's Toy Fair, Mattel was all about Apptivity. The line of figures that interact with an iPad didn't exactly revolutionize the industry. But, the company isn't giving up on the concept. In 2013 it's evolving and moving from action figures that you drag across a screen, to much more inter


text:
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - View original article
|This article needs additional citations for verification. (November 2013)
Haitian cuisine originates from several culinary styles from the various historical ethnic groups that populate the western portion of the island of Hispaniola, namely the French, African, the Taíno natives, Spanish and Middle Eastern influence.[1]
Haitian food is similar to the rest of the Latin Caribbean, (the French and the Spanish-speaking countries of the Antilles), however it differs in several ways from its regional counterparts. While the cuisine is unpretentious and simple, the flavors are bold and spicy that demonstrate a primary influence of African culinary aesthetic, paired with a very French sophistication[2] with notable derivatives coming from native Taíno and Spanish techniques. Though similar to other cooking styles in the region, it carries a uniqueness native only to the country and an appeal to many visitors to the island. Haitians use vegetables, meats, rice or corn meal extensively and peppers and similar herbs are often used for strengthening flavor. Dishes tend to be seasoned liberally. In the country, however, many businesses of foreign origin have been established introducing several foreign cuisines into the mainstream culture. Years of adaptation have led to these cuisines (e.g. Levantine from Arab Migration to Haiti) merging with Haitian cuisine.[3]
"Manje Ayisien" (Haitian food) is the equivalent of criollo cooking (criollo meaning "creole") in other countries. This encompasses most of what is regularly cooked in Haiti, involving the extensive use of herbs, and somewhat unlike Cuban cooking, the liberal use of peppers. A typical dish would probably be a plate of diri kole ak pwa (rice and beans), which is white rice with red kidney or pinto beans glazed with a marinade as a sauce and topped off with red snapper, tomatoes and onions. Dishes vary by regions. The dish can be accompanied by bouillon (bouyon), similar to sancocho in some neighboring Latin American countries. Bouillon is a hearty stew consisting of various spices, potatoes, tomatoes, and meats such as goat or beef.
Rice is occasionally eaten with beans alone, but more often than not, some sort of meat completes the dish. Beans puree or (sos pwas) is often poured on top of white rice. The traditional Haitian sos pwa is less thick than the Cuban's black bean soup. Black beans is usually the beans of choice, followed by red beans and white beans. Chicken (poul) is frequently eaten, the same goes for goat meat (kabrit) and beef (bèf). Chicken is often boiled in a marinade consisting of lemon juice, sour orange, scotch bonnet pepper, garlic and other seasonings and subsequently fried until crispy.
Legim is a thick vegetable stew consisting of a mashed mixture of eggplant, cabbage, chayote, spinach, watercress and other vegetables depending on availability and the cook's preference. It is flavored with epis, onions, garlic, and tomato paste, and generally cooked with beef and/or crab. Legim is most often served with rice, but may also be served with other starches, including mayi moulen (a savory cornmeal porridge similar to polenta or grits), pitimi (cooked millet), or ble (wheat groats).
Other starches commonly eaten include yam, patat (neither of which should be confused with the North American sweet potato), potato, and breadfruit. These are frequently eaten with a thin sauce consisting of tomato paste, onions, spices, and dried fish.
Tchaka is a hearty stew consisting of hominy, beans, joumou (pumpkin), and meat (often pork). Tchaka is eaten by people and also used as an offering to the lwa in Vodou.
Spaghetti is most often served in Haiti as a breakfast dish and is cooked with hot dog, dried herring, and spices, served with ketchup and sometimes raw watercress.
One of the country's best known appetizers is the Haitian patty (pate), which are made with round beef, salted cod (bacalao), smoked herring (food), chicken, and ground turkey surrounded by a crispy or flaky crust. Other snacks include akra (crispy, spicy fried malanga fritters), bananes pesées, and marinad (fried savory dough balls). For a complete meal, they may be served with griyo (fried pork) or other fried meat. These foods are served with a spicy slaw called pikliz which consists of cabbage, carrot, vinegar, scotch bonnet pepper, and spices. Fried foods, collectively known as fritay, are sold widely on the streets.
Regional dishes also exist throughout Haiti. In the area around Jérémie, on Haiti's southwest tip, people eat a dish called tonmtonm, which is steamed breadfruit (lam veritab) mashed in a pilon, and is very similar to West African Fufu. Tonmtonm is swallowed without chewing, using a slippery sauce made of okra (kalalou in Haitian Creole), cooked with meat, fish, crab, and savory spices. Another regional dish is poul ak nwa (chicken with cashew nuts), which is from the north of the country, in the area around Cap-Haïtien.
Waves of migration have also influenced Haitian cuisine. For example, immigrants from Lebanon and Syria brought kibbeh, which has been adopted into Haitian cuisine.
The flavor base of much Haitian cooking is epis, a combination sauce made from cooked peppers, garlic, and herbs, particularly green onions, thyme, and parsley. It is used as a basic condiment for rice and beans and is also used in stews and soups.
Increasingly, imported Maggi bouillon cubes are used by Haitian cooks. This is indicative of the growing availability of imported, often artificial and inexpensive, foods, such as Tampico beverages.
Beer is one of several common alcoholic beverages consumed in Haiti, often drunk at festivals, parties, and occasionally downed with a meal. The most widely drank brand of beer in Haiti is Prestige, a nationally popular mild lager with a taste similar to many commercialized beers such as Budweiser and Miller Light. The beer has a light and crisp yet mildly sweet taste with a vague yet strong flavor reminiscent of several American-style beers. Prestige is brewed by Brasserie Nationale d'Haiti (owned by Heineken).[4]
Haiti is known internationally for its rum and it is extremely popular among its inhabitants. The most well-known company in the country is the world-renowned Rhum Barbancourt; one of the nation's finest and most famous exports by international standards. It is arguably the country's most popular alcoholic beverage. It is unique in that the distilleries use sugarcane juice directly instead of molasses like other types of rum. The rum is marketed in approximately 20 countries and uses a process of distillation similar to the process used to produce cognac. The liquor creamed drink called Crémas is also drunk in Haiti. It is a popular beverage usually consumed as part of dessert or simply by itself. It has a sweet like flavor that you can taste.[5]
Clairin or kleren is another popular drink; it is equivalent to moonshine and is distilled from molasses, it is distilled twice sometimes to have a higher proof of alcohol. It is widely popular and small distilleries can be found throughout the countryside. Clairin is at least 100 to 120 proof. Double distilled, it can easily be 150 to 190 proof. Clairin may be more popular than rum, because it is much cheaper and less labour intensive to make.[6]
Crémas, also spelled Cremasse or Kremas in Haitian Creole, is a sweet and creamy alcoholic beverage native to Haiti. The beverage is made primarily from creamed coconut, sweetened condensed and/or evaporated milk, and rum. The rum used is usually dark; however, white rum is used frequently as well. Various other spices are added for additional flavoring such as cinnamon, nutmeg, anise, as well as miscellaneous ingredients such as the widely used vanilla extract or raisins. Recipes vary from person to person with a few differences in ingredients here and there. However the overall look and taste is the same. The beverage possesses a creamy consistency similar to a thick milkshake and varies from off-white to beige in color. The drink is popular in Haiti and is served regularly at social events and during the holidays. It is usually consumed along with a sweet pastry of some sort. The drink is often served cold however it can be served at room temperature. The beverage has become recently marketed in Haiti as well as the United States. One of the popular brands is Dorobe. It is similar to Puerto Rican Coquito.[7]
Due to its tropical climate, juice is a mainstay in Haiti. Juices from many fruits are commonly made and can be found everywhere. Guava juice, grapefruit juice, mango juice, along with the juices of many citrus fruits (orange, granadilla, passion fruit, etc.) are popular. Juice is the de facto beverage because of its variety of flavors, easy production, and widespread accessibility.[8] Malta H is also a popular non-alcoholic drink consisting of unfermented barley with molasses added for flavor. Fruit champagne flavored Cola Couronne, is arguably the number one liked soda by the Haitian community as it is a stapled beverage for them in Haiti and abroad since 1924.[9] Cola Lacaye has also become part of the Haitian experience and is also well liked. It is available in banana, fruit cola and fruit champagne flavors. In more urban areas of the nation, the people also enjoy Americanized drinks such as an array of soft drinks, from Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. Milkshakes (or milkchèyk) are also drunk regularly. Haitians also enjoy sweet, strong coffee. Rebo is one coffee brand that is considered to be the best.[10] Haitian coffee is a classic Caribbean in every sense—chocolatey sweet with mellow citrus highlights. Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is also enjoyed.[11]
Many types of desserts are eaten in Haiti ranging from the mild to sweet. Sugarcane is used frequently in the making of these desserts however granulated sugar is also used often. One very popular dessert is fresco which can be whipped up quickly. Fresco is similar to an Italian Ice, however it consists primarily of fruit syrup. The syrup is moderately thick and very sweet. It is frequently sold by street vendors. The sweet smell of this candy-like snack often attracts honeybees and a common sight on the streets is a hurried vendor handing out frescos surrounded by swirls of bees. Pen patat is a soft sweet bread made using cinnamon, evaporated milk, and sweet potato. It is usually served cold from the refrigerator but it can also be eaten at room temperature. Akasan is a thick corn milkshake with a consistency similar to that of labouille (in Creole, "labouyi") (a popular porridge made from corn). It is made using many of the same ingredients as pen patat consisting of evaporated milk, sugar, and corn flour.[12]


text:
New World Flavors - Mexico
Mexican cuisine is about more than tortillas! Mexico has hundreds of distinctive foods and spices that are rarely enjoyed in the United States. Explore the lesser known gourmet food of Mexico and discover another world.
New World Flavors - Mexico
- $17.95l-cz-14-2Add to cart
- $67.95l-ca-03Notify when in stock
- $12.95l-cw-07Notify when in stock
- $33.95l-vg-08Notify when in stock