text:
Women in Foodservice
Women in Foodservice
featured articles
industry headlines
Concessions International (CI), a leading concessionaire with food and beverage outlets in major airports in the U.S.
Kathleen Wood, renowned restaurant industry consultant and co-owner of Suzy's Swirl, has been invited to join a delegation from the Women's Foodser
Anchor Packaging,one of the largest thermoformers in North America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marilyn Stapleton to the newly create
Doc Popcorn, the largest popcorn retailer in the world, announces that Renee Israel, co-founder and CMO of Doc Popcorn, has received the Enterprisi
Taco Bell is introducing a new steak to all menu items, including the Cantina Bell Steak Burrito, priced at $4.99.
Penn Station East Coast Subs, the fast-casual restaurant known for its Philadelphia Cheesesteak Sub sandwich served hot and made-to-order on freshl
SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza has been named best pizza by two local publications in Missouri.
Dickey's franchise owners Peggy and Joe Anicka have enjoyed serving the Commerce Township, Michigan, community slow, pit-smoked barbecue.
Cousins Subs restaurants has established The Make It Better Foundation to improve the welfare and quality of life in the communities Cousins Subs s
Fiesta Restaurant Group, the owner, operator, and franchisor of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana fast-casual restaurant brands, announced that Na
- « first
- ‹ previous
- …
- 5
- 6
- …
- next ›
- last »


text:
Support is shown through global events that fundraise, spread awareness and commemorate those who have died from the virus.
The fight hits close to home, as statistics indicate Bolivar County and Sunflower County struggle with a relatively high rate of HIV cases.
According to 2011 data from the Mississippi State Department of Health, there were 126 reported cases of individuals living with HIV in Bolivar County and 225 cases in Sunflower County.
The MSDH said a big reason for the high rates is people of all ages not getting the testing they need.
"One of our primary goals is to prevent the spread of AIDS and to do this we need to get more people tested," said Dr. Nicholas Mosca, director of the MSDH Office of HIV/STD Prevention.
"Our data shows that two in five people in Mississippi learn about their AIDS status one year into infection — that's unacceptable," he added.
More than 9,500 Mississippians are living with HIV and 73 percent of those cases are African-Americans — nearly 7,000 cases.
While the virus is a threat to all ages, half of the statewide cases are among 25-44 years old.
So one major solution to the problem — get tested, as it's the only way to be certain of HIV status.
"We need to increase testing across the state," added Mosca. "This will probably lead to an increase of numbers at first, but ultimately, identifying HIV positive people will decrease the spread of infection. The key is identifying it early."
Testing is free and confidential at any county health department in Mississippi — every day of the year.
The Bolivar County Health Department in Cleveland can arrange and assist with testing needs. Call 662-843-2706 for more local information.
An estimated 34 million people around the world are HIV positive.
More than 25 million people between 1981-2007 have died from the virus, making it one of the most destructive diseases in history.
World AIDS Day is an opportunity for the public to learn facts and put knowledge into action.
Understanding how HIV is transmitted, how it can be prevented, and the reality of living with it, can help diminish the pandemic.
"We lose about 250 people per year in Mississippi to AIDS," said Mosca. "World AIDS Day is about remembrance and hope.
"It's also an opportunity to spread the word about getting tested and some of the new tests coming out, such as home testing."
To learn more, visit www.aids.gov.
A MSDH AIDS hotline is also available for questions, information and assistance at 1-800-826-2961.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Hidden Mysteries: Return to Titanic
Solve Hidden Mysteries in Hidden Mysteries: Return to Titanic! After using a secret alias to board the Titanic, things go terribly wrong and you find yourself trapped among the wreckage. In order to earn freedom from your watery tomb you must appease your captor by re-writing history and freeing the spirits trapped aboard the 'unsinkable' luxury liner as well as discover why fate has chosen this destiny for you.
- Unlock puzzles!
- Unique Gameplay
- Ultimate Maritime Mystery!
- Check out our Blog Walkthrough
Game System Requirements:
- OS: Windows XP/Vista/Win7/8
- CPU: 1.2 GHz
- DirectX: 9.0
- Hard Drive: 371 MB
Game Manager System Requirements:
- Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later
The Big Fish Guarantee:
- Quality tested and virus free.
- No ads, no adware, no spyware.


text:
Timeless: The Lost Castle
Every night you've been haunted by visions of a man in a red hood, pleading for you to save an innocent soul. You pack your bags for Europe, but soon you'll find yourself headed for a different destination, stranded aboard a flying ship. In the distance, an ancient castle among the snowy mountains holds the key to releasing a young girl's spirit, but it also contains an ancient evil sleeping just under its foundations. Follow in the footsteps of the Man in Red and uncover his secrets in Timeless: The Lost Castle, a mysterious Hidden-Object Puzzle Adventure game.
- Three levels of difficulty
- Explore a snow-covered castle
- Unmask the Man in Red
- A story of betrayal and redemption
Game System Requirements:
- CPU: 1.6 GHz (INTEL ONLY)
- Hard Drive: 227 MB
Game Manager System Requirements:
- Browser: Safari 4.0 or later
The Big Fish Guarantee:
- Quality tested and virus free.
- No ads, no adware, no spyware.
Recently Viewed Games
Reviews at a Glance
Timeless: The Lost Castle
Customer Reviews
The Windows logo is a trademark of Microsoft, Inc.


text:
Built from 1960 to 1975 in France and under contract in several other countries across the world until much later the Peugeot 404 was... More
1975 Peugeot 504 convertible. Black with tan leather. Extremely rare find. Car has been sitting in storage for the last 5 years. Excellent car... More


text:
Delivers a daily balance of inspiration across web design, graphic design, web development, jquery, photography, web plugins, wordpress themes, identity dranding design and more than for designers. If any images or content appear on site is violation or copyright please inform us on (visionwidget$gmail.com).
Let's talk basics. You need a place to start. First of all, after a thorough review of the new SEO trends, Gianluca Fiorelli has concluded on The Moz Blog: "Sincerely, I don't think that our daily lives as SEOs and inbound marketers will radically change in 2014 from what they are now." So, avoid panicking with the thought that everything you previously knew is out of date. In all sincerity, the biggest change we see is the switch from keyword stuffing at all costs to writing high quality copy.
Your 2014 content needs to satisfy your audience's thirst for quality material. How then do you start building an SEO strategy that delivers? Let's cover the first three fundamentals:
1. Audience: Get to know your audience. In fact, challenge yourself to know your audience intimately. Before you even begin to brainstorm content ideas, you need to know your target audience inside and out. What are their needs? What do they want? What motivates and drives them? What issues are they seeking resolution to? What style of content will they want to read? Successful SEO content will use the audience as a focal point. How do you get to know your audience intimately? Stop thinking of them as just the audience; they're people—like you and me! Use social media channels. Talk to them! Engage them. Track the content they respond to the most and encourage their feedback.
2. Keywords: Forget about keyword stuffing. Keyword insertion used to be a science. We had to insert keywords and phrases in a precise manner in order for search engine algorithms to properly crawl, capture and display our content. Today, keyword insertion is an art. Algorithms are smarter. They can mix and match word order while recognizing synonyms. As a result, well written content is the meat of our meal. Keywords are just the surrounding veggies; still important for a well-balanced meal, but not central.
3. Word counts: Focus on content, not word count. Previously, we kept our optimized copy short because we believed short, sweet and simple sold better than long, educational and informative. Well, we were wrong. People don't want a short, simple sales pitch. They want to be educated buyers, capable and encouraged to make their own informed decisions. As a result, folks want to read meaty content. Don't shy away from long-form content.
Just how effective are word counts to Google?
And guess what else—people on Twitter who shared longer blogs (over 1500 words) almost doubled the amount who shared blogs under 1500 words.
In 2014, quality content is the king of SEO best practices. But what exactly does this mean? How can you ensure you're creating and outputting quality content? Well, let's review the four fundamentals of quality content:
4. Relevance: If the content isn't relevant to your business, don't waste your time. For example, if you provide technical support services, don't clutter your content with artsy design information. The reader will be confused. They've landed on your website to learn about technical support, not how to use Photoshop to create cool graphics for their website. If you confuse your audience with irrelevant information, expect to lose them as your audience.
5. Informative: Quality content will offer value in the form of information. People don't want to be told you have the best product since sliced bread. They want to be educated about your product and how it places in the industry so they can decide if it's the best product since sliced bread. They want to know how it relates to the problems they face or how it will solve their looming issue.
6. Compelling: Engaging and compelling writing is a must. Quality content will capture the reader's attention and grip them until the very end. The only way to accomplish this is by writing in a compelling and engaging manner. Make the reader feel involved. Give them something to connect to.
7. Well written: Meaning there are no spelling, grammatical or formatting errors. It is highly important to ensure your copy is as perfect as possible. Content containing spelling, grammar and formatting errors will not only quickly turn off your audience, but it will also decrease your SERPs.
In essence, quality
Creating a few profiles isn't enough. Your
8. Engagement: Get into a conversation. You wouldn't throw a party just to sit in the corner and avoid talking to your guests, would you? Social media is the same. Once you get your presence going, it's time to mingle with your followers and get into intelligent conversations that hold relevance to your brand. Use your social media channels to start conversations, ask questions, respond to comments and stay involved in the discussion.
9. Lead generation content: Don't be self-centered! You need to use your social media for more than self-promotion. Step into lead generation content by seasoning your posts with content about offers, downloadable content and webinars—whether they're by your company or not.
10. Frequency: You should post frequently for best results. Do you use toothpaste whenever you feel like it? No, you use it frequently to generate the best overall results. Social media is very similar. The more frequently you post, the more active your channels grow and the more shares you generate.
11. Display value: Instead of looking like a spammer. It's all too easy to blast notifications out through your social channels, but if they lack value your audience will soon unfollow you. Share information that informs, engages, educates and always perks interest.
12. Build a resource: Blogging is an excellent link building tactic. Google's engineers even recommend it! You can use a blog to steadily publish relevant, educational material that is informative and entertaining. Then, build links to your posts by sharing your posts over social media.
13. Newsworthiness: The best way to encourage linking from outside sources. You can be and stay newsworthy by offering promotions, free giveaways, new product or service releases and starting conversations about current issues via social media. The juicier (or more exciting) the topic, the more newsworthiness you'll gain.
14. Inspirational: People love inspiring stories. Who doesn't inwardly squeal when the movie screen says, "Based on a true story?" It makes us all warm and tingly while inspiring us to do something epic. By creating inspirational content, you'll create "natural linkbait," or an open invitation for people to get excited and share your content.
15. Encourage links: Partnership badges can be a solid way to encourage links. People like to showcase who they support. You probably have something showing off your commitment to your favorite sports team. By giving your customers or followers a partnership badge, you'll encourage them to show off their love of your product or service and link back to you.
In 2014, we have some insanely powerful SEO tools right at our fingertips. The awesome part is that they're free! You can round out your great content writing for SEO in 2014 with these must-use tools:
16. Google Authorship: If you don't have it, get it. Google is literally handing you a free, easy to use ability to link via
17. MozBar: a
18. Wordstream: A great tool for keyword research. While keywords aren't making or breaking SEO today, they will still be needed to ensure you appear when someone searches for a type of product or service you provide.
…involves a little bit more than adhering to the 18 fundamentals we've covered. While these form the skeleton of SEO for 2014, there are two more all-encompassing fundamentals to keeps in mind:
19. Originality: In order for your content to have a prayer of receiving a search engine rank, it must be original. You'd be smart to enlist the assistance of software, such as
20. Professional Assistance: It isn't a bad thing! A professional copywriter just might be your best friend in 2014 as you embark on the creation of quality content that promotes and incorporates SEO best practices.
One thing is certain: while search engine optimization hasn't dramatically changed, the subtle changes in place for 2014 can wreak havoc with your SERPs if you don't adhere to them and update your content. We're likely to see even more changes as the year progresses and search engine algorithms continue to grow smarter.
jQuery developers and designers widely use content slider scripts to create various and flexible effects on the images.
This post includes essential tutorials for photo galleries in many styles so they could perfectly fit your sites, running smoothly and seamlessly.
CAPTCHA is designed to recognize the difference between a bot and human and sometimes even malicious software to provide the security to your system.
Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or expert, you're sure to find what you're looking for in our great collection of After Effects tutorials.
The list is composed of several Autodesk 3ds Max techniques that you may need to use in creating 3D graphics.
We have collected some useful and fresh tutorials on Adobe Fireworks including generating PDFs, exporting CSS based layouts.
Showcase very modern and professional Free Drupal 7 theme giving your endless possibilities. All those Drupal 7 themes.
You'll find best Latest Free Joomla! 2.5 and Joomla! 3 Templates Around because we're going to use our blog as a tool to promote our business.
In this article I want to showcase best 20 free Response Wordpress blog themes released in 2014. I hope these themes will fit your needs.


text:
The luncheon held Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Central City Convention Center was the Christmas meeting with the traditional ham dinner provided by First National Bank.
Chamber President Gary Jones told the membership that the year had heard some bad news with the announcement about phasing out two coal-burning units at TVA but that the business community will overcome adversity with continued cooperation.
"It will be a challenge," said Jones. "But this chamber and this community can face these challenges and move forward. These are a people, who believe in one another. As I hand over the gavel to Chris Dennis, I believe that our best days are ahead of us."
Dennis will take over the leadership reins in January.
Awards and award recipients honored during the luncheon include:
- Ambassador of the Year – Beverly Divine
- School to Work Award – Kentucky National Guard
- Farm Enterprise of the Year – Kirkpartick Farms
- Community Organization of the Year – Pathway of Hope
- Community Improvement/Enhancement Award – Muhlenberg County Parks and Recreation
- New Business of the Year – Soderling Eye Care, Dr. John Soderling
- Business of the Year over 25 Employees – First Security Bank
- Business of the Year under 25 Employees – Main Street Costumes
- Chamber Member of the Year – Tammy Piper
- Citizen of the Year (tie) – Jamie Wells and Chris Dennis
- Lifetime Business Achievement Award – Lee Fauntleroy
Trouble viewing this gallery on your device? Click here for photos.
Rita Dukes Smith
SurfKY News Director
Photos by Rita Dukes Smith
© Copyright 2015 SurfKY News Group, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, or rewritten without permission. SurfKY News encourages you to share this story by using one of the social media links below.
< Prev | Next > |


text:
Order FREE Travel Guides
Back to Nature
Explore Birding, Fishing and Hunting Options
Nature & Wildlife »
Online Travel Guide
Explore Birding, Fishing and Hunting Options
Nature & Wildlife »
As you plan your Utah vacation, it may be helpful to be aware of just how much the state has to offer. An example itinerary to Utah may begin as a visit to the state's spectacular national parks or for unbeatable powder skiing at one of our world class ski resorts.
You can greatly enrich the meaning and memory of your trip by exploring the rich tapestry of attractions beyond our parks and skiing. Museums, festivals, culinary fare, nightlife, shopping, Utah has it all.
The new Utah Museum of Natural History's mission is to deepen peoples' understanding of their lives in or visit to Utah. Featured in the museum is a look at the state's ecosystems, fossil record, native cultures, water and energy cycles, and the forces that shape and sustain life here. Imagine a visit here, to the "Trailhead to Utah," prior to embarking on your journey to the natural wonders found throughout the state. Your visit could mean that much more! It's truly a wonder and the building, itself, is an architectural marvel.
Skiers and snowboarders who visit Utah might be surprised to discover Utah's countless restaurants and of its lively nightlife. Families could greatly enhance their visit by learning of the many excellent family fun-oriented things to see and do all over the state, like a trip to The Leonardo, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, Hogle Zoo, Lagoon Amusement Park, the Utah Children's Museum, the Living Planet Aquarium, Clark Planetarium and the list goes on and on.
To view a map with all of your favorite places, click here.
Utah Office of Tourism
Council Hall/Capitol Hill
300 N State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114


text:
The following is from a Humboldt County Sheriff's Office press release:
On 01-17-2013, approximately 8:00 a.m. a Humboldt County Correctional Officer witnessed a 56 year old male jump from the second tier in a housing unit in the Correctional Facility. No one was around the inmate when this occurred. Jail medical was immediately notified and life saving efforts were initiated by staff. The Eureka Fire Department and City Ambulance responded and assisted in the life saving efforts. The inmate was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased by a doctor.
Humboldt County Sheriff's Detectives, the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office and Humboldt County Coroner are all investigating the incident. It is unknown exactly why the inmate jumped. The inmates name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin by the Humboldt County Coroners Office. The inmate resides in Eureka and was in custody for violation of probation.


text:
Bellingrath Gardens and Home Magic Christmas in Lights Nov. 20, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 8:40 PM
Inappropriate photo? Alert us.
Christmas lights illuminate the gardens at Bellingrath Gardens and Home during the Magic Christmas in Lights display Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, in Theodore, Ala. The display opens to the public Friday, Nov. 23. (Mike firstname.lastname@example.com)
Related articles
- Bellingrath Gardens makes list for best Christmas lights display November 22, 2013, 10:33 PM
- A Gulf Coast tradition: Bellingrath Gardens' Magic Christmas in Lights opens Nov. 29 November 24, 2013, 7:12 PM
- Bellingrath Gardens and Home celebrates Magic Christmas in Lights (photos) November 20, 2012, 8:41 PM


text:
2014 Camps Listings
Call (918) 495-6418 for more information about 2014 ORU camps.
Every year a number of camps choose to host their event at ORU. If you are looking for a camp to attend, or simply want to see the variety of camps held at ORU, please browse the lists below.
- All Camps
- Academic
- Athletic
- Conferences
- Continuing Education
- Music & Fine Arts
- Special
- Youth Conferences


text:
Live like a King (or Queen!)
Step back in time to the days of knights and fair maidens, when castles were vital to the defence of a kingdom. Visiting historic castles is undoubtedly a highlight of any trip to Britain, but if you really want to live Britain's heritage, why not stay overnight?
Wherever your visit to Britain takes you, you're never far from a castle reflecting thousands of years of human occupation. If only their walls could talk, what tales they would tell! Amberley Castle, for example, has stood in the West Sussex countryside for over 900 years, originally beginning life as a hunting lodge for the Bishops of Chichester. A later owner was Queen Elizabeth I, who held the lease from 1588 to 1603.
Wales is renowned as the 'Land of Castles'. Conquering Normans were the first castle builders, constructing strongholds in strategic locations along the coast and deep in the mountains. You really can be king or queen of your own castle when you stay at Ruthin Castle in North Wales. The pink marble monumental lions reclining proudly on their plinths and the red welcoming carpet at the entrance immediately lets you know that Ruthin Castle is a special hotel. The castle also has a proud, centuries-old tradition of providing friendly hospitality and comfort, and has hosted numerous Royal guests.
Exclusive Castle Rentals offer the chance to take up residence in a castle or stately home which becomes yours exclusively for your stay. Be pampered by your very own butler or be catered for by your own chef - be treated like a king or queen for the day.


text:
Frankfort welcomes upscale grocery store
BY SUSAN DEMAR LAFFERTY email@example.com February 3, 2013 8:30PM
The new Mariano's Fresh Market grocery store is under construction in Frankfort Friday, January 25, 2013. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Bob Mariano, 62
Chairman and CEO of Roundy's Supermarkets, owner of Mariano's supermarkets.
Formerly president and CEO of Dominick's Finer Foods.
History: Mariano grew up in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood and started his grocery career in June 1968 as a part-time deli clerk at store No. 13 in Des Plaines. His father worked as the deli buyer for Dominick's for 20 years.
Bob Mariano worked his way up to president and CEO of Dominick's grocery stores — a leadership position he held from 1995 to 1998 — and played a key role in taking Dominick's public in 1996. He left Dominick's in November 1998 after Safeway bought the chain.
Mariano is a graduate of Loyola Academy and the University of Illinois' Circle Campus. He earned his MBA at the University of Chicago.
Strategy: The Mariano's stores aim to appeal to "foodies" with organic produce, meat cutters, attentive clerks and full-fledged delis and bakeries, and to attract bargain hunters with low-priced boxed goods and store brands.
Article Extras
Updated: March 5, 2013 6:08AM
Frankfort residents will have 450 new jobs and its largest grocery store when Mariano's Fresh Foods opens, as expected, early next month.
The 74,000-square-foot store, owned by the Milwaukee-based Roundy's Corp., "will be something unique and special," village planner Jeff Cook said. "It's a great fit for Frankfort."
The upscale grocery, which was built on the former site of Enrico's Italian Restaurant in the 21000 block of South LaGrange Road, will include an Italian coffee shop, sushi bar, bakery, a wood-fired pizza oven, prepared foods and a full-service pharmacy.
The creation of new jobs in this area will be "significant," Mayor Jim Holland said.
The store is now hiring for some full- and mostly part-time positions, with applications available at www.marianos.com, Roundy's spokeswoman Vivian King said.
The store will be open seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., Cook said.
All the outside work is finished and crews are wrapping up on the inside. The store is expected to open the first week of March.
Meanwhile, Enrico's still is searching for a new location in Frankfort, Cook said.
The village is looking forward to more economic development this year when the widening of U.S. 30 is complete, Holland said.
Crews will install landscaping in the median and along the curbs as well as a bike trail from Harlem to Wolf Road.
To accommodate Mariano's and future development, the village installed a new road on the north side of the store, which will extend east to Pfeiffer Road to open up the area east of Mariano's, and east of LaGrange Road, the mayor said.
"We hope to see activity there in the near future," Holland said.
Silver Cross Hospital previously proposed an urgent care center and other developers proposed a shopping center on the vacant land on U.S. 30 east of LaGrange.
"We would love to see them come back," he said.
Riverside Hospital also is considering an urgent care center at LaGrange and Steger roads. It has not yet made a proposal to the village, but is seeking a certificate of need from the state, Holland said. Frankfort currently does not have a 24-hour medical facility.
To entice industrial development, village officials may offer economic incentives. The village board will consider a proposal in February, the mayor said.
To further improve Frankfort's downtown area, the stage at Breidert Green may be rebuilt this year to enhance visibility and sound, making it more audience friendly and more appropriate for a variety of performances, Holland said.


text:
Depression in men may include symptoms not normally thought of as the classic depression symptoms. As a result, depression can be difficult to recognize in men. Doctors may also be less likely to suspect it as the root cause of a man's health problems. Men may also not be willing to admit that they are feeling depressed. The condition may be seen as a bad mark for masculinity in men who want to preserve the image of toughness and endurance.
The good new is depression is highly treatable. If you are seeing any of the following symptoms in your or someone else, seek professional help.
Symptoms Associated With Male Depression
Men may act out rather than face underlying problems head on. Here is a list of behaviors in men that may signal depression:
- Using alcohol or drugs to self medicate
- Using escapist behavior, such as working excessively long hours
- Watching excessive amounts of television
- Becoming irritable or angry
- Becoming violent to himself or others
- Creating conflict
- Acting overtly or covertly hostile
- Risk taking behaviors
- Having extramarital affairs
Classic Symptoms of Depression
In addition to male associated symptoms, men may also experience classic symptoms:
- Lack of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities, including sex
- Hopelessness
- Fatigue, decrease in energy level
- Inability to concentrate or make decisions
- Too much or too little sleep
- Insomnia
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Restlessness, irritability
- Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain
- Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts
Some men may exhibit more symptoms than others.
Suicide Prevention
Untreated depression has been linked to suicide. Men die by suicide more often than women, even though women make more suicide attempts. This could relate to the fact that women seek help more than men do. Also, men have more access to firearms. Attempting suicide with a gun is more lethal than other methods.
Thoughts of suicide are an emergency. Here are some signs to be aware of:
- Previous suicidal behavior.
- Refer to himself as a bad or rotten person
- Exhibit hopelessness in statements such as "I won't be a problem much longer," "You'll never see me again," or "There's no use".
- Give or throw away important belongings.
- Say things like "I'm going to kill myself" or "I'm going to commit suicide"—These threats should always be taken seriously.
- Have hallucinations or strange thoughts.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or call for medical help right away.
The Importance of Getting Help
Depression can be treated. There are many mental health professionals who have a lot of experience working with men who have depression. The first step toward recovery is asking for help.
- Reviewer: Brian Randall, MD
- Review Date: 03/2013 -
- Update Date: 03/06/2013 -


text:
Check out our blog
Visit the bf/stop for the latest new, great pictures, and a chance to win cool stuff.
Log in
BIG Folio Blog requires only a modern web browser. We recommend Firefox, Apple's Safari, or Internet Explorer 6.
BIG Folio Blogs
Elegant, simple blogging
for professional photographers
Share your best images, connect with your customers, and tell your story. With BIG Folio, blogging has never been easier for professional photographers.
We've made blogging simple, effective, and beautiful - with a focus on your images and your business.
All the features you need - on a single page
A BIG Folio Blog provides all the features you need on a single, easy to use administration page. With only a click or two, you can post images, share a link, write an article, and manage your blog layout.
Here are some more great features
- Easy image and collage posting
- Make your images stand out with cool effects
- Painless comment spam filtering
- Add your Pictage event links automatically
- RSS syndication
- Choose one of our snazzy themes, or customize your blog with CSS
Blog free with a BIG Folio website
A BIG Folio Blog is free for life with any BIG Folio premium website .


text: FreycinetThe rugged pink of the granite mountains, the white sand of the beaches and the sapphire blue of the waters are the colours that define the Freycinet Peninsula on the east coast of Tasmania. Wineglass Bay is renowned as one of the top ten beaches in the world. Trek across the jagged peaks for spectacular views and encounter wildlife and wildflowers. Descend through the forest to delightful rock pools, sheltered coves and deserted beaches. Stop and breathe in the crisp, clean air. Immerse yourself in the purity of Tasmania's east coastSnorkel and scuba dive amongst the colourful marine life or go sea-kayaking with dolphins. Unwind on a cruise to see migrating whales in season. The uncrowded beaches and coastal cliffs of Coles Bay bordering the Freycinet National Park are ideal for swimming, sailing, fishing or bushwalking. Take a scenic flight to see the whole breathtaking panorama from above. This sunny peninsula is renowned for its succulent grass-fed meats and seafood fresh from the ocean. Taste crayfish, scallops and fresh salty-sweet oysters picked straight from some of the world's cleanest waters. The ideal climate of this peninsula produces full-flavoured cool-climate wines such as chardonnay, pinot noir and complex sparkling wines that have won international acclaim. As you relax in your luxury lodge watching the sun set across the water, you will feel truly in touch with the beauty and depth of nature. Whether you are seeking adventure, romance or rejuvenation, you can be as relaxed or as active as you wish in the breathtaking environment of the Freycinet Peninsula. |


text:
Virtual Families
Adopt a character you connect with and help them live their life! Dictate everything from their daily routine to their career in this addicting Simulation game. Earn money to decorate the house, buy groceries, and other essentials. Shape your character`s personality by rewarding certain behaviors and punishing others. Find suitable mates for all of your characters and start perfect Virtual Families!
- Real-time gameplay
- Charismatic characters
- Start a Virtual Family!
- Get help at our Forums
Game System Requirements:
- OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
- CPU: 800 Mhz
- DirectX: 7.1
- Hard Drive: 68 MB
Game Manager System Requirements:
- Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later
The Big Fish Guarantee:
- Quality tested and virus free.
- No ads, no adware, no spyware.


text: Too few potential clients have experienced the pleasure of living in a well-designed modern house—which is why so many cling to familiar historicist styles. The Case Study House Program was intended to create models for rational living and win over the uncommitted, but tract home builders offered the illusion of a customized product at a competitive price, easy financing and instant acceptance. Over the past 20 years, AIA/LA has showcased the latest work of its members in a succession of self-guided house tours and now it has added a new attraction: a monthly, architect-guided tour to an updated modern classic. These tours should demonstrate that good design is timeless, no matter how confined the space, and show how the frugality of the Great Depression and the post-war era can be subtly enriched to accommodate contemporary cravings.


text:
Watch The Big Bang Theory
Sheldon is the member of the group who is considered to be the brainiest. This opinion is largely held by Sheldon, who sees himself as a superior being to most people on the planet. Sheldon thinks in logical terms which makes it hard for him to understand the decisions people make when they use their emotions. Sheldon holds a doctorate in physics which enables him to work in the physics department of the university. Although he has a superior mentality, he also has moments where the little boy in him comes out. This is especially true when he gets sick and wants to be waited on by either Leonard or their neighbor Penny, who will sing him a child's lullaby called Soft Kitty.
Leonard also has a doctorate in physics, but does not have the superior attitude that Sheldon has. Leonard's personality is often needy and more empathetic than Sheldon's. The odd circumstances of their childhoods placed them in families which were in direct opposition to the personalities they possessed. Leonard comes from a family of doctors with his mother holding a degree in psychiatry. In some episodes she visits Leonard and spends her time analyzing everything he does. Sheldon on the other hand, comes from a classic Texas family where his mother is a devout believer in Jesus. She also comes to visit on occasion and is the only person who seems to have any degree of control over her son.
Howard is a typical Jewish boy living at home with his mother even though he is well into his thirties. Howard is the only member of the group who does not possess a degree in physics. He has a Master's degree in engineering from MIT. This enables him to work in the engineering department at the same university as Sheldon and Leonard. Howard often makes devices which are used by the space program. In one episode he designed a toilet for use on the space station. After the toilet was already in place on the space station he discovered the design had a flaw. Instead of disposing of the waste through the base or bottom of the receptacle, it shot it out through the top.
Raj is also a physicist who specializes in astronomy. Raj comes from India where his parents are extremely wealthy. Raj and Howard have personalities which balance each other out. Howard is often obnoxious and considers himself a playboy or ladies man, while Raj has a more feminine side which makes him very sensitive to the needs of others. He does like to meet women, but has an emotional block which prevents him from being able to speak while in the presence of any woman other than his mother or sister. This block is removed whenever he drinks alcohol.
Penny is a young woman who lives across the hall from Sheldon and Leonard. From the moment she first moved in Leonard was smitten with her. Penny's character is free spirited and beautiful and not even close to having the amount of education of any of the young men in the group. She comes from Nebraska and has a street wise attitude which allows her to stand up and take charge of situations which usually render the men useless. Penny works as a waitress at the Cheesecake Factory and dreams of becoming an actress.
Additional characters who develop in the series include Stuart, who owns a comic book store where the guys often hang out and Bernadette, who works part-time at the Cheesecake Factory with Penny. Bernadette also works in the science department at the university and eventually becomes Howard's girlfriend. Later in the series, Sheldon also meets and forms a relationship with a female scientist named Amy who becomes friends with Penny and Bernadette.
Watch Full Episodes of The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory Full Episode Guide
The gang tries to make Sheldon anxious when he gets into a funk at work. Howard teases Raj with a new game called "Cinnamon or Emily?"
Leonard and Howard seek Raj's help after blaming each other for a potential disaster at the university.
Sheldon retires his Fun With Flags You Tube series, while Leonard, Howard, and Raj look through the obituaries for a deceased colleague. Bernadette finds out her boss's opinion of her.
Most Popular The Big Bang Theory Episodes
The Big Bang Theory News
Get your first look at the new season of "The Big Bang Theory" with this preview clip!
They're making HOW much per year?!
With key cast members demanding a significant raise, production on the comedy has been postponed. Should we panic? Probably not. But maybe just a little.
Political ties between America and China can be tense, but we never suspected Sheldon Cooper to be the cause. The Chinese government announced this week that they would be adding four new American shows to the list of banned shows in the country: "The Big Bang Theory," "NCIS," "The Good Wife" and "The Practice." In particular, the ban is reaching out to streaming sites like Youku and Tencent (think YouTube but with more TV shows and other copyrighted content) in an effort to prevent them from hosting the shows on their sites.
This season of "The Big Bang Theory" is going to end with some questions left unanswered--not the least of which is "Will all the cast members be back next year?"--but an even bigger question is how many more years does TV's top comedy have left?
For Kaley Cuoco, star of "The Big Bang Theory," 2013 ended on a particularly joyous note. Cuoco married her boyfriend of six months, Ryan Sweeting, in a ceremony in southern California on New Year's Eve.
While Leonard is afloat in the North Sea, Penny and Sheldon share more than they should. That revelation comes from CBS, which released details this week about the season-seven debut of "The Big Bang Theory."
Sheldon becomes envious of Leonard's new career opportunity. Meanwhile, Raj pushes Lucy too far in their relationship.
The girls participate in a game of Dungeons & Dragons with the guys after their girls' trip to Vegas is cancelled. Meanwhile, Raj and Lucy go on a very awkward date.
What's new tonight? "American Idol" finale, "The Big Bang Theory" finale, "Elementary" finale, and more! Which of these shows are you looking forward to watching?
Sheldon and Leonard are thrilled to hire Professor Proton, the host of their favorite childhood TV show, to perform. Also, Howard and Bernadette struggle babysitting Raj's dog.
What's new tonight? "The Big Bang Theory", "The Vampire Diaries", "Community", and more! Which of these shows are you looking forward to watching?


text: Study Abroad opportunitiesThe Honors Program recognizes the importance of study abroad and encourages all students to participate in travel or immersion programs to broaden their global perspective. NWACC is currently working to create more opportunities for study abroad. In the meantime, check out the NWACC Study Abroad page for global opportunities by program. Check out the Gilman Scholarship for students planning to study abroad. It is geared toward students with financial need and students at 2-yr schools. Check out their Facebook page too. The NWACC Honors Program led students on short-term educational tours to Europe in the summer of 2010 and 2011. Students will be notified of any Honors' sponsored summer travel opportunities as soon as they are made available. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for questions about Honors study abroad. Tour of Italy, Summer 2011 Honors students traveled to Italy in May 2011 on an EF Tour. Liz and Roy check out the sites in Naples, top left, Aundrea and Mark Dillard pose in front of the Trevi Fountain, top right, Kay, Yessinia, Liz, and Roy ham it up in Chicago en route. Sculptures in Florence, below, and Brandon & Tera at the Colosseum, bottom left. Images from Greece, May 2010 and 2011NWACC honors students Kevin Faulk and Mary Ann Davis, right, check out a map in Athens, the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, Kevin and Mary Ann at the Parthenon in Athens, and Mark Dilliard at the Lion's Gate at Agamemnon's Palace in Mycenae. Mark took an extended trip to Greece after finishing up in Italy. |


text:
Asymmetric Sheer Mesh Bodysuit
Style # 199599
AVAILABILITY: Unavailable for immediate shipment.
A perfectly cut heart-shaped neckline, sheer top panel and soft fabric make this bebe bodysuit a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down.
- 92% nylon, 8% spandex
- Center back to hem: 21" (53 cm).
- Hand wash
- Imported
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S
Asymmetric Sheer Mesh Bodysuit
purchased this to wear with a big tulle skirt for a wedding. the cotton is nice and soft. to answer questions about the bottom, there is a snap closure and it's a thong. the back is not too low, so it's possible for less curvy girls to wear a strapless bra underneath. i was nervous that the model (who is six inches taller than me) also wore a size S, but this fits me well.
June 21, 2013
Love Bebe's bodysuits!
I love this bodysuit! It looks really sexy underneath a black pencil skirt with colored heels! :-)
Bebe, keep these bodysuits coming (not just this one, but all styles!!). I love your bodysuits, because they look amazing under all types of skirts (and certain types of pants/jeans), and they really emphasize a small waist!
Can you also make a "one shouldered" bodysuit in different colors? :-)
March 2, 2013
One of my My favorite BEBE shirts
I love the design, quality, the way it makes me feel. It's something I could wear with anything.
February 11, 2013
Have not gotten it yet! Still waiting! Don't send emails for reviews when your products have not reached your customers yet! Your service is beneath par....
January 1, 2013
Love it
love the quality and anything that has mesh...specially this one..
November 11, 2012
Very Cute
This shirt is very cute, its not overly sexy. Its perfect for a night out. I brought the with a skirt and it goes together very well.
October 27, 2012
1-6 of 6


text:
Oral History Program Bruce T. Mitchell Interviewed by John Sillito 7 May 2007 Oral History Program Weber State University Stewart Library Ogden, Utah Bruce T. Mitchell Interviewed by John Sillito 7 May 2007 Copyright © 2011 by Weber State University, Stewart Library Mission Statement The Oral History Program of the Stewart Library was created to preserve the institutional history of Weber State University and the Davis, Ogden and Weber County communities. By conducting carefully researched, recorded, and transcribed interviews, the Oral History Program creates archival oral histories intended for the widest possible use. Interviews are conducted with the goal of eliciting from each participant a full and accurate account of events. The interviews are transcribed, edited for accuracy and clarity, and reviewed by the interviewees (as available), who are encouraged to augment or correct their spoken words. The reviewed and corrected transcripts are indexed, printed, and bound with photographs and illustrative materials as available. Archival copies are placed in Special Collections. The Stewart Library also houses the original recording so researchers can gain a sense of the interviewee's voice and intonations. Project Description The Utah Construction Company/Utah International Inc. Oral History Project was created to capture the memories of individuals associated with the company. Several of the interviewees are family and relatives, others are personalities involved with Utah Construction Company/Utah International Inc. and some of the company's prominent figures. ____________________________________ Oral history is a method of collecting historical information through recorded interviews between a narrator with firsthand knowledge of historically significant events and a well-informed interviewer, with the goal of preserving substantive additions to the historical record. Because it is primary material, oral history is not intended to present the final, verified, or complete narrative of events. It is a spoken account. It reflects personal opinion offered by the interviewee in response to questioning, and as such it is partisan, deeply involved, and irreplaceable. ____________________________________ Rights Management Special Collections All literary rights in the manuscript, including the right to publish, are reserved to the Stewart Library of Weber State University. No part of the manuscript may be published without the written permission of the University Librarian. Requests for permission to publish should be addressed to the Administration Office, Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, 84408. The request should include identification of the specific item and identification of the user. It is recommended that this oral history be cited as follows: Bruce T. Mitchell, an oral history by John Sillito, 7 May 2007, WSU Stewart Library Oral History Program, Special Collections, Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, UT. iii Bruce T. Mitchell circa 1970 1 Abstract: The following is an oral history interview with Bruce T. Mitchell. It was conducted by John Sillito of Weber State University on May 7, 2007, in Mr. Mitchell's office on 225 Bush Street, San Francisco, California. Mr. Mitchell worked with Utah Construction/Utah International from 1957 to 1987, during which time he also served as secretary of the company. In the interview, Mr. Mitchell discusses his recollections of Utah Construction/Utah International, and the personalities with whom he associated. JS: I'd like to start with a general question. Tell me a little bit about your background and how you got involved with Utah Construction. BM: I was born on Bush Street in San Francisco, not too many blocks from here. I was raised down on the peninsula and went to high school there. I went to Stanford University—both for undergraduate and law school. From there, I went in the Navy. After I got out of the Navy, my wife was expecting, so I went right to work in the first job I could find. It was in the trust department of Crocker Bank. That job seemed to be going nowhere, so I started to look for a better paying position. I talked to the Stanford Law School placement service. When I was in the Navy, I was in Naval Intelligence, then I belonged to a reserve unit, and I let my friends there know that I was looking. A gentleman with Pacific Gas and Electric Company told me to go see their general counsel who was Richard Peterson. He later became chairman of the PG&E board and he is still a good friend of mine at the Pacific Union Club. He had nothing there, but he told Larry McDonald, a member of my reserve unit, that there was a position open at Utah Construction Company. And so I went over and interviewed with the 2 general counsel. In March of 1957, I went to work for what was then called the Utah Construction Company. JS: You mentioned that you had gone to Stanford several years after Ed Littlefield. You told me a story about running into Ed on the train. BM: Well, Ed Littlefield rode the train every day, and at this time I'd only been working for the company a few weeks. I got on the train and he was there with his wife, Jeannik, and he spotted me there and told me to come up and meet her. I had a nice chat with them. JS: I'm getting the feeling that that was fairly typical of Ed Littlefield. BM: That definitely was Ed Littlefield! Marriner Eccles brought Ed Littlefield in because he just wasn't happy with the present administration. JS: Before we move to Marriner, I'd like to ask you a couple questions about Littlefield's management. What do you recall from that crucial period in 1957 and 1958? BM: Well that was a very important period, and Ed got to know everybody around the company. I mean he knew me and I was just brand new in his legal department, number three at that time. But he knew who I was and came back to say, "Hello, glad to have you on the train." But he always did that. We moved to our newer building at 550 California in 1960—that's not new anymore. We were in the Shell Building at first. When we moved to the new building, he frequently rode the elevator most of the people were using, and then walked to his office instead of taking it directly up from the garage because he wanted to see the people. And he came around to other people's offices. He wasn't summoning them to his office: he'd just come in and sit and chat. 3 JS: I guess the office was small enough that it was possible in those days. BM: It was, no question about it. In the Shell Building, I think we were on two floors, and three or four floors when we first went to 550 California. The company was definitely small enough that he could know everybody. We all knew everybody. Granted, the number of employees that would be out on the projects would be something very different. At that time, it was mainly a construction company. There were people who would work temporarily for the company, and that was most of them—except for the project managers—who would be regular employees. JS: There seems to be a kind of a "Stanford Connection" in terms of employees. BM: Yes, quite a number came from Stanford. I think Allen Christensen went to Stanford. I know Ed did, and certainly Ernie Arbuckle did. He was Ed's roommate, I believe. He was later chairman of Wells Fargo Bank. Arjay Miller came from the Stanford Business School. Of course, Bill Hewlett went to Stanford. Bill Kimball went to Stanford; there's a Kimball Hall. There's also a Mitchell Hall—no relation, I'm sorry to say. But, there's a Ruth Wattis Mitchell Earth Sciences Building. No relation. She was a Wattis and married Shepard Mitchell, an attorney in Los Angeles. He was on the board for many years. That was before I was secretary. I knew him casually, but I didn't ever interact with him. JS: Why Stanford? Was it coincidence, or was that a place that was thought of as a training school for business folks? BM: Stanford Business School was very highly thought of. I think it's primarily a coincidence, but in our legal department we ended up with three from Stanford Law School. It was probably more my doing. I called Stanford Law School placement to 4 see if they had somebody who was interested. So that's how that happened in my particular case and I think some of the others did the same. And it was all across management: Keith Wallace, the senior vice president, went to Stanford for undergraduate and graduate school. Jim Curry went to the business school. You're undoubtedly going to interview Jim. He was a key in the merger with General Electric. They relied on him. JS: He's still in the Bay Area? BM: They live in Hillsborough, but they also have a place in Brisbane, Australia, because he was in charge of the project down there in Queensland. They bought a place on what they call "The Gold Coast" down there. JS: Well, I'd be happy to interview him if it's in Australia. [Laughter] You mentioned Marriner Eccles a few minutes ago. I'd be interested in your recollections of Marriner. He was still in pretty much full vigor at the time you joined. BM: Oh, he certainly was. Unfortunately, Marriner loved to talk. He especially loved to talk about the history of the company and on any given day I would love to listen except the night before the board meeting when I brought him his agenda book. That was the busiest day of the year for me—I wanted to make sure the agendas were all out and ready to go, and he always wanted to chat about the history of the company. How often do you read about somebody in your economics and history class and then get to know him personally? I got to know him well enough that I called him Marriner and actually went to his home for cocktails one night. He and his second wife, Sally, lived on Telegraph Hill. They had what was the old Ghirardelli apartment— the top two-floor apartment out there. I got to know them both. While I was president 5 of the Commonwealth Club, he came to speak to the Club. I got him in to sit at the board table on occasion. So, I got to know him. He was very bright, there's no question about it. Very alert and very bright. I was a little worried about his physical health. I'll never forget the day we were walking from the Bankers' Club after a board meeting. Ninety-one year old Val Browning was helping Marriner cross the street and Marriner would not walk up to the corner to cross the street with the signal. The cable car was coming and on California Street it was both ways. So I helped him cross it. He was very determined—a very strong personality. JS: I'm sure that came through on those board meetings—that he was strong and forceful. BM: Right, I don't think there's any question about it. As I say, at the time I became secretary, Ed was chairman so I didn't sit on most of the board meetings when Marriner was chairman. JS: What did you do as secretary for the company? Obviously getting ready for the board meeting was a major responsibility. BM: Yes. I prepared the agenda and made sure the agenda books were passed out, and the memoranda were sent to the board in advance of the meeting. I did not send out the quarterly report. Well, sometimes I did, and sometimes it went out from the treasurer's department. We tried to coordinate that so they didn't get too many mailings. JS: Did you have a staff of several people? BM: No, I had just one young lady working for me. We were not that large of a company; we didn't even have an investor relations person until just before the merger. JS: It was pretty decentralized? 6 BM: It was. We did have a stock transfer agent. Once we took over the Lucky Mc Uranium Corporation, then we really became public. The company was definitely a family company. Actually, when I came to work with the company, I said, "Gee, I'd like to buy a little stock in the company." It didn't need to be very much. It took me a year. A guy in my Naval Reserve Unit, a broker, said, "I have ten shares." So I got ten shares of it. When we merged with Lucky Mc in 1960, we started becoming more public. The First Security Bank of Utah was our transfer agent. I worked with them on that—becoming our transfer agent. JS: So for that three or four years the shares were still tightly held. BM: Even after that, we did issue some convertible debentures and gradually the company became more public. I talked to my broker and he started to handle the stock. He said, "There's not enough float" and gave up. I was told later that Paul Wattis was busy buying the stock whenever he could get his hands on it. I don't know if you are going to interview the Wattis family or not, but Phyllis Wattis lived in San Francisco. JS: I had the opportunity to interview Phyllis Wattis about a year before she died. She was an amazing woman. BM: Oh, absolutely an amazing person. I'll never forget the time after GE took us over. I'd get a call from GE about what the dividend was, and so I let Ed Littlefield know, of course, then I would call Mrs. Wattis' office. One time she said, "Bruce, what am I going to do with all that money?" [Laughter] I have never forgotten that because she was so generous. She did wonders for San Francisco's cultural life, there's no question about it. We had dinner in the Wattis Room at the Symphony Hall one Saturday night, and that was the last time I saw her in the Wattis Room. She 7 remembered me when I saw her in her wheelchair. JS: An amazing woman. I meant to ask you one other question about office operations. When the company merged with GE, did you stay on as secretary of the board? BM: Yes, I was still secretary of the board. We had no public stockholders then. I was also senior counsel of the legal department, doing a lot of other things besides being secretary. JS: I see. And when did the senior counsel part start? BM: That was before I was secretary. I became assistant secretary when Johnny Horrigan was the secretary of the company. I helped him a great deal with stockholder meetings and things of that sort. Then Albert Reeves became secretary when Johnny retired. When Al was getting ready to retire, he brought me in. I had attended several board meetings before I became secretary. JS: Let me ask you about a couple of other people who were involved. What is your sense of Bud Wilson as an individual? What role did he play? BM: Well, he was more of an operations man than Ed was. I don't think he had quite the people skills that Ed did. Bud was really an operator, and a good operator. He did not have any real role in the merger. The merger was done by Ed Littlefield with Reg Jones first, then they brought in their financial people. This thing was kept very, very quiet. There was no movement in the stock of any kind whatsoever. The only people who knew about it here, in San Francisco, were Ed and Jim Curry because Jim did the numbers. I do know that Ed first brought the thing to the board when it was in executive session, which meant that I was not there as secretary; nor was Bud Wilson, as a 8 member of the board; nor was Bert Ladd, who was head of Ladd Petroleum, which we had taken over. None of the three of us were in the meeting. But when the merger was presented formally to the board, Ed indicated it had been discussed in executive session and that they had approved it. We had an interesting board…there were some very well-known people like Bill Hewlett, Arjay Miller, Ernie Arbuckle—I'm forgetting names—then there was the head of Wells Fargo Bank, Carl Reichardt. There were representatives of the families. Tommy Dee, Val Browning, Paul Wattis, Jr.—well, Pat Wattis was on it and when he died his son Paul Wattis Jr. came onboard. Oh, and George Eccles, of course. He was a very strong man. He was head of the audit committee and a very strong individual. I thoroughly enjoyed George Eccles. JS: How did George differ from Marriner? BM: I think he was a little more relaxed. One time we needed something for the stockholder's meeting, so I sent my assistant, Joyce Schlegel, a very pretty blonde, to get it from the office. She's a very pretty blonde and she was carrying all this stuff— George just laughed. He thought it was funny. He just got the biggest tickle out of it. JS: I guess he and Marriner would butt heads every now and again. BM: Oh I'm sure. They were strong personalities, both of them. They were very, very bright and, of course, Marriner…you know all the history of the Eccles family, the two sides of it and all of that, I don't need to go into that. But it was because of Marriner that there were the "wealthy" Eccles and then the "other" Eccles. JS: That's right. It is interesting what you said a few minutes ago about being able to associate with somebody you've read about—even Spencer Eccles credits Marriner as 9 a big part of his graduate education. BM: Oh, I just loved it when they'd sit there in his office and I could listen to them talk. JS: Except the day before the board meeting? BM: Except the day before the board meeting! That day I couldn't do it, and I just didn't feel like I could walk into Marriner's office and sit down—he would tell me about something else. JS: So, what you're saying is Bud Wilson was an operations person? BM: Yes. And I don't believe he knew about the merger until the day before the board meeting. Bert Ladd found out about it the same time I did, I think. And he was a bit concerned because he talked to his people at Ladd Petroleum, and had joined Utah because of Ed Littlefield running the company. He knew Ed and he knew the way he did it and he knew that they would still run the show. And, of course, under Reg Jones we still ran our show out here. It wasn't until Jack Welch came along that people moved in on top of us. JS: So, you were associated with the company between the time of the merger and the sale to BHP? BM: Oh, yes. I was associated with the company from 1957 to 1987. The BHP people came up here. Jack Parker stayed on the board; Reg Jones went off the board. John Burlingame from GE was on the board for a while, too, but he did not stay. I think only Jack Parker stayed. JS: You mentioned Ladd was a little concerned. Was he concerned that it would adversely affect his company? BM: Well, his company's people. He had formed his company—it was called Ladd 10 Petroleum—and he had some good people working with him. I worked with them mostly by phone, especially during the merger because I handled the in-house legal department in part of the Ladd Petroleum, LVO, and GE mergers. I also worked with Margaret Gill, who was a partner in Pillsbury Madison and Sutro. She is a very bright attorney. She was the second woman partner at what we called "PM&S." She was easy and fun to work with. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Margaret. JS: Was Utah an enjoyable company to work for? BM: Yes, very much so. There were times when the general counsel that we had…I liked him, he was capable, but he didn't ever work hard and he was not ambitious. I wondered whether I should go elsewhere, but I didn't want to. People did not leave often because it was a fun place to work. It was a very honest company, which was nice because you see all that's going on in management today at some places. I'm sure it's not typical across the board, but there's certainly just enough of it. There was never anything of that sort at Utah. JS: That's one thing that I have noticed, that there wasn't a lot of turnover. People stayed for a long time. BM: People did stay, and people would come into my office. One said that somebody had proposed something in Indonesia—a kind of a bribery thing—and he wouldn't have come visited me if he wanted me to not say no. I had two or three vice presidents who came in and brought it to me, and they knew I'd say no, which I did. They were pleased because that's the reason they had come. JS: You gave them the answer they wanted to hear. That leads to another question. Literally, Utah International is operating with hostile governments in Latin America and 11 sometimes-hostile governments in Australia. BM: Oh, I think the very reason that Ed made that arrangement to sell the company was the prime minister of Australia. We always got along very well with the premier from Queensland, but not with the prime minister, Gough Whitlam. Whitlam passed a special tax that was applicable only to companies that made above "x" amount of money—which was Utah. Nobody else, not even BHP, the big Australian company, was affected. JS: So, it was designed specifically to tax Utah? BM: That's correct. And, of course, in Peru, they nationalized Marcona. Although we got a contract on shipping from there and we still owned the ships. JS: I wonder what the Wattis brothers or even the Corey brothers would think of this little company out of Ogden, Utah, operating on this international scope. BM: Yes…I don't know. I remember Lester Corey. He was on the board, and I'd see him at times at board meetings. I certainly met him, but I didn't know him. JS: He was still on the board that late? BM: He was still on the board in the 1950s and into the 1960s. It's come a long way from the Corey Brothers Construction Company. JS: What is your recollection of Allen Christensen? BM: He was a rather difficult person to deal with. I'll just give one little vignette, which happened to me personally. Several months after I came onboard, Bill Pier left the company—Bill was head of the legal department—and then they brought in Albert Reeves as senior vice president. He was never general counsel because I don't think he ever took the bar in California. Al did some legal things, but he never really 12 practiced law. He was senior vice president. At any rate, Bill decided to leave and they were right in the middle of negotiations. We built the Stockton Elevators and there were some problems with them, so Allen Christensen was negotiating the deal with the head of Stockton Elevators and Pacific Vegetable Oil. Then Bill left and all of a sudden it came into my lap. I went in to see Al Christensen and he mumbled; it was almost impossible to understand him. He was a pleasant enough guy but he didn't communicate well. JS: He could've never operated in the way that Ed did. BM: No. He was more of an operating type. The strength of Ed and the strength of the company…Ed was the financial man, but he also knew the operations and there were good operating people around him and he listened to them. We would acquire properties all over the place. But if they weren't economically feasible, we'd drop them. We got all kinds of wonderful properties in Alaska, out in the middle of the boonies, but it was not economically feasible. Ed could see if it was economically feasible. Ed is the guy who did the arrangements for the thing that got us into the mining business in a major way: Lucky Mc Uranium. Ed did the banking arrangements on that with First Security, Crocker, and Bankers Trust. I know that Crocker from down here was involved. Marriner Eccles was chairman of the Federal Reserve, chairman of First Security and chairman of Utah at the same time. That would not happen today. JS: What you're describing, as I understand it, is Ed's ability to see those kinds of people. He wasn't looking for people that were like him; he was looking for people who could complement him. 13 BM: Yes. And he always asked: Is this thing practical? And he was better at working with people. Marriner said, "I just don't know what's going on with the company when Allen Christensen is running it." That's why he brought in Ed Littlefield. And that became the Executive Committee: Marriner Eccles, Allen Christensen, and Ed Littlefield. That was when I came onboard. JS: I gather that the board met quarterly? BM: Yes. JS: Did the Executive Committee meet more frequently? BM: They met as needed because they were all on the same floor. They were really in adjoining offices, especially when Marriner was here. Marriner always spent one day more than six months out of the state. He paid income taxes in Utah, not in California. [Laughter] He had a place in El Dorado and had the apartment here, but he also had a permanent apartment, I believe in the Utah Hotel in Salt Lake City. He spent more time out-of-state than he did in-state. JS: You mentioned you were president of the Commonwealth Club? Were you president when Eccles spoke about Vietnam? BM: I wasn't president at the time but I was there when he gave the speech. JS: Tell me a little bit about that. BM: That goes back too many years for me to really recall his speech, but he was very forthright in his opinions. JS: Well, let me ask it a different way. In general, what was the reaction of corporate folks to his views of Vietnam? BM: Unquestionably, a lot of people agreed with him, but what they felt in corporate circles, 14 I don't know. What they felt about Marriner being a New Deal Democrat, that would make a difference, too. He was really the architect of Roosevelt's fiscal policy, and then he got in a fight with Harry Truman, of course. It told you a lot about Marriner because, by golly, he was not going to resign from that board. They couldn't force him out, either; he had a fourteen-year term because chairman comes up at five years. He was a very strong individual. JS: One other name: Weston Bourret. BM: We knew him as Wes. He was head of exploration. He's the guy who went where Lucky Mc was down at Riverton, Wyoming. He took a look up at the geology there and he said, "This looks good." You probably know about Neil McNeice finding the Lucky Mc. JS: That was a major turning point for the company. BM: I was the counsel when we spent one month in Cheyenne, Wyoming, trying the SEC case [Knauff, et. al., Plaintiffs v. Utah Construction and Mining Company, et. al., Defendants]. That was brought against us because of the Lucky Mc merger, which was very interesting. We started out in the same courtroom in which Harry Sinclair was tried. Our judge, Ewing T. Kerr, was the third judge of the Wyoming District Court in the history of the state. It was 1967 and I was chairman of the Republican Committee for San Mateo County at that time. I always remember that date: that's when our congressman died and when Shirley Temple Black ran for the seat. JS: So, you spent a month in Cheyenne? BM: Yes. We commuted back and forth every weekend. On Saturdays, we worked with the files and interviewed people here, then went back on Sunday evening. Every Monday 15 morning, Ewing T. Kerr would have a lineup of people who had stolen cars in California. [Laughter] This has nothing to do with the history of the company, but I thought it was interesting. There would be a policeman stationed at Evanston, Wyoming; he would watch for cars and he would get plates that were from stolen California cars. He would radio ahead to Green River and to Rawlings so they'd pick up the car when they went through those cities. JS: Well, that is interesting. BM: But any rate, we went up there and we spent the week up there. Most of management was up there. Marriner was not, Ed testified. Jack Bates was our counsel. Pillsbury Madison and Sutro was our general outside counsel. JS: We've talked about people, we've talked about projects, and we've talked about operating on a national and international stage. One thing we really haven't talked about directly was the impact of Utah Construction on the Bay Area. BM: Well, we did building projects over in Alameda. We did a fill in Alameda. That may have triggered the "Save the Bay" group, so there was no more filling of the Bay. We did Bay Farm Island and South Shore. We developed those ourselves. It was a little difficult because I also represented Utah at some of the Alameda City Council hearings—Pillsbury Madison and Sutro represented first, and then later on I did. We set up reclamation districts. I was a trustee of the reclamation districts. There were two of them there—one for South Shore, one for Bay Farm. It was difficult for a company of our size to be a developer, because you get up before the council, and they will ask, "Will you do this, will you do that?" Well, the vice president in charge of the project would have constraints on how far he could go—he would have to go 16 back to the headquarters. It was better to have a developer standing there and saying, "Yes" or "No." It just didn't work that well, so then they brought in other developers as partners. I think some of the partners still maintain an investment today. JS: And, Utah was instrumental in building BART? BM: Yes, we worked on the tunnel under the bay. JS: Would people in San Francisco recognize Utah Construction as not just a "player," but as a good citizen? BM: They do now. I had never heard of the company before I interviewed. The first day I came to work, there was a headline on the front of the paper: "Rub a dub dub, too many men in a tub!" There were a group of guys going out to work on the dredge and they overloaded the raft. The Coast Guard picked them up. So, here's my first day and my wife opens the paper and says, "There you are on the front page." Oops. [Laughter] We were not known. Now, when people say they worked for Utah Construction Company, they still know the old name—it's Ed Littlefield's company. It's not known as Marriner's or Allen Christensen's, but Ed's company. He became president of the Chamber of Commerce here. JS: In San Francisco? BM: Yes. He was also head of the Business Council, nationally. Normally, our company was not large enough to have somebody be head of the Business Council; that's generally for very, very large corporations. We ultimately became part of the Fortune 500, but we were way down the list. It probably all happened through Marriner; he had all the contacts. When I was asking Ed how active I should be in Jr. Chamber, and whether it was alright to go ahead and do this thing or that, like the Commonwealth 17 Club, he told me Marriner had encouraged him to become head of the Chamber. JS: Was the company open to involvement in both politics and business? BM: Well, there were two of us who were presidents of the Commonwealth Club. Charlie Travers, who was head of the commercial land development department, was also a president of the club. They were encouraging outside activity. Not necessarily political—I think I'm the only one who was active politically. JS: There was no attempt on the part of the company to say, "We need to have some of our people involved in Republican politics and some of our people involved in Democratic." BM: I'm unaware of it. I was thoroughly involved in Republican politics, as you know, when I was chairman of the San Mateo Republican Committee. Well, that was nights and weekends. JS: There was not a problem? BM: Occasionally I'd have to take a day off when we had a state committee meeting, or when I was an alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach in 1968. JS: So, you would have been involved during the Reagan years? BM: Yes. I was county chairman when Reagan was elected governor both times. That guy was an amazing person. I introduced him at the College of San Mateo when he spoke. He had the little blue cards which you read about and they were in felt-tip pen. Some pickets were there and he answered their questions. Later on, when he was governor, I was president of the Commonwealth Club. He used the same old blue cards and handled questions quickly. A lot of people didn't give him enough credit. He 18 was very smart on his feet. JS: It was a crucial period here when Brown beat Nixon and then when Reagan beat Brown. There was a lot of shifting around. BM: Oh yes. But, I think we got along with everybody. Pat Brown and Jerry both spoke when I was president of the Commonwealth Club. You never met a more charming person than Pat. He was a genuine charmer; his son was the opposite. We had enough Democrats in the company to be sure. Bill Pier, who I talked about earlier, was a Democrat. Albert Reeves had been a Republican congressman from Missouri. JS: In Utah, they thought Marriner was a Democrat. When he ran for the Senate in the Republican primary in 1952, a lot of people said, "Oh, I thought he was a Democrat." BM: I always thought he was a Democrat, too. JS: One of the issues on the board was the question of profit sharing for employees. BM: That was before my time. That is the reason we went into Delaware. There was a meeting right before I came to work for the company, and at that time they moved from Utah to Delaware because Delaware law was much better known and settled. JS: So, they had their corporate offices there? BM: Not the corporate offices, that's another interesting question. Ed said, "Bruce, look at the records. When did Utah move its corporate offices from Ogden to San Francisco?" I read everything and said, "Ed, I have no idea." It was just a little bit more, a little bit more, and a little bit more. They were in the Crocker Building on Montgomery Street before they moved to the Shell Building. But, it just happened bit-by-bit. Probably in part because Christensen lived here. I didn't hear this directly, but at one time the company was thinking of moving to 19 Palo Alto and building a headquarters down there. It was reported that Marriner said, "If we can go to Palo Alto, we can go back to Salt Lake." That ended that. JS: Well, that's interesting. BM: It was by osmosis. And it really happened during World War II. JS: E.O. and W.H. were gone by then. BM: Yes, those people were gone. Christensen was company president. Ed was not with the company at the time. He comes later on. JS: I'm trying to think if there is anything else I need to ask you. You've been very helpful and very generous with your time. I appreciate your willingness to sit down and discuss the company. BM: I'm very happy to. It was a wonderful place to work. I'm very proud and happy to have worked there.
Click tabs to swap between content that is broken into logical sections.


text:
Teacher Programs & Resources
If you are a teacher reading this...bravo! The fact you're here means you want to help your students learn about the environment and what they can do to improve it.
Teachers play a key role in growing the environmental stewards of the future. TreePeople supports you in that role by providing resources and training to help you share the benefits of environmental education with the young people of Los Angeles.
The case for environmental education
Good environmental education addresses a number of challenges faced by public schools today. In Closing the Achievement Gap, a study undertaken for California's State Education and Environment Roundtable, researchers found that high-quality environmental education can result in:
- Better performance on standardized measures of academic achievement in reading, writing, math, science and social studies
- Reduced discipline and classroom management problems
- Increased engagement and enthusiasm for learning
- Greater pride and ownership in accomplishments
Everyone wins: you, your students, your school, your students' parents – and the generations of people who will benefit from a cleaner, healthier world.
Read more about the case for environmental education.
Environmental service learning
TreePeople's educational programs are based upon a teaching approach known as "service learning," which links curriculum-based instruction to action-oriented community service projects. This approach makes environmental education more meaningful and memorable – while increasing the success rates of the student projects. More...
Education and the Environment Initiative
In October 2003, Governor Gray Davis signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 1548 (Pavley, Chapter 665, Statutes of 2003). This landmark law, now referred to as the Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI), provides a comprehensive framework for bringing environment-based education to students across California. More…
Programs for your students
· Eco-tours (K-5th)
· Youth Leadership (6th-12th)
· Campus Forestry (K-12th)
Training and resources for you
Professional Development Training
Teachers can acquire training and resources to complete a variety of green projects through special professional development workshops presented by TreePeople. For more information contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
The California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) Network is the best source for Environmental Education resources in California. Its expansive communication network provides educators with access to high-quality educational resources to enhance the environmental literacy of California Students.
Visit the CREEC website for more information. Click on "Find Your Region" on the main CREEC site to locate resources specific to the City of Los Angeles (Region 11).
Sample lessons
"Trees, Please!" (6th-12th)
"Seeing the Forest for the City" (K-6th)
"Treasures in Disguise" (K-6th)
"Wisdom of the Forest" (K-6th)
"Schoolyard Explorers: Site Survey" (K-6th Campus Forestry)
"Schoolyard Explorers: Exploring the Benefits of Trees" (K-6th Campus Forestry)


text:
Tiare Coconut Milk Candle:
Fragrance Notes: Island orchids, creamy coconut milk, sugar cane and plumeria * three wick candle in a glass vessel * Carbon-less self-trimming wicks * Measures 4 inches in diameter by 2½ inches in height * 65 hour burn time * Packaged in a printed gift box
Material: Wax and glass
Care: Wipe vessel with a damp cloth.
Brand: Burn Candles
Origin: United States
With its wood-inspired packaging and mix of fruity and tropical scents, D.L. & Co.'s Burn collection is a departure from the company's typically gothic-themed home goods. Each candle is mixed by an artisanal perfumer and then hand-poured into shallow-rimmed glass bowls, which allow for optimal scent exposure.


text:
Large nylon top handle bag with contrast leather trim and antiqued gold hardware. Two top handles, two adjustable shoulder straps and a hanging gold logo plate tag. Front zipper pocket with bottom snap detail. Top zipper closure to interior suede lining, one patch pocket, one zipper pocket and a gold logo plate. Dimensions: 15" L x 7" W x 11" H (5" handle drop).
Material: Nylon and Italian Lambskin Leather trim
Brand: Gryson
Origin: Italy
Often credited with designing some of Marc Jacobs' most iconic handbags, Joy Gryson has become a household name for bag-obsessed fashion lovers. After working for Jacobs and other prestigious labels such as Coach and Calvin Klein, the NYC native launched her own line of luxury handbags and accessories in 2006. The following year, she added Olivia Harris — a lower-priced collection of youthful, rock music-inspired accessories — and a line of boots inspired by lower Manhattan's edgy fashion sensibility. Gryson's distinctive hobos, totes, and other styles capture a cool sophistication that effortlessly straddles the line between downtown chic and uptown glamour. From the small Ruby satchel and Emma iPad case to the vegetable-tanned leather IIIbeca collection, every Gryson bag features meticulous detailing and reflects the cosmopolitan essence of her hometown.


text:
A need-now logo handbag with of-the-moment appeal—its shapely silhouette is the perfect complement to your sexy look.
• Faux-leather hobo with patent strap and trim. Pale gold-tone hardware. Allover 4-G logo print.
• Logo plaque on front. Logo charm detail. Top zipper closure.
• Interior features a zipper pocket, cell phone pocket and two multipurpose pockets
• 9" handle drop
• 13 ½"W x 11 ½"H x 3 ½"D
Shipping Options:
Orders are shipped via UPS using the following rate scale:
Standard 5-7 Business Days - $8.95
Second Business Day - $14.95
Next Business Day - $26.95
NOTE: No Saturday or Sunday deliveries.
No shipping to P.O.Boxes. A.P.O and F.P.O addresses are automatically shipped via
USPS Ground.
Orders placed during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST) are typically processed and shipped within one business day.
We do not offer international shipping at this time.
For complete details, click here.
Easy Return Options:
Take it back to your local GUESS store for FREE or ship it back to us.
GUESS gladly accepts unworn, unwashed or defective full-priced merchandise for up to thirty days after purchase date. Original receipt, hygiene strip and tags must be attached. Unfortunately, pierced jewelry, innerwear, fragrances, lotions and items marked "final sale" are not returnable. Sale merchandise may only be returned to a store for an exchange. Shipping charges are not refundable.
For complete details, click here.
Contact Us By Email:
Use our online contact form for quick, personalized assistance. Click here.
Contact Us By Phone:
Toll Free: 1-877-44-GUESS (48377).
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. (PT)


text:
Mech Engin
This photo was shot on film. Taken by burgerdeel with a Holga 135 BC (available in our Online Shop) loaded with Fujicolor 100 film in Singapore, Singapore. These tags describe this photo: burgerdeel, singapore, and nus. Date: 2011-02-01. Time: Afternoon. This photo can also be found in the album Holga 135 BC - 1.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!
2 people like this photo
Liking photos helps us to present the best ones to you and others. 2 people like this photo. 2 people like this photo: wuxiong and scede.
No comments yet, be the first
Where is this?
Nearby popular photos – see more
Nearby LomoLocations
National University of Singapore, Singapore
A place where the buildings are a mish-mash of the old and the new, the many interesting noo…
National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Campus
One of three major universities in Singapore, National University of Singapore enjoys the re…
Sculptured He(art)s
Hospitals are not fun places to be in and they know it. That's why some hospitals such as th…
Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Singapore
A day of celebration, happiness, and forgiveness paired with lots of wonderful food! A littl…


text:
Prescribing Multiple Drugs: Prescriber Perspectives
Featuring Douglas Teller, M.D., Internal Medicine & Addiction Medicine Specialist, Kettering Health Network, Dayton, Ohio
This video is part of an educational series on Prescription Drug Disorders produced by the Center for Interventions, Treatment & Addictions Research (CITAR) at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. The series was produced to meet an educational objective under a contract from Public Health — Dayton and Montgomery County (PHDMC). This project was funded, in part, by the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and administered by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). The contents of the series are solely the responsibility of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC, ODH, PHDMC or Wright State University.
The series was created and developed by Russel Falck, M.A., associate professor of community health and project PI, with Robert Carlson, Ph.D., professor of community health, project co-PI and CITAR director; Raminta Daniulaityte, Ph.D., research assistant professor of community health and project co-investigator; and Tim Lane, M.Ed., the project's injury prevention coordinator. Videotaping and editing was provided by Wright State's Computing and Telecommunications Services.
Resource Links:
State Medical Board of Ohio Center for SAFE Prescribing
— An educational and patient safety initiative sponsored by the State Medical Board of Ohio - Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
- Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System
- Prescription Drug Abuse Curriculum for Prescribers


text:
01-05-2010 01:14 PM - edited 01-04-2011 10:56 AM
The Consumer Federation of America found that consumers could save $28 billion a year in lower credit card finance charges if they improved their credit scores by 30 points. As the New Year begins we'd like to officially announce the FICO Fitness Challenge!
The concept is simple:
Set a goal for where you'd like to see your FICO score at the end of 2010. Then with the help of our Credit Education Center and FICO Forums Community, take the steps that will help you achieve this goal during the coming year. Why not challenge yourself to get your credit in shape and start saving money?
To take the challenge tell us the following:
1. Your FICO score goal for 2010
2. Your current FICO score(s)
3. The steps you plan to take to achieve your goal
Then periodically share your progress with the FICO Forums Community and help others by providing the kind of expertise and support that earned us a prestigious Forrester Groundswell Award for social media in 2009.
Here's to a financially healthy New Year for us all!
NEW feature: Click here for the Official FICO Fitness Challenge siggy!
1) Our goal is to raise both EQ & TU FICOs to 750 & 760 respectively for both DW and myself.
2) Our current EQ/TU FICO scores as of January 1 are 642/672 for myself and 651/667 for DW.
3) The fastest way to impact our FICO scores is to paydown CC debt. DW was at 89% at the start of the year and I was approaching 70%. We began working a plan to lower our util near 0% by July 1. We are also looking to buy our first home this year too.
I wish I had a goal to set. I made some major accomplishments in 2009 by getting all negatives deleted. I guess it never hurts to get the FICO scores higher. I won't apply for any new credit and will let my AAoA increase.
Best wishes to all who taking part of the FICO Fitness Challenge
(1) My goal is to break into the 700 club, hopefully 720+
(2) Current FICO scores: 677 TU; 691 EQ
(3) My plan is - not much - time is my greatest ally. Pay down & pay off some CCs, keep paying my SL, let my accounts age and do not open any new accounts.
2009 was a volatile year for my credit profile. I consolidated 3 or 4 student loans into one, I opened up I think 8 new charge accounts ( I only had one before this, which I was an AU on), and a couple of derogs dropped. I had a total of 20 SW alerts from July to Dec....
I have no plans to make a major purchase, such as a house or auto, and I am in no desperate hurry to raise my scores instantly, so my big plan is really nothing for now except to let accounts and inquiries age and maybe increase some CLs. I still have some derogs which aren't scheduled to drop off completely until late 2011, I'll just let them die a slow death. By early 2012 I should have a pretty clean and healthy credit profile except for a couple of things which I have no power over at the moment.
Good luck to all.
1. My goal is to cross the 650 mark
2. My current fico is 614 (1/4/10 SW alert)
3. Pay all credit cards off, GW until my fingers bleed, Get a secured card
1. Y/E 2010 Goal - 720 - may be difficult to achieve as I could lose some 10 year positive history....
2. Current TU 663 and EQ 682
3. I plan to keep my utilization down, continue to gw my three baddies and hope for the best....let stuff age..
myFICO is the consumer division of FICO. Since its introduction 20 years ago, the FICO® Score has become a global standard for measuring credit risk in the banking, mortgage, credit card, auto and retail industries. 90 of the top 100 largest U.S. financial institutions use the FICO Score to make consumer credit decisions.
>> About myFICO


text:
Daunted by the singular tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful, tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing house.
But desire for Christia......more
Daunted by the singular tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful, tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing house.
But desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought, and when he proposes a new arrangement, Anastasia cannot resist. They rekindle their searing sensual affair, and Anastasia learns more about the harrowing past of her damaged, driven and demanding Fifty Shades.
While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her, and make the most important decision of her life.
This book is intended for mature audiences.
E L James is a former TV executive, wife and mother of two based in West London. Since early childhood she dreamed of writing stories that readers would fall in love with, but put those dreams on hold to focus on her family and her career. She finally plucked up the courage to put pen to paper with her first novel, Fifty Shades of Grey.
I received my product with no flaws. And was sent timely Thanks O
Excellent service, great price, & fairly quick shipping.
This book was a good price with Overstock. I ended up getting all three books from Overstock
Trilogy of books-this is second and quite risque compared to the first.
I can't put these books down... and never typically read smut books like this...
This item will be delivered to you via USPS Trackable Media Mail or UPS Mail Innovations and will take from 2 days to 3 weeks from the time the item leaves our warehouse. *
Items must be returned in new or unused condition and contain all original materials included with the shipment. More details
FINAL SALE EXCLUSION: Items marked as FINAL SALE are not returnable unless the problem you experience is the result of our error.
* For your protection, all orders are screened for security purposes. If your order is selected for review, our Loss Prevention Team may contact you by phone or email. There may be a two business day delay to process your order.
** Most Oversize orders are delivered within 1-4 weeks. Some orders may take 6 weeks to be delivered.