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Jan 23 2013
My Favorite Antibacterial Hand Soap
I don't go around searching for things to share with you, I promise. But when something comes across my path that I fall madly, passionately in love with, I definitely wanna tell you about it.
Is wanna a word? Please advise.
During a pre-Christmas trip to the mall, my daughter spent a few minutes inside Bath & Body Works and emerged with one bottle of this antibacterial hand soap. I didn't really notice and I wasn't really interested, as soap is soap is soap in my opinion. And the only thing different about this soap, I figured, was what it smelled like. Yada yada yada, I had Christmas shopping to do.
But then her bottle of antibacterial soap wound up on our kitchen counter…and the first time I used it, I was completely hooked.
By Christmas, the soap was gone…so I picked up three more bottles right after the holidays.
What makes it magical is that it's liquid in the bottle…but foam when it comes out. Light, fluffy, soapy foam.
By contrast, here's a normal antibacterial soap (also from Bath and Body Works.) Look how slimy and lifeless it is!
Sorry, Bath & Body Works. I'm just kidding. I think.
But here's the real difference between the two.
When you wash your hands with the slimy, lifeless, regular soap…
But when you wash your hands with the light, fluffy, foaming soap…
It looks like this. You can see it covering and bubbling over every speck of the skin on your hands, and well…you can literally see them getting cleaner.
My hands feel clean and yummy afterward.
And man, oh man do they smell like Heaven.
When my baby washed his hands with the Peach Bellini variety, he declared that "It smells like fifty peaches exploded in my hands." A ringing endorsement!
The Kitchen Lemon scent is divine and so citrusy it should be a crime.
But the Sweet Pea scent…oh, dear goodness. I have no idea what it is. A combination of floral, perfume, and vanilla. It's a dream.
In a nutshell, this stuff invites you—actually begs you—to wash your hand when you walk by it. I'm sure it's not the only foaming antibacterial hand soap in the world…but I'm not sure I'll ever need to try another one. I love it.
Since the flu is going crazy right now, I wanted to share it with you!
Here's a link to the product. Be forewarned there are approximately four million different scents to choose from. I've only tried the ones above, but you might find some other yummy ones:
Antibacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap
Hope you enjoy it!
(Note: Not an advertisement or endorsement. Bath & Body Works has never heard of me. I just love this soap, man.)
523 Comments and 93 Replies
Teresa On Thursday, January 24 at 11:53 am
Can't live without this soap. I will go in and buy 40 bottles of it just to stock up (stocking up on my favorite things just makes me feel good inside). I love almost every scent and change them up according to mood or season. The Twisted Peppermint that comes out at Christmas is perfect for the kitchen as it gets the odor from chopping onions or garlic out of your hands!
Sue On Thursday, January 24 at 12:03 pm
Just so you know this stuff is full of harmful chemicals. Knock yourself out and keep giving yourself cancer people. It takes only a few seconds for your skin to absorb it.Buying a product just because it looks and smells nice is being ignorant.
Deneen On Thursday, January 24 at 12:03 pm
The foaming soaps are my favorite as well!! Lots of great scents too!
Katherine On Thursday, January 24 at 12:04 pm
If it has Tricolsan, better watch out! http://www.kare11.com/news/article/1007270/396/Component-of-anti-bacterial-soap-polluting-MN-lakes
Stephanie On Thursday, January 24 at 12:06 pm
Stay away from triclosan. Coming from a family of doctors, I have learned a few things. Many hospitals no longer use soap that has triclosan. Method and other natural soaps, even some budget soaps do not use triclosan (Soft Soap to name one).
Just check ingredients on the back of the bottles.
Bath & Body Works is great for other products, just not their soaps. I know many folks who love their soaps but are campaigning for a triclosan-free version.
Denise L On Thursday, January 24 at 12:15 pm
Tone brand also makes a nice foaming soap that I used to buy (for about $1.69) at the supermarket. I liked the cocoa butter one, left my hands so soft and less expensive than the B&BW soap. However, that lemon looks luscious and I might just have to try it!
Adrienne A. Wagner On Thursday, January 24 at 12:22 pm
Fresh Picked or Kitchen Apple is my favorite!! Along with Warm Vanilla Sugar!
pam On Thursday, January 24 at 12:35 pm
The non foaming soap is a favorite for my students, I teach piano in my home, to give me at Christmas. It took a while to figure this out but the sticky soap gums up the plumbing and causes the need for expensive plumber visits. The students wash their hands with lots of soap and very little water. A terrible combination. I will never use Band BW regular soap again. Maybe I'll try the foaming soap.
Judy On Thursday, January 24 at 12:36 pm
I love foam soap, but it is used up much quicker than regular liquid soap… SO! my solution for ages has been: Save the foam soap container, and simply put a few tablespoons of liquid soap in the empty foam soap container, fill the rest with water, swish around, and ta-da… you have foam soap again. AND… a nearly full bottle of liquid soap to repeat the process next time. I do this with Sunlight soap as well, for kitchen sink-side… great for hands and small dishes and produce. It takes so little liquid soap to make a whole bottle of foam soap.
Judy On Thursday, January 24 at 12:38 pm
Actually… I think Triclosan has been banned in Canada. Not good stuff.
Connie Pruitt On Thursday, January 24 at 12:48 pm
We love all these soaps too!
Sunny Faith On Thursday, January 24 at 12:52 pm
Love this soap. Especially the Brown Sugar and Warm Vanilla. I would buy it for the office, and leave it in the Ladies Bathroom for us all to use. The anti-bacterial nature was a perfect solution for preventing those office germs from spreading!
Janet On Thursday, January 24 at 12:58 pm
Yes! This stuff is the best. I found out about it when I took a quilting class and the shop had one of these in the powder room. I then went out and bought 5 of them in different scents. My favorite is the Mandarin Kitchen–so nice and orangey. And I wash my hands more often too.
LBrown On Thursday, January 24 at 1:16 pm
Best soap ever, last longer…..fabulous when its on sale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HillaryM On Thursday, January 24 at 1:19 pm
I LOVE this soap!!! I have a stockpile of it in my hall closet! Always stock up when it's on sale!
Joni On Thursday, January 24 at 1:19 pm
It's not the soap that's different, it's the pump. Lots of stores carry hand soaps with foaming pumps. Although I'm sure those fragrances are nice, if you just want your regular hand soap to foam, check out any store. You'll find them at Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Dollar General, and tons more, I'm sure.
Raele Ohana On Thursday, January 24 at 1:23 pm
Yikes! Our local campus, University of Texas, has banned antibacterial soaps from the entire campus, because of the hazards of triclosan. It impairs muscle function, including that of the heart (scary), and in research labs absolutely causes cancer. It's become pervasive and is now found in breast milk and everywhere else. Do some research on it and please stay away.
*This product Ree mentions might be alcohol-based, rather than triclosan. Far less hazards. Anti-bac soaps are still unnecessary though, and weaken our natural immune system.
Carolyn M. On Thursday, January 24 at 1:24 pm
Please, Please DO tell us about products you like. We must have similar skin/coloring and tastes in makeup, because I got some of the previous items you mentioned previously on the website and I love them. (Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss & CG Smoothers concealer).
I only wish you hadn't mentioned Peach Bellini hand soap. That is my favorite summer drink! I will now have to go to the mall and buy this. Ya killin' me.
lpara (Laurie) On Thursday, January 24 at 1:37 pm
B&B Sweet Pea has been my fave scent forever. I don't even try to smell the others. Ohmyword I love it so. They better never discontinue it. Fair.warning.
Carol Bee On Thursday, January 24 at 1:44 pm
What a coincidence, I read this article yesterday, I have the regular soap at home so I know what that feels like. I went to get my hair done last night and my hairdresser had the new foamy kind at her house. It does really feel different and I loved it. Got to get me some. Thanks Ree. I find your blog so helpful. I have bought many products that you recommend, the Citphil is the best. I bought it in a soap bar to shave my legs, I don't seem to waste any that way. Love it.
Dawn On Thursday, January 24 at 1:52 pm
WE love it too! We also appreciate that Bath and Body Works makes the anti-bacterial hand gel in all their lovely frangrances as well. I am fond of Aqua Blossom right now. I also have a huge bottle of the Apple Anti-bacterial gel in my classroom. My students love it too!
Taunia On Thursday, January 24 at 1:55 pm
We have been using this foaming soap from Bath & Body for years!! We love it. Our favorite…Twisted Peppermint which is only around during the holidays, and you gotta get there & buy it fast before it sells out (or online shop since it's a better guarantee). My 4 girls & I love the Twisted Peppermint and every school & religion teacher, coaches & anyone else we can think of usually gets on for Christmas.
Angela Vanveckhoven On Thursday, January 24 at 2:10 pm
How have you not discovered these before?! I love the foam over the liquid because the liquid leaves residue in the sink.
Some of my favorites are Dancing Waters, Eucalyptus Mint (smells like the spa!) and White Citrus. I also love getting the seasonal scents. Right now I have Candy Cane Bliss in my bathroom, and I love it.
Meghan R On Thursday, January 24 at 2:27 pm
Ree, you HAVE to try the Tropical Passionfruit!!!! It smells like tropical heaven! The lime basil and the coconut lime verbena are also fab! When you feel like going the non-anti-bacterial route, Method brand has some great smelling foaming handsoaps too!
Laurie H in Mich On Thursday, January 24 at 2:29 pm
My favorite soap too! And my very favorite scent of this very favorite soap is Lavendar – it's awesome…
Severina On Thursday, January 24 at 2:43 pm
If you can find it the Lavender is fantastic. Great scent and not too flowery.
Haley On Thursday, January 24 at 2:56 pm
I've been a fan for years! You've got to try the aqua blossom!
kathy p On Thursday, January 24 at 3:26 pm
I LOVE Bath & Body Works. I bought the Tangerine & Cranberry…omg. and last year I got chocolate mint and every time I washed my my hands I wanted to eat it!
Jenny in AL On Thursday, January 24 at 3:32 pm
I love Bath and Body Works soaps! I hate it that I have eczema and it goes CRAZY when I use it too much. But I do it anyways… that's how much I love it. I use it and then follow up with Aveeno Baby Lotion and it works.
Jenny's On Thursday, January 24 at 3:52 pm
Love love love the sweet pea soap!! And sanitizer! And the lemon is heavenly too!! Is this really the first time you have ever seen foam soap?? You can find it everywhere! Safeway
Target… Etc etc! Not the dreamy sweet pea scent… I've been addicted to foam soap for ages! :). Love your babies description of the 50 peaches! Lol
Estera On Thursday, January 24 at 3:56 pm
That's the only soap we use around here.
You have got to try the "Candy Apple" scent they have for Christmas…it's amazing.
Karen meade On Thursday, January 24 at 4:33 pm
I love this soap also. I work in a nursing and carry it in my pocket all the time. It isn't drying good call on this item. Love it Ree!!!!!!!
Lori On Thursday, January 24 at 4:56 pm
Try the Bath and Body works Sea Island Margarita foaming hand soap!!! That's my favorite!!!
Nmtime On Thursday, January 24 at 5:00 pm
Oh, I love these soaps too! And, if you add some water to them( after you've used some out) and shake them mix it up, it works just as well or even better, since its a little thinner. Plus, your $ go farther that way I also use other soaps in these dispensers, works like a charm…
Ruth Lucas On Thursday, January 24 at 5:14 pm
I love it too and a great gift!!
Tina On Thursday, January 24 at 6:37 pm
This soap is a guilty pleasure for me. I love the smell and no mess at the sink from the kids! Our bath currently has apple cider, kids have coconut lime verbena and the kitchen has fresh apple.
Sherrylynn On Thursday, January 24 at 6:59 pm
My husband LOVES foamy soap! The funny thing is its my go-to when we argue as a make-up gift! I also mix it myself when we run out. Its amazing how it is such a good soapy wash when there really is so little soap in the mix!
Christy On Thursday, January 24 at 7:36 pm
Love..Love..Love anything Sweet Pea!! If you have dry hands it helps keep them feeling smooth and soft.
Crystal Norman On Thursday, January 24 at 7:59 pm
I love this soap!!! Can't really name a favorite, i have sooooo many!!!!
Ana On Thursday, January 24 at 8:16 pm
I love BBW's soaps – the slimy ones though. Have one in every bathroom and the kitchen – and a stock of them in the cabinet. Great choice.
Lisa S On Thursday, January 24 at 8:46 pm
you should try the gingerbread one! OMGoodness!!!!!! you'll want to chew your own fingers off
Nancy Goode On Thursday, January 24 at 9:05 pm
Thanks for the heads up on all the products! I have tried so many of them and have to agree with you on the vast majority!
Teri Goines On Thursday, January 24 at 10:22 pm
Nerver could use anti-bacterial soaps. They dry my hands out so bad, its painful and they are not good for you anyway. But my all time favorite scent from BBW is Moonlight Path. I have the lotions, body creams, body butters and perfume in that scent. Just love it.
Lynda R. On Thursday, January 24 at 10:28 pm
I have used B&B Works for years….if you think those smell luscious.. try the aromatherapy.
You will be totally hooked
Michelle H. On Friday, January 25 at 12:00 am
Eucalyptus Mint is my current favorite scent. I love these soaps too.
Mary Lou Kemp On Friday, January 25 at 1:10 am
Oh Ree……that is the only soap I use. Right before Christmas they had a sale, $3.00 a bottle. I bought 6 and now I'm kicking myself for not getting more.
Delta Cowgirl On Friday, January 25 at 6:44 am
Sweet Husband and I were lassoed awhile back by these fabulous foaming soaps. My hall closet is packed since I hoard them whenever they go on sale. Love. Love. Love. And love Bath and Body Works Slatkin three-wick andles (Balsam). And do not even get me started on the Bigelow "Menthe" bodywash….. we cannot live without it. Did I say, WE CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT IT? Whenever we find the Menthe in a store we purchase every bottle they have on the shelf. For real.
May On Friday, January 25 at 7:56 am
I love Sugar Lemon Fizz for summer. My granddaughter said it smells just like lemonade. Fresh squeezed at that!
Megan J On Friday, January 25 at 8:55 am
I LOVE Winter Candy Apple! It's only available in the winter (hence the name) so I always stock up!!
Elizabeth Shedenhelm On Friday, January 25 at 9:10 am
I love these soaps i have them at all the sinks they aren't messy like bar soaps. I also enjoy that they smell girly!! Black Cherry is my favorite!
Dale Beckes On Friday, January 25 at 9:14 am
This weekend? Packing for next week's Caribbean cruise!!!
Jennifer Graham On Friday, January 25 at 9:17 am
Sweet Pea for Me!!!
Beth E. On Friday, January 25 at 9:18 am
I don't like the foamy soap. I always feel like my hands aren't getting clean.
Becky On Friday, January 25 at 9:26 am
I love Christmas Candy Apple (in moisturizing form), which they changed this year. I stocked up last year, so still have some. I will have to try and make my own. Interesting about not using anti-bacterial, I have heard that before. I also like the kitchen lemon one.
ang On Friday, January 25 at 9:30 am
the sweet pea scent is so nice – i love foaming hand soap
Mfarie On Friday, January 25 at 9:42 am
Sweat Pea is one of my favorite sents from Bath and Bodiy. Will have to tryi the hand soap.
Jennilyn On Friday, January 25 at 9:55 am
My sister stocks up on those when they have sales. They ship, too!
Colombe On Friday, January 25 at 11:12 am
Ree, I'm so happy to see we have soapy delight in common. I just LOVE Bath and body works hand soap. Not only is the lather the best, but you can't beat the awesome smells they offer for every seasons. How werid is it that washing my hands now makes me smile?
Bonnie N On Friday, January 25 at 11:25 am
Yep…wanna is a word just like gonna, woulda, coulda, shoulda…..
I'll check out the soap. I hope they have raspberry!!!
christina On Friday, January 25 at 11:32 am
I dont plan on doing much this weekend just church and a family lunch on Sunday!
robin On Friday, January 25 at 12:44 pm
We have always lived with a septic system and our septic guy told us not to use anti bacterial soaps because it kills the bacteria in the system which you need for a septic system to work. Here is a link about bacteria and septics :http://septic.umn.edu/factsheets/antibacterialproducts/index.htm
If you live on a ranch I'm thinking you have a septic system and you have 6 people washing their hands so that's a lot of anti bac going into your system.
Katie On Friday, January 25 at 1:05 pm
You're sooo right. The foam is amazing and smells like heaven. The liquid glops up the dispenser and looks nasty, so I am not a fan of that version either.
Foam=yum. Love you and your show! XO
Carla On Friday, January 25 at 1:08 pm
Love B & B soaps! Usually buy when they are having a super sale and stock up. Sometimes they have them 5 for $10 at the malls in our area. Like the citrusy scents best. Always a fan of warm vanilla sugar. (If wanna is a word then citrusy is too!)
Heather @ My Kansas Life On Friday, January 25 at 1:19 pm
Oh, yeah, their soap is the best! The lemon scent is amazingly fresh! I stock up on these when I can make it to the city during one of their sales.
JanetT On Friday, January 25 at 2:42 pm
I will going with my husband and friends for a half marathon this weekend. I will be the one with the camera…..my husband will be the one running…."I choose not to run"…. :-}
Suzanne On Friday, January 25 at 3:00 pm
Ree, Make sure you read the ingredients on the soap. Triclosan is in many soaps and it is very harmful to humans. Can't wait to watch your show tomorrow! : )
Laura On Friday, January 25 at 3:02 pm
I've been using their foaming soaps for a couple of years now and LOVE them! The foaming version washes off better and leaves our hands feeling cleaner. I have the Apple Mint in my kitchen and the Tangerine in our bathrooms right now. If only they would sell bottles of refill soap (as I don't like having to buy the whole pump container each time the soap is gone). And the metal sleeves they have to go over the bottles are very pretty too.
tracey On Friday, January 25 at 4:24 pm
I love most all the Bath and Body foaming soaps. I have lemon in my kitchen peppermint (still from Christmas) and peach in my bathrooms. I even have the vanilla hand sanitizer in my purse (keep the flu away from me!)
Angie L On Friday, January 25 at 4:43 pm
I couldn't agree with you more! There is never a time in my house that I am without the B&BW foaming hand soap!!
Dani Warren On Friday, January 25 at 6:31 pm
I keep stocked up on B&B works soaps, lotion and shower gel at all times :), oh and the plug ins are fantastic !!
Tara On Friday, January 25 at 6:54 pm
During Christmas time they have seasonal scents – you have to try the peppermint! I am not a peppermint fan, but this scent is a treat!
Melissa R On Friday, January 25 at 6:54 pm
If you love how this soap feels/works, but don't want the harsh and harmful chemicals, try Dr Bronners soaps! I am in love and they are all natural. I will never go back!
Toni On Friday, January 25 at 7:11 pm
Williams Sonoma Winter Forest- sold at Christmas only so I stock up. I could not love a soap more
maryrayette On Friday, January 25 at 7:21 pm
I LOVE all bath & body bath soaps. Clover is the best though.
Connie On Friday, January 25 at 7:51 pm
I got some of this as a gift for Christmas. I LOVE IT. Gonna be in my house from now on.
dee On Friday, January 25 at 8:21 pm
i love honeysuckle
Julie C On Friday, January 25 at 9:56 pm
Bath and Body Works is such a popular store. After reading comment after comment on the Triclosan, I have an idea….. SQUEAKY WHEEL GETS THE GREASE……. to all of you that have a concern, call Bath and Body Works @ 1-800-395-1001 and voice your concern.
Several of you have concerns about this and if each one of call, who knows, maybe our voices will be heard and Bath and Body Works will make a change.
One person can't do it alone though. Let's work together on this and see what we can do.
I know I'll be calling.
Jessie On Friday, January 25 at 10:57 pm
I love the candy cane scent at Christmas time. Totally forgot about it this Christmas until I was at my mom's house and washed my hands! Heaven!
Harshee On Friday, January 25 at 11:07 pm
I love the Kitchen lemon scent and Winter candy apple. My husband will not use regular dial or generic soap anymore. He loves the foamy ones way too much. I had not restocked for awhile on soaps and so I got some target brand and he was like forget the deals just get some till you can restock. I have to say myself I really like them and am always looking for deals on their sites.
Ann On Friday, January 25 at 11:09 pm
I totally agree! I received a bottle of the Bath & Body lemon scent for Christmas from one of my students. I'm hooked! It's by far the best hand soap I have ever tried. I too love the foam.
Melissa On Friday, January 25 at 11:56 pm
Those are the same three I always buy! They are the best.
Gracie R On Saturday, January 26 at 6:30 am
This weekend I'm going to visit with a dear friend.
ASHLIE TURNER On Saturday, January 26 at 6:40 am
Love this stuff have it at every sink in my house. Even out in the garage sink!
Mary On Saturday, January 26 at 9:22 am
Love, love, love the Rain Kissed Leaves scent. So fresh.
Camie Howlett On Saturday, January 26 at 9:34 am
I have a love/hate relationship with that place. Especially when they have their sales and FREE shipping. I don't even have to leave my house.
Jennifer Engle On Saturday, January 26 at 10:24 am
I too love these but we had to stop using because of my sons skin being very sensitive. Our doctor said the Triclosan is bad and his hands were red and rough. A day or two after we stopped, he is much much better.
Frances On Saturday, January 26 at 10:28 am
LOVE LOVE LOVE these! It's even better when you catch the big sale after Christmas and get them at 75% off!!!
Beth B. in Alabama On Saturday, January 26 at 11:30 am
I love the regular kind of anti-bacterial liquid soap from Bath & Body Works-foamy type seems like a waste of $$ to me! One of MY favorite scents is no longer available, Autumn Orchard. I discovered it right before they discontinued the scent. That's the only trouble with Bath & Body Works, they change/discontinue scents to quickly. My favorite wintertime scent is the Twisted Peppermint, so refreshing, and I love most of their citrus scents for the kitchen.
lynn gordon On Saturday, January 26 at 1:34 pm
I'm with you scent therapy! If you love lemon, try L'Occitane Lemon hand lotion. To smell for!!
lifeintheshwa On Saturday, January 26 at 2:42 pm
Yuck! Contains triclosan which is toxic to you and the environment. Especially when you're on a well/septic I assume.
Tracy Richardson On Saturday, January 26 at 5:40 pm
Sorry to be a downer, but we shouldn't use antibacterial soap. Plain old soap and water is all we need to use and anything that we use with antibiotics that washes down the drain gets antibiotics in the water system. It is one of the things that contributes to resistant strains of bacteria, and also just puts more chemicals into our water system. Please encourage your viewers to use only soap and water or alcohol based hand-sanitizers. Thanks!
Dorothy Lowrey On Saturday, January 26 at 8:14 pm
I am going to try and find a grist mill in the countryside.
Liz On Saturday, January 26 at 9:10 pm
I thought I might be the only person who bought foaming soap from Bath and Body Works and watches Duck Dynasty & Real Housewives. Jerseylicious is pretty funny, too but I don't know anyone else who watches it – except a woman I overheard in a Starbucks line.
Inga Sorensen On Saturday, January 26 at 11:01 pm
It's the only soap in my house. I've used it for years, I even keep one at work in the girls room. It rocks.
Elitewood Patio Covers On Sunday, January 27 at 2:34 am
Thanks for sharing the idea there would be some apprehensions from segment but i am up for it.
Lizzy W On Sunday, January 27 at 2:08 pm
The Black Cherry Merlot is to die for. I swear I don't know if I should wash my hands with it drink it or want to eat it! Try it! You won't be sorry:)
Mary O. On Sunday, January 27 at 4:59 pm
Funny, these are the only anti bacterial soaps we have used for over 15 years. I even used to send them to my daughter in Abu Dhabi! lol! I like the nifty covers they sell to put on them for the holidays too! lol!
Bethany M On Monday, January 28 at 7:31 am
Oh Ree where have you been? BBW is the best for everything! I really love their summer scents they currently have!
Kelly Kennedy On Monday, January 28 at 12:14 pm
A woman after my own heart. My whole family calls me Ms. Sweet Pea, I cannot get enough of it, love love love it! Also if you shop there enough, they send you coupons and about twice a year they put them all on sale for $2 per bottle. I normally order 10-12 at a time and always have them sitting on my kitchen sink and in all my bathrooms. Candles are by far the best quality sweet pea, cucumber melon in my next favorite. Can't go wrong with them, and as my son-in-law says – he comes to our house just so he can wash his hands with the good smelling stuff
Amy On Monday, January 28 at 1:00 pm
we are also fans of anitbacterial foaming soap. did you know you can make your own?
just dilute regular gel handsoap with water….about 1/2 water and 1/2 soap, mix gently and ta-da!


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Delta Search Virus usually gets into computer from third party software, which is always packed with such or similar adware. So pay attention to each of installation windows of the software. Some examples:
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Another feature of Delta Search that should be taken into consideration is display ads presented on the startup page. If your browsers are already affected by this cunning browser hijacker, you must be familiar with ads leading to online gaming websites, including multiplayer.337.com, myfreezoo.com, and others. We advise you against clicking the external links on Delta Search.com in order to prevent the installation of new, unwanted applications or malware. Keep in mind that browser hijackers tend to monitor computer users' browsing sessions and share the information with third-party companies. The sooner you remove Delta Search, the better; so do not wait and eliminate Delta Search without hesitation.Download Removal Toolto remove Delta Search
Why do you need to remove Delta-Search?
In order to prevent unwanted results, such as computer infections, you should remove Delta-Search from the PC. If you do not want to bother yourself with the removal of the so-called browser hijacker, use SpyHunter, which will remove Delta Search for you in no time. Moreover, this anti-spyware tool will protect you against similar instances, so if you want to save your time and browse the Internet safely, invest in the recommended software.
How to remove Delta Search Virus?
Before you remove Delta Search, note that your system needs to be protected against various computer threats. The fact it has been affected by the browser hijacker indicates that your security tool is not powerful enough, or that you have no security tool at all.
In order to remove the program which promotes Delta Search, you should use SpyHunter, which is a powerful spyware removal tool. It will also safeguard your privacy as all the computer threats will be fought off. Below you will find instructions that you may use for resetting the browsers. Note that you may need to check the browser's properties and edit the Target line if some additional components are added. Below you will find how to do it.
How to remove Delta search from computer
Windows 8
- Place the mouse over the bottom left corner of the screen.
- Make right-click on the window that shows the Start screen/desktop. Press Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a program. Make a double-click on the unnecessary program.
Windows XP
- Press Start – > Control Panel. Click on Add or Remove Programs.
- Choose Delta Toolbar or any other program which you want to get rid of and then click Remove button.
Windows Vista and Windows 7
- Click Start – > Control Panel. Press Uninstall a program.
- Make a double-click on everything that can be linked to the Delta Search.
How to delete the Delta search from your browser
If you use Internet explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google chrome and you want to get rid of the Delta search, follow the suitable instructions.
Internet Explorer
- Press Alt+T.
- Click Internet Options and open the Advanced tab.
- Click Reset.
- Select the tick box and again click Reset.
- Close the browser and right-click its icon.
- Select Properties.
- Under Shortcut, make sure that the Target line is "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" (which quotation marks)
Mozilla Firefox
- Press Alt+H.
- Click Troubleshooting Information.
- Click Reset Firefox – > Reset Firefox – > Finish.
- Close the browser and right-click its icon on the desktop.
- Select Properties and check the Target line on the Shortcut tab. It should be "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" (with quotation marks).
Google Chrome
- Press Alt+F.
- Click Settings.
- Under the heading On startup, select the last option and click Settings. Change the Startup page.
- Under Appearance, change the home button settings.
- Under Search, click Manage search engine and change the search provider.
- Close the browser and right-click its shortcut.
- Click Properties and open the Shortcut tab.
- Make sure that the Target line ends with the filename of the browser and a closing quotation mark.
In order to prevent unwanted results, such as computer infections, you should remove DefaultTab-Search Results from the PC. If you do not want to bother yourself with the removal of the so-called browser hijacker, use SpyHunter, which will remove DefaultTab-Search Results for you in no time. Moreover, this anti-spyware tool will protect you against similar instances, so if you want to save your time and browse the Internet safely, invest in the recommended software.


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"This easy gourmet sandwich is so good, you would serve it to the president if you had him over for dinner. As far as grilled cheese goes, this is it! Serve with a nice gourmet Italian salad."
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butter, softened
1 cup
freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
8 slices
cooked bacon
4 slices
Cheddar cheese
8 slices
sourdough bread
Excellent grilled cheese! My husband thinks bacon should be a food group so just about anything with bacon in it he loves and this was no exception. This was definitely a nice twist on regular 'ol grilled cheese and went great with a side of homemade tomato soup! Perfect for a night when you just don't feel like doing a lot of cooking.....
Tried it with white bread and the family didnt really like new taste of this recipe compared to the classic. Didnt have garlic powder, so I tried using minced garlic.
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Pretty good. The only things I changed was add a tsp. of garlic powder in with the butter and added sliced tomatoes on the inside of the sandwich. Another change-up from your typical grilled cheese. And you know what I say? Bacon makes darn near everything better!
These were pretty good, but my family asked me to make my normal grilled cheese next time--my husband said the parmesan overpowered the taste of the cheddar. I followed the suggestion of lynniescorner and added some garlic, and I enjoyed that added flavor. Thank you for sharing your recipe, nevadamommy!
My DD wanted to give these sammies 10 stars! They were just terrific:). I didn't have any bacon so I stuffed mine with onions and chilies. I will remember to make these again Nevadamommy. Thank You very much!
This was a nice twist on the standard grilled cheese. Grown ups and kids both really liked this one.
I had never thought of adding things to the butter on the outside. I think this made the sandwich beyond the sandwich we had when we were kids. I took it one step further and added one fresh chopped garlic clove to a double batch. We LOVE garlic. I didn't have bacon so let them choose which luncheon meat the wanted, if any. I will definitely make my sandwiches like this from now on! Great recipe.
after having this, bacon on grilled cheese will be a must! I used a foccacia bread and added some sliced jalapenos in the mix too. Yum!
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Brunswick council to manager, schools: Cut deeper
BRUNSWICK — After receiving a preliminary fiscal 2010 budget with a 1.6 percent tax increase, the Town Council on Monday instructed acting Town Manager Gary Brown to carve another $500,000 from the $54.3 million spending plan.
About half of the reduction will come from the Brunswick School Department.
The council's new mandate would mean no property tax increase. Brunswick's current mil rate is $22.54 per $1,000 of assessed value. Brown's preliminary budget would've bumped up the mil rate 36 cents.
Earlier this year the majority of councilors said they were willing to accept a budget with up to a 2 percent tax increase. But on Monday, most councilors said the economy and constituent complaints had prompted a change of heart.
"I've had a lot of comments from residents who have lost their jobs, myself included," said Chairwoman Hallie Daughtry, who was among several workers asked to take early retirement packages at L.L. Bean in April.
It remains to be seen how the town and the School Department will avoid layoffs of their own, while still meeting the council's mandate. The council gave little indication of where the cuts should be made.
Councilor Joanne King said Brown should get "creative," adding that she didn't want Brown to bring back controversial cuts like eliminating the town's allocation for Coffin Pond. That proposal was rolled out during the last two budget cycles in response to the council's call for reductions. Both times it was removed from the chopping block after residents complained.
Not all councilors supported the no-tax-increase stance. Councilor Gerald Favreau urged the council to be "realistic" and accept the 1.6 percent increase or face a larger increase next year.
Vice Chairman Benet Pols, meanwhile, said he wasn't inclined to get involved in the "gut-wrenching process" of cutting programs or jobs that could add to the area's unemployment rate. Pols was also critical of the council's unwillingness to identify which cuts it would accept.
"If people have ideas about where these reductions should come from, they shouldn't be shy," Pols said.
"It strikes me as sort of chicken," he added.
King later responded to Pols' comments, saying the council's directive probably would result in some job losses.
"If we're not willing to do it, it looks like we don't understand what's going on out there," she added.
It's unclear how Brown will slash $250,000 from his plan. He said Wednesday that there's about $50,000 surplus in the town's contribution to the state retirement program. He said the surplus hadn't been identified when his preliminary budget was drafted.
Brown said he'd hit the $250,000 though revenues and reductions, but he wouldn't specify if those reductions would be layoffs.
"I had three people approach me yesterday to ask if their job was safe," he said. "I'm not sure people realize how frightening that is."
School Superintendent Paul Perzanoski said the district hoped to reach its $250,000 target through extra revenues in Title 1 and other grants awarded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. If those estimates are unfavorable, Perzanoski said the district would likely contemplate layoffs of some non-certified employees.
Non-certified employees, he said, included education technicians, secretaries, bus drivers and custodians.
Perzanoski warned that slicing the budget this year could assure a steeper increase next year when the district is expecting to feel the impacts of the 2011 closure of Brunswick Naval Air Station.
"It may be zero percent this year," he said, "But it could a lot higher next year just to maintain the current level of programming and provide the level of education residents here expect."
He added that the district was fortunate to have submitted a spending plan with a 0.16 percent increase over the current year. Perzanoski said the district achieved that increase by eliminating 25 jobs through attrition and closing Hawthorne School a year early.
"It's still not enough," he said.
Perzanoski also noted a common complaint about Brunswick's budget process: that the Town Council and School Board don't work together to avoid last-minute cuts that could have future consequences.
"It's a budget based on a tax rate, not based on education considerations," he said. "The budget process should really be based on program evaluation. This takes us out of that realm. The process is so chopped up. There's no time to evaluate the best decreases or changes."
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the budget on May 18 at meeting facility at 6 Industry Road. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.
This story was corrected to clarify how Council Chairwoman Hallie Daughtry employment at L.L. Bean ended.


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Evie Kay was born yesterday at 7:53am, weighed 7 pounds 12.7 ounces, 20 inches long.
Evie Kay was born yesterday at 7:53am, weighed 7 pounds 12.7 ounces, 20 inches long.
So I made the smallest little "person" in the logo pink, since, as previously mentioned, it's a girl. Her name will be Evie Kay, if you're interested.
Also, as of Elise's last doctor visit, the due date has been bumped up by a couple days, to 10/20. And her doctor said he will probably schedule the C-section for 7-10 days before that. So, realistically, we're looking at October 10-13 for the final date, but we're not going to know that for awhile yet. If I had my druthers, I'd go for the 10th, because really, how awesome would it be to have a birthday on 10/10/10?!
So that's that. It's been awhile since I've posted anything, so I figured I probably ought to get with that.
I'll try to post some new pics of Jhonen here in a few days, as well. He's growing up so fast. He's getting quite a vocabulary, lately, with words as well as associated actions/sounds (like, he makes a "trunk" with his arm, and makes a trumpet sound, when you say "elephant"). It's great. We're having so much fun with him as he grows up. Here lately, Mom and Dad have also somehow managed to become toys. He grabs our clothes and drags us around, putting us down into chairs or making us get on the floor or whatever. So that's fun.
Anyway, like I said, I'll post some pics here in a bit. Just wanted to post a quick update since it'd been awhile.
Here are a few pictures of Jhonen playing with his Easter basket, and playing in the back yard with the Cozy Coupe he got for Easter.
It's been a minute or two since I've posted pics of Jhonen, so here are a handful that we've taken over the past few months.
Jhonen is 1 year old today! Hooray!
And of course we have the obligatory chocolate cake pictures. Enjoy.
And just for kicks and grins, that one there at the end is a reminder of what he looked like this time last year.
*Sniff* My little boy's growing up so fast!
Here are a few more cleaned up pics. One of them shows a better view of the beautiful pirate treasure chest that Jhonen's great-grandpa made for him.
When we were up in Kansas City over Halloween, we got some good pictures taken of Jhonen by a semi-pro photographer, who gave us the DVD with all the original high-rez photos. Nice. So I've taken a couple of the better ones and retouched them a bit. Jhonen didn't do much smiling, unfortunately, but he still looked pretty cute anyway.
Finally got a new stick of memory, so I can actually open Premiere without wanting to kill myself. Here's a video from a couple months ago, just a few days after Jhonen had learned to crawl. He was still a bit unsteady. He's a lot faster now, of course.
PS. I'm still trying to figure out how to use Premiere/AfterEffects to clean up the video a little bit. I know I just have a crappy consumer-grade DV camcorder, so I'm not expecting Lord of the Rings or anything. But cleaning up the graininess and evening out the lighting just a bit would be nice. If only I could edit video in Photoshop… *sigh*
Let's get things started with a couple videos. These are a bit old, from a few months ago. We've shot a couple newer videos of Jhonen crawling and stuff, but for now they're still being worked on. One of the memory sticks in my computer died, so for now, opening up Premier is an exercise in futility. Once I get replacement memory ordered and installed, when I can actually edit video without my computer having a coronary, I will get the newer ones uploaded.
But for now, these will have to do. Click the links to view. If you don't already have it, you will need Adobe Flash Player to watch them.
Here's a couple pics of Jhonen's awesome bath hair, because I need to test gallery posting.
I am still doing quite a bit of testing and tweaking on the new site, so please forgive anything that doesn't look quite right. Once I finalize everything, we'll try to be a bit more regular with the updates.


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Sojourning for Freedom portrays pioneering black women activists from the early twentieth century through the 1970s, focusing on their participation in the U.S. Communist Party (CPUSA) between 1919 and 1956. Erik S. McDuffie considers how women from diverse locales and backgrounds became radicalized, joined the CPUSA, and advocated a pathbreaking politics committed to black liberation, women's rights, decolonization, economic justice, peace, and international solidarity. McDuffie explores the lives of black left feminists, including the bohemian world traveler Louise Thompson Patterson, who wrote about the "triple exploitation" of race, gender, and class; Esther Cooper Jackson, an Alabama-based civil rights activist who chronicled the experiences of black female domestic workers; and Claudia Jones, the Trinidad-born activist who emerged as one of the Communist Party's leading theorists of black women's exploitation. Drawing on more than forty oral histories collected from veteran black women radicals and their family members, McDuffie examines how these women negotiated race, gender, class, sexuality, and politics within the CPUSA. In Sojourning for Freedom, he depicts a community of radical black women activist intellectuals who helped to lay the foundation for a transnational modern black feminism.
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The 2012 Strategic Security Survey by InformationWeek revealed that businesses are adopting the cloud but are still unsure of its ability to secure mission-critical applications and data. The report found the biggest cloud security risk was the unauthorized access to or leak of customer information from supposedly protected databases.
Other cloud concerns included the security of the technology itself and the exposure of intellectual property.
According to a separate report by CloudTweaks, preventing data loss is the biggest worry when leveraging cloud storage services.
InformationWeek noted that one of the best ways to reduce these risks is to implement robust access control policies.
"[Properly] configuring permissions on service accounts can prevent a nonadministrative user from escalating his privileges on the workstation," the report said. "Permissions are a critical portion of identity management but too often organizations only focus on user identities. Permissions are just as important."
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After I realized I had an old Dell Inspiron Mini that was really slow, I decided that since no one used it, it would be perfect to turn into an alarm clock.
Step 1: Get the software
First, you'll need a clock screensaver. (skip this part if you don't want the clock but want the alarm)There are many different ones you can get, but for this one i'll be using this flip clock. If you are going to use this one installation is simple, just unzip after downloading and run the .exe file on windows or use the DMG file on Mac. But since I was running Windows 7 Starter, I had to use a program called Starter Background Changer to set it. On any other version of Windows you can set through the personalization settings in the control panel. To set the alarm, I used a program called Free Alarm Clock for Windows.You can find it here: http://freealarmclocksoftware.com/ You can use similar programs if you have a Mac. Just Google Alarm Clock for Mac. If you are not going to use the screensaver, you can just set the alarm and leave the laptop on or you can look online for tutorials to set it while leaving the laptop on sleep mode.
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Anybody else trapped in the Timon parking lot after the fireworks last night?
That was ridiculous. We sat in the parking lot for close to two hours. There were like two lot attendants for the entire lot. Thousands of people all trying to find their own way out. Traffic jams everywhere.
After sitting there that long, you can imagine, tensions were running high. Saw two fights almost break out. No security or APD anywhere in sight. People were setting off fireworks in the parking lot.
I think Disney needs to do something about this. Hopefully it was a one time thing.
I didn't get home till 12AM (we got to our car at 10PM) and I live 10 minutes away! :bang:


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WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) - Defending champion Connecticut withstood a furious charge by Central Florida to keep its hopes of a repeat alive.
Charlie Villanueva scored 22 points for the Huskies, who opened a 19-point lead and held on to beat Central Florida 77-71 in the Syracuse Regional on Friday despite career highs of 29 points and seven 3-pointers by Gary Johnson.
UConn (23-7) will play North Carolina State, a No. 10 seed that advanced to the second round with a 75-63 victory over Charlotte in the earlier game. But that could be it for the second-seeded Huskies if they don't snap out of the slump that has stymied them for the last three games.
Central Florida (24-9) had won eight straight games, but the Atlantic Sun champions fell behind by 16 points at the half and by as many as 19, 62-43, with 13:06 left. UConn still led by 15 when the Golden Knights scored nine consecutive points to make it 68-62.
UConn led 74-65 with 62 seconds left when Justin Rose made a layup to cut it to seven points. The Huskies called a timeout, and coach Jim Calhoun seemed to struggle to get off the bench, sitting there alone while his players gathered around to await his instructions.
Central Florida forced consecutive jump balls, getting possession on the second with 54 seconds left. But the UConn defense wouldn't let the Golden Knights get a shot off for 30 seconds. Kingsley Edwards' layup cut the deficit to five points, but only 23.2 seconds remained and the Golden Knights were forced to start fouling.
Marcus Williams made three of four free throws down the stretch.
UConn won nine of 10 to finish the regular season and tie Boston College for the Big East's regular-season title. But since then, the Huskies haven't played well.
The Huskies struggled to get past Georgetown in the conference quarterfinals. Against Syracuse the next game, they fell behind by 21 points and rallied to within four but couldn't come any closer.
Coming into the first round as a heavy favorite, UConn had just one big weakness, and it nearly became a problem.
Williams crumpled to the court with 6:56 left in the first half when he appeared to stretch out his right knee as he took a step. As the teams cleared the floor for the timeout, Calhoun walked out to midcourt and held out his arms as if to say, "Well, what do I do now?"
The Huskies already have lost two backup point guards this season: A.J. Price has been out since October with a brain hemorrhage, and Antonio Kellogg was suspended this week for violating team policy. That left them with forward Ryan Thompson to back up Williams, along with Frenchman Sami Ameziane, who has one assist in 15 minutes in his entire college career.
Make it 16 minutes.
Calhoun sent Thompson in to replace Williams, but on the Huskies' second trip downcourt he was called for carrying on his dribble. Ameziane went into the game, but almost as soon as he did Williams was back off the bench and headed for the scorer's table.
He showed no ill effects of the injury, though he didn't really need his knees for the nice alley-oop he threw to Hilton Armstrong to make it 36-21 with 3:14 left in the first half. Or to thread a pass downcourt through two defenders to Rudy Gay with 1:29 left in the half.


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This exhibition was the first to examine a remarkable but forgotten group of early paintings by Petery Lely devoted to ambitious paintings of figures in idyllic landscapes.
Organised around The Courtauld's enigmatic The Concert, the exhibition included an important group of paintings loaned from historic private collections. This was a chance to see some of the most beautiful and seductive paintings made in 17th-century England.
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text: We thought words had failed us many times before. We've seen countless celebrity fashion disasters litter the red carpets like confetti. But never before has the total wrongness of an outfit in every single way stunned us quite like this monstrosity. Worn by Z-list actress Elize du Toit (who was in British teen soap Hollyoaks about a thousand years ago) at the BAFTAs, the dress (if that's what it's called) horrifies on so many levels. The aluminum foil material! The enormous ruffly "flower" on the shoulder! The one-armed, puffy-skirted design! The matching hair accessory! And let's not even get into poor Elize's hair-don't. Let's just hope this was a hilarious joke on her behalf. Or that someone is going to sit her very calmly down in front of photos of Charlize Theron and Natalie Portman until she understands what red carpet style is all about. [Photo: WireImage]


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Osteopathy is a highly developed system of diagnosis and treatment which emphasizes whole body approach and the structural integrity of the body. Osteopathy has been recognized worldwide as a treatment for back pain, but is also widely used for such condition as menstruation pains, headaches, digestive disorders and breathing issues.
The art of osteopathic manipulative medicine with its system of hands-on techniques helps alleviate pain, restore motion, support the body's natural functions and influence the body's structure to help it function more efficiently.
One key concept of osteopathic medicine is that structure influences function. Thus, if there is a problem in one part of the body's structure, function in that area and in other areas may be affected. For example, restriction of motion in the lower ribs, lumbar spine and abdomen can cause stomach pain with symptoms that mimic irritable bowel syndrome. By using osteopathic manipulative medicine techniques (OMT), D.O.s can help restore motion to these areas of the body, thus improving gastrointestinal function, oftentimes restoring it to normal.
Another integral tenet of osteopathic medicine is the body's innate ability to heal itself. Many of osteopathic medicines manipulative techniques are aimed at reducing or eliminating the impediments to proper structure and function so the self-healing mechanism can assume its role in restoring the person to health
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There are several different types of techniques aimed at resolving a variety of issues. Osteopathic manipulation is applicable to all areas of the body and to virtually every illness and injury. Anytime the body is not functioning at its peak capacity, osteopathic manipulation may be used to help restore the body to normal and to help the person heal.
Here is a short list of conditions that can be assisted by an Osteopath (Doctor of Osteopathy or D.O. would perform the actual treatment) and Osteopathic Manipulation Treatment (OMT):
Successful treatment begins with comprehensive assessment of the patient, including the contribution of mental and emotional factors to the disease process. Evaluation of proper biomechanics is also considered, especially in cases of sports injuries or repetitive strain injury. Though most osteopathic physicians are trained to use thrusting maneuvers that resemble chiropractic, there are many other gentler techniques that also equally effective. The treatment experience will be different for each patient depending on the osteopathic technique chosen.
Some conditions may only require an initial consultation followed by 1-2 Osteopathic Manipulation sessions, other chronic conditions may required 5-6 visits after the initial exam and consultation. Extreme cases of chronic pain may require continuing maintenance treatments every 3-4 weeks. It is also important to note that injuries and problems that have been present for many months or years frequently take longer to address then just a few visits. Most patients complete their initial series of visits and then return every 3-6 months for maintenance session to promote general well being.
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Mr. Grist, you put a lot of effort into making excuses for not voting. There is truth to all of the factors you discuss but dropping out of our political system will not accomplish anything.
I too have thought maybe we should vote all incumbents out to send a message. However, how will you know if this is the election where that will happen. Maybe you should go to the polls and vote against any incumbents who have opponents just in case this is the year.
A better idea might be to really look at the candidates running for election and the parties they represent. There are differences. For instance, the 5 republican appointed Supreme Court Justices decide in favor of corporations while the 4 Democrat appointees appear to think people are different than corporations.
In the 2012 congressional election I worked for a young lady who came forward to run for Representative when the Democrats did not put anyone up to fill Don Manzullo's position. Did you take the time to learn anything about Wanda Rohl? She was looking forward to representing human beings instead of big business.
I know its tough to break through the deliberate confusion created by advertising and the media in general but we need to do our homework instead of just turning this nation over to the corporate entities whose main motive is increasing the bottom line.
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Guest Column: Why I didn't vote in the last election
By John Russell Ghrist
Basically, I consider myself a good person. I pay my taxes, make contributions and don't litter. But this time, I did not vote in the last election. In fact, my voting record is not very good. It seems that I have fallen into the careless thinking of millions of other Americans who feel as though their vote does not matter anymore.
My civics teacher would probably turn over in her grave if she knew I had lost interest in the political processes of this country. These are the same values that our early founding fathers set up and our soldiers have fought to preserve.
Many members of the military have come back injured, and others not at all, defending our rights to vote and live in a free country. As an American, I should better appreciate the opportunity to vote.
You can scorn me if you like, but I have plenty of reasons of disgust with elections and those who run for public office. I used to vote in every election.
Perhaps, some of this comes from my 19 years of employment with the State of Illinois. I worked under both Republican and Democratic administrations. I never took sides, and just did my job. My last position was in public relations with IDOT. It was a routine, but interesting, job, sending out news releases about road construction projects (there is always some of that going on), maintaining computer databases, taking photos, building lobby displays, covering meetings, and doing the voice-overs for public meeting presentations. When I came to Rockford some dozen years ago, I thought these skills could be used here … but no municipal leaders were interested in me.
All was going well at the state, until a devious fellow by the name of Blagojevich came on the scene. He's the same one who is now sitting things out in a Colorado federal prison. This person made all kinds of promises, but overturned anything good that had been happening in the state, put us in more debt and brought more corruption to Illinois than any other governor. We also found out from listening to those federal wiretap tapes how much he and his wife really hate the Chicago Cubs.
We all remember when Blagojevich flew in to Rockford one time, threw the city some campaign crumbs, and then exited quickly before a team of revealing reporters could confront him on the issues. They also wanted to ask him about using a state helicopter to fly home for dinner each night at the taxpayers' expense.
Blago also brought in all of his crony pals to run things, including doorbell ringers who got highly-paid jobs and did nothing all day. These individuals replaced people like me who actually worked and got things done. One by one, the feds also rooted out the various money men who were also involved in the former governor's schemes.
I really do not think much of the current guy running things here, and have to confess that I have never met an honest politician. When they get elected, they have to pay back all the special-interest groups and their financial supporters with jobs and favors. Give them any money or leeway to spend, and politicians will waste it on something else and not pay the state's bills or properly fund its pensions, which has also become a controversial issue.
It is the career political hacks and wannabes who have ruined the election process and turned off many potential voters like me. Oh, these people want you to vote, but do everything they can to discourage it. These are the leaders who change political boundaries to make sure their parties win elections in certain districts. These are the same people who challenge the candidacy of someone who does not have much political backing or resources or someone from a minor party. These are the same corrupt individuals who will run some false candidate with a similar name against an incumbent who might be doing a good job, just to steal votes.
Over the years, it has become a bad joke in Chicago to vote and then vote again. In small towns, just a few votes can decide a major election or issue. Much of that does not happen outside the big cities, but it is easy to steal an election in other ways. In the recent one, one candidate used his own millions and bought his nomination, outspending his rivals with mud-slinging ads.
We are all tired of each political season and hearing what candidates say they will do and how bad the other guy running is. When there are voting forums, some of the major candidates fail to show up. Then, there are all those nuisance political phone calls, online meetings and constant e-mails asking for money. All the resources spent on campaigning could be better used to solve hunger, jobs and housing problems in this country.
I also remember having a man come to my door who was running for something whom I had been involved in a very minor fender-bender with a few days earlier. My car had clipped the snow blade on his pick-up truck on an icy street in Elgin. The man ranted and raved and swore that he was going "to sue my pants off" in front of the police. He made sure I got a ticket.
Then, he came to my door and read a spiel off a clipboard and asked for my vote. I then eagerly replied, "Do you really think that I would vote for you after your antics in the street last week?"
The guy suddenly realized who I was, and left abruptly. The clipboard routine was tried on me again just before this recent election. I thought this young man at my door did not have my senior citizen concerns at heart, wished him well, but did not sign his petition. Perhaps this kid was intrigued by all the perks political office can bring? Some better candidates would certainly help interest more people in voting.
Over the years, I have seen mothers unloading kids with a child restraint seat in the back of a car with municipal plates at a shopping mall. Geez, I thought, we taxpayers are footing the bill for a state car that is being used for personal reasons. During a previous election in this city, I went to get my mail in the morning and observed that every mailbox in our neighborhood was plastered with campaign stickers. This reminded me of the time I needed a ride to the polls and got into a car that was covered with political placards. Then, there are those annoying political signs that are still littering our roadsides and seen blowing down the streets long after the elections are over.
Thank goodness that campaigning in front of the polls is prohibited now. The signs posted nearby are not necessary, either. During another election, I stood in line for more than two hours at a polling place and just walked out. Many times, I had never heard of all the judges who were running and skipped those guys on the ballot. Several recent letters to the editor in the Chicago Tribune pointed out that citizens went to the polls to vote against some career politicians, but learned these candidates had no opposition. Hence, the election was already over. The exit polls by the networks also see to that.
People lose interest fast in a bad ball team, and will not go see a crummy movie, and regretfully, voting has become a similar uninteresting process. The elections are a rerun of the same thing every year. Much of the general public like me feels we have been shut out of the election process. There are few choices, and it's hard to get rid of do-nothing party-backed candidates. Sure, we can vote, but will that make any difference in the outcomes when candidates can outspend all the others and then become real creeps in office? I have also found most candidates waste the entire election season bad-mouthing the other people running for office instead of discussing the real issues.
When I have called an office-holder for some advice, or help, I get tied up with a staff of young cronies who do not return phone calls or couldn't care less about my concerns. The political people are the real blame for the low turnouts during elections and for voter apathy. This is very sad, because a handful of supporters can easily elect unqualified and rubber-stamp politicians.
While some citizens say they do not like any of the candidates, might have registration problems, or say the polling place location or hours are not convenient, it's the negativity of the elections that turns off most potential voters. We can just hope that some people with lots of time and resources can do a decent job in office to represent us, but if we do not vote, we have no room to complain about their actions. We allowed them to get elected because we did nothing to stop it.
There are many columns on the Internet about why people do not vote. In some countries, it is mandatory that its citizens cast ballots, and in Australia, it's a $50 fine if folks do not vote. Strong family values sometimes dictate voting, but that results in generations supporting the same party year after year without really examining where the candidates stand on the issues. Some people say they are too busy, and others just do not care.
In most states, there are absentee ballots, motor voter opportunities and lots of forums, talk shows and newspaper endorsements to help residents decide to vote. But for folks like me, we have just become totally uninterested in the process, because the same kind of candidates run every time, and then we complain when they raise taxes and do other things to annoy us. Young people who vote will choose the progressive candidates who represent their point of view and elect people who hate pensions, Medicare and other programs that favor older Americans. There really isn't any good excuse for not voting, and one cannot really complain about things if they don't vote. However, it just seems like an exercise in futility.
Perhaps I should rethink not participating in the last election and become more active in the process? But the politicians have ruined a system that used to fairly represent everyone. Sadly, I have fallen into the group of apathetic voters who have lost faith in the electoral method of choosing our leaders. My father, Glenn, fought in World War II against a country that would have taken away our voting privileges if the enemies had won. There are other countries today that run rigged elections or none at all. We should really cherish this privilege, and I am sorry that I feel so down about voting now.
Over the years as a news reporter, a state worker and as a citizen, I have seen so much political corruption. Those millions of good people like me who do not vote anymore have had our fill of these kinds of candidates and do-nothing hacks who win each year whether we vote or not. Asking the politicians to clean up their act and campaigns will never work, as long as there are greedy men and women who think their political agendas and backing are more important than what the citizens actually want and need. Term and enforceable campaign spending limits might help, but those who benefit from the elections will never support these important issues.
Maybe this is the time for all of us to unite as a voting bloc and get rid of everyone who has been in office for far too long and completely clean house. Now that's an election I would be sure to vote in. Politicians would then have to reckon with us, for we are the real majority.
John Russell Ghrist is a Rockford resident.
From the July 9-15, 2014, issue
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Mr. Grist, you put a lot of effort into making excuses for not voting. There is truth to all of the factors you discuss but dropping out of our political system will not accomplish anything.
OK, thanks for all your comments. I never said that I would never vote again. I took civics back in school. But I am part of a growing number of people who have lost faith in the present form of electing our officials. I know that it is the only means we have right now, but it is deeply flawed and rigged by the cronies who run everything. They don't want term limits and won't put it on the ballot. They don't want large voter turnouts who would vote out weaker candidates. They also keep moving the boundaries of voter disticts to favor their parties. I have never met an honest politician. Blago said that he would fix things and he turned out to be the state's biggest crook. The guy in office now is no bargain either… I have worked in the media for over 50 years and have seen lots of corruption. Rauner says he will change things for the better. The day after he won the Republican nominatino for governor, he was asking for ten dollar contributions. I received several emails from his camp. Yes, i will vote again, but it won't make a bit of difference when the system is rigged and run by crooks.


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Four postmasters with 108½ years of service celebrated their retirements with a dinner thrown by friends and family at Mile High Burger. Curtis Nolen, Jewel Greer, Steve Slaughter and Laura Shumate all hung up their mail bags, so to speak, on July 31.
Steve Slaughter is the longest serving member of the group, starting as a part-time carrier with the Galax Post Office in 1981. He became the supervisor in Galax in 1988 before moving to Cana as the postmaster in 1992. He has spent the last 14 years as postmaster at Willis.
Slaughter said expected changes in the U.S. Postal Service led to his retirement.
"I'm sort of taking an early retirement," said the 51-year-old Slaughter. "I hadn't planned to retire, but with the changes coming in the post office, I couldn't stay here as postmaster. If I stayed here and worked part-time, I'd have to take a cut in salary. My other option would to seek employment in another area, and I didn't want to do that. Hopefully, I can find another job, although this is not the best time to be looking for a job."
Slaughter added that retiring was "a hard decision," in part, because of the friends he had made during his tenure at Willis.
"I'll miss the customers, and the friends I've made over the years and the ones I work with now," he said.
Laura Shumate's career has included many stops – Roanoke, Galax, Fries, Woodlawn, Elk Creek – but most of her time, 15 years, was spent at Independence. Her last eight years of service has been as the postmaster at Fancy Gap.
Budget cuts and other changes in the postal service were also factors in Shumate's decision to retire.
"Retirement is kind of mixed for me because I'm not old enough to draw my full retirement," said Shumate, who already has another job lined up. "I'm going back to cutting hair, which I did when I was only working part-time at the post office. I'll be working at Angela By Design in Independence."
The bright side to her retirement will be the time Shumate gets to spend with her 13-year-old son.
"I'm looking forward to doing some different things and spending more time with my son. This job has been pretty demanding, and I haven't been able to spend as much time with him as I'd like."
However, Shumate said she will miss the many people she has come to know in Fancy Gap.
"I'll miss a lot of good people; miss our customers and the employees. You deal with their life and personal things, you get involved with them, and they become family to you."
Nolen retired after 27 years of service, including 22 as the postmaster at the Dugspur Post Office. He began his career in Floyd in 1987 as a part-time clerk.
"I've got mixed feelings," said Nolen. "It's one of those deals where you work with people, so it might be strange not being around them. You get to know the community and the people. They're good folks and I appreciate them."
However, Nolen said he does have activities to keep him busy.
"I've got a farm and antique cars, and I'm going to take a year and caught up on a few things. I've got things to piddle with. If I decide I want to do something, I can always do something else."
Greer spent four years as a rural carrier before serving as the postmaster at the Lambsburg Post Office for the past 19 years.
"This is the only place I ever wanted to be postmaster, so it worked out beautifully. I can even go home for lunch," said Greer, who already has plans for her free time. "I'm looking forward to retirement. I've got a granddaughter, and a couple of sisters who are going to get me into golf. They're going to show me how to play and I'll see if it's for me."
Greer added, however, that she would miss "the people in the community and the people I work with. I would like to thank the people in the community and the postal service for the opportunity to serve. I hope I've done a good job."


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Both terms are used interchangeably by international bodies (Council of
Europe, European Union, Unesco etc.) and no specific scope has been identified
for either. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), for
example, uses 'family reunion' [e.g. in Recommendation 1686 (2004)] but more
often "family reunification" [e.g. in Rec 1703 (2005)].
UNESCO defines "family reunion/reunification" as "the process of bringing together family members, particularly children, spouses and elderly dependents" in its Handbook of selected terms and concepts.
The term reunification is used throughout this website.
Respect for and protection of family life are recognised as fundamental human rights in many international declarations such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (article 16), the European Convention on Human Rights (article 8), the European Social Charter (revised 1996), the European Convention on the Legal Status of Migrant Workers (1977) and the EU Directive on the right to family reunification (2003/86/EC). The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has strongly voted in order to support this right in its recommendation 1686 (2004) and recently in its "Position paper on family reunification" (AS/Mig (2012) 01, Feb. 2nd 2012).
PACE repeatedly underlines that "the concept of 'family' underlying that of family reunion has not been defined at European level and varies in particular according to the value and importance attached to the principle of dependence", and also urges member states to "interpret the concept of 'families' as including de facto family members (natural family), for example […] a partner or natural children as well as elderly, infirm or otherwise dependent relations" (Rec. 1327(1997), Rec. 1686 (2004) and others).
From a human rights perspective and in order to be in line with the interpretation of the European Court of Human Rights, a broad definition of 'family' seems to be necessary (see also EU Directive 2003/86EC article 4); the principle of dependency may be a helpful criterion.
There is a political debate on the conditions that must be fulfilled in order to exercise the right to family reunification. These conditions differ from country to country; they may include the age of women and children concerned, financial guarantees, etc. And more and more countries also attach language requirements to entry conditions in cases of family reunification.
Where such conditions are applied, these requirements are (see reports of surveys)
Without a certificate attesting that a course has been successfully completed or a test taken and passed, no entry visa is granted by the country concerned.
There is a danger that these measures are discriminatory, especially when they are applied to vulnerable groups, in particular women migrants. Courses are not always available, attendance at a course may mean temporarily abandoning a child or dependent parent, renting a flat in another city, and paying for the course and the test. And although the required level may seem minimal to those who are experienced language learners and literate in the writing system of the language in question, for people with little or no language-learning experience and little self-confidence it can pose a formidable and disproportionate challenge... This is especially likely to be the case when the levels set are not adapted to the linguistic situation and the language needs of the migrants concerned. In these circumstances the language requirement all too easily functions as a barrier to family reunification.
"The right to respect for family life is a fundamental right belonging to everyone" and "reconstitution of the families of lawfully resident migrants [..] by means of family reunion strengthens the policy of integration into the host society and is in the interest of social cohesion", [PACE, Recommendation 1686 (2004)]
As far as integration is concerned it is important to realise that in cases of family reunification there is always one member of the family (the so-called sponsor) who is already legally resident in the host country. In most cases he or she is already familiar with relevant legislation, knows about the way of life in the country and may well be competent in its language. This family member can often act as a very effective 'guide' and 'interpreter' for newly arrived relatives, so that in the early stages part of the integration process takes place in the family language of the migrants. This is the language they are familiar with and in which they can more easily understand complex matters, whereas it will take them much longer before they can use the language of the host society to participate in its affairs.
Experiences in some countries show that once the intending immigrant has completed the pre-entry language course several months (in extreme cases as much as two years) may elapse before all administrative issues are settled and he or she is allowed to travel to the host country. By that time most of the language learnt in the pre-entry course has been forgotten and a new start must be made in the host country.
Optional language tuition provided free of charge close to where migrants are living and without a test can be considered to be such a measure, whereas an obligatory course requirement that takes no account of personal circumstances and entails high costs may be an obstacle to family reunification. As regards family reunification, involving minors, the European Commission underlines that linguistic requirements are not in line with EU migration principles (Council Directive 2003/86/EC on the right to family reunification). The Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly goes even further when stating that "Requirements relating to language skills should not constitute an obstacle for the exercise of the right to family life" [Resolution 1618 (2008)]
The Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe therefore is of the opinion "that a knowledge requirement (regarding for example the language or society of the host states) as a condition for family reunification is in itself discriminatory and a threat to family life, and therefore not in line with the purpose of the Family Reunification Directive." (AS/Mig (2012) 01, p.3).


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Mali Results Statement
11 partner organisations have increased their capacities through the program. In total, 103 volunteers, including 60 women, worked 7,879 person-days and 4,000 people, including 66% women, acquired newr skills in governance and community work, marketing, mobilisation of resources, organisational and cooperative management.
The results of these increased capacities are increased and improved programs for the Association conseil pour le développement, the Coopérative des productrices de karité de Siby and the Fédération des centres de prestations de services Faranfasiso. Services such as the protection of the shea-butter resource, FLO-CERT fair trade certification, the creation the commercial structure Kalojès, of Si Mali Cosmétic, a co-enterprise between a cooperative grouping and a French firm, for the commercialisation of soaps on the European market; new improved equipment for parboiling rice and contracts for 2,200 tons of rice with the Commission for Food Security. This directly contributed to 3,800 women rice parboilers doubling their revenues and 3,000 shea-butter women producers multiplying their revenues tenfold in a few years. The dialogue between State and the National Network for the Promotion of Social and Solidarity Economy of Mali made possible the development of a National Policy for Social Economy, a first in West Africa.
The Program also support the Fédération des associations de santé communautaire du Mali, a network of 1,060 associations covering the entire territory of Mali and which set up health centers, including 40% that now have laboratories and medical imaging. The Program thereby contributes to improving the access and quality of health services, but also encourages a greater involvement of women and youth in decision-making bodies. Through partnerships with Canadian organisations, some 50 health professionals were trained to community management and facilitation, and a pilot project for the prevention of malnutrition was realised in two health centres benefiting a population 20,000 strong.
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