"Complete the analogy. Fred is to ""Wonder Years"" as Ben is to ..."

'The Wonder Years': It Was a Family Affair Behind the Scenes, Too 'The Wonder Years': It Was a Family Affair Behind the Scenes, Too Kimberly Potts The cast of 'The Wonder Years' More The Coopers. The Pfeiffers. And, of course, the Arnolds. Emmy-winning, coming-of-age dramedy The Wonder Years was all about family. But not just onscreen. Crystal and Danica McKellar, circa early 1990s More Winnie Cooper (Danica McKellar) had Kevin Arnold's (Fred Savage) heart for most of the series, though one notable rival — Becky Slater — was played by McKellar's real-life sister, Crystal. Fred Savage's younger brother (and future Boy Meets World star) Ben guest-starred in Season 3's "St. Valentine's Day Massacre." The Wonder Years was created by real-life marrieds Carol Black and Neal Marlens. And the Stern family was represented by three men on the series: narrator Daniel, writer David, and Daniel's son, Henry, who was a part of one of the most famous series finales ever. [Related: Ah, Young Love: Kevin's Girlfriends on 'The Wonder Years' ] "I always believe, in any movie or TV series, that the feeling on the set is the [show]," Daniel Stern, who narrated the series as adult Kevin, tells Yahoo TV. "Everybody builds this fantasy together. The leads, the head writers, directors, the grips… everybody buys into this fantasy, whatever it is, and that's how the movie and the TV show gets made. That is so important. Having my brother on the set was so wonderful. And then my son!" The series' ending came about a year sooner than the cast and crew had anticipated and with little notice for the writers, when ABC pulled the plug on Years after filming on Season 6 had wrapped. Producer Bob Brush turned to one of the show's signature storytelling devices to tie up, beautifully and impactfully, all that would have happened in Season 7 and beyond for Kevin and the Arnolds: Stern's narration. And the actor, who also directed 10 episodes of The Wonder Years, got through the very emotional sendoff with a little help from his son. Daniel Stern on the set of 'The Wonder Years' More "The words they'd written were hugely loaded. Here we are finding out everybody's fate, the fate of something that's so cherished, and I am the bearer of the news," says Stern, who currently stars in the WGN drama Manhattan. "On top of it all, there was this tiny moment at the end of the finale where I, as adult Kevin, finish the narration, and you hear the narrator's son, Kevin's son, say, 'Hey, Dad, wanna play catch?' They asked that I bring my own son to do that. My wife brought him to the recording studio, so she's there, and I was bawling like a baby… those two hours in that booth with the wrap-up of the show and the content of that show and then my son there and my wife's crying… it was just incredibly special." Read More Stern's personal experience on the show is one shared by other Wonder Years stars, from Dan Lauria and Alley Mills, who played Arnold 'rents Jack and Norma, to Danica McKellar, the epitome of Girl Next Door-ness as Winnie. Watch the first two minutes from the debut episode: When Yahoo TV asked Lauria, who currently stars in the TBS comedy Sullivan & Son, what he's most proud of about The Wonder Years, his answer sounded like he was speaking as a pleased papa: "I always say I'm most proud that all the kids on the show did great. All that stuff you hear about Hollywood and how kids on TV shows do badly… the reality is about 15 percent do badly, but in our business, we [talk about] that 15 percent instead of the 85 percent positive," Lauria says. "But all our kids... Fred is one of the leading directors on TV. He's so busy we can't even get him on Sullivan & Son. We've tried twice. "Jason Hervey is one of the leading producers of reality shows. Josh Saviano is a big entertainment lawyer. And, of course, Danica has written four books on math." McKellar — who writes, produces, and hosts Math Bites on Nerdist and is a spokesperson for Colgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures campaign aimed at educating children about dental health — says everyone on the show was


What politician had great hair - and served as John Kerry's running mate in 2004?

CNN.com - Kerry names�Edwards his running mate - Jul 6, 2004 Manage alerts | What is this? PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry on Tuesday tapped a Senate colleague and former rival Tuesday to be his running mate, calling John Edwards "a man who understands and defends the values of America." Edwards, a one-term U.S. senator from North Carolina and highly successful trial lawyer, was Kerry's most persistent rival in the Democratic primaries, but he became one of his biggest boosters once he threw in the towel on his own campaign. Kerry , who has been all but crowned for his party's presidential nomination, announced his choice to a cheering crowd here. "I trust that met with your approval," Kerry, a four-term U.S. senator from Massachusetts, deadpanned.( Profile of John Edwards ) Although Edwards has served only one term in the Senate, Kerry said Edwards, 51, "is ready for this job." "I've seen John Edwards think, argue, advocate and legislate for six years now," Kerry, 60, said. "I know his skill. I know his passion. I know his strength. I know his conscience. I know his faith. He has honored the lessons of home and family that he learned in North Carolina, and he brings those values to shape a better America together with all of us." It's the first time since 1960 -- when Sen. John F. Kennedy chose Sen. Lyndon Johnson as his running mate -- that two incumbent senators and former Democratic rivals are on a national ticket. Edwards was not at the announcement -- a move Democratic sources said was designed to keep Kerry's decision secret for as long as possible. Edwards smiled and flashed a thumbs-up sign later in the afternoon as he emerged from his home in the tony Georgetown neighborhood of Washington with his wife, Elizabeth, and their children. He did not say anything, but in a written statement he spoke of his honor in joining the ticket. "I was honored this morning to receive a call from Senator Kerry asking me to join his ticket," Edwards said. "I was humbled by his offer -- and thrilled to accept it." Edwards and his wife were to join the Kerrys on Tuesday night at Teresa Heinz Kerry's estate outside Pittsburgh to prepare for their first joint appearance on Wednesday. The two men are scheduled to campaign Wednesday in Ohio, a key battleground state. Balancing the ticket The choice could help balance the Kerry ticket. ( Poll: Kerry leads among minority voters) Kerry is a Northeastern liberal; Edwards is a more moderate Southern Democrat. Kerry is a "Boston Brahmin" blue blood; Edwards, the son of a mill worker, made a fortune and gained a national reputation in legal circles as a skillful trial attorney. He entered the Senate in 1998 and chose not to seek a second term when he decided to run for the presidency. Edwards is known for his courtroom-honed oratorical skills and his youthful appeal which helped land him in People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive issue. On the campaign trail for his own presidential bid, Edwards often described "two Americas" -- one for those of privilege, the other for those working just to get by. After giving up his presidential bid last March, Edwards was quick to throw his support to Kerry, enthusiastically introducing his former rival as "the next president of the United States." He also worked quickly to put the acrimony of the race behind them. In Edwards' final weeks seeking the Democratic nomination, he had attacked Kerry, portraying his rival as out of touch with everyday workers. But even during that time, Edwards insisted that Kerry would be a far better president than George W. Bush -- and he has since heaped praise on him, saying he's proud to call Kerry a friend. Democratic strategists say Edwards' presence on the ticket could also boost Kerry in key swing states -- particularly in the Midwest. ( Gallery: CNN analysts on why Kerry chose Edwards ) Job losses have hit hard in the region, and Edwards proved his reach in some nominating contests -- particularly with a surprise second-place finish in the Iowa caucuses. Cheney comparison Still


What state symbol of Ohio is similar to a chestnut - except that it is poisonous?

Chestnuts, horse chestnuts, and Ohio buckeyes : Yard and Garden : Garden : University of Minnesota Extension University of Minnesota Extension Extension > Garden > Yard and Garden > Chestnuts, horse chestnuts, and Ohio buckeyes Chestnuts, horse chestnuts, and Ohio buckeyes Occasionally people ask about the edibility of chestnuts. In almost every case the 'chestnut' turns out to be the non-edible horse-chestnut or buckeye. True American chestnut (Castanea dentata) is rare here. It has been virtually eliminated from much of its former native range due to a fungal blight. Some trees that have been planted outside of that native range remain uninfected. Some of these trees can be seen at the University's Landscape Arboretum near Chanhassen. But with so few trees, pollination is poor and few nuts are produced. The horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), a European native, is occasionally seen as a planted ornamental shade tree, but Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra) is the most common of the three. Ohio buckeye is an American native and grows in woods as close as northern Iowa, northern Illinois, and Michigan. It is sold locally in nurseries and has been planted in southern Minnesota as a shade tree. The following illustrations and descriptions should aid identification: Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra) Ohio buckeye is a slow-growing, round-headed tree that grows up to 50 feet high. Large, showy, upright flower clusters appear in early June. The flowers are creamy yellow and lack fragrance. Fruits become conspicuous on the tree in late summer and fall. Their husks have thick, knobby spines. Usually a single, rounded, shiny brown seed is produced in each fruit. The color, shine, and size of this seed has been said to resemble a buck's eye. Leaves have a good green color in summer and turn golden and orange in the fall. In winter one can identify the Ohio buckeye by its dark brown, dry, scaly buds. These are arranged in pairs, opposite from each other, except for a larger single one at the ends of the twigs. Remember: Ohio buckeye nuts are not edible. Horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) Horse-chestnut is similar to Ohio buckeye but is not quite as hardy and does not grow as tall. It also differs in having larger flower clusters and cream-colored flowers. Its leaves are typically larger and divided into 7 leaflets. Its fruit husks are not as spiny as Ohio buckeye husks. In winter the Horse-chestnut has large, sticky terminal buds. Remember: Horse-chestnut nuts are not edible. American chestnut (Castanea dentata) American chestnut is a more upright tree with a fairly straight trunk when young. With age it develops a broad, rounded, dense crown. Its drooping, cylindrical, cream-colored male flower clusters emit a noticeable fragrance when they bloom in July. The fruits are often paired or clustered and covered with many thin spines. They resemble spiny burs. Each fruit has 2 or 3 edible chestnuts. These tear- dropped-shaped seeds are flattened, pointed, and shiny brown in color. They are edible when ripe. The leaves are simple with curved teeth. They are a shiny yellow-green above with a paler green underside. Fall color is yellow. The twigs in winter are more slender than the twigs of the other two trees. They also have buds arranged singly along the stem in an alternate arrangement.


What was the wrestling nickname of former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura?

Jesse Ventura Biography (Pro Wrestler/State Governor/TV Personality) Best known as: Former professional wrestler and governor of Minnesota Name at birth: James George Janos Jesse Ventura is the former professional wrestler who served as the governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003. A former Navy Seal, he wrestled professionally from 1975 to 1984, usually playing a villain and using the name Jesse "The Body" Ventura. He then became an occasional movie actor and a radio personality before running for governor of Minnesota on the Reform Party ticket in 1998. 6'4" tall, muscular and bald, Ventura carried his wrestling image as a blunt-talking tough guy into the political arena and became a national political figure as well as pop culture celebrity. While governor of Minnesota he published I Ain't Got Time to Bleed and Do I Stand Alone? (both 2000), opinion pieces with a populist core. He chose not to run for re-election in 2002, and was succeeded the next year by Republican Tim Pawlenty . Ventura had a short-lived talk show on MSNBC in 2003 (Jesse Ventura's America), he published Don't Start the Revolution Without Me! in 2008 and in late 2009 made his debut as the host of Conspiracy Theory on TruTV. Extra credit: Jesse Ventura made his feature film debut in the 1987 action movie Predator, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger … The Reform Party was founded in 1992 by another political outsider, Ross Perot ; in 2000, while governor, Ventura left the Reform Party and joined the Independence Party of Minnesota… Ventura made waves in 2001 when he agreed to be a TV commentator for the XFL football league while still serving as governor. Copyright © 1998-2017  by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved.


Since 2005, who is the Chief Justice of the United States?

Biographies of Current Justices of the Supreme Court Biographies of Current Justices of the Supreme Court John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, was born in Buffalo, New York, January 27, 1955. He married Jane Marie Sullivan in 1996 and they have two children - Josephine                   and Jack. He received an A.B. from Harvard College in 1976 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1979. He served as a law clerk for Judge Henry J. Friendly of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit from 1979–1980 and as a law clerk for then-Associate Justice William H. Rehnquist of the Supreme Court of the United States during the 1980 Term. He was Special Assistant to the Attorney General, U.S. Department                   of Justice from 1981–1982, Associate Counsel to President Ronald Reagan, White House Counsel’s Office from 1982–1986, and Principal Deputy Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice from 1989–1993.                   From 1986–1989 and 1993–2003, he practiced law in Washington, D.C. He was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 2003. President George W. Bush nominated                   him as Chief Justice of the United States, and he took his seat September 29, 2005. Anthony M. Kennedy, Associate Justice, was born in Sacramento, California, July 23, 1936. He married Mary Davis and has three children. He received his B.A. from Stanford University                   and the London School of Economics, and his LL.B. from Harvard Law School. He was in private practice in San Francisco, California from 1961–1963, as well as in Sacramento, California from 1963–1975. From                   1965 to 1988, he was a Professor of Constitutional Law at the McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific. He has served in numerous positions during his career, including a member of the California Army National                   Guard in 1961, the board of the Federal Judicial Center from 1987–1988, and two committees of the Judicial Conference of the United States: the Advisory Panel on Financial Disclosure Reports and Judicial Activities,                   subsequently renamed the Advisory Committee on Codes of Conduct, from 1979–1987, and the Committee on Pacific Territories from 1979–1990, which he chaired from 1982–1990. He was appointed to the United                   States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 1975. President Reagan nominated him as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and he took his seat February 18, 1988. Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice, was born in the Pinpoint community near Savannah, Georgia on June 23, 1948. He attended Conception Seminary from 1967-1968 and received an A.B.,                   cum laude, from Holy Cross College in 1971 and a J.D. from Yale Law School in 1974. He was admitted to law practice in Missouri in 1974, and served as an Assistant Attorney General of Missouri, 1974-1977; an attorney                   with the Monsanto Company, 1977-1979; and Legislative Assistant to Senator John Danforth, 1979-1981. From 1981-1982 he served as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, and as Chairman of                   the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1982-1990. From 1990-1991, he served as a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. President Bush nominated him as an Associate                   Justice of the Supreme Court and he took his seat October 23, 1991. He married Virginia Lamp on May 30, 1987 and has one child, Jamal Adeen by a previous marriage. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice, was born in Brooklyn, New York, March 15, 1933. She married Martin D. Ginsburg in 1954, and has a daughter, Jane, and a son, James. She                   received her B.


What Houston energy company went bankrupt in 2001 after massive fraud was revealed?

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Source: Accounting-Degree.org The 10 Worst Corporate Accounting Scandals of All Time If there is one theme to rival terrorism for defining the last decade-and-a-half, it would have to be corporate greed and malfeasance. Many of the biggest corporate accounting scandals in history happened during that time. Here's a chronological look back at some of the worst examples. Waste Management Scandal (1998) Company: Houston-based publicly traded waste management company What happened: Reported $1.7 billion in fake earnings. Main players: Founder/CEO/Chairman Dean L. Buntrock and other top executives; Arthur Andersen Company (auditors) How they did it: The company allegedly falsely increased the depreciation time length for their property, plant and equipment on the balance sheets. How they got caught: A new CEO and management team went through the books. Penalties: Settled a shareholder class-action suit for $457 million. SEC fined ArthurAndersen $7 million. Fun fact: After the scandal, new CEO A. Maurice Meyers set up an anonymous company hotline where employees could report dishonest or improper behavior. Enron Scandal (2001) Company: Houston-based commodities, energy and service corporation What happened: Shareholders lost $74 billion, thousands of employees and investors lost their retirement accounts, and many employees lost their jobs. Main players: CEO Jeff Skilling and former CEO Ken Lay. How they did it: Kept huge debts off balance sheets. How they got caught: Turned in by internal whistleblower Sherron Watkins; high stock prices fueled external suspicions. Penalties: Lay died before serving time; Skilling got 24 years in prison. The company filed for bankruptcy. Arthur Andersen was found guilty of fudging Enron's accounts. Fun fact: Fortune Magazine named Enron "America's Most Innovative Company" 6 years in a row prior to the scandal. WorldCom Scandal (2002) Company: Telecommunications company; now MCI, Inc. What happened: Inflated assets by as much as $11 billion, leading to 30,000 lost jobs and $180 billion in losses for investors. Main player: CEO Bernie Ebbers How he did it: Underreported line costs by capitalizing rather than expensing and inflated revenues with fake accounting entries. How he got caught: WorldCom's internal auditing department uncovered $3.8 billion of fraud. Penalties: CFO was fired, controller resigned, and the company filed for bankruptcy. Ebbers sentenced to 25 years for fraud, conspiracy and filing false documents with regulators. Fun fact: Within weeks of the scandal, Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, introducing the most sweeping set of new business regulations since the 1930s. Tyco Scandal (2002) Company: New Jersey-based blue-chip Swiss security systems. What happened: CEO and CFO stole $150 million and inflated company income by $500 million. Main players: CEO Dennis Kozlowski and former CFO Mark Swartz. How they did it: Siphoned money through unapproved loans and fraudulent stock sales. Money was smuggled out of company disguised as executive bonuses or benefits. How they got caught: SEC and Manhattan D.A. investigations uncovered questionable accounting practices, including large loans made to Kozlowski that were then forgiven. Penalties: Kozlowski and Swartz were sentenced to 8-25 years in prison. A class-action lawsuit forced Tyco to pay $2.92 billion to investors. Fun fact: At the height of the scandal Kozlowski threw a $2 milli


What KFC sandwich uses fried chicken fillets in place of bread?

KFC's New "Double Down" Sandwich All Meat, No Bread Barney Stellar It is actually called the KFC Double Down Burger and it looks incredible. I am such a chicken fan and deep-fried fillets (the healthiest cut) are my favorite. I am contemplating (considering, to all you dummies out there) driving 5 hours to get one. But, I will probably just wait until they are sold in my city (or nearby). To those out there who feel it is a bad idea to bring out such a product when America is so fat, let people eat what they want. I’ll drink a glass of milk with mine, if it will shut you up. And why is everyone complaining that the chicken is the bun? KFC is concerned about our collective health and decided to do away with the bread. Thanks, KFC. And what about the guy/gal who eats a 3-piece meal? Or has a bucket for dinner with the family and eats 4 pieces, fries, gravy, coleslaw, pop and a piece of cake? jason And with this we continue on the downward spiral. The government should start slapping a big fat tax on items like this since KFC and the others have shown no self control. jodokus Exactly, jason. How dare they make food and then force it down people’s throats! Oh wait, they didn’t. It’s just as much the fault of the people as it is of the companies. killaman34 and this is why people are fat..places like this unload 1000+ calories into the mouths of fat people and then america wonders..”why do we have the highest rate of heat atack and morbid obesity ive worked at kfc before and i hate that place the nastiness that is there..there were rats on glueboards and roaches..people dont think of that when they are gorging themselves with abominations like this..makes me sick


"What state is called ""Big Sky Country""?"

Montana Is ... "An eagle's watch" by Mike Logan from his book Montana Is ... Montana Is ... A Local Legacy Do you know why Montana is often called Big Sky Country? If you've ever been there, then you know that the sky seems so "big" because the state is sparsely populated and free of tall buildings. The sky goes on forever, uninterrupted by a lot of structures, like you see in many big cities. "I love everything about Montana," cowboy poet Mike Logan says in his book Montana Is ..., "I still feel like I'm spending every day in heaven." Logan loves Montana so much he published a book of his poetry and photographs of the state so he can share Montana's beauty with others. Logan moved to Montana in 1968, and in the following years he has spent many days in its wilds, photographing this "marvelous big-skied state." Logan has won national acclaim for his keen insight and spirit, and he has been the featured poet at cowboy poetry gatherings throughout the United States and Canada. His words and photographs have appeared in many books, magazines, and calendars. Logan's poems reflect his deepest vision of what "Montana is." What does your state mean to you? page 1 of 1


"Who flips the tiles on ""Wheel of Fortune""?"

Vanna White Slips with a Flip - YouTube Vanna White Slips with a Flip Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Sep 7, 2010 Vanna White flips off Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune. Category


In which quarter would you find Bourbon Street?

Bourbon Street (New Orleans, LA): Top Tips Before You Go - TripAdvisor Neighborhood Profile French Quarter A small and teeming network of laissez-faire living lounged out on the balmy banks of the Mighty Mississippi, the French Quarter has long been a port of call for folks in search of a good time and a great story. Perpetually inebriated Bourbon Street runs across its midriff like a strand of cheap ribbon tied around an otherwise rather pretty and impressively well-kept vintage dress. Throughout the rest of the Quarter, brightly colored Victorian homes and businesses, famously done up with wrought-iron features, provide a distinct and immediately recognizable backdrop for all varieties of fun. At any given moment in this historic riverside setting, some of America’s finest meals are being cooked, most potent cocktails are being mixed, and most engaging music is being performed.


Which U.S. President once killed a man in a duel?

Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in duel - May 30, 1806 - HISTORY.com Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in duel Share this: Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in duel Author Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in duel URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1806, future President Andrew Jackson kills a man who accused him of cheating on a horse race bet and then insulted his wife, Rachel. Contemporaries described Jackson, who had already served in Tennessee’s Senate and was practicing law at the time of the duel, as argumentative, physically violent and fond of dueling to solve conflicts. Estimates of the number of duels in which Jackson participated ranged from five to 100. Jackson and Dickinson were rival horse breeders and southern plantation owners with a long-standing hatred of each other. Dickinson accused Jackson of reneging on a horse bet, calling Jackson a coward and an equivocator. Dickinson also called Rachel Jackson a bigamist. (Rachel had married Jackson not knowing her first husband had failed to finalize their divorce.) After the insult to Rachel and a statement published in the National Review in which Dickinson called Jackson a worthless scoundrel and, again, a coward, Jackson challenged Dickinson to a duel. On May 30, 1806, Jackson and Dickinson met at Harrison’s Mills on the Red River in Logan, Kentucky. At the first signal from their seconds, Dickinson fired. Jackson received Dickinson’s first bullet in the chest next to his heart. Jackson put his hand over the wound to staunch the flow of blood and stayed standing long enough to fire his gun. Dickinson’s seconds claimed Jackson’s first shot misfired, which would have meant the duel was over, but, in a breach of etiquette, Jackson re-cocked the gun and shot again, this time killing his opponent. Although Jackson recovered, he suffered chronic pain from the wound for the remainder of his life. Jackson was not prosecuted for murder, and the duel had very little effect on his successful campaign for the presidency in 1829. Many American men in the early 1800s, particularly in the South, viewed dueling as a time-honored tradition. In 1804, Thomas Jefferson’s vice president Aaron Burr had also avoided murder charges after killing former Treasury secretary and founding father Alexander Hamilton in a duel. In fact, Rachel’s divorce raised more of a scandal in the press and in parlors than the killing of Dickinson. Related Videos


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What proposed amendment was approved by Congress in 1972, and ratified by 35 of the necessary 38 states?

ERA: In the States In the States In the States The ERA in the States The Equal Rights Amendment was passed by Congress on March 22, 1972 and sent to the states for ratification by both houses of their state legislatures.  A proposed amendment becomes part of the Constitution when approved by three-fourths (38) of the 50 states. During the next five years, 35 states approved the amendment.  By the Congressionally imposed deadline of June 30, 1982, however, no additional states had voted yes, and the ERA fell three states short of ratification. The 15 states that have not yet ratified the Equal Rights Amendment are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, and Virginia. Beginning in 1995, after formulation of the " three-state strategy " for ERA ratification, ERA bills have been introduced in one or more legislative sessions in nine of the unratified states (Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Virginia).  The Illinois House, but not the Senate, passed an ERA ratification bill in 2003. In 2011, 2012, and 2014, the Virginia Senate passed a resolution ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, but the House of Delegates did not release the companion bill from committee for a full vote on the House floor. Reports from the Grassroots ERA advocates in the majority of the 15 unratified states and a number of the 35 ratified states have continued to educate and organize politically to put the Equal Rights Amendment into the Constitution.  Continuing updates are provided here to inform policymakers and the public about political activity that is currently happening with the Equal Rights Amendment at the state level. Click on the name of a state to to see what's going on  there with the ERA. Unratified States [Further information: Diana Egozcue, VA NOW President, dclj@comcast.net ] Virginia Senate passes Equal Rights Amendment Augusta Free Press January 26, 2016 The Equal Rights Amendment cleared the floor of the Virginia Senate for the fifth time in six years. SJ 1 , sponsored by Senator Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax), passed 21-19 on Tuesday on a near-party-line vote with most Senate Republicans opposed. Speaking to the bill on the Senate floor, Senator Surovell said, “Virginia is one of 22 states that currently has gender equality in our Constitution. Section 11, Article 1 of the Constitution of Virginia currently says that ‘all people have the right to be free from government discrimination on the basis of religious conviction, race, color, sex, or national origin.’ So equal rights have been codified in our Constitution since 1971. This is something that isn’t new to Virginia. It is a Virginia value.” After the vote, Senator Mamie Locke (D-Hampton) said, “This is something that we have been fighting to advance for decades. True gender equality is not going to be achieved until we amend the U.S. Constitution, and the only way to amend the U.S. Constitution is to ratify the ERA at the state level. We are moving in the right direction. I implore my colleagues in the House to now take this up and do the right thing.” Senator Barbara Favola (D-Arlington) said, “Gender equality has been in the Virginia Constitution for 40 years, but the same cannot be said at the federal level. Various sitting Supreme Court Justices have in fact maintained that equal treatment on the basis of gender is not included in the Fourteenth Amendment. This is something that is long overdue in Virginia and nationwide.” The Virginia Senate has repeatedly moved to ratify the federal Equal Rights Amendment, approving  SJ 216  in 2015, SJ 78  in 2014, SJ 130 in 2012 and SJ 537 in 2011. Each of these proposals died in the House. Gov. McAuliffe rallies at Capitol alongside women’s rights activists to ratify Equal Rights Amendment Words and photos by Amy David RVA Magazine (rvamag.com) February 16, 2016 Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe joined a very lively, large crowd of women and a few men Tues


What German-born Secretary of State served under Presidents Nixon and Ford?

Henry A. (Heinz Alfred) Kissinger - People - Department History - Office of the Historian Henry A. (Heinz Alfred) Kissinger - People - Department History Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Henry A. (Heinz Alfred) Kissinger (1923–) Introduction Henry Alfred Kissinger was appointed Secretary of State on           September 21 by President Richard M. Nixon and served in           the position from September 23, 1973 to January 20, 1977. With his appointment,           he became the first person ever to serve as both Secretary of State and National           Security Adviser, a position he had held since President Nixon was sworn into office on           January 20, 1969. However, on November 3, 1975, President Gerald R.             Ford removed him from his National Security Adviser position           while keeping him as Secretary of State. Henry A. Kissinger, 56th Secretary of State Rise to Prominence Kissinger was born as Heinz Alfred Kissinger in Germany. After the Nazis seized           power, state sanctioned anti-Semitism made life for the Kissinger family, which           was Jewish, very difficult. In 1938, Kissinger’s family immigrated to the United           States and settled in New York, and Kissinger’s name was changed to Henry. During World War II, Kissinger became a naturalized citizen and served in the           U.S. Army as a German interpreter. After the war, he attended Harvard           University, earning a B.A. in 1950 and a Ph.D. in 1954. He stayed at Harvard to           join the faculty and in 1957 he became the Associate Director of Harvard’s           Department of Government and Center for International Affairs. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he served as a consultant to several government           agencies, including the National Security Council’s Operations Coordinating           Board, the Department of State, the Operations Research Office, and the Arms           Control and Disarmament Agency. In 1968, President-elect Richard Nixon chose           Kissinger to be his National Security Adviser. After working closely with Nixon during his first presidential term, Nixon           decided to make an unprecedented move by appointing Kissinger as his new           Secretary of State while also keeping him in the role of National Security           adviser. Influence on American Diplomacy Kissinger entered the             State Department just two weeks before Egypt and Syria launched a           surprise attack on Israel. The October War of 1973 played a major role in shaping Kissinger’s           tenure as Secretary. First, he worked to ensure Israel received an airlift of           U.S. military supplies. This airlift helped Israel turn the war in Israel’s           favor, and it also led members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to initiate an           oil embargo against the United States. After the implementation of a United           Nation’s sponsored ceasefire, Kissinger began a series of “shuttle diplomacy”           missions, in which he traveled between various Middle East capitals to reach           disengagement agreements between the enemy combatants. These efforts produced an           agreement in January 1974 between Egypt and Israel and in May 1974 between Syria           and Israel. Additionally, Kissinger’s efforts contributed to OPEC’s decision to           lift the embargo. On August 9, 1974, the Watergate scandal compelled President Nixon to resign,           but Kissinger stayed on in his dual roles under President Gerald Ford. Kissinger           helped Ford acclimate to the international scene and both men worked to continue           policies implemented by Nixon and Kissinger


"Who starred as AC Slater in ""Saved by the Bell""?"

Mario Lopez - IMDb IMDb Actor | Producer | Soundtrack Born in San Diego, California, on October 10th, 1973, to Mario Sr. and Elvira, Mario Lopez's first professional role was on the series, a.k.a. Pablo (1984). Mario is probably best known to youngsters, however, as A.C. Slater from NBC's popular 1980s teen comedy series Saved by the Bell (1989). Among Mario's other credits are several other popular ... See full bio » Born: Share this page: Related News a list of 40 people created 22 May 2011 a list of 42 people created 10 Aug 2011 a list of 30 people created 29 Apr 2012 a list of 27 images created 6 months ago a list of 35 people created 1 week ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Mario Lopez's work have you seen? User Polls 6 wins & 10 nominations. See more awards  » Known For Extra Himself - Co-Host / Himself - Host / Himself / Himself - Correspondent (2007-2017) Saved by the Bell A.C. Slater / Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater (1989-1992)  2016 NCIS: New Orleans (TV Series) NOPD Officer Hernandez  2016 This Is Us (TV Series) Mario Lopez  2012-2014 The Chica Show (TV Series) Stitches Mario Lopez (as Mario López)  2006-2010 Nip/Tuck (TV Series)  2008 Husband for Hire (TV Movie) Marco (as Mario López)  2007 Holiday in Handcuffs (TV Movie) David Martin  2007 George Lopez (TV Series) Officer Hector Sanchez  2006 Mind of Mencia (TV Series) Carlo's Friend  2004 The Soluna Project (TV Movie) Antonio (as Mario López) David Morales (as Mario López)  2001 Popular (TV Series)  2000 Resurrection Blvd. (TV Series) Ramon Perez  1997 Union Square (TV Series) Guillermo  1997 Killing Mr. Griffin (TV Movie) Dave Ruggles  1993 CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV Series) Ray Sanchez  1987 The Golden Girls (TV Series) Mario  1987 The Last Fling (TV Movie) Car Rental Clerk (as Mario López)  1986 Chartbusters (Video) (as Mario López)  1984-1986 Kids Incorporated (TV Series) Dancer / Drummer  1986 Comedy Factory (TV Series) Johnny Vega  1984 Simon & Simon (TV Series) Roberto  2015 Los Golden Boys (TV Mini-Series) (producer)  2015 Champs (Documentary) (producer - as Mario López)  2014 Love & Salsa (TV Series) (executive producer)  2012 Mario & Courtney's Wedding Fiesta (TV Movie) (executive producer)  2011 H8R (TV Series) (executive producer - 12 episodes) - Maksim Chmerkovskiy/Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin (2011) ... (executive producer - as Mario López) - Kim Kardashian (2011) ... (executive producer - as Mario López) - Scott Disick (2011) ... (executive producer - as Mario López) - Snooki (2011) ... (executive producer - as Mario López) - Mark Cuban ... (executive producer - as Mario López)  2010 Mario Lopez: Saved by the Baby (TV Series) (executive producer - as Mario López)  2002 Outta Time (co-producer - as Mario López) Hide   2009 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Episode #1.130 (2009) ... (performer: "La Bamba" - uncredited)  1989-1992 Saved by the Bell (TV Series) (performer - 7 episodes) - Slater's Friend (1992) ... (performer: "Danny Boy" (as "Artie Boy") - uncredited) - School Song (1992) ... (performer: "Bayside, My Home" - uncredited)  1989 Mergers & Acquisitions (Short) (still photographer) Hide   2011 My Trip to the Dark Side (Video) (special thanks - as Mario López) Hide   2014-2016 Celebrity Name Game (TV Series) Himself - Celebrity Player  2013-2016 The Talk (TV Series) Himself / Himself - Guest Co-Host / Himself - Extra  2006-2016 Good Morning America (TV Series) Himself - Guest / Himself - Extra / Himself  2008-2016 The View (TV Series) Himself / Himself - Guest Co-Host Himself - Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series  2016 FabLife (TV Series) Himself  2014-2016 Hollywood Game Night (TV Series) Himself - Celebrity Player / Himself - Celebrity Guest / Himself - Panelist  2016 Almost Royal (TV Series) Himself  2015 Teens Wanna Know (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2015 Major Crimes (TV Series) Himself  2015 Celebrity Family Feud (TV Series) Himself  2015 Home & Family (TV Series) Himself  2015 Fight Stories with Urijah Faber (TV Series short) Himself  2015 Repe


What AOL catchphrase is also the name of a Tom Hanks movie?

You've Got Mail (1998) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Two business rivals who despise each other in real life unwittingly fall in love over the Internet. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 25 titles created 02 Jan 2012 a list of 25 titles created 24 Nov 2012 a list of 34 titles created 25 Dec 2012 a list of 32 titles created 14 Feb 2015 a list of 29 titles created 11 Nov 2015 Title: You've Got Mail (1998) 6.5/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Golden Globe. Another    5 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A recently widowed man's son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find his father a partner. Director: Nora Ephron Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship. Director: Rob Reiner A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events, and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love. Director: Garry Marshall An eastern immigrant finds himself stranded in JFK airport, and must take up temporary residence there. Director: Steven Spielberg When a woman's long-time friend reveals he's engaged, she realizes she loves him herself and sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding. Director: P.J. Hogan The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world. Director: Roger Michell A hopeless romantic Chicago Transit Authority token collector is mistaken for the fiancée of a coma patient. Director: Jon Turteltaub A FedEx executive must transform himself physically and emotionally to survive a crash landing on a deserted island. Director: Robert Zemeckis A lawyer decides that she's used too much like a nanny by her boss, so she walks out on him. Director: Marc Lawrence A detective must adopt the dog of a dead man to help him find the murderer. Director: Roger Spottiswoode When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit. Director: Jonathan Demme A reporter is assigned to write a story about a woman who has left a string of fiances at the altar. Director: Garry Marshall Edit Storyline The owner of a large bookstore chain starts putting the owner of a small local bookstore out of business. Meanwhile they have been corresponding over the internet without knowing who either of them are. They can't stand each other in person but over the internet they are very attracted. He finds out who she is but she doesn't know. He starts to like her more but she still hates him. He has to fix it. Written by Deirdre Dear Someone you pass on the street may already be the love of your life. See more  » Genres: Rated PG for some language | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 18 December 1998 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: You Have Mail See more  » Filming Locations: $18,426,749        (USA) (18 December 1998) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia The passage that we see Kathleen Kelly reading during her bookshop's story time to a group of kids (including Joe Fox's aunt and brother) is from "Boy: Tales of Childhood", an autobiographical children's novel written by Roald Dahl . See more » Goofs When Joe picks up the book Kathleen has brought at the café and says 'Pride and Prejudice, I bet you just love this book', it is actually the cover of Jane Austen 's Persuasion. See more » Quotes Joe Fox : [on the new Fox Books superstore] Hey, you know what? We should announce ourselves to the neighborhood. Just let them know, here we come. Kevin : Oh, no, this is the Upper West Side, man. We might as well tell 'em we're opening up a crack house. They're gonna hate us. Soon as they hear, they're gonna be l


"Who replaced Charlie Sheen on ""Two And A Half Men""?"

Ashton Kutcher to Replace Charlie Sheen on 'Two and a Half Men' - ABC News ABC News It's Official: Ashton Kutcher to Replace Charlie Sheen on 'Two and a Half Men' By SHEILA MARIKAR WATCH Charlie Sheen's 'Men' Replacement: Ashton Kutcher? 0 Shares The suspense didn't last long: today, CBS and Warner Bros. confirmed that Ashton Kutcher will replace Charlie Sheen on " Two and a Half Men ." "I can't wait to get to work with this ridiculously talented 2.5 team and I believe we can fill the stage with laughter that will echo in viewers' homes," Kutcher said in a statement released by the network and the studio. "I can't replace Charlie Sheen but I'm going to work my ass off to entertain the hell out of people!" "We are so lucky to have someone as talented, joyful and just plain remarkable as Ashton joining our family," Chuck Lorre, creator and executive producer of "Two and a Half Men," said in the statement. "Added to that is the deep sigh of relief knowing that our family stays together. If I was any happier, it'd be illegal." Production on the ninth season of "Two and a Half Men" will begin this summer for broadcast in the fall. The confirmation comes a little more than 12 hours after reports that Kutcher was inking a deal for the job. Kutcher toyed with the speculation Thursday night, tweeting, "what's the square root of 6.25?" (The answer is 2.5.) In March, Sheen was fired from "Two and a Half Men" after forcing the show to go on hiatus. He had served as the show's star for eight seasons. Today, he seemed bitter about Kutcher's new job. "Kutcher is a sweetheart and a brilliant comedic performer ... Oh wait, so am I!" Sheen said in a statement. "Enjoy planet Chuck, Ashton," he added, referring to Lorre. "There is no air, laughter, loyalty, or love there." The statement from CBS and Warner Bros. did not offer details about Kutcher's role on the show. When Sheen was the star, his character was all about hooking up with a rotating cast of pretty young things and, to channel Rebecca Black , partying, partying, yeah! Now that Kutcher is swooping in to take his spot, will the show's resident playboy have a predilection for older women and playing pranks on his pals? Certainly, producers made Sheen's character mirror the actor's life. While some actors amp up their personalities when cast as spoofs of themselves -- take Matt LeBlanc on Showtime's "Episodes," for instance -- Sheen actually had to tone down his persona for "Two and a Half Men." Charlie Harper may have drank too much and been a bit too cavalier with women, but he was never accused of, say, going on a drunken rampage through the Plaza Hotel or physically abusing an adult film star who refused to have sex with him. Kutcher isn't as much of a wildcard as Sheen. Though he displayed a 13-year-old's sense of humor with "Punk'd," the MTV show that chronicled the pranks he played on the rich and famous, he won professional success as the executive producer of "Punk'd" and the reality show "Beauty and the Geek." He has a slew of recent film credits, including "Valentine's Day" and "No Strings Attached." Plus, he's been through the sitcom grind before -- Kutcher launched his Hollywood career by playing the bumbling Kelso on "That '70s Show." Kutcher, 33, has been married to Demi Moore , 48, for almost six years. He's settled. Sheen is not. That said, Kutcher has a colorful enough personal life that some of it could bleed into his character. Will he play the cougar-chasing cousin of Jon Cryer's Alan Harper? Maybe a prank-prone college buddy? Will his wife make a cameo as his girlfriend? The only thing certain for now is that he's got the gig. 0 Shares


What is the most popular TV show that took place in the city of Albuquerque?

Albuquerque Really Is Like 'Breaking Bad' | TIME.com Albuquerque Really Is Like Breaking Bad The TV show has given me a way to explain my hometown without saying a word Follow @TIMEIdeas When I tell people that I am from Albuquerque, they usually tell me that’s where Breaking Bad is filmed. Yes, I reply. Yes, it is. Breaking Bad has given me a way to explain Albuquerque without saying a word. It’s a place where we struggle with drug epidemics, extreme drought, hunger, drunk driving, gun violence (New Mexico’s gun-death rate is 40% higher than the national average), and a corrupt police force. Nearly 20%  of the population lives below the poverty line, and the crime rate is 53% higher than the national average. Albuquerque is a city plagued by mediocrity — a drying river, a losing football team (the University of New Mexico Lobos), a dearth of ambition. But it also gets under your skin and into your blood, like a drug you won’t forget and can’t explain. It will always be my home, even if I am far away. (MORE:  Breaking Bad Normalizes Meth, Argues Prosecutor ) At the core of Breaking Bad is family. It is what impels the show’s lead character, the cancer-stricken Walter White, to parlay his knowledge of chemistry into meth production. He wants to ensure the well-being of his wife and children after his death. No sin too great, no hell too deep. This faithfulness to family is the lifeblood of Albuquerque. Everything that lives in the desert has had to fight to stay alive, and survival requires banding together. Everyone seems to know everyone here. Unlike California or the East Coast, with their large cities, New Mexico has only Albuquerque, population 552,000. It’s isolated. Reaching any city of similar size means at least four hours of highway driving. There are two independent natural food stores in the city, so if you regularly shop there, you’ll meet everybody in that demographic. Same goes for those who favor honky-tonks or feed stores. Because this city is small, because it has an on-again, off-again relationship with the law — a legacy of its Wild West days, when New Mexico was the home of Billy the Kid — you encounter people from all walks of life who have made a lot of risky decisions. When I went away to college, I didn’t experience much new in the way of vice. Back home, sex, alcohol and weed began in middle school. By freshman year of high school, coke at parties was commonplace. When the club-music craze took over, the drugs Ecstasy and Molly were widespread. Off and on, people got into heroin. You didn’t have to go looking for this stuff. It just sort of showed up in front of you on a Wednesday morning, and you had to make the call, right then and there. I often cited my status as a competitive runner as a reason to not partake in one drug or another. But the rebuttal was always, “What? You think you are that good? Look at Michael Phelps. He smokes weed, and you are never going to be that good, so why take yourself so seriously?” (MORE: Is Heisenberg Dead? Walter White and the Light-Switch Theory of Morality ) That attitude — one embodied in the Breaking Bad character of Jesse Pinkman (Walter White’s troubled former student and business partner) and his malingering friends — is common. Who are you to think that you can really do something in this world? At the end of the day, all you have — and all you really need — are your friends and family and a little cash for some Bud Light, so why try to reach for anything else? In a place like Boston or Chicago, there is a tangible and prominent upper echelon to which to aspire. Not so in Albuquerque. You can get away with a lot in this city. In high school, it was standard to go to a party, get wasted, have some quesadillas to “sober up,” and then rush home in a car to make curfew. Most people never got caught. We were smart kids, but we still did this sort of thing. Why? Because we could. Without authorities to provide order, you’re left to rely on your internal sense of right and wrong. And when that sense goes awry, you can go to astonishing extremes that have a su


What was discovered in the Black Hills in 1874?

Timeline .  Custer's Last Stand   . American Experience . WGBH | PBS Other Timelines In the 19th century, over 250,000 Native Americans lived in the Great Plains -- between the Mississippi and Rocky Mountains. After the Civil War , however, the U.S. government began to focus on its territories in the West. Thousands of white settlers set out to conquer the region, while the native populations were attempting to remain on the land they had occupied for centuries. Skirmishes between the U.S. government and the Native American populations grew increasingly frequent and brutal. In the Dakota Territory in April of 1868, the Treaty of Fort Laramie granted the Sioux nation ownership of the Black Hills, which were considered sacred grounds for the Sioux (also known as the Lakota) and Cheyenne Indians. There the Native Americans would live on the newly-created Great Sioux Reservation. But not all of them went. Although many did move, they frequently traveled seasonally to pursue better hunting opportunities. In 1874, the U.S. government sent General George Custer on the Black Hills Expedition to choose a location for a new Army fort and to investigate the area's natural resources. The expedition's confirmation of gold in the region drew thousands of whites to the Black Hills, ultimately fueling tensions between the whites and the Native Americans, leading to the Great Sioux war of 1876 and Custer's Last Stand . (For timelines on the Battle of Little Bighorn, see our Further Reading page.) June 8: 1874 Former Union Brigadier General George Custer receives written orders from General Alfred Terry to explore the Black Hills with his 7th Cavalry. Custer spends the next few weeks at Fort Lincoln, Dakota Territory -- southwest of Bismark -- preparing his expedition, which consists of 1,000 soldiers from his 7th Cavalry, 110 wagons, 70 Indian scouts, four reporters, and two gold miners.  July 2 The expedition sets out to the southwest toward the Heart River. The Cavalry's band plays Custer's favorite -- regimental battle song "Garry Owen." Although Custer's wife Libbie had planned to come along, Custer tells her to stay at Fort Lincoln, citing the potential for Indian hostilities.  July 16 Still heading south, the group crosses the border into Wyoming Territory.  July 18 After traveling 290 miles, the expedition reaches the Belle Fourche River, a tributary of the Cheyenne River. As they approach the Black Hills, Custer and his men describe their first sight of the dramatic hills and the rolling, luscious landscape. "We have discovered a rich and beautiful country," Custer writes to Libbie. July 22 Custer and the 7th Cavalry arrive in the Black Hills, three weeks and 330 miles from Fort Lincoln. They camp there two nights before beginning to explore the Black Hills. There are no signs of Native Americans, and the expedition begins to take on the air of a picnic. Custer goes on hunting expeditions with his closest men, and spends his spare time writing newspaper reports and magazine columns, which he submits under the penname "Nomad." National Archives Wagon train passing through Castle Creek Valley July 26 The expedition passes back into Dakota Territory. Expedition photographer William Illingworth takes a picture of the wagon train from above Castle Creek Valley. The image becomes one of the most iconic photographs of the expedition.  July 27 Horatio N. Ross and William T. McKay, two miners tagging along on the expedition, begin to pan for gold. They hope to verify rumors of gold that circulated after previous expeditions to the region in the 1850s. July 31 A group including Custer and Captain William Ludlow climb Harney Peak, the highest peak of the Black Hills. They do not return to camp until 1 a.m. the next morning. Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Wagon train approaching Hidden Wood Creek August 1 In a valley below Harney Peak (on which Mount Rushmore  will be carved in the 1930s) in the southern part of the Black Hills, the group sets up camp and remains for five days, the longest they will remain in any one place


What breed of dog is Marmaduke? | Reference.com What breed of dog is Marmaduke? A: Quick Answer Marmaduke, the family dog of the Winslow family in the comic strip bearing his name, is a Great Dane. Marmaduke is an important part of the humor in the comic strip and exhibits many characteristics that are not typical of dogs. Full Answer The comic strip was adapted into a major motion picture in 2010. The movie was live action, and the dog used to play Marmaduke was a Great Dane voiced by Owen Wilson. In the movie, the Winslow family packs up and moves from Kansas to California, and what follows are the crazy antics of Marmaduke adjusting to life in Orange County, Calif.


USDA Blog » What’s Your Beef – Prime, Choice or Select? What’s Your Beef – Prime, Choice or Select? Posted by Larry Meadows, Director, AMS Livestock, Poultry and Seed Program Grading and Verification Division , on January 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM Infographic (click to see larger version) outlining the differences between USDA’s beef grades. The USDA grade shields are highly regarded as symbols of safe, high-quality American beef.  Quality grades are widely used as a “language” within the beef industry, making business transactions easier and providing a vital link to support rural America. Consumers, as well as those involved in the marketing of agricultural products, benefit from the greater efficiency permitted by the availability and application of grade standards. Beef is evaluated by highly-skilled USDA meat graders using a subjective characteristic assessment process and electronic instruments to measure meat characteristics. These characteristics follow the official grade standards developed, maintained and interpreted by the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service . Beef is graded in two ways: quality grades for tenderness, juiciness and flavor; and yield grades for the amount of usable lean meat on the carcass. From a consumer standpoint, what do these quality beef grades mean? Prime beef is produced from young, well-fed beef cattle. It has abundant marbling (the amount of fat interspersed with lean meat), and is generally sold in restaurants and hotels. Prime roasts and steaks are excellent for dry-heat cooking such as broiling, roasting or grilling. Choice beef is high quality, but has less marbling than Prime. Choice roasts and steaks from the loin and rib will be very tender, juicy, and flavorful and are suited for dry-heat cooking. Many of the less tender cuts can also be cooked with dry heat if not overcooked. Such cuts will be most tender if braised, roasted or simmered with a small amount of liquid in a tightly covered pan. Select beef is very uniform in quality and normally leaner than the higher grades. It is fairly tender, but, because it has less marbling, it may lack some of the juiciness and flavor of the higher grades. Only the tender cuts should be cooked with dry heat. Other cuts should be marinated before cooking or braised to obtain maximum tenderness and flavor. Standard and Commercial grades of beef are frequently sold as ungraded or as store brand meat. Utility, Cutter, and Canner grades of beef are seldom, if ever, sold at retail but are used instead to make ground beef and processed products. Recently, USDA collaborated with the United States Meat Export Federation and Colorado State University to develop an educational video about the beef grading process . This video provides a comprehensive overview of the beef grading system – from farm to table. So next time you are at a restaurant or grocery store, look for the USDA grade shield and you will better be able to answer the question, “What’s your beef?” Related Posts very interesting and informative article. thanks. Jerry Cunningham 01/29/2013 at 8:16 AM Here is what is left out of this front piece for the status quo of beef production. In addition to more “marbling” i.e., fat – these animals are dosed with antibiotics to keep their failing livers from killing them before slaughter. 80% of all the pharmaceuticals sold in the US goes into farm animals. BigPharma has you in it’s grip. Beef cattle are herbivores, fitted by Nature to eat grass. But BigAg wants to feed the world the same diet that is killing Americans with Heart Disease and Diabetes, and etc. Come clean USDA! Our beef production system is an anachronism. Up to 30% of all corn produced is fed to these animals. We don’t have a Farm Policy, we have a Money Policy for the benefit of the Chemical Pharmaceutical cabal that owns the USDA and the FDA and your legislators. How long will you stand for this atrocity America? Josie 01/29/2013 at 10:20 AM Pictures would be great here! Perhaps a few of the standard cuts and what it looks like on the shelf. I have to explain “marbling” every on


What 1954 Supreme Court case made school segregation illegal?

Segregation Ruled Illegal (Brown v. Board of Ed), 1954 By Jennifer Rosenberg Updated December 13, 2016. In 1896, the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court case determined that "separate but equal" was constitutional. The opinion of the Supreme Court stated, "A statute which implies merely a legal distinction between the white and colored races—a distinction which is founded in the color of the two races, and which must always exist so long as white men are distinguished from the other race by color —has no tendency to destroy the legal equality of the two races, or re-establish a state of involuntary servitude." The Plessy v. Ferguson legitimized the numerous state and local laws that had been created around the United States after the Civil War. Across the country, blacks and whites were legally forced to use separate train cars, separate drinking fountains, separate schools, separate entrances into buildings, and much more. Segregation was the law. On May 17, 1954, the law was changed. In the landmark Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court overturned the Plessy v. Ferguson decision by ruling that segregation was "inherently unequal." Although the Brown v. Board of Education was specifically for the field of education, the decision had a much broader scope. continue reading below our video Overview: Plessy v. Ferguson Although the Brown v. Board of Education decision overturned all the segregation laws in the country, the enactment of integration was not immediate. In actuality, it took many years, much turmoil, and even bloodshed to integrate the country.


"What brand's slogan is ""when it rains, it pours""?"

Business Slogan 43: When It Rains, It Pours | Versa Creations Marketing & Advertising Blog Business Slogan 43: When It Rains, It Pours Posted on January 29, 2008 by Vivienne Quek Some of you might not have seen or heard of this slogan but it is well known within the salt industry and the advertising world. Number 9 in AdAge’s Top 10 Slogan of the 20th Century , this slogan lives on since 1914. That’s 93 years! The only slogan I knew that reigns longer than Morton Salt’s slogan is Maxwell’s “Good to the Last Drop” . The famous Morton Umbrella Girl and slogan, “When it rains, it pours”ï¿½ first appear on the blue package of table salt and in a series of Good Housekeeping magazine advertisements. The slogan is adapted from an old proverb, â€œIt never rains but it pours”. The official website of Morton Salt said: In 1911, Morton’s first advertising campaign for a series of ads in Good Housekeeping created the idea for the girl and her slogan, “When it Rains it Pours.” One of the concepts presented to Morton was an image of a little girl holding an umbrella in one hand to ward off falling rain and a package of salt in the other hand that was tilted back with the spout open and salt running out. Morton loved the picture that expressed the Morton message â€” that salt would run even in damp weather. But the copy that went with it, “Even in rainy weather, it flows freely,” was too long. Morton felt it needed to be shorter and snappier. So the advertising agency came up with: “Flows Freely,” “Runs Freely,” “Pours” and finally, an old proverb, “It never rains, but it pours.” The adage was rejected for being too negative. A more positive spin on it resulted in the now famous slogan, “When it Rains it Pours.” The rest as they said is history. Morton Salt became a household name and sales rocket. Morton Salt is the number one brand of salt in the US. For every two cans of salt sold in the US, one is a Morton Salt can. It can easily sells at a $0.20 price premium over other brands and private labels.


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What type of moss typically grows on Live Oak and Cypress trees?

Spanish Moss  | Southern Living Blog June 9, 2008  | By Steve Bender | Comments (17) Q: I’m fairly new to the South and I have a question that none of the natives have been able to answer for me.  I’m hoping you can.  What causes Spanish moss to grow on one tree when the tree next to it has none?  I know it sounds silly but this question is making me crazy! Thanks, Misty A: Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is one of the signature plants of the Deep South. It is an epiphyte, meaning that it uses trees for support, but doesn’t draw moisture or nutrients from them, although rainwater running down the bark may supply it with both. You generally see it most often along the coast, because it needs high humidity and mild winter temperatures to survive. Why do you see it certain trees and not others? It tends to favor: • Trees that have lots of large, well-spaced branches • Trees whose branches are more horizontal than vertical • Trees with rough bark that provide a good foothold Among its favorite hosts — live oak, bald cypress, red cedar, hackberry. One additional factor is the willingness of the tree to be a happy host. Spanish moss can grow so profusely in a tree that it interferes with photosynthesis by blocking sunlight from reaching the leaves. So certain trees, such as camphor, release chemical substances that kill Spanish moss. Hope this helps,


"Who played Uncle Jesse on the show ""Full House""?"

Jesse Katsopolis | Full House | Fandom powered by Wikia John Stamos Jesse Katsopolis (Jesse Cochran in season 1; his birth name was Hermes, but when he was young, he had it changed to Jesse) is a main character on the sitcom Full House , portrayed by John Stamos . He is Danny Tanner 's brother-in-law, and uncle of D.J. , Stephanie , and Michelle , and is Pam 's younger brother, the husband of Rebecca , and father to Alex and Nicky . Contents [ show ] Biography Jesse Katsopolis was born to Nick and Irene Katsopolis . His older sister, Pam, married Danny after high school. Jesse went on to attend Golden Bay High School, but dropped out. In a later episode, he realizes that he is the only adult in the house without a high school diploma, which prompted him to go to night school graduating as the valedictorian. His graduation was postponed however, as Jesse was taking the subway to the commencement exercises when a blackout occurred and the train stopped. To add to the problems, people were getting accusatory of one another and an angry mob was brewing. Jesse instead gave his speech in front of the trapped crowd, causing the mob to calm down and some to go home and reevaluate their lives after power was restored. In the first episode of the series, Jesse moves in with Danny to help him raise his kids after the death of Pam. Jesse only planned to stay for a couple of weeks but ends up staying, along with Joey Gladstone for the whole series. Jesse describes in later episodes how Pam was a great influence in his life, and how, despite his rebel attitude, she managed to keep him in check. He used to be a bad boy, and that changed when he met his love, Rebecca Donaldson . He marries her, and they have twin sons, named Nicky and Alex. At the end of the series, they are four years old. Appearance In the beginning, Jesse has a 'bad boy' clothing style, but this changes to a more casual style in later seasons. Also, in the beginning, he has long hair, but then cuts it to a pompadour style, which he takes great care of. At 6 feet tall, he is taller than everybody except Danny (who is 6'4"). Michelle never goes past his waist in the series. He is also in good shape. Personality and hobbies Throughout the series, Jesse's role model is Elvis Presley—particularly in the earlier seasons—not only in music, but in other ways, such as being a rebel and motorcycle aficionado (in the season two premiere , he breaks his arms in a motorcycle accident). However, as the show progresses, he matures—especially after he gets married and has kids. He is always shown to be a caring uncle. Jesse is also known for his famous recipe of fried chicken. Early in the series, when Stephanie would try and get Jesse to do something that he did not want to do, they would have an exchange where Jesse would say "Uncle Jesse doesn't want to" (do something) and Stephanie says "Yes he does!". Jesse would then say "no he doesn't" and Stephanie would respond "yes he does!". Jesse would say one last time, rather emphatically, "No he doesn't", and Stephanie would respond while faking crying, "Yes he does", and he would give in. His freewheeling ways came to a clash namely when he starts his relationship with Becky. Prior to his wedding, her father, a cowboy who had an earlier life similar to Jesse's devil-may-care ways, warned that he will now be sacrificing his life for that of domesticity. This encourages Jesse to do one last stunt with Joey; jumping out of a moving airplane. The stunt goes awry and it is up to Becky to rescue Jesse to get him to the church on time. Later on, after the birth of the twins, Jesse watches an old videotape of himself riding his motorcycle on the wall of a skyscraper and fears he is past his prime. When attempting to redo the stunt, his better judgement prevails, realizing life passing him by is better than no life at all, and seems to come full circle with his new status as husband and father. Originally insecure with his birth name of Hermes, Jesse learned greater respect for his true name when teased by his nieces, telling of the Greek god


Are Ernie and Bert gay? | Muppet Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Are Ernie and Bert gay? 31,246pages on Gay people often joke about Ernie and Bert being a couple, as seen in this photo from a 2005 rally for gay marriage. The cover of Love , a 1980 album. A 1976 puzzle tries to set the record straight. Rumors have long circulated that Ernie and Bert are a gay couple as seen on Sesame Street . [1] Sesame Workshop disavows these rumors and points out that Ernie and Bert are puppets, not humans; the Workshop's official position, therefore, is that Muppet characters Ernie and Bert are simply good friends. Advocates of this position note that Ernie and Bert's bedroom contains two single beds rather than one larger bed. Contents [ show ] Rumor Sources “ Bert and Ernie conduct themselves in the same loving, discreet way that millions of gay men, women and hand puppets do. They do their jobs well and live a splendidly settled life together in an impeccably decorated cabinet. ” - The Real Thing by Kurt Andersen, 1980 [2] “ Bert and Ernie are two grown men sharing a house and a bedroom. They share clothes, eat and cook together and have blatantly effeminate characteristics. In one show Bert teaches Ernie how to sew. In another they tend plants together. If this isn't meant to represent a homosexual union, I can't imagine what it's supposed to represent. ” - Reverend Joseph Chambers on his radio show, 1994 [4] Note that no skit has ever shown either character sewing, wearing the other's clothing, or cooking. Ernie tends to his plants alone. On October 24, 2010, the Los Angeles Times published an article about how some gay advocates believed that Sesame Street was intentionally appealing more to gay viewers. The article commented on a tweet posted by Bert in June of that year: "Ever notice how similar my hair is to Mr. T ’s? The only difference is mine is a little more ‘mo,’ a little less ‘hawk.’" Although meant as a reference to the recent release of the feature film adaptation of The A-Team, some interpreted the tweet's timing (around the time of a number of gay pride celebrations) and the use of the word "mo" (which could be read as short for "homo") as a sly, under-the-table effective outing of Bert. Sesame Workshop denied that they were intentionally trying to reach a gay audience, stating that "the idea that anyone would interpret this season that way never crossed our minds." [3] Spoofs In 2002, Sesame Workshop lawyers blocked further showings of the short film Ernest & Bertram by Peter Spears, in which a character based on Ernie confesses his romantic attraction to another character based on Bert. [1] [4] Another Sesame Street takeoff, the 2003 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Avenue Q , includes two puppet characters, Rod and Nicky, who bear a striking resemblance to Bert and Ernie. In the musical, Rod is an uptight Republican banker, who is secretly in love with his sloppy, over-enthusiastic straight roommate, Nicky. Several numbers during the show focus on Rod's feelings for Nicky, including "Fantasies Come True", in which Rod dreams that he and Nicky rise from their single beds to share a romantic dance. Several members of the original cast (including John Tartaglia , Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Rick Lyon ) were puppeteers who had worked on Sesame Street, but the musical has no connection with the television show. Advertising and merchandise based on the show include a disclaimer: "Avenue Q has not been authorized or approved in any manner by the Jim Henson Company or Sesame Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content." Official Statements A mock wedding between people dressed as Bert and Ernie at the 2008 Chicago gay pride parade. “ Bert and Ernie, who've been on Sesame Street for 25 years, do not portray a gay couple, and there are no plans for them to do so in the future. They are puppets, not humans. Like all the Muppets created for Sesame Street, they were designed to help educate preschoolers. Bert and Ernie are characters who help demonstrate to children that despite their differences, they can be good fri


Who, according to the Chicago Tribune, did Thomas Dewey defeat in 1948?

Dewey defeats Truman - Chicago Tribune Dewey defeats Truman November 3, 1948 UPI/Corbis-Bettmann President Harry S. Truman holds up a copy of the Tribune after his presidential election, arguably one of the most famous headline mistakes. President Harry S. Truman holds up a copy of the Tribune after his presidential election, arguably one of the most famous headline mistakes. (UPI/Corbis-Bettmann) Tim JonesTribune staff reporter As a presidential candidate, Gov. Thomas Dewey of New York was not a glad-hander, not a flesh-presser. He was stiff and tended toward pomposity. "The only man who could strut sitting down" was the crack that made the rounds. But on Nov. 2, Election Day , an overwhelming sense of inevitability hung about the Republican nominee. The polls and the pundits left no room for doubt: Dewey was going to defeat President Harry S. Truman . And the Tribune would be the first to report it. Arguably the most famous headline in the newspaper's 150-year history, DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN is every publisher's nightmare on every election night. Like most newspapers, the Tribune, which had dismissed him on its editorial page as a "nincompoop," was lulled into a false sense of security by polls that repeatedly predicted a Dewey victory. Critically important, though, was a printers' strike, which forced the paper to go to press hours before it normally would.As the first-edition deadline approached, managing editor J. Loy "Pat" Maloney had to make the headline call, although many East Coast tallies were not yet in. Maloney banked on the track record of Arthur Sears Henning, the paper's longtime Washington correspondent. Henning said Dewey. Henning was rarely wrong. Besides, Life magazine had just carried a big photo of Dewey with the caption "The next President of the United States." The ink was hardly dry on 150,000 copies of the paper when radio bulletins reported that the race was surprisingly close. The headline was changed to DEMOCRATS MAKE SWEEP OF STATE OFFICES for the second edition. Truman went on to take Illinois and much of the Midwest in this whopping election surprise. Radio comedian Fred Allen noted Truman was the "first president to lose in a Gallup and win in a walk." The Tribune blamed the pollsters for its mistake. The headline might well have been quickly forgotten but for a chance encounter two days later in St. Louis. Truman, traveling by rail to Washington, stepped to the rear platform of the train and was handed a copy of the Tribune early edition. He had as low an opinion of the Tribune as it did of him. Truman held the paper up, and photographers preserved the moment for history.


What Native American warrior is the subject of an unfinished outdoor sculpture that dwarfs Mount Rushmore?

Can you imagine if Mount Rushmore was sculpted with George Washington picking his nose?  It would be an outrage to have such an unethical pose to be sculpted in stone forever. What would it say for the culture of our people? Surely, someone would not knowingly create a monument of such proportion in an unethical pose.   There is a sculpture in progress at this time dedicated to the Native American Indian People clearly depicting an an unethical pose. The Crazy Horse Memorial started in 1948 by Korczazk Ziolkowski is located in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. This controversial site is now considered sacred to many Sioux People.   The memorial depicts the great Oglala Sioux warrior Crazy Horse on horseback throwing his left arm out over his horse�s head pointing with the index finger in answer to a question asked by a white man, �Where are your lands now?� Crazy Horse replied, �My lands are where my dead lie buried.�      When completed it will be the world�s largest sculpture, at a height of 563 feet and a length of 641 feet. At more than three times the height of Niagara Falls, it is larger than the Pyramid of Giza and far larger than Mount Rushmore. This monument could soon become the largest oversight in history.    In 1939 Chief Henry Standing Bear wrote a letter to the prolific sculptor Ziolkowski stating, �My fellow chiefs and I would like the white man to know that the red man has great heroes, too.� In a story by Mitchell Smyth, Toronto Star (1999) page 1, Mitchell Smyth states, �Standing Bears ideas weren�t too ambitious. He wanted the sculptor to carve the head of a chief.�  It is here that we see where the oversight began; it is the fact that Korczack Ziolkowski took it upon himself to make the sculpture in the pose with the index finger without consult; perhaps an honest mistake by a white man.   The pose of the Crazy Horse Memorial is considered unethical to the traditional Native American Indian, and cannot be perceived as historically correct. It is true that many American Indians were into contemporary American culture.  It is not the fault of Indians they lost cultural values. One could say for sure that many American Indians also use profanity and this would be true. To state a known fact, not one profane word exists in any American Indian language. Historically speaking the traditional American Indian does not use profanity, and does not point with the solitary index finger.   In A Study of Cultural Differences in Non-Verbal Communication Among Non-Native Speakers of English by Barbara Jane Carlisle Ed. D, Northern Arizona University (1993) Carlisle cites.  "In Mexico one points with the chin, whereas American Indians and certain other people point with the lips.� (Eisenberg & Smith 1971).   The elder brother of Chief Henry Standing Bear, Luther Standing Bear, wrote a book published in 1926 titled My People the Sioux. On page 51 Luther Standing Bear writes, �When the scout pointed he used his thumb instead of the first finger.�  It is important to note that Chief Luther Standing Bear is an Oglala Sioux, the same tribe as Crazy Horse, and lived in the same period.   In a book written by Irvy W. Goosen, Dine� Bizaad; Speak, Read, Write Navajo (1995), on page eight Goosen states �Your model will likely point with the whole hand. Pointing with a finger is considered unethical, especially by the older people.�  Clearly, this is evidence that traditionally American Indian people do not point with a solitary finger. There are many articles to further support this fact.   There are as many reasons for not pointing with the fingers, as there are tribes. It is considered accusatory in almost every culture. Most of us are taught as children not to point, that it is considered rude behavior. There are many cultures of the same opinion.  It is however a social norm in the modern day culture of the United States of America to point with the index finger.   To be culturally and historically correct the pose of the Crazy Horse Memorial must be changed.  To be c


"Complete the John F. Kennedy Quote: ""Ich Bin Ein ......"""

“Ich bin ein Berliner” Speech (June 26, 1963)—Miller Center MP3 Transcript I am proud to come to this city as the guest of your distinguished Mayor, who has symbolized throughout the world the fighting spirit of West Berlin. And I am proud to visit the Federal Republic with your distinguished Chancellor who for so many years has committed Germany to democracy and freedom and progress, and to come here in the company of my fellow American, General Clay, who has been in this city during its great moments of crisis and will come again if ever needed. Two thousand years ago the proudest boast was "civis Romanus sum." Today, in the world of freedom, the proudest boast is "Ich bin ein Berliner." I appreciate my interpreter translating my German! There are many people in the world who really don't understand, or say they don't, what is the great issue between the free world and the Communist world. Let them come to Berlin. There are some who say that communism is the wave of the future. Let them come to Berlin. And there are some who say in Europe and elsewhere we can work with the Communists. Let them come to Berlin. And there are even a few who say that it is true that communism is an evil system, but it permits us to make economic progress. Lass' sic nach Berlin kommen. Let them come to Berlin. Freedom has many difficulties and democracy is not perfect, but we have never had to put a wall up to keep our people in, to prevent them from leaving us. I want to say, on behalf of my countrymen, who live many miles away on the other side of the Atlantic, who are far distant from you, that they take the greatest pride that they have been able to share with you, even from a distance, the story of the last 18 years. I know of no town, no city, that has been besieged for 18 years that still lives with the vitality and the force, and the hope and the determination of the city of West Berlin. While the wall is the most obvious and vivid demonstration of the failures of. the Communist system, for all the world to see, we take no satisfaction in it, for it is, as your Mayor has said, an offense not only against history but an offense against humanity, separating families, dividing husbands and wives and brothers and sisters, and dividing a people who wish to be joined together. What is true of this city is true of Germany—real, lasting peace in Europe can never be assured as long as one German out of four is denied the elementary right of free men, and that is to make a free choice. In 18 years of peace and good faith, this generation of Germans has earned the right to be free, including the right to unite their families and their nation in lasting peace, with good will to all people. You live in a defended island of freedom, but your life is part of the main. So let me ask you, as I close, to lift your eyes beyond the dangers of today, to the hopes of tomorrow, beyond the freedom merely of this city of Berlin, or your country of Germany, to the advance of freedom everywhere, beyond the wall to the day of peace with justice, beyond yourselves and ourselves to all mankind. Freedom is indivisible, and when one man is enslaved, all are not free. When all are free, then we can look forward to that day when this city will be joined as one and this country and this great Continent of Europe in a peaceful and hopeful globe. When that day finally comes, as it will, the people of West Berlin can take sober satisfaction in the fact that they were in the front lines for almost two decades. All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin, and, therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words "Ich bin ein Berliner!" Charlottesville: Mailing Address—P.O. Box 400406, Charlottesville, VA 22904 | Street Address—2201 Old Ivy Road 434-924-7236 | fax—434-982-2739


What city is Delta Airlines headquartered in?

Delta Airlines Corporate Office & Headquarters Delta Airlines Corporate Office & Headquarters P.O. Box 20706 Atlanta GA 30320 Delta Airlines corporate phone number: (404) 715-2600 Average Rating and Total Reviews Avg. Rating 106 Reviews For Delta Airlines Headquarters & Corporate Office oh my god it was not a good flight, letter sent to corperate today ) ; my money not spent well would like it back ! Jun. 17, 2015 Misinformation and very rude personal at Atlanta Airport made for a very unpleasant experience. Sep. 9, 2014 -by Joyce libbey Great Service I was on an MD 88 from ATL service to ALB, and we got Economy Comfort Seats And they were EPIC!!! Iwish I could give 100 stars! Aug. 13, 2014 -by Bradley Pilcher Loves Delta Missing Suitcase On August 18, 2014 I paid twenty-five dollars to have my suitcase to arrive the same time I landed in Dayton, Ohio but I was told that my suitcase was left behind in Minnesota where I came from. Here it is the next day August 19,2014 and I get email saying my suitcase will come to me by 3:00 P.M. Wow! UNACCEPTABLE Aug. 19, 2014 -by Alma Thomas Disappointed in Delta I don't want to go thru this whole story again, but missed my connection in Atlanta to Venice, and because of this missed for the cruise, took 6 hours on the phone with Delta to get rerouted the next day to Brussels and finally able to catch up with boat in Durbrovnik. Missed one day of our cruise. Just a nightmare - very unhappy with Delta Jul. 21, 2014 -by Juanita Gorgona Service I flew from NY to Atl in January. Before flying out I called the corporate office regarding assistance. I spoke to Chris an employee, she represented Delta really well. So I will fly Delta from this point on. A+ Jan. 19, 2014 -by Calvert I was not at all please with the situation my son Corey had flying on Delta from Atlanta to Phoenix. (and that is Delta's corp. Office headquarters) The plane was delayed one and one half hours, ok understand that, then got ready to take off and was called back to gate. Stayed on airplane at gate for awhile, then take off was cancelled and told next flight was next day at 8am. Said not more hotels available and when people asked where are they to stay the employee pointed to seats in airport. And closed their customer service desk. I had my son get on hotel.com and found a hotel. I will be calling to get compensation and I hope to get refund for hotel and cab. Then they made him pay $60.00 for aisle seat when he already had an aisle seat, but that flight was cancelled and did not have aisle seat on next day flight. What a way to treat your customers when airlines have so much competition and this is headquarters city and state. Never again. I thought US Air was bad but at least they put you in a hotel room. And being the size Atlanta is and telling your customers no hotel rooms available. Whatever! Jul. 28, 2013 -by Candace Becker WHY Does Customer Service Suck You tell me you will call me back in an hour. Then you call me back with someone who does not speak English. Then i ask for your boss then you proceed to place me on hold for another 20 minutes. I am not sure why we have customer service people if they cannot help you let alone understand what you are saying. All i want to do is confirm my flight and make sure i have an isle seat. That is all, nothing more. I am sick of companies like Delta, hiring people that cannot do a job. Thank you for out sourcing to a third world country. Jul. 9, 2013 -by D. A. Kraven telephone service Today is Monday june 17, I have been trying since Friday the 14th to speak to someone regarding sky miles. phone rings and recordings come on..no human answer...it is now 5am, on the 17th same recordings no answer a total of two hours wasted attempting to speak to someone. their airport service is the BEST, their telephone customer service is almost a duplicate of Mohawk, the airline.. toilet material. no one cares Jun. 17, 2013 -by john Disabled Passenger I would like to commend the expert service Delta Airlines did for my disabled wife on a recent flight. The Delta staff assisted my w


What came to an end in Appomattox Court House, Virginia?

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - Virginia The court house from which the village took its name can be seen in the park. The actual surrender took place in the nearby McLean House. Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - Virginia Where Lee Surrendered to Grant On April 9, 1865, one of the most storied armies in American history laid down its arms in the country village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia. From the early days of the Civil War, the force that would become General Robert E. Lee's Army of North Virginia had waged one of the fiercest fights against the greatest odds of any army in history. During its four year history, the army that came to be identified with Lee's military genius had struggled back and forth with Union armies over the fields, woods and mountains of Virginia, West, Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Battles including the Seven Days, Chancellorville, Gettysburg, Antietam, Fredericksburg and By early April of 1865, however, the Army of Northern Virginia had been decimated and was on the run. As Lee desperately tried to find a way to link up with General Joseph E. Johnston's army in North Carolina, he was pursued by General Ulysses S. Grant's overwhelming force. The retreat had begun at Petersburg, where Grand finally broke Lee's entrenched lines. It continued through Richmond and across the Virginia countryside, but it finally came to an end at the small town of Appomattox Court House as Union forces closed in on the Confederates from all sides. By the afternoon of April 8, 1865, when Lee halted his army just outside of the village, he knew he was trapped. The last attack of the Army of Northern Virginia came the following morning in an often overlooked event remembered today as At dawn General John B. Gordon moved his corps forward in a desperate attack. Although he achieved initial success, Gordon realized he would not be able to create an opening big enough for Lee's army to escape. He notified his commander at 8:30 a.m. on April 9, 1865, that his men were fought out and that without reinforcements, there was nothing more he could do. Lee had no reinforcements to send. As the Battle of Appomattox Court House sputtered to an end, the Army of Northern Virginia's long battle against overwhelming odds died with the fighting. The end had come. Saying that he would rather "die a thousand deaths," Robert E. Lee prepared to meet with Grant to seek terms for the surrender of the army. Grant was near present-day Hixburg, Virginia, when he received Lee's letter seeking terms. Prone to severe headaches, he had been in pain all day, but he later wrote that his headache vanished the minute he read the request from General Lee. The Northern general replied in kind and at 1 p.m. on April 9, 1865, a Palm Sunday, Lee arrived at the parlor of the Wilmer McLean house at Appomattox Court House. Dressed in his finest uniform, he took a seat in the parlor to await the arrival of his adversary. About thirty minutes later, Grant arrived. As is well known, he was dressed in a simple uniform that was spattered in mud from his ride. The two men met in the center of the McLean parlor and spent 25 minutes or so discussing mutual memories. Despite his reputation as a hard-driving general, Grant did not raise the issue of surrender. Even though they had fought as enemies, the future U.S. President had great respect for Lee and the terms he offered proved far more generous than almost anyone expected. When Lee finally brought up the topic and read over Grant's offer, he responded that it would have a "happy effect" on the men of his army. Although all military equipment was to be turned over, the soldiers of the Army of Northern Virginia would be allowed to return home on parole to resume their lives. The Confederate officers were allowed to keep their side arms, which meant there would be no dramatic surrender of Lee's sword to Grant. And the Union general also provided rations to the defeated Confederates and ordered that any in possession of a horse of mule be allowed to take it home. The surr


"What syndrome did Corky have on the show ""Life Goes On""?"

Life Goes On (TV Series 1989–1993) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A TV-series about the life of the Thatchers, especially "Corky", that has Down syndrome but goes to ordinary school ("mainstreaming). We get into their problems and joys. Drew Thatcher's ... See full summary  » Creator: a list of 45 titles created 13 Mar 2011 a list of 44 titles created 04 Jul 2011 a list of 38 titles created 11 Dec 2013 a list of 29 titles created 5 months ago a list of 35 titles created 2 days ago Title: Life Goes On (1989–1993) 7.1/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Golden Globe. Another    9 wins & 19 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Slightly offbeat television police comedy/drama. Tony Scali is the police commissioner in a small town, where solutions to difficult situations often require considerable creativity. Tony's... See full summary  » Stars: Michael Chiklis, Theresa Saldana, Kaj-Erik Eriksen William Shatner hosts this television show, featuring dramatic reenactments of situations leading to emergency calls to 9-1-1. Stars: William Shatner, Gene Babb, Ken Parham Hayden Fox is the head coach of a university football team, and eats, sleeps and lives football. His partner, however, does not share his passion for the sport, which frequently causes ... See full summary  » Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Shelley Fabares Former Red River TV series star Clint Lawson's Wild West show is in town, the prize act in the annual festival, which the sponsoring bookshop is presiding over. He strains a leg due to a ... See full summary  » Director: David S. Cass Sr. Stars: Kellie Martin, Clarence Williams III, Nina Siemaszko A couple accused of a murder go on the run, leaving their baby in the care of bookshop owner & amateur sleuth Samantha Kinsey. Can Samantha look after the baby and solve the case? Director: David S. Cass Sr. Stars: Kellie Martin, Clarence Williams III, Nina Siemaszko A teenage girl sees a photograph of herself one day in the school cafeteria - on a Missing Persons column on the side of a milk carton. But her beloved parents would never kidnap anyone and there's a deeper mystery ahead. Director: Waris Hussein Television sitcom about a recovering alcoholic who becomes the manager of a big city bus station. The tragicomic theme of the show is perhaps summed up best by an old carnival sign that now... See full summary  » Stars: John Larroquette, Liz Torres, Daryl Mitchell Ellen Morgan is a neurotic bookstore owner who deals with life through comedy and extensive rambling. Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, David Anthony Higgins, Joely Fisher The trials of a weary nurse, her friends and colleagues in a Vietnam War field hospital. Stars: Dana Delany, Michael Boatman, Robert Picardo Leonard Nimoy hosts investigations into various mysteries. Stars: Leonard Nimoy, Peter Byrne, Inger Armour The misadventures of the staff and guests of the St. Gregory Hotel. Stars: James Brolin, Connie Sellecca, Nathan Cook Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times. Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan Edit Storyline A TV-series about the life of the Thatchers, especially "Corky", that has Down syndrome but goes to ordinary school ("mainstreaming). We get into their problems and joys. Drew Thatcher's dream comes true when he is able to open his own restaurant, but it's a hard business, and he often run into problems. Becca has a constant crush on Tyler, but he's not available. He and his girlfriend, Rona, break up and get together all the time. Libby Thatcher hates her boss, and quits her job. After a while she finds out that she's pregnant, and that her boss is desperate to get her back. She sta