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You would have ventured to pass through the narrow pieces of wood nailed to the cliff at a dizzy height? Without insurance, no fence, only holding on to a steel chain, bolted directly to the rock at the breast? If so, you can take a chance and buy a ticket to China. Huashan Mountain (Huashan Mountain), which in Chinese means "Flower Mountain", lies 240 kilometers from Xian (Xi'an). This is one of the five sacred mountains of China, and here lies perhaps the most extreme tourist route in the world. If you need adrenaline, forget about rafting and downhill - try it yourself to climb Huashan. Climbing equipment is not needed - only courage, because the trail upward ("Trail of Death") is a board prikolochennye to the cliff hundreds of feet in height, but in the chain that can be grasped.
Christmas gifts continue to pour in from the open mouths of celebrities happy! That's Justin Bieber (Justin Bieber) decided to sing a duet with Mariah Carey's pretty refreshed (Mariah Carey). The duo sang the song "All I Want For Christmas Is You". The clip was not long in coming, and today we can already see it.
Celebrities November 2011 Deaths- November Celebrities 2011 Deaths in October we said farewell to many noteworthy individuals including a boxing legend, a "Wizard of Oz" actor and a TV legend. Read on to learn more about them and the others who passed away this month. Joe frazier, Karl Slover, Andy Rooney
Donna Summer birthday December 31, 1948, known by her stage name, Donna Summer, is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s. She has a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Summer is a five-time Grammy winner and was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach number one on the US Billboard chart. She also charted four number-one singles in the US within a thirteen-month period.
John Walsh birthday December 26, 1945 is an American television personality, criminal investigator, human and victim rights advocate and formerly the host, as well as creator, of America's Most Wanted. Walsh is known for his anti-crime activism, which he became involved with following the murder of his son, Adam, in 1981; in 2008, the now dead serial killer Ottis Toole was named as the killer of Walsh's son. Walsh is part owner of the Museum of Crime & Punishment in Washington, D.C. america's most wanted, adam walsh child protection and safety act
Meredith Vieira birthday December 30, 1953 is an American journalist, television personality, and game show host. She is best known for her roles as the original moderator of the ABC talk program The View and co-host of the long-running NBC News morning news program, Today. She currently contributes to Dateline NBC and Rock Center with Brian Williams, and hosts the syndicated version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, having replaced Regis Philbin in 2002. She also presented Intimate Portrait, a series on Lifetime. Who wants to be a millionaire
+Taylor Swift birthday December 13, 1989 is an American country pop singer-songwriter, musician and actress. In 2006, she released her debut single "Tim McGraw", then her self-titled debut album, which was subsequently certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. In November 2008, Swift released her second album, Fearless, and the recording earned Swift four Grammy Awards, including the Album of the Year, at the 52nd Grammy Awards. Fearless and Taylor Swift finished 2008 at number-three and number-six respectively, with sales of 2.1 and 1.5 million. Fearless topped the Billboard 200 for 11 non-consecutive weeks. Swift was named Artist of the Year by Billboard Magazine in 2009. Swift released her third album Speak Now on October 25, 2010, which sold 1,047,000 copies in its first week.
In 2008, her albums sold a combined four million copies, making her the best-selling musician of the year in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Forbes ranked Swift 2009's 69th-most powerful celebrity with earnings of $18 million, 2010's 12th-most powerful celebrity with earnings of $45 million and 2011's 7th-most powerful celebrity with earnings of $45 million, too. Swift was ranked the 38th Best Artist of the 2000s by Billboard. In January 2010 Nielsen SoundScan listed Swift as the most successful digital artist in music history with over 34.3 million digital tracks sold. On June 2011, renowned site The Boot named Swift and Carrie Underwood The Country Royalty, as they were the only female country artists to be ranked on Rolling Stone's Queens of Pop list. As of March 2011, she has sold over 20 million albums and 34.3 million singles worldwide. She has been listed in the 2012 Guinness Book Of World Records as the Fastest Selling Digital Album by a Female Artist for her album Speak Now, and Most Simultaneous U.S. Hot 100 Hits by a Female Artist. In 2011, Billboard named her woman of the year. Cma entertainer of the year, taylor swift tim mcgraw
Boxing writers association of america boxer of the decade- The "Sugar Ray Robinson Award" (previously known as the Edward J. Neil Trophy) is given to the Boxing Writers Association of America's Fighter of the Year. The BWAA first presented the trophy in 1938. The original purpose of the trophy was to recognize "an individual who did the most for boxing in the previous year." Over time, the award went strictly to the best fighter of each year as decided by the BWAA. The members of the BWAA vote to decide the best boxer each year regardless of weight class or nationality.
The award was previously named for Edward J. Neil, an Associated Press sportswriter and war correspondent who was killed in 1938 while reporting on the Spanish Civil War. The 2009 award was renamed after boxing great Sugar Ray Robinson. The "Fighter of the Year" award is presented with other honors given by the BWAA at an annual awards dinner.
Manny Pacquiao birthday December 17, 1978 is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He is the first eight-division world champion; having won six world titles, as well as the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the 2000s by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA). He is also a three-time The Ring and BWAA "Fighter of the Year", winning the award in 2006, 2008, and 2009.
Currently, Pacquiao is the WBO welterweight champion (Super Champion). He is also rated as the best pound for pound boxer in the world by some sporting news and boxing websites, including The Ring, BoxRec.com and Sporting Life.
Aside from boxing, Pacquiao has participated in acting, music recording, and politics. In May 2010, Pacquiao was elected to the House of Representatives in the 15th Congress of the Philippines, representing the province of Sarangani. boxing writers association of america boxer of the decade,
Mary Tyler Moore birthday December 29, 1936 is an American actress, primarily known for her roles in television sitcoms. Moore is best known for The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–77), in which she starred as Mary Richards, a 30-something single woman who worked as a local news producer in Minneapolis, and for her earlier role as Laura Petrie (Dick Van Dyke's wife) on The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–66). She also appeared in a number of films, most notably 1980's Ordinary People, in which she played a role that was the polar opposite of the television characters she had portrayed, and for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Moore has also been active in charity work and various political causes, particularly around the issues of Animal rights and Diabetes mellitus type 1. Mary Tyler Moore was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the beginning of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and had also to deal with alcoholism, which was treated in the 1980s. In May 2011, Moore underwent elective brain surgery to remove a benign meningioma.
Priscilla queen of the desert broadway- Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a musical with a book by Australian film director-writer Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, using well-known pop songs as its score. Adapted from Elliott's 1994 film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the musical tells the story of two drag queens and a transexual, who contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, a resort town in the remote Australian desert. As they head west from Sydney aboard their lavender bus, Priscilla, the three friends come to the forefront of a comedy of errors, encountering a number of strange characters, as well as incidents of homophobia, while widening comfort zones and finding new horizons but also those that are lost.
+Bette Midler birthday December 1, 1945 is an American singer, actress, and comedian, also known by her informal stage name, The Divine Miss M. She became famous as a cabaret and concert headliner, and went on to star in successful and acclaimed films such as The Rose, Ruthless People, Beaches, and For The Boys. During her more than forty-year career, Midler has been nominated for two Academy Awards, and won four Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes, three Emmy Awards, and a special Tony Award. She has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
Stephenie Meyer birthday December 24, 1973 is an American author known for her vampire romance series Twilight. The Twilight novels have gained worldwide recognition and sold over 100 million copies globally, with translations into 37 different languages. Meyer is also the author of the adult science-fiction novel The Host.
Meyer was the biggest selling author of both 2008 and 2009 in America, having sold over 29 million books in 2008 alone, with Twilight being the best-selling book of the year. She sold an additional 26.5 million books in 2009, making her the first author to achieve this feat in that year. Meyer was ranked #49 on Time magazine's list of the "100 Most Influential People in 2008", and was also included in the Forbes Celebrity 100 list of the world's most powerful celebrities in 2009, entering at #26. Her annual earnings exceeded $50 million. Also in 2010, Forbes ranked her as the #59 most powerful celebrity with annual earnings of $40 million.
Susan Lucci birthday December 23, 1946 is an American actress and entrepreneur, best known for portraying Erica Kane on the daytime drama All My Children. The character is considered an icon, and Lucci has been called "Daytime's Leading Lady" by TV Guide, with New York Times and Los Angeles Times citing her as the highest-paid actor in daytime television. In 1996, TV Guide ranked her number 37 on its 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time list.
As early as 1991, her salary had been reported as over $1 million a year. In 2005, she received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contribution to television. She also has her own line of hair care products, perfumes, lingerie and skin care, called The Susan Lucci Collection.
Little Richard birthday December 5, 1932, known by the stage name Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, and actor, considered key in the transition from rhythm and blues to rock and roll in the 1950s. He was also the first artist to put the funk in the rock and roll beat and contributed significantly to the development of soul music.
+John Kerry birthday December 11, 1943 is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts, the 10th most senior U.S. Senator and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He was the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party in the 2004 presidential election, but lost to former President George W. Bush. The son of an Army Air Corps serviceman, Kerry was born in Aurora, Colorado. He attended boarding school in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and went on to graduate from Yale University class of 1966, where he majored in political science. He enlisted in the Naval Reserve in 1966 and, during 1968-1969, served a four-month tour of duty in South Vietnam as officer-in-charge (OIC) of a Swift Boat. For that service he was awarded several combat medals that include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts. After returning to the United States, Kerry joined the Vietnam Veterans Against the War in which he served as a nationally recognized spokesperson and as an outspoken opponent of the Vietnam war. During that period, he appeared before the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs where he deemed his superiors to be "war criminals".
After graduating from Boston College Law School, Kerry worked as an Assistant District Attorney and co-founded a private firm. He served as Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts under Michael Dukakis from 1983 to 1985, where he worked on an early forerunner to the national Clean Air Act. He won a tight Democratic primary in 1984 for the U.S. Senate and was sworn in the following January. On the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he led a series of hearings from 1987 to 1989 which were a precursor to the Iran–Contra affair. He was an early backer of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, but became a strong opponent of the subsequent war.
Kerry based his 2004 presidential campaign on opposition to the Iraq War. He and his running mate Senator John Edwards lost by 34 electoral votes. Since then, he has established the Keeping America's Promise PAC. He became chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 2009, and in 2011 he was appointed to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction.
+Lebron James birthday December 30, 1984 is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", he was a three-time "Mr. Basketball" of Ohio in high school, and was highly promoted in the national media as a future NBA superstar while a sophomore at St. Vincent – St. Mary High School.
He was selected with the number one pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Listed as a small forward, James has set numerous youngest player records since joining the league. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2003–04, was named the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2008–09 and 2009–10, and has been both an All-NBA selection and an All-Star every season since 2005. In 2010, a much-publicized free agency process ended with James signing with the Miami Heat.
James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to consecutive playoff appearances from 2006 through 2010. In 2007, the Cavaliers advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history, but lost to the San Antonio Spurs. In 2011, James and the Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals but lost to the Dallas Mavericks. James has been a member of the USA national team, winning a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and gold at the 2008 Olympics.
Vanessa Hudgens birthday December 14, 1988 is an American actress and singer, who is best known for her portrayal of the character Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical series. She also earned critical acclaim for her role in the 2009 film Bandslam. As an actress, Hudgens has appeared in several television programs including Quintuplets, Still Standing, The Brothers GarcÃa, Drake & Josh, and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. She made her screen debut in the 2003 drama Thirteen as Noel. She got her first starring role in the 2004 science-fiction-adventure Thunderbirds as Tintin.
Hudgens' debut album V was released on September 26, 2006. The album entered the Billboard 200 at number twenty four, and was later certified Gold. Hudgens released her second album, Identified, on July 1, 2008 in the U.S.
Hudgens' fame has also been marked by scandal caused by the release of private, self-taken nude photographs on the Internet without her permission. Since a third and anonymous release of these images, the FBI is now investigating the photos in an attempt to find their source in connection with similar investigations.
+Robin Gibb Birthday December 22, 1949 is a British singer and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the Bee Gees, co-founded with his twin brother Maurice (1949–2003), and elder brother Barry.
Born in the Isle of Man to English parents, the trio started their musical career in Australia, and found major success when they returned to England. With record sales estimated in excess of 100 million, the Bee Gees became one of the most successful pop groups of all time.
Bobby Flay birthday December 10, 1964 is an American celebrity chef, restaurateur and reality television personality. He is the owner and executive chef of 12 restaurants: Mesa Grill in Las Vegas, New York City, and the Bahamas (Atlantis Paradise Island, Nassau); Bar Americain in New York City and Uncasville, Connecticut; Bobby Flay Steak in Atlantic City, New Jersey; and Bobby's Burger Palace in Lake Grove, New York, Paramus, New Jersey, Eatontown, New Jersey, Uncasville, Connecticut, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C.
Flay has hosted seven Food Network television programs and appeared regularly on an eighth. He has appeared as a guest on other Food Network shows and hosted a number of specials on the network. Flay is featured on the Great Chefs television series.
Kirk Douglas birthday December 9, 1916 is an American stage and film actor, film producer and author. His popular films include Out of the Past (1947), Champion (1949), Ace in the Hole (1951), The Bad and the Beautiful (1952), Lust for Life (1956), Paths of Glory (1957), Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957), Spartacus (1960), and Lonely Are the Brave (1962). He is No.17 on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest male American screen legends of all time. In 1996, he received the Academy Honorary Award "for 50 years as a creative and moral force in the motion picture community."
Mary Higgins Clark birthday December 24, 1927, known professionally as Mary Higgins Clark, is an American author of suspense novels. Each of her 42 books has been a bestseller in the United States and various European countries, and all of her novels remain in print as of 2007, with her debut suspense novel, Where Are The Children, in its seventy-fifth printing. She is a minority owner of the New Jersey Nets.
Higgins Clark began writing at an early age. After several years working as a secretary and copy editor, Higgins Clark spent a year as a stewardess for Pan-American Airlines before leaving her job to marry and start a family. She supplemented the family's income by writing short stories. After her husband died in 1964, Higgins Clark worked for many years writing four-minute radio scripts, until her agent convinced her to try writing novels. Her debut novel, a fictionalized account of the life of George Washington, did not sell well, and she decided to leverage her love of mystery/suspense novels. Her suspense novels became very popular, and as of 2007 her books have sold more than 80 million copies in the United States alone. Her daughter, Carol Higgins Clark, and former daughter-in-law Mary Jane Clark are also suspense writers.
Steven Bochco birthday December 16, 1943 is a US television producer and writer. He has developed a number of popular television hits including Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, and NYPD Blue, as well as some notable flops such as Cop Rock.
+Larry bird birthday December 7, 1956 is a former American NBA basketball player and coach. Drafted into the NBA sixth overall by the Boston Celtics in 1978, Bird started at small forward and power forward for thirteen seasons, spearheading one of the NBA's most formidable frontcourts that included center Robert Parish and forward Kevin McHale. Due to chronic back problems, he retired as a player in 1992. Bird was voted to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996 and inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998. He served as head coach of the Indiana Pacers from 1997 to 2000. In 2003, he assumed the role of president of basketball operations for the Pacers, which he currently holds.
+Tyson beckford birthday December 19, 1970 is an American male model and actor, best known as a Ralph Lauren model. He was also the host of both seasons of the Bravo program Make Me a Supermodel. Make me a supermodel, i'm a celebrity get me out of here
Bob Barker 35 years, Bob Barker birthday December 12, 1923 is a former American television game show host. He is best known for hosting CBS's The Price Is Right from 1972 to 2007, making it the longest-running daytime game show in North American television history, and for hosting Truth or Consequences from 1956 to 1975. Born in Washington to modest circumstances, Barker enlisted in the United States Navy on the outbreak of World War II. After working at radio stations, Barker began his game show career in 1956, hosting Truth or Consequences. From there, he hosted various game shows as well as the Miss Universe pageants. Eventually, he hosted The Price Is Right, beginning in 1972. When his wife Dorothy Jo died, Barker became an advocate for animal rights. Since then, Barker has been a long-time supporter of animal rights, and of animal-rights activism, including groups such as the United Activists for Animal Rights and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. In 2007, Barker retired from hosting The Price Is Right after celebrating his 50-year career on television.
Tyra banks birthday December 4, 1973 is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, author and businesswoman. She first became famous as a model, but television appearances were her commercial breakthrough. Banks is the creator and host of the UPN/The CW reality television show America's Next Top Model, co-creator of True Beauty, and host of her own talk show, The Tyra Banks Show.
Man child porn flight, grant smith fellow passenger, grant smith first class, scuba diving instructor child porn- Police say a man who was viewing child pornography on a domestic airline flight from Salt Lake City to Boston has been arrested. Massachusetts State Police say 47-year-old Grant Smith was sitting in first class Saturday afternoon when a fellow passenger saw the pornographic images on Smith's laptop and alerted the flight crew.
When the Delta flight landed at Boston Logan International Airport just after 4 p.m., troopers interviewed Smith and subsequently arrested him.
5.6 Oklahoma earthquake november 5- 2011 Oklahoma earthquake was a 5.6 magnitude intraplate earthquake which occurred on November 5, 2011, at 10:53 pm CDT (03:53 UTC, November 6, 2011) in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), it was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Oklahoma. The previous record was a 5.5 magnitude earthquake that struck near the town of El Reno in 1952. The quake's epicenter was approximately 44 miles (71 km) east-northeast of Oklahoma City, near the town of Sparks and was felt in the neighboring states of Texas, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri and even as far away as Tennessee and Wisconsin. The quake followed several minor quakes earlier in the day, including a 4.7 magnitude foreshock. The quake had a maximum perceived intensity of VIII on the Mercalli intensity scale as detected in the town of Prague. Numerous aftershocks were detected after the main quake, with a few registering at 4.0 magnitude.
November 2011 Celebrity Quotes- Popular quotes celebrity and celebrity Video. Online information on celebrity quotes famous November 2011. The nation was shocked by a college football scandal, penn state scandal and uplifted by a congresswoman's survival story, Gabrielle giffords. The Republican presidential, Republican presidential debate kept coming, while President Barack Obama's health care law reached a major milestone, affordable care act + supreme court. As always, Hollywood saw its share of gossip from an Oscars shakeup, billy crystal oscars to a teen pop star's paternity suit, justin bieber paternity suit.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber born March 1, 1994, Justin Bieber has been nominated and awarded numerous accolades, winning Artist of the Year at the 2010 American Music Awards, and being nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards. Bieber is considered a teen idol. Bieber released his second studio album, Under the Mistletoe in November 2011, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. In June 2011, Bieber was ranked number 2 on the Forbes list of Best-Paid Celebrities under 30. He is the youngest star and 1 of 7 musicians on the list raking in with $53 million earned in a 12 month period. On November 1, 2011, Bieber released Under the Mistletoe, his second studio album. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 210,000 copies in its first week of release. Bieber is currently recording his third studio album entitled Believe. Kanye West and Drake are confirmed to be featured on the album.
"I'd just like to say basically that none of those allegations are true. I know I'm going to be a target, but I'm never going to be a victim." The justin bieber baby singer defended himself against a paternity suit, mariah yeater, which was later dropped. Justin bieber paternity suit dropped
Kim Kardashian divorce
Kim Kardashian born October 21, 1980, s an American socialite, television personality, model, actress and businesswoman. She is known for the E! reality series that she shares with her family—Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and its spin-offs including Kourtney and Kim Take New York. Kardashian has launched multiple fragrances, guest starred on numerous shows, competed on ABC's Dancing with the Stars, and has had roles in movies such as Disaster Movie and Deep in the Valley. Kim Kardashian filed for divorce on Monday, just 72 days after marrying basketball player Kris Humphries in a lavish wedding that was billed as a "fairytale." Kardashian, 31, star of the TV show "Keeping Up With the Kardashians", filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court citing irreconcilable differences. Kris Humphries + It's a difficult time in my life
Penn State scandal
Born January 26, 1944, is a retired American football coach. Sandusky served as an assistant coach for his entire career, mostly at Pennsylvania State University under Joe Paterno, and was one of the most notable major college football coaches never to have held a head coaching position. He received Assistant Coach of the Year awards in 1986 and 1999. In November 2011, he was arrested and charged with 40 counts of sexual abuse of young boys over a 15-year period. Penn State sex abuse scandal refers to allegations that former Pennsylvania State University football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky sexually assaulted or had inappropriate contact with at least eight underage boys on or near university property. After an extensive grand jury investigation, Sandusky was indicted on 40 counts of child molestation dating from 1994 to 2009, though the abuse may date as far back as the 1970s. Per the findings of the investigation, several high-level school officials were charged with perjury and were suspended or dismissed for allegedly covering up the incidents or failing to notify authorities. In the wake of the scandal, head football coach Joe Paterno was dismissed from his position and school president Graham Spanier was forced to resign. Sandusky has denied the allegations. Sandusky was an assistant coach under head coach Joe Paterno for the Penn State football team for 31 seasons from 1969 to 1999. For the last 23 of those years, he was the team's defensive coordinator. In 1977, Sandusky founded The Second Mile, a charity formed to help troubled young boys, in State College, Pennsylvania. In 1998, he was investigated for sexual abuse of a child by the University Police, State College Police, Centre County District Attorney, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, and a "child protection agency," but no charges were filed. In 1999, Sandusky retired from his position as Penn State's defensive coordinator, but he remained as a coach emeritus with an office in, and access to, Penn State's football facilities.
Judge beating daughter video
A 23-year-old Texas woman posted a YouTube video of her father, a family law judge, using a belt to discipline her when she was 16. A Texas judge seen on an Internet video beating his teenage daughter with a belt has been suspended from the bench while state officials investigate his actions and determine if he should face punishment. The Texas Supreme Court, in an order posted on its website Wednesday, said William Adams, a county court judge in Aransas County on the Texas Gulf coast, “voluntarily agrees to a temporary suspension from office, with pay.” But the order goes on to say that Adams “does not admit guilt, fault, or wrongdoing” for his actions seen in the video. His daughter Hillary Adams said the video was secretly recorded in her bedroom in Rockport, Texas, in 2004, when the judge and his now ex-wife took turns yelling and cursing at her for downloading music from an illegal web site. The video has been viewed by more than six million people since Hillary released it to a YouTube site on Nov 2. In the video, Adams is seen repeatedly lashing Hillary, who was 16, yelling and cursing at her, while the girl whimpers and cries in pain. Along with the video posting, Hillary included a note saying, “Judge William Adams is not fit to be anywhere near the law system if he can’t even exercise fit judgment as a parent himself. Do not allow this man to be elected again. His judgment is a giant farce. Signed Hillary Adams, his daughter. Judge william adams has visits limited, judge william adams won't face charges, hallie adams + i was completely brainwashed
Billy Crystal
Born March 14, 1948, is an American actor, writer, producer, comedian and film director. He gained prominence in the 1970s for playing Jodie Dallas on the ABC sitcom Soap and became a Hollywood film star during the late 1980s and 1990s, appearing in the critical and box office successes When Harry Met Sally and City Slickers. He has hosted the Academy Awards eight times. "Am doing the Oscars so the young woman in the pharmacy will stop asking my name when I pick up my prescriptions. Looking forward to the show." The "When Harry Met Sally" actor used his Twitter account, billy crystal twitter to comment on his ninth hosting gig after the show's original host dropped out. Brett ratner quits oscars, oscar nominations january 24, 2012
Andy Rooney January 14, 1919 – November 4, 2011, was an American radio and television writer. He was most notable for his weekly broadcast "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney," a part of the CBS News program 60 Minutes from 1978 to 2011. His final regular appearance on 60 Minutes aired October 2, 2011. He died one month later, on November 4, 2011, at age 92. "Andy always said he wanted to work until the day he died, and he managed to do it, save the last few weeks in the hospital." Fellow "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft remembered his former co-worker
Dr. Conrad Murray
"I don't feel guilty because I did not do anything wrong. I am very, very sorry for the loss of Michael. Michael was a personal friend." Michael Jackson's former doctor gave an interview shortly before he was convicted, dr. conrad murray conviction in connection with the singer's death. conrad murray up to four years in prison, michael jackson death bed removed from auction, jackson family + "justice was served", michael jackson children
Herman Cain
Born December 13, 1945, is a candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination. Cain has a background as a business executive, syndicated columnist, and radio host from Georgia. He served as chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza from 1986 to 1996. Cain served as deputy chairman of the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City from 1992 to 1994, and as chairman from 1995 to 1996. Before his business career, he worked as a mathematician in ballistics as a civilian employee of the United States Navy. Cain was president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association from 1996 to 1999. Cain ran for public office several times, including a campaign in 2000 for President and 2004 for Senator, neither of which was successful. In May 2011, Cain entered the race for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. Initially dismissed by mainstream media, Cain unexpectedly surged in Republican primary polls in October 2011, and became one of the leading candidates for the nomination. In November 2011, accusations of sexual harassment, which Cain denied, contributed to a sharp decline in Cain's support in opinion polls. Herman cain sexual harassment, national restaurant association, cain says perry campaign leaked sexual harassment claims
Gabrielle Giffords
Born June 8, 1970 is an American politician. A Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, she has represented Arizona's 8th congressional district since 2007. She is the third woman in Arizona's history to be elected to the U.S. Congress. Giffords is currently serving her third term in the United States House of Representatives, having been re-elected in the 2010 midterm elections. Considered a "Blue Dog" Democrat, her stances on health care reform and illegal immigration were sources of attention for those opposed to her candidacy and have made her a recipient of criticism from various conservative groups. She has described herself as a "former Republican." Giffords is a native of Tucson, Arizona, and a graduate of Scripps College and Cornell University. Prior to her election to Congress, Giffords served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2001 until 2003 and the Arizona State Senate from 2003 until 2005, when she resigned to run for the seat held by then-Congressman Jim Kolbe. She also worked as an associate for regional economic development in New York City and as CEO of El Campo Tire Warehouses, a local automotive chain owned by her grandfather. She is married to former astronaut and Space Shuttle Commander Mark E. Kelly. On January 8, 2011, Giffords was a victim of a shooting near Tucson, which was reported to be an assassination attempt on her, at a supermarket where she was meeting publicly with constituents. She was critically injured by a gunshot wound to the head; thirteen people were injured and six others were killed in the shooting, among them conservative federal judge John Roll. Giffords was later brought to a rehabilitation facility in Houston, Texas, where she recovered some of her ability to walk, speak, read and write. On May 16, 2011, Giffords traveled to Kennedy Space Center to watch the launch of STS-134, the final flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour, which was commanded by her husband Mark Kelly. Giffords underwent surgery on May 18, 2011, to replace with plastic a part of her skull that had been removed in January to permit her brain to swell after the gunshot to her head. On June 15, she was released from the rehabilitation hospital to return to her husband's League City, Texas, home, where she is continuing speech, music, physical and occupational therapy. On August 1, 2011, Giffords returned to the floor of the House of Representatives to vote in favor of increasing the debt ceiling. +tucson shooting 6 dead, jared lee loughner federal prison mental hospital, tucson shooting survivors congress,
North Carolina sterilization program
"I have to carry these scars with me. I have to live with this for the rest of my life." Elaine Riddick is speaking out about being sterilized as part of a North Carolina program when she was only a teenager. North carolina sterilization task force, beverly perdue + I can’t allow for this period in history to be forgotten, history of eugenics in the united states
Occupy Wall Street
"Protesters have had two months to occupy the park with tents and sleeping bags. Now they will have to occupy the space with the power of their arguments." New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg responded to a judge's ruling, new york city judge rules against protestors that camping would not be allowed in Zuccotti Park after police removed the protesters and all their belongings.
Joe Frazier
January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011, also known as Smokin' Joe, was an Olympic and Undisputed World Heavyweight boxing champion, whose professional career lasted from 1965 to 1976, with a one-fight comeback in 1981. Frazier emerged as the top contender in the late 1960s, defeating opponents that included Jerry Quarry, Oscar Bonavena, Buster Mathis, Eddie Machen, Doug Jones, George Chuvalo, and Jimmy Ellis en route to becoming undisputed heavyweight champion in 1970, and followed up by defeating Muhammad Ali on points in the highly-anticipated "Fight of the Century" in 1971. Two years later Frazier lost his title when he was knocked out by George Foreman. He fought on, beating Joe Bugner, losing a rematch to Ali, and beating Quarry and Ellis again. Frazier's last world title challenge came in 1975, but he was beaten by Ali in their brutal rubbermatch. He retired in 1976 following a second loss to Foreman. He made a comeback in 1981, fighting just once, before retiring for good. The International Boxing Research Organization (IBRO) rates Frazier among the ten greatest heavyweights of all time. He is an inductee of both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame. Frazier's style was often compared to that of Henry Armstrong and occasionally Rocky Marciano. He was dependent on bobbing, weaving, grunting, snorting as he grimaced with all out aggression wearing down his opponents with relentless pressure. His best known punch was a powerful left hook, which accounted for most of his knockouts. After retiring, Frazier made cameo appearances in several Hollywood movies, and two episodes of The Simpsons. His son Marvis became a boxer trained by Frazier himself although was unable to emulate his father's success. Frazier continued to train fighters in his gym in Philadelphia. His later years saw the continuation of his bitter rivalry with Ali, in which the two periodically exchanged insults, interspersed with brief reconciliations. Frazier was diagnosed with liver cancer in late September 2011 and admitted to hospice care. He died November 7, 2011. Joe frazier memorial service, 'I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration
"Sesame Street" + original Gordon
"Sesame Workshop has a problem, and we need your help: We lost Gordon." The "Sesame Street" folks took to their website for help in finding the man, sesame street looking for original gordon, who played Gordon in its 1969 unaired test pilot episode, sesame street test pilot episode.
Rick Perry oops
Republican presidential candidate and Texas governor Rick Perry had trouble remembering which three government agencies he would eliminate if elected.
Bank of America drops debit card fee
"Our customers' voices are most important to us. As a result, we are not currently charging the fee and will not be moving forward with any additional plans to do so."
The bank's co-chief operating officer, David Darnell bank of america, announced plans to drop its controversial debit card fee, bank of america $5 monthly debit card fee, after a customer backlash, including an online petition started by a 22-year-old Molly Katchpole.
NBA lockout
"We're about to go into the nuclear winter of the NBA." NBA Commissioner David Stern, nba commissioner david stern predicted a bleak future for the season after the players' union dissolved itself, nba players union dissolves, and players began filing antitrust lawsuits, nba antitrust lawsuit. NBA obama classic, NBA players respond to lockout on twitter
Affordable Care Act + Supreme Court"We know the Affordable Care Act is constitutional and are confident the Supreme Court will agree." The White House communications director, Daniel Pfeiffer white house, was optimistic about the chances of President Barack Obama's health care plan, affordable care act, being upheld in the nation's highest court. Affordable care act ruling expected june 2012, 26 states challenge health care law
Marine Scott Olsen
"Thank you for all your support, it has meant the world to me. You'll be hearing more from me in the near future, and soon enough we'll see you in our streets!" Iraq War vet Scott Olsen communicated publicly for the first time in an online statement after being seriously injured, Scott Olsen head injury, during an Occupy Oakland protest.
Wilson Ramos
Born August 10, 1987, is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Washington Nationals. He is 6' tall, weighs 221 lbs., and throws and bats right-handed. He signed with the Minnesota Twins as a non-drafted free agent on July 7, 2004. "Venezuela is my home, and I think the fans that have supported me and prayed for me deserve to see me play again. I have to show the appreciation for what everyone in my country has done for me." The Washington Nationals catcher vowed to play in his home country despite being kidnapped and held for two days before being rescued. Wilson ramos eight suspects charged, venezuela kidnapping, wilson ramos all-rookie team
Firefighters rescue trapped kitten – A trapped kitten was rescued by firefighters. A team of firefighters, police officers and animal rescue workers in El Cajon, Calif., are being credited with saving a trapped kitten in a pipe on Thanksgiving.
November 2011 product recalls- Products recalled November 2011 by the U.S. recalled Toys, Car, Consumer, Vehicle, Meat, Pharmaceutical, Food list of the recalls product. About contaminated pine nuts recall, unapproved dietary supplements, virility max recall, and fragile vases, ashland glass vase recall, in November.
November 2011 food recalls
Rice-A-Roni recalled family-size boxes of its rice pilaf, rice-a-roni rice pilaf milk recall + California and Arizona, due to an undeclared allergen, rice-a-roni rice pilaf milk recall. More Recalls Gentes Foods Gordita Black Bean Tortillas, Gordita Black Bean Tortillas recall + Safeway and Pak N Save stores in California, due to possible contamination, Gordita Black Bean Tortillas recall + Clostridium botulinum.
Tabatchnick Yankee Bean Soup and Divina stuffed olives, stuffed olives recall + upc, due to possible contamination, yankee bean soup + olives recall + Clostridium botulinum.
Approximately 20 pounds of Golden Glen Creamery raw cheddar, golden glen cheddar recall + Listeria monocytogenes.
Sunrise Commodities’ Turkish pine nuts after they were linked to a multistate outbreak, turkish pine nuts salmonella outbreak. Pine nuts recall + 42 illnesses
Bio Gaudiano Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds because they were linked to an outbreak, Bio Gaudiano brand Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds + botulism, in Europe.
Approximately 3,800 pounds of Badia Spices pine nuts due to possible contamination, Badia Spices Pine nuts + salmonella. Badia Spices pine nuts + Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey.
November 2011 children’s gear recalls
Dutailier Group recalled about 440 of its drop-side cribs after reports of slats detaching from the top and bottom rails. Dutailier drop side crib + body can become entrapped.
November 2011 children’s clothing and toy recalls Battat recalled, "Toulouse-Laptrec magnetic sketchboards" recall, nearly 100,000 Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards after reports of the magnetic tip separating from the pen. Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards + no injuries have been reported. More Recalls About 5,400 Cub Scout Wind Tech jackets, cub scout wind tech jacket + strangulation hazard.
Approximately 12,000 Disney Fairies plastic racing trikes after an injury, disney fairies racing trikes + 3-year-old girl suffered a facial laceration, was reported. plastic fairy figures + laceration hazard if a child falls on them.
November 2011 pharmaceutical recalls
Keime Inc. recalled, keime inc Virility Max recall, one lot, the number virility max + Lot Number 10090571, of its Virility Max dietary supplement, it sold keime inc Virility Max recall + South Florida area, because of the presence of an unapproved drug, sulfoaildenafil.
November 2011 meat recalls
Foremost Foods, International, Inc. recalled, Pangasinan brand smoked seafood recall, its Pangasinan brand smoked seafood products due to potential contamination, clostridium botulinum. Pangasinan brand smoked seafood + Seafood City and Manila Seafood retail stores. More Recalls Eighteen-pound boxes of Leslie Leger and Sons Ltd. salted smoked split herring. Leslie Leger and Sons salted smoked split herring + found the product to be uneviscerated.
ASSI brand frozen oysters, the lot number frozen oysters + C-110223, after they were linked to an illness outbreak, frozen oysters linked to norovirus cases in Washington state.
Whittington’s Jerky, johnson city texas recalled 2 and 4 oz. packages of its Original beef jerky. Whittington's beef jerky may be contaminated with Salmonella.
63 pounds of Russian Brand veal dumplings, they sold russian veal dumplings recall + distributed to retail stores in Pennsylvania, due to an undeclared ingredient, russian veal dumplings recall may contain pork.
November 2011 electrical recalls
Several thousand Wolfgang Puck Electric Reversible Tri-Grill/Griddles were recalled, Wolfgang Puck Electric Reversible Tri-Grill/Griddles recall, after a defect in the wiring was Found. four reports of electrical shock and two reports of melted plastic housing.
November 2011 vehicle recalls
Arctic Cat recalled, arctic cat ATV recall, all of its 2011 and some 2012 XC 450 all-terrain vehicles after reports of bent tie-rods. Steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard. More Recalls Several hundred 2012 Cadillac CTS vehicles due to brake issues, 2012 Cadillac CTS brake recall.
Several 2004-2006 models of Toyota and Lexus, toyota and lexus power steering pump recall 2011. Toyota and lexus power steering pump may become detached.
Approximately 2,800 Yamaha XVS motorcycles, Yamaha XTZ12B/BC motorcycle recall, because of fuel system, Yamaha XVS1300 and XVS95 motorcycle recall + fuel system, problems.
About 38,444 model years 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles, 2008 and 2009 pontiac g8 air bag recall.
About 5,334 right-hand-drive 2008-2012 Jeep Wranglers due to issues with the air bags. Right hand drive jeep wrangler air bag recall.
November 2011 consumer product recalls
IKEA recalled, ikea wardrobe mirror door recall, about 1,700 of its Pax Aurland wardrobe mirror doors due to a laceration hazard. Received reports of 14 incidents, including one minor injury in Europe. More Recalls About 30,000 Michaels Stores Ashland glass vases because they pose a laceration hazard, ashland glass vase laceration hazard. Ashland glass vase + four reports of shattering, causing lacerations to the hands for all four.
Sierra Trading Post’s Joss rock climbing cams, joss rock climbing cam fall hazard.
Under Armour helmet chin straps, under armour chin strap recall, after reports of injuries. Under Armour + six reports of injuries that required stitches.
About 18,600 Libbey Glass bowls, libbey glass bowl can break when subjected to sudden temperature changes or impact.
Winchester Hunting Knife Sets due to a potential laceration hazard, winchester hunting knife latching mechanism can unexpectedly fail and release the blade.
Kotex Natural Balance Security Regular Absorbency Unscented Tampons because of bacterial contamination, kotex tampon recall + enterobacter sakazakii. Kotex tampon recall + Walmart stores in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas + Fry’s stores in Arizona + Smith’s stores in Utah and Arizona.
One lot, the lot number Pure Fruit Pigmented Cocoa Plum Eye Shadow + Lot #1B11, of Purity Cosmetics 100% Pure Cocoa Plum Eye Shadow, Pure Fruit Pigmented Cocoa Plum Eye Shadow + Pseudomonas Luteola.
Hottest Holiday Gifts : Thanksgiving Day- Thanksgiving Day, is a holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. It has officially been an annual tradition since 1863, when during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving to be celebrated on Thursday, November. As a federal and popular holiday in the U.S.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, often shortened to Macy's Day Parade, is an annual parade presented by Macy's. The tradition started in 1924, tying it for the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States along with America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit, and four years younger than the 6abc IKEA Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia. The three-hour event is held in New York City starting at 9:00 a.m. EST on Thanksgiving Day.
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Biggest Toy Recalls 2011 Toy Recalls- List of 2011 Toy recalls of the biggest recalls and toxins in toys were the biggest problems. Although most toys are perfectly fine, some prove dangerous once they reach the hands of children. See some of the biggest toy recalls of 2011.
Woodstock Percussion Gripper Shakers
Category: Toys Country: China Units Affected: About 9,400 in the U.S. and 700 in Canada Recall Date: June 2nd, 2011 gripper shakers Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard
Battat magnetic sketchboards
Category: Toys Country: China Units Affected: About 95,000 in the United States and 4,300 in Canada Recall Date:November 2nd, 2011 Battat Magnetic Sketchboards Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards
Battat musical wooden tables
Category: Toys Country: China Units Affected: About 14,000 Recall Date:September 29th, 2011 Battat musical wooden tables recalled due to choking hazard
Battat toy keys
Category: Toys Country: China Units Affected: About 1,080,000 in the United States and 3,600 in Canada Recall Date: August 2nd, 2011 Battat toy keys recalled due to choking hazard
Bravo Sports Disney-branded pogo sticks
Category: Toys Country: China Units Affected: About 159,000 Recall Date:July 29th, 2011 Bravo Sports Recalls Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards
Edushape Mini Stars building sets
Category: Toys Country: China Units Affected: About 18,000 Recall Date: July 7th, 2011 Edushape Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
EKSuccess Brands American Girl craft jewelry
Category: Toys Country: China Units Affected: About 75,000 Recall Date: June 7th, 2011 EKSuccess Brands Recalls American Girl Crafts Jewelry Kit Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Excite USA toy helicopters
Category: Toys Country: China Units Affected: About 24,000 Recall Date: June 10th, 2011 Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard
Family Dollar Stores remote-controlled toy tanks
Category: Toys Country: China Units Affected: About 67,000 Recall Date: January 25th, 2011 Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard
Fisher-Price load 'n go wagons
Category: Toys Country: Mexico Units Affected: About 208,000 in the United States and 2,800 in Canada Recall Date: July 28th, 2011 Fisher-Price Recalls Load 'n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard
Horizon Hobby model helicopters
Category: Toys Country: China Units Affected: About 16,600 in the U.S.; 1,300 in Canada Recall Date: May 31st, 2011 Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Infantino activity truck toys
Category: Toys Country: China Units Affected: About 40,500 in the United States and 1,900 in Canada Recall Date: April 4th, 2011 Infantino Recalls Toy Activity Trucks Due to Choking Hazard
Little Tikes workshop and tool sets
Category: Toys Country: United States Units Affected: More than 1.7 million additional units Recall Date: September 28th, 2011 Little Tikes Recall of Toy Workshop and Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard
Pottery Barn Kids soft dolls
Category: Toys Country: China Units Affected: About 81,000 in the United States and 1,300 in Canada Recall Date: September 8, 2011 Pottery barn kids recall soft dolls Due To Strangulation Hazard
Radio Flyer Scoot 'n Zoom riding toy
Category: Toys Country: United States Units Affected: About 165,000 Recall Date: August 16th, 2011 Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard
Rhino Toys OBall Links & Mini Rattle
Date recalled: March 3, 2011 Units recalled: about 28,000 Rattles Recalled by Rhino Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Sassy refreshing rings
Date recalled: Jan. 31, 2011 Units recalled: about 37,000 Sassy Inc. Recalls Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Due to an Ingestion Hazard
Target frog masks
Date recalled: Oct. 21, 2011 Units recalled: about 3,400 Target Recall Children's Frog Masks Due to Suffocation Hazard
G.A. Gertmenian and Sons "Toy Story 3" bowling game
Category: Toys Country: China Units Affected: About 600 Recall Date: May 5th, 2011 G.A. Gertmenian and Sons Recalls Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
UJ Trading Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters
Category: Toys Country: China Units Affected: About 18,500 Recall Date: May 11th, 2011 UJ Trading Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
Calisson Cool-It Soother teething rings
Date recalled: Jan. 12, 2011 Units recalled: about 7,000 Teething Rings Recalled by Calisson Due to Ingestion Hazard
AOSOM wooden playpens
Date recalled: March 3, 2011 Units recalled: 5,000 AOSOM Recalls Wooden Playpens Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards
Low-Fat Topping Options For Sweet Potato Casserole - A sweet potato casserole with pecan and coconut topping. Sweet potato casserole recipe. Sweet Potato-Banana Casserole. Mike is in charge of making sweet potatoes every Thanksgiving. He made these on Thursday & they were amazing. For those of you who like your sweet potatoes to resemble a vegetable, this recipe is not for you. . 3 large sweet potatoes 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 stick butter, softened 1 t vanilla extract . Boil potatoes until tender. Remove skins when cooled. Put into a large bowl and whip until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased casserole dish & top with Streusel topping. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. . Remove the casserole from the oven. Immediately spread the marshmallows over the top. Let this sit for about 10 minutes, until melted. Serve. . Oatmeal Streusel Topping . 1/2 cup rolled oats 4 T dark brown sugar 2 T all-purpose flour 1/4 t ground cinnamon 4 T cold butter . Make the oatmeal streusel by grinding the rolled oats to a fine flour using a food processor. A blender will also work. Combine the oat flour with brown sugar, flour & cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut the cold butter into the dry mixture using a pastry knife or a fork until you have a crumbly mixture with pea-size bits. Sprinkle this oatmeal streusel over the sweet potato mixture
Streusel Topping 1/2 cups pecans, chopped, toasted 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 3 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 medium Rome apple, finely chopped 1 tablespoon unsweetened orange juice 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Combine ingredients in a small bowl; set streusel topping mixture aside while you prepare the sweet potatoes.
Prepare potatoes 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, cut in chunks 1/2 cups unsweetened orange juice 3 tablespoons Brandy (optional) 1 teaspoon butter, softened 1 teaspoon orange zest 1/4 teaspoons freshly grated ginger root 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoons cracked black pepper 3 egg whites 1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium saucepan bring potatoes to a boil; cover and simmer until fork tender; drain. Mash together in a large bowl with 1/2 cup orange juice, brandy, 1 teaspoon butter, orange zest, freshly grated ginger, salt and pepper.
Beat egg whites to soft peaks; slowly add 1/3 cup brown sugar, beating to stiff peaks; fold into the mashed sweet potatoes. Spoon mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole dish; spread the streusel topping evenly over the potato casserole. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes or until puffed and the streusel is crisp; let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Richard Mendoza murder jealousy- Sometime in November 2002, Richard "Ricky" Mendoza looked into a classroom window at his Missouri City high school and caught an upsetting sight: his girlfriend of two years kissing his baseball teammate, Christopher Allen Daigle. A few days later, Daigle, 17, went missing. Authorities now believe that moment in the classroom may have foreshadowed what happened to the teen, whose disappearance remained a mystery for several years. On Aug. 12, Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Mendoza, now 26. He was charged with murder in Daigle's death and remains in jail. Police allege he shot Daigle in the back of the head with a 12-gauge shotgun in a Fort Bend County field just a few days after the incident in the classroom, according to court records that were obtained Tuesday by the Houston Chronicle.
A day before Mendoza's arrest, authorities discovered bones - later determined to be human - while searching a rural area near FM 521 in Fort Bend County where they believed Daigle's body was hidden. DNA testing is under way to confirm that the remains are Daigle's.
Two boys were friends
Wanda Gregory, Daigle's grandmother, was shocked to learn of Mendoza's connection to her grandson's death. She said the two played baseball together at Hightower High School and had known each other most of their lives.
"It was kind of hard to imagine that a friend could do that to another friend," said Gregory, 67. "It was very hard."
She described her grandson as a loving teenager who had aspirations of playing professional baseball. She said the identification of the remains may bring some peace to her family.
"You always hope there's the possibility that he's still out there somewhere," she said. "But as much as he loved us, he wouldn't have stayed gone that long."
Missouri City Police Department investigators initially assigned to Daigle's case did not develop any leads about his whereabouts or determine that foul play was involved. The investigation was suspended about four years later, court records state.
But in January 2009, detectives received information from a woman who told police that Mendoza took her to a tree line near FM 521 and Texas 6 South, where he confessed to her that he shot and killed Daigle.
25 billion lawsuit over AIG bailout- The former head of the American International Group sued the U.S. government for $25 billion on Monday, claiming officials should have bailed out AIG instead of taking it over. Maurice "Hank" Greenberg and his Starr International Company accused officials of discriminating against AIG. "The government is not empowered to trample shareholder and property rights even in the midst of a financial emergency," Starr alleges in the lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. Starr also sued the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in federal district court in Manhattan.
+Mlb Baseball Players On Contract- Baseball's labor negotiators have reached a "handshake agreement" on all major issues, and the sport's new five-year collective bargaining agreement is likely to be announced Tuesday, sources told ESPN.com Friday.
The sources were hesitant to use words such as "done" or "over" to describe the negotiations, because the two sides are still in the process of putting the agreement into writing. However, one source went so far as to say there are "no issues that remain to be negotiated."
Healthy Alternatives To Thanksgiving Dinner/ Alternatives to Thanksgiving Dinner Healthy menu ideas and recipes for vegetarian, gluten free and a more nutritious Thanksgiving Day meal. Healthy Alternatives for Thanksgiving Dinner. Thanksgiving dinner comes our ability to consume inhuman amounts of food at a single meal, Thanksgiving dinner consumption + 5,000 calories. While gluttony is certainly in season, you can make the meal a little healthier with a few tweaks to the menu. Turkey The star attraction of the day is actually one of the healthier items on your plate nutrients in turkey + SuperFood, so don’t be shy about taking an extra helping. If you stick with white meat without the skin, a serving only has about 150 calories and less than a gram of fat. As for all the T-Day talk about, tryptophan turkey not enough to make you sleepy, don’t fall for it. “It’s the sheer quantity of food that people eat on Thanksgiving that puts them in that sleepy food coma, not the little bit of tryptophan you’re getting in the turkey,” notes Tara Gidus, RD, a nutritionist in Orlando. Low calorie turkey baste, turkey + white meat vs.dark meat, Portion size for roast turkey + 3.5 oz. + deck of cards Gravy The good news is that this turkey, mashed potato and stuffing accompaniment isn’t all that bad for you. While it can be a bit greasy, it’s mostly just juices from the bird plus a little flour or cornstarch for thickening. Sodium content + turkey gravy + 344 mg + quarter cup, tips for making healthy turkey gravy, How to separate fat from turkey drippings, Turkey gravy + serving size + quarter cup Mashed potatoes Although the white variety sometimes gets a bad rap, potatoes aren’t really the problem here, white potatoes + health benefits. With mashed potatoes, the unhealthy culprits are all the high-fat, high-calorie stuff you add to the basic spuds. Mix in a stick of butter, whole milk, and you’ve got a side dish that can deliver in the neighborhood of 10 grams of fat per serving-spoon-full. Reducing calories in mashed potatoes, Yukon gold + best potatoes for mashed potatoes, Mashed potato serving + 2/3 cups Sweet potato casserole While it’s hard to quantify the total damage without seeing your secret family recipe for this Thanksgiving concoction, it’s pretty safe to assume that this dish is packing quite a whollop. The sweet potatoes themselves are innocent participants, health benefits of sweet potatoes, but once they meet up with a couple of cups of brown sugar, some butter, and a bag of mini marshmallows, those potatoes are now super high in calories, fat and sugar. Low-fat topping options for sweet potato casserole, Yam + rarely found in U.S. + called sweet potato, Sweet potato casserole serving size + 2/3 cup Stuffing Again, the real issue here isn’t the basic ingredient but what else you add to it, rice alternative to stuffing. “In order to make it moist, people add things that are high in fat—like oil or butter,” says Gidus. Add that’s before they toss in the other really high-fat extras like sausage. The better approach is to skip the high-cal, high-fat add-ins and opt for ones that are lower in both fat and calories, provide a little extra nutrition, and spread out the bread a bit so that the overall dish is lower in calories. Vegetables + stuffing, Stuffing vs. dressing + inside or alongside the bird Dinner rolls With all the yummy stuff on the table, you need to include this filler of a dish on your menu? But if it’s tradition to have a basket of rolls, dinner rolls for thanksgiving, on your Thanksgiving table and you can’t mess with tradition on this sacred holiday then at least look for a better option than crescents that are packed with extra butter. Muffins + whole wheat + reduced carbs + dinner rolls
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