Valin Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Jim Beam Acquired by Japanese Company Along With Maker's Mark1/14/14Beam Inc., the classic American whiskey distiller that produces Jim Beam and Maker's Mark bourbon, agreed this week to be acquired by Japanese beverage company Suntory Holdings Ltd. in a massive $13.62 billion deal, The Associated Press reported.The deal was Beam's answer to the growing demand of its bourbon — a type of American whisky that is made primarily of corn and typically distilled in Kentucky — and will help Suntory expand globally. The new partnership raised some concerns, however, about Beam remaining an American company, but execs assured customers that they are not likely to even notice the new ownership.Though most of the country's major bourbon brands like Jim Beam, Wild Turkey, and Maker's Mark are owned by foreign companies, the caramel-colored liquor is made almost exclusively in the Bluegrass state, and some master distillers have family ties going as far back as the state's pioneer whiskey-making days. Jim Beam's master distiller, Fred Noe, is a descendant of Jacob Beam, who set up his first Kentucky still in 1795.(Snip) I'm not sure I approve of this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Jim Beam Acquired by Japanese Company Along With Maker's Mark 1/14/14 Beam Inc., the classic American whiskey distiller that produces Jim Beam and Maker's Mark bourbon, agreed this week to be acquired by Japanese beverage company Suntory Holdings Ltd. in a massive $13.62 billion deal, The Associated Press reported. The deal was Beam's answer to the growing demand of its bourbon — a type of American whisky that is made primarily of corn and typically distilled in Kentucky — and will help Suntory expand globally. The new partnership raised some concerns, however, about Beam remaining an American company, but execs assured customers that they are not likely to even notice the new ownership. Though most of the country's major bourbon brands like Jim Beam, Wild Turkey, and Maker's Mark are owned by foreign companies, the caramel-colored liquor is made almost exclusively in the Bluegrass state, and some master distillers have family ties going as far back as the state's pioneer whiskey-making days. Jim Beam's master distiller, Fred Noe, is a descendant of Jacob Beam, who set up his first Kentucky still in 1795. (Snip) I'm not sure I approve of this! @Valin You can take shots for that....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Jim Beam Acquired by Japanese Company Along With Maker's Mark 1/14/14 Beam Inc., the classic American whiskey distiller that produces Jim Beam and Maker's Mark bourbon, agreed this week to be acquired by Japanese beverage company Suntory Holdings Ltd. in a massive $13.62 billion deal, The Associated Press reported. The deal was Beam's answer to the growing demand of its bourbon — a type of American whisky that is made primarily of corn and typically distilled in Kentucky — and will help Suntory expand globally. The new partnership raised some concerns, however, about Beam remaining an American company, but execs assured customers that they are not likely to even notice the new ownership. Though most of the country's major bourbon brands like Jim Beam, Wild Turkey, and Maker's Mark are owned by foreign companies, the caramel-colored liquor is made almost exclusively in the Bluegrass state, and some master distillers have family ties going as far back as the state's pioneer whiskey-making days. Jim Beam's master distiller, Fred Noe, is a descendant of Jacob Beam, who set up his first Kentucky still in 1795. (Snip) I'm not sure I approve of this! @Valin You can take shots for that....... A double Makers Mark...straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Jim Beam Acquired by Japanese Company Along With Maker's Mark 1/14/14 Beam Inc., the classic American whiskey distiller that produces Jim Beam and Maker's Mark bourbon, agreed this week to be acquired by Japanese beverage company Suntory Holdings Ltd. in a massive $13.62 billion deal, The Associated Press reported. The deal was Beam's answer to the growing demand of its bourbon — a type of American whisky that is made primarily of corn and typically distilled in Kentucky — and will help Suntory expand globally. The new partnership raised some concerns, however, about Beam remaining an American company, but execs assured customers that they are not likely to even notice the new ownership. Though most of the country's major bourbon brands like Jim Beam, Wild Turkey, and Maker's Mark are owned by foreign companies, the caramel-colored liquor is made almost exclusively in the Bluegrass state, and some master distillers have family ties going as far back as the state's pioneer whiskey-making days. Jim Beam's master distiller, Fred Noe, is a descendant of Jacob Beam, who set up his first Kentucky still in 1795. (Snip) I'm not sure I approve of this! @Valin You can take shots for that....... A double Makers Mark...straight. I'll assume that you want the "un-watered down to 70 proof" Makers Mark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Uncommon courage....speaking against Common Core: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmLs-CuLhP0&feature=player_embedded Via iOTW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Surprise! Say.....aaaahhhhh...... Looks like FMJ.....maybe Copper Tactical..... Via TheoSpark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Jim Beam Acquired by Japanese Company Along With Maker's Mark 1/14/14 Beam Inc., the classic American whiskey distiller that produces Jim Beam and Maker's Mark bourbon, agreed this week to be acquired by Japanese beverage company Suntory Holdings Ltd. in a massive $13.62 billion deal, The Associated Press reported. The deal was Beam's answer to the growing demand of its bourbon a type of American whisky that is made primarily of corn and typically distilled in Kentucky and will help Suntory expand globally. The new partnership raised some concerns, however, about Beam remaining an American company, but execs assured customers that they are not likely to even notice the new ownership. Though most of the country's major bourbon brands like Jim Beam, Wild Turkey, and Maker's Mark are owned by foreign companies, the caramel-colored liquor is made almost exclusively in the Bluegrass state, and some master distillers have family ties going as far back as the state's pioneer whiskey-making days. Jim Beam's master distiller, Fred Noe, is a descendant of Jacob Beam, who set up his first Kentucky still in 1795. (Snip) I'm not sure I approve of this! @Valin You can take shots for that....... A double Makers Mark...straight. I'll assume that you want the "un-watered down to 70 proof" Makers Mark? Nothing wrong with water, frozen in a cube shape. The nice thing about not drinking booze much is you can afford to drink the really good stuff. It takes me about 2 years to go through a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickydog Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Uncommon courage....speaking against Common Core: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmLs-CuLhP0&feature=player_embedded Via iOTW Wow! Good for her! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 We Blame Global Warming H/T Best Of the Web Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Error Messages You Never Want to See 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I'm afraid I have some very sad news to share.... David BurgeJim Moran announces retirement, cites wish to spend more time with his anti-semitism7:22 AM - 15 Jan 2014 H/T The Gay PatriotWords cannot express how he will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I'm afraid I have some very sad news to share.... David Burge Jim Moran announces retirement, cites wish to spend more time with his anti-semitism 7:22 AM - 15 Jan 2014 H/T The Gay Patriot Words cannot express how he will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Crap. Don't criticize Obama or Congress.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Via TheoSpark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Robert Service born today 1874 http://youtu.be/jzog7Mvsh7o http://youtu.be/6lBkuz1TlVc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickydog Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Robert Service born today 1874 http://youtu.be/jzog7Mvsh7o http://youtu.be/6lBkuz1TlVc I wonder if this man is married. I can't imagine kissing him. Sorry, @Valin, I am easily distracted. I did like the poignant poem. The second one has to be watched on YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 @Nickydod Look a Bright Shiny Thing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickydog Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 @Nickydod Look a Bright Shiny Thing! Yup. And what did I see? Beautiful fingernails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 @Nickydod Look a Bright Shiny Thing! Yup. And what did I see? Beautiful fingernails. Being an (evil) guy I had 2 thoughts A. How much? B. What's in it for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 sniff sniff Jamaat activist killed in shootout January 16, 2014 An activist of Jamaat-e-Islami was killed in a shootout during a raid by law enforcers at a village in Debhata upazila of Satkhira on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Anwarul Islam, 28, of Nangla village. We went to conduct a raid at Ghona village around 9:30am on information that Jamaat-Shibir men were gathering there to launch subversive activities, said Md Mahiduzzaman, additional superintendent of Satkhira police. (Snip) A brilliant career as a social reformer cut short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Cases of bubbly arrive at White House before Michelle Obama's 50th party The tweet of the day comes from Fox News Channel's White House Correspondent Ed Henry who reveals that a pallet of Chandon sparkling wine has arrived in advance of first lady Michelle Obama's 50th birthday dance party Friday. http://washingtonexaminer.com/cases-of-bubbly-arrive-at-white-house-before-michelle-obamas-50th-party/article/2542317 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudjo Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Cases of bubbly arrive at White House before Michelle Obama's 50th party The tweet of the day comes from Fox News Channel's White House Correspondent Ed Henry who reveals that a pallet of Chandon sparkling wine has arrived in advance of first lady Michelle Obama's 50th birthday dance party Friday. http://washingtonexaminer.com/cases-of-bubbly-arrive-at-white-house-before-michelle-obamas-50th-party/article/2542317 I read somewhere and can't remember where, probably FR, but they said the invitations to her party told people to eat before they come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Cases of bubbly arrive at White House before Michelle Obama's 50th party The tweet of the day comes from Fox News Channel's White House Correspondent Ed Henry who reveals that a pallet of Chandon sparkling wine has arrived in advance of first lady Michelle Obama's 50th birthday dance party Friday. http://washingtonexaminer.com/cases-of-bubbly-arrive-at-white-house-before-michelle-obamas-50th-party/article/2542317 I read somewhere and can't remember where, probably FR, but they said the invitations to her party told people to eat before they come. Ever the Class Act! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Cases of bubbly arrive at White House before Michelle Obama's 50th party The tweet of the day comes from Fox News Channel's White House Correspondent Ed Henry who reveals that a pallet of Chandon sparkling wine has arrived in advance of first lady Michelle Obama's 50th birthday dance party Friday. http://washingtonexaminer.com/cases-of-bubbly-arrive-at-white-house-before-michelle-obamas-50th-party/article/2542317 I read somewhere and can't remember where, probably FR, but they said the invitations to her party told people to eat before they come Read that too. Serving just snacks. Can just imagine the 'snacks' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Senators criticize Sunday shows for lack of climate change talk Climate change received less than 27 minutes of air time in 2013 on the Sunday news shows, according to a new Media Matters For America study–and a group of Democratic senators are speaking out about it. In a letter sent to the heads of Fox News, CBS News, ABC News, and msnbc’s parent company NBCUniversal, nine senators argued that the subject of climate change was being overlooked on the national stage, and it affected news coverage throughout the week as well. “Although it is a modest improvement over the eight minutes of coverage in 2012, given the widely recognized challenge that climate change poses to the nation and the world, this is an absurdly short amount of time for a subject of such importance,” the senators wrote. Senators writing to broadcasters to influence coverage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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