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The following is the last blog written by Caro before she died, which she asked us, her friends, to post for her. We are glad so many of you appreciated this her Brimstone Butterfly blog..
|The Brimstone Butterfly
To my dear friends and readers: may you all enjoy health and happiness, without which life is not worth a candle. As for me, alas "the bright day is done." I take my final leave of you all with an excerpt from Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra.
Give me my robe, put on my crown; I have
Immortal longings in me: now no more
The juice of Egypt's grape shall moist this lip:
Yare, yare, good Iras; quick. Methinks I hear
Antony call; I see him rouse himself
To praise my noble act; I hear him mock
The luck of Caesar, which the gods give men
To excuse their after wrath: husband, I come:
Now to that name my courage prove my title!
I am fire and air; my other elements
I give to baser life. So; have you done?
Come then, and take the last warmth of my lips.
Farewell, kind Charmian; Iras, long farewell.
Kisses them. IRAS falls and dies
Have I the aspic in my lips? Dost fall?
If thou and nature can so gently part,
The stroke of death is as a lover's pinch,
Which hurts, and is desired. Dost thou lie still?
If thus thou vanishest, thou tell'st the world
It is not worth leave-taking.
Dissolve, thick cloud, and rain; that I may say,
The gods themselves do weep!
This proves me base:
If she first meet the curled Antony,
He'll make demand of her, and spend that kiss
Which is my heaven to have. Come, thou
mortal wretch,
To an asp, which she applies to her breast
With thy sharp teeth this knot intrinsicate
Of life at once untie: poor venomous fool
Be angry, and dispatch. O, couldst thou speak,
That I might hear thee call great Caesar ass
O eastern star!
Peace, peace!
Dost thou not see my baby at my breast,
That sucks the nurse asleep?
O, break! O, break!
As sweet as balm, as soft as air, as gentle,--
O Antony!--Nay, I will take thee too.
Applying another asp to her arm
What should I stay--
In this vile world? So, fare thee well.
Now boast thee, death, in thy possession lies
A lass unparallel'd. Downy windows, close;
And golden Phoebus never be beheld
Of eyes again so royal! Your crown's awry;
I'll mend it, and then play.
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The Tour Championship taking place at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta this week marks the end of the PGA Tour Playoffs for the FedExCup. Several players have had an outstanding year on Tour, but whose year was the best? In this week's, 'A Quick Nine,' feature, we asked our PGA.com Facebook fans this: As the season winds down, who is your choice for Player of the Year? Here's what you had to say: 1. Matt Kuchar. It'd be hard to argue with anyone who picked the former Georgia Tech star and U.S. Amateur champion. Kuchar has had the kind of year players dream about. Not only has he been consistent and good, but he's been consistently good. For the season, Kuchar has a remarkable 18 top-25 finishes in 24 starts. Eleven of those were top 10s, highlighted by a win at The Barclays. He's also had a second-place finish and three third-place finishes, most recently at the BMW Championship, which has Kuchar in position to win the FedExCup this weekend. Facebook fan quotes: "Matt Kuchar hands down… no question." -- Glenn Lickness "Matt Kuchar - easily." - Larry Smith "Matt Kuchar, solid all year long." - Kyle Roebuck 2. Dustin Johnson. Absolutely a contender for Player of the Year Award, but better yet, if the award were for "Most Resilient Player of the Year," Johnson would take it with ease. Johnson had two meltdowns in a three-month period that most players don't experience even once in a career. First, the U.S. Open. Johnson took a healthy three-shot lead into the final round at Pebble Beach, a course where he had won two times previously, including early in 2010. His Sunday stroll turned into one he'd like to forget, but one many in golf never will. Johnson closed with a crushing 82 in the final round to tie for eighth. How did he respond? By nearly winning the PGA Championship. He famously took a one-shot lead into the final hole at Whistling Straits before costing himself a shot at another major when he grounded his club in a bunker and was assessed a two-shot penalty to tie for fifth and miss out on a playoff by one shot. Johnson bounced back with a tie for ninth at the playoffs-opening Barclays and followed that with a victory at the BMW Championship, his second win of the season. Facebook fan quotes: "Dustin Johnson would be my vote with Kuchar in a close second. I really think that Dustin Johnson is going to finish in the top 5 and will win the FedEx cub too." -- Armando Rodriguez "Dustin Johnson, Through the good weeks and the BAD weeks he has hung in there! My vote is DUSTIN JOHNSON." -- Billy Repasky 3. Phil Mickelson. After an incredibly strange/mediocre start to the season with not one top-10 finish on the West Coast Swing, which he typically dominates, Lefty went to Augusta National and quieted all the naysayers to win his third Masters title and fourth major overall. He's had four top-10 finishes since then, and revealed to the world that he is suffering from Psoriatic arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease, meaning that the body's immune system attacks its own organs and tissues. The condition is rare, affecting about 1 out of 100 people in the general population. Here's to hoping the pain and condition are manageable for Mickelson, because golf just as much fun without him. Facebook fan quotes: "Phil without a doubt!" - Gina Resa "PHIL ALL THE WAY!" - Margo Taylor-Baughman 4. Bubba Watson. The 2010 season has been one of the breakout variety for Watson. He's racked up four top-10 finishes, highlighted by his first Tour win at the Travelers Championship. Watson also played well enough to nearly win his first major championship before losing in a three-hole playoff at Whistling Straits to Martin Kaymer. Facebook fan quote: "Bubba Watson!" - Peter A. Petrulo 5. Graeme McDowell. There are a lot of McDowell fans out there and rightfully so. He's a tremendous player. However, for player of the year honors on this side of the pond, he's come up a little short. Sure, that win at the U.S. Open was remarkable and a career highlight. But other than that, he's played just nine other PGA Tour events with just one other top-10 finish - a tie for sixth at Doral. Facebook fan quote: "McDowell." - Nollaig Heffernan 6. Justin Rose. A big season on the PGA Tour has been a long time coming for golf's youngest journeyman, Justin Rose. So many close calls in the U.S., but until 2010, not one piece of hardware to show for his efforts. This year, however, everything has changed for Rose. He's got four top-10 finishes, including two victories - the Memorial and the AT&T National - in three starts. Facebook fan quote: "Justin Rose by far!" - Euan Stubbs 7. Ryan Moore. To be a player of the year, you probably need at least one PGA Tour victory in that particular season. Moore doesn't have that yet, but does have four top 10s with a second and a third among them. If he is to pick a win off soon though, ideally this week, he certainly enters the Player of the Year conversation. Facebook fan quote: "Ryan Moore!" - Donna Swank-Saffle 8. Ernie Els. The 2010 season has been one of the best for the Big Easy in a long, long time. Nearly every time he tees it up, it seems, Els plays great. With 12 top-25 finishes, including two wins in just 19 events, few players have been more consistently good than Els in 2010. Facebook fan quote: "Ernie Els...it's not about how you made a whirlwind, from outta no-where charge it's consistency. He has been the most consistent golfer of the year, bar none. His closest competitor is Justin Rose." - Mike Troutman 9. Rory McIlroy. With a win at Quail Hollow and a tie for third at both the Open Championship and the PGA Championship, the young gun from Northern Ireland has justified his rock-star status on Tour in 2010. Facebook fan quote: "Rory Mac." - Tarrene Frost
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2013 Buick Verano
4dr Sedan Convenience Group
|Pre-Owned Clear Title
|2.4L 4 Cylinder
|Front Wheel Drive
|Exterior Color
|White Diamond Tricoat
|Stock #
City MPG
Hwy MPG
Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.
Vehicle OverviewFlex Fuel, Satellite Radio, Climate Control, Aluminum Wheels, Accident-Free History Report, Included Warranty. GREAT MILES 47,375! CLICK NOW!
Back-Up Camera, Flex Fuel, Satellite Radio Buick Convenience Group with White Diamond Tricoat exterior and Cashmere interior features a 4 Cylinder Engine with 180 HP at 6700 RPM*. Accident-Free History Report, Included Warranty.
Buick's version of the Chevy Cruze brings quiet luxury, chrome-laden styling, and a powerful 2.4-liter four with 180 horses to the compact segment. -CarAndDriver.com.
Pricing analysis performed on 8/24/2019. Horsepower calculations based on trim engine configuration. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling us prior to purchase.
Since after opening our doors in 1987 J&M Automotive has maintained a commitment to our valued customers. With over 500 vehicles on our lot, the choices may seem overwhelming but our staff works hard to offer a low stress, hassle free environment for an ease of purchase for all of our customers. J&M Automotive has a passion to maintain our A+ BBB rating and that definitely shows considering we have been awarded Dealer Rater's "DEALER OF THE YEAR" 3 years in a row! We have strong long-term relationships with many major banks and credit unions who allow us to offer financing options for almost any situation. We are a CarFax certified Dealer and all of our cars are serviced by our 17 talented ASE certified technicians. Each car comes with a standard warranty but we also offer extended warranties to cover up to 5 years and unlimited mileage. We work hard to exceed your expectations before, during and after the sale of your vehicle and thank you for considering J&M Automotive for your automotive needs.
J&M Automotive756 New Haven Road , Naugatuck, CT 06770
Call Us About This Vehicle: (203) 723-5666
Luxury Features
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Cruise Control
- Digital Information Center
- Dual Zone Electronic Climate Control System
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Gear Shifter
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Remote Trunk Lid
- Steering Wheel Radio Controls
- Tire Pressure Monitor
Power Equipment
- Power Driver's Seat
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Steering
- Power Windows
Safety Features
- Anti-Lock Brakes
- Child Proof Door Locks
- Daytime Running Lights
- Driver's Air Bag
- Dynamic Stability Contol
- Fog Lights
- Intermittent Wipers
- Keyless Entry
- Parking Sensors
- Passenger Air Bag
- Rear Defogger
- Rear-Side Airbags
- Roll Stability Control
- Security System
- Side Air Bags
- Traction Control System
Audio / Video
- Factory System
- CD Player
- Reverse Camera
- Satellite Radio
- Voice Control
Interior & Exterior
- Carpeted Floor Mats
- Vanity Mirrors
Standard Specs
- Engine, ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) with VVT (Variable Valve Timing) and E85 capability (180 hp [134.28 kW] @ 6700 rpm, 171 lb-ft of torque [230.85 N-m] @ 4900 rpm)
- Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive includes Driver Shift Control
- Axle, 3.23 final drive ratio
- Front wheel drive
- Battery, maintenance free with rundown protection heavy-duty 512 cold-cranking amps
- Alternator, 130 amps
- Suspension, front independent MacPherson strut aluminum control arms with hydraulic bushings, 25mm hollow stabilizer bar
- Suspension, rear Z-link, compound crank with Buick Tuned Watts for enhanced rear stability
- Steering, power, electric rack mounted
- Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc 16" front and rear with Brake Assist
- Brake, parking, electronic
- Exhaust tip, chrome with oval dual wall
- Vehicle Name : Buick Verano
- Body Style : Sedan
- Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
- EPA Classification : Compact
- Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3300
- Number of Passenger Doors : 4
- Engine Order Code : LEA
- Engine Type : Gas/Ethanol 4-Cyl
- Displacement : 2.4L/145
- Fuel System : Direct Injection
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 180 @ 6700
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 171 @ 4900
- Trans Order Code : MH8
- Trans Type : 6
- Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/manual shift
- First Gear Ratio (:1) : 4.58
- Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.96
- Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.91
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.45
- Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
- Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.75
- Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.84
- Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.23
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 512
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 130
- Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear : Compound Crank
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : N/A
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : N/A
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 1.00
- Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 15.5
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.8
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 36.0
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : N/A
- Brake Type : Pwr
- Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
- Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
- Wheels, 18" X 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) split multi-spoke alloy with Silver finish (Includes (RJ0) P235/45R18 all-season blackwall tires.)
- Tires, P235/45R18, all-season, blackwall
- Wheel, 16" x 4" (40.6 cm x 10.2 cm) steel, compact spare
- Tire, T115/70R16, blackwall, compact spare
- Moldings, bright, window surround
- Grille, Black chrome/spectre Gray waterfall premium finish with bright chrome surround and Buick tri-shield
- Headlamps, halogen composite projector beam with blue translucent ring with flash-to-pass feature, automatic on and off, automatic delay and warning buzzer
- Headlamp control, automatic on and off
- Fog lamps, front, halogen
- Lamp, center high-mounted stop/brake (CHMSL)
- Mirrors, outside heated, power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding activates on remote start in 45 degrees or below
- Glass, solar absorbing
- Windshield, solar absorbing
- Windshield style, acoustic laminated glass
- Wipers, front intermittent, variable
- Door handles, body-color with chrome strips
- Front Tire Order Code : RJ0
- Rear Tire Order Code : RJ0
- Spare Tire Order Code : ZAD
- Front Tire Size : P235/45R18
- Rear Tire Size : P235/45R18
- Spare Tire Size : T115/70R16
- Front Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 8.0
- Rear Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 8.0
- Spare Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 4.0
- Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material : Steel
- Wheelbase (in) : 105.7
- Length, Overall (in) : 183.9
- Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 71.4
- Height, Overall (in) : 58.4
- Track Width, Front (in) : 60.3
- Track Width, Rear (in) : 60.7
- Trunk Volume (ft³) : 14.3
- Audio system, AM/FM/SiriusXM stereo with MP3 CD player, USB and AUX port IntelliLink AM/FM/SiriusXM stereo with 7" color LED touch screen display and MP3 CD player, USB and AUX port, MP3/WMA playback, iPod support and upgradeable software, includes phonebook access, voice recognition for audio, phone, phonebook and music selection, Pandora and Stitcher Smartphone compatible, SiriusXM weather and data services, and software Bluetooth and Smartphone interface upgradeable
- Audio system feature, 6-speaker system
- Audio system feature, display, 7" diagonal, touch-screen, color, located on center stack
- Audio system feature, USB port with iPod connectivity, located in the center console
- Audio system feature, auxiliary input jack located in center console
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2013 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the XM Premier package, with over 140 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no-cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. (If you subscribe after your trial period, subscriptions are continuous until you call SiriusXM to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming subject to change)
- Bluetooth for phone and music personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system, HMI (Human Machine Interface)
- Seats, front bucket with seatback map pockets
- Seat trim, premium cloth Ribbon inserts with leatherette bolsters
- Seat adjuster, driver 6-way power, multi-directional with manual recliner
- Seat adjuster, front passenger 8-way manual
- Head restraints, 2-way adjustable (up/down), front
- Seat, rear 60-40 split-folding with adjustable head restraints for outboard seating positions and integrated headrest for center seating position
- Map pocket, driver seatback
- Map pocket, front passenger seatback
- Armrest, center, rear, articulating with dual cup holders and storage
- Console, floor, center with sliding armrest storage, Smartphone storage, front and rear 12-volt auxiliary power outlets, dual cup holders, USB port, and auxiliary jack
- Floor mats, color-keyed carpeted front and rear (fronts include anchors)
- Steering column, tilt and telescopic
- Steering wheel, leather-wrapped with chrome trim plate bezel, 3-spoke
- Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and cruise controls
- Display, driver instrument information enhanced, one color
- Driver Information Center with trip odometer, fuel range, average fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy, average vehicle speed, tire pressure and oil life remaining
- Instrument panel, Black cluster includes Black rings with silver accents
- Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down
- Window, power with front passenger Express-Down
- Windows, power, rear with Express-Down
- Door locks, power with lock-out protection
- Key, primary foldable, additional foldable
- Remote Keyless Entry, extended range with lock control
- Remote vehicle starter system
- Theft-deterrent system, content theft alarm
- Cruise control
- Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger, activates on remote start
- Heat ducts, rear floor
- Sensor, humidity and windshield temperature
- Defogger, rear-window electric activates on remote start in 45 degrees or below
- Power outlet, front auxiliary, 12-volt located in the center console forward storage bin
- Power outlet, rear auxiliary, 12-volt located on the back of the center console
- Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming
- Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered
- Lamp, interior, Ice Blue ambient, door handle area
- Lamp, interior, Ice Blue ambient, center stack, console, cup holders and overhead LED dome
- Shift knob, leather-wrapped
- Sill plates, front doors
- Assist handles, driver, front passenger and rear outboard
- Coat hooks, driver- and passenger-side rear
- QuietTuning Buick exclusive process that consists of laminated front and side glass along with numerous noise canceling acoustic treatments to reduce, block and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet interior cabin
- Passenger Capacity : 5
- Passenger Volume (ft³) : 95.0
- Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 7.5
- Front Head Room (in) : 38.3
- Front Leg Room (in) : 42.0
- Front Shoulder Room (in) : 55.0
- Front Hip Room (in) : 53.7
- Second Head Room (in) : 37.8
- Second Leg Room (in) : 34.7
- Second Shoulder Room (in) : 52.8
- Second Hip Room (in) : 51.9
- StabiliTrak, stability control system with traction control
- Daytime running lamps
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Side Blind Zone Alert
- Air bags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, side-impact seat-mounted and roof rail for front and rear outboard seating positions includes Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
- Rear Parking Assist, Ultrasonic with audible warning
- Rear Vision Camera
- Safety belts, front pretensioners, driver and passenger (driver includes load limiter)
- Safety belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger, height-adjustable includes pretensioners and load limiters
- Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions
- Safety belts, 3-point, rear center position
- LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for Children) for child safety seats in all 3 rear seating positions
- Door locks, rear child security, power
- Tire pressure monitor
- Trunk emergency release handle
- Horn, dual-note high and low
- OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, First Assist, Injury Severity Predictor, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Remote Ignition Block, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, Turn-by- Turn Navigation with OnStar eNav, Destination Download (requires navigation radio), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands Free Calling and available OnStar RemoteLink mobile app. (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)
- Automatic Crash Response
- Stolen Vehicle Assistance
- OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
EPA Fuel Economy & Specification
- EPA Greenhouse Gas Score : - TBD -
- Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) : 25
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 21
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 32
- Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year : 7.4
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.8 x - TBD -
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.5 x - TBD -
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 15.6
- Min Ground Clearance (in) : - TBD -
- Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -


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Drawing different types of angels are always a fun way to expand your artistic mind and free any kind of drawing energy you may have. This next tutorial took me quite a while to complete because I was stumped before I actually knew what it is I was going to draw. When I finally decided and came to a conclusion of what I wanted, I called my angel tattoo design an African angel. So what I will be teaching you next is "how to draw an African angel" step by step. I really love the way this tattoo design came out because she is so incredibly pretty. Her hair is black with white streaks and her eyes are void with no color at all. I have her wings drawn out to resemble some sort of tribe and there is also some beautiful tribal tattoo designs on the lower half of her body. I didn't want to draw a full bodied image so I cut the figure short and only drew down to the mid thigh area and wrapped the rest in a ribbon. In the ribbon you can choose to write an inscription, or you can leave it the way it is. I am really excited right now because I know you will have fun learning "how to draw an African angel step by step". Take your time so that you will end up with classic results. Peace out folks and happy drawing to all!
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Jennhaz wrote:Please remember that people with anxiety can be sick too. If you look this up, you will see many articles on how quick Dr.'s are to jump to the conclusion that it is anxiety. Also remember, there are many diseases and syndromes that cause of anxiety...Jenn
Jennhaz wrote:I also have found articles that say the opposite and dispute that article, but ya know what I am not going to post it because I believe there are people that will get upset, and about now I really think you are not worth it and this is going to be my last post about this, actually I think this is my last post. For a couple of reasons, one this board is turning into an anxiety forum, and that is not why I am here. Two because I find it a bit dishearting that the people on this board are letting it get to that point , and letting someone come on this board and be a total smarta** is a little much. Quoting your arrogance, " Yep, that is what he said."
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You just cant let things go can ya. I have a feeling you are a real big smarta** that probably alot of people cant stand to be around for more then 5 minutes, well of course it depends on the company you entertain. I do not care what anyone says about what I just wrote, if you do not see this guys arrogance and the way he trys to instigate then oh well but I do and if you want to keep someone like this around then have at it....Outta here...Jenn
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Friday, February 02, 2007
The Not Making It Up Awards, Part II
—Eric Schmidt, Google CEO, earnings call
Earnings season is winding down, and even Google has proved itself mortal—or at least subject to the same law of large numbers that causes all things, eventually, to regress to the mean.
The Mountain View boys' U.S. revenue growth rose 53%, a number Microsoft would kill for but which is nothing like the 80% growth in 2005. In fact, Google's U.S. revenue accelerated during the first three quarters of 2005, but has decelerated every 90 days since.
It was up to non-U.S. countries to carry the ball, which they did with 90%-type growth, but the rising cost of doing business online and Google's own spend-for-growth mentality—which has paid off in spades since the IPO—caused a slight but notable company-wide margin contraction.
Overall, Wall Street's Finest "reiterated" their positive ratings on Google, which in these post-Enron days of extreme skittishness may take the form of "Buy" or "Outperform" or "Overweight" or "Legally We Do Not Want to Be Held Liable if You Lose Money But We Do Believe the Stock May Be Appropriate For Certain Accounts Assuming You Are Not a Moron But Before You Invest Please See the Attached Sixteen Pages of Legal Disclaimers."
Google's conference call did not, alas, generate the kind of fawning from Wall Street's Finest that makes for good copy here, although CEO Eric Schmidt did do his usual impersonation of a kindergarten teacher at Parent's Night, both congratulating his class on their work and expressing his great satisfaction to his listening audience, repeatedly, to the point where you want to either break something or vomit, or both.
In fact, Schmidt gets our first award of this second installment of The Not Making It Up Awards:
The Most Use of "Very" as an Adverb in One Sentence Award
Eric Schmidt, Google Inc. - CEO
Thanks very much, Kim. Business continues to be very, very good here at Google, and we are very happy to present another very strong performance from the Company.
And that was just the first sentence. In fact, he used it 11 times in his opening remarks and 43 times during the entire call.
I am not making that up.
Here are the other awards we deem worthy of either Wall Street's Finest or the Captains of American Industry, in no particular order:
The Why They Call Us a Cyclical Award
Bill Foote, USG Corporation - Chairman, CEO
Each downturn is unique, and a distinctive feature of the downturn that began in 2006 has been the speed with which adjustments have been made by both homebuilders and drywall dealers to keep inventories under control. For us, that has meant a rapid contraction in wallboard demand.Let me illustrate. Industry wallboard shipments were up 6% in the first six months of 2006 year-to-year. They were down 17% in the last six months year-to-year. Up 6 in the front, first half; down 17 in the second half.
The Worst Reason for Not Answering A Simple Question Award
Antonio Perez, Eastman Kodak Company - Chairman, CEO
Analyst: And would it be possible to give us some sense of what you think investable cash flow or what you now call net cash generation will be in '07?
Perez: For the year -- on the 8th, again, we'll talk to that. We won't have the time -- if I give you a number now, I won't have the time to explain why we reached that number. The -- and why we have the -- the two, three hour meeting on the 8th. We'll do a much better job at that time.
Analyst: Okay. Okay, I tried. Thank you.
The Bob Nardelli Lives! Award
Mark Ketchum, Newell Rubbermaid Inc. - President, CEO
In 2006, we also announced the building of a new headquarters building in Atlanta, which will bring together several of our business units and functions, further supporting our cultural transformation. At the new Newell Rubbermaid, we want to foster a Company culture that embraces consumer centric innovation and branding, collaboration and team work, training and development, diversity in all its forms, and best-in-class performance.
The More "Cute Stories About Inflation" Award
Mike Mangan, Black & Decker Corporation – CFO
During the fourth quarter, we had about $39 million in incremental commodity inflation. So for the year, that resulted in 2006 with a number of $95 million. As we look to 2007, we are expecting about $120 million of incremental inflation, weighted a little more towards the first half.
The Eddie Haskell Lives! Analyst Award
Eric Katzman, Deutsche Bank - Analyst
Katzman: Good morning, everybody.
David Mackay, Kellogg Co. - President, CEO Good morning.
Eric Katzman: Congratulations on your new titles.
David Mackay: Thank you.
The Most Bizarre Impersonation of a Low-Cost Airline Award
David Neeleman, JetBlue Airways - CEO
First of all…our primary goal is to institutionalize low cost carrier spending habits. We are really, really focused on not only keeping low cost but even driving our cost even lower through improved productivity and through automation. And we think that we have some room to go on our cost initiatives, and John'll -- like I said, will give you a lot more detail on that.
The Most Refreshingly Candid CEO Award
Reuben Mark, Colgate-Palmolive - Chairman, CEO
Let me back up for a moment. Well, we'll wait until the next question. I assume somebody else will ask about margin because I have some interesting things, I think, to say about gross profit.
Why did I screw that up? Who knows? Okay. Anyway, sorry. Go on.
To be continued. Nominations from the floor are welcomed.
Jeff Matthews
I Am Not Making This Up
© 2007 Jeff Matthews
The content contained in this blog represents the opinions of Mr. Matthews. Mr. Matthews also acts as an advisor and clients advised by Mr. Matthews may hold either long or short positions in securities of various companies discussed in the blog based upon Mr. Matthews' recommendations. This commentary in no way constitutes a solicitation of business or investment advice. It is intended solely for the entertainment of the reader, and the author.
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- tobias said...
Jeff, I love your work here and have been reading your blog for a while, but I am not sure what you are getting at here regarding Neeleman's comments. He basically says, JetBlue is a low-cost airline, and we think we can push the envelope toward even lower costs. What's so bizarre about that?
- Its_strange said...
To be fiar i think we should wait until the OSTK call. I believe its Monday
- Jeff Matthews said...
Tobias: Neeleman starts by saying their "primary goal" is to "institutionalize low cost carrier spending habits"--as if they don't already have them.
I thought their primary goal would be to take over the world with their low cost, no frills, one-plane type (now two), fast-turnaround, great service business model.
But, no, it seems to be to cut costs.
That "return to our roots" speech sounded more like a Delta guy talking than JetBlue guy, which is why I thought it was bizarre.
And has anybody else noticed a subtle but definite deteroration in JetBlue service and standards?
- Aaron Koral said...
"…but the rising cost of doing business online…caused a slight but notable company-wide margin contraction."
I thought an interesting item on the Google conference call was when George Reyes discussed an anticipated increase in costs of revenue "…due to rising depreciation expense and credit card fees associated with both AdWords and Checkout." If traffic acquisition costs increase while revenue growth rates revert to industry median (mean?) rates, I wonder what impact, if any, this will have on GOOG's future operating margins? I could be wrong in my analysis, though.
Here's my second nomination from the floor:
The Didn't I Answer This Question Last Quarter? Award
John Boushy, CEO & President, Ameristar Casinos
Analyst: [H]ow about the new proposed competition? Any feel for whether it's really going to happen or not?
Boushy: I think we have been asked this question every quarter for about six quarters and it still hasn't happened. So my crystal ball is too clouded to give you a reasonable answer. I mean, the money is out there and they would certainly (inaudible) exit points is that again, our dominance, I am not sure what our competitors are going to do in the market.
Readers can read a transcript of the 2-1-2007 conference call on Seeking Alpha by clicking here.
On a lighter note, I'd love to hear an analyst ask the following question on a conference call:
Analyst: So, uh, (insert CEO name here), can you give me some guidance on what you'll be having for lunch today? Would that be a cobb salad with Diet Coke or sushi and sake? And, just to follow-up, can you tell me how I should think about your eating habits? I mean, are you a nibbler, a grazer, or do you just go hog-wild when you eat your lunch? Thanks much!
- ghdat said...
At Least Mr Schmidt continues to use the adjective/adverb "very" if a little too frequently.
Here in Kentucky we have outawed very and replaced it with real as in
"Business continues to be real,real good here at Google, and we are real happy to present another real strong performance from the Company."
- ITTIS said...
I think this comment from CEO William Lauder should go to the "Managing a Company's Volatility Award"
Analyst: "Thanks. First, you talked a little bit about how you manage the business from year to year. My question is why give quarterly guidance, especially when it's going to vary so much quarter to quarter?"
William Lauder: "Boy, you asked a wonderful question. I don't know if you're asking anybody who's an expert. You all are more expert than us.
We, if you may recall, we were giving quarterly guidance from 1995 when we went public. A number of years ago, based on expert advice from the financial community, we went to giving half-yearly guidance, which meant effectively, we were giving actually no guidance only on the first and third quarters and guiding the second and the fourth quarters. That didn't seem to make sense, so we started going to annual guidance.
Well, in the process of going to annual guidance, one of the things we found was the volatility in the trading of our stock, as well as, more importantly, the volatility and the accuracy of the financial community who was covering us and their ability to properly forecast in the First Call number, started becoming a little difficult for everyone to manage.
Now, obviously you know better the politics and what goes on about how First Call or other institutions roll up your estimates and then sort of put out a press release, essentially because it's somewhat difficult for the outside community to model our business on the units, quarters, in which you measure, it became increasingly difficult for your community to do so, which increased the spread of your projections, which decreased the accuracy, which increased the liability in any given time that we may or may not actually perform to your expectations versus our expectations.
This is a long way of saying it's difficult for you to read our business enough to be able to accurately project, and since the world measures us not on what we think we're going to do when we say we did it, instead measures on what you think we're going to do versus what we do, we felt that to reduce our volatility, it might be better for us to give you the guidance that we think we're doing.
I don't know if that made sense, but it makes sense to us."
- Sam Antar said...
Most interesting comment award:
Overstock.com Conference Call 02/05/07:
Jason C. Lindsey (President, Chief Operating Officer, Director):
"We took all that to heart in the fourth quarter and although the fourth quarter results are very bad, and I admit they are very bad, they were bad on purpose."
Submitted by:
Sam E. Antar (former Crazy Eddie CFO & convicted felon)
PS: Jeff, I am not making this up. Read the transcript.
- todd shriber said...
amen on JetBlue, Jeff. I'd be worried if I was a shareholder. And the service ain't what it was even two years ago. Thanks for the post - Todd Shriber


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Pre-writing skills are important for the preschool age, developing the control and writing grip as they're learning letters and numbers. This fun activity is great for a 3 or 4 year old learning to hold a pen or pencil correctly and beginning to develop more control over their strokes as well. Keep reading to see the full activity!
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Even small rocks, like this one above really helps with their 'pincher' movement which is exactly what they need to develop for pre-writing skills. These small rocks help them learn to hold a writing utensil correctly.
After the rocks, have them try another skinnier object like the brush or fork. Again, ask them to draw a shape or copy something you've drawn on paper. Remind them how to gently shake the paper plate to 'erase' the image they drew.
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Developer Donald Trump was approved Thursday by state regulators to hold a stake in the Riviera hotel-casino - but said the Las Vegas Strip resort is a foot-in-the-door licensing opportunity and doesn't figure in his future Nevada plans.
Following the state Gaming Commission's unanimous vote, Trump also said his plans don't include further Indian gambling ventures in California - for now. He said he wants to build a high-end condominium tower in Las Vegas, which may or may not have gambling, and is thinking about other possible deals in both southern and northern Nevada.
"Stay tuned," Trump said after the meeting when pressed by reporters for details. He said he could buy an existing property or build a new one, adding, "When we see the right deal in this state, we'll do it."
The Gaming Commission approved Trump and companies that he controls as part of a registration and suitability-finding process that would speed up any actual casino licensing in the future.
Repeating his Feb. 4 comments to the commission's investigative arm, the Gaming Control Board, Trump said "it's an honor to be here." He said he had lost many deals in previous years because of a state licensing process that can take more than a year.
Trump wasn't asked at either the board or commission meetings about his controversial activity in the state in the 1980s that led to legislation against "greenmailing" of Nevada casino corporations. There was brief discussion of a corporate bankruptcy in the 1990s at the board meeting but not at the commission meeting.
The greenmailing law was prompted in part by Trump's reported $31.7 million profit when casino-owning Bally Corp. bought back his 9.9 percent interest in the company in 1987. Trump also made a $35 million profit from an investment in casino-owning Holiday Corp.
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Trump's chief financial officer, Frank McCarthy, told the commission that a deal earlier this month with an affiliate of Credit Suisse First Boston will provide $400 million for a recapitalization of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Inc., and that will "most definitely" help with any Nevada projects.
The affiliate, DLJ Merchant Banking Partners III LP, would become the majority shareholder in a renamed Trump International Corp. Trump said he'd continue as company chairman and remain a "significant" shareholder. He declined to say exactly how his percentage interest would change.
Trump said the deal, to be finalized by summer, "in one fell swoop" would reduce high-interest debt, improve his company's cash flow and allow for expansion. The company's consolidated net loss last year was $87.3 million. He expects that his three Atlantic City casinos, which faced new competition, higher taxes and a soft economy last year, will do better this year.
Trump paid about $2 million for shares in Riviera Holdings Corp. That put him barely over a 10 percent threshold subjecting investors to investigation and licensure by casino regulators.
The move was designed to start the state licensing process, Trump said, adding that he has little contact with Riviera executives and doesn't intend to expand on his involvement with the property.
Asked about his building plans, Trump said he favors a project such as his Trump towers in Manhattan, Chicago and elsewhere. There's "not a great chance" that it would include New Frontier owner Phil Ruffin of Las Vegas, he added.
Last spring, Trump and Ruffin had announced plans to build a $390 million, 60-story condominium on Ruffin's site just off the Strip near Fashion Show mall.
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Questioned about further Indian casino management deals in California, Trump said that's a possibility but for now he's not going beyond the Trump 29 Casino in the Riverside area.


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And the Winners Are:
We set out to find communities across the country that combine big-city opportunities with suburban charm, locations that offer an ideal blend of affordable houses, good jobs, top-rated schools, wide-open spaces, and a lot less stress. Here are the results of Family Circle's extensive research: Perfect places to call home.
When Americans choose an area to live in, most of us yearn for the same things: fewer crowds; less concrete and hassles; more serenity, nature, and neighbors we can count on. That's why Family Circle singled out these small cities, where living costs, commute times, and crime rates are low, and the educational and cultural scenes are way above average. In all of them, moms and dads are stepping up to help their children thrive; they volunteer in schools, coach sports teams, and keep bike trails clean. As the people in these top towns will tell you, life is good. And if your community isn't among the winners, read on to learn ways you can make it warmer and friendlier.
Castle Rock, Colorado
Population: 42,241Median Income: $78,403Median Home Value: $267,500Households with Children: 48%Student/Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Kristal Dulleck, 39, and her husband, Mitch, 40, a telecommunications analyst, left San Francisco seven years ago, looking for a rustic place to raise their kids. They found it in this Rocky Mountain town, which combines a booming economy, frontier-era events like rodeos, and true neighborly spirit. When a blizzard dumped 3 feet of snow last winter, a dozen of the Dullecks' neighbors banded together to dig out driveways. "It turned into a big party," says Kristal. "People around here take care of one another." The Dullecks can often be found hiking, picnicking, or cheering from the sidelines at 11-year-old daughter Mackenzie's swim meets or 15-year-old son Tyler's lacrosse games. The kids like the peaceful, easy feeling that comes with the low crime rate. "We can leave our bikes out at night and no one will take them," says Kenzie. "Cool."
Family-friendly perk: The town spent $2 million this year to buy land with a 6,785-foot butte; the reward for making the 20-minute hike is an awesome view.
Diamond Bar, California
Population: 59,735Median Income: $78,972Median Home Value: $552,000Households with Children: 45%Student/Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Every day Tania Peterson walks 3 miles through the streets of this sun-drenched Southern California town, watching joggers and cyclists graciously give the right-of-way to kids roller-skating and playing stickball. The hike is a daily reminder of what the 43-year-old mom loves most about this rugged valley, just a half-hour commute from Los Angeles. "Like everyone else, we live outdoors," says Tania, whose husband, Todd, 49, an electrical engineer, and son, Tim, 14, are into soccer and sailing. "It's so healthy." Lorbeer Middle School, where Tim plays baritone sax in the jazz band, has been designated a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the Department of Education, and nearby Diamond Bar High has one of the nation's top calculus programs. The town, proud of its diverse population — 49 percent Asian and 14 percent Hispanic — holds an annual festival with exotic fare from India and Korea. The laid-back lifestyle extends even to church, where shorts and sandals are welcome. "No one has to wear their Sunday best," says Tania. "That means everyone — especially the kids — feels relaxed."
Family-friendly perk: Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm, as well as the surf at Newport Beach and the ski slopes of Mt. Baldy, are all within 25 miles.
Morton Grove, Illinois
Population: 21,691Median Income: $72,331Median Home Value: $376,000Households with Children: 30%Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
On the tree-lined street where she lives, Kyle Olund, 48, a manager at a market research firm, counts families from five countries. That's typical in this cosmopolitan Chicago suburb, where one-third of residents are foreign-born. Although Kyle and her husband, Mike, 49, who works at a pharmaceutical company, moved here in 1994 for the schools and affordable homes, they consider diversity an added dividend for daughters Sydney, 15, and Darce, 18. "The girls appreciate different kinds of people," says Kyle. "I think that will make them more compassionate — and more capable — when they go out into the world." The Olunds often hit Chicago's theaters and museums when they get a craving for culture. But they prefer the quiet life in this century-old village, where life's little pleasures are appreciated and moments are meant to be savored. "You wouldn't think of going to the dry cleaner without stopping and chatting a while," says Mike. "People here have time for one another."
Family-friendly perk: About 20 percent of the town's land is set aside as a forest preserve for running, walking, cycling, and picnics.
Cedar Park, Texas
Population: 36,029Median Income: $76,266Median Home Value: $206,914Households with Children: 49%Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Marilyn and Doug Fisher were still newlyweds when they moved here in 1990. Since then both they and Cedar Park have seen a population boom. The Fishers are now a party of five — with Erin, 8, Grant, 15, and Jake, 17 — while the town has doubled in size. Schools offer the rigorous International Baccalaureate Program, and the job market is teeming (Marilyn, 43, is an oil sales rep and Doug, 45, is a financial analyst). And Austin, where the Fishers like to catch college games and scarf down burritos at their favorite Mexican eatery, is only 17 miles away. "We've got everything we need here," says Marilyn. "Cedar Park is a haven for families."
Family-friendly perk: To raise funds for the anticrime group National Night Out, residents last year held 41 block parties, Texas BBQ included.
Derby, Kansas
Population: 18,928Median Income: $67,668Median Home Value: $146,807Households with Children: 43%Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Since moving to this suburb 10 miles south of Wichita, Jim Urso, 45, a director of facilities at Boeing, has been offered better-paying jobs in other cities several times. He always said no. "I can be home for lunch in 10 minutes and get back early enough to hang out with my kids after school," says Jim, dad to Alexandra, 12, Stefanie, 15, Danielle, 17, and Kristin, 23. His wife, Tamie, 48, agreed with his decision to stay every time. She couldn't bear to give up the sweet, slow weekends spent sitting in lawn chairs and sipping iced tea with friends, fellow moms, and neighbors. "There's absolutely no rat race around here," she says. No housing bubble, either. Derby is still highly affordable, with spacious three-bedroom ranch homes selling for as little as $150,000. And the brightest lights in this small town are the old-fashioned Friday Night kind — those at the playing field during varsity football games. "There's only one high school, so everyone rallies around the students," says Tamie. "Rooting for our kids brings the whole community together."
Family-friendly perk: At Rock River Rapids water park, 2,000 kids a day get their kicks with state-of-the-art water slides, a 600-foot "lazy river," and a 50-meter lap pool.
Kennesaw, Georgia
Population: 24,404Median Income: $70,065Median Home Value: $166,000Households with Children: 45%Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
From her family's quaint 1903 Victorian home, Melissa Hulsey, 39, walks the 2 miles to the employment agency she owns. Husband Jamey, 42, can drive to his job at the local electric company in 10 minutes flat. As for their kids — 6-month-old Adeline, Jack, 7, and Alison, 9 — "there's always something within easy reach, like sports leagues, outdoor concerts, movie nights, and hayrides," Melissa says. "You don't have to make a big production of packing up the car to go everywhere."
Ordinances in this Civil War-era town require the use of 19th-century brick architecture, including lampposts and benches. Civic pride, superb schools, and a half-dozen universities in nearby Atlanta are a big draw — the population has tripled since 1980. But Kennesaw hasn't outgrown its sense of community. The Cobb Chamber of Commerce pays for SAT prep courses for hundreds of high school juniors. "Kids have the best chance of getting into the college they want," says Melissa. "How many places can you say that about?"
Family-friendly perk: Kids and grown-ups can brush up on their history watching combat reenactments at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
Cooper City, Florida
Population: 29,677Median Income: $85,402Median Home Value: $375,000Households with Children: 52%Student/Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Lori Green, 43, gave up a nursing job last year to spend more time with kids Jeremy, 15, and Heather, 17, but she never slowed down. She became a parent liaison at her local high school and joined an advisory council, providing input on curriculum. Lori's one of many moms who have helped area schools earn the state's highest rating. "We take volunteering seriously," she says. That includes husband Mitch, 49, a lawyer who coaches baseball for one of the town's many sports leagues, which boast 6,000 youngsters. Team spirit has made Cooper City so desirable that homes are often sold by word of mouth. "Most towns have to beg for volunteers," he says. "We've got a surplus of helping hands."
Family-friendly perk: Green and proud of it, Cooper City helps folks who've lost trees to storms or hurricanes by replacing them for free.
Madison, Mississippi
Population: 16,930Median Income: $83,477Median Home Value: $242,760Households with Children: 47%Student/Teacher Ratio: 19:1
When teachers at Madison Avenue Lower Elementary School wanted more arts programs last year, they went straight to the school's parents for help. Janie Jarvis, 45, a stay-at-home mom to Amelia, 8, and Audrey, 11, corralled volunteers to write a grant proposal to the state. The result: $15,000 for a new instructor, boxes of paints and pastels, and lessons on the masters, including Vincent van Gogh. And Janie couldn't have been prouder when Amelia painted a Monet-style landscape that ended up on display in the school library. "The kids use their imaginations and get creative every day and everywhere," she says. "Now they see rabbits and elephants in the clouds and rainbows on the sides of buildings!"
Parents aren't the only ones stepping up. At the city's sole high school, 70 percent of seniors serve as mentors for elementary school children struggling with learning and family issues. A few years back high school students spearheaded a drive that convinced the city's businesses to operate smoke free. And everyone pitches in to preserve the tranquil atmosphere in this old southern belle of a town. When Janie's husband, Mike, 46, who works in construction, recently built two cell phone towers, he disguised one as a pine tree and concealed the other inside a church steeple. "Sure, they cost more," he says, "but they're beautiful to look at, which is what Madison is all about."
Family-friendly perk: When families go away on vacation, a local police officer checks their homes daily while making his rounds.
Franklin, Massachusetts
Population: 29,642Median Income: $81,065Median Home Value: $355,000Households with Children: 48%Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
When Benjamin Franklin learned that colonial settlers named this town after him in 1778, he sent 116 of his own books to become the core of the community library — the first such public collection in the nation. "History is instilled in our kids," says Kathy Sirignano, 45, a stay-at-home mom to Jillian, 9, Kyle, 16, and Michael, 18. "It gives them a real sense of belonging." Not to mention pride. After Jillian and her classmates at Jefferson Elementary School performed a song last year to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Franklin's birth, the third graders were tickled when local officials promptly proclaimed the tune the town's official theme. Dad Andrew, 46, a real estate broker, raves about Franklin's affordable houses (half the cost of those in suburbs closer to Boston and Providence, Rhode Island) and low property taxes. But what he and Kathy appreciate most are good neighbors all around. "You can always count on them to take care of your kids if you have to work late or to help you out in an emergency," Kathy says. "It's that feeling of togetherness that makes living here special."
Family-friendly perk: Locals still gather on the 4-acre common for holidays like the Fourth of July, a six-day spectacular that includes nightly concerts, a carnival, and an eye-popping parade with floats.
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Population: 25,133Median Income: $98,296Median Home Value: $293,250Households with Children: 50%Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Some communities define themselves by their proximity to a big city. Here, residents like Brian Lundquist, 36, talk about their nearness to a lake. "We're only a hundred yards from the water and a wetlands area," says Brian, a manager for ConAgra who moved to Chanhassen from Toledo, Ohio, in 2000 with wife Kellie, 37, and children Lily, 8, and Jordan, 10. "We open a window and see a loon flying overhead." An eco-haven situated 20 miles southwest of Minneapolis, the town has 12 lakes, 55 miles of walking trails, and 27 parks (local regulations, in fact, require every home to be within a half-mile from one). Even the winters are family friendly: Kids participate in ice-fishing contests to catch the most crappies, then gather around a fire to toast s'mores. Given the modest nightlife — there's only one movie theater — families entertain at home, inviting friends over to grill burgers and hot dogs in their backyard fire pit. "The kids like to play tag or alphabet memory games," says Kellie, a part-time preschool teacher. "They get so much more out of entertaining one another under the stars than vegging out in front of a TV or computer."
Family-friendly perk: The 950-seat Chanhassen Dinner Theatre serves up supper and Broadway musicals like Grease and Les Miserables.
Turn Your Town Around
Sure, small is beautiful. But even if you live in a metropolis, there are steps you can take to make life feel more like the good ol' days.
- Create a walkable community. Lobby officials to repair broken sidewalks, build public spaces for residents to gather and sit, and designate areas for people first, cars second. See walkable.org.
- Go green. Urge local leaders to participate in Tree City USA (treecityusa.org), which plants and preserves greenery. Ask dry cleaners to replace perchloroethylene, an air and groundwater contaminant, with biodegradable detergent. Join the Cool Cities campaign (coolcities.us) and urge your mayor to pursue smart energy solutions.
- Bring back safety after sunset. Join National Night Out (nationalnightout.org) to heighten drug and crime awareness and clean up problem neighborhoods.
How We Chose
With the help of On Board, a New York City research firm providing real estate and demographic data, Family Circle assembled a list of 1,850 places with populations between 15,000 and 150,000 and a high concentration of households with an average income of $65,000. From that, 800 localities were selected based on our family-friendly criteria, including cost of living, jobs, schools, healthcare, air quality, green space, and crime rate. We assessed which towns best met those standards and ranked them according to state. Family Circle selected the winners from the highest-rated towns in the top 10 states nationwide.
Wanted: People Who Love Where They Live
Go to familycircle.com/towns and tell us why we should pack up and move to your place. Maybe we'll even feature you and your kids in our My Hometown page in the magazine!
Neighborhood content provided by On Board LLC. Copyright © 2007 On Board LLC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Originally published in Family Circle magazine, August 2007.


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Basel's Mega Art Fair is Here!
By Elīna Zuzāne
Before the galleries switch off to their well-earned summer holiday status, there's just one art fair left on the busy schedules of gallery owners. The season's last annual fair, which will be held June 14-17, is held in the highest esteem by every art dealer – nothing can beat Art Basel's self-confident charm, serious circle of collectors, wide array of art on offer, and the city's collective creativity. This is the 43rd year for Art Basel in Switzerland, and the date has already long been marked in the calendars of art fair regulars. (Unsurprisingly, it's nearly impossible to reserve a hotel room in the city for that period already six months prior.) It goes without saying that visitors should prepare themselves for a rich dose of creative energy – this year, there will be 300 participating galleries, their expositions filled with the works of more than 2500 artists. The list of galleries includes such international big-names as Gagosian Gallery (New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong, etc.), Hauser & Wirth (London, Zurich, New York),Galerie Perrotin (Paris, Hong Kong), The Pace Gallery (New York, Beijing, London), White Cube (London, Hong Kong) and Marlborough Fine Art (New York, Madrid, Barcelona, etc.).
Cajsa von Zeipel
A Substantial Program
The fair's program is already quite full with just the main exhibition area – "Art Galleries", but there's also the "Art Statements" section, which features solo expositions by new artists, and the "Art Feature" section, which is put together by curators. And, of course, there's "Art Unlimited" – the part of the fair designated for large-format installations, grandiose sculptures and live performances – created this year by the famous New York curator, Gianni Jetzer. "Art Parcours", which is a collection of art objects tailored to the urban landscape and dispersed among various art spots in Basel, has been entrusted to Jens Hoffmann, Director of the CCA Wattis Institute in San Francisco. This year's "Art Parcours" includes the latest work by the Danish artist Simon Dybbroe Møller – "Animate V" (sited at St. Johanns-Rheinweg 55); the Swedish artist Henrik Håkansson's 2008 video work "Monarch – The Eternal" (showing at Water Pump Station); and the installation "La 600" (sited at St. Johanns-Vorstadt), by the Swedish-born Aleksandra Mir.
Visitors will also have opportunity to become acquainted with the latest art publications in the section "Art Magazines", watch artistic cinema at "Art Film", and purchase souvenirs from the fair at "Art Edition", which carries considerably more affordable pieces of art (prints, photographs, posters). In any case, one day is simply not enough time to take in all that the fair has to offer.
Jeppe Hein. 4-Dimensional Circle. 2011
Nordic Galleries
Galleries from the Baltic States have yet to get into this prestigious art fair; however, several neighboring Nordic countries always take part every year. This year, galleries from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Russia are participating.
The Danish Galleri Nicolai Wallner (hall 2.1, stand H4) is showing mirror sculptures by the notable Scandinavian artist Jeppe Hein, Joachim Koester's photographs, and Elmgreen & Dragset's installations, among works by other significant artists. Founded in 1993, Galleri Nicolai Wallner has become one of the most serious contemporary art galleries in Denmark. Its current location – the old Carlsberg beer brewery, which has gathered under one roof the art-publishers Kopenhagen.dk and four individual art galleries – is considered an important creative crossroads in Copenhagen. At this year's Art Basel we'll also see the Nils Stærk gallery (hall 2.1, stand K4), another resident of the former brewery, which will be showing the kinetic sculptures of the young Danish artist Tove Storch, installations by the American Matthew Ronay, and the works of two Norwegian artists – Nils Erik Gjerdevik's paintings and Torbjørn Rødland's photographs.
Torbjørn Rødland, Striped. 2007-2012
Once again we'll have the chance to see the wares of the Swedish gallery Andréhn-Schiptjenko (hall 2.1, stand K18), which has decided to place their main emphasis specifically on the works of contemporary sculptors; this will give visitors insight on the traditions of the artists' method of expression, as well as the various different contemporary off-shoots of the medium. The sculptors' sketches and other aids will be displayed alongside their featured works. Artists represented by the gallery are: Siobhán Hapaska, Tony Matelli, Xavier Veilham and Cajsa von Zeipel.
Finland's only representative at the fair this year is the gallery Anhava (hall 2.1, stand K16). It was established in 1991 and has experienced several changes, one of the main ones being its consolidation with the legendary Finish Galerie Artek in 1997. Nevertheless, it has remained true to its young, Nordic artists. This time these will be: Grönlund-Nisunen, Pertti Kekarainen, Anne Koskinen, Matti Kujasalo and Elina Merenmies.
Hreinn Fridfinnson. Dropping by Jon Gunnar's. 1965-1992
As usual, Iceland will be represented at the prestigious art fair by the gallery i8 (hall 2.1, stand K3), which will be showing the following seven acclaimed artists this year: Elin Hansdottir's projections, Olafur Eliasson's edgy "lamps", Roni Horn's photographs, Ragnar Kjartansson's works on paper, Ignacio Uriartes' ink drawings, Ivar Valgardsson's watercolors, and Hrein Fridinsson's video work. In addition, Ragnar Kjartansson's 144 painting-series "The End", which he created as part of a performance at the 2009 Venice Biennial, will be exhibited in the section "Art Unlimited" (hall 1.0, stand U50).
Norway is being represented at the esteemed fair by three galleries from Oslo, one of which is Standard, founded in 2005 (hall 2.1, stand J5). Artists featured are Gardar Eide Einarsson, Fredrik Værslev and Chadwick Rantanen, among others. The second gallery from this Nordic country is Galleri Riis (hall 2.1, stand H16). It has also brought a large selection of artists, among them – Dan Wolgers, Martin Erik Andersen and Olav Christopher Jenssen. Working together with Galerie Tschudi, Galleri Riis is exhibiting the large-format work "Tibet Tibet", by Hamish Fulton, in the "Art Unlimited" section (hall 1.0, stand U35). In the same section, the gallery is also collaborating with Galerie Nächst St. Stephan – Rosemarie Schwarzwälder and Galerie Nordenhake, to display the painting installation "Territorium 17, 2012", by Günther Umberg (hall 1.0, stand U14).
Ane Mette Hol
Opened in 2007, the gallery Lautom Contemporary (hall 1.0, stand S4) has been included in the solo show section "Art Statements", where the gallery's exposition is devoted to the young Norwegian artist Ane Mette Hol's creative interpretation of the fair's exposition stand. The conceptual artist's ideas and their execution are often likened to magic – because it's practically impossible to tell Hol's creations apart from real objects. As the artist herself says – in art, technique is more important than the signature.
The only Russian gallery at the fair this year is Regina Gallery (hall 2.1, stand K21). Founded in 1990 by Regina and Vladimir Ovcharenko, it is known as one of the pioneers in contemporary art in Moscow. Although the gallery's work is still oriented towards highlighting young and promising Russian artists, by opening a branch in London in 2010 they've supplemented their exhibition program with works by international artists. This time, the gallery's stand at Art Basel will feature the voo-doo-like masks of Evgeny Antufiev, Sergei Bratkov's photographs, and Sergei Zarva's collages, among other artists and their works.
Sofie Bird Moeller. Interferences 58. 2009
Nordic Galleries at Basel's Satellite Fairs
Alongside the jam-packed Art Basel program, art-lovers have the opportunity to visit the smaller satellite art fairs also being held this week; their merchandise and atmosphere is in stark contrast with those of the prominent Basel fair. This is a chance to see the latest trends in contemporary art from a different viewpoint; oftentimes, this is where future sought-after artists debut their portfolios.
LISTE 17 – The Young Art Fair In Basel
One of the oldest Art Basel satellites is LISTE, the fair for young and promising artists, in its 17th year this summer. If other fairs give priority to galleries with serious experience, then this fair only allows entry to the very youngest art establishments. This year's fair includes 64 galleries from 22 countries, including Christian Andersen from Denmark and Johan Berggren and Elastic from Sweden. www.liste.ch
Mikkel Carl
Volta 8
Volta is called the leader of the alternative art fairs because it is precisely the artists featured in this fair that have the greatest chance of gaining future fame in the world's most notable biennials, curated projects and art collections. Quite possibly, Volta has earned its status due the conditions levied upon the participants – every gallery's stand is strongly advised to display the works of just one or two artists, so that visitors can get a better sense of each artist's and gallery's creative vision. This year's fair has more than 80 creative establishments taking part, including eleven galleries from the Nordic region. Sweden is being represented by Stene Projects; Finland – Heino and Kalhama & Piippo Contemporary; but from Denmark – Martin Asbaek, Christoffer Egelund, Henningsen, LARM Gallery, Peter Lav, SPECTA, V1 Gallery and David Risley. It seems that the presence of gallery-owner David Risley in the board of curators of Volta 2012 has played a big part in the voluminous attendance of the Nordic galleries. www.voltashow.com
The Solo Project
The Estonian gallery Temnikova & Kasela is participating in the individual-project art fair The Solo Project, where the gallery will introduce Basel's art critics, collectors and the simply curious to the large-format works by the Estonian artist Kaido Ole. At this fair, visitors will mainly see well-established galleries and the works of artists who have already found their artistic identity. www.the-solo-project.com


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Lisa Loyd finds herself in a courtroom more often than she would like, but not because she's a criminal.
The single mom is owed more than $17,000 in child support from her ex-husband – payments she has been fighting for since her divorce more than 15 years ago.
The lack of court-ordered support over the years has contributed to the Crystal Lake resident's debt.
She has filed for bankruptcy twice, borrowed money from friends several times and accrued thousands of dollars in medical bills.
"Our lives haven't been easy because of this," said Loyd, whose son now is 18 years old. "It takes a toll on everything, and the stress is overbearing."
Besides the unpaid child support, her son has spent the majority of his life without a father.
"He hasn't seen his father since he was 3 years old, and he doesn't trust men," said Loyd, 46. "He is a great son who is working part-time and going to college. He does everything he can to keep his mom from going nuts."
Mary Morrow, head of the Division of Child Support Services in the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, said that parents who willingly pay child support "are usually more involved with the family," and "the child spending time with the noncustodial parent is more likely to graduate from high school, not go to jail and be successful."
Loyd is one of millions of custodial parents – the parent with whom a child resides full time – owed some type of child-support payment.
The numbers
More than $35 billion was owed in child support nationally in 2009, according to the most recent data available. Sixty-one percent of that was received, down more than 2 percent from 2007, U.S. Census Bureau figures show.
Those who received any type of payment declined to 71 percent in 2009 from 76 percent in 2007.
Custodial parents received on average about $3,630 in child support payments in 2009, or about $300 a month, data show. In McHenry County, the figure is $310 a month, and in the majority of cases, the mother is the custodial parent.
Currently there are more than 500,000 child-support cases in Illinois, according to the state. About 81 percent of those cases have payment orders, a more than 3 percent increase since 2010.
McHenry County has about 4,100 ongoing child-support cases. More than 88 percent have payment orders, an 8 percent increase since 2010.
The county state's attorney's office currently is handling 39 cases of unpaid child support – unmarried parents seeking child support or a custodial parent trying to secure a payment order, said George Hoffman, an assistant state's attorney. Prosecutors have closed 10 cases this year, and opened three others, he said.
The Illinois Attorney General's Regional Office in Rockford handles other county cases involving custodial parents who also receive some form of public aid.
Support orders
The amount of a child-support order depends on the noncustodial parent's net income and the number of children for whom he or she is responsible. Orders generally include money to help pay for health insurance or day-care, among other things.
Statutory guidelines for child support include 20 percent of the noncustodial parent's net income for one child, 28 percent for two children, 32 percent for three children and 40 percent for four children.
An order goes directly to the noncustodial parent's employer and the amount is automatically withheld from each paycheck. If the noncustodial parent does not work, the court uses a standard amount based on the state minimum wage.
Once an order is established, the noncustodial parent is required to remain up-to-date on payments or face penalties, and are encouraged to notify the courts of financial hardships before they can't make payments.
"We have found over the years that if we try to develop a partnership with the noncustodial [parent] and explain what will happen, they tend to pay from the get-go," Morrow said. "When they feel they are being treated fairly, they are more likely to pay."
Paying up
The penalties for not paying child support are steep and vary, depending on the unpaid amount and circumstances of each case.
The process begins with a letter notifying the noncustodial parent of nonpayment and includes an explanation of administrative tools to collect child support. Among the secretary of state's tools is to suspend a driver's license and seize federal income tax refunds. Denial of a passport, or the inability to renew one, also are possible.
The most successful collection method statewide has been the driver's license and income tax refund programs, Morrow said.
The state has collected nearly $377 million in unpaid child support since the driver's license program began in 2008, data show. Violators' driver's licenses are subject to suspension if they are more than 90 days behind on child support.
"As you look at what we have collected over the last few years, the doors are starting to close as far as hiding the money," Morrow said. "These collection methods are starting to work."
A judgment also can be enforced against real estate and other assets of the noncustodial parent, such as vehicles and bank accounts. Private collection agencies can become involved, and the outstanding debt can be reported to credit bureaus, too.
The stiffest penalty – for those held in contempt – is jail.
Noncustodial parents can be charged with a misdemeanor if nonpayment continues for more than six months or is more than $5,000. The charge is a felony if the amount exceeds $20,000 or nonpayment lasts for more than a year.
"We try to get as much voluntary commitment as we can and work out an agreement with the noncustodial that works financially," Hoffman said. "We're not in this to send people to jail, but to get money."
Dodging collections
Despite measures to collect child support, there still are those who find ways to not pay, experts said.
In the majority of unpaid child-support cases, the problem is that the state first has to find the nonpaying parent, and then prove they are purposely not paying.
"There are a number of people we chase who have made a career out of avoiding being found or appearing to have no income," Hoffman said. "There are a lot of creative ways for people who want to avoid having to pay."
Those include being paid for work in cash, commonly called "under the table," living with someone else so it appears as though they are paying rent, and driving a vehicle that is not in their name, Hoffman said.
"It becomes very difficult for us to track," Hoffman said. "All the custodial parents can do is keep coming back to court. A lot do end up on public aid, and at the end of the day, they don't have enough money to live."
The most important thing for custodial parents to remember is to keep track of payments, or lack of them, experts said.


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4. Environment Protection & Safety: ATEN KVM cables conform to EU RoHs regulations and do not contain hazardous materials. ATEN strives to comply with RoHs regulations, as well as the hazardous chemical laws and regulations of client countries and importing nations. From research and development of all product series, to supplier selection, purchasing, material inspection, leadless processes, product evaluation and process flow standardizations, ATEN continues to improve and maintain its business under the guidelines of this specific directive.
A higher quality KVM switch deserves to be paired with a higher quality cable in order to achieve true high quality signal transmissions. With ATEN KVM cables, signal deterioration is reduced and image output appears true to its original form. Choosing ATEN KVM cables to match your ATEN KVM switches provides the best KVM solution you can achieve.


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Amie wrote:Sarah wrote:An adult dog who puts on 13 pounds would be either obese, or the dog would have been very underweight before.
Yeah, that's like a 150lb human gaining 45lb (going to almost 200lb) in two months.
Well must have been scale error then. She did gain weight tho. Wish I knew how much.. This is why I love this forum... I've learned quite a lot in my short time here so far Thank you to everyone for your advice. Will keep you posted in a week or so if I see any progress.