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Henderson Auto Glass – What Should I know?
Simply put, this is glass that you would find in an automobile. Not too many know that in Henderson there are two major forms of auto glass. Each one is used on certain windows in the automobile. Both types of auto glass are more impact resistant and stronger than regular glass.
What Are the Different Kinds Of Windshield Replacement Henderson Services that are Available?
Laminated safety glass-this glass is generally used on a car's windshield. It is comprised of a couple of pieces of glass that has a slim layer of vinyl. The glass is then heated and pressed together in an autoclave, which is a type of oven. When this glass receives a tough impact it will shatter also but usually the shattered pieces will stick to the vinyl and not fall on the ground.
If the windshield just has a tiny vein or nick, the auto glass professional may be able to repair the tiny vein or nick to keep it from spreading further. The repair will generally take fewer than thirty minutes in Henderson. The vein or nick is cleaned thoroughly and dried. Resin is injected and a material like Mylar is used to hold it in place. The professional cures the resin by using an ultraviolet light.
Windshield Replacement: What Everyone Needs To Know
Were you aware that the windshield provides up to 30% of a vehicle's structural strength. In the event of a crash or rollover, the windshield supports the roof and assists the airbags in deploying. Maintaining the windshield will help to ensure safety while operating the vehicle.
In everyday driving conditions, a chipped windshield can quickly turn into a safety hazard if the chip cracks suddenly. It is impossible to determine whether a chip will crack and cause greater issue, but if it is a large chip, chances are it will eventually cause a crack if it goes unrepaired.
A chipped windshield does not mean that the windshield needs to be replaced, but the chip should be repaired as soon as possible. There are several reasons why windshield chips should be repaired rather than ignored:
Glass repair may not be covered by all car insurance policies; avoiding the need for full replacement is the best choice. Repairing a chipped windshield in relatively inexpensive, with do-it-yourself kits starting around $10. Many places offer windshield chip repairs while you are getting an oil change. This can be a convenient way to repair a chipped windshield while having other work completed on the car.
There is no way to know for sure how long a chipped windshield will go without cracking, however it is best to avoid taking chances and have windshield chips repaired as soon as you notice them.
How Does Windshield Repair Work? - Auto Glass Repairs Explained
But I Thought You Said This Windshield Was Original Equipment?
Here is a common story for a consumer. A person has a brand new or leased vehicle and a piece of glass becomes damaged. They call an auto glass company and the consumer is told OEE is an original equipment equivalent replacement piece for their vehicle. But when the auto glass technician shows up to complete the replacement, the piece of glass does not actually have the vehicle makers OEM manufacturer logo.
OEE - Parts produced for installation in the "aftermarket" by third party companies.
What Is OEM Auto Glass? (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
When a new vehicle is designed the vehicle maker can use an existing windshield part from an older model vehicle, or they can create a whole new windshield and part number. If the decision is made to create a whole new windshield the vehicle maker contracts a glass manufacturer to create the part. The glass manufacturer and vehicle maker create a unique mold and a unique molding/firing process to produce the OEM windshield (Original Equipment Manufacturer). The parts are installed when the vehicle is assembled at the vehicle makers factory.
6. Rear View Mirror Brackets And Sensors - Aftermarket windshields (OEE) use a different process to adhere the mirror brackets to the glass. I find that their quality of adhesion and location is not as accurate as OEM parts. In fact, aftermarket distributors repeatedly drip glue on the glass below the bracket which may stain the black ceramic band on the interior side of the glass. When it comes to sensor components such as a rain sensors, the problem it not as rampant. But on a BMW windshield, a mirror bracket not correctly aligned may hinder the re-installation of the mirror's plastic cover assembly which hides the sensor and bracket.
So Which Windshield Should I Choose, OEM or OEE?
The biggest impact on your decision will be budget. OEM parts are almost always higher priced. Most consumers simply choose OEE because they have no choice, everyone needs to save a few bucks. Don't be scared of choosing aftermarket glass though because safety is mostly impacted by the technician installing the windshield correctly, not the glass itself. But if you really love your vehicle and expect the best quality, you should choose OEM. And if you are leasing your vehicle, your dealer may have restrictions on what type of glass is acceptable upon returning the vehicle. You may get a fee added if you have an aftermarket glass installed. Call your dealer for more information.


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The Simpsons RPG has been discussed, series writer confirms
The Simpsons writer Al Jean has confirmed that there has – at some point – been talk of an RPG based on Matt Groening's iconic show, and that more Simpsons games could be on the way following the success of Tapped Out on iOS.
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EA is getting behind the newly-revealed Samsung Galaxy S4, which looks set to be one of the most successful Android handsets of the next few years. A-list reports the publisher is prepping 16 games for the handset, and will have compatible versions available on the Google Play Store at launch. Supported titles include Tetris Blitz, […]
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Ethan Levy, a former BioWare San Francisco producer of Dragon Age Legends, has said new IP isn't "a priority" for EA anymore.
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The Simpsons: Tapped Out, the-free-to-play mobile title for iOS, is live now in the German App Store, EA announced during its gamescom press conference. It will be ready in North America this week, and available worldwide over the next month.
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EA's pulled The Simpsons: Tapped Out from the App Store, blaming the "overwhelmingly positive" reaction the game's received as being the reason its put its servers under a lot of pressure.
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The Craniofacial Research Instrumentation Laboratory is devoted exclusively to clinical research into the effects of therapeutic interventions designed to correct dentofacial malocclusions and craniofacial malformations by orthodontic and/or surgical means. Its long-range objective is to improve the quality of care for malocclusions and craniofacial anomalies by rigorous quantitative analysis of the effects of treatment or of failure to treat. It has four primary areas of focus:
The goal of these enterprises is to create better future conditions for "evidence-based orthodontic practice."
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From the American Dream to unnerving realities, Woodmere Art Museum's bold spring exhibitions showcase a wide variety of paintings and works on paper from 20th- and 21st-century artists with strong connections to Philadelphia. "Salvatore Pinto: A Retrospective Celebrating the Barnes Legacy" looks back on the career of one of Philadelphia's great 20th-century artists, who studied at the Barnes Foundation.
Concurrently, "Haunting Narratives: Detours from Philadelphia Realism, 1935 to the Present" showcases the work of nearly 60 artists from the mid-1900s to the present who abandoned traditional modes of realism in favor of darker, more "haunting" narratives, a genre that has been at the center of Philadelphia art for centuries. Woodmere Art Museum began presenting both exhibitions on May 12, and they will continue to July 15.
Part of a family of artists who moved to Philadelphia from Salerno, Italy, in 1909, Salvatore Pinto (1905-1966) was a prized student of Albert Barnes and a teacher at the Barnes Foundation, transmitting ideas of European modernism to generations of American art students.
Pinto, who attended the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art (now the University of the Arts) and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, absorbed the latest trends of avant-garde modernist painting from mentors like Henri Matisse, with whom Pinto studied in the South of France on a Barnes Foundation Traveling Scholarship. Before he left the U.S., Pinto was a realist, but when he returned from Europe his highly stylized, non-representational figures clearly showed the influence of Matisse to a great extent and of Cezanne and Picasso to a lesser extent.
(Pinto's brothers, Angelo and Biagio, also studied at the Barnes Foundation and received scholarships for travel and study from Albert Barnes himself. Another brother, Joseph, had a photo studio. All three Pinto brother artists are represented in the Woodmere show and in the unique Barnes Foundation collection.)
Working in media ranging from painting and printmaking to photography and furniture design, Pinto embraced what he learned from his travels abroad and developed a distinctly American repertoire of subjects, including a series inspired by Long Beach Island shorelines.
Coinciding with the opening of the Barnes Foundation Museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, "Salvatore Pinto: A Retrospective Celebrating the Barnes Legacy" offers a comprehensive view of Pinto's oeuvre as well as examples of works by Angelo and Biagio Pinto, to honor an essential transatlantic link between Philadelphia and European modernism.
"Haunting Narratives: Detours from Philadelphia Realism" focuses on the thematically dark, often hauntingly strange works of art made by painters and printmakers of Philadelphia since the 1930s. Benton Spruance, Robert Riggs and Leon Kelly set the stage in the 1930s for this unique thread of narrative art, a tradition that continued in the work of Sidney Goodman, Peter Paone and Ben Kamihira.
The exhibition is rounded out by the many contemporary twists on the genre from artists with Philadelphia ties. Selected from a broad artistic spectrum, the works in "Haunting Narratives" are diverse, ranging from pictorially dark, murky scenes to paradoxically colorful, seemingly lighthearted facades.
"Both exhibitions," says Woodmere Art Museum curator Matthew Palczynski, "underscore the major contributions Philadelphia's artists have made in 20th- and 21st-century art, an impact that we're continually unpacking."
These exhibitions are accompanied by a series of discussions, lectures and tours, as well as the student exhibition, "Dream Explore Discover," on view now through July 1 in the Helen Millard Children's Gallery.
Woodmere Art Museum is located at 9201 Germantown Ave. Admission to special exhibitions is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and free for students, children and museum members; exhibitions in the Founder's Gallery and Helen Millard Children's Gallery are free. More information at www.woodmereartmuseum.org or 215-247-0476.


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Rhone River cruises explore the beautiful Provence region in southern France. Often, sailings of the Rhone are paired with sailings of the Saone River, which runs through the Burgundy region.
Sample celebrated Cote du Rhone wines in the twin cities of Tournon and Tain L'Hermitage, which face each other across the river. Visit the immense Gothic Palace of the Popes in Avignon, called the "City of Popes" because it was the seat of the papacy in the 14th century. Viviers is a very beautiful old town nestled between hills and the river, and its narrow, cobblestoned lanes invite exploration.
Itineraries also call at 2,000-year-old Lyon, known as France's epicurean center and located at the convergence of the Rhone and Saone. Much of it is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and you can survey the city from atop Fourviere Hill and explore ancient Roman ruins. More Roman treasures await in Arles, where the vistas inspired artist Vincent Van Gogh, who arrived in 1888 and produced more than 300 works during his tenure here.
Our cruises are hassle-free because all the details are handled for you by experienced tour directors. And in each stop along the way, sightseeing guides show you the top attractions and share their knowledge of the local history, culture and cuisine. Plus, these trips are easy to budget, because so much is included in one price that you pay up front.
River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The river cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.
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Combine bulbs and perennials to extend bloom
We usually think of using spring bulbs for ostentatious displays of color that an- nounce the arrival of spring. While no one can argue about the beauty of such plantings, spring bulbs have another use--one that's more subtle but just as useful in the landscape. By incorporating spring bulbs into mixed borders and other landscape plantings, you can extend the bloom season of perennial plantings with minimal maintenance, while adding colors, textures and forms not available with perennials.
This strategy works well because the needs and habits of flowering bulbs and perennials are similar in many ways. In certain other ways, they are different but complementary. One of The Netherlands' most famous landscape architects, Mien Ruys, expressed it this way: "The fundamental vitality and expression of bulbous plants receive an added dimension in combined applications." Thus, bulbs have a place in mixed plantings, not just the monocultures we so often see.
Ruys' statement reminds us of the similarities between these two groups of plants. Perennials grow in nearly every climatic zone around the world, and a large percentage of them display excellent winter hardiness. In areas where consistent snow cover occurs, many marginally hardy varieties also can thrive. This also applies to practically all of the bulbous plants I discuss here and reinforces the complementary nature of bulbs and perennials. This should be no surprise considering that perennial and bulbous plants often occur side-by-side in their natural habitats.
Because naturalized bulbs require treatment similar to many perennials, they necessitate little extra effort. Naturalized bulbs enjoy an annual application of compost in fall, as do many perennials. Also, during the summer, when the bulbs have withdrawn underground, take care not to disturb them when you cultivate around them. In fact, you should leave them alone as much as possible, another characteristic they share with many perennial plants. Thus, naturalized bulbs often fit well, culturally speaking, in perennial plantings.
Extending the flowering period In a mixed planting, the bulbs will emerge first in the spring (though you can extend their flowering period into early autumn if you include tender summer-flowering bulbs that bloom along with perennials). Mixed borders usually peak in summer, when most perennials are in bloom. Although it is possible to use spring-flowering perennials to lengthen the overall flowering period, it makes more sense to leave this task to spring-flowering bulbs and focus on the perennial show during the summer. Bulbs provide a much greater variety of early season choices.
The bulb show starts early, with small species such snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis), winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis), glory-of-the-snow (Chionodoxa murielae), Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) and Crocus (several types). Then come the narcissi, tulips and hyacinths, and finally the ornamental onions (Allium) in June, bringing an end to the spring-bulb season. A few exceptionally late bloomers include Alliums and lilies (Lilium) that flower well into the summer months.
A factor that enhances complementary plantings is the ability of bulbs to naturalize. Many types gradually multiply by self-seeding or producing bulblets that eventually grow into new plants.
Variety is virtually unlimited The herbaceous perennial plants are a group of unequaled variety. From early in the growing season until late in the year, perennials provide even greater variety than bulbous plants. Their growth habits vary widely, just as their flower colors and sizes do.
In contrast to bulbous plants, perennials do not usually die back quickly after flowering--they remain green. For this reason, take the decorative value of their foliage into consideration along with their bloom. In addition, some perennials remain green throughout winter (for example, Arabis caucasica). Others, such as Hosta, have highly attractive foliage and yet others have attractive flower stalks that retain ornamental value far into the winter season (for example, Achillea filipendulina).
Hemerocallis, Hosta and Astilbe probably are the three most popular perennials among landscapers, and they top the list for good reasons. They are tough, problem-free and adaptable to a variety of growing conditions. However, all three share a disadvantage: They do not provide any visual interest during the winter.
For those who want more from their plants, many perennials possess interesting features throughout the year. For instance, ornamental grasses that retain dead stalks in winter can create a beautiful contrast to the ice and snow and produce intriguing sounds and motions. Or consider evergreen ferns: They provide charm after other plants have gone dormant.
Considerations for combinations Effective combinations are not a lot of work to create, but they require careful planning. Although experience is still the best teacher, start with a few of the basic concepts:
* When combining various perennials, pay attention to plant qualities that provide a function (other than aesthetics) in the area you're planting. For instance, a planting of Phlox stolonifera under large rhododendrons looks much more attractive and natural than using bark chips but does basically the same job of covering the soil and keeping down the weeds. Grouping perennials around a tree, boulder or bird bath in a lawn reduces trimming and, at the same time, improves the appearance of the feature.
* Consider all ornamental aspects of plants, including their appearance during non-flowering periods and their overall growth habits. Because most perennials only bloom for a few weeks of the season, you should include plants with a range of foliage forms, textures, colors and heights. A well-balanced border should have several species blooming at any one the time, blended in such a fashion that foliage provides interest and contrast when the plants are not in flower. A rule of thumb is that, at any given time, 10 to 15 percent of the border should be in bloom. The remainder, of course, will consist of foliage. Because this amounts to 85 to 90 percent of the planting, the importance of using foliage to its best advantage is obvious.
* When combining perennials with bulbous plants, you have two basic options:
* Combinations in which the perennials and bulbs flower at about the same time. In this case, colors, obviously, play an important role and should complement each other. For example, Brunnera macrophylla, with its blue flowers, makes a lovely partner for white- or yellow-flowering narcissi. The Christmas rose (Helleborus orientalis) pairs beautifully with the striped squill (Puschkinia libanotica [scilloides]).
* Combinations in which the bulbs flower first, while the later-blooming perennials are in earlier stages of growth. The flowering of one type becomes a festive aperitif for the other, such as an opening cushion of Geranium (cranesbill) with the white-flowering Narcissus triandrus 'Thalia'.
In plantings where the bulbs and the perennials do not bloom simultaneously, the bulbs' colors and heights are not as critical. Nevertheless, warm yellow flowers are popular for these early display, perhaps as a harbinger of the spring sunshine that is on its way.
Perennials will overgrow and disguise withering bulb foliage. This is useful because you must allow bulb foliage to wither naturally before removing it if the bulb is to bloom again the following season. Later, you can use annuals to fill in around perennials such as poppies and Virginia bluebells that go dormant after blooming.
* Groups of plants can frame or otherwise complement others. Conifers enhance perennial borders and frequently are used as a backdrop for them. Likewise, perennials nicely complement woody ornamentals. A planting of gray or silvery perennials neatly delineates where the lawn ends and the ornamentals begin. Such designs give a sense of definition and perspective to the whole landscape.
Integrating perennials and bulbs in a holistic way achieves a natural unity of forms and types. You cannot create this effect by using just one or two groups separately and certainly not when you use bulbs alone.
Experiment with plant types and design styles. Do not expect perfection instantly and don't crowd your plantings. Allow several seasons for the plants to mature and fill in. After all, a landscape of any scale is always a work in progress.
Carol J. Sutton, of CJS Communications, Vancouver, B.C., is the U.S. and Canadian representative of Plant Publicity Holland.
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I've been wracking my brain trying to think of what I can say that will mean anything to anyone about the current dismal, distressing state of politics in this country. And I've come to realize this: There isn't anything I can say. But there is something I can do.
My solution, based on the Chinese proverb that it's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness, is to provide daily candles in the form of links to other people's solutions, simple or complex responses to problems that they see. But as a single candle will hardly provide enough illumination to blot out the darkness that is the pettiness and meanness that characterizes this election cycle, I will light 258 candles, one each day between now and election day. In this way, I will do my part to remind each of us we are better than the baseness of the bases.
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Classic Arms had a few for $179.95 a couple of weeks ago. Worth a try.
Anyone know where I can find a cheap metric fal kit?
Classic Arms had a few for $179.95 a couple of weeks ago. Worth a try.
I got mine on gunbroker for $169.99. Just type in parts kit in their search bar
I picked up an issue of Shotgun News and Interordnance has an add stating FAL kit for $149.00 Doesn't say if it's inch or metric.
I just went to the website and it shows it for $249.00. Might be worth a call to see if the $149 price is correct. Mention that you saw it in the Feb issue.
entereprise arm show they have some i think they were in the $170 range
I have a Rhodesian kit I bought from Ammunitionstore.com. If you're interested I'll sell it with an 80% receiver casting for $200.00.
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A Milwaukee County judge has dismissed a citation against former talk show host Montel Williams for possessing drug paraphernalia.
Sheriff's deputies found a pipe commonly used for marijuana on Williams during a security check at the Milwaukee airport in January. Williams paid the $484 citation but he disputed the ticket.
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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says a judge dismissed the case Tuesday at the district attorney's request. The pipe tested negative for marijuana.
Williams told the newspaper he is thankful that he can put the episode behind him.
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He says he uses marijuana legally to relieve the chronic pain caused by multiple sclerosis. Williams visits Wisconsin to participate in experimental treatment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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If, like me, your fingers are anything but green and you prefer inanimate objects to plant life, then the occasional outdoor exhibitions at Kew Gardens (Dale Chihuly in 2005, Henry Moore in 2007) represent the best moments to visit. Of course, the chainsaw-wielding 66-year-old sculptor David Nash's work was very much alive until recently – indeed, the giant, rotted oak he is remodelling at a working wood quarry in the grounds of Kew still stands upright. The trunk is slowly being hacked away, revealing one of Nash's trademark totems, which typically resemble a compartmentalisation of the timber column into either stacked cups, wedged grooves or some prehistorically carved monumental motifs.
Unlike previous incumbents, Nash has seeded his pieces throughout the gardens, filling the dedicated gallery spaces and even invading the Victorian greenhouses. In the tropical zone my glasses fogged over, making it hard to find the carrot-like 'Three Iron Humps' that were pleasingly sucking up the moisture of the surrounding flowerbed. The dozen or so sculptures in the Temperate House jostle with the palms and ferns, perhaps peering out like ancient Mayan temples in the case of the majestic 'Crack and Warp Column' or else hiding in plain sight, like the well-camouflaged, cleft ash work, 'Big Tongue'.
Introducing such manmade distractions might seem an imposition to staunch Gardeners' Worldies, but Nash is only mirroring the founders of Kew by forcibly introducing his exotic, rare species into a falsely constructed 'natural' habitat. Horticultural concerns aside, Nash's forms soar rather than sneak up on you when placed out on the open glades and promenades. The commanding 'Black Sphere', a puzzle ball made from tessellated beams of charred wood, stands on a raised mound and, along with other similarly blackened forms, provides much-needed focal points, or notes of dissonance, on what might have been an otherwise repetitious journey from one lumpen log to another.
Just when all this chainsaw-massacre brawn begins to bore, Nash's drawings and documentation for his projects further afield, displayed in the Botanical Gallery, show his real range and conceptual concerns.
For the past 30 years, for example, Nash has grown, pruned and fletched (artificially bent through nicks in the branches) a ring of 22 trees so as to form an architectural 'dome'. He's also created perfect rings of bluebells and released his sculpted 'Wooden Boulder' into a river, in the hope it will roll, gather moss and generally be poetically returned to whence it came. Walking past 'Black Sphere', I could have sworn I saw a too-perfect semi-circle of mushrooms on the slope, which I assumed had been sown there. I wasn't seeing things (nor had I been eating any dodgy fungi) but on my second visit a week later they weren't there. Nash's greatest skill is in setting up this double take, making us look again for geometry in leaf formations and constantly refuting our quest to find order in chaos.
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Here at Crave we talk about plenty of cool cell phones and PDAs that will make your life complete, or at least help your ego. But just like beer ads rightfully remind you to drink responsibly, we'd like to remind the male readers of this blog to talk responsibly. Because, as you may have read already, new study results are showing that heavy cell phone usage might render men infertile.
We'll spare you the oodles of corny sperm jokes that could potentially penetrate this blog post. We'd just like our male readership to keep this in mind (along with brain cancer, eye cancer, bad driving, and all those other things that cell phones have been blamed for). And, if you don't see kids on the horizon for you, think about how spending four hours a day on your cell phone might prevent you from buying a new iPod with the money you could obtain from selling sperm on eBay.
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So, I checked her MRI to make sure nothing horrible had happened, and then went to meet with she and her husband. By the time I got there she was already improving.
Dr. Grumpy: "So you're feeling better now?"
Mrs. Oldbutcute: "Yes, but I was completely paralyzed for a while."
Dr. Grumpy: "Well, that was the medication, and it's wearing off now. It caused you to be dead from the waist down."
Mr. Oldbutcute: "Hell, doc, she's been dead from the waist down for 40 years."
He ducked as a copy of Newsweek came flying at him.


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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Yo, 'In-N-Out Burger:' I'll Have a Cheesburger. Hold the Bible Lectures, Please
[The messages on an In-N-Out Burger cup and fries bag: Let's have lunch? Or let us pray?]
The sparkly clean, friendly, family-owned In-N-Out Burger chain is something of a cult favorite in California, where it was founded in the late 1940s, and in Nevada and Arizona, where it has expanded.
Nice place, with a simple menu and very good food.
I stopped by one on the east side of Tucson while running errands this afternoon, ordered a cheesburger, fries and Coke, and sat at an outside table in the sun. I could have had lunch at a favorite place, the Sonic fast-food joint a mile away, where pretty girls on roller skates bring your food out to your car window -- very 1960s "American Graffiti" -- but I was in a rush and In-N-Out was there.
Eating my lunch, I noticed for the first time that I was being subtly hustled by evangelists.
Look, I don't care who prays to whomever or whatever, but when I am a paying customer, I don't want to have the person I pay lecturing me on religion, even if the lecture is in small print on the bottom of a bag or the lip of a cup.
I looked up this "John 3:16" on the bottom lip of the soda cup. It evidently seeks to inform me that faith in Jesus means I shall not perish but have eternal life. The corollary, for our Jewish, Moslem, Buddhist, atheist and other infidel friends, is that a lack of faith means you shall perish and not have an eternal life. Your choice, I guess. But do you have to choose off the bottom of a soda cup?
"Revelation 3:20," on the French fry bag, was a bit more hospitable to us heathens. Here is what the Biblical reference says: "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me."
Yo, In-N-Out Burger, I say to you: No, I shall not make haste to knocketh at thy door, because thou are but a hamburger stand and thy doors are not closed to anyone under the sun or the moon or the stars into heaven. And if any man heareth mine voice, yea and verily that voice would but ordereth a hamburger with cheese and also fries of the persons French, and a cold drink that is called by the name of Coke.
But behold! The printing of thy holy verses on thine cups and bags is an abomination unto the Lord, and henceforth I shall sup not at thy doors but at the doors of the place of thine enemy, which is called Sonic where pretty girls on skates with wheels giveth me sup, and annoyeth me not with praises unto the Lord.
PS, Since we're talking Bible citations here, how about this one, Matthew 6:5, in which Jesus warns against outward displays of religiosity:
"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. ..."
6 comments:
- James said...
This is exactly why I have never been to In-n-out, despite the praise from friends.
- Erik G. said...
Privately held company. They pay their employees well. You don't have to eat there. Try Chik-Fil-A next time.
- Joesharkey.com said...
Right, I don't have to eat there and I choose not to now. Chik-Fil-A is another religious proselytizing fast-food joint, of course. Separation of church and fries is the issue!
- MCD527 said...
I assume that you will express similar boycotting behavior towards Alaska Airlines, who includes a biblical verse on all of the meal trays in first class.
Perhaps you will even remove the Alaska Airlines ad from your ad roll.
That would be the intellectually consistent position.
- Joesharkey.com said...
By the way, I have no control over any "ad roll" on this blog. Those ads are put there by Google, which gets any revenue from them. Also, I've never flown Alaska Air, but will look for the Bible lectures when I do.
And I say verily unto you: Matthew 6:5.
- Mason said...
This is common knowledge.
Back in the 90's my Episcopal Central California middle school served drinks in the lunch room in surplus In-N-Out cups. What is a surplus cup? It's just like a normal cup, but someone forgot to print the Biblical citation on the bottom.
As a very, very lapsed Episcopalian, I'm just glad they treat their people well. Most in that industry don't. It's up to you if you want to support that, but consider this: it's not really proselytizing if you have to go searching for it. Matthew 6:5 wouldn't apply.
Finally... Sonic sucks. Five Guys, In-N-Out or nothing.


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The United States said Tuesday that Taliban moves to open a political office in Qatar could play a positive role in ending the war in Afghanistan.
State Department Spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said Washington has received no formal notification of Taliban plans to open an office in Doha, but that the Obama administration is willing to support the move if it is part of Afghan-led reconciliation.
"The Afghans have to be in the lead," said Nuland. "This is their country. We will support a process that leads to reconciliation along the lines that we have discussed.?
In an e-mail statement, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the office will help his group ?reach an understanding with the international community.? But he made no mention of the Afghan government of President Hamid Karzai, which the Taliban calls a ?puppet regime."
Nuland said the new office will make a difference only if Taliban leaders meet the Afghan government's conditions for reconciliation.
"This process will only be successful if those Taliban are prepared to renounce violence, break ties with al-Qaida, support the Afghan constitution in all of its elements - including human rights for all citizens in particular for women," she said.
The Taliban statement also called for the release of prisoners held at the U.S.-run Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba. Nuland declined to comment on the demand, saying that Washington supports talks with former fighters who are ready for peace.
"Are there individual fighters of strategic significance who are prepared to come off the battlefield and join the political process within the framework that the Afghans have discussed and that we have supported?," asked Nuland.
Nuland said the opening of a Taliban office would facilitate reconciliation by addressing one of the biggest obstacles identified by a recent meeting of Afghan elders.
"You have to have a political address, if you are going to begin a political conversation," she said. "The Afghans themselves have said that they are frustrated that the Taliban do not have a political address. That is what the loya jirga called for.?
Asked why Washington would support talks with the group it went to war with after the terrorist attacks of 2001 on the United States, Nuland cited Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's often repeated response, "You don't negotiate with your friends.?
US: Taliban Opening Office Could Play Positive Role in Afghan Talks
The United States said Tuesday that Taliban moves to open a political office in Qatar could play a positive role in ending the war in Afghanistan.


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I have this assignment and I am lost on it. I think I have it written but it continuosly gives an error cannot find symbol on (Checkup check). I am lost and in desperate need of help.
Here is my assignment:
Create a class named TestCheckup whose main() method declares four Checkup objects. Call a getData() method four times. Within the method, prompt a user for values for each field for a Checkup, and return a Checkup object to the main() method where it is assigned to one of main()'s Checkup objects. Then, in main(), pass each Checkup object in turn to a showValues() method that displays the data. Blood pressure values are usually displayed with a slash between the systolic and diastolic numbers. (Typical blood pressure values are 110/78 or 130/90.) With the cholesterol figures, display the explanation of the cholesterol ratio calculation. (Typical cholesterol values are 100 and 40 or 180 and 70.) The comment header provided in Unit 1 should be added and completed. Save the Assignment as TestCheckup.java and take a screenshot of each of the following: the newly written code, the code after it is compiled, and the output of the code.
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import java.util.Scanner; public class TestCheckup { //begin class public static void main(String[] args) { //Create four checkup objects Checkup check1 = new Checkup(); Checkup check2 = new Checkup(); Checkup check3 = new Checkup(); Checkup check4 = new Checkup(); //Pass Checkup objects to getData method getData(check1); getData(check2); getData(check3); getData(check4); //Pass Checkup objects to showValues() method showValues(check1); showValues(check2); showValues(check3); showValues(check4); } public static Checkup getData(Checkup check) { //Create scanner object Scanner keyboard = new Scanner(System.in); //Prompt user for field data values and return values System.out.println("Please enter stylostic pressure: " ); check.stylostic = keyboard.nextInt(); System.out.println("Please enter diastolic pressure: "); check.diastolic = keyboard.nextInt(); System.out.println("Please enter hdl: "); check.hdl = keyboard.nextInt(); System.out.println("Plese enter ldl: "); check.ldl = keyboard.nextInt(); return check; } public static void showValues(Checkup checker) { System.out.println("Your blood pressure is " + checker.diastolic + "/" + checker.stylostic); System.out.println("Your cholesterol is " + checker.hdl + " and " + checker.ldl); System.out.println("Typical cholestoral is 100 and 40 or 180 and 70"); } }


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I am going to emboss all the whisper white pieces using Finial Press. I wonder if the new catty has new embossing folders...
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Now I sponged Ballet Blue and Green Galore on Glossy White...I wanted to add Crushed Curry but I can't find it...Oh Well!
I then stamped my image with Inspired by Nature and I also cut out a couple of butterflies using the Beautiful Wings Embosslit. and here is my masterpiece...I used Mojo Sketch 142. The butterfly's antenae is a sliver of crushed curry.
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Once upon a time in a windy city of 2.7 million citizens, a love story began. Their chances of meeting were dim but destiny knows no roadblocks, no rules and no traffic. One day, out of curiosity both Krutin and Ami logged in to a dating app, Dil Mil, aimed at couples with an Indian background.
It was an instant match. Krutin and Ami flowed naturally. As they continue to get to know each other, they knew they were meant to be. They both realized their lives would be an endless string of adventures together.
One special day, Krutin surprised Ami with a special adventure to San Diego. The ocean on one side and the city on the other was the perfect setting for a special surprise. Krutin got down on one knee and surprised Ami with the promise of eternal love.
She said yes.
Adventure runs through their blood. The couple decided their special day would be celebrated in a beautiful destination surrounded by color, tradition, culture and one big family. Their chosen destination was the dreamy Now Sapphire in Cancun, Mexico. The hotel also took care of the entire decoration and flowers which adorned the place in colorful reds, yellows and pinks.
The couple visited the destination one year prior and instantly fell in love with Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun. The luxury hotel redefines all-inclusive and offers the perfect escape and the perfect wedding venue for Ami y Krutin.
With the blue turquoise water of the Caribbean as their background, Krutin and Ami gathered their loved ones in a magical location for a 2-day traditional celebration.
Dressed in radiant colors, the couple was surrounded by a gorgeous display of culture and tradition. The wedding ceremony was celebrated in a bath of red and gold with the bridal party wearing blue and a combination of gold and champagne. Ami's hair & makeup was a work of art by ST Makeup Artistry.
The reception was showered in teal, gold and blue, with a focus on peacock colors, which is the national bird of India.
The couple followed the traditional Hindu ceremonies with a welcome cocktail pithi, a grah shanti sangeet, a mehndi night bharaat and a beautiful and colorful Hindu wedding ceremony on the beach.
Baraat and dwar pooja – arrival of the groom
Krutin arrived with his family and friends where he is greeted by Ami's family. Ami's mother welcomes Krutin with a tilak – a red powder and rice and candle light – which symbolizes blessings and good luck. Krutin is then escorted to the mandap.
Ganesh Pooja – the worship of Lord Ganesh
The ceremony began with Ami's parents performing a prayer to Lord Ganesh, the god of good fortune, to which the couple an auspicious beginning.
Kanya Angman – arrival of the bride
As Ami made her entrance, a veil was held up in front of her to prevent Krutin from seeing her. This is a symbol of two separate identities before they unite as one. Dress in vibrant colors, Ami made her grand entrance and is escorted to the mandap by her maternal uncles. As it is tradition, the Maharaj sang mantras as the veil is removed and the two are united as one.
Hast Melap – Joining of hands
Krutin took Ami's hands as a symbol of his accepting the responsibility of her hand in marriage. The Maharaj tied a sacred knot with one end of Krutin's scarf and one corner of Ami's sari. This beautiful ceremony is a sign of prosperity and sacredness.
Jai Mala
Ami and Krutin exchanged flower garlands to symbolize their acceptance of each other as life partners.
Kanya Daan – giving away of the bride
Ami accepted her change of status from an unmarried women to a wife as her parents placed her right hand in Krutin's right hand requesting him to accept their daughter has his wife and make her his equal partner.
Mangal phera – circling around the sacred fire
Ami and Krutin finally circled the fire four times making their vows in the presence of Agni, the god of fire. With each fera, the couple sought out four basic virtues of life:
1. Dharma – righteousness and morality
2. Artha – prosperity and wealth
3. Karma – love and happiness in family
4. Moksha – attainment of salvation
As tradition marks it, at the end of the feras, the couple races to sit down and the first one to win will rule the house. Ami won.
The exquisite array of food was catered by Taste of India Cancun by Gulab Singh and the Chef at Now Sapphire Resort. The mehndi night was beautifully organized by Loto Mehndi by CB&Co. and their DJ was organized by Encore Event Technologies. The fire & water drums show by Drums in Paradise was a perfect add-on to a stunning night.
And all of this couldn't have been possible without the imagination and help of Now Sapphire's Wedding Coordinator Juan Carlos Castillo, an artisan at his craft.
Krutin and Ami's love is as beautiful and colorful as their wedding ceremony. Their life is filled with a vibrant atmosphere of prosperity and abundance of love and adventures and their smiles is a reflection of that. Cousin Rajan Patel captured that perfect essence with the guitar version of "Coming Home".
Krutin looks at her with a love filled with respect and admiration and her smile lights up when he is near.
Their fate was always to be together. Their story is a modern fairy tale filled with kindness, fun and the hope that happily ever after stories do exist after all.
Ami + Krutin's Wedding Review:
Jorge is truly fantastic! We worked with him for our engagement photos and we loved him and his work so much that we hired him for our destination Indian/ South Asian wedding in Mexico (at Now Sapphire in Puerto Morelos). With 5 events over the course of 3 days, we could not have imagined someone who could have done a better job than Jorge. Not only was he responsive, professional and punctual, he worked with all of our family and friends (almost 115 guests) to make sure to capture all of the wonderful memories. He was patient and understanding with us and my entire family (which is not an easy task). His initial pictures were so creative and have already captured the hearts of all of our family and friends. He can somehow take such a special and unique moment and turn it into something that we will always be able to look back on. Thanks to Jorge and his great assistants in all of the emails, meetings and creative ideas! You helped make our once-in-a-lifetime even more memorable!
They say pictures are worth a thousand words- the final pictures Jorge gave us will truly speak volumes to us for many lifetimes to come! Our Indian destination wedding in Puerto Morelos (outside of Cancun), Mexico was such a dream come true and we felt that Jorge captured us and our loved ones perfectly! Jorge, you truly are a master at your art! We are beyond humbled to have worked with you. For anyone considering who to use for their wedding or engagement pictures, we highly recommend Jorge. He is great to work with and does a fantastic job on all of the pictures. He captured the religious, traditional and even funny moments from all of our families and friends that were present- everyone loved all of the pictures! We could not have imagined a better way to keep these memories with us forever. Thank you, Jorge
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A Sandwich a Day: Pork Roll on a Hard Roll, Who's On Third, Spring Lake, NJ
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In this great country of ours, one could eat a different sandwich every day of the year—so that's what we'll do. Here's A Sandwich a Day, our daily look at sandwiches around the country. Got a sandwich we should check out? Let us know. —The Mgmt.
After our favorite breakfast sandwiches in America roundup this morning, many of you were clamoring for some pork roll love. Well, here it is! If you haven't spent much time in New Jersey, it's possible you've never sampled the delicacy that is the Pork Roll Sandwich. What is Pork Roll, exactly?
Sort of like a cross between Canadian Bacon and Spam, these coaster-sized circles of meat product (because honestly, who knows what part of the pig the "roll" comes from?) typically are served two or three-up on bread.
The version at Who's On Third in Spring Lake is to be commended for keeping it simple: served on a hard roll which provides plenty of shock absorption for the fatty-and-salty onslaught, you can be a purist and order it plain (top it yourself, at the table, with ketchup or mustard and plenty of pepper) or get fancy by ordering it with egg and cheese for an all-out breakfast feast (that, yes, we probably should have included in our sandwich roundup).
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The 11,600-square-foot Georgian-style mansion and one-bedroom guesthouse sit on a 5-acre promontory with canyon, mountain and San Fernando Valley views. Features include a two-story entry with a sweeping staircase, herringbone-patterned wood floors, a media room with a bar, two offices, a library, a wine cellar and a gym/dance studio. There are six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. A swimming pool, an outdoor kitchen and expansive lawns make up the grounds.
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Sports specializes in strange twists of fate. So a week that saw two outstanding road victories ended with the Dynamo losing at home for the first time in 23 months. And on the first anniversary of the inaugural match at BBVA Compass Stadium, as well.
Walking off their field as a beaten team after the 1-0 defeat to Sporting Kansas City on Sunday was a strange feeling for Houston, but head coach Dominic Kinnear says that the players have already mentally bounced back ahead of this weekend's match against the New England Revolution.
"I think [defender] Bobby Boswell made a good point, he said this loss isn't going to break us as a team and I think that's very true," Kinnear told HoustonDynamo.com. "It's all about winning games and trying to place as high as you can, no matter if it's the eleventh game or the third game. You've got to have an even keel. The guys don't have their heads down."
Sporting's players celebrated exuberantly at the final whistle after they halted Houston's MLS-record unbeaten home streak at 36 games in all competitions - 30 in MLS. Their delight reflected a sense of achievement at becoming the first visitors to win in BBVA Compass Stadium, as well as the developing rivalry between two Eastern Conference powerhouses. Houston knocked Kansas City out of the play-offs in each of the past two years.
Kinnear accepts it was a dramatic and passionate match, but wants to put it into perspective.
"I look at it as the eleventh game of a 34-game season. Obviously there's lots of storylines around it, their celebration, losing at home for the first time. It's bound to happen," he said.
"The thing for me was if we would have got three points we'd have bounced ourselves into first or if it would have been a draw we'd have kept our place between Kansas City and ourselves and we'd have gotten to the top of the East."
Houston are second in the Eastern Conference, one point behind the New York Red Bulls and ahead of Kansas City on goals scored. Both clubs have played more fixtures than Kinnear's men, so in terms of points per game, Houston are the best in the division so far and second in MLS only to Western leaders FC Dallas.
After the headline-grabbing loss to Sporting, it would be easy to forget that the Dynamo's two prior games brought a stunning 1-0 win over MLS Cup champions the LA Galaxy and a 4-0 demolition of D.C. United.
A return of six points out of a possible nine from three fixtures in eight days against three clubs who reached last year's post-season? Were it not for the end of the streak, that would count as a very solid week's work. Especially considering the tiring journeys the team had to undertake as they crossed the country in the days before Sporting's visit.
"It's not a bad week," said Kinnear. As he pointed out, the Dynamo were no less resolute than usual against Kansas City. Despite missing several key players. the team's display was not abnormal, even if the result was. Until Aurelien Collin's 73rd-minute winner, a tight match looked headed for a stalemate that would have been a fair outcome for both sides.
"They played until the last minute," Kinnear said. "I told them, 'you played 270 minutes in the space of eight days and you pumped away for 270 minutes'. So, pretty impressive performance. They would have loved to have gotten nine; six isn't so bad."
And as fate - or at least the MLS schedulers - would have it, Houston have the chance to start a new streak as soon as Saturday. The Revolution arrive at BBVA Compass Stadium without an away win since their first match of the season, so the Dynamo have a good opportunity to rebuild the fortress.
"We didn't want the streak to break, but we have to put games behind us once we've played them," said defender Jermaine Taylor. "It was a good run but we have to move forward
Tom Dart is a contributing writer to HoustonDynamo.com. Former editor and reporter for The Times of London, Dart currently freelances for The Guardian and SI.com.


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MEDINA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2018--
International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today reported record sales for its
fiscal fourth quarter and year ended May 31, 2018. Net income and
diluted earnings per share declined in the fourth quarter due to higher
raw material costs and extended winter weather, which inhibited outdoor
projects, especially in the company's consumer segment. In addition, the
company recorded restructuring and other charges to reduce expenses and
position RPM for long-term growth, as well as inventory-related charges
in its consumer segment tied to a strategic shift in direction. For the
full 2018 fiscal year, net income and diluted earnings per share
increased over the prior year.
"We began addressing operating improvement opportunities with our board
over a year ago. We were in the early phases of this initiative when a
now major shareholder – Elliott Management – contacted us because they
believed that RPM's stock was undervalued, particularly in relationship
to opportunities to improve our operating performance and margin
profile. We agree," stated Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and chief
executive officer.
Fourth-Quarter Consolidated Results
Net sales for the fourth-quarter increased 4.4% to $1.56 billion from
$1.49 billion a year ago. Net income in the quarter decreased to $85.7
million from $128.1 million reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal
2017. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.63 compared with $0.94 in
the year-ago quarter. Income before income taxes (IBT) was $117.9
million versus $185.7 million a year ago. Consolidated earnings before
interest and taxes (EBIT) were $135.0 million compared with $209.1
million a year ago. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 included
restructuring and other charges, including inventory SKU
rationalization, of $62.2 million. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2017
included a severance charge of $15.0 million. Excluding the charges in
both periods, net income was $142.1 million in fiscal 2018 versus $138.3
million in fiscal 2017 and EBIT was $197.3 million compared with $224.1
million a year ago. Diluted EPS excluding the charges increased 2.9% to
$1.05 from $1.02 a year ago.
"We achieved respectable top-line sales growth in the fourth quarter,
particularly in light of the unseasonably cold and rainy spring in North
America that delayed coating and construction projects. Bottom-line
results were adversely affected by rising raw material costs, as well as
the decline in sales in the consumer segment and the resulting lack of
leverage, exacerbated by strategic restructuring initiatives introduced
by new management at Rust-Oleum," stated Sullivan.
Fourth-Quarter Segment Sales and Earnings
Industrial segment sales for the fiscal 2018 fourth quarter were up
10.8% to $812.9 million from $733.5 million a year ago. Organic sales
improved 6.2%, while acquisition growth added 1.7%. Foreign currency
translation contributed 2.9% to sales. Industrial segment IBT increased
4.7% to $96.4 million from $92.1 million a year ago. EBIT was up 6.4% to
$99.3 million from $93.4 million in the fiscal 2017 fourth quarter. The
fourth quarter included restructuring and related charges of $10.0
million in fiscal 2018 and a $7.7 million severance charge in fiscal
2017. Excluding these charges, industrial segment EBIT was $109.3
million, up 8.1% from $101.1 million a year ago.
"The industrial segment generated strong organic growth for the quarter,
primarily driven by our North American waterproofing business. Our
European operations produced solid sales growth in the mid-single-digit
range and our businesses serving the energy sector generated
upper-single-digit sales growth, which was as expected. In Brazil, our
businesses remain challenged as the economy continues to struggle.
Impacting leverage to our bottom line was raw material inflation and a
lag in our ability to achieve price increases," stated Sullivan. "During
the quarter, we closed a polymer flooring facility in North America and
an unprofitable business in China. In addition, we reorganized RPM's
global legal function by reducing headcount at the operating companies,
mostly within the industrial segment, and consolidating functions at
RPM's corporate headquarters," Sullivan stated.
Net sales in RPM's consumer segment were $548.4 million compared with
$565.3 million reported in the fiscal 2017 fourth quarter. Organic sales
were down 5.4%, while acquisition growth added 1.2% and foreign exchange
translation contributed 1.2% to sales. Consumer segment IBT was $25.3
million compared with $99.4 million in the prior year. EBIT in the
fiscal 2018 fourth quarter was $25.5 million versus $99.6 million in
fiscal 2017. The segment recorded $47.3 million in restructuring and
inventory-related charges in the fiscal 2018 fourth quarter and a $4.3
million severance charge in fiscal 2017. Excluding these charges, EBIT
was $72.8 million compared with $103.9 million a year ago.
"Sales growth in our consumer segment was hampered by extremely
unfavorable weather conditions in North America, the segment's largest
market, which resulted in sluggish consumer takeaway. Our retail
partners reacted to the unfavorable weather by reducing inventory,
further compounding the problem. The lag in our ability to achieve price
increases to offset raw material inflation contributed to the decline in
EBIT. During the quarter, Rust-Oleum eliminated approximately 150
positions, announced the closure of two manufacturing facilities and
simplified its management structure to lower cost. As part of this
initiative, we rationalized product lines, resulting in a $36.5 million
charge. These actions will enable Rust-Oleum to better optimize
manufacturing, focus on key products, and improve working capital going
forward. Also during the quarter, Rust-Oleum was awarded full-chain
distribution of its Varathane interior wood stains at The Home Depot and
product began shipping in June," stated Sullivan.
Fourth-quarter sales in the company's specialty segment increased 1.5%
to $196.9 million from $194.0 million in fiscal 2017. Organic sales
declined 0.6%, but were offset by acquisition growth of 0.6% and the
positive impact of 1.5% in foreign currency translation. Specialty
segment IBT increased 5.3% to $32.9 million from $31.2 million last
year. EBIT increased 3.8% to $32.3 million from $31.1 million in the
prior period. The segment reported a $1.4 million enterprise resource
planning (ERP) consolidation charge in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018
and a $2.9 million severance charge in the fourth quarter of fiscal
2017. Excluding these charges, specialty segment EBIT was $33.7 million
versus $34.0 million in the prior year.
"The specialty segment's top-line improvement was modest, as expected,
because of sales lost due to a patent expiration in our food coatings
business, which were partially offset by strong sales in our OEM powder
coatings and wood finishes businesses. EBIT declined due to unfavorable
product mix," stated Sullivan.
Full-Year Consolidated Results
Fiscal 2018 consolidated full-year net sales increased 7.3% to $5.32
billion from $4.96 billion in fiscal 2017. Net income increased 85.8% to
$337.8 million from $181.8 million reported in fiscal 2017. Diluted
earnings per share of $2.50 were up 83.8% from $1.36 a year ago. IBT was
up 70.7% to $417.0 million from $244.3 million in fiscal 2017.
Consolidated EBIT was up 53.1% to $501.2 million from $327.3 million
last year. Fiscal 2018 included restructuring and other charges,
including inventory SKU rationalization, of $62.2 million. Fiscal 2017
included a $12.3 million charge for closing a Middle East facility, a
severance charge of $15.0 million and a goodwill and an intangible
impairment charge of $188.3 million. Excluding these items, net income
for the year increased 18.3% to $394.2 million from $333.4 million in
fiscal 2017 and diluted EPS increased 18.2% to $2.92 from $2.47 last
fiscal year. After excluding these same items, EBIT increased 3.8% for
fiscal 2018 to $563.4 million from $542.9 million a year ago.
Full-Year Segment Sales and Earnings
Fiscal 2018 sales for RPM's industrial segment improved 9.8% to $2.81
billion from $2.56 billion in fiscal 2017. Organic sales increased 4.4%,
with acquisition growth contributing 3.0%. Foreign currency translation
positively impacted sales by 2.4%. The industrial segment's IBT
increased 11.3% to $270.8 million from $243.3 million in fiscal 2017.
Industrial segment EBIT improved 11.9% to $281.3 million from $251.3
million in fiscal 2017. The segment reported restructuring and related
charges of $10.0 million in fiscal 2018, as well as fiscal 2017 charges
of $12.3 million to exit a Middle East business and $7.7 million for
severance expenses. Excluding these charges, industrial segment EBIT
increased 7.4% to $291.3 million from $271.3 million a year ago.
Consumer segment sales for fiscal 2018 increased 4.4% to $1.75
billion from $1.68 billion in fiscal 2017. Organic sales declined by
1.7%, which was offset by the contribution from acquisitions of 5.2% and
the positive impact of foreign exchange of 0.9%. IBT increased 192.7%
to $171.9 million from $58.7 million in fiscal 2017. Consumer segment
EBIT increased 192.3%, to $172.6 million from $59.0 million a year ago.
The segment reported charges of $47.3 million in the fiscal 2018 fourth
quarter, as well as the fiscal 2017 goodwill and intangible impairment
charge of $188.3 million in the second quarter and a severance charge
of $4.3 million in the fourth quarter. Excluding these charges, consumer
segment EBIT was $219.8 million versus $251.6 million a year ago.
Fiscal 2018 specialty segment sales increased 5.5% to $752.5 million
from $713.6 million in fiscal 2017. Organic sales improved 2.0% and
acquisitions added 2.6%. Foreign currency translation increased sales by
0.9%. Specialty segment IBT was up 14.3% to $123.3 million from $107.9
million a year ago. EBIT was up 14.0% to $122.4 million from $107.4
million in fiscal 2017. The segment reported charges of $1.4 million in
the fiscal 2018 fourth quarter, as well as the fiscal 2017 severance
charge of $2.9 million in the fourth quarter. Excluding these charges,
specialty segment EBIT increased 12.3% to $123.8 million in fiscal 2018
from $110.3 million a year ago.
Cash Flow and Financial Position
For the 2018 fiscal year, cash from operations was $390.4 million
compared to $386.1 million in fiscal 2017. Capital expenditures during
fiscal 2018 of $114.6 million compare to $126.1 million over the same
time in fiscal 2017. Total debt at the end of fiscal 2018 was $2.17
billion compared to $2.09 billion a year ago. RPM's net (of cash)
debt-to-total capitalization ratio was 54.2% compared to 54.8% at May
31, 2017. RPM's total liquidity at May 31, 2018, including cash and
long-term committed available credit, was $1.0 billion.
Business Outlook
"During fiscal 2019, we expect the challenging raw material environment
to continue, perpetuating the stress on gross profit margins. All of our
businesses are aggressively pursuing price increases and we expect to
see some of that benefit in our consumer segment this fiscal year.
"The industrial segment should benefit from steady construction activity
and a mostly stable international backdrop outside of
Brazil. Additionally, our industrial coatings business should benefit
from the ongoing oil and gas market recovery. We expect industrial
segment sales in fiscal 2019 to grow in the mid-single-digit range.
"In our consumer segment, we enter fiscal 2019 with a leaner and more
simplified organization structure, along with improved product line
focus. With recent market share gains, a stepped-up advertising campaign
to support new product placements and the recent purchase of Miracle
Sealants, consumer is poised for growth. We expect consumer segment
sales in fiscal 2019 to grow in the mid- to upper- single-digit range.
"In our specialty segment, we will annualize last year's patent
expiration at the end of our fiscal 2019 first quarter. We also see
extremely difficult year-over-year comparisons for our Legend Brands
restoration business, which experienced a sales boost due to three
hurricanes last fall. Therefore, we expect sales growth in the specialty
segment in fiscal 2019 to be in the low-single-digit range.
"Although, top-line sales will continue to be solid, the first quarter
is expected to be the most difficult in terms of bottom-line leverage
for several reasons. In consumer, there will be a higher first quarter
promotional advertising and load-in spend to support recent market share
gains. Furthermore, the gap between current price increases and raw
material inflation is at its peak, with our consumer businesses finally
realizing some of their price increases now. In our specialty segment,
the first quarter of fiscal 2019 is the last quarter of negative
comparisons relating to the NatureSeal patent expiration last August.
"During fiscal 2019, we intend to adjust out charges relating to our
operational improvement initiative to provide better clarity on the
performance of our core businesses. We have committed to announcing a
comprehensive update to our operating improvement initiative, which we
call our 2020 MAP to Growth, prior to the end of November and have
elected not to provide EPS guidance as we navigate through this
transitional period," stated Sullivan.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
Management will host a conference call to discuss these results
beginning at 10:00 a.m. EDT today. The call can be accessed by dialing
888-771-4371 or 847-585-4405 for international callers. Participants are
asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the
conference call begins. The call, which will last approximately one
hour, will be open to the public, but only financial analysts will be
permitted to ask questions. The media and all other participants will be
in a listen-only mode.
For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay will be available
from approximately 12:30 p.m. EDT on July 19, 2018 until 11:59 p.m. EDT
on July 26, 2018. The replay can be accessed by dialing 888-843-7419 or
630-652-3042 for international callers. The access code is 46126377. The
call also will be available both live and for replay, and as a written
transcript, via the RPM web site at www.RPMinc.com.
About RPM
RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in
specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services
across three segments. RPM's industrial products include roofing
systems, sealants, corrosion control coatings, flooring coatings and
other construction chemicals. Industrial companies include Stonhard,
Chemical and RPM
Belgium Vandex. RPM's consumer products are used by professionals
and do-it-yourselfers for home maintenance and improvement and by
hobbyists. Consumer brands include Rust-Oleum,
and Testors.
RPM's specialty products include industrial cleaners, colorants,
exterior finishes, specialty OEM coatings, edible coatings, restoration
services equipment and specialty glazes for the pharmaceutical and food
industries. Specialty segment companies include Day-Glo,
Wood Finishes, Mantrose-Haeuser,
Brands, Kop-Coat
and TCI.
Additional details can be found at www.rpminc.com
and by following RPM on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RPMintl.
For more information, contact Barry M. Slifstein, vice president –
investor relations, at 330-273-5090 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
To supplement the financial information presented in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States ("GAAP")
in this earnings release, we use EBIT, adjusted EBIT, adjusted net
income and adjusted earnings per share, which are all non-GAAP financial
measures. EBIT is defined as earnings (loss) before interest and taxes,
with adjusted EBIT, adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share
provided for the purpose of adjusting for one-off items impacting
revenues and/or expenses that are not considered by management to be
indicative of ongoing operations. We evaluate the profit performance of
our segments based on income before income taxes, but also look to EBIT
as a performance evaluation measure because interest expense is
essentially related to acquisitions, as opposed to segment operations.
For that reason, we believe EBIT is also useful to investors as a metric
in their investment decisions. EBIT should not be considered an
alternative to, or more meaningful than, income before income taxes as
determined in accordance with GAAP, since EBIT omits the impact of
interest in determining operating performance, which represent items
necessary to our continued operations, given our level of indebtedness.
Nonetheless, EBIT is a key measure expected by and useful to our fixed
income investors, rating agencies and the banking community all of whom
believe, and we concur, that this measure is critical to the capital
markets' analysis of our segments' core operating performance. We also
evaluate EBIT because it is clear that movements in EBIT impact our
ability to attract financing. Our underwriters and bankers consistently
require inclusion of this measure in offering memoranda in conjunction
with any debt underwriting or bank financing. EBIT may not be indicative
of our historical operating results, nor is it meant to be predictive of
potential future results. See the financial statement section of this
earnings release for a reconciliation of EBIT to income before income
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" relating to our
business. These forward-looking statements, or other statements made by
us, are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future
events impacting us, and are subject to uncertainties and factors
(including those specified below) which are difficult to predict and, in
many instances, are beyond our control. As a result, our actual results
could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any such
forward-looking statements. These uncertainties and factors include (a)
global markets and general economic conditions, including uncertainties
surrounding the volatility in financial markets, the availability of
capital and the effect of changes in interest rates, and the viability
of banks and other financial institutions; (b) the prices, supply and
capacity of raw materials, including assorted pigments, resins, solvents
and other natural gas- and oil-based materials; packaging, including
plastic containers; and transportation services, including fuel
surcharges; (c) continued growth in demand for our products; (d) legal,
environmental and litigation risks inherent in our construction and
chemicals businesses and risks related to the adequacy of our insurance
coverage for such matters; (e) the effect of changes in interest rates;
(f) the effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates upon our
foreign operations; (g) the effect of non-currency risks of investing in
and conducting operations in foreign countries, including those relating
to domestic and international political, social, economic and regulatory
factors; (h) risks and uncertainties associated with our ongoing
acquisition and divestiture activities; (i) risks related to the
adequacy of our contingent liability reserves; and (j) other risks
detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended May 31, 2017, as the same may be updated from time to
time. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise
any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or
circumstances that arise after the date of this release.
EBIT is defined as earnings (loss) before interest and taxes, with
Adjusted EBIT provided for the purpose of adjusting for one-off
items impacting revenues and/or expenses that are not considered
by management to be indicative of ongoing operations. We evaluate
the profit performance of our segments based on income before
income taxes, but also look to EBIT as a performance evaluation
measure because interest expense is essentially related to
acquisitions, as opposed to segment operations. For that reason,
we believe EBIT is also useful to investors as a metric in their
investment decisions. EBIT should not be considered an alternative
to, or more meaningful than, income before income taxes as
determined in accordance with GAAP, since EBIT omits the impact of
interest in determining operating performance, which represent
items necessary to our continued operations, given our level of
indebtedness. Nonetheless, EBIT is a key measure expected by and
useful to our fixed income investors, rating agencies and the
banking community all of whom believe, and we concur, that this
measure is critical to the capital markets' analysis of our
segments' core operating performance. We also evaluate EBIT
because it is clear that movements in EBIT impact our ability to
attract financing. Our underwriters and bankers consistently
require inclusion of this measure in offering memoranda in
conjunction with any debt underwriting or bank financing. EBIT may
not be indicative of our historical operating results, nor is it
meant to be predictive of potential future results.
Reconciliation of Reported Earnings per
Diluted Share to AdjustedEarnings
per Diluted Share (All amounts presented after-tax):
current and long-term assets
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RPM International Inc.Barry M. Slifstein, 330-273-5090Vice
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RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes to precious landmarks worldwide, their brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to protect, improve and beautify. Among its leading consumer brands are Rust-Oleum, DAP and Zinsser. Learn more about RPM brands >>
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New research published in Nature suggests that the very same meteor that crashed into Earth 60 - 70 million years ago—the one responsible for wiping out all the dinosaurs—may also be responsible for the red color of today's tomatoes.
Parsing Nature's tomato genome analysis, PhysOrg reports that about the same time as the meteorite crash and the solar eclipse, the distant ancestor of the tomato plant tripled in size—an drastic and important response, as it is indicative of stressful growth conditions for plant life at that time.
The ancestor tomato, explains Rene Klein Lankhorst, "reacted by expanding its genome considerably in order to increase its chances of survival." When conditions on Earth improved again, explains PhysOrg, this ancestor of the plant got rid of a lot of genetic ballast, "but the genetic base for fruit formation had already been developed," including the tomato's signature red hue.
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This past June, three physics students from Ithaca College had the rare opportunity to work onboard the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA.
A collaboration between NASA and Germany's space agency, SOFIA is a 747 aircraft with a special telescope built into its main compartment. At 17 tons, it is the world's largest airborne telescope. According to IC professor Luke Keller, who has worked with SOFIA for almost 14 years, the aircraft flies at 43,000 feet to escape the water vapor in Earth's atmosphere, which distorts images taken from closer to the Earth.
"It [the atmosphere] absorbs most of the infrared light coming from space, so the observations we want to make are impossible, or very inefficient, from telescopes located on the ground," he says. "Infrared observations allow us to observe processes hidden by dust in space, like the formation of stars, solar systems, and even galaxies."
And unlike telescopes based in space, SOFIA can be updated with the latest science instruments as they become available.
Casey Byrne '13, Rob Lewis '13, and Martín Garay MacLean '13 have been working with Keller for the past few years to develop data analysis software for SOFIA, and the students were given the chance to test that software during a live flight. Byrne, who was also helping calibrate SOFIA's camera for his senior thesis, got in half a flight and some time at the controls before technical issues forced the plane to land.
Those same issues prevented Lewis from boarding the next flight, though he was able to analyze data from the previous one. Garay MacLean's flight went smoothly, and he worked to improve SOFIA's software even further during his summer research internship at IC.
This fall another student, Katherine Kennovin '14 conducted her senior thesis research on SOFIA.
Read Luke Keller's blog.