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Local motoring enthusiasts are anxious for another spectacular set of European sports cars, hot rods, American muscle cars and custom autos that will be featured in Newport Beach June 19-21 for the second annual Russo and Steele collector car auction, taking place at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort.
Local motoring enthusiasts are anxious for another spectacular set of European sports cars, hot rods, American muscle cars and custom autos that will be featured in Newport Beach June 19-21 for the second annual Russo and Steele collector car auction, taking place at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort.
Represented will be some of the most sought-after cars in the world. Last year's show, for instance, witnessed the sale of a 2008 Bugatti Veyron for $1,078,000, a 1968 Aston Martin DB6 for $456,500 and many other exciting and memorable moments. Hailed by Classic Motorsports magazine as "the best group of cars we've ever seen," the Russo and Steele show is open to the general public for $20 and bidder credentials are available at registration.
Russo and Steele is a top collector car auction house, and the collection of cars last year made a splash not only among car enthusiasts but also with the general public. Its theatrical "auction in the round" is a visceral experience unlike other car shows/auctions.
This year's event will be similarly staged. Embracing a "for enthusiasts by enthusiasts" philosophy, Russo and Steele staff are knowledgeable car fans themselves – not simply auctioneers – so collectors appreciate having a shared passion in an environment of camaraderie.
According to Drew Alcazar, who with his wife, Josephine, owns and operates Russo and Steele, last year's event in Newport Beach proved successful for both buyers and sellers of collectible cars.
"While those in the market to purchase have access to an extraordinary selection and variety of high-quality vehicles, sellers will take comfort knowing that Russo and Steele is able to get them the best price possible thanks to our worldwide marketing efforts and highly experienced and knowledgeable sales staff," said Alcazar, who said that Russo and Steele runs annual auctions in Newport Beach, Monterey, Scottsdale and Las Vegas.
Also featured is an auction to benefit the Wounded Warriors Family Support, offering a 2013 Shelby Supersnake. This high-performance 'supercar' features patriotic red, white, and blue vinyl wrapping bearing the signatures of hundreds of Americans in silent tribute to the wounded warriors of our country's Armed Forces and their families – in addition to its 850-horsepower supercharged 5.8-liter V8 engine and other major high performance upgrades.
It's the same car toured through all 48 continental states on the "High Five" Tour to thank the American people for their support of our nation's military and to raise much-needed money to build "smart homes" for our combat-wounded military veterans and their families. Proceeds from the sale of this outstanding supercar will further support the Wounded Warriors Family Support in its mission to provide support to the families of those who have been injured, wounded, or killed during combat operations.
Like last year, Russo and Steele is holding a charity preview benefiting Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) on June 18 at 6 p.m. Tickets to the cocktail party, dinner and live auction are $150 each.
The public can purchase tickets at $20 each to view the cars Wednesday, June 18 through Saturday, June 21 with gates opening at 10 a.m. Tickets for those participating in the auction Thursday through Saturday at noon are encouraged to register in advance at www.russoandsteele.com.
The event is at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, at 1131 Back Bay Drive, in Newport Beach.
For more information about Russo and Steele, to obtain tickets, bidding registration, or to consign a vehicle for sale at this auction, visit www.russoandsteele.com or call 602-252-2697.


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Last Saturday, May 29, Gabby and I had a long commute to Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill in Global City for the Tiffanny Power Kids Run. This is a family fun run sponsored by Tiffany, a premium chocolate brand from the Middle East.
Though we didn't bring any clothes fit for running (she wasn't even wearing rubber shoes), Gabby gamely joined the 500 meter marathon. I didn't join her since I was wearing sandals that time. I just waited for her at the finish line.
After the run, Gabby had fun time visiting the different booths. She filled herself with the free sandwich for the runners, Purefoods cocktail hotdogs, and Spaghetti. Evian, a sponsor of the event, provided drinks for the runners.
McDonald's gave away free toys for the kids, while Tiffany set-up a pseudo Easter Hunt for the kids. Gabby got a lot of Tiffany chocolates and she even won the raffle.
We went home a little after 8. Gabby was so exhausted from the running around that she slept the moment we got ourselves settled on the bus.
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Get out of TOwn. Road trips, day trips and general family travel in Ontario and beyond.
Hot holidays should be compulsory for Canadian families. We are feeling hugely grateful for the opportunity to head south to escape the snow, ice, freezing rain and general routine of Toronto life for a week this winter. Our family with grandparents in TOw spent a...read more
My favourite time of year – peach season! Ontario's garden goodness is overflowing at farmers' markets across Toronto. But instead of picking up a basket of the local sweetness, we headed southwest to fill our own at Parkway Orchards. The pick-your-own fruit farm...read more
Lavender fields forever. About an hour's drive west of Toronto are fields of purple – and, on the day we visited, a whole lot of people obsessed with these pretty purple plants. Terre Bleu Lavender Farm in Milton is a family-run farm, growing eight...read more
FAMILY TRAVEL: TREMBLANT with Kids in TOw
"It's not a life skill," said my eight-year-old when we told him that he'd be in ski school on the first day of our family ski trip to Tremblant, one of Quebec's biggest ski resorts located about an hour drive north of Montreal (six hours from Toronto by car.) Truth...read more
Arrowhead Provincial Park Skate Trail
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Family Travel: Montreal with and without Kids in TOw
We jumped on the 401 and headed east to la belle province. Five hours later it's like we've been transported to Europe. From the streets of Vieux Montreal to cosmopolitan grit of Ste. Catherine, here are some must-visits when you're playing tourist in Montreal. Music...read more
Road Trip: Chasing Waterfalls in Hamilton
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Bank of Montreal paid a total dividend of 2,481 million CAD last year, for a market value of 57,617 millions (Market Cap 57,519 millions). Dividend per share of Bank of Montreal is 3.84 CAD, and his stock market price 89.19 CAD.
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The payout on earnings should be complemented with the payout on cash flow since it is this last amount the one which can be distributed to shareholders. Cash flow per share of Bank of Montreal is CAD 7.19 per share, which is higher than the dividend per share paid by the company of CAD 3.84, so the company generates enough cash to maintain his dividend in the future.
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Boardwalk Run
Distance: 41 km
Rating: Easy/Moderate
Short section of Moderate/Advanced is avoidable
This loop signifies the first trails developed by the Elliot Lake ATV Club and highlights interconnecting trails through a variety of terrain with scenic views. This loop is the main link to the Boreal Forest Run and the Portage Run and literally wraps tightly around the city - although the city is rarely visible. The trails leaving Elliot Lake are as scenic as even the most remote trails. Great views across Horne Lake and Elliot Lake and some great water crossings really make the trail feel isolated.
Once outside the city, the trail follows the attractive powerline trail with some of the most expansive vistas in the area. At the river joining Elliot Lake and Quimby Lake, two bridges provide some of the most photographed landmarks on the trails and are impressive when the water is high. This same area provides access to the high rocks with an amazing view and to a great picnic, camping or rest spot on Elliot Lake. The fishing from this area is incredible as well.
The route provides various escapes prior to entering the slightly more difficult sections. One trail leads directly to one of Elliot Lake's public beaches in the heart of the city.
The remainder of this trail is slightly narrower and moderately difficult due to rugged terrain. While it isn't difficult, experienced riding is encouraged. The trail accesses an interesting boardwalk, which was built to restore water flow and preserve environmental features close to the city while easily accommodating ATV traffic.
Power Line - Wide Open Views
Excellent Fall Colours
Quimby Lake Bridges
High Rocks and Elliot Lake Camping
Esten Beach
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There are many years of research gone into this book. As well as references from my personal life. I have been in the wrong place at the wrong time on too many occasions. But there is a reason I am still here. The reason is not my root art either. It is an understanding of myself, and my attacker. One only a few people regardless of style or experience ever really understand.
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The only Romanian in Quartzsite, Arizona! By Octavian CURPAŞ
"Born and raised in Romania, married in the Philippines, presently living and serving God in the Arizonian Desert "
How many of you who have traveled from Arizona towards California on Highway I-10 still remembers the last town you passed through prior to reaching the Californian border? – probably not many! Situated at about 125 miles from Phoenix , 129 miles from the tourist spot Palm Springs and about 20 miles away from Blythe (the first city from California ), is a town called QUARTZSITE.
Quartzsite, a town with a year around population of about 4,000, swells to close to a million during the months of January and February. What Israel is to Christianity, Quartzsite, Arizona is to Snowbirds. Snowbirds are a large and growing group of people, who leave the northern states for the winter. They head south, with an average age over 50, when the joints begin to ache, and the wind turns cold, the Snowbird is making preparations to migrate.
Most Snowbirds are retired people who like to get away from near-artic winters and find a warm, cozy hide-a-way where the sun's rays can keep the arthritis to a minimum and exercise in the great outdoors can keep the body in shape and the cholesterol from clogging the arteries. One of the favorite spots for winter nesting is Quartzsite, Arizona. Retired people from all over the United States and Canada descend on this small desert town in flocks that you will never believe, looking for a place in the sun.
In this unique and interesting town, quiet in the summer months but full of life and traffic in the winter, lives the only Romanian in Quartzsite – pastor John Todor married to Mythyl Grace Todor, also, the only Filipina living in this town. Some time ago I heard exciting things about John, his family and his ministry, but since there was a distance of about 120 miles between his place and the place where I live (about two hours of driving), I was only able to meet him in person a couple of years ago. I kept in touch with him by e-mail and phone until one day when I, along with my family were passing through Quartzsite coming from California, going home, to Phoenix and I made an appointment of meeting with him at his office at the First Baptist Church in Quartzsite, AZ. The moment we arrived in the church's parking lot we were warmly greeted by the Todor family. We had a great chat about the ministry and they showed us the church building and the wonderful projects that they are working on, we were touched by their faith and passion for the Lord.
Who is John Todor? If you would ask him he would tell you that he is a sinner saved by the grace of God, a simple servant of the Lord called to minister to God's people in the desert of Arizona . He was born and raised in Romania , while Romania was still under the communist regime. He lived there until the time he was 14 years old, when he moved in United States of America . As a child he was suffering of scoliosis (curvature of the back bone). After years of "false hope" given by the Romanian doctors, one day they told him and his parents that they could no longer do anything for him in Romania . A short time after that, with faith in God's unchanging promises, John and his mother passed the Romanian border to former Yugoslavia on September 15, 1989, three months before the communist regime fell in Romania .
For six months they lived in a refugee camp in former Yugoslavia, and on March 8, 1990 they arrived in United States of America. One year later, the family was reunited with John's sister and father arriving in the States. Chicago proved to be an interesting experience for Todor, who came here from a small town in Romania of just about two thousand people. However, according to him, it was not difficult to adjust in Chicago because he trusted God to lead him all the way.
From 1996 till the summer of 1998 John lived in Phoenix , Arizona . What he loves about Arizona the most is the nice climate, the cleanliness of the cities, and also the different opportunities that this state offers to the young and older people. In 1998 John left Phoenix and went back to Romania where he lived until the summer of 2006. In the summer of 2004 he had the joy of marrying Mythyl Grace de los Reyes from the Philippines who according to John is a great wife and mother, and presently they are the proud parents of three children: Elshana Grace Todor, 4 years old, John Todor Jr., 2 years old, and Joshua Cristian Todor, who is four months. Their children hear three languages being spoken in the house everyday: Romanian, Filipino and English. Mythyl loves to sing and prior to meeting John, she was involved with the Afterglow Ministries in the Philippines bringing the good news of salvation through songs at Evangelistic Crusades, in the urban and mountainous areas.
John met his wife in a very unique and interesting way. One day, in the summer of 2001 while being in Phoenix for the summer, visiting his parents, he went to Arizona State University to do some research in their computer lab. After finishing his work he felt led by the Lord to search and make contact with different missionaries from different parts of the world in order to share with them ideas about the ministry. After the first search, many such sites came up on the computer's screen. He randomly clicked on one of these sites, a site where his wife happened to be listed. At that time Mythyl was a missionary in Singapore . He sent her a short e-mail about him, his love for the Lord and the ministry that he was involved in, and the next day he received a short reply from her.
In the weeks and months to come the two of them became friends and prayer partners, patiently waiting to see what plans God would have for them. They continued to keep in touch through e-mails, telephone calls, letters, and after 2 years John went to the Philippines to see Mythyl and her family, and one year later, on June 5, 2004 they were married in Bacolod City, Philippines. What attracted him to his wife the most was the fact that she fears God, her simplicity, and her love for the Lord and people.
Being married to a woman of a different nationality, helped this Romanian young man to be more interested in and to love other people's cultures, this being so obvious, since John beginning with the fall of 2006 is the Senior Pastor of an American church, "First Baptist Church of Quartzsite, AZ", a congregation that he serves with love and devotion.
What attracted him the most to this church was the love of the church members for God, for the brethren and for the unsaved. "First Baptist Church of Quartzsite" is part of the Conservative Baptist Association, and if he was to mention some of the changes that took place in this congregation since he came here he would mention the establishment of a Children's, Youth, Men's and Women's ministry. Also, a recreation room for the teenagers from Quartzsite to come especially in the hot months of summer and have some fun playing games, and a Radio Ministry – every Sunday at 2PM his sermons being broadcasted on a local radio station so that the thousands of snowbirds from Quartzsite and around could listen to the word of God by tuning in to the Radio.
His job in this church implies fulfilling the duties of a Senior Pastor such as: preaching three times a week, pastoral visitations, counseling and many others. He studies at least five hours a day and spends his free time reading, playing guitar and going fishing. When asked about the "calling of being a pastor", in John's opinion, to have a call to pastor means first and foremost to be chosen and called by the Lord and not by the people for this ministry. He strongly believes that pasturing a church is more than a profession or a jo
b and whoever considers about serving God must be aware of this. He and his wife never doubted God's calling to pastor in Quartzsite , Arizona , from the very beginning they had God's assurance that they are in God's will.
John Todor started his theological studies in 1998 at the Theological Baptist Institute in Bucharest , Romania and his favorite subject was homiletics. After finishing his studies there (since God called him to be in Romania for a while), his vision was to stay in Romania for as long God wanted him there and to help the churches there. About two years before he moved back to United States, God impressed on his heart that upon their return here, he will serve in an American church. Even though he still loves very much the Romanian people and Romanian churches, he feels fulfilled and blessed for the privilege that the Lord had given him and his family to serve in this place. He is thankful to the Lord for the team of leaders as well as regular members that he can work with at the First Baptist Church , people who love him and his family, supports him, and faithfully serves the Lord making the First Baptist Church a better church and the town of Quartzsite a better town.
Mr.Todor says that based on his own experience as a pastor, a pastor that does his job the way it should be done, knowing that he is giving an account to the Lord first and foremost, works more than 40 hours a week, according to him a pastor's work cannot be fitted in and limited to a certain pre-arranged schedule. At the end of each Sunday, Pastor John is thankful to the Lord and feels fulfilled in his heart for the fact that the "seed" of the Gospel was sown.
Speaking of the future, Rev. Todor says that we wants the "FIRST BAPTIST" to continue to remain under the authority of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, having as an example the early church – Acts 2:42 "And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers." For him, Jesus is the perfect example that he wants to imitate as a Christian and as a pastor.
John Todor was raised in a family of Christian Baptists. In a Sunday night evening service in a Romanian church in Chicago pastured by Rev. George Dancea, while the word of God was being preached, the Holly Spirit convicted him and made him realize that that was the moment he needed to accept Jesus into his heart. At the end of the service that night he told the pastor about his decision, and a few weeks later he was baptized in the First Romanian Baptist Church .
One of his experiences with God took place when he was a child. One day the Romanian doctors told John's family that they no longer can do anything for their son that the only hope for him would be to have a surgery outside of Romania , in United States of America ; otherwise he will remain handicapped for the rest of his life. John still remembers how at that early age he prayed and promised God that if He will help him leave Romania and have the surgery in the States (something that at that time was very difficult both legally and illegally, since the communists were in power), then he will serve and tell others about God.
After days of prayer, God in His love answered their prayers by helping John and his mother pass the border from Romania to former Yugoslavia . Once they arrived on the American soil, John and his family asked God to perform another miracle, to find a hospital that will understand their unique situation, and help them, since they had no jobs yet, no medical insurance and no money to pay for hospital bills. They heard of a good children's hospital in Chicago that helped children like John, however they were told by the hospital officials that there are quite a few children on the list waiting in line, and that it will take many long months till John's turn will come for the surgery. John put his name on the list anyway and trusted God to somehow make a way for him to be accepted sooner. To everyone amazement, after only 3 months he was called by the hospital to report for the surgery.
In the hospital God really put this young man through the school of suffering, making him also realize that there are people in this world that are suffering more than he is and are at times in a bigger need than him. He learned there to look up to God more and to thank God for who he is and for what he has.
After a successful operation, John continued his education in Chicago by studying psychology at DePaul University while working at night for the "Chicago Tribune Newspaper". In 1996 he and his family moved to Arizona and he transferred to Arizona State University . Even though it appeared that John had everything going for himself, deep down in his heart he knew that he was not going to be fulfilled by making a career in psychology. He knew that God wanted him to do something else but did not know exactly what God was wanting from him, so he started praying and feasting and asking God to reveal to him what he should do. After about a month of praying and feasting, on February 20, 1997 while walking on the street towards a parking lot, God spoke to this young man.
He felt something like an electric shock going through his whole body from his head to his toes, and started crying. According to him, the tears were happy tears. In those moments, the Lord reminded John about the promise he made to Him when he was a child, that if he will get to the States and have the surgery, that he will tell others about God and serve Him. God's calling, which John accepted was to leave everything behind and to start sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God assured him at that time that He will be with him and that he has nothing to fear, and right now, Pastor John testifies that God indeed has been and is with him and he feels blessed and fulfilled to be in the Lord's will serving right now in Quartzsite in an American congregation.
He still loves and keeps in touch with many Romanian people and congregations. He misses his hometown Glimboca, a beautiful little place with wonderful people in Banat, Romania. He and his wife also visit the Philippines every few years. Most of Mythyl's family and friends still live there, in Bacolod City . The last time they and their children were there was in the summer of 2011. They were able to minister in the different parts of the Negros Occidentales island. John and Mythyl wish and pray that our readers will fully benefit from God's many abundant blessings this year and want to remind us all that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life, and that the real and eternal blessings are only found in Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
Octavian D. CURPAŞ
Surprise, Arizona USA
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Hemp Oil: Benefits, Myths and Misunderstandings
Cannabis isn't always about getting high, sometimes you want to reap its benefits without being stuck to your couch. This has led a lot of consumers on a path of research about cannabis products they can use.
Many are surprised by hemp oil's benefits and by the pure amount of conflicting information on the web. Here we set the record straight.
What is Hemp Oil?
Hemp oil derived from hemp, a plant typically grown for industrial uses such as fabric, building materials, biofuels, and more.
Hemp oil is made by cold pressing or refining hemp seeds. When unrefined it appears dark to light green in color and when refined it's clear and colorless.
According to Euhphytica Vol. 140, it's comprised of "30% oil and 25% protein with considerable amounts of dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals."
CBD and Hemp Oil Are Different
Many will come across "CBD" or "hemp" in their online searches and be confused about the differences. It doesn't help that many of the top search results use "hemp oil" and "CBD oil" interchangeably.
While hemp oil uses seeds, CBD oil takes hemp buds and extracts the CBD so that the result is an oil with little-to-no THC (the component of cannabis that makes you high). It should be noted that hemp oil might have CBD or THC in it, but since hemp oil production doesn't use buds, there should be trace quantities.
Consumers typically use CBD for medicinal purposes (as a pain reliever, anti-anxiety, etc) while hemp oil is used as a dietary supplement or as a beauty product.
During our research we found no studies on the medicinal benefits of hemp oil. Medicinal users should be aware of the potential for a placebo effect.
Hemp Oil's Benefits
As a Dietary Supplement
Hemp oil is rich in gamma-linoelic acid, a compound that is said to reduce inflammation and promote cell growth. It also contains two easily digestable amino-acid rich proteins: edestin and albumin. These nutrients are why hemp oil is targeted as a dietary supplement.
More scientific research needs to be conducted to determine the benefits of hemp as a functional food, but according to Euphytica Vol. 140, studies in the early 2000s "identified hempseed oil as a functional food, and animal feeding studies demonstrate the long-standing utility of hempseed as an important food resource."
Be warned, many consumers like or hate the taste of hemp oil. This is why it's usually added to shakes, smoothies, or, who knows, bags of sugar.
As a Beauty Product
Hemp Oil's benefits extend to the cosmetic industry as well. With a comedogenic rating of 0 (meaning it is unlikely to clog your pores), Hemp Oil could be great for your oil cleansing routine.
The linoelic acid content's anti-inflammatory properties is thought to be good for your skin. Unrefined hemp oil contains two vitamins: Vitamin E and Vitamin C. Vitamin E is thought to improve skin healing (although science disagrees), while Vitamin C is used to treat hyper-pigmentation and changes associated with photoaging (and there is actually science behind this one).
Anecdotally, Reddit user DdoesKeto incorporated hemp oil into her skincare routine and saw dramatic results.
After reading a post on here about oil cleansing & a suggestion from a Sephora employee, I cut out all 'harsh' products and focused on moisturizing/healing my skin. Three months of oil cleansing and moisture have completely changed my face.
Hemp Oil's Legal Status
Hemp oil, like CBD oil, isn't illegal in the US: you can buy it on Amazon. It's available as a supplement over the counter, providing an easy-to-swallow option of ingestion.
The FDA does not regulate dietary supplements (they're considered special foods), so don't worry about them stopping you anytime soon.
Hemp, in a nutshell, is a healthy, versatile element to add to your dinner, or your beauty routine. The confusion around it is because of the wealth of misinformation on the web and the growing interest in non-cannabis users who want to use a derivative for their health.


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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is set to conduct the Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for Group D Level 1 posts across the nation. All the required notifications and essential links have been activated for students to avoid the last-minute stress. According to the Indian Railways, the admit card for September 17 exam will be released tomorrow, August 13. The participating candidates are recommended to keep an eye on the official website of RRB; rrbcdg.gov.in. It must be noted that the call letters for Group D exams will not be sent to the students via post. They can only download them using their user id and password. CBT Mock Test & Train Travel Authority Links Activated for RRB Group D Recruitment Exam 2018.
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Besides, RRB has also released a link to retrieve the forgotten or lost Group D registration numbers. As the registration for the Level 1 posts commenced from February 10 and closed on March 31, 2018, chances of forgetting the registration number exists. It is significant for the CBT and all other steps in the recruitment process. On the other hand, the mock test links are also activated for students to practise and test their preparation for RRB recruitment exam 2018. About 1.89 crore applicants will compete in the exams to fill in 62,907 Level 1 vacant posts. RRB Group D Exam 2018 Schedule Released.
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I can't believe I let ten years go by before re-reading this. I first read these in high school just before the films were released and I don't think I truly appreciated how great they were then and still probably don't. I've already re-read The Hobbit twice since then and I'm re-reading these as part of my 30×30 list and am incredibly happy I added it to the list, it might go on my 40×40 too!
As much as I love the films, this re-read reminded me just how much was left out and how much was shifted around for dramatic effects in the films. Things that happened in this first book. i.e. the forging of Andúril, didn't happen until the third film and it's like WHOA. I was also sad that Tom Bombadil didn't make it into the movies, even the extended edition, because he's such a great character and establishes the youth of the ancient elves which is something you don't really think about. However, I completely understand why Jackson made many of the decisions he did and mostly I'm glad they made these before it became popular to split the final movie of a book trilogy into two films!
From reading the book so many years ago what I forgot was how much action there really was in this one. I'm still concerned going into The Two Towers about how much description I remember, but I will power through. I think what really made me laugh was taking the time to read the introduction and prologue:
"The Lord of the Rings has been read by many people since it finally appeared in print ten years ago; and I should like to say something here with reference to the many opinions or guesses that I have received or have read concerning the motives and meaning of the tale. The prime motive was the desire of a tale-teller to try his hand at a really long story that would hold the attention of readers, amuse them, delight them, and at times maybe excite them or deeply move them. As a guide I had only my own feelings for what is appealing or moving, and for many the guide was inevitably often at fault." (9)
Tolkien was very open about why he wrote the book and that it wasn't an allegory or anything of the kind, it was an escapism tale he wrote to see if he could and I appreciate that. I also loved that he wrote the book as if he were an historiographer. That prologue and even the final note after the last chapter made the book seem that much more historical and real.
The only other thing that I'll say I'm interested in keeping an eye out for is the controversy about Frodo and Sam being gay-hobbit lovers. Now I don't remember why I've heard this before, I'm sure it had something to do with Elijah Wood's feminine facial features, but it may have been around long before that and well LGBT studies you know? The only thing I found in this book that even remotely gave me pause was this line,
"At that moment there was a knock on the door, and Sam came in. He ran to Frodo and took his left hand, awkwardly and shyly. He stroked it gently and then he blushed and turned hastily away." (272)
I wasn't even phased by it really as Sam's dedication really is that of a servant to his master. Think about A Song of Ice and Fire or Downton Abby and how deferential almost worshipful the servants are. It was a different time period. But, as I said if any portion of Sam's dedication gave me pause it was this one line and that had more to do with Tolkien's descriptions than anything he said explicitly.
I've already said multiple times how nervous I am going into the next novel, but fingers crossed it'll be as fascinating as this one was and a bit easier to read this time. I remember it taking me a full month in high school, which was unheard of for me at the time, plus I don't have a full month. I've got just over 32 days to complete the final 10 items on my 30×30 list and there will be a BUNCH crossed off next week!
Recommendation: I remember enjoying this the first time I read it and I am thoroughly enjoying this re-read. The book is conveniently divided into two books which allows a great stopping point if you don't want to read straight through. I can't wait to read the next two books!
Opening Line: "When Mr. Bilbo Baggins of Bag End announced that he would shortly be celebrating his eleventy-first birthday with a party of special magnificence, there was much talk and excitement in Hobbiton."
Closing Line: "Then shouldering their burdens, they set off, seeking a path that would bring them over the grey hills of the Emyn Muil, and down into the Land of Shadow." (Whited out.)
Additional quotes from The Fellowship of the Ring
"'I wish it need not have happened in my time,' said Frodo. 'So do I,' said Gandalf, 'and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. And already, Frodo, our time is beginning to look black." (76)
"'It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out of your door," he used to say. 'You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to. Do you realize that this is the very path that goes through Mirkwood, and that if you let it, it might take you to the Lonely Mountain, or even further and to worse places?' He used to say that on the path outside the front door at Bag End, especially after he had been out for a long walk." (102)
"All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Depp roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes of fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken:
The crownless again shall be king." (298)
"It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do no. It is wisdom to recognize necessity, when all other courses have been weighed, though as folly it may appear to those who cling to false hope. Well, let folly be our cloak, a veil before the eyes of the Enemy! For he is very wise, and weighs all things to a nicety of the scales of his malice. But the only measure that he knows is desire, desire for power; and so he judges all hearts. Into his heart the thought will not enter that any will refuse it, that having the Ring we may seek to destroy it. If we seek this, we shall put him out of reckoning." (322-3)
"'I have indeed!' said Sam. 'And I reckon there's Elves and Elves.They're all elvish enough, but they're not all the same. Now these folks aren't wanderers or homeless, and seem a bit nearer to the likes of us: they seem to belong here, more even than Hobbits do in the Shire. Whether they've made the land, or the land's made them, it's hard to say, if you take my meaning. It's wonderfully quiet here. Nothing seems to be going on, and nobody seems to want it to. If there's any magic about, it's right down deep, where I can't lay my hands on it, in a manner of speaking.'" (426)


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Travel to France: Mont-St-Michel small tidal Island
Little rocky island in Normandy
One of my favorite places and also one of the most amazing tourist attractions in France is Mont-St-Michel, a little rocky island at the mouth of Couesnon River in Normandy. Also known as St Michael's Mount, it is well-known for the medieval Benedictine Abbey that occupies most of this rocky, tidal village.
Mont-St-Michel is connected to the mainland via a 2km long causeway. In earlier times the island could not be reached at high tide, only at low tide. Due to the Couesnon River being canalized, the water flow has been reduced making the island more accessible. Plans to build a bridge have still to be realized.
A mount in the middle of salty swamps and one of the most visited monuments in France, perhaps even in the world.
The amazing Benedictine Abbey
The main attraction in St-Mont-Michel is the Benedictine Abbey. You pay an entrance fee and can then explore the Abbey at your own leisure. Or you can join a guided tour at no extra charge, or hire an audio guide for another few euro.The climb is hard but once you get to the courtyard of the Abbey Church you will have a view of the Bay, small islands, even people on horses out in the Bay and other amazing views of the Abbey.
Also visit Notre-Dame Sous Terre Chapel (Our Lady underground) and the medieval church, St-Pierre with its statue of St. Michael killing the dragon.
The attractions of La Grande Rue
Wander at leisure in the village to watch the islanders continue with their daily activities. You can also visit the many interesting souvenir shops. Perhaps eat at La Cloche Creperie in the main street (le Grande Rue). If you sit in the main area, you can watch the cooks prepare the dishes. There are several restaurants to choose from, but they are all a bit overpriced. There are so many tourists that the town can feel real crowded at times.
After visiting the town, try to also go to the bay to get a different perspective of the Mount. Walking barefoot in the sand is an experience you will always remember. But be aware of the dangers of the tide and quick sand so never venture alone into the bay.
I already visited France several times, including spending a year in Paris. This "Wonder of the Western World" will always be one of my favorite places in France.
Other travel experiences
- Travel to Zanzibar: my five best things to experience
If you want to plan your trip, here is my five best things to experience on Zanzibar island for your travel to Zanzibar:
- Reunion island: volcanic paradise in Indian Ocean
Where is Reunion? Reunion is an Indian Ocean island in Southern Africa, east of Madagascar. The official language is English. It was very interesting to learn that Reunion is a province of France (some refer to it as a department of France).
- Travel to South Africa: Sinfonia cruise
I already had the opportunity to experience three cruises along the African coast to the Portuguese and Bazaruto islands. My fourth cruise was the highlight spending 11 days onboard the Sinfonia departing from Durban to Pointe des Galets, Reunion and


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Fujitsu Security Forum 2016 was held on November 30 at JP TOWER Hall & Conference in Tokyo.
From the perspective of business continuity, how can companies defend themselves against cyberattacks, which are becoming increasingly sophisticated by the day? In this forum, Fujitsu introduced often overlooked points about security measures as well as the latest technology trends. It also held a cyberattack incident response hands-on training.
Opening Session
Naoyoshi Takatsuna, Corporate Executive Officer, SEVP, and CISO of Fujitsu Limited, kicked off the forum with a greeting. In his presentation, Takatsuna made the following three promises to customers. First, Fujitsu will continue to provide solutions globally against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks by integrating its own excellent technologies with those of other companies. Second, Fujitsu will develop technologies and human resources to protect itself and implement cyberattack countermeasures on its own. Third, Fujitsu will provide customers with products and services using the practical knowledge it has obtained through internal practices.
Takatsuna concluded with these words: "Today, it has become impossible for individual companies to prevent cyberattacks by themselves. So, Fujitsu wants to tackle this threat with our customers while listening to your voices. We are committed to serving as a company that customers select as their partner in the field of security."
Next, William Hiroyuki Saito, Special Advisor to the Cabinet Office, delivered a special presentation entitled "Information and Security--Overlooked Measures against Cyberattacks."
He identified three factors--"safety," "cost," and "convenience"--as essential for cyberattack countermeasures, and he emphasized that it is important to properly secure convenience, which tends to be overlooked when considering security measures.
Mr. Saito concluded his presentation as follows: "From a global point of view, safety and security are Japan's advantages.... How we protect information and how we provide it to new industries and services are Japan's challenges for the future. Together with all of you, I want to work on these challenges."
Fujitsu Security Forum 2016 Special Presentation Report
> Click here to view a detailed report on the special presentation.
Mr. Saito's presentation was followed by three more presentations: "Cyber Security Measures to be Taken by Managers and IPA's Initiatives" by Tatsuo Tomita, Chairman of the Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA); "Who Is the Winner in the IoT Age? What Is Required to Win?" by Kazuhiko Okubo, Director of the Secure Platform Laboratories, NTT; and "New Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity" by Taishu Ota, Evangelist, Fujitsu Limited. The air was filled with excitement by the rapt audience, and some people stood in the packed hall.
Cyber Security Tracks for Introducing Cyberattack Trends, AI, and Fujitsu's Internal Measures
As ICT usage areas have expanded, security measures have become a big challenge for companies. For this forum, Fujitsu set tracks for each theme--"cyber security," "client security," and "security vendors"--and held many sessions on various topics for customers who have security problems. This report focuses on the "cyber security" track.
"Security supported by AI and supporting AI"
To prevent cyberattacks and internal fraud, problems related to individuals' behavioral characteristics can be solved by enhancing the accuracy of detection of suspicious communication logs. AI technologies are useful for performing such detection. Meanwhile, as cross-border transfers of personal information and measures against internal fraud are becoming more sophisticated as countries enhance their legal systems, AI technology development also supports security technologies for secure data utilization (e.g., anonymization and blockchains). Hiroshi Tsuda, Project Director at the Security Research Center of the Knowledge Information Processing Laboratory at Fujitsu Laboratories Limited, and Koji Maruhashi of the Artificial Intelligence Research Center at Fujitsu Laboratories Limited, together gave demonstrations to introduce AI useful for security measures promoted by Fujitsu and the underlying technology, Human Centric AI Zinrai.
Latest examples of cyberattacks, trends in countermeasure research, and Fujitsu's technology development
Cyberattacks have evolved, becoming increasingly sophisticated and making it almost impossible to protect organizations with conventional technologies. Daisuke Inoue, Director of the Cybersecurity Laboratory of the Cybersecurity Research Institute at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, gave demonstrations to introduce the current situation. He showed how the number of intrusion routes has been increasing in recent years, described the requirements for protecting against targeted cyberattacks, outlined the impacts of cyberattacks, and illustrated the flow from boundary defense to real-time detection and analysis.
Masahiko Takenaka, Head of the Security Research Center at Fujitsu Laboratories Limited, explained Fujitsu's unique technologies for detecting and blocking the intrusion of security threats in organizations. Fujitsu's unique "High-speed Forensic Technology" was also introduced by demonstration, attracting the attention of many customers.
Implementation of security measures and an incident response system
At present, security measures have shifted from being defensive to being preventive/detective based on the assumption that incidents will occur. While giving an overview of the key points of CSIRT implementation, Mr. Akira Murakami from the JPCERT Coordination Center explained which roles internal CSIRTs will be expected to play and how they can minimize damage from cyberattacks.
Fujitsu's own security measures
Tsutomu Nishijima, Vice President of the Security Management Division of Fujitsu Limited, introduced Fujitsu's initiatives for its own security measures from three viewpoints: organizations, concepts, and incident response.
To smoothly implement security measures, Fujitsu built a system, that is linked to its corporate governance and functions independently of IT strategy. Under the assumption that security threats will occur, Nishijima said that it is necessary to establish an incident response process that works in practice to ultimately prevent the recurrence of security threats, not simply to detect and prevent their proliferation.
Security personnel training aiming to improve expertise and literacy
With the spread of Internet access, security education is no longer only for specialists; it has become important as part of the literacy education that must be provided to everyone. Koji Okamura, Director of the Cyber Security Center at Kyushu University, presented an industry-academia joint initiative between Kyushu University and Fujitsu on security personnel training.
Training of cyber security engineers
To counter cyberattacks, which have become increasingly sophisticated year after year, security engineers well-versed in various technologies are required. Masayuki Okuhara, Head of the Cyber Defense Center at Fujitsu Limited, talked about what kind of security engineers are needed in today's ICT environment as well as Fujitsu Group's initiatives to identify and develop human resources based on the Security Meister Certification System.
Experiencing Cyberattack Incident Response (Hands-on Training)
"Information leaked after a targeted email attack"--what should we do in the event an attack causes an information security incident? In addition to preventing incidents, a company's creditworthiness will vary significantly depending on how quickly it can detect the causes of and deal with security incidents. To respond to incidents, companies must establish a structure and procedure, verify that the procedure matches the way the company operates, and conduct training to ensure the procedure is implemented correctly.
In this hands-on training session, participants experienced the "data preservation" and "analysis" portions of an incident response flow in an environment in which each person had access to a computer. Possible intrusion routes and the damage investigation procedure were explained. For this session, part of what is usually an all-day training course was completed in just two hours. Every participant took notes while using a computer. Participants' many specific questions expressed their high interest.
Supporting Customers' Security Measures from Various Aspects: Exhibition Area
In the exhibition area, Fujitsu introduced its latest solutions and products related to cyber security and client security through demonstrations. Also, many customers visited to participate in a security contest about human resource cultivation.
High-speed Forensic Technology for grasping the entirety of a cyberattack quickly
The exhibition area showcased a technology that rapidly analyzes the extent of damage caused by malicious attacks. Finding traces of such attacks previously took several weeks for experts to analyze logs and network data. Now, Fujitsu Laboratories has sped up such analysis by harnessing its technologies and knowledge. For example, if the status of an attack by remote-controlled malware can be drawn automatically in a bird's-eye view as shown in the photo below, the big picture of the cyberattack can be grasped at a glance. Thus, it has become possible to take fundamental countermeasures to prevent damage from spreading before serious problems occur.
Malicious Intrusion Process Scan: Detecting malware using the attacker behavioral-transition model
One of this solution's major features is that it enables detection of targeted cyberattacks at various stages, such as during the initial intrusion, during fulfillment of the objective(s), and during subsequent intrusions; this is achieved by widely monitoring external communication data while focusing on attackers' behavior. It is possible to detect infected devices and external command-and-control servers, based on information from detection logs.
Internal detection of targeted cyberattacks: Detecting and blocking known and unknown malware actions in real time
While a targeted cyberattack is being executed, this product detects infected devices based on communications from malware that has intruded into the network and automatically blocks infected devices from the network to prevent various kinds of damage, such as the spread of the infection and exploitation of information. The product effectively detects malware in real time based on the type, direction, order, and so forth, regardless of whether such malware is already known or heretofore unknown.
In addition to the above, there were exhibitions that showcased malware route tracking, security PCs for administrative use, a secret sharing solution to prevent information leakage, loss/theft prevention solutions for mobile PCs, card-less settlement (demonstration), and accurate palm vein authentication. Customers listened carefully to the explanations of the staff members at each booth.
Fujitsu Cyber Security Contest experience area
Fujitsu has been working to find personnel who have extensive knowledge of security by hosting two contests per year. In this exhibition, Fujitsu set up an area for customers to experience past contests. Each customer made serious efforts to answer the questions, which had been classified by area and difficulty level.
In the "Developing Security Personnel to Fight against Cyberattacks" area, many customers enthusiastically asked staff members questions.
All seminars were nearly at full capacity, and many customers visited the exhibition and consultation areas. Through this, we saw that customers regard security measures to be a pressing need against the backdrop of the rising threat of cyberattacks in recent years.


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Nominations are about to close our Portadown Person to be Proud Of competition for 2014.
We want you to put forward someone you feel is a suitable contender for the award ahead of the public vote starting next week.
The Portadown's Person To be Proud Of was launched by the paper to recognise the huge contribution made by a great many people from this town.
The winner will take a fantastic prize. All four shopping centres, Asda, Magowan West, The Meadows and High Street Mall, will be donating shopping vouchers to our winner, totalling over £400.
Do you know someone who helps to make Portadown special? Is there an individual, a volunteer, local personality or someone else who deserves recognition for their achievements or for the community spirit they have shown?
If you do, we want you to contact us as we draw up our shortlist for the fourth annual award.
Already nominated are John Wilson, Abigail Gracey, Eddie Drury, Caroline McCall, Leslie Harrison, Kenneth Vennard, Luke McCullough, Rachelle Liggett, Rachel Kennedy, Dwaine Smith and Jeffrey Toal.
Nominations are still open until Monday (February 9) at 1pm. You can email your nominations to firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also ring us on 028 38 395560 or write to us at Portadown Person to be Proud of, Portadown Times, 2 Esky Drive, Portadown, BT63 5YY. You can also nominate via our facebook page or at Twitter at @portadowntimes1.
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The day we went all festive at Manchester venue "The Oast House". It had to be done "A Christmas Wedding shoot 2016". Last year we were in at Victoria Warehouse this year we are in "The Tipi Company's" TeePee's in the middle of Manchester in Spinningfields , The hub of all the finest eateries and markets. I mean who says you cant have a tipi wedding in the city!
We decided to go all out for this shoot. Sticking to my city chic roots I wanted this shoot to stand out, and in all honesty be FUN. Yes wedding's can have glitter and its not just for festivals either. I mean check out this glitter couple here on our instagram page. For sure the serious stuff has to take place, but at night this couple looked like they rocked it out and showed their personalities by having glitter sparkles amongst the proceedings.
So I'm not going to make you wait any longer…..
The make up was applied by Clare from Wish Upon A Sparkle. Let us tell you what Team Sparkles offer
- A professional make up application and face and body painting service.
- Specialising in face art design, glitter and jewel embellishment to release your inner sparkle.
- Sparkles for weddings and practically any other event, you can even let your hen party and wedding be unique with your own face art design or embellishment for the whole hen/ wedding party.
For something a little different for your wedding, book one of their face art creators to offer a face paint and embellishment feature for you and your wedding guests, booyah and that my friends is when the fun begins! Glitterbeards for the boys and sparkly eyes for the girlies, c'mon lets have it ……
We went full blown sparkle of candy canes reds and silver. Not to forget the sparkly red lips this was one extreme but awesome look. Clare applied the make up with pure ease and skill then set with a spray at the end. The sparkles stood the test of time from the shoot and where all intact at the end of the day. You are able to remove them with water or baby wipes quiet easily.
With the make up being such a focal point we though it best to slick the hair back into a ponytail. Charlie, founder of Brides by Binx did a couple of ponytail looks. The first inspired by Cheryl Cole (or whatever surname we are on now) with a slight height at the front and big waves of curls. The second was a higher more modern ponytail with the hair wrapped round the bobble like in our feature image.
Flowers bouquets were designed by Paragon Floral Design. Lisa says of the cute little handtied posy 'I created a simple posy of ranunculus, pine and pepper berry bound in hessian and red wool perfect for a winter wedding the warm colours in the posy POP against the grey faux fur jacket. The posy is easy to hold making it a great bouquet for the chic city bride'
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For the second more alternative wedding bouquet Kate created was pretty epic. Its not for the wallflower but what city bride doesnt want to stand out? Kate says "A crescent frame design gives an interesting horizontal bouquet. Bags of luscious texture can be seen within the framework with delicate floral details trailing over the top which give a soft, flowing yet quirky feel. Perfect for a bride and can be shortened for bridesmaids too." So there you have two awesome bouquets for the festive bride who doesnt want to go for the full red rose handtied bouquet….
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The Venue.
The Oast House houses teepee's from a family run business "The Tipi Company" were adorned with wreaths, garlands, lights and christmas trees.
They say" Once used to roast hops in the 16th Century, The Oast House turns the cosmopolitan Spinningfields on its head; offering a soon-to-be-world-famous selection of craft beers and ales, Champagne and wine. Food inspired by the deli, rotisserie and BBQ. A vintage escape from the 'high-street' pub, with live acoustic music every night and a whole host of outdoor events. A truly unique experience guarantees sublime social times, come rain or shine. Discover an adventure like no other "
The staff were amazing keeping us topped up with lattes and tea's on this horrible rainy day. But for me a special thanks goes to Matthew the events manager who was so accomodating throughout, a massive high five to you. The perfect place to hold a hen or stag do for a christmas wedding, it definatly goes to the top of our most awesome venue's list. I was so tempted to sample the dishes but though better of it, the hubby would kill me if he missed out on this one… lol. So The Oast House I will be seeing you very soon!
The Styling.
We wanted to go comfy cosy festive ski lodge style. It had to be in keeping with Christmas, the venue, the markets and all that the Spinnigfield surroundings has to offer. Now, I fully appreciate this is not an outfit of choice for 99% of brides but you know, my blog likes to think outside the box. Offering an alternative to the brides who may be getting married low key and informal but want to have a second choice of outfit. It would fit a city bride who doesn't want all the trimmings and big budget of a dress or maybe the bride that's getting married in winter abroad on the slopes, in the snow etc. You know you can pull any look off from the high st when you put it together with some of the more traditional elements of a christmas wedding. The creams and ivorys of the outfit, paired together with a lighter colour festive faux jacket and festive bouquet. Its the perfect post wedding getaway outfit. It fun its playful and most of all stylish at a fractuon of the price.
The Model our beautiful Samantha, wore the ivory turtle neck and cream pants with the faux fur bomber jacket which cost £33 from New Look…..Yes £33. We bought a size 14 to create an oversized look. Shoes were models own.
Come and have an INSTA party with all the team who contributed today….
Images – Kenny Brown Photography
Flowers – Paragon Floral Design
Make Up- Wish Upon a Sparkle
Hair – Brides by Binx
Model – Samantha Dewhurst
Venue – The Oast House
TIPI'S – The Tipi Company
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Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2014 Highlights:
BELLEVUE, Wash. – February 19, 2015 – T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE: TMUS) today reported fourth quarter and full-year 2014 results reflecting a record year of growth. The Company delivered the best customer growth year in T-Mobile's history and outperformed the competition.
"2014 was the best year of growth in company history," said John Legere, President and CEO of T-Mobile. "Our Un-carrier moves helped us blow away the competition. The best is yet to come as the future looks bright in 2015."
Un-Carrier Delivering Results
Since launching Un-carrier™ in 2013, T-Mobile has transformed the wireless industry with innovations such as No Annual Service Contracts, equipment installment plans, the JUMP! ® device upgrade program, free international data roaming, lifetime free data allowances for tablets, Contract Freedom™, T-Mobile Test Drive™, Music Freedom™, and Wi-Fi Un-leashed. In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company again expanded the Un-carrier portfolio with:
Operational and Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2014
All comparisons for annual results in this release are based on pro forma combined results in 2013.
T-Mobile continues to deliver strong customer growth and ended the year with more than 55 million total customers. In the fourth quarter of 2014, T-Mobile added 2.1 million net customers, marking the seventh quarter in a row that the Company has generated more than one million net customer additions. For the full-year 2014, T-Mobile added 8.3 million net customers, an 89% increase from the prior year.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, branded postpaid net customer additions were 1.3 million, including more than 1.0 million phone net customer additions, the highest in the U.S. wireless industry once again, and 239,000 mobile broadband net customer additions. For the full-year 2014, total branded postpaid net customer additions were 4.9 million, consisting of more than 4.0 million phone net customer additions and 839,000 mobile broadband net customer additions.
T-Mobile's branded prepaid business led the industry with more than 1.2 million prepaid net customer additions in 2014, including 266,000 in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Branded postpaid phone churn amounted to 1.7% in the fourth quarter of 2014, up 10 basis points year-over-year and 9 basis points sequentially primarily due to increased competition and promotions in the marketplace.
As part of the ongoing movement toward simplifying the business, the Company continued to drive the penetration of Simple Choice plans within its customer base. The portion of branded postpaid customers on Simple Choice plans was 89% at the end of the fourth quarter of 2014, up from 84% at the end of the third quarter of 2014.
Consistent with industry trends, T-Mobile's customers continued to migrate to smartphones. Total smartphone sales, including sales to branded postpaid and prepaid customers, were a record 8.0 million units in the fourth quarter of 2014, or 93% of all phone units sold.
Branded postpaid Average Billings Per User (ABPU) was $61.80 in the fourth quarter of 2014, up 5.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2013, and the highest in the Company's history. Branded postpaid phone Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) decreased sequentially by 3.2% to $48.26, driven by dilution resulting from promotional activities, including the "4 for $100" offer and a reduction in certain regulatory surcharges. Branded prepaid ARPU increased by 4.7% year-over-year to $37.51.
T-Mobile is disclosing three new metrics to assist investors in evaluating its performance in the branded postpaid business: Average Revenue Per Account (ARPA), Average Billings Per Account (ABPA), and Customers Per Account. The Company considers branded postpaid ARPA and ABPA indicative of its revenue growth potential given the increase in the average number of branded postpaid phone customers and increased penetration of mobile broadband devices.
Branded postpaid ARPA was $109.87 in the fourth quarter of 2014, essentially flat year-over-year and sequentially, while branded postpaid ABPA amounted to $143.79 in the fourth quarter of 2014, an increase of 12.9% year-over-year and 3.6% sequentially. The increase in ABPA was primarily due to growth in EIP billings as well as an increase in the number of customers per account.
In addition to strong customer growth, T-Mobile delivered outstanding financial results. In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company again reported the fastest revenue growth in the industry for both service and total revenues. Service revenues for the fourth quarter of 2014 grew by 13.6% year-over-year, which was an acceleration compared to the third quarter of 2014 when service revenues increased by 10.6% year-over-year. On a sequential basis, service revenues grew by 3.3%. The sequential and year-over-year increase in service revenues was primarily due to rapid growth in the Company's customer base, partially offset by lower branded postpaid phone ARPU. T-Mobile's total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2014 grew by 19.4% year-over-year due to very strong growth in equipment sales revenues, driven by record smartphone sales, and growth in service revenues. On a sequential basis, total revenues increased by 10.9%. Full-year 2014 service revenues increased by 9.0% year-over-year, and total revenues increased by 13.1% year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2014 was $1.751 billion, up 41.3% year-over-year and 30.1% sequentially. Sequentially and year-over-year, the increase was primarily due to higher branded postpaid and prepaid revenues from growth in the customer base as well as disciplined cost control. The Adjusted EBITDA margin was 30% for the fourth quarter of 2014, up from 24% in both the fourth quarter of 2013 and third quarter of 2014. For the full-year 2014, Adjusted EBITDA amounted to $5.636 billion, up 6.0% year-over-year.
Network Expansion and Capital Expenditures
The Company's network expansion is continuing at an accelerated pace. T-Mobile's 4G LTE network – America's Fastest – covered 265 million people at the end of 2014, exceeding the original year-end target of 250 million. The Company is targeting coverage of 300 million people by year-end 2015. T-Mobile is rapidly deploying Wideband LTE, while at the same time rolling out 4G LTE on its 700 MHz A-Block and 1900 MHz PCS spectrum. At the end of 2014, Wideband LTE was available in 121 market areas and the goal is to expand the service to over 150 market areas by the end of 2015. Building on the A-Block spectrum acquisition from Verizon, the Company continues to expand its 700 MHz A-Block holdings, now reaching approximately 190 million POPs. The Company deployed 700 MHz A-Block spectrum in Cleveland, Colorado Springs, Minneapolis, and Washington DC in 2014, and has already added Houston and Dallas in 2015.
Cash capital expenditures reflect T-Mobile's continued investment in network modernization, 4G LTE deployment, and commencement of the 4G LTE rollout on its 700 MHz A-Block and 1900 MHz PCS spectrum. In the fourth quarter of 2014, cash capital expenditures were $1.3 billion, up from $1.1 billion in the third quarter of 2014 and $0.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013. Cash capital expenditures for 2014 amounted to $4.3 billion, up from $4.2 billion in 2013.
In January 2015, the FCC announced that T-Mobile was the winning bidder of AWS-3 spectrum licenses covering approximately 97 million people for an aggregate bid price of $1.8 billion. T-Mobile will pay the FCC $1.4 billion for the AWS-3 spectrum licenses in March 2015, which is net of the $0.4 billion deposit paid to the FCC in October 2014. T-Mobile expects to receive the AWS-3 spectrum licenses, subject to regulatory approval, in the second quarter of 2015.
MetroPCS Combination
T-Mobile continued to make progress on the expansion and integration of MetroPCS. As of December 31, 2014, MetroPCS was available in 55 markets with nearly 11,000 points of sale in total, including 4,500 points of sale in the 40 expansion markets.
The MetroPCS customer base continues to rapidly migrate off the legacy CDMA network. At the end of the fourth quarter of 2014, 87% of the total MetroPCS customer base was on the T-Mobile network. Approximately 73% of the MetroPCS spectrum had been re-farmed and integrated into the T-Mobile network at the end of 2014.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, T-Mobile decommissioned the CDMA portion of the MetroPCS networks in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento. Total decommissioning costs for CDMA network shutdowns amounted to $263 million in 2014. In 2015, the Company has already decommissioned the CDMA portion of the MetroPCS networks in Atlanta and the Detroit metro area, bringing the overall total to 8 market shutdowns so far. The Company expects to decommission all the remaining CDMA markets by the second half of 2015, and expects to incur additional network decommissioning costs in the range of $500 million to $600 million with substantially all the costs expected to be incurred in 2015.
T-Mobile expects to reach full run-rate synergies of at least $1.5 billion by 2016. Given the accelerated timeline in synergy realization, the Company now expects the net present value of the synergies to be between $9 and $10 billion, up from the original projection of $6 to $7 billion.
2015 Outlook Guidance
T-Mobile expects to drive further customer momentum while delivering strong growth in Adjusted EBITDA. With the success of its Simple Choice plan and the continued evolution of the Un-carrier strategy, branded postpaid net customer additions for 2015 are expected to be between 2.2 and 3.2 million.
For full-year 2015, T-Mobile expects Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $6.8 to $7.2 billion. Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2015 is expected to be significantly impacted by a large investment to front end customer growth in 2015, similar to what the Company did in 2014. In addition, the first quarter of 2015 will reflect the accounting treatment of Un-carrier 8.0: Data Stash, which is expected to have a non-cash impact in the range of $100 million to $150 million. The accounting treatment of the initial 10 GB allotment, which is a revenue deferral, is expected to fully reverse itself during 2015.
Cash capital expenditures for 2015 are expected to be in the range of $4.4 to $4.7 billion.
Quarterly Financial Results
For more details on T-Mobile's fourth quarter and full-year 2014 financial results, including the Investor Factbook with detailed financial tables and reconciliations of certain non-GAAP measures disclosed in this release to the most comparable measures under GAAP, please visit T-Mobile US, Inc.'s Investor Relations website at http://investor.T-Mobile.com.
T-Mobile Social Media
Investors and others should note that the Company announces material financial and operational information to its investors using its investor relations website, press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. The Company also intends to use the Twitter accounts @TMobileIR and @JohnLegere, which Mr. Legere also uses as a means for personal communications and observations, as means of disclosing information about the Company and its services and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. The information we post through these social media channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor these social media channels in addition to following the Company's press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. The social media channels that the Company intends to use as a means of disclosing the information described above may be updated from time to time as listed on the Company's investor relations website.
About T-Mobile US, Inc.:
As America's Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE: TMUS) is redefining the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services through leading product and service innovation. The Company's advanced nationwide 4G LTE network delivers outstanding wireless experiences to more than 55 million customers who are unwilling to compromise on quality and value. Based in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile US provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. For more information, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.
Q4 and Full-Year 2014 Earnings Conference Call
|T-Mobile US, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2014:
T-Mobile Conference Call Information:
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. (EST)
Call-in Numbers: 800-432-9830
International: 719-234-7318
Participant Passcode: 9780158
Please plan on accessing the conference call ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The earnings call will be broadcast via the Company's Investor Relations website at http://investor.t-mobile.com, and an embedded livestream video on Twitter handle @TMobileIR.
T-Mobile will also take questions via SMS using 313131 using the keyword TMUSAQ followed by a space or directed at the Twitter handle @TMobileIR, using #TMUSearnings.
A replay of the conference call will be available for two weeks starting shortly after the call concludes and can be accessed by dialing 888-203-1112 (toll free) or 719-457-0820 (international). The passcode required to listen to the replay is 9780158.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. Any statements made herein that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about T-Mobile US, Inc.'s plans, outlook, beliefs, opinion, projections, guidance, strategy, integration of MetroPCS, expected network modernization and other advancements, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "anticipate," "expect," "suggests," "plan," "project," "believe," "intend," "estimates," "targets," "views," "may," "will," "forecast," and other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, are based on current assumptions and expectations, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could affect future results and cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to compete in the highly competitive U.S. wireless telecommunications industry; adverse conditions in the U.S. and international economies and markets; significant capital commitments and the capital expenditures required to effect our business plan; our ability to adapt to future changes in technology, enhance existing offerings, and introduce new offerings to address customers' changing demands; changes in legal and regulatory requirements, including any change or increase in restrictions on our ability to operate our network; our ability to successfully maintain and improve our network, and the possibility of incurring additional costs in doing so; major equipment failures; severe weather conditions or other force majeure events; and other risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2014. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Press Contact:
Media Relations
T-Mobile US, Inc.
Investor Relations Contact:
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T-Mobile US, Inc.
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Some Snacking Habit You Should Consider
We all have snacks but end up with different habits of snacking and how we choose the snacks we eat. Eating snacks is mostly done between the main meals which may for nutrition purposes or to reduce hunger. Weight can be gained over a short period of time when a lot of snacks is take often. Snacks should be taken in small quantities just to get you to the next meal.
For any snack to be considered to be healthy it should have the following ingredients; some little protein, some fats, some high fats, fiber, nuts or fresh vegetables and fruits, crackers and also some little carbohydrates. Too much consumption of such snacks can also result into consumption of too much calories. Snacks can be of great advantage to our bodies when taken in the right way, some of the considerations to be put in mind will be discussed so as to improve our munching habits and health in general.
Knowing the right nutrients to find in snacks that are healthy for our bodies should be the first and most essential factor to have in mind. Snacks can be used to supplement some nutrients that may not be found in the meals we take. Most of the choices in taking snacks should be in the basis of considering the nutrients that are commonly not found in meals. Good snacks should consist of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, seeds and nuts.
Healthy snacks should also have enough amounts of sugar. Equally consistent amount of sugar for the diabetic and non-diabetic people can be healthy since their sugar levels are steady.
Some of the causes of taking too much snacks can be type 2 diabetics, heart disease, obesity and high blood pressure. Also one should prevent overeating of snacks at all cost, snacks are suitable for munching between meals as you wait for the next. To avoid being hungry constantly nuts and some fruits such as an avocado are recommended. Take your snacks about one hour before your next meal which may be either lunch or dinner.
Nutrition uptake of the body is higher when you are hungry thus it is the best time to feed on our snacks to ensure a lot of nutrients are taken in the body. The cause of feeding on snacks should not be a result of low mood. Taking snacks when emotionally low can lead to overeating and gaining weight as a result and when done on a continuous trend it can lead to obesity. When taking snacks between meal 100 calories is fine for the body and 250 calories if one if having snacks in place of a complete meal (lunch).
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It's well-known that Los Angeles County has some of the worst drinking water in the world, but one of our astute CIs came across something disturbing last week, folks — a DWP worker dumping chemicals into the L.A. "river". He yelled at the worker to see what he was doing, but the guy immediately ran off.
Okay, admittedly that doesn't sound so weird, which is exactly what I thought when I first received it. Until I got THIS last night, from another CI…
"man, something's going down! A DWP truck's been parked in the river basin thing behind my house all night and jumpsuit dudes keep unloading barrels and dumping them in the river. when my buddy and I tried to ask them what was going on, two huge security assholes chased us off. WTF?! the barrels didn't have any labels, but it looked like solid white liquid coming out, and the concrete was bubbling!"
This morning I received two more accounts from people in completely different areas of Los Angeles, one of whom said the cops chased him off, not just security guys.
Does anyone have any information on what's going on?