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Not all home improvement retail companies are created equal. Similar to how other sectors in the market exist, you can't quite loop all the stocks in a given group as the same. Each company has its own strengths and weaknesses, its particular branding, and different futures. In this article, I will discuss two very popular stocks in this sector and one that may not be as familiar to investors.
Home Depot
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is currently the largest home improvement retailer in the United States with annual revenues soaring past the $70 billion mark this past year and earnings-per-share (EPS) breaking the $1 mark this past quarter for the first time in years. The stock price has hit multi-year highs not seen since the year 2000 bubble time span. However, things are a lot different now and I see Home Depot potentially steadily going higher over the course of the next decade.
Home Depot has largely been a big-box store which is defined as having a physically large retail establishment chain unique to the branding of the company. Recently some big-box stores like Best Buy have seen their stores take a hit by online establishments making the investment to even have a big-box store look like a huge negative. However, Home Depot has been mostly immune to the threat of online. Sure you can buy some tools and accessories online but some of the bigger items you can't quite find. Even if you do find them online, good luck paying for the shipping. To build houses you need heavy building materials like piping, wood, bricks, and/or drywall – and lots of all of these. No one orders a house through Amazon – at least not yet.
In the last earnings report Home Depot released, they highlighted the fact that their inventory turnover ratio was 4.7 times at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to 4.4 times at the end of the same quarter in 2011. Net sales also increased 1.7% in the second quarter year-over-year. In my interpretation, Home Depot is on the rise and even though they are still adding stores throughout the United States and its territories, Canada, China, and Mexico, there is still a lot more markets they can penetrate around the world.
The next earnings announcement is set for November 13, 2012.
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Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) is currently 2nd to Home Depot in the home improvement retail sector even though it was founded over 30 years before Home Depot (1946 vs. 1978). Lowe's has over 1700 (vs. Home Depot's 2200+) stores around the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It hasn't reached the level of Home Depot's presence in locations either location-wise or quantity-wise, and in recent years, the stock has not seen the same growth.
In the past 5 years, Lowe's has increased in share price, not including dividends, just 7.7% while Home Depot has gone up over 90% in the same time frame. While economists and accountants and earning statement gurus might try to add up the percentages and calculate the problems with math and trends, I can give my own analysis and reasoning based on my recent experiences with both stores.
I recently moved locations across states about a month ago and needed some supplies for various things and had both stores the same distance away from my old house. The first thing I noticed that was different between both stores is the customer service. I remember looking for something basic at Lowe's and standing in the aisle and then walking to other aisles looking for someone to help me. After over 10 minutes, I was finally helped on only to be told I should ask someone else. I later left because it was obvious the people I had asked for help had no clue of where anything was in the store.
At Home Depot, the opposite occurred and I found what I needed quickly. On another occasion I was looking for something that was in the weekly ad but I never told the associate at Home Depot. I just said I was looking around in the section where I might find that item (a power drill). The employee, before he left me alone, mentioned where the sale was in the store (near the front cashier stands) and I was pretty surprised. It is the small things like this, the employee's having awareness of what is on sale for a given week, and the customer service that people will remember and tell their friends about.
Lowe's recent earnings statement missed EPS expectations by over 7%. Next quarter earnings are estimated to fall further. It appears that Lowe's may be at the fork in the road and they will need to decide if their new everyday value pricing campaign is hurting them financially and if their lack of equal customer service to Home Depot is a virus to the company's brand long-term.
The next earnings announcement is set for November 19, 2012.
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Lumber Liquidators
A company with a superior story stock-wise than either Home Depot or Lowe's is Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL). In the past 5 years, since going through their IPO in late 2007, the share price has soared over 425% and I believe it has a lot more room to grow with a market cap of only $1.4 billion. With fewer than 1300 full-time employees, Lumber Liquidators might seem minuscule in the conversation with the big retailers already mentioned in this article, but I think this makes the company and stock more attractive as an investment.
Founded in 1994, Lumber Liquidators specializes in wood flooring at very reasonable prices. They offer the majority of their products under their private label brands which means more money on their own bottom line. Their lack of huge big-box locations and instead focus on integrated sales channels and online catalog makes overhead less of a burden compared to the competition. For several years they were a huge sponsor on the Professional Bowling Association (PBA) Tour and even had the tour named after them. This helped make them a household name since the finals are shown on ESPN and quite a few people watch ESPN. Even if they didn't see the actual bowling, they caught sight of the commercials.
The EPS has multiplied over three times the past 5 years from $0.12 at the end of 2007 to $0.43 as of June 30, 2012 earnings report. Net sales for the second quarter of 2012 increased $34.9 million (19.9%) over the same quarter in 2011. The average sale in the second quarter also increased 6.3% over the same quarter in 2011 to $1625. It is clear people are buying more wood and choosing to floor their homes with wood over other materials.
It is possible that this trend can be traced to the gradual movement of people choosing to live in warmer climates where wood may be more beneficial. Wood flooring is generally safe and clean and doesn't build up with allergens that irritate people susceptible to them. Although wood flooring costs more initially, there is far less maintenance. Aesthetically, hardwood floors that are taken care of are usually superior to that of carpeted floors. Overall, home owners may just be choosing hardwood flooring to improve the value of their homes in an economy of falling home prices.
In the past two quarters, Lumber Liquidators has surprised analysts to the upside with 16% and 48.3% surprises for 1st and 2nd quarters of 2012, respectively. The current average EPS for the next earnings statement coming up is set for $0.34. Their most recent quarter was $0.43 so a surprise to the upside is definitely doable unless people start being allergic to wood.
The next earnings announcement is set for October 22, 2012.
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Optimistic Prospects For 2010
David Wright
Cotton acreage held steady in Florida in 2009 and will probably increase in 2010 with the improvement in price and the need for rotation. Peanut growers like to have both cotton and corn in rotation with peanuts, and it also works well with soybean rotations. Lower nitrogen prices for 2010 will also result in an increase in acreage.
The biggest unknown for most producers will be what variety of cotton to grow and the value that they will be getting for using transgenic varieties. Many of the cotton and peanut fields across the state had glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth and will have to use residual herbicides for good weed control.
Yields of cotton in 2009 were good with more hardlock/boll rot than average. Each year is different and brings new challenges, but producers are good at adapting and finding ways to solve problems. The ag industry works closely with farmers to solve problems and have historically had a good working relationship, and together have found ways to keep cotton profitable.
Don Boquet
The final numbers are just about in for the 2009 cotton year. Louisiana will average about 700 pounds of lint per acre. This is greatly reduced from expectations in early September when we had a better-than-average yield potential of 900 to 1,000 pounds per acre. Most of our better fields would have picked 1,200 to 1,400 pounds this year.
Additional losses from reduced fiber and seed quality add up to about 50 percent loss of value for the 2009 crop compared to what it should have been. A summary of the 2009 Louisiana Cotton Variety Trials has just been completed. Two noteworthy items are worth mentioning that illustrate how this season was affected by weather patterns and other problems.
The average yields of the trials harvested before most of the weather damage were 1,000 to 1,400 pounds per acre. Trials harvested during and after the rains averaged 700 to 900 pounds. As variety selection begins for 2010, and producers are analyzing the cost involved with biotech fees, there seems to be great interest in planting cotton varieties that do not have transgenic traits for herbicide or insect resistance.
Although only a limited quantity of seed of such varieties will be available, producers should approach these decisions with great caution. One of our variety trials in central Louisiana this year, for example, was a cautionary tale about use of non-Bt varieties. The trial average for Bt varieties was 1,590 pounds per acre. The non-Bt varieties averaged 645 pounds per acre, much less than varieties with Bt traits.
The reason for this difference was that caterpillar pest infestations were very high, and persistent rainfall prevented timely applications of insecticides, which led to the low yields of non-Bt varieties. This is not to say that, in some areas, non-Bt varieties will not be economical to use, rather, only that these decisions should be made with knowledge of the possible outcomes, including availability and cost of efficacious insecticides, application options for weather conditions and the need for increased scouting in non-Bt fields. For more information, contact local county agents, ag consultants and AgCenter specialists.
Mike Milam
Missouri certainly had its share of problems during the 2009 growing season. While the weather did not cooperate during planting and harvest, things could have been worse. Prior to harvest, the USDA estimated yield for Missouri was at 1,134 pounds per acre but with the rainfall that occurred during our harvest period, we were fortunate to get a decent yield.
While our final yields have not been determined, I think that it is safe to say that our yields will top the 2000-2008 year average. With the past nine years averaging 910 pounds per acre, even with a 200 pound drop as a result of the poor harvest conditions, we would still be above the nine-year average.
The problem with delayed harvest is that many producers are not able to get their field preparation completed for next year. This weekend, I saw a few unharvested fields, uncut stalks and many fields that have not had field preparation for next season. The only good news is that there were zero boll weevils caught in traps this season. The $2.50 an acre assessment for boll weevil eradication was really welcomed by producers.
While we have only 263,000 acres to be harvested, some producers are likely to expand their acreage next year. However, there will be challenges during our next growing season. We have more resistant weeds in Missouri with both marestail and Palmer pigweed having surfaced.
Tom Barber
It is nice to hear positive comments on cotton acreage in Arkansas. It is a good change from all the pessimistic views about cotton being on its way out in the Mid-South. Although the increase in cotton acreage may not be huge, I believe that the downturn in the state is over, and, if prices continue to look good, we may see acreage reach 550,000 if not more in 2010.
Variety selection will be the first and most important decision as in any season. However, producers in Arkansas this year should do their homework on each field to develop a game plan to manage resistant weeds. Weed management on problem fields begins with variety selection. Producers who have fields with populations of glyphosate-resistant pigweed have options to change to herbicide-tolerant technologies to help in management of these resistant weeds.
Liberty Link cotton varieties, which are tolerant to Ignite herbicide, can provide an alternative to the more common Roundup Ready Flex varieties. Ignite can control small pigweed and is a good option in combination with other residual herbicides, especially in fields where high populations of glyphosate-resistant pigweeds are present.
Charles Burmester
Making next year's crop predictions in mid-December is about as accurate as scouting cotton in a pickup driving down the turnrows. It's easy to do but seldom accurate. As I visited farmers last winter, they were constantly changing their seed orders right up to planting time. I don't expect that to change this next season. Farmers have to stay flexible to take the best advantage of the markets and plant crops that have the best chance to make them a profit.
Having said that, I think there are several reasons we may see more cotton planted in Alabama next season. I think some corn acreage will return to cotton due to lower corn prices and the need to rotate. Late planting and wet soils will also reduce wheat acreage, which could also turn into some cotton acres in Alabama.
Most farmers will also not want to gamble on just growing soybeans. They have been burned doing that several times in the past. That is another reason to plant some cotton. How much will cotton acreage rise in Alabama in 2010? Cotton prices at planting will be the biggest factor!
Darrin Dodds
The holidays have come and gone, and thoughts are slowly beginning to drift towards the upcoming growing season. Although planting time is still several months off, many folks will be spending a portion of this spring preparing land that they were unable to work into shape last fall. In addition, the optimum window for burndown applications is quickly approaching, especially in areas infested with glyphosate-resistant marestail and/or Italian ryegrass.
Many folks have known that they have glyphosate-resistant marestail for a number of years. However, over the past several years Italian ryegrass populations have become more and more difficult to control in several areas of Mississippi, leading many to believe that glyphosate resistance is becoming more pronounced in this species as well.
Recent research conducted at the Mississippi State University Delta Research and Extension Center indicates that at least 12 counties in the Mississippi Delta contain populations of glyphosate-resistant Italian ryegrass. Ryegrass can be very difficult to control in the spring, especially once it begins to get larger in size. If you have had difficulty controlling ryegrass with glyphosate in the past, your concerns over resistance may be valid. In these areas, it may be more prudent to attack this pest with a true graminicide rather than taking your chances with glyphosate.
The big question heading into 2010 surrounds cotton acres, and, more specifically, where are they going? I am not sure at this point in time that anyone can accurately determine what quantities of all crops will be planted this year. As our acreages have shifted over the past several growing seasons, our producers have become diversified to the point that changes in cropping systems can be made relatively quickly. However, in general, it appears that cotton acreage will increase to some degree in 2010. Let me quantify that statement by saying everyone is right, except when they are not.
Jared Whitaker
The 2009 season will likely be remembered as the "hurry up and wait" year. Rains delayed planting, continued throughout the year and left most producers scrambling to get everything done during much of 2009. However, these rains have almost certainly brought record cotton yields. Recent USDA reports estimate the Georgia crop will break 900 pounds per acre for the first time ever.
The issues of cotton prices and variety selection will be on everyone's mind as we move into 2010. With variety selection, Georgia may be able to take a step forward in 2010, at least with irrigated cotton production. Several varieties performed extremely well this year under irrigation, but dryland cotton variety selection presents a more unclear situation with the rainfall of 2009.
Preliminary data on cotton yields from UGA's Statewide Variety Testing program can be found on the UGA Cotton Web site at http://commodities.caes.uga.edu/fieldcrops/cotton/. Only time will tell, but my personal opinion is that cotton will remain strong in Georgia, and acreage will likely increase
in 2010.
Randy Norton
Agriculture in Arizona has seen some major shifts in production and distribution of crops recently. Over the past five to eight years, we have seen a substantial increase in the number of dairies moving into the state along with a dramatic rise in the acreage planted to forage and feed crops, specifically alfalfa. A lot of this acreage was shifted from cotton to these forage crops, resulting in declines in cotton acreage across the state.
The last year and a half has seen a dramatic decrease in all commodity prices with milk prices being hit particularly hard and prices down nearly 50 percent from their highs in 2008. Many dairies have culled their herds in an effort to try and stay in business. This drop in the dairy industry has many producers contemplating a shift from forage crops back to an alternative crop.
An uptick in cotton prices over the past few months along with other factors is making cotton more attractive to Arizona producers. Estimates in acreage increases range anywhere from five percent to more than 20 percent. In visiting with producers across the state, my feeling is that it will be closer to a 15 to 20 percent increase with acreage around 160,000 to 170,000 acres. This means that there will be producers coming back to cotton production that were removed from it for as much as five years.
Major changes in varieties have occurred over that period of time. It will be important for these producers to obtain information on currently available varieties and their performance in the region. Contact local seed company representatives along with local Cooperative Extension personnel to obtain this important information.
Randy Boman
High Plains producers have pretty much wrapped up harvesting operations as of this writing. It was another roller-coaster year here. The harvest window was stressful, but overall we can't really complain, especially when we see what happened in other regions across the Belt. Looking back on the season, we really struggled with dryland and sub-surface drip irrigated (SDI) stand establishment, whereas center pivot acreage fared considerably better.
The standing dryland crop was a very mixed bag. Overall lost acreage totaled about 750,000 for the season. Our planted acreage was up slightly from 2008 and was about 3.28 million acres planted, but the overall crop size was much higher due to about 600,000 more harvested acres compared to 2008. Production was nearly 900,000 bales more than 2008, likely to total about 3.8 million. The cool finish to the crop and an early freeze in some areas reduced fiber quality, especially micronaire.
For the crop classed so far at Lubbock and Lamesa, both offices are reporting somewhat better color than last year with about 60 percent color grades 11 or 21. They are also indicating somewhat shorter staple than 2008 (36.8), with the average for 2009 about 35.7. It appears that average micronaire will be similar or perhaps somewhat higher than the 3.68 observed in 2008.
Strength may be close to the 2008 average of 29.7 grams per tex. Bark contamination in 2009 was substantially lower than what was encountered in 2008, which averaged about 60 percent. Verticillium wilt disease pressure continues to build in many fields. Yield and quality impacts can only be managed by variety selection.
Our plant pathologists are summarizing data from several variety trials conducted in the region. If you have little knowledge about this disease, it is time to get educated. It will be important to obtain these reports on new variety performance during our winter meetings. It is critical to consider what was learned in 2009 and make sure that these lessons learned are applied in future years.
Keith Edmisten
I hope all producers have had a great holiday and football season. It is now time to think seriously about the next cotton crop. With the late crop this year, many of you will probably still be compiling all the variety information you can and making decisions about which varieties to plant. Varieties have a short shelf life these days, and it is more important than ever to compile as much information as possible.
At one point, we could slowly try out varieties and get to know their strengths and weaknesses before we committed major acreages to them. I think this makes it imperative that we not depend on any one source of variety trials and look at county and state trials as we can, even to the point of looking at neighboring states. All varieties have strengths and weaknesses, and we may overlook potential weaknesses if we base our decisions on one on-farm trial or the closest OVT location.
I also believe that in this era of rapid variety turnover it is more important than ever to spread our risk by planting multiple varieties. It is also time to start thinking about weed resistance. This is especially true since our best tools for dealing with resistance involve burndown and pre-emergence treatments.
Guy Collins
Despite the frustrations of the uncooperative weather during planting and harvest in 2009, cotton yields in Georgia were very strong for the most part. Hopefully, 2010 will also be a prosperous year for Georgia cotton producers. Variety selection for the upcoming season will be more important than it has been in the past several years, as the majority of our cotton acres in 2010 will be planted to relatively new varieties.
Several of the new varieties that were evaluated in the 2009 variety trials performed well. However, the summer rains that produced high yields in 2009 left us with no accurate assessment of variety performance in dryland situations. Therefore, producers may be faced with some potentially difficult decisions regarding variety selection for 2010, especially for their dryland acres, and they will be challenged to learn as much as possible about these varieties this winter. It is also likely that multiple varieties will be planted in order to spread risks, as opposed to a widespread adoption of a new "single" variety.
Overall, my counterpart in Statesboro, Jared Whitaker, and I are very optimistic for Georgia cotton in 2010. Producers will have several opportunities to learn about new varieties, technologies and the latest research this winter, one of which is the 3rd annual Georgia Cotton Conference to be held on Jan. 27 in Tifton. This will address a wide array of issues facing Georgia cotton producers and will be a very valuable experience. Details regarding the conference can be found at www.georgiacottoncommission.org or by calling (478) 988-4235.
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On the day before Thanksgiving, we have a wonderful Wednesday's Child adoption success to tell you about. We're just not sure who's more thankful, the little one-year-old who found a permanent home, or his new parents.
Pictures from Wednesday's Child in Oct. of 2006 show a little guy with a lot of energy and a killer smile. What he didn't have was a permanent home, but it wasn't for lack of interest. More than 100 people called to see about adopting Che'.
"Somebody needed to love Che', said his new adoptive mother, Kelly.
And one of the families watching was Kelly and Gerald.
"We had watched him on Wednesday's Child, and we watched it about nine times in a row. We went up on the Internet; we kept pressing play, pressing play. And my husband kept saying, you know this little guy might actually fit," Kelly explained.
The gut feeling turned out to be the right one when they later met Che' at an adoption fair.
"He kinda chose us, though. When we got there, he reached out to me and it just broke my heart," said Che's new dad, Gerald
Gerald is quick to say adoption takes time and commitment, but the rewards are worth it.
"It's a lot of work. But the what-you-put-into-it, you-get-out-tenfold 'cause the love that they give you, the bond is that much greater, 'cause they know you chose them instead of just being naturally-born," explained Gerald.
But Che' has lots of work ahead of him.
"He was born with fetal alcohol syndrome, and I think that he's probably overcome more in his two years than most people will overcome in his life," said Kelly.
Luckily, he now has the loving stable home he needs to reach his potential.
"To be the best he can be, to show everybody that said there's things that he couldn't do and just prove 'em all wrong.'Cause he's come tenfold in the past year, and the sky's the limit for him," said Gerald.
Every adoption is hope for success, but there are so many more children in need of homes.
If you think you'd like to get started in the process, call the Las Vegas office of the adoption Exchange at 436-6335.
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In an incredibly kind gesture, Phish is offering a TOTALY FREE webcast of their final show of summer tour. On Sunday, Phish will close out their summer tour with a sold-out show at VZW Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Georgia. For complete details, checkout LivePhish.com. Thanks, guys!


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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KWSN) – Sioux Falls head men's basketball coach Chris Johnson announced that Preston Rayburn signed a national letter-of-intent with USF Tuesday and will join the Cougars' program this fall. Rayburn, a 6-5, 225-pound forward from Littleton, Colo., is the fourth player to sign with USF during the spring signing period.
We are really excited Preston decided to further his academic and athletic career at USF," said coach Johnson. "He comes from a great program at Lamar; he's skilled and willing to do whatever it takes to be successful."
Rayburn joins USF after playing two seasons under head coach Adam Schwartz at Lamar Community College (Colo.), where he averaged 10.4 points along with 5.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals and shot 40 percent from the field and 82 percent from the foul line in 2012-13. Making 31 appearances, Rayburn reached double digit scoring 18 times, including four double-doubles, to lead the Runnin' Lopes to a 17-14 mark, and a 9-5 record in Region IX (South Sub-Region) action.
He posted a career-high 17 points on three separate occasions last season, including a timely performance during the season finale, Lamar's Region IX tournament matchup with Northwest College. In 2012-13, Rayburn ranked second in rebounds and free throw percentage, and was third in scoring for the Runnin' Lopes.
"Preston's versatility on both ends of the floor really sets him apart," added Johnson. "His strength, size and ability to shoot the ball allows him to score in a lot of different ways. He shoots the three well, he can attack and finish at the rim, and he has a solid mid-range game as well."
As a freshman for Lamar, Rayburn posted 6.7 points, shooting 50 percent from the floor, and 3.6 rebounds. He was also the team's second-best free throw shooter at 82.5 percent (32-of-39) in 2011-12.
The Cougar's 2013-14 class now consists of two guards, Mack Johnson and Kebu Johnson, a couple of wings, in Rayburn and Charles Ward, and a pair of front court players in Tom Aase and Daven Ottley.
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The M.E. Year In Review 2011
No new year should begin without recalling the great and wonderful things that happened in the previous year. As we plan our future, and enjoy living in the moment, we must also cherish the beautiful and monumental memories of the past. In no particular order here are some of my highlights from 2011:
1. Made it to the Final Round of Amateur Night at the Apollo
2. Successfully Funded a Kickstarter Project to record my debut album, 'Reggae Soul Volume 1: M.E. On Love' - Set a goal of $6,000, and made $8,725 :D
3. My blog post, 'Are you a Gracious Musician' was published by the popular Music Industry blog Music Think Tank.
4. Work with amazing artists like Rajdulari Barnes and the wonderful musicians in my personal band (Enrico, Serghio, Jonathan, Shane, Shawna & Simone); My GB band Downtown Fever (Jaclyn, Cara, Wade, Randy, Swift, Jon, Clynt and Trevor); Smax and Mel. I apologize if I accidentally left you out, but I love and appreciate you all.
5. Co-writing and recording my very 1st reggae duet with the wonderful Aisha Davis, 'Love of A Lifetime', and working with producer Trevor Forrest of SecretChunez Productions.
6. Read some inspirational and life-changing books - 'The Alchemist' (Paolo Coelho), 'The Five People You Meet in Heaven' (Mitch Albom), and 'The Surfer the saint and the CEO' (Robin Sharma).
7. Performed in Texas for NYE 2011 at the Gaylord Texan's $150/person ball. This was my 1st time working as a musician on NYE. Was cray!
8. Made it to the final audition rounds of X Factor 2011 in New Jersey
9. Made it to the final audition rounds of the Essence R&B Star competition 2011.
10. Performed at cool venues/events in NY and established cool new fans and friends :D - The Sugar Bar, The Studio at Webster Hall, the Highline Ballroom, Sullivan Hall, The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival.
BONUS: Truly learning the purpose of my life, and that is to seek my passion, and then use it to help and inspire others, and to be the best M.E. I can possibly be. Live hard, love harder and respect and be present in the moment, because it is all we have.
I have been so blessed that I'm sure there were many more than 10 amazing things that happened to me in 2011, but 10 is a nice round number to leave you with. I'm looking forward to many more blessings in 2012 and I wish the same you to you all.
Blessed love,
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Illustrative Plan
Developable Land Summary Model
Snowmass Base Village
Snowmass Ski Area, Colorado
The new base village at Snowmass Ski Area
creates a significant opportunity to
upgrade the visitor's experience and the
quality of skier services. Program elements
in Design Workshop's master plan include
a state-of-the-art children's ski camp, a new
gondola, Aspen Skiing Company
administration offices, outdoor plazas
surrounded by restaurants, a full-sized ice
rink, and timeshare units.
The program and plan were a joint
planning process with the Town of
Snowmass Village, the Aspen Skiing
Company, and local citizens.
Snowmass Village
Services Provided:
Landscape Architecture
Land Planning
Resort Design
2 3
Snowmass-Capitol Master Plan
Pitkin County, Colorado
The 29,600-acre Snowmass-Capitol Creek Area
is comprised of two valleys. The narrow
Snowmass Creek Valley is characterized by its
unique riparian ecosystem while Capitol Creek
supports agricultural meadows with naturally
vegetated hillsides. Both valleys contain lim-ited
rural-residential development. However,
growth and change in Pitkin County have
resulted in increased pressure on this attractive
and environmentally sensitive area. As a result,
a group of local residents have come together
to create a master plan. The master plan
includes a summary of existing conditions, a
vision for the future, goals, objectives and
implementation strategies. Key to the success-ful
outcome of the plan is the future of four
large landholdings, totaling 10,000 acres, in
The Snowmass-Capitol Caucus and Pitkin
County retained Design Workshop to analyze
and present a report on the existing conditions
in the valleys and to coordinate a survey. These
two elements form the foundation of the mas-ter
plan. Design Workshop continues to be
involved in the project on a volunteer basis,
assisting local residents and landholders in
crafting the implementation of their vision.
Pitkin County and the
Snowmass-Capitol Caucus
Services Provided:
Land Planning
1 2
3 Snowmass Creek in the winter
4 llustration of community meeting
View of Capitol Peak in the fall
Farmhouse and meadows in the summer
Snowmass Center
Snowmass Village, Colorado
The existing 53,000-square-foot Snowmass
Center houses the community's grocery store,
post office and town offices. The owners' goal
is to create a mixed-use development that
will revitalize the community center. A
proposed pulsed gondola will connect the
center to the new base village and skiing.
Buildings at the site are nestled beneath
rocky cliffs, stepping up to a maximum of six
stories high. There will be 69,500 square feet
of redeveloped and new commercial/office
space along with a fractionally owned high-end
residence club with 50 three or
four-bedroom units providing amenities
such as pools, spas, a health club, a members'
lounge and a variety of ski-related facilities.
In addition, there will be 24 affordable
housing units situated above the commercial
space. Four single-family lots on an adjacent
parcel are also included in the project.
Design Workshop has been involved with
the project since its conception in 1999. The
firm successfully took the project through
the sketch plan review process, then devel-oped
detailed site planning and landscape
architecture. The final development plan has
been approved by the town's planning and
zoning committee and is currently being
reviewed by the Snowmass Town Council.
Snowmass Center Limited
Snowmass Land and
Cattle Company
Services Provided:
Landscape Architecture
Land Planning
Illustrative site plan
3 Village model
Perspective view from future
base village
Outdoor Fire Pit Courtyard
Outdoor Fire Pit Courtyard- Plan
Water Feature and Pool
Snowmass Club Phase One
Snowmass, Colorado
Phase One of the Snowmass Club project
involves the redevelopment of a 76-room
lodge and athletic club into a 30-unit
fractional ownership condominium with
improved athletic and recreational facilities.
Design Workshop is responsible for the site
planning work, including setting the build-ing
orientations; landscape architecture from
conceptual design to detailed construction
documents; and planning approvals, including
the preparation of submission documents.
The prexisting lodge had a poor average
annual occupancy rate of 55% and it's athlet-ic
club and outdoor recreation facilites were
outdated. Design Workshop reworked the
outdoor landscape to create family-oriented
spaces that cater to the new resort. Two new
pools were added to the existing pool area
and the deck space was doubled. An out-door
fire circle was designed as a sculptural
focal point within the building's central
courtyard. Highly refined detailing creates a
sophisticated resort atmosphere with ample
room for special events and everyday uses
by the adjacent athletic club.
Aspen Skiing Company
Services Provided:
Landscape Architecture
Land Planning
Resort Design
Services Provided:
Landscape Architecture
Land Planning
Resort Design
Aspen Skiing Company
Snowmass Club Phase Two
Snowmass, Colorado
Design Workshop completed a Master Plan for the site
development of the entire Snowmass Club resort during
Phase Two of the Snowmass Club project. The Master Plan
included reconfiguration of the existing 18-hole golf course
and a possible expansion to 27 holes, a new golf clubhouse,
a new indoor tennis structure and an additional 30 condo-minium
units at the resort's core.
After Master Plan development, Design Workshop set
the building orientation of the clubhouse and completed
the landscape architecture and planning approvals docu-ments
for the surrounding site. Included in the design is an
outdoor patio and dining area, a nordic ski trail, a fishing
pond, a decorative water feature and a softball field to be
used by the Town of Snowmass Village. Design Workshop
worked with golf course architect James Engh to ensure
that programatic golf elements including cart storage, a put-ting
green area, pedestrian circulation and bike circulation
were closely coordinated.
In Phase Two, Design Workshop also provided full land-scape
architectural and planning approvals services for the
new 30-unit condo development flanking Brush Creek.
In the design, the sensitive riparian environment of Brush
Creek was enhanced to provide additional wild life and
fish habitat while creating an aesthetically enhanced natural
landscape for the resort.
Perspective View to Golf Clubhouse- J. Joyce
30-Unit Condo Development and Brush Creek Enhancement Plan
Services Provided:
Landscape Design
Resort Design
Aspen Skiing Company
For over 40 years, The Snowmass Club has served as a
premier private recreational facility for the residents and
guests of the Roaring Fork Valley. Originally built in
1968 and later expanded in 1998, the management of the
Snowmass Club recently recognized that their exterior
pool and spa terrace needed a revitalization in order to
stay competitive in the current market and to provide an
exemplary level of service to its guests.
Design Workshop was retained to provide landscape
architecture services from conceptual design through
detailed construction documents and observation. Upon
initial analysis of the site, the design team recognized that
one of the key components to the renovation would be
the enhancement of all planting areas due to their lack of
seasonal interest and diversity. Therefore, the design team
organized a site plan based around the creation of five
unique gardens which would correlate with the activities
for which each space was intended. The adult water feature
program was also enhanced through the addition of two hot
tubs, each nestled in a lush shade alpine shade garden.
The design team coordinated with the contractor to ensure
that construction would be strategically timed with the resort
industry's off-season in order to minimize disturbance to its
guests. Construction will commence in the Fall of 2008.
Computer Simulation of Family Pool with Planting Enhancements
Existing Conditions & Adult Pool Terrace Enhancement Simulation
The Snowmass Club Pool & Spa Terrace Enhancements
Snowmass Village, Colorado
Snowmass Entry
Snowmass, Colorado
The Town of Snowmass Village has strug-gled
to create a unique identity to differen-tiate
itself from Aspen, which is located
only a few miles to the south. The concept
of a new town entry evolved during the
update of their comprehensive plan.
Design Workshop was retained to prepare
an entryway master plan. The existing
town entrance on Brush Creek Road
includes a series of gatehouses that sort
residents, guests, skiers, and employees
to the village or to the rodeo-intercept
parking lot and shuttle stop; a road
network that includes difficult grades and
less-than-optimal intersections; the rodeo
grounds; the town park; and an unstaffed
information center. The client group
included a unique consortium of influential
property owners. The client group had
not previously worked together in a
collaborative process, which in itself posed
challenges for the effort. The property
owners were asked to "abandon" property
lines and consider the project area as a whole.
Design Workshop capitalized on the
opportunity to weave the existing uses
and new program elements into a cohesive
master plan. The master plan is organized
around an improved intercept parking lot
and transit center. The plan also relocates
and improves Brush Creek Road. The town
park is enlarged to double its original size
and organized to house new and existing
activities, including a swimming complex
and recreation center and additional playing
fields. The rodeo grounds are improved
and include new uses, such as an events
barn, to ensure the economic viability of
the rodeo into the future.
Town of Snowmass Village,
Aspen Skiing Co.,
Snowmass Land Co.,
Snowmass Recreational
Land Co.
Services Provided:
Land Planning
Resort Design
Snowmass Mall, built in the 1960's,
was distinguished by architect Fritz
Benedict's visionary slopeside design,
placing lodging directly adjacent to
the slopes for ski-in, ski-out access.
Ski resort design has advanced signifi-cantly;
the Mall is poised for redevel-opment,
providing an opportunity to
advance sustainable development while
meeting public demand for increas-ingly
sophisticated ski facilities. The
design must also address conservation
and accessibility challenges and sustain
the beauty and ecology of Snowmass
Village's mountain setting.
The new master plan provides a flex-ible,
long-term vision for Snowmass
Village residents, visitors, commerce,
and physical redevelopment. It incorpo-rates
design principles to guide plann-ing
and provides the foundation for
efficient transportation connections, en-hanced
building sites, public spaces,
and conservation of green space.
Enhancements include a new transit
center, conservation measures such as
wastewater management, and greater
access to surrounding developments
and recreation trails.
Snowmass Mountain Village
Services Provided:
Master Planning
Snowmass Mall Redevelopment
Snowmass Village, Colorado
1 View from Snowmass Village
2 Sketch of proposed Snowmass Mall by Mark Henthorne
3 Aerial Master Plan Rendering
Snowmass Mall Transit Center
Snowmass Village, Colorado
Services Provided:
Land Planning
Landscape Architecture
Snowmass Mountain
Village, LLC
Snowmass Mall, built in the 1960's, was distinguished
by architect Fritz Benedict's visionary slopeside design,
placing lodging directly adjacent to the slopes for ski-in,
ski-out access. Ski resort design has advanced significantly;
the Mall is poised for redevelopment, providing an
opportunity to advance sustainable development while
meeting public demand for increasingly sophisticated
ski facilities. The design must also address conservation
and accessibility challenges and sustain the beauty and
ecology of Snowmass Village's mountain setting. The
redevelopment strategy is based on design principles that
guide planning and provide the foundation for efficient
transportation connections, enhanced building sites,
public spaces, and conservation of green space.
The Snowmass Mall Transit Center was included as an
integral piece of the new vision for Snowmass Mall. The
transit facility was designed to connect to the pedestrian
core of the Mall, a new informational center, and a
proposed performing arts center. Regional, local, and
skier transportation networks are integrated on the transit
platform which sits on top of a three level parking garage.
The large solar gain expected from the project lent
itself to the proposed use of solar panels to provide
renewable energy to the facility. The Snowmass Mall
Redevelopment was established as a transit-oriented
development (TOD) based on the integrated, multi-modal
approach to transportation and circulation.
As part of its continuing effort to provide a high-quality skiing experience, the
Aspen Skiing Company and Design Workshop developed a new master plan for the
Snowmass Ski Area. The plan involved redevelopment of the existing area as well as
creation of additional skiing terrain in the Burnt Mountain area. Detailed environmen-tal
information was incorporated to respond to public concerns regarding on- and off-site
resources, and to further connect skiers with the natural environment. Other
elements of the master plan include restaurants, interpretive facilities and
gondola structures as well as two
new base area facilities
for improved
Snowmass Ski Area Master Plan
Snowmass Village, Colorado
Undisturbed Wilderness Area Deck and Viewing Area Planting Building
Summit Station Lift and Trail Design
As part of its continuing effort to provide a high-quality skiing experience, the
Aspen Skiing Company and Design Workshop developed a new master plan for the
Snowmass Ski Area. The plan involved redevelopment of the existing area as well as
creation of additional skiing terrain in the Burnt Mountain area. Detailed environmen-tal
information was incorporated to respond to public concerns regarding on- and off-site
resources, and to further connect skiers with the natural environment. Other
elements of the master plan include restaurants, interpretive facilities and
gondola structures as well as two
new base area facilities
for improved
Snowmass Ski Area Master Plan
Snowmass Village, Colorado
Undisturbed Wilderness Area Deck and Viewing Area Planting Building
Summit Station Lift and Trail Design
Snowmass Visualization
Snowmass, Colorado
Scenic quality is a fundamental approval issue for most
developments. In February of 2004, the Snowmass
Water and Sanitation District needed to deepen a pond
and build a dam to hold more water. The pond, which
is located on private property, needed land owner
approval before SWSD could move forward.
Given the existing and proposed topographical infor-mation
and six site photos in winter, Design Workshop
used Land Desktop 2004 to generate the 3-D models of
the existing condition and the proposed condition, and
then created six perspectives according to the six site
photos. Using the perspectives as the base drawings,
Design Workshop sketched and rendered the summer
view for the site's existing and proposed conditions.
SWSD then used these renderings to assist in gaining
landowner approval for the expansion.
Snowmass Water and
Sanitation District
Services Provided:
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Sketch of Pond Expansion and Revegetation before improvements
Sketch of entry road after improvements
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Date: February 3, 2010
by: Robin Hartill | Community Editor
Temple Beth Israel's first president, Sydney Flanzbaum, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. He was 99.
Born in Boston, he was a former resident of Providence, R.I. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Flanzbaum built a shoe store he inherited from his father into a chain of leased shoe departments. He later sold the business and became vice president of Zales Corp.
Mr. Flanzbaum retired to Longboat Key, and in April 1979, he invited a group of friends to his condominium to discuss the idea of forming a Jewish temple on Longboat Key. In January 1980, the Reform Jewish Congregation Beth Israel of Longboat Key received its charter from the state. The next month, Mr. Flanzbaum was elected as the first president of the temple.
A service will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Temple Beth Israel. Memorial contributions can be made to Jewish Family and Children's Service, 2688 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Fla. 34237, or Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, Fla. 34228.
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Steven Angerosa has been a dedicated member of Canyons Resort's team since 2001. After spending 5 years learning revenue management and cash flow procedures for the Mountain Operations side of the business, Steve realized that a sales position was a better fit. We're glad he did! In Steve's case it took moving back to his native New York for a year to realize how much he appreciated Park City and Canyons Resort!
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For a concave base, you could find some old reference books on
creating dugout canoes or (root) beer barrels and use a scorp to
hollow out your curve.
Ron Jobstone: Are
you sure you mean a concave base? Most lighthouses I've seen are
convex. In that case, you don't need to use your table saw at all.
First, buy some dimensioned lumber, then mill it down to size on your
planer, create a hollow core on your lathe, then clamp this newly
created jig to your band saw and use its freehand capability to cut
around the curve. You'll probably go through a few band saw blades,
and you might want to find an extra pair of hands or a heavy-duty
clamp, but the wear and tear on your table saw will be minimal.
Skeeter Marshall: Of
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create your stripes with red and white flowers. I might just have to
add that to my summertime to-do list, after I regrade the driveway,
replace all the trimwork in my house, grout the bathtub, install new
flooring in my shop, build five blanket chests for family members,
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Matthew Kennedy has set his sights on FA Youth Cup glory and a first-team debut to mark a memorable first season at Goodison Park.
The young winger has been involved across three Blues squads, playing regularly for the Under-18s and Under-21s, as well as featuring on the bench for the first-team on two occasions.
And after a whirlwind seven months since his switch from SPL side Kilmarnock, the 18-year-old has revealed the two targets assistant manager Steve Round has challenged him to tick off by May.
He said: "Steve wants me to achieve two things this season - win the FA Youth Cup and make my debut for the Everton first-team.
"They are two massive goals but I definitely think they are achievable."
The tricky wideman returns to his hometown this week as Scotland Under-19s welcome Sweden to Somerset Park.
And the prospect of pulling on the dark blue jersey is one that's thrilling him even more than usual this time around.
"I'm excited to be back because hardly any of my friends and family have been able to watch me play at Everton," he said.
"So, personally, it's great the match is at Somerset Park.
"Everyone has been phoning and texting about it so hopefully a few of them will come along.
"Sweden have a good squad and this will be a good test for us. But we have a talented squad of players too and everyone gets on really well."
Scotland and Sweden have both already booked their place in the Elite Round of the UEFA European Under-19 Championships - effectively the final qualifying phase - where a trio of tough opponents block the way to this summer's main event.
Kennedy said: "It won't be easy to qualify for the finals because Belgium, England and Georgia are all good sides. But we believe we can do it.
"I know a few of the boys involved in the England squad from Everton and they have already commented on the quality of our squad.
"It's great to be part of the group and I hope I can be part of the squad that goes to Belgium for the Elite Round. But whoever Ricky [Sbragia] picks, the rest of the boys will be right behind the team and ready to step in if there are any injuries."
Kennedy and Everton Under-18s will be looking to continue their quest for FA Youth Cup glory when they tackle Norwich City in the quarter-finals on Friday 5 April.
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Join in a discussion about the Higgs Boson particle and consider some of physics' fundamental questions. Copies of the article "Nobel Pursuits" are at the reference desk.
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The Word: 'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan is coming to 'Community'
The creator of one beloved cult TV show is about to visit another — but in front of the camera this time. Vince Gilligan, creator of "Breaking Bad," is set to guest star on "Community."
The famed TV auteur will play a conniving gold-digger who causes tension between Abed (Danny Pudi) and Annie (Alison Brie), according to Entertainment Weekly. That's all we know so far about the plot of the episode, which will begin shooting this week and air next year. But "Community" is known for its elaborate, episode-long parodies of other genres. Have they done an episode yet about taut, critically lauded crime serial prestige dramas?
Speaking of surprising "Breaking Bad" trivia, here's a weird thing: Britney Spears is a huge "Breaking Bad" fan. However, after seeing the finale, she has a few notes for Gilligan et al. Spoilers ahead for the end of "Breaking Bad," and for Britney's opinion on it.
"I didn't like it at all. I didn't think [main character Walter White] should have died," she told Z100. "Maybe they'll do another episode where the ambulance, like, comes and revives him or something." Uh… maybe.
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Hussman's bearishness is well-known, but the article by Randall W. Forsyth boils down Hussman's bearishness to five criteria:
• The Standard & Poor's 500 trading at more than 8 percent above its 52-week exponential moving average.
• The S&P 500 up more than 50 percent from its four-year low.
• The "Shiller P/E," based on the cyclically adjusted trailing 10-year earnings, developed by Yale economist Robert Shiller, greater than 18; it's currently 22.
• The 10-year Treasury yield higher than six months earlier.
• The Investors Intelligence's bullish advisory sentiment over 47 percent, and bearishness under 25 percent. in the latest data the numbers were 47.9 percent bulls and 26.6 percent bears.
Apparently all those conditions are nearly in place now, as they were in 1987, 2000, and 2007.
Meanwhile, Zimmerman agrees with all that, plus he cites the inevitability of a market decline owing to rising taxes, austerity, too much bullishness, and gas prices. He sees a "perfect storm" manifesting itself within days.
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Video: How To Make Snow Ice Cream
We'll have to live vicariously through You Tube on this one, since we don't have a fire escape (where we could have left a bowl out last night) and we're too squeamish to go scooping snow off of parked cars. Anyone else making snow cream today? We've got our method, below. Tell us yours...
We called it snow cream as kids, and we always used sweetened, condensed milk. It was a little hard to mix in without the snow completely melting, which meant our bowl was usually filled with chunks of raw snow and sticky ribbons of Eagle Brand.
The video above is from Tawra Kellam of the website Living On a Dime. She uses milk mixed with sugar and vanilla- a thinner mixture that's much easier to stir into the snow. She's also making it outside, which might be miserable but probably slows the melting process. Any way you make it, snow cream has a short life; you have to eat it fast.
We know all of you in the Northeast are getting hit hard right now. Who's got a bowl on the windowsill? What are your tips for good snow ice cream?
Related: Shortcut Dulce de Leche (This would make the most decadent snow cream. Ever.)
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I made snow cream yesterday-- not something I get to do very frequently here in Atlanta. My husband was very delighted with the special treat.
This looks cool. Sadly the Front Range of Colorado has not had much snow this year and the NWS just forcasted us for another dry and warm three months. Hopefully we'll get a cold front so I can try this.
I remember snow cream as a kid! Growing up in KY, we didn't get it often, not even every year. But I thought it was so cool!
I think this is kind of unappealing because of the fact that snow is first formed high up in the atmosphere around small nuclei of sand, dirt and other crap that may or may not come from questionable sources. Call me paranoid, but you may be slurping down something rather unappetizing along with your snow ice cream.
And no, don't use yellow snow!! :)


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McGugin Center Training Room Renovations
A Message From Vice Chancellor David Williams
The success of Vanderbilt Athletics is due in large part to the support of our loyal fans and donors. That is why I am writing today to ask for your support of a project that will impact every one of our 350 student-athletes—the renovation of the McGugin Center Training Room.
The Training Room renovation will allow us to double the space of our current facilities and add modernized equipment. I invite you to watch this video to learn more about the impact a renovated Training Room will have in keeping our student-athletes healthy and competing at the highest level of college athletics.
This off-the-field investment is critical to our on-the-field performance and will be funded entirely through philanthropic contributions from supporters like you. We are striving to reach our fundraising goal of $6.5 million for presentation to the Vanderbilt Board of Trust. We are making good progress toward this goal, but due to the scope and timing of the project, every gift of any size will have a great impact.
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An upgraded Training Room within the McGugin Center will help keep all 350 Vanderbilt student-athletes in top competitive form by supporting injury prevention and recovery. At a projected 9,200 square feet, the new Training Room doubles our capacity to treat student-athletes effectively. The new space includes three hydrotherapy pools, modernized equipment, and increases in the number of treatment tables, taping stations, and cardio equipment. With this renovation, our Training Room will rank among the best training facilities in the SEC.
Funding for this project depends solely on philanthropic contributions. Visible recognition through naming opportunities is available for our donors. We are striving to reach the philanthropic goal of $6.5 million for presentation to the Vanderbilt Board of Trust for approval. If approved, construction could begin in 2015.
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I started this journey by accident. I went in to my surgeon to inquire about eyelid surgery. During the consultation he recommended SmartXide DOT Therapy first since this will help lift my eyes and address other concerns I have regarding wrinkles around my mouth and neck. I researched DOT Therapy on the web and went to see my Dermatologist for a second opinion. The cost and procedure varied - Dermatologist used topical anesthetic, 1/2 the price and faster recovery (would most likely need a 2nd visit for area around mouth). Surgeon - general anesthetic (I had to get an EKG and blood work before the procedure), more money but it is a much deeper treatment. I decided to go with my surgeon. I will post photos and updates as soon as I have the procedure.
Besides the EKG and blood work I have three prescriptions to fill for the procedure. Motrin 800, Zpack and Valtrex.
Two weeks post surgery - stop using RetinA and Obagi #3,4 and 5 products. Only use cleanser, sunscreen and moisturizer.
Three days post surgery - start using an Obagi gentle cleanser, Regenica, Action and Sunscreen SPF 50.
I started this journey by accident. I went in to...
Had DOT Therapy this morning
So this morning I went for DOT Therapy. I was more than ready to get this over with. Fortunately I was sedated so it it was a super easy procedure for me. Here's a picture just after arriving home. My skin is burning but I an cold. Bundled under two blankets. Eyes are swollen and mouth is really sore. This is an area he concentrated on at my request. More updates to come....
Day 2
2nd day I'm much more swollen. No pain except when I wash all the gunk off and reapply. Grid lines are really appearing now.
Day 3 & 4
Day 3 still had swelling and redness. I'm not in much pain. It looks worse than it is. By day four swelling has reduced greatly and this evening I've started peeling.
A Little More Than a Month has gone by
It's been a little over a month since my procedure. I'm very happy with the results. The fine lines and wrinkles have gone away and my neck has smoothed out a lot. My mouth is still healing and I continue to peel on a regular basis. I'm sure it's going to get better and better.
Two Month after Dot Therapy
Here is a photo two months after my procedure. I think my skin is still improving.
Face almost a year later
Here is another updated photo almost a year later. I'm very happy with the result but thinking of doing a facial peel soon.
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Your "two month after dot therapy"looks like the Perfect365 work!
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Just added two photos from my recent birthday dinner.
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You look awesome!
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You look amazing! How did it affect you days 3/4? Did you take off work? And how long until you felt the swelling was down enough to go back into the real world? Thanks!
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I was off Friday for the procedure and took the entire following week so there was 11 full days to recuperate. I had to cover up with make up when I returned to work because I was still peeling and blotchy. 3/4 I was still slightly swollen and beginning to peel.
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You look great! I had the CO2 laser procedure done Labor Day weekend last year. I looked similar to you with the swelling and the "weeping" lesions. I had phenomenal results. I am having it done again, next week, and am looking forward to an even better result!
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It helped a little but I think I'm still going to have eyelid surgery in about six months.
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I had upper eyelid surgery April, 2013. Loved the results.
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You look great! Did the SmartXide help with your upper eyelids?
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Just a little. It hurts when I was my face and reapply the aloe and aquaphor. I'm hoping the swelling will start going down tomorrow.
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So swollen! Is there any pain today?
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Thanks for sharing. What was the recovery like?
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Have not had it yet. Scheduled for 09/18/2013.
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Ahhh silly me- looking forward to hearing all about it after your treatment :)
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Berkshire Hathaway unwillingly discloses its position in Lee Enterprises.
Berkshire had intended to keep the position confidential. But its request to do so was rejected by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Lee is a provider of local news, information and advertising in primarily mid-size markets, with 48 daily newspapers and a joint interest in four others. It owns nearly 300 specialty publications in 23 states. In the latest Berkshire shareholder meeting, Buffett said that local newspapers will do alright in the digital age. He also bought newspapers from Media General (MEG) lately. LEE stock lost 95% of its market value over the past five years. It closed Tuesday at $1.15, but is up more than 20% Wednesday.
In the past, Warren Buffett has kept his positions confidential while he was accumulating shares. He did this with Burlington Northern and IBM (IBM). Eventually, Berkshire bought all the shares of Burlington Northern. He also amassed a huge position in IBM last year.
Today LEE has a market cap of only $58 million, which is extremely small compared to the other investments Buffett usually makes. Since he tried to keep it confidential, it is conceivable that he will continue to buy shares.
Apparently, LEE is a cigar-butt investment -- something Buffett does not do much these days. So what is driving him to buy newspapers lately?
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BAYFIELD, WI (WTAQ) - If you haven't seen the majestic Lake Superior ice caves by now, you're too late.
The National Park Service closed the long ice walkway to the frozen Apostle Islands' sea caves near Bayfield early Monday.
Officials decided that the ice was no longer stable enough for visitors to walk on. This was the first time in five years the ice caves were open to hikers.
The Park Service said about 138,000 people saw them during the past two months -- compared to over 12,000 the last time they were open in 2009.
It was a different world back then, because social media like Facebook were not as immensely popular as they are now. Those sites let folks spread the news about the ice caves -- and then the traditional news media from the U.S. and abroad chronicled the phenomenon.
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My love for Miley will NEVER fade, it grows each and every day. ♥
Smoking weed, cigarets or anything is in no way good for you and I don't support it and I don't think people should do it but this still doesn't make me love Miley any less or anyone else who does it. If Miley wants to smoke weed, let her smoke weed. She is 19 and she knows the consequences and that's her problem not ours. We as fans are suppose to be supporting her for her music, acting, bacically her career and she is defiantly doing that great. We aren't here to judge her personal life because it's not our business! Our business is what she puts out for the public to see. That's her job and that's what we support her for. What we are meant to know Miley will tell us and it sucks that her so called friends would invade her privacy and sell it to the media for money. Don't get me wrong, I'm concerned that Miley smokes because I want to see her healthy but in no way am I going to judge her and hate on her for it. But lets not forget, it could be a joke like Kelly stated, I can see how it could be a joke but just in case it's not don't worry, you can still call me a Smiler. Yes I'm still going to support her because I love her and when all of her fake fans are leaving her at this very moment, she's going to need someone to stick by her side. ♥
Miley's pretty face is what got me interested but the person I discovered is what kept me interested. I love her personality. ♥
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When to write a book?
"You should write a book about that"...a common in response to an experience shared with another...but should I? What makes a story so compelling that it needs to be authored and published?
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Apr 23 2013: I have a thousand anecdotes, reflections and stories, relived from life experiences. I usually get a laugh when I tell them to others, so hey Why not share?
Further, although I'm only 50 my memory seems to falter, so what better way to preserve these insights into history, but record them for posterity.
Perhaps the best way would be to record them, as and when told, then review edit and wright them down, these stories would soon form the basis of a book!
Apr 23 2013: Rock, only 50, add 25 for me...
My memory gets better every day.
It's the 15 seconds later that cause the problems.
Try writing a short story every day. I did.
I started 2 years ago and have 3 or 4 done.
Probably had many more, but in clearing my computer
I deleted anything older than 2012.
During a family get together, I read one of my stories.
It was well received. I stopped sending my daughter-in-law
my daily NY Times rants about the political corruption.
Two weeks later, she made a special trip to tell me face to face
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will become a reader.
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You can't play our broken strings
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That your heart don't want to feel
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Taco Joes
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1. Place large saut� pan on high heat. Place ground beef in pan. Brown 5-7 minutes until meat is brown and no pink remains. Stir frequently and break up meat as it cooks.
2. Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
4. Divide meat mixture between rolls. Top with your favorite taco stuffers and serve.
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