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FLOWERY BRANCH — Asante Samuel is the Falcons' resident expert on the importance of momentum entering the playoffs.
He should know. Samuel is the proud owner of two Super Bowl rings — XXXVIII and XXXIX.
He experienced a seismic momentum roll during his rookie season with the New England Patriots, who took a 12-game winning streak into the playoffs and steamrolled Tennessee, Indianapolis and Carolina on their way to the Vince Lombardi trophy.
One year later, the Patriots had less velocity, entering the postseason with just a two-game winning streak. But they still generated enough momentum to beat Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and become the last team to win back-to-back Super Bowl titles.
What does Samuel think now?
"I think (Sunday) was the best game that we put together so far," the cornerback said of the Falcons' 34-0 thrashing of the New York Giants. "We just want to take this momentum that we've got and ride it into the playoffs. That's how you win it. You take your momentum and you keep it going."
Since the Giants and the Packers both lost their 14th games in 2010 and 2011 and then stormed to NFL titles, it's become fashionable to talk about hot teams and winning it all.
The Falcons are outspoken about building on the big win over the Giants with victories over Detroit and Tampa Bay to close out the regular season.
"You need to win big ball games in this league to gain momentum going into the playoffs," wide receiver Roddy White said.
There are differing theories on how momentum works.
While the Giants and Packers were hot the last two seasons, the 2009 New Orleans Saints went 13-0 and then dropped three in a row before the playoffs started as they rested starters. They were able to recapture their urgency during a playoff run and defeated the Colts for the Super Bowl XLIV title.
"Momentum is very important," Falcons coach Mike Smith said. "Sometimes it's difficult to measure, quantify it and put a number on it. Momentum is kind of like when you use the word passion or when you used the word purpose.
"Sometimes, you can define them, but you can't quantify them."
The Falcons have studied the angles. They seek to end a four-game postseason losing streak that dates back seven seasons. On Jan. 15, 2005, they throttled St. Louis 47-17 in the division round at the Georgia Dome before Jim Mora's team lost the NFC championship game to the Eagles.
Under Smith, the Falcons have been eliminated from the playoffs in their first games after the 2008, 2010 and 2011 seasons.
In 2008, they went into the wild-card round at Arizona with a three-game winning streak.
In 2010, they were the No. 1 seed, went 9-1 to close out the regular season and lost to the Packers in the divisional round.
Last season, they finished the schedule with a 3-1 run and lost to the Giants in the wild-card round.
"It's important that you are playing efficiently and effectively in December and January," Smith said. "I think that is what every team is striving for."
Smith was on the 2000 Baltimore coaching staff when the Ravens won the Super Bowl. The Ravens dropped Game 9 to Pittsburgh 9-6 before winning seven in a row heading into the playoffs.
"That was a unique experience in terms of having really five games where we didn't score an offensive touchdown and we had to keep the team together," said Smith of those offensively-challenged Ravens. "We won two of those five games where we didn't score an offensive touchdown and then we got on a roll."
The mentality then quickly changes in January.
"When you start talking about tournament games, it's all about winning that game," Smith said. "If you don't win, then you go home. There's definitely a conclusion."
The Falcons can extend their momentum in Detroit Saturday, when they can wrap up the home-field advantage for the playoffs with a victory. Smith will then be faced with the notion of sitting his starters for the finale.
"We are playing for a whole lot," Smith said. "There is still a lot of things that have to be determined in terms of seeding for the playoffs."
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December 17th, 2012
9:27 pm
I'll take the honor of being first, just like the Falcons, D-Led, don't you think the Lions will be up to upset the Falcons from locking it up SAturday night?
December 17th, 2012
9:38 pm
with home field, the ATL will not lose—book it! ATL to the Super bowl!!!!
December 17th, 2012
9:49 pm
Home field means nothing. The win means nothing. Falcphonies will not win the SB. They will not even make it. Giants did not show up and had key injuries and dumb coaching. They do this every year since 2007 under Coughlin. Either they will gag and crumble or go on a prolific run now. If they win the next two and get into the post-season, I would be worried if I was a Phonies fan.
December 17th, 2012
9:50 pm
Tampa is the game I'm scared of. Despite their problems I think think they'll give us a hard time… especially if we rest any starters.
December 17th, 2012
9:50 pm
Detroit will come to play, albeit, maybe a little Dirty. But, we get that title as well. A Detroit win only gets them one thing, a better draft pick.
My guess is that the game will be close, but no way do the Falcon lose this one.
December 17th, 2012
9:56 pm
Falcon James
December 17th, 2012
9:50 pm
Detroit will come to play, albeit, maybe a little Dirty. But, we get that title as well. A Detroit win only gets them one thing, a better draft pick.
How does a WIN get them a BETTER draft pick? Isn't it the other way around?
December 17th, 2012
10:15 pm
You know, I remember a few early in the Season was laughing at the Atlanta Fans and the Falcons because they had no draft picks or anything after dealing everything for Julio and losing money on Edwards and Grimes but you have to admit one thing about this team…………..if a player goes down, then the next man up is taking it pretty seriously and playing the position for all they have and that is saying a lot about the character behind this group on the Falcons and what they are made of.
I remember before the Season ever started looking at the schedule it looked really tough this year with all the great quarterbacks the Falcons would be facing but now as it draws down to the end of the regular season, this Falcon's team has made it look really easy or they are dam* good one !
December 17th, 2012
11:41 pm
Keep the PEDAL to the METAL !
Gotta be 14-2 or at least 13-3
The damn 49er's might end up 12-3-1 and Green Bay 12-4
Five in a row will take care of everything.
December 18th, 2012
12:00 am
Go cry on the boards at the NY Post! You clowns just got it handed to your overrated a$$. I would tell you to dig out your Jets jersey from your mom's closet, but they just got a beat down also. Shut up.
December 18th, 2012
12:14 am
This had to be a statement victory for the Falcons. Nobody has crushed the NY Giants like this in years. Kick mo Axes Boys!
December 18th, 2012
1:55 am
My bad……A Detroit Win only gets them a worse pick.
December 18th, 2012
2:34 am
I wish the Falcons played another Fla team the last week of the regular season instead of Tampa-Jacksonville. The Falcons could rest the starters AND the reserves and still win. Heck, they could have the equipment staff play and it wouldn't matter. It's been a LONG season here in Jacksonville!
December 18th, 2012
5:47 am
Let's not get too far a head of ourselves, beat the Lions secure home field advantage. Then rest the players who are banged up, and get ready for the playoffs. I don't see any team out there that the Falcons can't beat, if they bring their A game.
December 18th, 2012
6:35 am
The ATL will blow out detroit and tampa–those teams are terrible. ATL beats Green Bay and SF to win the NFC, then beats houston in the super bowl. This is the year for the ATL!!! Rise up!!! Dirty birds win it all!
December 18th, 2012
7:30 am
After this season with the Dogs and Braves I am keeping my emotions in check to not get disappointed. Still hoping for the best but just not getting to excited.
December 18th, 2012
7:35 am
I want to see the Falcons play the Lions with the same level of intensity and attacking both their offense and defense. I've been wanting to see a consistent level of play from the Falcons all season and they have a chance to put to dominant performances together this week. Get that momentum going so we can steam roll our opponents–don't hold back Smitty. Let em loose.
December 18th, 2012
8:06 am
C'mon. You Falcons fans know that the Falcons will not win their first game in the playoffs. 9 out of the 12 games that you actually won this season was with 3 points or less. That is NOT a good win. So what you beat the Giants! Their minds were obviously somewhere else. It doesn't matter if you play in or out of the GA Dome; your team will lose the very first playoff game. They ALWAYS do. You all had a very easy season this year. Next year you will not.
December 18th, 2012
8:06 am
Go Falcons.
Kick Stafford's butt.
Tell him to make @kellybhall an honest woman.
December 18th, 2012
8:09 am
The Falcons should rest as many of their starters as possible to minimize the risk of injury to them now! Sit them Smitty! They don't need their starters to beat Detroit!
December 18th, 2012
8:22 am
Actually, Pamela at 8:06 a.m., the Falcons will be spending the very first playoff game with their feet up, enjoying a nice beverage, and watching two teams with poorer records this season beat each other up for the privilege of playing the Falcons a week later in the GA Dome.
December 18th, 2012
8:25 am
Esquire. We gotta play them this week at least friend. 1) so they dont get rusty. We've seen what happens when we get in a lull.smh 2) Still havent locked up home field.
We do those things, I would only play starters for a quarter against the Bucs. After that, sit and prep for the journey ahead.
December 18th, 2012
8:29 am
I sure hope the coaches don't bring the same flat, conservative offensive plan to the table this year in the playoffs. Crush'em… run score… no mercy. Period.
December 18th, 2012
8:40 am
The truth is that the Detriot Lions don't believe in running the football. Detriot Lion coach doesn't know how to coach a talented team or know how to coach when the game is close. If I was the Atlanta Falcons I wouldn't sleep on this team, Matthew Stafford may have a good game, so that means the Atlanta Falcons have to score points maybe 30 plus points in this game to win. I still think the Detriot Lions have the best front four in the NFL, that being said the Atlanta Falcons need to have a good week of practice and come out of this game heatlhy. GO FALCONS!!!!
December 18th, 2012
8:42 am
To the delusional Giants fan who have wandered over here: Sunday's game was the worst loss by a defending Super Bowl champ in the history of the Super Bowl
December 18th, 2012
8:46 am
Keep on trucking
December 18th, 2012
9:04 am
all I know is, they can let Moore sit out this game, and bring him back for the finisher at Tampa. All Detroit got is Megatron- the rest of their quality(?) receivers are injured.
December 18th, 2012
9:07 am
December 18th, 2012
8:25 am
Esquire. We gotta play them this week at least friend. 1) so they dont get rusty. We've seen what happens when we get in a lull.smh 2) Still havent locked up home field.
SirReal, I have to respectfully disagree. Detroit is a dangerous team with a penchant for dirty and foul play, they have nothing to lose. There will be a heightened risk of injury in this game, you can count on that. Putting our key players like Ryan, Jones, Gonzo on the line this week is foolishness. The Falcons can still beat them with their subs, after all:
December 18th, 2012
9:31 am
The giant were just flat and overconfident against atlanta–in the playoffs, NY will bring their A game and pull the upset—bet the house–NY will rule against atl
December 18th, 2012
9:33 am
Eli you are either smoking crack or you have some very good weed. The girly-men are the phonies.
December 18th, 2012
9:44 am
Pamela. Are you a girly-men fan? Do you realize that when they ask what your record for the season is\was they don't have a column for how many points you WON by? Also some of those teams that we BEAT your girly-men actually LOST to. Guess by your thinking that makes it a really bad loss.
December 18th, 2012
9:53 am
Esquire. I appreciate your enthusiasm but SirReal is right. Even though Detroit has proven to be a bad NFL team they are still an NFL team. Our second team players are second team for a reason. We need this game and the starters need to play to assure a win. Once we have the win in hand then we can think about resting starters.
December 18th, 2012
9:53 am
December 18th, 2012
10:00 am
BronxMike. In my best Jim Mora impersonation…..PLAYOFFS!!! Don't talk about Playoffs!!! Are you kidding me….
December 18th, 2012
10:01 am
Couldn't resist. LOL
December 18th, 2012
10:11 am
BronxMike———-I saw all the faces on the Giants team,as time was winding down in the 4 quarter,a look of defete i have never seen on their faces before.They know that a new champion will be crowned in 2013,and it won't be them.it will be refresting without a NY team in the playoffs for a change.but if by chance you sneak in some way,get ready for a another beat down,the bird is the word,and this is the year of the Falcons!
December 18th, 2012
10:12 am
@BronxMike—This was a playoff for the Giants. As of today the Giants don't have a spot in the playoffs (thanks to ATL Falcons!!!). If they couldnt get up for that game, the same thing would happen IF they get into the playoffs.
December 18th, 2012
10:15 am
Pamela welcome. And who might your team be? You do know that a win is a win whether or not it's my .5, 1, 2 or 3 points. They all count toward the ultimate goal…getting to the playoffs. I gather by your negative tone of the Falcons that your team will be sitting at home sadly watching the Falcons take the field. It's ok, there's always more room for another bandwagon jumper.
December 18th, 2012
10:16 am
Pamela,…… you of course don't know what your talking about. there are only 3 of the 12 wins that were 3 points or less.
December 18th, 2012
10:17 am
December 18th, 2012
10:37 am
SuperBowl XXXVIII(aka the iddie,bittie,tittie bowl)…….Patriots32 vs Panthers 29, …..That is what you call steam-rolling?
That game was decided with a Pat. field goal with 4 seconds left on the clock.
One of the best SBs ever, but only remembered for Janet Jackson's BS.
December 18th, 2012
10:38 am
BK they won't be looking ahead now…they've already BEAT DOWN the Giants. Their focus will be completely on locking up the #1 seed this week so they can rest up while wild cards fight it out.
December 18th, 2012
10:41 am
Pamela's team is the N. O. Taints, as she is one of the trolls that used to go by different handles, before they realized how crappy their team is.
December 18th, 2012
10:44 am
IF dem Giants do happen to make it back and have to play da Falcons, dey gon get box in dey mouts again!!!
December 18th, 2012
10:51 am
The Falcons need to go into the game Saturday Night and score 35 to 45 points in the 1st half, so they can pull their key players before the thugs from the TLions injure them.
December 18th, 2012
11:06 am
that's the Thugtroit Lions……….this ajc blog-machine needs a tune-up, some kinda bad.
December 18th, 2012
11:30 am
Pamela, here are the final scores of previous Super Bowl Games:
Winning Losing
Super Bowl Score Point difference Team team
XXV 20-19 one (1) NYGiants B Bills
V 16-13 three (3) B Colts D Cowboys
X 21-17 four (4) P Steelers D Cowboys
XIII 35-31 four (4) P Steelers D Cowboys
XLII 27-23 four (4) P Steelers A Cardinals
XVI 26-21 five (5) SF 49ers C Bengals
So, there have been several really close scoring Super Bowl Games. When time expired the team witl the most points were declared the winners. Same for the Falcons this year. And if you to look at history of each Super Boew Contestant you will find each Contestant had a record of winning several close scoring games throuhgout that season.
Also I really don't think you grief about the closeness of the score, I think you are jealous or just want to be read.
December 18th, 2012
11:32 am
oops about the spelling, but feel to check my history.
December 18th, 2012
12:04 pm
Coming down to the finish line of the regular season feels real good…to those NY fans who said Sunday's game didn't mean that much to the Giants …you're a %$#@ lie they had to have the win to stay atop the North…so to all you haters find yourself another blog to shed those tears of jealousy on…oh and by the way I'm chauffeuring Thomas and Arthur to New York to the NFL offices to select the teams they want to play next year…LOL


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SAN DIEGO, California - Brandon Morrow had hoped to make his next scheduled start on Sunday against the Padres.
It won't be happening.
Morrow was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday with a right forearm strain. It's the same injury that forced him out of his most recent start after only two innings on Tuesday against the Braves.
Ramon Ortiz returns to the club three days after being designated for assignment. Ordinarily, Ortiz would have had to spend 10 days off the 40-man roster but an exception is made for injury replacement.
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Rating: Oct 4, 2013 10:49am
this foundation is amazing! i am so happy i was able to try it. it completely transforms my skin.
Read the full review of Skin Perfect Anti-ageing Foundation SPF 15 by mel281.
Rating: Jun 22, 2013 10:25pm
Light coverage
I would describe this as a light coverage foundation. I could almost call this a tinted moisturiser as it is quite sheer, at least on my skin. This foundation is really easy to blend on my dry skin. I can easily blend this with my fingers without the need for a foundation brush or sponge. It never looks cakey or flaky. After I've applied this foundation, I sometimes touch my face to see how it feels, and my skin always feels soft. Although the lightest shade in this foundation is a tiny bit darker than I'd prefer, I can easily blend this into my neck without a strong demarcation line. I have crows feet and vertical lines around my mouth, and this foundation does not accentuate those lines.
I prefer foundations that give more coverage than this one, especially as I have broken capillaries, but if you are looking for a lightweight foundation, then you would probably love this one.
Read the full review of Skin Perfect Anti-ageing Foundation SPF 15 by Petal.
Rating: Mar 17, 2013 11:24pm
glosscars 2013
Over the years I have tried sooo many foundations, countless numbers from low prices to high prices and I can honestly say this is one of the best foundations I have ever used!
Being a fan of Dr Lewins amazing skincare products I just had to purchase this anti-ageing foundation, and had high hopes. The Dr Lewins anti ageing foundation comes in a sleek pretty 30ml glass container. The container has a smooth silver pump top which despises small amounts of the product, which I love, because you can start off small and build up and use more(nothing worse then a product that delivers too much and wastage).
For my complication I have the color cream, and it blends and matches on my fairer skin perfectly yet looks sooo smooth and creamy.
I find this foundation an actual pleasure to apply, once dispersing from the pump bottle, it glides onto the skin so smoothly and softly. I have found it blends well with fingers and doesn't leave tell tale streaks like so many other foundations. It's also simple and easy to apply with a brush if you prefer. The foundation doesn't dry instantly and doesn't drag across your skin. For me it blends easy.
The foundation looks smooth, soft and medium in coverage but not one bit of caked on. On my combination skin I find it lasts a great 8 hours and doesn't slip, off. It honestly even outs my skin, doesn't sink into pores and looks natural.
I love the way this makes my look and the best thing is that it feels lightweight.
The added benefits of this foundation ast added benefits but really whats not to love about a foundation that provides hydration and anti-ageing ingredients on top of our daily moisturiser.
Honestly while it is primarily a foundation nI can say my skin feels really soft and hydrated especially after removing this foundation. While I was worried about this extra hydration breaking me out, not once.
Overall I love the way this makes my skin look, it looks smooth, soft and radiant. Pigmentation and fine lines are good, it looks natural and feels lightweight, plus it has extra benefits.
Read the full review of Skin Perfect Anti-ageing Foundation SPF 15 by ray_jay.
Rating: Mar 8, 2013 7:36pm
Glosscar 2013
I was fortunate to trial this foundation as part of Beauty Heaven's trial team and was extremely impressed with this foundation.
I've tried many foundations from low end, middle end and some more exxy brands from high end department stores. When I discovered that Dr LeWinn had launched a makeup range I was very excited as I've loved all their skincare products I have tried and they have all the latest technologies without costing the earth. The makeup range is very affordable so much so I wasn't sure that it would live up to it's claims.
This foundation is a treatment and foundation in one. It has all the anti-ageing benefits of rose stem cells, collagen peptide and tourmaline and help the skin look radiant and youthful. It also contains an spf15 so you are protected from the sun.
I adore this foundation!! It glides on the skin effortlessy and with all the special ingredients in it and the technology used its a steal for the price tag. My skin looks amazing when using this foundation. Flawless, youthful, dewy and radiant. My fine lines are smoothed, my uneven skin tone disappears like magic.
The packaging is very lush and fancy. The pump bottle makes application less messy and you get a good size application with each pump.
You can use either your finger tips or foundation brush. I found either application was just as great.
I would definately use this foundation again and would highly recommend those who love the Dr LeWinns range or even those new to the range and are looking for a skincare/foundation at an affordable price yet has the same benefits as a high end department store brand. Love it!!!
Read the full review of Skin Perfect Anti-ageing Foundation SPF 15 by Beauty Obsession.
Rating: Feb 27, 2013 10:09am
glosscar vote 2013
I got a sample of this in a gift with purchase and when i used it for the first time i was in love with it ... it's smooth and cremey and doesn't smell like sunscreen like a lot of products do ..its a lovely coverage too ..almost full without the heaviness feeling. It's lightweight but gets rid of my redness that i have in my cheeks. It looks amazing and flawless .. i went and bought a bottle and totally worth it $39.95 is not much for such an amazing product ..easy pump and nice packaging
Read the full review of Skin Perfect Anti-ageing Foundation SPF 15 by Sparkles12.
Rating: Feb 25, 2013 7:33pm
Glosscar Worthy Foundation
Dr. LeWinn's Skin Perfect Foundation contains anti-ageing ingredients such as rose stem cells, tourmaline, hyaluronic acid. This foundation also offers sun protection, formulated with an SPF factor of 15. This foundation claims to offer long-lasting and great coverage. Smoothing out the appearance of lines by providing sufficient hydration. Offering six shades, there shouldn't be a problem matching skintone.
This foundation comes in a glass bottle with 30 ml of product. Delivery of product is achieved easily via the pump-top dispenser. This makes for a more hygienic application. The only thing I was not content with, was that I often accidentally begin to unscrew the pump-top cap during handling.
There is a foundation type scent, but I only noticed this by taking a conscious sniff from the bottle.
I found that when I applied with fingers, I only needed a couple of pumps for face and neck. Only a small amount is necessary of this light weight foundation.
What I noticed upon first application, was just how easily it glided over my skin, ensuring an even coverage. I rarely use liquid foundation, I've honestly never been able to apply it without a patchy finish This liquid is just so easy to use, that even I can manage a flawless application.
After some experimentation, I discovered that applying with fingers gives a sheer to medium coverage, where as using a brush gave me a more heavier coverage ,making it quite versatile.
Whichever way I applied, I found that it never looked cakey. I had a silk finish, that felt neither dry nor tacky, my skin felt like, well, skin. I just loved that my face looked so natural, like a better version of my own skin. I have a lot of pigmentation, which almost disappears under the foundation. My fine lines and pores appear reduced, and thankfully, no foundation settles in these areas.
My skin is given such a youthful glow, it looks soft and dewy, but not at all oily.
Wearing it in conjuction with the Dr LeWinns Primer means I can have long wearing coverage. Thanks to combination skin, my forehead becomes oily during wear and I have to touch up at least once during the day, even though I would normally wear a powder over liquid foundation. I am happy to say that Dr LeWinns Foundation did not slip off my forehead. I did not experience any adverse reactions. In fact, it was the opposite, I have been experiencing much clearer skin Not only during wear, but even after removal, my skin feels soft and smooth.
I really cannot rave about just how much I am loving Dr LeWinns Skin Perfect Anti-ageing Foundation. I have not even slightly been tempted to use any other foundation since receiving this outstanding product. Dr LeWinns, you have converted me from a mineral powder foundation user to a liquid user!!
Read the full review of Skin Perfect Anti-ageing Foundation SPF 15 by IndieAna.
Rating: Oct 20, 2012 1:11am
Quite impressed.
Like the primer which I've already reviewed I can't say much about the anti-ageing properties of Dr. LeWinn's Skin Perfect Foundation but the fact that it contains an SPF15 along with quite a few active ingredients leads me to believe that over time it could be beneficial and atleast it shouldn't be doing you any harm.
This foundation is lovely and creamy and applies very smoothly and evenly especially if you use the matching primer first, I find that the foundation really grips onto the primer and it definitely helps it last longer. You can go for a light layer or it will build up to a medium to heavy finish but again this works best over the primer, they have been made to go together afterall.
This product is smooth and creamy and applies beautifully, some foundations just seem to look cakey on ey but not this one, the fact that I can build up coverage and still look quite natural is a huge tick in my book. Once applied over the primer it lasts all day and while I might be a bit shiny at the end of the day I'm not a greaseball and the finish is still quite smooth and even, no splotchiness or discolouration at all.
Dr. LeWinn's Skin Perfect Foundation comes in an attractive pump top glass bottle which means it's hygenic and should be long lasting as you're not introducing bacteria or air to the product when using it. You do have to be careful using the pump though as once you've pushed down then released it more product comes out so you can end up with atleast twice as much as planned but as long as I remember that I only need to dispense half as much as I need then all is good.
This foundation does have a mild scent but it's pleasant enough and fades very quickly, unlike a few other foundations that I've used. While around $40 for 30ml of product isn't cheap a little can go a long way depending on how heavy you like to apply your foundation and I find it's comparable, if not quite a bit cheaper, than other foundations that I've rated just as highly.
Overall I'm extremely happy with this product, especially when used with the primer, and the only reason I haven't given it 5 stars is because I like to keep my options open in case something even better comes along.
Read the full review of Skin Perfect Anti-ageing Foundation SPF 15 by Stay C.
Rating: Oct 18, 2012 10:14pm
Dr. LeWinn's Skin Perfect Foundation
The Dr. LeWinn's Skin Perfect Foundation is packaged in a 30ml frosted glass bottle with a pump-action dispenser. It features a silver metallised collar and a brown cap, which compliments the brown lettering and contributes to an overall sleek, stylish presentation that is ultra classy.
The consistency of the foundation is light and creamy, with a velvety, silky smooth texture that glides onto my skin and blends with ease. Because the formula boasts SPF, unfortunately the foundation smells more like a sunscreen than anything else, however it's not an offensive smell and it dissipates soon after application. The fluid and sets rapidly, leaving a weightless, natural-looking, dewy finish that plumps my skin and radiates vibrancy and lustre. The medium coverage doesn't cover all of my imperfections, but it's quite buildable, so by layering over problem areas, I can achieve a fairly decent camouflage. I have the shade 'Latte' that matches my skin tone to perfection, disguising facial redness and minor flaws for a uniform complexion, creating a 'not wearing foundation at all' appearance that looks like real skin rather than a mask.
The staying power is mediocre, possibly due to my oily skin type, but after a few hours my face is quite shiny, although a quick dusting of translucent powder quickly corrects the problem. I don't experience any caking, streaking or patchiness and the foundation doesn't settle into fine lines or fade, instead it seems to provide a healthy, illuminating glow, which is manageable as long as I keep the shine at bay. I usually apply using a cosmetic brush or beauty pod, but in this case, fingers also do a pretty good job of delivering flawless results.
I love that this foundation provides the additional benefits of sun protection, as well as coverage and correcting properties. I can't claim to have noticed a significant improvement of my premature ageing skin concerns, yet I'm more than happy to use it over a longer period to see how it develops. I do admit though, after I've applied the foundation, my face takes on a delightfully youthful glow, so in that respect it truly rocks! We live in the day of multi-tasking products, so to have a foundation that bridges the gap between skin care and makeup is pretty nifty and ideal for those who lead a busy lifestyle and prefer to cut corners. I would definitely recommend the Dr. LeWinn's Skin Perfect Foundation to anyone wanting barely-there, natural coverage, which promotes a gorgeous, luminous complexion that looks younger and visibly more radiant.
Read the full review of Skin Perfect Anti-ageing Foundation SPF 15 by melmeko.
Rating: Oct 18, 2012 9:35pm
Trial Team Review
I trialled this product in the shade "ivory", which is the lightest shade available and used it in conjunction with the Dr Lewinns skin perfect anti-ageing primer. It definitely applied better when used with the primer. It dries quite fast, so I did need to apply and blend quickly.
It comes in a glass bottle, which I didn't really love, but it has a pump, which is great. The pump allowed me to "half-pump", so no need for wastage either. The primer comes in the same packaging and they look really nice together.
When I first applied the foundation, I felt it looked like it was sitting on my skin, but after a little while it seemed to settle and look much better. It is quite a matte, powdery finish, which is great for my oily t zone and it didn't settle into my fine lines or look cakey. It lasts throughout the day quite well too.
I did find that it settled in my pores on my nose though, even with the primer. I tried applying with my fingers, a sponge and a brush, but it was noticable with all application methods.
I found it to be a reasonably good product but it's not the best I have used.
Read the full review of Skin Perfect Anti-ageing Foundation SPF 15 by notsojayne.
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Why Google should quit China
If Google pulls out of China, the move will make Baidu all but a sure thing.
Google (GOOG) threatened to end all operations in China. The reason? Techies at GOOG claim that the e-mail accounts of human rights activists had been broken into and while they didn't specifically point the finger at Beijing, the strongly worded statement made it clear Google blamed the government and is tired of all the Communist red tape in this booming nation.
Me, I would be thrilled to see GOOG end all operations in China -- but not for any morally superior reasons. It's for the very simple reason that if GOOG quits China, one company will step into the void and immediately grab market share and see profits skyrocket.
That company is search giant Baidu (BIDU). And if you need more proof of the potential, shares of BIDU jumped 10% in early trading today -- all thanks to Google's threats of leaving the People's Republic.
Here's the rundown on Baidu: The firm is the leading Chinese-language Internet search engine, with more than 70% of China's search market. Some people say this company is China's Google, but in fact this company is faring even better than that iconic company since Google's head in China recently resigned in 2009 after failing to challenge BIDU's stunning growth. Baidu earns nearly all of its revenue through online advertising services, but also operates a network of third-party websites and online communities.
The numbers prove BIDU is a powerhouse. In its latest quarter, Baidu's sales rose 36.7% to $160.7 million and its earnings rose 44.6% to $56.1 million or $1.61 per share compared with the same quarter a year ago. During the same period, the company's number of active online marketing customers rose 12.2%. China has the world's biggest population of Internet users, with 338 million people online, so the pool of potential customers is tremendous.
Though I am certainly not a fan of big government, either at the hands of communists in Beijing or socialist lawmakers in Washington, I've been an international investor long enough to realize that the you have to have an open mind when investing in emerging markets. Governments can be corrupt, infrastructure can be spotty and uncertainty is much higher. But the profits in these booming regions can be simply staggering for those brave enough to take the risks.
While I admire Google's moral stand against Chinese media controls, the bottom line is that the company will miss out on some big profits in the years to come if it makes good on its threat to leave. As an investor, I think with my checkbook -- and that makes GOOG a questionable buy.
On the other hand, if Google pulls out of China, the move will make Baidu all but a sure thing. And after a crazy two years on Wall Street, I would be thrilled to have such a stone-cold lock in my portfolio.
At the time of this writing, Louis Navellier owned shares of BIDU in personal or client portfolios.
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TIME LAPSE: Presenting The U.S. Housing Bubble
This is amazing.
Watch as prices stay relatively flat with nominal price inflation through the 80's and early 90's, then begin a bit brisker rise in the late 90's that continues to accelerate to a meteoric rise in the mid-aughts… followed by a "pop" that still remains artificially elevated relative to the pre-bubble rise.
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A group of men gathers around a television to watch a basketball game.
It's late in the third quarter, and when the Indiana Pacers hit a 3-pointer to push their lead over the Miami Heat to seven, the group starts to make macabre jokes about a Lebron James-less NBA Finals and the future plans of TV executives.
Star power is important. Whether you love James or hate him, his presence in games means big TV ratings and big dollars for the league.
But this is a soccer story.
In its 18 seasons, Major League Soccer has taken serious strides across the American sports landscape — and its done so while featuring only a handful of household names.
"Soccer, since its inception, has really been a tribal sport where fans first and foremost support the club," Dan Courtermanche, the league's executive vice president of communications, says. "It's all about supporting the badge, or the crest."
For an example of that, Courtemanche said, look no further than Sandy. Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis has long espoused that his "team is the star," and the club has parlayed that into success both on the field and at the ticket office.
But as MLS works toward commissioner Don Garber's goal of becoming "one of the top league's in the world" by 2022, will it need more individual star power? While local television ratings are solid in many of the league's markets — including Salt Lake City — national television ratings continue to be miniscule, drawing only a quarter of what even the modestly-viewed NHL brings in.
"I don't dismiss the star-power element," said RSL general manager Garth Lagerwey. "But I do think it's inefficient to constantly go out and try to find the next big thing. You're going to be right sometimes and wrong sometimes."
The league has seen the power of one player already. David Beckham's arrival in Los Angeles brought sold out stadiums and garnered international attention. Before the superstar came to the Galaxy in 2007, the league's expansion fee was reportedly $30 million. Last week, New York City FC was announced as the league's 20th team — a project that reportedly came with a $100 million expansion price tag.
Other players have caused the needle to move only for MLS to see a return to the mean after the player has gone. Beckham "is the one guy who moved it league wide," Lagerwey said. "MLS is unequivocally bigger now post-Beckham."
But Lagerwey also called Beckham's move to the league — a free transfer of a megastar in his early 30s — "one in a million type circumstances."
With Beckham's retirement, MLS still features former Arsenal star Thierry Henry on one coast and Landon Donovan, perhaps the best American-born player ever, on another.
There are, of course, barriers when it comes to stardom in Major League Soccer. There is the inevitable exodus of homegrown talent overseas.
And While Beckham ushered in a designated player rule that allows teams to pay top-dollar for up to three players, the rest of the payroll must fit under a $3 million cap. Even if that number was higher, many teams could not afford the tab. New RSL owner Dell Loy Hansen, for example, has said next year will be the first time the club will operate in the black.
MLS officials hope to create sustainable growth through other means then.
The league's TV deals and collective bargaining agreement both end after the 2014 season, at which point there will be changes — for the better, league officials hope.
And the introduction of NYC FC has been billed as a "transformative" moment for the league.
"Rivalries drive the success of soccer around the world," Garber said. "You just have to look at what goes on in Manchester, or with the six or seven teams existing in London. We hope that that same spectacle and very intense rivalry will be created when NYC FC and the Red Bulls meet in New York and New Jersey."
The Red Bulls on one side of the Hudson will have Henry and Aussie star Tim Cahill. NYC FC, owned by the New York Yankees and English power Manchester City, will certainly add its own star power when it begins play in 2015.
"[But] while we want exciting players because people will pay to come see them and they're the type of guys that, when they have the ball, fans are on the edge of their seats, the first priority still comes down to supporting the club," Courtemanche said.
The league's highest-rated televised game last season was between Portland and Seattle.
"Name the stars on those teams," Courtermanche says.
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Top-earning players in Major League Soccer for 2013 season:
$4,350,000 Thierry Henry, New York
$4,333,333 Robbie Keane, LA Galaxy
$3,625,000 Tim Cahill, New York
$2,500,000 Landon Donovan, LA Galaxy
$1,937,508 Marco Di Vaio, Montreal
$1,725,000 Obafemi Martins, Seattle
$1,663,323 Dan Koevermans, Toronto FC
$1,132,492 Kenny Miller, Vancouver
$730,000 David Ferreira, FC Dallas
$645,333 Dwayne De Rosario, D.C. United
$604,000 Federico Higuain, Columbus
$600,000 Chris Wondolowski, San Jose
$599,333 Shalrie Joseph, Seattle
$527,115 Sherjill MacDonald, Chicago
$495,000 Kleberson, Philadelphia
$456,250 Darren O'Dea, Toronto FC
$453,333 Alvaro Saborio, Real Salt Lake
$445,000 Kalifa Cisse, New England
$400,000 Diego Valeri, Portland
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Georgetown College men's basketball team will get a little limelight on the new SEC Network. The Tigers exhibition with University of Kentucky has been moved from its original date to Sunday, Nov. 9 in order to accommodate being televised. Tip is set for 7 pm at Rupp Arena.
UK holds the all-time series record at 36-15, but Georgetown started strong winning the first six and eight of the first 10. The last meeting between these two teams was 2005-06 with the Cats winning 85-63.
National title, Most Valuable Player, Georgetown College Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2008 and Monday the NAIA released the newest member of the 2015 Hall of Fame Class. Those are the accolades that surround Anderson County native Will Carlton, but to talk to him you would never know it.
"What an exciting day for Will and Georgetown College," said GC Director of Athletics Brian Evans. "Will is probably the last person to speak up of his accomplishments, but what he did in his time here and what he has gone on to do becoming assistant principal in Mercer County is just a testament of who he is. Tiger Nation could not be prouder than at this moment for Will."
The humble post player finished seventh on the all-time Georgetown 1,000 point club list. His 2,197 points has him behind six players who wore the Orange & Black for four seasons. Had Carlton done the same and averaged his output for the three seasons, he would have finished third all-time in scoring.
For the first time since the 2005-06 season, Georgetown College and University of Kentucky men's basketball teams will meet in a preseason tilt. On Nov. 7 in Rupp Arena, the two powerhouses in their own divisions will clash. The long standing history of play back in the early 1900s has Blue & White ahead 35-15 with the final meeting coming in 1938-39 season.
Georgetown started with a flare against the school just south in Lexington, winning the first six meetings and eight of the first 10. Kentucky got on a roll tallying 33-7 mark over the next two decades before the series ended.
The most recent preseason match-up between the Tigers and Wildcats came in 2005-06. Interesting side note, current Georgetown College head men's basketball coach Chris Briggs was a graduate assistant at UK for then coach Tubby Smith. UK won 85-63.
Georgetown College men's basketball team will be hosting its annual team camp from June 11-14. The camp has six divisions – Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Junior Varsity, Varsity B and Varsity A.
Registration is around lunch time on June 11 with games beginning at 2 pm. Each team will play two games that day and four games each on June 12-13. A single elimination tournament will begin the morning of the 14th with the games being completed around noon or 1 pm.
Davis-Reid Alumni Gym, George H. W. Bush Rec Center, numerous elementary, middle and high school gyms in the Scott County School System will serve as the location of all games throughout the four-day camp. Transportation to and from games will be provided by the campus shuttle bus.
Monty Wilson scored almost half of Georgetown College men's basketball points, but it was not enough to advance to the semifinals for the second straight year and third in the past four. The No. 16 Tigers (24-11) fell in the quarterfinals of the Buffalo Funds-NAIA Men's Division I Basketball National Tournament to Vanguard University (30-6), 93-85.
The Lions had five double figure scorers to counter Wilson's career-tying high night. The senior shot 12-of-19 from the field and was 14-of-15 from the line. This year the Decatur, Ill. native has hit 320 free throws to break Kenny Davis' record of 301 makes in a season.
Georgetown started off strong, holding the lead for much of the first five minutes. However, following Corey Washburn's two in the lane, it was all Vanguard. GC watched a 14-13 lead slip to 29-17 deficit. The Lions biggest lead of the half was at 13 after Selle Hann's three off a turnover.
The Tigers got within nine at the break, 50-41, but were never able to get closer than two the rest of the game. DJ Townsend hit a three with 13:17 remaining for a 61-59 game. Vanguard responded with an 8-2 run to regain control.


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SAN ANTONIO, TX (WSAU) The Milwaukee Bucks took a weekend trip to Texas and lost twice. Friday night they dropped the matchup in Houston 114-104 and Sunday night lost their 9th straight game 110-82 at San Antonio.
Terence Jones scored a career high 36 points leading the Rockets to the Friday night win. Brandon Knight led Milwaukee with 26 points and seven assists. The Bucks committed 20 turnovers in the game.
Sunday Knight scored 21 and John Henson had a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds but it wasnt nearly enough against the Spurs.
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TMZ reports that Katie Holmes bought an almost $4 million home in Calabasas, California and it sounds like they've already moved in. Supposedly Katie thought it would be better for Suri to live there instead of growing up in New York. Because there are children on the same block or something. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
Wait, I thought the rumour was that Carrie Underwood was performing at halftime at the Super Bowl …? Instead the Wall Street Journal reported the other day that the NFL has invited Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Coldplay …but that if they want the gig, they have to pay the league for the opportunity. The artists' reaction? A "chilly reception".
One of the arguments against this proposal is that it would essentially turn the halftime show into a giant commercial. Read Full Intro
Gwyneth's nominations
So it was Gwyneth Paltrow's turn to accept the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge yesterday. And this is exactly what I mean about those on the top tier participating – because it's their return nominations that continue to make it interesting. The Zac Efrons and the Ashley Bensons of the world can keep going around in their own circles all they want. Full Story
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To no one's surprise, Taylor Swift announced on Yahoo yesterday that the new album is ready. And, as I reported repeatedly last week – click here for a refresher – it's pure pop, by her own description. 1989. Her birth year. Full Story
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HBO has released a trailer for the upcoming On The Run concert film that's to be shot in Paris in September, then airing on HBO Canada and HBO on September 20. So if the Carter Corporation is dissolving, it won't be until then. At least? We should have a better idea, or what we think is a better idea, in 6 days on Sunday, at the MTV VMAs.
Someone emailed to ask a very good question this weekend: Beyonce managed to lock down an entire album, 17 songs and videos, but how is it that EVERYONE seems to be talking sh-t and they can't control those leaks?
Over the weekend she posted a photo of a set of open handcuffs. OMG IS IT A MESSAGE?
What does Beyonce hate the most? She hates it when other people are telling HER story. Will she let them be right? Because if she does this, if she walks away from Jay and her marriage, she makes them right. Read Full Intro
Nomination Hunting featuring Eddie Redmayne & Robert Pattinson
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As Sarah just wrote in the Chris Evans article before this, it's time to solicit favour with the awards boards now. And, well, they say it's never hard to solicit favour with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. They nominated The Tourist and Jennifer Love Hewitt for Christ's sake. Full Story
Beyonce + Rihanna?
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The internet is reporting that Beyonce and Rihanna might be collaborating on a remix of B's song Blow. Apparently a track has been registered that has both their names on it. Click here to see. You believe? I believe that if it's true, it's another OBVIOUS IN YOUR FACE way for B to address some of those rumours. Full Story
Beardy Chris Evans returns
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It's Friday, it's been a pretty sh*tty week all around, and we could all use something nice to look at as we zone out for the weekend. So here are new photos of Beardy Chris Evans, making his return after Avengers: Age of Ultron has wrapped. I don't generally do facial hair, but Evans is one of those guys who somehow manages to be even better looking with a beard. Full Story
Rita Ora's ex drama
I posted about Rita Ora for the first time a couple months ago when she covered FLARE Magazine. At the time, I wrote that she's been trying to break through for a while now, with her clothes and her look etc, but that without any kind of actual work behind it, I'm wasn't sure how she'd be able to sustain it. Full Story
Jennifer & Justin: a celebration trip
PEOPLE posted an article yesterday about Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux. They're on holiday in Bora Bora. They left on August 7 and were supposed to be away for a week. So it was timed for when they got back. According to US Weekly – and they reported it first – the two were at the Four Seasons. Full Story
Sexy not sweet?
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The Lea Michele Project continues. She's a smoking, harried waitress in Sons Of Anarchy. She's a sexpot at the Teen Choice Awards. Sexy not sweet? Or both? It occurred me to me, looking at these shots, that she wants to be someone. She's trying to go for someone else's vibe. Full Story
Eddie in the race
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It's been trailer porn for the last few weeks, non? They're all rolling out previews for fall releases and award season contenders. This year looks to be a strong one for Actors. When isn't it a strong year for Actors? Right now, it's looking like Michael Keaton for Birdman is the only legitimate lock. Full Story
Amal & George: wedding guests, wedding dress
Page Six reported last night that Anna Wintour has been invited to Amal Alamuddin and George Clooney's wedding. Not because they're all that tight, but because Oscar de la Renta is designing Amal's dress. And Anna and Oscar are tight. Full Story
Kristen Stewart's career goals
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The No. 1 issue, Ryan said, is promoting a strong national defense and maintaining the commitments made to the uniformed services.
Link to MOAA's Fact vs. Fiction article
Ryan's official bio:
|VADM Ryan is a 1967 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a graduate of George Washington University with a Master of Science Degree in Personnel Administration as well as the Senior Officials in National Security Program at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Ryan has commanded aviation units at the squadron, wing, and fleet levels and has directed the Navy's Office of Legislative Affairs. He served as the 52nd Chief of Naval Personnel before retiring and assuming his current position in September 2002.
Admiral Ryan was named 2010 Association Executive of the Year by Association TRENDS, a national trade publication. He is the first military officer to win this award in its 32-year history.
Under Ryan's leadership, MOAA has been named a "Top Lobbyist" by The Hill newspaper for the past six years, and the only military service organization so listed for the last three years.
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Corporate Governance Issues a Heavy Burden for SandRidge
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SandRidge Energy (NYSE: SD) and Chesapeake (NYSE: CHK) are two companies that have been in the thick of controversy over corporate governance, and the similarities between the controversies may be explained by the fact that Tom Ward, the CEO of SandRidge co-founded Chesapeake before he founded SandRidge. Chesapeake's controversial CEO Aubrey McClendon announced his departure recently, and the spotlight is now on Tom Ward. This article examines the latest situation in the ongoing saga where activist shareholders led by TPG-Axon are seeking to replace him and some of the directors on the board.
The Latest on Corporate Governance
The latest controversy in corporate governance is that SandRidge is giving Tom Ward considerable latitude to profit from personal oil-and-gas deals that could present potential conflicts of interest with the company. The company has lifted most restrictions on Ward's rights to sell mineral rights or drill wells with a little noticed modification to his agreement of employment in 2011. Prior to this, Ward was allowed to receive royalties from SandRidge or jointly own wells with it only on the land that he had owned before 2006. The 2011 mortification permits him to strike deals with SandRidge and to do business with SandRidge on any land that he owns or acquires.
According to Reuters, land records examined by them reveal that an entity linked to Ward 192 Investments LLC acquired mineral rights on thousands of acres in the Mississippi Lime shale formation in Kansas late in 2011. These rights were acquired a few months before SandRidge leased property in neighboring or adjacent plots. Such deals could pose a potential conflict of interest. Giving top executive latitude to generate personal income by partnering or competing with the public company he runs is, to say the least, unusual because it could diminish returns for shareholders and create conflicts of interest according to industry attorneys and specialists in corporate governance. Entities connected to Ward may lease drilling rights and sell them to SandRidge at higher prices. Alternately, they may acquire mineral rights before SandRidge, and if SandRidge subsequently acquires and develops the land, the Ward acreage is suddenly more valuable. This practice is called front running, and Ward's profits are earned at the expense of shareholders.
Institutional Shareholder Services Recommendations
TPG-Axon, beneficial owner of 6.7% of the outstanding shares, has announced that Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS"), a leading independent proxy voting and corporate governance advisory firm, has recommended SandRidge stockholders vote in support of TPG-Axon's proposals that SandRidge's bylaws be amended to destagger the Board, that five incumbent directors be removed, and that independent director nominees be elected to the Board. In its recommendation, ISS made the following points:
"The apparent failures of stewardship on this board are legion."
"The company's abrupt, piecemeal approach to corporate strategy and concomitant lack of capital discipline have increasingly limited the company's financial flexibility, and engendered a deep distrust in the market."
"From a stutter-stepping business strategy and weak capital discipline which reduced financial flexibility so far that the sale of the company's most valuable non-core asset cannot close its anticipated funding gap-to a compensation program which failed to tie pay to performance, making the CEO one of the highest paid in his industry even as shareholder value declined by nearly three-quarters over his tenure-to approving numerous related-party transactions which, under public scrutiny, begin to look more like front-running the company's own lease acquisitions than adding value unavailable through a less conflicted means-there is little reason to believe the outside directors who are specially charged with looking out for the interests of unaffiliated shareholders are best equipped to effect the necessary change at SandRidge."
"Given the fact pattern underlying the dissidents' extensive case for change, and the evidence of appropriately extensive advance planning to mitigate risks of unintended consequences, shareholder support for a majority change of the SandRidge board is warranted."
"It is true, contrary to the company's assertions, there is compelling senior oil & gas sector management experience among the dissident nominees."
Tom Ward and the Current SandRidge Board
In a Forbes article entitled " Tom Ward Of SandRidge Energy: Another CEO That's Got To Go," Richard Finger is scathing in his criticism of the current board of directors. He says that "Ward is obscenely overpaid" and that "Mr. Ward presides over a sycophantic board that obsequiously bows to Caesar's commands." He goes on to add that Ward compensates the current directors at around $375,000 yearly, which is considerably more than Exxon Mobil, a company more than 100 times the size of SandRidge, pays its directors. He adds that Ward has benefited from related party transactions that TPG-Axon has identified in detail dozens of related party transactions.
Since the 2007 IPO, the price of SD stock has declined around 80%, but Mr. Ward has received total remuneration from the company of over $150 million over the past five years. Ward also has unlimited personal use of the four corporate jets belonging to the company, which he uses for personal weekend trips to places like Las Vegas and the Bahamas. The planes include a Falcon 900EX, which is one of the most expensive business jets available. Ward's contract also provides that he will be paid $97 million in the event of a "change of control" at the helm of the company.
Peer Comparisons for Executive Compensation
With a total compensation of $25.2 million, CEO Tom Ward was one of the most highly paid executives in the industry in 2011, even though it is in the bottom half of publicly traded exploration and production companies ranked by revenues. Regulatory agencies require public companies to set benchmarks for their executive compensation based on comparisons with companies of roughly the same size. SandRidge cites two lists, one of mid-size exploration and production companies and the other of large energy firms.
The mid-size companies include the likes of Newfield Exploration, Denbury Resources and Plains Exploration. Those companies had 2011 median revenues of $1.95 billion, compared to SandRidge's 2011 revenue of roughly $1.4 billion and a median executive compensation of $6.1 million. Ward's compensation of over $25 million was more than 400% of this median.
The 'large companies' list contained six large companies, including the likes of Apache, Chesapeake and EOG Resources. These six companies had median revenues of $11 billion (nearly eight times that of SandRidge), and the median CEO pay was $15.2 million. Between 2007 and 2011, Ward earned $7 million more than the two executives who ran Chevron (NYSE: CVX) despite the fact that Chevron has more than 60 times the market capitalization. Chevron chairman and CEO John Watson received roughly $25 million in total compensation in 2011. This was a 52% increase from 2010, according to Chevron's securities filing. Watson received a base salary totaling around $1.6 million and cash bonuses of $4 million. He also received $5.1 million in Chevron stock, a 35% increase from 2010.
Normally, I would recommend selling a company with this magnitude of corporate governance issues. However, after taking into account the underlying net asset value of SandRidge stock, I am rating the stock as a hold.
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Listeria monocytogenes has been recognized as a human pathogen for 60 years, but food was not thought to be a vehicle of transmission until recently. In the United States, an estimated 2,000 persons become seriously ill with listeriosis each year. Of these, 500 die. Pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems are primarily at risk. About one-third of Listeria monocytogenes cases occur during pregnancy.
Listeria monocytogenes is found in soil and water. Vegetables can become contaminated from the soil or from manure used as fertilizer. Animals can carry the bacteria without appearing ill and can contaminate foods of animal origin such as meats and dairy products. The bacteria can be found in a variety of raw foods, such as uncooked meats and vegetables, as well as in processed foods that become contaminated after processing, such as soft cheeses and cold cuts at the deli counter. Unpasteurized (raw) milk or foods made from unpasteurized milk may contain the bacteria.
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A vote of no confidence in the District 111 superintendent and principal by Minooka High School teachers union has added another major issue to an already overwhelmed board of education.
Minooka Education Association President Dennis Grosskopf presented the no confidence vote by high school educators to the board in front of a crowd of nearly 100 teachers on Thursday. The teachers union voted the previous evening on whether or not they had confidence in the administration. Of the 160 Minooka High School teachers, 132 voted. Of those, 126 had no confidence in Supt. Jim Colyott and six had confidence in him. On the question of confidence in Principal Darcie Kubinski, 118 voted no confidence, nine had confidence and five abstained.
The problem, which has plagued the school over the past two years, is that educators are unclear about the expectations of the administration.
"We are working in an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty where we are constantly looking over our shoulders," Grosskopf told the board of education. "We want to do what is best but we are unclear of what that is."
Teachers work in fear of being disciplined for not performing correctly and lack clear guidance from the administration to make the right decisions, he said. In turn, the focus is being taken off the students where it belongs."As educators we need a safe environment where we can focus on teaching," Grosskopf said.
In 2010, the district, with the help of community stakeholders, completed a lengthy process of creating a strategic plan. Grosskopf cited three of the goals that the district is not maintaining — a safe environment focused on learning, staff and organizational effectiveness and shared accountability of the district's mission.
"Over the past two years not only have we moved away from these goals, we are at opposite ends," Grosskopf said.
Colyott was hired as superintendent in July 2011 and Kubinski as principal in August 2012.
While Grosskopf was speaking on behalf of educators, board member Karen Buchanan walked out of the meeting, an action teachers took as directed toward them, they said after the meeting.
Buchanan responded to the matter the following day, saying she was removing herself from a situation she feared was going to breach the rights of some administrators.
"I was not walking out on the teachers," Buchanan said. "I support the teachers and staff and appreciate the fine group of individuals that work at District 111."
The union has asked the board of education to conduct an investigation into the cause of the negative environment and create and implement an action plan that aligns with the district's goals.
Grosskopf went into closed session with the board later that evening to further discuss the vote and the issues that led to it.
In a phone call that night, Grosskopf said that while the no confidence vote has no legal standing, it's a statement from the certified staff members about their working environment.
"I think it speaks for itself," Grosskopf said. "We have given our input. We really hope they take it to heart."
Board President Mike Brozovich, in an email, said he is taking the statement very seriously, as he does all comments from the school's stakeholders.
Brozovich said he is concerned about the morale of teachers and the effect it could have on students. He and the board of education will "take all necessary steps" to ensure the schools create the most productive, effective and positive learning experience for students.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Jury selection is in its second week for an Arizona inmate who escaped from prison and is accused of killing a retired couple who was traveling through New Mexico.
John McCluskey is the last defendant to face federal carjacking and murder charges in the deaths of Gary and Linda Haas of Tecumseh, Okla. The Haases were headed to Colorado for an annual camping trip when they were targeted for their truck and travel trailer.
Lawyers questioned 60 prospective jurors in the first week and retained 25.
Some were dismissed because of their firm views either for or against the death penalty. Others had hardships that would prevent them from serving in a trial that could last up to four months.
Jury selection is expected to wrap up by Aug. 9.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The City-sponsored cleanup of three Sioux Falls neighborhoods removed over 1,200 tons of rubble and waste.
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Ford says the bigest increase was in wood waste where crews removed over 52 truckloads of branches and trees. She says some of the hanging branches that broke in last April's ice storm finally died over the winter and were removed this spring.
Other totals: 757 truckloads of rubble, 9 truckloads of tires, 4 loads of appliances and 3 loads of yard waste.
Ford credits enthusiastic support from residents and volunteers, many of them city employees, for the success of this year's cleanup.
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The Mary Pappert School of Music will offer a minor in music that will be available to Liberal Arts students in any major beginning in fall 2014. The minor in music will require 15 music credits for completion (4 credits of ensemble, a music theory course, plus music electives).
Only the ensemble-specific audition for the applicable conductor will be required for the minor. Music scholarships will not be available for the minor.
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