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This Stock Has Already Taken a Haircut, Now It's Time to Buy
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Even great businesses can be run into the ground if the wrong people are in charge; that's what happened at Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS), a publicly-owned hair salon operator based in North America. Regis had been a steady and predictable salon operator for decades until 2007, when operating expenses suddenly shot through the roof under the guidance of former CEO Paul Finkelstein. Finkelstein resigned in February 2012 and activist hedge fund Starboard Value is turning the company around after winning a proxy contest at the last annual meeting. Insiders and 10% owners have bought a whopping $127 million worth of stock over the last three months, an indication that Regis's fortunes may be about to change.
Business Overview
Regis's primary business consists of its North American salons. The company has over 9,300 branded salons that cater to the middle market, with an average ticket price of $17-$20 (includes service and products). Store concepts include well-known brands such as Supercuts, Mastercuts, SmartStyle, and Regis Salons. Location is the most important factor in determining the success of a salon. Regis' good reputation and strong balance sheet allows it to secure prime leases for company-owned salons.
Regis also operates 398 salons in the United Kingdom. International concepts include Regis, Supercuts, and Sassoon.
The company also owns Hair Club for Men and Women, the largest U.S. provider of hair restoration services. Hair Club's EBITDA margins are roughly double that of the North American salons, and it has a predictable, annuity-like revenue stream. It currently has a 5% share of the domestic market.
Finally, Regis owns a 55% non-controlling interest in Empire Education Group, the largest beauty school operator in North America. EEG has been profitable, but it is not consolidated in Regis's financial statements.
Running the Company into the Ground
Why does a North American salon operator own salons in the U.K., an unrelated hair restoration service, and a beauty school? Because of the former CEO's singular pursuit of revenue growth at the expense of profits.
The salon industry is large and fragmented. Regis's 4% market share is the largest in the $50 billion domestic market, so pricing is set by countless competitors. Thus, companies in this industry maximize profits by making operations as lean and efficient as possible.
The graph below shows Regis's operating margin and net margin relative to its gross margin.
Hair salons are normally predictable businesses. The unpredictability of Regis's recent results is due to a combination of the extreme price sensitivity of customers during the Great Recession and the company's rising operating expenses relative to gross profits (see graph below). Regis's operating costs have increased significantly over the past several years, but gross margins have remained stable even through the recession.
Regis's rising expenses are due to poor capital allocation by former CEO Paul Finkelstein. Finkelstein resigned in February following years of overspending on acquisitions, investing in non-core assets, and getting paid millions amid deteriorating fundamentals.
On September 15, 2011, Starboard Value announced a 5.1% stake in Regis. The hedge fund has since nominated three directors to the eight-member board and has proposed a plan to reduce operating expenses and sell non-core assets. Regis's future prospects are brightest in a scenario in which Starboard is able to implement its proposals without significant resistance from the board. Since the October 2011 annual meeting, the activist fund has forced the resignation of Paul Finkelstein along with company president Randy Pearce. In addition, the company has announced plans to sell Hair Club in Q1 2013. Starboard apparently has been effective at executing its plan thus far.
Financial Analysis
An investment in Regis will be successful if two things occur: (1) Regis restores its return on sales to historical levels, and (2) the investor pays a low price relative to sales. The ROS is what will reward the investor for buying at a certain P/S ratio.
Return on Sales / Price-to-Sales = Return on Stock Purchase
Regis averaged a 2.5% ROS over the last decade; this is even worse than Ulta Salon (NASDAQ: ULTA), which is in high-growth mode and not concerned about profits. As Regis's operating expenses started to rise significantly in fiscal 2007, ROS to plummeted.
However, if operating expenses has remained at pre-2007 levels, Regis would have averaged a 4.74% ROS. The stock currently trades at a price-to-sales ratio of .43 based on trailing twelve months sales.
4.74% / .43 = 11.02%
Essentially, an investor who buys the stock at .43x TTM sales is paying 9x "normal" earnings (100 / 11.02 = 9) assuming operating expenses return to pre-2007 historical averages and revenues are stagnant. Whether or not Regis can return to pre-2007 expense ratios depends on Starboard's ability to cut costs.
One way Starboard is reducing costs is by eliminating redundancies in the management structure. Currently, managers are assigned to specific brand concepts rather than to regions. This requires Regis to employ separate area managers and regional managers for each concept, rather than employing a single layer of middle management for each region. A unified field operation would not only be more cost-effective, but managers would also be better equipped to share best practices and drive profitability enhancements throughout the network.
In addition, Starboard has reigned in executive compensation and is revamping incentive to align management's interest with those of shareholders.
Furthermore, Starboard is pressuring Regis to sell the international salons and Empire Education Group in addition to the already-announced sale of Hair Club. The activist fund believes that the unconsolidated entities are not being properly valued by the market and that the non-core assets are a distraction of Regis's salon business in North America.
Each of these things work toward solving Regis's key problem, which is converting gross profit into earnings. Given that Starboard is focusing on eliminating the bloated cost structure and reducing inefficiencies, it is likely that Regis will achieve pre-2007 expense ratios with the next two to three years.
So, is paying 9x normalized earnings a good deal for an investor? Regis has historically trades at 15-20x earnings and at least .7-1x sales. Based on a P/E of 15, Regis should sell for $27.28 per share ($38.38 per share in LTM sales x 4.74% ROS x 15 P/E).
In addition, Regis has maintained steady and predictable free cash flow even through the recession. Since 2002, Regis's FCF margin has averaged 5.68% with a coefficient of variation of just .16 (which is lower than even Microsoft's). Real FCF per share has averaged $2.34 (in today's shares) over the same period. In addition, FCF has been consistently higher than net income over the past decade.
- An investor with a 10% cost of equity should be willing to pay $23.40 per share base on average FCF of $2.34
- At a recent market price of $16.60 per share, the market offers a 14% yield on normalized FCF
- Applying the 5.68% FCF margin to LTM sales of $38.38 per share gives a valuation of $21.80 per share using a 10% cost of equity
Regis appears to be worth at least $22 per share and is likely worth somewhere in the high-twenties per share assuming sales rebound.
Concluding Thoughts
Regis competes in a simple industry. Customers do not care which "concept" they get their hair cut at; they simply want convenient locations and reasonable prices. Prices are set by the market, so the value is in the locations. Cutting costs in this industry is not rocket science: spend on prime leases, cut everything else. That is how you turn gross profits into net income.
A salon operator does not need to own beauty schools or hair restoration centers. Regis needs to focus only on the salons, and on running them efficiently; all other assets are a distraction. Regis only has a 4% share of the market in North America, so it can focus on nothing but salons and keep growing for a long time. Starboard understands this.
There is nothing to turn around at Regis except for the costs. The value is in the locations and the ability to serve customers. That has not been impaired. This is not like turning around Dell or HP, it's about selling the exact same service in the exact same places in the exact same way while increasing the efficiency with which gross profits turn into earnings per share. It's the perfect job for an activist investor.
The two things I ask myself when making an investment decision are:
(1) Is the company cheap based on historical operations?
(2) Is the company likely to do better in the future than it has in the past?
Regis looks cheap based on historical operations. It has an earnings yield of 11% and a FCF yield of 14% based on historical margins.
It seems likely that Regis will perform better in the future. With Starboard agitating for cost reductions and a resumed focus on the salon business, it is difficult to imagine Regis doing worse in the next decade than it did in the previous one. With economies of scale unmatched by any competitor in North America, Regis will prosper under the guidance of new management focused on cutting costs.
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We are a society that depends on laws to protect us from predatory behavior. Why then do we not exercise those very laws to cease the unwanted abuse, and ensure that the abuser is prevented from carrying out the same type of actions against our neighbor?
When you do not speak out, you give the abuser power to do it again, and do it to others. The cycle of abuse continues to spin out of control until one person with courage stands up and says, "No more".
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Madagascar, the world's fourth largest island, is brimming with lush forests, endemic wildlife, coral reefs and mile upon mile of beautiful beaches.
Visitors to the island are spoilt for choice when it comes to discovering the natural landscape. There are a number of different walks and tours you can do around the island, depending on how adventurous you want to be and your fitness levels.
Easy walking – Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
If you prefer to see the island's best known animals – the tree-dwelling lemurs – without too much difficulty, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is an easy drive east from the capital Antananarivo. Andasibe (also known as Perinet) and Mantadia are, in fact, two parks adjacent to each other.
At Andasibe there are well marked, flat trails through the lush humid forest covered with moss, ferns and over 100 species of orchid that bloom from September – January.
Due to the number of visitors to the park, the wildlife is fairly used to humans. You're likely to see the largest lemur, the indri, as well as bamboo and brown lemurs. Their loud calls echo through the forests in the early morning and again in the late afternoon.
There are over 100 different species of birds including the Madagascar baza, wagtail, yellowbrow and vanga. You'll also find chameleons, geckos and a host of insects in the thick undergrowth.
Mantadia is larger and more remote than its neighbour, situated 15km north of Andasibe. Less visited by tourists, the trails are more varied, steeper and can be slippery after rain. There are several short circuits to choose from.
The park is home to many lemurs including the rare black and white ruffed lemurs. Rare birds including mesites, ground rollers, greenbuls and asitys have all been spotted here.
For the more adventurous – Ankarana National Park
If you like the idea of wildlife but also want to get off the beaten track and enjoy a challenging hike, then Ankarana National Park in the north of the island is the place to head. It's recommended that you hire a guide to take you into the park.
Ankarana's defining feature is the 'tsingy' – spectacular eroded limestone spires, set against tropical rainforest, deciduous forest, lakes, caves and canyons.
The reserve has a high number of primates, as well as large populations of crowned lemurs, black lemurs and dwarf lemurs. There are some 100 species of birds, as well as reptiles and frogs. The labyrinth of caves is home to 14 different species of bat and the world's only cave-living crocodiles. Some of Madagascar's endemic Baobab trees can also be found here.
There are a number of half day hikes you can take into the reserve. If you're looking for a longer trek, consult with your guide about options that can take in all of the locations listed below. The three entry points to the park are:
- Mahamasina – the most accessible
- to the West near Amboandriky, which requires a 4×4
- North at Matsaborimanga, only accessible during the dry season.
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If you want wild, breathtaking and unspoilt natural landscapes then Marojejy National Park to the North East of the island is undoubtedly one of the most impressive places you could visit in the world.
Some 90% of the park is covered with original primary forest. For years the park was only open to scientists, and so has remained relatively untouched. Marojejy was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
Marojejy National Park is just one of two sites where the highly endangered silky sifaka lemur can be found, along with the Indri, bamboo and Weasel sportive lemurs among others. There are over 100 bird species, including the helmet vanga and short legged ground roller, some 60 frogs, and geckos and chameleons. There are at least 275 species of ferns and over 50 varieties of palms.
Typically, visitors to the park explore during a strenuous three day hike, entering the park at the main entrance of Andapa.
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Duluth, MN (KDAL) - Wisconsin has a new U-S Senator, they would have had one eitherway, but Tammy Baldwin will be in Washington and not former Governor Tommy Thompson. She becomes the first woman to represent Wisconsin in the Senate and the first openly gay female Senator.
In the 7th Congressional District Sean Duffy goes back to Washington D.C. following what he called a very contentious race.
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42 U.S. Code § 300n–4a - Supplemental grants for additional preventive health services
(a) Demonstration projects
In the case of States receiving grants under section 300k of this title, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may make grants to not more than 3 such States to carry out demonstration projects for the purpose of—
(1) providing preventive health services in addition to the services authorized in such section, including screenings regarding blood pressure and cholesterol, and including health education;
(2) providing appropriate referrals for medical treatment of women receiving services pursuant to paragraph (1) and ensuring, to the extent practicable, the provision of appropriate follow-up services; and
(b) Status as participant in program regarding breast and cervical cancer
The Secretary may not make a grant under subsection (a) of this section unless the State involved agrees that services under the grant will be provided only through entities that are screening women for breast or cervical cancer pursuant to a grant under section 300k of this title.
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This subchapter applies to a grant under subsection (a) of this section to the same extent and in the same manner as such subchapter applies to a grant under section 300k of this title.
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Usually when people say why they don't like America, it tends to feel like a "grass is greener on the other side" type of attitude. I'm not saying this country is perfect, I'm saying that when most people complain about it and say they want to move to, say, Europe, or Japan, to get away from the parts they're complaining about, either those areas are also bad wherever they want to move to, or the thing they complained about yesterday is just as bad or worse there. Basically, no country is perfect.
But this article (which isn't framed as what I was just talking about, but it does work in that context), raises some good points about one aspect of society (arguably the most important one), where American cultural attitudes really fail in comparison to a lot of other places.
That said, the last two paragraphs are horrible, and give off an attitude just as annoying as the "grass is greener" one, and even more ubiquitous; the "oh no, our group is under attack, let's create even more subdivisions amongst ourselves and exclude them," (with the added bonus of "True Art is…")
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Community leaders in four Alabama cities
will sample local barbecue sauces and send regional winners to the "BBQ
Sauce-Off" championship on May 18 in Birmingham.
The regional competitions will begin May 4 in downtown
Montgomery at the Southern Makers Festival and in Mobile at the Market on the
Square. The following Saturday
competitions will be held in Decatur at the Decatur/Morgan County Farmers
Market and in Tuscaloosa at the Tuscaloosa River Market.
Alabama Tourism Department's Brian Jones said the
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state tourism did last month. "We had more than 81,000 votes cast on our
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The BBQ Bracket was like a hit movie and the Sauce-Off is our sequel," Jones
Thirty-four sauces were gathered from restaurants and
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Bishop's, Bob Sykes, Bryant, Carlile's, Costas, Crusty Butts & Bones,
Dale's BBQ, Demetri's, Dreamland, Fat Boy's, Full Moon, Golden Rule, Jim 'N
Nick's, Johnny's BBQ, LawLers, Mike & Ed's, Mike Elliott's, Moon Hollow,
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The funky purple Miata that's plastered on these pages is owned by Ric Stephens. Remember his name now, since you will be hearing a lot of it in the future. We first spotted Stephens (obviously hard to miss with a purple Miata), at the Lone Star Nationals, competing in the Street Class. As he pulled up to the line, we thought nothing much of the Mazda other than thinking to ourselves "this must be a joke, right?" A Miata trying to compete in a class dominated by Supra twin-turbos and RX-7 twin-turbos, no-way? Well, the Miata sure showed us. As the lights flashed green, the roadster left with a fury, squatting hard off the line and laying down two dark strips of molten rubber on the asphalt. Our jaws dropped in amazement as the clock down the 1320 clicked on, 11.48 at 122 mph. Stephens would later better that time with a 10.98 at 125.59 mph during exhibition rounds. We later caught up with Stephens for a Q&A session and, of course, a date with the camera.
As Stephens popped the hood of the Miata, we were expecting to see a rotary powerplant under the bonnet. But to our surprise, the Minimonster was still powered the factory four-cylinder Miata engine. Stephens told us the engine was completely stock with the exception of some mild port and polish work performed by No Limit Motorsports. Other than that, the engine is a bone-stock 1.8-liter engine found in 1994-up Miatas. We asked, bone-stock? He answered with authority, "that's right bone-stock." He also added that the block has never been apart, stock rods, stock pistons, stock crank, stock cams, stock valves, stock springs, stock everything... and the power of a turbo.
As the conversation continued, we found out Stephens was no stranger to import performance. He has owned three second-gen RX-7s (two turbo and one non-turbo), an '84 626 turbo, '88 MX-6 turbo and '88 Mazda 323 GTX. He originally started, like many of us, competing at the street races with his '88 MX-6 turbo, which did very well, he added. He would soon have the urge to go faster, seeing the limitation of the front-drive MX-6 and seeking a more professional image, he sat down with his prime fabricator at the time Corky Bell to discuss a game plan. In order to pursue his racing interests, he would have to sell his most prized possession, the MX-6 to his good friend in order to come up with the money needed to build a race vehicle. Two weeks later, Stephens would purchase a 1990 Mazda Miata for $3,000 (don't ask us, we still can't figure out why a Miata for a racecar). With the keys to his newly acquired Miata in hand, Stephens headed to Corky Bell's office to put their gameplan in motion. The two brainstormed and came to the conclusion that the factory 1.6-liter engine would have to be replaced with the larger 1.8-liter displacement Miata engine. Stephens combed the local junkyards and found a complete 1.8-liter engine for $750. Wasting no time at all, the 1.6-liter engine was yanked out and the new 1.8-liter found its way into the engine bay.
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Carbon reduction initiative for public sector launched
New energy efficiency loans will be made available to hospitals, leisure centres and public sector organisations such as local authorities and central government departments thanks to a new initiative.
Some £51.5 million in interest free loans will be provided through the government-sponsored energy saving programme, which is backed by Salix Finance and the Carbon Trust.
The money is aimed at helping the organisations to take advantage of new energy saving technology and it is estimated that around £14 million will be saved annually in fuel bills, according to minister for energy and climate change Joan Ruddock.
"Following the announcement of our ambitious carbon budgets, all public sector organisations should lead by example by pioneering ways to reduce carbon emissions," she stated.
"I hope that schools, hospitals and fire stations will look into projects they can undertake, and use this funding opportunity."
The funding is a build up to the Carbon Reduction Commitment, which is an innovative mandatory climate change and energy saving scheme for the UK.
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Three Tanzanian tax experts will benefit from a scholarship provided by the Africa Tax Administrating Forum (ATAF) to attend studies in Germany. The award will also be extended to 24 tax experts from other African countries.
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For once top donor agency officials virtually started calling a spade a spade, as two officials of the World Bank mission told the breadth of the political leadership in the country that the economic situation was untenable, that the jobs time bomb was out of control, and anything could happen in the near future.
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The Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA) and the UK's Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at promoting certification programmes of capital market professionals in Tanzania.
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District authorities in Njombe Region have been urged to use the newly established business council to connect public and private sectors in tackling the challenges facing businesses and promote investments in the area.
THE GUARDIAN | 16th Sep 14
The government and Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa) in particular, have been urged to emulate South African National Parks' plans and strategies of setting up a tourism week so as to enable many locals to fully participate in promoting domestic tourism.
THE GUARDIAN | 16th Sep 14
Juma Hussein, 39, is one of the lorry drivers, who used to transport raw salt from Gendabi salt mine in Hanang district of Manyara region, in the northern part of the country to different destinations within and outside the East African nation.
THE GUARDIAN | 12th Sep 14
Establishment of the proposed Machinga Commercial Bank and the special bank for the youth might take longer than expected since both have not completed important procedures including applying for licenses.
THE GUARDIAN | 12th Sep 14
The Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in collaboration with the Norwegian Life Sciences (NMBU) has distributed about 9,427 fingerlings to more than 29 fish farmers in Mbalali District, Mbeya Region to improve the production of Nile Tilapia through selective breeding and mass production.
THE GUARDIAN | 12th Sep 14
Planning and Management concepts of economic development will be discussed in the planning officers' meeting slated for Dar es Salaam next month. This was said by the Principal Economist, President's Office, Planning commission, Omari Juma.
THE GUARDIAN | 11th Sep 14
A special board has been proposed to help protect horticulture farmers from monopolizing tycoons who buy in bulk at low prices. It is envisioned that the proposed board will serve as a tool to defend the farmers' interests and address challenges the farmers are facing especially in market expansion and securing required inputs.
THE GUARDIAN | 11th Sep 14
Small scale entrepreneurs across the country have been told not to use bar code numbers as the major criterion of quality standard for their products because the products will not have a competitive edge in the local and external markets.
THE GUARDIAN | 10th Sep 14
The new UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Representative to Tanzania, Alvaro Rodriguez, officially presented his credentials to the government on Monday in Dar es Salaam. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation minister Bernard Membe received the credentials.
THE GUARDIAN | 10th Sep 14
The Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Lazaro Nyalandu, will officiate at the opening of a two day Mpingo tourism summit slated for Arusha later this month. Speaking to this paper in a telephone interview on Monday, one of the organizers, Bakiri Angalia, from Global Skill Consulting and Education, said the two-day summit scheduled for September 22 has been organized by his firm in collaboration with the ministry.
THE GUARDIAN | 9th Sep 14
The Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) has nabbed 49 owners of meat butcheries in Dar es Salaam Region who were found using rigged weighing scales and stones during an inspection carried out two months ago.
THE GUARDIAN | 9th Sep 14
The East African Development Bank (EADB) in collaboration with the global law firm DLA Piper have organised a high level seminar for public sector lawyers and law academics to be held in Dar es Salaam today.
THE GUARDIAN | 8th Sep 14
The government is seeking to have yet another major gold miner, Anglogold Ashant which operates the Geita Gold Mine (GGM) set up its main offices in the country instead of South Africa as is the current case.
THE GUARDIAN | 8th Sep 14
Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is to carry out impromptu inspections of cement block making plants across the country in a bid to enforce quality and safety standards. Speaking at the 12th Annual Engineers Board Day held over the weekend in Dar es Salaam TBS Quality Assurance Officer Deusdedith Paschal said standards in brick making must be observed if the integrity of structures to be erected thereafter is to be sound.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Sep 14
Mega International companies operating in Tanzania, Zambia and Angola are receiving undue tax exemptions through lobbying with government officials and doctoring their financial statements.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Sep 14
With servicing of its major plant at the Dar es Salaam headquarters completed, TOL Gases Limited has geared up its production services. The plant – Aspen 1000 – had stood dormant for years bringing production virtually to a standstill and occasioning the firm massive losses.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Sep 14
Small scale miners in the country are again urged to make the best of government extended loan facilities to better their practice. The call comes in the wake of recent reports that little, if any, of the 3.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Sep 14
At least three world renowned universities have launched a crackdown to recover more than USD95, 000 in loans from Tanzanian students who borrowed the money for higher education studies but have failed to repay.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Sep 14
Vegetable farmers in Iringa and Morogoro regions expect to benefit after USD1.87m was earmarked for enhancement of crop storage and access to reliable markets. Director of Farmers Organisation in Tanzania (Mviwata), Steven Ruvuga, said the funds were provided by the European Union (EU), agricultural stakeholders and Mviwata.
THE GUARDIAN | 3rd Sep 14
An expert with Rural Entrepreneurs Institute has outlined major reasons why the youth shun agricultural ventures as lack of practical oriented agribusiness skills and inadequate information related to clear policy implementations, available agribusiness opportunities and conventional education systems in Tanzania.
THE GUARDIAN | 3rd Sep 14
More than 700 dealers from around the world are expected to participate in the three-day international gemstones and jewelry exhibition (AGF), slated for November 18, this year. Chairman of the exhibition's organising committee, Peter Pereira, said this year's performances are aimed to ensure that the goal to lure participants promotes business internationally.
THE GUARDIAN | 2nd Sep 14
Small scale tomato farmers in Kilolo District, Iringa Region have commended the establishment of a telecentre at Mazombe ward that provides access to markets in Nairobi and Mombasa in Kenya as well as in Zambia.
THE GUARDIAN | 2nd Sep 14
The government has been advised to reduce the tax charged on air transport to make more Tanzanians use the fastest transport facility in the country for their own economic and social benefits.
THE GUARDIAN | 2nd Sep 14
Farmers in the south east regions have asked the government and private sector to provide them with affordable tractor loans to help them improve agriculture and their livelihoods. Speaking to this paper in an interview recently, a farmer identified as Sylivester Mlaponi, from Ndomoni village in Nachingwea District, Lindi Region said most of them still use the traditional hand hoe farming method, resulting in small yields.
THE GUARDIAN | 1st Sep 14
A Tanzanian oil company, ENOC Africa, has won a tender to import 299, 872 metric tonnes of petroleum products worth USD14m under the Petroleum Bulk Procurement System (BPS) for the month of October this year.
THE GUARDIAN | 1st Sep 14
Dairy farmers in Ibumila and Magoda villages in Njombe Region have applauded the support extended by Sokoine University of Agriculture's (SUA) through the dairy programme titled: "Enhancing Pro-poor Innovation in Natural resources Agricultural Value chains" (Epinav).
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 31st Aug 14
In a bid to create reliable petroleum products market in the country, a subsidiary of Dubai government owned oil firm Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC Africa) operating in the country is expected to invest heavily in terminal and oil storage facilities.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 31st Aug 14
Over 150 Masasani retail traders yesterday received tax payer education from the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), apparently in response to their demands for clarification on national tax administration mechanisms.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 31st Aug 14
Recent news reports indicate that trade among East African partner states is growing by leaps and bounds. This is a positive development that regional leaders should seek to build upon and encourage.
THE GUARDIAN | 29th Aug 14
More than 80 percent of businesspersons who were interviewed on the government's decision to reinstate business license fees are not happy, urging for the withdrawal, the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) has said.
THE GUARDIAN | 29th Aug 14
Small scale miners in the south eastern regions of Lindi and Mtwara have voiced their concerns over the review of conditions set for seeking soft loans from a special fund. Speaking to this paper in an exclusive interview in Mtwara recently, an official of Tunduru –Masasi Miners association (TUMMA), Abubakary Nanjopa, said the stern conditions put in place in the fund restrict miners from accessing loans.
THE GUARDIAN | 29th Aug 14
The government has been challenged to deliver confidence for private sector-led growth so as to reduce dependency on foreign capital and ensure a self-sustaining economy. The call was made by Elias Masilela, an industry expert and former CEO of Public Investment Corporation (PIC) South Africa, during the African Investment Funds & Asset Management (AIFAM) Forum held in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday.
THE GUARDIAN | 28th Aug 14
The Small Industries Development Organisations (Sido) in Lindi Region has come up with a small-scale cashew nut shelling machine in a move to help farmers in the South Eastern regions to add value to their crop.
THE GUARDIAN | 28th Aug 14
Small scale farmers cultivating maize, palm oil, banana, cabbage and tomatoes in Kigoma Region have a reason to smile after securing a big market for the crops in Burundi. This was revealed yesterday by Chairman of Kigoma based Women Platform, Doroth Takwe, at the just-ended meeting between chairpersons of nine platforms and the Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC).
THE GUARDIAN | 27th Aug 14
Secretary of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIB) and Director of the International Committee of Architectural Critics (CICA) Yasmin Shariff has said that the architectural plans of cities in Tanzania should be made by local architects.
THE GUARDIAN | 27th Aug 14
The Agricultural Research Institutes in Tanzania has been advised to conduct an intensive research on crops to identify the types which are all weather- tolerant and can last longer so as to reduce the rate of post harvest losses.
THE GUARDIAN | 27th Aug 14
The government has been urged to speed up establishment of crop stabilisation fund so as to compensate farmers affected by price fluctuations in the world market. Speaking to this paper in an exclusive interview, cashewnut farmers from Mtwara Region identified as Rashid Hokororo and Samson Mpili, said they were happy to hear from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security that the government was planning to establish the Fund.
THE GUARDIAN | 27th Aug 14
Mbeya Region now ranks first in Southern Highlands and second countrywide in the production of coffee with an output of 15,357 tonnes for the year 2013/14, according to statistics. The statistics were availed to this paper by the Manager of the Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) Southern Highlands division, Zani Edmond, during an interview on the crop production in the region.
THE GUARDIAN | 26th Aug 14
Interest rates offered by commercial banks exhibited a general declining trend in June this year, the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has said in its July Monthly economic review released at the weekend in Dar es Salaam.
THE GUARDIAN | 26th Aug 14
The Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA) intends to increase the rate of capital markets literacy among Tanzanian adult population by 50 percent before 2016. Speaking in an interview last week, the Chief Executive Officer CMSA, Nasama Massinda, said the plan calls for a sustained and holistic educational and awareness approach to ensure that many citizens are aware of the opportunities offered by capital markets and securities industry and can access it as investors, issuers of securities or market professionals.
THE GUARDIAN | 26th Aug 14
India Business Forum (IBF) will provide a high level multi-stakeholder platform for Tanzanian and Indian business persons to share business experiences and technology, in a bid to strengthen ties between the two countries.
THE GUARDIAN | 25th Aug 14
The African Fertiliser and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) through a Soil Health Programme has set aside USD25m to increase fertiliser supply, reduce the price by at least 15 percent, and double total use in Tanzania, Ghana and Mozambique.
THE GUARDIAN | 25th Aug 14
Total market capitalisation at the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) has now reached 20.7trn/- from 14trn/- recorded last year, the management has said. This was said recently in Bagamoyo, by the DSE chief Executive Officer Moremi Marwa during a seminar which was organised for senior business news reporters.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 24th Aug 14
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has introduced new tax reforms on excise duty on money transferred through mobile companies and financial institutions aimed at increasing further its revenue collections.
THE GUARDIAN | 22nd Aug 14
Trial use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) to monitor Tanzania's national parks and game reserves is set to begin early next month in Tarangire National Park. The use of UAVs more commonly known as drones for aerial survey is envisioned to help stop the senseless killing of over 10,000 elephants and thousands of other wildlife in Tanzania.
THE GUARDIAN | 22nd Aug 14
Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)-Mlingano has trained a total of 100 fertiliser inspectors from 100 districts on the principles and techniques of fertiliser inspection in order to enhance quality.
THE GUARDIAN | 21st Aug 14
The East African Community (EAC) governments have been told to be realistic when allocating financial resources geared towards execution of economic development projects carried out jointly by partner states.
THE GUARDIAN | 21st Aug 14
Cassava production in the south eastern regions of the country is not only on the increase, but is threatening to kill cashewnut production in the near future after farmers adopted a new more economic species known as 'Kiroba'.
THE GUARDIAN | 21st Aug 14
The country's northern tourist hub of Arusha is in danger of facing a water crisis in just ten years to come if there are no practical measures in place to redress the situation, hydrologists have warned.
THE GUARDIAN | 21st Aug 14
The Tanzania Tourism Board (TTB) has been advised to review its marketing strategy so as to attract more tourists from within the Nile basin region. The advice was issued by Edwin Muzahura, Uganda Tourist Board's (UTB) Head of Marketing and Public Relations, at the just-ended workshop for journalists in the Nile Basin.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th Aug 14
Coffee Partnership for Tanzania (CPT), a public-private partnership has supported an estimated 35,000 small scale coffee farmers in enhancing the quality and productivity of the crop.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th Aug 14
The Coca-Cola Tanzania has provided refrigerators and trolleys to a group of women entrepreneurs under the Sustainable Development Agency to start up business ventures. Cecile Widman, senior officer for South Africa based Coca-Cola Sabco (Pty) Ltd, handed over the items during a ceremony held in Dar es Salaam at the weekend.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th Aug 14
ILULU Saccos in Lindi Municipality has issued loans worth 4.45bn/- to its members in eight years, making it the first union in the entire country to disburse such huge amount. This was revealed recently by the union's chairman, Ahmadi Namwanadilanga, at a hand over ceremony which was graced by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Cooperatives, Christopher Chiza.
THE GUARDIAN | 19th Aug 14
Tanzania will host the PTA Bank Board of Governors (BoG) 30th annual meeting this Friday and subsequently take over chairmanship of the continent's biggest bank for the 2014/15 period.
THE GUARDIAN | 19th Aug 14
Vocational Education and Training Authority (Veta) has designed an animal and bird chasing machine to reduce destruction of crops on the farms. Speaking recently in Ngongo village, Lindi Region, Veta instructor Emmanuel Bukuku said the machine can detect and fend off animals and birds 50 metres away from the farm.
THE GUARDIAN | 19th Aug 14
Police on Sunday announced intensified operations against marijuana farming, trading and consumption in the northern area. Arusha Regional Police Chief Liberatus Sabas said the exercise, in collaboration with anti-narcotics unit, is meant to deal with the source of marijuana.
THE GUARDIAN | 19th Aug 14
The National Bank of Commerce has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2014 whereby it's total assets have increased from 1.6bn/- in March 2014 to 1.7bn/- in the second quarter that ended in June 2014 which is an increase of 5 percent.
THE GUARDIAN | 18th Aug 14
Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) has said that the country has managed to attract giant United States' investors in mining, maritime, tourism, agribusiness, oil and gas sectors.
THE GUARDIAN | 18th Aug 14
The government is seeking ways to solve infrastructural hitches facing Kigamboni Peninsula before the area is developed into the fully fledged modern city. Summing up his one-day tour of the three National Social Security Fund's Projects worth trillions of shillings at Dege Eco Village modern city housing scheme in Kigamboni on Saturday, Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda said Kigamboni was doing well and by next year many of the projects being carried by the fund will be completed, making huge economic and social changes in the area.
THE GUARDIAN | 18th Aug 14
The Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT) has said the five year tea strategy implemented by the Tanzania Smallholder Tea Development Agency (TSHIDA) will see the crop harvests explode to 2,500 kg per ha from 1,000 kg per ha, fairly competing with Rwanda and Kenya.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 17th Aug 14
The government is planning to construct a fishery port, in a move aimed to manage, control and increase revenues collected from the fishery industry especially from tuna fishing industry in the country.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 17th Aug 14
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has cautioned businessmen over operating business without Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) machines, saying the attitude amounts to evading tax. According to TRA Ilala Tax Zone many businessmen are yet to use the machines, saying more than 40 EFD have not been collected from the suppliers and that business is generally being conducted without record.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 17th Aug 14
Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania (DTBT) has reported an outstanding performance for the first half of this year with a growth in Profit Before Tax (PBT) of 38 per cent in comparison to the corresponding period last year.
THE GUARDIAN | 16th Aug 14
SWALA Oil and Gas Tanzania Plc (SOGTP) intend to conduct a seismic survey for its Pangani licenced block to determine the location of oil and gas resources in the area. SOGTP Chief Executive Officer Dr David Mestres Ridge said early this week in Dar es Salaam during the listing of his company at the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE), that the plan is to be implemented any time soon.
THE GUARDIAN | 16th Aug 14
Natural resources companies majoring in Oil, Gas and Minerals have been challenged to list portion of their shares at the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange in apparent attempt to increase their valuations and maintain a strongest potential for future growth.
THE GUARDIAN | 16th Aug 14
An expert with a renowned taxation company Ernst &Young (EY) has challenged the government for incorporation and use of informal sector in order to let it contribute heavily to the state revenues.
THE GUARDIAN | 15th Aug 14
At Least 12bn/- is spent monthly by Tanzania Investment Bank (TIB) on technical support to maximise carriage capacity of Tanzania Railway limited (TRL) to 3 million tonnes annually by the end 2015.
THE GUARDIAN | 15th Aug 14
Over 5,000 students from higher learning institutions in the country have been attracted to the stock market industry since the first of its kind DSE investment challenge campaign was launched in April this year, the management of Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange has said.
THE GUARDIAN | 14th Aug 14
Thousands of primary schools across the country are expected to take part in a unique farming competition organised to polish school children with modern farming techniques, an official of the organisers said on Tuesday.
THE GUARDIAN | 14th Aug 14
Truck drivers have called on the government to speed up revival of the defunct General Tyre factory in Arusha, so as to reduce competition and cut importation of substandard tyres. Speaking to this paper in an interview on Tuesday, Braison Mwakagali, an official of the Truck Drivers Association said most of the imported tyres are substandard.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Aug 14
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) which wants to make inroads into the Enterprise Growth Market (EGM) have been advised to join hands with other firms to form collective investments and that would enable them meet the criteria for listing.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Aug 14
Over 12,000 residents in seven villages forming the Mbarang'andu Wildlife Management Area (WMA) had a sigh of relief at the weekend when investors with projects in the area pledged to assist the villagers in the construction of boreholes, beehives and tame poaching activities to the tune of 78.
THE GUARDIAN | 12th Aug 14
The recent growth of Tanzania's economy by 7 per cent has trigged rise in importation of goods from European countries including Spain whose exports have now doubled. This is due to the country's attractive investment climate as well as strong economic ties between the two countries.
THE GUARDIAN | 12th Aug 14
Over 54,000 small scale sesame and paddy farmers in Lindi and Mtwara regions have undergone training on how to integrate agriculture and sustainable interventions to achieve nutrition results.
THE GUARDIAN | 12th Aug 14
The National Irrigation Commission has identified 25 big farms that will be developed for paddy and sugarcane farming, as part of implementation efforts under the Big Results Now (BRN) initiative.
THE GUARDIAN | 11th Aug 14
The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) has initiated talks with two municipalities in the country, in a bid to raise capital through the bourse. Speaking to this paper in an exclusive interview in Bagamoyo at the weekend, the DSE Chief Executive Officer, Moremi Marwa, said the municipalities are in Dar es Salaam and Tanga.
THE GUARDIAN | 11th Aug 14
The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is to launch the second Trade an Agricultural Support Programme dubbed (TASP 11). TASP 11 is a quality improvement initiative to support small scale agricultural activities all along theirt production chains.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 10th Aug 14
East African Presidents have asked US investors to invest on the continent and East Africa in particular owing to the available market. Presidents Yoweri Museveni, (Uganda) Jakaya Kikwete, (Tanzania) Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, Paul Kagame (Rwanda)and Burundi's Pierre Nkurunziza were speaking on Thursday during the Presidential Breakfast Discussion on regional growth and investment opportunities in East Africa held at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC.
THE GUARDIAN | 8th Aug 14
The Dar es Salaam City Council (DCC) has canceled its programme to construct new complexes for petty traders, in the other two Municipals instead of it plans to develop markets available at wards.
THE GUARDIAN | 7th Aug 14
The Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (Agra) has so far trained over 71,000 farmers in the country as part of its initiative to control post-harvest losses, the agency's country head in Tanzania, Dr Mary Mgonja has revealed.
THE GUARDIAN | 7th Aug 14
In its fights against counterfeit goods, the Fair Competition Commission (FCC) has seized fake goods with a street value of 4.2bn/- from 2007 to June 2014. Speaking with The Guardian at the ongoing national agricultural exhibitions held here on Tuesday, FCC senior communication and public relations officer Frank Mdimi said the commission seized goods worth 200ml/- in 2013 and 300ml/- in 2014.
THE GUARDIAN | 6th Aug 14
The government has said the bulk sugar procurement system might start this year after receiving recommendations from key stakeholders on the sub-sector. Speaking to this paper in a telephone interview, the Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Christopher Chiza, said at the moment the buyers and traders are still negotiating the best way to have the system put in place.
THE GUARDIAN | 6th Aug 14
Fruit farmers in the Southern highlands will soon have a market for their fruits as Coca Cola Kwanza Company plans to establish a processing industry that will use their produce from the region.
THE GUARDIAN | 6th Aug 14
The government has been told to find a lasting solution to land-related disputes among Msitu wa Mbogo residents and an investor in the Tanzania Plantation Farm located on the slopes of Mount Meru, Arusha Region.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Aug 14
The President of Zanzibar, Dr Ali Mohamed Shein has praised the efforts taken by Lindi Region to implement the Big Results Now initiative. Speaking shortly after receiving a report on the region's food production which was read by the Regional Commissioner (RC), Ludovick Mwananzila, he said he was impressed with the region's performance level, which by far meets the BRN program's expectations.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Aug 14
Ministry of Industry and Trade experts are now conducting feasibility study to oversee whether the reintroduction of 35 per cent tax on imported cement will have less brunt to both manufacturers and buyers.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Aug 14
The National Bank of Commerce has signed a 100bn/- with Star oils Tanzania Limited as a loan agreement deal to foster the development of oil and petroleum industry in the country. Speaking to invited dignitaries at the official signing ceremony in Dar es Salaam at the weekend, NBC Managing Director Mizinga Melu said that the bank has concluded a multi-billion shilling financial deal with Star Oils, a Mohammed Enterprise Tanzania Limited (Metl) sister company.


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Do Your Thoughts Drag You Down?
Cognitive therapists say yes. Are they onto something?
WebMD Feature
May 22, 2000 -- Dawn H. is a successful banker who got hit with four downsizings in the last six years. Although she found a new position each time, the repeated stress soon undermined her confidence and sent her spiraling into depression. "I was a vice president and making a good salary, yet all I saw was that I was going to be out of a job," she says.
Dawn had been in counseling for years, but this time her therapist couldn't seem to help. Eventually, she grew so depressed she was admitted to a hospital. It could have been the worst of times, but it turned out to be the best. A staff member suggested Dawn try cognitive therapy, a form of short-term treatment that helps patients analyze their own thoughts, rather than rely on therapists for months, even decades.
"Finally," Dawn says, "someone gave me some practical tools."
Quick, Inexpensive Treatment
Cognitive therapy has become the fastest growing, most extensively studied form of therapy in the United States -- the new century's treatment of choice for everything from depression to substance abuse. Pick up a health magazine or turn on the radio, and you'll likely hear about some new study in which cognitive therapy helped patients just as well -- or even better -- than drugs did. Even the insurance companies love this "therapy du jour," for an understandable reason: It usually takes just 10 or 12 sessions to see results, at a cost of about $1,500 -- peanuts compared to the cost of long-term psychotherapy.
What, exactly, is cognitive therapy? And why does it apparently work so well? Simply put: Cognitive therapists believe that the way we think shapes our emotions. If we expect the worst to happen and routinely focus on the negative, this can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
For instance, Dawn went into job interviews thinking, "If I don't get this position, nobody will want to hire me." Another person might respond more pragmatically, "If I don't get this job, I'll find out why and be better prepared next time."
After Dawn learned to change the way she thought, she was eventually able to change her emotions -- and her life.
Challenging Negative Thoughts
Cognitive therapists argue that it's not necessary to delve into childhood traumas, or talk about your feelings about your parents, for good mental health. "Instead of looking at the past, we focus on the present," says Judith Beck, PhD, director of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy in Pennsylvania. "You look at your thoughts on a daily basis and do a reality check. And you get better at it the more you practice."
Beck's father, Aaron Beck, developed cognitive therapy in the 1970s, after he concluded that many of our psychological problems come from habitual assumptions of the conscious mind, rather than from fears or longings buried deep in the subconscious, as Freud thought. As Aaron Beck puts it, "There is more to the surface than meets the eye."
The timing couldn't have been better for a challenge to long-term psychoanalysis. Managed care health plans were taking over the market, and most limit coverage of mental health to 20 sessions a year.
Cognitive therapy is making headlines, however, not because it's cheaper, but because studies show it works. In the last 30 years, 325 studies involving more than 9,000 patients have found that cognitive therapy effectively treats a litany of mental ailments: depression, anxiety, eating disorders, hypochondria, chronic pain, sexual dysfunction, substance abuse, and even migraines.
More Effective Than Drugs
"One of the big problems with depression is that it's a recurring disorder. But eight major studies have found that patients who did cognitive therapy had half the relapse rate one year after they completed their treatment of those on medication," says Andrew Butler, PhD, a research associate in the department of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. Butler's review of these studies on depression will appear in a forthcoming issue of the Journal of the Norwegian Psychological Association.
"The message here is that you don't have to be on medication for the rest of your life," says Butler. No researcher suggests that patients dump their medications without the advice of their doctor, and some do very well on antidepressants. But, says Butler, for other patients it's important to know: "You can learn certain thinking skills that will reduce or eliminate your need for drugs."


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NOTE: Popsugar and E! will have their own streams (as far as I know).
The EW one is likely the same as Marvel's.
The Livestream.com one (which is by Marvel too) includes video clips and photos from the event as they happen, but the stream itself is the same as the one on Youtube.
In case anyone fancies playing 'Spot Benedict' tonight, I thought this post may be handy.
If anyone does manage to catch him, be sure to send us your screenshots!


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SWAT officers were called to assist at the scene. Gunthorpe was arrested without incident around 2 a.m. Police say he was booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center on felony charges.
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This really felt like a breakout year at the Voice, with our big NYPD investigative series, the Runnin' Scared, Sound of the City, and Fork in the Road blogs blowing up, and, um, you know, we're still in print and stuff. Can you guess which Voice story made the biggest splash this year? Befo ... More >>
Remember last Wednesday's Village Voice, The Queer Issue, featuring three of the four male cast members of MTV's Jersey Shore on the cover? It caused quite a stir! Maybe this is because the 'Guido' community's homophobia has been well-documented, and we documented some of its closeted gay co ... More >>


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A canvas awning adds more than a pretty face to the exterior of a house. While its color and depth add interest and appeal to a door or windows, an awning protects interior window treatments, carpeting and furnishings from harmful sun rays. You'll find specialty canvas awning installers listed in the Yellow Pages under "Awnings and Canopies"; to find them online, use a search engine like Google and type "canvas awning" in the search box. At home centers you'll find them sold ready-to-install in 4-, 6- and 8-foot widths.
A canvas company will charge $366 to install a 4-foot-wide canvas awning over a door, which includes the labor and material. You can buy the awning for $160 and install it yourself and save 56 percent. Most awnings come with a frame made of galvanized metal pipe rods and hardware. If it's a retractable awning, pulley hardware is also included. To install the awning, you'll need an electric screwdriver, carpenter's level and two ladders -- one for you, and another for a helper to hold the awning in place.
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Today, I had the pleasure of spending some time with this A-DORABLE family at Belcarra Park. It was a gorgeous sunny day and we had so much fun walking on the beach and lying in the grass. These three children are so much fun to hang around, and I fell in love with their little boy- he even offered me hugs by the end of our session.
Here is a delightful sneak peek of this wonderful family!


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29 U.S. Code § 1387 - Reduction or waiver of complete withdrawal liability; procedures and standards applicable
(a) The corporation shall provide by regulation for the reduction or waiver of liability for a complete withdrawal in the event that an employer who has withdrawn from a plan subsequently resumes covered operations under the plan or renews an obligation to contribute under the plan, to the extent that the corporation determines that reduction or waiver of withdrawal liability is consistent with the purposes of this chapter.
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"He made my day," Rock Island's Gregg Ontiveros chuckled, reflecting on Eastwood's famous movie line after the film star noticed him at Monday's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am players' party.
"People definitely know who you are," Ontiveros said of the fame he has acquired from winning the Pebble Beach Pro-Am with PGA pro Brian Harman in 2012. "Out here, just making the cut is a big deal, so doing what we did was pretty special."
Ontiveros, a 17-handicap, and Harman scored a come-from-behind title share that was captured by national television. He and Harman trailed by three strokes heading into the final round, and wound up tied for the championship with pro Padraig Harrington and Irish businessman J.P. McManus.
The CEO of Group O in Milan, though, says there's zero pressure in carrying the mantel of defending champ, or, as Eastwood notes, just plain champ.
"Right now I don't think there's much pressure," said Ontiveros. "I tell people I'm out here to enjoy last year. During the practice round, the other three players all knew" that he had won the pro-am crown the year before.
"There are no expectations to win it again. There has never been a back-to-back winner here. Some have won it a couple of times, but never back to back."
And so, Ontiveros continues to bask in that glory of February 2012.
"Just getting out to that great start, with Brian at 6-under through nine holes, at 30, that set the tone to kind of get things going," Ontiveros recalled. "That kept us always near the top.
"On the final day, we started an hour and 10 minutes before the leaders and we were trailing by three strokes. But by the time they had teed off, we had birdied the first five holes and actually were 2 up by the time they started. I'm sure they were thinking that they had to go low."
Ontiveros brought back a brilliant trophy that still sits in his kitchen, reminding him of his and Harman's achievement.
And, now, they get to do it again, starting today.
"Brian is my partner, and I wanted to play again with Brian," Ontiveros said. "I would have been very very disappointed if I had not."
The return of the champs apparently had already been set prior to the pairings party.
"I would be happy if lightning struck twice. It was amazing. But that's not what I'm looking for or anticipating. I'm happy just to say hi to people that I've met. This is the best week of the year."
To that end, Ontiveros didn't even feel the need to improve his game, knowing he'd be back as a champ.
"I kind of wish I would have," he said. "I turned to the guys after we played (Tuesday) and said, 'Now you can obviously see that anyone can win this. I probably shot 100."
Even so, he returns to Pebble Beach with a lower handicap than he did when he won.
"I'll be a 16-handicap," Ontiveros related. "The tournament did that to me, for winning it. They're going to make it harder on you. Actually, if you made the cut, you lost one stroke automatically." Thus, the Rock Islander felt blessed that winning it didn't cost him additionally.
Ontiveros also doesn't get any additional leeway for turning 50 years on 12-12-12 – Dec. 12 of last year. Unlike the PGA Seniors Tour, there's no different classification for those hitting the half-century.
"To be quite honest," Ontiveros said, "I'm one of the youngest amateurs out here. It's like a whole senior division."
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Located in heart of downtown Raleigh, Sitti offers authentic Lebanese cuisine made fresh in house daily. We have all ABC permits and specialize in hand crafted beers as well as Lebanese and French wines. Our restaurant is capable of accommodating everyone from a single diner to large parties of up to 150. We also have an outdoor courtyard that is perfect for a sit down meal or just to enjoy a cocktail or two on a nice afternoon. Sitti is the perfect place to host company events, bridal receptions, or just a get together with friends and family. Please come join us for a great meal served with a smile, in an urban and exciting downtown area, at casual dining prices.Continued
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- Worth ItOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 9/26/2014Sitti had menu items for any type of customer. The prices were reasonable and the food was all cooked to perfection. The kabobs were delicious and filling. The waiters were knowledgable about the entire menu. The complementary pita bread was always warm and continuously refilled. Would definitely recommend to any type of customer.Special Features:
- Not as good as it used to be!HealthyVegetarianVIPDined on 9/23/2014They keep playing with the menu, removing things, adding them back. The food is not as good as it was when the previous management was there. Last night the service was great, the time before it was horrendous. I've been to Sitti probably 50 times in the last 4 years, and I will not be going back as often as I used to. Time to find a new "hang out" with lots of vegetarian options.
- Sitti food is awesome !!!totalfoodieDined on 9/21/2014Love their chicken shawarma wrap and entree. Being born and brought up in UAE, I was in search of mediterranean food that was close to that in UAE. Finally found one.Special Features:
- PhilDined on 9/20/2014really great food and very authentic (we have been to Lebanon and can verify this) as well as being inventive. Will definitely return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- High Promise but.......MotekDined on 9/20/2014Well located to Raleigh Performing Arts Center. Traditional dishes of Kabobs and Kibe excellent. Baklava desert disappointing much too compact. One order can be shared by three people. Would be great if Sitti offered real medium sweet Turkish coffee. French Press Coffee was too bitter. wine list best described as a mystery list. Draft beer selection was extensive. Main problem is terrible inattentive service. Perhaps the problem is partly due to logistics between the kitchen and table delivery as well as between the bar and table service. Humus dish was disappointing. No flavor, maybe not enough Tahini. Not sure. We can buy far superior Humus at Whole Foods. Overall prices are reasonable.Special Features:
- Great atmosphere, Service so-sojj76Dined on 9/13/2014The restaurant was prompt to sit our large group. The hostess was very friendly and warm. The waiter took nearly 25 min to get our drinks, he never brought over water. It took ample time to take our food order and was not swift with drink refills. The food, however, was spectacular.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Enjoyed the food choices and comboslocalDined on 9/13/2014Our first visit to Siti was during a food tour so we knew we were going to like the food choices and dinner did not disappoint. It was very busy though and felt like we were sitting too close to other patrons. Very noisy too. Overall though really enjoyed our dinner and would go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExcellentRandDined on 9/13/2014Sitti has become one of our favorite dining places to visit. The food is always excellent and the service is just as good. Although this visit our steak came out well done and had to redo the service was excellent. They took the steak off our bill on their own which is what a great restaurant should do.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- sdailVIPDined on 9/12/2014Sitti was wonderful, as it always is. Outstanding food and terrific service.Special Features:
- Solid.CJCbostonVIPDined on 9/9/2014A number of interesting spots for dinner in this few block radius... Decided on here - based on OT and also it was nearly full - always a good sign. We were slightly disappointed in the opening mezze plates - they were OK but somehow were shy of how great these can be elsewhere. The kebobs were also good - generous certainly and flavors as expected. But somehow still just shy of greatness. Sweet staff, better than expected wine and beer list - certainly worth a visit if this is the style you want for your dinner but then again there are so many interesting spots to choose from....Special Features:
- Bachelorette StarterexceldineDined on 9/6/2014We started out bachelorette party here, and it was an excellent choice. The cost of entrees was varied enough that everyone was comfortable, and the food was delicious. My biggest regret was that I waiting a few days before to get the reservation, and it required us to stick to a 5:30 dinner. Even then, the place was busy--but we had no extra wait time with our food or our server. Definitely try the hummus---the pita is the best any of us had ever had!Special Features:
- Birthday dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/4/2014Brought my sister in law for her birthday the wait staff was great we had a lovely evening. Everything we ordered was delicious. They even brought a dessert out with a candle, a nice treat.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Time Hadarrice23Dined on 8/30/2014We enjoyed a date night at Sitti. We had a great time. It was just hard to hear each other talk. Food was great! The tasting option was perfect for the two of us to discover what we liked. Would recommend and go back myself.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Date Night!ApexAriDined on 8/30/2014My husband and I came here for dinner to celebrate his birthday. We both love ethnic foods and thought we'd try out Sitti for the first time. What a great meal! The restaurant itself was very open with high ceilings and it let in a lot of natural light which made the area feel more open and inviting. The staff were nice and were surprisingly knowledgeable about everything on the menu: what was in it, what it was made out of, etc. We had a great dinner and will be back again for sure! Thank you!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great foodMattcatDined on 8/29/2014great service and wine! I would recommend it to a friend. Great view of the city also!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fantastic as alwaysJaneVenisonDined on 8/29/2014Really great food, interesting menu, very hip and lively.Special Features:
- Non intimidating Lebanese foodluvs2eatDined on 8/27/2014This is a great place to eat! The food is well prepared and the service is competent. I like that although the food is Lebanese, anyone can find something wonderful to eat there. You can try items you may be unfamiliar with as appetizers and then stick to something less risky for an entrée. The quinoa salad was a hit! Fresh greens, quinoa, goat cheese in a flavorful dressing that didn't overpower the dish. The fresh pitas are addictive! They will bring all you want. My artichoke chicken was tender, and a wonderful blend of flavors with the sun dried tomatoes and the lemony caper sauce. I am trying to avoid fats in my diet and the waiter was extremely helpful in tailoring the dishes to reduce the oil and fats. Give this place a trySpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Favorite go-toCoastToCoastCarrieDined on 8/27/2014Food is excellent and the atmosphere is energetic. Great for lunch business meetings.Special Features:
- Great food alwaysPopeesVIPDined on 8/23/2014Never disappointed Flavors spot on ! Dessert was perfect end to a great mealSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- delicious!SamanthaDined on 8/22/2014Sitti is great every time I go. Hummus is fantastic, so are the cheese rolls. Love their vegetarian dishes. Tasty drinks. Authentic Lebanese. Great service, too. Highly recommend!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011VIPDined on 8/22/2014Our group of six enjoyed Sitti during Raleigh Restaurant Week. The fixed menu had a good variety in all three courses offerings. The calamari was golden brown, well seasoned. The chocolate peanut butter torte had a surprising twist - a cinnamon and clove spiced whipped cream. The texture of the cheesecake was perfectly smooth and was well complimented by a not too sweet and slightly tart berry reduction. For those of us who had lamb, our recommended Lebanese red wine (La Prieure) was a perfect pairing.Special Features:
- WE LOVE SITTI!OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/20/2014This is our very favorite place to eat out in downtown Raleigh. The food and service are fantastic!Special Features:
- Amazing FoodAdamGVIPDined on 8/20/2014Every time I go to this place the food is amazing. The Sitti sampler platter is a great place to start.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Enjoyable Meal2PlanesDined on 8/19/2014I really enjoyed my dining experience at Sitti. The food was flavorful and light. I didn't walk away feeling overly full.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food, great change of paceCWBCDined on 8/18/2014Raleigh is truly an up and coming city and Sitti is a prime example with its great Mediterranean cuisine. Kebabs were delicious and the dip trio is a must with their fresh bomba pitas. It's a little noisy inside but very clean and elegant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A dining experiencetimmybroadwayDined on 8/17/2014Eating at Sitti is a dining experience. We have gone several times with out of town guests and they have been impressed. Among our guests were people of Lebanese descent. They praised the food.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great foodSherryDined on 8/15/2014Very authentic food. Service was great and a hip but comfortable ambiance.Special Features:
- Nice menu, but food arrived coldtigerlilyDined on 8/14/2014Went for dinner the other night and we were excited by the interesting menu with many vegetarian options. The ambiance was fine, but nothing spectacular. Some of the tables are packed in tight but our table was nice. The service was fine, but we waited a long time for our food to arrive. When it was brought to the table, everything that should have been hot was cold. No apologies were made. I would have sent things back, but we were hungry, had an out of town guest, etc. I LOVE the menu items. Everything was well seasoned and presented nicely. Portions were smallish. Prices were highish. I love Mediterranean food so my expectations and standards are high. Overall, I'm not eager to return.Special Features:
- Lebanese LionReservedGluttonDined on 8/9/2014I have always been fond of Mediterranean Cuisine and this place did not disappoint. Their cheess rolls were one of the best I have ever tried. The kabobs were excellent (thanks to the extremely good dipping sauce, I think it was made of egg white + garlic + lemon juice and some other stuff). The meatballs were also top notch. One last thing, the Sitti Rice was a definite 5/5, and trust me, I know what good rice should be (I'm Asian, and in case you don't know, we know how to do rice). The only weak spot in all the food we tried was the lentil soup, it was just average in my opinion.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Evening with FriendsdiningdivaDined on 8/8/20145 couples all went out to enjoy food and drinks. Everyone was really happy with their food, drinks stayed full and cocktail orders were taken throughout the night. I would say all in all, great experience. One down fall, after we were done eating and plats were removed, we were quickly given our checks. We all agreed we would have stayed longer and probably ordered more cocktails, just a little side note.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/7/2014The one objection is that it is very loud. conversation is difficult.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- greatOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/7/2014We had lunch and the food was great. It was my first time and yes I would go back and recommend Sitti to others. Had the chicken salad pita and it was great! Thanks. :)Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/6/2014Took some clients to lunch and the blackened salmon salad was very tasty and would highly recommend it! The service was prompt.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love!!FoodiequeenDined on 8/5/2014Got a fabulous table with my friends, gorgeous setting. The food was ah-mazing. Tried the hummus sampler and it was incredible. The drinks were very creative and well done. All around, wonderful experience and wonderful service. Will be going back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Out of towner's delight1nightoutDined on 8/4/2014The food was excellent! From beginning to end it was a great experience! We got several appetizers and entrees and shared off all the choices. We all enjoyed each plate and had more than enough to feed our appetites! This is a "must" for everyone!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Reasonable pricelawstudentDined on 8/3/2014This was our first time and the food was great and the pries was very reasonable . Service was very good and the pocket bread fresh out of the oven is awesomeSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome!OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/1/2014Great food, great service, great atmosphere! Would definitely go back to this restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Never a bad choiceKB618Dined on 8/1/2014A group of 4 of us had 7:15 reservations on a Friday night and were seated promptly upon our arrival and given plenty of the delicious pita bread! We were put in the basement area, which is not as scenic, but I do appreciate that the noise level is much lower downstairs. The upstairs can be very loud and hard to hear. I ordered the chicken kabobs, which were flavorful but a bit dry. The garlic whip it is seved with is fantastic though! I was disappointed to find out that rice no longer comes with this dish so I had to order it as a separate side. Otherwise, you are just getting 8 small pieces of chicken, a grilled onion, and grilled tomato which would not fill me up. Everyone enjoyed their food and it's always a good place to go.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Before the TheaterDesireeKDined on 7/30/2014Had a 5:00 reservation so that we'd have enough time to eat, visit and then make our way to Memorial Theater. As always, the food was very tasty. I had "The Bee's Knees" cocktail and it was layered with flavor. You tasted the lavender honey first, then the tart lemon and gin last. VERY good. My dinner partner had the "Samkeh Harra" (salmon) and LOVED it. I had the "Graides" (sautéed shrimp) which was equally delicious. Each time I visit Sitti, I conclude it is consistently delicious and vibrant.Special Features:
- Don't miss the patio311HDined on 7/29/2014We enjoyed the dip trio and pita bread for an appetizer. That and a salad would have been a meal in itself! Our waiter was attentive without being obtrusive and brought us pita chips on request. We did order 4 kababobs, chicken, beef, shrimp and Kafka. They were a little over done and not well seasoned, but still very tasty. We enjoyed the quiet atmosphere of the back patio. The main dining room appeared to be noisy.Special Features:


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