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Did the Street Crush This Stock With Unrealistic Expectations?
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Predicting OmniVision Technologies' (NASDAQ: OVTI) outlook is like shooting at a moving target. You can never predict which route the stock will take after earnings since the company has never been consistent about its outlook, and this makes investing in the stock a very volatile proposition.
Hence, the fact that OmniVision once again guided way below Street expectations for the current quarter after upstaging them the previous two times shouldn't come as a shock to investors. Even though the company's revenue and earnings multiplied impressively from the year-ago period, the Street focused more on the missed outlook and the stock is down more than 10% as of this writing.
Forgetting the good, focusing on the bad
OmniVision reported revenue of $423.5 million in the third quarter, a massive jump of 129% from last year and comfortably ahead of $411.4 million consensus. Non-GAAP earnings more than tripled from the prior-year period to $31.5 million or $0.56 per diluted share, battering the $0.41 consensus. But, an underwhelming outlook set the cat among the pigeons and investors started exiting their long positions.
The company calls for revenue of $300 million to $330 million in the ongoing quarter with earnings expected to be in the $0.14 to $0.29 per share range. The revenue forecast is light years behind the $375.4 million analysts were expecting, even though it signifies an impressive 45% jump from last year's fourth quarter at mid-point.
OmniVision has been delivering solid revenue growth over the past year or so, but this seems to have given rise to really high expectations. It would have been miraculous if OmniVision would have satisfied the consensus outlook, but doing so after coming off a tremendously successful quarter seemed difficult.
Beyond the outlook
The company expects seasonality to affect its business this quarter, which is quite obvious since the company won't have many catalysts like it had the previous quarter. It won't have a new Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) product to drive growth in the current quarter. Sales of the iPad mini, the fourth generation iPad, and the iPhone 5, for which OmniVision supplied camera sensors, have already peaked in the holiday season.
As Fool analyst Evan Niu had pointed out, Apple couldn't have possibly eclipsed the December quarter's iPhone sales in the ongoing one. Same applies for the iPad line, which grew 48% year over year and are one of the prime drivers of OmniVision's revenue since it supplies sensors for both the cameras. Thus, like Apple, even OmniVision guided low as seasonality kicks in.
The forgotten positives
Panic-stricken investors might be dumping the stock, but those focused on long-term returns shouldn't be doing the same. OmniVision has shown terrific revenue growth of late driven by its new and innovative imaging solutions. The company managed ship more units at a higher price in the quarter, driven by demand for 5 megapixel and 8 megapixel sensors which yield better margins.
As a result, OmniVision's gross margin improved slightly to 16.9% on a sequential basis but was considerably below last year's 24.2% as the company's new products, such as the BSI sensors, involve a higher cost of production. The company witnessed an improvement in sales of higher megapixel sensors driven by increased demand for tablets and smartphones during the holiday period. Thus, as we enter a lean phase, it would be foolhardy to expect a high revenue growth rate from OmniVision.
The company's products cover the entire range of smartphones and tablets beginning from budget to premium. In addition, it has established itself in key regions such as North America, China, Taiwan and Japan. OmniVision expects budget smartphones in China to improve its revenue further and has tied up with a number of Chinese phone makers that sell devices at various price points.
Moreover, OmniVision is witnessing traction in the automotive space for its sensors. It landed several design wins last year at a "major OEM," which is none other than Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA). OmniVision was selected by the carmaker to power the rear-view camera system of the popular Model S.
The Model S turned out to be the fourth best-selling plug-in vehicle in the December quarter, edging out the Ford C-Max Energi. Tesla is expected to do even better this year as the company has improved its production capacity to 400 units per week for the Model S and expects to turn profitable in the second quarter. OmniVision's relationship with a popular name such as Tesla, and increasing sales of the Model S, should turn out to be an asset in the future.
The bottom line
The market for imaging sensors is huge, and OmniVision is trying to capture as much of it as possible through its cutting-edge products. The company is growing pretty fast and investors should be prepared for such volatility. Moreover, the Street expectation for the current quarter seems a bit too high, especially considering the fact that it is just coming off an astronomic quarter.
Nevertheless, the company looks to be on the correct path and investors with a long-term view shouldn't panic since there's still a lot of growth lying ahead for OmniVision.
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We've got reporters in over the weekend bringing you more weather and travel updates, so make sure you stop by News Shopper for the latest info.
More bad weather is forecast over the weekend and into the early part of next week so of course if things are bad on Monday we'll bring you the latest news as we get it.
A safe journey home tonight for anyone who is still out and about in the snow.
Here in one place for your convenience are all the snow pictures we've been sent today: Snow pictures gallery
Keep the pictures coming in and we'll add more of them to the gallery. You can email News Shopper, tweet us @NewsShopper or text us on 80360 starting your message with the keywords NEWS SHOPPER.
There are still plenty of disruptions on Southeastern train services going into this evening. This includes a reduced service operating from Victoria, with people advised to use Charing Cross, Cannon St, London Bridge and St Pancras as alternatives.
How have you found today's snow - have you been having fun in it, has it caused you problems? How have your journeys on the roads or trains been today? Add your comments below or email News Shopper
Here is your handy at-a-glance weather forecast for the next few days.
In summary, it's going to be cold and snowy!
Clearing snow in Derry Downs with 2nd Orpington Scouts. Photo by Jason Price
We'll continue to be out gritting tonight and throughout this cold spell. http://t.co/6T2UZivy— @LewishamCouncil 18 January 2013
Working hard to keep Royal Greenwich moving, Priority 1 & Priority 2 roads were gritted Thu night and again Friday. http://t.co/YWDlVhEL— @Royal_Greenwich 18 January 2013
Here is some weather information for you.
Temperatures are expected to remain close to freezing throughout the weekend and could drop to -6C on Sunday night.
Winds will reach 27mph and the visbility will range from moderate to very poor until Monday daytime when the temperature could reach around 0C and the Met Office says visibility will then be good.
The snow is set to get lighter over the weekend and is expected to stop by early Saturday morning.
It will start again on Saturday afternoon and continue until late Sunday evening or in the early hours of Monday.
Southeastern says there are delays and some cancellations across the network. Passengers advised to travel home now.
Snow in Plumstead. Photo by Neopeo, via Twitter
Southeastern says train services running across the whole network may be cancelled or delayed at short notice. Thewre are currently a lot of cancellations and delays, as you can see here
Snow in Tyrrell Avenue, Welling
Photo by TONYAJ59, via Twitter
Min temp for LB Bexley today is -2C. Hand salting continues & our gritters will be out from 1pm. 145 miles of roads are treated on each run.— @whatsoninbexley 18 January 2013
Wintry weather now seems to be affecting Southeastern train services, despite earlier claims of being ready for the snow.
Trains between Bromley South and Ashford International may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Snow in Arundel Road, Orpington. Pictures by Linda Mortimer. The weather is so bad Linda's cat won't go out in the snow!
A snowy view across Bromley. Photo by katiescorpio86, via Twitter
A lone fox on Albany Park station platform
Photo by Louise Bunch
For information on schools in Bexley which might be closing early check out this page
Trains through Bromley South are being delayed by up to 25 minutes.
And more on the trains:
"Unfortunately we can't predict how trains will be running later on today, but keep an eye on nationalrail.co.uk/disruption for last info"
Parents can collect children from Keston Church of England Primary from 1.30pm onwards.
Manor Oak Primary is closed, Oak Lodge Primary is set to close at 1.45pm and Marian Vian Primary will be closing at 2pm.
Scotts Park Primary closed at 1pm, St Paul's Cray Primary closed at noon and The Highway Primary will be closing at 1.30pm.
Weather is starting to disrupt services so please start planning your journey home as you will need to allow additional time.
Due to poor weather conditions between Bickley & Bromley South fewer trains are able to run on all lines.
Malcolm Primary School, Penge, is closing at 2pm.
More news on Bromley schools closing early.
Parents can collect children from Balgowan Primary School, Beckenham, from 1.30pm onwards
Biggin Hill Primary School is closed this afternoon as is Blenheim Primary, Castlecombe Primary, Chelsfield Primary and Cudham Primary.
Hawes Down Junior School is closing at 1.45pm and Hillside Primary is closing at 1.30pm.
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Snow starting to build up at News Shopper HQ in Petts Wood.
Photo by Ellis Knowles
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Wickham Road, Brockley
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Southeastern trains now saying that due to poor weather conditions services at London Bridge services may be delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Bonfield Road in Lewisham. Photo by LewishamCT via Twitter
Photos of Churchill Gardens in Bromley, by Olly Groome.
Prendergast Ladywell Fields has just closed.
Glebe School in West Wickham closing at 1pm.
Today's #snow update: Horn Park Primary closed from 1.15pm, Shooter's Hill Post-16 campus open but on alert http://t.co/bTyWdYNd— @Royal_Greenwich 18 January 2013
In the comments box below, by email email@example.com or tweet us @newsshopper if you know of any school closures.
Getting wind of some schools in the area closing early this afternoon.
From Twitter:
Parish school in Bromley will allow Parents to collect from 1pm
Marian Vian Primary School in Beckenham to close at 2pm today, can collect earlier if you would like to
Priory school in Orpington sending all students home
The Thames from Greenwich on this snowy day.
Photo by craftmammoth via Twitter.
'Light snow' is forecast for the area for the rest of the day. There are warnings of poor visibility so go careful if you're driving anywhere.
Proper advice from the Met Office this time, to do with clearing snow from paths and public spaces
In this weather if you know of elderly neighbours, give them a knock to check they have enough essentials and heat, be a good neighbour :)— @MPSLewisham 18 January 2013
The snow looks set to stick around today and tomorrow but the weather could start clearing after that - disappointing anyone who is hoping for a snow day (skive) on Monday!
Don't think this 'advice' from the Met Office is strictly speaking genuine, but thought you might like to see it anyway. How many of these things are you doing today?
As the video below shows, it's not exactly extreme weather around this way.
A video of the snow in Petts Wood, taken from the roof of the News Shopper office.
"Just had to shout at a guy as he walked past while I brushed snow off my car. Not sure if he heard me, but I think he got my drift ..."
Got any snow jokes that rival this?
Bromley Council portfolio holder for the environment Councillor Colin Smith said: "Our gritting crews have already salted priority routes on numerous occasions this winter when frosty weather has potentially made for icy road conditions.
"The first 24 hours after snow fall is the critical period in snow clearance terms and we are incredibly grateful to the many volunteer Snow Friends who have pledged their support in clearing snow from residential roads.
"Our snow clearance teams will be focusing on pavements in town centre areas and our gritting crews are ready to operate around the clock for as long as is needed."
Gritting crews and snow clearance teams are braced for a busy time over the coming days in Bromley.
The gritters were out overnight salting 260 miles of priority routes across the borough. And today they are out salting pavements outside schools, transport interchanges and in town centres.
For the third year running, Snow Friends resident groups will be clearing snow from their streets, which are areas not part of the council's snow clearance operation.
BBC reports Heathrow Airport has cancelled about 70 flights due to the impact of snow on other airports.
Some Arctic wildlife spotted in snowy Beckenham! Photo by King of Beckenham, via Twitter.
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Lovely white stuff falling!!! eeearrrrr!!! we missed out on the traditional white Christmas so lots of white snow per-leahse!!!
Avenue Road, Penge - looking out to Clockhouse & Beckenham. Photo by Julie Whitney
The snow in West Wickham, as pictured by Micky Collins.
Send your snow pictures to News Shopper, by email, on Twitter @NewsShopper, or by text to 80360 starting your messsage with NEWS SHOPPER.
Not hearing about any school closures in the area yet due to the weather, but do please let us know if you hear of any that are shut.
There seem to be a few delays and disruption on Southeastern trains. Keep up-to-date on the live running information page
We are well prepared for the snow today.All of our ambulances are fitted with winter tyres to help them on the snow&ice http://t.co/awRE76mJ— @Ldn_Ambulance 18 January 2013
I like how people on Twitter are rating the snow in their area out of 10. That's a neat idea so tell us in the comments box below the current score the snow where you are. Here in Petts Wood it's probably a 2 out 10 at most.
Already some chatter on Twitter about supermarkets getting busy and people panic buying because of a few snowflakes. Come on people, get a grip, it's not going to be THAT bad! We're hardly set for Snowmageddon, surely?
Good morning from @MPSBexley looks like snow and the traffic around Bexleyheath is already chaotic, try to drive around please. RT— @MPSBexley 18 January 2013
A snowy scene in Beckenham.
Pic by Jackie Groundsell.
The News Shopper editor puts rock salt down in the car park as the snow starts to arrive in Petts Wood. Coming down fast now.
The snow is starting to fall here in Petts Wood now.
Woke up to no snow in Bromley :( #lame— @kenco1990 18 January 2013
And we have a few drops of light #snow #bromley #wewantmore— @Konroid 18 January 2013
Things are hotting up in Petts Wood @newsshopper http://t.co/vdIUazYF— @woodstorquay 18 January 2013
Not going in today just in case it does snow and I get stranded with no trains or buses in Bromley looool— @Gemmaxoxo 18 January 2013
There are currently unconfirmed reports (unconfirmed becuase I haven't seen it myself yet) that a few flakes of snow are falling in Petts Wood. Brace yourself people!
Snow is forecast later today so please check @TfLtrafficnews, @TfLbusalerts, @TfLtravelalerts for the latest news before you travel— @TfLOfficial 18 January 2013
As you will have seen earlier, Southeastern is saying trains are running normally this morning - but if you find that's not the case, or if other public transport is disrupted, let us know.
For gritting and snow updates throughout the day, follow @GrittingKent #KCCWinter http://t.co/qSydTnnu— @Kent_cc 18 January 2013
If the snow starts to fall in Bexley, follow these top tips from the Bexley NHS Care Trust to keep you and your home warm.
- Keep curtains drawn and doors closed to retain warmth in the house.
- Have regular hot drinks and at least one hot meal a day.
- Wear several layers of warm clothes.
- Keep active.
- Wrap up warm if heading outside.
- Wear extra clothing in bed and keep a warm drink in a flask nearby.
- Keep your home at the recommended temperature of between 18 C and 21 C.
We'll be putting this message out a lot more times later I'm sure, but just to say that if it does snow today we would love to see your pictures.
You can email them to us at firstname.lastname@example.com or tweet us @NewsShopper, or text us at 80360 starting your message with NEWS SHOPPER.
A couple of years back when it snowed we get sent about 488 pictures in total, so the challenge will be to beat that!
For those feeling hard done by about the lack of snow so far, here's a scene from Wales for you to help get you in the mood for what might come later.
And it's not just Bromley that's on the ball ...
Bexley Council has also gritted the main routes in the borough twice. Key roads were gritted firstly at 8pm yesterday evening and again at 3am this morning.
The council says all street cleaning resources have been diverted to hand salting, with plans in place to grit pavements outside all the borough's schools by opening time this morning.
Roads haven't just been gritted once, they've been done twice for extra, er, gritability ...
Bromley Council gritters were out in force last night, with all roads rated as 'primary' and 'secondary' gritted twice.
It is the first time this year the team has gritted the roads more than once and also the first time the council has considered it necessary to grit the 'secondary' routes.
I swear, it must snow everywhere but Bromley— @c0urts_ 18 January 2013
Use News Shopper's traffic and travel information during the day as one of your sources for keeping up-to-date with what's happening on the roads and public transport.
From the Met Office.
A severe weather warning remains in place across the area this morning. South-east London and north Kent have both been issued with a yellow 'be aware' weather warning by the Met Office.
The warning was put in place by weather experts at 3am this morning and is set to remain until at least 9pm tonight.
According to the latest Met Office reports it will be west London enduring the worst of the wintery weather. Areas in west and central London have been issued with an orange 'be prepared' alert.
More from Southeastern trains.
The train operator is reassuring passengers it is prepared for the snowfall that is expected this morning (haven't we heard that before?).
Extra staff will be on hand at larger stations to clear snow from platforms and stairs but Southeastern says it is still relying on Network Rail de-icer trains to keep the lines clear.
A Southeastern spokesman said: "It's still very early in the morning and we know the bad weather is on its way.
"Moderate to heavy snow is expected to fall in the next few hours and continue through the day.
"We're reliant on Network Rail clearing the tracks and ensuring points and signals don't freeze up so we can run a train service.
"Given the weather forecast, there may be disruption on some routes through the day.
"Our staff will be out working to clear platforms and treat icy surfaces and Network Rail will be running snow and ice clearance trains day and night to help keep the network open."
For those of you heading off into work this morning Southeastern trains says its services are running normally, which may be a good or bad thing depending how you look at it.
It warns of snow and icy weather conditions later though and advises passengers to check its live running information page
And here is a video of the weather forecast so you can see what's going to happen.
Here is News Shopper's weather summary, which says there is a 100 per cent chance of the white stuff falling.
Snow hasn't hit this area yet but is predicted to later, arriving any time from this morning's rush hour to lunchtime, depending where you look.
Morning everyone, welcome to what promises to be a cold and (if the forecasters have finally got it right) a snowy Friday in the south-east London and north Kent area.


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Some of Kentucky's Child Care Assistance Programs are being cut and thousands of families could lose support later this year.
According to Kentucky's Department of Communications, the Department of Community Based Services is projecting an 88.6 million dollar shortage for the 2014 budget because of federal and state funding.
Beginning April 1 of this year, the agency will no longer accept applications for the Child Care or Kinship Care Programs.
And the agency said starting July 1, they will be changing the requirements for child care. As of now, families with an annual income of $33,000 or less for a family of four qualify for child care. However this July, families must have an annual income of $22,000 or less for a family of four to qualify.
The state said because of these changes, thousands of people will be impacted.
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Vermont celebrated its bicentennial in 1991. In recognition of that milestone, the state's apple growers compiled this review of a 200-year success story - the history and traditions of Vermont's apple industry. The Seasons of Apples follows the Vermont apple industry from its beginnings on the early hill farms, where dozens of apple strains served a remarkable variety of uses, through the development of today's specialized, commercial production. Our state's bicentennial was seen as a means of renewing Vermont's strong sense of history, tradition and pride. We'd like to think that this heritage is nowhere stronger than in our apple industry - just as, for many people, the McIntosh apple symbolizes Vermont. Dedicated to the generations of Vermont apple growers.
Vermont is the home of tidy villages, town meetings, and the tart and crispy-sweet taste of the McIntosh - the world-famous apple that reaches near perfection in the Green Mountain State's upcountry growing season of cool nights and warm, sunny days.
Today, the popularity of the "Mac" has encouraged growers to make it Vermont's dominant apple, with McIntoshes accounting for almost 70 percent of the state's apple crop. Modern techniques called Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and controlled-atmosphere storage enable Vermont Macs to reach top quality with minimal environmental impact, and to stay harvest-crisp for consumers throughout the year. Macs are shipped from Vermont across the U.S. - they're even popular in Western Europe, especially Scotland and Ireland.
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Dr. Gregg Zank, who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 1980 with a major in chemistry and now leads innovation efforts for Dow Corning Corp., today received the 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award from the UW-Superior Alumni Association.
In addition, the Alumni Association presented its Edward and Betty Kossak Award to alumni John and Jan Murphy, and its James Rainaldo Mentor Award to the late Dr. Charles Kenney. The awards were presented Friday, Sept. 30, during the annual Donor Recognition Reception held by the UW-Superior Foundation and UW-Superior Alumni Association.
"The people we are honoring today have all made important and long-standing contributions to the success of UW-Superior and its students," said Alumni Association Board President Brad Lindahl. "They serve as an inspiration not only to our students but to all alumni and friends of the university."
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes Zank for serving as an inspiration for current and prospective UW-Superior students.
Zank joined Dow Corning in 1985 and today is a recognized leader in the scientific community and a pioneer in technological development. He holds 30 patents for innovations, including advanced monolithic and composite ceramics, rechargeable batteries and high-temperature thermosetting plastics.
In his current position as senior vice president and chief technology officer, Zank leads Dow Corning's innovation efforts, which include a unified approach to advancing and managing innovation for maximum future growth based on global megatrends. He also oversees the company's resources and mechanisms for the development of new ideas and solutions.
In 2009, Zank received the Earle B. Barnes Award, given by the American Chemical Society, for his accomplishments in scientific leadership, invention, staff development and business impact.
The Alumni Association presented John and Janet Murphy with the Edward and Betty Kossak Service Award to honor their contributions in time, energy, leadership and support to further the goals of UW-Superior.
John Murphy graduated from UW-Superior in 1976, and Janet Murphy graduated in 1972. John Murphy served as chairman of Murphy McGinnis Media, which included the Superior Evening Telegram. Janet Murphy owned the JW Beecroft Bookstore in Superior.
Both are regular attendees of UW-Superior hockey games and strong supporters of the arts. They are long-time financial backers of UW-Superior, supporting scholarships, Jim Dan Hill Library, athletics, distance learning, Wessman Arena and environmental studies.
The Alumni Association established the James Rainaldo Mentor Award to recognize a UW-Superior faculty or staff member who has touched the lives of current and former students in a unique and significant way. This year's recipient is Dr. Charles Kenney, who died in June.
Kenney taught political science for 38 years and was a favorite professor of countless students. Even today, many years after he retired, he is often cited by alumni for inspiring them in their studies.
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Since fiscal year 2009, the NHSC has awarded nearly $900 million in scholarships, loan repayments, and other financial incentives to healthcare professionals in exchange for a minimum 2-year commitment to provide care in underserved areas. More than 80% of participating clinicians remain in underserved areas after fulfilling their program commitments.
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August 19 2009
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How I wish I could handle a blog-blog, an honest-to-god blog… people have told me I'm funny, but my humor is like cheap chinese food, sure you feel satisfied right after you eat it, but twenty minutes later, you're just hungry again. On top of that, only interesting people have blogs.. now I've heard that I'm "inTERestTING…" but I not poetic enough to write poetry while hiking through woods, nor am I a fashionable jet setter. I'm just Todd, Donna to some, and I cannot handle the complete blankness of an empty text box.
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The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. A national holiday
to honor his memory and accomplishments happens every year near this date. It's this weekend.
I'm an admirer of Dr. King . I remember hearing him on the evening news and the palpable change in consciousness he brought about. Before King, you see, Civil Rights for African Americans were hard to get, and small gains were so often reversed. Americans were either oblivious or opposed to justice for Blacks. After King began his work, though, people were suddenly aware of African Americans' struggles, and many who were oblivious became sympathetic.
I remember his murder in 1968, too. School was cancelled, and our neighborhood was absolutely silent. Most people were watching TV, but even birds and dogs were quiet that day. I was a little kid, but I felt the enormity of it. More than war, or Nixon, music, or any other factors that shaped that era, those last couple years of Dr. King's life affected me and the person I have become.
It's those words. And that voice.
King was a magical speaker . Certain arias in opera bring tears to my eyes — some sort of reaction to the emotion in music, I guess. (No wisecracks!) It doesn't happen with any other music. Whenever I listen to Dr. King's speeches, the same darn thing happens — I get all misty and sniffly. I can't watch documentaries on Dr. King or the Movement without becoming a wreck I credit the power of conviction in King's words, as well as the royalty of his voice. He's truly larger than life.
So I was picking through some old LPs in a 2nd hand store last year, and came upon this record. It is the speech Dr. King gave in Detroit in June, 1963 , as he moved toward the historic rally at the Lincoln Memorial that summer. The speech he delivered was the first time he used the "I Have a Dream" piece — perhaps the greatest speech of the century.
The record, by the way, was captured and distributed by Gordy Records, a division of Barry Gordy's Motown label. Gordy Records was the label Motown developed for spoken word albums , a standard genre of the time. "The Great March To Freedom: Rev. Martin Luther King Speaks" was the inaugural disc from Gordy.
So there you have it — my personal MLK Day. It means a lot to me because he means a lot to me. Also, Guided By History will blog about Black History Month most of February.
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Dale Dunn strode into Kevin Ondrasek's office at the University of Southern Mississippi with an air of determination. A graduate student with one more year of NCAA eligibility, Dunn told the first-year assistant track coach he had unfinished business.
Ondrasek was intrigued. Dunn was clearly a cut above the other students who had meandered in, looking for walk-on spots. He was an academic All-America sprinter who had attended Coppin State University on a full athletic scholarship.
What the coach didn't know was that it was a wonder Dunn could walk at all.
When Dunn left, Ondrasek entered his name into a search engine and learned he was just months removed from a Baltimore shooting that nearly took his life.
Ondrasek agreed to train Dunn for the forthcoming season. They resolved to take it slow. Still, the results would astonish even the friends who witnessed Dunn's remarkable recovery after a bullet fired during an attempted robbery rattled around his body.
For those who saw Dunn eating and breathing with the help of medical equipment at the Maryland Shock Trauma Center, it was hard to imagine that he would ever compete again.
"Our concern that night was, 'Is this young man going to live, and if he was going to live, what kind of quality of life would he have after an incident like this?'" Coppin State athletic director Derrick Ramsey said.
The shooting
Dunn came to Coppin's West Baltimore campus as a 21-year-old freshman and considered it a "refuge, my haven" after surviving his youth in Spanish Town, an area violent even for Jamaica.
"It wasn't any Beverly Hills," he said dryly. While he attended a prestigious Jamaican school, many of his friends died or ended up in jail.
In hindsight, he let his guard down in Baltimore.
On Oct. 26, 2010, Dunn was on the phone and walking through the athletic fields at Frederick Douglass High School, a cut-through to his house from a grocery store at Mondawmin Mall. He had seen the three attackers coming, but tried not to let his suspicions get the best of him.
"One of them saw me and pointed to my direction, and then all three of them started walking toward me," Dunn recalled. "I didn't want to run. They could have just been lost."
One man grabbed his arms, and the others pulled him down to the ground. One took his wallet and ran off. Another took his phone and also fled. The last one took his watch.
Dunn was a sprinter, but he wasn't running away from this confrontation. With two of the attackers gone, Dunn decided that he could get his watch back. He took the man to the ground.
But the man pulled a gun and pointed it upward at Dunn, who twisted his body to the side just as the robber pulled the trigger.
His first feeling was shock: Did I really just get shot? he wondered. There was a burning sensation, and his right ear was ringing — loudly. Shake it off, he thought.
Then he collapsed, touched his chest and felt the blood on his fingers. He got back up.
If he collapsed again, it would be for the last time, he thought. His mind wandered. Who would find his body? Maybe kids going to school the next morning. He'd be a stereotype: another black man dead on the Baltimore streets.
In his estimation, it took 10 to 15 minutes to make it that next half-mile. There was nobody outside, no cars. He staggered down the street, up six brick steps to the porch of the home he shared with friends, who had the television on loud while watching a football game. He knocked, and knocked, and knocked.


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10 Steps to Becoming Eco-Chic
5. Eco-Friendly Furniture
Wood appears to be the best pick when it comes to eco-friendly design. But, you're probably thinking, "cutting down a lot of trees doesn't seem so eco-friendly." And you're right to be concerned. It's important when you are buying wood to know its origin. The Forest Stewardship Council certifies companies using approved lumber. In addition, "avoid using particleboard," says Upton. "Even on many pieces of furniture the back portion or liner may be made of particleboard. This material off-gasses formaldehyde and other dioxins. If you see it you need to seal it with AFMs 'Safe Seal,' a milky, non-toxic sealant that blocks emissions." Be sure to also avoid particleboard in built-in pieces.
Investing in one or two quality wood pieces for a child's room can be all that is needed. You can choose a wood that can be safely painted to customize the look or leave it neutral for changeable styles.
6. Lighting
Two good choices are available in eco-friendly lighting. First, consider the compact fluorescent—they use less energy than your standard incandescent and they also seem to help prevent eye strain. Next, you may want to give the Ott-Lite a try. Invented by world-famous photobiologist Dr. John Nash Ott, PhD, this light actually produces the full spectrum of natural light, which appears to benefit both plants and animals. Plus it can save you a few dollars every month on your electric bill.
7. Be Done With Dust
It's not something you want to think about but dust mites are everywhere: on your sheets, curtains, and pillows, even your child's favorite plush toys. Aside from the creepy factor, those little dust mites can cause big allergy problems. To cut down on the mites in bed you can invest in a tightly woven mattress cover. Vacuum stuffed toys regularly and choose window treatments that are dust repellant.
8. Redecorate
Remember the old environmental slogan: "Recycle, Reduce, Reuse?" It can certainly apply to decorating. Make out-grown baby clothes into a decorative quilt, reuse a hand-me-down dresser into a stylish new piece with a sander and some paint (in an open space, using safe paint, of course), or get rid of some extra clutter on shelves and tables to minimize dust. Brainstorm which unused pieces meet eco-standards and assign them new functions, get rid of the rest in a responsible manner.


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The W Hotel describes its downtown Minneapolis home, The Foshay, as 447 feet of "historical chic."
But Minnesota's first skyscraper wasn't always such a vibrant space.
The story of how the 82-year-old building — initially billed as the tallest building between the Mississippi and the West coast — was transformed from an outdated office complex to one of Minneapolis' most aesthetically interesting buildings is the subject of a panel discussion to be held on Monday, Sept. 19.
"Three Years in the Foshay: Inside the Design of W Minneapolis," will feature the team responsible for the building's transformation.
The group includes architects, interior designers and historical consultants who will share the highlights, challenges and inspirations that went into the renovation.
A cocktail reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and the program is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., to be followed by informal tours of the building, including special access to The Foshay Museum and Observation Deck.
Admission is free but space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a seat, e-mail email@example.com by Sept. 12.
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Bert Williams: Death of a Wolves legend
Tributes are pouring in from all over the world to Wolves, Walsall and England goalkeeping great Bert Williams MBE, who has died aged 93.
This afternoon, Wolves confirmed they would be holding a minute's applause before Saturday's home match against Bristol City, and say a celebration of his life will take place.
His family have requested a private funeral, but say plans for a memorial service at St Peter's Church are in the pipeline so he can be remembered by hundreds of fans.
The star, nicknamed 'The Cat' because of his extraordinary agility, passed away at Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital, where he had been for a week, at 10.50am yesterday.
- 'He was the ultimate legend': Wolves keepers past and present pay tribute to Bert Williams
- Wolves' Jez Moxey and Steve Morgan pay tribute to Molineux hero Bert Williams
- 'Bert Williams was the best' says World Cup winner Gordon Banks
- 'I would never have had my career without Bert Williams' says former Wolves keeper Fred Davies
- Star comment: Mourning the passing of a footballing gentleman
He played 420 games for Wolves and won 24 caps for England. He was the country's oldest living international, with that mantle now passing to Sir Tom Finney, who will be 92 in April.
Bert's family today thanked the many well-wishers who had paid tribute to him. Son-in-law David Crawshaw said: "Bert slipped away peacefully surrounded by family. You couldn't have wished for a calmer way to go."
Players joined in with the tributes on Twitter
RIP Bert Williams.Best keeper to ever play for Wolves. Helped put the club on the map. A proper legend but more importantly a true gentlemen— Matt Murray (@MattMurray20) January 19, 2014
So sad to hear about the loss of Bert Williams. He was a fantastic gentlemen & True legend. Thoughts are with his family. RIP BERT— Wayne Hennessey (@WayneHennessey1) January 19, 2014
RIP Bert Williams what a sad loss, a privilege to have met him.— Jody Craddock (@MrJodyCraddock) January 19, 2014
Former Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray led the tributes: "He was, without question, Wolves greatest goalkeeper and a top, top man. The word 'legend' gets bandied about too easily these days, but in Bert's case he was the ultimate legend."
Recently, Bert – who has a sports centre named after him in Bilston – fell victim to Alzheimer's, the disease which claimed his wife Evelyn in 2002. Following her death he helped raise £150,000 for the Alzheimer's Society. Those efforts contributed towards his MBE for services to football and charity in 2010.
Born in Bradley, Bilston, he began his career with Walsall in 1937 and made 28 appearances for the Saddlers.
World War II interupted his career but he signed for Wolves in 1945 – despite interest from Chelsea – and became one of their most illustrious players, forever associated with the halcyon days of Wolves' most successful years in the 1950s.
He played in the famous floodlit matches against Honved, Spartak and Moscow. In all he made 420 appearances, which stood as a club record for a goalkeeper for 42 years. His last game was against Aston Villa in 1957.
After making a few guest appearances for Chelsea during the war years, he played in two wartime internationals, and won his first full cap for England against France in May, 1949.
His international career was under way following his contribution to the rise of Wolves under Stan Cullis which began with the FA Cup triumph that same year.
It also led to his nickname coined by Italian journalists after Williams produced one of the performances of his career in England's 2-0 win at Tottenham. 'Il Gattone' – The Cat – ran the headlines in Italy the following day and the nickname stuck.
Molineux's flags were today flying at half-mast and the club has started a book of remembrance which is placed in the main Billy Wright reception, Waterloo Road. It will be presented to his family at Saturday's game.
He leaves three children, Ann, aged 72, Vaughan, 64, and Paul, 55 – who all live near Bert's home in Shifnal – two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He moved into a care home last year.
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Aeropostale One Year Later and No Delivery
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Aeropostale (NYSE: ARO) can still be filed in the dead letter office two years after the turnaround was supposed to take place. Back in the first quarter of 2011, CEO Tom Johnson was doing a post-mortem after a disappointing back half of 2010 and an ugly Q1 2011, and concluded that the fashion was wrong. At the time he remarked it was "crystal clear" what the fashion missteps were and was looking forward to a brilliant and rejuvenated 2011.
It was clear that the uniform of graphic T's and hoodies emblazoned with a variety of Aeropostale logos was not what the core customer was going to pay for, even with heavy discounts. Fleeces were also on the outs, along with distressed denim. Aeropostale ended 2011 with massive promotional selling to clear the dead inventory, and some of the worst gross, operating, and net margins in its history.
Fashion is easy — maybe not
Johnson's generalities concerning improving fashion:
- Freshness
- Newness
- Optimism
- The color palette
- Being true to the core customer
- More fashion
- Better silhouettes
- More fashion again
It's a list that doesn't describe any specific changes and gives no sense of the focus or energy needed to bail out this sinking ship. Unsurprisingly, Aeropostale still does not seem to understand, much less develop, fashion for its core customer. They continue to struggle, looking for the right fashion statement to follow, and don't fully appreciate that the uniform has died a quiet but noticeable death. Time to bury the graphic Ts, hoodies, and fleece. The uniform was on its deathbed a year ago, but Aero kept defibrillating, trying for resuscitation.
Move forward one year into the Aeropostale fashion turnaround, and we see a company mired in clearing the shelves of stale product during key sales seasons—back to school, Black Friday, and Christmas. While competitors American Eagle (NYSE: AEO) and Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) have improved margins year-over-year, Aero is plowing through piles of margin-destroying promotional products with discouraging traffic numbers and declining same store sales numbers. The big tailwind expected to push retailers to higher margins—lower cotton prices—has worked for American Eagle and Abercrombi. It has not done as much for Aero, as the company is still finding the need to clear inventory with discount pricing.
Aeropostale managed an impressive run in price per share from rock bottom at $9 in October 2011 to $22 by April 2012 -- beating guidance every quarter. Management would give gloomy guidance numbers at the conference calls and then manage to beat them by a substantial margin quarter after quarter. The market was impressed. That carried into Q1 2012 with estimated earnings at $0.08 to $0.10 and actual EPS of $0.13. The lowball/conservative guidance strategy was used for most of 2011 and early 2012 with gratifying results – share prices recovered to $22.
All good things to come to an end, as they must. The company missed guidance in Q2 2012 and revised down rather than up in a reversal of fortune that sent the share price down 40%, back to $12. Aero missed again in Q4 2012 and instead of earnings of $0.36-$0.41 per share, had to pre-announce a big swing and a miss -- Q4 2012 EPS will be $0.20-$0.24.
The company has produced a string of unending disappointments -- margins not recovering, same store sales negative even with easy comps last year to gain on, and management, after acknowledging fashion missteps 18 months ago, has yet to get it right. CEO Tom Johnson still has to talk about the pricing pressure on graphics and fleece that should have been banned from the shelves twelve months ago.
Recently, Aeropostale lured Bebe's president, Emilia Fabricant, with a job as executive vice president. Ms. Fabricant managed to see Bebe's through a small recovery from August 2010 through August 2012 before resigning. Unfortunately, she is obligated to report to Tom Johnson, and it's unclear how much latitude she will have to make deep changes to the fashion and the company culture.
Aeropostale is not the store it was under the leadership of former CEO Julian Geiger. Then, the company excelled at imitating fashion and finding the teen pulse. Aeropostale flourished during the recession when all around were dropping. How did they do it, and where has Tom Johnson gone so wrong?
Geiger and the Aeropostale marketing team found they should:
- Follow established trends—not set them
- Watch customers and take careful note of what they wore in teen natural habitats like Disneyland, Six Flags, concerts, and any place teenagers hang out in clothes they like to wear
- Allow teens to see and feel new styles and stock stores with the carefully observed hits
- Use a few locations as test stores to introduce and evaluate product before stocking stores nationwide
These are a few simple strategies that put Aeropostale on top that are not being effectively followed since Julian Geiger left. If Ms. Fabricant brings back the spirit of past success or even finds new rules to win the customer, Aeropostale may yet be investment-worthy. What we do know is Aeropostale needs to exorcise the ghost of retail-past, including hoodies, graphic Ts, and fleece.
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FRIDAY, Oct. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Recession-linked job
insecurity has many Americans questioning the sacrifices they make
for work, such as having less time for family, leisure and
self-improvement activities, a new study suggests.
Florida State University researchers surveyed more than 1,100
full-time workers with a range of jobs and career stages. Nearly
half (48 percent) said the recession had increased their
appreciation of family, and 37 percent said the recession triggered
thoughts that work isn't as important as it once was in the overall
scheme of things.
Among the other findings:
More than 70 percent of respondents said most days on the job
"seem like they will never end," which is a common attitude in
workplaces where increasingly more time and output is expected even
though there is less support and fewer certain rewards, the
researchers said.
The study also revealed differences between men and women.
"Digging a little deeper into the data, it was evident that men's reflective, and often remorseful, thoughts were driven by recession-related job insecurity and its subsequent role in encouraging hostile work treatment," study author Wayne Hochwarter, a professor of business administration in the Florida State University College of Business, said in a university news release.
Conflicts between work and family obligations were more likely
to trigger women's reevaluation of job-related sacrifices,
according to the study, which is being prepared for
The findings are positive in many ways, according to the
"The fact that many employees spent time evaluating the importance of non-work factors may be the first step in reducing the stress associated with imbalanced lives," study co-author Stuart Tapley said in the news release.
"Many of the people that we talked to felt that having less faith in work afforded them opportunities to direct more faith toward other often-neglected areas of life, and in most cases, it was family and friends," added co-author Tyler Everett.
More information
The American Psychological Association has more about
workplace issues.
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Monte Carlo: Oakley Rally Superstar Sebastien Loeb Claims Monte-Carlo WRC Victory
Tally six Monte-Carlo wins for Sebastien Loeb.
Oakley's superstar rally car speed demon displayed their affection for the world-famous race, claiming yet another triumph to kick off the 2012 World Rally Championship season in signature style.
It was a clean sweep, with Sebastien and teammate Daniel Elena racking up bonus points by dusting the field in the Power Stage.
Following four days of super intense racing, the final day was the shortest in the history of the Championship Series – with the 18th stage spanning a mere 5.16km between Ste Agnes and Col de la Modone. Sebastien's car crossed the finish in under 3 minutes, 30 seconds.
The feat earned the two teammates three points in the Drivers' World Championship.
"I decided to push because these points could make the difference in deciding who wins the title," Sebastien said, rocking his Oakley eyewear. "Apart from the points, I'm happy to win this rally that means a lot to me. There were a lot of supporters along the roadside and I wanted to win for them. It's a big gap to second, but I wouldn't say this was an easy win. We had to deal with all sorts of conditions and my lead was largely built on better tire choices, which were mainly down to the work of Citroën Racing's technical team and Michelin. We were able to choose between five types of tires and always managed to pick the right ones for the conditions."
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iPod, meet coffee pod.
Unlike standard coffee makers and espresso machines, pod-style systems like Senseo, Tassimo and Nespresso use single use pods or packs to make their brew. The advantage of these machines are supposed to be: ease, the ability to make different flavors and styles for different folks, and the foam.
We're wondering if you've tried pod-style coffee systems. What do you think?
I've tried Senseo (on Amazon.com Friday Sale for $55.99) and a Nespresso machine ($399, Amazon.com).
I found the flavor of coffee from Senseo to be average, but the coffee was not hot enough. My last few sips were always cold. The body of the Medium Roast Senseo coffee that came with the machine had a mouthfeel more like tea. Also, as Bloggle explains here, the Senseo foam is strange, more similar to dish soap suds than cappuccino. Turns out, that foam is not true crema.
While the Senseo is a bit easier to operate, the far more expensive Nespresso system produces much better coffee and espresso. The crema from the Nespresso system tastes like the real thing and the drinks come out truly hot.
When pod machines first came on the market, fair trade coffee was not always available in pods. SingleServeCoffee.com explains that this is changing, but still keep in mind that your favorite coffee might not be available in pod form. Though some people have created hacks to re-use or create DIY pods, when used according to manufacturer's instructions, these systems create more garbage than my Mr. Coffee.
If you'd like to try a pod-based machine, Ruth in downtown Manhattan has a Bodum Granos for sale through our Kitchen Classifieds. "Great design," she says. This Bodum is one of the best looking single-serve coffee machines around.
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I had a senseo briefly. It leaked constantly, and the coffee wasn't strong enough for me. I used it for about a week before I went out for a standard Mr. Coffee coffeemaker that I could make super strong coffee in.
I'm a luddite when it comes to coffee equipment (as may be demonstrated here sometime soon . . .)
BUT, let me just relate that a friend of mine who uses one of these pod coffee makers tells me the big issue is the quality of coffee pods available here in the US, and she uses a web site to have pods shipped from Europe, claims they produce a much tastier brew. Here's a link reviewing one source:
(And yes, NOT a luddite when it comes to the web!)
I love my Senseo like a brother. Never had a problem with it, always happy with the coffee it makes.
However, I think Douwe Egberts (the maker of the Senseo brand pods) really dialed down its coffee for American taste, because the DE in Holland is MUCH stronger. FreshDirect makes fair trade coffee pods of an extremely dark and rich roast that I especially like.
I love my Senseo so much more than I thought I would. I always heat up my milk before brewing the coffee, and it stays much hotter.
I just noticed (as I made the morning's coffee with DE and this afternoon's with the FreshDirect) the foam a Senseo make varies greatly with which coffee pods you use.
The DE does make a very light, bubbly foam and the FreshDirect [which is Mesa De Los Santos Organic Colombian: http://tinyurl.com/tynm5] makes a much denser foam. If the DE is like soap suds, this is more like... shaving foam.
I've tried the Nespresso machine. It is easy, especially compared to brewing an espresso with a semi-automatic machine. But the espresso from the Nespresso doesn't compare to that from a 'real' machine. The crema is there, in my experience, but the flavor is not as developed and the inherent sweetness of a good espresso is absent. I wouldn't trade in my semi-automatic Solis for a Nespresso, despite how neat the Nespresso looks and how (relatively) clunky my Solis is.
That said, if you are looking for something that somewhat simulates what a real espresso can be, the Nespresso isn't a bad choice. Don't get me wrong--I'm not trying to be condescending here. The Nespresso does not make real espresso, but it's fast, easy, and requires no work. Sometimes that's nice, compared to the time it takes to grind beans, fill a portafilter, tamp, knock, tamp, load, and pull a shot...
i used to have coffee at my friend's house almost everyday because her nespresso coffee was the perfect cup. but at the price i stick to my trusty coffee press.
I have the Nespresso and I adore it. When I want my 7AM espresso, or 8 cafe lattes for guests after a dinner party, the last thing I want to do is grind, tamp, etc. (actually, I don't think I am even physically capable of pulling a decent espresso at 7AM with ANY machine). I honestly do not think I am sacrificing anything in terms of aroma, taste, or crema with my fool-proof Nespresso. Mmmmm.


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1-1/4 cup flour
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