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"Behold the Kia GT4 Stinger," our friends from Korea suggest, offering the first rendering of the sporty little concept vehicle the maker plans to reveal at the North American International Auto Show just a little more than a week from now.
Kia had previously hinted that it was working up a 2+2 hatchback concept. And now that it's given the show car a name, it is supplying just enough new information to keep us teased.
Perhaps most intriguing is the mention of a "turbocharged 2.0-liter that pumps 315 horsepower to the rear wheels."
The Korean automaker does have both an engine and rear-drive platform in the parts bin it shares with sibling brand Hyundai, so perhaps we may learn at the Detroit Auto Show about some production plans.
But for now, the only other hard information we can relay is the fact that the show car will have an extremely low, supercar-like ride height, that it rides on custom 20-inch wheels, features a carbon-fiber front splitter mounted below the bumper, and that vertical LED headlamps surround an even more sporty version of the current Kia "tiger nose" grille.
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The front end almost has an Audi R8-like appearance and that seems to fit the direction the automaker is taking. Long known for its bare-bones econoboxes, Kia has been developing a more recent reputation for cutting-edge styling, thanks to former Audi designer Peter Schreyer, now a vice chairman of Hyundai-Kia and still the design boss of the smaller brand.
Kia recently underscored its move upmarket by announcing plans to produce the new K900 premium luxury sedan; at as much as $70,000, the four-door taking aim at the likes of the Audi A8, BMW 7-Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class — and the Hyundai Genesis.
What else can we add about the GT4 Stinger concept? We'll give Kia the last word, the maker suggesting it is "aimed at delivering head-turning looks while providing superb driving enjoyment, whether on the road or at the track."
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First of all anyone that buys a car based on it's resale value is crazy. Here is what you have to considered really when YOU buy a vehicle. You are not buying a vehicle for Mister or Miss X hoping they will like it.
1. Value for your money (what do you get in options and such)
2. Do you like the vehicle?
3. Reliability.
4. Does it suit your needs.
Resale value really means NOTHING as those thoughts can change on a brand at any time or even disappear like Mercury, Hummer, Saturn, Saab, Pontiac, Oldsmobile have in the recent years.
AT TP MAN, Please look at a map and history books. There are TWO Koreas, North Korea and Korea also known as South Korea or officially Republic of Korea. Korea (South Korea/Republic of Korea) is NOT communist. Japan had annexed Korea as a whole in 1910 after WW II the Soviet Union and the U.S. split the country in half. Then in 1948 a vote was held in the U.S. zone and the Republic of Korea was created. North Korea is really a dictatorship not communist. "Korea," "South Korea," "Republic of Korea," are all the same country and is a capitalistic country just as the U.S.A., Japan, The U.K. etc. is. Please learn your history facts before you spout off.
If you take care of ANY vehicle it will out last your loan, this notion you need to sell a vehicle after three to four years is crazy, you shouldn't be trading in a vehicle before you've paid it off. I don't care if you own a Toyota, Cadillac, or Kia you will likely always owe more on the vehicle then it's worth IF you are trading in a car with a loan on a different vehicle or new vehicle.
Now as for a high priced Kia or Hyundai as someone mentioned I agree in a brand perception, I would not pay over $30K for either of those brands. It is unfortunate if they price this vehicle over the $30K mark, VW found that out with their Phaeton. Hopefully Kia and Hyundai will learn from that.
I own two Kia's right now bought new paid cash for them, bought one for my mother, I also own two Ford Trucks one of which was bought new and paid cash for as well and a Subaru sports car.
I don't buy cars based on how much I can sell them for later. I buy them based on value at the time of purchase and if I like them.
I had a Rio just before becoming a blended family, Loved that little Sports car!
Sedona was a Great Van for my needs, when ever, where ever, and extremely satisfied until I had issues with that driveway again. Darn Wisconsin winters anyway.
Now I have the 2011 Kia Sorento- Love is not a strong enough word to state how I feel about this cross-over! Reliable, safe, value for the buck, and knowing the warranty is fully backed up and no corners are cut. LOVE
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Ryan Miller is back between the pipes after a two game break to nurse a sore groin. Jhonas Enroth will go back to the bench to backup Miller. Also, Mikhail Grigorenko will find himself watching tonight's game from up here, instead of taking part. Head coach Ron Rolston is scratching the second year forward nin favor of Johan Larsson. You can read all about the move, including some thoughts from Rolston, by clicking here.
Add your thoughts by using the thread below. I will add my two cents as the night goes along as well. Also, you can get more from myself and Brian Koziol by giving us a follow on Twitter: @PatWGR and @BrianWGR.
First Period
18:10 - BLUE JACKETS GOAL. After some good, sustained pressure inside of the Sabres zone Cam Atkinson jams home the second chance opportunity and Columbus has the lead. Tyler Myers let Atkinson go right by him at the side of the net and Ryan Miller had no chance. 1-0 CBJ.
16:50 - Patrick Kaleta and Cody McCormick try to get the Sabres going with a pair of fights in the Buffalo zone. Both Buffalo forwards got the better of their opponents, with McCormick teeing off on Dalton Prout a couple of times before they were separated. We will see if anything comes of it.
14:15 - A good outlet pass by Mike Weber sprung Thomas Vanek for a scoring chance, but Sergei Bobrovsky was equal to the task for Columbus. Vanek came in from left to right and did not make much of a deke, but still got a good low shot off regardless.
11:10 - SABRES GOAL. Thomas Vanek goes between the legs on a nice one-time pass by Steve Ott to beat the Columbus netminder and tie the game up at 1 a piece. That was just a sweet play by the gifted forward to deflect the puck into the goal. 1-1 tie.
9:08 - We just saw the offensive side to Cody Hodgson's game that can leave folks wowed from time to time. Good vision to hold onto the puck long enough for Ott to go to the net and try for a one-time chance. It did not go in, but a good sequence none the less. The more that happens, the more pucks will go in the net.
3:25 - BLUE JACKETS GOAL. Tyler Myers and Mike Weber have not had a good night thus far. After play below the goal line, Nick Foligno banked in to puck off of Weber's skate to give Columbus their second lead of the night. Myers was also in front trying to close off the lane, but to no avail. 2-1 CBJ.
1:12 - BLUE JACKETS GOAL. A two-on-one chance could not be defensed properly and results in a two-goal Sabres deficit. The dynamic duo of Myers and Weber were the rear guards on the sequence. 3-1 CBJ.
End of Period
Goal Summary
BUF: 8:50 - Thomas Vanek (2) (Steve Ott, Cody Hodgson).
CBJ: 1:51 - Cam Atkinson (1) (Marian Gaborik, James Wisniewski). 16:35 - Nick Foligno (1) (Ryan Johansen, RJ Umburger). 18:48 - Marian Gaborik (2) (Cam Atkinsom, Ryan Murray).
Penalty Summary
BUF: 3:10 - Patrick Kaleta (5 min., fighting). 3:10 - Cody McCormick (5 min., fighting).
CBJ: 3:10 - Jared Boll (5 min., fighting). 3:10 - Dalton Prout (5 min., fighting).
Shots on Goal
Second Period
17:49 - BLUE JACKETS GOAL. Some more shoddy defense in front of Ryan Miller helped Brandon Dubinsky pick up his first goal of the year. This one is getting waaaaaay out of hand. The blue and gold need a wake up, and soon. 4-1 CBJ.
12:46 - Miller may have pulled the puck from behind the goal line...
12:39 - Buffalo catches a break, and the puck did not cross the goal line. If the game gets to 5-1, you would think all would be lost for the Sabres.
10:13 - The blue and gold kill off the first minor penalty of the game. Mike Weber picked up an extra two minutes from before his fight with Nick Foligno. Columbus did not have any real chances. Good PK for Buffalo.
7:42 - What a save by Ryan Miller on Marian Gaborik. The forward waited what seemed like an eternity to take his shot as the netminder was sprawled with his glove hand extended. The puck settled nicely into the glove and no damage was done.
3:25 - The NHL's "war room" in Toronto just released a statement about the video review minutes ago. It was inconclusive whether or not the puck crossed the goal line, according to the league. As a result, the call on the ice was not reversed.
End of Period
Goal Summary
BUF: none
CBJ: 2:11 - Brandon Dubinsky (1) (David Savard, Marian Gaborik).
Penalty Summary
BUF: 7:32 - Mike Weber (2 min., interference). 7:32 - Mike Weber (5 min., fighting). 10:36 - Tyler Myers (2 min., hooking). 16:14 - Marcus Foligno (2 min., interference). 16:14 - Marcus Foligno (2 min., unsportsmalike conduct).
CBJ: 7:32 - Nick Foligno (5 min., fighting).
Shots on Goal
17:49 - If the Sabres have any hope of coming back tonight, they need to get a goal in the next two or three minutes. The longer this game goes, the harder it will be to make up the difference.
12:31 - The Sabres are outshooting Columbus 4-2 this period, but I am hard pressed to think of any real good scoring chances. Maybe Cody Hodgson's slapper at the side of the net counts as one.
8:43 - Vanek had a breakaway chance, wound up to the heavens, and was stopped by Bobrovsky's pads. It is one of those nights...
5:56 - The Sabres had their first power play of the night moments ago. You may not have noticed because the team did not take advantage or create many chances.
End of Game
Goal Summary
BUF: none
CBJ: none
Penalty Summary
BUF: none
CBJ: 12:00 - Blake Comeau (2 min., holding).
Shots on Goal
Final Thoughts
So, this is what suffering looks like...
It is one thing to lose hockey games, but it is another to not be competitive in the game. That was the case tonight. A part of me thought that General Manager Darcy Regier was just tempering expectations when he mentioned a period of "suffering" to come before getting better, but I guess that is not the case. The team is now 0-4-1 to start the year. Let that sink in for a moment...0-4-1.
Next up for the Sabres is a trip to the Windy City. Buffalo takes on the defending Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks at eight o'clock on Saturday. Pregame with Brian Koziol starts at 7 p.m.

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Is Aleigha pronounced like Aaliyah or Alia? Because I would personally say that pronouncing it like Aaliyah would be a huge, dumb mistake (because, you know, Leigh is pronounced like Lee). I don't care for any other name than Vincent. The first set + McKaya look like someone has tried to be just a little bit too yooneek and McKenzie (Mackenzie) and Marissa are not my style.Zelia • Twenty • Film, history and royalty connoisseur • I have a personal blog and one about royaltyExporting beautiful old Danish names, exotic Greenlandic names and Greenlandic sibling names
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In hindsight, my high school Algebra teacher may have been certifiably insane. The first day of class he wandered off on a tangent about a Medieval prince who loved his sleep. This prince loved his sleep so much he decided to sleep five minutes longer every night: 8 hours, 8 hours 5 minutes, 8 hours 10 minutes … until he slept over 24 hours. Then, he died. Class dismissed, Professor continued. Don't forget the quiz on polynomial expressions this Thursday.
I asked around, and no one has ever heard of this prince's cautionary tale. I did, however, find a bizarre news story about 15-year old British girl named Louisa Ball. My friends sleep through half of every class (but still get better grades). And I've been known to sleep through flights. But Louisa sleeps through entire family vacations. Louisa is stricken with a rare disease called Kleine-Levin Syndrome, dubbed Sleeping Beauty Disease, that makes her sleep for weeks. Her longest snooze was 13 straight days. Baffled doctors can't stop it, so Louisa's parents must her wake up once a day so she can eat and use the bathroom.
In spite of Louisa's affliction, people today sleep less than ever before. According to an American Cancer Society study, Americans slept 8 hours a night in 1960. Today? 6.7 hours. That's a groggy 15% drop in sleep within 50 years—despite NBC's late-night lineup's best efforts. In our defense, our grandparents/parents didn't have the following distractions: sensationalized 24-7 news-cycles, Red Bull, the Internet, and late-night SportsCenter reruns. National Geographic pegged the costs of our national "sleep debt" at $15 billion dollars in health care expenses and up to $50 billion in lost productivity (or Syria's nominal GDP).
As usual, our grandparents were right. Eight is the correct answer for number of sleep hours. Sleep more than that and you are more likely to die sooner. A University of California San Diego psychiatry study found "sleeping more than 7 to 8 hours per day has been consistently associated with increased mortality." But beware of sample bias here. The guy who sleeps 11 hours a night is more likely to be lazier and/or unhealthier.
Sleep less than 8 hours and you are more likely to be a) cranky and b) fat. Scientists observed a hormonal correlation between sleep deprivation and obesity. The hormone ghreline triggers your appetite and is found in higher concentrations in sleep-deprived people. Another hormone, leptin, lets your body know when it's full and was seen in much lower levels in the under-slept.
I know what you're probably thinking, Kirstie Alley, and we're not buying it. It's not your lack of sleep that's the problem. It's the lack of occasional light jogging. And you just eat too much.
It is the only time in my life I will ever pity Leonardo DiCaprio. Sure, he is Hollywood's Golden Boy, and, at 35, he's decades younger than George Clooney and Tom Hanks. And, oh yeah, he's on-and-off with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover-model Bar Refaeli.
But poor, poor Leo. You can just picture him preparing for "Inception". Waking up from his Egyptian 1000-thread-count sheets, sending Bar off to her latest Turks & Caicos photo shoot, and then hunkering down to read every book on dreaming and sleep he could find. There was just one problem. Leo would not be in a normal dream world. He'd be in director Christopher Nolan's. And Christopher Nolan spent the last decade architecting it.
"This was Chris Nolan's dream world, and he had his own set of rules and his own structure to it," Leo lamented. "So I needed to understand what that Rubik's Cube was in his mind. It took months to tap into how my character directly related to these different levels of the subconscious." Leo somehow pulled it off after recycling his jangled "Shutter Island" acting jitters, but Christopher Nolan was the real star. At last.
You see, Christopher Nolan wanted to make "Inception" a decade ago. But he realized to create the movie on the scale and grandeur it deserved he would have to cut his teeth with a couple For-Them studio blockbusters. So Nolan bided his time. He aced "Batman Returns", then ho-hum shattered the opening weekend box office record with "Dark Knight", and he finally had his For-Him movie. And Youtube had a new mash-up favorite:
Nolan briefly speculated "Inception" could eclipse "Avatar" as the highest grossing movie of all time. He wisely backed off. Scoreboard: "Avatar" $2.75 billion, "Inception" $655 million. But "Avatar" is a mere kid's movie by comparison. There are two types of movies. There are movies you look at ("Avatar", any flick with Megan Fox) and then there are movies you watch. "Inception" is the rare blockbuster that satisfies both. A masterpiece whose mind-bending, CGI Penrose stairs are girdered by Descartesian and Jungian pillars.
"Inception" is more fact than science-fiction. You can influence your dreams. Christopher Nolan experimented with designing his own dreams since he was 16. It's called "dream incubation", and novelists do it all the time to inspire narrative break-throughs. In a one week-long study, college students stared at homework problems framed on their night-stands before going to sleep. 50% of the students dreamed about the problems and 25% solved them. Yet 100% of the students were believed to be lousy conversationalists at the Saturday football game.
Group dreaming is still the stuff of misty Shaman legend. But dreams within dreams (within dreams, within dreams) do occur—though they were found in less than 1% of studied sleepers. False awakenings in different layer dreams have also been observed. And it's true. You never remember how your dream starts, because your short-term memory does not convert into long-term memory during deep REM dream sleep.
Leo wasn't just acting when he said what feels likes hours in your dream span only seconds in real time because of intense neural brain activity. When you die, it's been reported the brain experiences up to 12 minutes of this same neural activity. This could feel like years, decades, even millennia. Couldn't this endless dream, then, be forever?
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When Bill Clinton was at Georgetown, a saner professor told him great people conditioned themselves to sleep 4-5 hours a night. The simple reason being: you get more done. Bill Clinton applied the theory in his dorm room that night and remembered it well during his famous all-night pizza meetings at the White House. (Warning #2: The Bill Clinton Sleep Schedule is not to be confused with the Bill Clinton Sleeping Around Schedule.)
When I was on a high school tour, the scruffy tour guide mused you can attain two of three things at school. You can 1) learn a lot, 2) meet interesting people, and/or 3) get great sleep. I never saw the kid again. I didn't even get into the school. But I never forgot his tip. And I don't understand why anyone would pick any combination other than 1) and 2).
Stay up late, my high school buddy, always said. Just stay up late. And the less compelling the reason, the better. "Mad Men" marathon at 12:27 AM? Watch. A random Spice Girls reunion concert on a school night? Go. The most intriguing conversations happen then. These are the times when the "remember the time…" stories are minted.
"Those were the days" adults reminisce wistfully about school. And those Raman Noodle-fueled late-nights? Those are the hours. I can't tell you anything about my high school papers except they probably had "needs more development" and B+ scrawled in red ink on them. But I recall every vivid detail of our spontaneous sledding trip the night before finals.
After a while, my buddy said, you almost hate sleep. You see those restless, toss-and-turn hours as the most wasted hours of all. So give me 4 or 5 hours, a shower, and let's get on with it. Today You grumbles at Yesterday You for a while. You may say something odd in 9 AM Marketing class. But then you remember the impromptu 1:17 AM dance party or the roommate's spot-on George W. Bush impersonation. You laugh maybe a little too loud to yourself, in maybe a little too packed library or Subway car. Then you sigh: time to prove your worth a damn. Crack the menacing Capital Markets book. And go out and earn tonight.
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David Arquette Spills about Marriage
Momlogic's Vivian: We were shocked and bummed to learn about Courteney Cox and David Arquette's split. But what shocked us even more was Arquette's lack of decorum in spilling the deets about his marriage and sex life!
According to the New York Post, Arquette let loose on Howard Stern's Sirius radio show, complaining about the deterioration of his and Courteney's sex life and yapping about his fling with waitress Jasmine Waltz, ex-fling of Ryan Seacrest and infamous puncher of Lindsay Lohan.
"My sexual encounter made me feel pretty manly," blabbed Arquette about his tryst with Waltz (who also happened to star in a few episodes of Arquette and Cox's defunct tabloid drama, "Dirt"), adding that he and Cox had agreed it was OK to "see" other people.
Arquette said Cox gave him the boot (along with a motorcycle) shortly before their 11th wedding anniversary this past June, because she "didn't want to be my mother anymore."
While talking about how things had gone downhill with Cox during the filming of "Scream 4" this past summer, Arquette felt compelled to add, "We hadn't had sex in a month by that time. Since then, it's been four months or so." The guy went on to describe sex with his wife as "beautifully passionate" but "methodical" and "scheduled, to a certain degree."
Double ew!
But even after broadcasting their dirty laundry on national radio, Arquette said he hopes to rekindle his marriage with Cox. "I've been begging Courteney to get back with me," he said. "She's the greatest woman in the world."
Um ... this kind of reckless blabbing wouldn't happen to be what got him in the doghouse to begin with, would it?
When Cox's BFF, Jennifer Aniston, split with John Mayer a while back, her numero-uno pet peeve was that Mayer had been willing to blab the deets of their breakup to anyone who'd listen. Did David Arquette learn nothing from that situation?
What do you guys think? Would you take your partner back if you'd learned they'd blabbed in graphic detail about your relationship and sex life?
Details like this should be kept between the two of them. I don't understand his rationale for putting these details out there and thinking she would get back with him. Just plain dumb!
Yeah, I don't think I'd be rushing back to a guy who told the world our sex life was no good.
Well he is an Arquette, so it really comes as no surprise that he would act like a weirdo.
And there's no way in hell I'd take someone back after that. A girl has to have some pride.
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Karen L. Gates (Owner)
Karen has had a passion for dance since she was five years old taking Jazz, Tap and Ballet lessons. She continued dancing throughout her school years until the present. Karen met her husband, Bob, when she was taking Disco Dance Lessons, as he was her instructor. After they were married, they went on to competing with the Fred Astaire Dance Organization. Karen and Bob took many 1st place awards. She has worked at the Ohio Regional Office of Fred Astaire Dance Studios for over five years as an Executive Assistant to the Ohio Franchisor, Guy A. Schiavone.
Karen is excited to have the opportunity to open up her Fred Astaire Dance Studio right here in the Chagrin Area. She is looking forward to extending her love of dance to the residence of Chagrin Falls and the surrounding areas.
Karen is excited to have the opportunity to open up her Fred Astaire Dance Studio right here in the Chagrin Area. She is looking forward to extending her love of dance to the residence of Chagrin Falls and the surrounding areas.
Bob D. Gates (Manager / Instructor)
Bob started Ballroom Dancing in 1977 as a student. His love for dance grew and he soon became a ballroom dance instructor. While teaching Disco at a local establishment in 1979, he met his wife, Karen. They soon married and have been sharing the love of dance ever since.
Bob and Karen have been dancing for over 30 years and have competed several times in regional Fred Astaire competitions, winning various 1st place awards. After competing as an amature, Bob became a Fred Astaire certified ballroom instructor. For Bob, dance is a great way to relax and have fun. Bob looks forward to having a fun filled lesson with you!
Angel Criado (Dance Director)
Angel has been professionally teaching the various styles of partnership dancing (American and International Styles) for over 25 years and carries certifications with several National Dance Council of America recognized dance syllabi, the Fred Astaire Franchised Dance School curriculum, as well as with several independent dance organizations. He is currently working towards Licentiate certifications in both the Fred Astaire curriculum and the internationally recognized Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance organizations.
To give an idea of the type of teacher Angel is, he provided an e-mail from one of his amateur
"I really can't express how much [my wife] and I appreciate the effort you make to … coach our dancing. When we decided to move on from group lessons and began working at [our local dance studio], we improved significantly. But then we plateaued again with [our instructors] and despite 3 years and nearly 300 lessons, didn't qualify at full Bronze in any dance."
"When you started working with us, we began to improve again. I believe your experience, standing in the dance community, study of motion and dance, provide you a vision of what our dancing can be, even with our physical limitations, that we are not able to see. I want you to know I value every moment of dance training I can have with you and appreciate that you drive me to your vision of our dance ability, even though it is sometimes physically taxing."
Angel is presently an instructor and the Dance Director for our school, responsible locally for the quality of our instructors' and students' standards of social, competitive and exhibition dancing.
Shari Smith-Shemitz (Instructor)
Shari's love of Dance began at the age of 7 when began taking Tap, Jazz and Ballet with the Neylon Dance Studio. At age 9, she began to heavily focus on ballet. She then studied at The Fine Arts Association in Willoughby under the direction of Ray and Jan Smith. She attended the University of Akron with a Major in Performing Arts and Ballet from 1977-1981.
Unfortunately, the shelf life of a Ballerina is short- lived and with life changes, she discovered the wonderful world of Ballroom! Taught, trained and certified through Fred Astaire Dance Studios since 1992. Shari has competed in numerous competitions throughout the country both with her students and as a professional. Shari would love to share her passion for dance with you!
Ryan Schultz (Instructor)
Dancing has always held a special place in Ryan's heart. After enjoying social dancing for years, Ryan decided to broaden his horizons and become a ballroom dance student. As Ryan learned more about the vast ballroom world, he decided to turn his hobby into a profession. Ryan is now a Fred Astaire Certified Instructor. As Ryan continues to climb the instructor rankings in the state of Ohio, he also enjoys competing professionally. Ryan has taken two first place and one second place award in the Novice Division of Fred Astaire's regional competitions.
Although Ryan is certified in all Ballroom styles, he specializes in Argentine Tango, Salsa, and Bachata. He would love to share his passion for these dances with you on a fun filled lesson!
Diane Lambert
Diane has been involved in the Health and Wellness Industry for over 25 years. Diane holds a Master's Degree in Exercise Science, is a Certified Corporate Wellness Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer from the American College of Sports Medicine. She is a trained facilitator for the Freedom from Smoking Tobacco Cessation program and also enjoys teaching Zumba classes several times a week. Diane received her Zumba Certification in November of 2007 and has been teaching ever since.
As a Be Well Solutions Health and Wellness Coach, Diane has spent the last five years helping clients discover and implement the tools needed to transform their unhealthy lifestyle habits into healthy and sustainable lifestyle habits. This ultimately improves the quality of their lives. Diane loves to share her expertise at each of her Zumba classes.


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Martin Blake
Martin Blake has been a senior writer for The Age since 1986 and has covered numerous AFL seasons, three cricket World Cups and various Australian cricket tours overseas, two Olympic Games, three Commonwealth Games, and a plethora of other major sports events including the British Open Championship and the US Masters. He covers all sports with an emphasis on Australian football and golf.
Swans just keep on winning
Martin Blake, Sydney Sydney keeps on winning, relentlessly and impressively. You have to hand it to the top-of-the-table Swans.
Franklin back as Hawthorn ups the ante
Martin Blake LANCE Franklin's long-awaited return from a hamstring injury and illness, along with the inclusion of former captain Sam Mitchell and Josh Gibson, gives Hawthorn an imposing look for the...
Found wanting, but Saints vow to return
Martin Blake Pitted against a quick, vibrant, young and brilliant Collingwood side with a groundbreaking defensive system, the Saints fell short.
Riewoldt has plenty to say, about footy
Martin Blake Football, not photos, managers or assaults, is St Kilda's focus.
Carlton win makes it a contender
Martin Blake Is Carlton the real deal? The question keeps popping up. Each time, the Blues bark back with the answer.
Hawks' big guns fire to burn Saints
Martin Blake Twenty minutes into the game, Hawthorn was playing tempo footy, chipping the football around its back half, and prompting the crowd to bay with disapproval.
AFL 2011 half-time report
Martin Blake At the halfway mark of the season, Martin Blake runs the rule over the 17 clubs - the highs and lows, the surprises and where your club will finish.
Saints prey on Eagles
Martin Blake Saints played only two book-end quarters but that was enough to get over West Coast.
Swans lift as luckless Saints falter
Martin Blake St Kilda leads for the most part but fails to secure win to seal finals place.
A slog but which side has the goods?
Martin Blake Some questions need answering about Saturday night's elimination final.
Not for Saint-hearted
Martin Blake It was difficult to find the right moments that summed up the last chapter of St Kilda's cursed 2011 season.
Fisher named top Saint
Martin Blake Saints defender Sam Fisher scored a shock victory in the Trevor Barker Award last night.
Back-line players need greater recognition
Martin Blake The clubs are not perfect in rewarding their defenders, but they are at least on to it.
Richards mounts a strong case for defence
Martin Blake FOUR back-line players won their club's best and fairest awards last year - West Coast's Darren Glass, St Kilda's Sam Fisher, Geelong's Corey Enright and Port Adelaide's Jack Trengove, who tied for...
No minus if 'plus-one' is a positive
Martin Blake It used to be known as the 'loose man in defence'. Now it has become the 'plus-one' system.
Dees dump Watts for Cats clash
Martin Blake Melbourne has run out of patience with Jack Watts.
Saints smash through
Martin Blake A win against fancied Carlton has St Kilda inside the top eight.
Hayes sets aside talk of future
Martin Blake Lenny Hayes is playing plenty well enough to plough on into a 15th season next year.
St Kilda wins it ugly
Martin Blake It started with a Farren Ray brain-fade a few minutes in. Ray marked unattended at half-forward, and played on when he had no one to go to.
Saints: survival of the fittest
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Europe's sovereign-debt crisis is far from over, and economies on the periphery of the euro zone remain deeply troubled. Unrest has simmered in Greece and Spain as protesters have railed against government-imposed austerity, while economic growth, the desperately needed cure for the Continent's ills, seems a long way off.
So, is now a good time to buy European stocks? You bet. Despite lingering financial turmoil, doubts about the euro zone's sustainability effectively have been put to rest. European companies are awash in cash, and many are positioned to benefit from growth beyond their borders. Not least, their shares are cheap, even though the Stoxx Europe 600 index has risen 15% this year, to a recent 280.95. Some investors think they could rally more than 10%, and perhaps as much as 20%, in the coming year.
The Stoxx Europe 600 index trades for 11.5 times 2013 estimated earnings, compared with a price/earnings multiple of 12.5 for the Standard & Poor's 500. European equities have sold at a discount to U.S. stocks since the 1980s, but the gap has widened in recent years because of heightened political and financial risk. Stoxx 600 constituents yield an average of 3.8%, nearly double the 2.2% yield on the S&P, and almost triple the coupon on 10-year German bunds.
This has been a winning year for many European companies. Take fashion retailer Inditex ITX.MC -0.8873114463176575% Industria de Diseno Textil S.A. Spain: Madrid EUR22.34 -0.2 -0.8873114463176575% /Date(1411493073000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 711487 P/E Ratio 29.628647214854112 Market Cap 70405169155.5634 Dividend Yield 1.2712623097582811% Rev. per Employee 133692 More quote details and news » (ticker: ITX.Spain), whose shares have rocketed 67%, spurred by a unique business model that has delivered consistent earnings growth. The parent of the Zara chain trades for 27.5 times next year's expected earnings, which isn't cheap, but its earnings record makes it hard to bet against.
European stocks have done well, in part because companies are in excellent financial health. They took advantage of the recession to clean up their balance sheets, cut costs, trim capital expenditures, and hoard cash. Stoxx Europe 600 components boasted cash and equivalents of 596 billion euros ($790 billion) at the end of 2011, according to ThomsonReuters Eikon. That was up from about €540 billion in 2007. Corporate earnings are forecast to rise between 5% and 10% in 2013, aided by a weaker euro.
THE STOXX EUROPE 600 is dominated by banks, health-care, and industrial companies. Less than a third of index components have net debt, which means Europe's corporate finances are in far better shape than the finances of many European governments. Shareholders are likely to ratchet up pressure on companies to put their cash to work, which could lead to more capital spending, an increase in merger activity, and more stock buybacks and dividend payments. Stepped-up spending, in turn, could help grease the wheels of Europe's economy.
But financial muscle alone isn't enough to unlock value. "If equity markets in Europe are going to give you a decent return next year, it is going to have to come from multiple expansion," says Dominic Rossi, global chief investment officer for equities at Fidelity.
Price/earnings multiples have improved since the summer, when the European Central Bank took action that finally persuaded investors it had the determination and ammunition to tackle the euro-zone sovereign-debt crisis. ECB President Mario Draghi pledged in July to do "whatever it takes" to save the euro. Those were the words that markets were longing to hear.
Europe's political risk has diminished but hasn't disappeared. Greece's economy is a shambles, but each time the country has gone to the brink of disaster, a face-saving resolution to ease its debt burden has been found. Spain continues to resist a rescue, even though the ECB has drawn up a suitable mechanism to provide support.
France also is a cause for concern. Credit-rating agencies have stripped the country of its triple-A rating over worries about its competitiveness. The government urgently needs to reduce dependence on public spending. France's troubles are exemplified by the plight of car maker Peugeot UG.FR -1.1274509803921569% Peugeot S.A. France: Paris EUR10.085 -0.115 -1.1274509803921569% /Date(1411493071000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1562626 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 8140207265.03205 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 274251 More quote details and news » (UG.France), which has been strong-armed by the government to keep open factories to preserve jobs, despite overcapacity in the European auto market. Peugeot disclosed earlier this year that it is losing €200 million a month. Its shares have fallen almost 50% in 2012.
GERMANY IS EUROPE'S standout economy, an economic engine firing on all cylinders, fueled by demand for exports. Industrial production is strong, and unemployment is low. Frankfurt's blue-chip DAX index is up 29.5% in 2012, the best-performing market in Europe. With no sign of demand for German goods slowing, the shares could have another good year. Chancellor Angela Merkel is almost certain to win a third term in office in September, another plus.
While many European economies stagnate, European companies could benefit in 2013 from accelerated global growth. The global economy is forecast to expand by 3% to 3.5%, driven by a broadening recovery in the U.S. and the resumption of turbocharged growth in China after this year's more sluggish performance. "If we don't get an improvement in the U.S. and Asia, European equities would be much more vulnerable," says Dorothee Deck, European strategist at Absolute Strategy Research in London. Failure by the U.S. to resolve fiscal-cliff issues also would be a blow.
Companies with substantial exposure to international markets, such as luxury-goods maker Richemont CFR.VX -0.8583690987124464% Compagnie Financiere Richemont S.A. Switzerland: SWX Europe CHF80.85 -0.7 -0.8583690987124464% /Date(1411493020000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 621173 P/E Ratio 17.88025309875072 Market Cap 47199238247.6807 Dividend Yield 1.7316017316017316% Rev. per Employee 449981 More quote details and news » (CFR.Switzerland), drug maker Novo Nordisk (NOVO-B.Denmark), and chemicals producer Bayer BAYN.XE -0.13309671694764863% Bayer AG Germany: Xetra EUR112.55 -0.15 -0.13309671694764863% /Date(1411493067000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 563965 P/E Ratio 26.11368909512761 Market Cap 92824891953.125 Dividend Yield 1.8658374055975122% Rev. per Employee 358163 More quote details and news » (BAYN.Germany), all of which generate more than 60% of sales outside Europe, could outperform. They also could get a boost from a weaker euro, which would inflate earnings denominated in other currencies. The common currency could drop 10% in value against the dollar next year on Europe's likely recession.
Some domestically focused plays could do well, too. "On a bottom-up basis, there is still great value out there," says Dean Tenerelli, manager of T. Rowe Price's European Stock Fund in London. His picks include media companies Mediaset España Comunicacion TL5.MC -0.010165700925078784% Mediaset Espana Comunicacion S.A. Spain: Madrid EUR9.836 -0.001 -0.010165700925078784% /Date(1411493073000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 610377 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 3996599881.93786 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 840338 More quote details and news » (TL5.Spain) and M6-Metropole Television MMT.FR -1.7343173431734318% M6-Metropole Television S.A. France: Paris EUR13.315 -0.235 -1.7343173431734318% /Date(1411492713000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 45248 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 1722015997.03266 Dividend Yield 6.383777694329703% Rev. per Employee 558252 More quote details and news » (MMT.France).
European cyclicals look more attractive than defensive issues, with sectors such as autos and auto parts, and media, likely to benefit from higher profit margins. Luxury goods, too, have promising prospects. Telecommunications and oil and gas companies could face head winds, however. Opinions are divided on financials, although insurers are expected to outperform banks as bond yields start to rise.
Barron's recently combed the Continent for companies undervalued on a historical basis, with exposure to fast-growing international markets and minimal downside risk. We found 10 that fit these criteria and offer decent dividends that seem stable. With the exception of Enagás ENG.MC -0.9691455696202531% Enagas S.A. Spain: Madrid EUR25.035 -0.245 -0.9691455696202531% /Date(1411493073000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 227183 P/E Ratio 14.49120166705256 Market Cap 6039976342.86022 Dividend Yield 6.100476532854004% Rev. per Employee 1071040 More quote details and news » (ENG.Spain), the Spanish utility, all are large-cap stocks. Here's a closer look at our 2013 picks.
Volkswagen VOW3.XE -1.522550991094513% Volkswagen AG Non-Vtg Pfd. Germany: Xetra EUR171.4 -2.65 -1.522550991094513% /Date(1411493055000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 646593 P/E Ratio 8.5828743114672 Market Cap 83236980537.6887 Dividend Yield 2.368728121353559% Rev. per Employee 344146 More quote details and news » (VOW3.Germany), the German auto maker, enjoyed a bumper year in 2012, and 2013 could be a repeat. The shares, which finished on Friday at €171, have rallied 48% since the start of the year, but still trade for only 7.2 times forecast 2013 earnings of €23.87 per share. Rival BMW BMW.XE -2.397141869309669% Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Germany: Xetra EUR84.69 -2.08 -2.397141869309669% /Date(1411493065000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1302542 P/E Ratio 9.49439461883408 Market Cap 57458721704.9445 Dividend Yield 3.070020073208171% Rev. per Employee 698680 More quote details and news » (BMW.Germany), which also is in high gear, trades for nine times next year's estimates.
Volkswagen shares could advance at least 20% in the next 12 months, as demand for new cars is boosted by a broadening economic recovery in the U.S. and more growth in China. The company's global footprint helps mitigate the impact of a weak European market.
Volkswagen has 12.6% of the global auto market, selling one of every eight new cars, and its share is growing. Sales are forecast to top €200 billion in 2013. With a stable of brands including Lamborghini, Audi, and Skoda, Volkswagen is exposed to the more profitable premium-car sector, and trucks. Operating profit margins will slip this year due to write-downs related to the purchases of Porsche and truck maker MAN, but the company's scale gives it leverage to improve profitability in 2013.
Don't write off BMW, either. Since Barron's wrote a positive piece on the shares in the fall (see European Trader, Oct. 29), they have risen 19%, and could add 15% next year.
European Aeronautic Defence & Space (EAD.France) scared investors this year with its aborted attempt to merge with BAE Systems BA.LN -1.389181225005262% BAE Systems PLC U.K.: London GBP468.5 -6.6 -1.389181225005262% /Date(1411489412000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2817786 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 14887867358.33 Dividend Yield 3.5005336179295625% Rev. per Employee 216205 More quote details and news » (BA.U.K.). But rich rewards could be on the horizon. Its Airbus unit has a huge backlog of orders, and EADS plans to remodel its governance and ownership structure in the first half of 2013, reducing the influence of the French and German governments. The stock's public float will increase to about 70% from a current 50%.
The company also plans to buy back up to 15% of its shares at a cost of about €3.35 billion, which can be funded from its cash pile of more than €11 billion. If the buyback were to take place before year end, 2013 estimated earnings per share would be enhanced by 15%, and 2014 earnings, by 16%, according to analysts at Société Générale. The bank has a price target of €38.
EADS shares closed on Friday at €29.99. The stock trades for 11.4 times forecast 2013 earnings of €2.62 a share, well below Boeing's BA -0.572091225357557% Boeing Co. U.S.: NYSE USD128.61 -0.74 -0.572091225357557% /Date(1411419616432-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2795748 AFTER HOURS USD128.61 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 94513 P/E Ratio 19.14266577361018 Market Cap 93211292853.4728 Dividend Yield 2.270429982116476% Rev. per Employee 525220 More quote details and news » (BA) P/E of 15.
Rio Tinto RIO -2.921826625386997% Rio Tinto PLC ADS U.S.: NYSE USD50.17 -1.51 -2.921826625386997% /Date(1411419692328-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3635116 AFTER HOURS USD50.1 -0.0700000000000003 -0.1395256129160853% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 62072 P/E Ratio 14.261841765029414 Market Cap 73315290677.2882 Dividend Yield 3.719354195734503% Rev. per Employee 788468 More quote details and news » (RIO) is poised to benefit from China's increased appetite for natural resources, as its economy reaccelerates in the first half of 2013. With new Chinese leadership in place, stimulus measures could boost demand for iron ore, a key ingredient in the production of steel.
In addition, the Anglo-Australian miner is on track to bring into production Mongolia's Oyu Tolgoi mine, which is expected to produce 450,000 metric tons (496,040 U.S. tons) of copper and 330,000 ounces of gold annually. Cost cuts and the finalization of asset sales in 2014 will help offset capital expenditures and aid free cash flow.
Rio Tinto is forecast to earn 3.44 pounds ($5.56) per share in 2013, up from an estimated £3.03 in 2012. At Friday's $56.54, the American depositary receipts trade for 10.2 times forward earnings, cheap versus rivals BHP Billiton BLT.LN 0.8379081190407397% BHP Billiton PLC U.K.: London GBP1745 14.5 0.8379081190407397% /Date(1411489479000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 4831052 P/E Ratio 0.10892764352952722 Market Cap 37880005708.282 Dividend Yield 4.355631747851003% Rev. per Employee 835888 More quote details and news » (BLT.U.K.) and Anglo American AAL.LN -1.0164738871363477% Anglo American PLC U.K.: London GBP1412 -14.5 -1.0164738871363477% /Date(1411489498000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2493343 P/E Ratio 12.290298801755696 Market Cap 20558186052.9367 Dividend Yield 2.915070711622387% Rev. per Employee 183209 More quote details and news » (AAL.U.K). In the next 12 months, Rio Tinto's shares easily could add 20% in value.
Roche Holding ROG.VX -0.211864406779661% Roche Holding AG Part. Cert. Switzerland: SWX Europe CHF282.6 -0.6 -0.211864406779661% /Date(1411493055000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 439418 P/E Ratio 22.680219283000447 Market Cap 243125761676.205 Dividend Yield 2.760084925690021% Rev. per Employee 546063 More quote details and news » (ROG.Switzerland) can outperform peers in 2013 as investor focus shifts to new products and away from macroeconomic troubles. The pharmaceutical company had positive results in 11 of 14 late-stage clinical drug trials this year. It also brought several new products to market, including Zelboraf and Erivedge, for skin cancer, and Perjeta, which strengthens its portfolio of breast-cancer medicines. Roche has a young product portfolio and the lowest patent-expiry risk among leading drug concerns, which augurs well for future growth. Nor is competition from biosimilars solidifying as quickly as expected.
Roche closed on Friday at 186.60 Swiss francs ($203.42). The stock trades for 12.4 times future earnings, below the sector average of more than 13 times. Roche is expected to earn CHF15.08 per share in 2013, up from a forecast CHF13.57 in 2012. Sales next year will be just shy of CHF48 billion.
Roche yields 3.6%, but analysts anticipate a special dividend in the next few years. The company, which paid specials in the past, is expected to move from a position of net debt to net cash in 2015. Credit Suisse rates the stock at Outperform with a price target of CHF223.
WPP WPP.LN -1.2470771628994544% WPP PLC U.K.: London GBP1267 -16 -1.2470771628994544% /Date(1411489344000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 821163 P/E Ratio 0.16862251732501837 Market Cap 17009228183.9619 Dividend Yield 1.8342541436464088% Rev. per Employee 93701.9 More quote details and news » (WPP.U.K.), the advertising and marketing giant, is growing steadily due to its geographic exposure and presence in digital channels. In the first nine months of 2012, revenue from digital businesses was up more than 7% year-to-year. Digital advertising is growing rapidly in mature markets such as North America, where more traditional forms of advertising are declining.
WPP, whose brands include Grey, JWT, and Ogilvy & Mather, also has market-leading positions in China and India. The company could earn 78 pence per share in 2013 on forecast revenue of £10.75 billion. Its shares, which closed on Friday at £8.90, trade for 11.4 times forecast earnings for 2013, well below a historical average of 15 to 16 times earnings.
The advertising industry traditionally has grown through acquisitions, but consolidation looks to be slowing. That is freeing up more money for dividends and share buybacks. "This is a high-quality business with high returns and good growth prospects, trading [at an] attractive valuation compared to the long-term history and the potential of the business model," says Matthew Siddle, who manages the Fidelity European Growth Fund and owns shares. Bernstein Research rates WPP Outperform, with a price target of £10.50.
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton MC.FR -1.170252925632314% LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton France: Paris EUR130.9 -1.55 -1.170252925632314% /Date(1411493012000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 287272 P/E Ratio 19.54028739369294 Market Cap 68269628733.2225 Dividend Yield 1.9098548510313216% Rev. per Employee 257016 More quote details and news » (MC.France) is a smart play on burgeoning demand for luxury goods. The industry has shown resilience in a difficult environment, and could continue to do well if the economic recovery in the U.S. broadens and fast-paced growth in China continues. Through the first nine months of 2012, LVMH reported 22% growth in sales, including 10% organic growth, due to strength in Europe and Asia, and a pickup in the U.S. Its sought-after brands include Louis Vuitton, Donna Karan, Bulgari, Christian Dior, and TAG Heuer.
Sales are expected to reach €27.93 billion in 2012, up from €23.66 billion in 2011. Operating profit could approach €6 billion, and free cash flow, almost €3 billion. LVMH shares ended last week at €140 and trade for 17.6 times forecast 2013 earnings of €7.97 per share. That multiple is in line with rivals like Richemont, which owns Cartier. LVMH yields 2.1%, having hiked its payout last year. Analysts at Nomura think shares could rally to €165.
Deutsche Post (DPW.Germany) could rack up substantial gains in the next 12 months due to the performance of its DHL parcel-delivery unit, the company's key profit driver. DHL controls more than a third of the Asia-Pacific market, where its revenue is growing at a double-digit pace. Progress was bumpy in the third quarter, but could be back on track in 2013, fueled by growth in China and the U.S. DHL also has a strong foothold in the logistics market in Europe and the Americas.
The company's mail business in Germany continues to generate healthy profits, despite declining volume. The shares, which closed on Friday at €16.62, trade for 12 times forecast 2013 earnings of €1.39 a share, up from an estimated €1.28 this year. Competitors, meanwhile, have their hands full: Fedex FDX -0.2968483547022043% FedEx Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD157.86 -0.47 -0.2968483547022043% /Date(1411419635858-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1610990 AFTER HOURS USD157.7 -0.160000000000025 -0.10135563157227924% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 10325 P/E Ratio 21.23829512431385 Market Cap 44846340046.532 Dividend Yield 0.5067781578613961% Rev. per Employee 285352 More quote details and news » (FDX) is restructuring its express operations, and United Parcel Service UPS -1.3073209975864843% United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B U.S.: NYSE USD98.14 -1.3 -1.3073209975864843% /Date(1411419636026-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2805546 AFTER HOURS USD98.34 0.200000000000003 0.2037905033625433% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 139333 P/E Ratio 25.099744245524295 Market Cap 90838775019.0112 Dividend Yield 2.7307927450580802% Rev. per Employee 143271 More quote details and news » (UPS) is trying to complete the drawn-out purchase of Dutch rival TNT Express (TNT.Netherlands). Deutsche Post's stock could hit €20 in the next 12 months. The company yields 4.2%, another reason it could deliver for investors.
Vivendi viv.fr -0.9766126959650475% Vivendi S.A. France: Paris EUR19.265 -0.19 -0.9766126959650475% /Date(1411493056000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1080162 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 26228732047.5898 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 365271 More quote details and news » (VIV.France): A strategic review of Vivendi's operations could unlock value in the next few quarters. The French media and telecommunications giant likely will sell Maroc Telecom, the Moroccan incumbent, or GVT, the alternative telecom operator in Brazil. GVT would fetch more -- up to an estimated €8 billion. Proceeds could go toward reducing debt and buying back shares. A €4.4 billion buyback at €18 a share would make the stock worth €19.70 per share, according to Credit Suisse, which rates Vivendi Outperform with a €19.10 price target.
Vivendi is trading for €17.01, or 8.6 times forecast 2013 earnings of €1.98 per share, in line with rival Bouygues EN.FR -1.9475655430711611% Bouygues S.A. France: Paris EUR26.18 -0.52 -1.9475655430711611% /Date(1411493027000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 277578 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 8995415068.97378 Dividend Yield 6.051025270594271% Rev. per Employee 260176 More quote details and news » (EN.France) but more expensive than France Telecom (FTE.France). However, Vivendi, which owns French telecom SFR, has other business lines. It owns a large stake in Activision Blizzard ATVI -0.5957836846929423% Activision Blizzard Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD21.69 -0.13 -0.5957836846929423% /Date(1411419600602-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 5562530 AFTER HOURS USD21.69 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 18260 P/E Ratio 49.13798962415895 Market Cap 15655456903.8446 Dividend Yield 0.9220839096357769% Rev. per Employee 621739 More quote details and news » (ATVI), which has launched some of the top-selling games in North America and Europe. Its Universal Music Group is releasing albums from artists such as the Rolling Stones and Rihanna. Even if a share buyback doesn't materialize, Vivendi still offers good value after underperforming in 2012. Its 5.7% dividend looks secure.
AXA cs.fr -0.975975975975976% AXA S.A. France: Paris EUR19.785 -0.195 -0.975975975975976% /Date(1411493074000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2786059 P/E Ratio 10.117598902257992 Market Cap 48183701608.6578 Dividend Yield 4.094010614101592% Rev. per Employee 1134220 More quote details and news » (CS.France) shares have climbed 33% in 2012, to €13.37, but at 6.8 times next year's expected earnings, they still look cheap. The large insurer is expected to earn €1.98 per share in 2013, up from an estimated €1.84 in 2012. Shares could rise to €16 or more in the next 12 months if the company can deliver on its strategy to be more selective about opportunities in mature markets.
AXA is looking to expand its more profitable life-protection business at the expense of traditional savings products, and is concentrating on margin instead of volume in property and casualty. Operating in unfavorable markets has hurt its financial performance, but it looks to be better positioned now. Among insurance peers, AXA also offers the best dividend yield at more than 5%.
Enagás ENG.MC -0.9691455696202531% Enagas S.A. Spain: Madrid EUR25.035 -0.245 -0.9691455696202531% /Date(1411493073000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 227183 P/E Ratio 14.49120166705256 Market Cap 6039976342.86022 Dividend Yield 6.100476532854004% Rev. per Employee 1071040 More quote details and news » (ENG.Spain): There is nothing sexy about this Spanish gas utility, which generates just about all of its earnings domestically. Yet, despite the country's financial straits, Enagás profits rose 3.9% in the first nine months of 2012. Sales are expected to rise to €1.3 billion in 2013 from €1.2 billion this year. The company had €3.42 billion of debt as of Sept. 30, but its credit rating is higher than Spain's sovereign rating. Shares, at €16.20, trade for under 10 times forecast 2013 earnings of €1.67 per share. Enagás, which has a market value of €3.87 billion, offers a dividend yield of about 5%.
T. Rowe Price's Tenerelli says Enagás' business isn't economically sensitive. He reckons the stock could trade for 11 to 12 times future earnings, and be worth just shy of €20.
EUROPEAN POLITICS and poor economic news have unfairly depressed the prices and P/Es of some of the Continent's best companies. As Jim Moffett, chief international strategist at Scout Investments, says, "We are looking for good companies in bad places."
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Script 2014, is organized by the Rotary Club of Cochin Metropolis.
It seeks to recognize outstanding short films that deal with globally relevant social issues,
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No one can point to a richer product portfolio than Shuttle - the XPC series has now been expanded comprehensively. We have already tested various systems for the AMD and Intel platform, with and without heat pipe, in previous tests. The results showed good processing, high performance, flexibility and generous equipment features. The manufacturer received bitter criticism for the extremely loud operating noise and lack of a defined ventilation system, despite being equipped with a heat pipe. Compared to the other solutions, the bare-bones device manages without an AGP slot. The basis for all P4 processors is the Intel 845GV chipset.
Shuttle touts the virtues of the SB52G2 as a sort of mini-server that can be used in the smaller departments of a business. But even the ambitious home user whose focus is not exactly on 3D games can use the SB52G for many tasks. Along with the AGP slot, Shuttle also does without the FireWire and DVI interface, which is included with most other models in the XPC series. Considering its recommended use, a DVI interface would not be a bad idea, as TFT displays for direct control are becoming increasingly the rule. But for all that, the computer comes in four different colors - our test system was entirely black enamel, except for the silver-tone front panel, made of aluminum. A wide assortment of optional accessories is available from Shuttle, ranging from a carrying case (perhaps for a LAN party?) to front panels and a remote control. The SB52G2 version has two LAN ports, one with 1 GB and one with 100 MB.
The high-quality workmanship can also be seen in the detailed view.
View of the control elements on the front panel.
Ports on the back: the user may want a DVI output in addition, if the SB52G is to be used as an office solution.
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Wednesday January 29, 2014 MYT 12:00:00 AM
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Back to square one: Tan and his daughter Tan Jee Cheng, 21, reading Chinese New Year cards in his house in Kuantan. The new cabinet in the background was the only piece of furniture he acquired after his previous purchases were damaged by floods. Looking on is Tan's friend Wang Swee Fock.
KUANTAN: The severe floods here last month was a lesson for businessman Tan Hong Kon, 50, not to prepare too early for the Chinese New Year.
Tan had set aside some of his profits to purchase new items for the Chinese New Year back then.
He got new sofa sets, a TV and refrigerator, but three days later on Dec 3, his house in Taman Cenderawasih was inundated by severe floods.
"My new sofa set and some other furniture were damaged after being submerged for days. My wife's car, which was parked in the porch, was also damaged. We also had to stay in my friend's house,'' he added.
When the situation returned to normal after four days, Tan and family returned to their home.
"My house was a big mess. I had to dump all the destroyed items, except for the refrigerator,'' he lamented.
Come Chinese New Year on Friday, Tan said he planned to celebrate "with whatever that I have left".
Tan said he had planned to travel outside Pahang but because of financial constraints, he would celebrate it at home.
He said the floods were worse than the one he had experienced in 2001.
"I had to spend RM5,000 to repair my wife's car,'' he added.
Tan said he still felt lucky because his shop in Bukit Sekilau was spared the floods.
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The University of Nebraska celebrates a milestone, with a century of education in each of Nebraska's 93 counties, helping farmers and ranchers and training the next generation through 4-H.
"It's really helped make our decisions with our cow herd," John Hanson of Lexington said.
As the name implies, Cooperative Extension is an extension of what happens on campus at the University of Nebraska.
Dr. Chuck Hibberd, Dean of Extension said, "We deliver research based information and that's part of the reason we hire masters and Ph. D folks because they've been trained to interpret research based information."
The same information delivered at Husker Harvest days and the Nebraska State Fair is available anytime.
Hibberd said, "We're using technology to add value to our work. We have about 15 different apps that are up right now. If you want to look at aphids in soybeans, or body scoring conditions in cows, those kinds of things, those apps are out there."
Apps don't replace the office at your local fairgrounds or courthouse.
"We use those to add value to the face to face programming we do," Hibberd said. "We still believe extension is personal. We want to engage with real people, understand their issues, and opportunities, but we also understand more and more people want to gather information 24/7 365 at their convenience when they need it."
Farmers like John Hanson say it's a great resource. something he was reminded of as he learned about trends in the cattle business at a recent workshop.
He said, "I serve on the Extension Board in Dawson County so I have an idea of what they do do, from the presentations they've had today, they've done a good job of presenting what they do do for our state. It's really helpful."
Even 4–H has changed. Hibberd said one in three Nebraska children of 4-H age are involved, and in ways no one could have dreamed of a century ago.
He said, "They're still engaged in livestock projects and ag projects and the other things we've traditionally done, but now they're looking at robotics, what it takes to be a scientist."
100 years after the Smith–Lever Act created extension across the country, the focus remains the same.
Hibberd said it's all about providing unbiased information farmers and families can rely on.
"Research is the key," he said.
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Pot-roasted blue eye
This recipe comes from Heston Blumenthal's book Family Food, which I wholeheartedly recommend.
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- 75g butter
- 2 lge brown onions
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 3 bay leaves
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 x 180g fillets blue eye or groper, pin-boned, skin on
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tbsp thyme leaves
Preheat oven to 200C. Melt butter in a heavy-based pot with a lid. Add onions, garlic and bay leaves, season and cook until soft, about 15 minutes.
Place fish, skin side up, on top of onions. Cover with lid and bake for 12-15 minutes or until fish is just cooked through.
Remove pot from oven, take out fish and add wine and half the thyme to the onions. Place on a high heat and reduce wine by ¾.
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It's happening. You probably first noticed it a week or so ago at the grocery store; most likely only half registering the Halloween themed Reeses peanut butter cups as you made your way towards the express aisle. Or perhaps you spotted an ad hoc pumpkin farm popping up as you drove home from work the other night. In any case, Halloween season is here. If not already, soon ever other commercial on your television will have some sort of Halloween theme. Your Facebook feed too. So let's embrace it.
This week's playlist, the first of a series, is here to do just that. From Ronnie Cook & The Gaylads, to Screaming Lord Sutch and Screamin' Jay Hawkins.
Oh, and by the way: Boo.
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Amon Düül II, Hijack/Made in Germany: One of the seminal bands of the so-called Krautrock movement of the '70s, Amon Düül II never made much of an impact in the States, but at least with Hijack there's a good excuse: it's not all that great an album. Still, it does open with a pretty great number ("I Can't Wait, Pts. 1 & 2"), close with one that's somewhat silly but still highly entertaining ("Argy the Robot") and somewhere between the two there's a enjoyable unique cover of Ornette Coleman's "Lonely Woman." If you're only going to get one of these two additions to our digital catalog, though, you'll almost certainly want Made in Germany, one of the best albums of Amon Düül II's career. You still might not be able to get into it, but if you can't, then at least you'll know definitively that Amon Düül II may not be your cup of tea, because it's unequivocally one of their best.
66 years ago today, the man who first sang and – with Michael Lutz – co-wrote the immortal "Smokin' in the Boys' Room" was born.Sadly, Michael "Cub" Koda left us back in July 1, 2000, aged only 51, as a result of kidney disease, but his music, both as the frontman for Brownsville Station and a solo artist, lives on.
Born in 1948, Koda – a native of Detroit, Michigan – got into rock 'n' roll pretty early on, forming his first group, The Del-Tinos, by the time he was in high school. Although the band released three singles in their lifespan, including a cover of Roy Orbison's "Go Go Go," they broke up in 1966. Free to see what else the world of rock 'n' roll had to offer him, Koda took a stab at solo stardom, but after two singles that went approximately nowhere ("I Got My Mojo Workin'" and "Ramblin' on My Mind"), he tested the waters of a few other bands, eventually forming Brownsville Station in 1969.
Bobby Darin was the consummate entertainer. He could swing with the hep cats, rock 'n' roll with the best of 'em, MC with Vaudevillian aplomb, write songs, and even folk it up every now and again. Dr. Rhino's Picks #82 is dedicated to this musical chameleon, who made every moment count.
According to the supercomputer Deep Thought, 42 is the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything, a revelation which we can only presume must somehow be tied to why Genesis has decided to release R-KIVE, a new box set which covers 42 years of music from not only the band but also the various members of the band, including three selections each from the discographies of Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett, and Mike Rutherford…and in case you're wondering, yes, in this instance, when we say "Mike Rutherford," we do mean "Mike + The Mechanics." (Sorry, fans, there's no "Maxine" to be found here.)
This is far from the first box set to emerge from the Genesis camp, of course, but it is the first time they've put something together which covers the members' work inside and outside the band, thereby providing a fuller picture of what each individual brought to the table.
Last week, we celebrated the return of ABC's The Goldbergs for its sophomore season with a Celebrity Playlist from Sean Giambrone, a.k.a. Adam Goldberg, and although we'd had the idea to reach out to someone from the series well before we knew anything about the plot of the season premiere, it couldn't have been more thematically appropriate: in the episode, Adam follows up on the momentous occasion of his first kiss with Dana Caldwell, played by Natalie Alyn Lind, by creating a mixtape to express exactly how he feels about her.
But here's the thing about The Goldbergs: quite a lot of the events that take place in the series are ripped directly from the real life of the gentleman who created it, a fellow by the name of – wait for it – Adam F. Goldberg.


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Would you believe -- there's a mayor on food stamps? Well there isn't, that we know of. But there is a mayor who's willing to live like he's on food stamps. Cory Booker of Newark, New Jersey has started a "food stamp challenge." For one week he will spend only $30 on groceries, nearly the equivalent of what New Jersey residents get if they qualify for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
No eating out for Mayor Booker, that's cheating. And no meat, either -- he's a vegetarian. So the big question is: What is he eating? I think it might actually be easier to eat for $30 a week if you're avoiding meat.
Well, clearly a lot of beans are in Cory's future. Today he bought some, along with corn and an apple. Politico.com posted a menu for him, but it included meat. Hello, vegetarian! Booker also tweeted that coffee is not in the budget. (I love how someone offered him advice on how to get free coffee.) But back to breakfast, lunch, and dinner -- here are some helpful resources Mayor Booker could turn to for menus and recipes.
You can see Cory Booker's grocery store receipts on his Facebook page. I think he's just about hit his limit! Good luck to Mayor Booker and anyone else on the SNAP challenge -- for the week and in real life.
Have you ever lived on food stamps/SNAP? How did you make it nutritious?
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I don't do food stamps.
I have fed a family of 4 on a budget of $70 a week, and it isn't easy or the 'best'. It is doable though. At the very least, I hope his actions bring more focus on programs/charities (like Feeding America) that go to help the hungry in this nation.
Why is it so common for CafeMom to be redundant? Do we really need multiple blogs on the same subject? No.
Funny...Whenever posts come up here with how much people get in foodstamps rarely is it that little. Regardless it's a supplimental program.
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When I first moved out, my food budget per week was about $15. Money wasn't THAT tight that I only had that much to spend, but that's all I'd usually end up spending on a typical grocery run. But I also lived alone without any children, and I don't have a large appetite. I'll often choose sleep over food. I bought something quick for breakfast, snacks for lunches (which almost always included a bunch of bananas), and a few things to make for dinners through the week. I usually made something one day and it lasted me awhile. I didn't really buy many snacks, which can increase your grocery bill a lot. I also knew how to cook, so I didn't have to settle for expensive, pre-packaged meals. ;)
I never have, but I think it would be hard. I know we spend a fortune on fruits and veggies. Of course if you cut out the bad stuff then you can afford the good stuff :)


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text: Now insert the H&R damper and use the jack to again raise the suspension arm so you can bolt the arm to the hub again (pic 13). Finally, bolt the damper into place top (pic 14) and bottom and refit the trunk liner. It's suggested you set the lower spring perch in its middle setting, to give you a starting point when its time to adjust the ride height. Although this works in principle, in reality, the rear of our 135i sat really high. We ended up winding the perch all the way down, using a 10mm Allen socket in the bottom of the threaded shaft. This lowered the car 1 3/4" but we may need to raise it when we fit our 19" wheels next week. 13 14 Fitting the Front SuspensionSam started by disconnecting the ABS, brake pad and headlight sensors from the front suspension strut. This is done to prevent them being stretched when the suspension sags during the upgrade process. He also supported the brake hub with a jack to avoid it dropping suddenly when the strut is loosened, causing damage to brake lines or fingers. The first job is to remove the sway bar end link from the hub using a 16mm socket and an open-ended wrench on either side. Next, an 18mm socket and open-ended wrench are used to remove the pinch bolt that secures the strut in the hub. Once this bolt is removed, he used a small chisel to gently pry the two sides of the hub apart, allowing the strut to be pulled from the hub. 15 The limited suspension movement meant the hub wouldn't drop enough to free the strut, so Sam removed the three 13mm nuts that secure the top of the strut into the suspension tower - you can do this without removing the strut tower brace if you use a 13mm open-ended wrench on one of the nuts (pic 15). This allowed the strut to move more freely, but the suspension still didn't have enough movement to free the strut, so the steering arm linkage was undone. With some more jiggling, the strut finally came loose. 16 With the strut out, the top mounts are needed for the H&R replacement (although not the plastic sleeve or bump stops). Releasing the top mount is a dangerous task since it holds the coil spring under tension. You must safely compress the coil spring using a spring compressor before you attempt to undo the 21mm top mount nut (pic 16). The H&R dampers are labeled Left and Right to help you, so place the top mount assembly on the new strut once the red H&R coil spring is in position. The body of the strut is threaded and the spring sits on an anodized perch that can be screwed up or down the body to change the ride height. Again, it's suggested you place the perch in the middle position on the thread. We did this but had to raise the front slightly to get the car where we wanted it once the wheels were fitted. 17 When refitting the top mount, you don't need to compress the spring again. The 22mm nut supplied by H&R will fix everything into place once it's tightened down (pic 17). However, do ensure the spring is properly seated in the top mount before you proceed. Sam also suggested you align the narrowest portion of the spring with the area adjacent to where the wheel will be. This will give you extra clearance if you opt for wider tires. While reassembling the H&R coilovers, it was noted that the 135i strut bolts to the dead center of the top mount. On previous BMWs, such as the E46 3-series, the bolts were offset, allowing some degree of negative camber to be added by simply rotating the position of the top mount. However, the 135i will require an additional camber plate in order to gain negative camber for improved cornering ability (although it does increase tire wear). The OE strut has two locating pins to ensure it's refitted correctly to align with the sway bar, steering, sensors, etc. However, the H&R damper doesn't have these so observe its position before removal (although you are able to rotate it slightly before bolting everything in place).So refit the front strut by inserting the bottom into the hub (pic 18). You may want to lube the strut tube and pry the hub open to help this process. Then use a crowbar to lever the suspension down so the top of the strut clears the fender. The whole assembly now needs to be lifted into the suspension tower (pic 19) so the three nuts can be secured to the top mount (the top mount rotates to ease alignment and there's a locating pin to ensures the mount is in the correct position). Provided the strut is positioned correctly, you can now attach the sway bar end link, but don't tighten it. Now use a jack to raise the brake hub and ensure the strut is properly seated. Recheck the sway bar link. Now tighten the pinch bolt to hold the strut before tightening the sway bar, refitting all the sensors and reconnecting the steering. 18 19 « | 1 | 2 | 3 | » | View Full Article Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!


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