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This is 2008 all over again, where three words in a press release make all the difference in the stock – Reviewing Strategic Alternatives (or Hiring Goldman Sachs).
The quarter was definitely upbeat – especially in light of the weak numbers we saw today out of Brown Shoe – and was better than our expectations. What really surprised us there is that this was the quarter for them to take every charge, build every reserve, and find every possible area to front-load costs in the wake of Rubel's departure. They did this to some degree, but not as much as we thought.
There were two options for the management team heading into this event. A) Saying and doing nothing about its strategy, or B) taking the bull by the horns and showing that it is in control of its destiny. We definitely got #2, or at least the appearance of #2.
On one hand, they said that they were going to Review Strategic Alternatives – which could be complete smoke in mirrors. Perhaps they split the company up, but on the flip side, they said that they're going full bore in closing 475 (~10% of total) stores – most of which are by year-end – and are on a very active hunt for a CEO. We can't imagine that they'd hire, or attract, a high-quality CEO when there is an asset rationalization and Strategic Review Plan already in place.
At this point, there are essentially three outcomes for investors:
- An all out sale of the company.
- A sale of some part of the company.
- No sale at all. Instead, the company names a new CEO and gets to work on closing stores, or whatever the new strategy will be.
The first two outcomes have been on the table since ex-CEO Rubel's departure, but the third and most likely outcome just got considerably more favorable. Here are our thoughts on each:
1) An all out sale of the company:
- This is the least likely of the three scenarios given the disparate characteristics of two business that would ultimately attract different buyers.
- The high fixed cost and real estate intensive nature of the domestic Payless business is best suited for a financial buyer. One with a Ron Johnson-like 7-year duration that can take control, absorb losses, and slowly but surely take the store count meaningfully.
- Another possibility is a large property owner like a strip-mall REIT that is better equipped to utilize the company's store base and either take out/take down the leases, or flip them to a more profitable concept. But these companies are hardly cash-rich right now.
- Based on our breakup analysis, we get to a valuation of $3-$6 per share for the 'core' payless business (both domestic and international) taking debt into account and $9-$11 per share for the PLG business on our bear case assumptions. $3-6 + $9-11 = $12-$17. Using less than heroic assumptions, we can get a valuation for the PLG business in the mid-teens to low-20s alone.
2) A sale of some part of the company:
- This is a distinct possibility, but the company is less likely to sell off PLG in its entirety as the company's key growth engine.
- Saucony and Sperry are the most likely candidates and both could see interest from both financial and strategic buyers.
- Re Saucony:
- VFC could buy it in a heartbeat. It's small enough that they can do this side by side Timberland.
- Adidas makes sense. They'll do anything to get into the technical running market. They'd rather buy Asics, but if the price is right it can happen.
- Why not Li&Fung? Li Ning? Yue Yuen? Li&Fung has stated flat out that it wants to buy brands to leverage its scale. Yue Yuen has diversified into retail. Moving into the content side of the equation would definitely leverage its manufacturing base.
- New Balance, Asics, and Under Armour are all out.
- Nike wouldn't touch it with a twenty foot pole. The irony is that Nike does not do well at all in the technical running category – despite the fact that it views its birthright to be rooted in running (watch the movie 'Without Limits' or 'Pre'). An interesting angle on Nike's running share… it has about 35% share in the running space. But count the number of swooshes on the feet of the first 20 finishers of the Chicago marathon. You'll see far fewer than 35%. Nonetheless, the factoid here is that as long as Nike THINKS it can dominate this category (which it does) it won't buy anyone else. It's a strategy that has paid off for shareholders, by the way.
- Re Sperry:
- A financial buyer is more likely. This brand is strong enough to be a stand-alone company – and even a public one.
- On the strategic side, there's everyone from VFC, to JNY, to the same Asian acquirers that we think are going to make their way into this market.
- We've already hit on the valuations above, however in breaking out PLG further, Stride Rite and Keds are worth $1-$2 per share with Saucony and Sperry valued at $9-11 with slightly more than half of the value attributed to Saucony at $5-$6.
- There are no structural impediments that would prohibit a carve out of PLG from happening. However, carving out a single brand within PLG would be a bit more difficult in terms of integrated back office functions. Consider the following…
- It took the company a very very long time to integrate some of the back-end infrastructure (consolidated 2DCs and a manufacturing facility) and pulled roughly $25mm of SG&A out, but the PLG brands still operate independently to a large extent.
- The entire PLG team still operates out of their own HQs in Lexington, MA.
- It wasn't until Q2 that only some of the PLG stores were hooked into the same PeopleSoft financial systems that the core domestic Payless business uses and in a similar fashion, the retail systems that count traffic/store metrics are also still largely independent from one another.
3) No sale at all. Instead, the company names a new CEO and gets to work on closing stores:
- Business as usual is probably the most likely outcome as the company completes its strategic review process.
- Assuming an asset sale does not occur, who PSS hires as the new CEO will be the most important near-term catalyst. (positive or negative)
- The board wasted no time in getting a plan in place to aggressively reduce underperforming stores, which is the most significant positive development to come out of Q2 results.
- In total, the company expects to close approximately 475 stores (~400 Payless & ~75 Stride Rite) over the next 3-years with 300 closings by year-end with most coming after the holidays.
- We are modeling approximately 60 store closures in Q3 and another 255 at the end of Q4.
- With roughly $110mm in revenues associated with these stores, we expect closures to impact revenues by $5mm in Q3 and ~$15mm in Q4. The greatest hit to revenues will come in F12 (~$75mm) given the timing of closures in F11.
- Additionally, there are $25-$35mm in costs (lease terminations, severance, etc.) associated with these closings, the bulk of which are expected to be realized in the 2H F11. Of course, the Street will strip these costs out as being non-recurring – even though they represent real cash going out the door, and PSS making up for poor decisions made in years past. Nonetheless, on an 'adjusted' basis, we're likely to see far better comparision starting in 1Q12.
- Lastly, the net benefit of these actions are expected to improve EBIT by $18-$22mm once all closures are completed. We're modeling in an incremental $0.15 in F12 EPS as a result of these actions.
- Gross margins came in worse than expected in Q2. Given continued pricing adjustments in the 2H along with 13% product cost increases, we've lowered our gross margin assumptions in the 2H to down -325bps and -100bps in Q3 and Q4 respectively.
- Assuming PSS continues to operate as it exists today (incl store closures), we are shaking out at $0.75 for F11 EPS and $1.44 for F12 EPS.
Of course the biggest question is not being asked at all. And that is whether Payless has even earned the right to exist at all.
- It has underperformed in strong consumer environments, and underperformed in 'trade down' climates.
- It underperformed by having too much exposure to third party buyers/designers, so it took those functions incrementally in house. Then it overshot and underperformed, and realized that it needed to shift back closer to the original model (where it underperformed).
- It went in with more aggressive opening price points in the fall of 2009, and that did not work. So then they went in with higher prices in 2010 – which didn't work. Now they're 'sharpening' opening price points again.
- Should this be a 4,500 store chain? Why not 3,000? Why not 1,000?
It's not clear if the Board is asking this at all.
So…what to do with the stock with the monsterous pop it is having today? Definitely don't chase it – though that's likely a foregone conclusion. When all is said and done, we'll be interested to see how much of the day's volume is short-covering. This stock typically trades at ~10x EPS and 5-7x EBITDA, which suggests a value about where it is now. We think that a break-up value is a good 25% higher, but we need better confidence that this beast will, in fact be broken up, or that a new CEO will raise the bar to take our estimates meaningfully higher before we get back involved…
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"This quarter clearly contains numerous outside factors that make it difficult to compare our progress to prior year... As we look past the recent rather sudden economic nervousness among American consumers, we feel confident that we have the right operating plan, the right marketing programs and the right cost structure to improve results even further."
- Virginia McDowell, President and CEO
- "The Company currently estimates the impact of flooding on EBITDA to be greater than $7 million, including a $1 million deductible. "
- "Flooding along the Mississippi River during the quarter impacted results at our properties in Davenport, Iowa, Caruthersville, Missouri and Lula, Natchez and Vicksburg, Mississippi. Each of these facilities was closed for a minimum of six days during the quarter and up to 41 days for our Natchez facility. In addition to the actual days closed, the properties did not operate at normal levels for some period of time before or after their respective closure due to conditions in the surrounding areas. In Lula, we still are operating with only one of the two casinos as remediation efforts continue to get the remaining casino open."
- "While visits were slightly down from last year, both our rated and retail revenue increased across the portfolio of properties not impacted by the flooding."
- "In Colorado we increased our promotional spending in an effort to promote our renovated casino floor, expanded poker room, new Asian-themed restaurant and newly renovated Tradewinds grab-and-go restaurant. Moving forward we will be modifying the marketing spending to match business levels."
- "Regulatory changes in Florida were effective for the entire quarter this year as compared to only 25 days last year. "
- "During the quarter the Company selected the general contractor for its $125 million Isle Casino Cape Girardeau and expects to finalize the documentation on the guaranteed maximum price contract in the near future. Construction is proceeding on time and on budget, and the facility is planned to open late in 2012."
- Nemacolin Woodlands Resort: "An appeal of the award has been filed by a competing party. The plaintiffs briefs must be filed by September 12, 2011. The timeline for ultimate resolution of the matter is not known at this time."
- Capex in the Q: $14.6MM; $4.1MM at Cape Girardea and balance was maintenance
- "The Company expects maintenance capital expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year to be approximately $40 million and project capital expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year to be approximately $50 million. We have removed any previously planned capital expenditures related to Nemacolin for the remainder of the year from our guidance pending resolution of the appeal"
- In Lula, they are still operating with just one casino open
- $20MM on R/C drawn at 1Q
- Capitilized interest $600k
- Debt: $20MM drawn on revolver; $498MM in term loans; $300MM 7.75% senior notes; $357MM of sub notes; $4MM of other debt for total of $1.17BN.
- Leverage: 6.4x
- $155MM of available borrowing capacity
- Their insurance proceeds/claim should exceed the $6MM of lost EBITDA less deductible
- Consumer trends - with the exception of Lula - they are very happy with the way their properties recovered. Choppy at best is the way that they would describe August observations.
- Going forward, Pompano current margins are probably a good run rate. Remember they have new competitors too.
- Seminoles in Coconut Creek are moving ahead with their project despite their appeal
- Lula is currently at 60-65% of capacity; should be back to 1100 positions after Sept 2nd
- They do anticipate to be in compliance with their covenants despite the flooding impact as long as they get settled in any reasonable time frame. They are currently one full turn inside of their covenant.
- FY guidance: $6MM stock comp in corporate and $200k of property level stock comp
- They are using electronic table games at Pompano. At Lula the electronic table games will offer a lower betting limit table game.
- Colorado: There are some road closures that have impacted them and therefore they have had to promote more.
- They are doing about 2 systems conversions a year (re: BYI)
- They are not actively pursing a license in MA even if gaming gets legalized
- Putting in 3 SHFL E-tables at Lula
- Proceeds from Crown casino sale and timing. Project was approved by gaming board last week. Now the referendum just needs to pass in Bossier. Then the sale would close in November. The proceeds would go into renovations at the Lake Charles property. They aren't required to reinvest that money in Lake Charles but they were planning those renovations for a while anyway.
- They are still working with a potential buyer on Davenport
- Their Pompano property is 20 miles from Dania Jai Lai
This note was originally published August 25, 2011 at 10:26 in Financials
Past as Prelude?
Warren Buffett announced a $5 billion investment in Bank of America this morning. Goldman Sachs was a nearly identical investment for Buffet back on September 24, 2008. How did he fare on that one? The chart below shows Goldman's stock price following the investment. He invested $5 billion in 10% preferred with warrants struck at $115 when Goldman was trading at $125. Following the investment in Goldman, the stock closed 6% higher, but, importantly, went on to lose 58% over the next two months. Ultimately he made a solid return on the investment, but how many investors would be as comfortable as Buffett riding out a 58% drawdown?
Remember that Preferred is Senior to Common
Interestingly, we're not opposed to the idea of being invested at a level senior to the common equity. We share Buffett's sentiment that Bank of America is too big to fail. Remember that his original thesis for investing in Goldman was that the US Government wouldn't let them fail. Ultimately he was right. What's interesting is that his attachment point with the preferred puts him senior to the common holder and enables him to sidestep further dilution that may arise. While that dilution wouldn't be good for his 700 million common warrants at $7.14, he wouldn't lose any capital and he'd still earn his 6% return even if BAC ultimately has to raise an enormous amount of additional equity capital. This is a relatively risk free trade for Buffett and we applaud him for being creative in the midst of fear. That said, Buffett's investment doesn't create a risk-free trade for everyone else - investors who don't have access to the preferred shares. Don't make the mistake of thinking that a straight up investment in the common is comparable to what Buffett has just architected.
Bank of America Has Just Taken a Step in the Right Direction
We're not BAC curmudgeons over here. We try to evaluate the data for what it is. We acknowledge that this investment moves Bank of America forward in two important regards. First, they now have $5 billion more in capital than they had before. Considering the market was clamoring for them to sell China Construction in full so as to monetize roughly $7 billion in additional capital, this gets them almost as far along. Second, Buffett's "seal of approval" has significant intangible value, we get that. Nevertheless, as we stated yesterday, there are significant macro factors outside of Bank of America's control (and Buffett's for that matter) that the bank will continue to face in the next 6-12 months. Namely, the European banking crisis, a US growth slowdown, mortgage putback uncertainty and the conjunction of huge NIM pressure and ending reserve release. For reference, our firm's view on the US growth outlook is very different from Buffett's, and for Bank of America's outlook that difference matters.
The Quantitative Setup
The chart below incorporates this morning's squeeze into our quantitative model. The heightened volatility this morning has widened the range in our model and we now see TRADE support at $6.02 and TRADE resistance at $8.64. This implies upside of 6% and downside of 26%. We are sticking with our short position based on that asymmetry. The chart below summarizes the setup.
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Jordan Crawford helped Boston to some of its best basketball this season.With the Boston Celtics' 2013-14 campaign in the rearview mirror, we've busted out our red pens and assigned grades to each player based on their individual performances this season. Our annual reminder that players are graded based on expectations versus personal performance. This is the 14th in a series of end-of-the-season report cards:
Player: Jordan Crawford
2013-14 stats with Boston: 13.7 ppg, 5.7 apg, 3.1 rpg, 30.7 mpg, 39 games
2013-14 stats with Golden State: 8.4 ppg, 1.4 apg, 1.5 rpg, 15.7 mpg, 42 games
2013-14 salary: $2.2 million
Season in a paragraph: Crawford got first crack at filling Rajon Rondo's shoes while the All-Star point guard rehabbed from ACL surgery and turned in the best basketball of his career. Crawford was spectacular, even earning the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award in December. But he became expendable as Rondo neared a return, and the Celtics shipped him to Golden State (along with MarShon Brooks) in a deal that brought back some draft picks and Joel Anthony. The chance to join a contender was offset a bit by the fact that Crawford's minutes were sliced in half.
Teacher's notes: Steez, how we miss thee. You could make the case that Crawford was the MVP for Boston at a time when they were hovering around .500 ball in early December. The Celtics went 12-31 (.279 winning percentage) after dealing Crawford away. Here's hoping someone gives Crawford another chance to prove himself in a big role wherever he lands next. Most Celtics fans were ready to move on from Crawford after he was barking at Carmelo Anthony during the 2012-13 playoffs, but he endeared himself with his play at the start of the 2013-14 season.
Player: Courtney Lee
2013-14 stats with Boston: 7.4 ppg, 1.6 rpg, 49.2 FG%, 44.2 3PT%, 30 games
2013-14 stats with Memphis: 11 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 47.6 FG%, 34.5 3PT%, 49 games
2013-14 salary: $5.2 million
Season in a paragraph: The Celtics were lauded for the steal of the offseason in 2012 when they used a collection of nonguaranteed contracts and second-round picks to land Lee in a multiteam swap. He never quite found his groove in Year 1 and despite some excellent shooting percentages early in the 2013-14 campaign, Boston made the move to clear Lee's long-term salary commitment (while also bringing Jerryd Bayless back in return).
Teacher's notes: It's rare that a trade works out so well for both sides, but the Celtics and Grizzlies each got what they wanted out of the deal. Lee never quite thrived here and the Celtics were willing to give up the more talented player in the swap in order to clear his salary. Lee ended up starting 47 games in Memphis and helped the Grizzlies get into the playoffs.
Gone but not forgotten: Keith Bogans would get the harshest grade on the team if we let fans vote. The 33-year-old veteran guard played just 55 minutes over six games while taking home $5.1 million for his role in the Celtics-Nets swap. He was excused in mid-January, but stuck on the roster because the nonguarnateed money in his deal makes him a valuable trade asset this summer. ... MarShon Brooks played only 73 minutes in 10 appearances and Golden State dealt him away after little more than a month after acquiring him. ... Vander Blue got a 10-day contract in late January with the team thin on bodies, but appeared in only three games.
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Hi, I have a patch changing playing back of a sample based on sample index. When I change the playback possition there are clicks as the switch over doesn't occour on a zero-crossing. Is there another index~ like object that finds the nearest zero-crossing point at which to change playback possition. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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> Is there another index~ like object that finds the nearest zero-
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Tracey Allen in her new book titled Easy Gluten-free Lunches and Snacks: Simple Cookbook features one recipe using only five ingredients can make four bread favourites - wraps, pita bread, crackers, and taco shells.
Problem 1:
Gluten-free can be confusing, especially for the newly diagnosed when they see how many different flours and mixes are used.
Allen has created just one flour mix that is used for all the recipes in the book. There is no corn, no bean, no potato, or no soy flours, used.
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There is a perception that it takes a lot of time to cook from scratch.
Allen designed the gluten-free recipes in the book to be as simple as possible, in fact one recipe is used four different ways to create different bread products while some snacks are only three ingredients and no bake option.
Allen created an author video showing the four bread products made using the one recipe.
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When asked why she wrote the book Allen replied, "I believe in keeping it simple and believe it is healthier to cook from scratch, as well as, financially more sustainable. To share the simple tricks I've learned I hope to prevent others from going years and years without decent bread products among other things. I say this since when I first started looking at gluten-free books I found them complicated with a number of flour mixes, different ingredients, etc. Since I love to cook and don't shy away from substituting and experimenting I found these complicated cook books frustrating;
Included in the book are recipes for bread, hamburger buns, wraps, pita, tacos and crackers that are cheaper than buying them helping celiac and gluten intolerant people with their food budgets.
Published by Earth Haven, the book is available on Amazon in both Kindle (also viewable on PC/Mac, Ipad, blackberry etc.) and in colour paperback.
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Corazon Aquino of the Philippines, whose ousting of one of the 20th Century's most corrupt dictators made her a global icon of democracy, died on Saturday after a 16-month battle against colon cancer. She was 76.
Her family announced she died in the early hours of Saturday, shortly after a private mass was held in her hospital room. All five children were at her bedside when the end came.
"Our mother peacefully passed away at 3:18 a.m. (8:18 p.m. British time Friday) of cardio-respiratory arrest," her son, Senator Benigno Aquino Jr., told reporters.
"She would have wanted us to thank each and every one of you for all the prayers and your continuous love and support. It was her wish for all of us to pray for one another and for our country."
Aquino, known as Cory to millions of Filipinos, was president from 1986 to 1992. But she is remembered, more than two decades after the fact, as the slim woman in yellow who led the "People Power" revolution that toppled dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
The tumultuous events of those weeks in 1986, which came to a head when up to 1 million people waving rosaries and flowers stopped Marcos' tanks advancing towards Aquino-backed army rebels, became a fairy-tale revolution that gripped the world.
When a bewildered Marcos and his wife Imelda fled the nation, it set a stirring precedent for dissidents everywhere, from South Africa to South America to Pakistan. Aquino was hailed as a modern-day Joan of Arc.
As news of Aquino's death spread, hundreds of people began visiting her home and the EDSA shrine where her 1986 revolution culminated, leaving flowers and lighting candles. Many tied yellow ribbons to their cars, and on trees near her home.
Aquino was a reluctant leader at the start. She shed the housewife's apron only after her politician husband Benigno was assassinated at Manila's international airport in 1983 on his return from exile in the United States.
Accusing Marcos of ordering the murder, Aquino led protest marches, but was hesitant when elections were called in 1986.
"What on earth do I know about being president?," she said before taking up the challenge to run against Marcos. Both candidates claimed victory in the election, but Marcos fled into exile when the army turned against him.
Aquino's presidency was less successful than the revolution, with a series of coup attempts by the military keeping the administration hamstrung. She was lauded for her courage, but rarely seemed able to get on top of ruling the country.
The spectre of army intervention haunted her entire rule. Natural disasters, including Mount Pinatubo's huge volcanic eruption in 1991, severely battered the economy.
A devout Catholic, Aquino often turned to her faith to steer her through difficult times.
"There was never any moment that I doubted God would help ... If it was time to die, so be it," she said when rebel mortars pounded the presidential palace in 1987.
There was also no doubting her courage.
"I have not always won but ... I never shirked a fight," she said in 1992 before handing power over to her successor, Fidel Ramos. But she did oversee the writing of a new constitution, which among other things limited a president's time in office to one six-year term.
Born on January 25, 1933 into one of the country's richest families, the Cojuangcos, Aquino grew up in a world of wealth and politics, being the daughter of a three-time congressman. She married Benigno, one of the country's most promising politicians, and they had four daughters and a son before he was thrown into prison by Marcos and then forced into exile.
Aquino seemed frail in later years, but was still game for a fight when she thought it necessary. She brought half a million people onto the street in the 1990s when her successor Ramos flirted with the idea of trying to extend his term in office.
She was involved in protests that ended the presidency of Joseph Estrada in 2001, and has supported the campaign to remove current President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo after her one-time ally was accused of corruption and election fraud.
Arroyo, who is in the United States on a visit, announced a 10-day period of national mourning and said in a message: "Today the Philippines lost a national treasure. She helped lead our nation to a brighter day."
Aquino's family has opted against a state funeral and plan to bury her beside Benigno after a private ceremony on Wednesday, her son said.
U.S. President Barack Obama said: "Her courage, determination, and moral leadership are an inspiration to us all and exemplify the best in the Filipino nation."
Her arch-foe Imelda Marcos, who returned to the Philippines after her husband died in exile, said: "Now that Cory is with the Lord, let us all unite and pray for her and for the Filipino people."
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|Dry white wine/Chicken broth
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|Shredded lettuce
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1. Pat salmon steaks dry. Arrange fish, thickest parts to outside edges, in square dish, 8 x 8 x 2 inches; sprinkle with salt. Pour wine over fish.
2. Cover tightly and microwave on high 6 to 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Let stand covered 3 minutes; drain. Remove skin and bones; break salmon into 1-inch pieces.
3. Mix remaining ingredients except Dijon Vinaigrette in large salad bowl; top with salmon. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad.
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Calories 942 Calories from Fat 290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31 g47.5%
Saturated Fat 3 g14.8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 235.9 mg78.6%
Sodium 1977.5 mg82.4%
Total Carbohydrates 46 g15.5%
Dietary Fiber 14.1 g56.6%
Sugars 9.6 g
Protein 106 g211.9%
Vitamin A 1457.5% Vitamin C 323.3%
Calcium 44.6% Iron 74.8%
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AGCO Prepares Youth For Careers In Agriculture
AGCO announced their sponsorship of the 23rd annual International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) World Forum and Symposium. The conference takes place in Atlanta, GA June 18-20 with a mission to develop and sustain talent across the diverse value chain of global food production – from smallholder farmers in emerging regions of the world to the sophisticated commercial agricultural practices in mature economies. "It is a natural fit for AGCO to sponsor this organization and we are very happy to support young people who have chosen to pursue a career in agriculture," said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO. "Education is key to the advancement of the agricultural industry and key to the advancement of global economies."
The Earth's population is set to reach 9 billion by the year 2050. However, the number of young adults going into the agriculture industry is quickly declining. Global farm productivity has to change in order to keep up with growing needs for food, fuel and fiber and the industry needs the best and brightest minds in order to keep up with demand.
Eric Raby, Vice President, Global Marketing & Commercial Development will be a guest speaker at the event on June 20. In his speech, he will outline how Africa can play a decisive role in transforming global agriculture as well as what AGCO is learning from working in emerging markets. "AGCO knows the importance of attracting high quality talent to the ag industry because they will set the stage to feed, clothe and fuel the world for generations to come," said Raby. "Even with today's economy, people have not and will not stop eating; therefore, agriculture leads the way in career opportunities for the graduates of today and tomorrow."
About IFAMA
The International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) is a nonprofit organization that unites industry, students, academics, government leaders and other key stakeholders across the value chain of food production and consumption – to improve the global food and agribusiness system in response to the changing needs of the world. Founded in 1990 IFAMA fosters information sharing, knowledge advancement, discussion, debate, networking and career development through members across more than 50 countries. The annual IFAMA World Forum and Symposium is the organization's cornerstone event, where leading experts address the most current and pressing issues in food and agriculture. Visit www.ifama.org to learn more.
Massey Ferguson Heralds a New Generation of Farmers
A New Generation of farmers is transforming the way the world is farmed and is demanding the most appropriate tractors, harvesters and equipment.
That was the message from Thierry Lhotte, Vice President of Sales and Marketing Massey Ferguson EAME at the "For a New Generation from Massey Ferguson" SIMA Press Conference this week.
"Those farmers and businesses who are not embracing change are being left behind. Those that are changing are thriving and making the most of unprecedented opportunities," he said.
Mr Lhotte referred to a New Generation of young people who are choosing farming as a career because of its bright future.
"Their youthful enthusiasm, energy and optimism is combined with a growing demand for food and fuel across the world. They are open-minded and ready to embrace the opportunities that come their way. For them change is 'business as normal.' Compare this to more established businesses for whom 'business as usual' means a steady decline."
He said that no country across the world is immune from generational change and that in Europe it is countries in Eastern Europe that are at the forefront of change. Others such as France and Germany are catching up and that the most dramatic changes are set to take place in countries such as Portugal, Italy and the UK, which currently have the eldest farmers.
"But it is important to stress that the New Generation of change is not just about age, the key thing is attitude. Without the right attitude, no farmer, whether they are 25 years-old, 45 years-old or 65 years-old, will succeed. And the New Generation of younger farmers are reliant on and benefit from the experience and guidance of their predecessors"
Mr Lhotte said that a New Generation of farmers is responding to the changing demands of consumers who want safe, reliable and affordable sources of food and energy as well high quality products that link them to farmers.
"In the past the farm stopped at the farm gate – no longer. Across the world younger farmers are taking over family farms and revolutionising the way they are operated. Countries such as Brazil and China and those in Africa are at the forefront of this change and European farmers have to respond to this challenge, particularly as most of the growing markets are outside Europe."
A New Generation of farmers provides exciting opportunities for Massey Ferguson, a global machinery brand that continues to deliver a New Generation of straightforward innovation and dependability. Mr Lhotte highlighted the new MF 6600 Series tractors, launched at SIMA, which complete the 'Super Six' Range of most advanced Massey Ferguson tractors ever"Like the other '600' ranges, the MF 6600 Series has been designed to meet the needs of the New Generation of farmer who is demanding a smart, efficient, clean and reliable tractor to increase output and preserve resources such as the soil and environment.
"The New Generation of farmers are looking to adopt the next generation of machines as soon as they can and want to influence their development. This is particularly exciting for us at Massey Ferguson as we have always taken the lead in developing the appropriate solutions farmers need. That is why we continue to invest in research and development, in young people and understanding the needs of both the New Generation of farmers and the Next Generation of farmers."
Protect Your Farm From Fire
Believe it or not, but winter is a very common season for fires due to the use of additional heat sources. Fire can be particularly destructive on the farm. From property to lives, take a few steps to prevent it from happening to you.
Children, especially age 5 and under, are at the greatest risk of home fire-related death and injury. Young children don't know what to do and are likely to panic in a fire. They may hide in a closet or behind a bed instead of escaping. Practice fire drills at home once a year. Show your children all of the safe ways to escape a fire from every room of the house and every building on the farm. Designate a meeting place outside and make it part of the drill. One way to prevent fires in the house is to install smoke detectors. There should be a smoke detector on every level and outside bedrooms.
Fire extinguishers are essential items on the farm in case a fire breaks out. Besides the house, keep fire extinguishers in barns, other farm buildings, and machinery including tractors and combines. The local fire department is a terrific resource as well. Ask them to help you start the process of protecting your farm from fire. Both you and the fire department will be better prepared if a fire should occur.
And follow these fire safety precautions on the farm:
- Test smoke detectors once a month and replace the batteries twice a year (when you change your clocks for daylight savings).
- Replace smoke detectors that are ten years of age or older.
- Place proper fire extinguishers in strategic locations, making sure they are accessible.
- Get training on how to use fire extinguishers.
- Plan your escape routes.
- Designate one place outside where family members should meet in case of fire.
- Keep matches away from children.
- Don't enter a confined livestock area or housing structure if it catches on fire.
- Install lightning rods.
- Store gasoline and other flammable fuels in proper containers in a cool place.
- Turn off engines when refueling machines.
AGCO's Support of FFA Collegiate Scholarship Program
AGCO is a proud supporter of the National FFA Organization and the National FFA Collegiate Scholarship Program. During the 2012-2013 FFA scholarship year, AGCO and 60 local Challenger, Massey Ferguson and Gleaner dealers will distribute a total of 120 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. The local scholarship program which AGCO launched in 2011 has seen tremendous support from dealers with four new dealerships joining the effort for the 2012-13 scholarship year.
"Our dealership has supported FFA in Idaho since the business was founded in 1990. We do so because FFA is a program that addresses the agricultural interests of young people in our communities, many of whom are going to be our top farm operators and customers in the future," says Cleve Buttars, president/CEO, Agri-Service, a participating dealership headquartered in Twin Falls, Idaho. "AGCO couldn't have chosen a better agricultural youth organization to support. The company's sponsorship of local scholarships fits in perfectly with what we were already doing, giving us an additional opportunity to support these youngsters through college."
On a national level AGCO will distribute 12 scholarships and AGCO Finance will distribute six scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each. The 2013 Scholarship application process opens online November 15, 2012, and applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST February 15, 2013. For more details on the scholarship program and a list of participating dealerships offering local scholarships, visit www.ffa.org/scholarships.
"The young men and women involved in FFA are the future of the agricultural industry and are the key to feeding the world whether they return to the family farm after college or get involved with other areas of agriculture," says Jason Marx, vice president of marketing at AGCO. "We salute FFA for its fine work and are proud to be a part of the National FFA Collegiate Scholarship Program that recognizes and supports these students." Through the FFA scholarship program Massey Ferguson, Challenger, and Gleaner dealers financially support students through post secondary school to help launch their careers in the agricultural industry. "Agriculture constantly faces new challenges and provides new opportunities, and these scholarship recipients are the future of our industry, thanks in part to the role FFA has played in their lives," says Marx.
AGCO is one of FFA's longest-standing sponsors with 2012 representing 67 years of support. During this time, AGCO has provided more than $1.2 million dollars in support of FFA, with individual dealers contributing in addition. Supporting the scholarship program is just one way the company and its employees express their appreciation for FFA and today's youth. AGCO's corporate involvement also includes the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., and has a recruiting presence at the Collegiate Career Fair. Marx mentions that many AGCO employees credit FFA with helping them to develop their own skills and lifelong interest in agriculture.
Students receiving scholarships through the National FFA Collegiate Scholarship program are selected based on leadership they have shown in their schools and communities as well as academic performance. Planned majors include engineering, communications, education, business management and economics. Supervised agricultural experience programs and future goals are also taken into consideration. FFA members are trained in leadership, goal setting, consensus building, and problem solving. These students are not afraid to work and know what it means to make a profit. Collectively, FFA members earn $4 billion annually through their hands-on work experience.
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11th Massey Ferguson Journalism Award awards the best Brazilian and South American agribusiness work pieces
On the evening of October 4, in a ceremony at Casa Vetro, in Porto Alegre-RS, the winners of the Massey Ferguson Journalism Award 2012 were announced. The event gathered journalists from all over Brazil who stood out for their commitment and quality in publishing news on South American and Brazilian agribusiness, as well as media professionals of Rio Grande do Sul and executives of Massey Ferguson and AGCO.
During the ceremony the senior vice president and general manager of AGCO for South America, André Carioba, and the marketing director of AGCO, Fábio Piltcher, highlighted the record of submissions in 2012: 287 work pieces. They also spoke about the challenge of breaking barriers in the journalism specialized in agribusiness. "Social networks work today with the immediacy of information, so journalists have strong competition and need to make use not only of originality, but also of the creative ability to keep journalism alive and interesting to the reader," said Fabio Piltcher.
"The first edition of the Award had only 34 entries. In 2012, there was almost 300. The goal at the time was to honor the talent and dedication of media professionals that recorded the history of Brazilian agriculture," Carioba recalls. "Today, the pieces submitted go beyond that; they bring information on technology to improve field activities, update farmers on the global agricultural scenario, how this scenario will impact their business and how some experiences may facilitate their work, besides adding value to the product and consequently to the farmer's business," concluded the executive.
The finalists stood out for their originality of theme, research, argumentation, relevance for agribusiness, structure and even interactivity in the case of Internet use. "The pieces submitted presented very high standard, I followed other editions of the Award and it is noticeable that journalists have been increasingly engaged year after year," said Carlos Henrique Carvalho, head of the panel and executive president of the Brazilian Association of Communication Agencies (ABRACOM).
"We appreciate the participation of all journalists that allowed the record number of entries this year. We congratulate everyone for the effort, dedication and contribution to Brazilian agribusiness," concluded Eduardo Nunes, manager of marketing and communications of AGCO for South America.
São Paulo topped the ranking of states with the highest number of submissions, 37%, followed by Rio Grande do Sul with 18%, and in third place Goiás with 9% of the journalists who competed for the R$10 thousand prizes.
Get to know now the winners of the Massey Ferguson Journalism Award 2012:
Internet Category
Andriolli de Brites da Costa from Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul (MS), with the work "History of the Breed: Nellore" published on the portal Rural Centro on July 8, 2011.
Photography Category
Valdemir Magalhães Cunha from São Paulo(SP), with the work "Late Cocoa" Globo Rural magazine published on November 20, 2011.
Newspaper Category
Luiz Silveira from São Paulo (SP), with the work "Agriculture seeks a way out to keep pace with productivity" published in the Brasil Econômico newspaper on February 21, 2012.
Magazine Category
Denise Sauressig from Porto Alegre (RS) with the work "Management, The rural business in good hands" published in the magazine A Granja on September 1st, 2012.
TV Category
Cesar Dassié from São Paulo (SP) with the work "Rural roads", shown in the program Globo Rural, at Globo on March 20.
Students Category
Thaís Bianchin Goes from Nuporanga (SP) with the work "Organic Coffee: from crop to cup – Challenge and passion in the art of producing very special grains" published on July 7, 2011.
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Roderick Mac Lean from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with the work "Las huellas de los alimentos" published on the blog Faros Largos on July 8,2011.


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|Elie Wiesel
Wiesel speaking at the World Economic Forum in 2003
September 30, 1928
Sighet, Maramureş County, Romania
|July 2, 2016
(aged 87)
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
|Political activist, teacher, writer
|Notable award(s)
|Nobel Peace Prize,
Presidential Medal of Freedom,
Congressional Gold Medal
Elie Wiesel (pronounced /ˌɛli vɪˈzɛl/;[1] born Eliezer Wiesel on September 30, 1928 – July 2, 2016)[2] was a Romanian-American Jewish writer, teacher, political activist, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and Holocaust survivor. His most well-known book is Night which is about his life in several concentration camps during the Holocaust. He was a humanitarian.
Wiesel won the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised his message "of peace, atonement and human dignity".[3]
Wiesel died on July 2, 2016 at his home in Manhattan, aged 87.[4][5]
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- ↑ Elie Wiesel from Encyclopædia Britannica
- ↑ 1986 Nobel Peace Prize Press Release
- ↑ Yuhas, Alan (July 2, 2016). "Elie Wiesel, Nobel winner and Holocaust survivor, dies aged 87". The Guardian. http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/jul/02/elie-wiesel-nobel-winner-holocaust-survivor-dies.
- ↑ Shnidman, Ronen (July 2, 2016). "Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and renowned Holocaust survivor, dies at 87". Haaretz. http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/1.575072.


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Edward Lucas Received the University's 2016 Samuel L. Sharp
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Brandon Brockmyer co-authored a report "Assessing The Evidence: The Effectiveness And Impact Of Public-Governance-Oriented Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives" for the Transparency & Accountability Initiative in London.
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Alice Friend co-authored a piece "Why Obama is Right to Visit Ethiopia" for The American Interest.
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> Which branches are affected? Is this a regression or not? If yes, due to
> which bug?
This is a regression due to bug 586244. So Bugzilla is affected on 4.0, 4.2 and trunk.
Thanks. This is helpful to have this information when tracking regressions. :)
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Banana Nut Bread
|All purpose flour
|2 2⁄3 Cup (42.67 tbs), sifted
|Baking powder
|3 Teaspoon
|1 Teaspoon
|Baking soda
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|2 Medium, peeled and mashed
|3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), finley chopped
|Orange rind
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1. Grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan; line bottom with waxed paper; grease paper.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda onto another sheet of waxed paper.
3. Cream butter or margarine with sugar until fluffy in a large bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fluffy again.
4. Stir in flour mixture, alternately with mashed bananas; fold in pecans and orange rind. Pour into prepared pan.
5. Bake in slow oven (325°) 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until golden and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes.
Loosen around edges with knife; turn out onto rack; peel off paper. Let cool completely.
Wrap and store overnight for easier slicing. Makes one 9x5x3-inch loaf.
Recipe Summary
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 3878 Calories from Fat 1557
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 180 g277.3%
Saturated Fat 69.2 g346%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 876.3 mg292.1%
Sodium 3695.2 mg154%
Total Carbohydrates 521 g173.7%
Dietary Fiber 24.7 g98.6%
Sugars 230.3 g
Protein 66 g131.1%
Vitamin A 75.3% Vitamin C 53.5%
Calcium 135.9% Iron 127.9%
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Pixie- Let's Get This Girl Home!
$1,050 of $1,000 goal
Pixie's life hasn't been easy. She spent four of her six years at Olympic Animal Sanctuary in Forks, WA. where she lived in a small, boarded up enclosure with only a slit to peek out. The rest of the time she was confined in a filthy crate filled with urine soaked straw.
That was Pixie's life for four long years. She wasn't fed often, and when she was, she was thrown an unrefrigerated turkey neck. Occasionally, she was given fresh water.
Exactly how Pixie first ended up in a busy shelter in Missouri is not real clear. What is known is that Pixie didn't like being kenneled and was said to have "barrier issues". She had a few other issues too so the shelter decided to place Pixie somewhere else, and that's how she ended up at OAS. Steve Markwell picked her up in December of 2009 after being paid a substantial sum of money by the shelter and transported her to Forks, WA. Pixie was one and a half years old when she left for OAS.
Everyone thought Pixie was going to a real sanctuary where she would get good care and training. They were told she would spend her days romping in the large fenced area with other dogs. Pixie was going to "live the good life".
However, photos from OAS tell a very different story. One photo of Pixie shows her penned in a wooden box type enclosure barely able to see out. Another shows her crammed in a dirty travel crate looking like she's begging for help. One more photo shows her with all her ribs showing and looking like she's foraging for food on the ground. A few others show an unhappy Pixie being used in photo ops with Steve Markwell.
Shelter staff found out the truth about OAS in July of 2013. They were shocked and heartbroken to find out what Pixie was living in, and they tried their best to get her back. At first, Markwell promised to release Pixie, but it wasn't long before their letters and emails went unanswered.
It seemed the door was closed, and Pixie would never get out of OAS.
Then in December 2013, Markwell loaded Pixie and 123 other dogs in the back of a semi and took off for Arizona. Upon arriving in Arizona, he signed the dogs over to Guardians of Rescue.
Reports from people on the ground in Arizona right after arriving, indicate that Pixie was really impacted by all that she went through. It seemed that Pixie had been pushed to the breaking point. She was scared, traumatized, and upset. Her trust in humans was broken.
With the care of Guardians of Rescue, Pixie has made a lot of progress since arriving in Arizona. She is learning to trust again and she has gained weight and looks healthy. She is even smiling again.
Even though Pixie's life has been hard, things are finally turning around for her.
An incredible rescue who specializes in caring for animals that have suffered abuse and neglect like Pixie has agreed to give Pixie a home for life. This is the perfect place for Pixie. She'll get the loving care and attention she so deserves. She'll have plenty of room to run and play and be a dog.
Plans have been made for one of the former shelter workers to fly to Nevada, rent a car, and drive Pixie back to Missouri. Robert Pregulum of Seattle DogSpot is covering the cost of Pixie's transport.
But before Pixie can leave Arizona for her forever home, there are just a few more things she needs. She needs a well-constructed fenced area and shed type structure built for her so she has a place to transition upon arrival. The shed will have
air conditioning for those hot summer days and heat for the cooler weather.
The fenced area won't be Pixie's permanent place. When she is ready, Pixie will be integrated in with the other dogs and be living in a home. Until then, she will have a nice secure area with shelter.
Pixie needs to feel comfortable and safe in her new place, and everything is being done to make sure that happens. This is the last thing that needs to happen to get Pixie home. This has been a long process and we're so close.
If you can help with this final step in getting Pixie home, it would be greatly appreciated.
Whether it's $1, $5, $10, or more, every dollar will help bring Pixie one step closer to getting home.
Pixie continues to progress and be more comfortable in her new surroundings. This week she got a chance to feel grass under her feet for the first time in over four years. After sniffing the grass, Pixie rolled on her back and savored her new found freedom.
Thanks for being there for Pixie and helping give her a new life!
With gratitude,
Today she got a new Igloo house and Nikki Boyd says Pixie loves her new house.
I wanted to let you know that I sent a check out Friday to Nikki for the full amount (plus a little more to make it nice, even number) of what was brought in for Pixie's fundraiser.
Nikki will use this money to finish Pixie's area, for any needed vet care, and anything else Pixie needs to get set up in her new life.
I want you to know your generosity is what made this all happen. Pixie is going to have a wonderful life, and there is no doubt she deserves it.
Thank you so very much.
Just a quick update to let you know Pixie arrived yesterday in Virginia. She is safe!
She is adjusting to her new surroundings and, as you can imagine, this is going to take a little time. Pixie has been through a lot of changes in her six years and is sensitive to change.
Nikki Boyd of Wolf Spirit Rescue says Pixie is eating well and wagging her tail. With Nikki's dog savvy and compassion, Pixie will undoubtedly
make good progress.
Now that Pixie is in Virginia, I will send Nikki a check for the full amount we raised for Pixie. This will get Pixie's area finished and get her set up in her new life.
This is not only a happy ending, but a new beginning as well. Thanks for helping make it happen.
Go Pixie!
Thanks so much,
Thanks to someone from the Missouri Group who knew Pixie at the shelter, we found out Pixie loves Doritos. So, Nikki Boyd sent a message telling the transporters that one of Pixie's favorite treats is Doritos.
Pixie is enjoying her trip by chewing on a rawhide and munching on a few Doritos. Just a little comfort food to make the trip more enjoyable.
I'll update again when Pixie arrives in Virginia which, I'm guessing, will be later Sunday evening.
Thanks for helping make this happen.
Much gratitude,
Very happy to be able to help a former OAS dog.
I am thrilled that Pixie will be going to Nikki Boyd, Owner of Wolf Spirit Sled Dog Rescue in Stuart, Virginia!!! Nikki is such a loving and passionate person and has already helped transform Rogue and Hercules, ex OAS dogs from Golden Valley, AZ and they are doing beautifully!! Can not wait for Pixie to make the trip there on Thursday and let Nikki do her magic to help Pixie continue her trust building and knowing she is safe and loved!!! I could not be happier!!!!
Of course, use the donation to get Pixie settled and secure. Virginia is a lovely place to be as long as she is cared for and loved. Thanks for your work in getting her to a great place.


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100ml white wine
250ml fish stock or the lobster broth
120-150g wild mushrooms, cleaned and cut into even-sized pieces
½tbsp chopped chives
A few slices of lobster from the tail and/or claws
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Gently cook the shallot in the butter for a minute, then stir in the flour and gradually stir or whisk in the wine and stock; bring to the boil and simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
Add the mushrooms, season to taste, cover with a lid and continue simmering for another 5 minutes.
Drop in the chives and pieces of lobster and simmer for a minute to heat through the lobster, then arrange in warmed serving bowls.
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The question is should we pass around such stories about anyone's work
unless they've given us permission or verifiable data. The same IRRADIATION
story circulates about Golden Tiara.
I like the AA method, tell your own story and experience. Of course it will
be boring if we can't speculate and gossip, etc.
>Who has?
>Clyde Crockett z5 Indy IN
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><< The problem with passing stories about what Paul Aden has or hasn't
done is
> that he has not submitted his work to independent replication nor can
> others duplicate the results attributed to him.
> >>
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