text: Student Profiles Nat Herz '09 Nat Herz '09 Major: History-Environmental Studies Hometown: Hallowell, Maine Why did you choose to come to Bowdoin? When I visited Bowdoin as a senior in high school, I went to a class taught by Professor Jean Yarbrough. I really enjoyed the intimate environment of the classroom, and I thought that Professor Yarbrough was passionate and enthusiastic about the material she was teaching. Ironically, I've not taken a class with her while studying at Bowdoin, although that was one of the things that swayed me in my decision. I also spent the night at Bowdoin with the nordic ski team, and one of the upperclassmen on the team took me on a whirlwind tour of campus during the evening, which was quite fun. I remember in particular playing pool in the Union and then watching a debate on the Bowdoin Cable Network. Why did you choose your major? I came to Bowdoin with no idea of what my major would be, aside from knowing that it wouldn't be math. I was initially interested in economics, history, and biology. After taking introductory biology and economics classes I could tell that while the subjects were interesting, there were certain aspects of them (quantitative analysis in economics, and the molecular side of biology) that weren't for me, so I ended up in history. I did end up taking a few more biology and economics classes, eventually settling on a history-environmental studies coordinate major. What has been a course you especially enjoyed at Bowdoin? The Films of John Ford was a senior seminar that I took last fall with Professor Tricia Welsch in the film department. I wasn't at all interested in Westerns going into the class, but I really liked Professor Welsch and the class seemed worth taking a chance on. Every week we watched one or two Ford films, then read about them and discussed them in class. It was fascinating to follow the arc of Ford's entire career, and learn about the ways in which the history depicted in his films was linked to and influenced by historical events occurring during his own life. Also, watching movies with the same group of eight people every week was a nice communal academic experience. If you haven't seen any Ford films before, you should. They're awesome. What professor or professors have especially inspired you during your time at Bowdoin? Professor Matthew Klingle—my advisor—has, through his teaching, encouraged me to reconsider many of my beliefs and assumptions about nature and the environment, which, when I arrived at Bowdoin, were very strong. I took two classes with Professor Klingle during my time here—a lecture course on the environmental history of North America, and a senior seminar on the way that nature relates to consumption. Professor Klingle is probably the best lecturer I've had at Bowdoin, though he is also skilled at directing discussion to get at the center of problems. I've also taken a few classes with Professor Nat Wheelwright, and one with Professor Phil Camill, and I've been struck by their enthusiasm and excitement for the material they teach, as well as their dedication to making sure their students understand it. Nat racing in an Eastern Intercollegiate Skiing Association event. What extracurricular or work experiences have you had at Bowdoin? I've been on the nordic ski team for four years and that has been fantastic. For six weeks every winter, I get to travel to some of the most beautiful places in New England to compete. During most of the rest of the year, I spend time outside with some of my favorite people training for one of my favorite things. I've also worked as an editor and reporter at the Bowdoin Orient, which has been a lot of fun, as well as a good way to meet cool and interesting people in town and around campus. I've learned a lot about how the College and town function, and I've also gotten some good work experience. Serving as news editor my sophomore year involved organizing, editing, and laying out that section of the paper every week; it was a demanding yet also rewarding experience. We would rarely finish laying out the paper before four or five o'clock on Friday mornings—I don't think I've stayed up that late since then. Nat "shredding the gnar" on the Rapid River with Julie Endrizzi '09. I've been a Bowdoin Outing Club (BOC) leader since my first year, and I've done a lot of whitewater canoeing and hiking with the group. One highlight was helping lead the BOC leadership training expedition last spring, which was a whitewater canoeing trip on the St. John River in northern Maine. Finally, with a few of my friends I helped awaken the Bowdoin Cycling Club from its dormant state. We've done a lot of riding around here, as well as raced in Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference races for the past three years. Nat and Morgan MacLeod '09 advertise for the Bowdoin Cycling Club at the student activities fair. Did you study abroad during your time at Bowdoin? No. My philosophy about studying abroad was that if there was a place I absolutely wanted to go, I would go, but otherwise I wasn't going to leave Bowdoin. When the time came to make a decision, I was happy to stay here. What have you done during your summers? I've spent all three summers at Bowdoin, which I'd highly recommend to everyone. The first summer I was a freelance journalist for The Times Record, and I got to write stories about Bowdoin and a few other things. The second summer I was a research assistant to Professor Zorina Khan, helping her with a project looking at the relationship between systems of intellectual property rights in different countries and the way that they encouraged or discouraged innovation and invention. I read a whole lot of biographies of inventors and gathered all kinds of information about them. Nat on the job during his summer 2008 Psi Upsilon fellowship with the Town of Topsham. This past summer I was a Psi Upsilon fellow at the Department of Planning and Development in Topsham, the town right across the river. I worked with the natural resource planner cataloging the town's land holdings, trying to figure out if certain parcels could or should be conserved. I also surveyed some of the streams and rivers in Topsham, and created an online guide to paddling them. Additionally, I did some work for Professor Angus King's wind power firm, which is trying to develop a site near Rumford in western Maine. What is your best Bowdoin memory? There are many, but one of the best was an April day during my sophomore year when we got an unexpected snowstorm. School was canceled for the first time in decades, and I spent two or three hours playing on the Quad, making a snow fort and messing around with my friends. I also threw a snowball at Director of Safety and Security Randy Nichols, and I hit him—I swear. What are your plans for after graduation? I've been offered a job working as a reporter for a cross-country skiing Web site, fasterskier.com. Since it's a Web site, I'll probably be working in Maine or New England during the summer. But I'm planning on heading out this fall to Vancouver, Canada, to report on all the excitement leading up to and including the 2012 Winter Olympics, which are happening there next February. It should be a great way to both have fun and get some good journalism experience. Getting to these Olympics has been a dream of mine for the last few years, so it's a really exciting opportunity. What advice would you give to a prospective student or first-year about the Bowdoin experience? One thing I've discovered is that while it's always good to consult with parents and friends, a lot of college is learning to ignore other people and make your own decisions. That way, even if they're not the best ones, you can learn from them. What quirky or fun thing did you wish you knew before you came to Bowdoin? You can get orange Creamsicles for 30 cents from the convenience store. Also, getting an interlibrary loan is very, very easy to do-it usually only takes two clicks, and typing in your name and ID number. Story posted on May 21, 2009 « Back | More Student Profiles | Go to News Home


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In the year 1004 BCE, King David conquered the city from the Jebusites and established his capital there. It was here where the People of Israel were united under King David's rule, here where the Holy Ark was bought and here where the First Temple was built by King Solomon, King David's son.
Today the City of David is an archeological park that tells the story of the establishment of Jerusalem, its wars and hardships, its prophets and kings, and the history of the Jews during Biblical times. The remains of the city are present in the ancient stones and the thousands of shards that cover the pathways between the buildings. Among the archeological ruins are large elaborate houses that bear witness to the high social status of the city's residents, Warren's Shaftleading to the water tunnel that was used to transport water from the Gikhon spring outside the city, and the remains of one of several towers that was used to defend the well. It is thought that King Solomon was anointed and crowned king of Israel at this site. Among the ruins found in the city were personal seals for signing letters and documents bearing the names their owners – people who were mentioned in the bible.
One of the most fascinating parts of the City of David is the tunnel of Shiloh - a 533-meter-long tunnel that was carved during the period of King Hezkiyahu. The tunnel extends from the city to the well at Shiloh, and is an astounding engineering feat. Its builders carved the tunnel through solid rock beginning from opposite ends and succeeded in making the two sides meet in the middle. Visitors can walk through the tunnel which is partially filled with water, and come out at the pools of Shiloh.
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SRINAGAR, India (AP) — At least seven people were injured Friday in clashes between anti-India protesters and government forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said.
Police officer Abdul Gani Mir said the clashes erupted in Kashmir's main city of Srinagar after troops prevented hundreds of people from marching to the southern town of Shopian.
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Cellulitis in the Presence of Lymphedema?
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
After having right axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) and radiation concluding in January for local recurrent melanoma, I developed lymphedema and what they believe is cellulitis.
It took me probably 2-3 weeks to finally get my arm evaluated. I'm seeing a lymphedema therapist now and I've been bandaging my arm for the last 2 weeks while taking high doses of Bactrim for 10 Days.
My arm is still swollen, red, and blotchy in some areas, but the swelling is much better than when I first walked into the clinic.
Linda McGrath Boyle, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, Cancer Rehab Specialist and OncoLink Lymphedema Team Editor, responds:
Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and underlying tissues. It is very common in persons with lymphedema due to a sluggish lymphatic system in the area of the swelling. The lymphedema itself creates a barrier to removal of fluid, bacteria, and cellular waste. The infection can progress quickly, before the impaired lymphatic system is able to respond. This abnormal response only occurs in the part of the body with lymphedema.
Bacteria can enter the body through a very small break in the skin, so meticulous skin and nail care is important. People with lymphedema should be taught precautions in an effort to avoid progression of lymphedema to the next stage. Lymphedema therapists also educate persons who are at risk for developing lymphedema. Precautions include being cautious to avoid any cuts, burns or injury to the affected limb (do not cut cuticles or bite nails, avoid needle sticks, use a bug spray to avoid insect bites if outside in the warm months and just practice general caution!). They should avoid anything restrictive to the limb, including blood pressure cuffs and restrictive clothing or jewelry.
The symptoms of cellulitis include:
Erythema (red skin)
The area becomes warm/hot.
Local pain may be present.
Fever of 100.5 degrees F or greater.
Increased swelling in the area.
Early treatment is extremely important to prevent the infection from progressing. Persons with lymphedema must be given antibiotics as soon as possible in order to prevent the spread of infection. If you are unable to contact your health care team immediately and be treated within a few hours, it is best to go to the emergency room. Be sure to let the physician know that you have lymphedema and require immediate attention.
Other infections that commonly occur in persons with lymphedema include lymphangitis (an inflammation of one or more lymph vessels) and fungal infections such as athlete's foot.
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Elixir of Portobello
Makes 12 cups, enough for 12 appetizers or 6 main-dish servings
The syrup is essential to reach the emotional highs that this soup creates, and the combination of other ingredients and seasonings brings out the special flavor of the portobello mushrooms.
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2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Poultry Magic
1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1 large onion, roasted (instructions below) and chopped
½ pound bacon, finely diced
2 pounds medium diced fresh portobello mushrooms, in all
1 cup chopped green bell peppers
1 cup chopped red bell peppers
1 cup chopped celery
¾ cup cane syrup
¼ cup all-purpose flour
6 cups beef stock
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Combine the first six ingredients in a small bowl to make the Seasoning Mix.
To roast the oven, if you have a gas range, simply place the onion right on the burner, in a high flame, and roast, turning with tongs, until the outer skin is charred all the way around. If your range is electric, you can roast in a preheated 500° oven. Plunge the roasted onion into ice water to stop the cooking, then rub off the black, charred skin under running water. It should slip right off, but if there are stubborn spots, just remove them with a sharp knife. Now chop the onion and set it aside.
Render the bacon in a 5-quart pot over high heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Add 1 pound of the mushrooms, all the bell peppers, the celery, and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the syrup, flour, and seasoning mix, and stir until the flour is completely absorbed. Stir in the stock and scrape the pot bottom thoroughly. Bring to a boil, add the remaining mushrooms, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook at a brisk simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve.
NOTE: We used cane syrup the first several times we cooked this soup. Knowing that cane syrup may be hard to find in some parts of the country, and that some readers may want to try the recipe before they have a chance to find it, I wondered if it might work equally well with maple syrup. What a pleasant surprise! It's great with maple, but if this is your choice, use just ½ cup instead of the ¾ cup called for with cane syrup. And do use pure maple syrup, not maple-flavored pancake syrup.
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Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) is a premier global player in the design, distribution and marketing of lifestyle products such as men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories, fragrances and home furnishings. RL reported just over $4.9 billion in revenues in 2010 (fiscal year ended April 3, 2010), down 1% from 2009..[1] The largest part of its revenues come from its wholesale division, which sells Ralph Lauren products to department stores such as Macy's Inc. (M) and J.C. Penney (JCP). RL's product lines range from relatively inexpensive brands (such as Chaps) to expensive, exclusive pieces (Ralph Lauren Collection).
Consolidation amongst department stores has resulted in an increase in the purchasing power of department stores at the expense of brands such as Ralph Lauren. Fewer department stores means each store has more power over suppliers. Also, the fact that Polo Ralph Lauren sells its goods internationally exposes RL to exchange rate risk. Fluctuating exchange rates have had a substantial impact on sales: a gain of $1.6 million in fiscal 2009 and a net loss of $2.2 million in fiscal 2010.[2] In addition, new wealth in Asia has led RL to increase control over its own brand in that region.
Polo Ralph Lauren's revenues topped $4.98 billion in fiscal 2010 (ended April 3, 2010).[1] In response to the poor economic conditions in the United States and European economies, RL has cut costs and inventories in order to prevent markdowns that would only decrease its net profits.
Due to remnants of the 2008 Financial Crisis, Ralph Lauren had a sluggish start to fiscal 2010 but steadily improved performance throughout the fiscal year. In the Holiday Season-driven fourth quarter, the retailer posted a 157% diluted EPS improvement from Q4 fiscal 2009, which drove the annual diluted EPS to improve by 18% compared to fiscal 2009.[3] Ralph Lauren had slightly weaker net sales in fiscal 2010 ($4.795 billion) than fiscal 2009 ($4.823 billion), but was able to have stronger net income in fiscal 2010 ($479.5 million) than fiscal 2009 ($406.0 million).[3] RL was able to improve profitability by cutting costs and increasing its European presence.[4] In addition, RL strengthened its fashion accessories business, as it opened stores and created product lines in handbags, watches, and footwear.[5] Quarterly highlights are shown below.
RL reported that its first quarter revenues 13% to $1.2 billion. Its net income increased 57% from $77 million of last year's Q1 to $121 million. Operating income also rose 49% to $174 million. This favorable performance is due to double digit growth in wholesale sales (11% increase from the same period last year) and retail sales (16% increase) as well as increased profitability in channels of distribution. During this period, RL also opened 8 and closed 5 directly operated freestanding stores.[6]
RL reported that its second quarter revenues grew 11% to $1.5 billion compared to the same period a year ago. Its net income also increased 15% to $205 million while operating income rose 25% to $307 million. Net revenues increased 11% to $1.5 billion due to higher global wholesale and retail sales. During this period, it opened two flagship stores, introduced a new line of Lauren handbags, and launched its first international digital flagship in the UK. For FY2011 Q3, RL expects revenue to increase by a high teens percentage rate.[7]
RL reported net income for the quarter increased 51% to $168 million compared to Q3 of FY2010. This resulted in $1.72 earnings per diluted share which beat analysts' estimates of $1.28 per share.[8]Third quarter revenues also grew 24% to $1.5 billion while comparable store sales increased by 15%. Wholesale sales increased 21% while retail sales increased by 29% compared to the same period a year ago. The Board announced an increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.20 per share from $0.10 per share. The company also authorized a $250 million stock repurchase program, reflecting its confidence in the company's future prospects.[9]
Ralph Lauren's operations fall under three primary categories: Wholesale, Retail, and Licensing.
Wholesale makes up the largest portion of Polo Ralph Lauren's revenues. RL has strong relations with several department stores allowing the company to indirectly target a wide range of customers. Its collections are avaiable at 10,800 locations worldwide. Wholesale sales decreased 7.9% in FY10 to $2.5 billion.[10] As Polo repurchases its licensed brands, a large portion of these sales are shifted to wholesale. One key area of growth in Wholesale could be the development of private labels with department stores, like the American Living brand Polo has launched in partnership with J.C. Penney (JCP). [3]
Ralph Lauren's retail stores focus on showcasing the "World of Ralph Lauren" by offering a wide selection of luxury products to customers. RL operates 631 freestanding retail and concession stores worldwide. The retail presence serves as a platform for Ralph Lauren to launch new lines and maintain brand strength. The retail segment accounted for 45.5% of RL's total revenue in FY10 as retail sales grew to $2.2 billion. Ralph Lauren's retail segment operates through the chain of 326 retail and factory outlet stores, as well as RL's online stores. In fiscal 2010, same store sales for the retail segment increased 1%.[11], a key signal of strong growth as same store sales figures exclude sales from new store locations and are more reflective of true organic sales growth. From FY 2009 to FY 2010, retail net sales increased 9.1%.[12]
Many fashion designers license their products to third parties who independently produce and sell on a large scale while repaying the designer through royalties. Designers use licensing in order to achieve higher growth in the earlier phases of their business. While licensing provides the possibility of larger scales, it also reduces the control designers enjoy over the quality standards of their brand name.
Licensing once represented one of the largest revenue sources for Ralph Lauren, but it has moved away from this area of late by re-purchasing several of its licensed products. This move away from licensing reflects an attempt by RL to take greater control over its operations and brands. From fiscal 2009 to fiscal 2010, Licensing net sales decreased 6%.[3]
Ralph Lauren's brands, in order from most luxurious to least, are as follows:
These brands are sold through retailers such as Saks (SKS), Macy's Inc. (M) and Kohl's (KSS), as well as through RL's own channels such as free-standing stores and online. In addition to the above Ralph Lauren also owns a number of niche lines such as the sports-influenced RLX and Ralph Lauren Golf, Rugby, Double RL and Club Monaco. Rugby and Club Monaco have their own stores. RL has also made an entry into home furnishings with its Ralph Lauren Home and Lauren Home lines.[13]
As a part of Ralph Lauren's expansion plans, Polo Ralph Lauren's American Living line for J.C Penney debuted in 600 stores in February 2008 with plans to expand to all 1,048 J.C. Penney stores. With 50 merchandise categories ranging from apparel to home furnishings and a broad influence, the brand potentially allows Ralph Lauren to target a large demographic seeking high quality merchandise at lower prices. The private label partnership represents a significant opportunity for growth in the Wholesale segment for RL, as it could enter more partnerships with new brands with J.C. Penney (JCP) or other department stores.[14] df
In recent years a wave of consolidation amongst department store chains has resulted in the emergence of a small number of major players like Kohl's (KSS), Macy's Inc. (M), J.C. Penney (JCP) and Nordstrom (JWN). These giant chains benefit from greater purchasing power and the ability to eliminate redundant physical outlets. As a result these chains hold greater sway in negotiating lower prices from wholesalers such as Ralph Lauren and are able to cut down on unnecessary expenditure. Unfortunately, this translates into lower wholesale demand and lower margins for Ralph Lauren.
Department stores have begun to compete with established brands by releasing its own private label brands. The design and manufacture of private label brands are overseen by the department store itself. Thus RL has a large amount of control over what it wants to make and how much. In addition, a department store usually makes more profit per unit of private label merchandise sold as opposed to branded merchandise from a third party.[15] The increasing popularity of private label brands-- 19% of Macy's 2009 sales came from private brands[16]--means they will compete for floor space with other merchandise. Ralph Lauren has attempted to solve the issue of private brands through its American Living and Chaps brands, in that RL designs the merchandise but everything else is up to the particular department store that made an agreement with RL. Thereby, Ralph Lauren capitalizes on the increasing popularity of private label brands by cooperating with department stores in the production of new exclusive product lines.
Ralph Lauren sells its goods throughout the world. Therefore changes in exchange rates will affect prices as well as foot traffic in stores where Ralph Lauren goods are sold. In Fiscal 2009, exchange rate fluctuations led to a gain of $1.6 million.[2] In fiscal 2010, those fluctuations led to a loss of $40 million. [17] In addition, during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2009 comp store sales were down 29.3% at Ralph Lauren stores, 8% at factory stores and 20.8% at Club Monaco stores.[18] These decreases in sales were attributed in part to lower amounts of tourist traffic brought about by the strength of the U.S. Dollar. As the dollar strengthens, the purchasing power of foreign currency decreases. Conversely, if the dollar weakens the purchasing power of foreign currency increases. Though having stores throughout the world exposes RL to multiple different markets, it also exposes it to the whims of changing exchange rates.
Asia is experiencing the growth of a new affluent class. This class has demonstrated an appetite for luxury goods. Companies such as Coach (COH) and LVMH Moet Hennessy L.V. (LVMUY) have already started plans to expand into Asia in order to best access this new market. Ralph Lauren has decided to follow suit by deciding to take direct control of its retail and distribution in Asia, specifically China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. Originally distribution was handled by Dickson Concepts International, which sold Ralph Lauren products through 140 outlets in southeast Asia.[19] However, RL has decided to let the license expire on December 31, 2009 in order to have more control over its products and branding in Asia. Given RL's track record of brand-building, this move can result in large profits for Ralph Lauren, especially in a time when North American sales have slumped due to the recession. According to its 2010 annual report, RL currently operates 281 locations in Asia and began to see revenue contributions from those locations with more asian expansion set to come in 2011. [20]
In 2010, cotton consumption exceeded cotton production for the fifth year in the row, making cotton prices increase by 80.5% from last year.[21] [22] In 2009, natural disasters also severely damaged crops in many large cotton producer countries, such as China, India, and Pakistan. This led to decreases in cotton exports from these countries and increases in cotton imports as these countries sought to supplement their supply of cotton. [23][24] With limited cotton supplies and rising prices, retailers will either have to absorb these higher material costs, restructure the composition of their clothing to have less cotton, or pass these higher costs to its consumers. Higher clothing prices or lower quality clothing could discourage consumer spending, resulting in decreased net sales. However, adult or teen clothing retailers may not be too adversely affected as their clothing (which is usually 30-40% cotton based) has more flexibility in their composition and thus, costs.
In addition, raising commodity prices in other areas will also raise costs for retailers. The price of shipping a 40-foot dry container from China to the US has increased by 90% since 2009. Lumber and coal prices increased 36.3% and 23.7% from last year, respectively, while oil prices increased by 40% in early 2010 but has now decreased back to a steady single digit increase for the year.[21] While premium price and established brands may be able to pass their higher costs to their consumers, value based companies may not fare as well and may suffer from lower profit margins.[21]
As a result of Ralph Lauren's wide range of brands, it faces competition in every price point from discount to luxury.
|Polo Ralph Lauren Brand
|Men's Purple and Black Label
|Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss Collection, Ermenegildo Zegna, Faconnable
|Ralph Lauren Collection and Women's Black Label
|Donna Karan, Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein, Hermes
|Blue Label (Men's and Women's)
|DKNY, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein
|Polo by Ralph Lauren
|Lacoste, Nautica, Armani Exchange, DKNY, Michael Kors, IZOD, Kenneth Cole Productions, Van Heusen
|Lauren by Ralph Lauren
|Liz Claiborne, DKNY, Michael by Michael Kors, Jones New York Signature
|Prada Sport
|Polo Golf & Polo Tennis
|Nike, Reebok, Adidas AG (ADDYY) , etc.
|Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF), J. Crew Group (JCG), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), Guess? (GES)
|Club Monaco
|Banana Republic, Zara, Reiss, Theory, Armani Exchange
|Home Decor, Bath, and Bedding
|Hotel Collection, Calvin Klein, Charter Club, DKNY
Information on Ralph Lauren's upper tier competitors (such as Giorgio Armani and Zegna) is difficult to obtain due to the fact that many of them are privately-held companies. Of the publicly-owned firms, three of Ralph Lauren's close competitors are Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF), Nautica and J. Crew Group (JCG):
{Note: RL fiscal year ends in April 2010 (considered fiscal 2010) while all other companies listed end January 2010 (considered fiscal 2009)}
|2009 Revenue (mm)
|Gross Margin
|Operating Margin
|Revenue (Decline) from 2008
|Same Store Sales Growth (Decline)
|Total Stores
|Same Store Sales (mm)
|Polo Ralph Lauren (RL)
|J. Crew Group (JCG)
|Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF)
|Gap (GPS)


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2013 and earlier Nissan Maxima Lease Questions
tuska788 Posts: 2the deal is 355 for 39 month lease, 12000 miles with 2600 fthat include first month and all fees.
what do you think?0
As the the board preaches regularly, I would strongly recommend against putting so much $$ out of pocket. The best is to have all fees rolled into the lease. If you were to total the car or it were to get stolen, you'd lose that money.
(That being said you have to make the best decision for yourself whether for one reason or another the lower payment is more important. I've paid a lease upfront for tax savings before)
The best idea would be to add that amount to the payment over 39 months and then counter offer that or better. It would look like this: $2600 / 39 = 66.66 + $355 = $421.66 (if you gave your first month's payment it would be $412.56)
The question is what car is this for?? SV + Tech/Prem?0
jmulherin Posts: 11I would also be really interested to know if this deal is for the premium/tech package.0
madmax145 Posts: 1What do you guys think for this Maxima lease?
2012 Maxima SV with Prem, 12k Miles per year, for 39 months. 2k Down. 320 per month :shades: .
Thats the deal they threw at me.0
sergeym Posts: 272Not that I have anything against Maxima, but why would some one even consider it given that for the same money you can lease Infiniti G37x.
I've just checked NYC brokers offers and they want $345 per month for Maxima SV with Prem and tech and $350 per month for G37x With Sport, Prem, Navi. Infiniti cars come with longer warranty, much better service, stronger engine and rear-wheel based AWD. What does Maxima have? A little more interior space, maybe? Please note that the above mentioned numbers do NOT included tax and other fees and are for comparison purpose only.0
arleneg Posts: 7Not advisable to put a down payment of any kind. Refigure your monthly payment without a down payment.0
I had an Infiniti M35x. Loved it ... Hard for me to consider a G. It's an entry model in my mind. The kids car. Like an Altima or C class or 3 series. For me I'd rather go with a brand where I feel comfortable getting their best then the entry model, to get the tag.
I almost got the M again, just thought the $200+/month savings could be better spent (in my case on an investment prop) ... And maybe next lease I will go back to the M.
That's just me. But if I'm getting a BMW it's 5series or up, Benz Eclass or higher, Infiniti... M is the only choice.0
ahashmi Posts: 103which broker is offering a G37x with all those options for $350/month?
and I'm assuming both are $0 down? and same mileage?0
kf5993 Posts: 2Jumping into the car shopping ring. I'm pretty well educated due to the research that I've been doing for years. Anyways, the title says it all. I'm interested in leasing a winter frost LE. I'd be trading in my car now which I own (still owe on). I can get about 10k for it on trade and break even. I'm looking to be at $300-315/mo on the max. Any insight from anyone would be appreciated. I've seen a few posts about this edition but I'm interested in more opinions. I see a ton of SV with sport, cold, and a few tech that pay anywhere from 340-450. With that being said, it leads me to believe that the car I'm looking at (with a sticker 4-6k below the SV) has a large possibility of being out the door in my budget. Looking to put $1500 down max. I'm in illinois also so we pay taxes on the entire sale price, not just the lease price. However, we also get tax credits. For example, if they give me 10k for my car and I negotiate 31k for the maxima, I pay taxes on the 21k. Regardless, any advice or feedback is appreciated! Thanks!0
I have a 2010 Max SV Sport w. monitoir pkg...$420/mo Lease expiring Jan. 2013.
15K/yr lease..Car only has 28K miles...
Dealer is offering to pay last 6 months payments on new Maxima, same. exact car...
Sales Price. $33,200
Term: 39 months
15K Miles/yr
Incentives - $750 Customer Loyalty + $1,750
$2,500 Downpayment (Really don't want to pay anything out of pocket
Monthly Payment $399 w. Tax
My Max has front end damage - rear ended a Tahoe @ 15mph in traffic..emblem broke off grill and urethane on hood is scraped, concave in very center..haven't gotten estimate. They'll pay First $500..if over that I'd report to my insurance..have $500 deductible
Didn't get into Residuals
Money Factor (His Guess) .000314 (I wanted to say, that's PI)
Spoke of leasing new Altima 3.5 SL - $31,000..no incentives..Same deal, same price.
Does anyone have specifics of current lease offers?
I'd appreciate any unput you have on this deal...
6 month program expires tomorrow.
Should I just hang tight til I have a clearer picture .....I also like the wheels on 2010 better than the 2012's0
tomax Posts: 34Carman,
What is the Money Factor and residual for 39 mo. lease with 15K miles for a Nissan Maxima SV with premium /tech. For lease return, if the dealer says they can take care of most items, is this a sure thing or is it something to think about and a big hassle down the road getting charges off?
Also, what are the incentives and anything for repeat buyers?
Appreciate it.0
Car Man,
Could you provide me the residuals and the money factor for a 3.5 sv 24 month lease. Thank you.0
I meant to ask for the residual and money factor for the 24 month 3.5 SV with 10k miles/year. Thank you0
I just leased a 2012 Maxima SV w. Sport Package, Monitor Package, Varpets Mats & undertrunk organizer (waster of $$)
Anyway, sticker was $38,800..
Was drawn to the Dealer they offered the last 6 months off my lease )2010 SV Sport w. 28K miles), waive $500 in damages (I had rear ended someone at 15 MPH, so there was damage), they waived all costs, etc.
The sticker on my new car was $39,000.
Started with Costco Program ( I knew my dealer participated)
Price started at $1,000 BELOW Invoice ($35,600)...then Nissan Loyalty Program $750, Plus $1,750 other incentives. I also received credit for an additional 10,000 miles I had prepaid, plus Sales tax
I decided to take 12K miles (for personal reasons)....after all was said and done, I got another 39 month lease $400/mo...includes extended Warranty, Free Scheduled Maintenance, tax and gap, DMV and all fees.
I did not pay a penny out of pocket, just too the new car home.
This payment is almost $25.00 less per month than my 2010, and $45 less than a 2009 Maxima I had that was totaled in October, 2010.
I think I did I git a more than fair deal. Even tho' this is Maxima #7 or 8, and used the same dealership, it is a new owner in 2005....the ENTIRE Staff changed in the last 3 to 6 months, don;t know the details, but did not get a high pressure deal, I named my numbers and they agrred.0
Greetings tomax. Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.'s August buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 39-month lease of a 2012 Maxima SV Premium with 15,000 miles per year are .00035 and 53%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier.
I don't believe that Nissan is offering any special loyalty incentives on this car right now, but there is cash on leases of it in certain areas. What state are you in?
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Here you go dae928. Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.'s August buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 Maxima 3.5 SV with 15,000 miles per year are .00035 and 54%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier.
I provided you with the 3 year numbers instead of the 2 year numbers because I don't believe that Nissan is currently providing any support on 24-month leases of this car. If that is indeed the case, then the factor for that term would skyrocket to .00210.
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Oh, I see that you wanted a lease with 10,000 miles per year. the residual value for that mileage allowance would be 2% higher than the 15k residual value.
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discostew1 Posts: 2I just finalized a lease on a 2012 Maxima SV for 39 months at 15K miles. Car has the Premium and Tech.packages, splash guards, mats, emergency kit, rear spoiler and dealer will install the illuminated kick plates free once available. MSRP was $41,955 and the purchase price was a 34K. After all said and done, the monthly payment is $375 with nothing down. I think this is a pretty good deal.0
I leased a 2010 Maxima SV with the Cold & Monitor packages, mud/splash guards & carpet mats in June '10. Payment is $315/mo for 39 months @ 15K miles/yr (I traded in my car for $11K and took $8K out, so $3K down). My dealer is already offering me a deal on a new 2012 SV w/same options which seems really good, but this is sooner than I anticipated and am only going to seriously consider it now if the deal is a no-brainer. I'm not opposed to getting into a '12 Maxima if it's a crazy good deal; I am still a big fan of the car and was already planning to lease again next year. I haven't seen anything on this forum re: current (October) money factor & residual and would appreciate some info. The deal on the table now is no money down (they'll even pay for the plates, etc), 15K/yr, same model/options - just the first month's lease pmt due at signing, monthly payment of $385. Taking into account the money I put down in '10, this equates to less than my current payment (net). Your input would be appreciated, thx.0
Sounds like you got an excellent deal to me.0
Car Man, do you have the money factor and residual for a 2012 Maxima SV with either the sport or premium package, 36 months, 12K miles. Also, are there any current dealer or consumer incentives that can be used towards leasing this vehicle? Thanks0
Okay, hadn't gotten any responses here yet but have heard back from two dealers so wanted to share. Current money factor is .00035 and residual value is 53% on a 2012 Maxima SV. I found a second dealer who offered $376.xx as opposed to the $385 at my current dealer. Both deals seem good to me, so I will likely end up in a new '12 Maxima this week.0
Got what I feel is a great deal on a 2012 Maxima SV. I had eleven payments left on my 2010 Maxima SV lease, which seemed so early to get a good deal, but sure enough I am now in a gorgeous, brand new '12 Maxima SV with Monitor Pkg, Cold Pkg, Spoiler, Splash Guards & Floor Mats (MSRP $37,200). They bought out my '10 (which they will be selling on their lot) and paid for EVERYTHING including license plates, and I simply paid my first month's payment of $379 (39 month lease @ $379 per month w/15K miles per year). I don't know how they can do it, but I feel like I got a great deal and am loving my new car.
I should add, I was EXTREMELY happy with my 2010 Maxima -- never had a single issue or repair in the 28 months I had add (only paid for oil changes and to swap out the wiper blades last winter) and would have happily waited until closer to my lease end to get a new one, but I really liked the 'Ocean Gray' exterior which is not offered on the 2013, so decided to go a bit earlier than initially planned in order to get the color that I liked. Well, that and the fact that the 2013 model appears to be identical in every way that matters, so really no need to wait.
I am in Chicagoland (Illinois), and bought from "Severo" at M'Lady Nissan in Crystal Lake. He was WONDERFUL; best car buying/leasing experience I have had so far.
Current money factor is .00035 and residual value is 53% on a 2012 Maxima SV, by the way.0
I'd be happy to help you out refrunner. NMAC's October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 Maxima SV with 12,000 miles per year are .00035 and 56% for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier.
There is cash on leases of this car in certain states. Where do you live?
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Florida, thanks0
Good stuff refrunner. Florida is one of the states that the lease cash is available in. There's $1,000 on most 2012 Maxima models there. SVs with certain packages have a little more than that.
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Car Man, do you have the money factor and residual for a 2012 Maxima SV with premium package and Nav, for 36 or 39 months with 10K/12K miles. Also wondering if there are any current dealer or consumer incentives in NJ/NY area that can be used towards leasing this vehicle?0
Hi Discostew1,
I am curious what dealer you went with....if you are in the Northeast...also does your monthly payment that you negotiated include tax?
Here's the information that you're looking for fuma08057.
Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.'s new November buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 Maxima SV with 12,000 miles per year are .00016 and 54% for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier.
The numbers for an otherwise identical 39-month lease are .00016 and 53%.
If you were to lease with only 10,000 miles per year, this car's residual values would be 1% higher.
As far as cash incentives go, you're in luck in your area Nissan is providing a whopping $1,500 bonus cash on the Maxima through the 12th. There's another $1,000 cash incentive on leases of this car for the entire month on top of that.
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Thanks for the help car man.
I closed on a lease deal on Saturday and picked up the car on Monday--here is the deal I got on a 2012 Maxima SV with Premium Pkg and Tech Pkg:
$350 per month (including 7% tax) for 39 months. 12k miles per year.
The only out of pocket expenses were the first month payment, and $250 towards my plates. Residual Value was 53%, money factor was .00016, and the sticker was ~$41.6k.
I think I got a good deal.0
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I will loan you $1 when you really need it, or think you do. In return you agree to pay me $400 over the next 12 months. How do I get to $400 from $1? That is simple. I loan it to you now, and you pay me in full in 2 weeks on your payday. I'll just take .17 cent of that $1 now as a service fee, and in two weeks if you don't pay me in full, I'll roll your loan over and charge you another service fee. All total, in 12 months you will have paid me about $400 dollars, and you will still owe me $1 – if you don't pay off the loan at the end of the first two weeks. What a deal!!!
Generally speaking; "anyone taking a deal like this has got to be out of their mind."
Hooking the Victim
Every payday millions of hard working people in America are faced with more bills to pay, than they have money. Inflation, cut backs in hours and layoffs are straining budgets to the max. Things didn't just get this way. Federal government decisions through Congress relaxed or changed laws, which changed lending rules making it easier to borrow money. Many lending institutions seized the opportunity to make more money on risky short term loans. These loans were offered to consumers at a higher interest rate, supposedly to cover their risk.
Small payday loan storefronts opened across the country promising to help bridge the gap between not enough income and too much debt with small loans. Millions filed in seeking assistance. One by one loans were granted and put into service at huge interest rates and service fees.
Borrowers only needed to complete and sign a post dated check or authorization for withdraw; a type of money draft instrument, and they had the money they wanted or needed. The check or draft does not have to be covered until payday. This is a quick and easy process for both lender and borrower.
Mr. Murphy Moves In
Payday comes and borrowers know they must rush over to the loan office and pay off the check, or it gets deposited. In rushed agitation, people stream in paying on, or paying off their loans on payday. A couple of days later after groceries are purchased and other bills are paid, their money runs out. In order to survive for the next 10 days, borrower returns to the loan office and creates another loan.
This time Mr. Murphy comes by with his problems and decides to stay a while. Payday comes, but borrower can't pay off the loan in full. To keep from bouncing a check or bank draft, they pay on the loan with plans to pay it off next payday. No one told Mr. Murphy about this plan. Because of him the loan will roll over repeatedly for nearly a year.
Curing the Addiction
It appears Mr. Murphy has a vested interest in the payday loan business. He selects his targets, striking at the most inopportune time for his victim. The victims, caught short of resources and funds, turns to the payday loan industry to tide them over. Mr. Murphy moves in and quickly creates situations and issues making loan repayment nearly, if not totally impossible. This keeps victims on the hook for the loan and a place to reside for Mr. Murphy.
Evicting Mr. Murphy and his partner in evil requires planning, budgeting, stubbornness and determination. Planning for problems helps take some of the sting out, when trouble comes. It is always a good idea to stuff money away for emergencies. Dave Ramsey strongly suggests building an emergency fund up to $1000 dollars as quickly as possible. (www.daveramsey.com)
Refusing to "dip" into the emergency fund is essential for personal and family protection. An emergency is not "needing a few dollars" to go to a movie. This issue can be solved by turning on a movie on TV and popping some pop corn. A real emergency is your child falling and breaking an arm. You have medical insurance, but it has a $1000 deductible. If you have $1001 in your emergency fund, you just saved yourself a visit to payday loan quicksand.
Not all financial issues are this simple however, planning and preparation can make the sting of trouble less painful. Paying 400% interest on a loan that could have been avoided is an invitation to enter or remain in financial slavery.
The real cure for this illness is not more federal regulation – they are a large part of the problem. Personal responsibility, accountability, planning and gaining financial knowledge can go a long way to keeping Mr. Murphy's visits short and payday loans out of consumers' pockets.
For additional information visit: www.daveramsey.com


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Spend time getting fit with the whole family
IT'S easy to blame kids for sabotaging your gym-time, but your offspring shouldn't be an excuse to give up on fitness.
Replacing screen-time with a few bursts of regular physical fun sets up good habits for your kids and brings your family closer.
Make the most of daylight saving and enjoy these family-friendly activities.
Tickle fight trim-down
Gym-goers who ditch the kids for the solitary treadmill are missing out on some seriously funny health benefits.
Among the many pay-offs, laughter improves immune system function and burns calories.
A study by Vanderbilt University Medical Centre states, "Ten to 15 minutes of laughter could increase energy expenditure by 10 to 40 calories per day, which could translate into about 2kg over a year."
So, while six-year-olds laugh on an average of 300 times daily and adults a po-faced 17, it makes good health sense to choose a fitness buddy who brings infectious laughter.
Activities that are sure to garner a giggle include like laser-tag, hide and seek, 10-pin bowling, backyard trampolining and daggy dancing.
Get into gardening
Family fitness begins in your own backyard. You dig?
Starting a vegie patch is not only great way to get your kids interested in vegies, it's also a rewarding fitness activity for all.
Based on an 80kg adult, general gardening burns 290 calories per hour (or a Snickers bar), while real hard yakka like hauling branches and pushing wheelbarrows burns 350.
Mowing the lawn burns a whopping 385 calories or the equivalent of half a Big Mac.
Repeatedly trying to start a stubborn pull-start lawnmower probably burns a whole lot more, but swearing around small children is frowned upon.
Joining your local community garden as a family or organising a working bee among friends is not only a great way to get fit, it's a social day out for all.
Family cycling
Recreational shared paths mean if your eldest won't be seen dead alongside you in your stack hat and bike shorts, they can always ride ahead on their skateboard or scooter.
Cycling with younger kids also gives novice adults a good excuse to legally stick to the footpath.
According to the law, people aged 12 years or older are not permitted to ride bicycles on the footpath, unless they are accompanying a child who is under 12 years of age and the child is under the rider's supervision.


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In his well-intentioned but self-serving documentary "Reincarnated," Snoop Dogg—sorry, Snoop Lion, his new reggae persona—says many things he can't substantiate:
>> Hip-hop is a form of reggae and reggae is a form of hip-hop, so there's no difference.
>> He, Warren G and Nate Dogg were sort of like Long Beach's version of the Wailers.
>> He made pimpin' lovable and fashionable.
>> Death Row Records put Mexicans, blacks, Bloods and Crips on the same page.
Perhaps that lack of accountability is inevitable when Snoop Lion produces a Snoopadelic Films Production about Dogg's transition to Lion. Much of "Reincarnated" finds Mr. Lion traveling to Jamaica to research the Rastafarian lifestyle and record new peace-and-love material with Major Lazer. Snoop continually asserts his long-time spiritual kinship to Bob Marley and the Rastas. However, his affinity doesn't appear to go deeper than a daily fondness for weed and his understandable longing for peace and positivity following a rough, drug-dealing upbringing and the deaths of many friends and family members.
Now in his 40s, Snoop says he's wiser "like Budweiser." The most compelling, convincing aspect of "Reincarnated" comes from watching his new music develop from puny imitation to legit, meaningful reggae. At first, Snoop notes his desire to enlighten people with his new stuff. Then he sings about smoking weed, not seeds, and that "natural berries are so good for the system." Very enlightening.
Later, he works on songs with more to say about death and regret, even if it's laughable to hear a collaborating songwriter note that seeing an ashtray reminded her of … an ashtray, and she wanted to write about that. It still leads to something evocative, which is more than you can say of the generalized commentary about Snoop's early criminal days or acquittal for murder. The same goes for the numerous shots of Snoop's cousin, clearly enjoying his supporting role of tagging along, not working and smoking all the Jamaican grass he can find.
Glad you got to roll a blunt in the jungle, man, and that your story could be told to the masses.
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ADOPT AN APE AS A CHILD CLAIMS U.N. GROUP according to an article BBC News
Magazine Online, 29 Mar 2007 and news@nature 26 April 2007. An Austrian court
has rejected a claim by British woman Paula Stibbe to be granted legal
guardianship of a chimpanzee. She believes the chimp deserves the same
protection as a human child. The outcome of the case depended on whether great
apes deserved human rights, and was backed by a UN organisation named the "Great
Ape Survival Project". Ian Redmond of this organisation claims, "Apes are
special because they are so closely related to us. Chimpanzees and Bonobos are our joint closest living relatives, differing by only one per cent of DNA - so close we could accept a blood transfusion or a kidney. Gorillas are next, then Orang-utans." However, his strongest reason for giving apes such recognition is that they are capable of mirror self awareness, i.e. they recognise themselves in a mirror. Redmond commented, "This self-awareness surely suggests that they know they exist." Apes are also highly social and have similar lifespans. Zoologist Charlotte Uhlenbroek, who also believed apes deserve special legal rights commented, "If I was an alien from Mars and looked at human society and a society of apes then in terms of the emotional life I would see no distinct difference, although we live very different lives because of language and technology." However, UK Biology Professor Steve Jones disagrees with the idea of human rights for any animals. He commented, "Where do you stop? It seems to be that being human is unique and nothing to do with biology. Say that apes share 98% of human DNA and therefore should have 98% of human rights. Well, mice share 90% of human DNA. Should they get 90% of human rights? And plants have more DNA than humans. Rights and responsibilities go together and we've yet to see a chimp imprisoned for stealing a banana because they don't have a moral sense of what's right and wrong." BBC article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6505691.stm
ED. COM. For once, Steve Jones has said something we agree with - being human is unique and not just in the biology of the body. But Steve Jones does not really understand why human beings are so unique. It is because we are made in the image of God, and that is where our sense of morality comes from. It is also the source of the language and technology that Charlotte Uhlenbroek admits is unique to humans. We speak and write because we are made in the image of the God who speaks. That's why He calls himself "The Word" (see John 1:1) and we are creative in our use of the resources of the earth because we are made in the image of the One who created all things. However, as long as the theory of evolution is used to deceive people into believing that human beings are just animals, there are certain to be more legal cases and constitutional challenges that try to promote animals to the levels of equality with humans. Elephants and dolphins also show evidence of mirror image awareness. Will the next step be gay rights for pink elephants? (Ref. laws, dominion)
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Van Sichem, a Roman Catholic family of Dutch artists, particularly engravers, who for four generations made and published a large number of engravings both as illustrations for books and as loose pictures. Christoffel van Sichem, called "de Oude" (1546-1624), of Amsterdam, who lived at Basel, Switzerland, for a few years, published at Amsterdam in 1606 a number of loose sheets, most of them drawn and engraved by himself, on which were pictured a number of "Anabaptists" such as Jan van Leyden, David Joris, and Bernt Knipperdolling. Beneath each picture was a biographical sketch. In 1608 these pictures, augmented with some new ones, were published in book form, entitled Historische Beschreibüng unnd abbildünge der fürnembste Haupt-Ketzer so . . . für Schwärmer unnd irrige gaister verbannt . . . seind, durch C.V.S.A., zu Amstelredam Bey Cornelis Niclausz, 1608. This book contains the following seventeen pictures: Bishop Arius, Lodewyck Hetzer, Johannes Hut, Johan Matthis von Haarlem, Johan Böckelsz von Leyden, Melchior Hoffman, Michael Servetus, Adam Pastor, David Görgen (that is, David Joris), Hendrick Niclaus, Balthasar Hubmor (that is, Hubmaier) von Fridberg, Herman Schoenmaker op 't Sant, Bernhard Knipperdollinck, Dietrich Schneyder Adamyt (see Dirck Janssen), Melchior Rinck, Thomas Muncer (that is, Müntzer), and Machomet den Aertsketter. All these pictures have a letterpress in the German language. Another Dutch edition with the same seventeen pictures is titled Historische beschrijvinge . . . (Amsterdam, 1608). The Latin version has the title Iconia et Historica descriptio praecipuorum haeresiarcharum . . . (Arnhem, 1609). There may have been other editions; as late as 1677 Het Tooneel der Hooft-Ketteren, bestaande in verscheyde Afbeeltsels van Valsche Propheten, Naackt-Loopers . . . in't Koper gesneden door C.V. Sichem appeared at Middelburg. This is an enlarged edition, containing in addition to the former seventeen pictures also pictures of Menno Simons (the familiar picture!), Doctor Faustus, Christoffel Wagenaar (Wagner), and Broer Cornelis van Dordrecht, "prediker tot Brugge" (that is, Cornelis Adriaensz).
Greuwel der vornehmsten Haupt-Ketzeren, so wohl Wiedertauffer als auch andern (Leiden, 1608), and its Dutch version, Grouwelen der voornaemster Hooft-ketteren, of which the first known edition was published 1623 at Leiden, contain a number of pictures, for which probably the van Sichem engravings were used, but they are all altered and aesthetically less satisfying; moreover the reviser did slovenly work. The person representing Thomas Müntzer, for instance, is the one who in the original van Sichem editions is indicated as Jan Matthijsz. The Dutch Grouwelen has only nine of the seventeen pictures.
The historical verisimilitude of the pictures by van Sichem is probably not too great, though it is possible, even probable, that the author occasionally used old pictures.
Catalogus der werken over de Doopsgezinden en hunne geschiedenis aanwezig in de bibliotheek der Vereenigde Doopsgezinde Gemeente to Amsterdam. Amsterdam: J.H. de Bussy, 1919: 7 f, 248.
Doopsgezinde Bijdragen (1890): 65-68; (1916): 37, 52-58.
Molhuysen, P. C. and P. J. Blok. Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek, 10 vols. Leiden, 1911-1937: v. IX, 1023-28.
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Another View: New model for designing, funding college education is neededBY FRED KING
February 27. 2013 6:08PM
The model for designing, delivering and funding a college education is broken. Inflation in higher education is triple that of consumer prices. Only half of today's college graduates secure a job that requires a degree. College debt has reached $1 trillion in the United States, soaring past credit card debt with default rates that are three times that of mortgages. How did this happen?
This industry has been able to unilaterally define its product, convincing the customer that it knows what is best for them, while keeping its basic business model unchanged for generations. It has successfully established, as conventional wisdom, the myth that this product is the exclusive path to prosperity. Best of all, it has persuaded the federal government to fully finance every customer without regard to the product's value or the borrower's credit. Thus, all constraints on pricing have been eliminated and no one should be surprised by the inflationary bubble.
The recent increase in reporting on this phenomenon has largely centered on symptoms: skyrocketing tuition, extravagant new buildings, graduates drowning in debt and the absence of jobs. Consequently, recommended strategies for improvement are misguided: increase government funding, forgive loans in default and strip out delivery costs. Unfortunately, none of these strategies address the problem's root cause: curricula based on antiquated notions of what constitutes an "educated person" that are largely disconnected from the ultimate consumer of the product - employers.
The great conceit of educators - and the accrediting bodies which validate them - is the presumption that they know best what bodies of knowledge are appropriate to prepare an individual for a career. Curricula for all college majors are built around that "educated person" philosophy, requiring 120-plus "credit-hours" - including hundreds of hours of course time in unrelated subjects - to earn a bachelor's degree. Yet, there is no empirical support for these whimsical requirements. Consider this: Isn't it a strange coincidence that a third grade teacher, a social worker, a surgical nurse and a civil engineer all require precisely the same amount of instructional time to acquire entry-level job skills?
In fact, these arbitrary minimums, developed and perpetuated by academia, filled classrooms and ensured growth for generations. But the industry can no longer defend the status quo against a perfect-storm. The cry for a more direct path to employment, in less time, at lower cost, with less debt must be heard inside the campus walls. Moreover, in many regions demand will shrink dramatically. (The number of high school graduates in New Hampshire will drop more than 20 percent in the next 15 years, according to "Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates," a publication of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education).
An industry that remains deaf to demands for drastic re-engineering will go the way of Circuit City. Educators must look to free enterprise, where the efficient and effective transfer of knowledge is measured by achievement of competency, not time, and each training regimen is determined by the needs of the end user. The time has come to re-think college from the ground up.
First, provide data to help prospective college students and their parents make more informed decisions about their readiness for college, their choice of major and the return they are likely to get on their investment. For example, according to USA Today, the U.S. is training twice as many K-5 elementary teachers as needed each year. That is information that should be disclosed to anyone considering that major. Require colleges to provide placement rates and salaries as a condition of participating in any government loan program.
Second, "reverse engineer" curricula. Begin with the competencies, as defined by employers in the respective fields. Develop delivery methods, outcomes and assessments that develop the student to those specifications. Use low-cost delivery methods, e.g., online, based on effectiveness in transferring knowledge, not simply because they are cheaper.
Third, scrap the credit-hour system. It is an artificial contrivance unique to higher education. Certainly there are individuals who could master the competencies of many entry-level positions in fewer than 4,000 hours of classroom and homework time dragged out over four years. Allow colleges and employers to collaborate on specific learning methodologies (in-class, online and internships) that focus on the employer's needs.
Finally, force colleges that wish to participate in taxpayer student loan programs to "unbundle" their product. Federal loans should only be available for the portion of tuition and expenses that is career-directed. Let cash-paying students, private donors and endowments pay for oversized gymnasiums with Jacuzzis and climbing walls.
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ChemSpider SyntheticPages is one of those projects we support for which I have particular affection. For those who haven't yet taken a look at it – please do so, it is a community resource made by chemists for chemists and is free to access – you don't even need to register to look at the articles.
The original concept of SyntheticPages was brought to life by a group of academics who developed the original platform and format (and of course the members of the research community who embraced it and submitted articles). When ChemSpider became part of the RSC the concept of a community resource for reactions seemed like a complementary partner to the database of chemical compounds that we had established. With this in mind we were fortunate to collaborate with the hosts of the original SyntheticPages platform and, combining our resources and visions, we provided a new platform for submission. A short presentation about CSSP is online here.
CSSP today is quite well known within a small community of chemists but comments from the audiences that we expose the work to are very positive on the value of the platform and the way that we have developed it to date. Certainly the authors can get 10s of thousands of hits on their articles based on the published statistics! The "Leaderboards" are all available online for anyone to review.
We believe that everyone can see the value of building a directory of reliable, robust reactions that can continue to evolve through feedback and questions. But more that that, we see the potential benefits for:
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We are presently working on a new system for "rewards and recognition" for contributors to our online databases and we will be rolling this out in more detail in the near future. It will be our way of recognizing the contributions of our users for their commitment to communicating science to the community using our platform as one of their vehicles to do so. As part of this activity we are also choosing to recognize present and future authors for their contribution of 5 or more SyntheticPages to CSSP. We will be contacting previous authors to ensure that they receive a brand spanking new, off the press, CSSP Lab coat to thank them for making their syntheses available!
Discussing the project to recognise and celebrate the top contributors to CSSP, Dr James Milne Managing Director RSC Publishing said the following:
"The ChemSpider SyntheticPages lab coats are a great idea, as they highlight a number of fantastic contributors, and also the role of CSSP within the broader publishing context. RSC Publishing strives to serve the needs of researchers worldwide, through publishing and disseminating high quality content, and this database of practical synthetic procedures certainly adds to this knowledge base. I'd personally like to thank these contributors for supporting CSSP through their publications."
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I'm curious, what does everyone think about 'Gelatogate'? In the words of Ray Comfort, what are your "thorts"? Here are my thoughts about the incident:
See part two of this blog here: http://pixelstampede.wordpress.com/2011/11/22/gelatogate-22/
Also see the Springfield Newsleader article
If you've been keeping up with Skepticon this weekend, you may have seen this image. In Springfield, Missouri, the owner of Gelato Mio took the time to write this sign and place it in the store's window.
I want you to look at this sign. Read the words aloud. "Skepticon is NOT Welcomed to my Christian Business." Why aren't they welcomed? Well, the underlining of 'Christian Business' may give you a hint, and knowing that the audience of Skepticon consists largely of a variety of non-theists may also clue you in. It appears that Gelato Mio doesn't want non-theists in their midst.
Let's examine the sign, scratched boldly in red ink. First, 'Skepticon' is on its own line. An attempt to ensure Skepticon attendants notice the sign before entering? Next, look at 'NOT'. It is written in all caps, the text version of shouting. Note the quantity of strokes needed to create such a bold font. This looks like it was written in anger, and it is underscored with two aggressive lines.
We move on to the last two words 'Christian Business', also both underlined for impact. The word 'Business' is barely squeezed onto the sign. Evidence of the haste and an eagerness to get the message out before the 'others' got in?
What would anger a person enough to make such a sign? Hundreds of extra visitors to your place of business, wanting tasty gelato? Critically thinking individuals entering your place of business? Or is it that the patrons were non-theists? By the underlining of 'Christian Business', my bets would be on the latter.
Andy, the owner of Gelato Mio, removed the sign and today issued an apology. I doubt the sincerity of his note and assume that someone pointed out his illegal action to refuse service based on his Christian criteria. Take note of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
"All persons shall be entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of any place of public accommodation, as defined in this section, without discrimination or segregation on the ground of race, color, religion, or national origin."
We cannot idly stand by and allow any bigotry to be allowed. By letting him slide with an apology, it makes his actions acceptable. It doesn't matter if the sign was up for minutes, hours, or days. It is a fair estimation that the intent of this sign was to restrict patronage based on religious affiliation. The most effective way to ensure that business owners will not repeat/mimic such actions is through their wallet, and I support boycotting of this and any business that acts in a bigoted manner.
Here are three organizations working to protect our rights and keep the wall between Church & State: Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) and American Atheists and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
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I agree with The Nerd. We should positively reinforce bigots who realize their error and recant, instead of holding a grudge.
I am with you on that one. We are too often portrayed as haters anyway. Why give them more ammo?
Not to put too fine a point on it I've always thought of a Heathen as someone with a religion other than Christian, Jewish or Islam. I see that as different than Atheism
heretic might carry the meaning you'd want.
Generally when I see things like that I'm inclined to tell the business owner "Thank you for warning me you're a bigot. I don't like giving my money to bigots." Then I warn my friends and family to avoid the business.
In a case like this, if the person really did remove the sign quickly of their own volition and issue an apology I might be inclined to let it slide. Sometimes people do make rash decisions they end up regretting, and it shouldn't cause long-term effects if they correct them.
I find the expression 'Gelatogate' annoying. Not every little incident has to be a -gate.
"It doesn't matter if the sign was up for minutes, hours, or days."
Yes it does. It was up only for around 10 minutes (according to his account), and he issued an apology. I agree with The Nerd.
Here's a lengthier apology on reddit.
I applaud the sentiment of 'lets forgive the error of judgement and anyway it was only up 10 mins and no harm done' yadda yadda yadda...
That neatly avoided the obvious ...it was a bigoted and irrational action...simples!
That Andy was so committed to a bronze age myth is one thing...but that he obviously has no belief in the ability of his invisible friend to smite the unbeliever for 'insulting' his godliness is quite another.
Put another way if Yahweh was quite happy enough to allow such a performance that denigrated his existence why would one of his legions go into bat and decide to 'play god' on their own to exact retaliation?
Surely any decent figment would make an example of such blasphemy of his name...but nope...he leaves that to pompous knee jerk clowns with less sense then ice cream to do his dirty work.
The same clowns with the same mind set deface the bus posters around the country.
The same clowns with same mind set threaten companies to not allow them to do business with an atheistic organisation or allow an atheistic organisation to partake of a fair market place.
The same clowns with same mind set close their conference centres to Richard Dawkins at such short notice because the same clowns with the same mind sets encourage Fox news to do what Fox news does.
The same clowns with same mind set refuse donations from atheism for charity work.
The same clowns with the same mind set trample over the US constitution every time they pray at a governmental meeting.
It seems the only lesson to draw from the debacle is that Andy, and his ilk, have so little faith in their own delusion.
And if you think for one moment that Andy has learnt his lesson...think again...Christians do not do contriteness.
I rather suspect that realising it was a breach of law played a bigger part in him removing the sign then any 'calming down' he might boast about.
A godly business requires cash incoming not fines out going!
Someone deluded enough to react in such a ridiculous manner in the first place do not change their attitude by calming down...they simply let the perceived hurt fester and find other less public less confrontational ways to kick out at the ones they despise.
Forgive by all means....but be aware Christians are no friends of atheism..it is unlikely that such forgiveness would be forthcoming if the knee jerk reaction were the other way around.
I was pissed, but I think I've made that known ;)
I personally wouldn't support the business, I would still boycott it.
It reminds me of the time I went to the Occupy Chicago protests and someone from one of the high floors of the Board of Trade Building wrote a huge sign that said 'We Are the One Percent'. Within 20 minutes, pictures of the sign went viral on the internet. The sign was removed, but STILL now we all know of their class consciousness and hostility towards the 99 %.
Why would we want to support a business that so openly expresses hostility against us? I'm sure there are other, competing business we can support.
Andy is a dyed in the wool Xtian bigot – his apology is a lie (it's alright to lie to unbelievers). His apology should be taken for what it is, an attempt to get his big foot out of his mouth, the idea of money not coming in and the specter of lawsuits (he probably has a lawyer magnitudes smarter than he is). I would take his apology for the lying bullshit it is because there's no way he believes it. High road or low road I prefer staying off that road.
@Jim DePaulo - his apology is a lie
How do you know this? What information are you basing this on?
I can only say, why would you believe a bigot like Andy would have a sudden conversion to tolerance of all people regardless of belief. His sign whether it was up for 10 minutes or a week speaks to his mind set. One doesn't issue blatant offensive insults to a group of people and pretend it was a slip of the tongue. Unless, of course, he was tempted by the Devil.
I stand by my undocumented opinion.
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Lt. Scott Norton, who volunteered as an emergency responder in Farmington and Middleton for more than 15 years, and his wife Cheryl look at a pin designed to offer support during an event in his honor at the Farmington fire station June 29. (JOHN QUINN PHOTO)
FARMINGTON — After answering the call to help others for the past two decades, a first responder from Middleton was touched to see so many people come to his aid recently.
While terminal lung cancer prevents Farmington Emergency Medical Services Lt. Scott Norton from responding to calls for help from residents, his long-standing, selfless dedication brought the community together.
More than 100 area residents, officials, Norton's co-workers at GC-AAA Fence in Dover and first responders enjoyed pancakes, haircuts and hotdogs during a fundraiser that collected at least $2,000 for Norton.
"It's overwhelming to see all these people come out for one man," Norton said, adding he was so glad to be able to make it down to the station to see people he's worked with for years.
Former Middleton Fire Chief John Nicastro, who now serves as a firefighter in Lyndeborough, said he drove across the state to support Norton.
"Scott's been a brother of mine since he joined Middleton when I was chief — way, way, way back," Nicastro said. He said he was glad to make the trip.
Norton's wife, Cheryl, said the cancer was discovered last September while he was suffering from pneumonia. She said they were both amazed at the outpouring of support from area firefighters, police and emergency personnel.
"This is just so awesome," Cheryl said, adding the camaraderie and community spirit mean so much to Scott, who has always tried to be there for others.
"He misses it (helping others) terrible," Cheryl said. "There are times I have to shut the radio off because he wants to go."
Cheryl recalled one instance where Scott began to stand up and leave as he monitored a call involving a child in distress. She had to prevent him from leaving the home.
As he requires a wheelchair — which was donated by Steve Dean — to get around, Norton admitted he can no longer even come down to the station as he gets so tired from standing up.
Cheryl said doctors estimate that Scott only has about six months left to live. As a result, she said he stopped going through treatments in order to make the most of his time.
They plan to enjoy the little things.
"He wants to go camping one more time," Cheryl said.
To recognize Norton's many years of service, Middleton Selectmen presented him with a check for $750 at the event Saturday.
"We can't put a number on what you've done for the town of Middleton, or the town of Farmington," said Middleton Selectman Chair Terry Laughy.
Last month, the Farmington Town Players raised $750 by performing "Love Letters" by A.R. Gurney as a benefit for Norton, according to Police Chief Kevin Willey.
Willey, who portrayed one of the two characters in the play, said he was honored to help Norton and was glad he was well enough to attend the June 7 performance.
"The fact he was there was a big thing," Willey said.
Norton said he was so impressed by the performance that he recommends everyone seek out an opportunity to see the play, which tells the tale of two people through the letters they wrote to one another.
Donations can be made to the Scott Norton Fund at TD Bank, 4 Central St. in Farmington.