text: NASDAQ:FELEFranklin Electric Stock Price, Forecast & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Franklin Electric Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Log In and Add $57.56 -0.32 (-0.55 %) (As of 08/6/2020 04:00 PM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$56.95Now: $57.56▼$58.1550-Day Range$48.91MA: $52.24▼$57.8852-Week Range$41.25Now: $57.56▼$61.49Volume131,016 shsAverage Volume209,338 shsMarket Capitalization$2.66 billionP/E Ratio30.46Dividend Yield1.07%Beta1.07 ProfileAnalyst RatingsAdvanced ChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsSocial Media Franklin Electric Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and distributes water and fuel pumping systems worldwide. It operates in three segments: Water Systems, Fueling Systems, and Distribution. The Water Systems segment offers submersible motors, pumps, drives, electronic controls, monitoring devices, and related parts and equipment. Its motors and pumps are used principally for pumping clean water and wastewater in various residential, agricultural, and industrial applications; and electronic drives and controls are used in motors for controlling functionality, as well as providing protection from various hazards, such as electrical surges, over-heating, and dry wells and tanks. The Fueling Systems segment provides pumps, pipes, sumps, fittings, vapor recovery components, electronic controls, monitoring devices, and related parts and equipment primarily for use in submersible fueling system applications. Its fuel pumping systems are used principally in total system solutions for underground gasoline, diesel, and biofuel systems. This segment serves other energy markets, such as power reliability systems, as well as includes intelligent electronic devices for online monitoring of the power utility, hydroelectric, and industrial markets. The Distribution segment sells to and provides pre-sale support and specifications to the installing contractors. It sells products produced by the Water Systems segment and other brands. The company sells its products to wholesale and retail distributors, specialty distributors, original equipment manufacturers, industrial and petroleum equipment distributors, and oil and utility companies through its employee sales force and independent manufacturing representatives. Franklin Electric Co., Inc. was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana.Read More Beat the Market (BTM) Rank™ 1.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFranklin Electric has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $50.00, Franklin Electric has a potential downside of 13.1% from its current price of $57.56.Amount of Analyst CoverageFranklin Electric has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.9 Community Rank Outperform VotesFranklin Electric has received 254 "outperform" votes. (Add your "outperform" vote.)Underperform VotesFranklin Electric has received 409 "underperform" votes. (Add your "underperform" vote.)Community SentimentFranklin Electric has received 61.69% "underperform" votes from our community.MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Franklin Electric and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe FELE will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe FELE will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldFranklin Electric has a dividend yield of 1.07%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthFranklin Electric has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Franklin Electric is 29.95%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Franklin Electric will have a dividend payout ratio of 28.31% next year. This indicates that Franklin Electric will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Franklin Electric insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $219,220.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.79% of the stock of Franklin Electric is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions76.54% of the stock of Franklin Electric is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Franklin Electric are expected to grow by 19.02% in the coming year, from $1.84 to $2.19 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Franklin Electric is 30.46, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 18.11.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Franklin Electric is 30.46, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 22.46.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFranklin Electric has a P/B Ratio of 3.43. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next Analyst Opinion: 1.2Community Rank: 1.9Dividend Strength: 1.7Insider Behavior: 1.0Valuation: 0.6 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -Overall Beat the Market Rank™1.27 out of 5 stars Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock Exchange NASDAQ Industry Motors & generators Sub-IndustryElectrical Components & Equipment SectorIndustrial Products Current SymbolNASDAQ:FELE Previous Symbol CUSIP35351410 CIK38725 Webwww.franklin-electric.com Phone260-824-2900Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.14 Current Ratio3.16 Quick Ratio1.44Price-To-Earnings Trailing P/E Ratio30.46 Forward P/E Ratio31.28 P/E GrowthN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.31 billion Price / Sales2.02 Cash Flow$2.99 per share Price / Cash Flow19.24 Book Value$16.80 per share Price / Book3.43Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.07 Net Income$95.48 million Net Margins7.16% Return on Equity11.70% Return on Assets7.68%Miscellaneous Employees5,400 Outstanding Shares46,164,000Market Cap$2.66 billion Next Earnings Date11/3/2020 (Estimated) OptionableOptionable $57.56 -0.32 (-0.55 %) (As of 08/6/2020 04:00 PM ET) 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive FELE News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for FELE and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:FELE) Frequently Asked Questions How has Franklin Electric's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)? Franklin Electric's stock was trading at $49.56 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, FELE stock has increased by 16.1% and is now trading at $57.56. View which stocks have been most impacted by Coronavirus. Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Franklin Electric? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Franklin Electric in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View analyst ratings for Franklin Electric. When is Franklin Electric's next earnings date? Franklin Electric is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, November 3rd 2020. View our earnings forecast for Franklin Electric. How were Franklin Electric's earnings last quarter? Franklin Electric Co. (NASDAQ:FELE) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July, 28th. The industrial products company reported $0.54 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.45 by $0.09. The industrial products company earned $308.28 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $298.26 million. Franklin Electric had a return on equity of 11.70% and a net margin of 7.16%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 13.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.70 EPS. View Franklin Electric's earnings history. How often does Franklin Electric pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Franklin Electric? Franklin Electric announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, July 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.155 per share on Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $0.62 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.08%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 5th. View Franklin Electric's dividend history. What guidance has Franklin Electric issued on next quarter's earnings? Franklin Electric issued an update on its FY 2020 Pre-Market earnings guidance on Tuesday, July, 28th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.75-1.90 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.57. What price target have analysts set for FELE? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Franklin Electric's shares. Their forecasts range from $50.00 to $50.00. On average, they expect Franklin Electric's share price to reach $50.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 13.1%. View analysts' price targets for Franklin Electric. Has Franklin Electric been receiving favorable news coverage? News coverage about FELE stock has been trending negative this week, InfoTrie reports. The research group identifies negative and positive media coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Franklin Electric earned a media sentiment score of -2.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media headlines about the industrial products company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next several days. View the latest news about Franklin Electric. Are investors shorting Franklin Electric? Franklin Electric saw a decline in short interest in June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totaling 579,100 shares, a decline of 6.5% from the June 15th total of 619,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 187,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.1 days. Approximately 1.5% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Franklin Electric's Current Options Chain. Who are some of Franklin Electric's key competitors? Some companies that are related to Franklin Electric include Roper Technologies (ROP), Emerson Electric (EMR), Eaton (ETN), Rockwell Automation (ROK), AMETEK (AME), Generac (GNRC), Enphase Energy (ENPH), II-VI (IIVI), Acuity Brands (AYI), Regal Beloit (RBC), Vicor (VICR), EnerSys (ENS), Brady (BRC), Belden (BDC) and Encore Wire (WIRE). View all competitors. What other stocks do shareholders of Franklin Electric own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Franklin Electric investors own include Wendys (WEN), Las Vegas Sands (LVS), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Altria Group (MO), Pfizer (PFE), QUALCOMM (QCOM), AT&T (T), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Franklin Resources (BEN) and Comcast (CMCSA). Who are Franklin Electric's key executives? Franklin Electric's management team includes the following people: Mr. Gregg C. Sengstack, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 61)Mr. John J. Haines, VP & CFO (Age 55)Mr. Donald P. Kenney, VP & Pres of North America Water Systems (Age 58)Ms. Julie Scheck Freigang, VP & Chief Information Officer (Age 51)Mr. Jonathan M. Grandon, VP, Chief Admin. Officer, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 43) What is Franklin Electric's stock symbol? Franklin Electric trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FELE." Who are Franklin Electric's major shareholders? Franklin Electric's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Boston Trust Walden Corp (1.12%), First Merchants Corp (0.88%), Tributary Capital Management LLC (0.79%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.70%), First Trust Advisors LP (0.61%) and Monarch Capital Management Inc. (0.31%). Company insiders that own Franklin Electric stock include Delancey W Davis, Donald P Kenney, Gregg C Sengstack, Jay J Walsh, John J Haines, Steven William Aikman and Thomas R Verhage. View institutional ownership trends for Franklin Electric. Which institutional investors are selling Franklin Electric stock? FELE stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including ProShare Advisors LLC, Tributary Capital Management LLC, Principal Financial Group Inc., SG Americas Securities LLC, First National Bank of Omaha, Chesley Taft & Associates LLC, Texas Permanent School Fund, and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. Company insiders that have sold Franklin Electric company stock in the last year include Delancey W Davis, Donald P Kenney, Gregg C Sengstack, Jay J Walsh, John J Haines, and Steven William Aikman. View insider buying and selling activity for Franklin Electric. Which institutional investors are buying Franklin Electric stock? FELE stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, Mackay Shields LLC, Boston Trust Walden Corp, Russell Investments Group Ltd., First Trust Advisors LP, UBS Group AG, Swiss National Bank, and Vident Investment Advisory LLC. View insider buying and selling activity for Franklin Electric. How do I buy shares of Franklin Electric? Shares of FELE can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. 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SOUTH DARTMOUTH — Jeanne Elizabeth Hansen Kugler died in the early hours of Wednesday, August 16, in South Dartmouth, MA.
Born in Macon, GA, she was the daughter of Christian Anthony Hansen and Mary Runice Hansen. She graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1957 and Duke University in 1961 before moving to Washington DC to work at The American Scholar, a literary magazine dedicated to books, culture, and public affairs, all lifelong interests for her.
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George Selgin joined the discussion over at Scott Sumner's section on Econlog, criticizing some market monetarists and "fellow travelers" for their support of QE being somewhat superfluous.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Leah5 from Great Slippers! When I first put them on I knew I loved them! They are so plush and soft and your feet don't get too hot in them. The only thing that I don't love about them is sometimes my feet will slip out of them since they are slip ons but it's not a big deal at all which is why I gave them 5 stars. Other than that I love them! Such a cute slipper and different from others I have seen! Definitely recommend!
Date published: 2020-06-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by lovely from lovely I LOVE these slippers :) with so much staying at home right now with COVID-19 I needed somethign soft and comfy but also with a little bit of arch support. These are PERFECT! the bottom is substantial enough to go outside and check the mail or for driving to pick up groceries; but super light so they arent uncomfortable to wear all day. THey also wipe off really nicely and dont get all the fabric all messed up like other brands similar product. These fit true to size, id say if youre inbetween sizes go with your larger size. ABSOLUTELY recommend these!
Date published: 2020-05-18
Rated 3 out of 5 by Jacy from Not the beat These were not as comfy as I had hoped. They ran pretty small too. They rubbed on the sides of my foot to much.
Date published: 2020-05-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sheath from Warmest slippers ever These are easily the warmest most cozy slippers I've ever warn. The only thing I'd add is that you should wear them 1/2 size up because I usually wear 9s and they're quite snug. 9.5 would have been perfect. If warmth is what matters to you then these slippers are the best!
Date published: 2020-05-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by Abelitz from Hadley slippers I wanted a slipper for the spring and summer that wouldn't make my feet too hot and these are perfect. Great slip on that's perfect for the spring weather!
Date published: 2020-05-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jojo from I love them! I was searching for the perfect slipper in black during quarantine and working from home. They are Absolutely perfect. So comfortable and fun! They keep my feet warm which was what I was looking for, but at the same time your feet do not sweat in the comfy inside! I have them for a few days already and I have not taken them off! I'm going to order another pair in the silver.
Date published: 2020-05-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by kelsey012 from These are great! These are visually appealing as well as warm and comfy! The only part I have in question is how to clean or keep the inside of the white fur clean. Our house is pretty clean and I have only put these on after being inside, but feel they have quickly started to appear a little dirty on the inside, so I'm not sure how long they will last because of this issue and my ocd-ness! unless there is a way to clean the fur on the inside! :)
Date published: 2020-05-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cummins27 from My quarantine must have! For the entirety of quarantine you will find this on my feet. Love them! They are so comfortable and keep my feet warm in the basement where I work from home. I just have to work hard to keep them away from my kids, dogs, husband.
Date published: 2020-05-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by GracieJB from Amazing slippers Obsessed with all Sorel shoes and these slippers are no different. I've always bought Ugg slippers in the past, but after owning more than 10 pairs of Sorel's I decided to try out their slipper and they do not disappoint!!! So warm and comfortable! Oh and they're super cute!!!Obsessed!!
Date published: 2020-05-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by Naygen16 from This product is very comfortable and cute! I enjoy all of the Sorel shoes and wanted to try the slippers. They did not disappoint! I had to order my daughter the same pair, because she loved them too!
Date published: 2020-05-01
Rated 4 out of 5 by BElliott from Soooooo soft! These are like slipping into a little piece of Heaven. Super soft slippers!
Date published: 2020-05-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by BK07 from Love them ! These slippers are truly the best ! They are so comfy.
Date published: 2020-04-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cook234 from Excellent house slipper! I usually wear a size 8 1/2 shoe, so I purchased a size 9 slipper. Very happy I did that- the fit is perfect, with or without socks. I wear them all day long while I'm at home!
Date published: 2020-04-29
Rated 4 out of 5 by Kenzie94 from Super comfortable These slip ons are extremely comfortable. They don't have half sizes so i went with a 7, they are a little big on me. I still love them tho!
Date published: 2020-04-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by karl23 from LOVE I have been looking for the perfect pair of slippers for the longest time. I don't know why i didn't look at Sorel for slippers in the first place but I am SO happy i did. These slippers are so comfortable and so soft. I am someone who is constantly cold and have cold feet and these are my absolute FAVORITE! I want to buy them in every color!!
Date published: 2020-04-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by Em28 from All around great slippers! I absolutely love these slippers! They are very cozy and have a nice insole that provides cushion without being overly stuffed/bulky. And they are so soft! The outer sole is sturdy and non-slip, though I would not recommend wearing these outside for any extended period of time. I normally wear a 7.5 but like my slippers to be just a touch bigger, so the size 8 fits perfectly. The quality is also excellent - exactly what you would expect from Sorel!
Date published: 2020-04-22
Rated 4 out of 5 by Celia from Good Basic Slipper These slippers are super cute. I ordered the Natural Tan one, although I think it's more of a pastel pink. The fur inside make them nice and soft. I was nervous about them being an open back shoe, but they stay on my feet just fine. If you're just wanting a regular slipper, these are it. The sole is a bit thin, so they're not great for support or durability outside if you want a more versatile slipper.
Date published: 2020-04-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jillzer from Comfy These are very comfortable slippers!
Date published: 2020-04-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by KShanley from Perfect indoor slipper I love these slippers! They're warm without being too warm. The sole provides some support on our hard floors, and they are cushioned comfortably as well. Only thing I'm not sure about is the longevity of the fur-like material on the inside. I'll be curious to see how long it lasts without getting overly matted.
Date published: 2020-04-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nicolettes from love these These slippers are amazing, durable, and so warm!
Date published: 2020-04-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by RPietsch from Comfiest Work From Home slippers! Working from home now due to the virus, these slippers have been a Godsend. So comfortable, easy to slip on and off, and the traction is great on my hardwood floors. I should get the 2 other colors! Obsessed.
Date published: 2020-04-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by ErinP17 from Comfy, cute slippers! These slippers are great. I love the color, feel and fit. They keep my feet warm as I work from home and don't want to wear shoes. :)
Date published: 2020-04-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by lf40 from perfect slipper I got the Gray Slipper & LOVE them. soft and comy on the inside, but sturdy sole on the outside. perfect for around the house & taking out the trash
Date published: 2020-04-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by harmonhr from These Slippers Will Become Your Everyday Shoe These slippers fit true to size and are the most comfortable item I own. The natural tan slippers look stylish on my feet and match the decor in my bedroom, that I leave the slippers by my bed to add to the room's look. You will struggle putting on real shoes to the leave the house because you will want to keep these stylish, comfy slippers on!
Date published: 2020-04-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by Carlfries from So comfy These are so extremely comfortable. They have held up great so far!
Date published: 2020-04-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by Megsma from Comfy So soft and comfy. Perfect for around the house!
Date published: 2020-04-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by TLR11 from Cozy These slippers are great. I was afraid that without a back they would easily slide off and that is not the case. They are warm enough to wear without socks, and provide a nice amount of support not offered by all slippers.
Date published: 2020-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ktmjohnson14 from Dream slippers I have had and tried many other brands but these slippers are by far my favorite. They fit great stay on your foot! They don't make your foot too hot and sweaty! They are amazing! I cannot wait to get home and put them on each day
Date published: 2020-03-19
Rated 1 out of 5 by djjj88s from Hated this slipper These are uncomfortable, no support, no cush, and I hated them from the moment I first tried them on. Luckily I bought two different kinds of slippers and the others were great as are most Sorel products. I wouldn't waste my time purchasing these.
Date published: 2020-03-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by LDS82 from Perfect house slippers I needed a pair of slippers with good grip on the bottom (we have wood floors) and that would keep my feet toasty warm, these fit the bill!
Date published: 2020-03-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by kcgregg2424 from Love My Slippers I love these slippers, very comfortable and warm on my feet. The only thing I wish is that they came in 1/2 sizes too. I wasn't sure what size to order because typically I wear an 8 1/2 so I ordered a 9 and they are a little big so I should of ordered an 8...But, other than that I love them.
Date published: 2020-03-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by Erika95 from Very stylish slippers Really love the looks of these slippers! Very soft material inside and fit true to size. They are not super cushiony, but I love the look so much that I don't mind.
Date published: 2020-03-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by Just from Excellent Fit Got these for my big sister and she loves them.
Date published: 2020-01-03
Rated 4 out of 5 by Chels88 from Great product. Got these as a gift for my mother, she loves them and speaks highly of how comfortable they are! The only problem I have with them was how they were shipped, when the package arrived the box was in a bag and the box was completely damaged! Wasn't ideal since I was wrapping them and giving them as a gift.
Date published: 2020-01-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kinghuey from Perfect gift I purchased these slippers for my wife as a gift and she was elated with them when she opened the box. When she put them on her feet she squeezed with excitement because they were so comfortable. These slippers are fantastic and she loves them. Highly recommend.
Date published: 2020-01-02
Rated 1 out of 5 by Iloveagoodslipper from All Around Disappointed I've been wearing another brand of slippers for years and decided to give Sorel a try. I love their women's boots so figured the quality and comfort would be similar. This style of slipper feels very cheap and provides little support on the bottom. Not as comfortable as others. Wish I could return but my daughter has worn them.
Date published: 2019-12-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by Berly303 from Perfect! I was looking for a pair of slippers I could also wear thick socks with (I am always freezing and require double layers in the winter) and these work great! They are warm and soft on the inside but seem durable on the outside. I can wear them with both thick socks and no socks! The grey color is beautiful also. I ordered a pair for my sister in law for Christmas since I loved them so much!
Date published: 2019-12-18
Rated 4 out of 5 by Tay22 from Very comfy! These are great! Very comfortable, could've maybe gone down half a size to 7.5, it seems to run a tad large.
Date published: 2019-11-12
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A little gift for my grand parents. Four quilted coasters, following the instructions from Joelle Hoverson's book "Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts".
They're really quick and easy to make & a great gift.
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Me ride me bicicletato school."
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Hummer bought by Sichuan TengzhongWed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Hummer is to be bought by Chinese Company Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery.
We've got used to quite a number of Chinese car companies lately. BYD have been in the news with their MOU with VW, and BYD has also hit the headlines with its new car battery technology for EVs and of course its 2.0 litre clone Porsche Cayenne. And you can throw in to the mix Geely with its Rolls Royce Phantom clone and SAIC with MG. But we've not come across Sichuan Tengzhong before.
But that's probably no big surprise as they're not really a car company, but a maker of heavy machinery (you'd never have guessed that from the name, eh?). And I guess that Hummer is a good fit. After all, they are nothing if not 'Heavy' vehicles.
Our speculation yesterday when we heard that Hummer had been sold (or at least there was an MOU in place) was that it would have to be a Chinese (or Indian or Russian) company in the frame, as the Hummer brand would probably be a poisoned chalice for any mainstream Western car maker in these eco-friendly times. But our one doubt came in the form of an assurance from GM that no Hummer jobs would be lost, which tended to indicate a US buyer.
But things are now a little clearer. Apparently the MOU contains a clause that Hummers will continue to be made in the US for a defined transitional period. How long that transitional period is we don't know, but we would guess about long enough for Sichuan to set up manufacturing facilities in China. A year? Eighteen months? We doubt it's any longer. So the 'No Hummer Jobs lost in the US' might be true – but it's a little disingenuous.
Sale price is mooted to be between $150 and $250 million. That amount won't touch the sides in terms of GM's debt mountain, but it's better than simply closing Hummer up and walking away.
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Here you are sitting at the table, talking to your teenage son about his future goals and it hits you, the realization that you can't protect him anymore. It's naive to think you ever were truly protecting him but in your mom mind, you have done your best and now it's beginning to look like your "job" requirements are changing.
As a mom, I have only experienced that wave of crippling fear rush over me a couple of times, but the other night was a new version of that fear. Here my grown, teenage son was discussing his goals and aspirations and all I could see was the little boy, gap in between his teeth, cheeks that looked as those they were filled with marshmallows, lining up his army men for battle, asking for "foot" (fruit) snacks. Yet here we are, no gaps in the teeth (thank you orthodontics), no puffy little cheeks but a handsome face with tufts of hair, and instead of lining up the army men he is talking about them. I see the twinkle in his eyes and hear what he was saying but it was almost like there was two of me, the one listening and the one waking up from the almost 17 year dream, recognizing, he isn't so little and I can't save him, and those green army men are not just toys anymore and they are beginning to have real life faces.
As my son was pouring out his heart, excited to tell us what has been on his mind for quite sometime now, I began to implode and "momma bear" came out. I immediately dismissed most of what he said, told him as many negative things that I could, in regards to his goals, and pretty much convinced myself that I could talk him out of this nonsense in five minutes. I know what you are thinking, "Wow, way to go mom! Way to kill your kids dreams!" I know, it was one of those moments that I know will not earn me the "mom of the year" award but darn tooting I was going to go out fighting.
The conversation ended and everyone left the table and my tears started flowing. I recognized his ideas and dreams may not come to fruition (I may or may not be praying for that shhhhh). I recognized that I was emotionally overreacting in that moment. I also recognized he wasn't so little anymore and I had to let go. As the wave of thoughts, fear and emotions hit me, I suddenly felt complete sorrow for the mommas who have gone before me, knowing their sons have been in harms way, fighting for their life and the lives of others, many who haven't come home, many who are severely injured, and I am humbled by their strength, recognize my own puny weakness and acknowledge their courage but also realized that I didn't want to be one of them.
As my stomach somersaults, my mind races across on this roller coaster, it hits me, he never was my son completely, he has been on loan all of these years, he has a "parent" who truly has protected and guided him, who knows his future, knows every hair on his head and knows every breathe he will take, his Creator, his God, his Jesus, his Savior. His Father God knows what He is doing and He has always known. Even though I can't hold his hand, as my son walks this journey, his Heavenly Father can. Even though I can't whisper words of wisdom, every encounter he makes, his Heavenly Father can. As much as I want to shield my son from this world, how much more do I want him to cling to his armor of God.
I recognize my life as a mom never stops. I will always love my kids. I will always do my best to give advice, help when needed, pray for them, and let them have a haven to come to. In the same breathe, I also recognize that I am weak and my Heavenly Father is strong, and his strength can only be made perfect in my weakness. So here I am telling you that I am going to do my best to hold on to His strength, and rest peacefully in the knowledge that my God is carrying my son, carrying me, as we climb this mountain filled with little green army men, together.


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Sent 2019 participants worship at Beloved Community Mennonite Church. Photo provided by Barry Bartel.
Mennonite Mission Network held its fourth annual Sent gathering April 26-28 in Denver, Colorado. After two days of fellowship, testimony and teaching, the conference closed with worship at Beloved Community Mennonite Church, our host congregation. Located in Englewood, our service marked the 20th anniversary of the mass shootings at Columbine High School, in the adjacent community of Littleton. Two church members—parents of a child who lost a friend in the tragedy—recounted, through tears, the terror of that day. They testified to the presence of evil in our world.
The father's account went something like this:
Since the Enlightenment, we have been taught to discount the reality of spiritual phenomena. After Columbine, and every mass shooting, we seek to isolate factors that might explain such random killing—but to no satisfactory conclusion. In the end, we are left to acknowledge the presence of evil in our world.
Then came the kicker:
If we say that God is beyond ourselves to do through us the good, then evil is a power beyond ourselves to do through us the bad.
In this case, the acknowledgment of evil was the humanization of Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris —flesh-and-blood children belonging to flesh-and-blood parents—who were overcome by evil. In this case, the recognition of evil serves the cause of love. Through it, the parents of victims extend grace to parents as victims. Indeed, in her testimony, the mother expressed sympathy for Susan Klebold, who has spoken publicly of the torment both of losing her own son and facing the fact of his participation in such monstrous violence.
Finally, as implied in the father's testimony, the presence of evil points to the reality of God. This presence causes us to ask a disturbing question: Do we truly believe that God is Power beyond our power? Paul told the Romans, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good" (Romans 12:21). If we're to do that, we'll need to ask and make room for the Spirit of God in our lives, the life of Christ who loved us and gave himself for us (Galatians 2:20).
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The BAC would like to share with you a letter announcing a great community event that helps our overall goal of living a healthier life! We commend the Alpha Phi Alpha and Omega Psi Phi Fraternities for joining together for such a great cause! Gentlemen keep up the great work! To the BAC (and community […]
Archive for May 2012
Discovering My Inner Latina in the KitchenMay 8, 2012
Originally posted on The Happiness Bucket (old):
As many of you know my Corazon is Hispanic and in my quest to learn more about his heritage and Mexican food I have been trying to find recipes that blend my picky pallet with the delicious flavors of Mexico. One thing I can tell you is that…
On African Americans and FatMay 4, 2012
This is the 3rd in a series of articles that The Root is doing regarding African Americans and their health. Today's article features an interview with celebrity fitness trainer Mark Jenkins. What do you think? http://www.theroot.com/views/blacks-and-fat-mark-jenkins?wpisrc=root_lightbox


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Newcastle-based education group NCG says it's going ahead with a merger with a North West college.
The group, which runs Newcastle College and Newcastle Sixth Form College along with colleges in Lancashire and Kidderminster, will now join forces with Carlisle College.
The 1975-student college will become part of one of the largest education and training groups in the UK from April 2017.
Carlisle College chair of governors, David Carter said: "The Principal and Governors see the merger with NCG as the best solution to securing the future success of Carlisle College and we are keen to benefit from the support, expertise, investment and resources of NCG."
Chief executive of NCG, Joe Docherty, added: "Carlisle is a successful college which serves the needs of its local community.
"We share their focus on providing what employers and students in Carlisle need to develop skills for their local economy, and we are pleased to be able to back that with the expertise and capacity of a major national group."
Steve Salkeld, acting principal of the college, which is rated 'good' by Ofsted, said: "This is a hugely exciting time for the College that will bring new opportunities and the ability to respond to new skills needs in the area.
"We will continue to determine our own curriculum in response to local need, with NCG's full backing for growth and development.
"The College will retain its identity and name, and will operate as an NCG college. The Group fully shares our commitment to putting learners and the community first, and offers us a very strong and positive future.
"Being part of a larger organisation will help us to secure local provision and bring continued investment to help us meet the needs of learners, employers and the community."


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Plunge into 2017 with a New Year's icy swim
LIKE me, you've seen it every year, laughed at the photos and rolled your eyes at how crazy it is. If 2017 is your year to take the plunge into Ireland's icy waters, you can access new year swims tomorrow and even Monday.
Carnlough Harbour, Co Antrim, is the venue for an annual New Year's Day swim. It's all happening there from noon on January 1 and 2 and it's all in aid of The Association for spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Find more information at the Facebook page of Carnlough New Year Day Swimmers.
Plant some trees this year
A NEW Year's resolution finishing in March is as good as they come, courtesy of the Belfast Hills Partnership which is on the hunt for an army of volunteers to plant 13,500 trees and hedges.
Tree planting is vital, as trees not only generate oxygen and store carbon, but provide homes and food to a huge range of wildlife. The trees going into the ground in early 2017 are part of an industrial renovation project.
Planting will be done in disused quarry and landfill sites throughout the Belfast Hills. The trees will help restore these industrial sites to a natural state and improved the appearance of the landscape.
Hedges provide safe wildlife corridors for bugs and beasties to travel through from one habitat area to another. They are also an essential food source for birds and small mammals as well as pollinators and other insects.
"Tree and hedge planting is one of the most enjoyable volunteer tasks. You can see the impact you have made and will be able to say 'I planted that'. Generations of people and wildlife will enjoy your hard work for years to come. The visual effect in the hills will be extensive," volunteer officer Lisa Critchley said.
The planting will take place on weekday mornings from 10:30am-1pm, on private land and quarry sites across the Belfast Hills, from Slievenacloy to Carnmoney.
Contact Lisa on 028 9060 3466 or email email@example.com.


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Woman in her seventies was the victim of the mystery shed fire in Northern MoorBy Peter Trollope at
Police have confirmed that an elderly woman was the victim of a mysterious fire which destroyed a shed yesterday afternoon in the back garden of her ground floor flat.
Neighbours have been left devastated after the fire in Mossdale Road.
Police and the Fire service have begun a joint investigation to try to establish the cause of the fire and are treating the death of the woman, who was in her seventies, as "unexplained".
The blaze broke out at the ground floor flat at around 12.30pm yesterday.


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Friday's starting off warm and sunny on Mt. Hood with temps up there just a few degrees colder than temps down here. We'll see a sunny first half of the day with increasing clouds this afternoon and precipitation after 8pm. The snow level will be 11,000′ early, 6000′ at 11pm, and 4500′ by the wee hours of Saturday. We'll see .2-.4" water value (WV) of precip after 8pm. Given the nature of this system, I think we'll see rain first, followed by an inch or so of snow. Wind today will be SW 25 early, SW 40 this afternoon and W 35-40 overnight. Continued below the chart…
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Saturday starts off with a few lingering flurries or maybe just plain old sunshine and clear sky. Clouds move in late in the afternoon. The free air freezing level (FAF) will be 4000′ early and 6000′ in the afternoon. Wind will be WNW 40 first thing in the morning, fading to NW 15 by 2pm and becoming SW 15 overnight.
Sunday looks partly cloudy. The FAF will be 7000′ early and 9000′ in the afternoon with SW wind at 15 early and 25 in the afternoon. Monday looks partly cloudy with the FAF around 9000′ and SW wind at 25-30. The next weather system looks to arrive Monday night, with snow falling between Monday and Wednesday. It doesn't look like a lot of snow at this point, but another 6-10" over the three day period seems possible.
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Gorge Wind
As of 5-something this morning, there was just a bit of east gradient out there. That will switch around quickly today as a weather system approaches and high pressure builds off the coast, creating synoptic (large) scale westerly gradients. Expect W 15-18 from Steven's Locks to Mosier by mid-morning. The wind will climb to gusty 24-28 from Steven's Locks to Mosier mid-afternoon, picking up to 28-32 from Lyle to Arlington mid-afternoon.
Because today's wind is associated with an approaching weather system, there's a very good chance it'll 1) be quite gusty and 2) be strongest longest at Steven's Locks and only blow for a couple of hours in the Swell to Doug's section of the river, leaving you headed east to Avery, Celilo, Maryhill (possibly directionally challenged) or Arlington (probably better) for the most consistent conditions. The river flow is 187kcfs, half of what it was at this time last year. The river temp is 47 degrees.
Tomorrow starts with W 24-27 east of The Dalles with gusty 13-16 in the western Gorge. The wind will fade as the day goes on, dropping to 15-18 through the whole Gorge. Sunday starts off light and variable with W 13-16 in the afternoon. As of right now, Monday looks to bring strong west wind as another weather system moves through the PNW.
Random Morning Thoughts
I sat here for a long time this morning thinking about what to say. Part of the reason I'm at a loss for words this morning is that I'm feeling disconnected from the people around me. And we humans, we're social creatures. Our brains are filled with circuits designed to interact with other brains. We're set up to regulate our fellow human's emotions, and we're set up to have our emotions regulated by our fellow humans.
Staring at a screen and a couple of happy lights doesn't have the same effect. Social media, telephones, and shapchat can provide a semblance of connection, but there's really no substitute for being in the same room with a friend and having your minds connect and your bodies be in the same physical space.
In-person human contact is important. (I find myself wanting to rant against solitary confinement here – it's one of the cruelest things we can do, but I'm not going to…) I am glad I'll be spending the weekend with a bunch of good humans. I hope that you too spend your weekend with good humans.
(don't forget that you're supposed to be writing down something you love about yourself each day this month and putting that nice thought in a mason jar for later…)
Gorge Weather Forecast
The stars are out this morning and the sky is clear, and in a normal March, we'd likely have some frost with the clear sky. But not this year. Oh no. It's 46 degrees and only going to get warmer. Expect sunshine today with high clouds late and sprinkles overnight. Temps will warm to right around 70 degrees this afternoon. Light wind picks up to strong wind later. No rainbows.
Saturday starts out partly cloudy with a slight chance of sprinkles, and you know what that means: a slight chance of rainbows! Sunshine dominates for much of the day, and clouds move in during the afternoon for a good chance of a colorful sunset. Temps will be in the upper 40's early and low 60's in the afternoon. Moderate wind. 8% chance of rainbows early, 0% later in the day.
Sunday sees temps in the low 40's early and the low 60's in the afternoon under partly cloudy sky. Light wind. No rainbows. Next chance for rain is Monday night into Wednesday.
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Road and Mountain Biking
I received very mixed messages about Post Canyon yesterday – one telling me it was perfect, and one saying it was too muddy to ride. So there ya go – it's all about perception. I received a text a couple of days ago that Lewis River is in perfect shape, so there's one to add to your list as "open because #winterwasnt". The road biking will be fine this morning, but after noon is going to be mighty windy. Tomorrow looks rather windy for a road ride. Sunday looks better: light wind early, moderate westerlies in the afternoon and warm and relatively dry weather.
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Upcoming Events
This morning is the Sunshine and Rainbows 10 Speed Coffee run, where you run 4.5 miles and 10 Speed gives you a cup of coffee and a donut. I like this idea a lot. This weekend is the Gorge Roubaix bike race in The Dalles and Mosier, and Saturday is the Wheatfield half marathon on the Petersburg Loop roads east of The Dalles.
Have an awesome day today!


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Hyundai is going to have a big presence at SEMA this year with a slew of custom cars and SUVs in its exhibit. The latest to be teased is a 2016 Hyundai Tucson that has been dubbed the Adventuremobile. One of the biggest additions is a Treeline Tamarack roof-top tent for the car with room for two campers inside. The SUV also has Goal Zero solar panels to power accessories.
On the outside, the SUV has an Aries bull bar and side steps along with Rigid Industries LED lights. A custom army green paint scheme and 1.5-inch suspension lift highlights the outside. Wheels are RAYS Gram Lights 57DR with Toyo Open Country A/T II tires. The Tucson gets more power with an AEM intake and charge pipe kit and Magnaflow exhaust.
Inside the SUV is a custom Katzkin interior, custom seat belts, Yeti 400 solar Generator, lighting, and a recharger for gadgets. A custom audio system and a bunch of Scosche accessories round out the package. Rooftop tents are interesting, but seem like a strange way to spend the night. At least you won't have to deal with bugs and snakes that might want to invade your space.
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Justin and Michelle Monson, Albany, are the parents of a boy, Chase Frances, born Dec. 9, 2013 at Monroe Clinic hospital, Monroe. He joins a sister, Adelynn, 19 months. Grandparents are Dan and Mary Monson, Wiota; Deb Keen, Cuba City; and Ted and Deb Kieffer, Dodgeville.
Births: Dec. 12, 2013


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Alice in Labyrinth Painted Head
Alice In Labyrinth will sell 10 'Alice' heads with face-ups. The order period is from December 2nd to 8th Japanese time. If more than 10 people place orders, the buyers will be decided by lottery. These are heads only and do not come with wigs or eyes. Alice in Labyrinth heads are made to fit Volks bodies.


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Greetings AAMS Members!
Many of us are settling back into our routines following the AMTC in Nashville, Tennessee last week. With close to 2400 in attendance, participants enjoyed great keynote presentations, ten tracks of informative education courses, a sold-out exhibit hall, and, most likely, a night or two on Broadway Street enjoying some of the best musical talent around. If you were able to attend, I hope you enjoyed your stay, and that you brought home the boots to prove it!
There are several items of note that I'd like to share with the membership. First, I'd like to thank the AAMS Board for electing me to a second term as your Board Chair. I'm excited to continue working closely with Rick and the Board to further the Association's goals and objectives. Joining me on the Executive Committee are Vice Chair Dave Evans (Region VII Director, STARS), Treasurer Chris Hall (At-Large Director, PHI Air Medical), and Secretary Doug Garretson (Region V Director, STAT MedEvac.) Gerry Pagano (Trauma Hawk, Health District of Palm Beach County) will also remain on the Executive Committee as the Past Chair.
The AAMS Board had the opportunity to meet twice while in Nashville during which we said goodbye to our outgoing Board Members Jack Sosebee, Betsy Casanave, Greg Hildenbrand and Robbie Copeland. I'd like to thank them all for their valued time and commitment to the Association, and wish them a great year ahead. We also officially welcomed new Board Members Deborah Boudreaux, Chris Hall, Russell MacDonald and Ted Ryan.
Over the course of our meetings, we discussed a process to restructure AAMS membership. This has been an ongoing effort of several of my predecessors, and I imagine this effort may continue beyond my term. In the coming months, AAMS members can expect a transparent process through which we hope you will take the time to provide your input. We have hired a consultant to help us analyze the current membership structure, identify potential areas of restructure, and prepare a draft of a plan for membership revision to share with you for feedback.
The board also discussed AAMS' ongoing government relations efforts on a number of important issues. Our Congressional outreach efforts have resulted in dozens of meetings with Representatives and Senators establishing AAMS as the voice of the air medical industry and bringing attention to the tremendous life-saving work of our members. Through these efforts we have seen progress made on a variety of issues ranging from TRICARE reimbursement, FAA regulations, giving the air medical community a voice in the establishment of regulations on UAV's, and of course, Medicare reimbursement. In fact, our longstanding efforts to improve Medicare reimbursement are quickly picking up steam. We are expecting to have legislative language soon to advance our need to review the Medicare fee schedule and are considering an advocacy fly-in day in mid to late November to rally around the cause. Stay tuned for details.
A personal highlight during my trip to Nashville was the opportunity to present the AAMS Chairman Awards during the AAMS Membership Meeting to four individuals that go above and beyond in service to our industry. Donna Clark and Colin Henry were recognized for their tireless commitment to the success of the Safety Management Training Academy (SMTA). This SMTA program continues to gain momentum, and is increasingly becoming known industry-wide for excellence in continuing safety education, due in large part to Donna and Colin's involvement. Similarly, I felt Ed Marasco deserved long overdue recognition for his dedication to the Medical Transport Leadership Institute (MTLI). Ed has been involved with MTLI since its inception back in 1998, and he shows a clear passion for developing our industry's current and future leaders. Finally, I recognized Helicopter Association International (HAI) President & CEO, Matt Zuccaro, for his leadership in helicopter safety initiatives, particularly for HAI's "Land and Live" safety program launched last year. AAMS and our Vision Zero initiative very much look forward to working with Matt and his team to ensure that safety is always the number 1 priority.
In closing, I'm thrilled to announce the great success of the MedEvac Foundation's events held during the AMTC. Combined, the Hero Retrieval, the Golf Tournament, and the Steep Canyon Rangers Benefit Concert raised over $230,000 in support of the Foundation's research, education, and programs designed to improve and advance emergency medical transport. Special thanks to all that participated in those events, as well as to all of you that support the Foundation with donations throughout the year. Be on the lookout for details on the 2015 Great American Safety Drive, perhaps heading your way once the route is determined. The inaugural Drive held this past Spring raised more than $140,000 earmarked for safety-related research and education, and we expect even bigger and better things in store for 2015!


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Sustainalytics, a leading provider of corporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) research, ratings and analysis has completed the acquisition of Solaron, which expands the firm's emerging market expertise, and enhances its deep dive research capability. Solaron, founded in 2007, has spent 10 years establishing itself as a leader in delivering specialized ESG research to institutional investors.
"Integrating Solaron's talented team of analysts will allow us to provide clients with truly differentiated ESG-related research services," says Michael Jantzi, CEO of Sustainalytics. Investors want analysts close by to the markets and companies to which they commit capital. Solaron provides local language, and ESG analysis on-the-ground across more than 10 markets, including India, Brazil and several other countries in Latin America and the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions.
Scaling technology, people and processes in these emerging markets provides resources that matter more than ever in sourcing valuable ESG data by industry and by company. "Sustainalytics now covers the global investment markets from 13 financial centers around the world, where our over 150 analysts work closely with companies to integrate non-financial ESG data into their predictive metrics," adds Diederik Timmer, executive vice president and managing director.
Robust Volume of Data
The volume of ESG data being reported by companies, even in emerging economies, is robust compared to five years ago. Annual reports and sustainability reports are two sources corporations use to push sustainability data out to investors. Local media coverage and direct contact with a firm, and companies in its supply chain, are other ways to gather local and regional market information. When trying to understand business practices, this data adds value, and any of these data sources can raise awareness for an analyst regarding positive or negative predictive patterns within a firm's management style, manufacturing processes or supply chain relationships.
"Our team has expertise in delivering deep-dive ESG analytics, especially in less developed markets where language can be an issue," says Vipul Arora, Solaron's co-founder. Arora is one of 26 people from Solaron to join Sustainalytics, where he will take on a senior role as part of the acquisition. Timmer believes that the addition of these professionals will expand Sustainalytics' global capability to provide high value, actionable insights to capital market investors.
Going Local
A November 2017 study by The Investment Integration Project (TIIP) has identified locality as one of the tools that investors can use to seek competitive short-term returns that build a foundation for future investment opportunities in the long term. Locality investors act intentionally to do the following: develop a deep understanding of a specified geographic area, including the issues crucial to local sustainable development; generate competitive returns by promoting and strengthening local economies, culture and ecology; and consider the short-term and long-term community implications of local investment projects.
Developing a comfort level with local ESG due diligence is paramount to this process. Raw ESG data must be aggregated to provide material, non-financial points of comparison within industries and across economic sectors, market by market. Sustainalytics expects to leverage Solaron's emerging market resources to address the growing demand for client-specific custom research in these local markets.
The Forum for the Future entitled its 2018 report on the future of sustainability Living in Nonlinear Times. The report identified "going local" as one of the ways to develop more sustainable behavioral and practice opportunities, thereby reinforcing the need identified in TIIP's research for investors to have "a deep understanding of specified geographic areas."
The Competitive Edge
Maintaining and enhancing a competitive advantage, versus the other major players in ESG research and analytics is, of course, an important part of any acquisition that Sustainalytics considers. "As ESG materiality matures into a core component of mainstream portfolio analysis, we will be leveraging resources like those that Solaron brings through its technology, people and analytics processes to compete on a global scale," says Timmer.
"Our team could not be more excited about joining forces with such a well-respected global market leader as Sustainalytics," Arora adds.


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There it is again, that phrase "sleeping giants" (commonly applied to U.S. rugby), used so often that it's now becoming a cliche. I think some touring Americans ought to name their side, just for kicks, "The Sleeping Giants." - Wes
Eagles "Test" Their Wings
(By Mark Jenkins, Wall Street Journal, 11/17/87)
Thirty thousand boozy Welshmen welcomed the U.S. national rugby team to Cardiff Arms Park with a chilling rendition of "Myfanwy," the ancient Celtic hymn. Rugby is the state religion in Wales, and Cardiff Arms Park, the national stadium, is its holiest place.
So when the U.S. Eagles stepped onto the hallowed turf, they were regarded as a misguided flock of lambs offering themselves up for the sacrifice.
For the Eagles, the game that followed "Myfanwy" capped the team's grueling three-week tour of Wales. The exclusively amateur 26-man Eagles squad -- lawyers, bartenders, senator's aides and other assorted working types -- arrived last month and plunged into a battering series of encounters with top regional and club teams before taking on the national side.
"Touring anywhere is tough," said Eagle captain Fred Paoli, a Denver-based personal-injury attorney, "but in Wales it's murder."
After 10 days the Eagles were 0 and 3 against the "warm-up" teams. "So much for the easy part," snapped 26-year-old Eagle fullback Alec Montgomery after the team's 25-6 defeat by Glamorgan Wanderers. Along with his disconsolate teammates, Montgomery, a Harvard-educated investment analyst, hardly dared contemplate what lay ahead.
British journalists darkly predicted a drubbing by the Eagles' next opponents, Neath Rugby Club, the Welsh champions. The press was also declaring the tour a financial disaster for the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU). Who in unemployment-stricken Wales would fork over #5 to watch their national team run rampant over so-called American all-stars who couldn't match local club sides?
But to the horror of the thousands of Neath supporters who did turn up to watch their club whomp the visiting Yanks, the Eagles made the Welsh club champions their first victims with a convincing 15-6 victory, running in two unanswered "tries" (touchdowns) and halting almost every Neath offense with the tooth-rattling tackles that have become an Eagle trademark.
"They hit us like they thought they were wearing football pads," grumbled one Neath player, sipping morosely on a pint of ale at the traditional postgame banquet.
The only person in Wales happier than Eagles manager Bob Watkins was WRU president Cliff Jones, who now sensed financial salvation for the Cardiff Arms Park "test" between the two national teams. Jones's spirits were further bolstered when, three days after their defeat of Neath, the Eagles steamrollered Pembrokeshire 21-15.
Within hours, the Eagles were being pursued by television and newspaper reporters, autograph hounds, and not just the occasional gaggle of giggling girls. "It's incredible," said U.S. Air Force Capt. Kevin Swords, the Eagles' 6-foot-5-inch, 250-pound lock forward. "Nobody knows who the hell we are in the States, but we're celebrities here."
The Eagles did not, in fact, come from nowhere. Unbeknownst to most Americans, rugby has enjoyed a long and distinguished history in the U.S. First played at Harvard in 1840, the sport soon spread from New England's soggy paddocks to the sunnier climes of southern California, where its popularity remains strongest.
In the early 20th century, as many as 26,000 spectators flocked to rugby games between the University of California and Stanford. The golden age of American rugby was the 1920s, when the U.S. won gold medals at both the 1920 and 1924 Olympics. Shortly after the 1924 Olympics, however, the International Olympic Committee canceled rugby as an Olympic sport. Rugby continued to flourish all over the rest of the world, but without the Olympic incentive, the sport all but died in the U.S., and remained dormant for the next half-century.
Then came the turbulent '60s, with their tense combination of social rebellion and anti-war sentiment. On college campuses, rugby's free-wheeling but tough amateurism provided an alternative to football's hawkish image.
In 1975, the U.S. Rugby Football Union was formed, and soon afterward announced that it would be represented abroad and against visiting national teams by an all-star select side called the U.S. Eagles. Despite an unimpressive record on paper, the Eagles, who represent an estimated quarter-million active American rugby players affiliated with some 3,000 amateur clubs in all 50 states, have made friends all over the world with their no-nonsense brand of rugby, and nowhere more so than at this year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The Eagles were eliminated in the preliminary round, but not before posting their biggest-ever win over archrivals Japan and putting up spirited performances against two international rugby powerhouses, Australia and England.
And now, as if the Eagles have not had enough excitement for one year, the team found itself standing on the manicured turf of Cardiff Arms Park while the strains of "The Star-Spangled Banner" drifted off into the autumn mist.
On the ramparts of the stadium the Stars and Stripes fluttered alongside the Welsh dragon for the first time, while the 30,000 spectators below, who remained respectfully silent during the American anthem, erupted into a cacophony of boos and catcalls when the band struck up "God Save the Queen." When the last bar was played, the crowd launched into "Sospen Vach," the Welsh anthem. It was clear from the opening whistle that the Eagles were in trouble.
The enormous Welsh forwards drove their American counterparts backward from the start, turning the ball over time and time again on Eagles possession. After only two minutes of play, Wales fullback Paul Thorburne opened the scoring with a penalty kick. Three minutes later Glen Webbe stretched the Welsh lead to 9-0 with a try.
In stakeless exhibition games a powerful national team will sometimes go easy on inferior opposition in the interest of international rugby brotherhood, but in this contest the Eagles could expect no mercy. With the all-important Five-Nations Championship (England, France, Ireland, Scotland and Wales) starting soon, Welsh players were out to win places on the squad for the tournament. And the Welsh coaches, criticized after poor performances by Wales against lowly Canada and Tonga at the World Cup, were not about to restrain their players in a mismatch against the upstart Yanks.
To cut a long and sad American story short, the final score was 46-0. It was the Eagles' worst defeat since their 1982 52-0 trouncing by England, and a huge setback for the team, described after recent encouraging performances as international rugby's sleeping giant. This dubious title was of little interest to the bruised, battered and bitterly disappointed Eagles slumped in the locker room at Cardiff Arms Park. All they could look forward to was a long flight home the next day, and the incessant and insensitive questioning of their co-workers on Monday morning.
"Sure it'll be tough telling people we lost that badly," said Alec Montgomery, enjoying his last taste of British beer at London's Heathrow Airport. "But Americans have to realize that compared to teams like Wales, we're novices. And don't forget, more than any other game, rugby is less about winning than playing the game."
"Yeah, right," said Kevin Swords, rolling his eyes. "Except we have to learn to play the game a lot better."


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John W. Coburn is currently a part-time Senior Research Associate in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of California at Berkeley collaborating with Professor David Graves. John was a Research Staff Member and Manager at the IBM Almaden Research Center in San Jose for 25 years until his retirement in 1993. Immediately following his retirement, he spent a year at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics in Freiburg, Germany as an Alexander von Humboldt Senior Scientist. His scientific interests are in the area of plasma processing, in particular plasma etching and reactive ion etching, and he has been teaching an AVS short course on this topic since 1980. In 1991, he was awarded Honorary Membership in AVS, and in 1993 he shared the John A. Thornton Memorial Award with his long-time colleague at IBM, Dr. Harold Winters. John served as AVS President in 1988 and as Chair of the Scholarships and Awards Committee from 1996-1997. He was the Treasurer of both the AVS Northern California Chapter (NCCAVS) and AVS National.