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I'd like to ask a question, how does a story get nominated, like for a story to have a chance to win the Best Pokémon Chaptered Fic does the story have to be complete?
Are they any guidelines to be nominees?
I'd like to ask a question, how does a story get nominated, like for a story to have a chance to win the Best Pokémon Chaptered Fic does the story have to be complete?
Are they any guidelines to be nominees?
The story just has to have been updated within the year of the awards. So anything that has been updated or posted in the year 2012 is fair game. Once the end of the year comes around they'll post a nomination thread and people will go there and post what fics they think deserve which awards.
Speaking of which, I'm really excited to be back this year after a complete absence last year. Here's hopin right?
Thanks for the info Shadow Lucario, you seem very experienced at this maybe you'll win at least one award this year.
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Why would we need a nomination cap though, just out of curiousity?
I was initially against one when I first started running the awards each year (this is my third) but over time I came to understand that without one, there would be a tendency for some nominations to crowd out others for a variety of reasons.
So I think we're all good on categories, right? Only establishing the minimum and maximum caps should be left, I think.
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If it would help sway you, I'd also like to throw my support behind a Mystery Dungeon fanfic category. In my experience, PMD fics tend to be very different in terms of tone and content, and as such, it may not be fair to judge them on the same level of Trainer's Journey fics and the like. Plus, the genre could probably use a bit more love.
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The way I see this whole PMD situation is thus:
There is a trainer-centric category, and a pokemon-centric category. The trainer-centric genre is very broad, and encompasses many different story types. The pokemon-centric does the same. Last year, the idea to have a journey fic category was vetoed because it fell under the heading of a trainer fic. A PMD fic is technically a pokemon-centric fic, and therefore falls under the umbrella. While it has become a large part of that genre in the past year, at least on these forums, it still is pokemon centric, and therefore belongs under the category.
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I think part of the problem on both sides of the PMD-as-a-category argument is that the terms are rather vague. For example, what is "Pokémon-centric" fanfiction? What exactly separates that from PMD fic? Is PMD fic actually a subgenre of Pokémon-centric, or can it be considered a standalone concept (which was what my original comment on the subject of PMD fics was trying to ask)? Granted, yes, I was subtly proposing the category in the first place, but I was also hoping people would think about it in more detail, especially since discussing it would kill two birds with one stone (i.e., discuss whether or not a PMD category would be viable and tackle what I thought was a vaguely-defined category all in one go).
But because I'm terrible at outlining my thoughts, lemme just make my opinion clear by saying this.
On the one hand, we've had an inordinate number of new PMD fics this year. Either that, or I'm just noticing them this year. I can't quite tell without spending far more time on research than is probably healthy for discussing awards on a fanfiction community. In any case, it seems like we'd have quite a selection if we wanted a category for them.
But because that's not a good argument for having categories (because by my logic right there, we could have fanfiction categories for any random fad "genre" that ambled along -- like having a category for self-insert journey fics if we held the awards in 2006 or something), there's also the argument that PMD fics are "out there." So what is out there? My fics are typically "out there," if I do say so myself (which is why I don't have massive fan followings, besides having the update schedule Microsoft would envy), but does that mean my fics occupy their own genre? The answer, unfortunately for my egotism, is no. So in order to better argue whether or not PMD is a viable genre, we'd need to actually define it as a genre. Specifically, I mean. So in other words, beyond just saying that PMD fics are "out there" or "different from the rest."
So, what makes PMD fic a PMD fic? What does the term "PMD fic" mean? To answer that, let's establish a rough definition: PMD fics are fics set in the PMD universe (read: no humans in sight), in which Pokémon (usually a human turned into one plus fully Pokémon companions) go off to save the world. Okay, so first problem is exactly the question I asked earlier: what separates that idea from other genres?
That leads into the other hand. One could easily argue that PMD fics are basically members of other genres. Which one that is tends to be up for debate. It could be in the TF "genre" (because a human transforms into a Pokémon and goes off on their own adventure like that), and I'm pretty sure that's traditionally what the fandom tends to group it under. TF, of course, is barely its own genre; it's generally a concept belonging to sci-fi and fantasy. As such, PMD (being a subgenre of a subgenre according to some people) ends up grouped under either fantasy or sci-fi -- usually fantasy. Alternatively, it could be considered a subgenre of adventure, considering it usually involves that and a few other elements. ...Which in turn means that it might not be viable for it to get its own category because of how vague adventure is as a term.
So this is probably where the grounds that PMD fic = Pokémon-centric lies. See, Pokémon-centric is more or less a catch-all concept. It applies to all fic that focuses on Pokémon, including PMD fic (considering the fact that PMD, by definition, focuses on Pokémon). It's a sister category to trainer fic, which is itself a catch-all concept that includes not only journey fic but also fics that are generally about trainers. Just like it's safer to say "trainer fic" instead of "adventure fic" (because "adventure" is vague), it's safer to say "Pokémon-centric" instead of "PMD" until PMD fic is thoroughly defined.
Another thing to think about, of course, is the fact that removing PMD fics from the Pokémon-centric pool may render that category as either redundant (because you have two categories for Pokémon-centric fics, just slightly different ones) or not viable (because we don't have a large enough selection of non-PMD Pokémon-centric fics to maintain it). So if we do have a PMD category, we may be looking at a one-or-the-other scenario.
But then again, PMD fics are like trainer fics in that the older that concept gets, the more and more it gets a solid definition, so back on the first hand, it is a solid fandom idea... if we bother to define it thoroughly. It's just a question of whether or not it's solid enough to be a full genre that deserves its own category, not to mention whether or not it'd render a category we've already got as redundant.
So tl;dr, main issue with the PMD argument on both sides is that the arguments for and against it are incredibly vague right now. In my opinion, on the one hand, it has a specific definition and plenty of fics to serve as examples of that definition. On the other, that doesn't necessarily make it a standalone genre, nor does that necessarily mean that Pokémon-centric wouldn't be a fitting category for it. If we're going to proceed with arguments for or against it, we'd have to address the original question: is it or isn't it considered a Pokémon-centric fic? (Please note that there's nothing in the category's definition that says a Pokémon-centric fic has anything to do with humans or the human world. The question is not meant to make you compare PMD fics with other fics that could be in the category; it's meant to make you think about what that term means.)
...And yeah, the against camp should probably be specific too. (Besides Feral, anyway. Feral's summed up a pretty valid point as clearly and specifically as that point could probably get.) I mean, seems like there's a lot of voices for it already, so... yeah. As someone who doesn't even write (or read all that often) PMD fic, I don't really mind either way what happens. I just threw out the suggestion in the first place to generate discussionbecause I was bored.
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Leave it to JX to write an essay about the problem (which is quite true in my opinion). For me, I'm all for trying to see if it does work. After all, it doesn't do any harm. To me, I know that there is one category that always gets only one fic nominated (actually, I think that it is JX's fic, but don't quote me on that). So even if the population is low after a split, it's not like it's an outlandish concept. However, in that same breath, I don't think I've seen many fics that focus on a non-PMD style. I don't remember if the perspective one-shot contest posters were this year or last year, but aside from those, I don't think I've seen an actual non-PMD poke-centric story.
So, like I said, I don't see a problem in at least trialing PMD fics as its own category and seeing how it turns out. My only hesitance is that I'm naive as to whether there were stories that could fit into poke-centric fics if it does get segregated.
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Wow JX. You make a good point. You see though, I could probably define a PMD story, seeing as I write it. Heck, all you have to do is play the game.
First, the main character turns into a Pokemon. The Pokemon itself could be anything, though it's usually small, basic, and non-legendary. I say 'usually', because I've seen a Charmeleon, but it's close enough. Shortly afterward, they meet a partner Pokemon, also usually small and basic. Together they decide to start an 'insert type of team here' team. They go on their first mission. Tour of the town. The beginning of the major plot points begins to unfold. New members of the team may or may not join. Go on more missions. Somewhere down this line, they fight their first legendary, usually having to do with the plot. The story follows this path until the plot is revealed full out. Team goes off to fight the final boss, all most always legendary and extremely powerful, which is preceded by a large, very hard dungeon. Then, when they win, the main hero begins to disappear for whatever reason. Partner hero becomes depressed. Hero somehow comes back. Partner is happy. Team picks up where it left off and continues missions. A second story ark can occur now.
However, as with any fan fic genre ever, any step can be skewed slightly or largely, or not used at all.
So that's defined. I'm still a little uneasy on exactly what the pokemon-centric category covers. Is it any fic that features a Pokemon as it's main character? If it is, I think that may be a tad too broad, honestly.
And I agree with Agent Tectonic, I think, in that testing the category out would do no harm at all. If anything, that'd allow the non-pmd pokemon-centric people a better shot, really, seeing as how nearly all the pokemon-centric fics as of right now are, in fact, PMD.
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This is also a good point. A really quick sweep of the archive shows that there really aren't too many non-PMD pokemon fics this year. Now, if I understand correctly, PMD fics are very much like journey fics, which take a considerable amount of time to write. If this is the case, likely many of the fics eligible this year will also be eligible next year. It might be a good idea to see how many get nominated, and if they are a sizable block, consider the category for next year's awards.
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If we're just talking about genre categories (because there's one under other fic awards in which I end up being one of the only nominees for annually, if not the only), then yep, that's actually and sort of hilariously true, and it's sci-fi/fantasy. However, that's also a horse of a different color. One of the main issues that was brought up between Feral and yours truly is the fact that PMD fics could be nested under Pokémon-centric because of how broad that category is. (And there's not really that many non-PMD Pokémon-centric fics out there to put under that category, so you'd end up having basically a redundant category because PMD and Pokémon-centric would basically have the same nominees unless we redefined the latter category or took it out altogether.) Meanwhile, sci-fi/fantasy can't really be nested under anything because it's a distinct genre. Whereas you could argue that PMD fics share elements with Pokémon-centric fics (i.e., both focus on Pokémon), sci-fi/fantasy doesn't really share its traits with anyone except adventure, which is too vague a genre to have a category in the first place. So whereas PMD could potentially be a redundant category, sci-fi/fantasy won't. That's why it's a horse of a different color despite its low annual nominees: because you can't take every nominee in the category and dump them into a single other listing the way you could with PMD fics, if that makes sense.
But honestly, the easiest way to solve the redundancy is just to look at which type of fic gets more entrants. If we have mostly PMD fics and not enough non-PMD Pokémon fics, it probably wouldn't hurt to scrap the -centric category (recategorizing anything that might've fallen into it but not within the realm of PMD as any of the other fic types) and go with the more specific category, especially since a number of people are excited about that idea. Last year's pool for the -centric category wasn't that amazing either (although the fics in it were), so it could be a workable option to do without.
...Or specify the definition of -centric fics in a way that makes it clear it's for PMD fic as well as any other 'mon fic. Either or. I just really think that category needs discussion.
Meanwhile, back to the horse of a different color, sure, it's a different color, but I'll admit it's a horse. Unfortunately, I can't really offer up my opinion on whether or not sci-fi/fantasy is a viable category because I'd be an *** if I did (either by being ungrateful or by unintentionally blowing off the other sci-fi/fantasy authors on the forum), so I'll leave that up to other people's opinions.
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This is slightly going out on a limb, but I still would like to see what the response is on it, but what if the categories were broken down into trainer fics, non-trainer fics, and MD fics. Unless I'm missing something glaringly obvious, but this should encompass just about everything without a huge room for debate as to where a fic goes. 99.9% of the time, trainer fics are exclusively human-based (I'm not saying 100% since I've considered having a fic where a an actual Pokemon tries to train a team for the League, but that's another story). On the flip side, MD fics are self-explanatory for almost the same reasons trainer fics already is a genre. Then you have the non-trainer fics which is the middle area. As I see it, it doesn't really matter what perspective is being written if the whole premise is just some adventure story that doesn't involve the other two.
Just an idea I thought of since reading up on this, so I don't mind if this gets taken negatively.
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This is why PMD is as popular as the main series to fanfic. i myself can be considered as a PMD writer yet also, I can make a pokemon centered story without the PMD brand.
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To reduce the fat and calories in this made over recipe, eliminate an egg, used half the amount of oil and just a third of the nuts called for in the original recipe. The sugar is also reduced by nearly 1 cup by using a combination of white and brown sugar to retain the sweetness of the original bread.Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
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Nutritional Analysis: One slice equals 197 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 124 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
Originally published as Makeover Holiday Pumpkin Bread in Light & Tasty October/November 2003, p21
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Arenac County is situated along the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron in the Great Lakes. It is rich in Indian history because of its abundance of hard chert and flint for arrowheads. It is rich in logging history as a part of the logging industry developed around Michigan's white pine and hardwoods as well as being a conduit to the lake for shipping the lumber produced here. The County also was the location of a 19th century summer resort hotel to which customers arrived by ship. Its history was gradually reshaped due to the disastrous wildfires that eventually destroyed the logging business in the area.
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The Rossport Five, residents of County Mayo, served as honorary grand marshals of this year's San Francisco St. Partick's Day parade. Assisted by the Irish Northern Aid (INA), which raises funds to help support families of imprisoned Irish political prisoners, two of the men were invited to the Bay Area event.
Local INA parade contingent will recall the 90th anniversary of the Easter Uprising, the 25th anniversary of the H-Block Hunger Strike, and honor the Rossport Five, INA President Seamus Collins told the Sentinel.
"In honoring those brave men and women who gave their lives for future generations, we chose to honor the Rossport Five who are present day examples of courage," Colins explained.
"These give men and their communities are standing up to Shell Oil and the Irish government and saying, 'The lives of our families and the well being of our beautiful country is not up for sale to the highest bidder.'"
"This is an appropriate time to raise awareness regarding the continuing struggle in Ireland for reunification and independence," Collins said.
Parade Grand Marshall Bob Baker joined hands with O'Seighin and McGrath on the revue stand. A banner urged support for the men and targeted the arrogant attitude of Shell. Denny Larson of the Global Community Monitor, based in San Francisco, also joined the men on the revue stand. GCM has worked with the Rossport residents since 2005 to internationalize their struggle against Shell (see www.shellfacts.com).
"The St. Patrick's Day Parade is a day of joyful celebration and a treasured expression of culture and heritage in our language, literature, games, poetry, music, and dance," said Pilar Barton of Irish Northern Aid after the event.
The Rossport Five were invited to send representatives to participate in the San Francisco St Patrick's Day Parade by the event organisers, The United Irish Societies of San Francisco; an organisatuon dedicated to preserving and perpetuating "the democratic principles of the Irish people, and of those for the freedom of Ireland and of the United States of America".
Two of the men, Mr Micheal O'Seighin and Mr Vincent McGrath lead the city's parade as honorary Grand Marshals on Sunday, March 12.
The fact that the men spent 94 days in Cloverhill prison last year for breaching a temporary High Court injunction preventing them from interfering with work by Shell E&P Ireland (SEPIL)on the controversial onshore Corrib gas pipeline did not create difficulties for them when they encounter US emigration authorities at San Francisco International Airport.
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I have heard before that if there is a saying that you can't stand to hear, it's most likely because you associate that saying with someone who negatively affected your past. It's an association game that your brain likes to play. Once someone speaks those words, you immediately and subconsciously relive bad memories and perhaps struggles you've endured during a specific time in your life. Makes sense, right? Sometimes it's hard to shake the ill feeling of the lesser person that you once were.
Maybe I'm not making sense… but I digress. That saying for me, the one I cringe when I hear it spoken, is "It is what it is." I once dated a guy who said this all the time and it made me feel helpless; like I couldn't change anything, nor would I ever win. It almost made me feel like a failure, even though I'm sure his words weren't meant to make me feel that way.
Unfortunately, I would almost bet that I now hear this expression almost every single day. And it seems like it's becoming an even more wide-spread saying among us Americans. Now, I ask you, what do YOU think the saying "It is what it is" means?
I'll wait…
OK. I hope that most of you agree that the expression translates to a certain situation being confined by exact particular circumstances and because of that, there is no feasible way of changing the inevitable outcome of the situation. For instance:
- You console a friend on a recent breakup. Friend responds with "Well, it is what it is, man."
- You come to a coworker about an issue at work or a suggestion on how to improve processes. Coworker's response: "Listen, it is what it is. I'm sorry. It's just not going to change."
- You're disappointed because you didn't get that job that you wanted so badly and confide in a friend. Friend tries to cheer you up by saying "Well, it is what it is. You tried the best you could but maybe it just wasn't meant to be!"
You get the point. Now here's another question for you: Why the HELL are we so insistent on over-using this expression that screams of surrender, laziness and just flat-out giving up? I'm starting to think this should be our motto as Americans these days considering our recent economic downfall and abuse of government programs intended to help those in need. I can see it now:
"AMERICA: It is what it is… so just do nothing about it. (Where's my unemployment check??)"
Uh uh. No way. Not on my watch! I make it a point to NEVER say this and I think more of us should do the same. Listen, I am not a political person and, honestly, I don't really get political issues like some do but this attitude of thinking that one little person can't change something to make a difference has got to go. What happened to the American Dream?! (I once posted this on my Facebook page and received some funny comments like 'Oh, it was outsourced to China' or 'I thought the American Dream was owning a home with two cars in the driveway… Check!" But seriously, what happened to being proud to be an American and working hard to achieve any goal that you desired all because the American Dream could offer you that? I don't know about you, but I was raised to believe, no, screw that, KNOW that I can do anything if I want it badly enough. I promise you that if you walk around in life with that hopeful attitude instead of an "It is what it is" attitude, then you might actually accomplish some pretty great things.
You want that kick-ass job? Don't give up. You might not get it now, but you will if you believe it. While I've been searching for my next move in my career, several smart, successful people have asked me "What is your dream job?". I knew where these people were going with the question but it's a great one to ask yourself if you're in my position. If you can pin-point your dream job, as silly as it may sound, then you can figure out a way to get there… but only if you want it badly enough.
You aspire to be a Medical Examiner? Sweet. Well, first, you have to be a practicing physician for multiple years. Cool. OK, so before that you have to be in school for several years just to even become a doctor. Alright. And before attending med school you must apply to get in. Do it. Start from the beginning and work your ass off. Tell everyone you know that someday you will be a Medical Examiner and don't stop until you are.
This way, when someone tells you "It is what it is" when you fail, you can proudly say "No, it can always BE something different. I can make a change. I will make it happen."
- Your girlfriend breaks up with you. If you want to be with her badly enough, you'll fix it to make it right. You'll show her how much you love her and don't want to be without her. (Unless she just doesn't like you. Then you're screwed.)
- Your coworker tells you that you can't improve processes at work. Convince him that you're confident in making a positive change for the company by showing you've done your research.
- You didn't get the job you wanted? Work harder the next time to ace the interview or learn and master new skills so that silly employer who once turned you down will rue the day that he did.
A situation isn't always just simply 'what it is'. Something can always be changed or manipulated. Our futures are not written in stone. We have the power as little, individual people to achieve whatever the hell will make us happy. Now, please, get out there and do it.
It isn't always what it is.


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2012 Final Rankings Women's Top 20
Below you will find the final 2012 Rankings for the NSCRO Small College Women's Top 20.
The rankings and won-loss record shown are based on the Fall 2012 Union / Conference league and playoff results, associated strength of schedule and the NSCRO playoff results.
In addition, input was received from various Union/Conference Collegiate Directors and Coaches.
A 'tip of the hat' from NSCRO for all of the 78 women's clubs who strived this Fall to be the best they could be. Keep on moving forward.
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It seems to me the best theory available for the origins of inertia is that inertia arises as a radiation bath caused by the interaction of matter with virtual particle pairs an accelerating frame. It makes sense to me that gravity arises from the same affect, I am implying that gravity and inertia are not only related but virtually the same thing (pun implied) if it is true, that would leave us a number of ways to modify the forces that cause gravity and inertia.If we could create a field that suppresses virtual particle pair production, and inertia arises from its interaction with this field, what with the physics be like within the space where ownership is suppressed?
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We were amazed to come across a few dozen pairs of virtually identical boots in a warehouse recently, unfortunately in the space between us finding the boots and getting them on line we have sold all the larger sizes (please see scroll down size list for the remaining sizes).
These boots date from the 1980s they are made from exceptionally heavy steerhide, they are storm welted ( which should mean they are water proof) with double leather sole topped by rubber half sole which appears to be slip resistant and the leather heel as a steel horse shoe running all the way around the edge of the heel. The toe caps feel like safety toecaps, they are half lined in leather and have a thick felt inner sole. The top of the boot draws in with a strap and buckle so they are fully wind resistant. This is a traditional boot, not a fashion item but a purpose built motorcycle boot the type that is impossible to find these days.


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Shipments of coal on the Great Lakes totaled 2.2 million tons in April, a virtual tie with a year ago. The trade was 19 percent below the month's five-year average, however.
Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes totaled 5.6 million tons in April, a decrease of 9% compared to a year ago. However, loadings were 11% ahead of the month's five-year average.
JonRie InterTech was commissioned for the supply of deck equipment for the new ASD Aura from Great Lakes Shipyard, Cleveland, Ohio. The new Tug is a Jensen designed
Heavy ice cover on the lakes that stretched well into April slowed resumption of the limestone trade. Shipments totaled only 1.8 million tons, a decrease of 28% compared to a year ago.
Great Lakes Shipyard hauled out the United States Coast Guard Cutter Neah Bay (WTGB-105) using its 770-ton capacity Travelift. The repair contract, awarded to the Shipyard in early March,
The University of Michigan will host a seminar and panel discussion entitled "Low Great Lakes Water Levels: Understanding the causes and potential consequences" on May 30 from 3-5 p.
Canada aligns with USA to reduce harmful air emissions from ships navigating in Canadian waters. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities,
Great Lakes Towing Company tugboats 'Wyoming' & 'Idaho' free the grounded freighter 'Spruceglen' in Lake St. Claire. The Great Lakes Towing Company, which celebrates 115 years of service this year,
Interlake Steamship moves toward upgrading its fleet to energy efficient, more environmentally friendly LNG fuel. The company has announced that it has reached
Algoma Central Corporation (Algoma) wins in its dispute with a Chinese shipyard at a London, UK, Arbitration Tribunal. The tribunal heard the shipbuilding contract
JonRie supplied deck equipment has been commissioned on the new ASD Aura from Great Lakes Shipyard, Cleveland, Ohio. The new Tug is a Jensen designed ASD 4650
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association is to present a public program featuring a range of important issues concerning the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Symposium
Pearl Sea Cruises' 'Pearl Mist', now in final outfitting, will cruise the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway, Canadian Maritimes & New England in 2014, The brand-new,
Coast Guard Station Charlevoix, Michigan, accept delivery of the station's new 45-foot Response Boat-Medium, built by Marinette Marine, of Manitowoc, Wis. The
The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) announced that eight Great Lakes Seaway System ports are receiving the prestigious Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter
Rand Logistics, Inc. announced that John Binion, most recently the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of United Maritime Group, has been appointed to Rand's Board of Directors.
A Unified Command of U.S. Coast Guard & the Ingram Barge Company say the Marseilles Dam is structurally sound after 7 barges broke loose nearby. On Friday night the U.
U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) carried 2.2 million tons of dry-bulk cargo in March, a decrease of 7% compared to 2012. However, the fleet's March
The Obama Administration releases its final plan for translating the National Ocean Policy into on-the-ground actions to benefit the American people. With significant
Renee Marazon, Superintendent, The Maritime Academy of Toledo, announced that the first-ever "K-12 Maritime Education Great Lakes and Inland Waterways Symposium" will be held Friday,


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Costco beats Wall Street forecasts
The US economy is rebounding one pallet of toilet paper at a time.
Net income for the third quarter rose to $386 million, or 88 cents a share, compared to $324 million, or 73 cents, last year. The results topped the 87-cent average forecast of Wall Street analysts. Revenue rose 8% to $21.85 billion.
Shares of Costco, which have barely budged this year, traded up in pre-market action. Costco has more room to run, particularly if the economic rebound doesn't falter too badly. Like Wal-Mart (WMT), shoppers come to Costco looking for deals. As Bloomberg News noted, "Chief Executive Officer Craig Jelinek has been luring customers with low prices on everything from baked goods to gasoline." The difference being that Costco shoppers tend to be wealthier than their counterparts at Wal-Mart.
Whether the momentum will last remains to be seen. Costco recently reported disappointing same-store sales in April. Analysts have a 52-week price target of $86.83 on the stock, about 4% higher than where it currently trades. I, too, am optimistic about the company.
For one thing, consumer confidence improved last week for the first time in a month. Then there's Costco's value proposition. Though it does not make sense for a single person to buy perishable goods such as milk in bulk, there are bargains to be had for everyone. Costco's prices on food can be orders of magnitudes better than traditional grocery chains.
Costco also offers a huge variety of services, ranging from installing kitchen cabinets to filling prescriptions. Consumers feeling strapped for cash and those looking to make big purchases both have reasons to shop at Costco. People looking to buy enough toilet paper to last them through the Apocalypse also like shopping at the warehouse chain. Costco offers products under its own Kirkland brand that are reasonably priced and of good quality.
The strategy seems to be working. Same-store sales excluding gas prices and currency fluctuations rose 5% for the 12 weeks ending May 6. Gross margin was 10.55% -- the first gain in five quarters. Membership fees rose to $475 million, helped by an increase in rates. Comparable sales rose 4% in the U.S. and jumped 8% internationally. Costco plans to open six new warehouses before the end of fiscal 2012. If business continues to improve, that figure may be too low.
Jonathan Berr is long Wal-Mart. Follow him on Twitter@jdberr.
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