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Tuscany Wedding Photographers
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EurosFabio Mirulla
Montevarchi in Arezzo, Italy
Vi racconto di me attraverso quello che amo fare. Dal 2005 faccio questa professione cercando di farmi guidare dalla sperimentazione e dal desiderio di creare ogni volta un qualcosa di particolare e di unico. Portare avanti la passione per la fotografia e trasformarla...Read more
EurosDaniele Vertelli
Montevarchi in Arezzo, Italy
I was born on 10 December 1971 and I'm a wedding photographer. When I was a child I had a secret wish, which was to become a photographer, yet this wish was so big and great that it seemed impossible for me to make this dream come true. Everything started just for fun after...Read more
EurosLivio Lacurre
Arezzo, Italy
Livio Lacurre is a professional wedding photographer and has lived in Tuscany, Italy, where he was born in 1974. He specializes in wedding reportage, which is at the base of all his work. What makes his work unique is his continuous research of emotions, his continuous intent...Read more
EurosMarco Fantauzzo
Monteriggioni in Siena, Italy
Marco Fantauzzo was born in Agrigento forty years ago and for twenty years he has been living and working in Siena. The passion for photography has overwhelmed him since he was a child, to the extent that in the end he decided to devote himself exclusively to this Art. Marco...Read more
EurosGiulia Brogi
Siena in Tuscany, Italy
Sono nata Siena l'11 maggio 1981 e fin da piccola ho sempre avuto una grande passione per la fotografia. Ho iniziato a fare foto alle scuole elementari e da lì non ho più smesso. Fare la fotografa è sempre stato il mio sogno ma non pensavo che sarei riuscita a realizzarlo...Read more
EurosDamiano Salvadori
Certaldo in Florence, Italy
Yesterday... Whilst growing up I was fascinated by photography and occasionally I shot with my father Minolta and having fun to capture things around me, but that was an hobby. Then, when I met my wife Donatella, who is also passionate about photography and an old Polaroid...Read more
EurosMaranoVisionArt: Giuseppe Marano
Firenze in Toscana, Italy
I'm a sicilian freelance photographer, based in Tuscany and specialized in documentary photography. I fell in love with photography during my studies in communication and from the moment I began my photography career, travelling in Spain, Italy and USA. I'm always interested...Read more
EurosAlessandro Mallamaci
Molino del Piano in Florence, Italy
Alessandro Mallamaci is a 33-year-old Italian photographer. Fuji ambassador and director of the festival of photography "La misura del paesaggio". He studied Arts, Music & Entertainment. His work has appeared on many publication and various exhibitions, He collaborated at...Read more
EurosAlessio Lucchesi
Navacchio in Pisa, Italy
I was born in Pisa (Tuscany). I have taken pictures since I was a child. After graduating in Computer Science I specialized in Wedding photography. I am a WPJA Member since 2006 and an ISPWP member since 2009. My style is wedding photojournalism. I prefer intimate, introspective...Read more
EurosMarco Miglianti
Grosseto, Italy
Marco Miglianti is a photojournalistic style wedding photographer. He was born in 1969, and his passion for photography began very soon in his life. His studio is based in Grosseto, Tuscany (a few kilometers from Siena, Florence, Rome and Orvieto), where he lives with...Read more
EurosBeatrice Moricci
Cavriglia in Arezzo, Italy
Classe 1987, cresco nell'azienda di moda di famiglia dove creatività ed imprenditorialità hanno sempre fatto da padroni. Dopo aver studiato lingue straniere alla scuola secondaria cresce in me la voglia di creare e progettare tutto quello che mi passa per la testa...Read more
EurosAndrea Corsi
Montevarchi in Arezzo, Italy
I was born on 28 September 1974 and I bought my first camera, a lovely Nikon FM, in 1993. From then on, I've started to live and experience this beautiful passion getting through all those different stages that are typical and basic when we want to approach ourselves...Read more
EurosFederica Norcini
Arezzo, Italy
I was born in 1984 in Arezzo, Tuscany, where I am based (a few kilometers from Siena and Florence), and where I live with my family. Prior to covering weddings for two years I attended an important school of photography in Florence, and I graduated as a "qualified photographer."...Read more
EurosRiccardo Pieri
Bucine in Arezzo, Italy
I was born in June 1978 in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. I have always cultivated a passion for photography, until I decided to pursue this career. My background is due to years of practice and study, are always looking for new ideas regularly participating in training...Read more
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EurosCarlo Carletti
Siena, Italy
Carlo Carletti was born in 1966 in Tuscany (Italy). After important publications on the Tuscan Landscape he focused his attention on Wedding Photography. In 2005 the art and trends 'Kult' magazine selected him among the 4 most important international photographers in...Read more
EurosMichele Monasta
Firenze, Italy
I'm a Photographer since I was ten years old... professional since 15 years ago. I'm also an actor and Art Director in Comunication Design. I'm 38 years old, I'm married and I have two little children Arturo and Matilde. I live in Florence (Italy) and I work by my self...Read more
EurosDuccio Argentini
Firenze in Florence, Italy
Duccio Argentini, born on 1967, first approached photography at 11. He self-trained through experimenting with the darkroom and the various photo techniques, never neglecting his school carrier that earned him a university degree in architecture. Nevertheless, his deep love...Read more
EurosRosapaola Lucibelli
Scandicci in Florence, Italy
A deep love for arts and family values brought me to start taking pictures at weddings more than 15 years. I always feel lucky to have the opportunity of sharing such unforgettable moments with people from all around the world. I am taking only few weddings per year because...Read more
EurosFoto Cortopassi: Giuseppe Simone Bertolucci
Lucca, Italy
Giuseppe Bertolucci Simone began to photograph in natural (macro creating an archive for the entomology department of Zoology ones. PISA). He then deepen his technical knowledge of the Sinar large format with a course in Switzerland. Giuseppe participated in various courses...Read more
EurosAzzurra Biagi
Tuscany, Italy
I tell stories through photographs. Formerly, I was a photojournalist collecting, editing and presenting news material to several international magazine such as Vogue Italy. It allowed me to travel to North Africa, Balkans, and the United States to cover the film industry...Read more
EurosMarco Mugnai
Montevarchi in Florence, Italy
Nonostante i miei 25 anni mi occupo di fotografia da molto tempo, questo perchè mio padre è sempre stato appassionato da questo tipo di arte e mi ha trasmesso la sua passione. Ho studiato e ottenuto il diploma di grafico pubblicitario, ritengo che nella grafica la conoscenza...Read more
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EurosStefano Santucci
Florence in Tuscany, Italy
Stefano Santucci, Tastino0 for web friends, born in 1983 in Cremona, a little town in the north of Italy. Now living in the middle of Tuscany in Florence since 2003. I'm a professional visual storytelling photographer. My style — and my objective — is simple: every...Read more
EurosSamo Rovan
Ljubljana, SloveniaSamo Rovan is an award winning destination wedding photographer, based in Slovenia. A former photojournalist, who has been working for several Slovenian newspapers. A bachelor of Architectural Engineering, active in the fields of photography, architecture and design. Also...Read more
EurosDavid Schreiner
Vasternorrland, SwedenBorn and raised in Germany but for the last 15 years based in Sweden I now live with my wife and two children in Sundsvall, Sweden, only three hours from Stockholm where you also find many of my clients. During the summers I usually spend a couple of weeks with my family...Read more
EurosRino Cordella
Copertino in Lecce, ItalyRino Cordella was born in Brussels in 1964. In this background, rich in many artistic influences, he began his creative career. Now he lives in the southern Italian area of the Salento. In this warm land, through his pictures, he portrays the very essence of his subjects...Read more
EurosNabis Fotografia: Massimiliano Magliacca
Roma, ItalyMassimiliano Magliacca has been a professional photographer since 1988. After extensive experience in the fields of weddings and reportage, Massimiliano opened Nabis Photography Studio in 1994. His passion for photography brought him into contact with some of the most interesting...Read more
EurosClara Bigaretti
Genoa, ItalyClara was born in Genoa in Liguria in 1975, with passion from a young age of cinema and photography books. Studies are continuing with the art school el academy of fine arts. He moved to Milan for 21 years to make the advertising photography his profession. At 26 he moved...Read more
US DollarsDebra Zeller
San Francisco in Northern California, United StatesDebra currently divides her time between San Francisco and Florence, Italy. Debra's photography is characterized by its spontaneous ability to capture the personalities of its subjects in their most revealing moments. She cultivates such a style through a relaxed, low-pressure...Read more
EurosStepan Vrzala
Czech RepublicStepan has been photographing weddings and love affairs for more then seven years. His sleek and modern style, excellent work with natural light and ability to capture intimate moments makes him a perfect choice for brides looking for magazine-worthy photos. -- Stepan...Read more
EurosNicola Tonolini
Pesaro in Marche, ItalyAfter years of activity in the Brescia area (Northern Italy), Nicola Tonolini has just opened his photo studio "Boutique dell'Immagine" in Pesaro (Central Italy). An innovative approach to photography lies at the basis of Nicola's relationship with his customers who...Read more
EurosMoreThanWords Photodesign: Juliana Wiklund
Stockholm, SwedenMy interest for getting to experience and learn with different cultures was the beginning of a life as a photographer. From selling pictures to surfers at the beach while attending Graphic Design/Photography University to being an internationally awarded life-style wedding...Read more
EurosMoumou Photography: Giuseppe Giorgetti
Melzo in Milano, ItalyI was born in 1980. Since I went to school I had cultivated my passion for images, both as photographer and as graphic design. During my life photography has ever been my passion. Before being in lens, pictures are in our eyes, in our minds, in all the images we've seen...Read more
EurosRossini Photography: Luca Rossini
Rome in Roma, ItalyI am a professional wedding photographer and my studio, Rossini Photography, is based in Trastevere, right in the heart of Rome. I shoot weddings with my wife Claudia throughout the Italian territory, for both Italian couples and international ones who pick our country for...Read more
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EurosAlexandra Schileo
Golfo dei Poeti in La Spezia, ItalyAttending the Fachakademie für Fotodesign of Munich at the age of twenty, Alexandra has trained professionally in Hamburg and Milan, where she worked in the fields of commercials and editorials. She has been passionate about portraits since the beginning of her career;...Read more
EurosLN-Photography: Ivan Luminaria
Rome in Roma, ItalyIvan Luminaria lives and works in the Ethernal City. He was impressed by beauty since he was a child as his father was teaching photography and pictorial art. Artists like Caravaggio, Da Vinci and Hopper or Dalì had been his inspiration. For a fresh perspective he looks...Read more
EurosMarco Odorino
Monopoli in Bari, ItalyMarco Odorino has been working as a photographer since 1997 while traveling and living internationally. His philosophy to photography is simple: be present and capture the natural essence of every day life. Often it is the subtle, overlooked moments that define such a beautiful...Read more
Client Letters
Photographed by Giuseppe Marano
It's been love at the first sight...from the very first vision of your photos... and in a while we wished you were the one to represent our day. And now that we leaf through the first pages it's a pleasure for our eyes and our heart live again those moments thanks to the amazing work you...
View PhotographerPhotographed by Azzurra Biagi
"Abbiamo guardato e riguardato le foto e l'album. E ogni volta non abbiamo smesso di ridere ed emozionarci perché Azzurra é riuscita veramente a fermare in questi scatti la gioia del giorno più importante e bello della nostra vita. Grazie di cuore!!!". Sara e Matteo
View PhotographerPhotographed by Alessandro Mallamaci
Alessandro, thanks a lot for the amazing job you've done! Looking at the pictures of our wedding is like giving life to our memories, every emotion of the day has been captured from you and the result is that you can see the joy and the party mood of our wedding from the...
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I usually won't put concealers under my eyes, but this one truly does not crease or crack or dry. The texture is very different, so it's important to use only a tiny bit at a time -- I mean like an amount the size of the head of a pin for both eyes. You can always add more, but if you use too much it will look shiny. Warm it up with your fingers before putting on your skin. It works well on any red or dark spots you might want to hide too. It helps keep my eye area moist but it s not greasy and won't make your eye makeup run. I don't know how to describe the texture -- kind of gluey but not sticky.
I really like this concealer. I don't think it's the "best one" out there, but I have yet to find it. Until then, I will continue to purchase this one. I've tried everything thing from elf to bobby brown and some. If you haven't tried it, I think it's worth it. A little goes a long way and these tubes last me a long time. I think the 1st one I purchased lasted me close to a year. I've tried the light & medium. I'm somewhere in between, so they both work for me.
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Amazeballs when first applied - awesome coverage, but NEVER sets, very similar in this regard to Tarte Maracuja concealer. It still felt damp even after MUFE HD powder, hours later. Faded on me but still there (but evenly, not splotchy) within 2 hours. One amazing thing - it truly does not crease under the eye. Looks very youthful. This aspect makes it truly amazing and beautiful at first. However, due to its never setting, I had major mascara smudge which causes the very darkness I am trying to get rid of! (I have long lashes and wear Benefit they're real). I would need to change mascaras in order to use this concealer.
Coverage did *not* last (although superior to most). Would need primer underneath, which might change performance. I normally do use primer under eyes (Benefit Stay Don't Stray) but as I am aging, am trying to avoid anything that draws any attention to bags, which I feel SDS does (slightly) so am trying to find something that does not require this. This does not fit that bill.
Tube packaging is fine.
It does have better coverage and longevity than most concealers I have tried (many of which last less than 1 hour on me) - Erase paste, Lancome Effacernes, Boing, Bobbi Brown, LM, the above Tarte, etc. I still think Amazing Cosmetics and Dermablend Smooth Indulgence are better for staying power and although they don't look as fabulous on initial application, they look better a few hours later. This product is best for not creasing, though. If I could deal with the continual wetness. I'd probably need to reapply it throughout the day, and I just don't find that practical. I also don't want to mess around with waterproof mascara to avoid the smudge factor. I need something that will actually dry down.
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My holy grail of under eye concealers, used to use MAC Prolongwear concealer (which I still like to use as an eyelid primer) it's truly the only under eye concealer I have tried that doesn't cake or settle in fine lines, I either set it with coty airspun powder or elf setting powder, beautiful.
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As someone with very dry skin I prefer creamy concealers that don't set to a matte, powder finish. Prior to using the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye, Tarte's Maracuja Creaseless Concealer was my favorite concealer. Tarte's concealer has medium to full coverage but the formula's very thick and a bit difficult to squeeze out of the tube. The Maracuja Creaseless concealer has a satin finish on me and worked wonderfully under the eyes without settling into fine lines but I wouldve liked for it to have been dewier. That's one of the main reasons I prefer Bye Bye Under Eye.
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The IT Csometics concealer comes in a squeeze tube like Tartes Maracuja concealer and it also contains the same amount of product (0.28 fl oz/8 g) and costs the same ($24). Id say that it also offers the same amount of coverage (medium to full) but the finish is much dewier. I definitely recommend this one for the dry skin gals out there.
The texture is almost but not quite as thick as Tartes Maracuja concealer so its easier to squeeze out of the tube and spread and blend into the skin. I do have some fine lines underneath my eyes but I never set my makeup with powder because I have very dry skin and this concealer doesn't crease on me.
Theres no funky scent or shimmer to the formula.
The only negative to the Bye Bye Under Eye is the shades run dark. I use the lightest shade (Light) which is approximately the same color depth as the second lightest shade of the Tarte Maracuja concealer (also called Light). I doubt very fair folks (lighter than NC15) will be able to find a match in the Bye Bye Under Eye.
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I have dark circles and fine lines (thanks parents ;)) so I heard about this had to try it... It did nothing for me at first I thought I had chosen a shade way too light for me but it actually blended in and made my under eye look just as dark, really strange. I don't know what I was expecting but it surely wasn't this.
My undereye area: super dark circles thanks to a mix of hereditary factors + allergies. Starting to get some fine lines.
This is my new favorite undereye concealer. Super creamy, pigmented (the most pigmented undereye concealer I've ever found), not drying, long lasting, doesn't settle into fine lines. You only need the most miniscule amount due to the crazy amount of pigmentation in this product. The shade neutral medium was a good colour match for my NC25 skin. This concealer now tops:
Dior Hydrating, shiseido natural finish, mac mineralise, lancome Effacernes waterproof, laura mercier secret undereye, and MUFE full cover.
The only downside: it's kind of tough for me to get my hands on, living in Canada. I ordered it off the shopping channel website, and the shipping rates were unfortunately quite high.
I haven't used it long enough to be able to comment on any anti-aging benefits.
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Excellent product! I have very blue undereye circles so I have to mix this with my NARS creamy concealer in "Honey" to give it a bit of a salmony hint of color and that seems to correct my dark circles very well. I tried every single concealer on the market, highend and drug store and this one is by far the best.
I absolutely adore this concealer! Never again am I using any other. First off packaging is super sleek (which I love) it's so full coverage yet it feels so light in the skin. And honestly the smallest amount goes a long way because it blends so nicely. I know it says for under eyes but I also use it for my redness around my nose and blemishes. And it does not crease! If you have never used this concealer, you deff must give it a try!
I'm a concealer junkie, in my mid-40's, NC20-25ish w/ bluish/purple u/e circles, u/e "hollows" & combo/dryish skin. This concealer reminds me of MUFE Full Coverage WP concealer but it is soooo much more emollient. I adore MUFE but not under my 40+ year old eyes-MUFE is too dry for that so after hearing rave reviews about Bye Bye Under Eye for years, I finally caved in and gave it a try.
I bought the color Neutral Medium and it's a pretty good match for my u/e area as well as on my face. It is more neutral than I prefer a concealer to be but it definitely worked well w/ my coloring. The color Light was much too light for me-I'm guessing it's around NC10-15. ****BTW, on the It Cosmetics website they have 2 swatches of each color, for reference. One is a little box on the right and the other, to the left, is like a "smear" of color-as if someone took some product and smeared it .The smears look accurate but the box of color that supposedly depicts the color Light is way off. Light has no peach in it as the box implies. On the other hand, the "smear" of Light is very accurate.****
Since I already know how to use MUFE, I had no issues applying BBUE correctly. It's the same concept. You only need a tiny drop (may be the diameter of 4-5 pin pricks) since it's very pigmented. I think a brush is needed to get flawless application and I used my Sephora #57 concealer brush under my eyes and my Shiseido Foundation brush to apply on my cheeks and nose area. I personally like to squeeze a drop onto the back of my left hand and then use a finger from my right hand to pick up a tiny tiny amount and then dot it where I need it. Next I use a brush to blend onto my face. It blends like a dream.
I must say I was initially very impressed w/ BBUE. It does an outstanding job under the eyes. It covered my circles pretty well (I could have used a tad more coverage) but the real joy here is that it smooths on easily, doesn't dry and cake up or crease and it stays put for hours on end. I didn't even need to set it w/ powder but I do have dryish skin. I also used it on other parts of my face to conceal redness and I think it did a great job-covers redness, applies easily and looks extremely realistic.
So why did I only give this product 3 lippies?? The main reason is that BBUE sets to a shiny, "wet-looking" finish. I happen not to be a fan of any sheen under my eyes, but I think even if you were a fan of this look, you might find this particular type of sheen odd as it sort of makes the under eye area appear wet. I did try adding a light dusting of powder and it helped but not enough plus I try not to use powder under my eyes (ladies, most of you will understand why after you hit your 40's!).
All in all, I applaud It Cosmetics for creating an u/e concealer that doesn't crease, doesn't need to be set w/ powder (at least for me, it didn't need to be) and that lasts all day. It really is amazing but... I can't get past the amount of shine that this product produces. I actually prefer it on my face as a redness concealer, as opposed to an u/e concealer. If you love shiney u/e look and you find a good color match this may just be your HG concealer but I highly suggest getting a sample, if possible, before buying to make sure you like it. Unfortunately for me, the search for my HG concealer continues...
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launch of the UN Development Programme Human Development Report 1998
The UNDP Human Development Report is now the single most important annual publication in the field of international development cooperation. Each year, it provides us with a photograph of trends, an agenda of challenges and an indispensable source of reference.
I am therefore, honoured to be guest speaker at the launch in Ireland of the 1998 Development Report.
The theme of this year's Report is global consumption patterns and their implications for human development.
Consumption patterns are not just abstract statistics. They are about how we live; our guardianship of the environment; how we share the world's resources between developed and developing countries. To study them is to learn about justice or injustice, wisdom or stupidity, fairness or greed.
The current picture on consumption patterns is not a thing to be proud of. The richest 20% of the world's population consumes 58% of the world's energy. On present trends, a child born in New York, Paris or Dublin will consume and waste more in a lifetime than 50 children in developing countries. In a cruel paradox, it is people in developing countries, those least responsible for unwise consumption, who bear the brunt of environmental damage: degradation of land, destruction of forests, pollution of rivers and seas.
In the past few years, we have come to appreciate that Development Cooperation is more than simply aid transfers. It includes action to prevent wars as well as to address their tragic consequences; offering people in developing countries fair trading patterns to avoid exploitation of land or depletion of fishing resources, and strategies to protect the environment as a shared global responsibility.
The 1998 Report points out that developing countries can, if assisted, avoid the worst environmental effects of economic development by the use of clean energy sources and manufacturing processes. They do not have to make the mistakes developed countries made in our transition to industrial development.
All of our efforts in the development field, including environmental, depend in large measure on how generous we in the developed world are to the needs of the poor. There are 1.3 billion people in developing countries who live on less than a dollar today. They cannot be expected to prosper without our help and support.
For that reason it is morally curious that development cooperation transfers from developed to developing countries are at their lowest ever level. Ireland is standing against this trend. This year, Irish Development Cooperation expenditure will total £137 million or 0.32% of GNP. The Government is committed to achieving a figure of 0.45% by 2002.
Today, half the world is in recession. Developing countries have seen the price of primary commodities - on which many depend for even a meagre subsistence level - decline dramatically in recent years.
We in the developed world have a responsibility to do more than just shiver and wonder how bad an "economic cold" we are going to catch. Just as we gain from globalisation, so also do we have a responsibility for ensuring that it is based on foundations of fairness and equity. And it cannot be based on firm foundations if half the world is excluded from these benefits.
The 1998 Report makes recommendations to encourage more sustainable consumption patterns; to protect consumer rights; towards greater burden sharing in tackling poverty and environmental conservation.
I will be looking at these proposals to see what action Ireland can take and will circulate them to relevant Government Departments.
The Report graphically shows the huge inequalities and disparities in levels of development between industrialised and developing countries. The Report also shows the relative position of Ireland in terms of human poverty, human development and in terms of gender disparities. These figures and findings have already been widely reported in today's papers so I will not repeat them. It also clearly places Ireland among the most successful industrial economies in the world and we have the fastest rate of economic growth of anywhere in the developed world.
What is important to underline, however, is that we have not been complacent with our success. We recognise that unemployment is the biggest cause of poverty and our Government Action Plan on Employment is already showing success. Unemployment has been falling continuously for the last 18 months and we now further aim to reduce unemployment from 9 to 7 per cent over the coming 18 months. The Government has set itself a target of bringing it down to 5% by the year 2002.
As the 1998 budgetary preparations get underway in earnest this week, the Government has already made it clear that the emphasis will be on taking thousands of low paid workers out of the tax net, removing obstacles which lie in the path leading from welfare to work, and using the extra resources generated by our economic boom to improve the plight of people with disabilities, the elderly, carers, and other groups who haven't the means to provide for themselves.
The Human Development Report is a useful guide for us as we seek to implement the policies which will help bring us the more equitable society we all desire.
To conclude,
There are important messages in this report for us. They will inform policy making across many areas ranging from the environment, taxation, social policy, employment and equality. This Report makes sober reading. We are reminded that competitive spending and conspicuous consumption turn the affluence of some into the social exclusion of many. While we in Ireland are enjoying the benefits of a healthy economy this success carries with it responsibilities to share our wealth though our growing development aid programme and by domestic budgetary decisions.
We also have our own challenges to confront and a key area of my concern is how we treat refugees. We must remember that asylum seekers who come to this country are often forced to leave their homes as a result of armed conflict, internal strife or the violation of human rights. Our responsibilities to refugees, to people who have been victims of displacement, is very real. While we are not the richest country or the most equal we are still among the top richest countries in the world and this carries with it a moral responsibility.
I am very anxious that our response to refugees in this country should be comprehensive and integrated but also compassionate and humane. We are already working to put in place a comprehensive package of measures. Our response in the past has too often been haphazard and chaotic. We are already working on the following initiatives:
- new reception facilities for asylum seekers
- health care and screening
- legal service
- transparent procedures
- anti-racism education and legislative underpinning with equal status legislation
- language support and training for refugees with status
- access to state services
- programme of family reunification
- structured assistance with integration for refugees
I also believe that we should further consider in what circumstances asylum seekers could be allowed to work, particularly if they are forced to wait lengthy periods before a decision is made on their status. These initiatives will be the subject of a comprehensive discussion document which the Government aims to publish in October this year.
Finally, Ireland is a strong supporter of the United Nations role in international economic development.
I congratulate everyone in the UNDP on their continuing work and for this Report which will inform future strategies to help human-centred progress in the developing and industrialised world.


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Check out the latest visual from The Purple One himself, Prince. It's for his latest track, "Breakfast Can Wait," from his upcoming album, tentatively titled Plectrum Electrum.
Although Prince doesn't appear in the video himself, there's definitely a lot to take in from the clip, directed by and starring Danielle Curiel. It would've been dope to randomly see him and Dave Chappelle in the video, considering he used his picture for the single cover. Oh well.


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Yes... then join us today.
For the yearly subscription of £5 per adult or £3 for senior citizens
The Friends of Lepe was started in 2007 to promote community involvement and enjoyment of the country park. To protect and enhance the wildlife habitats and cultural heritage within the country park
To increase understanding about coastal change and mangement for biodiversity
To promote a culture of responsible enjoyment of the country park
To provide volunteering opportunities for local people to actively engage with a countryside site
The group has been awarded grants from the New Forest National Park Authority and Hampshire County Council to set up the group and buy equipment and the Big Lottery Fund Breathing Places grant to build a pond at Lepe Point.
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iOS 6.1. OS X 10.8.3. What do they have in common? They are Apple operating system updates that many expected to debut way earlier than now.
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The cops roving around subway stations just got their rides majorly pimped. The New York Daily News reports that the NYPD Transit bureau has purchased 13 T3 transporters, three-wheeled electric scooters that resemble the famous/infamous Segway. Four of the vehicles are currently in use.
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1.StopSwingin' Dreidel – Kenny Ellis 03:16
2.StopMedley: Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah/Who Can Retell – Kenny Ellis 03:22
3.StopHanukkah Candles – Kenny Ellis 03:41
4.StopSevivon Sov, Sov, So – Kenny Ellis 03:21
5.StopOcho Kandelikas – Kenny Ellis 02:47
6.StopChildren of the Macabbees – Kenny Ellis 03:48
7.StopMedley: Hanukkah Swingin' Holiday/Pour the Oil – Kenny Ellis 03:40
8.StopHanu-Calypso – Kenny Ellis 02:34
9.StopRock of Ages – Kenny Ellis 04:20
10.Stop'Twas the Night Before Hanukkah – Kenny Ellis 03:07
The great swing revival of the late '90s introduced the mostly forgotten style to a new legion of fans, as well as reconnecting with others. And while a landslide of swing-themed releases flooded the marketplace, it's safe to say that there wasn't a single swing release to incorporate Jewish and Hanukkah themes into its sonic stew. Singer Kenny Ellis realized the void, and did something about it -- issuing Hanukkah Swings in time for the holiday season of 2006. The Frank Sinatra-styled album opener, "Swingin' Dreidel," sounds comparable to the similarly styled theme song from The Osbournes TV show, while the Ellis original "Hanukkah Candles" treads on schmaltz territory. Elsewhere, the big-band sounds of "Sevivon Sov, Sov, Sov" is a highlight, and "Hanu-calypso" manages to successfully merge two styles that you wouldn't expect. If you're looking to liven up your next holiday gathering with some fun and unexpected sounds, Hanukkah Swings may just be the hit of your party. Greg Prato, All Music Guide
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COLUMN: It's hard to really predict how the Ole Miss Rebels will fare on the gridiron the next couple of seasons until we see how much the players have absorbed what Hugh Freeze and his staff have started to teach them in a live-game situation.
Coaching changes bring positive energy to the fans and players and a lot of people in between, but it's hard to really know how everything is going to look and work out when a new system hasn't truly been unveiled.
With all that being said, the verbal pledge from Jackson Prep quarterback Ryan Buchanan was a major boost for Freeze and his reclamation project of Ole Miss football. Much like how the Rebels are going to fare this year and in 2013, we don't really know how good Buchanan is going to be. He may not adapt to college football, but he may be every bit as good as many believe he will be.
While we don't all know Buchanan's end result and impact on the program, what I can tell you — and what many fans have already grasped — is what his commitment means to the program at this point in time.
He is the biggest name on the board for the 2013 class, regardless of how many stars he has next to his name, because of what he can do for the program moving forward.
Buchanan has already started to recruit fellow players to Ole Miss much like wide receiver Donte Moncrief did for the 2011 signing class. Every school needs at least one — if not two or three — players that act as additional recruiters in order to ensure the class is a hit, but a quarterback being the main guy? It's unbelievably special since they are already pegged as the leaders of the team. It's one thing to have experienced assistant coaches in Derrick Nix and Matt Luke recruit the state, it's another thing to have Buchanan helping them land standout wide receivers, running backs, tight ends and offensive linemen to help block for him in the future. In short, you get a standout quarterback working alongside of a staff in recruiting and interest increases tenfold.
Besides being an additional recruiter for this year's class, Buchanan, by himself, is the biggest in-state recruit at QB for the Rebels since Romaro Miller signed with Tommy Tuberville out of Shannon in 1997. You hate to pin too much on any recruit, but the 6-foot-3, 210-pound Buchanan appears to have what it takes when you watch his film or see him in person and see that has the frame to be developed in a standout. You realize how insightful he is and special he is as a person after talking to him for a few minutes or seeing how he interacts with his family and teammates. Players don't just get the scholarship offers like he has unless they have ability, especially at quarterback, the one position that decides so much each and every Saturday.
Long-term success
Buchanan's commitment Monday afternoon was also important because it gives Freeze and quarterbacks coach Dan Werner at least one guy they can mold for four years. Ole Miss has had too many transfers the previous seasons, at a position that needs seasoning, to ever be good long term. Buchanan provides the program that one piece that's been missing and with Bo Wallace and Barry Brunetti already on the roster and a few years left to play, it also has to be a comfort to Freeze to know he doesn't have to play Buchanan right away.
Buchanan can actually sit and learn the system before he draws live fire. I think we all know how important that fact is for the confidence and the development of a quarterback.
Buchanan's signature in February will be the finishing touches to his recruitment, but he will be working for Ole Miss all the way through that point, both as a player for Prep and off the field as a recruiter. His verbal pledge has added additional energy to an offseason that has gone quite well for Freeze and his staff. It's these facts that make recruiting important to a staff and fan base and why players with the ability and the charisma of a Buchanan have to be signed at all positions each and every year in order to survive in this conference.
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Finnish Rap Music Championships 2012
Once again, the competition is going to be very interesting, because 40 rap freestylers are rising to the stage in Nosturi this November. Attending are a number of previous years medalists as well as new upcoming talents. RAP SM 2012 … Continue reading
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Anna Laitinen wins Finnish championship
Anna Laitinen won the Bouldering Finnish championship competition which was held in Jyväskylä 13.10.2012. Here's a little Q & A about Anna : What are your feelings at the moment: considering your career (are there more competitions in 2012), your health … Continue reading
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KBR Presents: Snake Bite premiere
KBR: Snake Bite snowboarding movie premiere party on Friday 2.11.2012. "Thats wassup" Place: Fredan Tivoli, Helsinki (Age limit 18) Showtime: 22.00 p.m. – 04.00 a.m. Trailer: http://vimeo.com/41248234
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KBR Productions presents: Snake Bite
The 5th snowboard movie from KBR Productions hits the slopes 5.11.2012. Watch the preview of the highly anticipated Snake Bite: http://vimeo.com/41248234 Get yours.
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Thoughts from Tom Söderström
We had an opportunity to ask Tom about his races for the rest of the year 2012 and about his future plans. Here is what Tom had to say: "The training is hard, but I am doing my rehab training … Continue reading
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Antti Pyrhönen joins ICE1Racing Team
ICE1Racing motocross team owned by Kimi Räikkönen, has made a contract with Antti Pyrhönen, who has just ended his career as a MX racer. Pyrhönen starts as a team manager with lots of confidence and desire to bring this … Continue reading
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Apocalyptica on a well deserved break
The cult band Apocalyptica has announced that they are, give or take, on a year long break which is the first after 16 years of active gigging and songwriting. The decision was carefully planned and it's purpose is to help … Continue reading
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Tampere Supercross & Offroad Expo 2012
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Board Expo 2012
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The annual "Oscars of snowboarding" Slammer gala is here! We are proud to announce that some of the Battery team athletes are nominated: Hebe, Joel, Petrus, Ile, Kristiina Nisula, Merika and our family projects KBR/Snake Bite, Wappulounas, Battery Cat Fight … Continue reading
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Shackleford Trail, Marble Mountains, NE California (Sorry the pics are so big!)
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I'm having trouble adding text with my photos, in the above post. Anyway - these were taken on a gorgeous Fall day in the Sierra - at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park. The trail we ran crossed the dam, and ran along the north side of the lake. The bears were really neat to see -and they paid no attention to us at all.
MTA: These were taken with my cell phone, since I had unfortunately left my camera at home.
I made a collage of most of the photos from this thread - turned out nice enough for a poster for work, I think! Amybody mind if I use their photo in this way?
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Brush Creek Extreme Slalom & Downriver Races
Location: Brush Creek
Registration for Brush Creek: Brush Creek Parking Lot,
Racer's Meeting: Brush Creek Parking Lot,
Extreme Slalom & Downriver Races complete with waterfalls, slides, a great granite amphitheater for spectator viewing.
From Kernville:
- Head northeast on Kernville Rd toward Big Blue Rd/Blue Rd 0.5 mi
- Turn left at County Rd 521/Sierra Way 3.2 mi
- Continue onto M-99 Destination will be on the left 15.7 mi
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Children's Sidewalk Art Contest
Location: Riverside Park, Time:
This year, in the 50th year of the Kern River Festival, there will be a Children's Sidewalk Art Contest. It will take place Saturday afternoon, April 19, 2014, at the south end of Riverside Park in Kernville. There is no entry fee and chalk will be provided or contestants can bring their own. Each contestant will have from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to create their artwork. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the contest in the following age groups: Ages 4 & under, Ages 5 & 6, Ages 7 & 8, Ages 9 & 10, Ages 12 and over.
Hooligan B.Y.O.B Build Your Own Boat Parade
Location: Riverside Park, Time:
Boater's Meeting: Riverside Park,
This exciting event is a parade of self-made boats that will travel downriver and attempt to make it to the end of the Park. The "competition" is to see which boats that can make it to the finish before falling apart! In past years we've seen some very unique and exciting boats. What is in store this year!? Who knows? The more creative the boat, the better!
View this PDF for more information: Hooligan Build Your Own Boat Parade
Entry Fee: $5.00 per boat. (Additional Insurance Fee of $5.00 per person required).
Whitewater Sprint Triathlon
Location: Starts at Riverside Park, Time:
The Triathlon includes an 8.2 mile ride from Riverside Park in Kernville to Wofford Heights and back, a two-mile run from Riverside Park to the Powerhouse Put-in, and finally a two-mile paddle-as-fast-as-you-can run back to the park. Enter as an individual completing all three legs by yourself, or form a team of 2 to 3 members (men's, women's, or mixed) to complete different legs of the race. Allowable boats include recreational, slalom, downriver, or inflatable boats (IK) and standup paddle boards (SUP); permitted bikes include road or mountain.
If you'd like to participate on a team and need a partner(s), please contact us and we'll try to match you.
View these PDF's for more information: Triathlon Overview, Course Map, Racer's Instructions and FAQ.
T.J. Citizen Slalom & SUP Race (Junior Olympic Qualifier)
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Meeting--Slalom Judging & Timing: Riverside Park,
Racer's Meeting: Riverside Park,
An Olympic event, a slalom kayaking timed race in which a paddler must negotiate a series of gates, without touching them, and some of those gates must be run while paddling upstream. The T.J. is run through a class II section at Riverside Park and is open to boaters of all levels and types of whitewater boats, with classes for Expert, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Cadets. The Kern Festival T.J. Slalom is the first event of the Sierra Cup Slalom Series.
Standup Boarder-Cross
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In the last two decades, architecture has undergone a silent, global revolution. Silent, because it is rarely addressed in academe and in the world of architectural theory. This revolution has thoroughly rewritten the status of architecture's history by placing it on the level of national interest. It has thrust architecture's history - and thus architecture itself - into the realm of modernization and ideology. One of the key players in this is UNESCO and the so–called Heritage List. What is the nature of this historic turn and its philosophical and epistemological consequences for our understanding of architecture in its global role?
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A collection of five patterns designed by Marie Wallin, Sarah Hatton and Amanda Crawford exclusively for Rowan Subscription members. If you want to receive exclusive printed publication like this one, subscribe to Rowan today. Click here to sign up.
This mini collection featuring the luxurious yarn Fine Art Aran showcases 8 easy to wear designs taken from the Rowan archive and originally designed by Kim Hargreaves and Martin Storey. There's definitely something for everyone in this collection ranging from a simple slouchy hat to oversized collared jacket.
A luxuriously soft and feminine collection with a modern twist on the romantic look of the 1940's featuring the exquisite yarn angora haze. Delicate and vintage lace inspired garments take centre stage in a sophisticated palette of soft pastels and jewelled brights.
The Amore Collection is inspired by the beautiful yarn itself, Kidsilk Amore and Kidsilk Amore Shimmer. With 8 designs, including shawls, wraps, hats, wrist warmers and a relaxed short sleeve sweater, all designed by Lisa Richardson.
The Last Hurrah is the final collection for Rowan's Studio publications and so, by way of celebration, we asked some old friends to design a garment for the festive season. Using Kidsilk Haze, Anchor Artiste Metallic, Kidsilk Haze Eclipse, Angora Haze and Kidsilk Haze Glamour the designers have ensured the final collection is a fitting last hurrah and covers all knitting skill levels from beginner to the more experienced.
A collection of beautifully feminine designs showcasing the exquisite yarn Kidislk Haze Eclipse wonderfully. This stunning collection ranges from simple yet elegant lace pieces to the more intrictae detail lace patterns so there is something for everyone in this stylish collection.
A beautiful collection of women's accessory designs from simple shrugs and capelets to snoods and hats. Using the stunning yarns Alpaca Chunky and Tumble the collection offers small projects to keep you 'warm and toasty' throughout the winter months.
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SSI: Motorhome Sales Drop 2.6% During March
May 15, 2012 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
Year-over-year motorhome registrations dipped 2.6% in March while sales rose 7.9% for the first quarter, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc.
Thor Industries Inc. ranked as the motorhome sales leader year-to-date with a 23.1% market share followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (18.5%) and Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. (11.5%).
In the Class A category, registrations in March edged up 2.4% compared with 2011 and year-to-date sales rose 1.2%. Winnebago held the No. 1 position for the three months posting a 21.2% market share, edging out Tiffin with a 20.8% share. Thor was No. 3, capturing a 16.4% market share.
Class C sales dropped 8.1% in March, but were up 17.3% for the three months. Thor held a commanding lead through March with a 31.4% market share, followed by Coachmen (18.2%) Winnebago (15.1%).
Rental registrations, which were primarily Class C sales, fell 37% in March.
To subscribe to this or other SSI reports, contact Scott Stropkai, national RV sales manager, at (616) 281-9898 ext 128, or (616) 446-8179 (cell).
SSI: Feb. Rentals Push 'C' Sales to 73% Growth
April 10, 2012 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
Year-over-year Class C registrations were up sharply in February with a 73% gain, boosted by a dramatic jump in sales of rental units. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., overall motorhome sales were up 21.4% for the month and 12.7% year-to-date.
Thor Industries Inc. ranked as the motorhome sales leader year-to-date with a 26.8% market share followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (18.4%) and Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. (11.5%).
In the Class A category, registrations in February fell 7.5% compared with 2011 and year-to-date sales were down 4.2%. Tiffin held the No. 1 position for the two months posting a 20.9% market share, edging out Winnebago with a 20.8% share. Thor was No. 3, capturing a 16% market share.
Class C sales for the two months rose 44%. Thor held a commanding lead in February with a 40.1% market share, followed by Winnebago (15.5%) and Forest River Inc. (13.8%).
To subscribe to this or other SSI reports, contact Scott Stropkai, national RV sales manager, at (616) 281-9898 ext 128, or (616) 446-8179 (cell).
King's Campers Tops 2011 Wisconsin MH Sales
April 6, 2012 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
Wausau, Wis.-based King's Campers ranked as the state's top selling motorhome dealer for 2011, according to year-end data from Statistical Surveys Inc.
In a press release, King's Campers reported that it marked the sixth time that the retailer was No. 1 in Class A sales in Wisconsin. It also represented the second time as the overall motorhome sales leader and first ranking as No. 1 in Class C sales.
"It is truly a proud moment for King's Campers service, sales, parts, warranty and finance teams because it brings recognition to their hard work and dedication," said John Gajewski, sales manager. "A comment we hear repeatedly from our customers is how much they appreciate the amount of time we spend assisting them; be it with financing, the answering of questions and concerns long after a purchase, or assisting with towing needs.
"Another compliment we get from our customers is how amazed they are at the way we stand behind products we've sold. Our employees work tirelessly to ensure our customers are as satisfied as possible and are always willing to add extra touches – which sometimes means a cost other dealerships don't want to incur."
Gajewski noted that the company instituted a one-year warranty program on all pre-owned motorhomes this year called "Royal Protection." For more information visit www.kingscampers.com.
Camping World Tops Ga. Motorized Sales for '11
March 28, 2012 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
Camping World RV Sales announced today (March 28) that its Oakwood, Ga., location was recognized by Statistical Surveys Inc. as the No. 1 seller of overall motorized RVs in the state in addition to ranking as top seller of Class A motorhomes.
Joel Cline, general manager of Camping World RV of Oakwood, noted, "For the last year, we've put tremendous effort in growing market share in the state of Georgia to where we are today. We are delighted to be recognized as the No. 1 motorized seller of the year and honored to serve the Georgia community."
"We want to thank all of our Oakwood team members for their commitment to excellence and customer service" said Roger Nuttall, president of Camping World RV Sales. "Our goal is to be an RV dealership committed to quality customer service so to be recognized as number one is a great accomplishment and we look forward to increased growth next year."
Statistical Surveys' awards are based solely on unit volume according to independent data gathered annually.
Thor Led in RVs, Forest River in Motors, in 2011
March 19, 2012 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
Thor Industries Inc., headquartered in Jackson Center, Ohio, was the top U.S. retailer of towable and motorized RVs combined in 2011, according to Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Statistical Surveys Inc. Forest River Inc.'s combined subsidiaries placed first in motorhomes and second in total RVs.
In towables, Thor posted a 36.6% market share for 2011 followed by Forest River, occupying 31.1% of the market, Jayco Inc., Middlebury, Ind. (12.1%), KZRV LP, Shipshewana, Ind., (3.1%) and Nappanee, Ind.-based Gulf Stream Coach Inc. (2.0%).
The total number of towable RVs retailed in the U.S. in 2011: 172,617 units.
Elkhart, Ind.-based Forest River's aggregate share for all motorhomes (including Class B's) was 21.6%, while Thor's combined divisional share was 19.8%, followed by Winnebago Industries Inc., Forest City, Iowa, (18.3%), Tiffin Motorhomes Inc., Red Bay, Ala. (11.3%) and Fleetwood RV Inc., Decatur, Ind. (10.3%).
Total 2011 motorized retail volume: 21,088 units.
As for a categorical breakdown:
• The travel trailer sector finished the year up 8%.
• Fifth-wheel registrations edged up 2.9% for the 12 months.
• Folding camping trailer sales declined 7.9% for 2011.
• Park model sales fell 5% through December.
• Class A overall sales grew 1.6%.
• Class C sales increased 2.3% for the full year.
• Class B motorhomes ended the year with a 15.3% decline vs. 2010.
Last year, Statistical Surveys also began tracking units sold for rental fleets, which reflected a 27% increase for the year.
Baird: Spring Demand to Determine MH Outlook
March 16, 2012 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
Editor's Note: Robert W. Baird & Co. issued a client newsletter to investors following the January motorhome sales report from Statistical Surveys Inc. The following offers a summary of the results.
U.S. motorhome retail declined in January. Motorhome retail sales fell 7%, according to Statistical Surveys. The drop in demand follows two consecutive months of double-digit growth, but keep in mind the November-January period is the seasonally weakest period for motorhome retail. Shipments have been down in recent months, and we believe inventories are lean. Demand during the more significant spring season should determine the shipment outlook for 2012.
• Motorhome retail registrations in the U.S. fell 7% in January. Class A registrations dropped 11%, while Class C registrations grew 1%. Recall that SSI data are frequently revised upward.
• Retail SAAR. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of U.S. motorhome retail registrations for January before revisions, fell to 17.1K units, from 21.5K units in December. In 2011, U.S. dealers sold 19.8K motorhomes (before revisions).
• Dealer inventory. Motorhome dealer inventory bottomed a year ago, inventory built in 2010, and in 2011 wholesale unit shipments roughly matched retail sales. Channel inventory increased again in January, as dealers stock units ahead of the spring season.
This summary of a Baird research report is not intended as investment advice. To participate in Baird surveys and receive research reports, contact Craig R. Kennison, CFA, at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Investors Like Winnebago Backlog, Ignore Loss
March 16, 2012 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
Winnebago Industries Inc. reported a net loss for its fiscal second quarter, as profit margins were driven down by heavy discounting coupled with a rise in raw material costs.
Interestingly, Wall Street seemed to focus on Winnebago's healthy order backlog. In a conference call today (March 15) following the Forest City, Iowa-based company's earnings release, Winnebago's President, Chairman and CEO Randy Potts noted that "we are better positioned with the model year changeover, which occurs in the third quarter, being essentially sold out of current model year products." Winnebago shares were up significantly in yesterday's trading.
Regarding Winnebago's discounting, Potts explained that it implemented cost-cutting to "secure additional volume in the quarter and minimize production shutdowns, which would have resulted in additional unabsorbed overheads and higher inventory."
He added, "A winter seasonal slowdown in conjunction with the excess motorized industry capacity created a competitive environment that negatively impacted earnings."
A rise in raw material costs also dented Winnebago's bottom line. Potts noted that the company opted not to pass on those costs, again pointing to the "competitive nature of the marketplace."
As a result, Winnebago reported that gross profit margins shrank to 5.2% from 10.6% in the same period last year.
While admitting the quarter was "disappointing," Potts said there are reasons to be positive about the remainder of the fiscal year. "We are cautiously optimistic about growth in the general economy, given the improvement in consumer confidence, employment and housing starts," he said.
Winnebago also will be resurrecting its Dealer Days in May after a four-year absence, according to Potts. "This gives us the opportunity to showcase all of our redesigned products for dealers," he said.
While profits were down, Winnebago posted 23.5% growth in revenue during the second quarter, in part driven by its towable division. The company purchased Sunnybrook RV Inc. in late 2010 then followed with the launch of its Winnebago towable brand last summer.
Winnebago delivered 562 towable units, up from 85 units in the previous year. The company is expecting continued improvement in travel trailer and fifth-wheel sales, particularly heading into the prime selling season.
Motorhome deliveries also increased, up 10.1% in the quarter to 1,001 units compared with 909 the year prior. All categories outpaced the previous year.
Thor Motor Coach Tops for MH Unit Sales in 2011
March 15, 2012 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
Thor Motor Coach has been recognized as 2011's top retailing brand of motorhomes in North America, according to Statistical Surveys Inc.
The company's Class C motorhomes captured the No. 1 position in 2011 with a 24% market share while posting a 17.5% year-over-year increase. In addition, Thor Motor Coach's gas-powered Class A sales held a 23.7% market share.
The company attributed its success to a "talented dealer network."
"Reines RV and Thor Motor Coach have been partners for over 12 years," said Lindsey Reines, owner of Reines RV in Manassa, Va. "Finding the right motorhome manufacturer was an important factor for our long term success as an RV dealership. Thor Motor Coach's products have always been known as 'the best value' with a solid reputation for standing behind their motorhomes."
Thor Motor Coach said that consumer focused programs such as "Gold Star Inspections" and "Concierge Connection" emphasize a commitment to quality driven products.
"You cannot be the top single brand retailer of motorhomes without partnering with great dealers," said Jeff Kime, president of Thor Motor Coach. "These alliances are essential, allowing us to provide our customers a superior ownership experience."
For more information on Thor Motor Coach motorhomes, visit http://ThorMotorCoach.com.
SSI: YOY Motorhome Sales Drop 6.7% in January
March 13, 2012 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
Year-over-year motorhome sales began 2012 with moderate change, down 6.7% in January.
According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., Winnebago Industries Inc. was the overall motorhome sales leader for the month with a 20.2% market share followed by Thor Industries Inc. (18.8%) and Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. (14.6%).
In the Class A category, overall sales in January declined 10.7% compared with 2011. Tiffin held the No. 1 position posting a 23.1% market share, edging out Winnebago with a 20% share. Fleetwood RV Inc. was No. 3, capturing a 15.6% market share.
Class C sales were flat for the month, up just 1%. Thor was the leader in January, holding a 24.5% market share, followed by Winnebago (20.7%) and Forest River Inc. (16.1%).
Statistical Surveys also includes rental units sold for the month, which reflected a 400% increase in January from a year ago. All of the rental units sold were Class C motorhomes.
To subscribe to this or other SSI reports, contact Scott Stropkai, national RV sales manager, at (616) 281-9898 ext 128, or (616) 446-8179 (cell).
Tiffin Ups Market Share, Leads '11 Class A Sales
February 16, 2012 by RVBusiness · 1 Comment
Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. finished 2011 as the nation's leader for unit sales of Class A motorhomes, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc.
The Red Bay, Ala.-based builder held the No. 1 position for the year, holding a 21.1% market share, just edging out Winnebago with a 20.2% share. Thor was No. 3, owning a 17.3% market share. That was up from Tiffin's 17.9 percent share in 2010.
"We appreciate the collaborative effort of our dealers and manufacturing team, and our loyal following from the Tiffin Motorhomes family of coach owners," said General Manager Tim Tiffin in a press release. "As we look ahead to 2012, we'll continue our commitment to customer service, supporting our dealers and doing what's right for our customers."
A family-owned business, Tiffin is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Its brands include the Allegro, Allegro RED, Allegro Breeze, Phaeton, Allegro Bus and Zephyr, available through a network of dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
In addition to the No. 1 overall position, Tiffin's Phaeton ranked as the top-selling diesel pusher for the sixth consecutive year.
For more information, visit www.tiffinmotorhomes.com.


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LOS ANGELES (AP) — ''Hunger Games'' star Jennifer Lawrence has triumphed in Hollywood's big games, winning the best-actress Academy Award as a damaged soul in ''Silver Linings Playbook,'' while Ang Lee pulled off a huge upset as best director for ''Life of Pi.''
Lawrence took a fall on her way to the stage, tripping on the steps.
''You guys are just standing up because you feel bad that I fell,'' Lawrence joked as the crowd gave her a standing ovation.
At 22, Lawrence is the second-youngest woman to win best actress, behind Marlee Matlin, who was 21 when she won for ''Children of a Lesser God.'' Lawrence also is the third-youngest best-actress contender ever, earning her first nomination at age 20 two years ago for her breakout role in ''Winter's Bone,'' the film that took her from virtual unknown to one of Hollywood's most-versatile and sought-after performers.
Lee won best director for the shipwreck story ''Life of Pi,'' taking the prize over Steven Spielberg, who had been favored for ''Lincoln.''
Anne Hathaway went from propping up leaden sidekick James Franco at the Academy Awards to hefting a golden statue of her own with a supporting-actress Oscar win as a doomed mother-turned-prostitute in the musical ''Les Miserables.''
Christoph Waltz won his second supporting-actor Oscar for a Tarantino film, this time as a genteel bounty hunter in the slave-revenge saga ''Django Unchained.'' Tarantino also won his second Oscar, for original screenplay for ''Django.''
Hathaway, whose perkiness helped carry her and the listless Franco through an ill-starred stint as Oscar hosts two years ago, is the third performer in a musical to win supporting actress during the genre's resurgence in the last decade.
''It came true,'' said Hathaway, who joins 2002 supporting-actress winner Catherine Zeta-Jones for ''Chicago'' and 2006 recipient Jennifer Hudson for ''Dreamgirls.'' Hathaway had warm thanks for ''Les Miz'' co-star Hugh Jackman, with whom she once sang a duet at the Oscars when he was the show's host.
Hathaway's Oscar came for her role as noble but fallen Fantine in the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway smash that was based on Victor Hugo's epic novel of revolution, romance and redemption in 19th century France.
''Life of Pi'' was in the lead with four Oscars, also winning for Mychael Danna's multicultural musical score that blends Indian and Western instruments and influences, plus cinematography and visual effects.
''I really want to thank you for believing this story and sharing this incredible journey with me,'' Lee said to all who worked on the film, a surprise blockbuster about a youth trapped on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger.
A veteran performer in Germany and his native Austria, Waltz had been a virtual unknown in Hollywood when Tarantino cast him as a gleefully evil Nazi in 2009's ''Inglourious Basterds,'' which won him his first Oscar.
''I have to cast the right people to make those characters come alive,'' said Tarantino, who won previously for ''Pulp Fiction. ''And boy, this time, did I do it. Thank you so much, guys.''
Waltz has since done a handful of other Hollywood movies, but it's Tarantino who has given him his two choicest roles. Backstage, Waltz had a simple explanation for why the collaboration works.
''Quentin writes poetry, and I like poetry,'' Waltz said.
Oscar host Seth MacFarlane opened with a mildly edgy monologue that offered the usual polite jabs at the academy, the stars and the industry. He took a poke at academy voters over the snub of Ben Affleck, who missed out on a directing nomination for best-picture favorite ''Argo,'' a thriller about the CIA's plot to rescue six Americans during the Iranian hostage crisis.
''The story was so top secret that the film's director is unknown to the academy,'' MacFarlane said. ''They know they screwed up. Ben, it's not your fault.''
''Argo'' claimed the Oscar for adapted screenplay for Chris Terrio, who worked with Affleck to create a liberally embellished story based on an article about the rescue and part of CIA operative Tony Mendez's memoir.
Terrio dedicated the award to Mendez, saying ''33 years ago, Tony, using nothing but his creativity and his intelligence, Tony got six people out of a bad situation.''
The foreign-language prize went to Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke's old-age love story ''Amour,'' which had been a major surprise with five nominations, including picture, director and original screenplay for Haneke and best actress for Emmanuelle Riva, who turned 86 on Sunday and would be the oldest acting winner ever.
The top prize winner at last year's Cannes Film Festival, ''Amour'' follows the agonizing story of an elderly man (Jean-Louis Trintignant) tending his wife (Riva) as she declines from age and illness.
Haneke thanked his own wife for supporting him in his work for 30 years.
''You are the center of my life,'' Haneke said.
The Scottish adventure ''Brave,'' from Disney's Pixar Animation unit, was named best animated feature. Pixar films have won seven of the 12 Oscars since the category was added.
''I just happen to be wearing the kilt,'' said ''Brave'' co-director Mark Andrews, who took the stage in his trademark Scottish garment.
The upbeat musical portrait ''Searching for Sugar Man'' took the documentary feature prize. The film follows the quest of two South African fans to discover the fate of acclaimed but obscure singer-songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, who dropped out of sight after two albums in the 1970s and was rumored to have died a bitter death.
''Thanks to one of the greatest singers ever, Rodriguez,'' said ''Sugar Man'' director Malik Bendjelloul.
There was a rare tie in one category, with the Osama bin Laden thriller ''Zero Dark Thirty'' and the James Bond tale ''Skyfall'' each winning for sound editing.
William Shatner made a guest appearance as his ''Star Trek'' character Capt. James Kirk, appearing on a giant screen above the stage during MacFarlane's monologue, saying he came back in time to stop the host from ruining the Oscars.
''Your jokes are tasteless and inappropriate, and everyone ends up hating you,'' said Shatner, who revealed a headline supposedly from the next day's newspaper that read, ''Seth MacFarlane worst Oscar host ever.''
The performance-heavy Oscars also included an opening number featuring Charlize Theron and Channing Tatum, who did a classy dance while MacFarlane crooned ''The Way You Look Tonight.'' Daniel Radcliffe and Joseph Gordon-Levitt then joined MacFarlane for an elegant musical rendition of ''High Hopes.''
Halle Berry introduced a tribute to the Bond franchise, in which she has co-starred, as the British super-spy celebrated his 50th anniversary on the big-screen last year with the latest adventure ''Skyfall.'' Shirley Bassey sang her theme song to the 1960s Bond tale ''Goldfinger.'' Later, pop star Adele performed her theme tune from ''Skyfall,'' which won the best-song Oscar.
Barbra Streisand injected some musical sentiment into the show's segment memorializing Hollywood figures who died in the past year as she sang ''The Way We Were,'' the Oscar-winning song she did in the film of the same name.
A salute to the resurgence of movie musicals in the last decade included Oscar winners Zeta-Jones singing ''All That Jazz'' from ''Chicago'' and Hudson doing ''And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going'' from ''Dreamgirls.'' Hathaway and Jackman joined cast mates of best-picture contender ''Les Miserables'' to sing songs from their musical.
Academy officials said all performances were sung live.
Fans had pondered how far MacFarlane the impudent creator of ''Family Guy,'' might push the normally prim and proper Oscars. MacFarlane was generally polite and respectful, showcasing his charm, wit and vocal gifts.
MacFarlane did press his luck a bit on an Abraham Lincoln joke, noting that Raymond Massey preceded ''Lincoln'' star Daniel Day-Lewis as an Oscar nominee for 1940's ''Abe Lincoln in Illinois.''
''I would argue that the actor who really got inside Lincoln's head was John Wilkes Booth,'' MacFarlane wisecracked, earning some groans from the crowd. ''A hundred and 50 years later, and it's still too soon?''
Affleck's ''Argo'' looks like it will be an uncommon film to claim best picture without a directing nomination. Affleck was not counting on anything, though.
''We don't expect to depart with anything but our integrity,'' Affleck said before the show.
''Argo'' has won winning practically every top prize at earlier honors. Hollywood was shocked that Affleck was snubbed for a directing nomination, possibly earning the film some sympathy votes, particularly from actors, who love it when one of their own succeeds behind the camera.
The story of how Hollywood, Canada and the CIA teamed up to rescue six Americans during the Iranian hostage crisis, ''Argo'' would become just the fourth film in 85 years to claim the top prize without a best-directing nomination and the first since 1989's ''Driving Miss Daisy.''
AP writers Christy Lemire, Sandy Cohen, Beth Harris and Anthony McCartney contributed to this report.


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