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I'm not surprised that the chief constable is trying to keep the lid on the biggest stitch up in the history of the A and S force.
Chris Jefferies was arrested on suspicion of murder without a shred of evidence and there were leaks by his force to the media which enabled and gave them the green light to assassinate his character with the most lurid reports that they could dredge up.
The intent of the police at that time was to embark on a stitch up of Jefferies who was known to be alone in his flat, had the opportunity, had a car and had a key to Joanna's flat. The police had hit a brick wall in the investigation and the media vilification was going to deny him an unprejudiced jury. His dna would be in the flat because he owned the place and he would have been an easy target to frame.
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By Gianmarco Segato, Adult Programs Manager
This holiday season, many COC artists are getting into the spirit, using their vocal talents to share some truly great seasonal music.
Starting off the list are three singers with a long COC association! Ensemble Studio Alumnae Joni Henson and Virginia Hatfield together with their friend Megan Latham have just released a refreshingly different CD of holiday music, "Christmas at Casa Diva," which can be purchased here.
While not exactly holiday music, tenor Richard Margison (Salome, 2013) sings the great songs of Italy with the Ontario Philharmonic at Koerner Hall on December 10.
Next, you can catch popular Canadian tenor Ben Heppner (Tristan und Isolde & Peter Grimes, 2013) as he joins the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir for their "Festival of Carols" on December 11.
Here's one for the west-coasters! You can catch Ensemble Studio baritone Cameron McPhail (La Bohème, 2013 and our upcoming February 7 Ensemble performance of Così fan tutte) and his wife, soprano Catherine Affleck for an evening of operatic bons bons with the Vancouver Women's Musical Society on December 11.
This weekend, Ensemble Studio graduates, soprano Jacqueline Woodley, mezzo soprano Krisztina Szabó (Love from Afar, 2012) and Glencore Ensemble Studio School Tour artist, bass Geoffrey Sirett, are part of Against the Grain Theatre's unusual staged version of Handel's ubiquitous Messiah on December 14 and 15 – but hurry, the two-show run is already almost sold out!
Catch a 2014/2015 artist this month, as Canadian bass superstar John Relyea (The Tales of Hoffmann, 2012) sings with counter-tenor Lawrence Zazzo (Orfeo ed Euridice, 2011) in the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's annual Messiah on December 17, 18, 20, 21 and 22.
If at this point you need a break from all the holiday music, baritone Phillip Addis (La Bohème, 2013) will be giving a recital of German, English and French art song for Music Toronto on December 19.
To cap off the year, our sensational spring 2013 Salome, Erika Sunnegårdh appears in the New Year's Eve gala concert, "Bravissimo" at Roy Thomson Hall along with Ensemble Studio graduate mezzo soprano Wallis Giunta (Così fan tutte, 2014) and baritone James Westman (Die Fledermaus, 2012).
And finally, Ensemble Studio alumnae Betty Waynne Alison and Neil Craighead ring in the start of the New Year with the Guelph Symphony Orchestra on January 1.
Not an exhaustive list to be sure – but lots of opportunities to hear COC artists this holiday season before we launch our winter operas in January!
Photos: (top) A scene from the Canadian Opera Company's production of Eugene Onegin, 2008; (middle-composite) Jacqueline Woodley. Krisztina Szabó, photo by Bo Huang; (bottom-composite) Erika Sunnegårdh. Wallis Giunta, photo by Barbara Stoneham.
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Nancy Walker and Kirk MacDonald in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, 2013.
Escape the chilly winter weather and cozy up to some warm tunes in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre this December. The days may be short and the nights may be cold, but the mix of jazz, classical and new music in the Free Concert Series this month will help put you in a festive winter mood!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 12 p.m. - The Glenn Gould School New Music Ensemble - Power Chords
Under the direction of Brian Current, the talented young musicians of The Glenn Gould School New Music Ensemble present an inventive program for chamber orchestra and small ensembles. This powerful performance features the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by Canadian composer and trombonist Scott Good, along with works by John Rea and Martin Bresnick.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 5:30 p.m. - Elizabeth Shepherd - Rewind
Since bursting onto the international scene in 2006, vocalist/pianist Elizabeth Shepherd has established herself as one of the most alluring and imaginative artists on the scene today. This globetrotting soul-jazz innovator and three-time Juno nominee breathes new life – and soul – into songs both familiar and forgotten in a performance of highlights from her latest album, Rewind. Check out her rendition of "Feeling Good" in the recording below.
Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 12 p.m. - Ensemble Made in Canada - French Impressions
Rapidly gaining recognition as Canada's premier piano quartet, the dynamic all-female Ensemble Made in Canada showcases the elegance, energy and intensity of their remarkable ensemble playing in two masterpieces of the French chamber music repertoire: Debussy's Violin Sonata in G Minor (his final work) and Faure's Piano Quartet in C Minor.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 - 12 p.m. - Stefan Chaplikov - Hammerklavier
Still in his 20s, Bulgarian rising star Stefan Chaplikov fearlessly scales Beethoven's monumental Sonata No. 29 in B-flat Major, Op. 106, the "Hammerklavier." While this demanding work daunts pianists twice his age, Stefan embraces its challenges and rewards with a fierce passion and authority belying his years. Listen to Sokolov's recording of this Mount Everest of piano sonatas below.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 5:30 p.m. - Eliana Cuevas Quintet - Espejo
Canada's award-winning Latin jazz queen, flanked by some of the country's top jazz musicians (George Koller, Jeremy Ledbetter, Mark Kelso and Daniel Stone), performs highlights from her highly anticipated and much lauded new recording, Espejo. With the distinctive purity, versatility and dexterity of Eliana's vocals now deeper and more nuanced than ever, this sophisticated and deeply personal oeuvre showcases her vastly expanded range as a composer and performer, taking the audience on an intense and passionate journey of the soul. Preview a song from the album below.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 - 12 p.m. - Cadence- Cool Yule
Famous for their infectious energy and uncanny verve, Canada's premier a cappella vocal ensemble will put you in the holiday spirit with this festive program. Whether performing seasonal songs, classics by Joni Mitchell or Louis Prima, bebop standards or cheeky arrangement of 1980s hits, their hypnotic blend of complex harmonies, intricate arrangements, vocal dexterity and on-stage antics are simply irresistible! Hear a preview from their album, Cool Yule, below.
Let us know which December concert you're most looking forward to in the comments below!
The Free Concert Series will break after the concert on December 17 and return on Tuesday, January 7 with pianist Mehdi Ghazi and The Colours of Passion. Have a great holiday and we look forward to seeing you in the new year!
Photo: (top) Nancy Walker and Kirk MacDonald in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, 2013. Photo by Karen Reeves; (middle) Composer/trombonist Scott Good; (bottom) Ensemble Made in Canada. Photo by Bo Huang.
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Patrol promotes driver safety
Students at Loveland High School received an unexpected surprise when they arrived at school April 3. In their continuing mission to save lives, The Batavia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Clermont County Safe Communities, and Pizza Hut have joined forces to reward those students wearing their seatbelts with a program called 'Buckle Up For A Successful Season.'
Leak closes Union Township gas station; 2,000 gallons spilled
A Union Township gas station has been closed for several days after a long-term underground gas leak posed a danger of explosion. Thornton's QuickCafe and Market on state Route 32 was closed last Friday after the evidence of the gas leak began to appear through cracks in the concrete parking lot.
Bethel students utilize INFOhio site
The parents of Hill Intermediate School students in Bethel will no longer be out the expense of purchasing cumbersome and lengthy encyclopedias. The students are benefiting from a virtual online library called the Information Network For Ohio Schools (INFOhio), an innovative website targeted at connecting educational resources with the growing power of information technology. Started in 1993, INFOhio, which is available to all Ohio students in kindergarten through high school, offers a menu of many databases and online services that will assist students, along with teachers and parents, with research and personal information needs.
Humble recognized by Ohio Foreign Language Association
Clermont Northeastern Director of Curriculum and Personnel Robert Humble has been recognized as the outstanding administrator in support of foreign languages by the Ohio Foreign Language Association. Humble is in his fifth year at CNE and was nominated for the award by CNE French teacher Sarah Shackleford.
CNE to hold second annual block party
The Clermont Northeastern School District is gearing up for its second annual Block Party. The Block Party, which high school assistant principal Heather Powell said was a huge success last year, will take place from 6-8 p.m April 25 in the pavilion/pond area between the CNE high school and the middle school.
Yard sale of spectacular proportions coming in May
It's a yard sale to tame the inner bargain hunter in all of us. On May 18-20, a yard sale of spectacular proportions will begin on one side of the United States and span the continent, with a portion of the sale rolling through Clermont County.
Easter egg hunt held at Sycamore Park
More than 200 children participated in the Easter egg hunt at Sycamore Park in Batavia March 31. Sponsored by the Clermont County Park District and the Batavia Rotary Club, the annual Easter egg hunt has become a local tradition. Two thousand eggs were dropped in six different age groups 10 and under for the kids to scramble around for.
Amelia Junior High students make an African-American themed quilt
As part of a language arts class project, eighth-grade students at the Amelia Junior High School have just completed construction on a thought-provoking African-American themed quilt. The eight by eleven foot quilt has close to 70 individual panels that commemorate a significant African-American event or milestone in U.S. history.
Students' work chosen for Youth Art Exhibition
Out of 12,000 statewide entries, seven local students have been selected into this year's Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition. The art students receiving the honor this year are McNicholas High School seniors Erin Overmann and Patricia Brinck, Milford High School seniors Rachael Robinson and Erin Jackson, Milford High School juniors Paul Slupski and Krystal Reynolds, and Amelia High School senior Jessica Thomas.
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John Poor, born in Montpelier, came to Stowe about thirty-five years ago, and resided here until his death, in 1868, aged sixty years. Sylvander C., born in Morristown, came to Stowe with his father, and now resides on road 42.
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MLA Source Citation:Child, Hamilton. Gazetteer and business directory of Lamoille and Orleans Counties, Vt., for 1883-1884. Hamilton Child. 1887. AccessGenealogy.com. Web. 21 November 2014. http://www.accessgenealogy.com/vermont/biographical-sketch-of-john-poor.htm - Last updated on May 24th, 2011
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In theory, the Supreme Court is where Americans turn to protect their rights when all else fails. The high court is supposed to be beyond the reach of politics, and more importantly, beyond the reach of popular will. After all, just because many Americans want something doesn't mean it's constitutional.
This is true especially in matters of religion. Despite what many Americans believe, the majority does not rule when it comes to religion. Core freedoms depend on no vote. Most people in your town may sincerely believe that compelling students to say Christian prayers or learn creationism in public schools is a desirable – but that doesn't make it legal.
In the main, the Supreme Court has done a pretty good job of upholding the separation of church and state. The high court has put the brakes on mandatory religious worship in public schools and barred direct tax support of sectarian enterprises.
But the court has made a few missteps along the way. That's inevitable because as much as we'd like to think that the court is not a political institution, presidents do use the power of appointment to shape the bench, beyond their own terms in office.
Here are five cases where the Supreme Court dropped the ball on separation of church and state.
1. Holy Trinity Church v. United States (1892): Congress, in one of its periodic waves of anti-immigrant delirium, passed a law placing restrictions on the ability of American firms to hire laborers from overseas. Holy Trinity Church in New York, which had contracted with a minister in England to be its pastor, was accused of violating the law.
The Supreme Court ruled for the church. Justice David Brewer asserted that the law was intended to apply to manual laborers, not other types of workers. A minister, the court wrote, was a "toiler of the brain" and thus exempt from the act.
Unfortunately, Brewer did not stop there. He went off on a tangent and started compiling evidence of the religious nature of the American people. Brewer concluded, "These, and many other matters which might be noticed, add a volume of unofficial declarations to the mass of organic utterances that this is a Christian nation."
Brewer's diatribe is considered dicta, a legal term meaning writing not directly relevant to the case. But the damage was done. Holy Trinity has never been cited in the modern era and established no precedent in church-state relations, but it gave ammunition to Religious Right activists who still cite it today as proof that America is a "Christian nation."
2. Zorach v. Clauson (1952): In a 1947 case called McCollum v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court struck down an Illinois law that allowed religious instructors to enter public schools during the day for "voluntary" worship and theological instruction.
In response, proponents of the idea tweaked the plan and came up with an idea whereby students would leave school during the day for religious instruction offsite. They called it "released time." In 1952, the Supreme Court upheld released time on a 6-3 vote.
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Douglas' endorsement of symbolic union between church and state has been seized on by Religious Right advocates who have used it to justify official prayer in public schools and other schemes. Luckily, the Supreme Court has never fully embraced this line of argument. However, the Douglas passage has been used to buttress various forms of "civil religion" over the years.
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Stella Artois recently became the official beer sponsor of Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby.
"They're sponsoring the Kentucky Derby this year, their first year, so for them it's very special," said Leparoux of the Stella Artois sponsorship. "They are very excited about the weekend, the week. It's nice to have a new sponsor in the game and they really enjoy the races so far."
Leparoux was one of several jockeys-turned-bartenders at the recent Jocktails charity event which sought to raise funds and awareness for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
"I try to promote it [Stella Artois] outside the racetrack, so yesterday I did a charity event for the disabled jockeys," said Leparoux from under his Stella Artois baseball cap.
Leparoux will take the Michael Matz trained filly And Why Not to the starting gate for Friday's Kentucky Oaks and will be in the irons as Union Rags attempts to give Matz his second Kentucky Derby win.
And Why Not comes into the Kentucky Oaks off a seventh place finish in the Grade 2 Gulfstream Park Oaks. The race was the Street Cry filly's first start of the year. Earlier this week, And Why Not turned in a bullet work, going four furlongs in a sharp :46.40 in her only work over the Churchill Downs track.
"And Why Not, she loves the track," said Leparoux. "She's been walking very good over it. Last time she ran very bad at Gulfstream, but she probably didn't really like that track too much and it was her first race back. First race for the year, so hopefully we can erase that race last time and she'll run better this time. I can tell she loves the track, so we'll come running at the end."
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Disgraced knight Crispin Guest gets himself into some serious trouble in London and as a result is forced to accept an assignment far out of town. The Archbishop of Canterbury has specifically requested Guest to investigate a threat against the bones of saint and martyr Thomas a Beckett, which are on display in the cathedral in Canterbury. The archbishop has received letters threatening the safety of the artifacts, and he wants Guest to protect them and uncover whoever is after them. Part of the Crispin Guest medieval mystery series.


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Years before the Bret Hart screwjob in Montreal, Vince McMahon pulled the same trick on Wendi Richter. Since she would not sign a new contract with the company, McMahon wanted to take the belt off of her, so instead of telling her about it, the future WWE CEO opted to put the Fabulous Moolah in a mask. Along with the referee, Moolah changed the ending and took the belt off of Richter, whom the legendary performer trained.
March 20, 2014
Prior to becoming a WWE star, Bret Hart majored in filmmaking at Mount Royal College.
November 4, 2013
While a lot of wrestling fans view Chris Jericho as one of the best in ring performers in the history of the industry, Bret Hart thinks that Jericho has a really bad habit in the ring. During a recent interview, when asked about the current WWE product, Hart revealed that he does not like how Jericho is constantly caught calling spots in the ring. He feels that it takes the realism away from the match.
November 16, 2014
A touching moment took place at an independent wrestling circuit show this week. Bret Hart entered the ring and addressed the audience. He then called out Earl Hebner, who agreed to join him. Hart told the fans that Hebner was simply doing his job because it was what Vince McMahon ordered. The two embraced one another and buried the hatchet.
October 12, 2014
Some interesting stuff came out of a recent interview that Mark Henry did with Newsday. The former world heavyweight champion revealed that he met Rock in Canada while he was playing professional football. Henry was up there training with Bret Hart and his family. Henry recruited Rock into joining WWE with him. While they were in developmental, the two of them even shared an apartment.
October 11, 2014
Smith Hart has managed to make headlines again, and it's still for all the wrong reasons. The older brother of Bret Hart publicly bashed Vince Russo on Twitter. He claims that Russo was the one that murdered Owen Hart in WWE. Smith Hart is also challenging Russo to a real life fight. He is attempting to make it seem reasonable by offering to donate the proceeds to charity.
July 29, 2014
During a recent podcast interview between Steve Austin and Vince Russo, the topic of the Montreal Screwjob came up. Russo gave specific details about what went down between Vince McMahon, Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels. Austin then finished the discussion by stating that he had no prior knowledge of the incident going down, but that he thinks the decision by McMahon and Russo was the right one. The business had to be protected from Hart and Eric Bischoff.
July 3, 2014
Monday Night Raw is heading to Montreal next month, and Bret Hart has been signed to make an appearance. WWE is also filming Smackdown in Canada that week, so there is a very good chance that Hart might be making a second appearance for the company. No word yet on what he will be doing on the show, but rumors are suggesting that it will not be anything big.
June 24, 2014
One of the ideas that was being tossed around in WWE NXT was to have Natalya Neidhart and Ashley Flair working a high profile match against one another, where Bret Hart and Ric Flair would be in the respective corners of their relatives. However, WWE is unable to come to an agreement with Hart, so there are now rumors that Jim Neidhart could be contacted and utilized in the role.
May 26, 2014
"Hey, Owen, can't believe it's been fifteen years since you left us. It still hurts the same and not a day goes by that I don't think of you and smile. There are so many things I wish I could tell you, but most of all, I'd just tell you how much I miss you, brother." - Bret Hart commemorating the death of his brother Owen Hart
May 24, 2014
July is going to be a rather busy month for Roddy Piper, as the WWE legend has now been booked for at least a dozen shows throughout Europe. These events are essentially a big group discussion between Piper and his fans. The former United States Heavyweight Champion will be telling stories and answering questions. Sting, Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels have done shows like these in Europe recently, and they were able to pack the house.
May 12, 2014
Smith Hart, the older brother of Bret Hart, had been promoting a show, where David Benoit, the son of Chris Benoit, was going to be making his official debut in professional wrestling. However, Chris Jericho decided to step in and prevent that from happening. The former WWE champion felt that Benoit was not trained enough, so he reportedly convince Chavo Guerrero to back out of the event as well.
May 8, 2014
"Today would've been my dad's 99th birthday and it's hard to believe he's been gone for 10 years now. I miss my dad everyday. His humor, his simple advice, and understanding of what it took to be a man. I often think of him as I drive down Bow Trail seeing Calgary's gorgeous skyline. I feel his spirit fill my mind, my heart, and I smile at how I know both Calgary and I are somehow protected as he admires and watches over us from the heavens." - Bret Hart remembers his father Stu Hart
May 4, 2014
A picture of Bret Hart with Karen Jarrett and Jeff Jarrett while all three were in New Orleans earlier this month for WrestleCon. Rumors are suggesting that Hart could have some sort of involvement with Global Force Wrestling, but that appears to be highly unlikely, as Hart does not want to ruin his relationship with WWE.
April 21, 2014
A video tribute for the Undertaker using his action figure. WWE features his character destroying the likes of Eddie Guerrero, Kane, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, John Cena and others.
April 14, 2014
"I'm deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Jim Hellwig, the Ultimate Warrior. I wish I'd been kinder to him in the last momnets that we had this past weekend at Wrestlemania 30. We did cross paths once or twice, but we were all so busy. I never went out of my way to see him, but if I could, I'd tell him he looked good. He looked content, and he looked like he'd finally found happiness within his children and his wife. He never ever harmed me, nor did we really work with one another. I wish we had. His final ring promo breaks my heart. I have many fond memories of times we shared, only now do they pile up in my head. I'd also tell him that he was right. He never was such a bad guy. My thoughts are with his wife and children. I never thought his time would be so short. I know one thing. I will never forget him." - Bret Hart discusses the death of Ultimate Warrior
April 10, 2014
"He seemed good, he seemed happy for sure. I had a sense his health wasn't great. He seemed a little frail. He seemed a little less indestructible than he used to be. I don't think it would be a surprise to know he took steroids for a long time and I don't know if he ever stopped." - Bret Hart discusses steroid use by the Ultimate Warrior
April 10, 2014
Even though he has not been officially announced by WWE as taking part in Wrestlemania 30, Bret Hart will be in New Orleans this upcoming weekend. The former world heavyweight champion has been booked by the promoters of WrestleCon to show up at their event. He will be meeting fans, taking pictures and signing autographs.
April 4, 2014
While doing a show in Manchester, Bret Hart listed off some dream match opponents. The legendary WWE star listed Kurt Angle, John Cena, Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton and Brock Lesnar as performers he would have enjoyed working with. He also said it would have been fun working back to back King of the Ring matches against CM Punk and Daniel Bryan.
March 25, 2014
During an interview session with fans in Manchester, Bret Hart revealed that he has still has some backstage heat with Hulk Hogan. He cited an incident back in 1993, where Hogan refused to shake his hand while he was talking to Brutus Beefcake. Hart states that he and Steve Austin did the same thing back to Hogan much later on.
March 25, 2014
During an interview session with fans in Manchester this week, Bret Hart revealed that Vince McMahon promised him a five year title reign back in 1992, where the idea was to get fans to believe in professional wrestling again. He did receive a world heavyweight championship reign, but it was nowhere near that duration.
March 25, 2014
While fans have been asking for it for the last several years now, it looks like Owen Hart might finally be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame at Wrestlemania 31. While in Manchester, Bret Hart had a discussion with the fans, and he stated that it would more than likely take place next year. Bret is also the obvious choice to induct Owen.
March 25, 2014
Prior to becoming a professional wrestler for New Japan and future IWGP Heavyweight Champion, Hiroshi Tanahashi had dreams of becoming a professional baseball player. That was his primary sport in high school.
August 11, 2014
During the early 1990s, Billy Kidman was trained to become a professional wrestler by former WWE star Afa Anoa'i.
July 21, 2014
Yujiro Kushida, who regularly teams up with former TNA star Alex Shelley in New Japan, was mentored by former WWE star Tajiri early on in his career.
July 21, 2014
Prior to becoming known worldwide as a legend in professional wrestling, Bruiser Brody was actually a pretty good football player. He was an all state high school player in Michigan. His talents were so good that he caught the attention of a university in Texas. He parlayed his success in college to an NFL career, doing a brief stint with the Washington Redskins.
May 1, 2014
While he was easily one of the best overall performers during his generation, Tully Blanchard was a bit of a headache backstage. Shortly before he decided to leave WWE, Blanchard ended up failing a drug test because of cocaine, so management had no choice but to fire him. Bobby Heenan had to replace him in the match at Survivor Series 1989.
May 1, 2014
While he does not get featured as much by WWE nowadays, Pedro Morales will forever have a place in company history. The Puerto Rican star was the first guy to have won the WWE title, world tag team championship and the Intercontinental Championship. Morales even held the WWE and tag team championship, which he won with Bob Backlund, at the same time.
April 29, 2014
For a young professional wrestler, being able to work with a big time star could be what helps to spring board your career into the next level. A memorable feud with the legendary Harley Race was how Hercules Hernandez managed to make a name for himself during the territorial days. It was shortly after that feud that he found himself being signed by the NWA.
April 28, 2014
Prior to becoming a star in professional wrestling, Scott Norton was a star in the arm wrestling world. The former WCW star won at least thirty championships, including four national titles. He also traveled overseas for competition, including a life changing one in Japan. Norton also had enough recognition to be cast in Over the Top, a Sylvester Stallone movie about arm wrestling.
April 28, 2014
While he will forever associated with the famous wrestling last name, Ole Anderson is actually not an Anderson at all. His real name is Alan Rogowski. He simply adopted the Ole Anderson name to connect with the audience who were already familiar with Gene Anderson, his story line brother. Another interesting point of interest is that Ole Anderson is a play on the word oleander, a poisonous plant.
April 28, 2014
Back in 2000, the world of professional wrestling was saddened by the death of Masakazu Fukuda. While working a tournament match, Fukuda was hit by a flying elbow drop from Katsuyori Shibata. The blow proved to be fatal, as Fukuda had to be taken to the hospital, where he died a couple of days later. New Japan finished the tournament and dedicated the event in his honor.
April 28, 2014
Prior to becoming a star in WCW, Sid Vicious managed to pull off a pretty amazing feat while working for New Japan. Even though he was an unknown, Vicious was able to convince the promoters in Japan to give him a shot at the legendary Tatsumi Fujinami and the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. He lost, of course, but was able to gain some recognition in the late 1980s by being in the match.
April 27, 2014
For as long as she has been on television, Stephanie McMahon has been a topic of interest for professional wrestling fans. Many WWE fans are quite enamored with her, so it comes as no surprise that her bra size is routinely discussed. During an interview once, Stephanie revealed that she received breast implants and now has a bra size of D cup.
April 24, 2014
Since she has been around WWE for a very long time, wrestling fans have been wondering how old Stephanie McMahon is. She was born on September 24, 1976, which makes her 37 right now. Due to her age and the fact that the kids are getting a little older, Stephanie recently decided to scale back on her responsibilities within WWE. She is no longer in charge of the creative department.
April 22, 2014
The boring gimmick that Lance Storm received while working in WWE was actually a little jab at internet wrestling fans. Many viewed him as a guy that was just too boring to be a star. In actuality, though, Storm has a pretty good personality and a sense of humor backstage. WWE went with the gimmick in order to try to something to see if it would give him momentum.
April 13, 2014
Back when he was a teenager in Mississippi, Kamala was a bit of a thief. He became known in town as a burglar who came from a poor family. The local police did not want to arrest him, so they heavily suggested that he leave town to avoid any further complications. The future WWE star opted to flee to the state of Florida, where he made money by picking fruit.
April 11, 2014
In a little known fact in professional wrestling, Bobby Heenan was originally scheduled to manage Jesse Ventura. Vince McMahon had lured him away from the AWA for that particular role. However, Ventura had blood clots in his lungs, which was due to his stint in the Vietnam War, and was forced to retire as an in ring performer. WWE moved Heenan on to other wrestlers.
April 10, 2014
In one of the more interesting connections in professional wrestling, when Wahoo McDaniel was a teenager in Texas, he was coached in baseball by George Bush, who would go on to become the 41st President of the United States.
April 9, 2014
Even though the truth has been out there for several years now, a lot of wrestling fans are still under the belief that Ole Anderson and Arn Anderson are brothers in real life. They're not. The relationship was created for their on screen characters to help Arn connect with the audience quicker because Ole was already established in the territory.
April 4, 2014
Back during the 1980s, one of the most talked about segment in professional wrestling was when Uncle Elmer got married on national television. It was an actual wedding, as the performer was really wanting to marry his longtime girlfriend. When he approached Vince McMahon about it, the promoter loved the idea and decided to make it a draw for WWE.
April 4, 2014
One of the biggest mysteries in professional wrestling involves Dennis Condrey and his decision to walk away from the Midnight Express. When asked about the situation, Bobby Eaton said that his former tag team partner basically left without saying a word to him for two years. Condrey reportedly did not inform Jim Cornette or the NWA, either.
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This report and the information incorporated by reference in this report contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that concern matters that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or projected in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this interim report, including statements regarding future events, our future financial performance, our future business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by using words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "project," 'plan", "predict", "should," "will," and similar expressions, or the negative of these expressions, as they relate to us, our management and our industry. Specifically, this report and the information incorporated by reference in this report contain forward-looking statements relating to, among other things:
· our global business, growth, operating, investing, and financing strategies; · our product, distribution channel, and geographic mix; · the success of new products, new brands, and other growth initiatives; · the impact of seasonality on our operations; · expectations regarding our net sales and earnings growth and other financial metrics; · our development of worldwide distribution channels; · trends affecting our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows; · our expectations for expansion of our retail and eCommerce
· overall global economic trends; · reliability of overseas factory production and storage; and · the availability and cost of raw materials.
We have based our forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about trends affecting our business and industry and other future events. Although we do not make forward-looking statements unless we believe we have a reasonable basis for doing so, we cannot guarantee their accuracy.
Some of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements are described in Part II, Item 1A of this interim report in the section entitled "Risk Factors," as well as in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In addition, actual results may differ as a result of additional risks and uncertainties of which we are currently unaware or which we do not currently view as material to our business. We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and we cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. As a result, actual results may differ
materially from the results stated in or implied by our forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our opinions only as of the date of this quarterly report, as a prediction of actual results.
You should read this report in its entirety, together with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the SEC on March 1, 2013 (Annual Report), and the documents that we file as exhibits to these reports and the documents that we incorporate by reference in these reports, with the understanding that our future results may be materially different from what we currently expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements and we expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our opinions or expectations, except as required by applicable law or the rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market.
References to "Deckers," "we," "us," "our," or similar terms refer to Deckers Outdoor Corporation together with its consolidated subsidiaries. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all amounts herein are expressed in thousands, except for share quantity, per share data, and selling prices per pair. The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to those statements included elsewhere in this document.
Overview We are a leading designer, producer, marketer, and brand manager of innovative, high-quality footwear, apparel, and accessories. We market our products primarily under three proprietary brands: · UGG®: Premier brand in luxury and comfort footwear, handbags, apparel, and cold weather accessories; · Teva®: High performance, outdoor footwear and sandals; and · Sanuk®: Innovative action sport footwear rooted in surf and beach lifestyle.
In addition to our primary brands, our other brands include TSUBO®, a line of high-end comfort footwear that incorporates style, function and maximum comfort; Ahnu®, a line of outdoor performance and lifestyle footwear; MOZO®, a line of innovative footwear designed and engineered for culinary professionals that spend long hours working on their feet; and Hoka One One® (Hoka), a line of footwear for all capacities of runner designed to minimize impact while maximizing comfort, traction and stability for a relaxed stride.
We sell our brands through our quality domestic retailers and international distributors and retailers, as well as directly to our end-user consumers through our eCommerce business and our retail stores. Independent third parties manufacture all of our products.
The Company's business is seasonal, with the highest percentage of UGG brand net sales occurring in the third and fourth quarters and the highest percentage of Teva and Sanuk brand net sales occurring in the first and second quarters of each year. The other brands do not have a significant seasonal impact on the Company.
Our business has been impacted by what we believe are several important trends that we expect will continue:
· Continuing uncertainty surrounding US and global economic conditions has adversely impacted businesses worldwide. Some of our customers have been, and more may be, adversely affected, which in turn has, and may continue to, adversely impact our financial results.
· The sheepskin used in certain UGG products is in high demand and limited supply, and there have been significant increases in the prices of sheepskin as the demand from competitors for this material has increased. However, we expect our sheepskin costs to decrease in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to the fourth quarter of 2012 due to lower pricing negotiated for our Fall 2013 product costs, as well as the use of UGGpure, real wool woven into a durable backing used as an alternative to table grade sheepskin in select linings and foot beds.
· The markets for casual, outdoor, and athletic footwear have grown significantly during the last decade. We believe this growth is a result of the trend toward casual dress in the workplace, increasingly active outdoor lifestyles, and a growing emphasis on comfort.
· Consumers are more often seeking footwear designed to address a broader array of activities with the same quality, comfort, and high performance attributes they have come to expect from traditional athletic footwear.
· Consumers have narrowed their footwear product breadth, focusing on brands with a rich heritage and authenticity as market category creators and leaders.
· Consumers have become increasingly focused on luxury and comfort, seeking out products and brands that are fashionable while still comfortable.
· There is an emerging sustainable lifestyle movement happening all around the world, and consumers are demanding that brands and companies become more environmentally responsible.
· Consumers are following a recent trend of buy now, wear now. This trend entails the consumer waiting to purchase shoes until they will actually wear them, which includes the impact weather will have on their decision of when to buy, contrasted with a tendency in the past to purchase shoes they did not plan to wear until later.
By emphasizing our brands' images and our focus on comfort, performance, and authenticity, we believe we can continue to maintain a loyal consumer following that is less susceptible to fluctuations caused by changing fashions and changes in consumer preferences. We have also responded to consumer focus on sustainability by establishing objectives, policies, and procedures to help us drive key sustainability initiatives around human rights, environmental sustainability, and community affairs.
We have experienced significant cost increases over the past several years, notably with respect to sheepskin. We attempt to cover the full amount of our sheepskin purchases under fixed price contracts. We continually strive to contain our material costs through increasing the mix of non-sheepskin products, exploring new footwear materials and new production technologies, and utilizing lower cost production. Also, refer to Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk for further discussion of our commodity price risk.
Below is an overview of the various components of our business, including some key factors that affect each business and some of our strategies for growing each business.
UGG Brand Overview
UGG Australia has grown to be well-known in the US and internationally in the footwear industry. With loyal consumers around the world, including high-profile celebrities, the UGG brand continually earns media exposure from numerous outlets both organically and from strategic public relations efforts. The UGG brand has invested in paid media creating impactful integrated campaigns across multiple media channels (including television, out-of-home (OOH), print, digital and social) that are globally scalable, contributing to broader public awareness of the brand.
We believe the increased global media focus and demand for UGG products has been driven by the following:
· consumer brand loyalty, due to the luxury and comfort of UGG footwear; · continued innovation of new product categories and styles, including
· a targeted UGG for Men campaign featuring Tom Brady; · targeted marketing at prospective consumers through outreach marketing including email blasts, new catalogs and direct mail pieces; · successful targeting of higher-end distribution; · expanded product assortment purchases from existing accounts; · adoption by high-profile celebrities as a favored footwear brand; · increased media attention that has enabled us to introduce the brand to consumers much faster than we would have otherwise been able to; · increased exposure to the brand driven by our concept stores that showcase all of our product offerings; · continued expansion of worldwide retail through new UGG Australia stores; and · continued geographic expansion through our UGG Australia concept and
We believe the luxurious comfort of UGG products will continue to drive long-term consumer demand. Recognizing that there is a significant fashion element to UGG footwear and that footwear fashions fluctuate, our strategy seeks to prolong the longevity of the brand by offering a broader product line suitable for wear in a variety of climates and occasions and by limiting distribution
to selected higher-end retailers. As part of this strategy, we have increased our product offering, including a growing spring line, growing year-round collections and an expanded men's line, a fall line that consists of a range of luxurious collections for both genders, an expanded kids' line, as well as handbags, cold weather accessories, home, and apparel. We have also recently expanded our marketing and promotional efforts, which we believe has contributed, and will continue to contribute, to our growth. We believe that the evolution of the UGG brand and our strategy of product diversification also will help decrease our reliance on sheepskin, which is in high demand and subject to price volatility. Nonetheless, we cannot assure investors that our efforts will continue to provide UGG brand growth.
Teva Brand Overview
For over 30 years Teva has fueled the adventure lifestyle around the globe. Teva pioneered the sport sandal category in 1984 and today our mission remains steadfast: to enable spontaneous adventure with versatile utility-centered footwear for everyday consumers. By designing simple, functional footwear, Teva is driving growth through extending our established global platforms in sandals and water-related products and by leveraging our authenticity with active lifestyle consumers.
We believe that Teva's Originals product line will be a key platform in driving market penetration for the brand. In the US, we believe the line will continue to bolster our leadership position in sandals and will grow our market share through casual category extensions. Globally, we expect that the Originals line will establish Teva's position across the warm-weather climates of Asia and Latin America, setting the foundation to support core lifestyle collections within these regions.
Within the US, Teva maintains its position as the market leader within the sport sandal category. Growth opportunities within our current core channels of distribution - outdoor specialty and sporting goods - will be pursued through deepening penetration with evolved and expanded product offerings. Teva plans to support its channel expansion beyond present distribution with focused investments in targeted, solution-driven marketing programs in order to attract new lifestyle consumers to the brand. However, we cannot assure investors that these efforts will be successful.
Sanuk Brand Overview
The Sanuk brand was founded 15 years ago, and from its origins in the Southern California surf culture, has grown into a global brand with an expanding consumer audience and growing presence in the casual canvas and sandals categories. The Sanuk brand's use of unexpected materials and unconventional constructions combined with its fun and funky branding has contributed to the brand's identity and growth since its inception, and led to successful products such as the Yoga Mat sandal collection and the patented SIDEWALK SURFERS®. We believe that the Sanuk brand provides substantial growth opportunities, especially within the casual canvas markets, supporting our strategic initiatives spanning new product launches, and direct to consumer channel development and global expansion. However, we cannot assure investors that our efforts to grow the brand will be successful.
Other Brands Overview
Our other brands consist of TSUBO, Ahnu, MOZO, and Hoka. Our other brands are all sold through most of our distribution channels, with the majority sold through wholesale channels.
TSUBO, meaning pressure point in Japanese, is marketed as high-end comfort footwear for men and women. The brand is a synthesis of ergonomics and style, with a full line of dress and dress casuals including boots, sandals and heels constructed to provide consumers with contemporary footwear that incorporates style, function, and maximum comfort. We are positioning the TSUBO brand as the premium footwear solution for people in the city. We are continuing to create products to address consumers' unique needs of all-day comfort, innovative style, and superior quality.
The Ahnu brand is an outdoor performance and lifestyle footwear brand for men and women. The name Ahnu is derived from the Celtic goddess representing the balance of well-being and prosperity. The brand focuses primarily on female consumers offering style and comfort for active women on both trails and pavement. The product goal is to achieve uncompromising footwear performance by developing footwear that will provide the appropriate balance of traction, grip, flexibility, cushioning, and durability for a variety of outdoor activities - whether on trails, beaches, or sidewalks.
MOZO creates footwear for culinary professionals that redefine the industry dress code. Crafted for the most discerning of palettes, MOZO shoes blend function, performance, and style. Each product is lightweight, durable, comfortable, and easy to clean to address every aspect of your life. MOZO footwear is designed for casual, every day wear and built to challenge any culinary environment so you never have to compromise your personal style to perform at your very best. MOZO shoes can be found at
foodservice equipment and supply distributors and online at Zappos.com and Amazon.com. Beginning in 2014, we expect that MOZO products will be available at footwear retailers nationwide.
The Hoka brand focuses on designing road and trail running footwear. Runners from around the world are experiencing the benefits of the Hoka brand products. These shoes are used by marathon runners and ultra-marathon runners as well as every day runners to enjoy running and maintain top physical performance.
We expect to leverage our design, marketing, and distribution capabilities to grow our other brands over the next several years, consistent with our mission to build niche brands into global market leaders. Nevertheless, we cannot assure investors that our efforts to grow these brands will be successful.
eCommerce Overview
Our eCommerce business, which sells all of our brands, except Hoka and Mozo, allows us to reinforce our relationship with the consumer. eCommerce enables us to meet the growing demand for our products, sell the products at retail prices, and provide significant incremental operating income. The eCommerce business provides us an opportunity to communicate to the consumer with a consistent brand message that is in line with our brands' promises, drives awareness of key brand initiatives, and offers targeted information to specific consumer segments. Our websites can also drive wholesale and distributor sales by increasing brand awareness and directing consumers to retailers that carry our brands, including our own retail stores. In recent years, revenue from our eCommerce business has increased significantly, much of which occurred as the UGG brand gained popularity and as consumers continued to increase internet usage for footwear and other purchases.
Managing our eCommerce business requires us to focus on the latest trends and techniques for web design and marketing, to generate internet traffic to our websites, to effectively convert website visits into orders, and to maximize average order sizes. We plan to continue to grow our eCommerce business through improved website features and performance, increased marketing, expansion into more international markets, and utilization of mobile and tablet technology. Nevertheless, we cannot assure investors that revenue from our eCommerce business will continue to grow.
Retail Stores Overview
Our retail stores are predominantly UGG Australia concept stores and UGG Australia outlet stores. Our retail stores enable us to directly impact our customers' experience, meet the growing demand for these products, sell the products at retail prices and generate strong annual operating income. In addition, our UGG Australia concept stores allow us to showcase our entire product line including footwear, accessories, handbags, home, and outerwear; whereas, a wholesale account may not represent all of these categories. Through our outlet stores, we sell some of our discontinued styles from prior seasons, plus products made specifically for the outlet stores. We sell Teva products as well as some of our other brands through limited outlet locations.
As of September 30, 2013, we had a total of 105 retail stores worldwide. These stores are company-owned and operated and include our China stores, which prior to April 2, 2012 were owned and operated with our joint venture partner. On April 2, 2012, we purchased the remaining interest in our Chinese joint venture. During the remainder of 2013, we plan to open additional retail stores, with the majority in international locations. We expect to continue opening more retail stores worldwide beyond 2013.
Seasonality Our business is seasonal, with the highest percentage of UGG brand net sales occurring in the third and fourth calendar quarters and the highest percentage of Teva and Sanuk brand net sales occurring in the first and second calendar quarters of each year. Our other brands do not have a significant seasonal impact. 2013 First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Net sales $ 263,760 $ 170,085 $ 386,725 Income (loss) from operations $ 2,652 $ (42,751 ) $ 46,497
2012 First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Net sales $ 246,306 $ 174,436 $ 376,392 $ 617,264 Income (loss) from operations $ 11,933 $ (28,708 ) $ 59,609 $ 144,114
With the large growth in the UGG brand over the past several years, net sales in the last half of the year have exceeded net sales for the first half of the year. We currently expect this trend to continue. Nonetheless, actual results could differ materially depending upon consumer preferences, availability of product, competition, and our wholesale and distributor customers continuing to carry and promote our various product lines, among other risks and uncertainties.
Results of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 The following table summarizes the Company's results of operations: Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 2012 Change Amount % Amount % Amount % Net sales $ 386,725 100.0 % $ 376,392 100.0 % $ 10,333 2.7 % Cost of sales 219,833 56.8 217,099 57.7 2,734 1.3 Gross profit 166,892 43.2 159,293 42.3 7,599 4.8 Selling, general and administrative expenses 120,395 31.1 99,684 26.5 20,711 20.8 Income from operations 46,497 12.0 59,609 15.8 (13,112 ) (22.0 ) Other expense, net 795 0.2 607 0.2 188 31.0 Income before income taxes 45,702 11.8 59,002 15.7 (13,300 ) (22.5 ) Income tax expense 12,642 3.3 15,941 4.2 (3,299 ) (20.7 ) Net income $ 33,060 8.5 % $ 43,061 11.4 % $ (10,001 ) (23.2 )%
Overview. The Hoka brand operations are included in our results of operations effective upon our acquisition date of September 27, 2012. The increase in our overall net sales was primarily due to an increase in UGG retail sales, other brands wholesale sales, and eCommerce sales, partially offset by a decrease in UGG wholesale sales. The decrease in income from operations resulted from higher selling, general and administrative expenses, partially offset by an increase in gross profit.
Net Sales. The following tables summarize net sales by location, brand, and distribution channel:
Three Months Ended September 30, Change 2013 2012 Amount % Net sales by location: US $ 238,777 $ 242,230 $ (3,453 ) (1.4 )% International 147,948 134,162 13,786 10.3 Total $ 386,725 $ 376,392 $ 10,333 2.7 % Net sales by brand and distribution channel: UGG: Wholesale $ 273,677 $ 284,075 $ (10,398 ) (3.7 )% eCommerce 11,125 9,726 1,399 14.4 Retail stores 52,192 39,007 13,185 33.8 Total 336,994 332,808 4,186 1.3 Teva: Wholesale 15,893 15,922 (29 ) (0.2 ) eCommerce 2,041 1,946 95 4.9 Retail stores 109 73 36 49.3 Total 18,043 17,941 102 0.6 Sanuk: Wholesale 16,649 17,008 (359 ) (2.1 ) . . .


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WHERE HE STANDS: Jimmie Johnson remained in sixth place in the standings for the second straight week after Atlanta. He trails points leader and Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon by 106 points, is 16 points behind fifth-ranked Brad Keselowski and is 11 points ahead of seventh-ranked Carl Edwards.
RICHMOND RECORD: 25 career starts, 3 wins, 5 top-5s, 8 top-10s, 2 poles. Best career finish: First in spring 2007, late summer 2007 and late summer 2008. Finished 40th in this race last year and was 32nd in this year's spring race there.
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