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2004 Dodge Neon User Reviews
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Adam writes:
2004 Dodge Neon 4 Dr SXT Sedan Review
Fun little gas eco car.
Brakes and bearings go on them.
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Tori writes:
2004 Dodge Neon 4 Dr SE Sedan Review
It was free
It is to loud for me.
Justin writes:
2004 Dodge Neon 4 Dr SE Sedan Review
Fun, frugal and surprising torque
Negative connotations associated with the model name...
Decent Entry Level Car, Quality Is Good Thanks To Relationship With Mercedes At Time Of Build — It may just be a Neon, but I really like the styling... so much better than the old '90s Neon. Performance is good, had the car up over 185km/h running at only 4400rpm. Unlike most Chrysler cars, it even has comfortable seats! Granted they are ripped off from the SRT-4 which is ripped off from the Viper, but there you go.
Primary Use: Family transportation
Ed writes:
2004 Dodge Neon 4 Dr SXT Sedan Review
Great On Gas
Dodge Neon — I like everything about my car just dont like the size of the car. I like how it is silver and a spoiler. The cost is not much. Yes a fun car to drive. NICE AND GREAT CAR ALL AROUND
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Steve writes:
2004 Dodge Neon 4 Dr SXT Sedan Review
Fuel Economy
Nothing, does what I need it to do.
Fuel Economy — Performance? Non-existant. Build Quality... Not horrible but definitely not a Porsche. Looks like an economy car. No 'styling' included, but it does have window tint and some Bradley stickers. Very cheap to drive. Good gas mileage. Not my idea of fun.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
Lori writes:
2004 Dodge Neon 4 Dr R/T Sedan Review
It is unique there were only 1,390
Does not go at all in snow!
Fun, Sporty, Good Handeling Car With Some Pep — Added Mopar body kit so it looks pretty sweet! Was disappointed that there wasn't much in the way of after market "bolt on" performance parts, but it is still fun to drive, gets great gas mileage and still pretty much looks like new. It is only driven in the summer. Only complaint is the clutch needs to be stiffer. Have had no problems with the car so far, it has been a great car.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
Christopher writes:
2004 Dodge Neon 4 Dr SXT Sedan Review
lots of fun great mpg
This Is An Overall Great Car And Its A Plus Knowing Its American Made — this car handles great and looks great the only thing that is wrong with the body is i hit a bird about a month ago and the grill is damaged a little i love the gas milage i get about 28 mpg and is so much fun to drive i love the acceleration it can really get up and go
Primary Use: Commuting to work
Eric writes:
2004 Dodge Neon 4 Dr SXT Sedan Review
Gas Mileage
I Would Recomment This Car To A Family Member!!! — This car is the awesome. Excellent sound from factory stereo, acceleration and handling. Great gas mileage. Could not ask for a better car. Oh, did I mention that the car in black is GORGEOUS!!! Available upgrades, GO FOR IT. Holla.
Jason writes:
2004 Dodge Neon 4 Dr SXT Sedan Review
Fun to drive,reliable
not fast enough,not a very safe vehicle..
My Current Car — Much better than previous models of the neon no more paint issues havent had any issues performance wise up to 81k miles and still drives like i just got it there are still some issues with weatherstripping and overall accessories still have issues stereo issues with cd player not just my car heard this with several neons...
Blair writes:
2004 Dodge Neon 4 Dr R/T Sedan Review
Power, Handling, Build quality,
The worst thing is the badge
One Of The Few Greats — I dont see why anybody would buy anything else for a daily driver, it has anything a normal person could ever want and cost just a hair over $9,000 with only 9,000mi on the clock. More than eneough power to get you in trouble and can hang with just about anything in the twisties. It looks a bit plain stock but a mopar lip kit(under $200) solves that problem. The car now with about 50,000mi of daily use has never needed anything but a few oil changes and some better tires.
Displaying 11 - 20 of 30 2004 Dodge Neon reviews.
Reviews From Other Years
2005 Dodge Neon Reviews
Great Gas Mileage
Yes I like they look of the car, but I did not buy it for the look. It is a good second car for me. I always felt safe in it, and it handled well. If you take care of it, it should remain a reliable c... Read More
It's Cool And Zippy. Get's You Where You Want To Go With Ease.
It vibrates more than other cars of it's kind. Other cars of it's kind get slightly better gas mileage. But,it does save a lot in gas and it 's very reliable. The styling of the car is a bit funny but... Read More
2003 Dodge Neon Reviews
Cute & Affordable Little Neon
It burns a good bit of gas for a little sedan. I like that it's still youthful and fun in style, the dash is plain & boring. like that my model/make has carseat belt and little hooks to clip & secu... Read More
2003 Dodge Neon Sxt
Please see Pros and Cons. I really like it because it gives you good MPG and was a perfect car as a college student. Did not have much cargo space, but enough to keep golf bags, clothes, etc. 5 CD i... Read More
2002 Dodge Neon Reviews
2002 Acr.
It was a fun little car to drive. It came with the adjustable suspension which was either moderately comfortable or extremely hard. Cornered very well and even made it through a couple Atlanta "blizz... Read More
Tiny Engine Knocking Peice Of Junk
I disliked everything I bought it cause its all the bank would give me I had it 6 months enough to build some credit than I bought a sexy fast Buick!! the oil pan feel out at 45000 miles the engine le... Read More
2001 Dodge Neon Reviews
Great Transportation Or Teen Starter Car Parts Are Plentiful And Fairly Inexpensive
Cheap operation costs,easy to get parts,simplicity in design and construction. Controls are in easy reach and placed w thought. No real blind spots to complain about. The microscopic cup holders that ... Read More
Good Car For Anyone Who Like Quick 4 Doors.
2001 Dodge Neon R/T Overall pretty good for a 4 door 4 cylinder car. Its pretty quick off the line but kinda slow on the long run. Hoping to build it up a lil bit maybe put a Turbo in it. Not a Highwa... Read More
2000 Dodge Neon Reviews
Omg This Car Has Been A Curse Upon My Life
I bought my neon about 14 months ago. From the moment I bought it I have had to pour money in to repairs. I bought it for $1500. I've spent at least twice that in repairs. It's got 155,000 miles on it... Read More
Great Commuter
reliable and easy to repair easy to work on unless you need to touch the belts. parts are dirt cheap and 90% of repairs i can do myself with little mechanical experience. fun to drive with some light ... Read More


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Windows are open tonight, feels good to have some fresh air meandering around the inside of the house. :)
Let us do it again, friends............
Good morning and thanks Doris for opening the door.
Got a $441. something water bill yesterday. The City Water Co. is dropping off color pills to put in the tolet to find where the leak is. D*&^ near had a heart attack... course we all know a huge plumbing bill is to follow. Life sure can be tuff.
Too much stevia in my coffee adds to the yucky state of affairs- more hot kettle water should help that some.
I slept good with my little furr purr heater curled up on my shoulder all night. They are enjoying their tuna and juice right now. I finally gave up and give them each their own bowl- I bought over a dozen pretty small bowls at Big Lots a few years ago and they seem to be real happy with their own little bowl for their breaky and supper.
I'll be back later and thanks for being here to listen everyone. Don't know what I would do without all of you sometimes.
LOL Doris, LOVE your dog photo. It gave me a giggle this AM.:love:
Ouch Lainey, that is a pretty large water bill.:eek: Hope the "pills" don't bring about a huge repair bill for you.
Did you ever think about selling and moving into a nice Senior high rise where there are no repair costs or maintenance costs to you?
Off to do my usual thing. BBL
Good morning all...just waving as I'm out the door to the dexa scan. Sigh! Wish I could have scheduled the mammo and bone scan on the same day but they're at two different clinics. But this gives me an opportunity to run by and pick up my necklace I left with the imaging unit...does everyone have "senior moments" and forget stuff like that?
Type ya later...have a great day folks.
Thanks Doris for the chuckle again this morning. I love it!
Did you get that estimate on your sun room?
OM goodness Lainey, that is huge for a Water Bill. :eek: I sure hope they get to the bottom of it and resolve that for you soon. Do they have an instalment plan? Yes, life sure does throw many curves at us. :hugs:
Hi there Mary, hope you get your necklace back okay today.:up:
I have an abdominal u/s and chest x ray next Monday both at the same clinic, to check if anything in my lungs or ovaries before surgery.
Linda, how did your visit to your home town go? How long of a drive is it for you? Do you visit with several people or just your Mom? :heart:
Nothing much on my Agenda today. Walk the dogs with DD around noon ish, then a movie, with another DGF, this aft. 'Blue Jasmine,' not sure if I will like it but she wants to see it and I figured it will be a distraction.
Waving to All and hope to check back later...:heart:
I don't know how many of you are familiar with Mr. Rogers. I used to watch it when babysitting my kid sister, and it was a really lovely children's show. A friend of mine posted this on facebook. Hope the link works!
13 facts about Mr. Rogers that will make you smile. 13 Facts About Mr. Rogers That Will Make You Smile
Good morning..
Going to be a quiet week. Nothing much planned.
Have a good one.
Louise, my boys used to adore Mr. Rogers, and I'm intending to buy some DVD's of his shows for our grandson, at least Mr. Rogers doesn't shout, scream and blare loud sounds at the kids......:) I enjoyed his shows right along with the kids. Also liked Captain Kangaroo, do you remember his show?
Susan, wishing you well next week to pass those tests and see what the next step is for you. :console: Does your daughter return tomorrow?
Lainey, I think Linda's idea would be something worth checking into for you, my mother loved her life in senior apartments, lived there for 22 yrs. That water bill would scare the heck out of us, too!
Linda, your avatar is right on the money, too.
Michele, I suppose tonight is another big tv night for you, my dh says NCIS is beginning a new season.
Mary, hope your scan goes well, and you get your necklace back in good shape.
Begete, isn't it great to have a week with no Dr. appts., we love when that happens. Except, now that we live where there is stuff to go see, we went out today and drove around like teenagers, plus shopped like fools. Found something called a "Half Price Bookstore", and even dh, who doesn't like books, wanted to go in. Spent some dough, note cards, Christmas cards, and even a Life magazine from 1954 with Liz Taylor on the cover, for $5, I love things like that, but I'm supposed to be getting rid of that kind of stuff??? Yet dh didn't say a word, lol. Bought some books for Silas. And so, the yard needs pruning, and dh still hasn't gotten it done yet!! Floors need to be washed again, and we are out like kids, fooling around. :p
Pleasant day to you all, I have kitchen chores to try to accomplish.
Hey y'all. Back from Loma Linda, with necklace, now I've got to find some way to thank the great people over there. They said the "thank you" was enough, but I'll find something special, just couldn't think of it today.
Busy, busy week for me as I've doctor's/tech's appointments every day this week, now going into Sunday, too. Between the chest x-ray, the mammo and the bone scan, I think I've had my share of radiation for a while...I know, I know, the amount of radiation given at each of these procedures is much lower than it used to be, it's just that I'm not used to getting them all done within a week's time frame.
I've lunch with the sisters from the church today, then taking them to where I used to work. The young lady who's the communication major will appreciate our service. This is the center where we transmit both radio and television to our service members and state department personnel overseas...I had the best job in the world, with the best mssion, and love to show it off...thank goodness I still have access to the facility. Will also be talking to the boss about the volunteer job I mentioned.
Looking forward to tomorrow when I have absolutely nothing planned...hope you're having a good day, too.
Hi Everyone,
Yes, Doris, tonight is another good night for TV and I will be watching NCIS!
I guess Fall got scared and left, it was 96 on the way home tonight. It sure was nice while it lasted. Hopefully, we'll get another cool front in a couple of weeks.
Waving to all - enjoy your evening,
Michele, I think there are a few of us tuning in to see Gibbs and Toni. Ha!
BTW, I saw "Blue Jamine" today and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is well done! Cate Blanchett is one talented lady. She played her role so well. I will be surprised if she doesn't win an Oscar for it.
Doris, DD is back, we had an hours walk earlier this afternoon before I went to the movies.
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Opinions on Kaplan...
- 0Jul 17, '08 by panels1105Hello, i just recently registered at Kaplan university for the LPN program starting in August. Not my first choice institution, but i am really sick of school and cannot be put on a never-ending wait list at Bryan or SCC. I eventually want to continue on to get a BSN, having almost all my pre-req's completed. Was this a stupid move? I am now hearing a number of bad things about Kaplan that is making me second guess myself. I know they are accredited but has anyone ever heard of any problems in transfering classes to other schools? On top of all of that they are REALLY expensive too? 22k for an LPN degree? I feel like they are using the fact that they have no wait list as an excuse to jack up the price because of the convenience.
- 0Aug 8, '08 by loveanesthesiaMaybe this is late, but that is way too much for tuition, although I really don't know anything about the program. I do know that the waiting lists at the RN program are usually not as long as they seem. You usually will move up quicker than what they tell you is the start date. I think you will regret spending 22K on the LPN, unless you have a rich uncle and money is no object. It will take you a long time to repay that on a LPN salary, and could actually slow you down to getting your RN and BSN. If you are sure you want the RN, go for that.
- 0Aug 10, '08 by natrgrrlBy pre-reqs, do you mean Anatomy, Physiology, Algebra, Chemestry, Ethics, etc.? If you already have your pre-reqs done from somewhere other than Kaplan, you should be ok to go on to get your BSN. I know UNMC has an LPN to BSN program but there are quite a few classes you need to take before you apply.
I don't know how far you are willing to drive but if you have very good grades, you might consider Metropolitan Community College. You shouldn't have any problem getting in if you have a 4.0 in the nursing pre-req classes: Composition I, Intermediate Algebra, College Chemistry, and Human Growth and Development. The deadline for the evening and weekend program is December 1.
Also, 22K is EXTREME, but if you can pay for it and you think it is the best thing for you then jump in and do it. Good luck!
- 0Aug 18, '08 by CNAinNebKaplan lacks NLN accreditation, but it does have state accreditation (thus nothing transfers), and has a horrible pass rate. It would wind up costing you much more for your education if you get your LPN at Kaplan. If you have all you pre-reqs completed, my guess is that you are close to having enough credits for a AS in something. If you have already been rejected from UNMC, I would get an AS from a CC, then apply to Nebraska Methodist College for the ACE program, which costs 28k. Another option is the Clarkson two-year progam. Its still pricey, but a much better way to achieve your long-term goals.
Whoa, shoot! I just realized you must be in Lincoln! But seriously, just come to the Big O to become a Nurse if you don't have family obligations.Last edit by CNAinNeb on Aug 18, '08
- 0Jun 22, '09 by Karla.SYeah, I know this was about last year that this was posted but I haven't heard much good news about Kaplan either. WAY overpriced and their credits don't transfer to hardly anywhere. My sister-in-law was going there and spent around $9k for about three semesters or something? I don't know exact numbers you know, but it was rediculous. She quit going there because of the fact that her credit won't transfer. So what did you end up doing then?
- 0Jul 15, '09 by jstylisthi-
i go to kaplan in Ca and it is a rip off, but worth it so you can start working as an LVN while going for your BSN. its 30k here in CA. so far the only problem i have had with the school is the disorganisation with our schedule and communication between teachers and staff, bu that could just be my school. As far as classes transfereing, most of them will not because its an accelerated program, for instance anatomay and physiology are combined and for pre reqs you have to take each class ssperate, but i did hear that you can always "challenge" the course at another college if they wont give you credit off the bat. hopefully i was some help to you
- 0Apr 22, '10 by Emilynn09Quote from jstylistI've had a totally different experience with the Kaplan program for ADN in San Diego, CA. I've enjoyed it so far, and there is really no confusion with scheduling. Semesters are 16 weeks long, we get our schedule about 2 weeks prior and that is how it stays for the entire semester. My professors are awesome, knowledgeable in the field. I feel like I made a good decision to go here. It's pricey, yes... but, I will be an RN before many people even start other programs from being on 3 year wait lists, so when you think about it, I'll be earning money faster instead of loosing out on that salary I could be making while sitting around on a wait list. This is my take on the matter anyway.hi-
i go to kaplan in Ca and it is a rip off, but worth it so you can start working as an LVN while going for your BSN. its 30k here in CA. so far the only problem i have had with the school is the disorganisation with our schedule and communication between teachers and staff, bu that could just be my school. As far as classes transfereing, most of them will not because its an accelerated program, for instance anatomay and physiology are combined and for pre reqs you have to take each class ssperate, but i did hear that you can always "challenge" the course at another college if they wont give you credit off the bat. hopefully i was some help to you
- 0May 19, '10 by tabbeI attend Kaplan's LPN program. I listened to the 'bad' rep stuff but in the long run, I figure everybody takes the same test reguardless of where they went to school. It's about how YOU apply yourself more than what the school's reputation is like. Be the good apple in the bunch and you will succeed.
It is pricey but if you have the grants, you do have a spot in the class, you are not getting passed over because you don't have the 'characteristics needed' for the more exspensive private schools.
The Kaplan in Omaha is very close to getting a RN program soon. I heard it had something to do with getting the classes timetable compatable to the des moines RN program.
- 0May 19, '10 by studentnurse1211im currently a student with Kaplan.. i will say the information you learn is fast paced, and i do feel like i have learned A LOT in a short amount of time, but i do not feel like areas we should have focused on longer were covered adequately, in my personal opinion.
i am not sure if i would choose Kaplan again as my school, but having no gen ed college courses it seemed faster to me. im not sure the money spent is worth the education. im keeping my fingers crossed i grad in oct 10' im hearing from friends that already graduated the same program im in that you dont really get all the things you paid for. so im a bit irritated and hoping for the best outcome for myself and fellow students. i do know that the lvn course is legit i had two friends graduate from it later last year and both have great jobs and one even is working out of state.
currently im having a extremely hard time with my current teacher who i believe takes his position way too dominantly over others, yesterday i was locked out of class with two fellow students for using the restroom!
needless to say my teacher and i exchanged words, but seriously we are all adults and he said "take 5 minutes" so myself and two others ran for the bathroom and were back in less than 3, only to confront a locked door and he refused to let us in. saying he said it was for people finishing test(which he did not, obviously none of the other students nor the three of us locked out heard him say that). im going to talk to another head teacher today and see what can be done..... i dont know about you but being a nursing student, we are taught if we withhold someones bathroom privileges thats a form of abuse, and then to be punished on top of that! not to mention we are all adults, not to mention possibilities of a UTI.... i mean who punishes students for using the restroom and says we were rude to him. HE WASNT EVEN TALKING TO THE CLASS!!! it wasnt lecture or mod review time or anything!!!..... ugh any opinions on THAT!


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The 2006 Worldwide Overview of the Effects of Local Treatments for Early Breast Cancer On Long-term Outcome? "Meta-analysis of the Randomized Trials of Radiotherapy After Mastectomy With Axillary Clearance"
It is well understood that radiation therapy after mastectomy ( PMRT ) improves survival and decreases recurrence rates in women with 4 or more positive lymph nodes. It is also well understood that women with no positive lymph nodes do not benefit from PMRT. This study combined the results of over 400 studies, including 300,000 women, to evaluate the benefit of PMRT for women with 1-3 positive lymph nodes. This is an area which has not been well understood.
PMRT in women with 1-3 positive lymph nodes resulted in fewer recurrences at 5 years (No RT = 24.7% with a recurrence vs. PMRT = 5.3% with a recurrence). After 15 years, women who had radiation therapy were also less likely to die from the disease (No RT = 50.9% had died vs. PMRT = 43.3% had died).
There are potential risks involved in receiving radiation therapy, both short-term and long-term. Women need to balance these risks with the possible benefit they may receive when deciding whether or not to undergo radiation therapy. This study makes the clinical benefit to women with 1-3 positive lymph nodes much clearer.
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Dear Mexican: I'm curious as to the meaning of the term "Viva la Raza" that I have often heard expressed by my friends and family. I know what it translates to, but I don't know why we say it. I happen to be what some call a "half-breed," and therein lies my dilemma. "Viva La Raza" implies that the person who says this saying or their audience is of a certain "race." My mother's family is from the state of Georgia and of French, Scottish and English descent, whereas my father's family hails from New Mexico and has been in the northern part of that great state since 1627; if you count my indio ancestors, my family has been in the Santa Fe area prior to European settlement in the Americas. This makes me and my father's people mestizos. In addition, my family may also be Jewish. It has come to light that many of the old Hispanic families of Northern New Mexico are descendants of the "hidden" Sephardim Jews who pretended to be Catholic and moved to the New World in order to escape the Spanish Inquisition. In addition, aren't most Hispanos (that hail from north of the border) and Mexicans (from south of the border) mestizos, and didn't most of the Indians get killed by the Spaniards and Anglos? If so, "raza" or "race" seems to be artificial and really doesn't mean anything. Furthermore, I think this is true the world over with all of the so-called "races." It seems to me that we are all half-breeds.
With this in mind, shouldn't we do away with "Viva La Raza" and come up with something new ... perhaps "Viva La Herencia!" or "Viva La Gente!"? NuMexiHillbilly
Dear Wab: So many questions, so little time! I'll just concentrate on the viva part, since the rest of your pregunta rumbles along like a Big Jim chile in a gabacho's panza. No one is going to rally under slogans that translate as "Long live the heritage" or "Up with people" — they're too fresa. And while I'm with you on the whole chinga tu madre toward racial classifications, "Viva la Raza" will never be dropped, nor should it. It ties anyone who says it back to the Chicano Movement, from where the term originated. The raza part connects the slogan to the idea of la raza cósmica — the Cosmic Race, the idea put forth by Vasconcelos of a day when humanity trumps the antiquated razas of the Enlightenment. The viva part is a direct descendant of the Grito de Dolores, the proclamation issued by Miguel Hidalgo ushering in Mexico's War of Independence. It might seem strange to have non-Mexis shout "Viva la Raza!" in this egalitarian society, but Mexicans don't find it racist or exclusionary, because it isn't.
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I think you're gonna love it. Mine has an ACOG TA31F mounted, and it's had over a thousand rounds of NATO ball without a stutter.
I like it far better than I did my old M1A.
War is the continuation of politics by other means. Carl von Clausewitz
VThe best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.Winston Churchill
Good luck with it, billt, it's sure a beauty! We definitely want a range report.
And what's this excuse "weather permitting"? In Glendale, AZ? Monsoon season late or something?
The biggest issue with assembling an AR isn't so much getting the parts together right - it's getting the right parts together. You'll remember the quality of a gun long after you forget how much you paid for it.
US Army 1966-69, VFW Life Member, Retired Geek
Bilit Congrats on the AP4! I have owned one for the past 7 years and have never regretted my purchase,it's very accurate and never has jammed or failed to fire. I take mine out to the range as well as in the woods for some whitetailin'
That's good to hear! Nothing like a fellow shooter with the same make and model having good luck to boost my confidence.
I went to the range this morning with the new .308 DPMS, and overall had a very good range session. The gun functioned flawlessly. No FTF or FTE's. The gun ate everything it was fed. I tried both DPMS magazines that came with the rifle and both fed 19 rounds each of Magtech 150 Gr. FMJ without a hitch. I then switched to the Mag-Pul P-Mag I had for all the rest of my shooting, because that is the magazine I will be purchasing several extras of. It ran fine with everything I stuffed in it.
At 8.25 pounds empty, the gun has very manageable recoil. Much less than a light .308 sporter like my Winchester Model 88 does. It was LOUD! Much louder than any .223 AR-15. Ejection was positive, but it did not damage or ding any of the brass. I don't have any optics on this rifle, and really don't intend to mount any. The standard A-2 sights were pretty close at 100 yards, where all my shooting was from. I had to adjust about 2 inches up and about 2 to 3 inches to the left, and everything after that was well central on the targets.
After about 50 rounds I switched to some handloads I had brought that were loaded with 42.0 Gr. of Varget under a Sierra 168 Gr. Matchking bullet. My eyes were getting used to the sights, and using the small aperture shooting off the bench it was not difficult to get groups that could be covered with a drink coaster. For my 59 year old ageing eyes I'll call that good. I switched to some Hornady 168 Gr. A-Max bullets loaded with the same 42.0 Gr. of Varget. They grouped just a bit tighter, but I would of had to have a scope mounted to really establish which was the better load as far as accuracy.
After taking a break and BS'ing with some of the guys there I tried some informal offhand shooting on the 200 yards steel plates. It was very easy to achieve steady hits. This rifle is very easy to shoot accurately. Much more so than my Springfield M1-A's are offhand. It being shorter is far less muzzle heavy and less tiresome to shoot from an offhand stance. All in all I ran a total of 220 rounds through the gun. More .308 than I normally would shoot at a single range outing.
Before I left I heavily lubed up everything, and after every 30 rounds or so, I gave the bolt and bolt lugs several drops of Mobil 1 to keep everything good and slick. After I got home the gun cleaned up effortlessly. Everyone has their own method of lubricating AR's. For me more is better. I disassembled the bolt carrier group and washed everything in clean Kerosene, then blew everything dry with compressed air. After that the gun was spotless. I then re oiled and greased everything, and the gun was as spotless as before I took it out of the case.
I used Bore Tech Eliminator in the barrel, and it cleaned up much easier than I had expected. I didn't get the barrel very hot, and gave it plenty of time to cool off between magazines. It was mostly cloudy and cool out with almost no wind at all. Overall I'm very pleased with this rifle. The gun ran perfectly, shot where it was aimed, and was easy to handle doing it. I wished I hadn't waited so long to get into the .308 AR game. These guns are a lot of fun, and I couldn't be more pleased.
I have the cheaper model without the forward assist. It is a good shooter. I scoped mine, it came without sights. Haven't put but a hundred rounds through it so far but I'm going to give it a work out when the weather straighens up.
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billt Thanks for posting a range report on your AP4 and glad to hear you're enjoying the rifle they're a blast to shoot. I've had my on the range and bench several times it has always functioned and shot well....Very good write up.
Here's my 7 year old AP4.
I use a Burris 1.5-6 power and it shoots very respectable groups and hard on the Whitetail


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Balantitis can also be caused by bacteria; if this is the case it would need antibiotic ointments or oral medications (depending on severity).
Could this be a very very mild herpes? Herpes simplex is a very common virus' most of America (well, approximately 80%) has been exposed to HSV type 1; and 40% of people have been exposed to genital herpes. Herpes lesions are usually blisters, and often quite painful...but some people have it mildly, so mild they are not even aware of outbreaks. The time frame is there, the incubation period right, so I cant rule that out completely, but I think it very very unlikely from what I see.
Here is a helpful website regarding balantitis: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000862.htm
Images of BACTERIAL caused Balantitis: http://www.dermnet.com/Balanitis-Bacterial/ You will see it refers mainly to uncircumcised men; these pictures are of SEVERE cases. Yours if this even is balanitis is VERY mild.
I am pleased you got STD testing, and you are getting those results tomorrow. If this discomfort of yours continues, I would suggest getting it re-evaluated. Herpes lesions will fade on their own in a week or so, if this is mild herpes (very unlikely)
This is a chart of STDs and their signs and symptoms in both men and women: http://www.fwhc.org/health/std.htm
I hope I was able to make you a little more comfortable,
Hello JACustomer, Yes, I remember you, and I am sorry I did not reply to you sooner but I was not on Just Answer recently due to lots of pain (back spasm). If it has been three months, unchanged, maybe it is for you, a normal. I was not considering that before because you were so positive that this was a new change for you. Balanitis, whether from bacterial or fungal causes, would get better or worse on its own. It would not tend to stay exactly the same for so very long. I am not saying to NOT get it checked. I can not say it is normal, abnormal, or anything in between. But the fact it has stayed so stable makes me wonder if it is something that is normal for you. Im sorry you are unemployed, that has to be rough given this economy. I hope you can find a new job soon. There are many free and low cost clinics that are set up to provide care for people like you, with no insurance or waiting for it. These really can be quite helpful, and if there is a charge, its usually based on what the patient can afford to pay. Here are web links to find ones near you: . http://www.needymeds.org/free_clinics.taf and http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Search_HCC.aspx and http://www.pparx.org/en/prescription_assistance_programs/free_clinic_finderI hope I was able to help,Sincerely,Susan


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Massive firings in Brewster, and a big debate about illegal immigration
The firings of about 550 people at Gebbers Farms are raising worries about more audits and firings across Central Washington, including in Yakima, where much of the agricultural economy depends on an illegal work force.
Yakima Herald-Republic
BREWSTER, Okanogan County — The letters came on a Wednesday, hand-delivered to hundreds of field and warehouse workers two days before Christmas.
Each contained a four-sentence explanation beneath the company's letterhead.
Federal immigration authorities had alerted Gebbers Farms that a number of its employees' hiring forms were suspect. Unless those employees could prove they were in this country legally, the company would let them go.
Many couldn't. Like the vast majority of America's agricultural work force, they were illegal immigrants who used fake documents to get jobs picking and packing fruit, in this case in and around this small town on the Columbia River north of Wenatchee.
Five days later, the company dismissed an estimated 550 workers — equal to about a quarter of Brewster's population. It was the biggest firing of its kind ever seen in Washington. And former workers say the letters and firings are still coming.
What's happened at Gebbers Farms has been felt far beyond this shaken community. It's raising worries about more audits and firings across Central Washington, where much of the agricultural economy depends on an illegal work force.
"If the entire industry was audited it'd be impossible to fill all of the jobs," says Mike Gempler, executive director of the Washington Growers League.
With the firings, the complexity of illegal immigrants in the work force becomes starkly clear.
Other immigrants — some legal and some not — have learned of the sudden job openings and are arriving to fill the void. Some of the applicants may not be new at all.
"I was thinking about changing the Social Security number I use and reapplying," says Antonio Sanchez, a 51-year-old former Gebbers orchard worker. "I don't know what to do."
Five generations of the Gebbers family have farmed here along the Columbia River. The company runs more than 5,000 acres of apples and cherries, including one of the world's largest contiguous orchards. Its products are marketed internationally.
"This town exists because of them," says Esteban Camacho, who manages a local bakery and like most Mexican immigrants here has worked for Gebbers.
By most accounts, the company is well thought of. It built housing and soccer fields for its workers and, unlike many other growers, provides stable year-round work.
Rumors about the firings abound in Brewster, but details remain scarce.
Lorie Dankers, spokeswoman for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Seattle, says she can't say anything about the incident at Gebbers or even confirm her agency conducted an audit.
Industry officials say ICE has audited a half-dozen smaller Washington growers in recent years. The only other known massive firing prompted by an ICE audit was last year at American Apparel, a Los Angeles-based garment company.
ICE first notified Gebbers in 2008 that it had been audited and that it needed to take action, according to industry officials. Gebbers acknowledged the audit in a brief statement dated the day of the firings. The statement closed with: "Gebbers Farms will continue to welcome workers of all backgrounds with proper work authorization."
Since then, company officials have declined to speak publicly about the situation. Even Brewster's mayor says he's had trouble finding out what happened.
Obama shift to audits
What happened at Gebbers reflects a change in strategy under President Obama's administration, which is shifting ICE's focus away from targeting illegal immigrants and instead focusing on those who hire them.
The Federation for American Immigration Reform, which favors tougher enforcement, sees Obama scaling back efforts to crack down on illegal immigration by emphasizing audits instead of workplace raids.
Immigrant-rights advocates call audits the more humane of the two approaches.
"This is not to say this new approach does not create hardship," says Matt Adams, legal adviser for the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project in Seattle. "But I think if the government is going to enforce the laws that are on the books, they should be given credit for doing it in a way that is not tearing families apart."
Thirty-three Washington companies were audited last year, and ICE spokeswoman Dankers says employers can expect more to come.
"We know that changing the behavior of employers to ensure they hire a legal work force doesn't happen overnight," she says. "We want employers to know that regardless of size and industry or your location and the type of business you have, the federal government expects these businesses to comply with the law."
Few growers will speak openly about the issue. Bob Brody, who owns King Blossom Natural, a 344-acre organic apple orchard in Brewster, is one of them.
"What happened at Gebbers — it fries my brain sometimes," says Brody, adding that he shouldn't have to verify whether a worker's status is legitimate.
He says every one of his employees, except for his office manager, is Latino. "Americans don't stop by and ask for jobs right now," Brody says. "There is a 10 percent unemployment rate. And I've not had a single U.S. American stop by and ask for a job."
On many evenings, the conversation between Daniel and Angelica Aguilar turns to just that. The recently dismissed couple and their toddler daughter live in a tiny one-bedroom apartment near the center of Brewster.
"During the cherry-picking season, there's maybe 2,200 of us working in the orchards," says Daniel Aguilar, 26. "Of those, there wasn't a single white American.
"Why does it bother them that we're doing the work they don't want to do?"
In part, the Gebbers firings have produced the desired effect. Of the dozen or so families in Brewster interviewed by the Yakima Herald-Republic, about half say they plan to return to Mexico. And everybody knew someone who had already left.
"What's the point of staying? There are no jobs," says one woman, who identified herself only as Mariela in fear of being deported.
"Fight the good fight"
But for every illegal immigrant who leaves, there seems to be another one willing to risk his luck.
Before dawn one recent foggy Tuesday, groups of men waited in the cold for Gebbers vans to pick them up for work pruning apple trees.
"I just got a job here," says one young man who came from Los Angeles after learning about the sudden openings. He would not identify himself.
The others laughed nervously. "Are there supposed to be more audits?" one called out, before saying he needed to find a better Social Security number.
The presence of new workers who are here illegally has created some resentment among those who were laid off. But some have a hard time blaming their fellow countrymen.
"It's not their fault they're working," says Janeth Hernandez, who doesn't know how her family will make the rent this month. "They have to fight the good fight, too, just like us."
The December firings clearly disrupted the Gebbers operation, says Dan Fazio, the Washington State Farm Bureau's director of employment services.
"It's wrong for the administration to be doing raids or ... audits without investing time and energy into a functional guest-worker program," says Fazio, noting that growers can't compete with lower wages in Chile and China.
ICE encourages the companies it audits to use the federal E-Verify system, which allows employers to check whether new hires are legally authorized to work, Dankers says.
A spokeswoman for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which operates E-Verify, says no companies in Brewster use it. Industry leaders say most growers are reluctant because the program won't give them an answer they like.
And in politically conservative Eastern Washington, that doesn't gain them many supporters. Some people, including the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps and Grassroots on Fire, blame the growers for attracting illegal immigrants.
"They want the illegals to disappear and they want the employers that hire illegals to be put in jail," the farm bureau's Fazio says. "We want to assure these people that farmers don't want illegals more than any other citizen ...
"But when you ask these people, 'Do you want to have your apples from China?' they always respond, 'No, we'd like American apples.' "
U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings, R-Pasco, says it doesn't have to be an either-or issue.
"First we have to realize that we have to secure our borders," Hastings says. "The nature of our agriculture industry requires a migrant labor force, and ... the best way to address that is with a workable guest-worker program."
Few Washington growers use the current guest-worker program, which they consider expensive and cumbersome.
The Growers League, meanwhile, supports a bill that would create a path toward legal status for agricultural workers as well as revise the guest-worker program.
"Most difficult times"
In Brewster, the next six weeks will see a tense waiting game for former Gebbers employees. The company has given those who live in a series of camps deep inside its orchards until the end of March to vacate. School officials are bracing for the loss of state funding that comes with each of the children of the fired workers. Food-bank volunteers say they're seeing plenty of new faces.
Despite what happened, few former employees complain about the company. They just want their jobs back. The rumor these days is that in March they'll be rehired.
"Fifteen years I've worked for this company," says one man, who declined to give his name for fear of losing his housing. "I still have some hope that maybe by March everything will get sorted out. In the meantime, these are the most difficult times."
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Saturday, December 13, 2014
Summerlin is bustling with construction activity as builders in the valley's premier master-planned community continue to develop 14 new neighborhoods offering more than 60 diverse floor plans. In The Paseos village, Segovia, a gated neighborhood by Pulte Homes, offers four floor plans with a variety of upgrades and options that transform standard designs into personalized dream homes.
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Summerlin has once again received a shout out from Money magazine in its annual Best Places to Live in America issue. Las Vegas is included on its 2014 list of big cities offering value, and Summerlin is both cited and pictured for its 150 miles of trails and vast array of lifestyle amenities including tennis courts, golf courses, playgrounds and adjacency to outdoor activities at nearby Red Rock Canyon.
Monday, November 24, 2014
The Best of Summerlin competition celebrates the people and places that make the 22,500-acre master-planned community such a popular place to live, work and play. 2014 was another record-breaking year for the Best of Summerlin competition as more than 3,500 votes poured in to name 12 popular venues the "Best" in a variety of categories. Here are this year's winners.
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Just weeks after the much acclaimed and highly anticipated Oct. 9 opening of Downtown Summerlin's 106-acre retail and entertainment destination, valley residents continue to enjoy even more dining and fashion options with new additions to the center – just in time for the holidays. And according to Kevin Orrock, president of Summerlin, Downtown Summerlin has brought best-in-class dining and retail to the front door of the community's 100,000-plus residents and within a short drive via the 215 beltway for residents throughout the rest of the valley.
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Richmond American Homes' Monte Bello in The Mesa village offers the greatest number of floor plans in any single Summerlin neighborhood. With nine single-story and two-story floor plans ranging from 2,989 to 4,214 square feet, Monte Bello buyers can choose from three to six bedrooms, up to four-and-one-half baths and three bay-garages.
Monday, November 3, 2014
Downtown Summerlin is missing one key component and officials with The Howard Hughes Corp. are ready to fix that. The company is partnering with apartment developer The Calida Group to begin Downtown Summerlin's next big land use: homes for permanent residents. Lassoing onto momentum built with the shopping center's debut, the companies are scheduled to break ground in coming weeks on a 124-unit luxury apartment neighborhood on 4.5 acres at Griffith Peak Drive and Town Center Drive.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Businesses and schools in the master-planned community of Summerlin will receive exciting news Monday when the list of finalists for the 2014 Best of Summerlin competition is released. The competition, now in its ninth year, celebrates Summerlin icons, landmark places and popular venues for their contributions to the community.
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Summerlin, Las Vegas' largest master-planned community, a development of The Howard Hughes Corporation (HHC), launched its 2014 Best of Summerlin recognition campaign Monday. A fun and interactive way to showcase Summerlin's robust amenities, this exciting competition has become a popular way to celebrate Summerlin icons, landmark places and popular venues for their contributions to the community.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
The largest and premier master-planned community in the Las Vegas valley continues to unveil new homes with a variety of lifestyle options. Now selling in Summerlin's Mesa village, Vista Dulce by Toll Brothers is a gated, luxury townhome neighborhood offering three, two-story floor plans that start in the high $200,000s.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Summerlin, the Las Vegas valley's largest master-planned community, continues to set the bar, offering not only a well-established quality lifestyle but an unmatched community design standard.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
The Mesa, Summerlin's southernmost village to date, continues to unfold with new neighborhoods offering a variety of living options for families ready to buy their dream home in the Las Vegas valley's premier master-planned community. Cielo by Woodside Homes features three unique communities under one neighborhood name. Located near the highly rated private Bishop Gorman High School and just minutes from Downtown Summerlin, Cielo de Estrellas and Cielo de Oro are currently offering seven floor plans with models now open.
Friday, October 3, 2014
Hidden rooftop decks, courtyard pools, an inverted floor plan and large accordion-style sliding glass doors that merge indoor/outdoor living spaces are just a few of the exceptional architectural elements at Capistrano by Ryland Homes. Located in The Paseos village, Capistrano offers four floor plans unlike any seen in the Las Vegas valley.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
The new upscale neighborhood in Summerlin's Paseos village, Belmonte by Woodside Homes, offers three unique and exceptional floor plans ideal for extended families and live-in caretakers as well as for the homeowner who loves to entertain. Options including a multi-generational suite and an attached casita that create private living quarters, comfortably accommodating overnight guests and extended families.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) has announced the latest group of tenants joining the line-up at Downtown Summerlin®. These popular stores and eateries, many who are the first in the market, join the mix of regionally and nationally known brands set to open this fall and winter.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
lle Gaensslen has joined The Howard Hughes Corporation as sales & marketing manager for the community's exclusive custom lots in The Ridges village. Currently selling is Azure, located adjacent Bear's Best Golf Course where residents in this guard-gated neighborhood have access to Club Ridges, the village's 9,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility.
Saturday, September 6, 2014
From the elevated slopes of Summerlin's Paseos village, the new floor plans at Capistrano by Ryland Homes showcase some of the best views in the valley. Nestled along the picturesque base of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, this new neighborhood is one of the community's most unique developments to date and is now taking reservations from interested homebuyers. Four floor plans feature two-level homes with courtyards, three-bay garages and optional private rooftop decks that provide stunning panoramic views of Red Rock Canyon and the Las Vegas valley.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Since 1997 The Howard Hughes Corporation has partnered with Summerlin community leaders to award promising high school graduates from the master-planned community with college scholarships. This year's winners of the Summerlin Children's Forum scholarship are Divya Ramakrishnan, Austin Phillips and Shane Cashin.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Segovia by Pulte Homes, one of Summerlin's actively selling neighborhoods, epitomizes the community's focus on outdoor living with options that allow homeowners to seamlessly incorporate the great outdoors into their homes. Located north of West Charleston Boulevard in The Paseos village, Segovia features three, two-story Spanish-style floor plans ranging from 2,776 to 3,364 square feet with up to six bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and three-bay garages.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Montecito by Toll Brothers offers elegant single-story homes in one of Summerlin's newest gated, luxury neighborhoods. Find your dream home here.
Saturday, August 9, 2014
As new neighborhoods open in The Paseos and The Mesa villages in the master-planned community of Summerlin they are immersed in a robust collection of amenities including parks, trails, shopping centers, schools, houses of worship and more.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Sterling Ridge by William Lyon Homes in Summerlin's exclusive Ridges village is surrounded by the most pristine land in the valley amid a private, serene neighborhood. It features two distinct luxury home products: The Grand Collection and The Premier Collection. Each offers three customizable floor plans that grasp the meaning of comfortable, contemporary luxury with every nuance the term implies.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
The master-planned community of Summerlin is currently selling new homes in four villages by nine different builders. Las Vegas home buyers are dazzled by the 55 different floor plans and the variety of amenities offered in each home, including single-story homes, one penthouse condominium, dual master-suites, three-car garages and accordion-style doors that fold away to connect indoor living rooms with backyard lounge space. But buyers don't just fall in love with the floor plans, they recognize that a new home in Summerlin also comes with a lifestyle that is unmatched in Southern Nevada.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Several new neighborhoods in Summerlin's Mesa village are opening this summer, offering a variety of home styles including townhomes, single-story ranch-style homes and traditional two-story floor plans with up to six bedrooms and three-car garages. The new homes provide buyers with the latest in energy saving technology, built-in safety features and the opportunity to choose from a variety of options that turn pre-set floor plans into personalized dream homes.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Kareo Inc., the leading cloud-based medical office software and solutions provider for small medical practices, today announced the opening of a new "state of the art" operations center in Las Vegas. In a ribbon cutting ceremony today at the new office, Kareo CEO Dan Rodrigues along with Kareo staff will join local officials to formally open the new office. Officials in attendance will include Mayor Carolyn Goodman, Councilman Bob Beers and Morgan Bunker, Vice President of Economic Development for the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance.
Saturday, July 5, 2014
The Paseos, one of Summerlin's most popular villages, is currently offering seven alluring new neighborhoods by five home builders with prices starting in the low $300,000s. Floor plans include homes with an almost dizzying array of options, including as many as seven bedrooms, a first-floor guest suite, dual master-bedroom suites, wide accordion-style patio doors and, three-car garages, to name a few.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
The valley's largest independence day parade celebrates a milestone this year and promises to be the biggest and best parade in the event's 20 year history. Joining Nevada's 150th birthday celebration as an official part of the state's year-long sesquicentennial jubilee, The Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade will feature more than 70 entries including traditional floats, exciting bands and performing groups, a variety of pop culture icons, kids' favorite storybook and cartoon characters and more than 25 Macy's-style giant inflatable balloons.
Monday, June 23, 2014
Southern Nevada will soon see some of its priciest homes yet.
The Howard Hughes Corp., which is developing Summerlin, is announcing a joint venture with Discovery Land Co. of Scottsdale, Ariz., to build about 250 homes on 555 acres near Tropicana Avenue and Town Center Drive, just south of The Ridges, in the foothills near Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Monday, June 23, 2014
The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) announced today a joint venture development with Discovery Land Company, the world's leading developer of private clubs and luxury communities to create an unparalleled luxury living experience in the Summerlin master planned community in Las Vegas, NV.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
From its inception, designers of the master-planned community of Summerlin have employed a number of innovative land planning techniques that have created signature features now synonymous with the community's brand, including roundabouts that facilitate and slow traffic and natural arroyos that serve dual use for parks and trails.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Summerlin, the Las Vegas valley's largest master-planned community, offers residents a variety of amenities for year-round outdoor enjoyment. The most popular is the more than 150-mile trail system that weaves throughout the community's many parks and connects neighborhoods, schools and shopping centers.
Friday, June 13, 2014
The 106-acre (43-hectare) site bustles with hundreds of workers building the first phase of Downtown Summerlin, an office, entertainment and retail complex that's scheduled to open in October. Howard Hughes Corp. (HHC) revived the development last year after the previous owner, General Growth Properties Inc., shut it down in 2008.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Look, I'm thrilled by the very idea of the Howard Hughes Corporation's Downtown Summerlin retail and office project, now under construction just south of the Red Rock Casino Resort. I'm pretty much counting the seconds until opening day.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Palo Verde High School nominated Michael Andrew Gonzalez as the Outstanding 2014 Graduate in this year's Clark County School District Star Student Awards. Michael has overcome some big obstacles to arrive at this point in his life and we are very proud of what he has accomplished
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Summerlin, the premier master-planned community in Las Vegas, announces Segovia, a new neighborhood by Pulte Homes now selling within the upscale Paseos village. Located north of West Charleston Boulevard and nestled near the rising slopes of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, The Paseos village affords fantastic views of the valley. Segovia is adding three more floor plans to Summerlin's list of available new home designs.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Big change is coming to a suburb near you.
A new urban center is rising out of the desert west of Las Vegas, where The Howard Hughes Corp.'s Summerlin master plan is about to get a bona fide downtown after more than 20 years of mostly suburban, single-family development.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Summerlin, the largest master-planned community in Las Vegas, Nevada, continues to blaze new trails with the latest technology to help new home buyers find, review and purchase their dream home - even from the palm of their hand. The community's active social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and You Tube, provide significant content and information for both new home buyers as well as current residents to learn about new homes in the community.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
BusinesSuites, a nationwide operator of executive office suites, will open its third Las Vegas location in Downtown Summerlin in late 2014. This will be BusinesSuites' 27th location across the US.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) announced today that the first phase of Downtown Summerlin - the premier retail and entertainment destination being built in the heart of the Summerlin master planned community - will open October 9, 2014.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) announced today that One Summerlin, a 200,000-square-foot, eight-story, Class A office building in the heart of Downtown Summerlin will open in late 2014 and is already more than 20% pre-leased.
Saturday, May 3, 2014
This year Summerlin will see a boom in development as the 22,500-acre master-planned community continues to build in the southern and western parts of the Las Vegas valley. Tevare, by KB Home located in the westernmost village -The Paseos, is the latest neighborhood to join the Summerlin community.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) announced today plans for the first multi-family residential development in the emerging 400-acre Downtown Summerlin in the heart of the acclaimed Summerlin master planned community. A joint venture of The Howard Hughes Corporation and The Calida Group, the 124-unit, gated luxury apartment complex is expected to begin construction this fall with a projected spring 2015 opening.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Quality of life is one of the many reasons people flock to Summerlin, the Las Vegas valley's largest master-planned community. The community not only offers well-planned open spaces, miles of exercise trails, clean and beautifully landscaped streets as well as homes designed by top American home builders, life in Summerlin also includes year-round events just for residents.
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Summerlin, the largest master-planned community in the Las Vegas valley will this year add several new neighborhoods to the community's inventory of homes. In two Summerlin villages, The Mesa and The Paseos, homebuilders are breaking ground and forming interest lists for six new neighborhoods.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
The name Summerlin is often associated with the entire western rim of the Las Vegas valley but, the 22,500-acre master-planned community has clearly defined borders, stretching as far north as West Cheyenne Avenue and south, just past Russell Road. With nearly 36 square miles of neighborhoods, parks, top-ranked schools, churches and a developing downtown that will house more than 125 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues, Summerlin is clearly in the heart of the valley, particularly given its easy access to the entire city via the 215 beltway.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Faith Lutheran High School's Luke Kecman, 18, is known for being artistic with a fascination for video games and a knack for mimicking character voices. He also is a special needs student who plans to graduate this spring with an adjusted diploma for meeting his individualized goals.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
James Sernas, 22, could be the poster person for the Candlelighters. He is approaching the five-year mark of his treatment, beating back cancer that came out of nowhere.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
The master-planned community of Summerlin boasts of a broad variety of new homes, particularly with new neighborhoods emerging in the community's far western and southern villages. But as new homes continue to populate the 22,500 acre plan, other Summerlin neighborhoods are nearing sell-out out, including Amado, a unique neighborhood in which homes are being built by several homebuilders. Amado is located in The Mesa village, one of Summerlin's fastest-growing and most popular areas.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Summerlin's newest community park, tucked between Wet 'n' Wild and Faiss Middle School, opened last year without a name. Completed in partnership with The Howard Hughes Corporation, developer of new homes in Summerlin, and Clark County, the two large entities left the naming of the park to one small group: members of the Faiss Middle School Student Council.
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Buying a new home in Summerlin means investing in a home with the latest and most energy efficient construction and appliances available on the market. But while purchasing an older home may appear more cost-effective upfront, experts say buying new doesn't just mean modern features, it means long-term cost benefits. It's just another perk homeowners can add to the list of amenities when living in southern Nevada's premier master-planned community.
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Summerlin's hallmark quality of life and focus on outdoor living is part of the package when buying a home in the 22,500-acre master-planned community. In April, more than a thousand runners and cyclists from across southern Nevada and various parts of the world will converge for two of Summerlin's signature outdoor events: The Summerlin Half Marathon and Tour de Summerlin. Registration is now open for both.
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Popular neighborhoods developed by six builders in multiple villages in the master-planned community of Summerlin have standing inventory with move-in ready homes available. But due to demand by homebuyers seeking immediate move-in, the number of homes ready for quick occupancy is shrinking, according to Danielle Bisterfeldt, director of marketing, Summerlin.
Saturday, February 15, 2014
The broad variety of homes available in Summerlin make it easy to find one to fall in love with. Chris Stacey had already fallen in love with and purchased two Summerlin homes by the time he met Celena Haas at a friend's Summerlin home in 2005. In 2011 they purchased a home together in Summerlin's Serrano neighborhood in The Paseos. It was the perfect fit for the now married couple, who wanted extra space for their two dogs.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
The master-planned community of Summerlin, known for its hallmark quality of life created by beautifully landscaped streets and neighborhoods and abundant outdoor amenities, will soon welcome the most highly anticipated new amenity in the valley: The Shops at Summerlin. Representatives from the Howard Hughes Corporation, developer of both Summerlin and The Shops at Summerlin, announced this week the names of several retailers joining the impressive and growing line-up of brand names at Southern Nevada's newest regional retail and entertainment center opening this fall.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) today announced additional tenants joining The Shops at Summerlin, led by an exciting array of leading fashion brands. Fashion is a major focus at The Shops at Summerlin. Numerous upscale retailers have signed on at the open-air center, which is one of the premier regional retail developments across the country, located in the heart of the acclaimed Summerlin master planned community.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Summerlin, the Las Vegas valley's largest master-planned community, has for decades been among the 20 best-selling master planned communities (MPC) in the country, according to RCLCO, a national independent real estate advisory firm in Bethesda, Md. RCLCO recently released figures for 2013 naming Summerlin the 11th best-selling MPC in the country. Summerlin bettered its position by one place from its #12 ranking in 2012.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
The year 2013 was highlighted by several exciting developments in the master-planned community of Summerlin. "The year 2013 signaled a true turn-around from the recent economic slowdown, and Summerlin was no exception," said Kevin Orrock, president of Summerlin. "Construction is now in full swing on The Shops at Summerlin; home sales in Summerlin far exceeded expectations; and homebuilders are lining up to purchase additional Summerlin acreage for future neighborhoods. The year was one of great progress."
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Summerlin, the valley's largest master-planned community has once again partnered with Springs Preserve, UNLV and local businesses and organizations to promote Christmas tree recycling.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Realtors in the valley can once again have a leg up on their competition thanks to the Summerlin Certified Realtors program.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Summerlin's most exclusive village, The Ridges, is known for its magnificent custom homes that overlook the Las Vegas valley. Yet Boulder Ridge by Christopher Homes, offers another option for homebuyers seeking a highly customized home without the challenge of building and designing a custom home from scratch.
Saturday, November 30, 2013
The holiday season in Summerlin is marked by many seasonal events for the general public to enjoy. With Chanukah underway and members of the master-planned community's two synagogues enjoying celebrations like last night's Chanukah Shabbat service at Temple Sinai, Summerlin offers a plethora of seasonal celebrations throughout the month of December.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Summerlin residents reflect on why they are thankful for the community in which they live. Today, the master-planned community is home to more than 100,000 Southern Nevadans who appreciate the lifestyle, the amenities, an abundance of beautiful homes and neighborhoods and a sense of community with like-minded residents who share their appreciation.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Sterling Ridge by William Lyon Homes, a new luxury neighborhood in Summerlin, enjoyed a robust grand opening weekend. Located in the exclusive guard gated village of The Ridges, Sterling Ridge offers semi-custom homes in Summerlin. Sterling Ridge will offer two collections of homes with varying lot sizes, floor plans, and unique features for home buyers to individualize and customize their dream…
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Summerlin, Las Vegas' largest master-planned community is designed for residents to enjoy their homes, neighborhoods and each other. A major perk to living in Summerlin is the long list of resident-only events afforded those who call the community home.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Summerlin's newest neighborhood featuring 53 single-story homes is selling fast. Santaluz by Toll Brothers is located in The Paseos village and is one of the most popular new home developments in the master planned community. These new homes in Las Vegas are tucked along the western rim of the valley and offer three floor plans featuring Spanish Colonial, Mission, Mediterranean and Santa…
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Summerlin is again adding more options to its home inventory with new homes in The Paseos village, offering five floor plans in the sweeping hills adjacent Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. This gated community with only 84 lots starts in the low $300,000s and offers floor plans ranging from 2,050 to 3,285 square feet.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Twelve Summerlin businesses, popular outdoor venues and a school now carry a coveted title: they are 2013 Best of Summerlin winners. More than 2,000 people cast votes on summerlin.com from September 9 through Oct. 11, selecting from among three top nominees in each category.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
This weekend more than 100 artists and craftsmen from across the country will display a broad array of art at Summerlin Centre Community Park for the 19th annual Summerlin Art Festival. The event features fine art collections including paintings, glasswork, pottery, jewelry, metal works, sculpture and mixed media.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
A Special 16-page Feature in the Las Vegas Review Journal.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
The Summerlin Art Festival returns with exciting changes and more than 100 fine artists and craftsmen Oct. 12 and 13 at Summerlin Centre Community Park. In addition to the broad variety of artwork on display along with live art demonstrations and stage performances, this year children will have a new piece of hands-on fun thanks to Discovery Children's Museum.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Summerlin's westernmost village The Paseos continues to take shape at a quick pace fueled in large part by consumer demand for new homes in Summerlin. Currently, the village boasts three neighborhoods under development including Esperanza by Lennar.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
For the eighth year, residents and fans of Summerlin are sharing their opinions about what they love most about the community through the community's "Best of Summerlin" campaign. This year, hundreds of nominations were received during August with voting now underway. Winners of the 2013 "Best of Summerlin" recognition campaign will be announced at Summerlin Art…
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc., announced today plans to open an approximately 36,000-square-foot store in fall 2014 at The Shops at Summerlin, a 1.6 million-square-foot mixed-use development of The Howard Hughes Corporation that will launch the downtown of the acclaimed master planned community.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
In a mid-year 2013 survey of master-planned communities conducted by national real estate consultant RCLCO, Summerlin ranked 9th nationally, moving up three spots from its 12th place year-end 2012 ranking.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Twenty-four schools have already opened their doors or will open their doors for more than 35,000 students on the first day of school in the master-planned community of Summerlin. The 12 public and 12 private schools in Summerlin include 10 percent of Clark County School District's highest ranking public schools and many of the valley's top performing and nationally-ranked private…
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Summerlin public and private schools receive high accolades for student performance during the school year, but many schools in the master-planned community extend their core curriculum calendars to the summer, offering academic advancement programs, supervised play and learning programs as well as sports clinics for young people.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Three college-bound students from the master-planned community of Summerlin each received a $4,000 scholarship from The Summerlin Children's Forum, a nonprofit organization established in 1997 by community leaders and The Howard Hughes Corporation to enhance the educational experience of students in the community.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Summerlin, Las Vegas' largest master-planned community, a development of The Howard Hughes Corporation (HHC), launches its 2013 Best of Summerlin recognition campaign. A fun and interactive way to showcase Summerlin's robust amenities, this exciting competition has become a popular way to celebrate Summerlin icons, landmark places and popular venues for their contributions to the…
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Summerlin's newest family park, Community Park, at 7025 S. Fort Apache Rd., sits between the new Wet 'n' Wild water park and the top ranked Faiss Middle School. The new park offers yet another location for families to enjoy the beautiful outdoor landscape in the southernmost tip of the developing master-planned community.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Woodside Homes today unveils four model homes available for two unique styles of homes: Seville at Andorra and Castille at Andorra in Summerlin's Paseos village. Located north of West Charleston Blvd. along the base of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, the Andorra neighborhood adds a total of seven new floor plans to Summerlin's growing list of new home offerings.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Looking for your next Summerlin home? Now is a great time to buy with more than 50 floor plans by 10 builders in five villages. Single-family detached, townhomes, condos and exclusive custom homes are all being built as buyers line up for a shot at some Summerlin real estate.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
The master-planned community of Summerlin is home to a variety of lifestyle-amenities, including resident-only, family-friendly events offered year-round throughout the community's 19 villages. But Summerlin's Fourth of July parade, a massive annual celebration, is open to the public, and this year's 19th annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade is shaping up to be the best yet.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
It's a fact. During the hot Las Vegas summers the higher the elevation, the lower the temperatures. And Summerlin has some of the highest elevations in the valley.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
According to a report released Friday by the Nevada Department of Education, public schools in the master-planned community of Summerlin rank among the best in the state. Eight of the community's 12 CCSD public elementary, middle and high schools received the top score of 5 in the state's new critical performance assessment scale.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
The Paseos village in Summerlin is one of the latest Las Vegas valley development areas to experience the new building boom that has home buyers eagerly lining up for a look. The new homes in the Paseos include single-story floor plans, three-car garages and optional casitas, and according to Danielle Bisterfeldt, marketing director for Summerlin, they are proving to be very popular with…
Saturday, June 1, 2013
New home buyers often look for amenities in homes and neighborhoods that include cozy comforts and convenient, family-friendly activities in the area. Summerlin's more than 150 miles of trails throughout the 22,500-acre master-planned community on the west side of the valley are among the most popular neighborhood amenities for residents.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer, and for residents of the master-planned community of Summerlin, that means the start of pool season. Spanning 22,500 acres along the western rim of the Las Vegas valley, Summerlin is known for its robust outdoor amenities, including two community pools for the exclusive use of residents and one large public aquatic facility owned and operated by…
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Summerlin, the 22,500-acre master planned community populating the western-rim of the Las Vegas valley, is known for its beautiful desert landscape and close proximity to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Now, in addition to having one of the best natural desert wonders in their backyard, Summerlin residents have a world-class water park at their doorsteps. Wet 'n' Wild Las…
Monday, May 13, 2013
Summerlin Las Vegas Baseball Club LLC, a joint venture comprised of The Howard Hughes Corporation (NYSE: HHC) and Play Ball Owners Group, including investors Steve Mack, Bart Wear and Chris Kaempfer, today announced that they have completed the purchase of the Las Vegas 51s from Stevens Baseball Group.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
When you purchase a home in Summerlin it comes standard with amenities that promote a lifestyle of outdoor activity and healthy living. An ample variety of parks and recreational facilities generously spread throughout Summerlin cater to an active lifestyle and complement each neighborhood.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Summerlin's newest village, located in the southwestern corner of the 22,500-acre master-planned community, is bursting with activity. The Mesa has several new single-family homes featuring 19 floor plans. Builders are working to make this another stand-out Summerlin neighborhood with distinct architectural elements and unique amenities both inside and outside of these new homes.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Homebuyers looking for a new home in the 22,500-acre master-planned community of Summerlin now have a quick and convenient way to search for the perfect new home. The Howard Hughes Corporation (HHC) has launched the Summerlin mobile phone app, a new, free, downloadable search engine for smart phones.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
One of the most engaging public events in the master-planned community of Summerlin is right around the corner: The 12th annual Tour de Summerlin, Saturday, April 20. Online registration closes this Thursday, April 18. Last-minute registrations can be handled in person at McGhies Ski, Bike & Board on Friday, April 19, from noon to 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Outdoor enthusiasts who are on the fence about participating in the 3rd annual Summerlin Half Marathon have only five days left to pre-register online. Runners hoping to slide into the race the day of the event risk being turned away.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Summerlin, the artfully designed master planned community that spans the Las Vegas Valley's western rim and boasts more than 150 parks, including dozens of baseball fields, is calling "Batter up!" as the Summerlin North and Summerlin South Little Leagues kick-off their spring baseball seasons.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
The Summit at Amado by KB Home is Summerlin's newest neighborhood, located in the master-planned community's picturesque Mesa village in the southwest corner of the valley. The neighborhood offers single-family, two-story homes priced at $249,990, $259,990 and $269,990, respectively, offering 1,852, 2,055, and 2,256 square feet. All homes come standard with three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a…
Saturday, March 16, 2013
The newest business to open its doors in Summerlin is giving residents yet another reason to enjoy the 150-miles of winding trails and gorgeous neighboring Red Rock landscape. The Las Vegas Cyclery held its grand opening 'WheelaPaLooZa' in The Gardens Summerlin South village March 9 and 10.
Monday, March 4, 2013
The Mesa, Summerlin's southernmost village, is adding a unique style to the distinctly designed master-planned community. Nestled at the base of the picturesque Spring Mountain range, this 500-acre desert contemporary inspired village is home to seven actively selling neighborhoods with dozens of floor plans ranging from 1,450 square feet to 3,050 square feet and priced from $227,950 to…
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Spring in Summerlin is marked by two annual events that underscore the community's healthy, active lifestyle: the 3rd annual Summerlin Half-Marathon and 12th annual Tour de Summerlin. Registration is underway for both events that are open to the public.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
The master-planned community of Summerlin launched its 2013 marketing campaign this week, and according to Danielle Bisterfeldt, Summerlin marketing director, community residents are the stars of the new multi-media campaign.
Friday, February 8, 2013
An active, outdoor lifestyle has long been a hallmark of quality of life in the master-planned community of Summerlin. The community's extensive trail system, 150-plus parks, adjacency to Red Rock Canyon with world-class hiking and rock-climbing, ideal streets and scenery for cyclists, and community youth and adult sports leagues combine to encourage a healthy, active lifestyle that appeals…
Friday, February 8, 2013
The intersection of Alta Drive and Desert Foothills Drive will close to vehicle, pedestrian and cycling traffic February 18, 2013. The closure, scheduled for approximately 10 months, is necessary to complete infrastructure work for development expansion.
Monday, February 4, 2013
In a national survey of master-planned communities conducted by national real estate consultant RCLCO, Summerlin ranked 12th nationally for 2012 home sales. According to Kevin Orrock, president of Summerlin and executive vice president of master-planned communities for The Howard Hughes Corporation. Summerlin's 471 home sales in 2012 represent a 113 percent increase over 2011.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Development activity is well underway in The Paseos village of Summerlin as The Howard Hughes Corporation, developer of Summerlin, prepares for significant growth. Five new home neighborhoods are scheduled to open in 2013 along with an extension of the village's popular paseo trail system.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Amado Pointe by Ryland Homes is now selling in the master-planned community of Summerlin. The neighborhood features four two-story home floorplans ranging from 2,175 to 2,389 square feet priced from the high $200,000s.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Three two-story home floorplans are now selling in Summerlin's newest neighborhood, Cresta del Sol at Amado by Woodside Homes. Floorplans range from 2,236 to 2,518 square feet and are priced starting in the mid-$200,000s.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
The intersection of Alta Drive and Desert Foothills Drive will close to vehicle, pedestrian and cycling traffic in early February. The closure, scheduled for approximately 10 months, is necessary to complete infrastructure work for development expansion.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Thousands of Summerlin residents are taking advantage of the community's award winning recreational amenities to meet health and fitness goals for the new year.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
The master-plan community of Summerlin is ushering in 2013 with big plans. "We have a full schedule of residential, retail and recreational development in Summerlin," said Kevin Orrock, president of Summerlin and executive vice president of master-planned communities for The Howard Hughes Corporation.
Monday, December 3, 2012
The Howard Hughes Corporation (NYSE: HHC) and Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) today announced that the department store is the latest anchor to be part of The Shops at Summerlin. The Shops at Summerlin, one of the premier regional mixed-use development sites in the U.S., is part of a planned urban center which will serve the entire Las Vegas Valley. When complete, it will include retail, entertainment, office, hotel and multi-family residential, designed to create a vibrant, walkable urban core in the heart of the affluent 22,500-acre master planned community.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The Howard Hughes Corporation (NYSE: HHC) and Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced that Macy's will serve as the first anchor for the Shops at Summerlin. The agreement confirms the restart of the highly‐anticipated development in the heart of the acclaimed Summerlin master planned community.


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I seen you had posted this on twitter earlier today - very impressive. Keep up the good work!
Well at long last I have managed to sort out a portfolio and put some samples of the graphic work I have done all in one place. For those that fancy a nose link is below.
Designs 4 Schools
As always comments welcome.
I seen you had posted this on twitter earlier today - very impressive. Keep up the good work!
Hi Mate,
I like what you have done with the new site, it's about time that was finished ay!
Good Work! and keep it up mate
Very nice work there mate!
my trumps card needs updating! lmao
oh and you are also missing the icons you done for all of us!
The service I used for the portfolio has a limit to the number of images you can use so just putting up the most recent stuff really.
ahh that explains it then. Also, did you think about the flag orbs that you helped me with??? (in terms of "consultancy" on the designs)
Nope forgot about those In the long term I plan to have a Joomla based portfolio site, but it was taking to long to develop so went for a hosted solution as a stop gap.
Superb work - in a class of it's own, well done Sysman. Thanks for all the support to us minnows as well.
You are more than welcome. It's all the positive feedback and appreciation that keeps them coming.
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Is that intentional?
both links point to the same image to me....
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Avon Products (AVP)
Q3 2012 Earnings Call
November 01, 2012 8:30 am ET
Amy Low Chasen
Sherilyn S. McCoy - Chief Executive Officer and Director
Kimberly A. Ross - Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
William Schmitz - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division
Christopher Ferrara - BofA Merrill Lynch, Research Division
Ali Dibadj - Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC., Research Division
Constance Marie Maneaty - BMO Capital Markets U.S.
Mark S. Astrachan - Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc., Research Division
Timothy A. Conder - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division
Javier Escalante - Consumer Edge Research, LLC
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I'll now turn the conference over to Amy Chasen, Group Vice President, Investor Relations. Ms. Chasen, you may begin your conference.
Amy Low Chasen
Thank you. Good morning, and thank you for joining us to review Avon's third quarter results. With me today on the call are Sheri McCoy, Avon's CEO; and Kimberly Ross, our Executive Vice President and CFO. Sheri will provide an update as well as our goals for future performance. Kimberly will then review third quarter results and provide further color on our outlook. Then we'll have our usual Q&A session.
With that, I refer you to the cautionary statement in today's earnings release, as well as to our non-GAAP reconciliations, which is available on the Investor Relations section of our website. As usual on the call, we'll focus on these adjusted non-GAAP financial measures.
I'll now hand the call over to Sheri.
Sherilyn S. McCoy
Good morning, and thank you, all, for joining us, and a special thanks to those of you joining us from the New York-New Jersey area. I recognize that many of you are still dealing with some challenging circumstances, so thank you for being here.
By now, you've seen the press release with our third quarter results, which remained disappointing. It is clear that Avon faces a challenging situation. I spent the past 6 months visiting major markets, meeting with our management teams and representatives to gain a good understanding of our strengths and weaknesses. I am confident that we have identified and started implementing actions critical to moving Avon toward a measured and steady recovery.
This morning, I will take you through some of these actions, including our plans to drive top line growth and aggressively manage our cost base. We need to do both in parallel to succeed. Kimberly will then take you through details of our third quarter results, and then we will open the line for Q&A.
I recognize you would like to hear me present a magic bullet or a quick fix. But our business is complex. As I've said in our earlier calls, the challenges Avon is facing developed over time, not overnight, and the solutions will take time as well. We still have a tremendous amount of work to do to address issues that Avon has wrestled with for years: the complexity of our model, consumer access to our products, the impact of technology and the best approach to representative earnings opportunity. Six months in, I don't have all the answers yet, but I can share my thinking on how we will approach these longer-term and substantive issues. And I will tell you today that we have identified and begun to take the necessary actions critical to stabilize the company and return to growth.
We are taking an aggressive yet very reasonable approach. Our goal is to achieve mid-single-digit revenue growth and a low-double-digit operating margin over the next 3 years. I believe this is both reasonable and achievable for a number of reasons.
We compete in large and growing categories and geographies with a strong developing market footprint. The global beauty industry is projected to grow 6% annually, with most of the growth expected to come from developing markets where Avon has a strong presence. As you know, the global direct selling industry has been growing at 4% to 5%. And advice from friends and word of mouth, 2 attributes of the Avon business model, are still the most powerful drivers of purchase consideration. Also historically, Avon's growth was in line with our competitive set, and once we stabilize, it should return to this level.
In the past, our growth exceeded our revenue growth -- our cost exceeded our revenue growth. This will not happen again. Cost is something that we can and we'll control. We've already instilled increased clarity and discipline in the 2013 budget process. Historically, our operating margins have been in the low double digits. And given where the business is today and the nature of Avon's competitive set in our key markets, we believe that returning to low double digits is a reasonable objective.
All told, we have the brand, we have the product, we have the scale and we will build the capabilities. We know what we need to do to get there. We must execute, and I am holding us accountable to deliver.
In our last call, I outlined 5 priority areas for the company: stabilize and drive top line growth, improve income by a more effective cost structure and cash generation, invest in our people and build a culture of accountability, use technology to better serve our representatives and connect with consumers and build a strategic roadmap for our future. In my early months, we've organized our internal efforts against these priorities. Examining our plans against these priorities has helped us better understand how and why Avon underperformed in the past and what we need to do differently as we move forward.
First, let's discuss driving top line growth. From my early days at Avon, it was clear to me that we need to put the representative and consumer back at the center of our business. It's quite simple. We can't succeed in direct sales without our representatives and we won't succeed in beauty unless we know who our consumers are and what they need. We must understand and execute against both the push and pull in each market. This requires both a mindset change for the organization as well as an alignment of resources.
The push comes from representatives who are engaged and motivated as ambassadors of Avon. They gain personal satisfaction from being part of the Avon family. More important, they are confident to reach out to consumers and their peers to drive sales and to recruit because they believe in the products and the proposition. I've met representatives in all our key markets, and whether I'm in Dallas or Sao Paulo, Istanbul or Mexico City or Manila, there is a common chorus: our representatives love Avon and they love Avon products.
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