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Amira Nature Foods Ltd Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 Financial Results
Amira Nature Foods Ltd (the "Company")(NYSE: ANFI), a leading global provider of packaged Indian specialty rice, today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2012.
Third Quarter Financial Highlights:
- Revenue increased 56.2% to $113.9 million, compared to $72.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012.
- EBITDA increased 57.7% to $14.0 million, compared to $8.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012.
- Profit after tax increased 94.1% to $4.2 million, compared to $2.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012.
- Excluding non-recurring IPO-related expenses of approximately $1.8 million, adjusted profit after tax increased 175.6% to $5.9 million, compared to $2.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012.
- Basic and diluted earnings per share (1) was $0.11 compared to $0.09 for the third quarter of fiscal 2012.
- For better quarter over quarter comparability, after adjusting for non-recurring IPO-related expenses and using 35.7 million fully diluted shares, adjusted earnings per share was $0.17 compared to $0.06 in the third quarter of fiscal 2012.
"In the third quarter we continued to execute on our strategic initiatives as we experienced increased growth in India and internationally," stated Karan A. Chanana, Amira's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We are pleased to report these efforts enabled us to generate revenue and EBITDA ahead of our expectations for the quarter. Going forward, we remain focused on strengthening our distribution in India, further developing our relationships with key retailers globally and continuing our expansion in new, high-growth markets with our strong Basmati and complementary product portfolio to capitalize on a number of growth opportunities around the world."
Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results
Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 56.2% to $113.9 million, compared to $72.9 million for the same period in fiscal 2012. The revenue increase was primarily due to increased sales volumes both in India and internationally. In addition, our third quarter revenue included $23.6 million associated with shipment of product to a repeat customer as previously disclosed, while the comparable shipment to this customer was made in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. Excluding this shipment, revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 would have increased 23.8% to approximately $90.3 million.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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2010 MTV Movie Awards: Hey, At Least Ken Jeong Was There
Movie News By Neil Miller on June 7, 2010 | Comments (1)As I mentioned last night when I wrote about the new Scott Pilgrim vs. the World clip, I didn't watch a moment of the 2010 MTV Movie Awards. However, I am told that a few interesting and fun things happened. Tom Cruise out-dressed Jennifer Lopez, Twilight out-awarded its Summit Entertainment cousin The Hurt Locker, and the always funny Ken Jeong out-dressed both Katy Perry and Christina Aguilera. Not bad for the movie world equivalent of the Special Olympics.
Interview: Justin Bartha on Drugs and Religion in 'Holy Rollers'
Features By Scott Beggs on May 24, 2010 | Be the First To CommentIn Holy Rollers Bartha plays a Hasidic Jew that loses his faith just in time to find the alluring nature of the drug game.
Jack Nicholson to Star in the Geriatric 'Hangover'?
Casting Couch By Lauren Flanagan on April 22, 2010 | Comments (2)Jack Nicholson has reportedly been offered the role of a womanizing playboy in LASt Vegas, the geriatric version of The Hangover. I wonder if he can pull it off?
The 67th Annual Golden Globes Winners: Avatar Takes Best Picture
Movie News By Neil Miller on January 17, 2010 | Comments (11)The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards are upon us. And while they are on live on ABC as of 8/7c, you may not be watching them. That's okay, as I will updating our list with the winners as they are announced.
2010 Writers Guild Awards Nominees Skew Populist, As Well
Movie News By Neil Miller on January 11, 2010 | Comments (4)Put simply, it's going to be a populist kind of year. Once again, the likes of Avatar and Star Trek, along with The Hangover, are hanging around during awards season.
Shouting Match: Was 2009 a Good or Bad Year for Movies?
Features By Josh Radde on January 9, 2010 | Comments (23)Some years at the cineplex are just better than others. Which years those are can always be debated, hence the reason why FSR writer Paul Sileo and FSR's resident devil's advocate Josh Radde sat on their collective asses to hash out whether or not 2009 was particularly strong or notably weak.
Year in Review: The Biggest Box Office Year of All-Time
Box Office By John Cairns on January 4, 2010 | Comments (7)Welcome to the 2009 Reject Report Box Office Year in Review, and what a record-settiing year it was. As it turns out, the race for the title of 2009 Box Office Champ remains up in the air as we speak.
Year in Review: The Best Comedies of 2009
2009 Year In Review By Amber Humphrey on January 1, 2010 | Comments (6)End of the year lists usually come in tens or some sort of multiple of ten but here, as you will see, there are only seven slots. No, I'm not purposely trying to be subversive, nor was this result of laziness, and I assure you that it wasn't an attempt to gyp you out of those bottom three slots. There just weren't ten great, unequivocally funny comedies released this year.
Year in Review: The 10 Best Performances of 2009
2009 Year In Review By Jorge Del Pinal on December 30, 2009 | Comments (5)Often "Best of" lists include a bunch of the Oscar bait roles that we hear about at the end of every year but in 2009 we had some great performances in big movies which sadly isn't always the case. With this list I tried to balance the two opposing worlds of critical credibility and popularity by considering which roles stuck out in my mind most. This is what I came up with…
This Week in Blu-ray: Mel Brooks and a Bunch of Basterds
Blu-ray Spotlight By Neil Miller on December 17, 2009 | Be the First To CommentStrap in, friends, as we've got another turbulent (and potentially expensive) week of selections in This Week in Blu-ray.
Weekly DVD Drinking Game: The Hangover
Drinking Games By Kevin Carr on December 16, 2009 | Be the First To CommentWhat what? The Hangover is out on DVD and Blu-ray? Do I really need to explain why this movie deserves its own drinking game?
The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards Nominations
Movie News By Neil Miller on December 15, 2009 | Comments (10)The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominations for The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards. But that's not all!
Rob Hunter loves movies. He also loves hunting Nazis. These two joys come together in the form of cash money payments that he receives every week and immediately uses to buy more DVDs. This week… The Hangover, The Goods, The Other Man, and the more.
Earlier today I caught a glimpse of a 'For Your Consideration' ad (click to enlarge above) for Warner Bros.' comedy The Hangover over on First Showing. Then after seeing it for myself on Variety.com, I was sold. This is an awards contender.
Who cares about Thanksgiving? Just like Corporate America, we'll be skipping right over it in favor of starting our whirlwind Christmas coverage. Cross your fingers for snow.
Galifianakis Might Fall Off a Wall for 'Shrek' Spin-Off
Movie News By Scott Beggs on November 5, 2009 | Comments (4)The beard enthusiast (and sometimes actor) is in talks to voice Humpty Dumpty. Beats getting high and agreeing to G-Force.
Exclusive: We Shoot the Sh*t with Kevin Smith
Features By Scott Beggs on October 18, 2009 | Comments (24)On the 16th anniversary of the first public screening of Clerks, we get personal with the man, the myth, the lunchbox as he rips his heart off his sleeve and slams it down on the table.
Review: I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell
Movie Reviews By Rob Hunter on September 25, 2009 | Comments (13)Professional film critics should never walk into a movie already knowing whether or not they're going to like it. However…
Galifiniakis Has a Dramatic 'Funny Story' For You
Casting Couch By Scott Beggs on September 16, 2009 | Comments (4)Can Zach Galifianakis successfully change his image from a crazy slacker to a crazy slacker who is in a mental institution? And, more importantly, will Nurse Ratchet be there?
The Winners and Losers of 2009's Record Setting Summer
Movie News By Bethany Perryman on September 2, 2009 | Comments (22)Americans + sitting on asses + it's hot outside + reasonably kickass movies = CA$H. Now that's an equation that balances, to the tune of $4.17 billion fucking dollars. Come inside, check out the winners/losers recap, and cash some checks with this year's top ten.
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1 And on the eighth day Moses sent for Aaron and his sons and the responsible men of Israel; | 1 On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. |
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I too sometimes find this happening. I started doing research and discovered a few things. According to Baking Illustrated, the protein content in flour differs. ..."lower-protein flours spread more..." "King Arthur 11.7% protein, Heckers/Ceresota 11.5-11.9% protein, Hodgson Mill 11.0% protein, Gold Medal and Pillsbury 10.5% protein." Therefore, if one would use King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, this might deter some spreading.
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Kourtney, I wish you tons of luck…. Babies are the best present that anyone can be blessed with………
Good luck with your new bundle of joy!!!!!!
Kourtney, I wish you all the best, you look beautiful. I was a first time mom and believe me everthing will come naturally to you.
God Bless you and your baby.
Just like Khloe said on the show, you are SUCH a cute pregnant lady!!
Kourtney I am you girls biggest fan and i wish everything of the best you and your sisters are stunning,and i hope you can blossem more
tu es vraiment trop belle kourtney! sa lui va trop bien la grossesse!!
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10 Jacob said, "No, please, if now I have found favor in your sight, then take my present from my hand, for I see your face as one sees the face of God, and you have received me favorably. | 10 "No, please!" said Jacob. "If I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. For to see your face is like seeing the face of God, now that you have received me favorably. |
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Palin calls criticism "cruel"
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Friday blasted anonymous campaign staffers who have criticized her behavior on the campaign trail in recent days.
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Fox News host Greta Van Susteren has landed the first postelection interview with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the network said Friday. The host of "On the Record" flew Friday to Alaska, where she'll interview the 2008 Republican vice-presidential nominee Sunday and Monday. The taped interview will air on her Monday program. Van Susteren has objected to the anonymous criticism of Palin: "The sniping at Governor Palin after the election by 'anonymous' sources is rotten," Van Susteren wrote on her blog Friday.Los Angeles Times
ANCHORAGE — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Friday blasted anonymous campaign staffers who have criticized her behavior on the campaign trail in recent days, saying it's "cruel, it's mean-spirited, it's immature, it's unprofessional."
A pack of local and national media was waiting for Palin when she returned to work for the first time since joining Sen. John McCain's campaign on Aug. 29.
In an impromptu news conference in her office lobby, the governor talked about her future in national politics; whether Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens should resign after being found guilty on corruption charges; and anonymous criticism from McCain campaign aides who claim she went on a shopping spree with Republican Party money and didn't know Africa is a continent rather than a country.
"If there are allegations based on questions or comments I made in debate prep about NAFTA, about the continent versus the country when we talk about Africa there, then those were taken out of context. And that's cruel, it's mean-spirited, it's immature, it's unprofessional and those guys are jerks if they came away with it taking things out of context, then tried to spread something on national news," Palin said.
Much of the sniping by anonymous McCain staffers in media outlets such as Newsweek and the Fox News Channel is over the Republican National Committee's purchase of more than $150,000 in clothes for Palin as well as her family.
"Those are the RNC's clothes, they are not my clothes. I never forced anybody to buy anything. I never asked for anything more than maybe a diet Dr Pepper every once in a while," she said.
"It's just very, very disappointing because this is Barack Obama's time right now and this is an historic moment in our nation and this can be a shining moment for America in our history. And look what we're talking about again, we're talking about my shoes and belts and skirts. This is ridiculous."
As for Stevens, after a jury found Stevens guilty on seven felony counts of lying on his financial disclosure reports Oct. 28, Palin said: "even if elected on Tuesday, Senator Stevens should step aside to allow a special election to give Alaskans a real choice of who will serve them in Congress."
With Stevens leading by a thin margin after Tuesday's election, Palin appeared to have changed her mind. His fellow senators will have to decide whether to expel him, Palin said. "That's their baby, they'll have to figure out what to do."
Pressed on whether she is calling on Stevens to resign if his lead holds after absentee ballots are counted, she said: "Not after the will of the people has been made manifest via that vote."
If Stevens resigns or is expelled from the Senate, there would be a special election to pick his replacement. Would Palin run?
"Not planning on that, no, not planning on that. Just being very thankful to get to hustle back to my governor's office here and get to work as the governor," Palin said.
Palin said she didn't know if she'd try to make a run for vice president or president in 2012. She said her presence on the national stage going forward would be about the state, not about furthering her own interests.
"My participation on a national level, it will all have to do with what it is that Alaska needs and how Alaska can progress and contribute more to the U.S.," Palin said.
She mostly defended herself from a barrage of criticism that has been aimed at her from anonymous McCain aides ever since the McCain-Palin ticket was defeated Tuesday.
"For the most part, absolutely, media persons, reporters, have been absolutely right on and there has been fairness and objectivity," Palin said. "There have been some stinkers, though, who have kind of made the whole basket full of apples, once in a while, smell kind of bad."
Senior McCain aides had moved to quell the divisions earlier in the day. Nicolle Wallace, a senior McCain campaign aide who worked with Palin, defended her on Friday on NBC's "Today" show.
"She is perhaps the most un-diva politician I've ever seen," Wallace said. "The only thing I've ever seen her ask for is a diet soda."
Palin initially brushed off the criticisms, but upon her return home decided to address them. She said that threats that the Republican National Committee would send lawyers to Alaska to audit the clothes they had bought her were false.
"There is no clothes audit, except for when the belly of the plane got cleaned out, all the piles of the clothes that they had in there, they wanted me at my house to go through it and box things up and send it," Palin said during a brief interview in her Anchorage office.
"There's no attorneys coming up, and there's no need for it or anything else," she said.
In response to allegations that as much as $40,000 was spent outfitting the governor's husband, Todd Palin, Palin spokeswoman Meghan Stapleton said:
"Two people were told to go clean up Todd ... so he could look the part. They went and purchased ... two suits. I'm not sure two suits add up to $40,000."
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Radiography student, Tad Langley, took second place honors at the Texas Society of Radiography Technologists (TSRT) annual competition. Pictured left to right are Ed Stout, Radiography Program Director and Tad Langley.
Chef Paul Mendoza and his Culinary Arts students invite you to the spring Culinary Scholarship Lunch on April 19, 2013 in the Galveston College Atrium. The menu is drawn from the book "True Food" which was featured in the Galveston County Daily News last year. The recipes in the book are based on the Mediterranean Diet, but ingredients are selected for their anti-inflammatory qualities. The title of the book mimics that of a small chain of restaurants by the same name. The first course, Chicken Dumplings with Cilantro-Za'atar Sauce, will be served at 11:30 a.m. The entrée of Halibut with Fingerling Potatoes and Umami Sauce will follow, and Lemon-Ginger Frozen Yogurt will be served for dessert. Ticket price is $15.00. Please make reservations with Mari Macias at 409-944-1286.
Gulf Coast PASS will host a college readiness informational night for parents of Ball High School students who meet the requirements to participate in the Dual Credit Program. The GC PASS program is a partnership between Galveston College and GISD-Ball High School and the primary goals of the program are increasing college readiness among high school graduates and increasing student success in developmental education course. The meeting will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Abe and Annie Seibel Wing.
For those interested in participating in the Dual Credit Program, at least one parent/guardian must attend at least one of the mandatory meetings. Topics of discussion will include the benefits and risks of dual credit participation, dual credit course offerings, and admissions and registration procedures. Attending one of these sessions will also allow parents and students to ask questions to Galveston College and Ball High staff regarding dual credit enrollment. For further information, contact Vanessa Matthews at 409-944-1343.
The Galveston College Whitecaps Softball Women's team is hosting its final two home games of the 2013 season on Wednesday, April 17 and Saturday, April 20.
The Whitecaps Softball team is ranked ninth in the United States. They will face Blinn College in a double header on April 17 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Then on Saturday, April 20 they have a double header against Lamar State Port Arthur beginning at 12:00 p.m. The games are played at Dot Watson Lassie League Complex.
The second lecture for the 2013 spring semester is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation Student Center Wing. The lecture features Dr. Andrew Sansom, Executive Director of the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University in San Marcos. Dr. Sansom will give a lecture titled "The Texas Water Crisis: We Can't Build Our Way Out of It."
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I know this seems kind of trivial but I just accidentally discovered a feature in Visual Studio that probably all in all has cost me many many lost seconds of productivity. I often find myself in visual studio with something in my paste buffer but want to search for something else in code. I know this sounds a little obtuse but if you know what I'm talking about and you don't do it yourself, this will save you a bunch of time. I'm in them middle of full speed prep for Silicon Valley Code Camp (which is what this program I am using for the example below is) as well as working on my next Sencha ExtJS 5 upgrade Plurasight video so I have my tools all cranked up. I thought I'd quickly share a video of what I'm talking about. Here you … Continue Reading
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The simplest things can often be aggravating to get right. I often find that when something does not work (especially in ExtJS 5 using View Model and Bind) that I need to make the simplest example to prove my understanding to myself. I thought I would share a very simple yet powerful example of how to bind data from a ViewModel to an xtemplate in ExtJS 5. There are many other things you can do with databinding including modeling selected row in a grid as well as nice integration with formulas. The below example is just a very simple case that proves it works which is often all I need. Notice that in the code below I've created a very simple viewport with just one item. The two big takeaways are: The data must be … Continue Reading
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I've been having issues that makes me think that ViewModel data in ExtJS 5 does not move through the prototypical inheritance chain so I put a small example to show my case. Of course, my example works exactly as exptected. I'm showing it here just for reference. The output is simply what is below. The problem I've been having is with bindTo to get a model row. From what I can tell, data moves exactly as expected but I'm not sure that store and formula model view stuff follow the same path. I can drill down and see it in the prototype but it is not obvious like it is with data. More research coming. Object {from2: "from2", from1: "from1"} Ext.application({ name: 'MyApp', launch: function () { … Continue Reading


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Hello! Earlier this month, my husband's grandmother unexpectedly passed away. I was able to bring home some of her houseplants, and was curious as to what this one is. I was very interested in the spider plant. I'm not sure how long they've been together ... I only met her one time, and it was not at her home. Any information would be appreciated. |
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The other one is a pothos, and looks to be "golden pothos" to be exact. Joe |
- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Wed, Apr 27, 11 at 19:08
Abigail...Sorry about your husband's grandmother..Hope he's okay. Yep, Joel's right...the combo is a Pothos/Epipremnum, the second a Variegated Spider Plant/Chlorophytum. Are you going to keep them potted together? They will thrive in bright light. An east window is perfect.. Water thoroughly, until water seeps from pots drainage holes, but let soil dry between waterings. A weekly shower, 'leaves' will keep your plants perky. One more thing. Spider Plants are finicky w/tap water. |
I should have thought about how my screen name looks, because I seem to get called Joel a lot, when it's actually Joe, with a 1980 after it for my birth year. Oh well, I'm pretty much used to it now.... :) Joe |
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Joe, the first time I responded to one of your posts, I too wrote Joel. Afterwards, I noticed it was a 1, not L. Guess I'm tired, late night, long day..lol.. Abby, forgot to say, your combo is really pretty..Toni |
- Posted by abigail1280 8 (My Page) on Thu, Apr 28, 11 at 14:13
I think I'm going to leave them together. I actually saw a Golden Pothos today at Lowes, and I thought, "Hey! You look familiar" Currently, I'm repotting and moving some plants out on to my screened in porch, so I'll be able to find a good place to put them! Thank you both for your help! |
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A quick and easy dinner that is also low in fat, this chicken casserole is perfect for busy nights. Submitted by LYZ219 Carbs: 15.8g | Fat: 7.3g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 36.8g | Calories: 284.2
Five ingredients, 10 minutes of work. One delicious dinner. Submitted by 2BHOTT Carbs: 15.1g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 34.4g | Calories: 232
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A spaghetti squash recipe that has a classic Italian twist. Submitted by HAPPYKAT71 Carbs: 12.4g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 4.2g | Calories: 88.6
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"I am giving this recipe 4-stars for the version without the optional whipped topping. I wish I had stopped, and not added that ingredient as it tainted the icing with artificial flavoring. I ended up throwing out the icing. Next time I make it I will definitely omit the whipped topping."
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"Like some of the other reviewers, I also had to add over a cup of extra sugar to this, to achieve the desired consistency. At that level of modification, it's no longer true to the original recipe, so I don't understand how people can still rate it 5* after claiming such a drastic change. I rate this recipe 2* if made as is."
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"Journey Into Imagination Starring Figment" to close 1/2/14 for year-long renovation?
Hey folks, I didn't see a thread here discussing this so figured I'd start one (sorry if there's already one that I missed).
Saw a post on The Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia Facebook page about the Imagination pavilion at Epcot closing on January 2nd, 2014. You can see the post HERE. It says "The Captain EO show will not reopen, while the ride and retail location are rumored to remain closed for one year for renovations". Anybody else hear anything about this, or have any idea what Disney might be planning? |
This is a fantastic closure and a good amount of time to get some real stuff done.
While it would be nice to see the Imagination pavilion refurbished and something more done with the ImageWorks area, I'd take this as a rumor and treat it with a grain of salt. There have been several "rumors" that said Imagination is closing for various reasons over the years and so far, none of them have been true.
I'm hoping this one isn't true just because I am going in January 2014 and I wanted to check out this pavilion since I remember nothing from it.
I've realized since joining the DIS that there is a lot of stuff in future world that I always miss! |
If this ends up being true, very glad I made the trip last month.
As the article that the OP quoted says, this is only a rumor at the moment. As such, I've moved this thread to the Rumors and News forum. :)
I wonder if they have a new sponsor for this pavilion.
Ya know what, it wouldn't surprise me if this was just a cost saving thing.
Would attendance drop if they close that pavilion? probably not noticeably. However, I'm sure that's quite a few CM's they can cost save on. |
This is not the first time I've heard EO would be closing. I think it could have had more longevity if they had remastered a digital print.
I know everyone would love to see Imagination revert to it's former glory. Is it more likely that we'll see a V4 instead of a return to V1, though? |
Thanks for starting this thread. I am very worried about Figment, after the death of Mr. Toad which I am still go on about! Hoping they go back to something with Dreamfinder and don't get rid of the adorable purple guy! I did read a response on-line earlier today where a person who worked in the Imagination Pavilion store (so they indicated) seemed to know nothing about the rumor that CM's were notified. We aren't going again until February and already miss him, if it is true...
It's not even a particularly strong rumor - the whole thing seems to be based on "a Cast Member told me" (while others have countered that they have friend who work at JII who have heard nothing of the sort).
Here's the thing, JII is in desperate need of a refurb, but Disney is stuck paying long term for the sponsorship agreement they made with Kodak. Kodak is in bankruptcy, and the Dreamfinder and Figment IP is shared between Kodak and Disney. That IP is one of the few assets Kodak has that still generates a revenue stream (my understanding is that they have very few digital photography patents). So the bankruptcy court isn't going to allow Kodak to sell its share of that IP (unless it's at a serious premium). The bankruptcy court also isn't going to allow Kodak to invest more money into JII. So Disney is stuck. About the only thing they could try and do is file an adversary action in the bankruptcy to try and force Kodak out at JII. But the bankruptcy court is not going to be particularly sympathetic to something that interrupts the flow of cash to pay off Kodak's creditors, so we're back where we started. |
Touring Plans Disney Dish mentioned this on a podcast a bit ago. Rumors include a retooled Dreamfinder with Jack Black (unlikely) to a Phineas and Ferb overhaul. I would think they'd save Figment - he sells too much plush, but who knows.
Again, just rumor. Take it as you will. Cheers, Indy |
I've heard several rumors of a phineas and ferb themed area or even phineas and ferb getting put into figment. I don't want figment touched its classic i think it needs to stay close to the same. Captain EO I can see going I'm fine with that. But when figment comes into the question and rumors are flying about what's going to happen to figment I'm not happy with that.
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I do think it could be both. It appears that reliability is a low bar in europe (See: BMW, Volvo, Audi, Mercedes, VW, Fiat, every continental european carmaker that has ever existed-haven't even started with the british car makers). The flip side of that is I think there might be less variance in the quality of mechanics (the flip side of a rigid labor market-not a good trade off in my book, but a trade off). I lived in Germany for a bit and they tend to be much more meticulous about everything so you will probably see much fewer repairs stemming from poor maintenance/neglect (by fewer I think a factor of a million- car ownership is less pervasive for a number of reasons thus the median car owner is going to be that much more persnickety). Also, overall use is much lower. I remember once my german host brother was arguing that Audis were so reliable that they would last for 10 years and up to 100,000 km. I agreed with his assemsent of 100,000 km and pointed out to him that in America that was piss poor. For a typical american that is a 5 year car and for some one commuting from the exurbs that is a 3 year car. All of this is a very longwinded way of theorizing why Ford's european quality control might not be quite up to snuff.
There is a problem with your theory. The two cars that you site are in fact based on mazda platforms (the 2 and 3 are their platform mates). That is not to say there aren't plenty of other areas where ford's european engineers could muck things up. Or ford's american engineers adapting the european engineers work to an american audience. For an example of the latter see the ford contour/mercury mystique.
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xl7 Posts: 2027000 + miles 2001 XL-7 Touring Model.
Experienced a failure with the remote that locks and unlocks the doors. Replacing the battery (3V) did not cure the problem. However, the 2nd remote worked fine. Two were issued when the vehicle was purchased.
The dealer advised that the entire remote unit must be replaced in order for two keyless remotes to work. It requires 1 to 2 hrs to replace.
Not bad......27+ miles and the first minor problem.
It was explained, for security reasons remotes must be programed to matching units only by authorized suzuki service centers. -
venanzik Posts: 72i have a few questions on the xl7. Can the xl7 be driven in 4wd on alternating road surfaces such as snow to dry roads? I ask because most of the time the main roads are plowed but the back roads remain covered in snow and switching in and out of 4wd for a few streets seems like a hassle (my current jeep grand cherokee can stay in 4wd all the time if needed, there is full time and part time choices) also, what vehicles did the owners of new xl7's come from? I am thinking of selling my 97 JGCherokee for an xl7 but feel i may be taking a step back in features and size. The jeep is definitly wider. Has width been a concern with anyone? or has everyone stepped "up" to this vehicle from a smaller vehicle? well enough rambling thanks for your help and thoughts.
frankno1 Posts: 68I own a Vitara 4dr and and XL7 both 2002 and noticed riding on the drivers seat of XL7 seat it appeared to be narrower than the drivers seat in the Vitara. I couldn't believe this so I had to measure both drivers seats. Guess what the bottom of the seat where your derriere sits on the Vitara is an 1 1/2" wider than the XL7. The XL7 is an automatic and the Vitara is a 5 speed manual, maybe thats the differenc.
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dadat39 Posts: 1Greetings XL-7 fans. Drove by our local Suzuki dealer and checked them out. Sunday, smallish town, so no salesmen to worry over. Currently we have an 89 Grand Caravan and a 92 Subaru Loyal. With 4 kids between 12 and 2 1/2, we need a van or wagon that will seat 6 comfortably, and be able to take the occasional camping trip for a weekend and the even less infrequent trip to northern Wisconsin which is about 14 hours if you drive through.
I like the under bench storage feature and the rack seems to be able to handle gear, but 1) is the maintenance as easy as 5greyhounds wants us to believe, 2)would the 4wd be worth my while in the touring, 3)can I expect my dealer to be willing to deal at end of model year now without any trade-in from me, or is the XL-7 "in a class alone" and the price is the price. I know edmunds says 22,400 +/- in my area but...
Thanks in advance. Hope to test one this week, without the kids and will keep you posted.
PS; I almost forgot, my wife saw on tv or read on the net something about the XL-7 having a "bigtime" rollover problem. Any word on this? -
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paride Posts: 52I purchased my XL-7 in March ('02 Touring 4WD) and now have approximately 8K miles on the odometer. The purchase price without a trade-in and with absolutely no haggling with the dealership was $22,399. The only maintenance I've performed is oil changes (the oil filter is in a real bad location) and tire rotation. The truck has had no problems to date.
For long trips, I feel that six passengers would be the limit in the XL-7. Assuming that you're using a car seat for your 2.5 year old, there would not be much interior space left for luggage. I have not used the roof rails to date so I can't advise you on that.
Last week (Thursday - Saturday), we took a trip to Hershey, PA, stopping at my in-laws on the way home. Round trip mileage was 522 miles. The truck was extremely comfortable and we had no complaints from my three children who are 16, 13, and 11. The split rear seat was real handy for luggage (my son sat next to the suitcases). At the 455 mile point, I checked the gas mileage - 20.3 mpg with the front AC on 100% of the time, the rear AC blower on 75% of the time, and a 70MPH speed about 75% - 80% of the trip.
Good luck with whatever vehicle you purchase. -
5greyhounds Posts: 338I purchased my XL-7 Limited in July of 01. It waa right at 22.4k. It just turned over 12K and no trouble--period. However, whoever designed the placement of the oil filter should be sentenced to change one every day for the rest of his or her life. I found that by putting the left wheel on a jack stand where it hangs down it is not so hard to get to but it is a real pain. That is why I use Mobil 1. I guess my longest trip was to Dewey Beach in Delaware ( about 4 hours and 170 miles) and it was a nice ride. The leather is holding up nicely and love the sunroof. I get about 22 MPG, no matter how I drive.
paride Posts: 525greyhounds - Just a thought - I don't recall how much clearance is on the passenger side of the engine compartment, but in Japan and other countries where the driver side is the right hand side of the truck, the XL-7 oil filter is probably much more accessible from the top. You wouldn't have the steering linkage blocking the filter removal as we now have. However, even with the steering linkage out of the way, I feel the filter is poorly located. I don't like the fact that you can't see the filter mounting surface, but there's not much we can do about it except live with it.
5greyhounds Posts: 338You are so right. I tried the top and it just does not do it. I talked with my dealer and when it goes in for my 15k service he will use my oil for the oil change. That will help a little. Mine is just for fun. I purchased it with 5k on it so I have only put 7k on it in a year. The math says a little under 600 a month. But that is why I bought it: room for two of my greyhounds, the wife and some bags on the roof. On a nice cool day it goes to work. Open the roof, put a few windows down and you can not beat it. BTW: is there a way to post pictures with these messages? I would post a few of my new basket roof rack if there was.
paride Posts: 52It seems the more we drive our XL-7, the more impressed we are. My wife puts most of the miles on the truck shuttling our kids around the neighborhood, and I have never seen her so happy with a new vehicle as she's been with the Suzuki. And I agree with you that the sunroof is a great feature, but I'm also very impressed with the rear ac. On our trip to Hershey, Pa. last week, my kids actually turned the rear ac off several times because they were cold (it was in the mid 90's every day of our trip!). On hot days with my old Mazda MPV, the ac struggled to get the front of the van somewhat comfortable while the back always remained warm to hot.
I don't know if you can post pictures with these messages, but I would like to see the basket roof rack you added.
Regards -
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danix Posts: 19www.carsdirect.com is pretty accurate on pricing - big rebates right now on this model. My sister in law got her Touring 4wd 5sp 2 months ago for $20,600. I can now get the same vehicle for the same price, but with a 7/100 warranty and 0% for 5 years, so we are actually considering it.
My only criticism of the truck as a parent is that with 2 car seats in the middle row, access to the rear row is impossible. I know i can put one kid in the back, one in the middle for long trips, but for general use I'd rather have the kids in the middle of the vehicle, it's just safer.
The only saving grace is that if I purchase a Latch system carseat, I assume it would be easy to snap out so someone could get in the back. It's either that or entering via the tailgate! -
glenclewis Posts: 1Carsdirect is a great site to get the best price. They are taking a lot of business away from dealerships, mainly because of their upfront pricing which is considered a "fair profit margin". Most dealers will tell you that online pricing is out dated, but it's not. I'm selling my XL-7, which is actually still new for $900.00 below carsdirect.com. My advice to anyone is to always use carsdirect pricing if your thinking of going to a dealership.
jman950 Posts: 3Does anyone know what changes there are to the 2003 XL-7? I am thinking of buying one and would like disc brakes on the rear too. Has anyone had trouble with the rear drums? My 94 Jeep Grand Cherokee has never had good brakes - the rear drums lock after driving in wet and require frequent adjustment.
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danix Posts: 19I haven't seen or heard anything. It would be unusual for them to switch to rear discs - this would increase their costs and require a change in production line. Not impossible, just unlikely. Drum brakes are tried and true. I hate em too, but I wouldn't pass on a car because of this.
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danix Posts: 19I don't own one, but recommended it to my sister in law and she bought one. She has the 5sp Touring, so it's got decent power. I suspect the automatic is more hampered.
My list is pretty short.
- 3 rows
- inexpensive (compare to Pilot at over $10k more)
- 4x4
- should be reliable
- well equipped for the money
- good crash test ratings
- AWD is only part time (though this improves mpg)
- can't access 3rd row if you have 2 car seats in the middle row
- build quality is not up to Audi/VW/Volvo (compare size of door hinges)
- brand image/lack of reputation -
5greyhounds Posts: 338I read in The Car Connection where the production line where theXL-7 is produced is going to be changed to another kind of truck (crossover). I have also heard with the increased interest in crossover type vehicles the XL-7 will also go the way of the real SUV and become like the Escape and others. Anyone heard anything?
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mopar67 Posts: 728TO clarify
Cami is a 50-50 joint venture 'tween Gm and Suzuki
Who does what I am not too sure. I would guess that GM provides the $$$ and Zuki provides the technical know-how on building the vehicles. Plus the parts are mostly imported from Japan, including the entire drive train. Minor trim and bits and pieces come from canadian suppliers
Current production from CAMI includes the Vitara 2 and 4 door and the Tracker 2 and 4 door.
The Grand Vitara comes to us courtesy the Iwata assembly plant (not far from Hammamatsu, Zuki WHQ)
as does the XL7.
I have not been able to discover what if any plans exist for those two vehicles since they are sourced from Japan proper and not part of any joint venture. I am keenly interested in this since I purchased my Vitara due to body-on-frame construction. Matter of fact, I wrote to American Suzuki on this issue, asking them to continue to provide us with a frame based SUV as well as manual shift 4WD (NOT an electronic doo dad like most other trucks and suvs)
Your XL7 is in essence, my Vitara with a longer frame, lots more room, bigger second doors, and a nice running v-6 engine. I could have pulled in an XL7 but was not able to find one with a five speed. All they had were autos on the lot on the XL7.
Given that, I would be very interested in trading the Vitara for an XL7 in a couple of years of course assuming body-on-frame, real 4WD, and sturdy construction are still hallmarks of this SUV. -
flyingn Posts: 213We have a 2002 XL7 Limited and heres my opinion so far..
*not too big to maneouver
*not too small to carry people/stuff
*sweet 2.7 4 cam engine with timing chain NOT belt.
* engine is DEAD quiet.
* trans's shifts are almost inperceivable
* built quality is up to normal Japanese standards (high)
* 3rd seat
* looks beautiful
* great standard warranty
* GREAT value for the $$
* the truck is too narrow. Could be a little wider
* gas mileage is only okay. (what do I expect from a 4000 lb 4 wd vehicle?)
drivers seat needs 8 way power option
* seats need to fold flatter
* seats need an easier way to fold flat
Frank -
danix Posts: 19I spent Saturday driving my sister in law's 2002 XL-7 Touring 5 speed. Some further comments:
- ride is way too cushy/bouncy for my taste. A set of Bilsteins might help.
- lack of steering feel. Better tires might help?
- Drivers seat is extremely narrow. This is not a vehicle for large people. Overall vehicle width is also narrow.
- You cannot access the rear row with 2 child seats in the middle row. This is a drawback shared by the Pilot which costs 10k more however.
- Engine seems to lack low end power. It has only 7000 miles so perhaps it's breaking in, but a supercharger would be a nice add on.
Bottom line - if you want a 3 row SUV for around 20k, there is no better choice. As a driving enthusiast, I would need to make a lot of changes to enjoy driving this as much as my 12 year old Audi. -
paride Posts: 52At what tire pressure is your sister-in-law operating her XL-7? Suzuki recommends 26psi in the front tires, but if you look back a ways on this board, many posters have written that 26psi results in a lack of "steering feel" and a soft ride. Many XL-7 owners I've talked to ignore Suzuki's recommendation and operate their vehicles with the front tire pressure increased, usually between 32psi and 36 psi. Interestingly, my XL-7 was dealer prepped with all four tires set to 36psi. I've kept this setting through 9500 miles and have no complaints about the steering or ride. Also, I have not seen any unusual tire wear (Note that I rotated the tires at 7000 miles).
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That's according to the organizers of "Art Everywhere US," a national arts awareness campaign that will run Aug.4-31. Billed as the "Largest Outdoor Art Show Ever Conceived" and backed a consortium of museums including the National Gallery of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art, "Art Everywhere US" will place copies of famous American artworks in 50,000 public locations such as billboards, bus shelters and airport kiosks.
Among the 58 artworks to be displayed, from a list of 100 compiled by five art museums, then narrowed by public online vote: John Singleton Copley's "Watson and the Shark," Edward Hicks' "The Peaceable Kingdom" and Grant Wood's "American Gothic." Stuart's Washington portrait, which famously adorns the U.S. one-dollar bill, and Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks," which received the most votes, will also be part of the exhibition, as will more recent works by Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns.
Considered the finest American portrait painter of his day, Stuart was born in North Kingstown's Saunderstown village in 1755 and spent most of his boyhood in Newport. In addition to his numerous portraits of Washington, Stuart also painted portraits of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe and John Quincy Adams.
Examples of his work can be found at the RISD Museum and Rhode Island State House in Providence and the Redwood Library and Athenaeum in Newport.


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HTC One X becomes available from 5th April
by Dale WrightThe HTC One X smartphone is finally available, and it's a landmark development in the mobile phone industry. The HTC One X will be the first smartphone with a quad-core processor – at least, the first one that's available to people in the UK.
The nippy 1.5 GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor and 1 GB of RAM will allow apps to run more smoothly; HD video will be more watchable, files will load quickly and you'll be able to manipulate data on your phone instead of transferring it to your desktop computer. The HTC One X is the most advanced of the new One series: it comes with a whopping 4.7 inch super LCD display and pixel density of 316 pixels per inch. This really helps to bring out the details of photos from the 8 megapixel camera, a feature which brings it in line with the iPhone 4S.
The camera also features a number of built in settings, filters and modes to explore, and the phone comes with 32GB of in-built storage. The phone is super slimline at 9.27mm and encased in polycarbonate, textured to feel like a pebble. It looks slick, simple and chic, with a minimum of buttons and ports. The HTC One X runs on version 4 of the HTC Sense interface, built on Ice Cream Sandwich. Sense gives users the ability to personalise Android without detracting from the core capabilities of the OS.
Of course, it's not the only smartphone being released by HTC this week. On the next rung down is the HTC One S, a powerful smartphone in its own right, but less of a powerhouse compared to the X. A slightly smaller and lower quality screen, and a less powerful dual core processor and less storage space explain the main differences in the devices, although there will also be a marked distinction in price. The HTC One S still features an 8 megapixel camera and the same HTC Sense Android interface though, so it's a worthy downgrade if you don't have cash to flash.
Are you due for an upgrade and excited about the new line of HTC smartphones?