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MMO Roundup: RIFT world event, The Old Republic polish, and more {WoW}
Apr 20th 2011 1:00AM Count me in as 1 person willing to flop over the money for swtor. Cataclysm ruined my holy priest after almost 6 years. I can vouch for several others who are either quitting wow for TOR or who have not even tried Cata based on what they hear and are again waiting for TOR.
Im running around in circles trying to find a place to land right now with gaming. Wow sent me a free 7 days gameplay, needless to say I just deleted the email. Come on TOR hurry!
Officers' Quarters: Burnout already? {WoW}
Mar 21st 2011 10:03AM The guild I'm in is a very casual guild. They do ten mans on occasion and what not and we are seeing some not logging as much as they used to. The GM logs half as often and his wife who used to be on nonstop rarely logs. I've even found myself hardly on anymore other than to level an alt as I find end game to be the issue. Im hoping things will improve.
PAX East 2011: Will World of Warcraft ever go free-to-play? {WoW}
Mar 17th 2011 12:11PM Like it was said Warcraft realms may not be the absolute in obtaining info, it is still a good snapshot of what is going on.
I have to agree with the OP though. Wow has always been "my" game of choice but while I still play I am longing for and looking for a new game to play. The expansion has brought on what I would consider a new game per say.
I have been playing since release as a holy priest and leveling him was my first priority in cata. After running dailies and some dungeons I stopped. Many reasons influenced that decision but for me it does not "feel" like wow in a sense.
I lvled a dps character and 1-80 although revamped, still feels like wow. Once I got past 80, the feel, not just of the game but the mechanics of it all have drastically changed and I my opinion not for the good.
Bottom line is I can honestly say this is not the game I have loved playing for the past several years.


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Estate attorneys in New York are familiar with the many statutes and rules regarding the ownership of property. One of the fundamental aspects involved in estate planning is knowing and understanding the manner in which a testator owns his assets. As examined in many previous posts in the New York Probate Lawyer Blog, a Last Will typically only controls the disposition of assets that a decedent owns in his name alone. Property interests that are held in joint tenancy or with a designated beneficiary such as a life insurance policy pass directly to the surviving joint owner or beneficiary upon a person's death and do not become part of the estate subject to disposition by the terms of the Last Will.
In particular, in the case of real estate that is owned by a husband and wife, New York law creates a special aspect of ownership called a tenancy by the entirety. This type of ownership essentially provides that when one of the spouses dies, the surviving spouse automatically becomes the sole and absolute owner of the property provided the parties remain married at the time of death. In view of these property rights, lifetime dispositions of one spouse's interest in the property cannot interfere with or prevent the survivor's right to become the sole owner upon the other parties death. Continue reading →

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Case in point, Jamie Lee Curtis. The renowned actress was one of the best interviews I have had. Instead of boasting about the films she's made, or the A-list circles she moves in, Jamie dropped knowledge on ageless beauty, the true meaning of fame, and the importance of doing good deeds in life. The pixie-haired actress first disarmed me by referring to herself as a "loser." "I have no formal education of any note. I barely got through high school. I am the classic underachiever. So on paper, I am a loser. But in my heart, and in what I do, I am a real success. That's what I'm trying to teach my kids, that success is about self-worth, and you get that by doing esteemable acts," she said.
I have a hard time imagining Paris Hilton or any of the current crop of attention-seeking starlets making a similar confession.
Jamie's esteemable acts come in the form of wonderfully illustrated children's books, which she has created along with artist Laura Cornell. She came to town to promote her seventh book, Is There Really A Human Race? and after our remarkable conversation, Jamie insisted that I come to the event and "have a moment" with her.
Normally I am an infamous homebody, but I attended the Books & Books event at Temple Judea last Friday morning. Jamie was just as sweet and encouraging in person. Not only did she say that I was one of the best interviewers she's ever had, but she went on to share all sorts of glowing compliments in front of Books & Books owner Mitchell Kaplan and Events and Marketing Co-ordinator, Cristina Nosti — my former boss and close friend. Forgive me for blushing, but it was a really proud full-circle moment. My nerves were too a-twitter to say anything at the time, but Jamie Lee, you rocked my world. And I loved you in Blue Steel!-Patrice Elizabeth Grell Yursik
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They Talk In Maths(?)
By Matthew Burnside on January 11, 2011
In the summer of 1997, Radiohead released an album that many consider the best album of the 90's and the past 25 years, OK Computer. 10 years later, they released In Rainbows, an album notable for its unique release, as well as marking the band's departure from major labels.
There is an interesting connection between the two albums involving binary code, leading some to believe Radiohead planned to combine OK Computer and In Rainbows into one large playlist. The internet wasted no time discussing it. Music site Puddlegum.com first broke the story back in 2007. Recently, Cracked.com breathed new life into the debate. Continue after the break and see if the jigsaw really falls into place.
In Rainbows was released on October 10th (10/10). Coinciding with the digital release was the last of 10 emails sent by Radiohead to members of W.A.S.T.E., their online store. Leading up to the release, the emails were graphical codes alluding to songs on the album. The album has 10 songs. The title has 10 letters. They released 10 alternate pictures to accompany the songs, I think. Sadly I can no longer find them. If anyone can, please comment, tell me I'm not crazy (in this instance) and put my brain to rest. On the album artwork, the "io" in "Radiohead" is separated and resembles the number 9. Just kidding. 10. It looks like a 10. The icing on the cake – they released the physical copies to stores on January 1st (01/01).
Clearly, Thom Yorke and crew planned the heavy use of 1's and 0's. Neat marketing. Yet, why did listeners draw a connection to OK Computer? The album has 12 songs. So…case closed. The conspiracy theorists are nut cases. Perhaps, but maybe not. There are interesting things to investigate.
Most obvious are the titles. OK Computer also has ten letters. Both titles have the same form – a 2 letter word followed by an 8 letter word. Also, as many Radiohead fans know, the working title of OK Computer was Zeros and Ones. By this point the Puddlegum playlist should be considered. At the very least you'll listen to a bunch of great songs you purchased and presumably like since you're still reading this.
The playlist proposed by fans to Puddlegum is simple. Start with OK Computer and alternate songs with In Rainbows until you reach Karma Police. At this point, follow with Fitter Happier and continue. Fitter kicks off the second movement of sorts. Like so:
1. Airbag (OK Computer)
2. 15 Step (In Rainbows)
3. Paranoid Android (OK Computer)
4. Bodysnatchers (In Rainbows)
5. Subterranean Homesick Alien (OK Computer)
6. Nude (In Rainbows)
7. Exit Music (For A Film) (OK Computer)
8. Weird Fishes/Arpeggi (In Rainbows)
9. Let Down (OK Computer)
10. All I Need (In Rainbows)
11. Karma Police (OK Computer)
12. Fitter Happier (OK Computer)
13. Faust Arp (In Rainbows)
14. Electioneering (OK Computer)
15. Reckoner (In Rainbows)
16. Climbing Up The Walls (OK Computer)
17. House Of Cards (In Rainbows)
18. No Surprises (OK Computer)
19. Jigsaw Falling Into Place (In Rainbows)
20. Lucky (OK Computer)
21. Videotape (In Rainbows)
22. The Tourist (OK Computer)
After FAR TOO MANY HOURS AND HOURS AND HOURS AND HOURS of trying to perfect it through countless tweaks, I have come up with a SLIGHT variation that solves some of the problems. Many on the internet say to use a crossfade of 10 seconds on everything. (Look, another 10!) They are partially right in my opinion. Rather than making one playlist, make two. The second playlist starts with Fitter Happier. This gives you two playlists, or a double album, of 11 songs each. (MORE 1's!) That idea can be found on a message board somewhere. I combed through too many to count. However, I don't think I ever came across this idea – apply the 10 second crossfade to the first playlist, but not the second. Try it on both, but I feel the first notably benefits from using it, while the second does not. That also exposes another binary connection. One on, one off. 1-0.
I'll admit my playlists are not perfect, but the songs do go together well, extremely well in most cases. It could just be because the music is from the same artist. The fact that they structure albums similarly to certain classical music could also make it a coincidence. If the songs on multiple albums are arranged in the same pattern, it makes sense that they could flow, to a point. Although, mashing Kid A and Amnesiac together doesn't sound as good. Considering they were recorded together, one could assume those have a great chance of blending also, but not really. Not like OK Computer and In Rainbows. The keys blend wonderfully. Certain songs fade together like a dream. The tones and the feel of the newly neighboring songs simply mesh great!
There are a few points I still consider broken. Most obvious is the transition between Paranoid Android and Bodysnatchers. These two tracks do not flow as well as the other transitions. Considering the notes of the overlapping guitar parts, they should work somehow. Unfortunately, the way it stands now, they do not.
Some people say the themes of the songs fit together. Some tracks off of In Rainbows did originate around the time of OK Computer, but I can't say I see it on a song by song basis. Perhaps thematically as a whole, though. I've always thought OK Computer is from the perspective of someone who is struggling to communicate and live with the world around him. In a way, In Rainbows is the opposite. There is a certain amount of clarity to the lyrics, as if the same person figured out some of their complications. It's almost a voice of reason. I guess it comes around full circle. It's hard to say.
Did Radiohead write In Rainbows this way on purpose? Doubtful, although I suppose it is possible. They have a great track record of thinking outside the box. It seems unlikely when using conventional thought, but when has "conventional" been used to describe Radiohead? The part that gets my nerdy little heart warm – I don't think we will ever get a confirmation from Radiohead, be it positive or negative. We can only hope WikiLeaks will divulge the information soon.
Let's assume they did do this on purpose. Why would Radiohead orchestrate such a secretive plan? Why stretch the metaphor of a computer language to two albums? The answers to these questions are elusive to me. Past the artwork and marketing, I struggle to see the significance of binary code pertaining to the theme of In Rainbows.
Whether you buy into the myth or not, I highly suggest listening to these albums this way. It truly sounds awesome! Please, discuss this in the comments. Who knows what kind of ideas people will think of to improve the combination of these two wonderful albums, purposeful or not.
Special thanks to @MadeHaste for turning me onto this mystery and Harmony Ellington for supplying the image at the top.
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Cracked mentioned this in their "10 Mind-Blowing Easter Eggs in Famous Albums" article. Starting with Airbag, you alternate between the two albums and then stop after ten songs. Also, you set the crossfade to ten seconds. It's supposed to be intentional, and allegedly Thom Yorke was a little peeved that people didn't figure it out on their own.
And apparently all that information was in the post, which I only bothered to skim. Mea culpa, sorry for being THAT guy.
Love this idea, definitely never would have thought it up. Just from flipping through the tracks, it would seem that the first playlist makes for a much better listen, as far as cohesion's concerned. But I'm excited to rediscover these albums in this way. By the way, does anyone know how to set a crossfade?
I don't believe a word of it but now I HAVE to try it.
(Good stuff)
Thank you for that.
I love Radiohead and I too will be rediscovering these albums. I just wanna say that I love Nerdist.com. I listen to your podcast every week and more than once. Continue the great work and I hope Chris will be doing stand up in Montreal soon.
Interesting & useful article. Can't wait to try this out! Yet another reason to love Radiohead.
Also the title in rainbows is funny considering the dark side of the moon / wizard of oz mashup.
Maybe "In Rainbows" implies that there's more than two layers. There are 7 colors in the rainbow and 7 Radiohead albums (coincidence?). Has anyone tried weaving more Radiohead albums into the mix?
I'm not sure I buy the whole thing, I was intrigued when I first heard about it. Personally, I am always skeptical about things like this, albums taking on secret lives of their own. Dark side of the Rainbow was cool, but I have a hard time believing it was intentional. The one thing I do know, however, is that if you do alternate the songs from OK Computer and In Rainbows, you will have the best single session of music you have ever experienced. That makes the whole thing regardless. The only better time you can have with your ears is possibly Neutral Milk Hotel, or the Nerdist podcast. Thanks.
someone go to a binary to text converter and input the message. there are at least 3 on the internet.
What about KID 17?
Play 2 copies of Kid A 17 seconds apart. It seems more purposeful than this connection. Kid 17 is mostly due to the drum machines and sequencers used on each track. They all sync up at 17 second intervals. -
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hmm, interesting arguments. true or not, why the EFF is radiohead so freakin' good?! i mean, seriously…
just sayin'. i recognize i've contributed nothing of value to the discussion.
I am a self-described Radiohead fanatic, and to this day visit the forums several times per week to join the rh discussion. As such I am well aware of this conspiracy theory and have been one of the major opponents to it on the messageboards. Though I love any excuse to revisit their past work and making rh playlists is something of an art and hobby of mine, where I part company with my fellow fanbois is at the suggestion they had any intention of building the records to be alternated track-by-track, especially with a 10sec crossfade. There is no doubt of a relationship between the two records, and interviews with the band before In Rainbows' release alluded to that. I think the author was right when he said In Rainbows is like the opposite of OK Computer, written by a person with a clarity of voice and purpose as opposed to OK Computer's fear and loss in the technological abyss. But beyond the superficial there is no deeper design to the relationship. It's like the people who insist Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon is meant to be aligned with the Wizard of Oz. A great theory, a fun experiment, but merely an exercise in demonstrating that given a large enough set of data one can find coincidences in any two disparate elements.
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I recently discovered the wondrous world of Radiohead and I must say I believe a great portion of what you have presented, all of you. Given my interest and study in the liberal arts, primarily psychologly I conclude that these "coincidences" are completely capable of having happened for a reason, whether Thomas Yorke was aware of these coincidences, I cannot say. I can say that the mind is quite a powerful organ that affects us both consciously and sub. It is capable of anything. I'm definitely going to look into this.
What about tweaking the crossfader to 1 or 0? why does it have to be ten. The sequence is 0101010101001010101010.
I think the biggest argument that there might be something to this is how similar these two albums sound despite the fact the band completely departed from this sound immediately after OK Computer, and how they went right back to that newer sound after In Rainbows.
What about the CD2 of In Rainbows? The album itself was sold in stores as a single album, but I pre-ordered it and it came with the In Rainbows' second CD. (MK1 / Down Is The New Up / Go Slowly / MK2 / Last Flowers to the Hospital / Up On The Ladder / Bangers & Mash / 4 Minute Warning)
Has anyone tried to put the second disc among the Kid A/In Rainbows compilation?
Going through the playlist one more time and realized yet another "coincidence:" OK Computer starts with 0 and In Rainbows Starts with 1. Look at the albums names on your playlist and read down—you'll see the binary code once again.
The relationship between Paranoid Android and Bodysnatchers is the computerized beeps that you hear at the end of Bodysnatchers and the beginning of P.A.
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Judging from the release dates of the digital (10/10) and physical (01/01) copies of the "In Rainbows" album, I'm beginning to wonder if the "hidden message" Thom Yorke meant to convey was simply that the top-down, music industry-centric physical distribution medium of music (01) was going to be flipped on its head and replaced by the independent "level playing field" of digital distribution (10). One could argue that each is the reserve of the other (01/10).
As for "crossfades", I too noticed some just don't seem to work… in fact, they seem to get more haphazard in tempo/sync as the album goes along. I'm working on a theory that has the first crossfade (between "Airbag" and "15 Step") be 10 seconds, with each successive crossfade diminishing by 1 second until the end of "Karma Police" is reached (having 0 seconds of crossfade with "Fitter Happier"). From there on, each successive crossfade gains in length by 1 second, until there is 10 seconds of crossfade between "Videotape" and "The Tourist". In fact, I'm trying it tonight. If anything, it makes for an interesting album, without having to resort to locating visual material such as, say, "The Wizard of Oz". Wish me luck.
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If you read about Faust and Mestopheles first, then read through the lyrics from song to song, there is seemingly a story centered around the protagonist that makes it hard not to see it as intentional. The second part is haunted! Considering that double albums tend to suck, I think this was actually, if they did do intend it, a brilliant way to make a solid double album. They recognized two albums worth of songs does not a successful double album make.
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Figureprints: What's the point? {WoW}
Mar 21st 2008 6:23PM Sorry here's a clickable link:
Figureprints: What's the point? {WoW}
Mar 21st 2008 6:22PM Never been much of a toy guy but I'd much rather have one of these:
The guy creates a half-decent screenshot art of your character as you look like in game. You get a pretty huge file (like 3000 pixels wide) that you can print poster size and such.
I'd just be too afraid of the figureprint breaking or getting lost, while instead you get a digital file of your character and you can print and frame to hang anywwhere. Plus it doesn't hurt that you're up in his galleries to be famous :)
But hey, to each his own. I'd pay top dollar to have Samwise paint my character though.
Wyndforge releases new WoW character art {WoW}
Mar 17th 2008 9:39PM You made an interesting point: Figureprints are officially licensed and Wyndforge can be considered direct competitor.
I will have to disagree though about the prices being outrageous, because it really is a lot more than just a modified screenshot - he's using the screenshots as a template, but he's adding all kinds of crazyness to the image in excess of 2400x1600. It's a lot of work, my guess is it's at least a full day of work. Many professional freelance artists make $50 to $100 an hour.
Also - figureprints.com is a joke IMHO. They make $115 for pressing the print button on a 3D printer. Many people who choose Wyndforge do so because THAT'S how people see them on screen and in game, and they want a rememberance of that. I think it's part of his success - many other artists do anime renditions of your character or illustrations, but having a poster print of your character as you see onscreen is a lot cooler and more genuine, if that makes sense.
That said, I'd prefer an illustration of my char from someone like Samwise, I'd pay top dollar for that.
Wyndforge releases new WoW character art {WoW}
Mar 17th 2008 8:44PM Regarding the prices:
Assuming these take about 8 hours to do each, that comes out to less than $20/hr for this guy. Hardly a salary to live by. lol
Wyndforge releases new WoW character art {WoW}
Mar 17th 2008 8:37PM Lawyers? Lol come on, Blizzard makes 1.5B a year on WoW alone, I doubt they'd have the time or desire to go suing some kid who IMHO is adding to the Blizzard culture, regardless if he's making a couple hundred bucks off it. It's still work, and if anything people are paying him for the effort he puts into those pieces.
Personally, I think real art is taking a pen or brush and painting something on canvas, so I agree his stuff isn't exactly "art." BUT... I am a professional Photoshop artist and the stuff he does is NOT easy.
Sparklies aside, all the extracting, blending of different screenshots and adding cool hair to them is by itself at least a few hours of work.
Look at the detail on this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wyndforge/2330612007/sizes/o/


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I think it was the extract. The Hoegaarden I remember is a very pale almost whitish beer. I don't think you'll ever get that pale using extract, even the palest extracts still come out darker.
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My limited experience has shown me that extracts end up being darker... my first batch I ended up caramelizing my extract and my beer came out really dark, but tasted just the way i thought it should.
You can get lighter than your picture with extract, look for light or extra light and if its liquid, make sure it is fresh, LME will darken over time. You can also add half the extract with 15 minutes left in the boil. I didn't want my previous post to discourage, you can get a beer a little lighter than in your picture, but I don't think you'll ever get to Hoegaarden. But if it tastes great, who cares!
I could be wrong but I don't remember seeing wheat DME for sale. Not that I buy a whole lot of the specialty extracts to begin with, but you really want roughly 50/50 pilsner and wheat in that recipe usually. I definitely had trouble getting any recipe that used liquid extract to come out as pale as I'd like. With DME I never had that problem.


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The signing of Tommy Rees in 2010 brought little fanfare. Though no disrespect was intended, the fact remained there was little reason for Notre Dame fans to notice. Rees was a 3-star high school recruit with mostly Mid-American Conference offers and was never expected to truly be in the mix for the starting quarterback job. And ample reason existed for ND fans to overlook the underdog Rees.
Tommy Rees's unheralded journey to Notre Dame
In the fall of 2010, 5-star signal caller Jimmy Clausen exited for the pros. Enter the next 5-star, Dayne Crist, with years of eligibility remaining and a leadership style that netted him rave reviews at the Elite 11 combine, a national competition amongst America's top high school quarterbacks. In addition, Notre Dame bested a late push by Urban Meyer at the University of Florida to land highly sought after 4-star quarterback recruit, Andrew Hendrix. The window of playing opportunity for Rees when he enrolled in the fall of 2010 wasn't slim – it was slammed completely shut. And those are just the kind of odds Rees relishes.
Fast-forward to the fall of 2013 and no one could have predicted the turn of events. Heralded 5-star Dayne Crist never panned out, ultimately transferring to Kansas. Andrew Hendrix has gone toe-to-toe with Rees throughout the years and has fallen short. Even when heir-apparent Everett Golson led Notre Dame to an undefeated season, he couldn't have done so without the intermittent play of Rees. When the game was tied and a two-minute drill was needed late in the 4th quarter to put Purdue away, Kelly deferred to Rees. When Golson suffered a concussion and was unable to play against BYU and an undefeated season hung in the balance, it was Rees who stepped up and kept the streak alive. He's the kind of player who leaves every ounce of himself on the field knowing full well he's not the quarterback Irish fans wish to see, yet he perseveres.
Looking back on Rees' career at Notre Dame, it seems only fitting the quarterback given no chance, the quarterback who was always there when ND needed him despite the torrent of boos he received as gratitude, is the likely starter entering his senior season with the dismissal of Everett Golson. Though not always the starter, ND has been Rees' team. When Golson needed a shoulder to lean on or advice as to what an opposing defense was showing, it was Rees there with an answer, guiding the young pupil without thought to his own status as backup.
Tommy Rees is a more than capable starter for Notre Dame
And why not Rees? His statistics certainly indicate his capability. In his three year career Rees has amassed a 63% completion rating as well as 4,413 yards, chipping in 34 touchdowns for good measure. He's lined up and stared at the heart of the Michigan, Michigan State, USC and Miami defenses and emerged victorious. He's done everything asked of him and has surpassed all expectations, cementing his position as a true underdog story worthy of respect.
Rees is uniquely postured for the situation, too. While Rees lacks the special playmaking ability and magic of Golson, he makes up for it in intelligence and his astute ability to read defenses. And with an emerging rushing attack and a running back unit armed with youthful talent unseen since the Holtz era, an opportunity exists for a dynamic offense. If Notre Dame is able to consistently run the football, Rees' ability to read defenses, combined with a legitimate play action threat, could make Rees a force to be dealt with at quarterback.
Will Notre Dame succeed with Rees at quarterback, with sky high expectations after an undefeated campaign in 2012? There is no way to know with certainty. But what cannot be denied is that Rees has earned the opportunity to answer the question. This is Tommy's moment, and one only he could have foreseen when the ink dried on his Letter of Intent to play football for the University of Notre Dame.
Scott Janssen is a blogger for the Huffington Post and has authored several nationally-featured articles as well as co-founded a nationally-featured non-profit organization. In his spare time he takes his NCAA Football '13 online dynasty way too seriously and alienates those around him by discussing football 24 hours a day. Scott can be reached at email@example.com.
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Toulmin H. Brown commented on June 14th, 2013 at 7:51 am
"Will Notre Dame succeed with Rees at quarterback, with sky high expectations after an undefeated campaign in 2012?"
Tommy Rees has shown solid 'cool hand Luke' capabilities in past games. He is a senior which equivocates with experience always a good omen. I can not stress this enough in todays highly competitive CFB environment having two interchangeable quarterbacks is the "only way to win!!"
Ndbrown_1 replied on June 18th, 2013 at 3:10 am
I understand that he is the only option. Hendrix isn't ready…we can't burn Malick's red shirt year. However, when Tommy was the full time starter he accounted for 80% of our turnovers. I hope he has improved!
Mary Janssen commented on June 14th, 2013 at 8:26 am
Hope you're right.
ChrisJ commented on June 14th, 2013 at 9:01 am
This article mentions our running back talent, possibly at it's greatest since the Holtz era???? I'm not so sure what you are seeing with our running backs this year, but I think that is what is going to keep us from having a decent offense this year. Do you really think that our running backs this year are better than Riddick and Wood? You're crazy if you think that. Sure Atkinson has speed, but how often does a running back ever break loose. This guy is still a north and south runner who runs straight up. He is still a track guy learning how to be a running back. We don't know what Carlisle has because he is always hurt. And I know everyone loves Cam, but c'mon guys…sure he runs hard, but c'mon. Unless Bryant and Folston are absolute studs, our RBs aren't going to be an area we can rely on.
This being said, we will have to rely on Rees more than we want to, which means good defenses drop 8 into coverage, which means Rees has to put the ball in tight holes which takes a strong arm which he just doesn't have. It's going to be tough for Rees to succeed if we can't run the ball. I think he reads the defenses better than any QB we have. I think Rees is very accurate with his throws and always gets the ball out on time. But his physical limitations on arm strength is scary for the scenario I laid out above. Also, we need one of our unknown receivers to step up this year, which always does seem to happen. Rees needs that security blanket like he had with Eifert. I hoping Corey Robinson plays early and plays often. From what I heard, this kid is a freakin animal and catches anything near him…plus he is a big kid.
You just never know going into a season what is going to happen. I hope we go out and score a ton of points and move the ball up and down the field, which could happen. I'm just making a pre-season observation based on what I have seen up to this point.
Scott replied on June 14th, 2013 at 9:41 am
Greg Bryant is the highest rated running back Notre Dame has signed in the Internet recruiting era. And though he won't enroll in 2013, ND has also received a committment from 5-star Elijah Hood. ND had signed one 5-star recruit at running back during the Internet era. In the past two seasons we've landed back-t0-back 5-star running backs. When it comes to pure talent, which is what I mentioned in the article, ND has brought in the best running back haul since Holtz.
ND's talent at running back is unproven, but I think you'll see we're in much better shape than many think.
josh replied on June 14th, 2013 at 11:19 pm
Its bull people look down on Cam because he's white. He deserves at least 7 or 8 carries a game.
ChrisJ commented on June 14th, 2013 at 10:50 am
I thought you meant what we currenty have in our RB stable. I agree with you that the incoming RBs are all very highly touted. You just never know how that will transition to the college level, but lets hope these Freshmen coming in will be gamebreakers!
Rich commented on June 14th, 2013 at 11:24 am
Let's face it, unless Tommy takes this team to at worst 9-3 and a bowl appearance the season will be looked upon as a failure and he will always be compared to Golson and not living up to the standards expected from ND. Fair…..I think not but nevertheless true. There are so many other ifs in the ND roster. For example running back. How about recievers and tight ends.
Will the defensive line be up to the task. Everyone will be gunning for them. the team will need time to grow and with their schedule, they just do not have the time. My prediction……ND & Rees do just fine 9-3, 10-2 and a BCS Bowl birth and as long as they don't have to play that pro team in Alabama, probably a bowl win. Go Irish![Reply]
Toulmin H. Brown replied on June 15th, 2013 at 12:42 pm
"as long as they don't have to play that pro team in Alabama, probably a bowl win. Go Irish!"
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Patrick commented on June 14th, 2013 at 12:04 pm
I feel comfortable with Rees at QB as far as keeping them in games. What's key is the running game. If it emerges, it can help him and the team get some W's.
Like last year, there's 3-4 games that will test ND – Michigan, Oklahoma, USC and Stanford. I anticipate the ND defense keeping the score close. If we have no running game, they'll stack the line and eat Rees alive. If we can keep them honest, then we can take advantage of his audibles, reading defenses, accuracy, etc.
A solid running game = 10-12 wins.
Poor or mediocre running game = 9-10 wins.
JC replied on June 14th, 2013 at 1:05 pm
Spot on Patrick,
Contrary to professor dumko, I would like to see us convert a small lineman to fullback to help the running game along; by blasting large holes on the 20 would be great! Even Nix on the 20 like during the Blue/Gold! Hopefully BK was indeed sending us a wild message. Hahaha!
Scav commented on June 14th, 2013 at 2:30 pm
One thing is missing when talking about expectations this year and that is the winning attitude this team has discovered. Last years close games were games that allowed this team to believe that they can win close games after years of losing close games. The beating they took from Alabama reminded them that there is still some work to do.
I believe in Coach Kelly and his coaches, they will have this team prepared to play no matter who is at QB. Rees sitting behind Golson last year has probably made him a bit better and hungrier. He is by far the QB on the team grasping the Offense. I've said it before and I'll say it again. This team is far better at QB now than it was when we lost Quinn and Clausen.
Kelly has changed the culture at ND where expectations are high every year. I know we have lost some recruits and players to tranfer, but he is getting his fair share as well. The team that is here has depth and talent and will produce on the fiels this year. Kelly hasn't won over 70% of his games because he can't coach. I think he is finally comfortable with his position at ND and this will be a good if not great year.
ccb commented on June 14th, 2013 at 3:36 pm
Rees is great kid/ However, his lack of mobility + mediocre arm = 8 to 9 wins this year at best + probably 1 game where we may lose by 2 or 3 tds because he can be a t/o machine at times.
I hope Kelly sees fit to start Zaire instead w/ Rees coming out of the bullpen like w/ Golson last year. This gives as a shot to win 10 or 11 games and go to a bcs plus gets Zaire ready for a NCS run in 2014.[Reply]
Rob replied on June 15th, 2013 at 1:15 am
I think Kelly has seen a lot more from Zaire than the rest of us and knows if he is ready to be the starter as a true freshman. There is no way to know if starting Zaire would give us 10/11 wins or 6/7 wins. Most true freshmen that have started for ND in recent years have not done well. Our highest rated QB recruit during the internet recruiting years started as a true freshman and ND had the worst offense in a long time. I don't want to see that happen again. If Zaire performed anywhere close to the way Clausen did in 2007, our defense won't be able to help us enough to win 10 games. Rees gives us the best chance of managing the game and allowing our D to win games for us.
old school commented on June 14th, 2013 at 3:48 pm
All that makes a nice story of perseverance by an underdog quarterback. Unfortunately, it's not quite true. His father's coaching of him since he was in mid grade school and Tommy's intelligence and knowledge of the game were well known at the time he enrolled. He enrolled in January specifically to get a head start on learning the offense because it was clear that Notre Dame might need him to play already as a freshman.
That season the other quarterbacks were Nate Montana, an untalented walk-on, and late-enrolling Andrew Hendricks and Luke Massa. It was well known that Hendricks had played in an offense that had not required him to pass much in high school. Crist had suffered a severe knee injury the season before, and it was not clear if he would be able to play a full season in 2010.
So every knowledgeable Notre Dame fan knew the significance of Rees' early enrollment and knew that he might well be pressed into service that season. As a freshman, Rees quickly became the backup quarterback, ready to step in and save the season when Crist again went down with a major injury.
In short, preparation, recognition of opportunity and the ability to take advantage of it have been Rees' calling cards from the beginning.
HJPrender replied on June 14th, 2013 at 5:20 pm
We can also do what Holtz did during his career,especially during his first game with mich, Screens, Traps and Draws.
Don't worry about Tommy he will do well…Go Irish[Reply]
Michael the Archangel commented on June 14th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
Expect a ton of eight men in the box on "D" against our Irish.
Expect at least 10 pressing us tight to the line of scrimmage against us to limit the quick and/or slant pass.
And your running game is impacted when opposing "D's" crowd the line of scrimmage as they will.I love Tommy's heart and head.
It's his legs and arm I'm concerned about.
Jack W commented on June 14th, 2013 at 6:52 pm
Rees wouldn't start at Ohio University, what makes anyone think he will be successful leading a big time program. He's a good relief pitcher / QB but not a starter. He has a weak arm and makes horrible decisions. I say suck it up let the freshman start and get experience. This is a throw away year so give the young guns a shot.
Golson sure did screw up!
Rob replied on June 15th, 2013 at 1:19 am
"This is a throw away year"
I'm sure the defense that was a big part of ND making it to the NC game last year would love to hear a comment like that. Guys that have 1 more shot at getting a NC are probably just praying that Kelly gets the freshman experience for future years. They trust Tommy and contrary to what many fans (who don't ever forget anything) believe, Tommy can manage the offense and actually give those seniors a shot at the very least a BCS bowl. Tommy isn't a true sophomore anymore and his decision-making has improved drastically since 2011.
HURLS commented on June 14th, 2013 at 9:09 pm
I feel bad for TR. Does anyone else remember why he didn't start before TheKStateQB? (name escapes me – used to be with the good guys) Because he was a college kid and got in trouble for drinking. On the field, though, he has shown maturity. The issue I'm concerned with (as well as 90% of the others on this board) is his ATHLETICISM. But we must not throw the team under the bus with Tommy. It'll be a challenge for BK. But hey – I believe it (QB situation using TR) can be made to work.
Be positive.
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PS – My penchant-for-positivity comes from having recovered from very, very serious trauma. It's a lot easier to win when you're confident; and it's a lot easier to be confident when you practice a positive attitude. Amen. GO IRISH![Reply]
Andrew commented on June 15th, 2013 at 12:00 am
I know we all want to talk ourselves into Tommy but he's just not that good. We all know he has next to no athletic ablity and below aveage arm strength but now people are trying to say he is great at reading defenses and making good decisions but its just not true. He got the nickname Tommy Turnover for a reason. He has no pocket presence and makes bad decisions. The last meaningful pass he through last year was right to a Pitt defender. The longer he plays the easier it is for a D to figure him out. I'm sure he's a good kid and will try his best but he's over matched. He'll be fine against Temple and Navy but athleic Ds will kill him.
Rob replied on June 15th, 2013 at 1:23 am
He got named Tommy Turnover when he was a sophomore after throwing 14 picks in 1 season. 3 less than the almighty Jimmy Clausen threw as a sophomore after starting most of his freshman year. Jimmy didn't make great decisions as a sophomore until towards the end of the season in the Hawaii bowl. And coming off the bench cold is not an easy task so I don't pay much attention to last year since he played very little and other than the BYU game, he always came in off the bench. I think if Tommy can have a whole summer and Fall camp as the #1, practicing with the 1st team offense and getting the most reps, he will find his rhythm and be better than many believe.
Andrew replied on June 15th, 2013 at 11:04 pm
Let's not compare Clausen and Rees. Clausen played behind a terrible O line with no running game and was always playing catch up because the D was terrible. Even though Rees "only" had 14 ints as a sophomore he also lost a bunch of fumbles because he has no pocket presence. Since he is no threat to run teams will drop 8 into coverage and force him to beat him with his arm which he can't do.
David Knight commented on June 15th, 2013 at 1:47 am
I agree with Rob, it is tough to get thrown into the fray when the game is on the line. Look at the pass he threw to TJ that if it were not for a great catch, that's no TD. However, if he gets the reps and plays within himself, then he may be allright. In addition, I have yet to see him BE a miraculous reader of defenses. Most of his picks were not from poor reads, they were obvious locks on receivers and threw the ball to them irregradless of whether they were open or not. Maybe that is more of an inability to check down that call the right play at the line. Even my armchair anaylsis can be wrong. I do wish him the best and I hope that all goes well for the team. I really do hope that EG comes back.
JC commented on June 15th, 2013 at 12:46 pm
Right on Scott,
Although I like Zaire better for raw talent. I really don't like 3 and 4 man derbies with everything up in the air. I like how BK has named Rees as our starter. It definately eliminates some of the early QB neophobia. So it is Rees' job to loose. Further, the way BK coaches, QB's have to eliminate errors or your riding the pine; clearly stated recently! So, technically, we still have a continuous derby without being in the dark. Best error free QB stays on the field defined by BK's expectations. Seems feasible to me.
Terry commented on June 17th, 2013 at 12:03 pm
We'll be just fine – Rees will do fine.
Let's not forget ND's last NC – Tony Rice was never a rave QB – he did what he had to do. Lou built an offense around his talents and around his limitations. But – we won it.
The next time after that I saw him he was standing in line behind me for a ticket to the 1994 Blue-Gold game, but that's another story for another time.
BK was smart to get the question out of the way he did and now he has 3 months to design an offense around TR, and we will be fine.
Prediction – 10-2 or 11-1.
Rocky commented on June 17th, 2013 at 12:10 pm
Tommy doesn't stand a chance.
Half of you have the defenses stuffing the box with 8 guys. The other half of you have 8 dropping into coverage. How is he ever going to succeed against a 16 man defense?
CrashClint commented on June 17th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
Perhaps announcing Rees as the starter is just a big ploy. Teams prepare for Rees then out pops Zaire… Ok, I am probably just wishful thinking or hoping. I honestly hope Tommy has picked up his game and Zaire is a fast learner. We really need to take some of this constant pressure off of our defense and allow them to play aggressive and that can only happen if our offense really steps up this year and shoves the ball down our opponents throat. Go Irish
james commented on June 17th, 2013 at 3:57 pm
hendrix is the one to give the ball to he the biggest fastest and strongest arm rees is so limited
EJS commented on June 17th, 2013 at 6:25 pm
Tommy Rees probably has as much talent and ability as Steve Walsh and Miami won a National Championship with him in the '80's. Sometimes the system and the other strengths of the team can compensate for deficiencies at QB. Kevin McDougal, who QB'd ND to what should have been a National Championship in 1993 is another example, although he was avery good runner and an accurate passer. If Rees plays within his ability and the running game works ND should be OK.
Ron Burgundy replied on June 17th, 2013 at 10:15 pm
Disagree on the Walsh comparison. SW played 10+ years in the NFL which will not be the case for TR.
Ron replied on June 17th, 2013 at 11:07 pm
And of course you know this for an absolute fact? Hmmmmm!
Ron Burgundy replied on June 18th, 2013 at 8:36 am
It's science.
Ron replied on June 18th, 2013 at 8:57 am
Ohhhh Okay. WOW!!!
AJ commented on June 17th, 2013 at 8:21 pm
This will not be a good season with this kid at the helm. We can run all we want but when Turnover Tommy is forced to throw its curtains. Look at all his turnovers at crucial times. I dont trust Rees with a penny let alone an entire football season. Love our defense and running backs but he is not a servicable QB and its extremely disappointing after such a wonderful season last year
MA commented on June 20th, 2013 at 11:23 pm
He can come off the bench, but honestly he is just not that good. If he had been the started last year does anyone really believe they would have had the year they had? Also I really have to question the objectivity of this article with questions and statements like, "Will Notre Dame succeed with Rees at quarterback, with sky high expectations after an undefeated campaign in 2012? There is no way to know with certainty". Yes there is, look at what he did when he was the starter. Also, "Even when heir-apparent Everett Golson led Notre Dame to an undefeated season, he couldn't have done so without the intermittent play of Rees. When the game was tied and a two-minute drill was needed late in the 4th quarter to put Purdue away, Kelly deferred to Rees". Here there was no way to know for certainty if Golson could have pulled it off, he wasnt given the chance. However if you look at his body of work its more than likely he could have if given the chance. Heir-apparent, really!? So even when started the whole season and led them to an undefeated year he is still only the heir-apparent? Granted in light of recent events Golson is now a non-factor. However this article smacks of bias. Tommy Rees is a second rate QB at best. Also him being a coaches son is big part of the reason he is quick to learn defenses, not everyone gets that advantage.


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Quick homemade biscuits top this turkey cobbler, which owes some of its smoky flavor to chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
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Calories | 449 |
Total Fat | 17.1g |
Saturated Fat | -- |
Cholesterol | 89mg |
Sodium | 925mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 49g |
Dietary Fiber | 5.3g |
Sugars | -- |
Protein | 26.2g |
Calcium | -- |
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Serves: 8
Yields: 8 servings
Total Time: 1 hr 40 min
Prep Time: 1 hr 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Oven Temp: 450
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- 1.667 cup(s) flour
- 2/3 cup(s) medium-ground polenta
- 1 tablespoon(s) medium-ground polenta
- 4 teaspoon(s) sugar
- 1.75 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- 2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 9 tablespoon(s) butter, cold
- 1 tablespoon(s) butter, melted
- 1 cup(s) fresh corn kernels
- 1/2 cup(s) sliced green onions
- 3/4 cup(s) low-fat buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon(s) low-fat buttermilk
- 8 ounce(s) green beans, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 2 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup(s) whole milk
- 1 pound(s) smoked turkey breast, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Whisk 1 1/3 cups flour, polenta, sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl. Cut 4 tablespoons butter into small pieces and blend into dry ingredients with a pastry blender until mixture resembles a coarse meal.
- Toss in 1/2 cup corn and green onions. Gently stir in the buttermilk until just combined. Drop 1/4 cupfuls batter, 2 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with 1 tablespoon melted butter and bake until pale blond, about 12 minutes; set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
- Heat a large saucepan to medium-high heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and add the remaining 1/2 cup corn, green beans, peppers, and adobo sauce and cook until the vegetables are tender. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in remaining 1/3 cup flour and cook, while stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk in broth, milk, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
- Bring to a simmer while whisking and cook until smooth and thickened. Pour mixture over vegetables and add turkey. Stir to combine. Pour filling into a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish and top with reserved biscuits. Bake until bubbly and biscuits are golden brown, about 30 minutes.
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PUBLISHED: 15 Dec 2012 00:34:51 | UPDATED: 15 Dec 2012 02:50:25PUBLISHED: 15 Dec 2012 PRINT EDITION: 15 Dec 2012Moelis & Co's Todd Guyot is a strong supporter of retailers at either end of the spectrum – premium or discount. Photo: Michele Mossop
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It's beginning to feel like Christmas, well sort of. Retailers' windows are decorated to lure shoppers with less than two weeks to go until Santa's arrival, but the immediate future is not all that bright.
The six weeks of holiday trade make or break many retailers. This month's cut in official interest rates is welcome but doesn't necessarily translate to more retail spending. In fact, many market watchers say consumers are looking to pay off mortgages as quickly as possible to take advantage of low rates.
On the flip side, retail sales trends have stabilised in recent months after several years of recession. But the fundamental issues facing local listed retailers remain – price deflation, new entrants and international rivals taking share and online providers offering pricing transparency and more choice.
Merrill Lynch economist Saul Eslake says retail sales are flat heading into Christmas, and he doesn't expect it to get much better. Consumer confidence is key.
"Consumers clearly remained cautious in October despite the rate cut [then]," he says. "We do not expect retail sales growth to gather significant momentum over Christmas or as we move into 2013, despite interest rates being cut again. Households with a mortgage are likely to continue using lower interest rates to accelerate their debt repayments. The outlook for retail remains challenging."
International online shopping has changed the fashion landscape forever. Department stores are most at risk because clothing continues to lead online sales categories. David Jones and Myer are both gambling on belated online strategies to remain competitive.
Arnhem Investment Management portfolio manager Martin Duncan says Australian retailers have relied too long on Australia's isolation from major retail markets.
As well as price competition, the international retailers also provide better service. "They're providing a challenge because the customer experience tends to be so much better. For the domestic retailers, this is not easy to turn around because it requires cultural change and investment in training."
Overseas retailers not only have much more sophisticated online offerings and better pricing, they also appear to be in the sweet spot for satisfying local consumer demand for upmarket fashion.
While consumer caution would seem to contradict this trend, it's confirmed by analysis of the spending habits of 3.5 million customers of Commonwealth Bank of Australia using internal data on credit and debit cards.
The database represents annual spending of about $1 billion in the year to September 2012, or about 10 per cent of the total spending in the sector. Analyst Andrew McLennan says the data suggests Australians are supporting foreign retailers such as Spain's Zara and Britain's Topshop. More offshore players planning an Australian presence next year include US home furnishings and gourmet cookware supplier Williams-Sonoma, Japanese clothing group Uniqlo, Swedish fast fashion giant H&M and US clothing concern Hollister, owned by Abercrombie & Fitch.
McLennan says it's all about high-end fashion, which is a worry for Myer because its products are generally in the middle price bracket. Also, the under-30s are showing the strongest growth in shopping relative to all other age groups. They are the biggest users of online shopping. McLennan says it is crucial for department stores to engage this group.
Citigroup analyst Craig Woolford says the retail sector remains a minefield and investors will need to accept volatility. That said, he notes the balance of risks is skewed to the upside and structural problems will fade if sales trends improve.
Moelis & Co analyst Todd Guyot is a strong supporter of retailers sitting at either end of the spectrum: premium or discount.
"Of stocks that have done well, it's those that are either top of their segment or bottom," he says. "At the value end are stocks like Fantastic and Super Retail. Whereas stocks like Billabong and Pacific Brands are vulnerable to structural challenges like online, high rents, rising wages and the high dollar."
WilsonHTM head of research, Jacqueline Fernley says investors should look for discretionary retailers that are either vertically integrated and own their own brand, or whose retail format provides a significant point of difference.
Of the vertically integrated stocks, Fernley likes Kathmandu and OrotonGroup but warns "even if you own your own brand, [it] has to have a value proposition and be able to compete on a global stage".
In contrast, she points to Billabong as a poor vertically integrated stock. "It's about the management of the brand and the execution of strategy, which is where Billabong has fallen over."
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Super Retail
The auto, leisure and sporting goods retailer continues to perform well, showing there is still money to be made in retail. Chief executive Peter Birtles is widely respected. His buy of Rebel Sport has paid off. One-year total returns are up 66 per cent. In August, Super Retail announced a net profit of $83.5 million for 2011-12, a 50 per cent rise on 2010-11.
Wilson HTM's Fernley says Super Retail has got the balance right in using online to provide information to customers and showcase products but still driving transactions in store.
Arnhem's Duncan says he sees more growth potential here compared with other retailers. "They have strong core retail skills from the shopfront back through to the supply chain that they can apply across a number of formats."
Moelis & Co's Guyot also likes Super Retail, given the Rebel buy is "exceeding initial expectations".
Premier Investments
Solomon Lew and his retail chief Mark McInnes continue to make key recruitments at Just Group, recently snaring Judy Coomber, who was second-in-charge at Myer. The cashed-up company has refused to rule out making a bid for David Jones or Myer. Premier, whose Just Group owns Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Dotti, Portmans, Jacqui E, Smiggle and Peter Alexander, has lifted online sales by 59 per cent over the past 12 months. Fernley notes Dotti's website and online strategy are as "good as you will get anywhere else". But Guyot says Premier will find it hard to succeed online because of its mid-market offer. Moelis forecasts 3 per cent net profit growth this year to $70.2 million.
Premier faces a clear risk from global chains such as Zara and H&M. Some analysts say store closures are needed to offset the growth of Peter Alexander and Smiggle. McInnes plans to lift Smiggle stores in Asia from 12 to 260, including 200 in Japan.
The surf and board sports retailer has been one of the worst performers this year. Earnings have plunged and its share price has more than halved this year to about 93¢ as two private equity buyers – TPG and Bain Capital – abandoned their takeover plans. Head of the Americas and director Paul Naude is on leave to explore a possible leveraged buyout while new boss Launa Inman is trying to move ahead with her four-year turnaround plan.
It's not an investment for the faint-hearted. Woolford recently upgraded to "buy" but notes it's high risk given it's at the initial stages of a revamp and there have been major management changes.
JB Hi-Fi
Its recent move into home appliances has caused a stir. CEO Terry Smart says JB must explore opportunities to grow its core consumer electronics business. JB shares posted their biggest losses in almost a year, falling 5.5 per cent on November 28 after confirming the new format superstores to compete with Harvey Norman, The Good Guys and Bing Lee.
Guyot is sceptical about the initiative to sell white goods, saying it doesn't fit with the company's image. "I can see their logic . . . but I want to see some evidence that it's going to add value. If you look at what JB Hi-Fi does well, it's the cultural experience [selling products such as CDs]. They've had [appliance store] Clive Anthony's for years. That has been a business they've really struggled with."
Woolford says JB is a good retailer but is working flat out to just deliver comparable store sales growth. TV sales are in decline, smartphones are maturing and tablets are subject to price deflation, he says.
Boss Sally Macdonald has been a market darling for some time, lauded for leading the turnaround of the one-time struggling company. But Oroton faces a board spill next year unless it can overcome concerns over executive pay and board independence. The luxury handbag and accessories stock is trading at about $6.74, well down on its high of more than $9 in March. Macdonald has vowed to give shareholders more information.
Oroton is searching for acquisitions and talking to overseas and local brands to replace the sales and profits it will lose when its 23-year partnership with Ralph Lauren ends in June. The group is also talking to potential distribution partners in the Middle East, Indonesia and Thailand.
Guyot says Oroton has handled the online transition well, with more than 10 per cent of sales coming from this area.
Harvey Norman
Duncan says the nation's largest white goods retailer is handling the transition to internet retailing "poorly" because it's unable to integrate its franchise system into a seamless internet retailing offer. CBA says it's using its balance sheet to sustain over-extended and underperforming stores. It fears the balance sheet strength could turn into a heavy debt burden if the company can't address loss-making stores as most of its $780 million debt is secured against property holdings valued at $2.1 billion.
David Jones
The upmarket department store says trading remains challenging while "mainstream" consumers keep their wallets closed. DJs hopes to lure customers back with lower prices on international brands, a renewed focus on fresh fashion, new online and mobile sales channels, a new point of sale system that cuts transaction times and better customer service.
Profits fell 1.5 per cent in 2011 and almost 40 per cent in 2012, forcing chief executive Paul Zahra to review his predecessor's strategy and warn investors that profit growth for the next few years would be largely flat.
Half the analysts have a "sell" call, while the other half have a "hold". The stock is trading on a forward multiple of 13.19.
Specialty Fashion Group
SFG is believed to be ditching international lingerie brand La Senza, underscoring the squeeze facing retailers with high fixed costs and soft sales.
SFG owns the Katies, Millers, Crossroads and City Chic brands. It may still run La Senza online, but the board has bitten the bullet on underperforming bricks and mortar stores and will exit these when leases expire.
SFG has been cutting costs and attempting to build its online presence. Woolford has a buy on the stock since it has the highest operating leverage to better sales. He raised his EPS estimate by 27 per cent this year to 4.5¢.
Guyot says the 893-store footprint makes the company vulnerable.
Both David Jones and Myer are subject to the health of the broad middle market, says Duncan, despite DJs leaning towards the premium end.
"At the end of the day, it is still very much dependent on the middle Australian family and that is the area that is suffering at the moment."
Most analysts have a "buy" call on Myer, which is trading on a forward earnings multiple of 9.89 times. Myer chief Bernie Brookes has defended the retailer's $17 million investment in extra staff to improve customer service, even though that led to a double-digit profit slump in 2012.
Kathmandu has been opening 15 stores a year and is marching closer to reaching its original 150-store target but it has had some hurdles.
Analysts believe its biggest challenges include delivering further same-store sales growth, avoiding cannibalising sales as new stores open and expanding market share as competitors such as Anaconda, BCF and Mountain Designs open new stores.
While Kathmandu's product range is more suited to New Zealand's colder climate, the company is looking at expanding its range of warm weather and travel clothing to increase its relevance in Australia.
Analysts forecast 11 to 14 per cent growth in net profit in 2013, saying the one-off cost that hit 2012 earnings should ease.
Guyot likes Kathmandu's potential online because of is vertical integration. "The premium players are better positioned to benefit from what's going on online," he says, adding the stock offers the best value among the premium brands
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"The House of Lords" is a short walk from The Anchor Guesthouse. It is situated across the Street from Trinity College, & may be worth a visit. It remains preserved in what was constructed as the first purpose Parliament in the world. It was constructed between 1729 & 1739.
The Parliament was controlled by the wealthy Protestant Gentry of the times. The members of this Parliament were eventually convinced & paid by their British Master's to vote themselves out of existance in 1800. This allowed "The Act of Union" to be passed. The centre of power then moved to London from Dublin. Better control of the Irish was enabled.
Georgian Dublin fell into decline, as the Aristocracy relocated to London. Many fine buildings of the era fell into vacant disrepair. Many fine houses became subdivided and split into multiple tenement family dwellings, for the impoverished native population.
The Parliament House was purchased by "The Bank of Ireland" in 1803. One condition of sale was that the building be altered, so that no Parliament might ever sit in the Building again. The Lower house of Commons was dismantled, and became what is now "The Banking Hall".
The upper "House of Lords" escaped change, and remains preserved, as do the building Interiors, except for The Banking Hall. It is free view to anyone who cares to visit, and many free Lectures are given in The House of Lords about itself.