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Quarterly Report
The following is management's discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected our financial condition, cash flows and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and the related notes. You should read this in conjunction with those financial statements and the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.
Forward-Looking Information
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes statements that reflect projections or expectations of the future financial condition, results of operations and business of EnPro that are subject to risk and uncertainty. We believe those statements to be "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. When used in this report, the words "may," "hope," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "likely," and other expressions generally identify forward-looking statements.
We cannot guarantee actual results or events will not differ materially from those projected, estimated, assigned or anticipated in any of the forward-looking statements contained in this report. In addition to those factors specifically noted in the forward-looking statements and those identified in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, other important factors that could result in those differences include:
• the value of pending claims and the number and value of future asbestos claims against our subsidiaries;
• risks inherent and potential adverse developments that may occur in the Chapter 11 reorganization proceeding involving Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC ("GST LLC"), The Anchor Packing Company ("Anchor") and Garrison Litigation Management Group, Ltd. ("Garrison"), including risks presented by efforts of asbestos claimant representatives to assert claims against us based on various theories of derivative corporate responsibility, including veil piercing and alter ego;
• general economic conditions in the markets served by our businesses, some of which are cyclical and experience periodic downturns;
• prices and availability of raw materials; and
• the amount of any payments required to satisfy contingent liabilities related to discontinued operations of our predecessors, including liabilities for certain products, environmental matters, employee benefit obligations and other matters.
Whenever you read or hear any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributed to us or any person acting on our behalf, you should keep in mind the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Overview and Outlook
Overview. We are a leader in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of proprietary engineered industrial products. We have 59 primary manufacturing facilities located in 11 countries, including the United States.
We manage our business as three segments: a Sealing Products segment, an Engineered Products segment, and an Engine Products and Services segment.
Our Sealing Products segment designs, manufactures and sells sealing products, including: metallic, non-metallic and composite material gaskets; dynamic seals; compression packing; resilient metal seals; elastomeric seals; hydraulic components; expansion joints; heavy-duty truck wheel-end component systems, including brake products; flange sealing and isolation products; pipeline casing spacers/isolators; casing end seals; modular sealing systems for sealing pipeline penetrations; hole forming products; manhole infiltration sealing systems; safety-related signage for pipelines; bellows and bellows assemblies; pedestals for semiconductor manufacturing; PTFE products; conveyor belting; and sheeted rubber products. These products are used in a variety of industries, including chemical and petrochemical processing, petroleum extraction and refining, pulp and paper processing, heavy-duty trucking, power generation, food and pharmaceutical processing, primary metal manufacturing, mining, water and waste treatment, aerospace, medical, filtration and semiconductor fabrication. In many of these industries, performance and durability are vital for safety and environmental protection. Many of our products are used in highly demanding applications, e.g., where extreme temperatures, extreme pressures, corrosive environments, strict tolerances, and/or worn equipment make product performance difficult.
Our Engineered Products segment includes operations that design, manufacture and sell self-lubricating, non-rolling, metal-polymer, solid polymer and filament wound bearing products, aluminum blocks for hydraulic applications, and precision engineered components and lubrication systems for reciprocating compressors. These products are used in a wide range of applications, including the automotive, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, natural gas, health, power generation, machine tools, air treatment, refining, petrochemical and general industrial markets.
Our Engine Products and Services segment designs, manufactures, sells and services heavy-duty, medium-speed diesel, natural gas and dual fuel reciprocating engines. The United States government and the general markets for marine propulsion, power generation, and pump and compressor applications use these products and services.
The historical business operations of certain subsidiaries of the Company's subsidiary, Coltec Industries Inc ("Coltec"), principally GST LLC and Anchor, have resulted in a substantial volume of asbestos litigation in which plaintiffs have alleged personal injury or death as a result of exposure to asbestos fibers. Information about GST LLC's asbestos litigation is contained in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the "Asbestos" subsection of the "Contingencies" section and in Note 14 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
GST LLC now operates in the ordinary course under court protection and supervision. All pending litigation against GST is stayed during the process. We address our actions to permanently resolve GST LLC's asbestos litigation, and provide an update on its claims resolution process, in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation in the "Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC and Garrison Litigation Management Group, Ltd." and "Contingencies - Subsidiary Bankruptcy" sections.
The financial results of GST and subsidiaries were included in our consolidated results through June 4, 2010, the day prior to the Petition Date. However, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles require an entity that files for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, whether solvent or insolvent, whose financial statements were previously consolidated with those of its parent, as GST's and its subsidiaries' were with ours, generally must be prospectively deconsolidated from the parent and the investment accounted for using the cost method. At deconsolidation, our investment was recorded at its estimated fair value as of June 4, 2010, resulting in a gain for reporting purposes. The cost method requires us to present our ownership interests in the net assets of GST at the Petition Date as an investment and not recognize any income or loss from GST and subsidiaries in our results of operations during the reorganization period. Our investment of $236.9 million as of September 30, 2012, is subject to periodic reviews for impairment. When GST emerges from the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court, the subsequent accounting will be determined based upon the applicable facts and circumstances at such time, including the terms of any plan of reorganization. See Note 13 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for condensed financial information for GST and subsidiaries.
In April 2012, the Company acquired Motorwheel Commercial Vehicle Systems, Inc. ("Motorwheel"). Motorwheel is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lightweight brake drums for heavy-duty trucks and other commercial vehicles. Motorwheel also sells wheel-end component assemblies for the heavy-duty market, sells fasteners for wheel-end applications and provides related services to its customers, including product development, testing and certification. The business operates manufacturing facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Berea, Kentucky. Motorwheel is managed as part of the Stemco operations in the Sealing Products segment.
We paid for the Motorwheel acquisition with approximately $85 million of cash, which was funded by additional borrowings from our revolving credit facility. We preliminarily allocated the purchase price of the business to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the identifiable assets acquired less the liabilities assumed was reflected as goodwill. The purchase price allocation of Motorwheel is subject to the completion of the valuation of certain assets and liabilities as well as purchase price adjustments pursuant to the acquisition agreement.
In August 2011, we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of PI Bearing Technologies, a privately held manufacturer of bearing blocks and other bearing products used in fluid power applications, and a distributor of high performance plain bearing products used in industrial applications. The business is located in Waukegan, Illinois and is part of our Engineered Products segment.
In February 2011, we acquired the Mid Western group of companies, a privately-owned business primarily serving the oil and gas drilling, production and processing industries of western Canada. Mid Western services and rebuilds reciprocating compressors, designs and installs lubrication systems, and services and repairs a variety of other equipment used in the oil and gas industry. The business has locations in Calgary, Edmonton and Grand Prairie, Alberta, and is part of our Engineered Products segment.
In February 2011, we acquired the business of Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc. and its affiliates ("PSI"), a privately-owned group of companies that manufacture products for the safe flow of fluids through pipeline transmission and distribution systems worldwide. The PSI business primarily serves the global oil and gas industry and water and wastewater infrastructure markets. The business's products include flange sealing and flange isolation products; pipeline casing spacers/isolators; casing end seals; the original Link-Seal® modular sealing system for sealing pipeline penetrations into walls, floors, ceilings and bulkheads; hole forming products; manhole infiltration sealing systems; and safety-related signage for pipelines. The business has manufacturing locations in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, and is part of our Sealing Products Segment.
In January 2011, we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Rome Tool & Die, Inc., a leading supplier of steel brake shoes to the North American heavy-duty truck market. The business is part of Stemco, which is in the Sealing Products segment. The business is located in Rome, Georgia.
We paid for the acquisitions completed during 2011 with $228.2 million in cash, which included $99.2 million for the purchase of PSI. We allocated the purchase prices of the acquired businesses to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase prices over the identifiable assets acquired less the liabilities assumed was reflected as goodwill.
We expect the weakness that characterizes most of our markets to continue to affect our results in the fourth quarter of 2012. Levels of demand are likely to remain low in the quarter, especially in Europe where conditions are weaker than they were a year ago. Our North American markets are somewhat healthier, but current indications are that any increase in activity compared to last year's fourth quarter is likely to be very modest at best. We continue to expect completed acquisitions will increase sales for the full year of 2012 by about 8% over 2011. However, because of declining volumes, we may not report meaningful organic sales growth in 2012. Although the effect of weaker markets will be mitigated somewhat by the benefits of lower material costs, pricing discipline and other initiatives included in our enterprise excellence programs, we believe that lower volumes and increased restructuring costs are likely to reduce the total 2012 segment profit margin in comparison to the margin reported in 2011.
Our effective tax rate is directly impacted by the relative proportions of revenue and income before taxes in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Based on the expected mix of domestic and foreign earnings, we anticipate our effective tax rate for the remainder of 2012 will be between 33% and 36%. The anticipated effective tax rate is higher than prior rates primarily due to the expiration of certain temporary tax incentives that have not been renewed for 2012. These include the research and development credit, certain employment credits, and an exclusion for passive income earned by controlled foreign corporations. These expired provisions result in approximately a three percentage point increase in the projected effective income tax rate. If these tax incentives are renewed during the fourth quarter, it could have a significant positive effect on tax expense in that period.
In connection with our growth strategy, we plan to evaluate additional acquisition opportunities in 2012; however, the effects of such acquisitions, if any, cannot be predicted and therefore are not reflected in this outlook.
We address our outlook regarding our actions to permanently resolve GST LLC's asbestos litigation in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the "Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC and Garrison Litigation Management Group, Ltd." and "Subsidiary Bankruptcy" sections.
Results of Operations Quarters Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2012 2011 2012 2011 (in millions) Sales Sealing Products $ 152.4 $ 144.3 $ 467.0 $ 395.6 Engineered Products 87.1 98.2 282.8 294.6 Engine Products and Services 53.1 58.8 157.2 145.5 292.6 301.3 907.0 835.7 Intersegment sales (0.9 ) (0.5 ) (2.1 ) (1.6 ) Total sales $ 291.7 $ 300.8 $ 904.9 $ 834.1 Segment Profit Sealing Products $ 23.6 $ 22.5 $ 68.9 $ 66.3 Engineered Products 3.5 6.4 19.3 26.1 Engine Products and Services 10.4 6.5 30.0 23.3 Total segment profit 37.5 35.4 118.2 115.7 Corporate expenses (6.9 ) (4.3 ) (25.1 ) (22.2 ) Interest expense (10.9 ) (9.9 ) (32.3 ) (29.0 ) Other income (expenses), net (2.3 ) 1.4 (6.7 ) (1.7 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 17.4 $ 22.6 $ 54.1 $ 62.8
Third Quarter of 2012 Compared to the Third Quarter of 2011 Sales of $291.7 million in the third quarter of 2012 decreased 3% from $300.8 million in the third quarter of 2011. The following table illustrates the effects of key factors resulting in the change in sales by segment: Sales Percent Change 3rd Quarter 2012 vs. 3rd Quarter 2011 Foreign Engine increase/(decrease) Acquisitions Currency Revenue Other Total EnPro Industries, Inc. 5 % (3 %) (5 %) 0 % (3 %) Sealing Products 11 % (3 %) n/a (2 %) 6 % Engineered Products 1 % (6 %) n/a (6 %) (11 %) Engine Products & Services 0 % 0 % (24 %) 14 % (10 %)
Following are the key points regarding changes in sales for the third quarter of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011:
• Refer to the "Overview" subsection of the "Overview and Outlook" section in this Managements' Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for additional information related to acquisitions including: (1) Motorwheel - acquired in April 2012 and included in the Sealing Products segment; (2) Tara - acquired in July 2011 and included in the Sealing Products segment; and (3) PI Bearing Technologies - acquired in August 2011 and included in the Engineered Products segment.
• Lower engine revenues in the Engine Products & Services segment, which is discussed further in the discussion of segment results following, was another reason for the decrease in total revenues.
• The reported U.S. dollar value of sales was 3% lower than last year due to the unfavorable effect of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. This was primarily the result of a weakening euro, as compared to the US dollar. Garlock and Technetics in the Sealing Products segment and GGB and CPI in the Engineered Products segment have significant operations in Europe.
Segment profit, management's primary measure of how our operations perform, increased 6% to $37.5 million in the third quarter of 2012 from $35.4 million in the third quarter of 2011. Earnings from acquisitions completed since the third quarter of 2011 contributed $1.7 million to the improvement partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange fluctuations of $0.7 million. There were non-recurring unfavorable events in the prior year amounting to $2.1 million, net, in the Engine Products & Services segment that included a warranty expense incurred on an engine component in a series of U.S. Navy ships and an estimated loss on an engine contract, offset by customer reimbursements for a canceled major project, and the favorable resolution of a legal matter. We also experienced lower sales volumes in Europe and Canada due to weak automotive, industrial, refining, and natural gas markets, as can be seen in the results of the Engineered Products segment. Operating margins improved to 12.9% in the third quarter of 2012, as compared to 11.8% in the third quarter of 2011.
Net interest expense in the third quarter of 2012 was $10.9 million compared to $9.9 million during the same quarter in 2011. The increase was primarily due to increased borrowings on the senior secured revolving credit facility and an increase in the principal balance of the notes payable to GST LLC.
Other income (expenses), net in the third quarter of 2011 included a $2.9 million gain recorded upon the contribution of a guaranteed investment contract ("GIC") to our U.S. defined benefit pension plan in the third quarter of 2011.
We recorded income tax expense of $6.1 million on pre-tax income of $17.4 million in the third quarter of 2012, resulting in an effective tax rate for the quarter of 35.4%. During the third quarter of 2011, our effective tax rate was 36.8% when we recorded an income tax expense of $8.4 million on pre-tax income of $22.6 million. During the third quarter of 2012, we recorded three adjustments with a net unfavorable impact to income tax expense of $0.7 million. The IRS completed the field examination for our 2008, 2009, and 2010 U.S. federal income tax returns during the third quarter of 2012, which resulted in incremental taxes payable of $1.5 million and tax expense of $1.4 million. As a result of the IRS's conclusion of its field examination, we reduced our liability for uncertain tax positions by $2.4 million to reflect amounts determined to be effectively settled, which lowered income tax expense by $1.9 million. Finally, we recorded $1.2 million of additional income tax expense related to the 2011 tax return filed in the third quarter of 2012. Although the IRS fieldwork was completed with respect to the 2008, 2009, and 2010 tax returns, we disagreed with and protested certain adjustments included in the audit results. While these audit years remain open, the only items under appeal that are not considered to be effectively settled relate to our deconsolidated GST operations. No further recognition of income tax expense or benefit to the consolidated results is expected.
Net income was $11.3 million, or $0.53 per share, in the third quarter of 2012 compared to net income of $14.2 million, or $0.66 per share in the same quarter of 2011. Earnings per share are expressed on a diluted basis.
Following is a discussion of operating results for each segment during the quarter:
Sealing Products. Sales of $152.4 million in the third quarter of 2012 were 6% higher than the $144.3 million reported in the same quarter of 2011. The increase in sales includes 11 percentage points from sales contributed by the Tara and Motorwheel acquisitions, offset by a three percentage point decline in sales due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates quarter-over-quarter. Excluding the effects of acquisitions and foreign exchange, Sealing Products experienced a two percentage point decline in sales, due to weakness primarily in European markets and in the North American heavy-duty truck business. European markets are experiencing a contraction in industrial production. In North America, we have seen declines in OEM trailer production coupled with heavy-duty truck dealers decreasing their inventory levels.
Segment profit increased to $23.6 million in the third quarter of 2012 from $22.5 million in the third quarter of 2011. Acquisitions contributed $1.7 million toward the increase in segment profit, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate movement of $0.6 million. Operating margins for the segment remained relatively flat at 15.5% in the third quarter of 2012, as compared to 15.6% in the third quarter of 2011.
Segment profit decreased to $3.5 million in the third quarter of 2012 from $6.4 million in the same quarter last year. Segment profits declined $4.4 million due to lower sales volumes and $2.7 million due to cost increases. These were partially offset by price increases of $2.2 million and reductions in SG&A of . . .


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...per video interview with Josh Helmholdt on Rivals. He's not "feeling the love" from UM anymore. Weird recruitment.
not bad
oh, man...
I can hear the air raid sirens a-soundin'.
Is this what we were suppose to buckle up for this weekend?
A link would be nice. Seems strange we would let up on his recruitment. I'm not going to worry about it though, I still like our chances as long as he takes his official visit to Michigan. Would be a damn shame if we lost him to ND though, so hopefully we get him.
Thought I rememberd reading that he's not taking an official visit to Michigan. Just an unofficial one. Would imagine that's to just save the free trips for places that he can't easily drive to though and because he's been to Michigan so many times though.
Still odd that Hoke and Co. aren't putting a full court press on this guy.
How in hell do you know that they haven't done that? Please cite a source.
Could definitely be wrong about the full court press thing for sure. Logic just seems to dictate that not enough love = no full court press. Or not pressing hard enough anyways.
As for the visits thing, here's an article from Wednesday that addresses that:
Its paywalled, but the jist is that he's planning unofficials to "Michigan, Illinois and Notre Dame after his senior season" and officials to Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss. He could take two more officials, and one of those could certainly be to Michigan. The unofficials are all local'ish and the officials are all long distance (and paid for) which is why I assumed the cost thing. Could certainly be wrong about that too though. But, you know, logic...
Hopefully he is stringing us along like Will Campbell and not stringing us along like Jordan Diamond.
EDIT: Unless of course he ends up not actually being any good, in which case by all means go to ND.
There was a point when we showed him all kinds of love yet he played hard to get. At some point, the coaches have to evaluate if they're being strung along and decide if its worth their effort.
For as good of a prospect Treadwell is, and for as lackluster as our current stable of WRs are, you put up with a little bit of the hard to get game. That's par for the course with the majority of the elite prospects. Hell, for all we know Treadwell wanted to commit months ago, but headed the "don't commit if you're planning on taking visits elsewhere" warning.
There will be another hot receiver. And the year after that, and the year after that, ad infinitum.
The coaches seem to be pretty good at recruiting, so it was likely Treadwell playing hard to get that turned them off.
Yes there will always be hot receivers, but the interest isn't always mutual, and its been a long time since Michigan landed one. So yes, if we miss out on Treadwell, there's always next year. But it sure would be nice to fill out a fantastic class with a stud at one of the biggest positions of need THIS year.
The thing is, if a kid gives you some fuzz during recruitment, there is a good chance he'll be a bit of a handful on campus. I'm not saying that is the case with Treadwell - I honestly don't know much about him as a person. But we've seen it before with guys like Pryor before, and while I don't think Treadwell is a head-case like him, it still can be annoying for the coaches and they might just not feel anyone is worth the hassle. Given what we've seen from this coaching staff, they are not going to allow kids to dictate how they recruit. I actually like that in the macro sense, even though on a micro-level it may mean missing some top-notch kids.
to take his time and choose the school he feels is best for him, BUT... I'm starting to think this kid is a prima donna, or at least his recruiting is shaping up to portray him in that light.
Smells like the Jordan Diamond string-along recruit all over again... just one guy's opinion.
Shane Morris needs to step up his recruiting pitch.
So does Hoke apparently
Do you post ANYTHING that isn't critical of Hoke or a complaint that more people should be allowed to criticize the coaches on the board? There's room for debate, but you're straight trolling and add nothing to the discussion with comments like this. I can get you a link to MLive if you need it.
People should be allowed to post criticisms. The coaches aren't perfect. This site shouldn't be one big circle jerk, it should be a forum for honest discussion. That said, the kid says the coaches aren't recruiting him as much as they used to or as much as other coaches. You don't get a much better source than that. So saying the coaches should step up their recruiting game isn't trolling, it's a fact. At least as long as they still want Treadwell.
it starts to look like trolling. It might not be, but perception goes an awful long way.
Speaking for myself, I read it perfectly well the first time. The credibility of the poster diminishes with each subsequent post, in my tiny mind.
All I said here was that Hoke apparently needs to step up his game too. Which is what this whole post is about. Treadwell apparently isn't feeling the love as much anymore, and if that's the case, then Hoke and company need to step up their game and give more love. I mean Shane Morris is a fantastic recruiter as Magnus said, but its Hoke and his coaches that need to make the final sell. I mean good lord, that's about as simple as logic gets.
Dude, what the hell is your problem?
Hot dogs are the F-ing TRUTH.
Hoke may have a good idea of the price, and it isn't one that he will indulge in. Criticism is one thing, bad-mouthing when you have no idea of what has transpired tells me all I need to know.
Sadly, they were actually less single-minded than now.
I was thinking the same thing.
He got in his ear and gave Successful Quan the mono
We can't win a single game ever again without this guy. We need him!
Anyone who thinks ND winning the national title would be better than, say, an SEC team should think about cases like this. We recruit head-to-head against ND far more often than any of the other current national title contenders. We should want them to crash and burn against SC and hopefully also in their bowl.
No problem here. I always want ND to lose.
That's why most of us want Oregon or KState to win the NC.
I think ND weakness is good for us, but it also isn't safe to assume that recruiting success has anything to do with signing day perceptions. This year's ND team is built on defensive players and offensive linemen from Charlie Weis's last recruiting classes and guys like Louis Nix who committed a day after Weis got fired and ten days before Kelly was hired.
Te'o was on his official visit during a loss to Syracuse where fans were pelting players and coaches with snowballs. Then Jesus/God/Mormon-Jesus told him to go to ND.
Perception rarely equals reality. SEE: "MSU is getting all the awesome in-state recruits!" followed by those guys going 5-5 now as juniors/seniors.
Talking about ND winning the national championship is scary.. we were basically ball safety away from winning that game
If you are not really interested then there is no point of showing more love day in and day out.
That said, I wish Trendwell ends up at AA.
I think the only development here is that he has noticed ND's "return to glory" this year. But I still think the fact he has not taken any official visits yet works in Michigan's favor. If he is planning on sticking to his timeline in announcing at one of the all star games, he will have just over a month to make official visits and his decision.
We already knew Michigan had came back down to the pack. Only the competition has changed. Michigan will get their chance to sell him when he starts taking his visits in the offseason.
This is way off topic but dont have enough points to start a thread. Me and my dad want to go to the michigan iowa gm this wk and was searching for tickets we are curious as to what row that you walk into when you walk in the stadium hes very old so he cant get up and down a whole bunch of rows once again sorry for being so off topic any info would be highly appreciated. thx...#goblue#beatohio
I don't remember what row it is, but I hope you have a good time at the game with your dad. Since he's getting up there in age, I'm sure you'll have fond memories of spending time with him at Michigan Stadium.
If you can't find any answers call the ticket office. I'm sure they have lots of info for people in similar situations.
Between 65-75 would keep the steps at a minimum. Have a great time at the game!
Edit: To clarify, that's about 5 steps either way. I'm almost positive that you enter the Big House at row 70.
That must be the upper entrance. We're in row 60 and it's about 5 rows up from the lower entrance, which I'd put around row 55.
Depending on what side of the Stadium you're on? Or do they all open at the same row? Is the paved ground level the same on each side?
below the press boxes. You can buy tickets in this section or exchange other tickets for them at the ticket office (based on availability). I exchanged my season tickets in 2010 to take a disabled relative. The ticket office is very accommodating and did not ask why I needed to exchange my tickets.
This section is basically for anyone that is not able to walk up the stairs (seniors, pregnant, disabled, etc). Also, you can take an elevator up to this section.
If you are exchanging regular tickets I would suggest getting there as soon as the ticket office opens.
Good luck and Go Blue!
You describe your dad as "very old so he cant get up and down a whole bunch of rows." You aren't Herms kid by any chance are you?
In all seriousness, hope you get tix and enjoy the game.
You might also call the ticket office and inquire about the seating for people with limited mobility. Walking up or down the steps is one thing, walking/sidling down between two full rows is quite another thing - it can be avoided by arriving early, of course, or making sure you purchase tickets near the aisle.
It's hard to tell if it's Michigan not showing the love or Treadwell is just throwing out words to 'blame' Michigan when he has long decided not to join the Wolverines. If it's the former, then you gotta wonder why Michigan doesn't show any more 'love' to him - he has dragged way too long and, if you REALLY want to come to Michigan, you would have committed earlier. And if it's the latter, then I don't think Michigan loses out anything.
In either case, Football is always a team game. If he doesn't come, we'll find a good replacement - someone who will commit the next day when we offer.
Michigan has been recruiting him for a long time.He hasn't committed and loves the media,attention.Most kids would give their left nut for a michigan offer.I think after the last couple years(being strung along with a few recruits, and having their ass kissed) this staff realizes hes a long shot not worth the trouble.Either you are a Michigan man or you're not.
The reporting of Tread's recruitment is the Truman show - put him in a surreal setting and thousands of adults will react weekly to ridiculously petty events that are essentially fabricated by the media to generate a response. Yes, Tread embraces the role and plays along with these requests for his emotional leanings.
Time to turn off this show until he decides and creates real news.
I moved on from this recruitment in the spring
I guess some fantasies die hard.
I'd love to have him for four years, but i'm tired of his recruitment. I'm sure he's a great kid, but I like the guys that know what they want and make a decision.


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TEMPE - Even if the Sun Devils don't go to the Rose Bowl after Saturday's Pac-12 Championship Game, this city's economy will still win.
"I think it's safe to say it's going to result in quite a large impact," said Anthony Evans, senior research fellow for the Seidman Research Institute at Arizona State University's W.P. Carey School of Business. "We're talking of upwards of 70,000 people flooding into Tempe on a Saturday that they were not expecting."
About 2,000 Stanford fans are expected to travel to Arizona for the game, meaning revenue for the broader economy on travel and accommodations, he said.
Evans also said the institute's research has found that fans can spend between $50 to $100 at bars and restaurants watching Arizona State football games.
"You can look first of all at the impacts of the people who are being attracted into the city of Tempe itself from other parts of Maricopa and other places in Arizona," he said. "You can also look at the impact for the state as a whole."
The Seidman Research Institute is analyzing the economic impact of Sun Devil football during the 2013 regular season. That report is expected to be published around the end of the month.
Stephanie Nowack, Tempe Tourism Office president and CEO, said she is looking forward to the exposure the city will get from national television.
"We're very excited when activities like this happen because it just reinforces that image for our city," Nowack said. "Whenever we receive national visibility, especially on a network such as ESPN, and when Tempe's name is mentioned - they mention ASU, the stadium, of course, the city - that is great exposure for our city and it continues to position us as a destination."
The Pac-12 Championship Game will be the seventh nationally televised football game for the Sun Devils this season.
Kristi Dosh, a sports business reporter and author of "Saturday Millionaires: How Winning Football Builds Winning Colleges," said playing in a big home game on national television will showcase the campus as well. College-age people who have never been to the Tempe campus or even to Arizona may consider attending ASU because of shots of the campus and Tempe.
"There are studies that show that people really do find out about schools and then look into them based on seeing football programs on television," she said. "The fact that Arizona State is getting to have it as a home game gives more value than just being on national TV."
An appearance in the Pac-12 Championship Game provides an added bonus for ASU. Dosh said studies have shown public opinion of a school is influenced by the success of its football team.
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The United States is producing more oil and natural gas than ever before, but the boom has occurred entirely on state-owned or private lands where the federal government has no authority. Overall production on federal lands is down 14 percent over the last two years, while offshore production is down 17 percent.
By failing to open any new offshore areas to exploration and production, the administration is picking winners and losers in the effort to harness new drilling techniques and exploit energy resources in order to grow the economy. States blessed with oil and natural gas deposits outside the federal government's purview, like North Dakota, are enjoying thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars in new tax revenue. Those with potentially huge but inaccessible offshore resources are sitting on the sidelines and asking, "Why not us"?
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Eula Louise Leavelle, age 81, of Orem, Utah, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013 in Orem.
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Eula was born, December 6, 1931 in Ringgold, Texas to Eugene Jackson and Lora Fox Mays. She married Willie B. "Buck" Leavelle April 17, 1948 in Ringgold, Texas. She and Buck lived in Slaton, Texas before moving to Ringgold. She earned a degree from Beauty School and opened a beauty shop in Ringgold, while living there. After Buck passed away she moved to Orem, Utah to be close to her three daughters. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints many years before moving to Orem.
Eula was preceded in death by her husband on July 25, 1993, her parents, daughter, Marion Loretta Leavelle, sisters, Oneta Mays, Jackie Newton, Shirley McCraw and Betty Eby, and brother, Robert Mays.
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For the second week in a row, Riley Cooper is making plays on the football field that you don't see very often. Cooper made an amazing, leaping, one-handed grab for a touchdown over rookie cornerback Morris Claiborne's head. Somehow he pulled the ball in, got both feet down and maintained possession for six points. Last week, the Eagles hid Cooper on a kickoff return by having him lay down in the end zone. The plan was for him to receive a backwards pass from Brandon Boykin, but it didn't exactly go as planned. Watch Cooper's amazing touchdown grab in the animation below.
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New Years Eve is Geechee Girl's last day of service. We at Geechee Girl hope to see you, our wonderful customers this last time. The mood may be nostalgic, but as always, it will be delicious and festive. Make your reservation now!!! Places are going fast.
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Amuse Bouche
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- Winter Chopped Salad w/ Honeycrisp Apples, Celery, Beets and Romaine. Buttermilk Dressing
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- Crispy Cranberry-Ponzu Duck w jasmine scallion rice and baby bok choy
- Pan Seared Salmon with champagne cream sauce. Roasted Yams. Broccoli
- Chicken and Waffles: Fried Chicken; Cornmeal Waffle; Maple Braised Collards
- Standing Pork Roast with Caribbean Herb Crust. Root Vegetable Gratin. Turnip Greens
- Seafood Risotto: Carolina Gold Risotto with Shrimp and Scallops. Collard Green-Almond Pesto. Sauteed Greens +3
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Geechee Girl's 2015 recipe calendar is in the restaurant now and selling like hotcakes!! You can also order it from our website. The calendar is even more beautiful this year. Thank you to our great photographer and wonderful friend Debbie Lerman.
This weekend's specials
- Sweet Potato Bisque w/ creme fraiche
- Duck Liver Pate with caramelized pears and housemade crackers
- Brie Salad: Overbrook Farm lettuce w/ candied pecans, poached pears & Geechee Girl vinaigrette
- Chicken, Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo. Jasmine Rice. Sauteed Greens.
- Rainbow Trout with Caribbean Green Sauce. Pumpkin Rice. Sauteed Cabbage
- Sweet Potato Bread Pudding w/ caramel sauce
Geechee Girl is closed for brunch this Sunday, December 28th
Cranberry Shrub: A housemade refreshing drink of fresh cranberries and sparkling
Valerie was on Fox 29 TV on October 2nd with Scott Williams, talking about an event we were participating in that night. We made Fried Apple Hand Pies as Geechee Girl's contribution to the tasting party. We'll have hand pies on the menu this weekend so everybody can taste them. Take a look at the video here.
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Diners, Drive-Ins and Drives Update The folks at Diners, Drive-Ins and Drives have a map of featured restaurants and Geechee Girl (natch!) is on it. They've posted a couple of older videos about Geechee Girl and Valerie. If you missed them, you can look at them here. And the website has a feature where you can upload any photos you have of Geechee Girl.
Geechee Girl was filmed for the Food Network hit show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives with host Guy Fieri. We are thrilled to have been chosen and it was a great experience. And for anyone who's wondering, Guy is just as nice and just as much fun as he seems on TV. Geechee Girl wants to give a shout out and a thank you to the great customers who agreed to appear on camera
Our family and friends on opening night 10 years ago!
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Geechee (pronounced with a hard "G") was one name for the enslaved West African peoples who lived on the Sea Islands and coastal areas of the Carolinas, Georgia and Northern Florida. The Africans who were brought to South Carolina lived on West Africa's rice coast and were expert in rice cultivation.
Much of the success of the Sea Islands' early rice industry can be attributed to a black rush basket called the fanner that was developed by the Geechee people. The fanner was used to toss (fan) threshed rice into the air to allow the wind to carry off the chaff
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Arjen Robben is confident he can take part in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ after his first physiotherapy session with Dick van Toorn. The Bayern Munich winger has a small tear in his left hamstring, but is hoping intense physiotherapy will help him take part in the tournament.
Robben came on as a half-time substitute in Saturday's 6-1 win over Hungary and scored two goals before being forced off five minutes from time. The initial diagnosis was gloomy, but the 26-year-old is almost certain he can soon travel to South Africa to join up with his Dutch team-mates.
We will do everything to get fit. I'm very hopeful. We will see how fast we can make progress.
Speaking after his first session with Van Toorn, Robben told reporters: "It is impossible to say whether that (a return) will only be about four days or a week away.
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New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur has been sidelined for six weeks and will not be back anytime soon. The Nets announced Friday that Okur will be sidelined indefinitely due to chronic back problems. The 32-year-old Okur has appeared in only 17 games with New Jersey, averaging 7.6 points and 4.8 rebounds. The Nets acquired Okur in December after leading scorer Brook Lopez suffered a broken foot. Okur was limited to just 13 games last season because of a hip injury.
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- Mary Thornycroft (née Francis) (1809-1895), Sculptor; wife of Thomas Thornycroft; daughter of John Francis. Sitter in 2 portraits.
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Mary Thornycroft was one of the few women sculptors of the Victorian period to receive public recognition. She first exhibited at the Royal Academy at the age of twenty-one and was still working as a sculptor at seventy-six. Her most famous commissions were the marble busts she made of Queen Victoria's many children. She married the sculptor and engineer Thomas Thornycroft at the age of thirty-one and had seven children in quick succession, many of whom became artists in their own right. Her eldest surviving daughter, known as Alyce, initially worked as a sculptor, exhibiting at the Royal Academy at the age of twenty. She later turned increasingly to painting but continued to sculpt, and made this bust of her mother in the early 1890s.
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State-of-the-art database systems manage and process a variety of complex objects, including strings and trees. For such objects equality comparisons are often not meaningful and must be replaced by similarity comparisons. This book describes the concepts and techniques to incorporate similarity into database systems. We start out by discussing the... more...
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Whether you?re thinking of switching to a Macintosh computer, are looking into the latest Apple products, or have a Mac and want to learn about Mac OS X Leopard, then Macs For Dummies, 10th Edition will get you going. Here you?ll learn all about how to compare the different desktop and laptop models to choose your perfect match, make Mac OS X Leopard... more...
Benchmarking Transaction and Analytical Processing SystemsSpringer 2013; US$ 129.00
Systems for Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) and Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) are currently separate. The potential of the latest technologies and changes in operational and analytical applications over the last decade have given rise to the unification of these systems, which can be of benefit for both workloads. Research and industry have... more...
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Over 50 and thinking about getting your first computer? A user-friendly Mac is a great choice, and Macs For Seniors For Dummies walks you through choosing one and learning to use it. You won?t even need your grandchildren to help! Macs For Seniors For Dummies introduces you to all the basic things you may not have encountered before?how to use... more...
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The perfect companion for MacBook users?now updated and revised throughout! Grab your MacBook?and this Dummies book?and get savvy with all the latest updates to Apple's newest generation of laptop hardware and software. Packed with coverage of the latest MacBook models, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, iLife, and iWork , this new edition is completely revised... more...
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Juror: Landmark EEOC verdict in Iowa sends message
IOWA CITY, Iowa A juror says she wanted to send a message by supporting a historic $240 million verdict for 32 mentally disabled men who faced decades of abuse by a Texas company: Never again.
Juror Robin Griebel outlined her rationale for awarding $7.5 million to each former employee of Henry's Turkey Service, while the men, their attorney and relatives celebrated Wednesday's verdict.
One man planned to dress up for a steak dinner with Robert Canino, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawyer who represented them. Another hoped to use any damages recovered to fulfill his dream of buying a camper.
Griebel, of Davenport, was part of the eight-member jury for the trial, which exposed the deplorable conditions the men faced living in a rural eastern Iowa bunkhouse while working at a turkey processing plant. They were forced to work grueling jobs through injuries, were verbally and physically abused by supervisors and lived in a filthy, century-old building.
Jurors wanted to try to compensate the men for their suffering while holding the company accountable for mistreatment, Griebel said. It's the largest verdict obtained by EEOC.
"We wanted to let the men know there are people out there that do care, and we wanted to let people out there know that, in the future, this cannot happen," she told The Associated Press.
She said the jurors agreed quickly during deliberations that the company had violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. The hard part was figuring out how to calculate damages because "life does not have a dollar amount."
"They were in there for 30 years. They had their lives taken away from them," said Griebel, 48, who is unemployed. "Nothing can compensate these men for what they went through or for what they have missed out on."
Sherri Brown, sister of former worker Keith Brown, who now lives in Fayetteville, Ark., spurred state officials in 2009 to investigate the bunkhouse, which they closed and then took the men into custody.
Her brother lived there 30 years while working at West Liberty Foods, which paid Henry's $500,000 annually for the men's work. Sue Gant, an expert witness for EEOC, prepared a report showing Brown was routinely forced to carry heavy weights as punishment, locked in his room and called derogatory names - like the other workers.
When the bunkhouse was shuttered, Brown was underweight and in need of mental health treatment, the report said. He's since had surgery for a hernia and takes sleep medicine because he suffers from nightmares about the abuse, Gant found.
Despite medical problems, he's happier than ever: living in an apartment, working at a center for the disabled, cooking his own meals, his sister said.
"What is amazing is how resilient the guys have been," she said. "They are so happy to be out of that. They have a new life."
Canino said the verdict will likely be reduced because of damage limits in the ADA, but it's not clear by how much. Lawyers will file briefs before U.S. Senior Judge Charles Wolle enters a judgment in coming weeks.


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Final Dusk Alpha ReleaseNov 4, 2008 Full Version 8 comments
The first Release. Version Alpha. To many Features to List so Enjoy. Readme file is Located by Clicking on the Manual Button when Running Fina_Dusk.exe...
This is an alternate plot line taking place in 1989. On January 1st 1989 at 12:01 PM the Soviet Union began the 3rd Red War with a Nuclear Salvo on the cities of Washington D.C., New York, San Francisco and Philadelphia. The President, Joint Chiefs and about a third of Congress were killed in that initial wave. Your First Task is to Defend Denver from a Massive Airborne Assault long enough for for the remainder of Congress to arrive and elect a new President
0 comments by ORCACommander on Jan 18th, 2013
I am not sure why I need to post this. We have not released anything in terms of news for over 2 years and not released an updated version of the mod in 5 years. However people still ask the question of can i help out or are there updates. Simple answer is that no, for the forseable future there are not going to be any effort invested in continuing this mod. sad but its the truth, the people behind this have had real life come up and bite them on the ass or moved on to other projects.
Now on the issue of this mod containing a virus. As far as i know Only AVG pings it as such. This started occurring sometime around 2010 or 2011. I believe the reason for this is the replacing of the executable the rockpatch installer does. However when i was actively developing and playing the project I noticed no ill effects. this is likely a problem caused by the rock patch developer at the time. As it stands our official position is false positive.
Have a good day gentlemen.
The first Release. Version Alpha. To many Features to List so Enjoy. Readme file is Located by Clicking on the Manual Button when Running Fina_Dusk.exe...
that mod have virus
I take it you use AVG? At the time I last updated this project it was not pinging on any virus scanners. The attribute that i think is pinging it as a virus is the fact the rock patch installer replaces the main executable of yuri's revenge. either that or the developer of the rock patch at that time was real shody with his exe modifications.
The mod's dead?
do you still need people to test it? i may do it.(answer on profile please)
Man.. do you ever plan to update this ?
*sighs* If you can invent the 36 day then maybe but right now this is really back burner for me.
Does anyone knows how to uninstall? me forgot where it was and does it work with multiple mods? plz reply :P
i hope you bring up some singleplayer campains, because multiplayer is boring when you only can fight the AI (because i have no good inet)
this AI will not bore you easily right now we have plans for a campaign but it is unlikely to come any time soon.
Is thia a single or multiplayer mod?
currently just MultiPlayer. if you look at our goals we will try and implement a single player campaign later on
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We scuffed through the deep trash on uninhabited Red Sea beaches and wept. We sailed garbage patches in the Indian Ocean, counting the left and right thongs to prevent ourselves from weeping. We didn't even see the worst example of all - the North Pacific Gyre, but Ian Kiernan sailed through it, and researcher Charles Moore has been studying it for 10 years. Now a Canadian teenager has found a potential solution to the world's monstrous plastic problem.
Trash Patches in the North Pacific - twice the size of Texas
In every ocean there are gyres, ocean vortices caused by the rotation of the earth. The North Pacific Gyre contains the world's worst example of pollution. Here there is a vast floating soup of plastic bags and other goods which has collected over many years because the circular current and lack of wind drives floating debris into its centre.
In addition to this swirling vortex of trash - twice the size of Texas - the UN Environment Program estimates that there are 46,000 pieces of plastic litter in every square mile of ocean.
According to science based website The Daily Galaxy, Plastic bags, once icons of customer convenience, cost more than 1.6 billion barrels of oil per year and leave the environment to foot the bill. Each year the world produces 500 billion bags, and they take up to 1,000 years to decompose. Apart from taking up space in landfills, and littering our streets and parks, they pollute the last great symbol of freedom and cleanliness, the oceans, and kill the wildlife within. Recently we sailed across the Pacific Ocean loosely connected with around 50 other boats, most of them fishing. We all noted the same thing - no wildlife, no fish.
Marine researcher Charles Moore at the Algalita Marina Research Foundation in Long Beach says there's no practical fix for the problem of the North Pacific trash patch. He has been studying the massive patch for the past 10 years, and said the debris is to the point where it would be nearly impossible to extract.
'Any attempt to remove that much plastic from the oceans - it boggles the mind,' Moore said from Hawaii, where his crew is docked. 'There's just too much, and the ocean is just too big.'
Oceanic gyres
Ian Kiernan, the Australian founder of Clean Up the World, started his environmental campaign two decades ago after being shocked by the incredible amount of rubbish he saw on an around-the-world solo yacht race. He says he'll never be able the wipe the atrocious site from his memory.
'It was just filled with things like furniture, fridges, plastic containers, cigarette lighters, plastic bottles, light globes, televisions and fishing nets,' Kiernan says. 'It's all so durable it floats. It's just a major problem.'
Then along comes Daniel Burd.
This Canadian teenager has found a way to make plastic bags degrade faster -- in three months, he figures. Burd recently won the top prize at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Ottawa. He came back with a long list of awards, including a $10,000 prize, a $20,000 scholarship, and recognition that he has found a practical way to help the environment.
Burd's discovery isolated two strains of bacteria (Sphingomonas and Pseudomonas) that work together to consume polyethelene plastic at record rates, yielding a culture that rendered plastic bags 43% decomposed after six weeks, with the only outputs being water and an infinitesimal amount of carbon dioxide. The system is cheap, energy efficient, and easily scalable for industrial applications. "All you need,' Burd says 'is a fermenter . . . your growth medium, your microbes and your plastic bags.'
Burd's discovery will not, by itself, solve the whirling vortexes of plastic garbage in the North Pacific, but with an infrastructure in place to harness Burd's innovation, there's hope to prevent future damage to the planet.
Now we need some international cooperation to solve the problem of the Trash Patch of the North Pacific Gyre
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KPMG Cuts Size of German Management Board, Handelsblatt Reports
March 21 (Bloomberg) -- KPMG's German unit plans to cut its management board to five members from 16 to reduce costs, Handelsblatt reported in a preview of an article to be published tomorrow, citing unidentified people at KPMG Deutschland.
The management board of Germany's second-largest accounting firm will include Klaus Becker, Ernst Groebl, Michael Krall, Wolfgang Zieren and Michael Kozikowski, the newspaper said.
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Spring is in full-swing — as is the start of wedding season! Have wedding invitations stacked up in your mail inbox? Here are some fashion ideas for looking fabulous at Spring weddings — particularly daytime or outdoor weddings. Thanks to Refinery 29 and South Moon Under in particular for some of the inspiration.
Beautiful Orange and White Arrangement
I simply adore this arrangement featured on One Charming Party. As they suggest, it would be perfect for Mother's Day. I could also see it as part of a Spring tablescape, a ladies' tea, a bridal shower…. The bright orange color and the pops of citrus make it a happy addition to any table!
Craft Beer Hostess Gift
I can't take credit for this idea which I found on Pinterest. Wouldn't this make for a great hostess gift for a BBQ or a craft or microbrew beer fan? Galvanized bucket. Craft beers. Two pint glasses. Optional ice. Done!
Delicious Champagne Punch
I had a small soiree at my house last night and served appetizers and a selection of desserts. I always try to offer a special cocktail in addition to wine, water, and nonalcoholic beverages. Last night, I was inspired to do a champagne punch to complement the menu and found this delicious recipe on Epicurious. It does pack a wallop, but it is really festive and tasty. It would be beautiful served in this silver-banded punch bowl from Williams-Sonoma.
DIY Valentine's Day Crafts
Even though it seems like it was just New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day is around the corner. While it is always sweet to give your Valentine a box of chocolates or a heartfelt card, there are tons of other small DIY crafts that make thoughtful and fun gifts! Below are two of my favorite but there are plenty more to choose from on Martha Stewart's website.
Remember those conversation heart candies that you used to give your Valentines when we were kids? These heart shaped soaps are the grown up version. They require a few ingredients and time to make, but your Valentine is guaranteed to love the thought and effort you put in!
This message in a bottle idea is easy to pull off. All you really need is a clear, empty wine bottle, markers and a few heart decorations. Then write your love letter on a pretty piece of paper and slip it in the bottle. It may seem simple but your Valentine will love this fun and quirky gift!
Valentine's Day Ice Cubes
Whether you are hosting guests for a Valentine's Day get together or just want to show that special someone you care, this project is for you! These pomegranate filled ice cubes are easy to make and will instantly make any drink you serve that much more special.
You can find a step-by-step process on how to make these ice cubs here, but essentially you just put three pomegranate seeds in a heart shaped ice tray. Freeze and then serve in your drink of choice!
"New Year, New Uses"
REAL SIMPLE featured a post titled "New Year New Uses," which I loved. It explains how common household items can be transformed into something new and awesome! There are several in the article worth checking out but below are a few of my favorites.
One of the most frustrating things for me is when my necklaces get tangled! I can never seem to untangle them myself. Easy solution: rub a small amount of baby oil into the knot and work it free with a straight pin.
This is a fun, quirky way to use your holiday lights year round. Simply get any size Mason jar and fill it with battery powered holiday lights. This cute night light can be used anywhere around your home to add spark.
Maybe it is because I am a kid at heart but I love the idea of using lollipops as cocktail stirrers. Pick a flavor or color that compliments the cocktail being served. Your guests will love this fun twist on a childhood favorite!
Beautiful Christmas Tree Ornaments
As Christmas is fast approaching it is time to start the fun, but sometimes daunting task, of Christmas tree decorating. If you're someone who decorates a tree every year I am sure you have your fair share of classic colored balls to hang on the tree. But with more and more stores selling beautiful and unique Christmas tree ornaments, it is fun to spice it up with a few stand out ornaments.
Bloomingdales sells a variety of dog ornaments that come in several different breeds. This Black Lab Ornament is my personal favorite, but you can pick one that matches the family pet (they even sell cats)! Adults and children alike will love hanging a replica of your furry friend on the tree!
For a more sophisticated Christmas tree, the two Anthropologie ornaments above are sure to please. The Pearl Bauble ball will add the perfect amount of shimmer to your tree, while the Floating Peacock ornament will add a whimsical touch. Both are beautiful Christmas tree ornaments that will catch the eye of your holiday guests!
For the most unique Christmas tree ornament, choose this custom photo frame ornament. You can put your very own family photo inside and surround it with the text of your choice. It even comes with a silver plated "2012" charm, so you can collect them year after year!
Great Holiday Hostess Gift
Tis' the season for holiday parties! I often get asked for ideas of what to bring to a party at someone's home. The answer really depends on the type of the party and your relation to the host/hostess. In general, however, you should always bring something — even just a very small token of thanks.
This fabulous 2013 calendar dish towel set from Anthropologie would make for a very fun hostess gift this holiday season and would work for almost any type of party or host. They are so cute, I may just need to pick up a set for myself!
Oh My Gourd! Fall Centerpiece Idea
I recently helped on a team of women who worked on decorations for a women's luncheon at church. We were inspired by this idea from Better Homes & Gardens which is perfect for fall.
We first cut off the top of the squash and then used a melon baller to scoop out a portion of the inside. Supermarket flowers were perfect to make the arrangements. In addition to butternut squash, we used acorn squash, as well. The whole process was actually very easy and the result beautiful!


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Police said a Columbia man was arrested after attacking a woman with a sword.
Officers were called to a home on Champagne Lane on Wednesday for a reported assault. Investigators said Steven Austin, 34, hit the woman in the head with a sword.
Austin was charged with first-degree assault, and was held on $50,000 cash bail.
The woman was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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