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BSE:500233 | NSE:KAJARIACEREQ | 58888:kaer | IND:Ceramics/Tiles/Sanitaryware | ISIN code:INE217B01028 | SECT:Construction
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The Directors are pleased to present the 29th Annual Report together with the audited financial statements of your Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2015.
The Company''s financial performance for the year ended on 31st March, 2015 is summarised below :
(Rs. Crore)
Particulars Standalone
Year ended Year ended 31st March 31st March 2015 2014
Revenue (Net Sales) 2224 1875
EBIDTA (Operating Profit) 286 237
Profit before Tax 243 177
Tax Expense 75 60
Profit After Tax (before Minority interest) 168 117
Minority Interest - -
Profit After Tax (after Minority interest) 168 117
Balance of Profit & Loss brought forward from previous 263 207 year
Profit available for appropriation 431 324
Proposed Dividend 32 26
Dividend Distribution Tax 6 4
Transferred to General Reserve 40 30
Surplus Credited to Balance Sheet 353 263
Particulars Consolidated
Year ended Year ended 31st March 31st March 2015 2014
Revenue (Net Sales) 2175 1829
EBIDTA (Operating Profit) 354 285
Profit before Tax 270 199
Tax Expense 85 68
Profit After Tax (before Minority interest) 185 131
Minority Interest 9 7
Profit After Tax (after Minority interest) 176 124
Balance of Profit & Loss brought forward from previous 274 211 year
Profit available for appropriation 450 335
Proposed Dividend 32 26
Dividend Distribution Tax 6 4
Transferred to General Reserve 40 30
Surplus Credited to Balance Sheet 372 274
Financial Highlights and State of Affairs of the Company
(The financial discussion in this section is based on Standalone Financial Statements)
Your Company reported an industry-beating performance in an otherwise sluggish housing sector. The Company''s net sales grew by 19% from Rs.1875 crore in 2013-14 to Rs. 2224 crore in 2014-15.
The team''s efforts in raising shop-floor efficiencies and marketing effectiveness facilitated in improving business profitability despite inflationary headwinds. EBIDTA grew by 20% from Rs. 237 crore in 2013-14 to Rs. 286 crore in 2014-15 and the EBIDTA margin stood at 12.86% in 2014-15 against 12.66% in 2013-14.
Profit after tax grew by 44% from Rs. 117 crore in 2013-14 to Rs. 168 crore in 2014-15. The earnings per share (basic) increased from Rs. 15.70 in 2013-14 to Rs. 21.80 in 2014-15; the book value per share grew from Rs. 68.46 in 2013-14 to Rs. 90.89 in 2014-15.
No material change have incurred after close of the year till the date of this report, which have effect the financial position of the Company. The Company has an adequate internal financial control commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of operations. State of Affairs of the Company is disclosed in the management discussion analysis section which forms part of this report.
The Indian tile Industry is expected to witness better days over the medium-term. This optimism is based on important realities.
Increasing urbanisation: Over the last two decades, India''s urban population increased from 217 million to 377 million and this is expected to reach 600 million, or 40% of the population by 2031. By then, India is expected to have 68 cities with population of more than one million - driving housing demand.
Interest rate reduction: The recent reduction in interest rates augurs well for the housing sector. Beside, declining commodity prices are expected to reduce inflationary pressure on the Indian economy, creating a foundation for further interest rate reduction. This should improve housing demand.
Cost reduction: Reduction in international crude prices should optimise the energy bill strengthening business profitability.
Policy-driven growth: The Government''s decision to develop, Housing for all by 2022, Swachh Bharat campaign (Sanitisation for all by 2019), Smart City Mission is expected to create an interesting growth opportunity for the Indian ceramic tile industry.
Growth Drivers
Capacity augmentation: The Company is increasing its operational capacity in a phased manner facilitating seamless absorption of the additional volumes:
Our joint venture partner Taurus commissioned its 5 MSM facility in June 2015. Our brownfield expansion of 3 MSM of ceramic floor tiles is scheduled to commence operations in September/ October 2015. We raised the capacity of our greenfield facility at Rajasthan from the initially budgeted 5 MSM to 6.5 MSM - this unit will kickstart operations in Q4 of this fiscal. We also forged a joint venture alliance with Floera Tiles Private limited, which will add 5.7 MSM vitrified tile capacity in Andhra Pradesh - this unit is expected to come on stream in 2016-17.
Shelf-space increase: We are increasing shelf space with existing dealing and progressively adding new dealers and sub-dealers, largely in Tier-II and Tier-III locations for wider reach and deeper penetration into demand pockets pan-India.
Consolidated Financial Statements
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company prepared in accordance with relevant Accounting Standards (AS) viz. AS-21, AS-23 and AS-27 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India form part of this Annual Report.
Holding, Subsidiaries, Associate Companies and their Performance
During the year under review, following companies have become the subsidiaries of the Company:
1. Taurus Tiles Private Limited
2. Kajaria Ceramics Kazakhstan, LLP
3. Kajaria Bathware Private Limited
During the year under review Kajaria Sanitaryware Private Limited ceases to be the subsidiary of the Company and become the step down subsidiary of the Company i.e (subsidiary of Kajaria Bathware Private Limited).
A report on performance and financial position (form AOC-1) of each of the subsidiaries as per the Companies Act, 2013 is provided as "Annexure-I".
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of Rs. 4 (i.e 200%) on equity shares (previous year Rs. 3.50 per equity share) of face value of Rs.2 each for the financial year ended on 31st March 2015. The total pay-out will be ''38.15 Crore (including dividend distribution tax of Rs. 6.36 Crore).
The dividend pay-out for the year under review has been formulated in accordance with the Company''s Policy to pay sustainable dividend linked to long term growth objectives of the Company to be met by internal cash accruals.
Share Capital
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 35 Crore comprising of 12.50 crore of equity shares of Rs. 2 each and 10 lakh preference shares of Rs. 100 each. The paid up capital of the Company as on 31st March 2014 was Rs. 15.12 Crore divided into 75583580 equity shares of Rs. 2 each. As per the resolution passed by the shareholders in general meeting held on 6th November 2013 authorising the Board to issue the shares after conversion of warrants on preferential basis, during the year under review, on exercising the option, the Company has issued 3885420 equity shares to M/s WestBridge Crossover Fund, LLC. These shares would be pari passu with the existing equity shares of the Company. The Equity Share capital of the Company as on 31st March 2015 was Rs. 15.89 Crore divided into 79469000 equity shares of Rs. 2 each.
During the year under review, the Company has neither issued shares with differential voting rights nor granted stock options/ sweat equity. As on 31st March 2015, none of the Directors of the Company hold instruments convertible into equity shares of the Company.
Transfer to Reserves
A sum of Rs. 40 Crore has been transferred to the Company''s General Reserve account and the balance has been carried to surplus in statement of profit and loss which now has a balance of ''352.81 Crore.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors confirm that:
i) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended on March 31, 2015, the applicable accounting standards had been followed and that no material departures have been made from the same.
ii) Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and judgments and estimates made are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as on 31st March 2015 and the profit and loss and cash flow of the Company for the period 31st March 2015.
iii) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
iv) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
v) The Company is following up the proper internal financial controls laid down by the Directors of the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively and
vi) the Company has devised proper system to ensure the compliance with the provisions of all the applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Corporate Governance
The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance requirements as stipulated under the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges. A separate section on corporate governance, along with a certificate from the Practicing Company Secretary confirming the compliance, is annexed and forms part of the Annual Report.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
Management discussion and analysis on matters related to the business performance as stipulated in clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges is given as a separate section in the Annual Report.
Related Party Transactions
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an arm''s length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors and Key Managerial Personnel which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
For all related party transactions prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on a yearly basis for the transactions which are of a foreseen and repetitive nature and such approval is in the interest of the Company. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted are audited and a statement giving details of all related party transactions is placed before the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for their approval. All transactions entered with related parties during the year under review were on arm''s length basis and in ordinary course of business. All related parties transactions are disclosed in Note number 42 to the financial statements. Material related party transactions which are at arm''s length are disclosed in form AOC-2 annexed as "Annexure-2".
The Company has developed a related party transactions policy for purpose of identification and monitoring of such related party transactions, which may be accessed on the Company''s website at weblink i.e. http://www.kajariaceramics.com/pdf/ RelatedPartyTransactionPolicy.pdf
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
In terms of provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee has formulated and recommended to the Board a CSR policy indicating the activities to be undertaken by the Company, which has been approved by the Board. The constitution of CSR Committee is disclosed in Corporate Governance Report
The CSR policy may be accessed on the Company''s website i.e http://www.kajariaceramics.com/pdf/CSR_Policy.pdf
As a part of initiative of CSR drive, the Company has undertaken the project of building / renovation of sanitation facilities in the schools near the manufacturing facilities. The Company has also taken steps for preventive health care by organising the camps through various agencies / trusts, contributing to the education and social economic development of under privileged children and for slum area / rural area development.
These projects are in accordance with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Annual Report on CSR activities as required under the Company''s (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules 2014 is set out as annexure-3 forming part of this Report. Being the initial year, the Company has incurred CSR expenditure of Rs. 109.66 lacs (as against Rs. 297.14 lacs) during the current financial year. The Company is in process of identifying the projects/activities for the benefit of the Public in general and neighbourhood of the manufacturing facilities in the best possible manner into various projects in future.
Risk Management
In terms of provisions of Section 134(3)(n) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company, during the year under review, have framed and put in place a Risk Management policy to mitigate the risks, both internal and external, which the Company is exposed to.
Business Risk Assessment procedures have been set in place for self-assessment of business risks, operating controls and compliance with the Corporate Policies. The Company manages, monitors and reports on the principal risks and uncertainties that can impact the ability to achieve the objectives. This is an ongoing process to track the evaluation of risks and delivery of mitigating action plans. The risk management policy of the Company is uploaded on the website of the Company i.e www.kajariaceramics.com.
There is no identification of risks which in the opinion of the Board may threaten the existence of the Company
Internal Control and their adequacy
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The scope and authority of the Internal Audit (IA) function is defined in the Internal Audit Program. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the internal auditors report to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board.
The Internal auditors monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of the Company and its subsidiaries. Based on the report of internal audit, process owners undertake corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board. The Committee reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company''s internal control environment.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
i. Mr. Chetan Kajaria (DIN: 00273928) and Mr. Rishi Kajaria (DIN: 00228455) - Joint Managing Directors of the Company were re-appointed as Joint Managing Directors of the Company by the Board of Directors in its meeting held on 30th March 2015 on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and subject to the approval of the members.
ii. Mr. Dev Datt Rishi (DIN: 00312882) was appointed as an additional director of the Company by the Board of Directors in its meeting held on 14th January 2015 on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, upto the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company. He has been appointed as Director -Technical of the Company by the Board of Directors and subject to the approval of the members.
iii. Mrs. Sushmita Shekhar (DIN: 02284266) was appointed as an additional Independent Director by the Board of Directors in its meeting held on 30th March 2015 on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, upto the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company. The appointment of Mrs. Sushmita Shekhar, as an Independent Director of the Company, is subject to the approval of the members.
iv. Mr. H. Rathnakar Hegde (DIN: 05158270), and Mr. Ram Ratan Bagri (DIN: 00275313) Directors of the Company, will be appointed as the Independent Directors of the Company w.e.f 1st April 2014 subject to the approval of the members.
All the Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
The Board recommends for their appointment / re-appointment in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
No director has resigned during the year under review.
At the Board Meeting held on 1st August 2014, Mr. Ram Chandra Rawat - Executive V.P. (A&T) & Company Secretary has been given the additional charge of CFO of the Company and he later on resigned from the post of CFO and Mr. Sanjeev Agarwal was appointed as CFO of the Company in accordance with the resolution passed by the Board in its meeting held on 29th April 2015.
Board Evaluation
The Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Directors, including Chairman individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Committees.
The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out and the details of familiarisation programme has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
Remuneration Policy
On the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, the Board has framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, senior management and their remuneration. Nomination and Remuneration Policy including criteria for determining qualification, positive attributes & independence is also placed on the website of the Company i.e http://www.kajariaceramics.com/pdf/Nomination_ Remuneration_Policy.pdf and is also stated in the "Annexure-4" to this report.
Details of remuneration under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 and details required under Rule 5 (1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are stated in "Annexure-4" which forms part of this report.
Statutory Audit
M/s O P Bagla & Co. (Firm Regn. No. 000018N), Chartered Accountants, the auditors of the Company would retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. They have confirmed their eligibility under section 139 & 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and willingness for re-appointment as statutory auditors of the Company. The Board of Directors recommends the re-appointment of M/s O.P.Bagla & Co. (Firm Regn. No. 000018N), as Statutory Auditors from the conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of next Annual General Meeting.
The report given by the auditors on the financial statements of the Company is a part of the Annual Report. There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Auditors in their report. There were no frauds reported by the auditors under subsection 12 of section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Secretarial Audit
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s Chandrasekaran Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as "Annexure 5".
There is no qualification , reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by Secretarial Auditor in their report.
Audit Committee:
The Composition of Audit Committee is disclosed in the Corporate Governance report. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.
Vigil Mechanism
The Company has established a Vigil Mechanism for Directors and employees by adopting the Whistle Blower Policy to report genuine concerns or grievances. The Whistle Blower Policy may be accessed on the website of the Company i.e http://www.kajariaceramics. com/pdf/whistel_blowing_policy.pdf
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013
The Company has in place a policy for prevention of sexual harassment at workplace in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act 2013. This policy may be accessed on the Company''s website i.e. http://www.kajariaceramics.com/pdf/prevention_of_sexual_harassment.pdf.
Internal Complaints Committee has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. We have not received any sexual harassment complaints during the year 2014-15.
Meetings of the Board
The details of the number of Meetings of the Board held during the financial year 2014-2015 forms part of the Corporate Governance report.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantee and Investments
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments, covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes 13, 14, 27 & 42 to the Financial Statements.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The particulars relating to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo as required to be disclosed under the Act are provided in "Annexure-6" to this report.
Extract of Annual Return
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as "Annexure-7".
Particulars of employees
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule, 5 of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company is attached as "Annexure-8" to the Directors Report.
Fixed Deposits
The Company did not invite/ accept any fixed deposit within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the rules made there under.
Significant and Material Orders passed by the Regulators or Courts
Regional Director -North has approved the transfer of registered office of the Company from the state of Uttar Pradesh to the state of Haryana vide its order dated 9 th June 2015. Besides this, there are no material and significant orders passed by the Regulators / Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
Cautionary Statement
Statements in this Director''s Report & Management Discussion and Analysis describing the Company''s Objectives, projections, estimates, expectations or predictions may be forward looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied. Important factors that could make difference to the Company''s operations including raw material/ fuel availability and its prices, cyclical demand and pricing in the Company''s principle markets, changes in the government regulations, tax regimes, economic developments within India and the Countries in which the Company conducts business and other ancillary factors.
Appreciation and Acknowledgement
Your Directors place on record their deep appreciation to the employees at all levels for their hard work, dedication and commitment. The enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of the employees have enabled the Company to remain as industry leaders.
Your Directors would also like to record their appreciation for the support and cooperation your Company has been receiving from its suppliers, dealers, business partners and other associated with the Company.
Your Directors express their deep sense of gratitude to the banks, Central and State governments and their departments and the local authorities for their continued support.
And to you, our Shareholders, we are deeply grateful for the confidence and faith that you have always reposed in us.
For and on behalf of the Board
Ashok Kajaria Chairman & Managing Director DIN: 00273877
Place: New Delhi Date: 29th July 2015
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JAY — Green Mountain Power wants permission to install equipment that will boost the amount of electricity that its turbines in the Lowell Mountain wind project can put out in the New England grid.
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WASHINGTON A new study asserts a link between climate change, the intensifying California drought and the polar vortex blamed for the recent harsh winter.
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AWANA stands for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed, based on 2 Timothy 2:15. For more than 50 years, AWANA Clubs International (www.Awana.org) has reached preschoolers through high school students with the gospel of Christ, training them to serve Him.
With the beginning of AWANA Club Sept. 2, 2015, Nassau Bay Baptist Church will begin its 18th year of serving the Bay Area with the same goal. Club meets every Wednesday, 6-7:30pm (NEW time) throughout the school year.
Children who will be 3 years old through those beginning 6th grade as of Sept. 1st are welcome to join the fun! AWANA Club at NBBC is divided into three age groups. Using the public school standard for age/grade, Clubbers are grouped as follows:
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- Truth & Training (T&T): 3rd - 6th grade.
A parent meeting is scheduled for 6:10 p.m., Sept. 2, the first night of Club. Please make every effort to attend. We will review the NBBC AWANA Club calendar, standards, and the vital role parents play in their child's success in AWANA Club (And, subsequently, their spiritual success!). Your AWANA Club commanders will be available to answer questions.
Club participation is not dependent on any church affiliation* and membership/attendance at NBBC is not required. All are welcome!
Each Wednesday, Clubbers enjoy an evening of games, handbook time, and council time all with the goal of teaching Biblical truths and the love of Christ. Scripture memorization is at the heart of AWANA Club (Psalm 119:11). Special activities are scheduled throughout the Club year as show in the 2015-16 Awana Calendar Page 1 and Page 2.
There are fees associated with membership in AWANA (handbook, uniforms, dues) but we at NBBC do not want ability to pay be a hindrance to joining. Scholarships are available. Speak to our AWANA Club Commanders, Bonnie and Steve Pritchett or Mike and Cheryl Red, for details.
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"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15
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Standing in line requires patience but often yields great rewards. I learned this recently while queuing up at the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR in Seven Springs, Pa., where I met some great people who, like me, wanted to test-drive the new Ford hybrid.
One of these folks was Greg Pavlosky of Johnstown, Pa. He struck up a conversation after noticing the huge letters spelling out "STAFF" on the back of my t-shirt. Greg was having a great time at the FAIR and full of compliments about it. We chatted about our eagerness to take the new Ford hybrid for a spin. Ford, a FAIR sponsor, shipped in a corral of the 2013 electric and hybrid vehicles specifically for the event. This partnership pleased us at MOTHER EARTH immensely.
Greg and I both happened to choose the C-MAX hybrid for our test-drives. Ford bills the C-MAX as its first-ever hybrid multi-activity vehicle. Greg and I climbed into our separate cars and expected to never see each other again. But we happened to return to the lot at about the same time and then walked away together, comparing notes on our experiences.
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McMenamin: Tyrone can go all way, but I fear Mayo
Ryan McMenamin believes Tyrone are capable of ending their eight-year wait for Sam Maguire this September, but fears a Mayo ambush could stop them in their tracks.
Ryan McMenamin believes Tyrone are capable of ending their eight-year wait for Sam Maguire this September, but fears a Mayo ambush could stop them in their tracks.
Former Tyrone defender Ryan McMenamin has earmarked Tiernan McCann as a key component of the Red Hand's attacking strategy ahead of the Ulster SFC with Derry.
Former Tyrone star Ryan McMenamin says the county feel that Tiernan McCann has been 'crucified' after being hit with a proposed eight-week ban after diving against Monaghan.
Ryan McMenamin had his appeal turned down by the Central Appeals Committee last night, while Eddie Brennan was cleared of any wrong doing.
Tyrone footballer Ryan McMenamin and Kilkenny hurler Eddie Brennan are having appeals against their respective eight and four-week bans heard in Croke Park tonight.
Ryan McMenamin has failed in his appeal over his six-week suspension and in addition has been handed a further two-week ban.
Tyrone defender Ryan McMenamin's appeal against his six-week suspesnion is to be heard on Thursday of this week.
The Tyrone County Board have confirmed that All Star defender Ryan McMenamin will appeal the six-week ban handed down to him by the GAA's Central Competitions Control Committee today.
Tyrone ace Ryan McMenamin is sweating over a potential suspension following an incident in Sunday's league clash with Kerry.
Tyrone's Ryan McMenamin may face sanction for off the ball incident and Setanta Ó hAilpín returns to Carlton squad.
Ray Silke discusses the Tyrone v Kerry NFL match, Ryan McMenamin's unsporting behaviour during the tie and 'sledging' in GAA.
Tyrone manager Mickey Harte received good news on Monday over injury concern Ryan McMenamin.
Sean Cavanagh will captain the Tyrone senior football team this weekend in the absence of the suspended Ryan McMenamin.
The four players who took no part in last Friday's first International Rules Test in Melbourne - that is, Ryan McMenamin, Phillip Jordan, Ross Munnelly and Dessie Dolan - have been selected in the 23 man panel to contest the second Test at the Telstra Dome in Melbourne tomorrow.
All Ireland winning defender Ryan Mc Menamin is a doubt ahead of the first international rules test against Australia in Perth which takes place at the Subiaco Oval in Perth on friday morning.
Cork's John Gardiner and Tyrone's Ryan McMenamin were named footballer and hurler of the year at the Irish Daily Star/Waterford Crystal 2005 GAA awards last night.
Ryan McMenamin has reclaimed his corner back spot for Tyrone's All-Ireland quarter-final clash with Dublin following the appeal saga which finally saw his four-week ban overturned.
Tyrone have been boosted by the news that Ryan McMenamim has won his appeal against his suspension and has been cleared to play against Dublin in this Saturday's Bank Of Ireland football quarter-final at Croke Park.
Tyrone's Ryan McMenamin will be back to plead his case for a third time this Wednesday as he seeks to have his four-week suspension overturned in time to face Dublin in Croke Park on Saturday.
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|Nickynest1978........... hi my name is emma... i had the same problem as yourself when i had my 1st i had her at 31weeks then when she was 4months old i fell pregnant again because my first was early medically when i was due to go back to work i was already 28 weeks so wasnt aloud..... withg my 1st i got 124.00 a week and with my 2nd as i didnt return to work i only get 95.87 a week hope this helps x
|by littlechicken2011
|18th Mar 2011, 4:55pm
|No one can answer my question not even citizens advice! Please can someone help, someone must know the answer?
I have been on maternity and was due to return to work on 8th Feb after taking my accrued annual leave, however I am now 33 weeks pregnant with my second child. I informed them that I was pregnant again at 20 weeks and agreed to start my maternity again without returning to work. (I am over 29 weeks, therefore could do this).
I need to know if I am entitled to 6 weeks at 90% as I have been continuously employed or will I receive the statutory £123.06? And will I receive it for the whole 39 weeks??
I only receive statutory maternity pay with my first child as this is all my contract allows. I am a registered manager of a care home and worked 40 hours per week prior to my first child.
Know one seems to know the answer, but surely I'm not the only person to have two children close together??!! If anyone could advise me or point me in the right direction who could answer me I would be most grateful.
|by Nickynest1978
|28th Feb 2011, 9:10am
|I might have the right to maternity leave, but I will not get paid for that period. So much for the right.
|by Leonore
|11th Nov 2010, 10:15am
I came back to work on the 9th august 2010 from maternity leave and I have just found out that I am pregnant again (15 weeks) . I have not told my boss yet as I am worry that they will sack me. what is my legal position
|by dd30
|2nd Sep 2010, 12:17pm
|i am 16 and 23 weeks pregnant. i am looking for somewhere to live. i would like to know what financial help i can get at this stage of my pregnancy, when i can start claiming benifits, and what financial help i can get to help with housing costs?
|by dannielled93
|24th Aug 2010, 9:32am
|is it common to lose your memory when pregnant?
|by abigaba
|12th Aug 2010, 10:08am
|I have recently found out I am pregnant, I've worked as a full time lifeguard for just over 3months but with no contract. When speaking to my employer they said they could not honor me a full time contract due to not working the role for long enough. I've worked with this company for nearly 6years. I do have a contract for part time hours which they are now working from which is only 18hrs instead of 40hrs. I am really worried about this and I'm not to sure what rights I have. My boyfriend and I are buying a house aswell and Im so worried about money. Can someone give me any advice please?
|by Heatha88
|23rd Nov 2009, 10:17am
|I am in early stages of pregnancy and very worried due to having an extremely physical job! I have been pregnant in my current job 2 years ago but sadly had a miscarrige so really dont want that to happen again! Am i entitled to refuse to do a job that i think could potentially harm my baby?
|by dizzygirl
|24th Aug 2009, 9:13am
|how long do u have to be at work befor u can fall pregnant again!
|by sis1987
|23rd Jul 2009, 9:08am
|I have had a very bad back so far and my doctor has refered me to a physio, i was wondering if my employer should still pay for me to be out ?
|by lesley14
|14th Apr 2009, 12:45pm
|Hi, I want to try for a baby..but my contract at work is a fixed term contract. I am aware that if I do fall pregnant, and go on mat leave, i am entitled to the 9 months of pay...what i really want to know is if i do fall pregnant and go on mat leave AFTER my fixed term contract is over, will i still be entitled to anything?
|by fstar
|19th Feb 2009, 10:15am
|i am currently on maternity leave and the last few months i have bin taxed and nat ins on my wages is this correct
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|29th Jan 2009, 8:52am
|i am 6 weeks pregnant and only work 13 hours as i dont work enough to pay tax what would i be able to claim as i dont think i can get maternity pay
|by swamp
|8th Jan 2009, 5:42pm
|I told my manager at work that i was pregnant. He then told other employees after i asked to keep my medical information quiet. Can he do this?
|by sassycat
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|i 've been working in a care home as a care assistant since 14th jan o8 and now i'm 30 weeks pregnant.my baby due is on 05-03-09 and i started my maternity leave when i was 29 weeks pregnant.i'm not sure about getting my maternity pay because my employer didn'y pay much attention about my pregnancy.during my pregnancy i got sick and could't go to work about 2 weeks till my maternity leave.but before i worked more hours and whenever my employer wanted me to.do i have the right for my maternity rights and pays.ifso what kind of maternity pay will i get?
|by 21170163
|5th Jan 2009, 9:20am
|I began working for my employer early September this year only to find out a few weeks later that i was in fact pregnant. I am now nearly 5 months but have been off sick with severe back and pelvic problems the last month. The employer agreed to pay me SSP for this time which is covered by a doctors certificate. Now I am waiting to see a specialist which will tell me if I can return to work whilst still pregnant. I am worried as i do not know if this effects my maternity pay from them. I would have been entitled as I was planning to continue work & start my my leave mid March. Will I get my mat pay even if I am cartified unfit to work until the baby is born??? If anyone can help it would be much appreciated.
|by AKGB
|11th Nov 2008, 9:50am
|When should a risk assessment at work be conducted? I am 13 weeks pregnant, and i told my manager about my pregnancy when i was 7 weeks pregnant, and nothing has been done yet at work, i have a very physical job. I asked yesterday and my manager told me hopefully one will be done not next week but the week after. Is this acceptable? Im very worried.
|by stefxx
|20th Oct 2008, 10:53am
|im nealy 30wweks pregnant and have been wrking since november last year i am currently on sick with sciatica and was a care assistant i dontt no if work wil pay me maternity but i dont want to return there afta my baby is born due to my back n long hours but i can not afford to leave i realy dont no wot to do can u help me on the best way and advice please
|by tee10
|4th Sep 2008, 8:45am
|can i get maternity pay if im working 13 hours a week and worked there for about 3 months?
|by jemmao1
|26th Aug 2008, 9:58am
|im 36 weeks pregnant and 16 years old... connextions hav told me i cant claim benifits if i leave college.. theyve told me i cant leave until 2 weeks before im due or i wont recieve my beinfits, is this right?
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Published: Friday, May 7, 2010 at 10:58 a.m.
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WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior on Thursday defended its response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico amid reports that a top official was rafting in the Grand Canyon with his wife as the incident escalated.
As first reported by ABC News, Interior chief of staff Tom Strickland, the former Colorado U.S. attorney who also serves as assistant secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, left for the previously scheduled trip April 27, three days after the leaking oil was discovered.
The trip was work-related, department officials say, and Strickland kept on top of the situation via satellite phone as he floated down the remote reaches of the canyon.
The trip was "to investigate issues related to that park's management, including: water flows, beach erosion, endangered species, tamarisk control, overflights, safety, motor boats and wilderness management," Interior spokeswoman Julie Rodriguez said in an e-mail.
Strickland was accompanied by park- service staff, members of the Grand Canyon Association and several foundations that support the National Park Service, she said. Spouses joined as space was available and covered their own personal expenses.
Strickland was eventually helicoptered out two days later as the scope of the spill worsened, going directly to the gulf to assess the potential impact on wildlife and coastlines, Rodriguez said.
Strickland plays an important role in the department, but in this case, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar had deputized David Hayes, the department's deputy secretary, as the main point man on the spill.
Officials point out that Hayes was in Louisiana the day after the rig exploded and sank, and Salazar has made several trips to the region and was to meet again Thursday with BP officials in Houston.
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BRUSSELS Anheuser-Busch InBev expects to cut some 3 percent of its combined workforce after it has acquired rival SABMiller , according to takeover documents published on Friday.
NEW DELHI India's economy extended its long slump in the last quarter, with lower-than-expected growth keeping it on track for its worst year in a decade and underscoring the urgency of politically difficult reforms to spur a revival.
Gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.3 percent from a year earlier in the July-September period, provisional government data showed on Friday, below the 5.5 percent posted for the three months ending in June.
Reacting to the number, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's chief economic advisor forecast full year growth of between 5.5 and 6 percent, which would be the slowest since 2002/3.
"It will be between the two, because in order to get 6 percent we really need very strong growth in the second half," advisor C. Rangarajan told TV network CNBC.
The number was lower than a Reuters poll had forecast and matched the January-March quarter, which was the weakest growth rate in three years. However, economists say ongoing inflation worries mean the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is not likely to cut interest rates at its next policy meeting on December 18.
Facing the prospect of the downturn stretching into a general election due in 2014, Prime Minister Singh launched some of the most daring initiatives of his tenure in September, including raising subsidised diesel prices and opening sectors like supermarkets to foreign players, triggering a market rally.
But the government and economists warn more needs to be done to attract capital investment and kickstart plans to modernize India's decrepit infrastructure. Opposition parties say the reforms hurt the common man and weaken regional governments.
"Even with the uptick in business sentiment over the restarted reform initiative, the real economy will take some time to improve. Investment will continue to lag," said Jyoti Narasimhan, Senior Principal Economist, at IHS Global Insight.
India is battling weak consumer demand in overseas and domestic markets. The rupee currency remains weak and the trade deficit the widest ever after merchandise exports, which make up about 10 percent of GDP, fell for six straight months. Industrial output has contracted in four out of last six months.
Market reaction to the data was muted, partly because of sustained positive sentiment after parliament broke a deadlock on Thursday that had held up debate on reforms to attract foreign investment in the insurance and pension industries. Mumbai's main stock index .BSESN hit a 19-month high.
"Domestic markets held on to gains as the Q3 GDP was along expectations," said Radhika Rao, an economist with Forecast in Singapore. "Progress on reforms and proper functioning of the parliament will be important in shaping sentiments further out."
Markets were also buoyed by a mildly upbeat view from Goldman Sachs on Thursday, with a report forecasting India's economic growth was likely to accelerate to 6.5 percent in 2013.
Growth was dragged down by subdued manufacturing output growth of 0.8 percent on the year and farming output of 1.2 pct.
Finance Minister P. Chidambaram last week warned that India faced a "a difficult situation" and needed innovation to boost output. He has pressured the RBI to cut rates.
"Monetary policy stance of the Reserve Bank of India to contain inflation has impacted industrial production partly through increase cost of borrowing and lower domestic investment," Chidambaram said in a written reply to a question in parliament on Friday.
Worryingly for hopes of a quick rebound, capital goods production -- a gauge of investment in the economy -- has expanded just once in the last 13 months.
India's benchmark 5-year OIS rate barely moved on the data and the rupee rose slightly.
Low growth is making it harder for Chidambaram to rein in a wide fiscal deficit, which global ratings agencies say needs to be controlled if India is to avoid losing the investment grade designation on its sovereign debt.
In a major relief to the government on Tuesday, rating agency Moody's reaffirmed its stable outlook on India. Rivals Fitch and Standard & Poor's are expected to reveal their thinking by March.
A growth rate below 6 percent for the third quarter in a row is damaging for a country that aspires to at least 8.5 percent expansion to provide jobs for its burgeoning population, and makes it tougher for Singh to fund flagship welfare programmes.
Singh is fighting to defend his reforms in parliament, where a non-binding vote on the supermarket policy will be held on Wednesday. The outcome may test the minority government's appetite for further reforms ahead of a string of state elections starting in December.
The government says India needs to take more steps quickly, including speeding up approval for infrastructure projects, overhauling the tax system and reducing its swollen deficit to revive capital investment.
The RBI has said any interest rate cut is "highly improbable" at the December 18 meeting. The low number raised expectations of some monetary loosening, however.
"The growth is below the Reserve Bank of India's trend growth expectation, and I think the central bank will cut rates further from here," said Robert Prior-Wandesforde, Director, Asian Economics Research at Credit Suisse in Singapore.
"I expect a repo rate cut in January and there could possibly be another cash reserve ratio cut in December."
(Reporting by Manoj Kumar and Arup Roychoudhury in NEW DELHI and Shamik Paul in MUMBAI; Writing by Frank Jack Daniel; Editing by Alex Richardson)
BRUSSELS Anheuser-Busch InBev expects to cut some 3 percent of its combined workforce after it has acquired rival SABMiller , according to takeover documents published on Friday.
LONDON Britain's consumers and businesses showed no sign of reining in their spending ahead of the country's Brexit vote in June, official data showed on Friday, adding to signs that the economy went into the referendum in strong shape.
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has been approached by several suitors for its components business Magneti Marelli, the carmaker's chief executive said on Friday, without giving names or mentioning how many had shown interest.


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An analysis of online patterns by big data firm Edited shows the runway styles most likely to resonate with shoppers.
The Belgian designer is dedicating himself to Saint Laurent, where he was named creative director last April.
Raffaele Ilardo will head up creative development and design for the Carolina Herrera New York ready-to-wear and bridal collections.
The designer will outfit the team and captain Davis Love 3rd for the opening ceremony and welcome dinner as well.
Inspired by the great outdoors but fit for the urban jungle, the spring men's collections favored technical outerwear and bright colors.
Open weaves, rich linen blends and loose silhouettes transform the fall staple into a summer fashion essential for the spring season, with a heritage inspired by the coastal bohemian.
From the European runways of Milan, London and Paris to New York Fashion Week: Men's, the action backstage was as dynamic as the looks going down the runways.
Here are the 10 most directional shows of the spring season.
Men's wear continues to evolve slowly in color, and this season, designers strike a softer note with dusty tones and sun-faded pastels, making pale pink a standout among a range of hues.
It's time to wake up and smell the trunks and speedos, as these retro styles are here to stay, from above-the-knee to barely there swim briefs.
Jack Miner, who previously worked for Chris Burch's venture capital fund, is introducing a men's resort line that's made in Mexico City.
Chief executive officer Paolo Roviera is exiting the company.
As the last installment of the spring season, New York Fashion Week: Men's offered several dynamic and youthful trends.


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I have zero service at my house even though the TMobile website claims I should have 4G at my address. I have wifi at my home and even when I connect to the wifi I can't use my phone or text. My family of 4 all have the same issue. Two of us use a Samsung S5 and 2 have IPhone 6. I would never recommend using TMobile. They don't care that the service they provide is useless in an entire state.Was this review helpful to you?
AT&T has to be the worst service available in the Bangor area. I moved here from the Portland area and AT&T kept promising we are upgrading we are upgrading so I have stayed with them. Now I feel like an idiot. DO NOT use AT&T if you are in this area.Was this review helpful to you?
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I've been a US Cellular customer since day one (back when they had pagers !) Their phones are crap, the wait time to get a new one is ridiculous and you have to pay very close attention to your bills or they will creep up on you. Tried to speak to two different customer "service" reps and both had me so confused I gave up. I used to really appreciate US Cell but their services and their customer service have both gone into the toilet. I am ditching... ... ... ... ... ... ..Was this review helpful to you?
Since August my phone has been going from AT&T 4G to Off Network 3G which is considerably slower and unreliable. According to the coverage map, Bangor is fully covered by AT&T 4G. Even if I am connected to a partner network, to be provided with 3G service is unacceptable. I have reported the problem multiple times and no improvements have been made.Was this review helpful to you?
I moved to Bangor from NH and I still have a 4G phone / data plan from T-Mobile that worked awesome where I used to live. Obviously it's a bummer that T-Mobile only has 2G service in Maine, but the pricing is excellent, giving me "real" cell service instead of a prepaid or no contract plan. I only pay $58 / mo (Total with tax) for unlimited talk / text / data and 500mb of high speed data. Since I can't get 4G here I don't notice after they cut me back after 500mb. The reason I haven't switched is because of the wifi calling option. Nobody else has it and I can talk through the internet with my phone when I'm at home.Was this review helpful to you?
I have two T-Mobile phones. One In Ocala, FL. The other in Brewer, Me. Service is well below standard in both places. I will change carries in the very near future. In my home about 7 miles SW of Ocala I get 1 bar or less. Not very professional. Same in Brewer, Maine. JMWas this review helpful to you?
I've been with T-Mobile for awhile now. Still only edge here in Bangor. My last phone had WiFi calling which worked great in the apartment. To be fair I always have good coverage wherever I go in Bangor though its still only 2G so no video and even streaming music isn't that great. Thank goodness for the free wi-fi around town. I am currently using the HTC Windows Phone 8X which does not have wi-fi calling at the moment. So I use Google Voice when at my apartment. T-Mobile has good coverage in Bangor at 2G speeds and the price is right. You just have to supplement with wi-fi which is available all over the city and most people have at home.Was this review helpful to you?
I get all bars on my phone at home. 3 bars in Bucksport. Travel everyware in surrounding 100 mile radius from Bangor never had a dropped call !Was this review helpful to you?
DO NOT BUY A T-MOBILE PLAN if you live in Maine. I pay over $100 / month and my 4g smartphone, t-mobile, has never once gone over2g. Calls get dropped in this day and age? They do at T-Mobile and they tell you that they will check the towers, blah blah blah and it is always the same answer--"we have spotty service in that area, and then a long song and dance. I pay an extra 8 bucks am month for security... you can make your phone alarm ring to be able to find it. Only problem is they have HIDDEN access to it on their website so you can't use it! Did I mention that I sit next to people with videos on their phones, movies... I can't get those things..never once tho I am paying for them and have a 4g phone! I am going AT&T next time because a SALESPERSON told me it was best! NO T-Mobile in MAINE unless you want to be very very unhappy.Was this review helpful to you?


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I purchased these sheets, washed them according to direction, slept in them for 15 minutes and had to get upa dn cahnge my sheets they were so rough and uncomfortable, almost itchy. I called customer service this am and was informed first they woudl not accept a return as they were used sheets, then it was because I washed them. Now they will issue in store credit. I dont' want to pay more for rough,s cratchy sheets. I have worked with other stores and they allowed a return after washing.
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Provodnikov, Algieri Will Both Be Well Backed At Barclays
By Jake Donovan
While the mere listing of a 140 lb. title fight between Ruslan Provodnikov and Chris Algieri doesn't generate major shockwaves through the industry, where it was going to - and now is going to – take place became a major storyline helping transform this fight into an event.
When the June 14 fight was originally announced in mid-April, Banner Promotions – Provodnikov's promoter – revealed that the event would land at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale (Long Island), New York. The location would have given considerable home crowd advantage to Algieri, a huge draw in his hometown of Huntington, roughly 30 minutes northeast of Nassau Coliseum which hadn't hosted a fight card since pre-championship versions of Mike Tyson and James 'Buddy' McGirt scored knockouts on the same show in March 1986.
Circumstances changed practically overnight, however.
"We agreed to make the deal at Nassau Coliseum," promoter Artie Pelullo, CEO of Banner Promotions reveals. "The gentleman who was supposed to sign off was out sick. As luck would have it, I get a call from Vadim Kornilov, Provodnikov's manager who tells me, 'Don't sign anything, we have a better deal."
That better deal turned out to be an offer they couldn't refuse. The end result was the show being moved to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, which since opening in 2012 has narrowed the gap with the world famous Madison Square Garden Arena as the place for boxing in New York.
"The Nets owner (Mikhail Prokhorov) is a Russian, he's a huge boxing fan and was extremely helpful in this fight landing at Barclays," Pelullo points out.
Despite Algieri's deep New York roots and an insistence that his fans will make the trek from Suffolk County, the location – from a demographic standpoint – actually favors the visiting Provodnikov (23-2, 16KO), who trains out of Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, but was born and raised in Russia.
"One of the main reasons we were anxious to bring the fight to Barclays is to market him as a star in this area," Pelullo points out. "The fight is 30 minutes from Brighton Beach, which boasts a large Russian community. Ticket sales are going tremendous.
"Brett Yormack (CEO of Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Nets) loves it, and would like to have more than one Ruslan Provodnikov fight at Barclays. (Ruslan) will become a star in that area."
The fight is the first title shot for Algieri (19-0. 8KO), college-educated clinical nutritionist who has come into his own as a 140 lb. contender. The pride of Long Island is coming off of a 10-round points win over Emmanuel Taylor, which aired live on NBC Sports Network from the Paramount Theatre in Huntington, which he has sold out in eight straight appearances.
While losing out on having his first title bid take place a modest drive away in Long Island, the fight is still close enough to home to truly serve as a dream come true.
"Being in Nassau Coliseum for my first title fight would have been huge," Algieri admits, though without a trace of regret over the fight moving westward to Brooklyn. "The Barclays Center is a beautiful venue, it's become the premiere venue in New York.
"To be honest, most of the fans I know when talking about the fight are excited to go to Brooklyn, to the Barclays Center. It's easy to get to from Long Island, and it's an honor to fight there."
Jake Donovan is the Managing Editor of Boxingscene.com, as well as the Records Keeper for the Transnational Boxing Ratings Board and a member of Boxing Writers Association of America. Twitter: @JakeNDaBox
[QUOTE=yoshik;14603041]Algeri will get creamed. Alvarado is a huge 140. Bradley is well Bradley. He was beaten by Provo. No chance either way Algeri does anything[/QUOTE] Bradley beat Provo.Comment by CubanBox on 05-29-2014
Watch Algieri's fight against Peralta. Ruslan is going to knock him out easy. Algieri is not that slick like some people think he is. Also watch his kickboxing fight against scott mukaddam where he got smoked in 1 round.Comment by yoshik on 05-29-2014
[QUOTE=jov6388;14602792]actually you are way off.. algeri is a big 140 pounder much taller than ruslan .. he is very crafty actually.. quick hands and doesn't like trade throws always moving .. his only problem is power .. ruslan won't respect…Comment by TheGoodBoy on 05-29-2014
Chris is way out of his depths here, he has not faced any top 15 140lbs fighter yet and Provo is just the wrong man for his first big fight, had they thrown him in with Judah or Vargas maybe…Comment by cupcrazy01 on 05-29-2014
Does anybody know if Ruslan has an HBO deal? There are rumors that Haymon/Showtime may target Provo next. The fact that this card is allowed to be held at Barclays (a Golden Boy-exclusive arena) should raise eyebrows and gives that…Post a Comment - View More User Comments (9)


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Odell Beckham's Pregame Routine Showcased Some Skills (Video)
Ever since that one catch last year in his rookie campaign, Odell Beckham has been considered one of the most electric and talented receivers in the NFL. And rightfully so. Last night, he didn't even wait until game time to remind the world of that fact, as he hit the turf early in AT&T Stadium […]
Condor Gets Loose on the Ice During ECHL Game (Video)
I was at a hockey game one time on Veterans Day, and to mark the occasion they had a bald eagle do a lap around the arena and then land back on his handler's glove. It was pretty awesome, but it would have been even more awesome if the eagle had freaked out and gone […]
Detroit Red Wings Fans Put On A Light Show Prior To Game Three (Video)
Those who got to Joe Louis Arena early for the pregame festivities prior to Sunday's playoff home opener against the Nashville Predators may have thought that they had accidentally stumbled into a rave, as red glow sticks lit up the entire building. Fans in attendance were given the red glow sticks upon arrival, and it […]


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I was sewing a fleece blanket and all of a sudden my machine started making this noise like it was off balance. I stopped and rethreaded everything and then it wouldn't even sew. It doesn't even feed the fabric through. The machine is old, it is a Singer that I got from my Grandmother. Can anyone recommend anything? I know I can take it somewhere to get it fixed but I really don't want to spend the money, and I have tons of things I need to sew this week.....ugh....
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Try cleaning out the lint and putting a new needle in and see if that helps. If not try a repair place.
Good luck!
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Yes the bobbin thread did clog. Also, I took it apart and cleaned it. Nothing is working. From what I am seeing online it is going to cost me about $80 to get it looked at and tuned up. So should I just buy a new machine for that much money or just suck it up and get it fixed.
Sad thing is, you probably could buy a brand new machine for the $. And it would work better in the long run.
Well, I wouldn't buy an $80 machine. If you can afford to double or triple that for a new (and fairly decent) machine, then go for it. Older singers have a better reputation, though, so you might find that $80 to repair this machine will make you happier than a new $150 machine. How was it running before it broke down? Is it a reliable machine? If so, I'd put my $ on repair.
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Thank you for all of the tips! I took it to one of my local repair places and one of the gears on the bottom is stripped. Apparently when my grandmother took it in a LONG time ago who ever "fixed" it didn't do it right. So it is only going to be $25 to fix it and I will get it back by next Tuesday. Kind of sucks because I am in the middle of making some things for my nieces bday party this weekend. Oh well I guess I will just have to get them to her late.


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While we've named this series "What went wrong?" that's not to say every position underperformed.
As the offseason progresses, we take a look at the various things that went wrong for the Texans last season and caused a fall from 12-4 and back-to-back division titles to 2-14.
We've already examined safeties, running backs and inside linebackers. Now we take a look at receivers.
Key players: Andre Johnson, DeAndre Hopkins, DeVier Posey, Keshawn Martin, Lestar Jean
What went wrong: This is a difficult position to evaluate given the Texans' turmoil at quarterback. The injury- and coach-induced oscillation between Matt Schaub and Case Keenum affected the chemistry both quarterbacks had with receivers. The two receivers most impacted by that were the two most heavily used -- Hopkins and his tutor, Johnson. The two worked well together, and while some raised their eyebrows when Hopkins said he wanted to be better than Johnson, that's exactly how Johnson taught him to think. Johnson still left his footprints all over NFL record books on his way to another 1,400-yard season. Hopkins, meanwhile, had a solid rookie season. Among rookies, his 92 targets were second only to San Diego rookie Keenan Allen during the regular season as were his 802 yards.
The Texans were hoping for big jumps from Martin, Posey and Jean this year but overall didn't really get them. Martin had a few nice games, but the Texans only targeted him 36 times all season. Posey's start was impacted by his working through the recovery from last January's Achilles injury. Jean meanwhile, didn't show enough to coaches to be used often. He was targeted eight times all season and caught four passes.
Reason for hope?: Hopkins' future is promising and a more settled quarterback position will help this unit as a whole. Posey will start the 2014 season healthier than he started the 2013 season, which will allow him to show more of his talent.