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TransSwitch Corp. (TXCC) Q2 2010 Earnings Call July 29, 2010 4:15 PM ET
Ted Chung - Vice President of Business Development
Ali Khatibzadeh - President and CEO
Bob Bosi - CFO
Richard Shannon – Northland Securities
Todd Brady – Oppenheimer
Kevin Cassidy - Thomas Weisel Partners
Quinn Bolton - Needham & Company
Kevin Cassidy - Thomas Weisel Partners
Good day, everyone. And welcome to the TransSwitch Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Release Conference. Today's conference call is being recorded. At this time, for opening remarks and introductions, I will turn the call over to TransSwitch Vice President of Business Development, Ted Chung. Please go ahead, sir.
Ted Chung
Great, thank you. With me here today are Dr. Ali Khatibzadeh our President and CEO; and Mr. Bob Bosi our CFO.
Before I begin, I need to remind listeners that forward-looking statements made during this call, including statements regarding management's expectations for future financial results, and the markets for TransSwitch's products are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These risks are detailed in TransSwitch's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. With that out of the way, I will give the highlights for the second quarter of 2010.
For the fiscal second quarter of 2010, net revenues for the quarter were approximately $14.1 million. We had previously guided to a range between 13 and 14 million.
Our non-GAAP operating expenses for the quarter were roughly 6.6 million, lower than our previous guidance. As a result of the higher revenue and lower operating expenses, the company achieved operating income of roughly 0.9 million on a non-GAAP basis.
Bob will provide additional details later.
The company also made the following announcements during the quarter.
We announced the successful completion of our rights offering, raising $5.1 million by selling stock to existing shareholders at $2.40 per share.
We also, based on the success on the rights offering, terminated our equity sale agreement with Seaside 88.
We commenced production shipments of our Atlanta 80 to a large Chinese OEM for WiMax deployment in Europe and Asia.
We also introduced the Atlanta 1,000, our latest product for customer premises applications, such as Wi-Fi routers and gateways.
Global Unichip, which is the largest semi-conductor design services company in the world, and 36% owned by Taiwan Semiconductor, licensed our HDMI technology. This further highlights our leadership in HDMI.
I will now hand it over to Ali, so that he can share with you his thoughts on the second quarter and some of our opportunities going forward.
Ali Khatibzadeh
Thank you, Ted. And good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen. I am pleased to report that in the second quarter, we made significant progress in financial performance, customer attraction and new product introduction.
In terms of financial performance that Ted mentioned, our revenue grew by roughly 10% quarter over quarter. And we were able to record both operating income and positive EBS. In fact, since 2001, it is the highest operating income achieved by the company.
While the gross margin was flat sequentially, we project gross margin improvement as we move into the fourth quarter due to operational improvements, as well as a ramp down in lower-margined products, and an anticipate a ramp up of newer, higher-margin products.
In addition, we successfully raised about $5 million through the rights offering, with overwhelming participation and over subscription by our directors, officers, and major shareholders.
Moving to the progress made in our businesses; infrastructure, products revenues in the second quarter came in at $8.8 million, slightly higher than the prior quarter, as there were increased shipments of access and voice-over IP products, primarily due to ongoing rollouts in China.
Our China business has, in fact, increased 19% sequentially. We expect areas in China to continue to deploy fiber and copper-base broadband services, including Voice-over IP.
We also saw strength in North America based on the previously-mentioned increasing CapEx spending by AT&T and other operators, which benefited our Entropia sales.
With the continued strong demand for 3G and 4G mobile phones, we expect this trend to continue. We are also seeing adoption of voice-over IP solutions based on Entropia in Asia-Pacific.
For the second half of 2010, we see continuing progress in our infrastructure business based on increased telecom spending on voice-over IP services around the world.
Another area of progress is in the enterprise and access/voice-over IP market, where our latest Entropia Compact is gaining good traction with anticipated ramp up in the fourth quarter.
Entropia Compact is optimally designed to handle voice processing configurations from 16 to several-hundred ports.
Switching gears to the customer premises side, revenue from the second quarter came in at $5.3 million, roughly a million dollar increase over the first quarter.
As Ted mentioned, we began production shipments of Atlanta products to a large Chinese OEM for WiMax deployments to two carriers in Spain and Pakistan.
In addition, there are several other active WiMax vendors around the globe. For example, as you may have heard, India recently auctioned licenses for 4G WiMax deployments. We believe our customers should be well positioned to gain share in the growing 4G market.
Our newest product, the Atlanta 1,000, expands our addressable market beyond home gateways to Wi-Fi 802.11 and router business by delivering industry-leading performance in terms of wire-speed data throughput.
Atlanta 1,000 also offers the lowest power consumption in the industry. In fact, it is one of the few processors on the market today that is capable of being powered over the Ethernet, which is a major requirement for carriers going forward. So we're very excited about that.
Moving to our high-speed interface products, which is a new strategic focus for the company, we're making exciting progress.
We licensed to Global Unichip our HDMI 1.4 technology. This is the first commercial offering to be fully compliant with full-rate 3D HDTV requirements.
As GUC's customers develop products incorporating HDMI interfaces, we anticipate additional license revenue streams.
We also signed additional video interface contracts in the quarter, which impacted Q2 revenue and should also contribute in the third and fourth quarters.
As part of our new strategic direction, we're developing new video interface IP products that leverage our differentiated technology in collaboration with leading manufacturers. These products are planned for introduction in 2011 with potential revenue impact later next year.
In summary, I'm pleased with our progress and our financial performance, customer traction and new product executions during the second quarter.
We're making considerable progress toward winning new customers with already introduced infrastructure and CPE products.
The new business growth is somewhat offset by the natural decline of our legacy business. We have taken steps to realign our market and development focus over the last six months on products that serve the delivery of voice and video over wireless and wireline networks.
As a result of this, our addressable market has significantly increased from less then a billion to over $2 billion. And we project the five year aggregate annual growth rate of our new-served market to be over 20%.
Our new product development projects are well aligned with these high-growth market segments, where we offer highly differentiated solutions. We believe this strategy will create new growth engines for the company as our new products will reach market starting 2011.
I remain optimistic about the long-term prospects for the company – the long-term prospects of the company.
I'll now hand it over to Bob, who will shed light on our financials and provide our complete guidance for the second quarter.
Bob Bosi
Thanks Ali. And as Ali and Ted mentioned, we had a strong second quarter. We reported our second consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth.
Q2 revenue of $14.1 million exceeded the high end of our guidance for the fourth quarter and reflects and increase of $1.3, or 10% over Q1.
The geographic breakdown of our second quarter total revenue is as follows. Asia-Pacific, 57%; Americas, 30%; and Europe, 13%.
The top countries for our second quarter revenues were Japan, China and the United States.
In Q2, we had four customers, including one distributor, that represented greater-than 10% of all revenue.
Gross margin from the second quarter of 53% was in line with our guidance and consistent with the 52.7% gross margin in Q1 this year.
On a non-GAAP basis, operating expenses decreased from 6.9 million in Q1 to 6.6 million in Q2, and is 0.4 million less than our outlook on expenses that was provided in our last quarterly conference call.
Non-GAAP operating results for Q2 was income of approximately $900,000 compared to our guidance of between break even and 0.4 million.
For Q1, we had non-GAAP operating loss of 0.1 million, and we had income of 0.5 million for Q2 2009.
Non-GAAP net income for Q2 was 1.5 million or point-7 cents per share on a dilute basis, as compared to 2.2 million loss in Q1 and 0.5 million loss in Q2, 2009.
Q2 2010 GAAP diluted net income per share was $0.02 versus loss of $0.07 in Q1, and a loss of $0.07 in Q2 of 2009.
Comparable GAAP measures for gross margins, operating expenses, operating income and net income are reconciled to the related non-GAAP amounts in our reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures included in our press release today.
The reconciling items for Q2 are as follows; 0.4 million in amortization of purchase and tangible assets; and 0.6 million in stock-based compensation expense as described in the press release.
Turning to the balance sheet, we ended the quarter with 8.7 million in cash, cash equivalence, and restricted cash and short-term investments.
Our accounts receivable, at the end of Q2 was 12.6 million, which decreased of 4.1 million from the end of the Q1 balance of 8.5 million. Did I say decrease? Increase. Okay. This increase was due to the significant shipments in service revenue billings in June.
Inventory at the end Q2 was 2.7 million, which decreased 1.2 million from the ending Q1 balance of 3.9 million.
Our equity-raising activities in the quarter yielded net proceeds of 5.4 million, approximately 4.7 million from our rights offering and 0.7 million from our arrangement with Seaside. And as Ted mentioned, we canceled the Seaside arrangement after we closed our rights offering.
I'll now provide information about our Q3 outlook.
Considering levels of demand and our expectation of booking rates throughout the balance of the quarter, we estimate the potential revenue for TransSwitch for Q3 is in the range of 13.5 million to 14.5 million.
Our shipped and shippable backlog as of today is approximately 12.2 million, which is approximately 90% of our low end of our guidance.
On a non-GAAP operating basis, we expect our overall gross margin percentage in Q3 to be still around, 53 million. As Ali mentioned, we expect 53%.
As Ali mentioned, we expect our gross margin to increase in Q4 as lower-margin legacy price are being replaced with higher-margin products. Net GAAP operating expenses in Q3 are expected to be about 7.1 million, increasing from the 6.6 million in Q2 due to increase R&D investments in our high-speed interface product line.
We expect non-GAAP operating income to be about 0.1 million to 0.6 million.
In summary, we believe we made progress since our last conference call. We are very happy with our relative performance and our current financial position, and we look forward to continued growth and profitability.
With that said, we thank you for your support and we'll now open up the line for questions.
Question-and-Answer Session
Thank you. The question-and-answer session will be conducted electronically. (Operator Instructions)
We'll first go to Richard Shannon, Northland Securities.
Richard Shannon – Northland Securities
Gentlemen, how are you? Congratulations on a nice quarter. I guess first question, kind of maybe a set of questions here on your high-speed interface or HDMI products, a little bit more discussion than I've heard in the last several quarters, which is great.
I'm kind of curious how many new licensees you've had. I jumped on a little late on the call, so maybe I didn't catch it all. But how many new licensees did you have in the quarter, and what's the total number that you have now?
Ted Chung
We signed three new contracts, you know, sort of over the last 90 days, if you will. I can't exactly remember if it ended, if the last one was signed right before the quarter or right after the quarter. But, I think in total, we now have customers that have actually licensed multiple different flavors. So I think in total, we've signed up about seven licenses since we introduced this technology in our first HDMI licensable technology about a year and a half ago. I actually see the funnel accelerating. So we're pretty excited about the prospects for this business.
Richard Shannon – Northland Securities
Okay. What's the total number, in that funnel in terms of number companies that you're even looking at, or actually interested in and you are talking to? Is this a number that gets to like 20 or 50?
Ted Chung
You know, we generally don't like to comment about the size of the funnel. But it's certainly a lot more than the number of licenses we have today.
Richard Shannon – Northland Securities
Okay, fair enough. What's the general expectation when you start to see meaningful ongoing royalties instead of these upfront payments? What's that timeframe that we should be thinking about there?
Ted Chung
I think we'll start to see some royalties in 2011. That is more based on the success of our customers. So I think we'll start to see some of the ongoing royalty revenue in 2011. And also, we plan to introduce the IC products in 2011, which is another part of that growth story, if you will.
Richard Shannon – Northland Securities
Okay. And those products you're going to introduce next year, are those going to be 1.4 or 1.3 or both, or what should we expect there?
Ali Khatibzadeh
We're developing those products in concert with key customers. We really cannot give more details on that. But we hope to, as we go forward, as we make progress we'll say more about that in the future.
Richard Shannon – Northland Securities
Okay, fair enough then. In terms of kind of falling on the very exciting product in the Atlanta area with this, specifically the WiMax CPE that I think you're selling through one major OEM. You talked about a couple of different deployments. What's your outlook on additional deployments coming through? And the also any other OEMs that are interest in that product for WiMax or very a similar flavored kind of device?
Ali Khatibzadeh
Well as you know, WiMax has been sort of – there's has been certain areas such as the U.S. where there's been early introduction of WiMax. In terms of fixed-wireless terminal, WiMax adoption, which is the particular announcement that we made, we believe that's the beginning of deployment in many parts of the world. India, for example, until very recently, there was a lot of discussion, but it was very recently that they basically auctioned off the licenses for, and we believe that set the ball in motion for business in that area.
We hope our customers can capitalize on that opportunity. But, if you look at the plans for WiMax deployments around the world, there are many operators globally that are planning to deploy this technology. So we remain optimistic and hopeful that we will see the benefits from those rollouts.
Richard Shannon – Northland Securities
Okay, great. Just two last quick questions from me. A couple of quarters ago you had some reasonably good business with a Korean customer for voice-over IP gateway devices. It looks like there was a pause there in the first half of the year, is that a business you expect to come back here in any extent any time soon? Any kind of overall thoughts on that?
Ali Khatibzadeh
We've seen some recovery in the business with the particular customer you mentioned. I think in Q2 we had about a slight increase of 10% or so increase in business. And we expect that to continue, although not at the same run rates that we had last year. We expect the business to recover to somewhere around maybe 50%, in the next two quarters, of the level of business that we had before.
Richard Shannon – Northland Securities
Okay, great. Then a last quick question. I think Bob, in your comments, you mentioned that you had four customers that were large, or 10%, I'm not sure which one you said, one being the distributor. Can you identify those customers?
Bob Bosi
Richard, we're not required to do so until the end of the year, and I think we're adopting that policy.
Richard Shannon – Northland Securities
Okay, that's fair enough. I'll jump out of line and congratulations guys, thanks.
Bob Bosi
Thank you, Richard.
(Operator Instructions)
We do have a question from Todd Brady, Oppenheimer.
Todd Brady – Oppenheimer
Hi. A quick balance sheet question. Can you guys break down the revenue contributed past quarter that had been previously been done or written off? Thanks.
Ted Chung
Excuse me, could you repeat that question?
Todd Brady – Oppenheimer
Can you guys break down revenue that has been previously written down or off for the past quarter?
Ted Chung
Are you referring to our write offs on our cost-of-goods sell lines?
Todd Brady – Oppenheimer
Ted Chung
Okay. That was $269 million, $200,000. Just old legacy products from our TransSwitch business line
Todd Brady – Oppenheimer
As I say, I've not been on your call in a couple of quarters, so I'm just trying to pick up the pieces. It sounds like you guys have some interesting new products and you're gaining some traction now. I appreciate it.
Would it be fair to say if you're looking at a couple of quarters, you anticipate your Op Ex to remain flat. What do you see in the next couple of quarters on the Op Ex line? Thanks.
Ted Chung
I think that we have set our operating expenses about $7 million, plus or minus if you will, in that range. We're guiding to 7.1 million for next quarter. And we remain it will be in that range for the balance of 2010. Of course, we'll evaluate our 2011 plan. As we fill out those plans, we'll communicate this.
Todd Brady – Oppenheimer
One final question. Would it be fair to say that you feel more enthusiastic about North America in 2011 and the opportunities for your business than you did six months ago? Do you remain – help me get some better color on North America and the wireless market you guys are addressing and selling into, and what you're seeing in 2011 because you guys are starting to see some color there. Thanks.
Ted Chung
Certainly we see North America as an area that will continue to contribute to our revenue and growth. That's primarily driven by the early adoption of the 3G and Smartphone technology in the U.S. market that's driving capacity expansion and deployment in U.S. by operators such as AT&T, Sprint, and other carriers.
We expect that to continue to contribute to our financials. In terms of the fastest growing market for us, is certainly China and other Asia-Pacific countries. China, we believe, will be a big contributor as we go forward.
Todd Brady – Oppenheimer
I appreciate that. Thanks.
There are no further questions at this time. (Operator Instructions)
We'll now take a follow-up question from Richard Shannon, Northland Security.
Richard Shannon – Northland Securities
Hi, guys. Just one, or maybe two quick follow-up questions. Ali, on your Atlanta products, both the Atlanta 80 that's out there in the market, and the one you just introduced, the 1,000, what does the competitive profile look like? Who are your main competitors, and what are the features that you think you're beating them on that's helping you sustain what looks like pretty nice momentum you're starting out the gate.
Ali Khatibzadeh
Yes, the Atlanta 80 obviously is an older product that we introduced some time ago, and of course, we have continued to gain traction for that product. That product is really designed for what we call low-density home gateway solutions that have VOIP capability.
The Atlanta 1,000, our newest product, is designed to have very low power consumption, and that's very important because as you know there's a strong emphasis towards power consumption driven by Green Compliance. And operators are requiring almost now, that going forward, that some of these boxes need to have certain very strict power control, power-consumption ratings.
Our processor has low enough power, roughly about, I believe less than 1 watt of power consumption, which enables it to be powered over the Ethernet cable. And that obviously is very attractive to customers.
That product also opens a door to a new market that we have not been present, and that is the Wi-Fi router business. Our product is capable of delivering the full wire speed Wi-Fi N specification in terms of data throughput. We have good prospects for that product in the market.
In terms of competition with our product, we typically compete against companies such as Mindspeed or Iconas, or Broadcom, RealTek, those are the kind of companies we see out there.
Richard Shannon – Northland Securities
Okay, great. Then my second question, again, I think for you, Ali. Your Entropia product, the one going in the infrastructure business with AT&T and others, I know that's not initially a new product, but judging from your comments again today, it still like it still continues to do quite well, kind of a steady growth pattern.
Are you seeing any emerging competition for that? And I guess on the opposite side, is that something you still see growing here to some extent over the next several quarters, even a couple of years.
Ali Khatibzadeh
Yes. I think a lot of our growth prospects in Asia is tied to the Entropia Compact product that we have introduced. That product addresses different segments of the market, specifically the PON MDU, which is Passive Optical Network Multi-Dwelling Unit market that we believe will be expanding for the next few years.
Also, it addresses enterprise applications where we see our performance actually is very valued by customers. That's for applications such as IPBX, and also access as I mentioned. So we're seeing good traction. Of course, we also have the high-density process of the Entropia 4, which is currently in deployment. And we expect to see ramp up in Japan starting about 2-4 timeframe with new operators.
Richard Shannon – Northland Securities
Okay, great Ali. I appreciate all that detail, and I will jump offline. Thanks a lot.
Ted Chung
Thank you.
There are no further questions at this time. I will go ahead and turn this conference over to Ali Khatibzadeh for any additional or closing remarks.
Ali Khatibzadeh
Thank you everyone. Thanks everyone for participating in our call. And we look forward to sharing with you our progress as we go forward in the next earnings call. Thank you.
And that does conclude today's conference. Thank you all for your participation
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Who doesn't love the rain? Don't you wish you could make it rain at your own choosing? We can't help with Global Warming but we can help you fall asleep at night, relax at work or escape the city crowd. Designed for any eco – conscious person, or rain starved victim of global drought. Sleepmaker Rain is also perfectly safe to help young children and infants fall asleep.
Sleepmaker Rain FREE contains just that. Pure, Natural Rain. These are real rain recordings NOT rain effects. All perfectly looped by a motion picture Sound Engineer, and recorded in Digital Uncompressed Formats, recorded live from the pristine wilderness of World Heritage Listed Forests in Tasmania, Australia.
Great App! I love rain. This app allows me to listen to the sounds of rain any time and on any weather. It helps me relax. There is gentle, medium and pouring rain and you can choose the type of surface it falls on: none, wood, pavement, car roof and many more. I can fall asleep with it and not worry about my phone's battery because it has a timer that I can set and then it stops. Or I can set it for a few hours and study when my neighbours just won't keep quiet. Love this app!
Pretty good sounds,works fine.Basic but does job The recordings are pleasing, but you can hear loops on most of them which is distracting.The car roof one is comforting, but a low rumble (car?) I don't like in the background.Could do with some features as there is no real interface nor settings but nice effort for free.Volume on tracks needs to be standard, some way too loud ! (beware)
I want my iPhone app back :( This app has been a comforting sleeping companion for years on my iPhone... But then I got an android and the app barely functions at all. Can hear the seam on all the sounds. And "with distant thunder" isn't even included. That was my favorite. So disappointing.
Incredibly disappointing especially when compared to the iOS version, even the free one. There are far fewer sounds available on the Android version and the interface is outdated. Wanted this app because my boyfriend has it on his iPhone and iPad, but was incredibly disappointed with what I got. Seems as if the developer abandoned this version of the app in favor of the iOS version, as the Android version hasn't been updated since 2011 and isn't on their website at all.
Nice sounds & UI, but stutters... This app is very straightforward, simply designed, and wholly sensible. The large number of different rain types are wonderful. But the sound skips and stutters every 8-15 seconds making it unusable. Also, sound should fade in quickly at start and out slowly near end of timer. Existing on/off is jarring, not relaxing. Needs more refinement to be usable.
Used to be good I had this on my old iPhone and it ran flawless, absolutely no seam between loops. Now, it skips every 15 seconds. Way too jarring to relax to. If they fixed it, I'd pay for the app. Otherwise its pretty useless. Update - I tried this on a Nexus 7 as well and it runs seamlessly as it used to on my old phone. But it still won't run well on my RAZR. Oh well, I guess 50% is OK.
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This detached barn conversion offers comfortable holiday accommodation to enjoy the delights of the surrounding areas. There is excellent walking with the local Mordiford Loop Walk and Haugh Wood. Fishing, canoeing and golf are available locally. Sufton Court and Gardens, which opens to the public 4 weeks of the year, is nearby. Hereford, host to the Three Choirs Festival every third year, Hay-on-Wye, Ross-on-Wye and Ledbury are all within easy driving distance. Shop 2 miles, pub 1½ miles.
Open plan living/dining room with wood-burning stove, kitchen area and tiled floor. Double bedroom with 6ft zip and link bed. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 6ft zip and link bed. Twin bedroom. Bathroom. Separate toilet.
8 reviews
Ideal base to explore this beautiful area
Superb converted watermill, retaining beams, stonework, millstones and a lovingly refurbished kitchen, and set in grounds of owner's country house with views over a pond with ducks and geese, sheep and countryside. With Ross, Forest of Dean 5 miles, Gloucester 12 miles, it is an ideal holiday base for exploring this beautiful area, with its variety of places to visit, activities and scenery. Newport is nearby. Swimming, golf, pony trekking and mountain biking are all available in the near vicinity. Ledbury, Monmouth, Malvern, Chepstow, and the cathedral city of Hereford with the renowned Mappa Mundi, are all within easy driving distance. Local cider makers and museums such as the Museum of Mazes are within easy reach, as well as Symonds Yat with butterfly museum and adventure playground, ideal for children. The Hereford Walking Festival takes place the third week in June and the Ross on Wye Walking Festival happens on the first weekend in October. Shop 1 mile, pubs/restaurants 1 mile.
Ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen. Utility room with toilet. 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Shower room with walk-in shower (no toilet). Separate toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity and bed linen included. Travel cot. Cot. Two high chairs. Satellite TV. DVD. Gas cooker. Microwave. Washing machine and tumble dryer by meter. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-Fi.Telephone. Large sloping lawn with gravelled sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Ample parking. One small dog only, strict control please (livestock).
14 reviews
Woodbine Cottage is a beautiful, 250-year-old half-timber holiday property. Originally part of the Easton Court estate, the house is steeped in character and history, from the bread oven and oil-fired Aga in the kitchen, through to the solid oak flooring and the wood-burning stove in the living room. It is the perfect place for entertaining, with its antique French farmhouse dining table seating 10. Upstairs, light and airy bedrooms are thoughtfully decorated with antique furniture and guests can enjoy wonderful views across open pastures to the Saxon church of Little Hereford. It sits within half an acre of enclosed gardens and there is plenty of space for dining and relaxing outdoors. This holiday property is perfectly situated on the border of three of England's most beautiful counties: Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire. Although Little Hereford is a small and quiet hamlet, Woodbine is surrounded by a wealth of countryside walks including a walk along the River Teme, past the ancient church to a wonderful pub on the river. Little Hereford is within 10 minutes of the historic town of Ludlow; steeped in history and world-renowned for its medieval castle and 'foodie' reputation. The antique shops of Leominster are only a 15-minute drive away and further afield, guests are within easy reach of the beauty of the Elan Valley, the Brecon Beacons and the Long Mynd. Shop 2 miles, pub serving food ½ mile.
Hallway/utility (low doorway) with bread oven. Spacious living room with wood-burning stove, French doors and wooden floor. Large dining room with feature ornamental fireplace, antique solid oak French dining table, French doors and wooden floor. Step up to well-equipped, beamed farmhouse-style kitchen (low doorway) with oil Aga, electric cooker and wooden floor. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Three double bedrooms, each with step up; two with 5ft bed and ornamental fireplace. Single bedroom with two steps leading to further single bedroom. Step down to bathroom with shower over roll-top bath and toilet.
12 reviews
This detached holiday bungalow is situated amidst rolling countryside in an idyllic tranquil setting on the edge of the popular town of Hay-on-Wye. Simplistic and rustic with a cosy open fire, this location offers a great base for families and friends to get together, to enjoy and explore this wonderful area. Boasting walks directly from the doorstep into the wood and onto town, the Offa's Dyke Path and the Wye Valley walk makes this is a walker's haven. There is much to do, with fishing, horse riding, cycle and canoe hire all available locally. The town itself is renowned for its literary festivals and indeed is known as the book capital of the world, with its many interesting book shops. There are art galleries, antiques and lots of independent shops with local produce. You'll not be short of great places to eat, with pubs, bistros, restaurants, tea rooms and cafes aplenty. Brecon, Builth Wells and the cathedral city of Hereford are all within easy driving. Shop, pub and restaurant 0.25 miles.
All on ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen. Utility room. 5 bedrooms: 2 double (one 6ft, one four poster), 2 twin, 1 single with additional pull-out single (for child). Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Bathroom with bath and shower attachment (no toilet). Separate toilet.
Open fire in living room (initial fuel included). Oil and Economy 7 central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. High chair. Digital TV. DVD. CD. iPod dock. Electric cooker. Washer/dryer. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Large, 1-acre garden with terraces, sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Landscaped, natural, unspoilt woodland grounds. Ample parking. Welcome pack. No smoking. NB: Sloping banks and uneven surfaces in garden.
17 reviews
These three superb holiday cottages nestle on the borders of Herefordshire and Worcestershire and are located on a 700-acre estate on the beautiful west side of the Malvern Hills. Netherley Hall Estate is a family-run farm specialising in the breeding of racehorses, show ponies, cattle and sheep and the surrounding area offers marvellous woodland walks. The cottages are within 15 minutes' drive of Malvern and have panoramic views of the wooded hills and unspoilt countryside; the location is ideal for nature enthusiasts, with an abundance of wildlife to observe as well as unrivalled bird-watching. The cottages are all detached and the English oak timber used to restore their interiors was felled and machined from the extensive woodland on the estate itself. The furnishings and fittings for all the cottages have been supplied by local businesses and during restoration, the owners have paid great attention to detail. Parkers (ref RAAP) was originally built in 1610 and is a listed building lovingly restored to the very highest standard and has several items of antique furniture. Parkers Lodge (ref RAAQ) is a smaller two-bedroomed cottage completed in 2006 and fitted out to a very high standard, whilst Brook House (ref RAAR) is a listed building dating from around 1670 and emanates a marvellous ambience. It has landscaped gardens and a terrace with outstanding views overlooking Mathon Brook. Attractions to visit near the cottages include the Malvern Hills, Three Counties Showground and Malvern Theatre, as well as farm shops, gardens, gift shops, picnic areas and walking trails. Fishing, golf and riding are also available as well as pick your own fruit (in season). Racecourses in the locality include Hereford, Worcester, Chepstow, Ludlow, Cheltenham, Wolverhampton, Warwick and Stratford. Shop and pubs 1 mile.
Large beamed living/dining room with gas 'log-effect' fire in inglenook and oak floor. Spacious beamed sitting room with natural stone floor. Well-equipped, spacious kitchen with gas/electric Aga (for cooking) and natural stone floor. Pantry. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Two further double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom with toilet, and one with walk-in wardrobe. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, and toilet.
17 reviews
Stylishly furnished and with much attention to detail, this spacious holiday home, with a beautiful two-storey oak-frame extension, offers a great place for families, friends and groups to enjoy quality time together for those special occasions. Originally a row of six farmworkers' cottages, the owners have converted the house into two, and live in the other half. With stunning views over rolling countryside and across to the Malvern Hills, The Row is ideally located to relax, unwind and enjoy all the delights of the surrounding areas. The historic house of Hellens Manor is located within Much Marcle; Eastnor Castle and Symmonds Yat are just a short drive away as are the historic market towns of Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye. Locally, there are many places of historical interest to visit, such as churches, stately homes and museums.Outdoor activities in abundance will be found within the Forest of Dean, including canoeing, climbing, fishing, golf, horse riding and cycling. Hereford, Malvern, Gloucester and Regency Cheltenham with its racecourse are all within easy driving distance. For children, there is the Wye Valley Visitor Centre, with its maze, butterfly zoo, miniature golf and laser tag, the Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre, or the Birds of Prey Centre in Newent. Shop 3/4 mile, pub 1 mile and restaurant 300 yards.
Spacious, beamed, open-plan living/dining room with electric coal-effect fire, well-equipped kitchen area, electric range (for cooking), French doors, oak floor and countryside views. Double bedroom with 6ft zip & link bed (can be twin). Shower room with toilet. First floor: Beamed double bedroom with 6ft zip & link bed (can be twin), sitting area with TV, countryside views, Juliet balcony and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Three further double bedrooms, each with zip & link bed (two 6ft, one 5ft, can be twin); one with en-suite shower room and toilet, two with beams. Shower room with toilet.
7 reviews
Dating from 1674, Luntley Court (ref 13708) is a fine example of a Grade II listed half-timbered manor house. The interior has beams throughout, flagstone floor, oak panelling, 17th century oak staircases and galleried dining area. Within the grounds, there are some outbuildings which have been renovated to offer two very comfortable properties, The Granary (ref W44172) and Gable End (ref W44173) and all enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Herefordshire countryside. The 10 acres of grounds are shared between the three properties and are bordered by a stream, a dovecote dated 1673 and a lake. Each property also has its own dedicated garden area. It is a superb location for discovering the Welsh Marches, Hay-on-Wye renowned for its books and known as the book capital of the world, Ludlow popular for its food festivals and the cathedral city of Hereford, are all within 16 miles. There is something for everyone, wonderful walking and cycling areas, lots of historic places of interest such as castles and National Trust houses. Enjoy the Black and White Village Trail which are more than just pretty places to visit, each village with its own character and community, with tea rooms, shops, craft workshops and pubs waiting to welcome the visitor. The nearest town is Leominister, 6 miles. Supermarket 6 miles. Nearest village is Pembridge, 1½ miles with gift shop, pubs and restaurant.
4 steps to entrance (alternative access via 1 step). Ground floor: Dining room/kitchen with beams and wooden floor. 2 double bedrooms, both with beams, one (5ft) with additional single, one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Bathroom with toilet. First floor: Living room with beams and wooden floor. 2 double bedrooms, both with beams, one with additional single, one with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Shower room with toilet.
Towels included. Cot. High chair. CD. Gas/electric range. Fridge/freezer. Courtyard with patio, sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Ample parking. Cycle store.
Oil central heating, electricity and bed linen included. Freeview TV. DVD. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Wi-fi. Shared 10-acre grounds. No smoking. Natural water supply from borehole. NB: Fenced lake, stream and steps in grounds.
11 reviews
Romers Farm consists of one detached, and two semi-detached properties situated in the owner's grounds on a working farm, in the village of Bockleton, near to the historic market town of Tenbury Wells. The former Hop Kiln and Wainhouse have been sympathetically converted, retaining many original features, and provides three spacious and comfortable holiday properties. This is an excellent base from which to explore Worcestershire, Shropshire and Herefordshire with a wealth of activities. A short drive takes you to Ludlow, famous for its castle, festivals, quaint streets, shops and open markets; it also has an abundance of restaurants and eateries for fine dining, some Michelin starred, and it is a definite must for a visit. The area boasts an abundance of National Trust properties including Berrington Hall, Croft Castle, Hampton Court Gardens and the Brockhampton Estate, all within easy driving distance. Enjoy a day out to the cathedral cities of Worcester, Hereford and Gloucester and the abbey at Tewkesbury. For the more active there is golf, horse riding and carp fishing available locally. Offa's Dyke and the Malvern Hills, for serious walkers, are within easy reach. Book lovers can enjoy a trip to the renowned book town of Hay-on-Wye whilst theatre lovers can venture out to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and the home of Anne Hathaway with her beautiful cottage. Perhaps you would prefer to sit and relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the unspoilt countryside and woodlands close by, or observe the activities on this working farm. Whatever you choose to do, one holiday may not be enough! Shops, pubs and restaurants 4 miles. The properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 28 guests.
Ground Floor:Open plan living space.Living area: With digital TV, DVD player with a selection of DVDs, CD player, beams and patio doors.Dining area: With beams.Kitchen area: With microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tiled floor.Sitting room: With digital TV.Bedroom 1: With twin beds, patio doors to garden and en-suite wet room with shower and toilet.Separate toilet.First Floor:Bedroom 2: With double bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.Bedroom 3: With double bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.Bedroom 4: With twin beds and Velux window.Bedroom 5: With twin beds and Velux window.Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.
Enclosed lawned courtyard garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue.
All properties: Oil central heating and electricity (£35per week, £5 per night October-April), bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Electric cooker. Ample parking. 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (working farm). No smoking.
5 reviews
Coopers Yard House is an architect-designed, three-storey detached holiday home set in a medieval alley in the centre of the historic market town of Kington. Furnished to a very good standard, offering contemporary open-plan living, with a woodburner for cosy evenings in after wonderful days out exploring the local areas. Kington itself offers independent little shops selling superb food and curiosities and real ale pubs. Nearby is a health suite and just outside the town you may enjoy the Michelin starred Stagg Inn, for fine food. Take in a round of golf at the highest golf course in England or visit the famous Hergest Croft Gardens. Kington is perfectly located for exploring the beautiful Welsh Marches, where the landscape of lush pastures, orchards and chocolate box villages of Herefordshire abruptly meets the rugged Welsh border hills. Great days of walking will be found along Offa's Dyke and the Mortimer Trail, and is also a fabulous cycling area. Further afield Hay-on-Wye and the Brecon Beacons National Park are about 15 miles by road, the magnificent scenery of the Elan Valley and the Cambrian Mountains will be found about 25 miles away, and Ludlow also within 25 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Ground floor: Utility room. 3 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft) with en-suite shower room and toilet, 2 twin. Bathroom with toilet. First floor: Living/dining room with French doors and wooden floor/kitchen. Conservatory. Second floor: 2 twin bedrooms. Shower room with toilet.
Woodburner in living room (initial fuel included). Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. DVD and small library. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Enclosed lawned garden on two levels with patio and furniture. Barbecue. Parking (2 cars). NB: 10 steps in garden and vehicular access to the property is very narrow.
15 reviews
Ground Floor: Open plan living space: With beams.Living area.Dining area.Kitchen area: With microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, tiled floor and 2 patio doors to garden.Second living room: With electric woodburner, digital TV, DVD player, CD player and French door to garden.Cloakroom: With toilet.First Floor: Bedroom 1: With double bed and en-suite with shower over bath, and toilet.Bedroom 2: With double bed.Bedroom 3: With twin beds.Bedroom 4: With twin beds.Bedroom 5: With twin beds.Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
Large, lawned, enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Woodland grounds. Bike store. Please note: There is a pond in the field, 330 yards.
20 reviews
Extensive countryside views
Part of a working farm specialising in several pedigree breeds of sheep, are these two delightful properties boast a wealth of period detail in exposed beams and stone walls. The 16th century listed cottage on three floors (ref W4023), has a ground floor bedroom and shower room with wheelchair access and extensive views from the principal rooms towards Symonds Yat and the Forest of Dean. The old detached barn conversion (ref W40058) has large picture windows that give extensive views over beautiful countryside from the principal rooms which include six bedrooms, a large farm-style kitchen and living room. They are perfect for family get-togethers and anniversary parties with ideal facilities available. There are excellent bird-watching opportunities nearby and other local attractions include canoeing on the River Wye, Goodrich and Monmouth Castles. There is a butterfly zoo and maze within 2 miles, a swimming pool within 4 miles and Go Ape in the Forest of Dean. The market towns of Ross-on-Wye, 5 miles, and Ledbury, 12 miles away, while the historic cathedral cities of Hereford and Gloucester are 23 miles. The Malvern Hills, Brecon Beacons, Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds are within easy reach, making it an ideal base for those interested in climbing, walking and touring holidays. Ideal for golfers with a golf course within 5 miles and fishing is available at a nearby lake. The owner can provide stabling for 2 horses. Hot air balloon flights available (at cost). Pub with restaurant is within easy walking access. There is extensive parking available. Shop 1½ miles, pub ½ mile and restaurant 2 miles.
Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen with wooden floor. Utility room. 1 single bedroom. Shower room with toilet. First floor: 5 bedrooms: 4 double, (two 5ft), one with en-suite shower room and toilet, 1 twin. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet. Gallery with sitting area. Beams throughout.
Oil central heating (£50per week, £30 per short break 1st October-31st March). Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot. High chair on request. DVD. Electric range. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Freezer. Enclosed lawned garden with furniture. Portable barbecue. Ample parking.
10 reviews
Countryside views
This is an exceptionally large semi-detached holiday home created from a former hop kiln, which connects to the adjoining barn conversion to provide spacious and well-appointed accommodation. The property is situated on a working farm within walking distance of the bustling market town of Bromyard. The property comprises one half of a very large converted barn, and includes a ground floor bedroom and shower room. There are plenty of exposed beams, rough cast walls and a piano, giving a rustic feel. The huge dining room/kitchen has underfloor heating. The property is situated on the borders of Herefordshire, Worcestershire, within easy reach of the Malverns, the Wye Valley, Welsh Borders and the Cotswolds and enjoys unspoilt views over the countryside towards the Malvern Hills, 10 miles away. There are several recommended pubs and restaurants within walking distance of the house, in Bromyard, or catering can be arranged direct with the owner. Ideal for golfers and horse riding is available nearby. This property can also be booked with property W4468. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen. Utility room. 1 double bedroom. Wet room with toilet. First floor: 3 double bedrooms, two with en-suite shower room and toilet, one with additional single. Bathroom with toilet. Second floor: 1 double bedroom with additional bunk. Beams throughout.
Woodburner in living room included. Oil central heating and electricity included (£20per week October-April). Bed linen and towels included. Cot. High chair. Video. Stereo/CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Tumble dryer. Dishwasher. Freezer. Wi-fi. Garden patio and furniture. Barbecue. Ample parking. NB: Significant drops within the grounds.
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The past few days of counting has narrowed the lists of contests that are too close to call to one, the Fullerton City Council. After taking a four vote lead on Wednesday over incumbent Travis Kiger, Jan Flory lost ground and now trails Kiger by two votes.
Ballot Count Update: Some Races Tightening
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Last night a technical glitch at the Registrar of Voters delayed the release of the updated ballot tallies for last week's general election. Sharon Quirk-Silva expanded her lead over Assemblyman Chris Norby in the 65th Assembly district race to 2,996 votes. There are 11,424 ballots remaining to be counted; 2,584 vote-by-mail and 8,850 provisional's.
It's Not All About the Swing-States
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If you watch the cable news channels you may have gotten the impression that the only place where voters matter is in the swing-states. At times it seems the two presidential candidates are running for President of Virginwiscoflohiowa. While that election is getting all the attention, there are some important votes in California that could swing the balance of political power away from middle-class Californians for years to come.
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FULLERTON, CA: The Orange County chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW), today, announced they are hosting a women's political forum on Monday, October 8th at 6:00 PM at Cal State Fullerton. The event will begin with a discussion around the war on women and how it has affected women here in OC,…


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'Fox News Sunday' to Host Kentucky Senate Debate
There are 247750 comments on the thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com story from Oct 1, 2010, titled 'Fox News Sunday' to Host Kentucky Senate Debate. In it, thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com reports that:
"Fox News Sunday" is heading to Louisville, Ky. Jack Conway, Kentucky's attorney general and the Democratic candidate for Senate , and Rand Paul, the Republican nominee and son of Representative Ron Paul, Republican of Texas, have agreed to a live debate on "Fox News Sunday" on Oct.3 at 9 a.m. (Eastern time).
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#121241 Sep 6, 2013
First Look: 9/11 Museum to balance grief with remembrance
The first thing visitors to the National September 11 Memorial Museum will notice when it opens next year is a pair of striking, iconic emblems of that day two 80-foot pieces of steel, known as tridents, that formed the base of the original World Trade Center, still reddish brown from the fires that burned for 99 days after the attack. The tridents rise into the museum's atrium and appear to lance the sky, framing the memorial plaza outside and the gleaming new skyscrapers that line the parcel of Lower Manhattan formerly known as Ground Zero.
You CONS should take a look since you showed no outrage when Bush ignored the warnings months before 9/11. 3000+ dead and you dwell on FOUR killed by terrorist in a terrorist part of the world. Typical denial expected.
#121242 Sep 6, 2013
Glenn Beck Says Liberals Should Be Hunted Down Like Nazis
Time and time again, conservatives have compared liberals to Nazis. Its been their favorite comparison ever since President Obama first took office. Its certainly a favorite of Glenn Beck. Throughout his tenure on right-wing radio, Fox News, and his current show, Beck has compared liberals to everything from Nazis to fascists to communists. And he did it again during an interview with the New York Times.
First of all, it should be pointed out that progressives are nowhere close to being Nazis. Both groups are on opposite sides of the political spectrum. Progressivism is left-wing while Nazism is an offshoot of fascism which is found on the right-wing.
The hallmarks of fascism and Nazism include:(Yep, sounds like the TEABAGGING CONS)
Rabid nationalism
Voter suppression
Rule by a few
Little tolerance of meaningful opposition
Racial superiority
Punishment of the poor and sick
Media as a propaganda tool
Obsessed with military and war
Education as an indoctrination tool
Demonization of intellectuals
Hatred and fear of communists
Subjugation of women
Obsessed with Christianity
Strongly aligned with corporations
Takes advantage of disasters to push agenda
This sounds an awful lot like the present-day Tea Party wing of the Republican Party. Though the similarities are strong, its still not really fair to compare any party to the Nazis. After all, the Nazis committed genocide. But all of the aspects of the Nazis also shared by todays right-wing- sexism, racism, homophobia, xenophobia, etc -all led to the war crimes committed in Germany. Thats why its important to understand political ideologies and where they fit on the spectrum. You cant just lump socialism, communism, and Nazism together. The Nazis hated socialists and communists and murdered thousands upon thousands of them.
Progressives, on the other hand, believe in racial diversity, support same-sex marriage, want corporate regulations to protect consumers, support organized labor and worker rights, believe in working with the world, support health care for all, want a military draw-down, and fight for equal rights for women. Progressives are definitely NOT Nazis as Beck and other extreme right-wingers claim. By calling for hunting down progressives, Beck is essentially calling for violence against Democrats. He wants to round them all up. We can only assume that he either wants to imprison them all or kill them all. How does that make HIM any different from a Nazi? Nazis hunted down and rounded up the Jews and put them in death camps to eliminate them from German society. Thats exactly what Beck is advocating. Except that instead of Jews, its liberals.
Glenn Beck is a vitriolic figure in this country and he shouldnt be allowed on the airwaves. His rhetoric is just as bad or worse than Rush Limbaughs. His crazy conspiracy theories and false accusations have divided Americans for far too long. If Beck really wants everyone to get along with each other, he should get the ball rolling by voluntarily placing himself into obscurity.
Read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/09/06/glenn...
Typical teabagging repuke way..promoting violence.
I'm surprised him or that sleeze bag Rush are still walking around. Or should I say running laughing all the way to bank at the teabagging CONS that hang onto their every world. You have to be a special kind of sick to contribute to it.
#121243 Sep 6, 2013
Report: One in Six Kentucky Households Cannot Afford Healthy Food
One in six Kentucky households report having serious problems affording nutritious food, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The report released on Wednesday also reveals basic hunger needs in the state have increased over the past decade even as lawmakers in Washington are proposing to dump millions of food stamp recipients.
Of the approximately 285,000 Kentucky households experiencing food insecurity, about 113,000 had at least one or more members living in the home forced to reduce their food intake. The agriculture department's report shows 15.6 percent lack adequate food choices, a five percent increase since 2003.
Many argue government help such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program combat those hunger issues. But food stamps face a possible $40 billion worth of cuts in Congress, which could eliminate benefits for up to 6 million Americans.
Jason Bailey is director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. He says the cuts are coming at a time when many families are still struggling economically.
"Its not like theyre also proposing to create 4 to 6 million jobs that these folks can get to provide enough income for them to pay for their food needs. Its an incredibly cruel and counter-productive proposal at a time when unemployment is still high," he says.
Republican lawmakers who favor the cuts argue the legislation is needed in order to address the country's growing deficit problems. Others point to tighter restrictions on requirements that will eliminate fraud and waste from the program.
SNAP funding is already scheduled to receive a cut when a provision from the 2009 stimulus bill expires this year. But in recent years food stamps have been another dividing ideological line.
From The New York Times:
Over all, nearly 48 million Americans in the richest country in the world now receive food stamps, an $80 billion-a-year program that is increasingly the target of conservatives.
Robert Rector, a scholar at the conservative Heritage Foundation, argues that the food stamp program should be overhauled so that benefits are tied to work, much as welfare was revamped under President Clinton. He advocates mandatory drug testing for food stamp recipients a position that draws support from Mr. Rigsby, who dreams of becoming a game warden and said it irritates him to see people mooch off the system.
Congress is expected to deal with proposal when lawmakers return to Washington next week, but Bailey and others are pressuring Kentuckys federal delegation to address the state's growing hunger crisis beforehand.
In a telephone interview, Congressman John Yarmuth, D-Ky., told WFPL he opposes the cuts, adding the majority of food stamp recipients are children, disabled or elderly.
"I voted against the farm bill because of the cuts that it imposed on food stamps," says Yarmuth. "Unfortunately, now House Republicans want to cut the program further. And that's totally unacceptable in a time when food insecurity across the country and specifically in Kentucky has grown to very alarming levels."
Earlier this year, the House passed a measure separating food stamp funding from agriculture policy in the farm bill for the first time in four decades.
Around 850,000 Kentuckians receive SNAP benefits and the cuts could disproportionately impact rural parts of the state.
"In Kentucky, the cuts the House proposes to add would throw 88,000 Kentuckians off of SNAP," says Bailey. "So this would severely worsen the problem benefit because youd have a whole lot of Kentuckians who have very low incomes all of sudden would not be able to receive the benefits that they need to provide their basic food needs.
The other five members of Kentuckys congressional delegation, who are all Republicans, did not respond to our request for comment.
#121244 Sep 6, 2013
Obamacare Insurance Costs Affordable, Kaiser Survey Finds
A 25-year-old New Yorker earning $25,000 a year will pay as little as $62 a month for health insurance next year, and a peer living in Vermont may pay nothing, according to a 17-state survey of premiums under the U.S. health-care overhaul.
The Kaiser Family Foundation report is the broadest look yet at what consumers will pay for health insurance when the Affordable Care Act takes full effect next year. The cost issue has been a top concern for President Barack Obamas administration, which is trying to persuade at least 7 million Americans who now lack insurance to sign up for coverage starting Oct. 1.
By the time elections role around the success of The Affordable Care Act will bite those teabagging CONS in the ass again.
#121246 Sep 6, 2013
The "explainer in chief" hahaha
Bill Clinton Schools Republicans on Facts About Obamacare
Former President Bill Clinton has been asked to travel around the country and clarify the facts about the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare). Considering how much right-wing slander has been slung at the health care law, President Obama figured Clinton was the perfect person to speak on behalf of the truth about the law.
While speaking at his library in Little Rock, Arkansas, Clinton called on Republicans to improve Obamacare, not repeal it.
In fact, during his hour-long speech, he echoed something similar to that of Newt Gingrich, who called Republicans out for the same thing just a few weeks ago. Clinton, like Gingrich, called out Republicans for holding 40 different votes to repeal the landmark lawyet offering absolutely no alternatives if the law were to be repealed.
Which is absolutely true. Republicans have gone on for years about the horrors of the Affordable Care Act, yet havent offered any sort of alternative for the health care law.
Because the truth isthey dont have any.
As Clinton said, not only have Republicans opposed the law, theyve gone out of their way to undermine it as well.
This speech seemed to play off the comments made by President Obama just a few weeks ago when he said Republicans saw defeating Obamacare as the holy grail of the Republican party.
Clinton seems to have chose his home state as a staging point for this first big speech to highlight the bipartisan efforts Arkansas has exhibited in implementing the law.
While his speech wasnt nearly as exciting as the one he gave at last years DNC, he obviously targeted parts of the health care law which many Republicans have made a career out of lying about.
He emphasized the state exchanges, which are one of the big driving forces behind the law, and noted that states which are fighting against the law are putting millions within their state at risk of not having health insurance.
But the overall context of his speech was the emphasis on bipartisan efforts to implement and improve the law. Which is something Republicans have made clear they have no intention of doing.
Which makes Clintons speeches that much more important. After years of right-wing misinformation, myths and blatant lies, President Obama hopes to use Clintons gift of explaining complex issues simply to battle the plethora of Republican distortions about the health care law.
So in the weeks ahead, Republicans like Ted Cruz and Rand Paul will spend an ample amount of time doing all they can to continue their campaign of fear and propaganda in a last-ditch effort to defund Obamacare. But President Obama has played the ace up his sleeve, and now has Bill Clinton in his corner to counter their lies.
Weve got facts, reality and Bill Clinton. Theyve got propaganda, Rand Paul and Ted Cruz. I have to sayI like our odds.
"Weve got facts, reality and Bill Clinton" haha, CONS have zilch.
#121247 Sep 6, 2013
The Real Deal: Georgia Governor Receives Kick-Backs For Obstructing Health Care Reform
Here is the real deal. A Political Action Committee known as Real PAC that has close connections to Georgia Governor Nathan Deal finally disclosed a financial report on the Friday before Labor Day (hoping no one would notice and the first such disclosure since 2011).
Gov. Deals family and business partner have been receiving payments from Real PAC that included contributions from,(that exceed the amount that can be given directly to Deals re-election campaign but not to a PAC) but not limited to, health insurance companies.
Gov. Deal and Georgia state Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens oppose the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. Last week, state insurance commissioner Hudgens was caught on tape boasting to a crowd of supporters that his office is deliberately obstructing the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
While the head of the plantation sits in the main house, in the big chair, entertaining his moneyed big city friends with his hand in your pocket (and theirs) and his strap across the back of Georgias red clay field hands, controlled by his appointed captains, we Georgians can rest assured that the old Souths good ole boy network will continue to operate like molasses in the winter time. Sweet and slow. With just enough smoky overtones as to mask its true character. Upon closer examination, its just old cane with the sugar boiled out until it yields its final drop of nutrient.
Read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/09/04/the-r...
Just like BIG CORPS laying off using OBAMACARE as their reason for the CONS.
#121248 Sep 6, 2013
Racist Nut Job Claims Jews Coined Words Gay And White Supremacist To Oppress Whites (VIDEO)
On September 4th, 2013 white supremacist Craig Paul Cobb appeared on the David Pakman show. During the interview, Cobb was asked why he doesnt return to Canada, to face prosecution for the hate crimes which he is charged with in that country. While Cobb told Pakman he did plan to return to Canada to face those charges when hes 90 or 100 or so, while also explaining that the term white supremacist, just like the word gay was invented by the Jews to suppress whites.
And just like gay and so many other terms, these are terms devised by Jews to oppress whites.
Cobb, who is currently wanted in Canada for hate crimes, appears to have moved to the US, where freedom of religion laws allow him to legally practice his hate. According to an August 2013 article from Canadas National Post:
Cobb, 62, was arrested in June 2010 for allegedly promoting hatred through his website Podblanc. He was released from custody and fled Canada before he was charged in December 2010 with willful promotion of hatred. Cobb holds dual citizenship in Canada and the U.S.
While not a single one of Cobb beliefs holds up to even the smallest bit of scrutiny, he contends that his views are not based on hate. He says that hes a separatist, which is somehow different from a supremacist. He goes on to state that his religion doesnt want to lord over other races or groups, it just doesnt want to live with them. In spite of all his talk, its blatantly obvious that Cobbs views are not benign. His intention is clearly to use hate to cleanse the town of Leith, thereby driving out everyone that doesnt fit his definition of white. In order to fulfill his twisted dreams of creating this all white community, he would also have to use the same hate to keep out any new residents, who dont fit with that definition.
Heres the video:
Read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/09/05/racis...
#121249 Sep 6, 2013
Fox Guest Argues That Letting Children Go Hungry At School Teaches Them A Lesson (VIDEO)
Fox News put the Republican war on school lunches into the spotlight on Thursday morning, and the discussion demonstrated just how heartless conservatives have become when it comes to hunger and children.
In response to a New Jersey schools decision to punish kids for not having enough money to pay for a school meal by making them go hungry, Fox guest and supposed school counselor Thomas Kersting told Gretchen Carlson on Fox & Friends that its perfectly acceptable for a school to let a child go hungry as a consequence of the mistakes made by their parents.
Kersting called the schools policy to throw the meal away if the child lacks the funds to purchase it a teaching moment.
I agree with the superintendent. I think its a little harsh. You know, I dont think theyre going to throw the food out right in front of the kid and embarrass the kid I think it is misleading that the kids are going to be punished. We have more food than any other nation. You know, no kid is going to starve. You know, if one day a kid doesnt have lunch, right, maybe thats a teaching moment when that kid doesnt have lunch.
That may sound harsh saying that, but weve got to get people to start being responsible for themselves. I can tell you from almost 20 years working in a school district, theyre not going to make the kids starve. Thats just kind of like a big warning to the parents. And I have kids come to me, I give kids money all the time. And Im broke from doing that over the years. No, Im kidding.
Heres the video via Raw Story:
Republicans are also waging war against food assistance in the states they control. Because hunger affects academic performance, many children will likely not have the education and skills necessary to get a well-paying job in the future.
That ultimately affects the economy. In short, hunger affects us all and no one should be so heartless as to deny a child something to eat.
Read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/09/05/fox-g...
Typical teabagging CON mentality.
#121250 Sep 6, 2013
Out to see a movie with a friend. Be back later to catch the circus clowns act. Have fun with them. Especially ari/jaysocks/bobbysocks and the )8~D> batshit crazy loon. haha
#121251 Sep 6, 2013
Thank you AL...!!
This is all very scary and possible.
Nostradamus predicted his own death.
Third Antichrist, someone in LIBRA. His is going to lead for 7 yrs as a peace keeper of the world and then he is going to show his true color. I don't remember what is going to happen after. I gave my book to someone and never got it back.
#121252 Sep 6, 2013
Ol Puke con only posted one time, whats going on? It normally posts time and time again?
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#121253 Sep 6, 2013
Nostradamus didn't say one or two, he said all four...stop smoking all that crap tofy...!!
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#121254 Sep 6, 2013
Circus clown RoboCON is SPAMing again...!!
#121255 Sep 6, 2013
yeah, just made me yawn. Oh well, long drawn out babble will do that. You know what I mean?
#121256 Sep 6, 2013
I want you all to look at this! She gets off here, and thinks she has friends backing her up???? Can she see how her posts are judged when her halfwit trio, is not around; and they have, for the most part quit. She has no clue that she IS the batshit crazy loon! Does she think anyone reads the stupid things she posts? She ends with haha,as if someone is laughing with her, when she is not even fit to laugh at! Who in the hell would go to a movie with her stupidass?
#121257 Sep 6, 2013
Critics warn of war doctrine that threatens national sovereignty
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#121258 Sep 6, 2013
oh oh ohhhhhhh well when you get back, tell us all about the great movie, your greater friend and even greater ...what a circus and a clown you are. You know what I mean? Also what about that other topic you instigated on topix? You keep avoiding the question, you know whattttt I mean? Yea, you sure do.(**-**)
#121259 Sep 6, 2013
This would have worked, if everyone went along with it!:)
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#121260 Sep 6, 2013
WTF are youn's talkin bout Willuses?
I luvs me some cherry koolaid & vodka, fried chicken and red beans and rice! half my peeps actually sound like dis...so what's wrong with it? I struggle each day; I wake at 5;am and put my boots on, B 4 I make my coffee. then all hell breaks loose about 5:05!
Yeah,,,it's life in the fast lane Mo Fo's! Stomp on it or eat my dust! Another day of saw dust and diesel.
#121261 Sep 6, 2013
I know what you mean Vern ...pages and pages of
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Finally a music festival aimed at generations X and Y. The good folks at New Times' favorite music venue, The Talent Farm (20911 Johnson Street, Pembroke Pines), are eschewing the Greatest Generation and The Baby Boomers in favor of the loud, screeching rock and roll the kids listen to these days. The X&Y Fest will feature ten bands from each generation such as Fancy Me Yet, Crudbot, and the awesomely named The Rock Music Band. They will compete for a share of the $1000 prize, which will be awarded based on audience votes. To keep things from getting too confusing, the festival is split into two days: Generation X bands perform on Saturday and Gen Y cleans up on Sunday. While the votes are being counted, Kill Miss Pretty and New City Lions, the elected representatives of generations X and Y respectively, will provide a template for the rest of the bands to aspire to. Tickets are $12 a day and are available online at xyfest.com. Call 954-438-3488, or visit thetalentfarm.com.
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Evolving IT - Interrelated Technologies
Training on IBM mainframe systems and more specifically programming languages and system software is more complex and challenging than ever before. The business and training as usual mainframe paradigm no longer can be simply applied. In the 21st century, organization's have a huge investment in a working infrastructure. However, there are new web server and web enabled technologies which require for the most part development from scratch and/or integration with the mainframe and client/server systems and enterprise databases. There are long term implications regarding strategies for upgrading the legacy applications, many now 30 or more years of age, while retrofitting and transitioning to the new technologies which for the most part are significantly better than the programming languages developed in the 1960's and 1970's. Moreover, for the first time in modern information technology, there are demographic issues which have to be addressed. The original work force who coded, maintained, and documented the legacy applications are reaching retirement age and there is a need for qualified personnel. Very few colleges, universities, or junior colleges offer training on legacy programming languages and IBM system software.
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