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NEW YORK — For the 2002 holiday season, retailers are facing the unknown.
This story first appeared in the November 4, 2002 issue of WWD. Subscribe Today.
Business has become increasingly tricky to forecast and difficult to plan for, given this year's mounting economic and political uncertainties, prospects of war against Iraq, declining consumer confidence and spikey sales patterns. In response, retailers are more cautious with inventories; less prone to take fashion risks; eager to build up safer home departments, and overall, often feel like they're entering a tunnel and their headlights are dimming.
There are, however, one or two things retailers do feel certain about. Price promoting will snowball in the coming weeks, and holiday sales gains will be minimal at best. Estimates from store executives range from flat to 2 or 3 points above last year, with the selling hampered by the compressed shopping season and customers delaying purchases. There are six fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day this year, compared to 2001, including one less weekend.
Stores are learning to cope. "We used to figure on a good six weeks" of holiday selling, said Helene Fortunoff, president of Fortunoff Fine Jewelry and Silverware Inc. "You can't anymore. We're happy with a three-week period."
In addition, there will be some inventory shortages from the West Coast dock strike last month, although some companies, such as Limited Brands, had contingencies, flying in goods from the Far East at extra cost, while reducing the holiday risk.
According to a "retail executive opinion survey" issued last week by the National Retail Federation and the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Ltd., retailers are split on the potential impact of the West Coast port dispute. Roughly 39 percent of the 50 retailers surveyed, from mom-and-pop operations to big-box chains, thought it would create merchandise shortages, another 39 percent thought that it wouldn't and 22 percent were unsure. (See related story on page 2.)
The survey also indicated that about two-thirds of the retailers expect holiday sales to be the same or stronger than 2001, but if there is a war with Iraq, only 10.6 percent expect sales to be the same or stronger. The NRF itself has an optimistic peacetime holiday sales projection of 4 percent ahead, and sees retailers promoting heavily to encourage early holiday shopping.
Aside from their home departments, retailers are banking on accessories and shoes. Retailers see innovation in accessories, but very little elsewhere in fashion. Knits, corduroy jackets, jeans, velvet and velour items, daywear, casual shoes and a handful of new fragrances, including Chance, Polo Blue, Armani, J.Lo Glow and Vera Wang, are potentially bestsellers for the fourth quarter, based on recent trends. Ready-to-wear overall is expected to be soft.
The hottest holiday items may be the most unimaginative — gift cards and cash. Retailers say both are gaining in popularity, and will fuel another huge after-Christmas shopping period, when price cuts are deepest.
"Even if the weather is cold and the economy is improved, it will be a very aggressively promoted Christmas," said Hal Kahn, chairman and chief executive officer of Macy's East. "A lot of retailers are using the fourth quarter to pull them out for the year, particularly those in more tenuous positions."
"There is a concern about how quickly your competition pulls the plug and runs promotions," said Ron Frasch, chairman and ceo of Bergdorf Goodman. "But if we do our job and stick to our knitting, hopefully that will offset a promotional environment."
Some retailers suggested that the real bloodletting will occur in the first quarter of 2003, when takeover and liquidation activity accelerates, as the still-overstored industry shakes out. Youth chains and regional store operations are the most vulnerable after this year's weak showings, and companies such as Gap and Kmart are likely to prune locations. There's been speculation about The Limited possibly selling off its Lerner New York division, which is marginally profitable. As far as the holiday season, Limited chairman Leslie Wexner believes it will be "sloppy."
Despite the mess that may be ahead, some retailers, including Macy's and Bergdorf's, cited an uptick in certain categories over the last few weeks, and some other positive trends.
For example, Kahn said Macy's is distributing fewer coupons than a year ago, having eliminated them from one-day sales, and is concentrating on "newness, limited distributed merchandise, private label and value-oriented gifts." He added that jewelry and fragrances are strong, and shoes are okay." Repeating a familiar theme, Kahn said that due to casualization and the lack of newness in the apparel business, "more and more of our customers are gravitating to accessories, fragrances, activewear and portions of home."
"The good thing is that Bergdorf Goodman is selling full-price goods and luxury product very well," added Frasch. "That would normally bode well over the next quarter, but I don't know how to read the variables. We are all in the same boat."
"There are too many unknowns," said Michael Gould, Bloomingdale's chairman and ceo. Business overall is tough, he acknowledged, though contemporary sportswear, cosmetics and jewelry "have been terrific…. The young men's business is very good, and some gift businesses and tabletop are very good."
Gould said that Bloomingdale's is also less promotional this year, and that with business difficult, it's more important to concentrate on gaining market share, ratcheting up service and improving the store presentation.
"Nowadays, when you look around at stores — not just our stores — you see more of an assortment, rather than a key-item approach," said Michael Weiss, chief executive of Express. "We are as key-item oriented as in the past, but we don't look that way. It's disguised, with a more outfitty appearance, but you can't look like you're selling the uniform of the season."
According to Paul Raffin, executive vice president of Express: "Fashion with a strong point of view will do well. If you don't offer that, you are going to find yourself playing the price-promotion game." The Express point of view is based on "ultrafeminine sweaters, romantic blouses, embellished crosses and other embellished semiprecious jewelry using natural materials, as well as novelty handbags," he said.
"It's tough out there," said another retail ceo of a major chain. "The economy is really in a roller coaster, and when you have the strong housing market, and zero percent financing on autos, that's taking money from apparel. But there is a glimmer of hope. We're coming up against the warmest winter on record in New York. We'll see some real cold weather coming in," sparking sales of cold-weather apparel and accessories. "Other than that, there's really nothing on the horizon to look for a strong Christmas."
Retailers can always hope the weather will fend off a disastrous holiday period.
"The weather has turned and is going to favor retail throughout the holiday season," said Paul Walsh, vice president, client services, Plananalytics, which advises retailers about weather conditions and how to plan for them. "Particularly in November, there will be a significant increase in weather-driven demand for cold-weather apparel, primarily in the Eastern United States. It won't necessarily be a cold, cold winter, but it will be cold enough, relative to last year, to change the way people will shop. In apparel, the weather-driven demand for the next two weeks will be huge, and will continue to be favorable through week three of December."
"There are really two things happening," said Fortunoff. "Shoppers are gravitating toward merchandise that is lighthearted and fun, and in medium prices. They could be beautiful stones, colorful beaded necklaces — things that are bold, make a statement and make you smile. They'll pay a few hundred dollars for a bead necklace or a stone ring for $1,200, which takes the place of what would have been a more important piece. But you still get a lot for the money, and it goes with current peasant and romantic clothing styles."
Fortunoff said she planned for "a very conservative holiday," adding: "Our units seem to be higher in number, but prices are a little lower. We sharpened our pencil considerably, put more money into advertising, and more key items in the catalog. It will be a flattish Christmas, or very slightly up. We still see the demand for diamond-stud earrings or a diamond necklace, but at $20,000 instead of $40,000."

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He says a long-standing dependence on the painkiller Tramadol had wrecked his life and it took weeks of treatment in Thailand to wean off it and feel well again.
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Roger Gilmartin, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Covington Industries, has reached an agreement with the Gilmore family to acquire the assets of Covington under a letter of intent.
Abby Gilmore, Covington chairwoman and CEO, described the transaction as the "culmination of the Gilmore family's expectation when Gilmartin joined Covington in 1996 that he would serve as president in the transition from Gilmore family ownership."
The Gilmore family will continue to have an interest in Covington and Abby Gilmore will continue to serve the company in an advisory capacity. The Gilmore family will retain ownership of the warehouse/distribution facility in Spartanburg, S.C., which Covington will continue to lease.
"We are thrilled with the new prospects that further investment will bring to the business. The management team is set to hit the ground running as we move to new office space and begin a new era for Covington," said Gilmartin. Despite the pressures in recent years on American converters in global sourcing, Gilmartin added, "I believe in the business, the team and myself."
Gilmore added: "It is bittersweet for the Gilmore family to begin our exit from the company which our father, Benjamin Gilmore, founded 65 years ago. But we are thrilled that Roger will be leading the Covington team in the future."
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As for Gilmore, who was a practicing lawyer before her father recruited her into the business, "I have a lot of other interests outside fabrics" that include political and humanitarian involvement and charitable activities.
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Paul Bettison, e-government champion for the Local Government Association, said government support worth £800m between 2000 and 2005 for e-government had "stopped dead".
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"You cannot just leave something to go on its own. E-government has not been embedded and some local authorities now think it has passed us by," he said.
"There used to be an e-government minister, but not any more. We want to see various ways of encouraging local authorities to adopt e-government brought back."
Local authorities should be required to produce a business case detailing why they have not invested in e-government, he said. "Councils should have to prove that they have at least considered doing things electronically. I would like to see business cases being drawn up for leaving things as they are. I want to see people tested more strongly."
The Comprehensive Performance Assessment, carried out by the Audit Commission, helps councils improve performance, and Bettison said councils should be tested on their business plans for e-government through this framework.
A spokesman for the Society of Information Management said, "Councils have tough targets for efficiency that should be all the incentive that is needed. But this penny does not seem to have dropped."
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After 10 years, the Maryland School for the Blind suspended a Bible study for blind teenagers, telling a local church leader it was because of "church-state" issues.
Fox News' Todd Starnes sounded off about the decision Friday, urging the school to reinstate the program.
"I spoke to the president of the school and he tells me they hope to meet with the pastor next week to reach an agreement," Starnes said. "The Maryland School for the Blind needs to do the right thing and reinstate the Bible Study club immediately."
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It's a damp, cold October evening in Plumstead, South East London and I'm standing at the side of a deserted cul-de-sac arguing with a bored-looking security guard stood the other side of the fence. I'm here for the shoot I explain, showing him the text I received earlier in the day from producer Ben Grass. He remains non-plussed but eventually decides I must be legit, so grudgingly opens the gate and allows me inside. There's a long, unlit path leading towards an old Victorian warehouse, which dominates the skyline, all dark and foreboding. The perfect setting for a horror movie, I think as I stride ever closer.
Which is quite appropriate as it turns out, as I'm here to visit the set of Beyond The Rave, the first film from the newly revived Hammer Films, the legendary British Production Company that gave us the likes of Dracula: Prince Of Darkness and Twins Of Evil back in its heyday. This is the fifth – and final – week of the shoot and things have been going well. "They're really getting their money's worth," opines assistant director Richard Newman as I grab myself a coffee. The crew have been here before – spending ten days filming the key rave scenes here at the start of the shoot, before they moved to the woods of Black Park in Buckinghamshire for ten days of location shooting. Although when I say "days" I actually mean "nights"; it's been all nights, beginning at around 5pm each afternoon and working through to the following morning. Tiring stuff, but with just five more nights to go, the mood is still upbeat. The team are back at the White Hart warehouse today in order to film some pick up shots and a few exteriors.
Beyond The Rave's smart, sexy script has been written by Tom Grass and Jon Wright and centres around the character of Ed, a young soldier preparing for service in Iraq. With just sixteen hours leave, Ed is desperate to patch things up with his girlfriend Jen before he flies to Baghdad, so he hooks up with his best friend Necro in order to locate her. Jen has recently got involved in the illegal rave scene, organised by a group of travellers led by the charismatic Melech. What they don't know is that Melech and his bunch of rave-punks are actually vampires, and they're planning on using tonight's rave to harvest blood … With Jen facing great danger, can Ed and his friends find the venue for the rave and reach his girlfriend before Melech acts out his diabolical plan?
"What I loved about the script was the hook," explains director Matthias Hoene when I catch up with him later. "A young soldier faced with going to Iraq encounters something far worse than war in his own home town."
There's been so much speculation and false starts surrounding a Hammer revival in recent years, so how is it now that the company finds itself back in business? On May 10, 2007, it was announced that Dutch producer John De Mol (the man behind reality show "Big Brother") had purchased the Hammer Films rights via his private equity firm Cyrte Investments BV, including its 295 title library for an undisclosed sum. "I met Simon Oakes, the CEO of Hammer Films, twelve months ago when he was at Liberty Global," says Ben later, picking up the story. "Their subsidiary Zone Horror commissioned my last series When Evil Calls which Simon liked, so we stayed in touch and began to discuss the idea of doing a short form series for Hammer." Having first hatched their plans for Beyond The Rave at Cannes this year it's taken a mere five months to get to the stage we're at today.
Back on the set, and with the Producer curiously absent, I'm left alone to wander around as I choose. The main corridor leads to a warren of small rooms where there's a hive of activity taking place. In the kitchen Ryan from the art department is busy mixing some treacle with food colouring to create some sticky blood. There's a meeting taking place behind the closed door of the production office. In another room a monitor is being set up so that crewmembers can watch some of the rushes. Meanwhile upstairs one of the derelict rooms is being turned into the Crockers' flat, the three small time drug dealer brothers who dream of becoming hardcore gangsters.
Yet for all this activity there's no actual filming taking place. Figures gather around a bonfire outside, rolling cigarettes, drinking steaming cups of tea and discussing England's progress in the Rugby World Cup. It appears that the lighting truck has broken down on its journey from Paddington, so nothing can be done until it arrives. Already as a result of the delays Tamer Hassan (The Business, The Football Factory) has had his scenes cancelled and told to take the night off. Ashok, the sound recordist, tells me that the recent bad weather has caused a few continuity problems and that the rain occasionally gets into the equipment, but that aside, this is the first major setback they've had on this ambitious shoot.
Ben finally catches up with me around 10pm apologizing profusely for the night's delays and offers to give me the guided tour. He explains that they found the location – which used to be an old waterworks – via the Greenwich Council Film Department. The interior itself is a large, high ceilinged room, cold and dark aside from four strip lights illuminating the left hand wall where a couple of guys are setting up their Varicam, the high end HD camera which is being used to shoot the movie. There's a small balcony at one end piled with equipment, and five large 7ft square art canvasses are propped up against the walls, relics of the backdrop from the earlier rave scenes. A few oil drums are stacked up by the entrance and that's it, this vast space is otherwise empty.
As we're looking around I'm introduced to Matthias and Les Simpson (Dog Soldiers) who seems to be the only actor on set tonight. Les is taking the role of Belial, right-hand man to head vamp Melech (Sebastian Knapp) and he's already in costume, decked head to toe in black with vest, jacket and combats hugging his fit, wiry frame, the look rounded off by a large pair of heavy boots. Les tells me that he's loving his character who he describes as a "mean muthafucker" – he's already been dubbed 'Body Count' by the rest of the cast. Matthias seems relaxed despite the evening's problems, praising the script and enthusing about the whole project. "I love the mix of comedy, action, horror and human drama in the script. That and the fact that it's all set against the backdrop of a big party with the chance of sourcing some cool tunes, it just seemed like a very exciting mixture to me."
We find an empty room up on the first floor where Ben is able to set up his laptop and show me some completed footage. They've been editing as they go along and once filming has completed they'll have a further couple of months to tweak everything until the film is launched. The plan is to initially release Beyond The Rave as a series of twenty three-minute episodes which will be available via MySpace and as mobile downloads. At a later date a longer cut of the film will be released on DVD. "We [Pure Grass Films] specialise in short film entertainment for internet and mobile so this was always the way we envisaged the project," explains Ben. "We feel this kind of entertainment is perfect to reach a mass audience with fresh entertainment concepts. For Hammer I think this helps reach a new demographic and also get something to market far quicker than a traditional movie – we are getting this from idea stage to launch in approximately 8 months."
The script has been written accordingly and having read it on the train journey up, I can confirm that it's surprisingly well-structured and pacy, each short episode building to a little climax. I'm shown Episode 11 showing lead characters Jen (The Descent's Nora-Jane Noone, almost unrecognizable sporting long blonde hair) and Ed (Jamie Dornan) arguing, plus a couple of speed freaks meeting elder statesman Leopold, and then the following episode in which Melech transforms to reveal his true self during the pivotal rave scene. The production values look extremely high for such a project and I'm quietly impressed with the footage I'm allowed to see. With 200 extras employed for the rave scenes and music to come from Pete Tong, Beyond The Rave is certainly aiming to make the most of its limited budget.
Concluding our tour, there's a further vacant floor upstairs and Ben reveals that one of the runners has not been seen since he was sent up there; I can't be sure if he's joking or not. Downstairs is even more creepy, concealing a dark basement like something straight out of the final scenes of The Blair Witch Project. Les was down here filming his character profile earlier and the scenes with [dealer] Tooley's Mum (Ingrid Pitt) were shot here too. "Ingrid is a fantastic professional and she made the shoot shortly after an operation and gave it her own special magic," explains Ben. "I think she felt it would be fun to link up with Hammer again and the story appealed, so off we went!"
With the lighting truck eventually turning up late into the evening the crew opt to break early for food and then knuckle down for some intensive shooting in an attempt to get all of the scheduled scenes completed. Sadly it's time for me to leave and whilst I'm disappointed not to have seen any actual acting, I remain cautiously optimistic about what I've seen here. "I think we would always have wanted to do a great job with the series," says Ben when I ask if Hammer's reputation has put the production under greater pressure to deliver a quality product, "But there is no doubt we felt a special privilege to be entrusted with the Hammer mantle and I think that spurred everyone on.">
"Obviously I was also very honoured to be considered for the first
Hammer production in such a long time," adds Matthias as we conclude our business. "I hope I can rekindle the Hammer spirit with Beyond The Rave and I hope this will be the start of a long run of exciting Hammer productions."
Beyond the Rave premieres on its MySpace channel this Thusday, April 17th. Don't miss it!
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Multi-domain active sound control and noise shielding129(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.3531933View Description Hide Description
This paper describes an active soundcontrol methodology based on difference potentials. The main feature of this methodology is its ability to automatically preserve "wanted" sound within a domain while canceling "unwanted" noise from outside the domain. This method of preservation of the wanted sounds by active shielding control is demonstrated with various broadband and realistic sound sources such as human voice and music in multiple domains in a one-dimensional enclosure. Unlike many other conventional active control methods, the proposed approach does not require the explicit characterization of the wanted sound to be preserved. The controls are designed based on the measurements of the total field on the boundaries of the shielded domain only, which is allowed to be multiply connected. The method is tested in a variety of experimental cases. The typical attenuation of the unwanted noise is found to be about 20 dB over a large area of the shielded domain and the original wanted sound field is preserved with errors of around 1 dB and below through a broad frequency range up to 1 kHz.
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Smart foams combine the complimentary advantages of passive foam material and spatially distributed piezoelectric actuator embedded in it for active noise control applications. In this paper, the problem of improving the transmission loss of smart foams using active control strategies has been investigated both numerically and experimentally inside a waveguide under the condition of plane wave propagation. The finite element simulation of a coupled noise controlsystem has been undertaken with three different smart foam designs and their effectiveness in canceling the transmitted wave downstream of the smart foam have been studied. The simulation results provide insight into the physical phenomenon of active noise cancellation and explain the impact of the smart foam designs on the optimal active control results. Experimental studies aimed at implementing the real-time control for transmission loss optimization have been performed using the classical single input/single output filtered-reference least mean squares algorithm. The active control results with broadband and single frequency primary source inputs demonstrate a good improvement in the transmission loss of the smart foams. The study gives a comparative description of the transmission and absorption control problems in light of the modification of the vibration response of the piezoelectric actuator under active control.


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January a winter wonderland in North Dakota
Skiers, snowmobilers, ice anglers take heart. Winter has arrived - so start playing. Downhill ski areas are open, cross-country ski and snowmobile trails are being prepped and northern pike are waiting just under the ice.
When all is said and done, North Dakota is packed with activity statewide during the month of January. Included among the happenings are:
Winter Ag Expo: Jan. 8-9, Jamestown Civic Center.
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Pink Ribbon Riders ND Snow Run: Jan. 11-12, Bottineau.
Join in the fun at this two-day event open to both men and women. It includes a welcome party, door prizes, contests, snowmobile ride and awards banquet. www.pinkribbonriders.com.
SnowJam 2013: Jan. 19, Mapleton.
SnowJam, one of the area's premier snowmobile trail rides, will take place on the Cass County trail system. Hagge's Bar and Grill in Mapleton will serve as headquarters and feature live music that evening. The event also includes a vintage snowmobile display and ride, games and great prizes. www.snowjam.org.
Winter Wonderland 2013: Jan. 18, Bismarck.
Enjoy an out-of-this-world experience while learning about constellations, the solar system, stargazing and much more. The event will feature a portable planetarium set up for viewing constellations indoors and astronaut training exercises. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served. www.gatewaytoscience.org; 701-258-1975
KMOT Ag Expo and Livestock Show: Jan. 23-25, Minot.
Visit more than 360 exhibitors covering 950 booths at the largest indoor agricultural show in the Upper Midwest. Approximately 30,000 to 40,000 people have attended the annual show in recent years.www.kmot.com/Ag_Expo.asp; 701-852-5254
University of Mary Jazz Festival: Jan. 25-26, Bismarck.
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Trinity Mardi Gras: Jan. 25-27, Dickinson.
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Key Ingredients: America By Food: Jan. 26-Feb. 25, Rugby.
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Family Vacation Campgrounds are the Best Option for Summer Fun!
It's good to dream up amazing vacations, but some families can get a bit too creative when it comes to planning their next holiday. Like most things in life, it's best to stick with the basics. Family vacation campgrounds have been helping to give families the time of their lives for decades, and remain the premier option for family fun in the summer.
Family camping adventures allow the whole gang to try new things while enjoying the company of one another. These days, kids (and parents) are usually too focused on their smartphones and tablets to actually have a conversation. At family vacation campgrounds, such as Camp Jellystone parks you'll find that it's never been easier to bond with your loved ones.
You also may run into other families during your trip as well, which makes the experience even more exciting. You never know what to expect in family vacation campgrounds, which is probably why millions of people spend time there every single year.
That's not all, though. Here are just three of the many reasons to consider family vacation campgrounds for your next getaway:
- Spend time with loved ones. Camping is still one of the most popular activities for families, because it brings loved ones together unlike anything else. In fact, family camping vacations are one of the most popular choices for Americans, and they spent about 534.9 million days camping altogether in 2011. If you feel as if your relationship with your family has suffered since technology became so prominent, you need to check out some family vacation campgrounds.
- Meet new people. In 2010 alone, approximately 40 million people went camping for a total of 515 million outings. As you might expect, this staggering number means that you'll probably run in to some other like-minded families during your camping adventure. Meeting new people is perhaps the best part of family vacation campgrounds, and these random run-ins often lead to families becoming lifelong friends.
- Experience different regions and environments. There are campgrounds all over the nation, and each and every single one offers a unique and distinct experience. There are campgrounds in Wisconsin, campgrounds in Texas, and even campgrounds in New York. Each of these family vacation hot-spots offers something totally different, yet all of them are supremely entertaining.
Most camping — about 70% — is done in public campgrounds, and your family will be convinced to make this a yearly event after they experience family vacation campgrounds. Check out some campgrounds near you and start a new family tradition this year!
Camping in the Northeast? Consider These 3 Incredible Destinations
There's nothing quite like spending some quality time with family on vacation, and camping is the ultimate way to enjoy the company of loved ones in the great outdoors. When planning your next vacation, consider camping in the Northeast at one of the many popular destinations in the region.
The West Coast might be a beloved vacation destination because of its weather, but camping in the Northeast is an experience unlike any other. Americans went camping for a total of 516.6 million days in 2013, and many of these families took advantage of the incredible campgrounds near New York, Pennsylvania, and Ontario.
Most campers went on five camping trips that year, traveling an average of 191 miles from their home to the campground. If you live anywhere in the Northeast, you're already within driving distance to some of the most amazing camping destinations in the country. In fact, you can see all of these places in one weekend if you plan your trip just right.
Here are a few of the best places to check out when camping in the Northeast:
- Camping in New York. New York is generally known for its skyscrapers and snow, but hardcore campers know that it's arguably the best state in the country for some quality camping. Upstate New York is full of unique campgrounds where families from all over the country gather to have the time of their lives. Most camping (about 70%) is done in public campgrounds, and you can find some resort-style campgrounds in NY if you know where to look.
- Camping in Pennsylvania. Drive just a few hours south from your campground in New York and you'll land in beautiful Pennsylvania, also known as The Keystone State. Pennsylvania is known for having some of the friendliest people in the country. When you reach your campground, you'll find plenty of other families who can show you the best places to hike, fish, hunt, and enjoy other activities.
- Camping in Ontario. If you choose to head north after you leave your New York campground, you'll find yourself in gorgeous Ontario. Americans may not see Canada as the spot to vacation, but the entire country is a well-kept secret for savvy American campers. Ontario is a city with deep roots in the great outdoors where you'll find world-class ice fishing spots as soon as you cross the border.
Camping in the Northeast is full of possibilities, and each of the places mentioned above are among the greatest places in the country to spend time with family. Consider camping in these areas for your next family vacation and enjoy the unique serenity of the Northeast.
Family Reunions...Jellystone Park Style
Family reunions are a great way to spend your family vacation. Family reunions are a time for cousins, grandparents, in-laws and distant relations to come together and spend days and evenings retelling the tales of years gone. Reunions are also a time for rebuilding friendships and bonds that have gone neglected over the years. Family reunions also give you a chance to meet all the new family members who have joined in recent years and more than anything they are a time for fun and relaxation.
Have Your Reunion at a Jellystone Park
One of the best locations for hosting a family reunion is at a Jellystone Park Campground. Family members are often scattered all over and so selecting a centrally located Jellystone Campground can be perfect, that way no one has to travel overly far. Additionally, Jellystone Parks are prepared to accommodate the lodging needs of anyone, with tent spaces, RV sites, and cabin rentals.
Here are some other reasons why choosing a Jellystone Park Campground for your family reunion is a good idea:
- Age appropriate – One of the neatest things about a family reunion is the age range. There seems to be someone of every age at a family reunion – teens, middle-agers, seniors, toddlers, babies, young adults and everything in between. Jellystone Parks offers fun activities for nearly every age. The kids can have plenty of fun in the pool and game room while the adults enjoy soaking up the sun or talking around the campfire. The whole family can enjoy a game of volleyball or basketball or the grandparents can take the grandchildren on a walk on a nature path. At Jellystone Park no one should feel left out because of their age.
- Reservations – If you are planning a family reunion at Jellystone Park, you can be sure that the staff will work with you to make the reunion a memorable event. Everything from finding close campsites or RV sites, to reserving a covered pavilion can be handled with ease. At Jellystone you can be sure of getting the help you need to make your event go smoothly.
- Location – Not only is there many different Jellystone Park locations, but most are close to other attractions. So while the park provides many fun activities, you can, as a family, spend a day or two exploring the local area. All sorts of activities may be at your disposal, everything from visiting a natural history museum to seeing the site of an old fort. Most Jellystone campgrounds are close to one or two interesting attractions and several hiking options.
- Price – Camping at a Jellystone Campground will be less expensive than staying in a hotel and you will have more opportunities for family interaction.
So find a Jellystone Park that is convenient for everyone and make your reservation. We are certain that your family will have a great time.
Tabor City Jellystone Park™ Earns Awards for Inspection and Outstanding Service
It's a big year at the Jellystone Park™ Campground in Tabor City, North Carolina , where the campground has been recognized for the third consecutive year with the Carroll Award, which is presented to the campground receiving the highest inspection score of the entire 75-park Jellystone Park system.
In addition, Rick Coleman and his family, owners of the Tabor City Jellystone Park, received the system's Jim Webb Spirit Award, which recognizes outstanding service and commitment to both guests and the franchise system itself.
The Coleman family built their campground on an old farm, creating a big, open space similar to a national park – but with all the amenities and activities of a top-notch family resort. Tabor City Jellystone Park guests enjoy meticulously manicured grounds, concrete pads, sparkling restrooms and a helpful, attentive staff. Tucked away on a quiet farm in Southeastern North Carolina, the campground is just minutes away from the Grand Strand of South Carolina, Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, NC. Whether you are an angler at heart, enjoy hiking, area social butterfly who loves planned activities or you just want to relax, you will experience natural beauty like you've never seen before at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Tabor City. Guests can choose from a range of accommodations, from tent and RV sites to camping cabins and even pet-friendly yurts.
First-rate amenities include free Wi-Fi, accommodations, and activities for the whole family. There's also a pool, lap pool, Yogi Bear's Splash Zone, and Water Wars for fun in the sun; an arcade, indoor theater and amphitheater; a jungle gym playground; gem mining; basketball and volleyball courts; and the Locomotion Ride Truck, which takes guests on a four-wheel open-air trek through muddy terrain. Nature lovers will enjoy miles of hiking trails and fully-stocked fishing ponds.
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Tabor City is located just off Highway 701 on Richard Wright Road. The campground is open year round with planned activities beginning April 2. For reservations, call 877-668-8586 or visit taborcityjellystone.com.
Jellystone Park™ in Luray is Campground of the Year
The Rust family, owners of the Jellystone Park™ Campground in Luray, Virginia , have been recognized with the Camp-Resort of the Year award by the Jellystone Park franchise system. The award – the highest honor that can be earned by a Jellystone Park Camp-Resort – recognizes a campground and operators who exceed all standards of operation, show a strong growth in business, implement sustained improvements to the facility and are viewed as leaders in the campground industry.
The picturesque Luray Jellystone Park is found on Lee Highway at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Luray Caverns, world-famous Skyline Drive and the main entrance to Shenandoah National Park are just a few miles away.
The park boasts beautiful tent and RV sites, ranging from full hookup (water, electric and sewer) Red Carpet sites to rustic tenting. Nine new camping cabins will be added this year for a total of 59 cabins. For bigger groups, the Three Bears Lodge sleeps 10 and includes a gas fireplace. And activities abound for every member of the family – a twisting, turning tornado of a waterslide; Laser Tag; pedal boats; Old Faceful gem mining; two swimming pools, including one with a spray feature; kiddie pool; miniature golf; fishing; a game room; and a Jumping Pillow.
Planned activities and themed weekends kick off March 26 with Wake Up the Bears/Two for One Weekend, when guests can camp two nights for the price of one (not valid on cabins and cottages.) Other great themed weekends include Pirate Adventure Weekend (May 14-15) and the campground's popular Halloween Weekends (October 14-16, 22-23, and 29-30.) During mid-summer themes are extended for a full week; examples include Christmas in July Week (July 5-10); Kids' Revenge Week (August 1-7); and Yogi Bear's Birthday Celebration (August 22-28).
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Luray is located at 2250 Lee Highway. The campground is open year-round. For reservations, call (800) 420 –6679 or visit their campluray.com.
Exciting Events at the Warrens, Wisconsin Jellystone Park!
July is here, and that means camping and family vacation season is at its best! Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Warrens has several exciting activities planned for the month of July, so gather up the gang and book your stay for one of these awesome family fun themed weeks!
July 5-11: Chocolate, Chocolate and more Chocolate! This year will be the most fun filled and sweet chocolate week yet! Start by slipping around on the chocolate Slip-n-Slide, or participate in the chocolate pie eating contest. There will also be chocolate crafts and live entertainment at the band stand by Pink Confusion- an all girl band-performing on July 10. Come check out what Cindy Bear is so excited about, just don't forget to bring some old clothes, however, because this weekend gets really messy!!
July 12-18: It's Yogi's Birthday! Come celebrate our favorite bear's birthday! He will be out looking for you to help his friends sing "Happy Birthday" and wish him 'many more!' Even though he'll be another year older, he never seems to show his age. Don't miss the opportunity to party hardy with Yogi and the gang! Brush up on your Yogi Trivia for great prizes. Performing at the band Stand July 17 will be the Kar-Jackers with DJ and karaoke fun for everyone!
July 19-25: Sports Week! This week is for the sports lover and fan in us all. Come compete in a variety of games or learn new ones! There is sure to be something for everyone to participate in whether it's basketball, volleyball, swimming contests, or just being a spectator. Or, head over to the skate park and show your stuff!
July 26-August 1: Miss Cindy Bear's Week! Let's see if Cindy Bear can make Yogi be on his best behavior. As Cindy likes to be a Princess, let's have some of our own Princesses! Bring your Princess outfits and let's have some fun! There will be a golf cart parade featuring all of our special royalty in waiting. Games and fun galore! And, if you like rock music, come dance to the tunes of the Radio Raid Band, performing live at the band stand on July 31, 2010.
Aside from all the themed fun, don't forget the Warrens Jellystone Park has Yogi Bear's Splash Zone, Water Wars, slides, and a sandy swimming beach for all your families' wet and wild desires.
To make a reservation or to find out more information, visit www.jellystonewarrens.com or call 888-386-9644 but hurry because spots are filling quickly!
Kansas Gets it's First Jellystone Park!
Located at 1473 Hwy 40 in Lawrence, Kansas, owners Ralph and Kim Newell are the first park owners from Kansas to join the Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park franchise system. When they bought the campground 10 years ago, they knew they had their work cut out for them. The park was in "tough shape," but after investing $750,000 in improvements, the Newell's have transformed their campground into a popular family friendly destination.
With 95 sites in all, Kansas City Jellystone is sure to please any type of camper with pull-thru sites, tenting sites, and a variety of amperes to accommodate any need.
Other amenities include internet access, Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, a snack/dinner bar, and a convenience store for those precious Yogi Bear souvenirs or last minute camping necessities. There are also meeting rooms, and pets are welcome, so even Fido can join in on the fun.
For all your family's entertainment needs, one can take a dip in the pool, run on the playground, fish, enjoy live entertainment, bounce about on the jumping pillow, sing along to songs on a wagon ride, or compete in classic games like basketball or volleyball on the sports courts. Of course every family enjoys Jellystone Park's signature themed weekends, which includes everything from ice cream socials to flashlight candy hunts, hayrides to outdoor movies. This year, in fact, the Newell's have planned nearly 30 themed weekends, including a "Death by Chocolate" and "Murder Mystery" week, as well as a 1950's week and a "Christmas in July" celebration with campsite decorating contests, and free admission to children under 16.
The park also operates a corn maze in the fall and this year will have its first pumpkin patch in advance of Halloween.
Nearby attractions include golfing, museums, lakes, parks and trails, not to mention the park is just 45 minutes west of downtown Kansas City.
"Anybody can provide a place to stay overnight," Newell said, adding, "What we want to do is get that customer to want to come back again and again."
For current rates and availability or to book your reservation visit campjellystone.com or call 785-842-3877.
July is Jumpin' at Tabor City Jellystone Park!
Tucked away on a quiet farm in southeastern North Carolina, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Tabor City has a full line up of family fun activities planned for the month of July. Whether your family is looking to swim, slide, fish, hike, or just relax by the fire, without a doubt there is something for everyone to enjoy.
July 2-5: Red, White and Blue 4th of July Weekend
The fun kicks off with one of America's most celebrated holidays-July 4th! Yogi and Boo Boo will lead a patriotic parade where campers are encouraged to decorate bikes and golf carts with their favorite holiday garb. Learn to tie-dye a shirt in our nation's colors. Ladies of all ages can dance the night away on Saturday and compete in the best red, white, and blue hairdo contest. There will also be a scavenger hunt for the adults only!
July 9-11: 70's Disco and Retro Weekend
Flash back to the past and get those John Travolta suits or bell-bottom jeans out for a groovy 70's weekend. Tie-dye shirts for the disco dance on Saturday night ($) or participate in the biggest bubblegum blowing contest. You won't want to miss the Saturday Night Live dance contest, so start practicing your best disco grooving steps and flaunt your "Stayin' Alive" jive.
July 16-18: Farm Days and Animal Mania Weekend
Tractors, tractors and more tractors will be on display for viewing. Join in on the first "Pedal Tractor Pull" contest or try your luck in the bean spitting contest. Be sure to get your fancy outfits ready and enter your pet(s) in the "Pet Parade and Beauty Contest," or earn bragging rights by entering the 'best trick' pet contest. Your furry family members will also enjoy the new 'Bark Park' where they can test their agility or run free while befriending others.
July 23-25: Christmas in July
Guess who is leaving the cold of the North Pole and heading south for the warm weather at Yogi Bear's Jellystone in Tabor City? It's Santa!!! Yogi Bear and Boo Boo will have their lists ready for an early start. Bring your lights and decorations and win the best site contest! Christmas crafts and cookie decorating will entertain the kids and Santa will be at the clubhouse to hear holiday wishes and give a small gift!
On top of these full filled themed weekends, Tabor City Jellystone also features other activities for the family, such as gem mining, Water Wars, sports courts, an arcade, a playground and a refreshing, sparkling pool complete with water slide fun!
Can't decide which weekend to choose? Stay for two, three, or more! New lower weekly rates make it easy to keep the fun coming, and with so much fun to be had, spots fill quickly so call 1-800-558-2954 to make a reservation, or visit campjellystone.com for more information.
Beat the Heat at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts!
The dog days of summer are finally among us, and with temperatures rising, there's no better way for your family to stay cool than in the water. With several amenities sure to please any water lover, Jellystone Parks offer a wide variety of wet and wild fun.
All of our campgrounds have sparkling pools for soaking, splashing and relaxing, but Jellystone Park's premiere beat-the-heat play place is Yogi Bear's Water Zone "Splash Ground." Found at many of our parks, these playgrounds in the water add a new element of fun to the old-fashioned swimming pool. Whether it's the mushroom shaped showers, squirting water cannons or buckets of water dumped on unsuspecting heads, everyone in the family is sure to keep cool while having a blast. There are even zero-entry levels for the smallest members of the family to safely enjoy. Just a few of the campgrounds featuring this one-of-a-kind water play include Bremen, Georgia; Robert, Louisiana; and Quarryville, Pennsylvania. For a complete listing of the campgrounds with Yogi Bear's Water Zone, please visit Splashgrounds.
For the more daring members in your family, many of our parks have twisting, turning and gravity defying waterslides. Jellystone Parks such as Mammoth Cave, Kentucky; Woodstock, New Brunswick; Waller, Texas; Marion, North Carolina and Fremont, Wisconsin have super flumes that take riders on a journey with all the thrills of a theme park, giving parents the perfect answer to the perennial kid question, "What can we do now?" For more water sliding fun filled parks, see Waterslides.
On top of all the pools, splashes, and thrilling water slide fun, some of our other Jellystone Parks offer lakes, rivers and streams which include outrageous fun like boating, fishing, rafting, and sandy beaches to wade and swim in. For our list of ways to get wet, see Family Fun.
So gather the family, beat the heat and head out to a Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park near you! For more information visit our website at campjellystone.com or call 1-800-558-2954 and take advantage of the all the wet and wild summer time fun!
Independence Day Activities at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Parks
Independence Day is just around the corner, one of America's favorite and most celebrated holidays of the summer. Cookouts, fireworks and camping are just some of the ways many participate in the holiday, and there's no better place to enjoy the festivities than at one of your favorite Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts!
Nearly all of our Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts have something in store for the big holiday weekend, so visit campjellystone.com to see what your favorite park's family fun activities are to celebrate America's birthday!
Following are just some of the ways Yogi Bear and his friends will be having fun:
Austin, MN (July 2-5) Celebrate our nation's independence with a Freedom Parade featuring guests' decorated bikes, wagons, strollers, and golf carts. Kids will love the "Kids Pedal Tractor Pull" competition, and Saturday night the whole family can sway to the sweet sounds of the "3-Land" band.
Ashland, NH (July 2-5) Spend your holiday in the breathtaking White Mountains of New Hampshire. Plans include a parade, red white & blue tie-dying, live entertainment, pony rides, and don't forget your festive finery for the Patriotic Campground Decorating Contest!
Caledonia, WI (July 1-4) Join in on the 4th of July American "Pic-A-Nic Basket" weekend! This weekend will be filled with many activities to celebrate our country's birthday. Join in for the flag ceremony in the mornings, make a flag pillowcase and help to create our very own flag during craft time. Yogi Bear will be joining in for a hot dog picnic ($), so bring your camera and lots of smiles! Remember to bring your running shoes, as we will play reverse kickball to kick off – pardon the pun – this holiday celebration.
The holiday festivities are sure to be a blast for everyone in the family, so visit your favorite Jellystone Park this July 4th and book your reservation now , or call 1-800-558-2954 for more information as this popular camping holiday will no doubt fill up fast!


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- Survey received on 2/14/2010 by 262 office Points of Contact (POC), 3/29/2010, 147 responses (63%).
- 25 questions with multiple choice response options.
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|Chamaecrista nictitans (L.) Moench
|Chamaecrista aspera var. mohrii (Pollard)Pollard
|Cassia multipinnata Pollard
|Chamaecrista mohrii (Pollard) Britton & Rose
|Cassia nictitans L.
|Chamaecrista nictitans var. conmixta Pollard & Maxon
|Chamaecrista nictitans var. leiocarpa (Fernald)Moldenke
|Chamaecrista procumbens (L.) Greene
|Cassia procumbens L.
|Cassia multipinnata var. nashii Pollard
|Cassia aspera var. mohrii Pollard
|Cassia nictitans var. hebecarpa Fernald
|Cassia nictitans var. leiocarpa Fernald
|Cassia nictitans var. mohrii (Pollard) J. F. Macbr.
|Cassia nictitans var. multipinnata (Pollard)J.F.Macbr.
|Cassia chamaecrista var. nictitans Kuntze
|Nictitella amena Raf.
|Chamaecrista multipinnata Pennell
|Cassia nictitans var. conmixta (Pollard & Maxon)Millsp.
|Cassia aeschinomene Collad.
|Cassia mimosoides subsp. leschenaultiana (DC.)H.Ohashi
|Chamaecrista aeschinomene (Collad.)Greene
|Cassia nictidans L.
IUCN Red List
|Chamaecrista nictitans (L.) Moench
|Cassia aspera Elliott
|Chamaecrista aspera (Muhl.)Greene
|Chamaecrista simpsonii (Pollard)A.Heller
NCBI Taxonomy
|Chamaecrista nictitans
|Chamaecrista nictitans (L.) Moench
Tropicos resource
|Cassia disadena Steud.
|Cassia nictitans L.
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Denis Villeneuve's INCENDIES submitted as Canada's representative for nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category
Montréal, Quebec, September 22, 2010 – Telefilm Canada is proud to announce that the feature film Incendies, written and directed by Denis Villeneuve, has been submitted for nomination as Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, to be held in Hollywood on February 27, 2011.
"I'm rather proud that Incendies was chosen to represent Canada at this year's Oscars, because this has been an excellent year for our cinema, what with Denis Côté, Xavier Dolan, Louis Bélanger, Robin Aubert, Catherine Martin, Robert Morin, Patrick Demers, Podz (and I'm forgetting a few others…), all of whom released very strong films. The competition was intense," said Denis Villeneuve when Telefilm told him the good news.
Garnering great acclaim at both the Venice Mostra and Telluride, winner of the Best Canadian Film at the Toronto International Film Festival and now heading to Pusan, Incendies has enjoyed an impressive run on the film festival circuit. Entertainment One, which has been involved with this project from its early stages, is the national distributor and holds the international distribution rights. Earlier this month, eOne reached an agreement with Sony Pictures Classics for the film's distribution rights in the United States. The film will also be distributed in the following markets: France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Israel and the Middle East.
Produced by Luc Déry and Kim McCraw of micro_scope, Incendies was adapted from the stage play by Canadian playwright Wajdi Mouawad. Twins Jeanne and Simon are stunned by their mother's last wishes – to hand deliver letters to the father they thought dead and to the brother they never knew existed. In carrying out this final request, they piece together their mother's story defined by hatred and war.
The film was financed through Telefilm's Canada Feature Film Fund. A Canada-France coproduction, the film was produced by micro_scope (Montréal) in association with the PHI Group (Montréal) and TS Productions (Paris).
"One cannot help but be moved by the depth of the subject matter and the cinematic excellence of Incendies. Denis Villeneuve's track record makes him one of the leading filmmakers in Canada. We salute his talent and wish the film the international exposure it deserves," said Carolle Brabant, Executive Director of Telefilm Canada.
"Through this outstanding work," added Sheila de La Varende, Telefilm Canada's Director of National and International Business Development, "the team behind Incendies has demonstrated a masterful ability to overcome several challenges: adapting a brilliant stage play for the screen, overcoming issues associated with shooting in a foreign country, through an international partnership, casting the perfect actors."
Selection process for the category of Best Foreign Language Film
Telefilm Canada chairs the pan-Canadian selection committee, which comprises 25 voting members representing major film industry associations and government agencies. This year, Incendies was selected from among 26 eligible films. The nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards will be announced on January 25, 2011.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited over 90 countries to submit their top film for consideration as a possible Best Foreign Language Film nominee. Only one film per country is accepted. The Academy will then vote to choose the five films to be nominated for this category.
Last year, I Killed My Mother (J'ai tué ma mère) by director Xavier Dolan was Canada's Oscar pick, but the film was not subsequently selected as one of the official nominees. Over the years, four Canadian films have been nominated for the Best Foreign Language Oscar. Deepa Mehta's Water was nominated in 2006, and three films by Denys Arcand have been so honoured: Le Déclin de l'empire américain (The Decline of the American Empire) in 1986, Jésus de Montréal (Jesus of Montreal) in 1989, and Les Invasions barbares (The Barbarian Invasions), which won the coveted award for 2003.
Canadian Selection Committee – 83rd Annual Academy Awards
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About Telefilm CanadaTelefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency dedicated to developing and promoting the Canadian audiovisual industry. Telefilm provides financial support to the private sector to create distinctively Canadian productions that appeal to domestic and international audiences. Telefilm also administers the Canada Media Fund's programs. Visit www.telefilm.ca.
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Well, you know, in the summer in Texas we have what I call FM weather, it's like the FM dial, it starts at 88 and goes to 108. And it's pretty hot, yeah. -- Michael Dell
That's how the chairman, founder, and CEO of Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) started off a very telling interview today. And maybe the weather in Texas is an appropriate analogy: Dell's business is a lot hotter than most commentators give it credit for. I've been fairly bullish on Dell for a while now. Why?
Well, Dell's been treated a little unfairly. Viewed as "old tech" by the market as a whole, it has seen a sell-off all the way down to the tune of a P/E under 7. The market is pricing Dell like it's about to collapse, yet its net income and FCF sing a different tune.
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Why the disparity? Well, in three words: weak PC sales, the same thing that's hitting Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and HP (NYSE:HPQ). With tablets eating traditional desktop computers for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner, it's no wonder that Dell -- seen as a "PC company" -- makes investors sad. Dropping PC sales will mean decreasing revenues for Dell, and that means the world will end, right?
Not so much. The interview, which you can find here, is very interesting. The key takeaway, in my opinion, can be found in Michael Dell's discussion of the company's shifting business mix:
[Y]ou know, if you sell let's say $1 billion worth of PCs versus $1 billion worth of software, those are going to have very different characteristics in terms of free cash flow and margin. So, herein lies some of the difficulty in looking at Dell strictly from a revenue standpoint because the business mix is shifting. So, we're already at about half of our gross margin is not the PC. You know, last year our cash flow grew 39 percent, the $5.5 billion. So, the business mix is changing pretty dramatically and what I just kind of described is the new Dell in the last five years, that's gone from about $10-billion business to about a $20-billion business.
Acquisition-hungry Dell is indeed shifting. As referenced by Michael Dell, enterprise solutions and storage accounted for 50% of Dell's gross margin as of Q1 2013. Global spending on IT products and services will top $3.6 trillion in 2012, buoyed by the rise of cloud computing. This trend shows no sign of slowing down, either. Enterprise spending on cloud services is expected to double from $109 billion in 2012 to $207 billion by 2016.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the market is ignoring a lot of value in old tech. Dell has shown strength in the fast-growing enterprise sector, and at the current valuation, it's a deal I can't ignore -- especially with Dell's initiation of a dividend.
Smart investors should take advantage of the market's ignorance. Dell isn't a PC maker anymore. When the market finally realizes that, Dell will be priced accordingly. Until then, buy the bargain.
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The Friends of the James V. Brown Library will hold a fall book sale Oct. 3, 4 and 5 Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine St.
Books of all types: fiction, reference, cookbooks, biography, children's books, mystery, humor – will be sold individually or by the bag, and the prices are invitingly low. CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes are among the items sold, as well.
Friends of the James V. Brown Library may attend a preview sale from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 3. Membership forms are available at the door, and brand new members may attend the sale.
In addition, membership forms are available at jvbrown.edu and at the James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St.
Sale hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 4 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5. Proceeds from the sale, memberships and the Friends Favorites Bookstore located on the third floor of the Welch Wing at the James V. Brown Library, help to fund library programs for children and adults.


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Avocado Dressing: Place 1/2 cup diced avocado, 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce in a blender; blend until smooth. Combine 1 cup sliced radishes, 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes, and 5 ounces mixed greens; drizzle with dressing. Top with 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds. Serves 6 (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups) CALORIES 80; FAT 6.7g (sat 1.1g); SODIUM 121mg
Buttermilk-Herb Dressing: Combine 3 tablespoons buttermilk, 2 tablespoons light sour cream, 1 tablespoon chopped dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Combine 1 cup thinly sliced radishes, 1/2 cup diagonally sliced sugar snap peas, and 5 ounces mixed greens; drizzle with dressing. Top with 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds. Serves 6 (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups) CALORIES 44; FAT 2.7g (sat 0.7g); SODIUM 127mg
Sesame-Honey Vinaigrette: Combine 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon honey in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add 1 cup thinly sliced radishes, 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper, and 5 ounces mixed greens; toss. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped toasted cashews. Serves 6 (serving size: about 1 cup) CALORIES 51; FAT 3.6g (sat 0.6g); SODIUM 106mg
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