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July 2007
The Agony (Anguish, Misery, Torment) of Defeat
I suppose it is time for me to admit to myself and the rest of the world that the last seven days actually happened.
I would prefer to continue to live in full denial of a six game losing streak, four blown leads, a return to the error-filled ways of yore (last month), and the news of Josh Johnson's date with Tommy John. Unfortunately, all of my readers but a few have access to SportsCenter, so there isn't any point in continuing this charade. You all know the truth.
The Marlins celebrated their breakthrough winning homestand last week with a road trip that was, at very best, the worst thing I have ever seen. FSN Florida broadcaster Rich Waltz described the 1-6 effort as "heartbreaking." While the Pacific Ocean could not sufficiently hold the tonnage of respect that I possess for Mr. Waltz, I have to disagree with him on his summation of the road trip.
Heartbreaking? No. Heart ripped from chest, shredded with razor, thrown on ground, stomped over by herd of mammoth beasts, scraped up, tossed in wood chipper, spewed over vast expanse of desert land, and rotted in sun? Yes. The latter is a decidedly more accurate description of this past week's roller coaster of emotion.
I suppose I may have taken the losses a little harder than Rich, who was at least monetarily compensated for watching the entire ugly thing unfold. I, on the other hand, have been wandering around in a dangerous state of sleep deprivation-induced mania for the past week, forcing my eyes to remain open (with the aid of duct tape) night after night, only to see my hopes repeatedly raised and then brutally crushed.
Of course, being the epitome of positivity that I am, I have put all of my energy into discovering the silver lining on the toxic cloud of this last road trip. Although six of the seven games were emotional torture, there were a few minor highlights to the death spiral. For instance, the Fish managed to keep Bonds from celebrating any historical moments in our presence, some of our bats stayed hot, and Willis seems to be making a triumphant return to his former glory.
The best part of the road trip, though? The stinking thing is OVER.
Photo courtesy of deviantart.com, embellished courtesy of me.
Byrnes Me Up
It's a shame I feel like strangling him right now, because if I didn't, I might be able to admit that Eric Byrnes is the kind of player I love to see in the game. But since the wounds are still too fresh, I am instead fantasizing about unique and exciting ways to see him destroyed. So far, my favorite scenarios involve the capsizing of his kayak in McCovey Cove after he is hit in the head by a Miguel Cabrera Home Run Derby ball, and the accidental clubbing to death by teammates in a post walk-off celebration.
Watching him play these last four games, Byrnes reminded me a little bit of my favorite Marlin, Alfredo Amezaga. Not only the fact that he can be thrown all over the place and still overachieve, but the way he approaches the game of baseball in general. You know, with the hustle of an ADHD 2-year-old on crack.
Some day I'll get over my desire to set his disheveled mop on fire, and will join Diamondback fans in wildly cheering for his success.
It won't be today.
One Step Forward, 572 Steps Back
Sir Isaac Newton's third law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Now, I am no genius by any stretch of the imagination, but I can say with some conviction that–were he alive today–I am pretty sure Ike would be a Marlins fan.
It seems no matter what goes right for the Fish this season, there is always something waiting in line to go wrong, rendering any shred of positive momentum null and void.
Before you go accusing me of completely misinterpreting Newton's laws, let me give you some scientific examples:
ACTION: The Marlins win three in a row, and finally appear to be heating up.
REACTION: Hanley jacks up his shoulder and has to miss a series, and the offense takes a nosedive.
ACTION: The Marlins play very well on the road.
REACTION: They can't manage to put anything together at home.
ACTION: At long last the Fish manage a winning homestand.
REACTION: Immediately they begin to struggle on the road, dropping three straight in Arizona.
There are countless examples like these. Take our pitchers, for instance. After two months without a win, Dontrelle Willis finally gets some of his groove back, and the sizzling bats promptly freeze up against a very beatable pitcher.
Then there is Sergio Mitre. He's our best starter this season, sporting a miniscule ERA, and when he takes the mound against a team that is known for its meager offense, he gets knocked around. And of course, on the same night, the Marlins struggle against a pitcher who had one win in his ten previous starts.
And Scott Olsen? He pitches his best game of the season for the Marlins, and then proceeds to get arrested mere hours later, undoubtedly losing the focus necessary to excell on the mound (as we witnessed in last night's miserable outing).
Let's not forget about injuries. Mike Jacobs finally returns from the DL, and Booney goes down almost instantly. Josh Johnson finally comes off the DL, but can't shake off the rust or win a game. Then JJ finally starts clicking on the mound, and all of five dazzling innings later, he's back on the DL.
Such is the nature of this season. If the offense is on a tear, the pitching is lackluster. If the pitching is good, the run support is nonexistent. If half the roster is healthy, the other half is decrepit.
I could probably go on for days, but I think you get the general idea. It's been a season of trade-offs, and so far those trade-offs have kept the Marlins from putting together the wins necessary to make any kind of waves in the NL East. Is it just bad luck? Bad karma? Bad physics?
Whatever it is, it's beginning to wear on my nerves.
Lex Luther
"Davis [had] one of his best outings of the season, allowing three runs on five hits in 6 2/3 innings. He also struck out a season-high eight batters and walked only two, to which the Major League leader in walks jokingly said, Hooray." –diamondbacks.mlb.com
Even Doug Davis knows that recording season-high strikeouts against the Florida Marlins is similar to winning a 400-meter dash because the guy racing you breaks his ankle. I'm pretty sure it would be a good idea for all strikeout records broken by the Fish to simply be "stricken" from the record books.
Monday night, though Dontrelle finally managed to pitch a decent game, the Marlins decided to continue their trend of making mediocre pitchers look brilliant. Didn't I discuss this in our midseason pep talk? You know, the words of wisdom that were supposed to inspire the team to greatness in the second half?
Oh well. It's not exactly a shock, since the Marlins always struggle against soft-tossing lefties. As I predicted before the series, our Super Offense was due for a little drought, and those irritating, 2 mph pitches were just the kryptonite needed to make it happen.
Though I never enjoy losing a ball game, I was extremely grateful for Doug's dawdling on the mound, which gave me ample time to complete a long list of activities (mow lawn, build barn, write 700-page dissertation on evils of steroids in baseball), and still not miss a single swing of the bat. At least the evening (or early morning) wasn't a total waste.
And I thought Jamie Moyer was leisurely.
Insomnia: A Guide for Fish Fans
If not for one miserable inning Thursday night, the Marlins would likely have swept the Reds this weekend. I'll try not to be too greedy, though, and be happy with three consecutive routings, two series wins in three chances, and a winning homestand at long, long last.
The Fish very nearly escaped the series without an injury, which would have put the frosting on the cake of this eerily positive homestand. Unfortunately, Hanley Ramirez is a big fan of tradition. In keeping with this year's custom of physical trauma at every possible turn, Hanley partially dislocated his shoulder on the second pitch of his at-bat yesterday. He is listed as day-to-day, and will likely miss at least two games (lucky Arizona). Given the offensive surge of this past week, the injury is probably for the best. We simply don't want to give fans too much to be excited about at once, now do we?
As we head into a seven-game road trip beginning tonight at Arizona, I feel the need to offer some advice on the proper physical and mental preparation for seven games out West.
West Coast Preparedness Kit:
1) No Doz – Any supplement or energy drink will suffice, as long as you have plenty on hand. Illegal amounts of caffeine could very well mean the difference between ending the road trip happily employed, and losing your job after your boss discovers you passed out in your cubicle, drooling on the keyboard in the midst of a much-needed REM cycle.
2) Prozac – The dreamer in us all would love to see Willis take the mound and dominate like the D-Train of yore, but his last several starts did little to make me believe it will happen. No clear problem has been identified, so expecting a solution may be too much to hope for. Your best bet to enjoy Dontrelle's start tonight? Happy pills. Lots of them. (Please note that prescription anti-depressants can create feelings of peace and acceptance following a loss, however HLD&S is not responsible for the effects of the pills on the off-chance the Marlins actually win the game. You get arrested dancing naked in your neighbor's front yard, you're on your own.)
3) Stress ball – Marlins fans have been spoiled the last four games, watching the Fish score no less than 35 runs against Cincinnati. Unfortunately, the boys tend to follow high-scoring games (and games against teams whose bullpens do not need to be obliterated from Earth) with serious offensive droughts. Have something on hand to squeeze the life out of while witnessing season-high strikeouts and two base runners per game.
4) Blindfold – The odds of Hank Aaron's sacred record being desecrated before our very eyes are looking better and better. We can only hope Bonds can manage to hit three in the Giants' series with the Braves. The record will be broken either way, I'd just prefer that our pitching staff has nothing to do with it. Not because I am anti-Bonds, mind you. I could care less about ethics and baseball purity and all that muck. It is losing due to a three-run jack that I'm worried about.
5) Tissues – I am not one to be overly sentimental, but Ollie's reunion with best friend and former Marlin Randall Jerome Messenger promises to be a real tear-jerker. Quite frankly, it couldn't come at a better time. Scott is obviously in need of a little, uh, counsel (beatdown), and the Mess is precisely the right person to provide it.
Anger (Mis)Management
When I saw the news of Scott Olsen's Saturday morning arrest, my initial feeling was to allow civil justice to run its course before weighing in on the pitcher's latest transgressions (pardon me, alleged transgressions) here on this site. However, after HLD&S recieved an obscene number of hits in response to the arrest, I came to the realization that the readers of this blog simply haven't the time to bother with something as trivial as justice. Therefore, I have decided to release a brief statement concerning this latest predicament Olsen finds himself in, after which I will drop the matter until the case is settled in court.
Official Statement:
"The Hook, Line Drive, & Sinker organization is aware of the charges facing its favorite hot-headed pitcher, and naturally we are deeply disappointed. Not so much with the drunken driving or the fleeing and eluding police or the resisting arrest with violence, but rather the $105 outstanding fine for littering. Dugout smackdowns and drunken disorderliness can be tolerated to a point, but HLD&S has never stooped so low as to defend an action as repugnant as soiling the well-groomed grounds of South Florida neighborhoods.
While we take the events of this weekend very seriously, we are forced to question the necessity of tasering a young man who simply wanted to sit in a plastic chair in his front yard. Seriously, what is the world coming to when one can no longer drive home and enjoy a 4:00 AM respite in one's own lawn furniture, without being attacked by local law enforcement? Furthermore, we must question the validity of this alleged "failed" sobriety test. How many people, exactly, are able to walk a straight line and/or find their nose with the tips of their fingers after being electrocuted repeatedly?
As the investigation is still pending, we are unable to comment further on the arrest. We do, however, wish to express our gratitude to Dontrelle Willis for his stellar mentoring of the emotionally troubled Ollie, and for loaning Scott both his DUI lawyer and his obligatory post-arrest public statement.
Additionally, we are pleased at the fantastic endorsement deal that has resulted from this weekend's seedy post-bar activity, and the probability of Scott pitching a no-hitter in his next start against Arizona (Messenger's fist induced brilliant pitching last season, as did Sergio Mitre's manhandling this past week, so I can only imagine the kind of fantastic effect a few jolts of the taser gun will have).
In closing, we wish to address Olsen himself and humbly suggest (please don't hurt us) that you stick to verbally bashing the Philadelphia Phillies as an outlet for your blazing temper, and leave the early morning brawls with police–or teammates–to more capable athletes."
It Blows
"It's still a loss. I don't think any of them hurt any more than the others."
-Marlins Manager Fredi Gonzalez
Pardon me for disagreeing with the skipper.
It may be different for those in the dugout, but as a fan, a game in which we are shelled 19-0 is a lot easier to stomach than a game like the one we lost last night. Obviously, both losses show up on the record the exact same way. On the scale of fan fury, however, they don't even come close.
In case you happen to be one of those exasperatingly even-keeled creatures that has never lost sleep over a game, or thrust a blunt object at the TV screen following a blown lead, allow me to elaborate:
I liken the two types of losses to the passing of a favorite pet. Fluffy can die instantaneously, crushed by a Mack truck, or she can develop an incurable illness and "fall asleep" in your arms as a veterinarian kindly sends her to the heavenly dog pound in the sky. The preferable scenario is clearly the latter. Think about it– one moment you are frolicking happily in the meadow with Fluffy, playing a game of fetch, and the next you are staring at her lifeless, mangled body on the street. Oh, the anguish. On the other hand, if Fluffy is diagnosed with an incurable disease, there is time to accept the inevitable and say your goodbyes. Having experienced both, I assure you, a long and drawn out termination is much easier to deal with. Sure, Fluffy is dead either way, but at least with a nice infectious disease you are somewhat prepared.
Losing is never good, but when winning is such a delicious possibility, and your eighth-inning man comes in and gives up a three-run shot to a guy with fewer homers than the average relief pitcher, it is utter torment. I lost sleep (and quite possibly a television) over this one.
**** hath no fury. And neither does Fredi, apparently. Probably best that he's the one running the team.
Woe is Willis
Dontrelle Willis failed to snap out of his funk last night.
I would love to leave it at that, and go drown my sorrows in a pint of Ben & Jerry's, but that would be irresponsible to the faithful readers of HLD&S (not to mention my waistline), so I will go on.
Dontrelle's überpositive outlook on life and baseball can't help but be contagious, so I know that I am not the only Marlins fan who expected him to magically emerge from behind the dark clouds that have lingered of late, and shut out the Redbirds on 3 hits.
He didn't.
Instead, the D-train gave up six runs on eleven hits in a little over three innings before being yanked. Last night's loss was the sixth consecutive for Dontrelle, and it lengthened his winless streak to nine games. NINE GAMES without a win, and this from our $6 million ace. Dontrelle insists he isn't injured. He doesn't think it's mechanical. He felt positive about some aspects of his pitching last night (what, that his arm remained attached to the rest of his body? That a grenade wasn't thrown at him from the stands?).
If it isn't a physical or mechanical problem, then what in the world is up with Willis? I think Marlins Spanish tv broadcaster Cookie Rojas really hit the nail on the head last night, when asked his opinion of Dontrelle's recent struggles:
"Something is wrong."
Well, now that we've cleared that up…
The one very positive aspect of last night's game was the Marlins bullpen, which gave up one hit and no runs over six innings. Pretty impressive, but not quite as impressive as Kip Wells, who naturally chose last night to take a sabbatical from being the worst pitcher in the world. Kip entered the game with a 3-12 record and a 6.25 ERA, and the Fish–as is customary–proceeded to cure the pitcher of everything that has ailed him so far this season. The Marlins managed two measly hits against Wells over eight innings, adding another home series loss to the ever expanding list.
Fish fans do have a few things to look forward to, despite this latest setback. For instance, Cody Ross has been activated from the 60-day DL, so he is back just in time to join the mid-season slumping, and inspire an injury to fill the void that will be left on the DL in his absence. Additionally, the Reds are in town for a four-game series, and although their record is almost terrible enough to mean a four-game sweep of the Fish, they are on a "hot streak" of sorts, which may fool the Marlins into playing well against them. Ah, silver linings.
Mt. Olsen Erupts…Again.
Well, folks, it was only a matter of time before Scott Olsen's blazing temperament made headlines again. Especially after Hook, Line Drive, and Sinker awarded Ollie's previous outbursts of fury with gold and bronze status in the GameFish Mid-Season Ceremonies. I am sure the acollades, coupled with the fact that Scott was irritated at not sweeping the category, were the motivation behind Sunday's dugout scuffle with Sergio Mitre.
Olsen, 23, was suspended for two games without pay for what Marlins officials are calling "insubordination and conduct detrimental to the team." While the Marlins are remaining hush-hush about the specifics of the melee, an eyewitness told reporters that Scott became quite enraged over a faulty button on his jersey. His "unprofessional" comments regarding the offending garment apparently disturbed several people in the dugout, one of whom was pitcher Sergio Mitre. According to the eyewitness, Olsen had to be restrained by two police officers, while Sergio Mitre looked at Scott as though he was "ready to kill him."
Now I am not one to defend Scott's tendency to volcanic explosions of temper (as long-time readers of HLD&S are well aware), but I do have to question the validity of this supposed eyewitness account. Forgive me for being skeptical, but when, exactly, has Sergio Mitre not looked as though he wanted to kill someone? The man looks like he eats little children for breakfast, and I am almost certain that I have never seen even the slightest smirk cross his intimidating features. How can we be certain that his outraged expression was directed at Scott?
Furthermore, have Marlins officials never known the hideous annoyance of a deffective button? I, for one, know the stress it can cause, and am shocked that a mere pair of deputies were able to subdue the southpaw after such a vexatious inconvenience.
I suppose we will never know what exactly transpired in the corner of the home dugout Sunday (at least not for a decade or so, when Olsen–kicked off of yet another MLB team for his incurable petulance–releases his memoirs). For now, we will have to be satisfied with the fact that in-house fisticuffs tend to bring out the best in Ollie on the mound. Last season, his shiner courtesy of Randy Messenger induced a winning spree of sorts, and the shoving match with Miguel Cabrera didn't exactly hurt his ERA either.
And the Marlins are in the…WIN column
Pour the champaigne. Kill the fatted calf. Put on the kettle.
Do whatever else it is that people do to celebrate monumentous occasions.
Yesterday afternoon, after a nearly two-month drought, the Marlins won a series at home. The occasion also marked the first time in three months that the Fish won back-to-back games at Dolphin Stadium. Granted, this weekend's glorious victory was against the Nationals. But if you followed the win/loss trends of the Marlins over the first half of the season, you are aware that beating a struggling team is to the Fish what conquering Mt. Everest is to most 98-year-old paralytics.
Multiple home wins and triumph over a flailing ball club…This is progress indeed.
The true test of second-half improvement, however, begins tonight against St. Louis. Can the Marlins keep winning at home, or will the Cardinal's losing record prove too intimidating? Can two Florida starters record back-to-back victories, or will Kimmie falter after his stellar outing vs. Jake Peavy and the Padres? I suppose we'll know in a few hours. For now, I will enjoy the sweet savor of success. Mmmmmmm.


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Baldwin Associations WMU marks 100 yearscomment (0)
May 8, 2014
By Bruce Sims
With traditional Woman's Missionary Union (WMU)-style pomp and circumstance, complete with a parade of flags, Baldwin Baptist Association's WMU celebrated its 100th anniversary April 26.
About 175 people gathered at First Baptist Church, Foley, for a mid-morning tea and program.
Along with the reading of the day's prayer calendar by Christine Ponder, a member of First Baptist Church, Robertsdale, Baldwin Association WMU director Susan Bartholomew also shared with the group.
Bartholomew said, "Going, giving and serving is the motto for WMU. In our 100-year history our association has had only 12 directors. This speaks volumes about the commitment of you ladies as you attend the meetings to pray for our missionaries, teach GAs (Girls in Action) and RAs (Royal Ambassadors) as well as sponsor various offerings within the church, such as Lottie Moon at Christmas and Annie Armstrong at Easter."
Seven of the eight living directors were present for the anniversary celebration.
Along with noting various historical facts about WMU, Bartholomew also mentioned fun facts about Baldwin County.
For instance, Baldwin County is larger than the state of Rhode Island, she said. And the only place mail is delivered by water in the United States is along the Magnolia Springs River Route. Two Baptist churches with strong WMU groups, Magnolia Springs Baptist and Vernant Park Baptist in Foley, can be found near its shores, she added.
The event also included music by Charis, a trio from First Baptist Church, Fairhope — Dee Pace, Laureen Davis and Sharon Pippin — and the announcement of the 2014 Annie Rhodes Memorial Scholarship Fund winners.
Baldwin Association WMU has given scholarship money to girls attending Judson College in Marion, Samford University in Birmingham and the University of Mobile (UMobile) since 1972. More than $80,000 in scholarship money has been given away through the years. The scholarship fund is named in memory of Baldwin Association's first WMU director.
Kay Stewart, a member of New Life Baptist Church, Bay Minette, and a member of the Alabama WMU board of trustees, announced the 2014 recipients. They are: Ashley Jones, a member of Durant Chapel Baptist Church, Bay Minette, who will attend UMobile; Miranda Brown, a member of First, Robertsdale, who will attend Judson; Hannah Prestwood, also of First, Robertsdale, who will attend UMobile; and Justine Crotts, a member of 3Circle Baptist Church, Fairhope, who will attend UMobile.
'Here I am Lord. Send me.'
Guest speaker for the event was Kim Hardy, an author and motivational speaker from Marietta, Ga. She focused on Romans 10:1–15 as she encouraged the WMU members to be available and open for ministry service.
"All it takes is the simple prayer of, 'Here I am Lord. Send me.' Believe me when I say that He will," Hardy said. "It may be in ways we never thought of before, but His ways are what He meant in terms of our life's purpose.
"This is an opportunity to leave a legacy for not only your family but for the Lord as well," she said. "Yes, it means stepping out on faith, and yes, it will be a challenge, but the Lord will guide you when you commit your talents to Him, and simply go forth and serve."

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Today was odd. So much of it was right. I was having fun this morning and found myself off the front for no reason other than I was having fun getting mixed up in the action with Maggy and Danny. It was all happening on its own. I didn't need to try very hard.
Before I knew it, I was in a race winning break, and I rapidly switched into race winning mode. I started to get ultra switched-on and even a little short-tempered, a sure sign I'm in the zone.
It was hard.
I was feeling totally in control, but it was hard. I averaged 154 heart rate for 5 hrs. I have a max of 190 when fresh. So I was hurting myself, and yet I never doubted myself. I decided to win the sprint. So all I had to do was not hesitate a second when the other four started attacking me in the final. Because that was what they had to do. They all knew I would beat them in a sprint, so that would be their tactic.
I did this until my chain broke. I was so raging and so focused that all the energy I had for winning the race was taken out on my bike. I'm not that person, I don't see red. But I think it's quite funny I did that. I've yet to see the footage…
Anyway, probably the nicest thing is seeing how affected by it Whitey is. He's never affected. Makes me remember how much he cares. The same goes for the whole team here. They've been lovely.
I love Grand Tours. I've got 15 more stages to rectify today. Brilliant.


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It's here. The season is officially upon us, and we're in for an exciting nine months of football.
Expectation, worry, and criticism have all been apparent in the offseason, but for Arsenal, it's been mostly criticism. This is due to their lack of activity in the transfer market, as rather than strengthening the squad Arsenal have seemed to focus just on keeping key players Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri at the Emirates.
The Gunners have made two major transfers in Gervinho and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Although these moves added more depth to the attack, fans of the North London outfit wanted Arsene Wenger to strengthen the defense rather than the attack.
Criticism of Arsenal has also come because of some unsatisfactory preseason results. However, the Gunners have showed that when they have their best players in, they can play at a perfect tempo, and usually score a goal or two.
I think Arsenal will do a lot better than people expect them to this season, as they usually thrive as the underdogs. Here are 15 bold predictions for the Gunners in their 2011-12 campaign.


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Goodyear Tire & Rubber (NYSE:GT) has displayed low earnings quality for 2011 and faces significant risk of future downward earnings reversion. Aggressive analyst estimates are setting up a scenario for Goodyear to fail to meet future earnings predictions. I discuss below the major factors facing Goodyear's ability to meet current analyst forecasts.
Poor earnings quality as measured by The Accrual Review - My company, The Accrual Review, gives Goodyear an F rating for the first half of 2011 based on Goodyear's above-market balance sheet accrual growth (earnings quality ranked bottom decile of S&P 500 "ex-financials" companies). High growth in balance sheet accruals is predictive of low earnings quality and increased risk of earnings reversion / restatements.
Aggressive analyst estimates - Although I believe Goodyear's earnings quality and persistence factor to be low, over the past 90 days analysts have increased current year's estimate by 53% ($1.59 vs. $1.04). Additionally, 2012 full year earnings are estimated to increase by 38% over the current year estimate ($2.19 vs. $1.59).
Accounts receivable and inventory increasing faster than peers – Two components of balance sheet accruals are accounts receivable and inventory. For the first half of 2011, Goodyear appears to have aggressively accounted for these two categories:
- Accounts receivables increased by 29% Q2 2011 from Q4 2010 (87th percentile of peers)
- Inventories increased by 35% Q2 2011 from Q4 2010 (98th percentile of peers)
Aggressively accounting for accounts receivable will overstate sales for the period. However, accounts receivable may be a lesser concern as Goodyear's Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) ranked at the 24th percentile of peers. A lower DSO value means that Goodyear is more efficient at managing receivables compared to the amount of sales made.
Overstating inventories decreases costs of goods sold and increases operating income for the period. Goodyear's increase in inventories definitely raises concerns as their Days Sales of Inventory (DSI) is at the 68th percentile of peers. A higher DSI value means that Goodyear has a large amount of inventory on hand compared to amount of sales made. This increases the risk that Goodyear may have to lower prices to push through excess inventory in the event of a slowdown.
Because Goodyear's growth in these two categories is above their peers, this raises concern for Goodyear's earnings quality and earnings persistence factor.
The following table displays metrics ranking Goodyear's accounts receivables and inventory against their peers (as disclosed in their DEF 14A):
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Historically low light vehicle sales – Although light vehicle sales rebounded in September to 13.1M units, this rate is still well below the 16M-18M unit run rate seen from 1999-2007. Given the risk of recession from the European debt crisis, another slowdown in light vehicle sales presents significant risk that Goodyear may be forced to reduce prices to work through excess inventory.
Significantly underfunded pension plans ($2.5B underfunded on an $8.3B PBO) – Due to the 2008 financial crisis, Goodyear's pension plan became significantly underfunded. Currently, Goodyear's plan assets are allocated ~70 equity / 30 debt, which puts Goodyear's pension plan at risk of loss during another decline in global equity prices.
Further actuarial losses in Goodyear's pension plan assets would require them to amortize additional accumulated other comprehensive losses (AOCL). From 2008 to 2009, amortization of AOCL increased from $87M to $186M caused by a pension plan return of -31.7% in 2008. In 2010, the amortization of AOCL declined to $168M due to a global rally in equities. For 2011, amortization of AOCL is on track to realize $172M ($86M through first six months).
If another global recession occurs, Goodyear's pension plan will be hit hard. This will raise the 2012 pension expense and will make Goodyear's plan even more underfunded.
Cheap valuation against peers suggests investors may be pricing in future earnings declines – Goodyear's P/EPS (estimate current year) and P/EPS (estimate next year) ranks in the bottom decile among their peers. Either Goodyear is currently undervalued or investors believe that Goodyear's prospects are weaker than current analyst estimates. Based on my additional aforementioned reasoning, I believe this is the latter.
The following table displays valuation metrics (based on 10/6/11 closing price) ranking Goodyear against their peers (as disclosed in their DEF 14A):
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Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours.


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In Pope Benedict XVI's last audience at the Vatican he said:
I feel I [ought to] carry everyone in prayer, in a present that is God's, where I recall every meeting, every voyage, every pastoral visit. I gather everyone and every thing in prayerful recollection, in order to entrust them to the Lord: in order that we might have full knowledge of His will, with every wisdom and spiritual understanding, and in order that we might comport ourselves in a manner that is worthy of Him, of His, bearing fruit in every good work (cf. Col 1:9-10).
I love the way he sweeps the whole world into his blessing. He carries everyone, recalls every meeting, gathers everything into prayerful recollection.
My kids sometimes pray like this, when I ask them if there's someone in particular they want to pray for, they say "The Whole World!"
My gut instinct is to say, you can't do that; you've got to be specific! But there's a sensitivity there that doesn't want to omit anyone from the fold.
Perhaps I lack faith that a few brief prayers before bedtime can benefit The Whole World. Maybe, in due time, my prayers might get Grandma out of purgatory, but could they really treat the whole world to full knowledge of God's will? I tend to pray for the people I love. With whom do my prayers have the best chance of success? I subconsciously weed out the lost causes.
My prayers are just one more indication that my worldview shrinks with age.
The church teaches that God has infinite mercy for his creation, "fathomless depths of mercy," wells of mercy so deep we cannot comprehend how much he loves us. And perhaps that's what the Holy Father is getting at, as he has reiterated again and again during his final days as Pope, that we should strive to comport ourselves in a way that is worthy of Him (Christ).
Think big. Think on the grandness of a God who remembers the angry tweeters of the internet, the dissenters, the rumor mongers, the self-righteous, the small-minded, and those not granted the gift of faith. He loves all of Creation, every thing, every person. Give credit to God for that at least, that his mercy surpasses our understanding. And then strive to be worthy of such love.
On his last day as Pope, I want to offer my heartfelt gratitude to Pope Benedict XVI. Thanks for steering the Barque of St. Peter these past eight years. I will pray for you and for your successor.
Viva il Papa!
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Operation Cook Down My Kitchen (CDMK) Kicks Off With Dan Dan Mian … and a Giveaway
We're doing it again. Moving that is.
This is the second time in less than a year, the fifth since we married in 2002. And, I'm not counting the periods in-between living out of a suitcase in a hotel or someone's guest room for weeks at a time.
Five times in nine years isn't bad for a military family if you think about it. Still, I am tiring of it.
This time though, I'm not focused on the actual, physical act of moving. Yes, there are books to box and clothes to fold into suitcases. There are toys to give away and furniture to sell.
But this time is different.
This time, my husband, my son, and I are moving away from the Washington, D.C. area. But this time, we're headed for different destinations. Isaac and I are moving to Seattle to spend the next year living with my sister and her husband (and two dogs!). My husband is deploying to Afghanistan. He's not going overseas till late March but he left this past weekend for four weeks of training.
In his brief–for now–absence, I am also "in training." I am preparing myself mentally and spiritually for our 12 month separation. I am anticipating Isaac's reaction to daddy being gone with an aching heart. I am practicing the art of being Zen (absolutely necessary with a toddler).
And, I am strategizing on how to use up all the noodles, canned foods, sauces, condiments, etc., etc., lurking in every corner of my tiny kitchen.
Considering we've only lived in our current apartment for eight months, I really don't know how I managed to accumulate enough food to feed a Navy flotilla of starved sailors when I only live with one.
To start Operation CDMK, I inventoried my entire kitchen. I'm sure I've missed a can of corn or two hiding out under the sink but here's what I have:
Dried food
Black rice
Rice noodles
Egg noodles
Red lentils
Rose petals
Lasagna noodles
Cornbread mix
Mochiko flour
Roasted peanuts
Sesame seeds
Palm sugar
Canned food
Coconut milk
Crushed tomatoes
Coconut water
Straw mushrooms
Frozen galangal
Banana leaves
Pandan leaves
Green beans
Tahini dressing
Tamarind paste
Pickled ginger
Duck sauce
Soy sauce (3 types)
Fish sauce
Wasabi powder
Balsamic vinegar
Gooseberry preserves
Branston pickle
Peanut butter
And of course I have myriad spices: coriander, cardamom, turmeric, paprika, etc., etc.
With only four weeks till we move, my tactic is to use up as many items as possible in one dish.
Am I in trouble? If someone has a 12-step (or less!) kitchen cleansing program, I obviously need to hear about it.
Or better yet, please leave me suggestions for interesting flavor combinations/recipes using my ingredients above in the comments section. To make it a little more fun, I'll give away 2 downloads of my "Asian Ingredients 101" iPhone app. I'll be looking out for recipes that use the most ingredients at one go, and/or the most creative recipe!
***This giveaway will remain open until March 1st, so do keep your suggestions coming!***
My husband has been gone almost a week now and I'm surviving. I only suppress the tears whenever Isaac comes home to an empty house crying out, "Dada … dada … dada?" But he's a tough kid and is easily distracted by choo choos and Elmo.
Looking on the bright side, I've checked off a few things from my list. In fact, the first recipe I'm featuring, Dan Dan Mian (Szechuan/Sichuan Noodles in Spicy Peanut Sauce), used up five items!
So wish me luck and success as I embark on Operation CDMK, and the next phase of my journey.
P/S: Please help spread the word about my giveaway by sharing below!
Dan Dan Mian (Szechuan/Sichuan Noodles in Spicy Peanut Sauce)
I came across a recipe for dan dan noodles ("mian" means noodles in Mandarin) in Bon Appetit magazine the other day and immediately recalled the hand-shaven noodles soaked in a spicy, peanutty broth I used to inhale at Seven Stars Pepper Szechuan Restaurant in Seattle. The version I adapted isn't as brothy and uses tahini/sesame paste instead of a peanut base which is just fine with me because I had a bottle of tahini dressing I had absolutely no idea what to do with. Since I was trying to use up what I have on hand, I substituted or left out what some might consider key ingredients (yes, that would include Szechuan peppercorns). Nonetheless, it turned out to be the perfect solo lunch. Double or quadruple the amounts to feed more people.
Makes: 1 generous serving
Time: 30 minutes
4 ounces fresh, fat Chinese egg noodles (or Shanghai cu mian or udon), or 2 to 3 ounces dried noodles
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus a little more
6 ounces ground pork
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon minced, peeled ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
1/3 cup chicken stock, or more
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or Chinkiang black vinegar
3 teaspoons tahini dressing (or 2 teaspoons tahini/sesame paste)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili flakes or chili oil (more if you like it spicier)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Dash sesame oil
1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts
1 green onion, chopped
Fried shallots and fried garlic (optional)
Cook noodles according to package directions until just tender, taking care not to overcook. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Drizzle with a little oil to prevent the strands from sticking and set aside in a large bowl.
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the pork and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to break up the pork and cook until halfway done, about 2 minutes.
Add the ginger and cook until the pork is cooked through and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, balsamic vinegar, tahini, soy sauce, chili flakes, and sugar. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 7 minutes. (Add more stock if you'd like a soupier dish.)
Stir in the sesame oil and pour the pork mixture over the noodles. Garnish with the peanuts, green onions, fried shallots and fried garlic.
Pat's Notes:
Chinese egg noodles, Shanghai-style noodles, or udon can be found at Asian markets. Substitute with linguine if you must. Tahini is available at specialty markets and at Middle Eastern markets. If you're already at an Asian market, try looking for Chinese sesame paste.
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- Jamie Olivers Dan Dan Noodles (thehungrysparrow.wordpress.com) (Who knew Jamie Oliver was a fan??)
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- cucumber noodles with sesame peanut sauce (artisanfoodsinc.wordpress.com)
February 17, 2012 10:07 am
It looks so good! I wish I could try it right now!
February 13, 2012 2:14 pm
I don't think you'll have any problem using up the nutella, but a great way I've found to use up soy sauce is by making tea eggs or brining poultry.
Other than that, you could steam the black rice with veggies in the banana leaves, or go sweet with the coconut milk and make rice pudding!
Hope the move goes smoothly and your husband is safe. I came from a military family, so know how it feels to move around tons of times as a child. I think it made me stronger and more independent than my younger siblings.
February 11, 2012 2:51 pm
Oooo… i have a winner here: Fish sauce + galangal + coconut milk + straw mushrooms + tamarind + soy sauce + peas + corn (+protein and various aromatics) = tom kha (albeit a weak adulterated one)
February 11, 2012 2:43 pm
PS. Canned foods can always go to the food bank!! Good luck!
February 11, 2012 2:41 pm
Crushed tomatoes + Barley + straw mushrooms + soy sauce (+various aromatics) = mushroom barley soup!
February 11, 2012 6:00 am
Dear Pat,
Bless your husband. If it were not for he, there would be no we.
I will be thinking hard about all 3 of you through the coming year.
I am going through my own CDMK right here in Tokyo as we prepare to leave on March 1st. After only being here 5 months, my cupboards are still full!
The mochiko flour and coconut milk can be used to make a steamed cake ( do you still have sugar, eggs and baking powder?)
Lentil Stew with red lentils, canned tomatoes, green beans, corn and peas.
Sauteed Spinach and Straw Mushrooms over couscous.
Gambatte! Means persevere in Japanese!


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Cleveland officials have identified 75 city police officers who'll face consequences for their roles in last November's pursuit of a motorist and his passenger, which ended in a volley of gunfire that left both dead. Ideastream's Brian Bull reports.
At the end of the November 29th chase, Cleveland police fired 137 rounds into Timothy Russell's car, killing him and Malissa Williams. They were first thought to have shot at police near the Justice Center in downtown Cleveland, but were later found to be unarmed.
Officials now say they've singled out 75 officers for disciplinary action for their role in the chase -- not the shooting -- and out of those 75, 19 will be directly referred to the City Safety Director for disciplinary hearings.
Cleveland Police Chief Michael McGrath says offenses include disregarding orders to stop the pursuit and falsifying information in reports. He regards the entire incident as "unfortunate", with many victims.
"We have two people who were fatally shot. We have their families. We have the community's concerns. And then we have our police officers," said McGrath. "We have to worry about them. The officers involved not only in the deadly force incident, but the officers involved in the pursuit, and their families. This is a tragedy for everybody."
But the head of the city's police union says 75 is a high number of officers, and places the blame more with McGrath's leadership. Jeff Follmer of the Cleveland Police Patrolman's Association also backs officers' actions during the incident.
"It was a once in a lifetime chase," says Follmer. "The perception was that these were active shooters, and they're still suspects. They still started downtown and they did not stop. And by their actions, by them almost running over people in the parking lot, lead to the officer's actions."
Meanwhile, Chief McGrath says hearings for the offending police officers will begin immediately.
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When the loudmouth next to you starts a full volume phone conversation, or you find your face crushed degradingly into another human being's armpit, commuting can seem far from a bucolic dream.
For the long-suffering commuter, the new year will bring another aggravation that could well make them question the value of their "lifestyle choice" — yet another inflation-busting rise in train fares.
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During training, all participants will learn how to take a transect during an MPA Watch assessment and receive the data sheets and information you need to participate. We are asking volunteers only to document human uses of our MPAs. Data collection is done following state-wide methods and protocols.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — A care provider has been charged with murder in the death of a southwestern Ohio group-home resident who had Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
Janice Cooper was indicted yesterday on charges of murder, voluntary manslaughter and felonious assault in the 2013 death of 52-year-old James Zito, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph Deters said.
Court records don't list an attorney for the 55-year-old Woodlawn woman, who worked at a group home in the Cincinnati suburb of Mount Healthy.
The county coroner ruled Zito's death a homicide from blunt-force trauma. The prosecutor didn't say what caused Zito's injuries.
Deters said Zito functioned at the level of a 2-year-old child.
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A woman (Marlo Thomas) makes alarming discoveries about her husband's business and personal life after he is reported lost at sea.
Cast: Marlo Thomas, Brett Cullen, Vondie Curtis-Hall, William Devane, Emily Barclay, Louis Corbett, Andrew Robertt, Catherine Boniface
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I have come close with the answer but I still don't get why the answer is x^(3b^2) not x^(-3b^2)
If anyone can offer some advice that would be much appreciated.
$\Large \dfrac{\left(x^{a+b}\right)^{a-b}}{\left(x^{a-2b}\right)^{a+2b}}=$
$\Large \dfrac {x^{(a+b)(a-b)}}{x^{(a-2b)(a+2b)}}=$
$\Large \dfrac{x^{a^2-b^2}}{x^{a^2-4b^2}}=$
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Cano doesn't foresee power outage in Bronx"It's never going to go out of your head, that's all I can say," Cano said. "I'm going to say the same thing that I said the other day; I'm just focused on playing baseball," Cano said on Friday. "I don't want to be a distraction to the team," Cano said. … (more)Source: MLB.com
Offering Robinson Cano megadeal might be best move for YankeesIf the Yankees are willing to pay top dollar simply to eliminate the chance of losing Cano as a free agent next fall, then they should make a Joey Votto-like offer and find out if wearing the pinstripes matters to their All-Star second baseman.Source: nydailynews.com
Cano: Contract situation will not be a distractionTAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano says his contract status is on his mind, though not a distraction.Sources: CNNSI.com nytimes.com ESPN.com MLB.com
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"Let mine outcasts dwell with thee, Moab; be thou a covert to them from the face of the spoiler: for the extortioner is at an end, the spoiler ceaseth, the oppressors are consumed out of the land."
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"Getting drunk is an paradox! When people party they feel like royalty at the village pub, but feel like an outcast while kneeling at the porcelain throne?"
"I don't think the guy should be looked at as an outcast or be looked at in a negative way because of some personal things that might have happened,"
"Whenever I got to a tournament, you'd see the difference. But it's not like I felt like an outcast."


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Refill water is spraying straight down the overflow pipe, resonating on the bottom of the overflow pipe.
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Restricted water supply valve.
Adjust shut-off counterclockwise to open up water flow.
Plugged valve inlet or stiff seal.
Remove top cap of fill valve and flush debris from system.
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Smack dab in the middle of the Palace Station casino floor is an eighteen-seat Oyster Bar with a cult-like following. I was sent here by three pandas, two hungry ones and one that knows kung food. "Get the pan roast," they all advised. "And make sure to go at off-peak hours," they added. Never once have these pandas led me and my stomach astray, so I happily did as I was told.
On our second day in Vegas, The Astronomer and I headed to Palace Station for lunch. In the excitement and anticipation of it all, I forgot to heed my friends' second piece of advice. As a result, we stood in a lengthy line that ultimately took nearly two hours to get through. Eeek!
The unassuming counter serves a diverse selection of seafood offerings, including a handful with a New Orleans bent. While waiting in line, I met a fellow Angeleno who originally hailed from the South. She's been coming to Oyster Bar for years now and always orders the gumbo with either rice or pasta. Even though I had decided my fate from the get-go, I briefly considered switching it up. People passionate about their food can be so convincing!
When it finally came time to grab two stools at the bar, I let out an enthusiastic squeal—the moment had finally arrived for me to experience the mysterious pan roast.
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LUBBOCK - Amarillo ISD athletes were no match for their downstate competitors Saturday on the final day of the Region I-5A track meet.
In the running finals and remaining field events at R.P. Fuller Track Stadium, city athletes could manage only a pair of sixth places.
The Amarillo High girls, who scored 271 points at the District 2-5A meet, got one point over the weekend. That came in a sixth-place finish by Susanna Pierce in the 800 (2:24.34). Tascosa's Jasmine Johnson was sixth in the 100 hurdles (15.18).
After Luke Johnson earned a spot at the state meet on Friday with a win in the shot put, the Amarillo High boys failed to score on Saturday. Tascosa did not have any regional qualifiers.
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You are the CFO of your life, the Chief Financial Officer of You, Inc. What does that mean? What are the duties of a CFO? A CFO has many responsibilities, but the essential ones boil down to managing cash flow, budgeting, and planning for the future financial needs of the company. Sound familiar?
If a business wants to become successful and stay that way, information needs to be gathered about sales or revenues, cost of goods sold, and overhead expenses. The owners need to know when money is coming in and when it needs to go out, when do the bills need to be paid. They make cash flow projections to make sure they will have enough money to pay the bills. By having a good understanding of their expenses, they know where they can trim if needed and they know what is essential.
It is no different with our personal finances. In order to be successful in reaching our financial goals, we need know what is coming in ~ our income, and what is going out ~ our expenses. If we don't have a clear understanding of this, it makes it difficult to know if we are making progress or not. We need to understand what our weekly, monthly, and annual expenses are and when those bills come due.
By planning for our expenses, i.e. having a budget, we know that we are paying our bills and we know how much is going to saving and paying down debt, if any. (See this blog on how to divide up your spending using the 50/20/30 budget.)
Planning for the future means taking stock of your goals. When do you want to retire, how much do you want to spend? Do you want to start a business, travel? Do you have college tuition to think about for your children or grandchildren? All of these goals come with a price tag. Work backwards to see how much you need to save for the future and this will help you prioritize how you spend and save your money now.
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I have degenerative and chronic diseases that rule most of my life. A few years ago I was bedbound and emaciated, reading food blogs, and learning how to cook and bake got me out of bed (with physical therapy and meds), and now I love all things food.
- Location: Ohio
- Favorite foods: Just about anything, bacon, french fries, farmer's market vegetables and fruits, ribeyes, shrimp.
- Last bite on earth: Start with a great wedge salad and/or brie en croute with apples. I'd love Japanese Steak House grilled steak and shrimp with their sauces, and maybe some bearnaise. Roasted asparagus with balsamic reduction. Twice Baked potato. Pie or cheesecake.
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Our mom, on the other hand, believes her way is the right way, and only way, and is frankly a jerk to anyone who tries to help her. She's also been cooking meat to the point of jerky my entire life and when I served perfectly medium filet Mignon roast for my dad's birthday last week she acted as if I was poisoning her!
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I'm curious about how different microplane blades give different results? I use the "ribbon" grater and my garlic comes out in fine shreds that make dry, light piles. Mine look nothing like the wet puree you've got there.
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This cemetery is At the junction of Richmond Road and Rhododendron Road, in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire.
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My sisters, Betty & Gerry and our brother Gene walked and surveyed this cemetery in May of 2006. This includes all existing and legible stones and markers. I have photos of some of the headstones. If interested write to me.- Joanne Gonsalves
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When I got back to the casa, I still had cookies on my mind.
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Columbus Day weekend activities brought us up to the South County Rhode Island Beach town of Matunuck. This was my friend's favorite place to hang out when he was kid, in the summers. Matunuck is seasonal. I was feeling adventurous. The drive was quick.
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It's just off I-95, north of the casinos from Westport, it's the off season now–I'm always looking for a bargain. The town has it's own form of housing—the random beach hut or house. To me I was very impressed with the orientation of the homes to the water, the green grass and swaths of farmland interspersed in visually expanding plots of all different shapes and sizes.
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The symbolic irony of the fact that it was Columbus Day Weekend and it all came together as a perfect storm of adventure and exploration. I sailed around in Potter Pond which would have been ambitious if we had, using the rig that we had, been any closer to the place where it lets out into the ocean.


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The Young And The Restless Weekly Summary September 3 – 7.
Billy approached Victor, Nick punched Ronan, and Daisy resurfaced…
Victor didn't recognize Genevieve, who realized he wasn't taking his heart medication. While she called Tucker, who sent the meds, Billy approached Victor and figured he had amnesia. Privately, Genevieve admitted to thinking Victor had been faking his condition, but Billy expressed otherwise. Genevieve reported to Tucker, who warned her to keep Victor away from Genoa City. After the nun voiced her distrust of Genevieve, Victor ordered her to stay away from them and the mission. Billy asked Genevieve to keep an eye on Victor.
Jack had Nikki's things delivered to Vikki's. Though Nikki tried to reason with Jack, he turned her away and arranged for a divorce – after Cane reported that all Jack's resources had been poured into Newman as he'd asked.
Nick and Vikki planned to use Sharon's past mental state against her. After Summer told them about the missing concert tickets, Vikki confronted Sharon and found a stash of stolen goods. Nick and Vikki later testified that Sharon wasn't mentally sound to run Newman. A judge ruled Vikki as CEO until Sharon underwent a mental evaluation. After Tucker and Sharon had sex, he convinced her to go to Fairview for the evaluation – to prove Nick wrong. Adam arrived to check on Sharon, who made it clear she'd just been with Tucker. Later, Sharon was admitted to Fairview and heard someone call her by name. It was Daisy! Meanwhile, Billy returned to Genoa City, where Vikki asked about his trip to LA. He changed the subject to her being CEO and warned once Victor returned he'd take back the position – and Vikki would forgive her father yet again. Vikki couldn't understand Billy's sudden anger.
Phyllis told Nick Ronan's plan to help as her alibi. Michael didn't believe the affair but witnessed Nick punching Ronan to stage a confrontation. Meanwhile, Avery and Paul realized Heather had Ricky's belongings and were upset to hear she'd gotten rid of them – all of them except the Niagara Falls snow globe. Heather gave it to Paul, who remembered that Ricky had taken his murdered ex to Niagara Falls.
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