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September 22, 1998
An Investment Opinion
by Dale Wettlaufer
Cash Flow Review, Part 3
In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series on free cash flow, we looked at the mechanics of assessing the free cash flow of Revlon in fiscal 1997. We looked at how the company's balance sheet, cash flow statement, and income statement interact and how to calculate free cash flow off that. However, free cash flow is colored by the financing decisions that a company makes. Theoretically, a company's value should not be affected by financing decisions, according to Miller & Modigliani (M&M) theory. Practically, the IRS and Congress pose some challenges to that theory, but its usefulness is gigantic to investors.
When we look at free cash flow, then, we have to make further adjustments than just looking at net income plus depreciation and amortization of purchased intangibles plus/minus working capital changes minus capital expenditures and acquisitions/divestitures. To get closer to the real value of the company, we want to look at how much cash it can generate before paying its investors, whether those investors are lenders or owners of equity (shares of common stock). Both require a certain rate of return, and equity holders usually require a higher rate of return because their return is often uncertain and because equity holders are last in line when it comes to liquidating or recapitalizing the company when it has declared bankruptcy.
To start with, we want to find out the entire value of the enterprise. And just as a sidenote, this is where mistakes are often made in looking at the value of a company. Just looking at EPS estimates and the share price distorts the value of a leveraged company. Just as a house with $100,000 left on the mortgage and $40,000 in equity value doesn't sell in the market for just the price of its equity value, a leveraged company's price isn't just comprised of its equity value.
Sure, one can decide on the value of an enterprise according to the cash return to equity and the price of equity, but in the end that can lead to bad decision-making and the destruction of equity value. Witness such episodes as the real estate bubbles in California in the last twenty years, the S&L crisis, and lending to emerging nations over the last thirty years. As we have pointed out -- possibly to the point of exhaustion -- the value of an enterprise depends on return on invested capital. So we don't just look at return on equity in most cases. We look at return to all investors.
In the case of Revlon, we have cash flow from operations of $6.9 million and negative free cash flow of ($101.5) million. We need to make a couple of adjustments to the elements of this free cash flow to arrive at a cash flow that is uncolored by the company's choices of financing the business. We can work back from the net income figure to get to the adjusted free cash flow, but again, this is a Ron Perelman company with lots of weird things below the operating income line. This includes the use of net operating loss carryforwards that the company uses to reduce its tax bill. So rather than working up from the net income line, we'll work down from the operating income line. In this way, we make the same adjustments that we would make going up the income statement -- unwinding the effects of interest expenses on taxes, scrubbing out extraordinary gains, and scrubbing out investment income when this is not a core part of the business.
In 1997, the company reported operating income of $213.3 million. Using a standard tax rate of 35%, after-tax operating income would be $138.6 million. Now we go back to the cash flow statement, adding back the numbers not in parentheses and subtracting the numbers in parentheses:
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After-tax operating income......$138.6 inflow plus Depreciation and amortization...$103.8 inflow minus Increase in trade receivables...($70.3) minus Increase in inventories.........($21.4) plus Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets..........$2.3 plus Increase in accounts payable.....$21.6 minus Decrease in accrued expenses and other current liabilities....($4.2) minus Other, net......................($73.0) ======= $97.4 inflowLess capital expenditures of $56.5 million, the company generated free cash flow from operations of $40.9 million. With total debt of $1.934 billion and a market cap of $1.624 billion and no excess cash, the company's enterprise value is $3.558 billion. As a multiple of operating free cash flow before financing decisions, that's 87 times. Not cheap. As a multiple of after-tax operating income, that's 25.7 times. That's more in line with the rest of the cosmetics industry. If one were to decide that 20 times after-tax operating income were more appropriate, then the enterprise value would be $2.772 billion. Taking the $1.934 billion in debt out, $838 million in equity value is left. With 52.597 million diluted shares, that's equity value of $15.93 per share, significantly less than the current quote of $30 7/8.
On a total free cash flow basis, the company is still free cash flow negative:
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After-tax operating income......$138.6 inflow plus Depreciation and amortization...$103.8 inflow minus Increase in trade receivables...($70.3) minus Increase in inventories.........($21.4) plus Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets..........$2.3 plus Increase in accounts payable.....$21.6 minus Decrease in accrued expenses and other current liabilities....($4.2) minus Other, net......................($73.0) ======= $97.4 inflow minus Net cash used for investing activities............(108.4) outflow ======= Free cash flow..................($11) outflowReferring to Part 2 of this series, there are some significant "other" outflows in the company's cash flows that aren't well identified. The treatment of these outflows is up to the investor's judgment, then. More clear disclosure would allow the investor to assess whether these are recurring sorts of outflows or if they will be cleared up at a certain point in the future. For instance, if the company is clearing up an unfunded pension plan, then we add that debt to the current enterprise value and not include the outflow used to fund the plan as an operating outflow. The multiple to free cash flow and operating cash flow, then, would change significantly, as would the valuation one would be willing to accord the company. If one were considering an investment in this company, asking about this line item in the cash flow statement would be a primary point of discovery.


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Corbin, a president's list or dean's list student during her time at the college, was the recipient of the Marilyn LaBrie Dental Hygiene Faculty Memorial Award, which annually is given to outstanding students in the Dental Hygiene department. She also was the recipient of the Senior Dental Hygiene Professional Achievement Award, and was a member of the Student American Dental Hygienists\' Association.
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Ganges Suggestions
Hi Folks-
I'm in the process of planning our annual gulf islands cruise. We like to hit Ganges for the saturday market. In past years we have stayed at the Ganges Marina. Great location but the docks have seen better days. I'm looking for opinions on the Saltspring Marina at the end of the bay. Is it any better? I know it's a bit further in to town. I'm also open to other suggestions. Anchoring is not the best option for us as we have young children and they need to be able to at least walk the docks with their nets and buckets. As anyone who has been to Ganges knows, reservations on a weekend are a must.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Doug Powers
S/V Totoro
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Ganges is, of course, always a bit tough but we usually use the transient floats just beyond the Coast Guard station, right below the Thrifty's grocery store. They have added some footage and a second float a few years back and since many use these floats as a 'stop and shop' slips do open up from time to time. The most exposed float can be uncomfortable but there's no place more convenient than these.
It's also sometimes worth a look into the original fishermans' floats behind the breakwater - it's a bit busy too but sometimes an end spot will free up.
I don't think we've ever been totally skunked looking for overnight moorage at either of these two places. We have had to raft up on occasion.
Sorry, we've not been to the marina at the end of the bay, but the Seattle YC has taken up a 25% holding there as an outstation. Some details here:
Seattle Yacht Club - Ganges
Re: Ganges Suggestions
We had our sailboat at Salt Spring Marina for a month. The docks are in rough condition, a secure coded gate on the dock, the management... no so personable... Moby's is nice but overpriced but the docking fees are about half what they are at Ganges...
If you have a membership at a member sailing/yacht club... Sail Spring Sailing Club affords dock space to members of associate clubs... their web page has a list of what clubs they do this with. SSSC has excellent docks... best near/in Ganges.
I have moorage and a dingy... although i miss the convience of a slip :)
Re: Ganges Suggestions
I'll provide an update to this post. The year I made the original inquiry, we ended up trying Saltspring Marina. I can't say enough to discourage cruisers from visiting this marina. The docks were rough and some of the boats in permanent moorage were outright eyesores. We were instructed to tie up on the right side of the marina (as you're looking toward the shore from the water). Hastings House is on the hill above this spot. Miserable is an appropriate description of our 2 night stay. We always hope for peaceful evenings when we cruise. The Camaro Rock blaring from Moby's went on till the wee hours of the morning. A to the showers in the evening was scary for my wife and children (then 6 and 9) due to the trashy outflow from Moby's. This is saying something as we are street-wise city folk.
Of the two marinas that take advance reservations, absolutely choose Ganges Marina over Saltspring. There are places in downtown Ganges that play music such as the delightful Tree House Cafe and the good intentioned Oyster Catcher. Music is always done by a respectful 11pm.
Doug Powers
S/V Totoro
C&C 30 MkII
Gee, I saw the thread title, but not which forum it was in. My first reaction was that someone wanted to go cruising in India. Cool.
Re: Ganges Suggestions
The docks in front of the office are full of gnarly people and nearly boats. Actually this whole harbor sucks. It's goo to anchor in jut there is no dock space. Especially compared to Friday harbor.
People are also less friendly.
Re: Ganges Suggestions
The besy spot is the Kannaka Dock which is part of the public dock. it fills up early in the summer especialy at weekends. The Government dock at in front is more of a break water than a dock though its good for a quick stop. very exposed to wake.
Mobyies has closed. so no worry about noise there.
Anchorage can be very busy but there is a convieneint dingy dock right in center of town.
exposed to SE
Never heard any complaints about the people.
Re: Ganges Suggestions
I found Ganges a bit disappointing generally. Coming from dog-friendly Sidney where mutts are welcome pretty much everywhere, Ganges was the polar opposite. I can't see any reason to visit the town again, although I'm sure other parts of Saltspring are nice enough. I'd probably just take the ferry next time so we had the car.
Re: Ganges Suggestions
My dog finds Ganges quite friendly.
You have a v nice boat for sale.
Re: Ganges Suggestions
Thanks :)
Perhaps we were just there on a particularly bad weekend, but he couldn't come into any shops, he couldn't walk through the market with us, he couldn't even sit outside at a table at the coffee shops etc. In Sidney, the only places he isn't allowed are the restaurants, and bizzarely, one of the Thrift Stores.
Oh, and too many hippies. Yeah, forgot that. Too many hippies always puts me off a place :D
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Ouch for Kureha.
Whoa, so it turns out that Kirihito is a backstabbing bastard, no surprise there, but what makes it really interesting is that he really is Gayzer (or Gaythe, depending on your tastes), Anzelotte's God and master.
Can't say I didn't expect it… but seeing his twisted plan put in to motion was really.. well, enjoyable. Gotta say though, while the execution was interesting, the plot device was a bit cliché, triggering Shymaru's revival via Elis's ultimate despair…. everyone knows Elis will regain her hope back and save the day.
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Episode 74 of the #OnlyinMiami Show featured an interview with Hialeah City Commissioner Paul B. Hernandez discussing current events in the Miami-Dade County's second-largest municipality, the City of Hialeah.
Hialeah is looking to become a new haven for artists in Miami-Dade County by launching a new arts district within her city boundaries. The new "Leah Arts District" will extend along East 10th Ave from 9th Street (NW 62nd St in the county numbering system) to 17th Street (NW 71st St).
It will be a place where artists can live, work, and display their art.
A kickoff event that will happen on May 17. For more information and updates, search the hashtag #HialeahNow or follow @LeahArtsDistrict on Instagram.
Beck's Urban Canvas Beautifies Miami With Street Art – #OnlyinMiami, Ep. 88
5 August 2015 Brandon Mowry
Episode 88 of the #OnlyinMiami Show featured interviews with local street artists Trek 6 and Diana Contreras who are participating in the Beck's Urban Canvas event in Miami.
Hour 1
2:46 – Grant began the show by talking about the anniversary of the shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown by a police officer in Ferguson, MO. Grant lamented the fact that this tragedy occurred, but argued that this may well be the moment that the public awakened to the fact that police interactions should be monitored and that law enforcement officers should be held accountable for their actions.
7:57 – Grant was joined by Lia Figueredo who talked about the Beck's Urban Canvas campaign that is sponsoring murals by local street artists throughout the county, including Little Haiti, Little Havana, Wynwood, and the new 'Leah Arts District. She talked about some of the upcoming events that Beck's is sponsoring, which include a number of art walk type of events. The next event will be Arts & Drafts event – visit https://www.facebook.com/ArtsDraftsMiami for more information. Another event this week is the Wynwood Art Walk this Saturday and will be a part of the Secret Garden party – for more information, find The Secret Garden on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EnterTheSecretGarden. For more information about more upcoming events, visit becksurbancanvas.com or follow the hashtag #becksurbancanvas.
10:38 – Grant was joined by Trek 6, who is one of the street artists Beck's is sponsoring this summer. He talked about his project at the Region's Bank on NE 36th Street and Biscayne Boulevard. It features hummingbirds as a motif symbolically representing the Little Haiti and Wynwood neighborhoods. He also talked about his personal story and how he came to be involved in art. Trek 6 previewed his upcoming projects, which include a trip to Vietnam. Connect with him online on Facebook (www.facebook.com/trek.six), Twitter (https://twitter.com/treksix), and Instagram (https://instagram.com/trek6).
24:46 – Grant talked with Diana Contreras, another of the artists Beck's is sponsoring through the Urban Canvas project. She talked about her current projects, including her Urban Canvas project which will be in Little Havana at Futurama on Calle Ocho and 17th Avenue. She will be painting a Cuban girl surveying Calle Ocho. She is also preparing for a solo show in Orlando which is coming up soon. She generally likes to paint portraits of women, and she talked about her artistic inspirations. Connect with her on social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also visit her website at www.dianacontreras.com.
33:11 – Grant talked with Robert William de los Rios, one of the creators of Wynwood Map, a service that is cataloging and mapping street art within the Wynwood neighborhood. He has been heavily involved in the Beck's Urban Canvas project, and he talked about how the project came to be. He also talked about some of the upcoming events.
44:01 – Grant spoke with JennyLee Molina about the Leah Arts District, an area that the city of Hialeah is hoping to attract local artists to live and work in. It's located in the southeast corner of the city and already features a few murals by local street artists. JennyLee also spoke about the rest of the artists who will be creating pieces for the Beck's Urban Canvas.
Hour 2
55:41 – Grant spoke with Johnny Aguiló of the local group Conjunto Progreso. They are a local band who have a more traditional Latin sound. He talked about the group's origins and blood lines and shared some music from the band. This Friday, the band will be playing at the Afro Roots Festival along with other local bands including Palo!, Nag Champayons, and more.
1:04:41 – J. J. Colagrande spoke with Rio Chavarro, a local spoken word artist. He was one of the founding artists of Theatre de Underground at Churchill's which is still running today. Rio is currently hosting Words and Wine at The Social Lubricant in Wynwood on Wednesday nights. He lamented the large number of live event venues that have closed throughout Miami in the name of progress. He believes that though many of these places that opened their doors to local artists are gone, the artists will continue to find new places and a way to share their art. Check out his burlesque troupe, Moon River Cabaret, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/moonrivercabaret.
1:16:01 – Surya Fernandez of Hot Hot Hoops joined Grant ant J. J. to discuss the most recent moves by the Miami Heat and the start of training camp which is only a few weeks away. They also talked about the makeup of the team long-term, as many pieces will be free agents after this season.
1:37:03 – J. J. Colagrande welcomed local businessman Mario Silvestri who owns Junior & Hatter, a hair salon and spa in Wynwood. He also hosts Wynwood Radio which focuses on local artists. He talked about the character of the Wynwood neighborhood and how it is a great place to collaborate and work together with other business owners. Check out Junior & Hatter on Instagram and Facebook.
Marc Caputo and Elaine de Valle Talk Florida Politics – #OnlyinMiami Show, Ep. 87
29 July 2015 Brandon Mowry
Episode 87 of the #OnlyinMiami Show featured interviews with Marc Caputo, Elaine de Valle, and Subhash Kateel talking about local, state, and national politics and issues.
Hour 1
2:54 – Grant spoke about Fox's Sherron Inn, a South Miami landmark that is closing it's doors after almost 70 years in business. The current owner, who bought the property about five years ago, is planning to raze the building and construct a mixed-use commercial and residential structure. Grant lamented the "sanitizing" of the US-1 corridor and urged local activists to consider pursuing a historic designation for Fox's.
8:49 – Marc Caputo, political writer for Politico Florida, joined the show to talk about several key races and issues statewide. Marc writes a daily newsletter on Florida politics, the Florida Playbook. To subscribe, visit politico.com/floridaplaybook. Grant and Marc discussed the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio. Two Democrats, Patrick Murphy and Alan Grayson have declared their candidacies, and a recent poll by Mason-Dixon shows them fairly even. Alan Grayson is the more outspoken progressive of the two and is gaining some traction, showing a 19% improvement from the last poll. A third candidate, Pam Keith, has also announced, but her lack of political experience and funding mean that she will have a very tough time against more experienced and monied opponents. On the Republican side, the story is much the same. There are a greater number of candidates, and while David Jolly is leading with 16%, there is certainly no consensus within the Republican ranks either. Marc talked about how while the conventional wisdom in Democratic circles believes that hotly contested primaries are bad, the Republicans have had fairly contentious primaries and still end up being very competitive and oftentimes winning the election.
23:09 – Marc and Grant continued discussing politics, turning their attention to the Republican presidential race. Two Floridians, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and current U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, have declared their candidacies for the Republican nomination. A poll out recently indicates that Bush is leading Miami-Dade Republicans by 10 points. More interestingly, however, is that Jeb improved his numbers among Cuban-Americans, now leading Cuban-born Marco Rubio by 12 points. Marc and Grant then spoke about education policy, noting that during Jeb's tenure as governor, one of his signature actions was taking the FCAT that Lawton Chiles had introduced as a statewide education diagnostic tool and making it into a high-stakes school accountability vehicle. Currently, Jeb's stance in support of the Common Core curriculum, which seeks to standardize education on a more national basis as well as cut back on the high-stakes testing environment is putting him at odds with many factions within the Republican party.
29:02 – Marc and Grant were joined by Elaine de Valle, a local political writer who can be found writing for the Political Cortadito. They talked about the immigration issue that has largely defined the Republican primary to date and how the rank-and-file's support for the deportation of undocumented immigrants may affect their outreach to Hispanic voters. Elaine believed that part of the Republican's desire to not offer amnesty is driven by the fact that the vast majority of those undocumented immigrants will end up voting Democratic in future elections.
40:40 – Grant spoke with Elaine de Valle about issues facing Miami-Dade County, beginning with the proposed SkyRise tower adjacent to Bayside Marketplace. The project has come under fire for applying for public funds for infrastructure improvements while claiming that no public funds would be used for its construction. A lawsuit filed by school board member and mayoral candidate Raquel Regalado would seek for the subsidies to be eliminated or a new referendum held, since the original referendum stated that no public money would be used for construction. The SkyRise project may face another hurdle, as funding may be more scarce than first thought. They also may face stricter FAA limits on the overall height due to a change in regulations.
Hour 2
56:00 – Grant spoke with Subhash Kateel about two issues facing the county, namely, the changes to historic neighborhoods and police brutality. As to the first issue, the historic Overtown neighborhood, which was traditionally populated with African-Americans, has often been the target of projects that have pushed out residents. The construction of I-95 right through the heart of the neighborhood served to separate the two sides of the neighborhood. Today, the Miami WorldCenter project looks to take over a large portion of the Park West and Overtown neighborhoods with little if any benefit to local residents. This will result in more forced emigration among long-time residents of Overtown. Fortunately, local activists have won some concessions that will provide training and potentially jobs for residents. However, locals need to remain vigilant, as some of these concessions could be easily revoked. Subhash also spoke about the state violence by the Miami Beach Police Department against Israel Hernandez, a Colombian-born street artist. Israel was killed when Jorge Mercado fired his Tazer at him after he was approached by police for tagging a shuttered McDonald's on the beach. Last Thursday, State Attorney Katherine Fernandez-Rundle declined to indict the officer for misconduct. In fact, it has been more than 25 years since a police officer in the county has been prosecuted for misconduct. Subhash argued that, legally speaking, there is no difference between the officer who loves his job and his community and an officer who commits official misconduct, since neither will be prosecuted (the first shouldn't be, but as to the second, we'll let you be the judge).
1:18:43 – Grant was joined by the Drastic Fanatic, Brandon Mowry and Darrin Bentley to talk sports. The guys talked about the Heat's most recent offseason moves, including waiving Henry Walker, sending Shabazz Napier to the Magic, and sending Zoran Dragic to the Celtics. They also talked free agency around the rest of the NBA.
1:40:47 – Football season is right around the corner, and teams have begun reporting this week for training camp. The guys talked about the upcoming NFL season and expectations for the Miami Dolphins. They also talked about fantasy sports and the upcoming drafts for leagues throughout the country.
Staci Garcia and Grant Stern Teach Twitter – #OnlyinMiami Show, Ep. 86
22 July 2015 Brandon Mowry
Episode 86 of the #OnlyinMiami Show featured a presentation by Staci Garcia and Grant Stern at the Florida Social Media Conference about how to get the most out of Twitter.
Hour 1
1:57 – Grant talks about the implications that reestablishing diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba will have on South Florida, particularly in the business sector. He compares this situation to another instance where the U.S. did this; namely, when President Richard Nixon normalized relations with China. The impact of that decision has been much more impactful than the decision to isolate countries with whom we disagree.
5:25 – Staci Garcia talks about the immediacy and the personal nature of Twitter. She says that it is easier to tweet somebody than send an e-mail, and you might get a quicker response as well. She also talks about how to develop your network to optimize your Twitter use.
25:29 – Grant Stern talks about his Twitter experience managing many different accounts. He recommends management tools like Tweepi, CoSchedule, Buffer, and others. He also talks about how to use Twitter to make a difference in your community.
Hour 2
56:28 – J. J. Colagrande and Brandon Mowry talked a little bit about the news this week that David Beckham's MLS ownership group and the city of Miami have agreed in principle on a stadium to be built on the former grounds of the Orange Bowl. The stadium would be located just to the west of Marlins Park. They talked about the discussions between Beckham's group and the University of Miami to play some of their football games at the new stadium as well.
1:06:40 – J. J. Colagrande spoke with Tom Laroc, a local Miami DJ who talked a little about his background. He and J. J. also talked about the Miami music scene and about a new feature that will be starting on OnlyinMiami.co which will shine the spotlight on local Miami DJs and musicians.
1:24:25 – J. J. Colagrande spoke with David Catlin, the creator of Lookingglass Alice which is currently playing at the Adrienne Arsht Center. They talked about the genesis of the work and about Lewis Carroll, the author of the original Alice books. For tickets, visit the Adrienne Arsht Center website.
1:39:59 – J. J. Colagrande spoke with Stephanie Kassoy about the Beck's Urban Canvas project which is creating street art throughout Miami. Beck's is commissioning 15 local street artists to create murals in Wynwood, Little Haiti, Little Havana, and Hialeah. For more information and updates, follow the #becksurbancanvas hashtag on Twitter.
Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez Answers Your Questions – #OnlyinMiami Show, Ep. 85
14 July 2015 Brandon Mowry
Episode 85 of the #OnlyinMiami Show featured interviews with Miami-Dade mayor Carlos Jimenez, Basil Binns and Robin Porter, and Morris Broad.
Hour 1
3:24 – Grant talked about the need for services like Uber and Lyft, who have both recently announced that they will be ending their operations in Broward County. He said that there is a need for innovative and cost-effective solutions in the transportation marketplace. Read Grant's article on Uber on onlyinmiami.co for more information.
10:32 – Grant spoke with Miami-Dade mayor Carlos Gimenez about many issues facing the county. They talked about the county budget, the recently christened Dan Paul Park, the proposed Miami Innovation Tower (which would basically be a tall LED billboard), public subsidies for private development, and many other issues.
30:53 – Basil Binns and Robin Porter joined Grant to talk about the proposal to construct the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) in the historic Buena Vista neighborhood just north of the Design District. The project would include indoor gallery space and an outdoor sculpture garden. However, local residents are fighting the proposal because they feel that there will not be a significant benefit to the community. They also want to preserve the historic character of their neighborhood.
43:46 – Morris Broad and Paul C. Savage joined the show to talk about the debate over the Bay Harbor Continental Co-op and whether it should be designated as historic. Part of the issue concerns whether or not an historical designation can be reversed. Morris and Paul talked with Grant about balancing the needs for preservation with progress. Morris believes that the Continental should not be designated historic to allow for future redevelopment.
Hour 2
56:11 – Daniel Ciraldo joined the show to talk about historic preservation. He advocated maintaining the historic buildings in our community, including the Continental. His organization advocated preserving the Miami Modern architecture found on the Bay Harbor Islands in the zoning appeal. UPDATE: The appeal to overturn the historic designation for the Continental was granted.
1:06:50 – Grant was joined by J. J. Colagrande, Brandon Mowry, and Darren Bentley to talk sports. They talked about NBA free agency and about the Miami Heat's moves to acquire Gerald Green and Amar'e Stoudamire. They also talked about the free agent situation with the rest of the NBA as well.
1:26:22 – J. J. Colagrande spoke with local photographer and filmmaker Tabatha Mudra who talked about the Miami 48 Hour Film Festival and her team's film, Souvenir, which won Best Film of 2015, qualifying it for the international festival. They talked about the process of the festival and specifically about the film.
1:39:16 – J. J. spoke with comedian and Miami-native J. C. Currais who will be recording a live album at the Comedy Inn this coming Friday night at 9:30. For more information, visit comedyinn.com.
Jacksonville Judge Violates First Amendment Says Carlos Miller – #OnlyinMiami Show, Ep. 84
9 July 2015 Brandon Mowry
Episode 84 of the #OnlyinMiami Show featured an interview with Carlos Miller, founder and publisher of PhotographyIsNotACrime.com.
Hour 1
3:27 – Grant expressed his support for the recent resolution passed by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners condemning Donald Trump's recent comments on immigration. Trump's comments created outrage in the Latin American community and have cost him business relationships with Univision, NBC, and Macy's.
8:35 – Grant welcomed Carlos Miller, founder and publisher of PhotographyIsNotACrime.com to the show. They spoke about a situation in Jacksonville where the acting chief judge for the Jacksonville County Court has issued an order that disallows any protests that are critical of the court or its judges on the courthouse grounds. The order is being challenged by PINAC as being a violation of the First Amendment to the Constitution. UPDATE: The day after the show aired, the judge reconsidered his order and has scaled it back significantly. For ongoing coverage of this situation and other First Amendment violations, visit photographyisnotacrime.com.
12:41 – Local attorney Thomas Cobitz called into the show. He and Grant began by talking about the push to equip Miami-Dade police officers with body-worn cameras. They talked about Sunshine Law requirements for the video footage from these cameras. Thomas expressed concern for tipsters because of the likelihood for retaliation based on those they accused being able to request the footage to know who turned them in. Likewise, concern was expressed for making the inside of a private residence public record. Carlos Miller joined the conversation and talked about the length of time that videos should be preserved. Current legislation indicates that they would be preserved for 90 days. However, some defendants are held for that long or longer and may not be able to submit a records request until after the footage has been deleted. Cobitz argued that a fairer solution might be to preserve the footage until the statute of limitations for the crime has expired.
25:54 – Grant and Carlos were joined by PINAC's Jacksonville-based reporter Jeffrey Gray, who talked about what he does for the website. He talked about his experience filming the courthouse in Jacksonville from a sidewalk that was not covered in the judge's order and how he was approached by law enforcement and harassed anyway. Carlos talked about how PINAC will respond, since credentialed media are exempted from the order, but the judge reserves the right to determine who is or is not credentialed media.
41:49 – Grant was joined by Timothy Canova, who talked about the Trans-Pacific Partnership – a trade agreement that many are troubled by. One such aspect is that businesses could challenge U.S. law and have their case decided by a trade arbitrators. This could have implications for environmental law, as corporations could potentially appeal such laws to an arbitrator to avoid compliance or to receive compensation. For more information about this ongoing debate, visit isdscorporateattacks.org or search Twitter for the hashtag #stopTPP.
47:14 – Grant continued his conversation with Carlos Miller talking about a civil action in Jacksonville to protest Chief Judge Mahon's order. PINAC is sponsoring a meet-up and protest at the Duval County Courthouse on July 20. They also talked about the case of Michale Hoffman, who was arrested for holding a sign critical of the Transportation Security Administration at the Jacksonville airport.
Hour 2
56:15 – Grant welcomed local composer Jim Camacho to the show. He talked about his upcoming show on Saturday, July 11 at 8:30pm at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center that will feature his compositions, including a world premiere. For more information or tickets, visit smdcac.org. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
1:08:02 – Grant, J.J. Colagrande, and Brandon Mowry talked sports, reveling in the fact that the Heat and Dwyane Wade have come to terms and looking forward to the coming Heat season. They also talked about free agency for the rest of the league, including admiration for what the Spurs were able to achieve in free agency.
1:28:20 – J.J. Colagrande interviewed Forrest Shaw, a comedian in L.A. who grew up here in Miami. They talked about his career and his upcoming show at Gramps in Wynwood. He will be appearing on July 15 with a few other comedians. For more information, follow Forrest on Twitter (@forrestshaw) for information on upcoming shows and links to purchase tickets.
1:39:31 – Grant, J.J., and Brandon continued talking sports. They talked about the U.S. Women's National Team and their big Women's World Cup victory this past Sunday. They also lamented losing Giancarlo Stanton for a couple weeks due to his hand injury.
Ron Book Shares Good News About Homelessness in Miami – OnlyinMiami Show, Ep. 83 – 6/29/15
7 July 2015 Brandon Mowry
Episode 83 of the #OnlyinMiami Show featured an interview with Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.
Hour 1
3:05 – Grant talked about recent comments by real estate developer and presidential candidate Donald Trump that led to NBC Universal severing ties with him. He read from a recent article he penned on OnlyinMiami.co commenting on the top three reasons why NBC fired the Donald.
9:11 – Grant was joined by Alex Fiallo, who shared his #OnlyinMiami story of becoming homeless and living on the streets of Miami. He also talked about how he was able to turn his life around through the help of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust. Through their assistance, he was able to get treatment for his drug addiction and find employment. Today, he supervises almost 90 employees and has been able to rebuild his life.
17:55 – Grant was joined by Ron Book, the chairman of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust. He talked about how, due to the efforts of the Homeless Trust, the homeless population in the county has experienced a 90% decrease, from over 10,000 in 1994 to just over 1,000 today. In fact, the Miami-Dade model has been labelled a best practice by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
23:09– Grant continued his conversation with Ron Book, who talked about how the Trust is funded. The Trust receives approximately $20 million annually from a 1% food and beverage tax, and the federal government kicks in about $35 million annually. Ron also talked about the plan put forward by the Downtown Development Agency (DDA) to shelter some of the homeless. He fears that such a program will simply be an arrest and release program, as police will end up traversing the downtown area, offering homeless persons a bed, and arresting them if they refuse. He feels that it will undermine a proven system to address the root causes of homelessness rather than just the symptoms and that it will merely put a bandaid on the problem instead of working with homeless persons to move them into a permanent housing solution.
34:47 – Grant and Ron spoke about the Housing First model, which has reached national attention recently. The concept is basically a homeless person is first given an apartment and assigned a case manager who will work with him or her to get them the medical and psychological treatments they need. They will also work to provide skills training for stable employment.
42:50 – Grant and Ron continued their conversation about the Homeless Trust budget and about what kind of partnerships the trust works with to do its work. They talked about how it is more cost effective to provide housing than to arrest or to treat in an emergency room. They also talked about the need for mental health services for the homeless as opposed to just treating the symptom.
Hour 2
55:47 – Grant talked with Evelina Galang and Faith Adiele from VONA/Voices, which is a summer workshop for emerging voices of color in all genres. They talked about why they chose to host the event in Miami. They also talked about what the workshop does and how the esteemed faculty will work with the attendees to refine their personal writing style. For updates, follow them on Twitter: @VoicesatVONA
1:09:01 – Grant was joined by the Drastic Fanatic and by Surya Fernandez of Hot Hot Hoops to talk about sports and more specifically about the NBA offseason, including the draft and the free agency period. They discussed the Heat's acquisition of Justise Winslow and about the status of the negotiations with All-Star guard Dwyane Wade. They also talked about a number of other teams' selections in the draft.
J. J. Colagrande talks about OnlyinMiami.co – #OnlyinMiami Show, Ep. 82
23 June 2015 Brandon Mowry
Episode 82 of the #OnlyinMiami Show featured an interview with J. J. Colagrande talking with Grant Stern about the launch of the new OnlyinMiami.co news website.
Hour 1
2:51 – Grant began the show by talking with local activist Peter Ehrlich of Scenic Miami about the proposal as part of the Miami Innovation District to construct a 600 foot tall tower whose sole purpose would be displaying advertisements on LED screens. Peter talked about his group and their opposition to the visual pollution that billboards and especially LED billboards provide. He talked about three upcoming meetings about the tower. First, a meeting will be held on June 23 at the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board at City Hall. Another meeting, this time with the City of Miami Commission, is scheduled for June 25. A final meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 29 with the Southwest Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency board. For more information, visit Scenic Miami's website (scenicmiami.org) or find them on Facebook (facebook.com/ScenicMiami).
9:17 – Grant was joined by local writer J. J. Colagrande. They talked about the new OnlyinMiami.co which will launch June 1. It will feature daily Miami-specific news stories, a feature lacking in many local news outlets who have moved operations to Doral or Miramar, despite the center of the South Florida metroplex being the City of Miami.
15:11 – Diana Umpierre from the South Florida chapter of the International Dark Sky Association joined the show to talk about the LED tower that Grant and Peter spoke about and the light pollution it would create. She talked about the impact of light pollution on resident's quality of life and also on the environment. For more information about the International Dark Sky Association, visit darksky.org. To find out more about the local chapter, visit their website at idasouthflorida.org or find them on Facebook at facebook.com/IDASouthFlorida.
23:30 – J. J. Colagrande and Grant Stern talked about local Miami politics, including the hotly contested campaign for the District 2 seat on the City of Miami Commission. They talked about the upcoming virtual debate between the candidates and about what issues are the most pressing facing Miami. They spent some time talking about the issue of homelessness and what can be done to address the 1,000 homeless persons living in downtown Miami. They also talked about the SkyRise Miami project and what it might mean for the city.
40:36 – J. J. Colagrande talked about what topics the new OnlyinMiami.co will be covering. The big areas will be News, Culture, Sports, People, and Events. He talked about the voice that the site will use, which will not be sarcastic, but a serious but still fun look at Miami from the perspective of Miamians. The website will include a number of writers and a number of different formats, seeking to tie together many different forms of media, like podcast, film, and the written word, into one site.
Hour 2
55:41 – Taylor Hardy, a correspondent with PhotographyIsNotACrime.com, joined the show to talk about his experiences with PINAC, including being charged for wiretapping violations simply for calling a Massachusetts Public Information Officer about an incident. He also talked about a recent case in Miami Gardens where a man was arrested more than 150 times for trespassing at his place of employment. Police needed to fill certain quotas (which are illegal) to achieve funding levels, so they would arrest this man simply for statistics purposes.
1:08:00 – J. J. Colagrande, Grant Stern, Darrin Bentley, and the Drastic Fanatic talked local sports. J. J. offered a wrap-up of the NBA Finals and talked about how Miami Heat fans should have supported LeBron James as a thank you for his four years in Miami. They also talked about NBA free agency and the drama surrounding the contract negotiations between the Heat and Dwyane Wade.
Director Joe Cardona Tells His #OnlyInMiami Story – #OnlyinMiami Show, Ep. 81
18 June 2015 Brandon Mowry
Episode 81 of the #OnlyinMiami Show featured an interview with local film director Joe Cardona.
Grant Stern began the show with an editorial comment talking about the newly christened (albeit unofficially) Dan Paul Park and the event that was hosted this past Saturday by Emerge Miami and the Urban Environment League of Greater Miami. The park is commonly known as Parcel B, a four acre tract of land between the AmericanAirlines Arena and Biscayne Bay. It was supposed to be developed into a public park by the arena's main tenant, the Miami Heat, but still remains undeveloped more than a decade after the completion of the AAA. Grant talked about the park's namesake, a lawyer and civic philanthropist who fought for public green space. He also thanked the many organizers who contributed to the event.
Grant was then joined by local documentary film director Joe Cardona, whose films, including Miami Boheme and The Day It Snowed in Miami, have won several awards. He began by talking about his childhood (during which the day it snow occurred) and about what Miami was like back then. He talked about how the issue of gay rights was very much a hot-button issue, where non-discrimination ordinances were passed, then repealed and not adopted again until twenty years later. Joe and Grant also spoke about how some areas of Miami-Dade (notably, Miami Beach and Coconut Grove) are have lost some of their unique character and charm due to small local businesses being pushed aside in favor of national chains.
Grant was then joined by Dave McDougall and Justin Wales of Emerge Miami who talked about the weekend's event at Dan Paul Park. They talked briefly about the history of the parcel and how it was supposed to be developed by the Heat to be a park but is now being used as a valet parking lot. They also talked about the conversations they have had with city leaders about how to develop it as a true public space. For more information about Emerge Miami, visit their website at emergemiami.com or follow them on Twitter at @EmergeMiami.
Grant and Joe then continued their conversation, focusing on the Dan Paul Park site and the plan for a Cuban-American history museum for the site. They also talked about his views on the future of the Cuban-American community in Miami and the Little Havana neighborhood.
At the beginning of the second hour, Grant was joined by Bruce Wayne Stanley of the Miami-Dade Green Party who talked about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) which, if ratified, would be the largest international free trade agreement. He said that the TPP would harm workers in this country by making it easier to move their jobs overseas and it could also provide a much greater degree of corporate immunity, making it harder to average citizens to effect change to the regulation of business. The discussions of the terms of the agreement have been so secretive that even some members of Congress do not know the full details of the treaty. For more information, visit stopfasttrack.org or search Twitter using the hashtag #TPPFastTrack
Grant was then joined by the Drastic Fanatic and Darrin Bentley talking about sports. They talked about the Marlins and the return of Jose Fernandez as well as the NBA Finals. They talked about whether the Cavs had reached the end of the road. They also talked about the impending NBA offseason and what moves might be made and what they would mean.


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dunn!!! it doesnt matter who pac has to pay.
its how much revenue he brings to the table.
floyd aint no promoter, i cant believe you buy into that ****.
i cant be arsed talking to somebody who is trying to justify why floyd should get nearly 3x as much money. utterly ridiculous.
SHade if manny brings in so much revenue-why is he taking home $25-28 mil per fight? His fights are generating big sums yet he is making relatively little-can you explain this?
If you doubt floyd is his own promoter-please read the new york times article about how his deal is structured. If you wont believe me, perhaps you will believe them.
Its a shame you are trying to turn this into a justifying floyd thing. Its just the plain hard truth.
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The Historic Aircraft Restoration Project, better known as HARP is interested in adding new members to the volunteer effort that works to restore vintage military aircraft, Brian Sweeney, a spokesperson for Gateway National Recreation Area says.
Volunteers have worked for the past decade at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, a former Naval Air Station, to restore a variety of aircraft, including a C-47, a P2V Neptune, a PBY Catalina, an A-4 Skyhawk carrier-based attack plane and others.
The bring a variety of skills to the project. Some were aircraft mechanics in either the military or with a civilian airline. Others are skilled machinists, mechanics, metal workers and carpenters.
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What would cause my 2 month old kitten to have a bloody stool???
I saw yesterday where my 2 month old kitten had a little blood in his stool, however my parents say it's "nothing important". It's not that they dont care about the kitten...it's just we can't go rushing off to the vet with every little problem they have. Is blood in the stool a REALLY bad thing? What could it possibly mean? Also Im not even sure if it WAS blood, it could've just been the lighting of the room.... Thanks in advance for answering.
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Since you mention your parents, we assume that you are still young. Any abnormality with a pet should get vet attention--if money is a problem, borrow it from your parents and pay it back a bit at a time. When you own a cat or other pet, you are literally the person keeping them alive. It would seem that your parents don't realize that. As for blood in the stool, my Harvey has gastroenterological problems, and does produce the occasional bloody stool. My favorite vet (I have three) told me that the most common cause for bloody stools was the cat having ingested human hair. Don't know if he was right or not, but I would advise you to put the "bloody stool" (while still fresh) in a Baggie and take it and your kitty to the vet. We're hoping and praying here that nothing major is going on--in which case, the vet visit and stool examination should not cause that much money. Hugs and purrs.
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If he has any more blood in his stool, go see a vet. TAKE YOUR KITTEN TO A VET.
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Big business sees water scarcity as a money-making opportunity. Joyce Nelson uncovers the dodgy dealings of the Aqueduct Alliance.
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The winner of the greatest talent quest in television history has found time to record...
Julie Broadfoot 2002
The Pop Idol label could well have been more of a burden for Will than a platform for stardom. Luckily, Simon Cowell has let runner-up Gareth Gates run with the 'Prince of Pop' tag and Will's got on with making an impressive, timeless, debut album.
A quality cast have been picked, featuring co-writers behind hits such asS Club 7's "Reach", Kylie's "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" and Five's "Keep on Movin". However, this album is not paint-by-numbers pop; the legendary Burt Bacharach has got involved, acting as the perfect accompaniment to Will's vocal talent.
The opening "Evergreen" and "Anything Is Possible" - his debut record-breaking single - bring back those emotional memories of the Pop Idol final and the mad hype that followed. After a couple of cheesy cover singles - his Lennon/McCartney duet "The Long and Winding Road" with Gareth and The Doors' "Light My Fire" Will finally gets to prove himself with tunes of his own backed by orchestras and choirs. Of these, standing out on first listen is "Lovestruck" featuring quirky rhythmic vocals but nevertheless meeting all pop criteria. It's in the same happy-go-lucky vein as the beautiful Bacharach-penned "What's In Goodbye". There's a touch of soulful jazz in "Over You", breathy like Madonna's "Fever" - and it's easy to imagine him crooning by the piano in his flatcap and smoking jacket. Swingin!
"Lover Won't You Stay", a Cathy Dennis/Guy Chambers combo is a grower, "Side By Side" is instantly catchy while "You And I" has a great chorus, funky bass and gospel backing vocals. There are no fillers and thankfully no Westlife-ish ballads. From Now On (bordering on alternative with its guitars) and "Fine Line" might take a couple of listens to win you over but its a fab album that won't disappoint anyone. It'll be a sure-fire Christmas stocking filler for everyone from pop chicks to their Robson & Jerome-loving Grans.


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Force Basic
What is it? A circuit-style class that mixes strength, technique, endurance and motivation.
What's needed? Gym gear, water, towel.
The experience: Expect no wussy workout. The gym's owner and class instructor is Scott Cottier, who's used to training folk who are trained to kill. He served 20 years in the NZ Army, 13 of those as a physical trainer and the last six as head trainer to the NZ Special Forces at Papakura.
He's used to putting soldiers under stress physically and mentally, making them "fit to fight", by getting them to haul 150kg telephone poles overhead, or carrying fellow comrades "like a spit pig", through muck and mud and swamps. This gruelling training makes them tough and able to make decisions even when fatigued, he explains.
These days he is focused on getting the public in shape (and fat falls away as a result, is his motto).
He opened Specforce Fitness (which stands for Specific Force Training) 18 months ago and already has 350 members, many of whom are cops, firemen and sportspeople from almost every code. But he's as proud of helping athletes as he is about motivating a mum to shift 30kg.
He boasts that he's never repeated the same workout and wants to help his clients get results through a good honest session.
"I put pressure on people when they want to give up," he says.
His stance on food, by the way, is: "If it's got legs, grows in the ground or on trees, then it's what you should eat." In other words, cut out all the other rubbish.
I ask him to go easy on me. He promises: "I'll put my nice hat on."
The first thing that hits me is the size of the place, it's a whopping 1100sq m, there's even room to sprint.
I spy New Zealand Black Sticks player Krystal Forgesson and ask her how often she trains here and she says "Not enough!" I then chat to a 60-year-old who comes here because he lives nearby and "I like the place".
But that's the end of any chat for the next hour. Everyone's working too hard to shoot the breeze.
Scott demonstrates each drill and urges us to "start hard, finish hard."
I'm on the row machine (good for arms), swinging like a monkey on giant ropes across the room (good for the core), using a giant tyre as a weight to lift above my head (insane on the arms), then there are sit-ups, spot jumps, stomach crunches and running with a cushion square across the carpet, sprints and more. It's hard work.
And then I repeat the process, again and again.
One round of the circuit is tough, two rounds is punishing, three rounds is extremely challenging.
At this point Scott yells that this is the endurance phase and "when it kicks into your mindset".
My body feels almost obliterated, but I dare not slow down, or surrender. When 10 minutes remains, Scott yells at us to maintain the commitment we started with.
By the end of the fourth round I thank God that the hour is up. My body is stinky, but I smell the success of completing this mission.
How much? Full membership $25/week (weights only $15 weekly), casual $15, three months $325, six months $610, 12 months $1200.
Worth it? Scott knows how to get real results - he is a good sort, too. He does monthly fitness testing so you can track the benefits.
Try it: Specforce Fitness, 9 Karaka St, Eden Terrace, Auckland, specforce.co.nz
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The Potter Building, at 38 Park Row on the corner of Beekman Street, a full-block building also known as 145 Nassau Street, in the Civic Center neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, was built in 1882-86 and was designed by Norris G. Starkweather in a combination of the Queen Anne and neo-Grec styles, as an office building. It employed the most advanced fireproofing methods then available, and its terra-cotta detailing provoked the developer, Orlando B. Potter, to start his own terra cotta company. The building was converted into apartments in 1979-81, and was designated a NYC landmark in 1996. (Source: Guide to NYC Landmarks (4th ed.))
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Discussion in 'Off The Beaten Track' started by LuckyCharm, Apr 19, 2011.
Here we go...
This theme seems so random. I guess an Easter theme would have been inappropriate.
I have visions of bunny suits if they made it Easter week. Or peeps, lots of peeps...
I just realized - the 'singers' are back.
Kendra is my new least favorite contestant.
As adorable as Ralph is, there was a lot of awkward in that dance. His posture is strange.
I haven't watched this season, and I hate Sweet Home Alabama, but that was fun.
And it starts with 'Sweet Home Alabama'? What's next "Freebird"?
Is it in Bruno's contract that he needs to gyrate like a wheelchair on ice every week?
How could you Samba to that music?
Born in the USA? American Woman??
Oh, god, Bruno...
Carrie Ann should be judging American Idol.
Night Ranger's You Can Still Rock in America? Or is that too obscure?
This is so frong on so many levels, none of it Karate Kid's fault. NOT a well conceived dance AT ALL. Of course, my loathing of Sweet Home Alabama might have influenced that.
We have "get the loins going" from Bruno and "give me sex, man" and it's not even ten minutes into the show. It's going to be a long, long, looong night.
Exactly. At least we know Karina isn't Derek who ALWAYS got the appropriate music for the dance.
You'd think Karina would have worn an Edyta costume as a preview of her Playboy spread.
Okay, I hate Kendra.
I'm shocked - Brooke looks good for a change!
I want Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy tonight. I would settle, however, for "In The Navy".
@ Tom "Bruno doesn't just want dinner"!
Oh goody - Kendra is blaming Carrie Ann for her F****NG lack of elegance.
Kendra feels like trash? Judges are supposed to judge you twit.
Do the pros get hazardous pay?
I agree. Len and Bruno are going on and on about the rhythm that is lacking... well, Latin music and dance is all about the rhythm, and you can't separate the dance from the rhythm of the music it is danced to. If I was Brazilian (or a Cuban), I would be pissed that part of my culture is being mis-represented in such a ridiculous fashion on this show with the shitty music they are using.
dead people must pick the music
I am so not liking this Americana theme - too cheesy and doesn't work for anyone doing samba. I thought Karina did a really nice choreography to the song.
Kirstie looks great in that I Dream of Jeannie outfit too.
Chris is cracking me up with his comments!
I don't believe I've ever seen a waltz choreographed to America the Beautiful.
What an awful vocal to that song! I mean, I shouldn't be surprised, but yikes.
Chris Jericho is improving every week.
I think Chris will get more than 7 from Len. That was definitely better than Ralph's samba.
Am I the only one who thinks Cheryl's dress looks like a nightie? It would look a lot better if the top was closed, and without the silver bra.
Rocky Mountains.
Well, you COULD in theory samba to it, but that didn't work.
Meanwhile, Chris and Cheryl try to waltz while some gospel-wannabe (tiara girl?) from the band goes to town on "America the Beautiful".
And...Cheryl's eyes are UP HERE, LEN. (His turn to be the perv?)
Len making the saucy comment? Bruno has to up his game!
Oh sweetheart. Don't strain your voice like this. Oh well--I guess it's good that her voice is so pitchy, you don't notice that the entire band was off-rhythm.
I keep waiting for Chris Jericho to offer to carry Cheryl's bags and offer his opinions on which are the best restaurants.
Bruno has already won the night. You really can't top "Give me sex, man!"
Started 15 minutes late, but catching up quickly by fastforwarding through commercials and Bruno's nonsense. Ralph looked forced and "thinking through" parts of that dance, but how the heck do you samba on Americana night and not look a little forced.
Can America sue the vocalist for this performance of America the Beautiful?
ETA: at Jericho's imitation of Len.
Bet he's getting an 8 from Len
Oh, you knew Len was stringing him along....


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You are probably looking at a shade over 3 hours - close enough that you might decide to have a crack at sub 3 - though the risk is you end up blowing up and getting a slower time than you otherwise might.
Weights tend to divide people as to whether they are useful or not - personally irrespective of whether I thought they can help some distance runners - I wouldn't add weights into the programme if you've never done them before. Additional risk of injury as they are new to you and as you'll be upping your mileage adding weights too might be too much of an increase in training load in too short a space of time.
When I did London I stayed at my brother's place in Bermondsey - it was no hassle getting across London on the tube so if you can't get somewhere close to the start just get somewhere a convenient tube ride away.
The biggest mistake I made training for marathons was peaking too early - thinking I'll keep adding more to get a faster time and then getting injured a few weeks out and not making the start line. Usual stuff - never try and catch up on missed sessions, be conservative with niggles and all that - you've got to be on the start line to be in with a chance of a decent finishing time.
Thanks for the tips Popsider - good point on peaking too early. Sounds ike you have a bit of experience behind you. Got a half marathon this weekend & then I am taking 2 weeks off to give my body a break. I don't feel like I have stopped all year. With the weights I was thinking of going just once/twice? a week from November - December before I start the 16 week training plan, then maybe cutting back on the weights. I want to try & build up the core muscles and am intriuged to know if it will help with enudrance?
I have some friends who live in Hanwell and some others who live in Bromley - maybe both a touch too far for the trip in? Last thing I need is the stress of having to travel a fair distance to get to the start so might have to look for a Hotel deal.
I'd be well happy with 3.15 / 3.20 but depends on training/endurance. There's a 20 mile race near where I live in March which I'll have a go at - that should give me a good idea of finishing time.
KR - I agree with popsider in terms of target times - your target based on current HM could be anywhere between 2.55-3.15. I would suggest if I was you joining one of the other forums on here - either the sub 3.15 one of the sub 3.00 one. I did FLM last year from scratch and learnt so much from helpful people on those threads - especially sub 3.15. Other advice would be to find a training plan that you like and works for you and your body - there are lots of schools of thought (high mileage - P&D plan, low but fast mileage - Furman plan) - none is better than others, just find what works for you....
Good luck....
If it's your first marathon then I'd be more inclined to think about 3:10 - 3:15. You don't know how your body is going to cope!
If you can do a 20-mile race nearer the time (Bramley for example) then try the 3 hour pace there to see how you feel. I don't decide on what time I'm going for until the night before a race so there's definitely no need to worry about it yet.
I'm personally pro-weight training for a marathon. Not a humongous amount but making your legs stronger can only be a good thing in my book.
Don't know about accomodation I'm afraid, but the trains into London are pretty good on marathon day. It takes me 30-40 mins from Camberley and gives me plenty of time. So don't necessarily restrict yourself to central London.


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Stephen Kenny may give debuts to new signings Daniel Lafferty and Michael McCrudden at Shelbourne tonight, in an attempt to try and ease his already stretched squad.
With Mark Scoltock, Kevin Deery, James McClean, Adam Clarke and Stephen Parkhouse all missing, the Derry City manager admitted the duo, who have been training with the Candystripes, may get their chance at Tolka Park.
"Both of them could be involved in the Shelbourne match depending on how it goes, we have a few players unavailable, so Daniel certainly, Michael maybe," said Kenny.
The Dubliner is expecting a tough encounter against the old rivals, who this week appointed Alan Matthews as their new manager.
"Shels are going well and we'll have to be at our best. We are minus players, so other players will have to come in and step up and put in a good performance," said the Derry boss.
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I have owned several Yamaha products over the years and they are all high quality with great and sound great. I purchased this CD player to replace my old Yamaha CD player. Once I installed the S300 I immediately noticed an improvement in the sound quality compared to my old Yamaha CD player. I could really hear the difference in the CD players. The S300 is crystal clear with a nice soundstage.. I primarily use this CD player with my tube headphone amp and my Grado PS 500e or Sennheiser 600 headphones... I am not disappointed with this CD player at all!!!!
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I like the size of the product and the convenience of a one-disc player. I do not like the fact that I can't turn the product on from the remote. Why is that? I also don't like the fact that the player starts playing automatically on power up. After I turn it on (manually at the player), I have to stop it if I'm not ready to listen right then. Inconvenient.
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I needed a replacement for my ancient Sony and this goes perfectly with my Yamaha receiver. Yamaha has a reputation for quality sound and construction and I hope this player holds up. Sound is good, everything works as it should. My only real complaints are the flimsy tray and no on/off on the remote. I haven't tried the USB feature, which is another selling point for this player if you have lots of music on a phone or thumb drive. No phone jack but I don't like listening on them anyway. All in all, good purchase.
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No problems so far. Exceeds my expectations. Works as advertised.
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When I Played my cd's they sounded soo much more full bodied and rich in sound than my last player.
Also the usb port played my mp3 files with full sound that when I compare a song with the same song on a cd I could not tell the difference.
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My CD-S300 CD/MP3 player is the bee's knee. However,
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