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Kate in Roland Mouret's Lombard Gown for Nelson Mandela Film Premiere
EDITOR'S NOTE: This post was written before the news of Nelson Mandela's death. Those in London watching the Premiere of "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" were told about his death as the credits were rolling. Prince William gave a brief statement following the film, saying the South African leader was "an extraordinary and inspiring man." The statement may be seen here.
The couple appeared subdued as they left the theater.
The Duchess brought back an elegant gown by Roland Mouret for tonight's star-studded premiere of the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
The event is a benefit for the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund. and the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. As you can see, there was a crowd on hand to see the stars and others arrive at the Odeon Leicester Square.
The film's stars walked the red carpet in very brisk weather. Below we see Simon Perry's photo of Naomie Harris, she plays Winnie Mandela in the movie. On the right, Rebecca English of the Daily Mail shared this photo of Idris Elba, he plays Nelson Mandela.
Both actors are British. Rebecca English has more on how Mr. Elba felt about the film's London premiere in her Daily Mail story:
'Tonight is extra special because this is my country and when the royals come out to watch a film it's. a big deal. I feel very proud that it's my film, really proud.'
More on the film from the CTBF:
This epic motion picture spans Mandela's extraordinary life, from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected President of South Africa. MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM is the thrilling story of an ordinary man who rose to the challenge of his times and triumphed – an intimate portrait of the making of a modern icon.
Kate's gown is the "Lombard," inspired by actress Carole Lombard.
The Duchess previously wore it to the Thirty Club private dinner at Claridge's in May of 2012.
Net-a-Porter continues to offer an almost identical dress, the 'Ella.' The dress is an off-white wool crepe like Kate's, and most of the design details are alike; the piece sells for $4610.
Kate accessorized with new pieces this evening, perhaps most notably, the statement necklace she had on. With thanks to Kristen on the WKW Facebook page, we can share that it is Zara's Sparkly Crystal Bead Necklace.
The necklace sells for $35.90 in the US, reports on our FB page were that a Boston Zara still has a good supply of the necklaces. The Duchess did not wear any earrings, perhaps she thought they would "fight" with the strong necklace.
Kate also wore a pair of shoes we hadn't previously noted.
The sharp-eyed team at What Would Kate Do team suggests the black suede pumps are by Prada, I think they are right. Officially called the "Suede Round-Toe Pump," we show them at Neiman Marcus.
We also saw what appears to be a new bag for the Duchess, a black clutch.
Some believe it to be by Mulberry, I haven't had time to look closely at it or compare it to suggested pieces.
The bag is by Mulberry, it is the brand's Bayswater Clutch. We show it in the pink glossy goat leather as available at Selfridges (£495, about $800 USD).
The piece can be carried as either a shoulder bag (there is a detachable chain) or clutch, it has several interior sections, including a zippered pocket, and closes with that recognizeable postman's lock. The bag is shown as being sold out at Mulberry in black leather but available in several other leather colors. If interested in other items Mulberry does ship to the US for a £20 fee. For US shoppers, Mulberry is also carried by My Theresa. Many thanks to Ashley Marie and Anna for their ID on the piece.
Kate's hair was pulled back in a loose ponytail, tied with a black velvet ribbon.
As Royal Photographer Mark Stewart noted, "From Tiara to Zara for the Duchess of Cambridge this week."
Also today, a look at what Kate wore when taking Prince George for a walk yesterday; the photos may be seen on PopSugar. The Duchess was in mostly familiar pieces:
- Those J. Brand Skinny jeans we have seen on multiple occasions
- Her trusty Ladies Defence jacket by Barbour
- The gloves appear to be the Fownes gloves worn when she and Prince William helped launch the Saint Andrews 600th Anniversary fundraising efforts in March of 2011
- Kate's baseball cap is by 5.11 Tactical, a company that primarily services the military and law enforcement personnel. (The name "5.11″ comes from the Yosemite Decimal System ranking difficulty levels of rock climbing.)
- The stroller is by Silver Cross, it is their Sleepover Elegance Pram System in navy. As one would anticipate, it is not inexpensive, prices for this pram run from . John Lewis carries Silver Cross, and they do ship to the US Silver Cross is a storied British brand, royal babies have been pushed in their prams for generations. E! Online has the company's comments on the royals using their product:
"For many years, Silver Cross have provided royalty across the world with their prams and are delighted that the Duke and Duchess have chosen the premier British brand for Prince George," a rep for the company says. "With over 130 years experience in manufacturing prams we are certain the Prince will enjoy his Silver Cross." Several retailers carry the pram, in the UK John Lewis has it,
- We will update with info on what appears to be an infinity scarf, as well as the sneakers Kate is wearing (we've seen them before, I just have to look them up)
- Friday, Dec 6th: Kate will have tea with children and family members at the Shooting Star Children's Hospice. She will also watch a music therapy session and meet volunteers. In addition to Kate's interest in the children's hospice movement, this comes under the umbrella of her EACH Patronage.
- Read the NY Times obit here, CNN's obituary is here, (both of those pages are laden with links to wonderful photographs, graphics videos and more), S. Africa's Business Day Live is filled with coverage, click here to visit the publication's home page
- Nelson Mandela's retirement video may be seen here, you can read some of the tributes on the Nelson Mandela Facebook page, or visit the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (US page)
- The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund's website is here, its Twitter feed is here, Facebook page is here, You Tube channel is here
34 Responses to "Kate in Roland Mouret's Lombard Gown for Nelson Mandela Film Premiere"
What a beautiful dress – the sort I would love to wear. The shoes, clutch, jewellery and hair style go so well. I really like the clutch – must buy one. Great.
I am in the minority on this one. I adore the whole thing and especially the hair! Kate is quite often far too put together to seem approachable, she seems almost like a porcelain doll, perfectly dressed and coiffed. So this looks is like a breath of fresh air. She still looks lovely, the necklace is super fun, the hair is fun and shows off her gorgeous face and the overall look makes her comes across as a woman who is put together but likes to have fun. Love it!
I was shocked to hear the sudden pass of Mandela, who has influenced the whole world for more than just one generation~ R.I.P
As for Kate's dress, I loved it the first time but not the second time. Somehow her shoulders look so bulky this time, almost appear out of proportion. Maybe the hair do made the difference?
I've been thinking about this look for the past 24 hours, and I've decided that it's thumbs down. Here's why: it's neither here nor there.
Kate's hair is kind of a disaster. I totally approve of pulled back hair. But I really do not like the one-strand-of-hanging-hair look. I don't like it on film stars and I do not like it on Kate. Pull it all back, or wear it down. The hair ribbon is a little too Gigi for a 30-year-old duchess and mother of one.
I also did not like the necklace for this occasion. It's a fun, funky piece. Wear it for daytime, with a black turtleneck or under a suit jacket. It is too cheap to wear for a formal event. Kate has access to some of the most stunning jewels on the planet. There's no need, for evening, to wear obvious costume jewelry.
I really want the Queen, or Camilla, or someone to tell her to be more glamorous with her jewelry choices for formal events. Remember the story of when the East End was bombed during WWII, and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother wore jewels and furs to visit the victims? She said they would have dressed up in their best to visit her, so she returned the favor.
That's how I feel here. Everyone in the audience has dressed up to meet William and Kate. Time for her to return the favor to them.
I don't like the dress on her for the second time (loved it the first time). But I somehow found her choice of a Zara costume jewelry piece kinda refreshing. She's young and should have fun with her clothing and jewelry, as long as she didn't break the dress code for the occasion. I guess this might be a reason why so many women actually like her? I am not sure but for me it is the reason.
I really liked the look the first time the Duchess wore this Roland Mouret gown with her Jimmy Choo sandals. This time I find the black shoes a stark contrast to the white/cream outfit and a tad heavy too. In my opinion something does not seem right. Also the necklace – though very pretty in itself – seems out of place with a boat neck. If the dress had a round or V-neck it would be a perfect backdrop for this necklace.
What sad timing to hear of Mandela's passing! A towering figure who will be missed the world over. Walk on, President Mandela.
Now, to the clothes! I, for one, am in love with this look. I liked but wasn't wowed by the gown in it's previous outing, but I think it's a homerun with the more interesting styling with the black accessories, hair up and statement necklace. Mixing a hugely expensive bespoke gown with a $35 necklace is a rather daring example of her high street/designer signature, I loved it (especially on the heels of a priceless tiara from her appearance earlier this week). And despite the controversy, I loved the soft ponytail look… casually elegant, seemingly effortless. The ONLY part I'm not wild about is the black ribbon in her hair… veers dangerously close to "scrunchie" territory. I would have preferred to wrap with hair if she didn't want the holder to show.
I appear to be in the minority, but I absolutely love her hair here. It looks so soft and effortless and framed her face in a most lovely way.
The Zara store in Boston is sold out of the necklace! Zara stores do not ship to customers directly but if you are in NY you can still find some , don't fret they will probably re make it again in no time
What an absolutely adoring look! The dress, the shoes, the necklace and hair – I love everything about it; she looks radiant.
I love that the Duchess chose to wear an interesting piece of inexpensive jewelry beautifully balanced with her elegant cream colored dress. Her hair is lovely, and the so-called flyaways- well, as any Mother of a newborn would know, glamour perfected is often set aside for life and reality, even for royalty, and beautiful, still.
First and foremost RIP Nelson Mandela. What an extradorinary man and there will probably never be anyone like him in our time. William's words were well spoken after the movie. I can only imagine addressing something such as a death right after watching the works of someone's life. Job well done.
Second, I'm a big fan of Kate's and always have been but I honestly don't like this look nor have I liked many of her looks she's sported since having Prince George. I really miss her polished simple sophistication (i.e. simple clothes, slightly tanned skin and glossy hair). To me this look seems to be lacking something. It just looks messy. I loved the look when she wore it previously but I didn't like it last night, too much going on, hair, jewelery etc. I know it's hard to put the time into yourself when you have a baby ( believe me, I know, I have an 8 month old) but most Moms don't have the help she has access to. I don't know, I would just think being a public figure you would take the time to look the part but maybe she wants to spend more time the with baby and doesn't care so kudos to her if that's the case but I really do miss the old Kate looks. The clothes she wore on the Canadian tour have always been my favorite. She looked so pretty and chic!
How sadly ironic that Nelson Mandela should have died at this moment, but in a way a relief. I rather had the impression, through weeks of stories about his declining health, that he was more than ready to go some time ago but that various people were not yet prepared to let him depart. Ave atque vale.
It feels almost ridiculous to turn from that sobering subject to clothes, but clothes are why we are here. I loved this Mouret dress the first time I saw it and was pleased by the way the Duchess recycled it. I actually like the black accessories better than the silver bag and Jimmy Choo sandals she wore with it last time. The look is rather more sophisticated. Those black suede Prada pumps are almost identical to a pair I own, and mine are extremely versatile. You really can't go wrong with them.
I also love the necklace, since I feel that a simple cream dress like this needs a strong accent. I've been looking around for a statement necklace to wear in a few weeks with a black velvet dress I own that's designed rather similarly to this Mouret dress, and this one might do. I'll poke my nose into the Chicago Zara stores and see whether they have any left.
The Duchess was wise to pull her hair back to show off the necklace, but I'm on the fence regarding the hairstyle. Looking at the pictures, I've changed my mind several times about whether I like it. I don't think it's too loose or messy in the front, as some have suggested — in fact, I appreciate the experimental, slightly unusual quality of that look — it's the ponytail on which I can't decide. On the whole, I think, it works, but I keep squinting at it and saying, "Hmmm."
I kind if like it but as always it does need tweaking. I think the hair worn up was good, even if the style lacked "something". I am just glad she wore it up and away from her face because it really shows off her face and the necklace better. Too many times she has her hair in her face and covering up a pretty neckline. I love the necklace, I just think it doesn't work at all with the bateau neckline. And I like the black accessories, she often plays it too safe or picks the wrong thing I think.
I loved this dress the first time and I still like it. I have to say that this time it didn't photograph as well on the red carpet walk (IMO it made her look thicker than she really is) but it looked great in the photographs taken inside the venue. I very much like the necklace and am asking for it for Christmas. I dont mind the messy ponytail, as I think it lets the necklace shine through. I agree with other posters that I would have worn a simple pair of diamond studs, but I dont mind the lack of earrings on the Duchess. The new shoes are great. All in all, this was a great look for the Duchess.
Sheer elegance from the Duchess tonight – I love seeing this gown again and its wonderful cut which copes so well with Kate's slim hips. I like, too, the touch of Hollywood in the name of the style, and that thigh-high slit is very A-lister.
I also like the way such a classic gown can be re-worked with dark accessories, giving an edge of city chic, and the high-street necklace is an inspired choice. It has a quiet tribal reference not unlike the beading on her Matthew Williamson dress worn to a Tusk premiere.
It's wonderful, too, to see her hair in such luxuriant condition, and the simple pony tail secured with ribbon has a hint of ethnic about it. I'm not sure the stray ends at the sides were a total success, but there's no doubt her face is beautifully framed by the style as a whole.
And if we really have a new pair of shoes, well, I'm completely made up!
I admired the way William was able to say a few words after the film, every inch the young monarch. Thanks so much for your excellent post.
If her hair had looked a little neater, (a sleek ponytail or a bun even) I think she would have pulled off the look a little better. She has always looked amazing in literally EVERYTHING and stills looks beautiful here but not as put together. I blame it on the stress of being a new mom but seriously, her stylist could have done a better job.
I agree wholeheartedly. I hate to keep banging the hair drum, but if her ponytail had been more polished, the whole look would have come together effortlessly. The ribbon is cute, but if she had had a stylist on hand last night, I could see a more complicated, sophisticated ponytail with the elastic and pins hidden by a wrapped piece of hair. (Does that make sense?) I do love the dress, as always, and don't mind the necklace.
Yes, your description of securing a ponytail makes perfect sense and I've always found the manner you mention as being the most elegant way to sport a pony. However, I'm not terribly bothered by the velvet ribbon, as I think it complements the suede material of her shoes. Also, the band doesn't recall a scrunchie to me. Instead it looks like the soft ties (examples can be seen here: http://www.thetwistband.com/) that have become so popular among celebrities and are actually quite trendy at the moment.
dont like the dress..
don't like the black shoes with the white dress…..
don't like the pony tail with this outfit ……
don't like the necklace with this outfit ……
guess I just don't like any of what Kate wore ……
but up til now, liked everything else
This look is such a departure for the Duchess and I'm thinking that we're going to see some robust discussion about it.
I am glad to see a statement necklace after making a couple of comments wishing for one.I also really like the change in hair styling though I agree with AshleyOlivia that a sleek ponytail would have worked really well and would probably have had us all in raptures.
I will buck the comment trend though – I really do not like this dress.I find the little pleat detail at the shoulder at odds with the overall silhouette, and I think the split is far too high – just look at the Daily Mail's sideshots and there's more leg and thigh than you would ever want too see.
My preference for footwear (I'd love to hear what you think, Lili) would have had the Duchess wear some type of elaborate flat sandal. I think that would have balanced out the necklace really well.
I'm wondering what specific sort of sandal you have in mind. I think on another woman and paired with another outfit entirely gladiator sandals might look very interesting indeed with this necklace (I say another woman because I just don't view gladiator sandals as a shoe to which the Duchess would ever be drawn). However, if you are suggesting that she should have worn sandals last night, just think about the Duchess's poor toes! I think it is relatively rare for it to be warm enough in Britain to wear sandals. I was there last May and sincerely regretted not bringing my winter coat. Aside from weather, I eschew sandals from late October until around March or so, even when our weather obligingly jumps into the 70s, simply because I think sandals look strange paired with winter outfits. Others might disagree, however. I'd be interested to hear other opinions.
Points taken, AshleyOlivia and Lili. I really wasn't thinking about the weather or the length of the Duchess's legs or dress. The sandal idea wasn't a good one.
Oh, but I do think gladiator sandals would look really compelling with this necklace in a more casual setting and a kinder climate. Yours was an excellent suggestion considering that this blog is not merely about digesting the Duchess's outfits, but serves a broader purpose of creating ideas for ways to adapt the Duchess's fashion picks for our own lifestyles, figures, and climates. I might try this look myself this summer, provided Zara restocks this necklace.
Do you mean, a Roman-style flat sandal, perhaps laced up the leg?
Well, that could have been an interesting look on some women, but frankly, I think that high slit really needs a long leg, meaning high heels. Her legs are short relative to her torso, and I think flat shoes wouldn't have given her the right proportions for the dress. It would have had to be significantly shortened, for one thing.
The dress is beautiful, I had actually wondered if she might wear it tonight. I like her hair also. I like the idea of a large necklace, but this one looks incredibly cheap to me. By cheap I don't just mean inexpensive, but actually tacky. I think her Cartier necklace would have looked lovely with this dress, but there are also many better choices of costume jewelry than this piece.
Glad I'm not the only one thinking that necklace is 'tacky'. It seems to my eyes just too large and clunky for Kate's slim elegance.
And is she sporting a pony tail???
But what overshadows all this is that Nelson Mandela is gone. He was one amazing man. May he rest in well-deserved peace.
Tonight exemplified what, for me, would be the most difficult part of being a royal: the need to respond publicly to emotionally painful events. William handled the situation with dignity and such empathy, and the Duchess as well, but I'm sure it was slightly more trying for her, as she does not have William's years of experience dealing with events of this nature in the public eye. Of course, I feel most of all for Mandela's daughters having to receive the news in this way.
Despite the tragedy, I do want to comment on the clothes, as I find this outfit very interesting. "Tiara to Zara" indeed! I'm very fond of this necklace and I never would have guessed that it only cost $35. I think it complements the simplicity of the dress–which is really one of my absolute favorites–quite well. I think it was a smart move to forgo earrings, but I might have been tempted to wear a tiny pair of diamond studs myself (I'm not speaking of a known piece of jewelry in the Duchess's collection. The Kiki McDonough Grace earrings, simple as they are, are too busy for this necklace, but I think a discreet pair of simple studs would have worked. I assume the Duchess owns a pair, even if we haven't seen them yet). Also, I'm partial to the black heels paired with this dress, and I find the suede fabric particularly pleasing here.
First the good, now the bad. I'm glad she wore her hair up, but I'm afraid I simply can't get behind this ponytail. It isn't awful, but I feel as if it is only 85% there: close but no cigar. To me, it doesn't appear "modern"; I just see messy. I think the pieces pulled loose at the front would have worked if she had worn her hair pulled into a French twist, bun, or otherwise tightly-secured style in the back. On the flip side, if she had foregone the loose pieces in the front, I think a sleek ponytail would have been a success. However, the loose pieces alongside the ponytail just look unkempt. The hair doesn't ruin the overall presentation for me though. I like the dress, shoe, and necklace so much that I have to classify this outing as a success.
Speaking of success, what a wonderful off-duty outfit in the pictures where she is out walking with the pram. I truly applaud women who can master casual looks. I can put together an outfit for a casual lunch date, but if I'm just running errands I'm afraid I find it difficult to withstand the temptation to skip the makeup entirely and just don workout trousers. Then again, maybe I'd be more motivated if the paparazzi were stalking me.
I agree – the ponytail looks lovely from the back, but from the front it is too loose and unkempt. However I applaud her for doing something different with her hair, and overall I think she looked great tonight.
How sad to get the news of Mandela's death right after seeing the film. He was one of the greatest people of the 20th century and is a true inspiration. RIP.
I really like this look on her. It's different for her. The one thing I'm not super crazy about is the "ribbon" in her hair, which from some angles looks like a scrunchie *shudder*. I think if the pony tail was better executed this look would be a 10 instead of an 8.5.
Now cue the horrid Daily Mail commenters complaining that she doesn't look sad enough after she found out that Mandela died.
Dear CT it is ridiculous that the Daily Mail is saying that. Prince William and Catherine did not find out about the death of Mandela until at the end of the film premiere. So when they arrived they had no idea no one did. Once they did find out she and William look so sad and rightly so.
I have been expecting Mr. Mandela to die soon since he was very, very ill and at 95, death could happen any time, so I wasn't surprised. Too bad it happen on such a festive night and it put such a damper on the event. I read that he had seen various scenes of the movie so at least he had that. He was a great and good man.
Anyway, the Duchess looks lovely and very sensible in that long-sleeved dress. I've never understood how people can stand on the red carpet to have their photos taken in really cold weather while wearing a strapless dress. Naomie must have been frozen solid!! Her black dress was lovely, though. I also love that faux diamond necklace Kate is wearing. It is the biggest neckless I've ever seen her wear and she looks great. Thanks for the photos. Now, I'm off to read all the tributes to Mr. Mandela.
At first I wasn't a fan of the more "punk" styling tonight, however after studying pictures for a while I decided that it is a fresh look for the Duchess and it definitely grew on me! The idea of a great pony tail to go with the outfit was not executed well, IMO. As she's walking, she has too many "fly-aways" that can easily be secured. I was shocked to see her without earrings however agree with that choice.
I think Nelson Mandela planned his passing with excellent timing! What better time to pass than at the exact moment they were celebrating his life! He was an incredible person and a modern hero!
I am so sad that a true hero has passed. he was such an inspiration to me. I broke down when he died. May he rest in peace. I thank him for blessing the whole world for what he did for civil rights and the fight to end racism with peace. I loved the speech by William and Kate. They both look elegant however I do not like her hairstyle with her dress or that necklace.


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Ted Simons: Good evening and welcome to "Horizon." I'm Ted Simons. Arizona congressman Trent Franks is clarifying controversial statements he made about President Obama. In a speech Saturday in St. Louis, Franks called the president an "enemy of humanity." Franks now says he meant to say an enemy of "unborn" humanity, referring to the president's views on abortion rights. Franks also said in his speech that the president had no place in any, quote, station of government because of his abortion policies. Again, Franks clarified, saying he meant to say that the president's abortion policies have no place in government. Most Arizonans like their insurance but still want insurance reform. Governor Brewer gets mixed results on her job performance. And the president's approval rating is dropping. Those are the latest results of the Cronkite Eight Poll, conducted by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at ASU and Eight TV. The poll sampled 724 registered voters statewide and has a margin of error of 3.6%. It was conducted September 24th through the 27th. Here to talk about the poll is its director, Dr. Bruce Merrill, and associate director, Dr. Tara Blanc. Thank you both for being here. Good to see you again.
Bruce Merrill and Tara Blanc: Good to be here.
Ted Simons: We have all sorts of questions and answers and the first one talks about the job approval for Governor Brewer. And the question is, overall, do you approve or disapprove of the governor's performance, and some interesting numbers, Bruce.
Bruce Merrill: Well, yes, what we're finding right now is that the governor has about a third of the people, registered voters in Arizona, approve of the job she's doing. About a third disapprove and about a third really don't know anything about her, they say. So there's a couple of important things there. Pretty low rating for a sitting governor. And I'm amazed at how few people really know very much about her.
Ted Simons: Tara, that no opinion number jumps at you. 26% that high into the term.
Tara Blanc: It's a high number and we were surprised to see that. Again, people just don't seem to know about her. The one thing they do associate her with is the vote for the sales tax increase. When we did the poll last April, about 60% of the voters supported the sales tax increase and now that's 51% and also her approval rating has dropped so we think there's some correspondence with people associating her with the tax increase, but overall, that number of undecided or no opinion is very, very high for a sitting governor. Very surprising.
Ted Simons: Indeed. Here are the questions regarding the one cent sales tax increase. 51%, Bruce, but 41% say no. That's still 51% saying they want to go along with something that the legislature says they want no part of.
Bruce Merrill: That's true and it's a part of her career, she's stood up to her own party in terms of supporting the tax. I think the recent support for the tax itself has dropped, even though for a lot of people still hurting, there does not seem to be the crisis that there was in April regarding the need for an immediate bringing in of money to offset these losses and I think that's part of it.
Ted Simons: We've got a lot of people with no opinion regarding the governor. You've got a little bit less support for her signature idea, which is a temporary one-cent sales tax. What does this say for the governor and her ideas, perhaps, about running for office next go-round? I mean, no opinion is not so good, but again, it's not necessarily bad.
Tara Blanc: Well, the one thing Jan Brewer will need to look at in terms of support is when you run for governor, you need money. And with that high percentage of people who don't know who she is, it's going to take money in order for her to get her message out. And these numbers are going to impact your decision where to run and how to run. The second thing to consider, because Jan Brewer has stood up to her own party, she would be probably a more viable candidate in the general election that's going to make it tougher for her to get out the primary because the primary election, the turnout tends to be low. The people who go to the polls in the primary tend to be the more conservative people or, democratic side, liberal. And Governor Brewer may not be as popular among those candidates as others likely to be in the primary. So the numbers have implications about decisions on whether she'll run and how she'll do it.
Ted Simons: She has only herself to blame. She hasn't been out there.
Bruce Merrill: I think that's right. Whether she was elected or appointed or inherited to that position, having access to the governorship gives you immediate access to the media. And I think that it is a fair criticism, she really hasn't taken advantage of that. As Tara point out correctly, about the only thing she has a strong identification with is willingness to raise the sales tax by 1%. And as Tara said, that may be a good thing. Making her a rugged individualistic in the Arizona tradition. But her dilemma will be whether she can get the nomination of the right wing of the Republican party.
Ted Simons: Let's go on to President Obama and his job approval ratings as far as Arizonans are concerned. Slipping but not all that much.
Tara Blanc: His approval rates are consistent with what we're finding in the national polls. 49% approval rating. Among people with an opinion, it's 53% which is consistent with the national polls.
Ted Simons: For those numbers that have dropped a little bit, are we seeing mostly from independents, do you think?
Bruce Merrill: Well, the electorate in Arizona is polarized. The 15% of the Republicans support anything to do with Barack Obama. On the other hand, Democrats, it's about 80-85%. Interestingly, in Arizona, which is a growing proportion of the population, about 50/50. Pretty much split. But their support is down 4%, 5%, six percentage points since April. And largely over healthcare.
Ted Simons: Let's go to the economy and see what people think about the way the president is handling the economy and again, it looks reasonable. More disapprove than approve, but it's not crazy numbers.
Tara Blanc: It's evenly split. People have the economy on their minds and things are picking up but people are still having a tough time and that's going to impact how people view the way the president is handling the economy.
Ted Simons: And Bruce, you mentioned healthcare and the fact that his -- this is such a huge issue, not only for the president, but for all Americans, and the way the president is handling healthcare was asked in the poll, and the numbers show?
Bruce Merrill: 38% support, by far the lowest specific issue that we looked at, and that's kind of interesting to me. Because he ran such a magnificent election campaign in terms of understanding communication and talking to people. I don't think he's done a very good job convincing the American people about the need for reform of the healthcare system. Now, maybe he'll get better, but so far, I think the right wing has taken the initiative away from the president.
Ted Simons: And I was going to ask that. Tara, does it sound like a GOP strategy against healthcare reforms is working?
Tara Blanc: It's impacted people's view of Barack Obama, but I think Bruce has a point that's really important. It's interesting, I even hear this from my students who feel that Obama hasn't been out there enough. Hasn't talked enough about his ideas and they see his leadership slipping because he's not out there talking to people. Which is anecdotal, not scientific, but an interesting commentary particularly among young people who saw him as a leader and want to hear from him. And Bruce's point that he didn't take a lead has impacted the view on how he's handling the issue.
Ted Simons: Regarding the governor, you've got to get out there and make noise.
Bruce Merrill: Remember, we live in a society where there's no reality except that created by the media. The only thing people can know about healthcare or anything else is what they see in the American media. You've got to take advantage of that.
Ted Simons: It's interesting you bring that up. The next question regards Iraq and the president's handling. We've not -- it's not like it was a few years ago where every day a new headline regarding atrocities in Iraq. We haven't heard much and 48% approve of the way the president is dealing with Iraq.
Bruce Merrill: Yeah, well, I think in fairness for the president, I don't think there's been a president that -- maybe Roosevelt -- that has inherited so many difficult issues. And I think a lot of people, it's really raised this question again, why would anyone want this crazy job this guy has taken on? We really have big issues out there and again, in a state like Arizona, a Republican state, one could make the case that he's done pretty well in a place like Arizona.
Ted Simons: Doing pretty well apparently as far as troops in Afghanistan as well. Another question asked and again, the president over 50% this time, showing support from Arizonans regarding adding troops to Afghanistan. What are you seeing here?
Tara Blanc: I think this is pretty -- I think it's pretty typical. In Arizona we tend to be a little bit more of the conservative mind set and you would find support among those people in particular for support for the military, for military options and for, you know, supporting the troops and so on. And I don't think that result is surprising at all.
Ted Simons: Same thing with Iraq, Bruce? More support than otherwise?
Bruce Merrill: Otherwise, but again, the polarization is amazing. I mean, the support comes primarily from the social conservatives, the Republicans, and older people. The people that oppose sending additional troops are the social liberals, the young people, higher educated people. On all of these issues I'm taken because I'm concerned about how we reconcile this, how polarized the American electorate is becoming.
Ted Simons: It seems like a lot of confusion when it comes to healthcare as well and your question regarding which one of these descriptions describes your current healthcare system. It sounds as though most people want to see -- and 50% want to make major changes. Were you surprised at all by this?
Tara Blanc: Not really. It's consistent with what we see in national polls. The interesting part, even though people are happy with their health and happy with their health insurance, they're seeing the bigger picture in healthcare and I think the consensus is general at this point that the system needs changes and the voters are reflecting that. The question isn't so much whether we need the change, but it's over what we need do in order to fix the system.
Ted Simons: And one of those changes is a public option, which apparently is pretty much a memory considering -- we'll see how far it goes, but as far as Arizonans are concerned, 57%, people don't understand what a public option is?
Bruce Merrill: It's the way we -- whether or not they understood the issue and that 57% is people that said they didn't have enough information to be informed about it, or that they were really undecided. And it's a very complex issue. I'm not sure I understand all of the implications of that issue. So what we basically found is that only about 43% of the people in Arizona said they knew enough to have an opinion, we asked those people, did they want some kind of public option included in a healthcare reform? And a majority, about 54-55% said they did.
Ted Simons: And quickly, as far as satisfaction with the health insurance you have, that question posed as well. And most folks say they're very satisfied and yet previously we saw they want major changes made.
Tara Blanc: Again, I think it goes back to the idea that people -- it's like when you asked people about congress versus their congressman. They're happy with the individual congressman but not with congress. I think the same applies here. People know their health insurance and more likely to be happy or satisfied with their own situation but they're seeing the broader picture in healthcare and seeing things that need to be made.
Ted Simons: Is there anything that separates us from the rest of the country?
Bruce Merrill: Not very much but that's because our polls tend to follow the national polls pretty darned closely. But to finish what Tara said, because I think she made such an important point, is that there's a difference, I think, almost everybody thinks we need changes in the healthcare delivery system but people can still be pretty basic happy with their own health insurance. So I think that's really what's going on here. I think most people do want to see some changes.
Ted Simons: Last question: Surprised? Anything jump out at you in the poll?
Tara Blanc: I think the biggest surprise was the number of people that didn't have an opinion about the governor.
Ted Simons: Yeah.
Tara Blanc: I think that's a -- a development that -- that we need to follow and understand what's going on.
Ted Simons: All right. Very good. Fascinating stuff. Thanks, both of you, for joining us on "Horizon."
Bruce Merrill and Tara Blanc: Thank you.


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As a non-drummer, which drum set is better: Guitar Hero World Tour, or Rock Band 2? I'll probably get both games, so the question is not so much "which game is better?" but "which drum set is better?," and implied is also "which drum set is better for playing with either game?"
I know the Guitar Hero game's not out yet. And neither is Rock Band 2, since I am on PlayStation 3.
I am leaning toward Rock Band 2, because a. it looks like it will be better at making sure the pedal doesn't move, b. I think four pads is probably better for me than five. But GHWT's drums look more compact, and they have cool cymbals.
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http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20420 [rockband.com]
I'd still need one of the drum set to get that to work. Besides, that's for Xbox.
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Calabasas Environmental Commission wants residents and coyotes to coexist
The best way to change a coyote's behavior and prevent attacks on people and pets is to first change the way humans act, say members of the Calabasas Environmental Commission.
The commission recommended the city develop a public education campaign and coyote management plan to help people coexist with the animal. Trappings would only be allowed as a last resort in case one attacks a human, the commission says.
The Calabasas coyote debate began in July when several residents and wildlife activists opposed the city's trapping and killing policy. The city suspended the policy the next day.
Previously, Calabasas had allowed the county's agricultural department to catch and kill coyotes that were deemed aggressive by residents—as long as snares could be placed safely away from homes.
Since 2003, Calabasas has received 36 coyote-related complaints and spent about $18,000 to reimburse the county for coyote control. The county charges about $500 per service call.
The city has received three coyote calls so far this year. On Aug. 8, a resident on Luna Court reported that coyotes were congregating on a hill behind her backyard. The woman was worried the predators would jump her fence and take her dog. The city informed her that the trapping policy had been suspended.
Project Coyote
To stop the Calabasas trappings, wildlife activists working with Project Coyote, a nonprofit organization promoting coexistence between people and coyotes, collected more than 6,000 signatures from around the world on an online petition.
Alex Farassati, environmental services supervisor for the city, also received about 1,900 email petitions generated by another website whose operators are opposed to killing coyotes. Lastweek, half a dozen more residents urged officials to ban the "cruel and inhumane trappings."
"Studies show that trapping is ineffective," said resident Randi Feilich Hirsch, a coyote advocate.
"Calabasas High School is the home of the Coyotes. We certainly don't want to be known for killing our own mascot," Brad Hirsch said.
Topanga filmmaker Timothy Rhys, who is making a documentary about coyotes, said the predator plays an important role in the environment because they reduce rodent populations. They're also adaptable and will breed faster if persecuted.
"The most effective way to control coyotes is to control ourselves," Rhys said.
Coyotes are becoming bolder because they're accustomed to humans.
"Food, water and shelter is really what wildlife is after, and it's abundant in urban areas," said Cynthia Reyes, executive director of the California Wildlife Center on Piuma Road.
Offensive tactics
To reduce the potential for conflict, Reyes said people should keep all food indoors and eliminate water sources. By feeding other wildlife such as squirrels and birds, people are inadvertently atrtacting coyotes.
Residents living near open spaces can use motion-activated lights and noise to scare the animals away. If someone encounters a coyote on a trail, they should raise their arms and make loud noises.
People can also throw objects to scare the animals, but they should never run from a coyote because the action might trigger the animal's predator instincts, Reyes said.
"It may be lovely to see a coyote cross the street and not paying attention, but it's better to make loud noises to make their environment unpleasant and make them scared of humans. You need to be the predator in these situations," she said.
Reyes also said unneutered dogs can attract coyotes.
Commissioner Michael Karagosian said the city should form a definition of "inappropriate coyote behavior" to ensure that lethal means are used only as a last resort.
"I'm concerned that people won't change their behavior, leading to more requests for trappings. It would be very easy for people to think a coyote is a threat. They won't think about what they do to cause the aggression."
Tips for warding off coyotes and information about the predator's habits will be posted soon on the city's website, http:// cityofcalabasas.com.


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6th Arrest Made In Stolen Vehicle Investigation
Omaha police made another arrest in connection to the stolen vehicle that was used in the shooting that claimed the life of 5 year old Payton Benson last week at 45th and Bedford.
21 year old Jacob J. Brown II has been charged with felony receiving of a stolen item.
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I had Lipo on my upper abdomen approximately 18 months ago and had a few lumps of scar tissue. Last week I had the surgeon break up the scar tissue and re-lipo the lumps. Immediatelt post-op skin was smooth and not lumpy however 10 days post-op the lumps went back, but more firm with Edema. Will Endermologie help relieve this condition or would a simple massage do?
Endermologie - Will It Work on Recurring Lumps from Lipo?
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I don't recommend Endermologie for recurring lumps from Lipo
I have to disagree the the previous expert doctor posters. I would recommend aggressive 'hands on' lymphatic massages. Not a machine with rollers attached which is very expensive. If you investigate the differences between both treatments the only finding is $$$$$. Endermologie is very expensive vs Lymphatic massages are half the $. Plus, I feel the direct contact by hands of a very well-trained massage therapist far out weigh the roller action of a machine.
PS this just my personal opinion.
Is Endermologie effective for improvement of post liposuction edema?
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Endermologie is a very effective technique for maximization of the outcome after liposuction.
For maximum benefit, be sure to start the treatments early after the surgery and continue them until the edema is completely resolved.
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Endermologie after Liposuction
Endermologie is an excellent technique for postoperative amelioration of uneven subcutaneous tissue in the postoperative liposuction patients. I would initiate treatment in the office within 5 days of surgery and continue for 6 weeks.
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SALADO — The thrumming bass of three Pratt and Whitney airplane engines disturbed the still air over Salado on Monday morning, indicating that Bill Fier, Mike Collier and Tom Lang of the Commemorative Air Force's San Marcos wing had arrived for a flyover.
The three pilots banked and circled their North American Aviation T-6 Texans over the Salado cemetery.
On the ground, Salado Mayor Skip Blancett, who also is the Salado United Methodist Church minister, came to the climax of his speech.
"The cost of freedom is unbelievably staggering, and it is our tradition and our history," Blancett said. "Lest you forget."
As Blancett finished, the line of planes flew in barely higher than the live
oak tree sheltering the 200 people in attendance.
The engine noise trailed off as the planes headed north until they were out of sight. Blancett wrapped up his remarks.
"There may be titles out there," he said, gesturing toward the repeating rows of gravestones, "but these are testimonies. This is Memorial Day. It's not about bones. It's about testimony."
Stephen Peters, treasurer of the Salado Cemetery Association, stepped to the small podium and began to read the names of the 432 service members buried in the Salado Cemetery and the West Salado Cemetery.
As Peters finished, Nick Classen played "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes in front of the U.S., Texas and service flags that hung limply at half-staff. The audience followed Classen's performance by singing "God Bless America."
Carol Bancroft was impressed with the ceremony.
"It was really awesome," said Bancroft, co-owner of C&W Auto Repair.
Since she and her husband opened their business six years ago, they have worked every Memorial Day, Bancroft said.
"I told my husband I wanted to come this year, so we closed the shop today and here we are," Bancroft said.
Tom Westerberg has attended every Memorial Day ceremony since he moved to Salado 35 years ago.
"The reading of the names gets longer every year," said Westerberg, a Vietnam War veteran. "A lot of my golfing buddies are on the list now."


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In the erotic thriller Chloe, Dr. Catherine Stewart (Julianne Moore, A Single Man) suspects that her husband David (Liam Neeson, Taken) is cheating on her. So she hires an escort named Chloe (Amanda Seyfried, Mamma Mia!) to offer herself to him, to see how he responds--but Catherine has a surprising response to what unfolds, and Chloe becomes drawn deeply into the doctor''s life. Chloe is an atypical "Hollywood" film from Canadian auteur Atom Egoyan (The Sweet Hereafter, Exotica), as it features big stars, a script Egoyan didn''t write himself (it''s by Erin Cressida Wilson, the screenwriter of Secretary), an editing rhythm notably less idiosyncratic than Egoyan films of old, and an ending that feels forced and unsatisfying. But Chloe explores classic Egoyan obsessions: voyeurism, jealousy, and betrayal. As the movie unfolds, the performances are full of rich details, capturing jagged emotional edges that make the somewhat-implausible plot compelling. Chloe doesn''t have the uncanny psychological acuity of Egoyan''s best films, but anyone who''s enjoyed this unique director''s earlier work will find much to enjoy. --Bret Fetzer Stills from Chloe
A missed flight...a lack of intimacy...guarded secrets... To Catherine (Julianne Moore), every detail suggests that her husband David (Liam Neeson) has been unfaithful. But there''s only one way to know for sure. Catherine pays the mysterious Chloe (Amanda Seyfriend), an escort, to seduce her husband. She wants to know exactly how far she can trust him. But soon Catherine finds herself pushed beyond all limits as passions burn and obsessions build. From Academy Award®-nominated director Atom Egoyan (The Sweet Hereafter, 1997). "Intriguing, darkly erotic." -Tom Keogh, Seattle Times "A supercharged erotic thriller!" -Caryn James, Marie Claire "…a sexually charged drama…" -Bruce Kirkland, Toronto Sun "good, dirty fun." -Ain''t It Cool News "devilishly sexy." -Paul Fischer, Dark Horizons


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Kansas City, Mo. Robert W. Wagstaff, a longtime supporter of Kansas University and a past president of the KU Alumni Association, died today. He was 82.
He was born Nov. 16, 1909.
Services are pending at Newcomer's Stine and McClure Funeral Chapel in Kansas City, Mo.
KU Chancellor Gene Budig said today that Wagstaff was "a giant" who provided strong leadership as the national president of the alumni association.
"He was a giving person, one who supported numerous KU initiatives in the Kansas City area," Budig said. "He took a deep interest in our academic and athletic programs. He was a giant."
Wagstaff, a Mission Hills attorney and businessman, graduated in 1930 from KU's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He was a 1933 graduate of the Harvard University law school.
THE FOUNDER and former chairman of the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Mid-America, Wagstaff also was owner and chairman of the Kansas National Bank & Trust Co. in Prairie Village.
He served as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board in Kansas City, Mo., from 1970 to 1974. Wagstaff had been on the board of directors of St. Luke's Hospital since 1950 and had been president for 17 years.
He was the president of the KU Alumni Association from 1981 to 1982. He was a senior member of the School of Business Board of Advisers and served on the Council for Progress, the volunteer organization for KU's fund drive before Campaign Kansas.
In 1972 he received the Distinguished Service Citation, KU's highest honor, and in 1986 the Fred Ellsworth Medallion for unique and significant service to the university.
HE AND HIS wife, Katherine, in 1989 committed $500,000 to the KU Endowment Association for the establishment of a distinguished professorship of law.
He was a trustee of the KU Endowment Association.
Budig said that he felt a special loss because Wagstaff was a member of the search committee that brought Budig to KU in 1981.
"We feel a profound loss but deep gratitude that he passed our way," Budig said.
Richard Wintermote, director of special projects for the endowment association, said Wagstaff was a "very loyal and dedicated alumnus."
"He didn't just serve. He served with full attention and commitment, and made sure that he had all the information to serve well," Wintermote said.
"He represented KU so well in the greater Kansas City area," he said.
In addition to his service to KU, Wagstaff donated $1.5 million for the Mid America Heart Institute at St. Luke's in Kansas City.
He owned cattle ranches in Kansas and Wyoming.
Survivors include his wife and two sons, Robert Hall Wagstaff and Thomas Walton Wagstaff.
Funeral services will be announced later.
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Sometimes the revolution politicians seek isn't the one they get. Consider the irony—and the opportunity—in Monday's report that the U.S. is likely to surpass Saudi Arabia as the world's largest oil producer as early as 2020.
In its annual world energy outlook, the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) says the global energy map "is being redrawn by the resurgence in oil and gas production in the United States."
The U.S. will increase its production to about 23 million barrels a day in 10 years from about 18 million barrels a day now, the IEA predicts. That's more optimistic than current U.S. government estimates and a change from a year ago when the IEA said Russia and the Saudis would vie for number one.
As readers of these pages know, the key to this U.S. energy boom has been technological innovation and risk-taking funded by private capital. Specifically, the private oil and gas industry pioneered the use of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing (or fracking) to tap unconventional deposits such as shale that once were technologically out of reach. It also wouldn't have happened if the industry wasn't able to drill on private land, free from federal regulation.
This is a real energy revolution, even if it's far from the renewable energy dreamland of so many government subsidies and mandates.
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Rare to find micro-cap who is also a major industry player in a large growth market. Brazil Fast Food is the #2 hamburger chain in Brazil (behind McDonald's). Buffalo Wild Wings, an American chain of similar size and growth rates, sports a market cap of 10x that of BOBS. Fast food is considered a nascent market in Brazil by some, as the middle class begins to expand on the back of economic growth.
BOBS is cheap by most measures, trading at a P/S of 0.4 and a P/E of 6.5. The P/B is 3 but shrinking rapidly as newfound cash generation is tearing into debt obligations and growing book value extremely fast (it is up 60% through three quarters of 2007).


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It is almost fitting that the A's final run on Tuesday was driven in by rookie Nick Swisher. It was Swisher, after all, who got the A's started on this hot run when he singled with two-outs and two-strikes in the bottom of the ninth inning, jump-starting a game-tying, two-run rally on May 30. The A's would go on to win that game and they have gone 23-9 in the ensuing battles to bring themselves back from the depths of the American League to the thick of the Wild Card race.
Swisher was a large part of the A's 41st win of the season on Tuesday night in Toronto. He drove in two runs and scored twice in the A's 10-7 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays. After failing to drive in the runner from third with less than two-outs in his first at-bat of the game, Swisher redeemed himself by collecting three hits in his final five at-bats. All three hits went for extra-bases, as Swisher doubled twice and hit a tie-breaking solo homerun. He drove in two and scored twice. Swisher leads American League rookies in homeruns and is hitting .250 with seven homeruns since returning from the disabled list on May 26.
Fellow rookie Dan Johnson also aided the A's in their effort to get back to .500. Shaking off the effects of a sore foot that limited him to DH duty on Tuesday, Johnson launched his third homerun in the past 13 games. Mark Kotsay also hit a solo homerun, his sixth of the season. The A's launched three solo homeruns and four total homers in the game. It was only the second time this season that the A's have hit four homeruns in one game.
As good as the rookies Swisher and Johnson were on Tuesday, it was a pair of second-year players who stole the spotlight. Bobby Crosby, last season's Rookie of the Year, and his former 2003 Sacramento River Cats teammate Justin Duchscherer were the stars of the game. Crosby went 4-6 with a tie-breaking two-run, inside-the-park homerun in the sixth inning and a clutch two-out, two-RBI single to give the A's the lead in the fourth inning. The A's have clearly been a different team since Crosby re-joined the line-up on May 30. The budding superstar has hit .341 with five homers and 19 RBI in 31 games. He has a 969 OPS and he has solidified the A's infield defense up the middle.
Duchscherer has been similarly valuable to the A's pitching staff. The 2003 PCL Pitcher of the Year pitched two scoreless innings on Tuesday night to give the A's a chance to win in 11 innings. Duchscherer was recently named to the All-Star game and his performance on Tuesday night was representative of the type of quality work he has given the team all season. When Duchscherer came on in the 10th inning, the Blue Jays had scored single runs in the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th innings. Yet he was able to silence the talented Blue Jay bats to nail down the win. Duchscherer now has a 1.41 ERA on the season and he has struck out 42 and walked only nine in 44.1 innings. He has limited hitters to a .221 batting average, and has a 1.01 WHIP.
Of course, the A's needed a few contributions from their "old" players to get their 41st win. Kotsay homered and jump-started the game-winning rally in the 11th with a lead-off single. He also made a tremendous play in the bottom of the 11th inning when he deked Russ Adams into thinking that he was going to catch a pop-up, enabling him to force Adams at second when the pop-up fell in. Eric Chavez also had a big game, collecting three hits, including a big hit in the 11th. Scott Hatteberg had arguably the game's biggest hit when he shot a single to right with the bases loaded in the 11th inning, driving in the winning runs.
Youngsters Dan Haren and Huston Street ran into a few speed bumps on Tuesday. Haren, like most of the pitchers who appeared in Tuesday's game, had an inconsistent outing. He allowed four runs in six innings pitched. He allowed two triples and had to work hard to keep the Blue Jays from scoring more than four. It was only the second time since late May that Haren had allowed as many as four runs in a start. He did strike out six, but was often behind in the count. He left the game with the lead, however, although he would eventually be handed a no-decision when Ricardo Rincon allowed a game-tying homerun in the 7th.
Street has been nearly perfect this season and that streak would likely have continued with any good luck on Tuesday. He came on in the bottom of the 8th inning after reliever Kiko Calero had allowed a solo homerun to Gregg Zaun, narrowing the A's lead to one run. Street retired the last two hitters of the 8th inning and the first hitter in the 9th before allowing back-to-back singles. Street then induced Vernon Wells to hit into what appeared to be a game-ending double-play. However, Marco Scutaro's relay throw was wild, allowing the tying run to score. It was Street's first blown save since he took over the closer's role and was a tough-luck blown save, as he didn't allow an earned run.
The A's quest to get over the .500 mark will commence Wednesday evening at the Rogers Centre when rookie Joe Blanton takes on former A's starter Ted Lilly. Blanton, who was named the AL Rookie of the Month for June, will be looking to even his record at 6-6.
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-- Seth Etherton continued his strong season at AAA-Sacramento on Tuesday with another solid outing. Etherton allowed only four hits and one run in seven innings in the River Cats' 3-1 win over Colorado Springs. Etherton struck out seven and walked only one. He has a 2.29 ERA for the River Cats in 11 starts this season. Charles Thomas scored twice and stole his sixth base since being sent down to AAA.
-- Daric Barton hit his first AA homerun in only his second game with Midland. He also singled in a run, but it wasn't enough, as the Rockhounds dropped a tight game, 4-3. Omar Quintanilla was Midland's other offensive star. He went 3-3 with his second triple of the year.
-- Kurt Suzuki had a big day at the plate for Stockton in the Ports' 7-6 win over San Jose. Suzuki doubled and tripled and scored three runs. He also drove in two runs. Stockton newcomers Kevin Melillo and Kory Wayment also had big games. Melillo went 2-4 in the lead-off spot and Wayment collected three hits in four at-bats. They also combined to turn a nifty 4-6-3 double play.
-- Nick Blasi's dramatic two-out, three-run bases-loaded double in the bottom of the 9th inning tied the game at 3-3 for the Cougars. New Cougar Luis Perez would finish off the dramatic comeback with a game-winning single in the bottom of the 10th, giving the Cougars a 4-3 win over Peoria. Recently demoted starter Trent Peterson was very effective in his return to Kane County. He allowed only one run in six innings. Javier Herrera had three hits and he stole his 16th and 17th bases of the year.
-- The 10-4 Vancouver Canadians were rained out on Tuesday.
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We investigate the source of stockholder gains in going private transactions. We find support for the hypothesis advanced by Jensen that a major source of these gains is the mitigation of agency problems associated with free cash flow. Using a sample of 263 going private transactions from 1980 through 1987, our results indicate a significant relationship between undistributed cash flow and a firm's decision to go private. In addition, we find that premiums paid to stockholders are significantly related to undistributed cash flow. These results are especially strong for firms that went private between 1984 and 1987 and also for firms whose managers owned relatively little equity before the going private transaction.


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A combined Southcorp-Foster's Group wine powerhouse could give smaller producers more chance to steal some business, Evans & Tate's executive chairman and biggest shareholder, Franklin Tate, said yesterday.
"It will create opportunities for second-tier producers to offer alternatives," Mr Tate said.
"To me, it's clear that major customers of Foster's and Southcorp, if the deal goes through, would be considering whether or not they will want to have as much an exposure in supply terms from one supplier or whether they want to share it around. If they want to share it around, you have to consider that we would be well placed."
The West Australian wine company yesterday reported a $2.10 million net profit for the six months to December.
This was up 2 per cent on the $2.05 million for the previous corresponding half but the profit growth was capped by a change associated with last year's acquisition of its east coast distributor, Wine Source, and reducing the figure by $937,000.
Up until the acquisition, Evans & Tate Wine could immediately recognise the profit whenever it sold inventory to Wine Source. However, with Wine Source swallowed by the group, the same sales now need to be treated differently and the profit cannot be recognised until the wine is actually sold to the end consumer.
"Effectively, we are deferring profit to a future period compared to the prior period result," Mr Tate said.
The company's net profit before self-generating and regenerating assets (SGARA) and amortisation, which it claims is the most accurate gauge of its growth, rose 19 per cent to $3.7 million.
SGARA is the accounting standard that includes the vines and grapes in the profit and loss statement.
Evans & Tate's operating revenue rose 13 per cent to $46.1 million, with earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation climbing 17 per cent to $10.3 million.
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Sales in Britain and Europe slipped from $14.36 million to $13.17 million as the company scrapped unprofitable lines inherited from Cranswick Premium Wines after the $100 million acquisition of Cranswick in 2003.
However, profits in that market rose 16 per cent to $699,000.
Mr Tate said the company was looking at increased profits this year, with plans for a spending review, decreased inventories, more penetration into Britain, and extending into the eastern states for the first time.
Evans & Tate directors increased the interim dividend 0.25 ¢ to 2.25 ¢ fully franked to be paid on April 15. Evans & Tate shares fell 1 ¢ to $1.08 yesterday.
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By Birmingham Barons | January 8, 2014 3:55 PM ET
Chicago White Sox legend, former Birmingham Baron and Auburn University Alum Frank Thomas has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame as voted by the Baseball Writers Association of America. The 2014 class will also include Tony La Russa, who played for the Birmingham A's in 1965 and 1967, pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine and managers Bobby Cox and Joe Torre.
Thomas, a first round selection by the White Sox in 1989, hit .323 (114-for-474) with 18 home run, 85 runs scored and 71 RBI in 109 games with the Barons in 1990 en route to being named Minor League Player of the Year by Baseball America.
He made his Major League debut later that year and in 1991 started a string of three consecutive seasons in which he hit at least .300 with 20 homers and more than 100 RBI, runs, and walks, joining a quartet of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx and Ted Williams as the only players in history to do so. He claimed back-to-back American League MVP awards in 1993-94 and finished in the Top 10 of MVP voting each year from 1991-97.
Over a 19 year Major League career, Thomas hit .301 with 1494 runs scored, 1704 RBI and finished with 521 home runs, becoming just the 21st player in Major League Baseball history to accomplish the feat. In 2010, the White Sox honored 'The Big Hurt' by retiring his number 35 and later that year he was also inducted into the Barons Hall of Fame.
Thomas earned election to the National Hall of Fame during his inaugural season on the ballot while earning 83.7% of the vote.
"This has been a stressful 48 hours. I am so excited that I'm in the Hall of Fame," said Thomas. "This is something that I will have to sit back in the next three or four days and figure it out because you can only dream so big, as this is as big as it gets for me. I'm a Georgia kid. The whole state of Georgia is going to be there and I am just so blessed that I'll be able to be there with these guys."
Thomas, 45, becomes the sixth former Baron to earn induction into the Hall of Fame and first since Reggie Jackson in 1993. Thomas joins Harold "Pie" Traynor, Burleigh Grimes, Rube Marquard and Rollie Fingers in that elite group. Former Birmingham Black Barons players Leroy 'Satchel' Paige, Willie Mays, George 'Mule' Suttles, Bill Foster and Willie Wells are also enshrined in Cooperstown.
"The Barons organization would like to congratulate Frank Thomas on his election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame," said General Manager Jonathan Nelson. "'The Big Hurt' has deep ties to the state of Alabama and is one of the most prolific offensive players in team history. To be inducted as a first ballot Hall of Famer is a well deserved honor."
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