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There's no sweeter fee than being paid to guard a takeover target as multiple bidders circle. It's the work of a defence adviser and it is a lucrative business – incentives are typically paid based on the difference between the first and the final offers. But when the target's major shareholder has already baited the suitor and set the terms, there's less in it for an adviser.
Just ask Goldman Sachs, which recently found itself short-changed after advising commercial radio broadcaster
The Goldman crew, led by Nick Sims (a former UBS banker), earned about $2 million from the deal, sources say. That's about $5 million short of the usual fee of 1 per cent of the transaction value, including fee ratchets.
Total deal transaction costs were about $46 million, with Southern Cross Media adviser Macquarie Capital, led by Darren Keogh, snaring about $18 million of that.
Southern Cross Media (its largest shareholder is Macquarie Group) appointed an independent board of
Total transaction costs of the deal were about $46 million, with Southern Cross Media adviser Macquarie Capital, led by Darren Keogh, snaring about $18 million of that. The remainder went to legal and financial advisers, including UBS, led by Kelvin Barry, which advised Austereo 52.52 per cent shareholder Village Roadshow.
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Goldman didn't do much of the heavy lifting in making the Melbourne-centric deal happen, sources say. The lower than usual minimum acceptance condition of 50.1 per cent was easily met. Austereo's independent committee of Chris Newman and David Mattingly still needed assurances. The independent committee of Austereo, including those who weren't part of it, unanimously recommended the offer.
Village no doubt wouldn't have wanted to see Austereo shell out more money than absolutely necessary to fund a force that would wage war against it.
While the context of the takeover may well justify a lower fee, any sign of fee discounting shows the revenue pressure investment banks are facing in a less than stellar year for mergers and acquisitions. It also shows the growing power of directors over advisers.
Banks are clamouring to advise targets as the buy-side is far riskier.
Goldman co-chairman of global investment banking, Gordon Dyal, recently said in an interview that defence work was a key focus, and a good measure of its worth. Goldman has recently acted as defence adviser to Austar, Equinox Minerals, Perpetual, Spotless and Healthscope.
It is not always easy for a defence adviser to extract fees from clients once acquired, which explains why banks typically seek payment from targets before the change of control takes place.
JPMorgan knows this well, having been forced to take its former client Consolidated Minerals to court last year to chase $30.8 million of a $50.8 million fee. The fee was linked to any rise in ConsMin shares.
A bidding war pitted two big forces against each other: Ukrainian billionaire Gennadiy Bogolyubov's Palmary Enterprises, and former BHP Billiton chief Brian Gilbertson's Pallinghurst Resources.
Bogolyubov eventually won, paying $1.3 billion for ConsMin in 2008. But it quickly became clear that the idea of paying more money to JPMorgan – the bank that claimed credit for making Palmary fork out; and its bill even included the cost of a Big Mac – grated on Bogolyubov.
ConsMin thought a cheque of $20 million would suffice.Under the incentive fee schedule, JPMorgan was to be paid 3 per cent of any price increase up to 25 per cent above the opening offer and 5 per cent of any increase. JPMorgan also was to receive expenses, a monthly retainer of $US5000, and a base defence response fee of 0.75 per cent of the transaction value or, in the event of a successful defence, 1 per cent of the proposed value.
The case was complex but ultimately the NSW Supreme Court found in favour of ConsMin. It was game, set, and match for the tennis-loving Ukrainian, who said he "always considered the payment to JPMorgan fair, and more than enough to cover the services provided by them". JPMorgan's courtroom drama prompted industry-wide scrutiny of defence mandate agreements in place with clients, with the wording significantly tightened and phrased in legalese.
JPMorgan argued it was entitled to an incentive fee for its work, based on the difference between the first offer of $2.08 by Pallinghurst and the final $5 offer by Palmary. ConsMin argued that the fee should be based on the difference between the first and final Palmary bid, and should not include any other company's offer.
Most of the investment banking industry found it painful to watch a bank take its client to court, but JPMorgan wasn't about to be seen as being stiffed on fees. Clients become empowered by such events and the banks know it.
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Byrnes, a debt collector, litigation funder and former adviser to
But the panel found that "there appeared to be minimal separation" between Byrnes and ALF PIF Finance, a company incorporated weeks before it made an offer for the National Stock Exchange-listed Premium Income Fund last May.
Byrnes told the panel he was merely a consultant to ALF. But the panel observed that "it seems to us that Mr Byrnes is very closely involved in ALF Finance's bid". It said it was "a matter for other authorities to determine whether he has been involved in the management, control and direction of ALF Finance".
Byrnes' dealings have previously run into a few road blocks in the courts. Last year, NSW Supreme Court judge George Palmer described a Deed of Company Arrangement proposed by one of Byrnes' companies for Modena Imports as being an "affront to commercial morality".
And a class action brought by Byrnes against tollway group
The panel, which also found this week that ALF's offer for PIF failed to properly disclose how the offer had been valued, put Byrnes on notice that if ALF bids again for PIF, its unit holders were "entitled to clear, accurate, timely and complete disclosure of all material information".
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Treatment of pancreatic insufficiency involves resolving the underlying condition, where possible, to prevent or minimize further pancreatic damage and manage the symptoms.
Those affected may be given oral preparations of pancreatic enzymes as a supplement, a treatment known as pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy or PERT, to make up for decreased enzyme production and to aid digestion. The primary purpose of this therapy is to ensure proper nutritional status. The therapy involves taking porcine (pig)-derived pancreatic enzyme products (PEPs), which are similar to human pancreatic enzymes, to supplement normal pancreatic function. The enzymes lipase, amylase, and protease (important pancreatic enzymes) are contained in the PEP mixture and aid in digesting fats, carbohydrates and proteins.
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text: Pepsico Company Profile (NYSE:PEP) Company Profile Analyst Ratings Earnings History Earnings Estimates Dividend History Insider Trade Headlines Social Media Chart About Pepsico (NYSE:PEP) PepsiCo, Inc. is a global food and beverage company. The Company's portfolio of brands includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. The Company operates through six segments: Frito-Lay North America (FLNA), Quaker Foods North America (QFNA), North America Beverages (NAB), Latin America, Europe Sub-Saharan Africa (ESSA), and Asia, Middle East and North Africa (AMENA). The FLNA segment includes its branded food and snack businesses in the United States and Canada. The QFNA segment includes its cereal, rice, pasta and other branded food businesses in the United States and Canada. The NAB segment includes its beverage businesses in the United States and Canada. The Latin America segment includes its beverage, food and snack businesses in Latin America. The ESSA segment includes its beverage, food and snack businesses in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. The AMENA segment includes its beverage, food and snack businesses in Asia, Middle East and North Africa. Industry, Sector and Symbol: Sector: Consumer Staples Industry: Carbonated Soft Drinks Sub-Industry: Soft Drinks Symbol: NYSE:PEP CUSIP: 71344810 Web: www.pepsico.com Capitalization:Market Cap: $167.05564 billionOutstanding Shares: 1,425,510,000Average Prices:50 Day Moving Avg: $115.97200 Day Moving Avg: $111.7452 Week Range: $98.50 - $118.24 P/E:Trailing P/E Ratio: 24.82Foreward P/E Ratio: 21.03P/E Growth: 3.51Sales & Book Value:Annual Revenue: $63.3 billionPrice / Sales: 2.64Book Value: $8.81 per sharePrice / Book: 13.32Dividend:Annual Dividend: $3.22Dividend Yield: 2.8% Profitability:EBIDTA: $12.42 billionNet Margins: 10.77%Return on Equity: 59.74%Return on Assets: 9.72%Debt:Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.46%Current Ratio: 1.32%Quick Ratio: 1.16%Misc:Average Volume: 3.44 million shs.Beta: 0.67Short Ratio: 2.27 Frequently Asked Questions for Pepsico (NYSE:PEP) What is Pepsico's stock symbol? Pepsico trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "PEP." How often does Pepsico pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Pepsico? Pepsico announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, July 14th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.805 per share on Friday, September 29th. This represents a $3.22 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.74%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 30th. View Pepsico's Dividend History. How were Pepsico's earnings last quarter? Pepsico, Inc. (NYSE:PEP) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July, 11th. The company reported $1.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.40 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $15.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $15.57 billion. Pepsico had a net margin of 10.77% and a return on equity of 59.74%. Pepsico's quarterly revenue was up 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.35 earnings per share. View Pepsico's Earnings History. When will Pepsico make its next earnings announcement? Pepsico is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, September, 27th 2017. View Earnings Estimates for Pepsico. What guidance has Pepsico issued on next quarter's earnings? Pepsico issued an update on its FY17 earnings guidance on Tuesday, July, 11th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $5.13 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $5.14. Where is Pepsico's stock going? Where will Pepsico's stock price be in 2017? 15 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for Pepsico's shares. Their forecasts range from $113.00 to $133.00. On average, they anticipate Pepsico's share price to reach $122.67 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Pepsico. What are analysts saying about Pepsico stock? Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Pepsico stock: 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "PepsiCo reported second-quarter 2017 results with both earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.9% and 0.4%, respectively. On a year-over-year basis, core earnings and revenues grew 10% and 2%, respectively, defying the difficult global macro industry slowdown. The upside was primarily driven by higher pricing, partly offsetting the weak demand. Revenues increased 3.1% on an organic basis, primarily driven by higher demand in Latin America and Europe Sub-Saharan Africa. Notably, organic sales growth was higher than the 2.1% rise recorded in the previous quarter. The company also maintained its 2017 core EPS growth rate of 8% on 3% top-line growth, partly offset by 2% FX headwind for both EPS and revenues, echoing the ongoing macro challenges outside the U.S. Despite challenges, Pepsi has been doing well on the back of major innovation, ongoing revenue management strategies, improved productivity and better market execution." (7/14/2017) 2. Jefferies Group LLC analysts commented, "We continue to recommend PEP following solid 4Q results. Despite the difficult global macro, the co. delivered 4% org sales and 12% core FX neutral EPS growth in FY16, which places it toward the higher end of CPG peers. Margins, FCF conversion, and ROIC all continue to improve, and PEP's initial FY17 EPS guide looks conservative (we see up to 4 pts of upside). At 19x EV/ULFCF, we see scope to re-rate vs. KO/MDLZ avg. of 25x' Solid 4Q, FY17 guide looks conservative: PEP's $1.20 in 4Q EPS came in $0.04 ahead of Street est. on in-line topline (3.7% org sales vs. Street 3.8%) and -80 bps of GM % contraction, offset by better SG&A (40.5% vs. Street 41.7%)." (2/16/2017) Who are some of Pepsico's key competitors? Some companies that are related to Pepsico include Nestle SA (NSRGY), Procter & Gamble Company (The) (PG), Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA (BUD), Coca-Cola Company (The) (KO), Philip Morris International (PM), Unilever NV (UN), Unilever PLC (UL), Altria Group (MO), LVMH-Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA (LVMUY), British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI), LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (LVMUY), L'Oreal SA (LRLCY), The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC), Reynolds American (RAI), Ambev S.A. (ABEV), Diageo PLC (DEO), Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (RBGLY) and Mondelez International (MDLZ). Who are Pepsico's key executives? Pepsico's management team includes the folowing people: Indra K. Nooyi, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive OfficerHugh F. Johnston, Vice Chairman of the Board, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice PresidentMehmood Khan M.D., Vice Chairman of the Board, Executive Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer - Global Research and DevelopmentAlbert P. Carey, Chief Executive Officer, North AmericaSanjeev Chadha, Chief Executive Officer - Asia, Middle East and North AfricaRamon Laguarta, Chief Executive Officer - Europe Sub-Saharan AfricaLaxman Narasimhan, Chief Executive Officer, Latin AmericaVivek Sankaran, President and Chief Operating Officer, Frito-Lay North AmericaKirk C Tanner, President and Chief Operating Officer, North America BeveragesCynthia Mary Trudell Ph.D., Chief Human Resources Officer, Executive Vice President - Human Resources Who owns Pepsico stock? Pepsico's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.40%), APG Asset Management N.V. (0.36%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.35%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.29%), Sanders Capital LLC (0.27%) and Acadian Asset Management LLC (0.22%). Company insiders that own Pepsico stock include Albert P Carey, Cynthia Trudell, Daniel Vasella, Dina Dublon, Hugh F Johnston, Indra K Nooyi, Kirk Tanner, Laxman Narasimhan, Marie T Gallagher, Mehmood Khan, Ramon Laguarta and Vivek Sankaran. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Pepsico. Who sold Pepsico stock? Who is selling Pepsico stock? Pepsico's stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of Montreal Can, First Quadrant L P CA, Focused Investors LLC, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc., Great West Life Assurance Co. Can, Strs Ohio, Hexavest Inc. and Acadian Asset Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Pepsico stock in the last year include Cynthia Trudell, Indra K Nooyi, Kirk Tanner, Laxman Narasimhan, Mehmood Khan, Ramon Laguarta and Vivek Sankaran. View Insider Buying and Selling for Pepsico. Who bought Pepsico stock? Who is buying Pepsico stock? Pepsico's stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Harbour Capital Advisors LLC, Sanders Capital LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Fisher Asset Management LLC, Marathon Asset Management LLP, Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V., Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. and Vontobel Asset Management Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Pepsico. How do I buy Pepsico stock? Shares of Pepsico can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab. What is Pepsico's stock price today? One share of Pepsico stock can currently be purchased for approximately $117.34. MarketBeat Community Rating for Pepsico (NYSE PEP)Community Ranking: 3.2 out of 5 ( )Outperform Votes: 615 (Vote Outperform)Underperform Votes: 340 (Vote Underperform)Total Votes: 955MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Pepsico and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days. Analyst Ratings Consensus Ratings for Pepsico (NYSE:PEP) (How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus ratings using the most recent rating from each brokerage that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Since brokers often use different ratings systems, each rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings. Each stock's consensus rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months.MarketBeat will no longer include ratings and price target data in its consensus calculation if a broker drops coverage and MarketBeat has received a report that coverage was dropped. Ratings from certain research firms that issue ratings using purely quantitative methods (such as Zacks, Vetr and ValuEngine) are not included in consensus calculations. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.Ratings Breakdown: 4 Hold Ratings, 11 Buy RatingsConsensus Rating:Buy (Score: 2.73)Consensus Price Target: $122.67 (4.54% upside) Analysts' Ratings History for Pepsico (NYSE:PEP) Show: Only the Most Recent Rating From Each Brokerage All Ratings For This Stock DateFirmActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails7/13/2017Cowen and CompanyReiterated RatingOutperform$128.00Low7/12/2017Jefferies Group LLCReiterated RatingBuy$130.00 -> $133.00Low7/12/2017Credit Suisse GroupBoost Price TargetOutperform$124.00 -> $126.00Low7/12/2017J P Morgan Chase & CoReiterated RatingOverweightLow7/6/2017Susquehanna Bancshares IncReiterated RatingPositive$134.00 -> $133.00Low6/30/2017Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingHold$115.00Low6/7/2017BMO Capital MarketsDowngradeOutperform -> Market Perform$118.00 -> $120.00Low5/31/2017Stifel NicolausReiterated RatingHoldLow4/28/2017Barclays PLCReiterated RatingHold$113.00Low3/3/2017Sanford C. BernsteinReiterated RatingOutperformN/A2/15/2017CLSAReiterated RatingOutperformN/A12/12/2016Societe GeneraleUpgradeHold -> BuyN/A10/3/2016Deutsche Bank AGReiterated RatingBuy$120.00N/A9/30/2016Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight$121.00N/A9/30/2016Bank of America CorporationReiterated RatingBuy$120.00N/A7/13/2016ArgusBoost Price TargetBuy$116.00 -> $124.00N/A6/29/2016Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)Reiterated RatingNeutral$105.00 -> $104.00N/A4/19/2016Citigroup Inc.Boost Price TargetNeutral$102.00 -> $110.00N/A4/14/2016First GlobalUpgradeMarketperform -> OutperformN/A3/31/2016NomuraReiterated RatingHold$100.00N/A2/26/2016Sterne Agee CRTDowngradeBuy -> NeutralN/A12/4/2015Tigress FinancialReiterated RatingNeutralN/A10/7/2015S&P Equity ResearchReiterated RatingHold$103.00N/A(Data available from 7/28/2015 forward) Earnings Earnings History for Pepsico (NYSE:PEP)Earnings History by Quarter for Pepsico (NYSE PEP)DateQuarterConsensus EstimateActual EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueRelease LinkConference CallDetails9/27/2017$1.40N/A7/11/2017Q2 17$1.40$1.50$15.57 billion$15.71 billionViewN/A4/26/2017Q1 2017$0.91$0.94$11.98 billion$12.05 billionViewN/A2/15/2017Q416$1.16$1.20$19.51 billion$19.52 billionViewListen9/29/2016Q316$1.32$1.40$15.89 billion$16.03 billionViewListen7/7/2016Q216$1.30$1.35$15.41 billion$15.40 billionViewListen4/18/2016Q116$0.81$0.89$11.85 billion$11.90 billionViewListen2/11/2016Q415$1.06$1.06$18.54 billion$18.59 billionViewListen10/6/2015Q315$1.26$1.35$16.19 billion$16.33 billionViewN/A7/9/2015Q215$1.24$1.32$15.81 billion$15.92 billionViewN/A4/23/2015Q115$0.79$0.83$12.22 billion$12.22 billionViewN/A2/11/2015Q414$1.09$1.12$19.90 billion$19.95 billionViewListen10/9/2014Q314$1.29$1.36$17.13 billion$17.22 billionViewN/A7/23/2014Q214$1.23$1.32$16.79 billion$16.89 billionViewN/A4/17/2014Q114$0.75$0.83$12.43 billion$12.62 billionViewN/A2/19/2014Q413$1.01$1.05$20.16 billion$20.12 billionViewN/A10/16/2013Q313$1.18$1.24$17.03 billion$16.91 billionViewListen7/24/2013Q2 2013$1.19$1.28$16.79 billion$16.81 millionViewListen4/18/2013Q1 2013$0.71$0.77$12.61 million$12.58 millionViewListen2/14/2013Q4 2012$1.05$1.09$19.65 billion$19.95 billionViewListen10/17/2012$1.16$1.20ViewN/A7/25/2012$1.09$1.12ViewN/A4/26/2012$0.67$0.69ViewN/A2/9/2012$1.12$1.15ViewN/A10/12/2011$1.29$1.31ViewN/A7/21/2011$1.20$1.21ViewN/A4/28/2011$0.73$0.74ViewN/A2/10/2011$1.04$1.05ViewN/A(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward) Estimates Earnings Estimates for Pepsico (NYSE:PEP)2017 EPS Consensus Estimate: $5.12QuarterNumber of EstimatesLow EstimateHigh EstimateAverage EstimateQ1 20171$0.93$0.93$0.93Q2 20171$1.42$1.42$1.42Q3 20171$1.44$1.44$1.44Q4 20171$1.33$1.33$1.33(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research) Dividends Current Dividend Information for Pepsico (NYSE:PEP)Next Dividend:9/29/2017Annual Dividend:$3.22Dividend Yield:2.74%Dividend Growth:9.60% (3 Year Average)Payout Ratio:68.22% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings) 62.40% (Based on This Year's Estimates)57.71% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)Track Record:44 Years of Consecutive Dividend GrowthDividend History by Quarter for Pepsico (NYSE PEP)AnnouncedPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date7/14/2017quarterly$0.812.8%8/30/20179/1/20179/29/20175/2/2017quarterly$0.812.88%5/31/20176/2/20176/30/20172/2/2017quarterly$0.752.86%3/1/20173/3/20173/31/201711/17/2016quarterly$0.752.97%11/30/201612/2/20161/6/20177/14/2016quarterly$0.752.74%8/31/20169/2/20169/30/20165/3/2016quarterly$0.752.89%6/1/20166/3/20166/30/20162/4/2016quarterly$0.702.89%3/2/20163/4/20163/31/201611/19/2015quarterly$0.7012/2/201512/4/20151/7/20167/16/2015quarterly$0.702.9%9/2/20159/4/20159/30/20155/5/2015quarterly$0.702.94%6/3/20156/5/20156/30/20152/5/2015quarterly$0.662.71%3/4/20153/6/20153/31/201511/20/2014quarterly$0.662.65%12/3/201412/5/20141/7/20157/17/2014quarterly$0.662.91%9/3/20149/5/20149/30/20145/6/2014quarterly$0.663.02%6/4/20146/6/20146/30/20142/6/2014quarterly$0.572.83%3/5/20143/7/20143/31/201411/21/2013quarterly$0.572.65%12/4/201312/6/20131/2/20147/19/2013quarterly$0.572.63%9/4/20139/6/20139/30/20135/1/2013quarterly$0.572.76%6/5/20136/7/20136/28/20132/7/2013quarterly$0.542.96%2/27/20133/1/20133/29/2013(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward) Insider Trades Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Pepsico (NYSE:PEP)Insider Ownership Percentage: 0.26%Institutional Ownership Percentage: 70.45%Insider Trades by Quarter for Pepsico (NYSE:PEP)Transaction DateInsider NameTitleBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionDetails7/25/2017Indra K NooyiChairmanSell452,830$116.44$52,727,525.20 7/24/2017Indra K NooyiCEOSell340,449$116.42$39,635,072.58 7/24/2017Mehmood KhanEVPSell63,396$116.39$7,378,660.44 3/6/2017Cynthia TrudellEVPSell9,000$109.57$986,130.00 3/6/2017Laxman NarasimhanCEOSell4,258$109.50$466,251.00 3/3/2017Vivek SankaranCOOSell2,000$110.22$220,440.00 3/2/2017Kirk TannerCOOSell5,500$110.13$605,715.00 2/28/2017Ramon LaguartaCEOSell23,585$109.05$2,571,944.25 7/28/2016Mehmood KhanEVPSell51,137$107.30$5,487,000.10 7/13/2016Laxman NarasimhanCEOSell3,219$109.11$351,225.09 7/12/2016Albert P CareyCEOSell170,003$108.81$18,498,026.43 7/11/2016Marie T GallagherSVPSell13,586$109.01$1,481,009.86 7/11/2016Ramon LaguartaCEOSell17,221$108.27$1,864,517.67 5/2/2016Indra K NooyiCEOSell304,220$103.31$31,428,968.20 4/20/2016Cynthia TrudellEVPSell8,000$104.23$833,840.00 3/2/2016Ramon LaguartaCEOSell11,000$98.16$1,079,760.00 2/18/2016Hugh F. JohnstonCFOSell118,125$99.55$11,759,343.75 10/14/2015Daniel VasellaDirectorSell2,349$98.06$230,342.94 10/8/2015Dina DublonDirectorSell3,064$98.50$301,804.00 10/8/2015Indra K. NooyiCEOSell375,000$98.53$36,948,750.00 5/4/2015Ramon LaguartaCEOSell13,801$95.91$1,323,653.91 10/29/2014Alberto IbarguenDirectorSell6,588$94.44$622,170.72 10/13/2014Dina DublonDirectorSell4,894$94.53$462,629.82 10/13/2014Zein AbdallaInsiderSell642$94.65$60,765.30 7/28/2014Thomas GrecoEVPSell28,372$91.26$2,589,228.72 7/25/2014Albert P CareyCEOSell46,065$91.53$4,216,329.45 7/25/2014Mehmood KhanEVPSell4,340$91.55$397,327.00 2/19/2014Sharon Percy RockefellerDirectorSell3,871$77.57$300,273.47 7/31/2013Marie T GallagherSVPSell33,998$84.98$2,889,150.04 7/26/2013James J SchiroDirectorSell3,540$84.94$300,687.60 7/26/2013Saad Abdul-LatifCEOSell55,464$84.59$4,691,699.76 7/26/2013Thomas GrecoEVPSell22,353$84.70$1,893,299.10 2/27/2013Shona L BrownDirectorBuy1,000$75.33$75,330.00 (Data available from 1/1/2013 forward) Headlines Headline Trends for Pepsico (NYSE:PEP) Latest Headlines for Pepsico (NYSE:PEP) Source: All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat.com Bloomberg MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ Reuters Seeking Alpha The Street The Wall Street Journal Yahoo Finance DateHeadlinePepsico (NYSE:PEP) vs. Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. (KOF) Financial Analysiswww.americanbankingnews.com - July 28 at 12:28 AMUPDATE 4-Coca-Cola to sell Coke Zero Sugar in US; profit beatswww.cnbc.com - July 27 at 6:18 AMCoca-Cola's (KO) Healthy Drive Helps Q2 Earnings to Beatwww.nasdaq.com - July 27 at 6:18 AMCoca-Cola profit beats expectations on demand for healthier drinkswww.theglobeandmail.com - July 27 at 6:18 AMCoca-Cola beats, boosted by demand for healthier non-carbonated beverageswww.businessinsider.com - July 27 at 6:18 AMCoca-Cola Earnings Beat, Thanks to Juice and Coke Zero Loversfinance.yahoo.com - July 27 at 6:18 AMCoca-Cola's earnings, sales top Wall Street expectations with more healthy drinks on tapfinance.yahoo.com - July 27 at 6:18 AMCoca-Cola's (KO) Healthy Drive Helps Q2 Earnings to Beatfinance.yahoo.com - July 27 at 6:18 AMPepsico, Inc. (NYSE:PEP) CEO Sells $39,635,072.58 in Stockwww.americanbankingnews.com - July 26 at 10:23 PMPepsico, Inc. (PEP) Chairman Sells $52,727,525.20 in Stockwww.americanbankingnews.com - July 26 at 10:23 PMPepsico, Inc. (PEP) EVP Sells $7,378,660.44 in Stockwww.americanbankingnews.com - July 26 at 10:23 PMPepsiCo deal shows companies not shying away from Redskinsmarketbeat.com - July 26 at 7:48 PMCoca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. (KOF) and Pepsico (PEP) Financial Analysiswww.americanbankingnews.com - July 26 at 6:29 PMAnalyzing Pepsico (NYSE:PEP) and Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. (KOF)www.americanbankingnews.com - July 26 at 6:28 PMValidea James P. O'Shaughnessy Strategy Daily Upgrade Reportwww.nasdaq.com - July 26 at 6:19 AMStreetwise newsletter: The end of an era at Cott, a rocky start for WisdomTreewww.theglobeandmail.com - July 26 at 6:19 AMWashington Redskins Name PepsiCo Exclusive Beverage And Snack Partnerfinance.yahoo.com - July 26 at 6:19 AMIt's True: Parents Count Down Days Until Kids Are Back In School…and Frito-Lay Rewards Them For Surviving The Summer Crazefinance.yahoo.com - July 26 at 6:18 AM5 Things PepsiCo's Management Wants You to Knowfinance.yahoo.com - July 26 at 6:18 AM5 Things PepsiCo's Management Wants You to Knowwww.fool.com - July 25 at 4:27 PMCritical Review: Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX) & Pepsico (NYSE:PEP)www.americanbankingnews.com - July 25 at 12:28 AMCoca-Cola: Too Optimistic?finance.yahoo.com - July 24 at 7:51 PMPepsiCo, Inc. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : PEP-US : July 24, 2017finance.yahoo.com - July 24 at 2:49 PMCoca-Cola (KO) Q2 Earnings: Will it Lose Fizz This Season?finance.yahoo.com - July 24 at 2:49 PMWhy Coca-Cola Shares Are Overvaluedfinance.yahoo.com - July 24 at 2:48 PMAnalyzing Pepsico (PEP) & Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX)www.americanbankingnews.com - July 23 at 7:25 AMTeam Nacho Cheese Prevails Over Team Cool Ranch In Bold Showdown In San Diegofinance.yahoo.com - July 22 at 7:31 AMInvestors Buy High Volume of Call Options on Pepsico (NYSE:PEP)www.americanbankingnews.com - July 22 at 7:06 AMPepsiCo, Inc. - StreetInsider.comwww.streetinsider.com - July 21 at 6:09 AMPepsiCo Announces Senior Leadership Appointmentsfinance.yahoo.com - July 21 at 6:09 AMPepsiCo Names New President, But No CEO Successorfinance.yahoo.com - July 21 at 6:09 AMPepsiCo Names a President but CEO Staying Put for "Foreseeable Future"finance.yahoo.com - July 21 at 6:09 AM[$$] PepsiCo CEO Picks a No. 2, but No 'Heir Apparent'finance.yahoo.com - July 21 at 6:09 AMHow a Second-Place Company Can Be a Winnerfinance.yahoo.com - July 19 at 3:47 PMCrystal Pepsi Throwback Tour Brings Music, Baseball And Iconic Clear Cola To Fans Across The U.S.finance.yahoo.com - July 19 at 3:47 PMHow Analysts Rate PepsiCo Stock after 2Q Resultsfinance.yahoo.com - July 19 at 2:22 AMHow PepsiCo's 2Q17 Results Affected Its Valuationfinance.yahoo.com - July 19 at 2:22 AMCrispy Taco, Everything Bagel With Cream Cheese And Fried Green Tomato Chips Will Have You Saying: "It Tastes Just Like The Real Thing!"finance.yahoo.com - July 19 at 2:22 AMPepsiCo CEO: Who's running your company?finance.yahoo.com - July 19 at 2:22 AMPepsiCo CFO: The CEO-CFO partnershipfinance.yahoo.com - July 19 at 2:22 AMA Legacy Asset for the Next 100 Years - Seeking Alphaseekingalpha.com - July 18 at 7:13 AMPepsiCo: Stop Overthinking - Seeking Alphaseekingalpha.com - July 18 at 7:13 AMPepsiCo Is Worth Buying For Its Snacks Business - Seeking Alphaseekingalpha.com - July 18 at 7:13 AMPepsico, Inc. 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When Kayla Solis' mother first brought her to the East Valley Boys and Girls Club two years ago, she was shy and quiet.
"It was different than I expected," said the La Puente resident of her first impression of the club. "The longer I stayed, the more involved I got and the more I love it."
Kayla, 15, is a great example of what the club hopes to do for its members through its programs — transform them into better versions of themselves.
The East Valley Boys and Girls Club (EVBGC), in partnership with local businesses and other community groups, recognized the achievements of Kayla by naming her the club's Youth of the Year.
"Kayla shined above anyone else," said Charles Karsch, EVBGC executive director.
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District board members, Hacienda Heights Kiwanis, representatives from Senator Ed Hernandez' office, Assemblymember Ian Calderon and other community members joined the club in celebrating Kayla's achievement during a breakfast at the La Puente club on March 15.Solis received a certificate of recognition from Hernandez and Calderon for her achievement.
The Los Altos High School freshman helps out any way she can at the club, taking part in several special programs for the teen and young members including Keystone and Jr. Staff.
"If you feel like a nobody, here you have a place," said Kayla. "There's Jr. Chefs, arts and crafts, it's just fun."
Kayla is happy to help young members with their homework or help them in arts and crafts. She was also part of the La Puente Relay for Life last year and plans to participate again this year.
Kayla's contributions to the club and community has made her an asset to the EVBGC, the club states in the breakfast program. "She is an amazing young lady who has a heart of gold. We are so proud."
The Youth of the Year is Boys and Girls Clubs of America's (BGCA) premier youth organization program for club members for 66 years now.
The Youth of the Year competition begins at the local clubs with finalists competing at the state, regional and eventually national levels, where the honorees have the opportunity to go to Washington, D.C., and visit the White House, among other honors.
The YOY program hopes to offer members the benefit of developing healthy attitudes towards home, recognize the importance of patriotism, civic responsibility and good character.
The club has been at its current location for four years, sharing a building with the city of La Puente's Youth Learning Activity Center at 501 N. Glendora Ave.
"The city of La Puente has been a good partnership with the club," said Karsch. "We hope to keep expanding. This site alone has about 1,000 registered members. We have an average daily attendance of 90 members. We have a variety of programs. It's only $25 a year for membership. We're here to help families."
Karsch noted that despite the high number of members, the club's teen population is pretty low and can sometimes be challenging when looking for YOY candidates.
He hopes Kayla and her YOY honor will inspire other teens to be more active within the club and the community.
"This shows other club members that through hard work, volunteerism and dedication, they can also achieve this type of recognition and it can project them into greater things in their future," said Karsch.
Kayla feels honored but still humble.
"I was surprised that they chose me," she said. "It gives me a sense of accomplishment."
Kayla's future goals include going to a four-year college and becoming a novelist. She enjoys writing stories now which she only shares with her family, so far.
"I like fiction and action stories," she said. Her favorite author is David Clement Davis, "he's a new author and writes sci-fi fiction."


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NO is a diffusible free radical with many functions in diverse biological systems. It is synthesized from arginine by nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and acts as an important inflammatory mediator. iNOS is an inducible form of NOS, which is induced under pathological conditions, being responsible for the overproduction of NO [
The isolated compounds were screened for their ability to affect NO released by LPS stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. All of them showed a dose-dependent NO inhibitory activity. The monoacylglycerol, composed of a glycerol moiety linked to oleic acid (C18:1 Ω9) (
Dexamethasone effect on NO release. Quantification of NO produced by RAW 264.7 cells exposed to dexamethasone and stimulated with 1 µg/mL of LPS for 18 h. Results are expressed in percentage of control with LPS (mean ± SEM of four independent assays performed in duplicate).
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Those findings are in accordance with our results, as both the monoacylglycerol and the MGDGs showed the capacity to reduce NO release in a dose-dependent manner. According to the previous literature [
Although the IC50 values of our compounds are higher than that of the reference drug, the potential of the monoacylglycerol and of the MGDGs as anti-inflammatory agents cannot be set aside. Glucocorticoids are commonly prescribed for the treatment of several situations of inflammatory disorders; nevertheless, there are plenty of undesirable side effects associated with both acute and long term treatments [
The anti-inflammatory activity of this kind of compounds has been more extensively studied on cells from articular cartilage [
β-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide reduced form (NADH), dexamethasone, sodium pyruvate, 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT), sulphanilamide, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO),
1H, 13C and 2D NMR spectra were recorded at 25 °C on a Bruker DRX 500 NMR spectrometer. Mass spectra (ESI) were recorded with a HP1100 Agilent Finnigan LCQ Deca mass spectrometer. HPLC analysis was performed using a Dionex UltiMate 3000 System coupled to a photodiode array detector (UVD340S), with routine detection wavelengths at 235, 254, 280 and 340 nm. The chromatographic analysis was carried out on a Knauer VertexPlus column (125 × 4 mm, Eurospher 100-10, C18). The mobile phase consisted of two solvents: 0.1% phosphoric acid in water (A) and methanol (B). Elution was performed as follows: 0–10 min, 10% B; 10–35 min, gradual increase of solvent B in order to achieve 100% B at 35 min; 35–45 min, 100% B. Column chromatography was performed using silica gel 60 M (0.04–0.063 mm, Merck, Darmstadt, Germany) or reversed-phase silica gel C18 (40–63 µm, Merck) as a stationary phase. TLC plates with silica gel 60 M F254 (Merck), were used to monitor fractions (DCM: MeOH (95:5 v/v) as a mobile phase). Detection was performed under UV light (254 and 366 nm) or by spraying the plates with anisaldehyde reagent. Solvents were distilled prior to use and spectral grade solvents were used for spectroscopic measurements.
The freeze-dried seaweed material (dry weight: 140 g) was exhaustively extracted (1L × 3) with MeOH at room temperature. The MeOH fractions were combined and evaporated under vacuum. The dried methanolic extract was subjected to solvent-solvent partitioning to give n-hexane, EtOAc and
Spectrometric data of compounds
The murine macrophage cell line RAW 264.7 was grown at 37 °C, in DMEM supplemented with GlutaMAX™-I, 10% FBS, 100 U/L penicillin and 100 µg/mL streptomycin, in a humidified atmosphere of 5% CO2. Cells were inoculated at a density of 150,000 cells/well into 48-well plates and cultured until confluence. The isolated compounds were dissolved in DMSO at 100 mg/mL and stored in aliquots, at −20 °C, until analysis. Each compound was diluted with supplemented DMEM immediately before cell exposure. Cells were pre-treated with different concentrations of the isolated compounds or vehicle for 1 h. Following the addition of 1 mg/mL LPS (or vehicle) cells were further incubated for 18 h at 37 °C in a humidified atmosphere of 5% CO2. Dexamethasone was used as positive control. The effect of the isolated compounds was also evaluated in the absence of LPS in order to observe the changes in NO basal levels. No LPS was added to the negative controls. The final concentration of DMSO was 0.5% in all wells. Four independent assays were performed in duplicate.
The release of cytosolic LDH into the culture medium was used as an index of cell death. After the incubation period of 18 h at 37 °C, the culture medium was carefully removed from each well and used to determine the activity of LDH released by death cells. The oxidation of NADH during the conversion of pyruvate to lactate was used to determine LDH activity, by following the kinetic at 340 nm in a microplate reader (Multiscan ASCENT Thermo®, Vantaa, Finland). Results are expressed as LDH activity in the medium of exposed cells, relative to control, without extract [
Cell viability was also assessed by the mitochondria dependent reduction of MTT to formazan. After the incubation period (18 h at 37 °C), RAW 264.7 cells were washed with DPBS and then incubated for 30 min with MTT (0.5 mg/mL in DMEM). MTT is converted by mitochondrial dehydrogenases of metabolically active cells from its yellow salt to an insoluble purple formazan product, which is then solubilized with DMSO. The extent of the reduction to formazan within the cells was quantified by measuring the absorbance of the solution at 510 nm in a microplate reader (Multiscan ASCENT Thermo®) [
Macrophage cells release NO into the culture medium, which is converted into different nitrogen derivatives. Of them, only nitrite is stable, and for this reason, easy to measure as an indicator of NO production. After the incubation period with the test compounds (6.25–100 µg/mL for compound
Data were analysed by using GraphPad PRISM software (GraphPad software, San Diego, CA, USA) (version 5.2 for Windows). One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), using the Dunnet Multiple Comparison test was carried out on data obtained from four independent assays performed in duplicate for each sample. Levels of statistical significance at
In the present work, the glyceroglycolipids composition of
A combination of our study with previous investigations involving similar naturally occurring glyceroglycolipids [
The authors are grateful to Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) through grant no. PEst-C/EQB/LA0006/2011. G. Lopes (SFRH/BD/61565/2009) is indebted to FCT, FSE and POPH for the grant.
Conceived and designed the experiments: Peter Proksch, Paula B. Andrade, Patrícia Valentão. Performed the experiments: Graciliana Lopes, Georgios Daletos. Analyzed the data: Graciliana Lopes, Georgios Daletos, Peter Proksch, Paula B. Andrade, Patrícia Valentão. Contributed reagents/materials/analysis tools: Peter Proksch, Paula B. Andrade. Wrote the paper: Graciliana Lopes, Georgios Daletos, Patrícia Valentão.
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Hearing on Dirty Coal Tricks Postponed
Washington, DC: Reports in the Associated Press and Politico this morning revealed more findings related to Chairman Ed Markey's investigation into those at the center of widening scandal involving forged letters sent to Congress. The letters sent by Bonner and Associates, on behalf of a group contracted by American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, purported to come from veterans, senior, minority and women's groups urging members of Congress to vote against clean energy legislation in the House earlier this year. A hearing on the issue, scheduled for this morning, has been postponed.
Statement of Carl Pope, Sierra Club Executive Director:
"We are disappointed that Chairman Markey's hearing on this scandal will have to wait, but we applaud his efforts to bring this important story to light. Today's press reports confirm the close associations between ACCCE and the contractors they hired and the fact that ACCCE knew about the letters forged on their behalf well before Congress was alerted.
"This is another reminder of how far these polluting special interests are willing to go to keep the public in the dark and dependent on their dirty sources of energy. Big Oil, Big Coal and other special interests have already spent more than $100 million trying to defeat clean energy legislation, and in doing so have managed to mar the tradition of true public participation that has made our country great.
"We cannot let polluters get away with their dirty, business-as-usual tactics. Right now the Senate is working on a clean energy jobs bill that will ensure we have less pollution, more jobs and greater security. It will help America take charge and build a clean energy economy that works for everyone.
"But Big Coal and Oil are fighting against this progress, spending tens of millions of dollars in an attempt to drown out the calls for a clean energy economy that are coming from across the country. These polluters are fighting hard for billions in giveaways that would encourage the construction of more dirty coal-fired power plants and to weaken the authority of the Clean Air Act.
"The Senate must fight back against the old polluting industries and pass as strong clean energy jobs bill that will create jobs, boost the economy, switch to renewable sources like wind and solar, make America more secure, and fight global warming.
"We look forward to when the witnesses on both sides of this issue are able to publicly tell their stories."


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Scalp induction rate responses to cytokinins on proliferating shoot tips of banana cultivars
Siamak, Shirani and Meon, Sariah and Wahab, Zakaria and Mahmood, Maziah (2010) Scalp induction rate responses to cytokinins on proliferating shoot tips of banana cultivars. American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, 5 (2). pp. 128-134. ISSN 1557-4989
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Problem statement: The effect of cytokinins on scalp induction from in vitro propagating shoot tips of different banana (Musa spp. AAA and AAB) cultivars was studied. Approach: Proliferation rate increased with an increasing concentration of Benzyl Amino Purine(BAP) up to 22.2 μM while, lower level of BAP (11.1 μM) increased scalp induction. Results: Kinetin induced a lower number of shoots than that obtained with similar levels of BAP and caused an increase in scalp induction rate at higher concentration (22.2 μM). Shoot proliferation in 'Rastali'(AAB),'Berangan Intan' and 'Berangan'(AAA) significantly increased with increasing Thidiazuron (TDZ) concentration from 3.17, 2.17 and 3.33 shoots at 0.5 μM to 14.17, 6.22 and 6.17 shoots at 5 μM respectively, as concentrations above 5 μM for all cultivars were inhibitor. Conclusion/Recommendations: The highest ratio of scalp formation (8.89) was recorded in 'Rastali' at the highest concentration of TDZ (7.5 μM), but in 'Berangan Intan' and 'Berangan' (AAA) TDZ increased scalp induction rate from 0.00 and 0.43 at 0.5 μM to 4.22 and 2.67 at 5 μM respectively before falling to 2.11 for both at 7.5 μM. BAP at 22.2 μM was considered optimal for shoot proliferation as well as shoot elongation from excised scalps of banana cultivars.
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Madan, M and Venkataswamy, MA and Sujata, M and Bhaumik, SK (2005) Failure analysis of bolts belonging to an aircraft engine removal ground equipment. Project Report. National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore.Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)
Two fractured bolts belonging to an aircraft engine removal ground equipment were brought to the laboratory for analyzing the cause of failure. Investigation revealed that both the bolts have failed by static overload. Analysis shows that the most probable reason for the failure is over-tightening of the bolts. It appears that a minimum tightening of the bolts would suffice the requirements for the present application and hence it is recommended to avoid over tightening of the bolts.
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On Thursday, language learning software developer Rosetta Stone (RST) said that it has purchased a brain-training application maker.
Rosetta Stone will pay $12 million to buy Vivity Labs, which produces Fit Brains applications. Its Fit Brains Trainer app has been downloaded nearly 5 million times over the last year. The all-cash deal is expected to be completed in January.
Adding Vivity Labs is anticipated to boost Rosetta Stone's bookings between $3 million and $5 million during 2014. Rosetta Stone also forecast a boosted to its adjusted operating EBITDA of between $1 million and $2 million during the year.
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NEW YORK (Nov. 14)
A program to add more than two-thirds of a billion dollars in new, expanded and modernized medical, welfare and educational buildings and services to the network of agencies of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York by 1980 was announced today by Lawrence B. Buttenwieser, president of Federation, in officially launching a new capital funds campaign.
Federation is embarking on a Building Drive to raise $218 million in philanthropic funds from individuals, corporations, business firms and foundations. The balance of the funds for the program, almost half a billion dollars, will come in the main from matching government grants. To underscore the importance of the program, Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller and Mayor John V. Lindsay took part in a news conference at the Hotel Pierre at which announcement of the building program and fund raising campaign was made.
Laurence A. Tisch, chairman of the campaign, heads a group of prominent members of the community who are giving leadership to the fund drive, which is expected to extend over three years. Construction of new buildings, repairs and modernization, and initiation of services will begin as funds become available and will take up to 10 years to complete, Buttenwieser estimated. He characterized the program as "the greatest effort ever undertaken by voluntary philanthropy for local community institutions.
It consists of more than 200 separate and distinct projects for 60 of Federation's major affiliated agencies. In addition to money for physical facilities, the campaign will seek to raise separate funds to be devoted to innovative programs and research in the fields of health and aged services, Jewish education and social services.
The master plan for the building program, which totals $680,289,150, was developed by a special committee over a two-year period and is headed by former Federation president Samuel J. Silberman. The plan calls for expenditures of $375 million for hospitals and medical services; $166 million for care of the aged; $38 million for community centers; $30 million for child care, family services and rehabilitation; almost $5 million for resident camping and country day camping, and $6 million for various other special projects.
It also calls for $60 million to be spent for program development in the fields of health and aged services; Jewish education and social services. The $20 million required for each of these funds will come wholly from philanthropic contributions. Under the plan, the following expenditures will be made by areas in metropolitan New York; more than $103 million in the Bronx; more than $148 million in Brooklyn; $250 million in Manhattan; $83.5 million in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk; $3.5 million in Staten Island and $23 million in Westchester and Rockland.
Tisch, a trustee of Federation and a leader in numerous philanthropic, educational and social causes, said that the Building Drive will be conducted concurrently with, but separate from, the annual Federation campaign for funds which is now in progress to support its 130 affiliated agencies in metropolitan New York.


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I think I have a crush on every woman who lists height as a requirement in a relationship. I am trying to find my largest enemy percentage on OKCupid to see if I can befriend her.
I'm a pretty good juggler.
I am honest, spontaneous, and curious
I have been very proud of myself for losing 50 pounds in the last year. My heart thanks me, now if I could quit smoking I would be in even better shape. I think I want to take up Yoga. If I lose anymore weight, I will no longer be curvy. I am no longer plump and my legs are steely trees.
I am always involved in theater, slam poetry, and most recently making movies. I consider myself an actor but have done backstage work several times. If I could play an instrument I would (ok, I play the juice harp). I do love to sing without being to self-conscious, and rarely in tune.
I continue to pursue these things for the satisfaction of making art happen. Sometimes, I actually get paid.
As of July 19th, I will be appearing in the Vortex's version of 'Loot' by Joe Orton. Lines, lines, lines. Ok, that was really fun. Now working on other projects. 11/14/11.
I am currently waging a war against the Evil Empire known as Comcast! I plan on starting a blog about how horrible their customer service is. Don't believe their hype!
I adore Elvis Costello
Most recently I have read The Tipping Point, Hegemony or Survival, The Grifters, and How to Rig an Election. Wow, I have read a ton of stuff since I wrote this. Working on Rabbit, Run by Updike for the book club. Oh boy, re-reading the way of life by Lao Tzu.
I'll always have a soft spot for Camus.
Counting headlights on the highway and standing still.
You like taller men, because I probably have a crush on you.
To tell you about myself, I can say that I am a romantic and sexy guy, a confident person and confident of finding someone to spend time with, hang out with and have lots of fun with. I would like to meet a lady, who will love me and be loved back. I am willing to try out anything for experience. I believe money is not everything rather love is the the ultimate thing in any good and serious relationship. I sound like a hippy right there, oh yeah.


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Just off State Highway 3, 26 km from New Plymouth, is Onaero Bay – one of Taranaki's hidden gems.
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Northern Taranaki has lush, green, undulating countryside, with a coastline of eroded cliffs punctuated by black-sand coves. The settlements dotted throughout the area are quiet and rural, although an increasing number of holidaymakers are discovering its attractions that include crowdless beaches, walkways, historic sites and some good places to eat and drink.
Just off State Highway 3, Onaero Bay is one of our favourite places to stop on the route between New Plymouth and Te Kuiti. From the road it appears like a clutch of holiday homes and a convoy of caravans, but beyond the gate is one of Taranaki's hidden gems. A public domain since 1904, the bay is visited by day-trippers and overnight visitors who get to enjoy peaceful camping with decent facilities in a park now managed by the hard-working Ian and Daphne. See onaerobay.co.nz.
It is here that the muddy-bottomed Onaero River breaks free from its narrows and wends beside a driftwood-strewn dune before flowing out to sea. At this end of the beach, low tide leaves shallow pools, perfect for short-legged people to paddle about in, or a ready-made moat for a sandcastle. At the other end of the beach, the black sandy bottom is clear of stones and good for swimming. Fishing is a popular pastime, too, with kahawai to be had off the beach, and snapper further offshore.
Flanking the bay are high cliffs typical of this coastline, eroded to reveal their earthy layers, starkly contrasting like two-tone coconut ice. Fluffy-topped toetoe bushes cling to them like unroped climbers, while just offshore doomed stacks stand orphaned, topped with remnants of bush. To the north the coast can be seen stretching for miles into the hazy distance; out on the horizon the Pohokura gas platform can be seen poking unexpectedly out of the sea. A dynamic environment, Onaero Bay seems to change its mood by the hour, and is particularly enthralling during a big sea at dusk.
Running through the middle of the holiday park, the Onaero River offers hours of fun for the younger folk, whether splashing about in its slow waters, paddling up and down in a kayak or fossicking in the piles of sun-bleached driftwood. The river's muddy banks make for dirty, squidgy, slippery fun, the perfect antidote to squeaky clean modern life. (An on-the-spot outdoor shower makes for easy cleaning, thank goodness.)
On the near side of the river the bulk of the powered sites can be found, along with the office/shop, one of two facilities blocks and a few cabins. The best spots on this side are down the front overlooking the river mouth.
Over the dear-old bridge is a welcoming camping field and the public domain, with an attractive backdrop of regenerating native bush and stately Norfolk pines. The playground sits within a spacious grassed, great for ball games and picnics. There are some delightful sites on this side of the river, both powered and unpowered.
The facilities block on this side is in good shape. The kitchen is easy-clean stainless steel and has a little bit of room for indoor dining. Outside are picnic benches; barbecues can be hired from the office.
Between the domain, the river and the beach, there's enough 'doing nothing' to keep you occupied for a restful few days. Beyond the Bay, though, are plenty of places to visit and things to do.
Mike's Organic Brewery is seven kilometres north of Onaero Bay on State Highway 3. Here you'll find great, wholesome beer in a pleasant location. There's half a dozen brews on offer, including the smoky whisky porter and a hopalicious IPA. All are certified organic and allegedly hangover free, but you might want to test that theory for yourself. The tasting room/shop has cider and other treats, and there's a beer garden, too – ideal for quaffing a few ales and a bite to eat
About another 3 km further north of Onaero Bay is the White Cliffs Walkway, which allows you to get up close to the vertiginous sedimentary cliffs, arches and stacks sculpted by the endless pounding of the Tasman Sea. The track starts at a boat ramp before heading inland through farmland to Mt Davidson then along the ridgeline, where you're met with dramatic views of the North Taranaki coastline. From here, descend to the Waipangau Stream via hundreds of wooden steps and follow the stream valley until it reaches the sea and the real stars of the show: the White Cliffs (Parininihi). From here you can follow the beach back to Pukearuhe, but only two hours either side of low tide. Check your tide times!
State Highway 3 is a scenic route, with a number of nice surprises along the way. Onaero Bay is one of them, a place enjoyed by many generations before us, and many more to come.
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Derby Baby screening
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
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Join the Memphis Roller Derby and On Location: MEMPHIS for a special screening party of DERBY BABY.
Narrated by Whip It star and actress/musician Juliette Lewis, who also appears on-camera, the Derby, Baby! story spans the most turbulent and exciting time for the sport in decades, featuring interviews with promoter Jerry "The Commissioner" Seltzer, whose father Leo Seltzer invented roller derby in the 1930s; and Chuck Morris, President of AEG Live Rocky Mountains and one of the most ardent promoters of modern roller derby. The film looks at the many incarnations of the sport since its invention 77 years ago, and explores the WWF-like legacy and over-played television coverage of the past that threatens the sport's image even today. Also featured are the new "rock stars" of roller derby, whose charisma and athleticism may be the key to pushing the sport over the "tipping point." Super-fans, critics, sponsors, prominent sports writers, authors and sociologists weigh in on the phenomenon that is roller derby, and
the sport's organic - and possibly short-lived - growth as a unique athletic expression of women's empowerment.
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"I absolutely loved locking eyes with him and playing these incredibly well-crafted scenes," she wrote.
That he would "absolutely" let his own children spend time with the former football coach.
Each enjoys approximately the same likelihood of being enacted in their entirety, which is absolutely none.
"He is absolutely laying the groundwork to make a decision," said Hogan Gidley, a longtime adviser to the governor.
The vice president can say such a thing because the vice president is absolutely right.
Those boys whom he honored with his confidence were absolutely attached to him.
"I absolutely agree with you," said the colonel, shaking his head.
His voice was high, clear, and musical, and his rendition was absolutely correct.
"I'm absolutely out of it, Pinto," he said, flicking the ash of his cigar into the fireplace.
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TEL AVIV (Mar. 5)
The capture of the predominantly Moslem village of Maroun A-Rass in south Lebanon by a unit of the Al Saiqa terrorists late last week is viewed in Israel as basically a Syrian-backed operation. Sources here noted that since Israel has warned against any move by the Syrian army south of the Litani River the Syrians used the Damascus-backed terrorist organization to do the job.
Authoritative sources in Israel pointed out that Syria wanted the village because of its strategic importance. It is located on the highest hill near the Israeli border with on excellent view of such Israeli settlements as Avivim, Baram and Ir On.
The Christian soldiers who guarded the village were outnumbered by the Al Saiqa terrorists, according to residents who fled to the Israeli border last Thursday night. The terrorists also captured an Israeli tank and troop carrier given to the Christian soldiers by the Israelis.
The villagers, who were provided with food and shelter near the Israeli border Friday and yesterday, said the terrorists were neither Palestinians nor Lebanese but appeared to be Syrians. The refugees said the terrorists massacred all the Christian soldiers and raped women in the village.
The capture of the village has demoralized Christians in south Lebanon. Many question why Israel did not do anything to prevent the village from falling into the hands of the terrorists. An Israeli military spokesman, meanwhile, last night denied a news agency report in which the terrorists charged that Israeli gunboats shelled two villages along the south Lebanon coast.


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Sorry, kinda got on a roll there. I am into music in a big way. I got into electronica at it's conception and have been there ever since. I listen to some hard rock and heavy metal as well. I don"t listen to the radio or watch t.v. for that matter. I enjoy composing music on my computer instead. I mainly get into the electrics. If I get tired of the cd I am listening to, I compose a new one.
It has been said that to know me or be with me means being prepared for anything at any time without warning. I am not volatile or violent, but I am unpredictable. I enjoy doing things in a way that just makes people wonder. I wear questionable t-shirts and jeans almost everywhere I go. My t-shirts aren't necessarily obnoxious, but they are loud. And wether people say anything about them or not, everyone notices them. I have been known to attend sunday brunch wearing a t-shirt that reads "Did you eat a bowl of ugly for breakfast?" I get the most comments about that one.
So here we are, a mountain of text read, and the only things you know about me are that I compose my own music, I like watching people and I wear loud t-shirts. Read into it what you want.
I am intriguing, enigmatic, and unpredictable.
The Big Lebowski is right up there.
Electronica, Hard Rock & Heavy Metal.
Food is good.
2)I can be found on Yahoo as vedosss
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Ms Merkel's Christian Democrats retained control in Baden-Wuerttemberg in the south-west and in Saxony-Anhalt in the east.
Their coalition partners, the Social Democrats, held on to the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
The two parties have been ruling together in an uneasy coalition.
Rhineland-Palatinate is the last big western state where the Social Democrats govern.
Voter turnout was low in all states, but particularly in Saxony-Anhalt with only 43% of potential voters taking part in the ballot.
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Backyard Garden Build
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Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM (PDT)
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with City Slicker Farms' Backyard Garden Program! We look forward to working with you. Before you volunteer, please read the following information about what to expect on the day of the build:
City Slicker Farms supports and empowers West Oakland residents to grow their own food, and one way we do that is by building backyard gardens. We provide plants, supplies, mentoring, and workshops to support participants to be successful gardeners and community food leaders. By volunteering with City Slicker Farms' Backyard Garden program, you will be increasing food access and strengthening the leadership of West Oakland residents.
Backyard Garden builds take place at the homes and in the backyards of West Oakland residents. When attending a garden build, remember you are at someone's home. By volunteering with us you agree to be respectful, mindful of following the lead of the backyard gardener, and follow the instructions of the Backyard Garden Coordinator who will be leading the volunteer work day. And remember we are all there to support the new backyard gardener, this is our first priority!
During the garden build we will be assembling raised bed planter boxes, preparing the existing soil, filling up the planter boxes with soil and compost, planting edible plants in the boxes, and planting a fruit tree. Please be prepared to work physically and wear work clothes and sturdy closed-toe shoes, and bring water, sunscreen, a snack, and work gloves if you have them. The Backyard Garden Coordinator will assign you different tasks throughout the day, so please be prepared to be flexible. The garden build will take about four hours to complete.
There are many people who would love to volunteer, so only sign up if you can actually make it. We need your help!
If you have any questions, please contact the Backyard Garden Coordinator at email@example.com or (510) 763-4241. We look forward to building gardens in West Oakland with you!
When & Where
3311 Adeline Street
Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM (PDT)
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