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This past weekend an 18-year-old in Northfield, MN was arrested after police spotted him driving erratically down the street. Officers say they watched as a car, which was later discovered to have been stolen, swerved in and out of its lane several times, even crossing over the median before finally stopping. Police say the driver of the vehicle pulled the car over himself, getting out and looking under the car for something.
It was at this point that police moved in on the teenage driver. An officer approached the car and told the teen to get back in the vehicle. The whole time the 18-year-old allegedly continued muttering, "Drunk, so drunk" over and over. After getting back inside the vehicle, the driver told the officer to take him to jail.
The arresting officer said that not only did the driver smell of alcohol, but he admitted without prompting that he did not know where he was, where he was going or how he had gotten the car that he was driving. The teen went on to admit to sneaking in the back of a bar in Northfield at closing time and consuming vodka, rum and other alcoholic beverages in an attempt to cause himself to blackout. The teen appeared to be well on his way given his BAC. Once he was arrested and taken to Northfield Safety Center, police determined his blood alcohol concentration was 0.224 percent, or not quite three times the state's legal limit.
The Minnesota case is an unfortunate one given that such a young person will now have to worry about the damage a drunk driving conviction can cause to his future. The case is also interesting in that it provides a segue to discuss an issue that many people in the state may not fully understand: there is no uniform legal limit in Minnesota. Instead, different groups can be found to violate the law at different levels.
Everyone knows that the legal limit for most drivers in Minnesota is 0.08 percent. What many may not know is that other levels, lower levels, can still result in an arrest depending on the particular facts of the case. For instance, teen drivers like the one in this case fall under Minnesota's Zero Tolerance law, also known as the "Not a drop" law. This law says that it is a misdemeanor crime for any person younger than 21 to operate a motor vehicle while there is evidence of alcohol in the person's system. That means that if a young driver, whether they are 16 or 20, blows anything on a Breathalyzer test then they can be found to have violated the state's underage drinking laws.
While a violation of the zero-tolerance law does result in license suspension, it is not the same thing as a DWI charge and cannot be used to enhance any future DWI convictions. It probably is worth mentioning to those who might be concerned that the Zero Tolerance law only applies to drivers, not to passengers in the car, even if those passengers are under the age of 21.
Source: Carrie Swiggum, published at SouthernMinn.com.]]>
The changes began after a four-year-old girl was hit and killed by an impaired driver. The woman who crashed into the girl admitted to consuming three glasses of wine, enough to be impaired without being over the 0.08 legal limit. The girl's parents then launched a campaign to bring attention to the danger of those who have consumed some alcohol, but not yet enough to qualify as intoxicated.
In response to their campaign, the Provincial Government made a series of important legal changes. First, they toughened penalties for those who are found to be driving with a blood alcohol concentration greater than 0.08 percent. More importantly, they also created an entirely new range of punishments for those driers who fall below the legal BAC limit but are still considered impaired drivers. The new law says that those who have a BAC between 0.05 percent and 0.08 percent can now face legal penalties.
This low level impairment, reached after only two or three drinks, will result in on-the-spot action by the arresting officer. Police officers who catch drivers in this range are empowered to fine drivers immediately, suspend their license and impound their car that very night for a minimum of three days.
The new laws began to be enforced in late 2010 and the number of traffic fatalities fell sharply. Afraid that the numbers were a fluke, many people withheld judgment until another year had passed, at which point a 55 percent reduction in traffic fatalities had been recorded.
Though some have heralded the measure, others are critical. For one thing, the new law empowers officer to make a lot of decision without oversight, something that has been shown to cause problems in a handful of cases. Beyond this potential for police abuse of power, the law has also seriously harmed the business of local bars and restaurants, with business dropping between 10 and 20 percent since the implementation of the new laws, which are aimed largely at social drinkers.
Even critics of the measure say that the law can teach legislators an important lesson: that to be effective a law does not necessarily need to be draconian; it simply needs to have a quick and sure punishment mechanism. The penalties for driving with a BAC between 0.05 and 0.08 percent are not extraordinary, generally the fines are minimal and the car impounding lasts for a handful of days. However, the punishment is swift and seldom in dispute. Critics point out that drivers do not need to be threatened with lengthy jail terms for drunk driving laws to be effective, an on-the-spot loss of your car for a week is plenty tough enough to lead to substantial changes in behavior.
Source: "British Columbia Drunk Driving Deaths Cut Nearly in Half," published at PBS.org.]]>
According to the official announcement by the DEA, the forfeiture marks the first time in U.S. history that a federal agency has seized Bitcoin from a criminal suspect. So why did the forfeiture occur? According to law enforcement officials, 31-year-old Eric Hughes was engaged in some shady online dealings, using an online persona "Casey Jones" to trade drugs and prescription narcotics on a website known as the "Silk Road." Experts say that the Silk Road functions as an underground marketplace on the anonymous Tor Network, a region of the Internet referred to as the "deep web."
Despite the seizure, the DEA has yet to formally charge Hughes with any crime. Hughes has so far denied being Casey Jones, saying that he had houseguests who he suspects of using his computer to conduct the nefarious online transactions. The case is the first ever involving seizure of the online currency and many expect it to set an important precedent in how such cases are handled in the future.
So what exactly is a Bitcoin and why do law enforcement officials care in the first place? Bitcoins are a recent invention, an online currency that allows individuals to exchange goods online and in person. Meant to resemble Internet gold, Bitcoins are "mined" electronically, by computers crunching complicated equations to slowly unlock stores of the Bitcoin that are hidden around the web. Experts believe that 21 million Bitcoin exist, its finite number lending to its value. Also like gold, Bitcoins fluctuate in value, often wildly so, with the market shifting rapidly every day. Merchants both online and offline have begun accepting the digital currency, ranging from coffee shops in New York and San Francisco to the dating website OKCupid.
So why do law enforcement authorities care? The problem is that in addition to buying muffins and dating site memberships, Bitcoins are often used to purchase illegal items on the Internet. The currency is seen as facilitating the lawlessness that has taken hold on the deep web, with Bitcoin allowing users to purchase drugs, pills, weapons and even child pornography. Most online financial transactions involve intermediaries, like credit card processing companies, which ensure that any transaction can be tied back to an individual. With Bitcoin, the money is exchanged between individuals and online accounts can be created to shield an individual's real-world identity.
This anonymity is a large part of the appeal of Bitcoin and is also the reason the DEA and other law enforcement agencies have begun circling, waiting for a chance to pounce and shut it down. Just this year the makers of another online currency, known as Liberty Reserve, were indicted and accused of laundering billions of dollars. Last month a judge in Texas declared Bitcoin to be operating as a "currency… or form of money." The label is an important one in that it cleared the way for the Securities and Exchange Commission to continue an action against an online, Bitcoin-based hedge fund that regulators say was operating a Ponzi scheme. Other agencies, including the FBI, IRS and Homeland Security are also anxiously awaiting recent cases concerning Bitcoin and are said to be working together to construct an approach for how to handle future cases.
All the recent actions surrounding the digital currency appear to be leading towards important changes. It's thought that the Justice Department and other branches of the federal government will crack down and insist on a lifting of the current cloak of anonymity that shrouds Bitcoin transactions. Events like the Charleston Bitcoin seizure are likely the opening shots in a battle by law enforcement officials to shed some light on what goes on in the deep, dark web.
Source: Glenn Smith, published at PostandCourier.com.]]>
The Minnesota Supreme Court announced that it would hear the case of a woman whose driver's license was taken from her after she drove her car under the influence in an attempt to flee her abusive husband.
The Court agreed to hear the case of a woman who has continued pursuing her license revocation case, saying that the decision to take away her ability to drive was wrong. Her attorney is arguing that her decision to drive while under the influence should fall under the state's necessity defense and she should avoid civil penalties.
In Minnesota, the necessity defense is generally an affirmative defense claimed in cases where harm that would have resulted from following the law is found to outweigh the harm that was caused by breaking the law. In this case, appellant's attorney is arguing that the harm caused by remaining with an abusive husband exceeds the harm of appellant driving under the influence. Appellant's attorney will make his case before the Supreme Court, arguing that the necessity defense should be extended to cover the state's implied consent law.
According to news reports, the trouble began in the spring of 2011 when appellant hid in her car to escape a violent fight with her husband at a cabin in Kanabec County. Both parties had been drinking and her husband followed her to the car. Once appellant was inside, her husband jumped onto the front of the vehicle and began pounding his fists into the windshield with enough force that the glass cracked. Appellant then turned on the car and drove less than a mile down the road to a nearby store to ask for help. It was at the store that appellant was arrested.
Police later conducted a test of appellant's blood and determined that she had a BAC of 0.18 percent, more than twice the legal limit. appellant agreed to plead guilty to a careless driving charge and had her driver's license revoked for one year. She has since reconciled with her husband and, even though her revocation period is now over, says she intends to appeal the decision to revoke her license on principle.
So far a district court judge as well as the Minnesota Court of Appeals have ruled against appellant, saying that her necessity defense does not apply to the case. The Courts have determined that the necessity defense, which exists in criminal law cases, should not apply to civil actions such as a license revocation. Moreover, the district court judge who heard the case said that though the harm to appellant personally may have outweighed the harm of driving drunk, the harm to the public is of driving drunk is greater than the danger of an isolated incident of domestic violence. Oral arguments will begin before the state Supreme Court sometime in the next several months.
Source: "Minnesota Supreme Court agrees to hear 'necessity defense' case," by Abby Simons, published at StarTribune.com.]]>
If you're like most people, you'll want to be out with friends relaxing this weekend. For many people a good time in a social setting involves alcohol. Though it's perfectly fine and safe to drink if you do so responsibly, it can be easy to overdo things and then wind up in legal trouble. The following are some tips that drivers can keep in mind this Labor Day weekend to avoid a drunk driving bust.
First things first, if you know you are going to drink while out and about with friends or family this weekend (or any other weekend for that matter), designate someone to stay sober. It's important that the designated driver is identified before ever leaving home. If you try and wait until you're out and having a good time, chances are the decision-making process will become much more difficult and fewer people will be willing (or able) to volunteer. Get the task over with early on so that everyone can relax and have a good time while they're out.
Second, know your limit and act decisively to cut yourself off when you think it's time. The legal limit in Minnesota is 0.08 percent and most experts agree that by limiting yourself to one drink per hour you can allow your body enough time to safely process alcohol and stay under the legal limit. If you don't have a designated driver you have to set a time limit as well as a drink limit before heading out. Before you even take the first sip choose a time that you will stop drinking and make sure it is far enough in advance of your leaving that you will have plenty of time to sober up before hitting the road. However, the best advice is to to have a sober driver and never put yourself in a position where you have to determine if you feel sober enough to drive. If you have to think about whether you are sober, then the answer is you probably are not.
Drink plenty of water. Though drinking alcohol is what most people are after when the weather is warm and they're having a good time, water can be a great way to control drinking. Doctors recommend that for every alcoholic beverage a person consumes they follow it with a glass of water. This helps you stay hydrated and will also reduce your urge to pound cold beers or other alcoholic drinks. Alternating between alcohol and water can help reduce your alcohol consumption and keep you under the legal limit and out of jail.
It's also important to watch what you're drinking and keep track of how much alcohol is actually in the drinks you're consuming. Mixed drinks are usually the most difficult to keep track of because so much can depend on which bartender is pouring your drink. Try and pay attention if the drinks seem unusually potent and account for that difference. If your drinks have been especially strong, then even one drink may be too much. Again, a designated driver is your best option.
Finally, if you're out having a good time this Labor Day weekend and you feel like you may have had one too many drinks, do not feel any shame in calling a cab. Some people are reluctant to turn to a taxi, saying they'd rather save the money. Everyone should realize that the few dollars spent on a cab are dwarfed by the thousands of dollars spent handling a typical DUI charge. Between attorney's fees, court costs, fines and increased insurance costs, a cab is money well spent.]]>
An almost unbelievable series of events took place earlier this week in neighboring Wisconsin when one 63-year-old man from Port Edwards, WI crashed into the same vehicle three times in one afternoon, culminating in his drunk driving arrest.
Police say that the accused man had recently been released from jail and was on probation for a previous incident where he injured another driver while intoxicated. In the most recent case, the man is accused of colliding with the back of a woman's vehicle at a red light located in Wisconsin Rapids. The woman driving the vehicle apparently got out of her car, yelling at the accused about the accident and demanding that he get his car off her bumper.
The woman then checked her car to be sure it was not damaged, got back inside and prepared to pull away from the light. However, before the woman could drive off the man yet again crashed into the back of her car. The woman, at this point furious, leaped out of her vehicle and began cursing at the accused until he again backed his car up.
The woman told officers that she then jumped back inside of her vehicle and sped away from the intersection in an attempt to put as much distance as possible between herself and the obviously dangerous driver. The woman then drove to a gas station located several blocks away and parked her car, attempting to collect her thoughts.
It was at the gas station, a neighborhood Kwik Trip, where the woman was stunned to see the same man's vehicle enter the parking lot, jump a curb and proceed to slam into the side of her car, sending the vehicle spinning out of the parking space and into the lane of traffic. The accused apparently parked his car in front of the building and got out, behaving as if everything was fine.
The woman noted in the criminal complaint that at no point did she believe the man had purposely hit her vehicle, instead, she felt he was drunk and unaware of his actions. The accused was arrested again for a probation violation but was immediately released and told to stay away from alcohol until his court date. Only a few days later, police received a call from a concerned neighbor who asked that authorities check in on the man. When they arrived they found him passed out, ultimately arresting him yet again for having consumed alcohol in violation of his probation. When police performed a chemical test to determine the man's BAC they were all stunned to discover it was 0.378, nearly five times the legal limit. A judge recently heard man's case and revoked the man's license for 18 months and ordered him to pay several thousand dollars in fines, install and ignition interlock device on his vehicle and attend alcohol treatment.
Though the driver was punished for his actions, he got off lucky compared to the much harsher laws in Minnesota. Minnesota law says that because the accused would qualify as a repeat offender, he would be subject to a mandatory minimum penalty of 30 days incarceration, at least two of which must be served in jail. For every day less than 30 not served, the offender would have to perform eight hours of community service. These mandatory sentences would continue to escalate for each subsequent arrest, to the point that a person in Minnesota who is convicted of a fifth DWI offense within 10 years would face one year incarceration, at least 60 days would be required to be served consecutively in jail.
Source: "Drunken driver who struck vehicle 3 times gets jail," published at WisconsinRapidsTribune.com.]]>
In a headline-making case out of California the illegal actions of one cop are on full display before a panel of stunned jurors. Prosecutors told jurors in the Contra Costa County courthouse that they would hear tales of how one cop essentially sold his badge and engaged in a practice known as "dirty DUIs." The fact that the practice even has a name will likely alarm many people who would never expect the people hired to protect the public to engage in such amoral behavior.
The trial, which just started this week, accuses Stephen Tanabe of violating a host of federal laws related to his role in making staged drunk driving arrests. Why did Tanabe do it? Prosecutors say that the cop was bought off by a private investigator and agreed to arrest at least three husbands of clients of the investigator.
Prosecutors say the cop was given money, an expensive gun and cocaine in exchange for making the staged arrests. The government says the private investigator approached Tanabe about making the busts so that the wives of the men would be able to strengthen their positions in ongoing divorce and custody cases.
The scheme was a complicated one and occurred when employees of the private investigator would meet the men at bars and coerce them into drinking. The private investigator, Chris Butler, would then text Tanabe and let him know the exact location of the drivers, where he would then pull them over and take them to jail. Tanabe has been charged with making three such staged arrests, but Butler, who is acting as a key witness in the case, has said that he participated in at least 12 such staged DUI arrests.
For his part, Tanabe's attorneys argue that while their client did arrest several the men for drunk driving, there was nothing illegal about his actions. Instead, Tanabe claims that Contra Costa County is a relatively peaceful area that seldom sees serious crime. As a result, the department heads exert serious pressure on police officers to meet strict performance objectives that include making a certain number of DUI arrests each month.
Tanabe claims that the arrests he is being accused of staging were actually the product of pressure from supervisors to meet strict quotas. Failure to meet the quotas would result in disciplinary action. Tanabe claims that he and other officers in the town were frequently told to wait outside bars to watch for drivers that appeared to be unsteady or otherwise intoxicated.
Regardless of which side is telling the truth, residents of the Contra Costa community are likely disturbed at unsavory practices among local law enforcement officials. If prosecutors are right, that means cops in the area can be bought and paid for, acting as participants in plots to set up unsuspecting individuals. If Tanabe is telling the truth, then that means police officers were under extreme pressure to meet DUI quotas, lying in wait and routinely pulling over anyone seen leaving a bar. Either way, the focus does not appear to be creating a safer community, but instead lining someone's pockets.
Source: "'Dirty DUI' federal trial gets underway," published at KTVU.com.]]>
A recent case decided by the Minnesota Court of Appeals dealt with a drunk driving defendant who attempted to use heartburn (or GERD) as a defense. In the case, appellant's attorney argued that his client's breathalyzer test could not be considered reliable because Murtha was in the midst of an acid reflux episode while the breath test was being administered.
As we've discussed here before, GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease) is a serious condition that has been proven to impact the results of breathalyzer tests. The condition, which causes contents from a person's stomach be regurgitated up the throat and into the mouth has been found to cause significantly higher BAC readings than are accurate. These readings are off because undigested alcohol or alcohol vapors from the stomach can be pushed up into the person's mouth which interferes with the breathalyzer's reading.
Appellant's attorney called an expert witness to the stand to explain how GERD can lead to inaccurate breath test results due to regurgitation pushing alcohol into the defendant's mouth. Appellant's attorney then attempted to ask the expert witness about the reliability of appellant's actual test, something the district court judge refused to allow given that the question called for speculation on the witness' part without proper foundation.
After the explanation from appellant's expert witness had concluded, appellant's attorney sought to introduce evidence of his client's GERD diagnosis by submitting appellant's diagnosis from his doctor found in the medical records was technically hearsay.
Appellant then appealed his case where the Minnesota Court of Appeals agreed with the lower court judge's ruling. The Court cited Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803, which explains that a patient's statements to a doctor found in medical records can be admitted under a hearsay exception at trial. However, a doctor's diagnosis contained in medical records cannot. The logic goes that the patient's statement in the medical records would likely be accurate given that the patient has every reason to tell the truth to his or her doctor so that they are properly diagnosed and treated.
So does this mean there would be no way in Minnesota to have the GERD diagnosis introduced into evidence? Of course not, as the Court of Appeals clearly noted all Appellant's attorney needed to do was bring the man's doctor in to testify. Because appellant's doctor failed to testify at trial the evidence concerning his GERD diagnosis was rightfully excluded from evidence. As a result, the decision to revoke appellant driving privileges was affirmed and his attempt to argue that acid reflux unfairly altered his test results was never fully explored.
To read the full opinion, click here.
Kans Law Firm is a Minneapolis, Minnesota criminal defense firm focusing on the representation of individuals charged with alcohol related criminal and driving offenses.]]>
We previously discussed the important Supreme Court case, Missouri v. McNeely; a case that dealt with the legality of warrantless blood tests. In that case, Missouri and some 30 other states asked the Supreme Court to grant police officers nearly total discretion in deciding when a suspect's blood could be drawn without a warrant. The Court thankfully rejected this idea, holding instead that police are required to try and obtain a search warrant from a judge before ordering blood tests for DWI suspects.
Though the case before the Supreme Court came from Missouri, the ruling sent shockwaves across the country and has resulted in legal action here in Minnesota. All across the state, breath tests and blood tests are commonplace for those who are suspected of driving under the influence and, surprising to some, warrants are few and far between. Up until now, warrants are not sought in most drunk driving arrests in Minnesota. One Minnesota county has now taken action to bring their laws into compliance with the dictates contained in the McNeely case.
Officials in Stearns County, MN say that they are the first place in the state to require police officers to obtain a search warrant before attempting to obtain a blood sample from a suspected drunk driver. Police officers and deputies will no longer read the state's implied consent advisory to suspects, but will instead ask the driver to voluntarily submit to a chemical test to determine their level of intoxication. If the driver refuses, the arresting police officer or deputy will seek a search warrant for a blood sample.
The news is a victory for citizens in Stearns County who no longer need to fear warrantless blood tests that take place without any judicial oversight. The law is clear that suspects are allowed to waive the warrant requirement if they choose to do so. Without such a voluntary waiver, police will have to get a judge to sign off on any blood test.
Local police officers have complained that the new requirements will create an unfair burden, forcing them to waste valuable time filling out paperwork and tracking down judges. Civil rights advocates say that the small amount of time spent obtaining a warrant far outweighs the risks of violating an individual's rights to be secure from unreasonable searches.
To ensure that delays do not unnecessarily hamper police investigations, local judges have said they will be handling drunk driving warrant requests by fax while they are at home. Courts in Stearns County have purchased portable fax machines to ensure that judges remain on-call while at home in the evening or over the weekend when many DWI stops take place. This way, police officers cannot claim that the warrant requirement is preventing them from doing their job of keeping dangerous drivers off the street.
Source: Steph Crock, published at KAALTV.com.]]>
A recent story out of Pennsylvania made headlines when police revealed that a couple from aptly named Freedom, PA were both arrested for driving drunk in the same car, at the same time, on the same night. How, you might be asking did they accomplish this feat? Police say it's because the couple switched seats shortly after being pulled over.
Records say that the couple, 33-year-old man and 24-year-old woman, face drunk driving charges relating to their July 4th traffic stop. News reports indicate that when police tried to pull the driver over for swerving down the road, he quickly pulled into a nearby parking lot where he and the woman were observed switching seats. Police say it was the woman who was behind the wheel when they approached the car and both occupants smelled of alcohol. Police said that later tests revealed that both had BAC levels above the legal limit.
Though it's hard to imagine, this kind of double DUI incident is not as rare as it ought to be. Last year two men from Illinois were charged with DUI after deputies watched them trade seats during a traffic stop. Later tests indicated that both the original driver and the passenger were intoxicated so the swap only succeeded in increasing their criminal charges.
Just last month the Miami Herald reported on the case of two sisters who were simultaneously arrested for DUI. As the sisters were being pulled over the two swapped seats in plain view of the arresting officer and his in-car camera. One sister was found to have a BAC of 0.127 while the other came in at 0.129. Though the second sister never actually drove the car, she only sat in the driver's seat, this did not prevent her from being slapped with the same DUI charge as her sister.
Many people might wonder how it is that the second drivers, the ones who agreed to swap seats, could be charged with drunk driving. After all, no actual driving ever took place. In the case of the Florida, Illinois and Pennsylvania drivers, the second "driver" only sat behind the wheel, never once hitting the accelerator. Could such an arrest happen in Minnesota? Unfortunately, yes.
Many don't realize that in Minnesota it is possible to be arrested for drunk driving without ever having driving anywhere. Minnesota Statutes Section 169A.20 states that it is illegal "for any person to drive, operate, or be in physical control of any motor vehicle" while under the influence. It's the last part, about being in "physical control" that can lead to trouble.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has made clear that if a person is found in a car, even if he or she was not driving at the time, that person can still be charged with a DWI. The Court has said in several rulings that "physical control" means more than simply driving a car and can be stretched to include cases where a person is located close enough to operate the controls of the vehicle.
If you've been drinking and are pulled over don't try and swap seats with a passenger. This can only lead to further legal trouble for both of you. Instead, consult an experienced Minnesota DWI attorney who can advise you of your options and help create a plan for moving forward.
Source: "2 in same car charged with DUI," by The Associated Press, published at WTSP.com.]]>


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These old barns are located on the scenic drive through Cades Cove, near Townsend, Tennessee. The locals refer to this area as the quiet side of the Smokies...and they're right. A nice peaceful, quiet place to visit.
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Cindy Griff said (25 May 2010):
Fascinating barns to be sure, a place I would love to visit.
You captured these barns very well using one to frame the other.
Andrea Petersen gave props (25 May 2010):
Very well framed and how interesting that these two barns are so close together...Barns are fun to photograph and I hope JPG makes this as a theme challenge sometime.
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Outstanding! The composition is wonderful. I love it!
Jüri Vissak gave props (26 May 2010):
Beautiful series! I like this one best.
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Your ability to frame things is quite good--again, contrast and dramatic light makes this special
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Like the framing,contrast and color in this image
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I thought this was some kind of covered bridge at first. Great find.
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beautifully framed, excellent work!!
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nice work. I love the framing of the photo! Like Sam, I thought it was a covered bridge.
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Juanita, this would have been perfect for last year's "Doorway" theme. It is a captivating image.
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Fabulous framing!! Beautiful work, Juanita!!
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Debra Vanderlaan gave props (10 Jun 2010):
Voted! Great capture in a timeless scene. I like your take on this shot since I took the same when visiting Cades. Great job!! Celebrate life, Debra
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excellent composition and beautiful colors. Voted.
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VOTED! Beautiful old barn and I love the way you've "framed" it! Great work!
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greatly framed! my vote.
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Got my vote! Now, which one to lie down in for a nap? ;-)
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How many dad shirts does Matthew own?
Do you guys think about having more kids besides the girls?
Do you have a seperate art/personal blog?
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I'm not the person who asked to see Katyusha's boobs, but I think your getting so mad over it as you did is uncalled for as they were obviously just joking around. Did you even think about that. I bet you didn't. I bet you objectify Matt's body. You're just being ridiculous. I have to say, no, not fuck you anon, fuck you muse, you're ridiculous and just a bitch. I am forthwith no longer watching your blog, as I have no interest in unenlightened, cis-promoting scum such as you undoubtedly are.
Instead of getting mad at the anon, who either wanted a reaction or was just trying to be funny, you should have come to answer with a scathing response. Seriously, of you draw the characters hot then you can't expect people to not get flustered over them. I bet you think it's okay to want see Matt's body, but not okay to want to see Katyusha's body. Which is hypocritical.
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- 2 slice(s) hearty white sandwich bread, torn into large pieces
- 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
- 1 pound(s) vacuum-packed gnocchi, Pastene is best
- 1 head(s) cauliflower, trimmed, cut into 1" florets (about 8 cups)
- 3/4 cup(s) heavy cream
- 4 teaspoon(s) dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon(s) fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup(s) Gorgonzola crumbled
- 1. Bring 4 qts water to boil in large pot. Position oven rack about 5 inches from heating element and heat broiler. Pulse bread, melted butter, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper in food processor to create coarse crumbs, about 6 pulses.
- 2. Add 1 tbsp salt and gnocchi to boiling water and cook until tender and floating, about 4 minutes. Drain gnocchi and transfer to plate.
- 3. Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook 5 minutes. Stir in gnocchi and simmer 1 minute. Season with S&P
- 4. Transfer mixture to 3 qt. broiler safe baking dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly on top and broil until they are lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Serve.
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Working Moms Not Real Moms?
A comment on one of our posts made us working moms see red...and is proof that the Mommy War between working moms and SAHMs is still raging on.
Last week, momlogic published a post called Moms Survive L.A. Earthquake, which recounted how the working moms in our office reacted to the 5.4 trembler. One of our readers, who only dared to sign her name as "A Real Mother," had this to say:
"How sad, for all of you, who think you are real moms. A real mom would be home with her children, not leaving them with a babysitter/nanny/daycare provider. And you guys run a 'mom' site, I find that almost as sad. You know nothing about being a mom, because you're always thinking of yourself first. I feel for your kids...they won't know what a real mom is."
We're not real mothers because we hold down jobs?! Sorry to break this to you, "A Real Mother," but some of us have to work. If we didn't, we'd be "Stay at Homeless" moms. Is that any better?
Many say the Mommy Wars between stay-at-home and working mothers is all perpetuated by the media ... but this comment proves it's not. The battle is still raging on, with both sides pointing fingers.In momlogic's happiness poll, we surveyed over 700 moms and found almost an equal percentage of SAHMs and working moms feel judged by the opposite group. And an equal number of working moms and SAHMs confess they feel like failures as moms.
"It was interesting that both SAHMs and working moms feel judged by the other and they both feel like failures," says spiritual advisor Rabbi Sherre Hirsch, author of We Plan, God Laughs. "I think that is the truest statement. Everyone is judging everyone because everyone feels there is no exact right way to be doing things."
Why do moms feel the need to judge other moms? Isn't being a mom hard enough without us turning on each other? Moms: Why can't we all just get along?
god, that comment made me so mad!!!!! so are you saying the stay at home mom in texas that drowned her 5 kids (andrea yates???) was more of a mother than me because i work????? just because you stay at home doesn't make you a better mom!!!! doesn't make you worse either. get over yourself and open up your mind.
I wonder if "Real Mom" is happy, blessed, contented & thankful… She sound so envious to those working mom's & her defense mechanism is to pretend that she's actually a good parent.
This topic has less to do with moms and more to do with the kids. What's best for the kid? Why are there so many messed up kids these days? A lot of reasons, sure, but one big one is that other people are raising them… teachers, daycare, babysitter, TV, Computers, etc. I just don't understand parents who allow other people to have a bigger influence in their kids lives. If both parents want successful careers, then make that your priority and stop producing a society where kids don't receive the love and time they need from mom and dad.
It blows me away to read just how judgmental, insensitive, and critical women can be about which side of the fence they rest on!
Regardless of whether you work or stay home, have a little respect for one another and agree to disagree. What works for some families may not work for others! Where do people get off thinking that they can just attack ones choice so viciously? And what makes them think that their choice is the "right" one or how it is suppose to be…
Whether you have given birth, adopted, or married into a family with kids, you do what you got to do to keep your household going. Let's face it, when mom is happy, the WHOLE family is happy!
You wrote: "One of our readers, who only dared to sign her name as "A Real Mother,""
Well, writer, you didn't identify yourself AT ALL.
so it's hard to take your side on this one.
I feel for every mom (or dad) who wishes she had more time with the kids at home but due to circumstances has to work to put food on the table. BUT…I believe that a baby would rather have a parent home with them then go to the nmovies or get ice cream once in a while. It was years before we were able to take a family vacation but it was worth it to do without other luxuries so I could stay at home until my children went to school.
And if you don't think that you have what it takes to take care of your own child and choose to work outside of the home for your own sanity and happiness, then you really are putting yourself before your chldren.
As "modern" women we believe we can "have it all", and we can - just not all at once. Give the kids the time they need - even if it is counted in years not weeks - and then go back to work as they go on to school. The best gift you can give your child is your time.
I also don't understand how this thing keeps going on & on. I have gotten it at times REALLY bad and heard both sides too. I have 4 kids and am a SAHM, I've always considered myself that (18 years now) even if I was running my own business or being an uber-volunteer, etc. I've never sat around doing nothing though there are people (men & women who do). There are good and bad parents in both walks of life. The 2 times I've considered my worst parenting have been when I worked full-time for half a year while my husband was working many hours away and was only regularly home on weekends (obviously then I could not call myself a SAHM, and I still had all my prior commitments including GS leader to 2 troops, PTO, my kids sports…I feel I did fine with my 3 girls who were all in school, but not my son who was 3 :-( He doesn't even remember it though, but obviously that wasn't how his sisters were raised at that age, and I feel he missed out on stuff… and the other is now: we built on in-laws farm, (we've never had family within 2 hours) we do open enrollment to neighboring school district husband works in, I'm very involved with that community & schools…but I'm not doing an official paying job, girls are teenagers in HS and oldest going to college in a couple of weeks, hubby always busy/not getting along well (we fix houses as well). We thought this set up was going to be perfect… So people need to do their best~ try and help and support others! Not everything works out how we want & things don't always work great either way! :-)
I am a single mother and I have no choice but to work while raising my children and completing my college education. How dare anyone judge me or any other mom who works outside her home? This isn't the fifties—the world isn't the same as it once was, and I'm not about to stay in an unhealthy relationship just so I can avoid holding a paying job outside my home. What would that teach my daughters? Only that it's okay for a man to treat them badly as long as they pay the bills and put food on the table. Those aren't the kind of lessons I want them to learn. They need to know they can overcome obstacles and be independent women. I am an excellent mother. I have never missed a conference with a teacher, a school program, church function, and I was here to see all my kids' milestones (walking, talking, learning the alphabet). Just because I don't stay home all day darning socks and baking cookies I'm not a bad mother. I do what's necessary to take care of my family. Maybe YOU ought to examine what kind of mother you are if you get off criticizing other women for supporting their families. A REAL MOTHER wouldn't judge those of us who are stuck between a rock and a hard place. I think it's pathetic that working mothers and stay-at-home mothers attack each other when what we should be doing is respecting one another's decisions and coming together as moms who want the best for their kids.
My dad died when I was young leaving my mother no choice. It was hard at first, but I admired her for getting through that tough time of significant change.
Now, I'm a mom with kids and currently a SAHM. However, that may be changing as it has become more difficult to pay the bills. If I do go back to school and out into the workforce, I will not feel guilty doing something that is for the welfare of my family. In the end, I think if the love and guidance is there in the family, between the whole family and not just mother and children, the children will turn out just fine.
All mothers work ,regardless at home or outside the home . I am a stay at home mom ,but I will not judge anyone who works outside the home in effort ot raise thier children and provide a better life for them . Can't all mothers just work together to raise happy healthy children!
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One of my esteemed readers drew my attention to this nascent distro called Lubuntu. The goal of this distro, according to the Wiki page is "to to create a variant of Ubuntu that uses LXDE, The Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment, as its default GUI. The ultimate goal of the Lubuntu project is to earn official endorsement from Canonical."
It further continues as thus "[m]embers of the Lubuntu team take care of LXDE and other packages that are part of the planned Lubuntu install. Please join us and contribute to creating a lighter, less resource-hungry and more energy-efficient flavour of Ubuntu. We look forward to working together with you on a truly international and inspiring Free and Open Source Software project!"
Not a bad idea. This will simply mean more old computers will get to be given a second life and also more choices. I look forward to test driving this flavor in the near future.
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although this recipe is good, it didn't seem especially decadent, given the ingredients. the smoked gouda is excellent and i will try substituting it in my favorite mac 'n' cheese recipe.
Not Yo' Mama's Mac 'n' Cheese
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey
Decadent is the only word to describe this top-rated mac 'n' cheese of John's City Diner in Birmingham. The smoked gouda adds marvelous flavor, but you can substitute regular gouda.
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
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- 1 cup Japanese breadcrumbs (panko)
- 1 (4-oz.) package thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1 (16-oz.) package penne pasta
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 (10-oz.) blocks sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded smoked Gouda
- 1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake breadcrumbs in a single layer on a baking sheet 5 to 7 minutes or until golden, stirring once after 2 1/2 minutes.
- 2. Cook prosciutto, in batches, in a lightly greased large skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble.
- 3. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- 4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add shallot, and sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of Dutch oven, and cook 1 minute.
- 5. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and next 4 ingredients; cook, whisking constantly, 12 to 14 minutes or until mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Remove and discard bay leaf.
- 6. Place 4 cups (16 oz.) Cheddar cheese in a large heatproof bowl. Reserve remaining Cheddar cheese for another use. Add Gouda and Parmesan cheeses to bowl.
- 7. Gradually pour white sauce over cheeses, whisking until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth.
- 8. Stir in pasta and prosciutto until blended. Pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- 9. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Serve immediately.
- Note: For testing purposes only, we used Fiorucci Riserva Prosciutto and Cracker Barrel Vermont White Sharp Cheddar.
- No-Bake Not Yo' Mama's Mac 'n' Cheese: Omit breadcrumbs. Prepare recipe as directed in Steps 2 through 6. Stir pasta, prosciutto, and cheeses into white sauce. Serve immediately.
- Note: Don't use preshredded cheese; it doesn't melt as smoothly. You can shred the cheese and crisp the prosciutto up to one day ahead and chill. You can also toast the breadcrumbs ahead and store them in a zip-top plastic bag.
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- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring, Winter
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It doesn't seem to have a toilet. Hmm ...
Who's dream bathroom? Definitely not mine. What is that? Vinyl?
I have a feeling that the people in that survey were talking about having a lovely PRIVATE view from their bathroom, not BEING a view! What an absolutely weird and horrible idea. (If exhibitionists WANT to eliminate in public, I, for one, don't want to SEE them!!!)
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Are black appliances still okay to use? I have a black dishwasher and double ovens in a house we are buying. We have to buy a refrigerator. Would it make sense to buy black? Should I replace all appliances with stainless? We are somewhat strapped for cash with closing costs. Thoughts? Thanks guys!
What color are the cabinets? I think black appliances look great with either cherrywood cabinets, or for a black and white scheme, white cabinets.
I would buy a black fridge for now. Maybe you could find a good used one on Craigslist as a temporary measure, until you decide on the final color of all your appliances.
I would buy a black fridge for now. Maybe you could find a good used one on Craigslist as a temporary measure, until you decide on the final color of all your appliances.
November 19, 2012 at 5:40AM Like
I agree that black looks great in some applications, but it isn't quite as versatile as stainless. The color of your cabinets and counters will determine whether it works. But if the dishwasher and double ovens are already black (and if they look good in the current design of the kitchen), then buying a black refrigerator should be fine. But if you are in doubt, perhaps you could post some pictures?
November 19, 2012 at 5:42AM Like
Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
I'd buy a stainless steel refrigerator, and then replace the others over time.
November 19, 2012 at 5:42AM Like
Thanks. My existing cabinets are honey oak. The granite is busy but looks beautiful when seen on a large surface. I am thinking that black appliances may be too much.
November 19, 2012 at 6:08AM Like
Honey oak and stainless would be better than black, if you don't plan to paint the cabinets.
November 19, 2012 at 6:10AM Like
Oh sorry. Here is new granite. Not as yellow as sen in pic
November 19, 2012 at 6:10AM Like
I would transition to stainless steel appliances. I often like black ones when the countertops are black and the wood a rich medium brown or cherry, but I think the contrast between the black appliances and the honey oak won't be as attractive as the more neutral stainless in your kitchen.
November 19, 2012 at 6:13AM Like
Thank you for the ideas. You guys have given me a lot to ponder.
November 19, 2012 at 6:15AM Like
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Actually, to me Honey Oak is more of a style cabinetry that goes better with black appliances.
November 19, 2012 at 6:17AM Like
From what you've described, it sounds like a kitchen in the 90s so the black appliances are fine unless you are planning to do a major renovation.
November 19, 2012 at 6:17AM Like
Actually, Dytecture, the house was built in 2005 but there weren't any high-end upgrades. What part seems 90s to you? Does the granite choice? I love it but would the stainless make it more current?
November 19, 2012 at 6:23AM Like
Honey oak and black appliance.
November 19, 2012 at 6:30AM Like
Ok. Thanks
November 19, 2012 at 6:34AM Like
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Honey oak is a 90's look but it is better to have the whole kitchen look like a nice version of a particular style from a certian period than to mix elements that don't look like they belong together. That's why black appliances. Dytecture and I often agree. The granite looks great by the way. Cheers
November 19, 2012 at 7:29AM Like
Go with the black. The granite is great. If you need a little stainless look,bring it out with Baroque containers that are glass(yellow) and the tops desighn in stainless look polished or dull. cone shaped.
November 19, 2012 at 8:03AM Like
What color is the floor. You can always have your cabinets sanded and stained another color,lighter
like ashy Sorry no pictures available but stains are in many colors
like ashy Sorry no pictures available but stains are in many colors
November 19, 2012 at 8:09AM Like
My floors are hardwood about the same color as the floor.
November 19, 2012 at 11:34AM Like
Sorry same color as cabinets
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Sunny weather brought a flurry of activity at the BP Heron Center for Environmental Education, where contractors and volunteers are busy preparing the space for its inaugural season.
With faux-log-cabin siding that was chinked last week, the 40-foot by 60-foot building is half interior space and half covered picnic space that faces west on Birch Bay.
Electrical and plumbing in the new building is nearly complete, and crews finished insulating and dry-walling the interior last
week. The next steps include painting, trimming, staining and finishing the concrete floors. Birch Bay State Park manager Ted Morris said he is hoping for a grand opening in mid-June.
"We're getting really close, but we still need volunteers and donations to get the final touches," Morris said.
Most notably, Morris said he is looking for volunteers with experience finishing concrete. Cash donations would be used to purchase fixtures for the classroom: a science sink for the more complex presentations, a regular lab sink, a toilet and audio/visual equipment.
Morris and the Friends of Birch Bay State Park held a groundbreaking ceremony for the interpretive center last April, but construction didn't begin until September. Much of the funding for the project came from the BP Cherry Point Refinery and Alcoa Intalco Works.
BP donated $115,000 to the project and Alcoa Intalco Works donated $25,000.
Morris estimated the project cost at $170,000 so far, despite an original projected cost of $236,000. Volunteers have been instrumental in making the dream of an environmental center in Birch Bay State Park a reality, Morris said.
"Volunteers on this project have been tremendous. Gene Quinn and Neil Cronk probably have more than 500 hours invested, and Mills Electric has done an outstanding job. They had about a dozen electricians over here at one time, and they've put in 160 hours of volunteer time," Morris said.
The interior space will be used for interpretive programs, and the building will be available for rental on days when interpretive programs are not scheduled.
The Friends of Birch Bay State Park, the organization that manages the interpretive programming at the park, is working to draft operating procedures for the interpretive center. They are also hammering out the summer's schedule of events.
On most Friday and Saturday nights over the summer months the park hosts presentations from knowledgeable experts on everything from archaeology and bears to birds and flowers. Last summer's popular "Hunters of the Sky" program featured volunteer trainers from the Sardis Raptor Center, who showed off six live birds of prey and taught participants about identification, anatomy of flight, the raptor's role in the environment and more.
Morris said the space "will definitely be focused on interpretation, but there will be music and other neat programs too."
Summer programming at the park begins mid-May. Until the BP Heron Center is opened, interpretive programs will meet at the wildlife theatre in the upper day use area of Birch Bay State Park. As always, programs will be free and open to the public.


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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (April 30, 2012) – Senior midfielder Will Mangan (Maplewood, N.J.) has been named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll, it was announced by the conference office on Monday. The co-captain scored four points from three goals and one assist in league action at Georgetown to close Rutgers' season. The performance was Mangan's fifth hat trick of his final RU campaign.
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The men are charged with murder, and gang and gun charges, for allegedly shooting Fernando Mendoza-Avila as he and a friend walked on Freedom Boulevard about 6 p.m. on May 30.
Sheriff's deputies say the three men had been smoking marijuana in Garcia's gray four-door Honda on their way to Watsonville when they saw the two men, who were walking from a family gathering in the Aptos area. As they drove past, one of the men fired multiple rounds from a handgun.
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Lululemon in Danger After CEO Leaves
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The sudden departure of a CEO almost always hurts the stock in the short term. This is happening with Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU). At the recent earnings report, Christine Day announced her plans to step down after five and half years of being Lululemon's CEO.
At the same time, the results of the company look solid. The company has earned $0.32 per share, beating analysts' estimates. Net quarterly revenue increased 21% to $345.8 million in comparison with the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Comparable stores sales for the first quarter increased by 7%.
If put on the scales, which one is more important – the departure of CEO or good quarterly results?
Growth prospects
Lululemon specializes in the production and selling of athletic apparel, mostly for yoga, running and fitness. The company has been growing fast. Lululemon has almost doubled its revenue during the last two years. Its competitors, like Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Under Armour (NYSE: UA) were not able to show such growth rates. Nike's revenue rose 27% in two years, while Under Armour managed to grow its revenue by 72.5%.
If Lululemon wants to see its stock rising again, it needs growth. It is difficult to gain momentum in the U.S. and Canada, where the market is established. Lululemon has stated that it has just received licenses in China, which allows the company to proceed with its showroom strategy there. The wealth of Chinese citizens is growing every year, which makes China a very attractive entry point for producers of consumer goods. In Europe, Lululemon is focusing on stronger countries like U.K. and Germany, opening showrooms there.
Strange moment to leave
Here comes the reason why Lululemon lost 17.5% after it announced that Christine Day would be leaving the company. Lululemon is about to become a really global player, with serious expansion out of the North America. It is confusing to know that CEO voluntarily departs at such an important period of the company's life.
It is even more stunning as Lululemon starts expanding its product offerings beyond yoga-oriented ones. Sure, the company has had them before, but it has recently focused more attention on men's, golf, swim and tennis lines.
When Lululemon was more of a niche yoga player, the company achieved tremendous success. There was not much competition in the field, although Under Armour, for example, offers yoga apparel. By expanding the product line, Lululemon is expanding its competition.
Moving east
Other apparel companies should probably be happy that a rising competitor has lost its leadership for a while.
Nike, up 21% this year, has been successful in dealing with numerous competitors in its different product categories and geographies. Nike's stronghold is North America region, which grew 18% in the last quarter.
Nike is struggling to get its China business moving too. China is extremely attractive, and Nike thinks the country is an important part of its long-term growth plans.
Under Armour, up 23% this year, considers Asia important, too. The company states that it sees tremendous opportunities for the brand outside of the United States. You'll see more and more companies rush to get the growing Asian customer base. The ones who would manage to establish their names faster would be the winners.
So, Lululemon loses its CEO when it is entering new markets and its competitors are battling for the same markets too. How does it affect the bottom line?
Bottom line
Christine Day would stay as a CEO until the new one is found and she would ensure a smooth transition. Lululemon has built a strategy, and, at least at the short term, the momentum would continue, with Christine, or without her. The future of the company's growth woud depend on its ability to conquer foreign markets.
Right now, the stock is trading at a 26.40 forward Price-Earnings (P/E) multiple, while Nike is trading at a 20.31 forward P/E and Under Armour is trading at a 32.57 forward P/E. Nike is the only company of these three that pays a dividend, yielding 1.35%.The departure of CEO during expanding both in product categories and geographically would certainly hurt Lululemon.
Among these three companies, Nike looks like the best place to put your money. You get the cheapest valuation plus the dividend. Nike is the most diversified company, which makes products in different categories and sells them all over the world. Nike's marketing machine would help the company further expand its presence, while making it harder for competition to battle for their piece of the pie. In addition to that, Nike is the strongest player in the key North American market.
Lululemon's ship is about to lose is captain. No wonder investors are worried about that. I would like to see the next quarterly results before considering buying the stock.
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