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Ask 411 Wrestling 09.04.13: Shawn Michaels, Matt Morgan, Tatanka, Royal Rumble 1999, More!
Posted by
Justin Watry
on 09.04.2013
Why didn't Shawn Michaels ever win the WWE Championship after he came back from injury in 2002? Was Stone Cold right or wrong to walk out in 2002? Is Chris Jericho bitter about feuding with Fandango? All this and more covered this week in Ask 411 Wrestling!
Can you believe it?
Big Brother 15 is almost over. It feels like just yesterday Jeremy stole the house wine. It feels like just yesterday the media was all over CBS for their casting decisions. It feels like just yesterday Judd was blindsided and out of the game. Okay, tired of all this Big Brother babble? Just one more thing: Aaryn was probably the best looking girl there, but it is hard to root for people like her (and Amanda) in life, game or not. The humiliation and embarrassment she received upon her live exit interview is what they call karma. Wait until she finds out her employer fired her...
As for the wrestling scene, Night of Champions is right around the corner. There are multiple title matches set up and hopefully EVERY belt is defended. I am looking at you - Mr. Intercontinental Champion! That is the point of the entire pay-per-view, right? Other than that, more will be written about the current WWE atmosphere at the end of this column. Until then...
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Nothing to note really. There was some nice discussion about the WWE Hall of Fame, as well as Brock Lesnar vs. Stone Cold not happening in 2002 (which I will cover in a bit). Other than that, I want to stress yet again that all of YOU pick the topics. For instance, over the past seven days, just ONE question concerning TNA Impact Wrestling arrived in my email inbox. That will be addressed at a later date. The rest were about WWE, WCW, ECW, etc. It is just a simple fact that WWE has a much,
larger market share than any other wrestling company in 2013. Fact. If somebody has a question about DixieLand, please send it to me. My email address is very clearly noted at the end of each column. Step up and ask away!
Your Turn, Smart Guy...
Last week, I asked a classic
Who am I?
question. Much to my shock, it was answered fairly quickly. I thought it was actually a tough one. I really did. Major props to
for being the first correct response! He was right on with John Cena being the answer. He was never IC Champ. He has lost at two straight WM events in a row (27 and 28). He opened up a 2008 pay-per-view - defeating JBL at Judgment Day. Plus, the man had a brief run as tag champs with The Miz in 2011. My assumption was many had forgotten about that 15 minute title reign. Oops, silly me. For this week, let's go for an easy question. Remember, no search engines to cheat! Have some pride.
Name the winner of every Elimination Chamber match.
Questions, Questions, Who's Got The Questions?
Usually, I like to spotlight a few of the rare quality posts made in the comment section. This time, a controversial back and forth debate between
Ed Grimly Reaper
, and
His Bubbliness
Ed Grimly Reaper: I still don't understand why everyone says it would be incredibly stupid to have Brock Lesnar beat Stone Cold on Raw (the biggest wrestling television show in the world) in the King of the Ring qualifiers (with interference, no less, to help build the feud Stone Cold personally requested with Eddie Guerrero) - but NOBODY ever seems to think it was stupid for Brock to beat Hulk Hogan CLEAN on the B-show Smackdown for no real reason whatsoever later that year. With a bearhug! Forget your silly biases against Hogan; THAT match should have ALSO been saved for a Pay Per View payday, but Hogan was a company man and did the job. (They showed him wipe Hogan's blood across his chest like a million times in promo videos). Stone Cold has become so painfully overrated (top guy for maybe 3 years) due to people's nostalgic memories of the Attitude Era and the fact that he retired and is out of the spotlight now, that people seem to forget that Austin was actually a huge *jerk* for refusing to do the job and walking out on the company.
WHAT?!: Austin refused to throw away big money? Yeah, what a *jerk*. How dare he know his worth. Should just line up and do whatever the company says, it's not like it owes its existence to him or anything.
His Bubbliness: You do realize the only reason Hogan did that was in exchange for a return job, right? I mean you can't expect a decision coming from Hulk Hogan to be dripping with 100% altruism, can you?
I had to edit out a few cuss words. Also, the conversation quickly turned to insults (shocking, huh?) soon after. Therefore, this is all that will be posted. From just these three comments though, everyone understands each side. Here are my two cents broken down point by point.
1. Not to repeat myself every week, but
uses friendships/politics - everybody! From Triple H to Hulk Hogan to Stone Cold to Daniel Bryan to CM Punk, all of them pull the strings backstage when given an opportunity to further their careers (or a friend's career). From the wrestling business to school to your job to any other example you choose, friends will help friends. Family will help family. That has never has changed and never will.
2. Make no mistake, I have spoken out about the Attitude Era many times. As great as that time was, there was also tons of trash TV also. It was certainly not as perfect as those rose tinted goggles will have some fans believe. I am not in the group of those getting nostalgia mixed up with quality. Just feel free to read any of my past columns about the Attitude Era!
3. Ed does make an interesting point was made about Stone Cold. He was only the top star in WWE for a couple of years. You could argue 1998, 1999, and 2001? He was out for most of 2000. Then by the time 2002 rolled around, he was fed up with WWE. He returned in early 2003 and was done wrestling by WrestleMania XIX. I am not sure this 'hurts' his legacy because he was one of the hot acts to propel a boom period for the industry. However, it should also not be forgotten. When you think of guys like Hulk Hogan and John Cena, they have had sustained runs at the top for close to a decade (or more). As much money as Austin drew and as much merchandise he sold, it was for a much shorter time than other main event wrestlers in WWE history. Make of that what you will...
4. Concerning Steve Austin "walking out" in 2002, I never said I agreed with the move. My exact quote last week was
"No build. No hype. No promotion. No commercials. No promos. Just Stone Cold taking on The Next Big Thing at the drop of a hat! Right or wrong, you have to admit that'd be ridiculous."
Whether you liked him leaving WWE in a fit of anger or not is irrelevant here. Stone Cold should not have been in that match either way. Could it have been punishment for his public comments about the booking team? Maybe. I am just stating the entire setting was not needed. Lesnar could have beat anybody else that night in some random King of the Ring qualifying match, not necessarily the top star for the past few years.
5. How does that compare to the Brock Lesnar vs. Hulk Hogan match on Smackdown? Well, there are a couple of main differences. First, there was some sort of build up during the night. If you remember, the WWE Undisputed Championship #1 Contendership for The Rock at Summerslam 2002 was actually on the line. Brock vs. Rock or Hogan vs. Rock Part 2? That was the hype. Secondly, as noted, rumors suggest Hogan was set to end Lesnar's undefeated streak (in his return match) at Survivor Series in Madison Square Garden for the gold months later. Of course, The Hulkster would agree to get pummeled on television if he knew that was the long-term vision. Who wouldn't love that idea? Stone Cold was not promised a 'return' victory or future pay-per-view payday with Lesnar. Thirdly, whether you want to trust that rumor or not, Hogan was going on a break anyways. Therefore, logic says you write him off TV. With Steve Austin, he would be on TV each week and was not going anywhere...
...or so we thought.
6. Yes, Smackdown was the B-show at the time (always has been, always will be) but it was right there, neck and neck with Raw fighting for the higher viewership numbers. Seems strange now to think about it, but the two brands were very close for awhile there in 2002-2003.
7. In the end, Stone Cold should not have left like he did. Right booking, bad booking, disagreed with plans, loved the plans, whatever - not an excuse. It does not matter what the circumstances were or how upset you are. You show up to the building and (at least) talk it out with Vince McMahon face to face. Work out a back-up plan or some kind of agreement. My bet is every single person reading this hates their job or has in the past. Not everybody walks into work on Monday morning with a smile on their face and loves their boss. That is just ridiculous. Yet, people go to work, do their job, and collects a paycheck. It is called life. Don't believe me? In a recent interview, Stone Cold himself said one of his biggest regrets was how he handled the 'walk out' in June 2002.
Okay, let's discuss Chris Jericho and his 2013 return.
Fantastico Porcelain Valdosta Burger
poses an intriguing question...
Is it just me, or does Chris Jericho come across as kind of bitter when discussing Fandango? In any interview post WrestleMania, he comes across as uninterested or even slighted that putting Fandango over was below him...or that maybe he should have been in a higher profile match. Your thoughts?
Sort of.
Chris Jericho put over Fandango because that is what Vince McMahon wanted. I am sure if Vince asked Y2J to pick anybody on the roster to wrestle, he would choose a main event star or any number of rising mid-card players. In this case, all of the top slots were taken. The Rock and John Cena were facing each other. That was the two year plan. Nothing was changing there. Brock Lesnar and Triple H were going to have a rematch. That was set in motion since Summerslam 2012. Nothing was changing that. Then CM Punk and Undertaker seemed to be on a collision course. I suppose there was some wiggle room there but not much. Since Jericho just popped back up in late January, his opportunities were far and few between. Did he feud with Dolph Ziggler up to Mania? Maybe. For the record, that would have been my selection. Does he elevate Ryback's status by wrestling him at the grandest stage of them all? Not a bad idea there. Or would he best be utilized in helping out Fandango and
put him on the map
so to speak?
I do not think it is bitterness or anything. Jericho knows his role at this point in his career. There is no mystery surrounding his comebacks or returns - it's to have great matches with the new/young talent. We know that. In my opinion (just my opinion remember), Jericho WAS happy with everything, especially on the post-WM29 episode of Raw. The feud was going fairly well, their match was fine at Mania, and then the live audience in New Jersey went crazy with Fandango's theme music. I can only imagine Jericho backstage smiling when the act caught fire out of the blue. He had hit a gold mine! Of course, the 'fad' ended as quickly as it began. From there, the feud fizzled out, and a concussion to Fandango pretty much ended that little momentum built up. I think
is where frustration came in for Jericho looking back on the past couple months. All that effort was for nothing by the time June rolled around. Disappointed would be a better word, not bitter.
Time to switch gears towards a current wrestling story line, thanks to
What happened to Big Show's ironclad contract on Monday night?
Right now, I am really enjoying the Daniel Bryan vs. The World story line. However, my one small (nit pick) gripe is what you mentioned. Big Show has (or had?) an iron clad contract that was mentioned repeatedly on television throughout 2012. He should not be blubbering like a cry baby at every show in fear of Triple H firing him. Here is the sad part: It takes about five seconds to tie up this loose end on Raw. Just have HHH tell Big Show backstage that his contract ran out earlier this year (didn't it in realty?), and his
deal was signed with the McMahons, not John Laurinaitis. There! That is all it takes. The plot hole is covered, and WWE actually recalls past story line logic. Show can go back to worrying about his job, and life moves on. Seems pretty simple.
Edit: On Smackdown, JBL made a passing comment that HHH could rip up Show's guaranteed contract. Not sure if that means anything pertaining to the topic, but it could?
Edit X2: For those who saw Raw on Monday, the iron clad contract for Show was discussed. It seems WWE didn't forget. Like or hate the explanation, at least it was something
Edit X3: In case anybody is wondering, I usually finish up with this column each week by the time the weekend hits. Then on Monday night, I send it in with any last second changes being made.
Up next,
has a question about Stone Cold Steve Austin after WrestleMania XIX.
First out, thanks for continuing the Ask 411 tradition bro. I have a question about The Rock vs. Stone Cold semi main event at WrestleMania XIX. When I left for college in the summer of 2002, I stopped watching wrestling until late 2007. I recently watched the third act of their Mania trifecta and had a few questions about the circumstances and the event itself. After researching, it was basically both mens' last match (besides Rock/Goldberg and WMXX) until Rocky's recent comeback.
Did the fans know at the time that this would be Austin's final hurrah? And although the Angle/Lesnar match was pretty special, why do you think Austin/Rock didn't end the show? I wish I would have been watching at the time because this was a great card and an awesome ending to my favorite rivalry as a kid!
Thank you for the kind words. I do this column for all of the readers, nothing else. Okay, my ego too...but don't tell anybody!
Nothing was announced about Stone Cold's retirement. In 2002, you could tell he started to slow down with injuries and needed time off. Of course, that was in the middle of his other issues at the time. When he came back in 2003, it did feel like Austin's final hurrah. Again, there were never any indications of a retirement made on television. In the 'dirt sheets' and online, it was just known that his neck was still in rough shape, and his limited schedule on Raw was for a reason. I believe he wrestled Eric Bischoff at No Way Out 2003, but that was hardly even a match. Stone Cold just beat up the Raw General Manager for ten minutes. After that, the two had a rematch a month later on Raw. Again, that hardly counts as a match.
Basically, he returned with the sole purpose of having one last match - The Rock at WrestleMania XIX.
My best comparison to Stone Cold in 2003 would be Edge in 2011. Fans knew his career was winding down, and a retirement was near. However, fans were surprised when the official came down so sudden. Everyone understood the situation was serious, but without that fair warning, it was difficult to fully grasp.
As for the match order, I seem to recall the 'dirt sheets' listing Hulk Hogan vs. Vince McMahon as the main event of WMXIX all throughout March 2003. Going back and watching old videos from that time period, it was probably true. The amount of hype and promo segments dedicated to that street fight was ridiculous. Can you imagine if Hogan/McMahon was the last match of the evening? With The Hulkster's career on the line, that is still a tough sell for the live crowd. Do not even get me started on the unbelievably low pay-per-view buy rate WMXIX ended up drawing. Ouch! My best
is that WWE wanted a title match to close the show. Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle was bigger than Booker T vs. Triple H for the World Title, so that got the nod. Very few knew that Stone Cold was 100 percent done inside the squared circle. Most probably assumed he would become Co-Raw GM for awhile and then get back in the ring again down the road for big matches. Of course, that never happened. Had everybody in the company known this was Austin's last match
, maybe his match with Rocky would have went on last? Maybe. A heel winning the WM main event is rare but has happened. Sure would have been the perfect conclusion to their epic rivalry...
Speaking of Stone Cold, let's move forward with a question about other Attitude Era stars.
Over the years, I have noticed that there is a definite discriminatory pattern followed by the WWE for making the WWE Championship in a way that either only those are made WWE Champions who WWE Creative think have a longtime future with the company or those who are not old. For example Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Kane, Mick Foley, Steve Austin, Big Show are never made WWE Champions for the last twelve years because they were unlikely to continue for that many years due to their age and fitness issues (I feel Shawn Michaels could easily had been put over Cena at WM23 for WWE Championship). All those who were made WWE Champions in the last 12-13 years are still with WWE except for Eddie Guerrero (his death), Edge (retired) and Jeff Hardy and Batista (left due to their mutual consent). Triple H is an exception for obvious reasons.
On the other hand, World Heavyweight Championship are assigned to mid-carders like Mark Henry, Jack Swagger, Christian, Khali, old timers like Kane, Taker, Michaels, Booker T and a guy like Bill Goldberg who WWE knew was not likely to have very long and conducive future business relations.
My question is that why Kane, Michaels and Takers have not been WWE Champions for the last 14-15 years when they were in the were in good shape in the late 1990's (except Shawn) and particularly their strong association with the company even at the time of Monday Night Wars when majority of Michael's and Takers fellow choose to left for WCW?
You pretty much nailed it right on with the difference between the WWE/World Championships. Here is my thought on each;
Shawn Michaels: He has discussed this numerous times. Outside of his comeback story in 2002 needing its proper conclusion at Survivor Series inside the Elimination Chamber, the guy just had no interest in the top title. That means media work. That means doing interviews. That means more travel. That means extra charity appearances.That means working live events/house shows on the weekend. That means (depending on the brands) a possible Tuesday night of work as a part of his weekly schedule - something he was against because that night he was heavily involved in his church and why he would boycott any move to Smackdown. A key example was early 2006 when the Blue Brand needed a new World Champion, as Batista had just injured himself while holding the belt. Vince McMahon went to Shawn first; he declined. Then Kurt Angle was asked to shift brands and be 'the man' there; he agreed. Long story short, HBK was basically a part-timer from 2002-2010 and wanted no part of the responsibilities brought on by another WWE/World Championship run.
Kane: For all the talent he has, I don't think many ever thought of him as
main event star to carry WWE. Remember the only reason he got the belt in 1998 for ONE NIGHT was because of a ridiculous stipulation put in for his King of the Ring title match and to create some buzz during the Monday Night Wars. From there, it was another 12 years until the company gave him the ball again (not counting ECW) as World Champion on Smackdown. Right or wrong, I just am not sure Kane was ever looked at as the top draw for Raw or even Smackdown.
Undertaker: His 2002 Undisputed Championship win in May was fine. It just did not click all the way, feuding with Hulk Hogan and Triple H on pay-per-view, before losing to The Rock and turning face shortly after Summerslam. From there, it was the "Brock Lesnar Show" on Smackdown, so it would be tough to imagine him getting over on him too much. Then he started his part-time career in 2004. Once he did start winning the World Title again in, starting in 2007, it was for Smackdown. The WWE Championship was heavily featured on Raw, as the "John Cena Show." Again, nothing would interrupt that. Taker would get a few reigns but nothing too long. I think his longest run as World Champion in this era was four months - October 2009-February 2010. With him getting breaks (vacations) every couple months, what was WWE to do?
I know I rambled a little bit there - hope most of that made sense! In the end, Kane winning the WWE/World Title once more adds nothing to his legacy. He is one of the best big men and bound for the WWE Hall of Fame. Shawn Michaels winning the WWE/World Title again (after his one month 2002 win) would add nothing to his legacy. I call him the greatest of all-time, and another 'win' means nothing to me. Same with The Undertaker. If he comes back and claims the gold at Wrestlemania XXX, would his amazing accomplishments really look any different? Of course not. His unbelievable WWE career and place in history is safe and secure.
Okay, enough of past stars! How about current wrestlers? Here is what
has to say...
I remember emailing you when Curtis Axel first became the new Paul Heyman guy, and I was over the moon for him thinking it would be awesome for him and that he would become a key player - I was wrong. I remember you not being too excited and where he's at now, I kind of see why. Now I am still a fan of Axel; he just hasn't really done anything for me to make him stand out, and as you pointed out, not everyone that gets put together with Heyman does become an instant classic. I am still happy to see Axel on television and do hope nothing but the best for him, but I think its time to split from Heyman. No offense to Axel, but Heyman/Punk just over shadow him! I feel Heyman is more important than Axel which shouldn't really happen as Axel is IC Champ. How would you feel about Heyman betraying Axel by replacing him with......Matt Morgan? After this feud with Punk in which Punk will probably get the last laugh, Heyman could blame Axel and replace him with the returning Morgan by an attack from behind. This could end things with Punk and allow him to move on, as well as give Curtis Axel some new direction and re-introduce the big man that is Matt Morgan.
Love it!
As you noted, I was not sold on Curtis Axel from the start. I still remember the night he come out as the next "Paul Heyman Guy." I did not know how to react - laugh or laugh hard. It felt like a big joke. I almost thought the REAL "Paul Heyman Guy" was going to come out and destroy Axel. Nope! That was it. Wow, not to say I told you so, but I predicted this would go south real fast. Before he spoke. Before Triple H came out. Before anything even happened. Curtis Axel is Mr. Perfect's son. Outside of that, I don't get it. If he had any other father, would the 'internet fans' have rallied behind him? Probably not. Good talent - just not worth being with Heyman. Ask Heidenreich about the
of being a "Paul Heyman Guy." Not so easy to guarantee success by just adding a manager...
About Matt Morgan? You read my mind. Matt Morgan will be with WWE eventually. It is only a matter of getting a contract done. When he was with TNA, I wrote repeatedly (for another website) that he was one of the few guys in that company WWE should sign immediately! I am not too excited about naming even MORE "Paul Heyman Guys," but in this case - just move on from Axel. Replace him with Matt Morgan. In fact, do it at Night of Champions. Since it is an elimination two on one handicap match, this scenario seems quite simple. Punk pins Axel after a solid 10-15 minutes (maybe it is non-title because Punk is set to win and doesn't care for the IC belt). Per the rules, Axel has to head to the back. Punk messes with Heyman for a few minutes before getting him up for a GTS finale. Out of nowhere, Matt Morgan runs in and kicks Punk's head off. Heyman covers for the victory and laughs, laughs, and laughs. Instant buzz for Raw. Instant re-debut for Morgan (who would be back with his former manager). More fuel to seeing Punk get his hands on Heyman.
Also, for those who care about Twitter, I mentioned a similar scenario online last week. Matt Morgan sent me a message on Twitter, saying simply "u think?" Yes, I do think. Sometimes. WWE, make it happen!
is curious about an incident from the Royal Rumble PPV back in 1999!
I always wondered about the match where Mick Foley fought The Rock, which ended with Rocky absolutely leveling Mick with multiple brutal chair shots. Now, I know that many things involving weapons are often "gimmicked", but how could they "fake" such monster chair shots to Foley's dome? When a 280 pound dude like Rocky is swinging a chair full force to a man's skull repeatedly, couldn't Foley have been seriously hurt? I recall in 'Beyond the Mat" that Foley had legit heat with Rocky for doing that.
It is such a tough match to watch, especially with all the talk of concussions in 2013.
First off, Rocky was not swinging at full force. Guys pull punches or ease up to help out their opponents absorb the punishment. It is not a stiff, legitimate fight. In this case, it may as well have been. The "heat" was because Rocky swung the chair more times than agreed upon. However, once the intensity started to crank up and emotions were flying in front of the live audience, the chair shots just kept coming and coming and coming. Being handcuffed and running on adrenaline, Foley didn't know better than to just stay down. He kept standing up. What was The Rock going to do? Stare at him. Of course, he had to hit him again and again and again, Yeah, it hurt. Gimmicked or not, the physicality is very real. That is why Foley only wanted to take a couple of hard shots - he could deal with that...not the dozen or so Rocky ended up delivering. It was just too much violence, even by Mick's standards. At the 27:40 mark of the video below, you can literally see (and hear) him bleeding, out of breath, hardly able to speak and struggling to move. No idea who thought this was a good idea. Thankfully, this type of stuff from the Attitude Era will never be seen again...
I am going to be honest here. The archives has this question listed from
. My apologies.
I know this is probably the most basic question imaginable, and you've possibly answered it before, but is there any reason why the WWE always has their PPVs on a Sunday night? Living in the UK, it makes them almost impossible to watch live, as generally they start at 1am and I'll have work the next morning. Have they ever tried Saturday night, or is there a specific rationale as to why they don't?
Sunday is the best night.
Monday is Raw. Tuesday is for taping Smackdown. Wednesday is the middle of the work week. Thursday is (basically) the same as Wednesday (work week). Then Friday airs Smackdown. Saturday is the night where most people go out, party, see a movie, etc. That leaves Sunday - the day of rest. Regardless of the time difference in the UK (or any other country), WWE focuses its business on the United States. Monday through Friday is not ideal due to everybody's different schedules. Saturday works for the UFC and boxing, so that night does have its paying customers out there. I think Sunday has proven to be their best choice over the years for WWE. On rare occasions during the past 30 years, there has been pay-per-view events held on different nights, but more often that not, it always goes back to Sunday.
I Ask YOU!
After some experimenting and tinkering with this concept for a few weeks, it is time unveil my newest feature. Don't try to hide your excitement. I know everyone is jumping for joy as we speak. Don't lie, you are pumped! Basically, the idea is self-explanatory. The email is posted, and YOU answer below in the comment section. This week,
Mr. Watson
wants to know about a popular wrestler in the 1990's.
Why did Tatanka never get a big push? I thought for sure he would beat Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 9 and win the Intercontinental title, but he turned heel on Luger for no reason and became nothing much really.
How about it?
I ask you
- what happened to Tatanka?
#Ask411 Question
Yes! My readers came through. This concept may be on its last legs but will stick around a little bit longer.
The best topic came from
! Everybody thank him.
Phil Milkfish (@Phil_Milkfish) Why doesn't WWE keep taping matches during commercial breaks? They could use the footage when releasing DVDs, right? #Ask411
Nice question.
Technically, WWE is always recording. They have so many cameras at the arena each week. Just because USA Network needs a commercial break, with Michael Cole getting the cue from the headsets, that does not mean all of the camera guys sit down at ringside and rest for two minutes. The show is still going on. That is how you see the "During the commercial break" highlight or big move when they come back. WWE is still taping footage. There have been attempts to explore this avenue before with the WWE App or different features on their official website. For me personally, I do not use Tout, the WWE App or any of those extra bits. If I miss two minutes of a match during commercial (when the performers are usually playing it safe anyways), it is no sweat off my back.
My Darn Opinion
Get ready.
From September-December, WWE Raw is going get annihilated in the television ratings. It happens every year and will in 2013 as well. Yet, every year, fans flip out over the low numbers, go wild over the 'booking' team, call for major changes, question long-term future of WWE, blah blah blah. Same old song and dance! Yet, every year, January rolls around, and viewership goes right back up! Just last year, I remember MULTIPLE weeks of Raw to close 2012 with some unreal low ratings. Come January, Raw was topping 5 million viewers - much higher than usual.
In other words, I deliver a fair warning for everybody to just relax.
The ratings are going to tank next Monday night against the NFL. From there, it is going to be an ugly three month stretch of time. Not having John Cena and Sheamus, while experimenting with some of the 'new' guys will only muddy the waters more. Smackdown likely will not be altered too much. Raw, on the other hand, will feel the wrath of football and see it in the ratings. Just remember that January is coming (when NFL Monday Night Football ends). The Road to WrestleMania is inevitably on the schedule Therefore, when the numbers come out every Tuesday afternoon, just keep a level head.
Things will be okay.
Self-Promoting Finale
Now, let's get some "ME!" plugs out there for all of you...
Just Google my name. Enjoy!
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Fiji will be without regular captain Akapusi Qera and wing Michael Tagicakibau when they face the Barbarians on Saturday.
Preview: Barbarians v Fiji
Entertainment is the name of the game when the Barbarians host Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday.
Jean to tap into All Black psyche
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Fiji face selection nightmare
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Why Bulls blocked BaaBaas request
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Seven Boks to start for BaaBaas
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Jean to captain BaaBaas
Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers will captain the Barbarians in Saturday's clash against Fiji at Twickenham.
Nine Boks in BaaBaas squad
Nine Springboks have been included in the Barbarians squad to play Fiji at Twickenham on November 30.
Fijian tackle puts Morisi in hospital
Italy centre Luca Morisi has undergone surgery to have his spleen removed, following a heavy tackle.
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The Use of Internet Tools by Tourism SMEs: A Case Study
AbstractThe aim of this paper is to emphasize the role of internet for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the hospitality industry. First, some brief considerations are made on the growing importance of the internet for travel sales on the European market. Online marketing offers various opportunities, but also several risks to hospitality businesses. The case study developed on a B&B situated in Predeal, called "Casa Bradul", tries to illustrate the importance of a robust online presence. The website of the B&B and the methods of online promotion are analysed in detail, revealing positive features as well as shortcomings. The paper ends with some conclusions concerning the online activity of Casa Bradul B&B and offers a few measures for improving its online position.
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Herb and Cheese Coins
Walnuts and blue cheese blend deliciously in these little savory cookies. Pour your favorite wine, and welcome your friends over.
Make ahead; Quick & easy
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- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup toasted, ground walnuts
- 1 egg white, beaten
- Tiny fresh herb sprigs (we tested with rosemary, thyme, and sage)
- Beat cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add flour and nuts; beat until blended.
- Shape dough into 2 (8") logs. Wrap logs in wax paper, and chill 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 1/4"-thick slices, and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Brush lightly with beaten egg white. Press herb sprigs firmly into each slice.
- Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Cool 1 minute on baking sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make-Ahead Tip: You can chill logs of dough overnight, and slice and bake the next day.
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The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized and directed to cause such shade, ornamental, fruit, and shelter-belt trees, shrubs, and vines as are adapted to the conditions and needs of the southern Great Plains area, comprised of those parts of the States of Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico lying west of the ninety-eighth meridian and east of the five thousand-foot contour line, to be propagated at one of the existing field stations of the Department of Agriculture in such area, and seedlings and cuttings and seeds of such trees, shrubs, and vines to be distributed free of charge under such regulations as he may prescribe for experimental and demonstration purposes within such area.
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Book your room at Hampton Inn Hotel Detroit/Belleville-Airport Area
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Belleville hotel with a complimentary breakfast
Situated in Belleville, this hotel is close to Yankee Air Museum. Regional attractions also include Cobblestone Farm and Gerald R. Ford Library.
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Hampton Inn Hotel Detroit/Belleville-Airport Area offers a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast. Other amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a business center.
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A business center is on site. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This Belleville hotel also offers a spa tub, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Hampton Inn Hotel Detroit/Belleville-Airport Area is a smoke-free property.
- Total number of rooms - 90
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Awesome. Thanks. I've not run out of things to read, but I want to keep The All-Pro on my radar. (Totally different type of fiction, but I'm getting geeked up for the next book in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. Also they are making a TV show as well.)
Hi JP. Do you know if your wife has the original podcasts saved for Nocturnal? A lot of the links in the history pages on scottsigler.com seem to be dead.
I think Quentin will figure out a way to bring the "League of Gangsters" down, as a way of getting revenge on Gredoc. Of course, the downfall of organized crime will leave a power vacuum. I think things will start to fall apart, and Quentin will realize that the crime lords actually served a purpose, and Q will have no choice but to take over that job himself.
How about Manti Teo? (Either he is really gullible or a fantastic actor.)


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In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and that calendar week as National Police Week, meaning that National Police Week 2012 is Sunday, May 13th through Saturday, May 19th.
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Sure, it's a holiday, and the Library will be closed on Monday, September 3rd, but what do you really know about Labor Day?
First celebrated by Oregon in 1887, it was made a federal holiday in 1894. Meant to honor the American Worker, much in the style of International Workers' Day (May Day) and other labor festivals worldwide, it was traditionally celebrated with parades and civic speeches. Nowadays, it's more a time to celebrate the last unofficial weekend of summer and picnic or barbeque with the family.
September is Better Breakfast Month! I love breakfast, but generally I have traditional breakfast foods for dinner (waffles and bacon for dinner, YUM!). But as morning meals go, I am notorious for skipping breakfast as I am running out the door to dash to the library or to a school. When I do manage to eat breakfast, I am usually shoving a piece of leftover (insert portable dinner item here) into my mouth and washing it down with a Coke.
Did you know that October is National Book Month? You may think that people don't read any more unless it's a text message or a Facebook post, but they do and so should you!
So, here's your challenge...Pick up that book you've been meaning to read, or browse the shelves and find one with an interesting cover. Talk to a library staff member and get suggestions, or ask your Facebook friends what they're reading. Pick one title, and celebrate National Book Month by actually reading it.
National German-American Day is October 6. It's been celebrated since 1987 in honor of the first German settlement in the colonies. In 1683, several families from Krefeld, Germany settled in Pennsylvania and founded Germantown. In honor of the holiday, I decided to look up German-American authors. Here are a few of them:
October is Family History Month, but it is also a month for many other holidays and observances. So, why not celebrate some of them together? The first Sunday in October is Intergenerational Day, so take some time to share your stories with the younger generations. October 13th is Frustration Scream Day, so if you are feeling frustrated by your genealogy, just let out a scream (preferably before you walk into the Library). You can't go wrong by celebrating your successes in genealogy with some cake and ice cream for National Dessert Day on October 14th.
October 16th is the day to celebrate our bosses, because it is National Boss Day. The origins of Boss's Day dates back to 1958. Patricia Bays Haroski, an employee at State Farm Insurance Company in Illinois, registered it with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Haroski chose the date because it was her father's birthday; who was her boss.
October 24th is United Nations Day, and if you're like me, you've never heard of it. Wednesday is the anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations, and it is devoted to making known to peoples of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations Organization.
Here's one I bet you didn't know; October is National Squirrel Awareness Month. How did I find this out? From Chase's Calendar of Events, the much touted book for us library displayers and bloggers. Just browsing through this book, you can find some really interesting events. There is a website, as well; squirrelloversclub.com is the name of this site. Now, some people don't appreciate squirrels like these folks. But, it was a fun website to visit.
So, I know everybody is thinking about pumpkins, trick-or-treating, and costumes this week. We'll all celebrate the last day of October with scary movies and cute kids all dressed up, but what about the day after Halloween? Traditionally, November 1st is known as All Saints' Day.
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icolor Medicine Cabinet
We were watching a little HGTV the other day and saw this great Nutone Premier icolor Medicine Cabinet ($300).
The cabinet comes with six interior colors. What we love is the subtlety of this cabinet. The simple outside belies the shock and thrill of opening up to such a interior. It's like a "Pop!" and a "Pow!" every time you go for the floss.
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I like the whole bathroom, except the cabinet color. Hah! It's too bright for the rest of the subdued, restful colors. I love the beiges and white, that jumble-o-colors abstract, the rose-clay-colored dish and vase. I suppose I'll have to look at the color selection later and find something more suitable.
And, besides, everyone knows that floss goes by the computer.
good to know i'm not the only one that flosses at the computer. living alone has its advantages
you don't have to live alone in order to floss at the computer. my partner & i are happily cohabiting and yes, keep the floss parked by the computer.
Hmmmm....I painted the inside of my medicine cabinet. Much cheaper! :) (It's purple, btw.)


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The party is far from over. The early-year rally that on Friday took the Dow Jones Industrial Average to within 1% of its record high, set in 2007, could have a lot further to run. For starters, stocks aren't expensive. The Standard & Poor's 500 index is valued at about 14 times estimated 2013 profits and the Dow fetches less than 13 times projected 2013 earnings. At the market peak in 2007, the Dow traded for 16 times forward earnings. Given ultralow interest rates, the market multiple has room to expand even if earnings growth remains modest.
There's a huge amount of money that could shift into stocks because individuals until recently have favored bonds over equities, based on mutual-fund flow data. "If there is a great rotation going on from bonds to stocks, we may be only in the top of the first inning," says Jason Trennert, chief investment strategist at Strategas Research Partners in New York. Trennert cites the TINA -- or "there is no alternative" -- factor, as yield-starved investors move into stocks.
Further impetus to stocks could come from endowments and pension funds that for the past decade have been shifting assets away from stocks and into alternatives, including hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and commodity-oriented investments.
That trend could reverse, because it will be tough for hedge funds and other alternatives to keep pace with a steadily rising stock market. Last year, the S&P 500 returned more than 16%, 10 percentage points better than the average hedge fund tracked by Hedge Fund Research. If big endowments and pension funds see relative returns suffer, there will be pressure for them to boost their allocation to stocks.
"Assuming we breach the old high on the S&P 500, the national conversation and media coverage could shift from a constant discussion of a 'lost decade' for stocks, to 'Are you being too conservative and missing out on the new bull market?' " says Jim Paulsen, chief investment strategist at Wells Capital Management in Minneapolis. A new record for the S&P, he adds, "could start to challenge the portfolio-allocation decisions" among institutional investors.
BARRON'S HAS BEEN BULLISH ON STOCKS, including a cover story a year ago ("Enter the Bull," Feb. 13, 2012) in which we wrote that the Dow could hit 15,000 by the end of this year -- a target that looks increasingly achievable. Barron's was similarly upbeat in a cover story in the fall ("Almost There," Oct. 15, 2012).
The Dow industrials finished the week at 14,009, up 6.9% so far this year. The index is 156 points away from its high of 14,165, set in October 2007. The S&P 500 index has risen 6.1% this year, to 1513, and stands 3% from its 2007 peak of 1565.
Smaller-stock indexes moved deeper into record territory last week, hitting new highs, having already bested their 2007 peaks back in 2011. The S&P MidCap 400 index is up 8% this year, while the Russell 2000 Index has gained 7.3% so far in 2013. As the table shows, mid- and small-cap stocks have outperformed their larger brethren by a wide margin during the past decade.
Federated Investors Chief Investment Officer Stephen Auth had the most bullish 2013 prediction among the 10 strategists in our outlook article for this year, with an S&P 500 target of 1660 ("An Optimistic Outlook for 2013," Dec. 17, 2012). His target -- 10% above current levels -- doesn't look so outlandish now. "You don't need a lot of earnings growth to get there, just a willingness of investors to put a multiple on equities that's remotely reasonable," he says.
Auth argues that as the risk of another financial crisis recedes, investors will put a higher price/earnings ratio on stocks. He recently cited 10 bullish factors, including easy monetary policy around the world, a housing recovery, a U.S. manufacturing revival, a domestic energy boom, and a stronger growth outlook in Brazil and China.
BEARS CITE A HOST OF FACTORS, including minimal progress in addressing structural problems in the federal budget, economic drag from tax increases at the start of 2013, near recessionary conditions in Europe, and a weakening earnings outlook.
Current-year profit estimates for the S&P 500 have been coming down, and profit growth last year in the index probably was only 5%. This year, S&P earnings are expected to rise about 6%, to $108, based on strategist estimates. The profit expectation based on "bottom-up" analyst estimates for individual companies is a more robust $112.
Paulsen argues that the stocks and profits often don't move together, noting that earnings have doubled since 2000 but the S&P 500 is unchanged. During some periods, stocks outpace profit growth, and this could be one of those periods.
Trennert, too, cites a host of market-valuation measures that support higher multiples for the S&P 500, including a proprietary model based on interest rates and inflation, the so-called Rule of 20, and the Fed Model. The Rule of 20 suggests a market P/E of 18, based on 20 less the current inflation rate, while the Fed Model, popular in the 1990s, points toward a very high P/E of 50, based on the idea that the market-earnings yield (the inverse of the P/E) should be in line with the 10-year Treasury yield, now 2%.
As the nearby table shows, the current bull market, dating back to March 2009, is one of the strongest in the past 50 years. The S&P is up 124% from its low of 676. The bull run is well shy of the extended upturn in the 1990s, which resulted in a quadrupling of the S&P 500.
IT HAS BEEN DURING THE PAST "lost decade" for stocks that the best-performing institutional investors have focused on alternative investments like hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and commodities.
Influential big investors are light on stocks, notably the Harvard, Yale, and Princeton endowments and the Ford and General Motors pension funds. Yale represents an extreme example, with just 6% of its portfolio in U.S. stocks and a 14% equity exposure over all, including foreign shares. Following Yale and Harvard, big university endowments with $1 billion or more of assets had just 27% of their assets in stocks last year, down from 45% a decade ago, while holding 61% in alternatives, according to the National Association of College and University Business Officers. That's a far cry from the old 60/40 mix of stocks and bonds favored by big institutional holders.
Yale endowment director David Swensen is one of the most successful and influential institutional investors in the country -- thanks to alternatives, which now account for more than 70% of the $19 billion endowment.
However, the alternatives-heavy investment mix of the past 10 years may not be such a great idea in the current decade if stocks continue to do well. The alternatives space is crowded, as private-equity firms sit on hundreds of billions of dollars of "dry powder," or client investment commitments, while the ultracompetitive hedge-fund industry is having a harder time generating excess returns, or "alpha," as thousands of funds scour the stock market. The high fees on both private equity and hedge funds act as another drag.
A hedge fund charging a 1.5% base fee while taking 20% of investment profits might have a net exposure to stocks of just 50%, reflecting a mixture of long and short positions. Only the best managers can overcome that impediment to beat stocks in a rising market. Warren Buffett made a bet with a fund manager a few years ago that the S&P 500 would beat a group of hedge funds, and so far he's proving correct.
Top stock pickers should find ways to beat the market. Just look at the huge disparity in returns of the 30 stocks in the Dow industrials since 2007. Home Depot hd 1.0523983604741332% Home Depot Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD91.22 0.95 1.0523983604741332% /Date(1410987625499-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 7016519 AFTER HOURS USD91.25 0.0300000000000011 0.0328875246656435% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 52320 P/E Ratio 21.61611374407583 Market Cap 121496374157.366 Dividend Yield 2.0609515457136593% Rev. per Employee 220997 More quote details and news » (ticker: HD) is up 98%, while Alcoa aa 0.7425742574257426% Alcoa Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD16.28 0.12 0.7425742574257426% /Date(1410987776298-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 36666548 AFTER HOURS USD16.26 -0.0199999999999996 -0.12285012285012285% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 122586 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 19030678238.275 Dividend Yield 0.7371007371007371% Rev. per Employee 377633 More quote details and news » (AA) and Bank of America bac 0.3590664272890485% Bank of America Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD16.77 0.06 0.3590664272890485% /Date(1410987836583-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 76557777 AFTER HOURS USD16.77 -0.00999999999999801 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 6344942 P/E Ratio 25.8 Market Cap 176350982909.482 Dividend Yield 1.1926058437686344% Rev. per Employee 395876 More quote details and news » (BAC) are down more than 75%.
It's telling that in recent years there have been few start-ups of traditional long-only equity-investment managers and not many new mutual funds outside of the biggest shops. Why start a traditional fund when operating a hedge fund can be so much more lucrative?
BONDS, WHICH HAVE OFFERED a good alternative to stocks in recent years, aren't keeping pace in 2013, as investors fear stronger economic growth, potentially higher inflation, and a curtailment of the Federal Reserve's massive bond-buying program. If weak bond returns continue, it may spur individual investors to shift more money to stocks.
The problem with bonds is that it's mathematically tough for them to produce good returns starting at current rates. And the setback in the Treasury market this year shows the impact of a relatively small rate increase. Long-term Treasuries are down 2% to 3% so far this year, erasing a year's worth of income, while broader bond indexes that include high-grade corporates are about flat.
Even famed managers are finding it difficult to maneuver now. The giant Pimco Total Return fund (PTTAX), headed by Barron's Roundtable member Bill Gross, managed to generate a 10% return last year despite super-low rates, but it's finding fewer ways to score this year and was down slightly in January.
Junk bonds, which kept pace with the S&P 500's 16% gain last year, are up just 1% this year, and sizable returns are unlikely, with the average junk issue yielding only 5.8%. The earnings yield on the S&P 500 is above the junk yield, marking a rare such occurrence. That suggests that stocks look appealing relative to junk.
Within the stock market, large-cap stocks may offer the best value. As the table shows, the P/E ratios on the S&P 400 MidCap and Russell 2000 indexes exceed those of the Dow industrials, with the MidCap index trading for 16 times projected 2013 earnings and the Russell 2000 carrying a 2013 P/E of 18.
The offset is that mid- and small-cap companies are expected to show stronger profit growth than larger ones. And betting against the MidCap index in particular has been a losing strategy, because it has consistently beaten the S&P 500, and it's now 20% above its 2007 peak. The MidCap index seems to catch companies when they are on fast-growth trajectories -- before they graduate to the S&P 500. The S&P MidCap index has no dominant member; its largest company is the little-known Regeneron Pharmaceuticals regn 1.021183222212845% Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD359.1 3.63 1.021183222212845% /Date(1410987600063-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 646108 AFTER HOURS USD360 0.899999999999977 0.2506265664160401% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 13639 P/E Ratio 89.775 Market Cap 35925949978.2481 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 1067900 More quote details and news » (REGN), at only a 1.1% weighting. ExxonMobil xom -0.3592322693215642% Exxon Mobil Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD97.08 -0.35 -0.3592322693215642% /Date(1410987663648-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 8669963 AFTER HOURS USD97.08 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 107815 P/E Ratio 12.36687898089172 Market Cap 415508932585.66 Dividend Yield 2.8430160692212607% Rev. per Employee 5295050 More quote details and news » (XOM) and Apple aapl 0.7138607971445569% Apple Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD101.58 0.72 0.7138607971445569% /Date(1410987602968-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 60392853 AFTER HOURS USD101.61 0.0300000000000011 0.029533372711163616% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 533645 P/E Ratio 16.301312706614887 Market Cap 608247559870.362 Dividend Yield 1.85075802323292% Rev. per Employee 2214380 More quote details and news » (AAPL), the two leading stocks in the S&P 500, each weigh in at about 3% of the index. Other big stocks in the MidCap index are Equinix eqix 0.06001569641290799% Equinix Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD216.74 0.13 0.06001569641290799% /Date(1410987600209-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 897189 AFTER HOURS USD216.74 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 404915 P/E Ratio 76.8581560283688 Market Cap 11522352425.3503 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 652870 More quote details and news » (EQIX), HollyFrontier hfc -1.0745755426606491% HollyFrontier Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD46.03 -0.5 -1.0745755426606491% /Date(1410987651966-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2896623 AFTER HOURS USD46.03 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 47838 P/E Ratio 19.340336134453782 Market Cap 9238670557.94923 Dividend Yield 2.780795133608516% Rev. per Employee 7662130 More quote details and news » (HFC), and Kansas City Southern ksu 2.8035804762709002% Kansas City Southern U.S.: NYSE USD121.74 3.32 2.8035804762709002% /Date(1410987716260-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1485279 AFTER HOURS USD121.74 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 4800 P/E Ratio 29.405797101449274 Market Cap 13066107099.4501 Dividend Yield 0.919993428618367% Rev. per Employee 398450 More quote details and news » (KSU).
WHAT LOOKS BEST among big-cap stocks? During 2012, energy was a big industry laggard in the S&P 500. The two Super-Majors, ExxonMobil and Chevron cvx -0.19206145966709348% Chevron Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD124.72 -0.24 -0.19206145966709348% /Date(1410987621228-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 4249632 AFTER HOURS USD124.72 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 333820 P/E Ratio 11.822473316017973 Market Cap 236834802210.61 Dividend Yield 3.4316869788325848% Rev. per Employee 3232450 More quote details and news » (CVX), offer exposure to higher oil and gas prices plus secure dividend yields, with Exxon yielding 2.5% and Chevron, 3%. Exxon trades at about $90, or 11 times projected 2013 profits, while Chevron, at $116, fetches 10 times estimated 2013 net.
Activist investor Paul Singer's move to shake up Hess hes -0.28231498285944745% Hess Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD98.9 -0.28 -0.28231498285944745% /Date(1410987683806-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1491034 AFTER HOURS USD98.9 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 20195 P/E Ratio 8.752212389380531 Market Cap 30520166199.2569 Dividend Yield 1.0111223458038423% Rev. per Employee 1980120 More quote details and news » (HES) is a sign of investor frustration with exploration-and-production companies, whose stocks have badly trailed the market in recent years. There's frustration with high exploration spending and little-or-no cash returns to shareholders. Other depressed E&P companies include Apache apa -0.32713146595788184% Apache Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD97.5 -0.32 -0.32713146595788184% /Date(1410987812900-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1888435 AFTER HOURS USD97.5 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1706471 P/E Ratio 31.451612903225808 Market Cap 37291116714.4775 Dividend Yield 1.0256410256410255% Rev. per Employee 2905280 More quote details and news » (APA) and Devon Energy dvn -0.38970076548364646% Devon Energy Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD71.57 -0.28 -0.38970076548364646% /Date(1410987670853-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2281806 AFTER HOURS USD71.57 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 18684 P/E Ratio 17.803482587064675 Market Cap 29393834814.3005 Dividend Yield 1.341344138605561% Rev. per Employee 2494750 More quote details and news » (DVN).
The financial sector has rallied in recent months, but valuations aren't excessive, with many major companies trading for 10 times projected 2011 earnings or less, including JPMorgan Chase jpm 0.5334222370395065% JPMorgan Chase & Co. U.S.: NYSE USD60.31 0.32 0.5334222370395065% /Date(1410987617528-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 14923079 AFTER HOURS USD60.31 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 168963 P/E Ratio 15.464102564102564 Market Cap 225639253854.689 Dividend Yield 2.652959708174432% Rev. per Employee 404867 More quote details and news » (JPM), Citigroup c 0.057295645530939646% Citigroup Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD52.39 0.03 0.057295645530939646% /Date(1410987644183-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 20273832 AFTER HOURS USD52.39 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 106668 P/E Ratio 17.17704918032787 Market Cap 158743633471.541 Dividend Yield 0.07635044855888529% Rev. per Employee 349582 More quote details and news » (C), MetLife met 0.05429864253393665% MetLife Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD55.28 0.03 0.05429864253393665% /Date(1410987747453-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 4495603 AFTER HOURS USD55.28 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1105545 P/E Ratio 13.95959595959596 Market Cap 62141054901.123 Dividend Yield 2.532561505065123% Rev. per Employee 1073600 More quote details and news » (MET), and Wells Fargo wfc 0.3823360734085261% Wells Fargo & Co. U.S.: NYSE USD52.51 0.2 0.3823360734085261% /Date(1410987653750-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 12960973 AFTER HOURS USD52.6 0.0900000000000034 0.17139592458579317% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3958095 P/E Ratio 12.746692559776672 Market Cap 273079509190.623 Dividend Yield 2.666158826890116% Rev. per Employee 334220 More quote details and news » (WFC). Dividends typically aren't generous at about 2%, but they probably will rise as the Federal Reserve loosens restrictions on capital returns to holders.
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The S&P MidCap 400 index and Russell 2000 Index have bested the Dow industrials and S&P 500 index by a wide margin in the past decade. Larger stocks look appealing now, given lower price/earnings ratios.
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The technology sector trades at a market multiple based on 2013 profits, and the industry has a better-than-average earnings outlook. Some of the cheapest tech issues are some of the biggest, including Microsoft msft -0.5132591958939264% Microsoft Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD46.52 -0.24 -0.5132591958939264% /Date(1410987600165-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 37876588 AFTER HOURS USD46.49 -0.0300000000000011 -0.0644883920894239% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 435336 P/E Ratio 17.48872180451128 Market Cap 385295308240 Dividend Yield 2.6655202063628547% Rev. per Employee 677570 More quote details and news » (MSFT), Cisco Systems csco -0.05947660586835844% Cisco Systems Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD25.205 -0.015 -0.05947660586835844% /Date(1410987600559-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 25401857 AFTER HOURS USD25.2 -0.004999999999999 -0.0198373338623289% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 301327 P/E Ratio 16.803333333333335 Market Cap 128601899311.155 Dividend Yield 3.015274747073993% Rev. per Employee 636693 More quote details and news » (CSCO), Intel intc 0.143143429716576% Intel Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD34.98 0.05 0.143143429716576% /Date(1410987600662-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 25699713 AFTER HOURS USD34.94 -0.0399999999999992 -0.11435105774728416% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 579245 P/E Ratio 16.89855072463768 Market Cap 172938431510.925 Dividend Yield 2.5728987993138936% Rev. per Employee 501041 More quote details and news » (INTC), and Apple. All four trade for about 10 times projected current-year profits, yield 2% or more, and have strong balance sheets. Their effective P/Es are lower after stripping away cash. Apple's cash and marketable securities of $145 a share are equal to almost a third of its share price of $455. Microsoft has $6 a share in net cash, or 23% of its $27 stock price, and Cisco has about $5 in net cash, or almost 25% of its share price at $20. Pressure is likely to build on these companies to return more cash to holders through dividends.
Even after the long run-up in stocks since the 2009 low, the S&P 500 is still below its 2000 high. With both individual and institutional investors light in stocks, there's plenty of money to fuel further gains at a time when P/E multiples look appealing. Alternative investments starred in this century's first decade. The current decade may belong to stocks.
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The United States is beefing up security at its embassy in Baghdad and will evacuate some workers out of the Iraqi capital, the U.S. State Department said on Sunday.
The move comes as Sunni insurgents seized a mainly ethnic Turkmen city in northwestern Iraq on Sunday after heavy fighting, solidifying their grip on the north after a lightning offensive that threatens to dismember Iraq.
The State Department said U.S. citizens in Iraq were advised to exercise caution and limit travel in five provinces including restive Anbar in the west and Kirkuk in the north.
The Baghdad embassy was reviewing staffing requirements but a "substantial majority" of the embassy presence in Iraq would remain in place, the State Department said.
"Some additional U.S. government security personnel will be added to the staff in Baghdad; other staff will be temporarily relocated – both to our Consulate Generals in Basra and Arbil and to theIraq Support Unit in Amman," the State Department statement said.
Residents reached by telephone in the city of Tal Afar said it had fallen to the rebels from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant after a battle that saw heavy casualties on both sides.
"The city was overrun by militants. Severe fighting took place, and many people were killed. Shi'ite families have fled to the west and Sunni families have fled to the east," said a city official who asked not to be identified.
Tal Afar is a short drive west from Mosul, the north's main city, which the ISIL fighters seized last week at the start of a drive that has plunged the country into the worst crisis since U.S. troops withdrew.
The advance has alarmed Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's Shi'ite supporters in Iran as well as theUnited States, which helped bring Maliki to power after its 2003 invasion that toppled Sunni dictator Saddam Hussein.
While expressing support for Maliki's government, the United States has stressed the need for a political solution to the crisis. Maliki's opponents accuse him of sidelining Sunnis, which fueled resentment that fed the insurgency.
In the face of the mounting security crisis, Washington on Sunday ordered military personnel to boost security for its diplomatic staff in Baghdad and said some staff were being evacuated from the embassy as the Iraqi government battled to hold off insurgents. (Full Story)
The United States is also considering holding discussions with Iran on ways to push back Sunni militants in Iraq, a senior official said on Sunday, in what would mark a major step in U.S. engagement with its longtime adversary. (Full Story)
A White House official cautioned no discussions had yet taken place, saying: "There has been no contact with Iran on this issue thus far, nor do we have any plans to preview."
Iran has held out the prospect of working with the United States to help restore security in Iraq.
Tal Afar had been defended by an unit of Iraq's security forces commanded by a Shi'ite major general, Abu Walid, whose men were among the few holdouts from the government's forces in the province around Mosul not to flee the rapid ISIL advance.
After sweeping through towns in the Tigris valley north of Baghdad, ISIL fighters appear to have halted their advance outside the capital, instead moving to tighten their grip on the north.
Most of the inhabitants of Tal Afar are members of the Turkmen ethnic group, who speak a Turkic language. Turkey has expressed concern about their security.
The Turkmen and other residents of Tal Afar are divided among Sunnis and Shi'ites in a part ofIraq with a complex ethnic and sectarian mixture. The city is just outside Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region, whose own security forces have taken advantage of the collapse of government control to advance into the city of Kirkuk and rural areas with oil deposits.
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Love this thing, have one in my purse lug it every where with me.
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This product keeps my cuticles hydrated during winter and I'd be lost without it! Extremely easy application and quantity to price can't be beat! I went from having hacked up cuticles to smooth pretty ones in a week just by using this every day. One of my favorites from E.L.F
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I really like this! It helps my skin and nails stay soft! it is not messy and i can take it with me everywhere! It is only 1.00 which is good but if it was over 1.00 i would still buy it because it is well worth it!
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Fantastic cuticle treatment.
Every night before I go to bed I put this on my cuticles, and wake up with nourished nails!
it has Natural oils in it to help alleviate the dryness, which is great.
And for 1 dollar? How can you lose?
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...let me start by saying The Pros:...this is only a dollar, IT DOES "NOT" HAVE " YUCKY MINERAL OIL!!!" yay!!! Cuz, that is what ruins the lacquer and all your hard work will lift off way too soon by it creeping under the lacquer and you will cry! I have ;) lol! The INGREDIENTS ROCK....Almond oil, Grape Seed oil, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Panthenol and Aloe Vera Oils. The isodocane makes it feel weightless. All are wonderful stuff for your nails...yay!!! Once again I stress this has "no mineral oil!" yay! This formula ABSORBS very well into cuticles and your nails....so you have NO GREASY HANDS!!YAY!!! The tip is a firm felt pyramid shape that is great for the sides of matrix and for really rubbing/massaging this stuff into the cuticles/nails/under free edge, without you having to use your fingers. You can control the amount used easily...it does not just spew out everywhere. Also, great for purse, as it does not leak. I have had this pen for awhile and it is still not gone! Awesome Pros here people for a dollar!
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I think I got a bad product, when I took this out of the package, and uncapped it, the tip was DRY. I banged on it, tapped on it, everything. I even got it wet.
So, this definitely gets a one.
I purchased this pen for my boyfriend because he has horrid cuticles. He won't put it on himself so I usually wait until he is waking up in the morning and can't fight me off to apply it :) It's working really well, I've definitely seen improvement. I've been using it on my toes too and they definitely look a lot better, no more ragged cuticles.
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I was looking for a convenient product where I can carry everywhere I go and this seem to be it. I love the packaging. It's simple and fuss free. However, I find this to be not moisturizing at all. I bought one for my bf aswell and it wasn't so moisturizing for him either. Also I think the cuticle pen is drying pretty fast. I wouldn't buy this again. I recommend you girls to get a lotion for nails and skip this product. I would use this product anyway (which wouldn't take long considering it's drying up fast).


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Udaipur, known as the City of Lakes, is home to historic marble palaces, some of which are now hotels, temples, and museums. Wildlife sanctuaries are popular in Udaipur, which provides a retreat from an otherwise very urban area. A great destination for couples, the city is known for its romantic ambiance and is often referred to as the "Venice of the East."
If you're interested in experiencing a healthy dose of local character, the top Udaipur City Centre hotels are the spots for you. Situated close to some of the best Udaipur treasures, these charming properties are just a stone's throw from the best boutiques, eateries, and must-see entertainment options.
Book a stay at one of the elegant hotels in Udaipur City Centre to bask in the gorgeous surroundings, or scope out the smaller hotels in Udaipur City Centre, Udaipur, if you want something slightly more intimate.
Plus, when you plan your trip with Expedia.ca, you might even find a few cheap Udaipur City Centre hotel deals and discounts that let you explore the neighbourhood's personality without spending your entire travel budget on hotel rates. Pack your weekender, grab your local map, and get ready for a trip you won't soon forget.
Thanks to the hotels near Udaipur City Centre, you can score a seriously cheap deal on the vacation you've always wanted to take.


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