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lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU)
The Company is a designer and retailer of technical athletic apparel in North America.
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With many growing competitors and a luxury label this company is going to have to prove that this luxury is worth it. Tough sell for exercise clothes.
Recent performance does not justify a premium P/E.
"has hired an executive from U.S. discount chain Kmart to lead its global merchandising and design team."
I wonder if they are hoping to get expertise on the cool factor or on the quality factor.
If you want to buy the stock, I'd say wait for a blue light special.
LULU is not just bought for athletic wear, it is also worn as a fashion statement, plus they are opening cloth for men. a whole new market segment
Long LULU
Overvalued relative to fundamentals, and qualitatively the company is losing its niche through deteriorating product quality and staff knowledge.
Strong branding, excellent growth, a true stand out in the clothing retail industry
Valuation depressed by yoga pants quality problem and departure of CEO. I believe the problems have been resolved and the stock price will rebound.
LULU's suffering from short term setbacks, but should recover in the next few months, and fundamentals are strong.
I expect to see a bounce on this once the fear over the fed deminishes.
Athletic brands come and go, with few exceptions. Fila, Starter, LA Gear, etc. LULU has a lot of red flags, and may be headed down a well-worn path towards obscurity.
I am amazed at how many shorts are so short sighted. Just a matter of time before they get burned. Yes, it trades at a premium multiple but it is well deserved. Shorts are playing with fire here for it is just a matter of time before the stock returns to 70. Here's why:
1. ROIC and ROE above 30 consistently. Best of breed, which means management is fantastic at allocating capital (Not just Christine Day). NEVER bet against a company that displays these kind of numbers. You will lose eventually. These companies are like cockroaches you can't kill...they always come back.
2. NO DEBT...they are small and nimble and make course corrections and can make adjustments to their game plan as needed.
3. Even with slight margin contraction due to Luon issues this quarter, they are STILL higher than peers.
4. INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION: They are barely tapping into China and other countries. A major portion of their growth lies ahead.
5. The quality of fabric (with one notable exception) they use and the comfort of their clothes is extremely attractive to men and women alike. Athleta is no competition. It's like comparing a Honda to a Mercedes. People who drive Mercedes will ALWAYS drive Mercedes.
6. What if they make a major CEO announcement in the near future with a CEO who is fantastic and has strong track record creating a great culture and taking companies to the next growth phase. This thing could pop back to 75 so fast that shorts would have to clean their shorts BEFORE THEY EVEN COVER.
7. Not NEARLY saturated in affluent markets in the U.S.. Demand is there. I was at Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego yesterday. Lots of people with money shop there. They've got Coach, Michael Kors, Ugg, Ecco stores, etc....BUT GUESS WHAT???? NO LULULEMON....YET....Folks, this is just the beginning of the next phase of the BEGINNING. BE AFRAID SHORTS, BE VERY AFRAID.
Bottom line: Never bet against companies that have the Midas Touch...they always have providence and angels on their side
The pants are still see-thru.
3yr rev growth 35%
3yr EPS growth 46%
should recover after picking new CEO
Had lots of downside with CEO leaving. Now its time for an upturn.
I placed LULU on my caps at $64.71 (PE Ratio 34.98)
I just recently wrote a page post on ULTA. ULTA CEO just left too. I considered it a non-event. I believe the departure of Christine Day will also prove a non-event. There was another similarity. Both Companies recently experienced a stock price crash. ULTA's stock price recovered strongly within a quarter.
However, ULTA earnings were going up by 30% while the stock price was crashing. The PE dropped to a historical low for them making the recovery potential more likely. Lululemon's stock price fell for a different reason – a reason that has caused earnings to go flat. That is a big difference, these comparisons are not the same. Can LULU's stock price recover? Sure. But it may take longer because they will have to fix a quality problem with their luon yoga pants. To buy at this point is riskier than if one purchased ULTA after their dive – the recovery may take longer for LULU. Perhaps the quality issues will not be a quick fix. If not, earnings may suffer as they recall other products or if they are delayed getting new products to market.
So will they fix their quality problem? They appeared to have taken the right steps to resolve those quality issues.
"The Vancouver company, known for its Yoga-inspired athletic apparel, said the new batch, being put back in stores throughout this month, has been "re-engineered" "in each and every style to minimize the stretching of the fabric." It now undergoes 15 different tests and a "sheer-o-metre" developed by university scientists to ensure proper coverage."
It sounds like they are on top of the problem. If they can fix the quality issues, then I believe LULU stock price will recovery very strongly. If investors wait for the issues to be fixed, well the price will have already gone up. It is my opinion, this isn't a bad place to enter a position because I believe they will fix the problems and keep reoccurring problems to a minimum – hopefully ending any new problems with their new re-engineered products.
The TTM earnings for the last quarter $1.85 – the same as this quarter due to the flat net income report. Last quarter, the price fell to $61.60 and a PE ratio of 33.30. The low price for this quarter so far has been $63.52 (PE Ratio 34.34) – pretty close and logical range. I placed on CAPS at $64.71 (PE ratio 34.98). My dream price would be $61.60 and under – but without any help from the market, I didn't wait to place it on CAPS. In my opinion, this is a good price to enter the stock – if one believes those quality issues will be fully resolved. If they can't resolve the problem (surely they can), no price would be safe. This price is a logical entry point for those believing the issues will be resolved. The PE ratio is near its lowest level since I have started taking notes on them. It has never looked as attractively valued and it does appear they have taken steps to resolve the quality issues.
oversold due to ceo change and recent blips, but still growing with solid products, strong fans, and growth ops ahead
indemand quality products
LULU's stock is getting stretched thin this morning after a great earnings report. The reason is likely the departure of CEO Christine Day, who has given shareholders phenomenal returns after five years at the helm. Her resignation was due to personal reasons, but was unexpected and introduces uncertainty. At this time, we don't know the real reason for her sudden departure.
I don't like seeing a great CEO like Day stepping down. But all things considered, I still think LULU will outperform for the long-term.
- Lulu's brand and image are absolutely vital. Christine Day contributed positively to the company's appeal to women. I think it will be very important that the Board finds the right replacement for her, and that ultimately they will. LULU is a company with lots of opportunity, which should attract a highly talented pool of candidates.
- The black luon pants fiasco is now in the past. The company had the problem fixed, QC'd, and back on the shelves within 90 days (which to me is impressive). There is closer oversight now on quality and technical specifications, which makes me believe that there won't (or shouldn't) be another similar issue that arises.
- Lulu has launched new golf and tennis lines, as well as a men's line. This is great news -- they are expanding their product offerings and building off of the great brand they have created. Coach succeeded in this way - creating a 'lifestyle brand'.
- Comps were down in Canada (which prefers the luon line that was recalled) but were strong in the US. The company now has a license to operate retail stores in China, which will likely be a huge growth driver.
As of right now, the price is ~$68/share and the company expects EPS of $2 this year. The forward P/E of 34 is one of the lowest that LULU has fit into since 2008. I'm a fan at this price.
Sell-off over done. Looking for modest rebound.
Adjusted book value gives the stock a valuation of close to $10 a share. Earnings power value gives the stock a valuation of close to $25 a share. A liberal DCF gives the stock a valuation of close to $60 a share. It is likely that the company does not operate within a franchise that is protected by significant competitive advantages (any company can make the same yoga pants) and thus, the earnings power valuation and value of growth will erode once the yoga pants fad fades and other companies such as Gap and Nike take back market share. The value of the company likely thus falls between the adjusted book value and earnings power value at this point in time, which is significantly less than its current price of nearly $80. There is enough of a margin of safety to thumbs down this pick.


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S1R,—Mr. Bourdillon's letter in your issue a June 24 concerns a matter of great importance: the organisation of lay volunteers for the Missions abroad. In France and Belgium this has long ago been achieved, even Government support being provided. Professional men and women guarantee to devote at least a few years, after practical training in their own country, to helping the missionaries with their piofessional knowledge. That doctors and nurses arc badly needed goes without saying, and in comparison with Protestant efforts ours are sadly deficient. Trained teachers, too, are much in demand, while many a missionary Bishop or Superior would, no doubt, welcome experienced workers on the land. Our Jesuit mission of S. Rhodesia recently made, in your columns, an appeal for such workers, and offers poured in from all over the British Isles, India, Canada, U.S.A. and Egypt. Doctors, nurses, graduates of various Universities, experienced workers on the land and trained teachers showed a fine readiness to give life-service and accept hard conditions. Most unfortunately there was in most cases one obstacle or another to the Bishop's acceptance of them in our particular Mission.
This is where Mr. Bourdillon's letter opens up the important question as to what can be done to enable the volunteers to give their services to other Missions where needs and conditions may differ. Any suggestions as to a practical programme for the bureau of information or organisation proposed in the letter would surely be well worth publishing. Possibly some definite building could in time be obtained where volunteers might meet periodically to learn about and discuss Mission needs in detail, correspond with missionary Bishops and Superiors, even (to test earnestness) give voluntary professional service to slum-areas where no conflict would arise with existing arrangements. until an opening was found for their service abroad.
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Saturday, December 20, 2008
Violin Recital 2008
Clay, Danae, and Cody all performed at the violin recital last week. They did a wonderful job and we are very proud of the outstanding progress they have all made this year!
Clay, Danae, and Cody all performed at the violin recital last week. They did a wonderful job and we are very proud of the outstanding progress they have all made this year!
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The Sound of the SeaAuthor: Jacqueline HarveyIllustrator: Warren Crossett Imprint: Lothian Books Binding: Hardback This title is suitable for ages 5+ Featured in the May, 2005 magazine (A good read) Add this book to your reading list |
Publisher's synopsis:This moving tale explores the relationship between a young boy, Samuel Sullivan, and his mother. Samuel is remembering the precious times he spent with his mother before she became ill and went away. With the love and support of his grandparents, Samuel gradually starts to understand and little by little realises that although his mother is gone, she is with him always.
Jacqueline Harvey wrote this story one evening after an afternoon fishing trip to South Golden Beach, north of Byron Bay. A young boy about nine years old arrived with his fishing rod in hand accompanied by his very pregnant mother, and the pair evoked in her feelings of the incredible, often unspoken love, between a parent and child. Jacqueline began to think about a young boy she had known who had lost his mother at a young age, and the poignancy of his devastation and ultimate survival.
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Book review:A good book to facilitate a discussion of death and grief.
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Perhaps the final verdict on Wallis Warfield Spencer Simpson, better known as the Duchess of Windsor, should be William Manchester's. In the second volume of his biography of Winston Churchill, he writes, simply and pungently, ''If the man existed with whom Wallis had enjoyed a platonic friendship, his name is lost to history.'' Mr. Manchester also quotes H. L. Mencken on the subject of Mrs. Simpson's affair with Edward VIII, which led to his abdication in 1936 and his becoming the Duke of Windsor. Mencken was a Baltimore man, and Mrs. Simpson was ''the Baltimore woman.'' He called it ''the greatest story since the resurrection.''
And, really, it has only gotten better with time. It may lack some of the luridness and frankness of the sexual peccadilloes that have afflicted the British royal family in recent years. But because it involved a constitutional crisis and the downfall of a king, it will always be the larger story. In a sense, time has only vindicated the intransigence of Stanley Baldwin, the prime minister who refused to allow Edward VIII to marry Mrs. Simpson and keep his throne. Newly opened files in the Public Records Office reveal that detectives from the police's Special Branch were watching Mrs. Simpson closely.


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Support for you and your family
The challenges for parents, families and caregivers of children with severe disabilities are great. Joining a support group for parents of children with Hunter syndrome or other MPS syndromes can be a great way to obtain practical information and daily living strategies from other parents in similar situations to your own. Many families often find friendship and encouragement in support groups, as well. Ask your doctor if there's a group in your area.
The intense supervision that may be needed for your child can cause you and other caregivers to become physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted. It's important to get help from other family members and to find other kinds of support. If respite care is available, take advantage of it so that you can have a break and be more effective in the long run to meet the day-to-day challenges of caring for a child with special needs.
Check with your county and state for resources that may be available to you as a parent of a child with special needs.
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Due to a narrow airway, people with Hunter syndrome often have difficulty receiving a breathing tube (being intubated) during general anesthesia. You may wish to note this on child care or school forms so that emergency personnel can be alerted to this fact, in case your child has an emergency and you're not there. An experienced anesthesia specialist (anesthesiologist) should perform the intubation of a person with Hunter syndrome.
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- Martin R, et al. Recognition and diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis II (Hunter syndrome). Pediatrics. 2008;121:e377.
- Mucopolysaccharidoses fact sheet. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/mucopolysaccharidoses/detail_mucopolysaccharidoses.htm. Accessed Oct. 11, 2012.
- Kakkis E, et al. Complications and management of the mucopolysaccharidoses. http://www.uptodate.com/ index. Accessed Sept. 21, 2012.
- Muenzer J, et al. Multidisciplinary management of Hunter syndrome. Pediatrics. 2009;124:e1228.
- Da Silva EMK, et al. Enzyme replacement therapy with idursulfase for mucopolysaccharidosis type II (Hunter syndrome). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2011; 9:CD008185. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD008185.pub2/abstract. Accessed Oct. 1, 2012.
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Iceland has four national parks, in different areas of the country.
Skaftafell National Park is in the south-east of Iceland. It comprises a blend of black sand, glaciers, mountains, woodland and heathland, along with a couple of stunning waterfalls. A decision was taken recently to expand the boundaries of the park, which will make it the largest in Europe (although admittedly a considerable part of the extension is glacier).
Þingvellir National Park is where the Icelandic parliament first met, more than 1000 years ago. It is geologically important as the Continental and American geological plates meet here, separated by a chasm that is an inherent part of the park itself. Þingvellir is full of lava formations and heath vegetation, while Lake Þingvallavatn is Icelands largest natural lake and home to various species not found elsewhere. Þingvellir is not far from Reykjavík.
Snæfellsnes National Park is Icelands newest park, established in 2001, and is situated on Snæfellsness peninsula in the west of Iceland. It is on the coast, but Snæfellsjökull glacier is part of the park. Grassland, ponds and lava are prominent, while seabirds abound.
Jökulsárgljúfur National Park is in the north-east of Iceland. It was formed to protect the canyon of the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river, and includes a number of waterfalls within its boundaries. Massive rocky outcrops can be found in the park, which provide shelter for a wide range of plant species.
Besides these, there are 12 other protected areas: Askja/Herðubreiðalindir, Búðahraun, Fjallabak, Gullfoss, Hornstrandir, Hveravellir, Kverkfjöll/Hvannalindir, Lakagígar, Lónsöræfi, Mývatn/Laxá, Þjórsárver and Vatnsfjörður.


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11am Friday, Nov 8th found me camped out at 304 Hudson street for my first ever sample sale experience. While waiting in line, I took the time to ponder why in-the-name-of-fashion I had never gone to a single sample sale despite being around NYC for a very long minute. Never mind; I came up with no logical justification.
First up were Philip Lim and Rachel Zoe. I had no shopping strategy or expectations because my goal was just to lurk and get a feel for how the sample sale works. Philip Lim had a strict no-photo policy but to me that read "Please photograph discreetly", which I did. The Philip Lim sale had been totally scavenged (a reason to go early and the day the sale opens) but still very crowded. Rachel Zoe was much quieter with more selections.


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I think there is hope for SMS health alerts targeting people under the age of 65 (and particularly those under 50). Look at the potential market:
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Watching Taylor's marriage unravel was also painful. Taylor was clearly at her breaking point. The other women and I really did try to protect her and advise her as best we could. Leaving Russell seemed such an obvious choice to me, however, not everyone has the strength or the courage to leave. At times it seemed our group questioned Taylor and her stories of abuse. However, with time the picture became much clearer. I personally was worried about using the words "domestic violence" or "abuse." If Russell was capable of the things we were being told, what would he do if we dared to utter those words on camera?
I guess what we have learned this season, is that addiction, domestic violence, and even suicide do not discriminate -- no matter where you live, how big your house is, or what kind of car you drive.
The issues that we have dealt with this season are real life issues that people struggle with every day.
Thank you so much for watching this season and for the enormous amount of support I received from all of you during my struggles with Kim. It meant so much to both my sister Kim and me.
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Kim and Lisa were my favorite housewives! It was hard watching your interaction with both of them. I have waited all season for a blog apologizing to them, but this being the final blog I am guessing that isnt going to happen. Please tell Kim her fans LOVE her!
I enjoy you Kyle and I respect you for trying to keep Kim's issues private as much as you could! You are a class act!...With a hot hubby too! heee hee! I feel for Taylor as I went through something very similar almost 10 years ago and my daughter too was 6 at the time. I wish all of you the best and enjoy watching you.
Kyle, I truly hope you and Kim are in a much better place than you were as we end this season. I am leery of the reunion show as it looks from the brief peek we have had, that you are not being a good friend to Lisa. How can that be when she has always been so good to you, she has offered you wisdom that you refused and things did not go well with Kim. Can't imagine what you have against her? You should watch your alliances because Taylor is playing everyone. She is often not on the up and up. You have too often sided with her against Lisa. This, I do not think, is a wise decision. Time will tell.
Kyle I think you have good instincts regarding the importance of honesty and truthfulness for any relationship. Secrets kill. A relationship in which reality is buried is a shell of a relationship.
Kyle, Of all the housewives, you are my favorite. You are the only wife that NEVER has put on "airs" and has always remained true to your values and what family and friends mean to you. Yes, we saw you in tears a lot this season - but, I know from experience what it's like to see a sibling suffer with an addiction. It's a hard thing to do and any negative comments that you may get is only from people that have never had to go through something that you and even Kyle has gone through. People think that the person with the addiction is the only one suffering, but that's not true. It takes a huge toll on family members as well. You keep your head up and keep doing what you're doing, because you really are the only housewife worth watching and you are believable. Even listening to the opening comments made by each housewife should tell the viewers a lot about each of your personalities! I wish you well and I can't wait to watch the reunion show! Gail
Kyle, I think that you are a great sister and friend. I know from expeience how difficult it is to see someone you love with an abuse problem and you have treated both Kim and Taylor in a loving manner. I hope the future will be bright for the wonderful housewives of Beverly Hills. Ya'll are classy ladies.
What bothers me the most, is when Brandi spoke up about Kim's drug use (on game night), you acted neive, and like you didn't know what she was talking about. Later at spa day you said "You don't even know my sister to make accusations like that." HA!!!!!! It's one thing to not expose Kim, but it's another to sit there and act nieve!!!!! You owe Brandi an apology for that one too!!!!
Hey Kyle, I'm kind of curious as to how they are YOUR struggles. I have a sister who is also an addict, (once an addict always an addict) and is also in recovery. Her issues and struggles are hers and hers alone. What she put the rest of us through is something different. Kim is the one struggling not you, you go to bed at night thinking aboout good things, whereas Kim didn't, give this to her.
A little shocking the whipping Lisa took at the Reunion especially from you. I supose we should expect it since you have been acting catty towards her all season.
Take care and try to be sweet, you appear to be such a lovely woman.
Kyle, you just put everything into perspective - ALL families struggle!! It doesn't matter if you have money or not, pain comes to all of us! I am glad to hear that Kim is doing well and your relationship is better! I know the struggles you've dealt with Kim as I have them with my own sister, we can only support them as best we can!!
Although I feel for Kim in her struggle with substance abuse (and I do hope she continues in her recovery), I don't think shoul be a part of this show any more. She clearly has social anxiety and doesn't "gel" with the other ladies. She hardly attended any events and, when she did show up, was very late. She never had normal discussions with people....she only wanted to talk about herself. Watch the episodes closely....you'll see she never engages anyone else in discussions about them...only herself and her life. Kim didn't blog once this season, which seems cowardly. She is not the frail, "lost," naive person you all make her out to be....she's actually very strong and nervy when she wants to be. Her treatment of Brandi was BEYOND disgusting and the viewers have been waiting all season for her to apologize. I doubt it will happen at the reunion, but we'll see. Anyway, I just think her problems go WAY BEYOND substance abuse and I don't think she's a good person for this show. It's not entertaining to watch her, it's embarassing and awkward...even when she's sober.
bless you and your family. all families have struggles and with faith, love and hope a better day is yet to come. your family is beautiful. much love to you all.
I NEVER COMMENT ON THESE! But I was moved by your blog. I watch all of the housewives franchise and I have never learned and enjoyed more than from you ladies. I love the fact that there are lessons of friendships/relationships gone astray and learning to apologize, forgive and once again laugh. For people who stand in judgement of you and your sister, domestic violence and suicide, they dont understand the dynamics of sisters, the confusion of domestic violence or what goes through a persons mind when they commit suicide. They are stupid and judgemental! I wish you and Kim the best as I do all the ladies. Cant wait to see you all next season.
Bravo to you and your lovely family! I know you are relieved Kim is on her way back to being Kim and I know she must be thankful for your love and support. You stood by her when the going was rough.
You are sensitive to those you love in front of the cameras and that is an admirable quality. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us and opening your home to viewers. I can't wait for Season 3!!
All the best to you
I enjoyed the season. I did not like you not being a friend to Lisa. You and Kim will hash it out. She is just too lonely.
Kyle, Your closing remarks could not have been better said. Thanks RHOBH for being a source of entertainment, as well as a catalyst for educating us on some of life's most challenging topics. The courage and grace shown concluding this season did not go unnoticed.
Kyle, I do wish you the best. I am still very concerned about your sister Kim and everyone sweeping her obviously drug problem under the table and not getting some help for her sooner. Hopefully, she can recover fully. You have a lovely family and thanks for letting us see some of it. Good and Bad.
Taylor, was all over the place this season. With that said I can understand why now. My heart goes out to her for the tragedy she and her little girl have suffered. I think it was wrong how Taylor avoided the issues that were presented to her by the other ladies. Although I could see Taylor spiraling out of control. I enjoy the show! Although sometimes wish there were less drama. But, I guess that's what keeps us watching. I like all of you! I love it when everyone is getting along! Kyle, hang in there. Kim has issues and she needs you! I think it's you that keeps Kim real. I truly hope Kim is doing better and the two of you will work out your differences i'm sure of it. God Bless :)
Kyle, I've always perceived where you were coming from on things. It's so easy for people to sympathize with someone when their weaknesses are in the forefront but it's not so easy to sympathize with the strong. It's exhausting and frustrating always being the strong one! So I want to say that I, as a viewer, empathize with the pains of being the strong one. Sure you've had your weak moments but I'm sure we haven't a clue of all of the moments you wanted to break down but kept it inside and glossed over things. You're amazing!
Kyle: I was very disappointed to see you and some of the other ladies greet Cedric civilly and even kiss him at the opening of SUR. I would have thought that your loyalty to your friend Lisa would have taken precedence and that you would have at least ignored Cedric when he crashed her party. I think you owe an apology to Lisa and to Ken for not having their backs while you were enjoying their hospitality.
You are my fave real house wife both in this BH and all the others as well and I always think you keep it pretty real and you live a life that seems more real and down to earth then most of the people on this show and I think that you do a good job when it comes to your sister. I have a family member a lot like her and I have to constantly check myself and tell myself I am not their mother and let them live their life how they want even if I dont approve. Its a hard lesson to learn but no one can make a person change they have to want it themselves no matter how hard we love them and want what is right for them it all comes down to them. Thank you for being a positive person on tv these days and not acting like a rich spoiled drama queen like some of the other women on all the seasons. I wish you and your family all the best.
Thanks ladies, for being ladies during the last episode. Even though it was surrounded by the tragedy of of a death, it was very nice to see things end on a much more civil note and see all of you come together. You are all so beautiful in your own way and that's really how I like to wait for you all to come back for the next episode! Cheers and until the new episodes!
Dear Kyle,
Thanks to you and the producers for another great season. I so looked forward to Monday nights, eating (vegeterian) sushi and having a glass of wine. I will really miss the show and can't wait until next season.
Do you/Lisa/Adrienne not have any entertaining, fun friends who could be added to the cast? I think it's time to have a bit of a shakeup and keep you, Lisa and Adrienne and add a few new faces. What about the blonde women you were talkng to when Cedric walked in at Sur? It would be nice to have some of your real friends on the show so we can vicariously live through you and see what you discuss and do in real life with real friends, as opposed to following story lines like the one with Kim or Taylor.
That having been said, Kim's disease and Taylor's struggles have helped a lot of women come to terms with, as you say, the fact that domestic violence and alchoholism do not discriminate.
I have just one itsy bitsy request. I realize on the show that your goal is to be fun and entertaining (and you are!!!!). Of cameras, please continue to fight againt bullying, against mistreatment of animals, and all the other great causes. Living in NYC, I know how much everyone does and especially how much money everyone gives to good causes, but let's raise our children to care about others and want to make the world a better place for all.
Love you, Lisa, Adrienne and your families. Thanks for a fun season. See you next year.
Best, NYC
Hi Kyle -
As I've watched this season, I have identified and empathized with you with your struggles with your relationship with your sister. I have a father and brother who are recovering alcoholics and it's a difficult thing to watch a family member struggle and not want to help. It's equally difficult to explain away behaviour for the person to others when that family member doesn't want to recognize or deal with the issue - or even have it known no matter how evident it is.
I also sympathize with having friends around you that have 20/20 insight without the emotional tie... their intention is good, but it's usually much more difficult than they can imagine to disengage and let the family member flounder.
I physically felt your frustration having been there. Like you said, you can only take so much before you blow. I'm sure you've heard this, but take care of you first and the rest as you can to the degree it's ok and healthy for you. I'm glad Kim has taken some steps in a positive direction and wish you both the best going forward.
Why hasn't Kathy appeared as a guest on the show. It seems that you have a closer relationship with Kim and the girls than with her.
Will miss you guys! I guess the only thing I don't understand is why Kim would sign up for a reality show with her issues? She doesn't even blog. I guess if she really did get help then that is one good thing that came out of her being on the show.
Ahhh Kyle we adore you and your beautiful family. So happy to hear Kim is in a better place now. It was very hard to watch what was happening to her and we knew that you knew and weren't gonna put it out there. Taylor is another story. If she was abused, God forbid. it just didn't come across. What it did seem like is that she craved your attention and the attention of the camera. I felt you were a wonderful sister and a friend to two troubled people. Good luck with the book and many blessings
I hope Kim isn't on next season. While o wish her well, it seems she is very uncomfortable in this environment and it's VERY uncomfortable for us to watch.
Thanks you so much for sharing your lives with us...we have truly taken to heart all of these life lessons. With much appreciation Kyle...thank you again!!
Kyle, I hope you & Kim both continue down a healing path. You handle things the best you can & that's all we can do. I've cringed at some of the criticism...yet everyone is entitled to their own opinions. There's this great mental mantra I use @ times, "I do the best I can with what God gives me." I think you tried until it hurt very badly and your pain was palpable this season. I think Kim is lovely. I do hope she continues on the path to wellness. Until we've walked in your shoes, it's not fair to judge. You both have a strong foundation of love~~and I always think that's what holds family relationships together in the end. Best Wishes!
Kyle, I am glad to hear on TV that Kim is doing better. I am also glad that you 2 are doing well, too. The wedding was beautiful. I was happy to see a fun ending to the season. All the tention was hard to watch. I know all of you were felling romantic when Pandora and Jason said their vows. I wish we could have seen more of it. Have fun NOT shooting right now. I do look forward to the next season.
Love, Ann
God Bless you, Kim and your beautiful family Kyle. What started out as a show for entertainment, ended up being real life situations that most of us have or are struggling with. I think you've portrayed yourself and all your struggles very honestly with the viewers. The courage you and Kim showed by being so real has probably helped many people you'll never know about, and I'm so glad to hear that you and Kim are better than ever. If nothing else was apparent, underneath all the pain and anger, you two certainly love each other.
Thanks again Kyle - see you next season!!!
I devoured your book! And, ordered some morrocan oil this week! Your advice is so solid and wise. Thank you for keeping it real and always putting your man and your girls first. I'm a true fan of YOU!
I have noticed that the other housewives consistently have more comments/ responses than you do. When I look back on Season 2, I think I know why. You portrayed yourself as a "victim" of Camille's harsh behavior in Season 1, and viewers took sides, practically vilifying Camille in the process. Then your true colors were displayed at the awful Game Night at Dana's. Your behavior toward Brandi was horrible; you were continually rude to her even after that night when she attempted to make amends. I think the only reason you began to feign decency toward Brandi was when you were judged in the court of public opinion and found lacking. YOU had a continuous conflict with Kim; YOU turned on Lisa (who has always been a friend to you); YOU cried at Kim's house about her relationship and tried to make it all about you; YOU cried at your party and caused a scene in the driveway; YOU made Mauricio's mother's surgery ALL about YOU. This season I have made sure to DVR RHOBH so that I don't have to watch you create constant drama with anyone with whom you have interactions. However, I also fast-forward through any scenes with Taylor and Kim. I enjoy Lisa, Adrienne, Camille, and Brandi.They at least know how to be mature and civilized without trying to make every hang nail the worst tragedy on the planet!
Kyle, You definitely have your ups and downs with everybody or so it seems. I cannot tell whether you are two faced or just afraid at times. Your sister is your sister no matter what in life. Protect her, don't do things for the camera just for the money. Like you said, "addiction is addiction no matter where you live". Well family is the same. If you cannot fix it, move on but don't choose try to fix things on camera for money as it will not work. Where is your family, like your sister, Kathy? Where are the Hiltons? You have an amazing husband and family, that is what matters. Seriously, that is your family now. You appear to try and fix things with Lisa that don't need to be fixed. You love the face time on camera, do you think you are Paris? Stay true to you and your husband and children. They will be the ones with you in the end. Have a great off season.
What a season!
You received oodles of negative feedback this season and I was not impressed with your behavior in several episodes but if I had camera's following me, I'm not sure how I'd behave too. Thanks for the entertainment because truly.... that's all it is!
You are awesome! Thanks for sharing a glimpse into your wonderful life and also for sharing great stories in your book! I will miss the RHOBH :(
I wish the best for yours and Kim's relationship. At the same time, when I watched that scene in the limo, I stopped breathing, my heart shut down and my brain stopped. I was so stunned that I didn't even know how I felt. It had gone way past bickering, misunderstandings and resentments and was definitely NOT something that should not have been on a tv show. Quite honestly, I would have a hard time explaining how that scene was different than seeing a lamb tied to a post and watching as someone walked into the room and gutted it with a knife. Kim was in such a fragile state of despair and you were so aggressive. I would not be at all surprised if I heard that Kim's downward spiral was accelerated by that night.
You want us to believe that your relationship with your sister is too complicated for us to understand. However, most family relationships are complicated and we do understand in general though we don't have all the details.
You seem, to me, to think that honesty in and of itself is a virtue. That combined with a tendency to be judgmental and critical is why some people see you as a "mean girl".
I know one thing, I am glad you are not my sister. Your blogs say thank you for supporting me. This season and last you did not support your sister. You always talk down to Kim, take everyone's side but Kim. You make fun of her boyfriend. I don't call that support. If my sister treated me the way you treat Kim, we would not be talking or be in each other lives. I think the best thing for Kim would be remove you from her life. You don't support at all.
Kyle! I just wanna say no matter what other people think about you and there negative thought, your my favorite person on the show and the reason I watch it because your so down to earth and chill and I love it. :)
-much love, Kelly-
I have one sister. Ups and downs when we were younger are not the same as we grew older and came into our own lives. We can only love with a big heart and hope our mistakes are forgiven. No matter what your both courageous for taking on living your lives on the television because God knows that destructs some however God gives the strength to some to be role models. Bravo sure shows how at times we can be weak but even better we can forgive and forget and that is TRUE STRENGTH, Sister Love~


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Time to Avoid Treasuries: Philly Inquirer
If you were lucky or smart enough to buy U.S. Treasuries years ago, when those bonds were yielding high single-digit returns or higher, then there is no reason to sell them now.
However, if you have new money to put to work, should you avoid U.S. Treasuries? Probably, as spelled out in my column for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Short- and longer-term interest rates essentially didn't move in 2012. While there were fluctuations, short-term interest rates remained close to a paltry zero level, with longer-term Treasury bonds yielding just 2.5 percent to 3 percent.
America's fiscal and monetary policy is also less supportive of bond prices, says Columbia Management's Gene Tannuzzo, a senior portfolio manager. The Federal Reserve props up Treasury prices by acting as one of the biggest buyers, and Congress can't agree on how to cut deficits, which means we have to issue more Treasuries to pay for all of our entitlement programs.
In descending order of attractiveness, Tannuzzo likes these bonds instead: bank loans, residential mortgage-backed securities, high-yield corporates, emerging market bonds, and investment-grade corporate bonds, which compensate investors for the assumed risk.
However, sovereign bonds, including U.S. Treasuries and what are known as agencies, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac bonds, "no longer pay investors for the risk they take," he adds.
We asked Ernie Cecilia, chief investment officer at Bryn Mawr Trust, what he would advise a client with, say, $100,000 or more of new money to invest right now.
First off: stocks or bonds? He leans toward equities, since yields on bonds are so low right now. The 10-year U.S. Treasury, for instance, yields just 1.86 percent, which doesn't even keep up with inflation of about 2 percent to 2.5 percent annually.
Despite improving fundamentals, U.S. capital markets should remain volatile, given America's continued structural deficits. However, a slow improvement in our domestic economy and in various global economies should result in a relatively more favorable backdrop for equities. Corporate cash coffers are flush and, Cecilia says, "we continue to see strong dividend growth from well-capitalized franchises."
Domestic stocks, with strong business franchises that can drive earnings growth, plow back retained earnings into their businesses and have attractive valuations, such as T.J. Maxx owner TJX Cos. (symbol: TJX). Cecilia also likes mutual funds such as Lazard International Strategic Equity Portfolio (LISIX), and with developing nations resuming higher growth trajectories, Oppenheimer Developing Markets Fund (ODVIX).
"Given the absolute level of interest rates, we see headwinds in the bond market and below-average returns in 2013," Cecilia adds. Finally, when interest rates do eventually rise, bond prices, which move inversely, will start to drop.
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UBS set up secret accounts for more than 20,000 Americans – hiding more than $20 billion in assets – but paid a fine and kept on doing business. HSBC also just paid a fine without prison terms for officers, after admitting to moving $881 million in laundered drug proceeds for Mexican and Colombian dealers.
Robert Mazur, a former U.S. federal agent who writes about how banks launder billions of dollars, thinks something is fishy about the Department of Justice letting big banks plead guilty to money laundering without anyone going to jail.
Mazur was an undercover agent who infiltrated the Bank of Credit & Commerce (BCCI) as well as Pablo Escobar's Medellin cartel and the Cali cartel. You can read more about big bank money laundering in his book: The Infiltrator: My Secret Life Inside the Dirty Banks Behind Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel (http://the-infiltrator.com).
Suddenly, No One Wants to Own Treasuries
What should we own in this bizarre period of ultra-low interest rates? Probably not Treasury bills and bonds, in part because they have gone up so much in price already. That's what I wrote for today's Philly Inquirer:
Currently, we are experiencing an unprecedented time of hyper- low interest rates on U.S. government Treasuries, alongside a historically massive budget deficit. So the Federal Reserve, which sets interest rates for the nation, is stuck: It can't raise interest rates without increasing the U.S. government's own interest payment and borrowing burden. But the Fed is de facto "taxing" savers by keeping interest rates low on those of us who hold savings in Treasuries.
Moreover, the Fed has become the biggest buyer of U.S. government debt, amounting to a rigged market. In calendar year 2011, the amount of net debt issued by the Treasury was $1.1 trillion, and the Federal Reserve purchased $730 billion in Treasury bonds.
As a result, smart money investors are starting to trickle out of the Treasury market and into stocks. Coincidentally, what we are witnessing right now is the rally in equities, known as a "melt-up." A local financial planner explained it to me this way:
"For my clients," said James Cox, a financial adviser with Devon Financial Partners in Wayne, "we bought Treasuries in January 2011 and sold them in September 2011. We then reallocated to equities in September and October. With a 15 percent correction, many quality companies were on sale. I expect to hold these positions for the next six to 12 months. I am amazed that the market is at the level it is with the 10-year yield until recently under 2 percent. It is my belief that the macro situation does not merit a 2 percent yield." In other words, the yields should be higher.
Furthermore, "when people rush to exit Treasury positions they bought â ¦ to avoid a capital loss, it causes markets to 'melt up,'?" Cox explained. (Devon Financial Partners specializes in planning for local business owners, families, and professionals, but is also an agency of the Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America).
For those do-it-yourselfers out there, here are a few options: Do as foreign banks, investment banks, and some big mutual funds are doing and start selling your Treasuries.
T. Rowe Price issued the following to its clients: "With Treasury yields at historically low levels coming into this year, managers say these securities carry significant interest rate risk and caution that longer-term Treasuries may prove most vulnerable to a reversal in performance, especially if the U.S. economy continues to only modestly improve and fears of worst-case scenarios for the euro zone prove unfounded."
Most expect the yield on the 10-year Treasury bond this year to rise from about 2 percent to possibly 3 percent, which would result in about a 10 percent decline in principal value. "People always ask me if there is a bond bubble, and I say, 'No, I think there is a Treasury bubble,'?" says Mike Gitlin, the firm's director of fixed income. "To find real value in longer-term Treasury securities at these recent yield levels, one would have to have an extremely negative view of U.S. growth prospects, which is not our base case."
Second, if you care to speculate on a potential downward price trend in Treasury bonds, you can do so using exchange-traded funds like ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury (symbol: TBT). These ETFs allow you to make a wager that Treasury bond prices, which were the best-performing sector last year, will start falling, but they can be quite volatile and risky.
Finally, if you're a more professional trader familiar with and suited to what could be the borrowing of thinly traded securities, you could also short the Treasury ETF itself, such as Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF (EDV), which holds only long-term Treasuries. PIMCO, Barclays iShares, and Schwab all have similar ETFs..
There are also leveraged ETFs that short the Treasury market for you and amplify your bet with borrowed money: the Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1x Shares (TYNS) and Direxion Daily 20 Year Plus Treasury Bear 1x Shares (TYBS), as well as the ProShares Short 7-10 Year Treasury (TBX) and ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury (TBF).
Some money managers avoid Treasuries altogether. "We just don't own them," said Jim Dunn, a Philadelphia native and Villanova grad who is now Chief Investment Officer of Wake Forest's university endowment fund.


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Barrack's Middle School Girls' Basketball Team took second place in the Jewish Day School Girls' Middle School Basketball Tournament, sponsored by the Kohelet Foundation. The girls' team from Torah Academy School won the championship trophy by one point, 13-12. Congratulations to the Torah Academy champions and to all the teams who participated in the tournament. Look for a recap and photos in next week's Benainu.


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Ko-Phangan & First days relaxation
After a crazy adventure with our child day before , we finally got to our destination for relaxation and rehabilitation.Booth of us, never been in Ko-Phangan before, but on the way from Phi Phi me and I my wife felt that we are going home, strange thing a? Will se how our stay will go.
Thailand with Children–Hong Island
During our stay in Krabi we took the advantage of having a one day tour to Hong Island. We were looking for something that we can go with a child. The tour was from 9:00-16:00 on long tail boat with covered roof, so from sun urn perspective it was safe.The tour cost was 600 THB per person and we didn't need to pay for Shai. Actually most of Thailand tour agencies don't charge for children bellow 2 years.
Ao-Nang – The Beach, The Massage and The Monkey Trail
The Beach:
The beach in Ao-Nang is a central point at Krabi province .The place is absolutely beautiful, but the main beach is not that good for swimming , the water color is brown, spatially in the rainy season .For swimming and sunbathing I'd recommend taking a long tail boat and go to Railay Beach .
Railay Beach Krabi Thailand
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Isolated from Mainland around a rocky headland and accessible only by boat, Railay presents a tranquil and extraordinary world, it provides a peaceful place for vacation with amazing view and beaches. At Railay there are no roads, only walking paths between the resorts.