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What's going on at Dodger Stadium for the four game series against the Colorado Rockies?
Thursday July 11 7:10pm Prime Ticket
Chris Capuano vs Drew Pomeranz
Tonight is Adrian Gonzalez bobblehead night presented by State Farm. The first 50,000 fans in attendance will receive a Gonzalez bobblehead. Auto and stadium gates open early at 5:10 p.m. tomorrow.
Gonzalez's father David will throw the ceremonial first pitch on his son's bobblehead night and Gonzalez's nephews will officially start the game with "It's Time for Dodger baseball!"
Il Volo, a trio of Italian operatic pop singers composed of tenors Piero Barone and Ignazio Boschetto, and baritone Gianluca Ginoble, will sing the national anthem. Il Volo are two-time Latin Grammy Award nominees. The trio has a new album out "We Are Love: Special Edition," and will be performing at the Gibson Amphitheatre on August 28.
The Veteran of the Game tomorrow is U.S. Army Sergeant Gary Quintana of East LA. Quintana was trained as Field Artillery Tactical Data Specialist responsible for operating the data systems for cannons and multiple launch rocket systems. Following the attacks on September 11, Quintana was mobilized to participate in Operation Noble Eagle providing security for military installations, airports, bridges, power plants and port facilities. In 2010, Quintana was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom serving with the 10th Mountain Division. Due to the numerous injuries he sustained he was honorably discharged in 2012. His accolades include the Combat Action Medal, NATO Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Medal.
As part of ESPN's "My Wish" series, Ricky Jimenez, a 16 year-old living with renal disease, will meet his favorite Dodger Matt Kemp. Jimenez will be given a Dodger uniform, will be assigned a locker and given a tour of the Dodger clubhouse as well as get to watch batting practice from the field as Kemp's guest.
Friday July 12 7:10pm Prime Ticket
Clayton Kershaw vs T.B.D.
Fans are invited down to the field for Friday Night Fireworks presented by Denny's immediately following the game.
Friday is also Japan Night at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers will hold Japanese heritage-themed ceremonies that will include a Taiko drum performance by LA Matsuri Taiko, recognition of the Nisei Week Court, the national anthem performed by the Orange County Friendship Choir and the first pitch will be thrown by Japanese-American War Veterans James Ogawa, Hitoshi Sameshima and Don Seki. Tickets start at just $9 when purchased at www.dodgers.com/japan by Thursday with the promo code: JAPAN.
The California Youth Spirit Corps (CYSC) cheerleaders will perform prior to the game in center field prior to Friday's game. More than 1,800 fans will be in attendance as part of CYSC group night.
Friday's Veteran of the Game is U.S. Navy Commander Craig Ozaki of San Diego. Commander Ozaki enlisted in 1987. Due to the increased use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), Okazi created the first U.S. Armed Forces unit dedicated to perform robotic repairs and logistics. While deployed in Iraq, Ozaki was attached to the 1st Marine Division conducting IED disposal and route clearance. Ozaki's accolades include the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal and Sea Service Deployment Medal.
Saturday July 13 4:15pm Fox
Zack Greinke vs Tyler Chatwood
It's On Field Photo Day, a Dodger tradition and fan favorite event. Center field gates open at 1:00 p.m. and fans enter through center field for a chance to take photos of Dodger players.
After the game, fans are invited to join in Dodger Stadium's first-ever Movie Night featuring Legendary Pictures' "42." Academy Award®** winning director Brian Helgeland, actors Chadwick Boseman and John C. McGinley and Dodger great Don Newcombe, a teammate of Jackie Robinson, will participate in a question and answer session prior to the screening of the hit film "42." Prime Ticket talent Jim Watson will serve as host of the Q&A.
Saturday's ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by "42" star Chadwick Boseman who plays Hall of Fame Dodger Jackie Robinson in the film. Boseman will also officially start the game with "It's Time for Dodger baseball!"
Cimorelli, a group of six sisters who have accumulated 500 million cumulative YouTube views, 2-million plus YouTube channel subscribers and a #3 spot behind Rihanna and Adele on Billboard's 'Social 50," will sing the national anthem. Cimorelli recently released their "Made In America" EP.
Saturday's Veteran of the Game is U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Jorge Hernandez of New York. Hernandez duties have included Airborne Operations, Combat Electronic Warfare Intelligence and Civil Affairs. Hernandez has been deployed to Central America, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Hernandez left active service and joined the Army Reserve in 1988 to serve with the 800th Military Police Brigade in Uniondale, NY and retired from active duty service in 2012. Hernandez's accolades include the Legion of Merit, The Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Global War on Terrorism Medal and a Combat Action Badge.
Sunday July 14 1:1opm Prime Ticket
Ricky Nolasco vs Jhoulys Chacin
It is Yasiel Puig T-shirt Day presented by Time Warner Cable. The giveaway is for the first 40,000 fans in attendance on July 14. The Puig T-shirt will be available in sizes medium and extra-large.
It's also Viva Los Dodgers presented by Chevrolet, State Farm and Time Warner Cable Sunday. The pregame family-friendly festival begins at 11:10 a.m. in Lot 6.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the GRAMMY Museum at L.A. LIVE have partnered to offer fans the opportunity to attend Viva Los Dodgers Sunday at a discounted rate with a ticket package that includes a Preferred Reserve ticket and a voucher to the GRAMMY Museum valid through December 31, 2013, all for $20. Fans can purchase the Viva Los Dodgers and GRAMMY Museum ticket package by visiting www.dodgers.com/jennirivera and using the promotional code: RIVERA.
The Dodgers will honor late singer and longtime Dodger fan Jenni Rivera at Viva Los Dodgers Sunday. The tribute will include Latin rock band from San Diego, Los Hollywood, and LA-based Peruvian style band La Champa Chicha who will perform all of Rivera's hits.
Rivera sold over 20 million albums worldwide, won various Gold and Platinum records certified by the RIAA and was the female leader of the banda genre. The GRAMMY Museum, introduced a new exhibition, Jenni Rivera, La Gran Señora, that focuses on Rivera as the "Diva of Banda," a musical powerhouse due to her work within the banda and norteña music genres. The exhibit will be on display until May 2014 on the museum's third floor.
Adrian Gonzalez's Viva Los Dodgers will host families from Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE), an organization whose mission is to connect families, schools and community as partners to advance the education of every child through parent engagement. Their vision is to create a community in which parents and educators collaborate to transform every child's educational environment, both at home and at school, so that all children can achieve their greatest academic potential.
At each Viva Los Dodgers, the Dodgers recognize outstanding leadership and service in the Latino and greater Los Angeles community with the "Heroe de la Comunidad" award. This Sunday's recipient is Jose Collazo, Parent and Community Leader with PIQE.
As part of family-friendly entertainment at Dodger Stadium on Sundays, the Dodgers offer additional musical entertainment in the Reserve level plazas located on the first and third base sides. The right Reserve Plaza will feature live music from classic rock cover band The Trip, who will be performing for their second Sunday at Dodger Stadium. The left Reserve Plaza will feature a musical performance by singer and songwriter London Shover.
Jacob Landis, a Cochlear Implant recipient (Bionic Ear) is biking around the country, traveling to 30 baseball stadiums, and selling tickets to his fans to raise money for his cause. He will be visiting Dodger Stadium on Sunday where he will partake in a meet and greet for his fans on the Reserve level. More details on Jacob's Ride can be found by visiting www.jacobsride.com.
Sunday's Veteran of the Game is U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant John Antunez of Los Angeles. Antunez trained in fuel operations and storage management and served as a Unit Deployment Manager and Security Manager and has been stationed at Elgin Air Force Base in Florida, Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base in England and was deployed to Kuwait and Afghanistan. Following his active duty service, Antunez joined the Air Force Reserves at March Air Force Base and worked with the Department of Homeland Security. In 2012, he took a position with the Department of Justice. Antunez's accolades include the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal and the Air Force Achievement Medal with one Oak Leaf cluster.
Tickets for games Thursday through Sunday against Colorado can be purchased by visiting www.dodgers.com/tickets or by calling 866-DODGERS.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Upcoming Series vs Rockies - Adrian Gonzalez Bobblehead, Fireworks, 42 Movie, Puig Shirt
2 comments:
- azulfan4life said...
Hey Roberto you know if they're going to allow you to sit on the field and watch 42?
- July 11, 2013 at 12:16 PM
- Roberto Baly said...
It doesn't look like since they are going to be on the field to do a Q&A session.
- July 11, 2013 at 2:51 PM
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Giants look sloppy in Week 1 loss to Redskins
LANDOVER, Md. -- Rex Grossman celebrated his first touchdown pass with a giddy backward trot toward the sideline, then turned around and kept running for another 20 yards or more along the Washington Redskins bench.
He didn't have to mope over any interceptions. There was more Good Rex than Bad Rex in his first Week 1 start since 2007.
Grossman completed 21 of 34 passes for 305 yards Sunday with two touchdowns, no interceptions and one lost fumble -- mostly avoiding the type of negative play that has so often defined his career -- as the Redskins opened the season with a 28-14 win over the New York Giants.
Grossman's performance, at least for a week, justifies coach Mike Shanahan's decision in a quarterback competition against John Beck that lasted the entire preseason. After an 0 for 4 start, Grossman started spreading the ball around against a short-handed Giants defense. Anthony Armstrong had one touchdown reception and set up another with a diving catch at the 1-yard line. Fred Davis had a career-high 105 yards on five catches.
A stadium of burgundy and gold became red, white and blue -- in color and in spirit -- during pregame ceremonies for the game featuring the cities hit by the terrorists attacks 10 years ago. Chants of "U-S-A! U-S-A!" greeted former Secretary of State Colin Powell as he walked onto the field to perform the coin toss, and the fans -- most holding miniature American flags -- chanted again after a national anthem during which players from both teams helped hold an enormous version of the Stars and Stripes that covered the entire field.
The Redskins fans kept cheering as their team ended a six-game losing streak against the Giants, beating their NFC East nemesis at home for the first time since 2005. The score was tied at 14 at halftime, but Washington first-round pick Ryan Kerrigan swung the momentum early in the third quarter when he batted Eli Manning's pass into the air, caught it, returned it 9 yards and found himself jumping up and down over a go-ahead touchdown in his NFL debut.
Manning completed 18 of 32 passes for 268 yards and was sacked four times by a Redskins defense that ranked 31st in the league last year but has been retooled around former Giants defensive tackle Barry Cofield.
Grossman's solid day came against a Giants defense that can't seem to go more than a few days without losing a player. Defensive end Justin Tuck was inactive with a lingering neck injury, adding to a lengthy list that already included defensive end Osi Umemyiora (knee), cornerback Prince Amukamara (foot), linebacker Jonathan Goff (knee) plus several others from training camp. Rookie sixth-round draft pick Greg Jones started at middle linebacker.
Grossman was far from perfect. There were a couple of near-interceptions, and his fumble on a sack near midfield with the score 21-14 gave the Giants an opening to tie the game. But New York's drive stalled, and Washington blocked a 38-yard field goal attempt with 10:57 remaining.
Grossman then took the Redskins 70 yards, capped by a 4-yard touchdown pass to Jabar Gaffney that provided a two-touchdown cushion with 5:04 to play.
An important sequence came late in the first half, when Grossman answered Manning drive-for-drive. After the Giants quarterback when 4 for 4 for 58 yards on an 85-yard possession to give the Giants a 14-7 lead, Grossman responded by going 5 for 5 for 80 yards to get the score tied again at the half.
A key target with Armstrong, whose diving 18-yard grab at the 1-yard line set up Washington's first touchdown. His 6-yard reception in tight coverage -- he barely got both feet down in the end zone -- accounted for the Redskins' second score.

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Generally when patients are first admitted to a hospital, they require nursing care. The first entry into the hospital is called an "acute care" admission. Usually the patient steadily regains his health and the need for extensive care is reduced. Eventually, the patient is well enough to be discharged from the hospital.
Sometimes, however, a patient may need an extended period of time after the acute phase of an illness to fully recuperate (usually two to three weeks). This type of medical attention is called "skilled nursing care" and is the type of care usually given in a nursing home or other healthcare setting.
Instead of transferring the patient needing skilled care to a nursing home, we offer the "Swingbed Care" option.
When the patient in the hospital recuperates to the point where only skilled care is needed, the patient's status is changed from acute care to swingbed care. The patient is cared for in the hospital in much the same way as care would be provided in a nursing home, only with a higher intensity of services generally provided only by a hospital.


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You access the profile field manager in the Admin menu » Site Setup » Profile Fields
Profile fields are very flexible, you can create new ones, edit and customize existing ones to create pretty much whatever you want that will best suit your needs and niche.
You can also decide which profile fields should or shouldn't be made searchable and appear as options in the advanced and/or basic search. The labels (titles) for profile fields can be whatever you feel makes sense to you and your site.
When setting up your profile field options it's important that you carefully plan how you want your profile fields before creating members or going live with your site as there will be some things that can be potentially problematic if you try changing the fields later.
Editing profile field values that have multiple selection options such as Field types created as Multi Checks or Select Box are the most important. Once you go live and have members you can't change the order of the values that have multiple selection options or edit the text for values as this will effect the selections that existing members have already made. For example, if you have "Blue" as the second selection option for eye color and later change the selection order where "Brown" becomes the second selection option, all those members that previously selected "Blue" as their eye color will now show their eye color as being "Brown".
Use CAUTION when adding new values to existing selection options. You can add new values anytime once your site is live and has members as long as they are added to the end of list by clicking the "green plus" icon of the last value in list (see image below).
Note - profile field values do not get created in a descending or ascending order, but rather in the exact order you add them. If you add values at the beginning, each one will get added above the previous value listed. To add profile field values so they get listed one after the other, after the last value in the list, you would instead click the "green plus" icon of the last value listed.
If you want to edit or delete a profile field, click the 'X" or "Pencil' icon from the list of profile fields »
Caution - the first 4 profile fields should not be deleted as they are key profile elements that are integrated through-out the script. You can edit them but just be careful not to delete them.
If there's some reason you don't want or need one of these fields, such as the "Birthdate", you can more or less disable it by leaving the following "unchecked".
Editable? - un-checking this box won't allow the user to edit this profile field and it doesn't get displayed in the profile_edit.php page, however it can still be edited in the admin.
Visible? - un-checking this box won't display the profile field in the profile pages (profile.php or my_profile.php). Only in the admin are these fields displayed when viewing a member's profile.
Adding New Profile Fields:
Shown above are the most common standard fields you would use.
Textfield - used for creating a short one-line field, typically used for entering a name or email, etc.
Textarea - a multi-line field, typically used for longer messages, such as the comment field, etc.
Select Box - used to create a drop down list that allows the to select one choice.
Multi Checks - used when there is a list of options that allows the user to select any number of choices.
Sorting Profile Fields:
You can decide which category you want a profile field to appear in, you can do this when creating a new profile field, or change/move it at any time by editing a profile field.
You can also sort profile fields in the order you want them to appear within a category. You use the "Up" and "Down" green arrows located at the far right of the list of profile fields.
Be sure to regenerate your profile fields when you're done doing any edits, changes or additions.
If your changes don't appear on your site it may be because you forgot to regenerate your profile fields.
You access the profile field manager in the Admin menu » Site Setup » Profile Categories
Your Profile Fields get placed and listed under the various Profile Categories.
Creating and naming your profile categories is an important part of planning your profile fields.
Profile Categories are displayed on the user's profile page in the same order that they are listed in the admin profile categories manager section.
You can't sort the categories in the same manner as you can with the profile fields. You need to re-create or re-name the categories in the order you want them to appear on the user's profile page. If you create a new category or rename existing categories you will then need to go to your profile fields and edit them and select the category you want them listed under. To save yourself some time and work, you should first try to create and name ALL of your categories just how you want them before editing your profile fields to select the appropriate categories for each profile field.
By clicking the edit link of a category you can also assign which membership levels can access (view) a particular profile category.
Any membership level that hasn't been selected for access will see a link in a member's profile category requesting that they need to UPGRADE their membership in order to view the info in that category. NOTE - the category access levels only applies to members viewing other members profiles, it doesn't apply to a member being able to access and edit a category in their own profile.
There is no access level restriction capabilities for actual profile fields, therefore any profile fields you don't want certain memberships to able to access (view) you will need to include or move those fields to a category that you have restricted access to.
Be sure to regenerate your profile categories when you're done doing any edits, changes or additions.
If your changes don't appear on your site it may be because you forgot to regenerate your profile categories.
In the Admin –> Site Setup –> Locations section you can "add" and "delete" countries, states and cities.
This is handy for those that are creating or operating a niche site that's targeted towards a specific location. You can delete any countries that don't apply to your niche. You can also add "states" and "cities" to countries.
Where applicable, such as the basic and advanced searches and the signup page, the user is able to select a country.
If states and cities have also been included for the selected country, additional dropdown selections will be made available and appear as each selection is made:
* If a country has no states or cities included, then only the country selection will be available and required.
Note: The Etano default only contains a complete set of "states" and "cities" for the "United States", to try and include all the states and cities for every country in the world would not only require a massive amount of time to do, it would also create a huge bloated database which could cause time-out issues on some servers when trying to install Etano. In certain incidences it could also potentially slow your site down.
Deleting Countries:
You can delete a country by simply clicking the "X" icon next to the country in the list.
Caution: deleting a country and it's states and cities removes them from the database and is not reversible.
Adding "States" to a Country:
Before you can add cities to a country you must first create states (provinces or regions) which the cities will be added to.
To add a state click the "States" link for the country:
Then in the next window click "Add new state":
Adding or Deleting "Cities" for a State:
Once you have a state added for a country you then click the "States" link and it will then show a link for "Cities", click the "Cities" link and then you can delete any cities that are listed, or if you want to add a new city click the "Add new city" link:
Repeat this process to add more cities.
If you're operating a location based niche site and your country uses a term other than "State", such as "Province" or "Region", you can change this by going to Admin –> Site Setup –> Skin Settings and click the "Translate" link. Then edit the word "state" in the following 2 fields:
Keep in mind that this will become the default term for all countries. If your niche includes more than one country that uses different terms, such as "Canada" and the "United States" for example, Canada uses the term "Province" and the United States uses the term "State", then you might want to change it so it displays something like this … State/Province.
Search Types:
You have the choice of having your users search by "Location" or "Zip Distance", location is searching by country/state/city, zip distance is searching for those within a certain distance of your location.
Note: Zip Distance only works for the USA.
This feature is accessed at: Admin –> Site Setup –> Skin Settings
It offers several functions:
Translate - is useful for translating your site into another language. You can also edit certain text if needed, see the "Tip" section in "Locations" for an example scenario. Locations
Regenerate Skin - regenerates the cache including for ALL members. Useful in the event your cron job didn't run for a while (or isn't working properly), some cache files might not have been generated.
In order to use Paypal to receive payments on your site you need to set up your Paypal account to send payment notifications to your site (and, obviously, a business or premier account on Paypal). You need to make 2 modifications to your Paypal account:
Activate Payment Data Transfer:
Then go to Admin –> General Settings –> Features and Options –> Payment: Paypal
You need to copy the PDT identity token and enter it in the Payment Data Transfer Identity Token: field.
Make sure Enable test mode? Don't enable this on a live site! option is unchecked otherwise member payments will not reach your account.
Accessed at: Admin –> Site Setup –> Subscriptions
Subscriptions are used if you decide to run a paid service.
Once you have a payment gateway setup, such as PayPal, you can then create subscription levels.
Note - only create subscriptions for paid memberships levels, do not create one for the free membership level or it may prevent basic free user's from logging in and accessing their account.
Also see … Access Levels
You'll also see an "Auto Subscriptions" tab which is meant for a scenario such as auto upgrading females to a paid level for free during the registration process, which is not recommended as it opens the door for spammers to register on your site as a female. This feature also doesn't work unless you do some custom coding, you can find more about how to do it in the forums if it's something you insist on having forum.datemill.com/index.php?topic=2883.0, but remember you have been forewarned that this isn't a good idea.
You should just use the standard "Subscriptions" tab and create subscription levels. Click the "Add new" link to create a subscription.
Creating a Subscription:
Short description: this is the label or title for your subscription.
Description: this is optional and can be used if you want to provide more details about the subscription.
Price: include the price for the subscription.
Duration: this must be in days, if your subscription is annually or for a year, you would add 365.
Is Recurent? this isn't recommended as auto recurring payments have become frowned upon in many cases.
Is Visible? only uncheck this if you didn't want it to show in the list of subscription options available to members. This can be handy if you want to test setting up subscriptions but only want to make them available to members at a later date.
Upgrades to Membership: select the membership level they will be upgraded to after payment.
You can create as many subscriptions as you want, such as monthly, yearly, lifetime, etc.
New currencies can be added (or removed) in the includes/common.inc.php file, look for the following line of code around line #154
To add a new currency into the string it must be added in this format 'NZD'⇒'NZD' each currency item must be separated with a comma, so it's added like this …
You must also use the 3 digit currency code for your country.
To add your terms go to: Admin –> Site Setup –> Edit TOS file
If you're not sure what to add here search the web for generic "terms of service", or search for sites similar to yours and see what their terms are.
To add your privacy statement go to: Admin –> Site Setup –> Edit Privacy file
If you're not sure what to add here search the web for a generic "privacy statement".


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NASHVILLE, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Jordin Tootoo returned from a suspension to notch a goal and an assist Saturday, boosting Nashville past Anaheim 3-2.
Tootoo assisted on Nick Spalling's goal 12 minutes into the first period, which erased a 1-0 Anaheim lead, and Roman Josi's first NHL goal on a power play 2 1/2 minutes into the middle frame put Nashville ahead to stay.
Tootoo -- who had been sanctioned two games for crashing into Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller last week -- made it 3-1 only 2 minutes later, skating in on a 3-on-1 break and firing a shot past Dan Ellis.
Pekka Rinne turned aside 15-of-17 shots for the Predators, who broke a four-game home losing streak.
Andrew Gordon and Francois Beauchemin found the net for the Ducks.
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'Twas the night before Christmas, and 2020 had been rough, so Santa decided the season couldn't be merry without the one and only Mariah Carey. Get ready for Mariah Carey's Magical Natale Special in a star-studded trailer, added da rakshasa! The special will premiere December 4 on mela, apple TV+.
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Friends don't let Friends go through tragedies alone. A married couple's best friend puts his own life on hold to sposta in and help out after a life-changing diagnosis in Our Friend. Check out the trailer, added da DarkSarcasm! Our Friend stars Jason Segel, Casey Affleck and Dakota Johnson, and premieres January 22.
Nicole (Dakota Johnson) and Matthew Teague (Casey Affleck), faced with Nicole's impending death, see their best friend (Jason Segel) sposta in to help them out.
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GOT7 knows what te want, and it's this new single. Take a stroll with the group in the "Breath" Musica video, added da GDragon612!
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te can't bring her back. A mother embarks on a difficult emotional journey after losing a child in Pieces of a Woman, a drama starring Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf and Ellen Burstyn. Learn to live again in the trailer, added da rakshasa! Pieces of a Woman premieres this January on Netflix.
From award-winning director Kornél Mundruczó and executive producer Martin Scorsese, PIECES OF A WOMAN is a deeply personal, searing, and ultimately transcendent story of a woman learning to live alongside her loss.
Everyone deserves a chance to celebrate. Let's get this party started with a new trailer for Netflix's The Prom, added da rakshasa! The Prom stars Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Andrew Rannells, Keegan-Michael Key and Kerry Washington, and arrives on Netflix and in select theaters on December 11.
The Prom follows Dee Dee Allen and Barry Glickman who are New York City stage stars with a crisis on their hands: their expensive new Broadway mostra is a major flop that has suddenly flatlined their careers....
This holiday season, we're thankful for the pets whose Amore got us through the year. Get ready to Amore even bigger successivo anno with the first teaser for Clifford the Big Red Dog, added da rakshasa! The live-action film starring the literary giant is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 5, 2021.
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te can't outrun this just because you're terrified of it. Natale is coming, Geralt. Stop your boorish grunts of protest and get into the spirit with A Witcher's Holiday Slay Ride, added da Makeupdiva!
The Witcher is now streaming on Netflix.
Times may be tough, but there will be better days. CNBLUE promises to be here "Then, Now and Forever" in their new Musica video, added da Stelenavamp!
BTS doesn't miss a beat. Pick up right where we left off yesterday with BTS on The Late Late Show, now with a new performance of the smash hit "Dynamite" on a very special set, added da GDragon612!
Welcome to the baby revolution. Watch a new boss baby shake things up for the Templeton brothers in a trailer for The Boss Baby: Family Business, added da rakshasa! The sequel features the voice talents of Alec Baldwin, James Marsden, Amy Sedaris and Jeff Goldblum, and premieres in March 2021.
@Universal Pictures UK -Coming soon to cinemas.
His city needed him... kind of. A wealthy businessman who runs for office to prove to his daughter that he's not a loser becomes the new mayor of Los Angeles in Mr. Mayor, a comedy from the creators of 30 Rock. Meet the man of the people in the trailer, added da rakshasa! Mr. Mayor premieres January 7 on NBC.
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Some things never change. What does that mean for the classic Saved da the campana, bell theme? Compare the opening credits from then vs. now in a video from Peacock, added da rakshasa! All 10 episodes of the revival series are now streaming.
@Peacock -Some things never change! Check out the theme song from Saved da the campana, bell then and now featuring Lil Yachty.
Taylor veloce, swift shares the meaning behind the Musica in a trailer for Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions!
Taylor veloce, swift is ready to talk about the meaning behind the Musica of Folklore. Step inside the studio for a sneak peek at Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions, a concerto event featuring new performances and insight into each song, added da mjlover4lifs! The event will premiere November 25 on Disney+.
Official trailer for folklore: the long pond studio sessions. An original film streaming Nov. 25 exclusively on #DisneyPlus. #FolkloreOnDisneyPlus
Disney has released their Natale 2020 advert, and you're going to need some tissues for this. Witness a beautiful holiday surprise in the heartwarming short, added da rakshasa!
@Official Disney UK -We are proud to reveal Disney's Xmas advert, a heart-warming story From Our Family To Yours. We hope te enjoy this special Natale video
BTS presented yet another "Life Goes On" video last night, and this one has a holiday twist to it. Check out the clip from The Late Late Show, added da Stelenavamp!
Late Late mostra Musica guest BTS shares a very special video for their hit song "Life Goes On."
Who could blame Diana Spencer for wanting to disappear into a fairy tale? Explore Diana's turbulent early years and rise to fame in a segment from Beneath The Crown, featuring real footage and foto of the future princess, added da rakshasa! The Crown's fourth season is now streaming on Netflix.
The childhood of Diana Spencer set her on a path to becoming a Princess, but it was to come at great cost. unisciti Anita Rani as she pieces together Diana's turbulent early years with the help of stunning archive material and revealing insights.
BTS is stuck inside, but at least they're not alone. Get cozy with the group in a new version of the "Life Goes On" Musica video, added da Stelenavamp!
Since Showtime didn't exactly provide a season 11 trailer, the Shameless cast took things into their own hands. Get ready for a totally insane, not-at-all predictable final season in the improvised trailer, added da Bibi69! Shameless returns to Showtime for its eleventh and final season on December 6.
The cast of Shameless predicts what the Season 11 trailer will look like. Starring William H. Macy. Watch the final season premiere on Sunday, December 6 at 9/8c on SHOWTIME.
Amore is beautiful, and so is Gitanjali Rao's Bombay Rose. Watch a romance bloom in a trailer for the hand-painted Indian animazione film, added da rakshasa! Bombay Rose premieres December 4 on Netflix.
@Netflix Film Club -An animated romance hanging precariously between living on the streets and loving on the screen, Bollywood style, comes to Netflix December 4.
What better way to get over your first Amore than to watch him fall for someone else? A single woman forced to work with her ex is in for a wild ride in Modern Persuasion. Here's the trailer, added da rakshasa! Modern Persuasion stars Alicia Witt, Shane McRae and Bebe Neuworth, and premieres December 18.
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Be careful who te wish for. An optimistic fairy-in-training escapes to the real world to prove that people still need fairy godmothers in Disney's Godmothered. Turn your frown upside-down da watching the trailer, added da DarkSarcasm! Godmothered stars Jillian campana, bell and Isla Fisher, and arrives December 4 on Disney+.
This holiday season, be careful who te wish for. Watch the new trailer for Disney's #Godmothered, a magical holiday comedy starring Isla Fisher and Jillian Bell. Streaming on #DisneyPlus Dec. 4.
If a ballerina falls hard and nobody's there to catch her, does she still make a sound? After a ballet academy's stella, star student suffers a fatal misstep, her replacement begins to suspect that there's più to the story in Tiny Pretty Things. Check out the trailer, added da DarkSarcasm! The series hits Netflix on December 14.
The world of an elite ballet academy and charts the rise and fall of young adults who live far from their homes, each standing on the verge of greatness o ruin.
What the heck were te thinking, Mother Nature? Go back to the Croodaceous Period and meet the wildest wildlife that ever existed, from the adorable Humble Sloth to the man-eating Land Shark, in this Croods featurette added da rakshasa! The Croods: A New Age hits theaters on November 25.
@Peacock Kids -Join us on a trip back in time to the Croodaceous Period, where we'll observe some of history's weirdest wildlife! WARNING: Please keep a sicuro, cassetta di sicurezza distance from the Chicken Seal. In theaters November 25, 2020.
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One night can change the world. Malcolm X, Cassius Clay, Jim Brown and Sam Cooke come together and make history in One Night in Miami, inspired da a true story. Here's the trailer, added da rakshasa! One Night in Miami stars Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge and Leslie Odom Jr., and premieres Dec. 25 on Amazon.
One incredible night, four icone and the 60s civil rights movement. Follow Muhammed Ali, Sam Cooke, Malcolm X and Jim Brown in Regina King's directorial debut.
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Netflix announced today that 8 new actors, including the legendary Robert Englund and a few familiar faces from Twilight and Game of Thrones, have joined the cast of Stranger Things 4. Check out the character descriptions and tell us which of the new guys te think you'll like the most in this sondaggio da DarkSarcasm!
Is The Haunting of Bly Manor really based on a true story? Discover the origins of the chilling tale in a featurette, added da rakshasa! The Haunting of Bly Manor is now streaming on Netflix.
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A new era of wonder begins. For the first time ever, Wonder Woman 1984 will release in theaters and stream exclusively on HBO Max on the exact same day, December 25.
aespa is on the rise. Check out their debut single in the gorgeous "Black Mamba" Musica video, added da Stelenavamp!
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The Justice League is all we need. Get psyched for the Snyder Cut in a colorful version of the new Justice League: Director's Cut teaser, added da DarkSarcasm! Zack Snyder's Justice League will arrive on HBO Max in 2021.
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Are te ready to celebrate the season with all your preferito stella, star Wars characters? Get into the spirit with this LEGO stella, star Wars holiday short compilation, added da rakshasa! The LEGO stella, star Wars Holiday Special is now streaming on Disney+.
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DETROIT – General Motors Co. boosted Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson's pay package by 44 per cent last year, as the value of his stock awards significantly increased due to a change in the way the automaker paid out the shares.
Akerson, 64, earned $11.1 million in salary and stock awards last year, compared with $7.7 million in 2011. His annual salary remained steady at $1.7 million but his stock awards rose to $9.3 million from $5.9 million in 2011. The numbers were revealed in GM's annual proxy statement filed Thursday with regulators.
The compensation increase came even though GM's 2012 earnings fell $2.7 billion from 2011. The company made $4.86 billion last year, hurt by a $1.7 billion loss in Europe and weaker profits in North America. However, GM's stock price jumped 38 per cent during the year to finish 2012 at $28.83.
GM linked the substantial increase in Akerson's pay package to a change in the mix of how he is paid. The automaker decided to grant him more salary stock than restricted stock, in case Akerson chooses to retire before the three-year vesting period for restricted shares is complete. In January, Akerson told reporters that he expects to still be in the job next year, but he wouldn't comment beyond that. His stock awards also include about $2 million worth that he received in 2012 for 2011 performance.
GM said in its filing that Akerson's total compensation remains in the bottom 10 per cent of executives in comparable positions because of government pay restrictions, "despite his significant contributions to operating performance and outstanding leadership."
Akerson, a former telecommunications and private equity executive, replaced Ed Whitacre as GM CEO in September 2010 and became board chairman in January 2011. GM has complained that pay for Akerson and other executives isn't competitive with personnel at similar companies because of government restrictions.
The Treasury Department limits GM executive pay because the company took $49.5 billion in government bailout funds in 2008 and 2009. The government got GM stock in exchange for the bailout money, and it has pledged to sell the remaining shares by early next year. When the government stake is fully sold, the pay restrictions will go away. So far the government has recovered about $30.4 billion of the aid, meaning taxpayers are $19.1 billion in the hole.
GM also disclosed in the filing that the government still owns 241.7 million shares of GM stock, or 16.4 per cent of the company. The shares would have to sell for around $79 each for the government to break even, more than double the current trading price. The government remains the company's largest stockholder, followed by the fiduciary for a union trust fund that pays retiree health care bills.
Akerson also received $70,149 in other compensation including a retirement plan contribution, the cost of vehicles and drivers, use of charter aircraft, and entertainment and security expenses.
The Associated Press formula calculates an executive's total compensation during the last fiscal year by adding salary, bonuses, perks, above-market interest that the company pays on deferred compensation and the estimated value of stock and stock options awarded during the year. The AP formula does not count changes in the present value of pension benefits. That makes the AP total slightly different in most cases from the total reported by companies to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The value that a company assigned to an executive's stock and option awards for 2012 was the present value of what the company expected the awards to be worth to the executive over time. Companies use one of several formulas to calculate that value. However, the number is just an estimate, and what an executive ultimately receives will depend on the performance of the company's stock in the years after the awards are granted. Most stock compensation programs require an executive to wait a specified amount of time to receive shares or exercise options.
GM also said Thursday that it will hold its annual meeting on June 6 in Detroit. At the meeting, shareholders will elect directors, with all 14 current board members on the ballot. They'll also hold an advisory vote on GM's executive compensation, and vote on two shareholder proposals. One asks that the board make its chairman an independent director and not an officer of the company. The other asks the board to require senior executives to keep at least 25 per cent of their company stock until they are at least 60 years old.
GM shares rose 22 cents to $30.67 in afternoon trading. The stock hit its one-year high of $30.80 on Wednesday.


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Olympic runner Meb Keflezighi escaped war-torn Eritrea as a child
Keflezighi won silver in 2004, first marathon medal for U.S. since 1970s
This year he became oldest marathoner to win U.S. Olympic trials
He finished fourth in the marathon in London
When Meb Keflezighi visited the White House this week, shaking hands with President Obama and milling around with the rest of the U.S. Olympic Team, he had no medal to show off. And yet, he is undeniably a champion. Just over five and a half feet tall and less than 130 pounds, he is a running marvel who has shocked the Olympic community by putting American marathoners back in contention after many years of also-rans. And he's 37.
"I kind of fell into it by accident," Keflezighi says with the broad, infectious smile that he carries everywhere. "And now look at me."
Keflezighi's journey to the running record books has been a long, amazing trip. When he was just a child growing up in the African nation of Eritrea, his family went on the run to escape wars at home. Landing first in Italy, they soon made their way to the United States where they found refuge, but Keflezighi also found himself a stranger in a strange land. He spoke virtually no English, his family had no money, and he was not a runner. He became one the day a gym teacher challenged his class to run a mile as hard as possible. Keflezighi took off chasing a good grade, and ended up clocking a dazzling 5:20.
"I just ran as hard as I could to get an A because that's what my parents expected of me," he says, laughing at his youthful exuberance.
Through high school and college, he grew more serious about running and much faster, capturing repeated NCAA championships. By 2004, he was in the Olympics, winning silver in Athens, the first marathon medal for the United States since the legendary Frank Shorter in the 1970s.
In 2008, Keflezighi broke his hip while running in the Olympic trials and failed to make the team, although he still finished eighth. The next year he won the New York Marathon, the first American to accomplish that feat in almost 30 years.
This year he became the oldest marathoner ever to win the U.S. Olympic trials, leading the team into London. There, he went out to lead early in a hot race, developed side stitches and fell back in the middle miles while the vaunted Kenyans and the Ugandan runner who would eventually grab gold surged ahead. Keflezighi seemed, as the race announcers had predicted, doomed to a top 20 finish at best. But even back in the middle of the pack, he was far from done.
As the cobblestones ripped at his feet causing excruciating blood blisters, he pushed on. The other two Americans dropped out with injuries, and Keflezighi considered it, too. "I did think of dropping out at mile 15, but I said, 'That's not my best.' I said, 'We are going to represent our country best, and stopping was not our best.'"
Keflezighi started passing more and more runners. And shortly after the bronze medalist stepped over the line, unbelievably, here came Keflezighi, grinning, waving and streaking in for a fourth-place finish. He grabbed an American flag and held it high for the adoring crowd.
His feet were so damaged he had to ride a wheelchair through the airport to board his flight home, but he'd once again proven that he belongs among the greatest marathoners on the planet, something that virtually no other American runner has been able to say for decades. Like the title of his book, "Run to Overcome," suggests, Keflezighi has simply never learned to quit.
"I always say 'Run to win,' and that's the best I can do."
So while he brought no medal to the White House reception, at an age when many athletes have already retired, he brought something just as valuable: A fourth-place finish in a race that defied American mastery.


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PRIME TICKET is having a 10 1/2 hour Dodger marathon starting at noon PT, including lots of "True Blue Stories," several "Before the Bigs" (Martin, Furcal, Ethier, Loney), "In My Own Words" (Lasorda, Blake, Kemp) and closing it out with an hour of brand new programming: Dodgers Magazine at 10 p.m. and the premiere of the newest Route of Champions at 10:30 p.m.
Dodgers Magazine features a look at Don Mattingly managing the Phoenix Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League, an interview with Clayton Kershaw, a story on the unique friendship between Tommy Lasorda and the Commander of USSTRATCOM General Kevin D. Chilton and an interview with sisters Sylvia Fisk and Esther Rosen … Sylvia is 88 and has been working at Dodger Stadium for over 30 years.
Route of Champions takes a look at life in Albuquerque for the Dodgers AAA affiliate. Stories include a look at 3rd Base prospect Russ Mitchell, the amazing journey of John Lindsey, a visit from Tommy Lasorda for "Dukes Retro Night" and the story of how General Manager John Traub has the help of his entire family at the workplace.
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New thread…same thought…LA Times reports that former Dodger Dave Stewart (Kemp's agent) and Davey Lopes are best of friends and that Lopes' first project is Matt Kemp. That is GREAT news. Here's the link:
Can someone explain what the duties or difference is between hitting coach and hitting instructor (pentland/hansen)?
Hope the mcCourts are happy now they are legal (divorce).
The virtually new coaching staff seems to be an improvement, going younger, hopefully wiser.
Funny. I would've guessed the difference is about $30K to $40K.
koufax, on the ITD tour Manny Mota explained how he (as hitting instructor) works with the players in the cages. The hitting coach is the "primary" instructor, in charge of all the hitting instructors (I would assume). In other words, I don't know what the f**k I'm talking about…just glad successful hitters like Mota and Hansen are there for the players.
Excellent idea Ibirken.
Kahli, I had forgotten about Mota's explanation.
Hellp everyone! I've been super busy at work but just like a bad seed, I am baaaack!
Hi Josh! I missed you! Thanks for the info. Will try to catch part of the marathon.
Josh, how about asking one of the hitting coaches/instructors to give us a brief explanation of how their duties are defined.
There is a rumor over in twitterville, that Ken Rosenthal, is reporting that the Dodgers offered Aubrey Huff a 2/$22 contract, but the gnats matched it and he accepted the gnats contract. Thank goodness if that is true.
Nelly: I suspected as much about Huff, when I heard the Dodgers were interested in him. This is typical Ned, lets get something from our rivals up North and that "Veteran presence". No Thanks. Ill keep Loney rather than Huff at 34-36yrs old. The giants are going to try to keep that Team chemistry together, but it was an abberation. Panda will lose weight and his power will go too. Posey will have a sophmore slump. But I can't be concerned with the Gnats, rox, padres. It is only the dodgers I want to see improved. This coaching revamp is a good start to spark new optimism on the team. Mattingly is getting the chance that NY wouldn't give him, I hope he appreciates the opportunity, and if he returns to the mound after a pitching change, then we got wallach or Lopes their to take over the team, for the rest of the season as far as I am concerned.
Well said, Koufax!
Tru: Thanks! I could say more, like the talk that the dodgers want to get Uribe from SF, which I might even support, considering production at 3rd and 2nd and the DL potential at SS. If Ned still want to dabble with SF, think Pitching, they have some pretty good arms by the bay.
The Mariners signed Charlie Haeger….YAY!!!!!


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Erik Buell announces demise of his motorcycle brand - watch video after the jump
Harley-Davidson has just announced its third-quarter results, and things aren't quite as bad as they could have been... but we'll get to that in a moment. The big bombshell is that the Buell brand is being discontinued and the American motorcycle manufacturer will sell off its share in MV Agusta.
Head on over past the jump to watch a video of an obviously emotional Erik Buell breaking the news that his namesake brand has been axed. Buell explains that HD will continue to honor the full factory warranty on his motorcycles and thanks his dealership body and loyal customers for their support over 20 years of producing offbeat American sportbikes. Roughly 180 jobs will be lost within the Buell organization and HD will also immediately begin the work of selling its recently-acquired stake in MV Agusta.
So, back to Harley's third-quarter performance. Revenue from motorcycle sales came to $803.3 million, down 22.1% compared to the the third quarter of 2008. A total of 54,236 Harley-Davidson motorcycles were shipped worldwide, down 27.4 percent. Another $300 or so million was made off apparel and merchandise sales. Full details (and the aforementioned video) can be found in the ridiculously long press release after the break.
Goodbye Buell, we'll miss you.
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Harley-Davidson announces 3rd quarter results, Unveils long-term business strategy
MILWAUKEE (October 15, 2009) - Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) announced decreased revenue, net income and earnings per share for the third quarter of 2009 compared to the year-ago period, while reporting a moderation in the decline of retail new Harley-Davidson motorcycle sales compared to the second quarter.
Worldwide retail sales of new Harley-Davidson® motorcycles declined 21.3 percent in the third quarter compared to last year's third quarter, an improvement from the 30.1 percent decline in this year's second quarter. An 84.1 percent decline in net income and an 84.5 percent decline in diluted earnings per share from the year-ago quarter reflected lower motorcycle shipments and the effects of the economy on retail and wholesale loan performance at Harley-Davidson Financial Services.
Harley-Davidson also unveiled major elements of its go-forward business strategy to drive growth through a single-minded focus of efforts and resources on the unique strengths of the Harley-Davidson brand, and to enhance productivity and profitability through continuous improvement. As approved yesterday by Harley-Davidson's Board of Directors, the Company will discontinue its Buell product line and divest its MV Agusta unit as part of this strategy.
"While the environment remains challenging for us, we are mildly encouraged by the moderation in the decline of dealer retail Harley-Davidson motorcycle sales," said Keith Wandell, Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc. "And moving forward, our strategy is designed to strengthen Harley-Davidson for long-term growth and deliver results through increased focus.
"As our announcement regarding Buell and MV Agusta indicates, we are moving with the speed and decisiveness required to bring our business strategy to life," said Wandell. "The fact is we must focus both our effort and our investment on the Harley-Davidson brand, as we believe this provides an optimal path to sustained, meaningful, long-term growth."
Third Quarter and Nine-Month Results
Net income for the third quarter was $26.5 million, compared to $166.5 million in the third quarter of 2008, on revenue of $1.12 billion, compared to $1.42 billion in the year-ago period. Diluted earnings per share were $0.11 for the third quarter of 2009 and $0.71 in the year-ago period.
Through nine months, Harley-Davidson, Inc. reported net income of $163.6 million, down 71.6 percent and diluted earnings per share of $0.70, down 71.4 percent from the year-ago period. Revenue through nine months was $3.57 billion, down 17.1 percent from the same period last year.
"Delivering Results Through Focus" Strategy
A key element of the Company's go-forward strategy is to focus on extending the Harley-Davidson brand by leveraging unique Harley-Davidson strengths. The strategy focuses company resources on Harley-Davidson products and experiences, global expansion, demographic outreach and commitment to core customers. In addition, the Company will continue to expand its initiatives to enhance profitability through continuous improvement in manufacturing, product development and business operations.
"We are refocusing our business with the expectation that we can provide growth that is both profitable and sustainable over the long term," said Wandell. "We believe we can create a bright long-term future for our stakeholders through a single-minded focus on the Harley-Davidson brand."
The Company said it would share additional details about the strategy during its investor conference call today.
Details of Buell and MV Agusta Actions
The Company will discontinue production of Buell motorcycles. Remaining inventories of Buell motorcycles, accessories and apparel, while they last, will continue to be sold through authorized dealerships. Warranty coverage will continue as normal for Buell motorcycles and the Company will provide replacement parts and service through dealerships.
The decision will result in a reduction over time of about 80 hourly production positions and about 100 salaried positions at Buell. Employment will end for a majority of Buell employees Dec. 18, 2009.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. expects to incur approximately $125 million in one-time costs related to the discontinuation of the Buell product line. The Company expects to incur approximately $115 million of that amount this year.
Relative to MV Agusta, the Company will immediately commence efforts to sell the business, which is based in Varese, Italy.
In the third quarter, Harley-Davidson, Inc. recorded a one-time fixed-asset impairment charge of $14.2 million related to Buell and a goodwill impairment charge of $18.9 million related to MV Agusta.
"Buell and MV Agusta are great companies, with proud brands, high-quality exciting products and passionate enthusiasm for the motorcycle business. Buell has introduced many innovative advancements in motorcycle design and technology over the years and MV Agusta is known in Europe for its premium, high-performance sport motorcycles. However, our strategy to focus on the Harley-Davidson brand reflects the fact that we believe our investments in that brand are a better utilization of overall company resources," said Wandell.
Motorcycles and Related Products Segment
Third Quarter. Revenue from Harley-Davidson motorcycles during the third quarter of 2009 was $803.3 million, down 22.1 percent compared to the year-ago period. The Company shipped 54,236 Harley-Davidson motorcycles to dealers and distributors worldwide, down 27.4 percent from the third quarter of 2008 but in line with previous guidance of 52,000 to 57,000 units.Revenue from Parts and Accessories totaled $221.8 million during the quarter, down 14.4 percent and revenue from General Merchandise was $70.7 million during the quarter, down 15.9 percent compared to the year-ago period. Gross margin was 33.1 percent of revenue for the quarter compared to 34.0 percent in the year-ago quarter. Operating margin was 9.5 percent compared to 16.4 percent in the third quarter of 2008. Operating margin was affected largely by lower gross margin, restructuring charges and impairment charges.
Nine Months. Through nine months, revenue from Harley-Davidson motorcycles was $2.62 billion compared to $3.23 billion in 2008 on shipments of 187,085 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, compared to 226,898 motorcycles in 2008. Revenue from Parts and Accessories totaled $623.1 million during the first nine months, down 11.8 percent and revenue from General Merchandise was $215.5 million during the nine-month period, down 12.0 percent compared to the year-ago period. Gross margin was 34.6 percent and operating margin was 14.1 percent, compared to 35.4 percent and 18.9 percent respectively in the year-ago period.
Retail Motorcycle Sales.During the third quarter, retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles decreased 21.3 percent worldwide, 24.3 percent in the U.S. and 13.1 percent in international markets, compared to the prior-year quarter. Industry-wide U.S. retail heavyweight (651cc+) motorcycle sales declined 35.9 percent during the quarter, compared to the year-ago period.
For 2009 compared to 2008 through nine months, retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles decreased 22.9 percent worldwide, 25.5 percent in the U.S. and 16.5 percent in international markets. Industry-wide U.S. retail heavyweight motorcycle sales declined 38.7 percent year to date in 2009, compared to 2008.
Harley-Davidson Financial Services
Harley-Davidson Financial Services recorded an operating loss of $31.5 million for the third quarter of 2009 compared to an operating profit of $35.6 million in the third quarter of 2008. This decrease of $67.2 million was due to a higher provision for credit losses in both the retail and wholesale portfolios as well as increased interest expense. Year to date through the third quarter, HDFS reported an operating loss of $110.8 million, compared to operating income of $107.7 million for the prior year period. The nine-month operating loss includes two non-cash charges recorded in the second quarter of 2009: a $72.7 million credit loss provision for a one-time reclassification of motorcycle loan receivables; and a one-time $28.4 million charge to write off goodwill associated with HDFS.
HDFS continues to successfully access the credit markets to fund its lending activities. On October 9, HDFS completed a $700 million term securitization transaction with a weighted average interest rate of 1.2 percent.
Update on Restructuring Activities
On a combined basis, the Company expects previously announced restructuring activities, together with the discontinuation of Buell operations, to result in one-time charges of $215 million to $245 million over 2009 and 2010, or an increase of $55 million from the estimate provided July 16, 2009. The Company estimates annual ongoing savings from restructuring of approximately $140 million to $150 million.
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Income Tax Rate
The Company's third-quarter effective income tax rate was 61.8 percent compared to 38.2 percent in the same quarter last year. This increase was due primarily to the tax implications of MV Agusta, including the non-deductible write down of goodwill, and the impact of reduced Company earnings. The Company expects its full-year 2009 effective tax rate on continuing operations, excluding MV Agusta, to be approximately 59 percent due to the previously reported one-time charges for the Wisconsin tax law change and the non-deductible goodwill write-off for Harley-Davidson Financial Services, as well as the impact of reduced earnings for the remainder of the year.
Cash Flow
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.52 billion as of Sept. 27, 2009, compared to $504.4 million at the end of the year-ago period. Cash provided by operations was $511.1 million and capital expenditures were $89.4 million during the first nine months of 2009. For the full year, capital expenditures are now expected to be $125 million to $145 million, including $15 million to $25 million related to restructuring activities.
The Company is narrowing its guidance for full-year 2009 shipments, and now expects to ship 222,000 to 227,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles to dealers, including 35,000 to 40,000 during the fourth quarter. The Company continues to expect full-year gross margins to be between 30.5 percent and 31.5 percent.
Company Background
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC), Buell Motorcycle Company (Buell), MV Agusta and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, touring and cruiser motorcycles. Buell produces American sport performance motorcycles. MV Agusta produces premium, high-performance sport motorcycles sold under the MV Agusta® brand and lightweight sport motorcycles sold under the Cagiva® brand. HDFS provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs primarily to Harley-Davidson and Buell dealers and customers.
Forward-Looking Statements
The Company intends that certain matters discussed in this release are "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as the Company "believes," "anticipates," "expects," "plans," or "estimates" or words of similar meaning. Similarly, statements that describe future plans, objectives, outlooks, targets, guidance or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated as of the date of this release. Certain of such risks and uncertainties are described below. Shareholders, potential investors, and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this release are only made as of the date of this release, and the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
The Company's ability to meet the targets and expectations noted depends upon, among other factors, the Company's ability to (i) execute its strategy and successfully exit certain product lines and divest certain company assets (ii) effectively execute the Company's restructuring plans within expected costs and timing, (iii) successfully achieve with our labor union partners flexible and cost-effective agreements to accomplish restructuring goals and long-term competitiveness, (iv) manage the risks that our independent dealers may have difficulty obtaining capital, and adjusting to the recession and slowdown in consumer demand, (v) manage supply chain issues, (vi) anticipate the level of consumer confidence in the economy, (vii) continue to have access to reliable sources of capital funding and adjust to fluctuations in the cost of capital, (viii) manage the credit quality, the loan servicing and collection activities, and the recovery rates of HDFS' loan portfolio, (ix) continue to realize production efficiencies at its production facilities and manage operating costs including materials, labor and overhead, (x) manage production capacity and production changes, (xi) provide products, services and experiences that are successful in the marketplace, (xii) develop and implement sales and marketing plans that retain existing retail customers and attract new retail customers in an increasingly competitive marketplace, (xiii) sell all of its motorcycles and related products and services to its independent dealers, (xiv) continue to develop the capabilities of its distributor and dealer network, (xv) manage changes and prepare for requirements in legislative and regulatory environments for its products, services and operations, (xvi) adjust to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices, (xvii) adjust to healthcare inflation, pension reform and tax changes, (xviii) retain and attract talented employees, (xix) detect any issues with our motorcycles or manufacturing processes to avoid delays in new model launches, recall campaigns, increased warranty costs or litigation, and (xx) implement and manage enterprise-wide information technology solutions and secure data contained in those systems.
In addition, the Company could experience delays or disruptions in its operations as a result of work stoppages, strikes, natural causes, terrorism or other factors. Other factors are described in risk factors that the Company has disclosed in documents previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these risk factors are impacted by the current turbulent capital, credit and retail markets and our ability to adjust to the recession.
The Company's ability to sell its motorcycles and related products and services and to meet its financial expectations also depends on the ability of the Company's independent dealers to sell its motorcycles and related products and services to retail customers. The Company depends on the capability and financial capacity of its independent dealers and distributors to develop and implement effective retail sales plans to create demand for the motorcycles and related products and services they purchase from the Company. In addition, the Company's independent dealers and distributors may experience difficulties in operating their businesses and selling Harley-Davidson motorcycles and related products and services as a result of weather, economic conditions or other factors.
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28,
2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----
Net revenue $1,121,275 $1,422,834 $3,565,568 $4,301,716
Gross profit 371,086 484,072 1,234,147 1,522,133
administrative and
expense 194,973 249,120 611,864 697,945
expense and other
impairments 50,745 926 100,738 12,475
impairment 18,888 - 18,888 -
------ --- ------ ---
Operating income
from motorcycles &
related products 106,480 234,026 502,657 811,713
Financial services
income 136,993 111,966 365,627 312,095
Financial services
expense 167,333 76,333 446,881 204,408
expense 1,204 - 1,204 -
Goodwill impairment - - 28,387 -
--- --- ------ ---
Operating (loss)
income from
financial services (31,544) 35,633 (110,845) 107,687
Corporate expense 5,288 1,657 19,370 14,482
----- ----- ------ ------
Income from
operations 69,648 268,002 372,442 904,918
Investment income 947 2,751 3,217 7,033
Interest expense (1) 1,312 1,226 13,110 1,226
----- ----- ------ -----
Income before
provision for
income taxes 69,283 269,527 362,549 910,725
Provision for
income taxes 42,800 102,986 198,969 333,816
------ ------- ------- -------
Net income $26,483 $166,541 $163,580 $576,909
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Earnings per common share:
Basic $0.11 $0.71 $0.70 $2.45
Diluted $0.11 $0.71 $0.70 $2.45
Weighted-average common shares:
Basic 232,677 233,081 232,527 235,068
Diluted 233,875 233,420 233,357 235,321
Cash dividends per
common share $0.10 $0.33 $0.30 $0.96
(1) Interest expense for the nine months ended September 27, 2009 includes
$8.0 million related to the Company's $600.0 million senior unsecured
notes (Notes) issued in February 2009. This interest expense
represents a portion of the total interest incurred on the Notes
during the first quarter and corresponds to the initial temporary
investment of proceeds at corporate. Prior to the end of the first
quarter, the full proceeds were transferred to HDFS and, as a result,
the balance of interest expense on the Notes for the period has been
included in financial services expense.
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
September 27, December 31, September 28,
2009 2008 2008
---- ---- ----
Current assets:
Cash and cash
equivalents $1,524,382 $593,558 $504,385
securities - - 524
net 339,163 296,258 331,388
receivables held
for sale (2) - 2,443,965 2,245,015
receivables held
for investment,
net 1,525,164 1,378,461 1,115,035
Inventories 432,691 400,908 401,277
Other current
assets 423,684 264,731 222,890
------- ------- -------
Total current
assets 4,245,084 5,377,881 4,820,514
receivables held
for investment,
net 3,652,987 817,102 906,244
Other long-term
assets 1,454,997 1,633,642 1,472,979
--------- --------- ---------
9,353,068 7,828,625 7,199,737
========= ========= =========
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable &
liabilities 953,112 865,108 1,070,770
Short-term debt 1,325,303 1,738,649 737,886
Current portion of
long-term debt 668,205 - 401,096
------- --- -------
Total current
liabilities 2,946,620 2,603,757 2,209,752
Long-term debt 3,176,648 2,176,238 2,033,000
Pension liability
and postretirement
benefits 768,474 758,411 275,959
Other long-term
liabilities 171,354 174,616 180,667
Total shareholders'
equity 2,289,972 2,115,603 2,500,359
--------- --------- ---------
$9,353,068 $7,828,625 $7,199,737
========== ========== ==========
(2) During the second quarter of 2009, the Company reclassified its
finance receivables held for sale to finance receivables held for
investment, net due to a change in the Company's intent to structure
future securitization transactions in a manner that does not qualify
for accounting sale treatment under the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and
Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities."
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
Nine months ended
September 27, September 28,
2009 2008
---- ----
Net cash provided
by (used by)
activities $511,052 $(221,222)
Cash flows from
expenditures (89,411) (153,687)
receivables held
for investment,
net (519,916) (111,250)
Collection of
interests 45,843 75,379
Net change in
securities - 2,019
Acquisition of
business, net of
cash acquired - (95,224)
Other, net (4,566) (1,192)
------ ------
Net cash used by
activities (568,050) (283,955)
Cash flows from
financing activities:
Proceeds from
issuance of medium
term notes - 993,550
Proceeds from
issuance of senior
unsecured notes 589,030 -
Net borrowings of
debt 1,088,779 -
Net (decrease)
increase in credit
and unsecured
paper (556,101) 88,538
Net borrowings of
commercial paper 56,691 -
Net change in
restricted cash (127,462) -
Dividends (70,329) (225,243)
Purchase of common
stock for
treasury (296) (250,008)
Excess tax
benefits from
payments 148 301
Issuance of common stock
under employee stock
option plans 11 1,179
-- -----
Net cash provided
by financing
activities 980,471 608,317
Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash and cash
equivalents 7,351 (1,609)
Net increase in
cash and cash
equivalents 930,824 101,531
Cash and cash equivalents:
At beginning of
period 593,558 402,854
------- -------
At end of period $1,524,382 $504,385
========== ========
Net Revenue and Motorcycle
Shipment Data
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28,
2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----
NET REVENUE (in
Harley-Davidson( R )
motorcycles $803,256 $1,031,247 $2,622,774 $3,229,085
Buell( R ) & MV
Agusta( R )
motorcycles 21,800 26,111 92,999 89,704
Parts & Accessories 221,832 259,033 623,058 706,640
General Merchandise 70,671 84,034 215,463 244,830
Other 3,716 22,409 11,274 31,457
----- ------ ------ ------
$1,121,275 $1,422,834 $3,565,568 $4,301,716
========== ========== ========== ==========
United States 36,524 49,953 124,428 149,228
International 17,712 24,751 62,657 77,670
------ ------ ------ ------
Total Harley-
Davidson 54,236 74,704 187,085 226,898
====== ====== ======= =======
Buell & MV Agusta 1,853 2,760 8,753 9,224
===== ===== ===== =====
Touring 22,360 24,008 69,324 75,691
Custom 20,969 34,322 75,133 105,316
Sportster( R ) 10,907 16,374 42,628 45,891
------ ------ ------ ------
Total Harley-
Davidson 54,236 74,704 187,085 226,898
====== ====== ======= =======
Retail Sales of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28,
2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----
North America Region
United States 44,650 59,000 141,101 189,437
Canada 3,494 3,682 10,376 14,552
----- ----- ------ ------
Total North
America Region 48,144 62,682 151,477 203,989
Europe Region (Includes Middle East and Africa)
Europe* 5,058 8,481 27,952 34,284
Other 2,941 1,006 4,733 3,483
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Europe
Region 7,999 9,487 32,685 37,767
Asia Pacific Region
Japan 3,948 4,697 10,240 11,502
Other 2,184 2,310 7,235 7,722
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Asia Pacific
Region 6,132 7,007 17,475 19,224
Latin America
Region 1,454 1,776 4,243 6,034
------------- ----- ----- ----- -----
Total Worldwide
Retail Sales 63,729 80,952 205,880 267,014
====== ====== ======= =======
Data Source (subject to update)
Data source for all 2008 and 2009 retail sales figures shown above is
sales warranty and registration information provided by Harley-Davidson
dealers and compiled by the Company. The Company must rely on information
that its dealers supply concerning retail sales, and this information is
subject to revision.
Only Harley-Davidson( R ) motorcycles are included in the Harley-Davidson
Motorcycle Sales data.
* Data for Europe include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Heavyweight Market Data
Nine months ended
September 27, September 28,
2009 2008
---- ----
United States(1) 260,842 425,732
Eight months ended
August 31, August 31,
2009 2008
---- ----
Europe(2) 253,694 317,065
1 - United States industry data includes 651+cc models, derived from
submission of motorcycle retail sales by each major manufacturer to an
independent third party. This data is subject to revision and update. As
of the second quarter 2009, industry data includes three-wheeled vehicles
retroactive to 2008.
2 - Europe data includes Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Industry retail motorcycle
registration data includes 651+cc models, derived from information
provided by Giral S.A., an independent agency. Europe market data is
reported on a one-month lag. This data is subject to revision and update.


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