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Thursday, December 5, 2013
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Publicist: 'Fast & Furious' star dies in car crash
Nov. 30, 2013, 10:23 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Walker, the star of the "Fast and Furious" movie series, died Saturday in a car crash that killed one other person north of Los Angeles, his publicist said. He was 40.
Walker died Saturday afternoon, Ame Van Iden told The Associated Press.
A statement on the actor's Facebook page said he was a passenger in a friend's car, and that Walker was in the area to attend a charity event for his organization Reach Out Worldwide.
"We ... are stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news," the statement said.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said that deputies found a car engulfed in flames when they responded to a report of a collision in the community of Valencia. Two people who were found in the car were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Santa Clarita Signal reports a red Porsche crashed into a light pole and tree and burst into flames.
Bing: More about Paul Walker
Walker was working on "Fast & Furious 7" at the time of his death. He also starred in the suspense drama, "Hours," which is set for release this month.
Walker rode the "Fast & Furious" franchise to stardom, starring in all but one of the six action blockbusters, beginning with the first film in 2001. The blond-haired, blue-eyed Los Angeles-native brought California surfer good-looks and an easy, warm charm to the popular street-racing series.
"All of us at Universal are heartbroken," Universal Pictures said in a statement. "Paul was truly one of the most beloved and respected members of our studio family for 14 years, and this loss is devastating to us, to everyone involved with the 'Fast and Furious' films, and to countless fans."
The son of a fashion model and a sewer contractor, Walker grew up in a working class, Mormon Los Angeles household. The oldest of five siblings, Walker's mother began taking him to auditions as a toddler. He was a child model beginning at the age of 2.
Walker has said the early induction to show business wasn't to start him on a career path, but as a way to help provide for the family.
After a string of TV roles as a child in the '80s, Walker made his feature film debut in the 1998 comedy "Meet the Deedles." Supporting roles in the films "Pleasantville," ''Varsity Blues" and "She's All That" followed.
His performance in the 2000 thriller "The Skulls" caught the eye of producer Neal H. Moritz, who cast him in "The Fast and the Furious" as undercover police officer Brian O'Conner. Adapted from a Vibe magazine article about underground street races, the film became an unexpected hit.
In the sequel, "2 Fast 2 Furious," Walker moved to center stage with his co-star Vin Diesel momentarily dropping out. Walker, a self-described "gearhead," kept his character's sports car from the film.
Walker starred in other films, including the crime thriller "Running Scared," the Antarctic adventure "Eight Below" and the heist film "Takers." Though his stardom didn't make as much of an impact outside the "Fast & Furious" series, Walker continually drew praise from his co-stars and directors as a kind-hearted and eager collaborator.
And "Fast & Furious" proved unusually enduring. Released in May, "Fast & Furious 6" was the most lucrative of them all, grossing more than $788 million worldwide. The seventh installment began shooting in September, with a release planned for July.
"Your humble spirit was felt from the start," said Ludacris, Walker's "Fast & Furious" co-star, on Twitter. "Wherever you blessed your presence you always left a mark, we were like brothers."
Walker is survived by his 15-year-old daughter.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Bosnia futball
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Lionel Messi's last-minute scratch from Argentina's exhibition soccer game against Bosnia on Monday night isn't dampening excitement in St. Louis, home to one of the largest Bosnian communities outside Sarajevo.
The four-time world player of the year injured his leg a week ago while playing for FC Barcelona and isn't expected to return until 2014. Argentina had been considered one the early World Cup favorites, though Argentine coach Alejandro Sabella discounted such talk at a Sunday press conference. He singled out Germany and host Brazil as teams to beat.
''The media says that we are the favorites,'' he said. ''We don't.''
Messi would likely still have been a secondary attraction for the 70,000 Bosnians who have settled in St. Louis over the past two decades after war in the former Yugoslavia. The Bosnia-Herzegovina national team will join traditional power Argentina in the 2014 World Cup for its first appearance as an independent nation.
After narrowly missing out berths in the 2010 World Cup and 2012 European Championships, that's an enormous point of pride in a country still beset by poverty, more than 25 percent unemployment and ethnic division among Bosnian Muslims, Serbs and Croats.
Bosnia's appearance before what should be a highly partisan ''home'' crowd wasn't assured until Vedad Ibisevic scored in the 68th minute of a 1-0 win over Lithuania in mid-October.
Ibisevic's family was among the many displaced by a conflict that killed over 100,000 people. He moved to St. Louis as a teen and starred for a city high school and one season at Saint Louis University before turning pro. He plays in the Bundesliga, Germany's top division. Bosnia is also led by Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko and German-born playmaker Zvjezdan Misimovic.
The national team's arrival was just about all 16-year-old Adnan Abdic could talk about as he helped his father and uncle at a merchandise stand they set up Saturday outside a Bosnian-owned market in Bevo Mill, the south St. Louis neighborhood once home to German immigrants a century ago. The high school junior watched national team's 2-1 exhibition loss to Mexico at Soldier Field in Chicago in May 2012 and has tickets for Monday's game.
''It's been crazy,'' he said, describing not only the walk-up sales of blue and yellow jerseys and pennants but the team's visits to the Bosnian bakeries, restaurants, taverns and nightclubs that have revitalized the once-declining neighborhood. ''The players are stars here.''
The international exhibition at Busch Stadium is the second this year. An overflow crowd of 48,263 attended Manchester City's 4-3 exhibition win over rival Chelsea in May. And an August friendly between Real Madrid and Inter Milan drew more than 54,000 to the Edward Jones Dome, home of the St. Louis Rams.
Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20131118/bosnia-herzegovina-argentina-friendly-st-louis.ap/#ixzz2l2lwGkjd
Friday, September 27, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Dividend raised today to be payd on december 1 2012
CINCINNATI, Sept. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE: KR) Board of Directors today raised the quarterly dividend by 10 percent, to 16.5 cents per share, to be paid on December 1, 2013 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2013.
"This increase reflects the Board of Directors' continued confidence that our Customer 1(st) strategy delivers sustainable shareholder value," said David B. Dillon, Kroger's chairman and chief executive officer. "Since we reinstated dividends in 2006, Kroger has returned more than $8.3 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases."
Kroger has delivered double-digit compound growth in its dividend since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect an increasing dividend over time.
Kroger, one of the world's largest retailers, employs 343,000 associates who serve customers in 2,418 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's. The company also operates 783 convenience stores, 326 fine jewelry stores, 1,195 supermarket fuel centers and 37 food processing plants in the U.S. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and grassroots organizations. Kroger contributes food and funds equal to 200 million meals a year through more than 80 Feeding America food bank partners. A leader in supplier diversity, Kroger is a proud member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber's Million Dollar Club.
This press release contains a forward-looking statement, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, about the future performance of the company. This statement is based on management's assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Such statement is indicated by the word "expect." Our ability to continue to increase our dividend over time, will be affected by our inability to generate free cash flow at the levels anticipated and our failure to generate expected operating results. This forward-looking statement is subject to uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. We assume no obligation to update the information contained herein. Please refer to Kroger's reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a further discussion of these risks and uncertainties.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
KR
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) reported the increase of 0.21%, to close at $38.96. During last trade, the company’s minimum price was $38.53, while it touched its highest price of $38.98.
The Kroger Co., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer in the United States. The company also manufactures and processes food for sale in its supermarkets.
Its market capitalization was $20.03 billion. Its beta value stands at 0.43 times and earnings per share was $2.91. The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) has the total of 514.00 million outstanding shares.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Key Stock Data
Dividend Yield 1.59%
P/E Ratio 12.71 Trailing 12 months
Market Cap $19.35 Billion
Shares Outstanding 514.00 Million
Public Float 481.70 Million
Shares Sold Short
Short Positions (06/28/2013) 11.19 Million Shares
Change from Last +4.81%
Percent of Float 2.32%
Dividends
Latest payment: 09/01/2013 $0.15
Yield 1.59%
Ex-Dividend Date 08/13/2013
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Chameleon Car Paint: Understanding the Pros and Cons
April 9, 2010
Chameleon car paint,
when properly applied, can create an unusual color effect for your car.
Custom car paint jobs using chameleon paint enable the vehicle to
seemingly change colors when seen in varying degrees of light and at
different angles. This type of paint always causes a conversation,
because two people rarely see the vehicle as the exact same color.
However, there are a few things about chameleon paint that you should
consider before rushing out to get this type of paint job. Here are some
of the pros and cons associated with chameleon car paint.
Pros of Chameleon Paint
- Adds a Totally Unique Look to Your Car - If you are looking for a paint job that will help your car stand out from the mundane and ordinary in the crowd, then chameleon car paint might be just the thing you're looking for. By creating an effect for your vehicle that seems to cause the color of your car to suddenly change in a second or two, your vehicle will never be viewed the same twice. People are sure to comment on the paint job of your vehicle, and the color variations a quality chameleon paint job can provide can seem almost endless.
- May Add Value to Your Car - Because a chameleon paint job creates a very noticeable and unique effect for a vehicle, it also causes the vehicle to be noticed frequently and could very likely create an interest in others to purchase it. It is not uncommon for owners of vehicles with quality paint jobs to be offered amounts considerably more than for vehicles with ordinary or standard car paint color schemes. Many buyers are willing to pay a premium for a vehicle that already has a cool paint effect, as they don't need to speculate about different types of colors and effects. They simply purchase the vehicle with the paint job they want and pay more for it.
Cons of Chameleon Paint
- Very Expensive - Although chameleon paint can create some pretty awesome color effects for a vehicle, it does come with a lofty price tag. Depending on the brand and type of chameleon paint (some paints offer more visual color changes than others), you should expect to pay between $250 and $600 per pint. Most vehicles will require between 2 and 4 pints for adequate coverage. If you want the job done professionally, be prepared to shell out about $3,000 minimum, and in most cases know that a top quality chameleon paint job can run between $10,000 and $12,000.
- Less Shine When Compared to Other Types of Paint - Because of the way chameleon paint is formulated, it is difficult to produce true showroom quality gloss or shine on the vehicle. People that have chameleon paint on their vehicles often complain about the hours and hours of work needed to maintain only 'average' quality gloss or shine.
- Results May Be Hard to Predict - When mixing car paint of this type, results can be very difficult to predict. There are many factors to consider, such as the primer color used, quality of the paint and any effect or other additives. Even the most professional of chameleon paint applications seldom turn out exactly as planned.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
kr
Kroger Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend
CINCINNATI, Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 15� per share to be paid on March 1, 2013, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 15, 2013.
In September, the company's board of directors raised the quarterly dividend by approximately 30 percent, to 15� per share. Since reinstating dividends in 2006, Kroger has increased the dividend each year and expects to continue to do so.
Kroger, one of the world's largest retailers, employs more than 339,000 associates who serve customers in 2,422 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's. The company also operates 790 convenience stores, 344 fine jewelry stores, 1,141 supermarket fuel centers and 37 food processing plants in the U.S. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and grassroots organizations. Kroger contributes food and funds equal to 160 million meals a year through more than 80 Feeding America food bank partners. A leader in supplier diversity, Kroger is a proud member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber's Million Dollar Club.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, about the future performance of the company. These statements are based on management's assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Such statements are indicated by words or phrases such as "continue," "expects," and "will." That our Customer 1st strategy will produce strong returns for shareholders, our ability to generate strong free cash flow and operating results and our ability to continue to grow our dividend over time, will be affected by our inability to generate free cash flow at the levels anticipated, and our failure to generate expected operating results. Our ability to generate expected operating results may be affected by labor disputes; industry consolidation; pricing and promotional activities of existing and new competitors; unexpected changes in product costs; the state of the economy and consumer response to the economy; the success of our Customer 1st Strategy; the success of our future growth plans; goodwill impairments; changes in government-funded benefit programs; volatility in our fuel margins; our ability to generate sales at desirable margins; adverse weather conditions; rising commodity costs; the extent of geopolitical unrest, and other factors beyond our control. This forward-looking statement is subject to uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. We assume no obligation to update the information contained herein. Please refer to Kroger's reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a further discussion of these risks and uncertainties.
SOURCE The Kroger Co.
Copyright (C) 2013 PR Newswire. All rights reserved
CINCINNATI, Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 15� per share to be paid on March 1, 2013, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 15, 2013.
In September, the company's board of directors raised the quarterly dividend by approximately 30 percent, to 15� per share. Since reinstating dividends in 2006, Kroger has increased the dividend each year and expects to continue to do so.
Kroger, one of the world's largest retailers, employs more than 339,000 associates who serve customers in 2,422 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's. The company also operates 790 convenience stores, 344 fine jewelry stores, 1,141 supermarket fuel centers and 37 food processing plants in the U.S. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and grassroots organizations. Kroger contributes food and funds equal to 160 million meals a year through more than 80 Feeding America food bank partners. A leader in supplier diversity, Kroger is a proud member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber's Million Dollar Club.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, about the future performance of the company. These statements are based on management's assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Such statements are indicated by words or phrases such as "continue," "expects," and "will." That our Customer 1st strategy will produce strong returns for shareholders, our ability to generate strong free cash flow and operating results and our ability to continue to grow our dividend over time, will be affected by our inability to generate free cash flow at the levels anticipated, and our failure to generate expected operating results. Our ability to generate expected operating results may be affected by labor disputes; industry consolidation; pricing and promotional activities of existing and new competitors; unexpected changes in product costs; the state of the economy and consumer response to the economy; the success of our Customer 1st Strategy; the success of our future growth plans; goodwill impairments; changes in government-funded benefit programs; volatility in our fuel margins; our ability to generate sales at desirable margins; adverse weather conditions; rising commodity costs; the extent of geopolitical unrest, and other factors beyond our control. This forward-looking statement is subject to uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. We assume no obligation to update the information contained herein. Please refer to Kroger's reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a further discussion of these risks and uncertainties.
SOURCE The Kroger Co.
Copyright (C) 2013 PR Newswire. All rights reserved
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Kroger
26.02 close today at 12/01/2013.... still waiting for it to go up...
needs to sell some shears
DETAILS
| Previous Close | 25.68 |
| Open | 25.63 |
| Day's High | 26.04 |
| Day's Low | 25.57 |
| Volume | 3.76 Mil |
| Avg Daily Vol (13 Wks) | 5.02 Mil |
| Bid | 25.88 |
| Bid Size | 600 |
| Ask | 26.31 |
| Ask Size | 200 |
| 52-Wk High | 27.11 |
| 52-Wk Low | 20.98 |
| Dividend Rate | 0.60 |
| Yield | 2.31 |
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