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Building Your System
Mar 1, 2002 12:00 PM
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Equipping a Project Studio for $10k, $25k, $50k
As Mix editors, our e-mail and voicemail bins are often filled to the breaking point with inquiries from readers who are either interested in upgrading their current recording gear or are taking their first steps into the home recording realm. In response to this, we ran our first "Building Your System" feature in July of 2000, which seemed to be well-received and answered many of those "what product is the best for me?" questions.
So here we are, almost two years later, and it's time to revisit the subject to see what has changed and what has stayed the same. Our assistant editor Robert Hanson will again handle the $10k gear budget; contributing editor Michael Cooper checks into the $25k room; and our New York editor Paul Verna had $50k in imaginary cash to blow on toys. All prices quoted are a combination of list and street prices, and should only be used as a reference point.
Keep in mind that these three virtual facilities are just suggestions and are subject to the tastes and whims of the authors. Your mileage will vary, depending on your personal preferences, computer platforms you're most comfortable with and the gear you already own.
In this day and age, $10,000 is more than enough cash to outfit a fully functional project studio inside of a bedroom or a den, or even in the corner of your living room. Obviously, there's not enough budget for lavish acoustic treatment or that all-important Steinway grand. But there should be adequate money for a robust, computer-based recording rig that could handle anything from basic one-man-band applications to pre-production work and multimedia projects.
Because we're building this studio from the ground up, the most logical starting point is the main computer, which will handle almost every aspect of the recording process. What I picked was a fully outfitted 733MHz Power Mac G4 with a final price tag of $3,348 (www.apple.com). Now after you pick your jaw up off the ground, here is what that includes: 1.5 GB of RAM, two 60GB Ultra ATA hard drives, a 15-inch Apple Studio Display and a DVD/CD-RW drive/burner. That covers all of my memory needs. It includes two dedicated hard drives (one for the OS and various applications and one for audio files). Furthermore, all of my CD burning and archiving needs are handled well into the foreseeable future. That leaves seven grand for everything from software to mics.
The audio interface is the next link in the chain. My pick is the MOTU 828 ($899). With one simple FireWire connection, I've got eight channels of ADAT I/O, RCA and S/PDIF, eight 24-bit balanced inputs and two mic pre's. The 828 is also ASIO-compliant, and it will work with a dizzying array of audio applications.
There are three real options, as far as native workstations go, that offer professional features and expandability that won't break the bank: Steinberg Cubase, Emagic Logic and MOTU Digital Performer. Here, it all comes down to personal preference; the real differences in the feature sets between these programs are almost nil — it's like splitting hairs: one does this or that different or better than the other and vice versa. So my pick, because it's the one I know the best, is Cubase VST 32 ($799). However, with any of these programs, you've got a winner.
As far as MIDI goes, everyone seems to be building their own purpose-built boxes that promise reliable timing when paired with that company's native DAW. So, to keep it family, I've also picked up Steinberg's Midex8 ($399), an 8×8 MIDI interface. And just to make the circle of emerging trends complete, the Houston VST Studio Controller ($1,599) will round out the set. I'm a sucker for reliability (and motorized faders), and by purchasing all of these products from the same company I know that I'm going to get the most bang for my buck.
As for plug-ins, the Waves Native Gold Bundle ($999) pretty much speaks for itself; you just can't live without items like the C1 compressor and the L1 limiter. Antares Auto-Tune ($299) is another obvious choice. Some other audio/editing software I'd include is Recycle ($199) by Propellerheads and Spark by TC|Works ($399). These two programs are a perfect fit with Cubase: The Recycle REX file format can be directly imported into Cubase, and because of the VST standard, I can swap plug-ins between Cubase and Spark.
As far as synths go, I haven't really found that I need too much beyond Propellerheads' Reason ($399) and the handful of VST synths that come with Cubase. With that, all I need is a simple MIDI keyboard controller, and Roland, Yamaha and Midiman all offer units that fall in the $200 price range. After I plug in one MIDI cable, I'm ready to go. With the amount of RAM and processor speed from the G4, and the expandability of virtual synths, I'll rarely be at a loss for a new bass patch or a snare drum sample.
As far as microphones go, you can really get by with very little these days. The Rode NT-1 ($349) is a great-sounding, entry-level condenser that works great on everything from lead vocals to acoustic instruments. Beyond that, a pair of Shure SM57s, which can be found for under $100 each, will provide me with more than enough variety and flexibility when it comes to recording vocals, percussion and miking guitar cabinets.
For monitoring, a pair of JBL LSR-25Ps ($399 each) and a set of Fostex T-40RP headphones ($129) will do the trick nicely. And for those sessions that have more than one set of ears, a Rolls HA43 Headphone Amp ($100) will provide another four headphone outputs.
As I figure it, I'm about $1,000 over. Keep in mind, though, that these are list prices, and all of the items here (excluding the computer) retail for far less than what I've quoted. If I were to purchase these items in the real world, I'd have plenty of money left for cables, stands, a pop screen and other one-off items. So for a modest sum of cash, it's possible to outfit a recording rig that is big on professional features and expandability, yet small enough to fit in a closet when you've got company.
— Robert Hanson
The specific gear needed to outfit a fully functional recording studio will vary depending on what you're planning to do in the studio. As the owner of a commercial studio, I naturally think in terms of having enough mics and I/O to record a band consisting of drums, bass, guitars, a singer and possibly keyboards (or an equivalent number of musicians and instruments).
Let's take a look at what $25,000 can buy to outfit such a studio. I'll be citing approximate street prices in lieu of list prices for each piece of gear I recommend.
We'll record to Mark of the Unicorn Digital Performer 3.x (DP3) digital audio sequencing software ($549). Because DP3 currently runs only on a Mac, we'll pick up a dual-processor 800MHz G4 PowerMac ($3,499), which includes a built-in SuperDrive and 80GB Ultra ATA hard drive as standard features. The SuperDrive can write DVD-R, CD-R and CD-RW discs. You can install up to three optional hard drives in the dual-processor G4's internal expansion bays. You'll need a monitor, so let's take home a 17-inch Apple Studio Display, a flat-panel LCD monitor that costs $999.
I prefer tracking and mixing with a digital mixer instead of using a mouse and keyboard. And, because a digital mixer can be used to monitor processed audio before sending it to the computer, latency is less than half of what it would be if you were to use an external data-control surface with Digital Performer (monitoring DP3's throughput). Although it's been around for several years, I still think the Yamaha 02RV2 ($5,350 base price) is the best digital mixer in its price class. Compared with less-expensive digital mixers, the 02RV2 offers the most simultaneously available, full-featured I/O and the number of bidirectional digital buses needed to concurrently record and monitor a large band. We'll load up the 02RV2 with three CD8-TDII TDIF cards ($275/each) for 24-bit-capable digital I/O. (Unfortunately, the 02RV2's ADAT Lightpipe cards can only pass 20-bit audio max.)
Together, our 02RV2's three TDIF cards provide 24 channels of bidirectional digital I/O. We'll need an I/O interface for the G4 PowerMac and DP3 to keep all those channels in the digital domain. The MOTU 2408mkII ($869) fits the bill perfectly, as it includes three TDIF connectors on its rear panel and ships with a PCI-324 card for I/O to/from the G4.
We'll also need a way to get MIDI data in and out of the computer. MOTU's MIDI Timepiece AV-USB ($495) does the trick nicely, providing a fully functioning, 8-in/8-out MIDI interface with MIDI patchbay and processing capabilities, including merging and filtering. The unit also provides wordclock out, reads and generates SMPTE in all formats, reads and generates MTC, and provides both USB and legacy serial ports for your Mac.
Using the above setup, DP3 sends MMC transport commands to the MIDI Timepiece AV-USB (MTP AV). In response, the MTP AV sends SMPTE out to the 02R and MTC out to DP3 for automation address lock. The MTP AV also serves as clock master, sending wordclock out to the 02R and 2408mkII (daisy-chained in series) to maintain digital sync.
Active monitors have become all the rage, but I'll go against the grain and recommend you pick up a pair of D.A.S. Monitor-8 passive monitors ($750/pair). The Monitor-8s are incredibly revealing reference monitors, offering superb transient response and imaging, ultra-flat frequency response above the mid-bass region and clarity that many monitors only dream of achieving. Add a Tannoy PS-110B Active Sub-Bass subwoofer ($379) to fill in the bottom two octaves, plus a Hafler P3000 Trans•Nova power amp ($550) to power the Monitor-8s, and you'll have a head start on an extremely accurate monitoring system. At some point in the future, you'll want to put some serious acoustic materials in your control room and tracking rooms, but budget constraints mean that'll have to wait for now.
By the way, you won't need a speaker switch box if you route your control room output signals to your Tannoy sub, out the sub's pass-thru jacks and to the Hafler P3000 amp serving your Monitor-8 speakers.
For headphones, I recommend two Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs and two Audio-Technica ATH-D40fs studio headphones ($99 each). The M40s offer a frequency response tailored for singers and guitarists. The D40s (D for "drums") deliver hyped bass and high frequencies that let the drummer and bassist hear themselves better, even while listening to the same cue mix as the rest of the band. Both headphone models offer excellent acoustic isolation and are loud enough to rip your head off, so you won't have to worry about musicians complaining that they can't hear themselves over the live drums. If the band has more than four members and you're running out of headphones, then the bassist and keyboardist can record direct from inside the control room while listening to the Monitor-8s.
Also include a Rane HC6 headphone amp ($399) on your shopping list. It's plenty loud, and it provides 12 headphone outputs; the extra outputs will come in handy when you buy more headphones and record larger bands.
We'll buy a pair of AKG D-112 mics ($219/each) for kick drum and floor tom, and a pair of Sennheiser MD-421 II ($299) mics for rack toms. A couple of Neumann KM184 condenser mics ($549/each) will sound sweet on drum overheads, not to mention on all of the stringed instruments' overdubs (such as acoustic guitar) you'll record after basics are laid down. Be sure to pick up three Shure SM57 mics ($79/each) to record snare drum, electric guitar cabinet, and either a scratch vocal or a second electric guitar. Finally, an AKG C-414B-TLII large-diaphragm condenser mic ($860) can be used on the hi-hat while tracking basics and on the lead vocal during overdubs. One of the most under-rated and versatile mics on the market, the TLII offers deep bass extension and a highly detailed, open sound that's particularly flattering on vocals, cello, floor tom, hi-hat, and stringed instruments such as acoustic guitar and mandolin.
Be sure to pick up eight AKG mic stands with boom arms ($59/each) and a couple of desktop mic stands ($29 with boom arm) to use with all the mics you bought.
For DI duties, pick up a Demeter VTDB-2b Tube Direct ($489). The Tube Direct is one of the best-sounding and most versatile tube DIs on the market.
Also pick up a Lexicon PCM 81 ($2,000) for digital reverb and multi-effects. Pro-quality reverbs are essential for great-sounding mixes, so we won't scrimp here.
You'll want to add to the standard plug-ins MOTU ships with Digital Performer. The Waves Native Gold Bundle ($999) provides a host of extremely high-quality plug-ins: L1+ Ultramaximizer (which provides brickwall limiting/maximizing), stand-alone IDR dither (IDR is also available in the L1+), C1 Compressor/Gate, S1 Stereo Imager, Q10 10-Band ParaGraphic EQ, TrueVerb Reverb/Distance Processor, DeEsser, SuperTap 2-Tap Delay, SuperTap 6-Tap Delay, Renaissance Compressor, Renaissance EQ, Renaissance Reverberator, MaxxBass, UltraPitch 6-Voice PitchShifter, MetaFlanger, MondoMod, Doppler, Enigma (modulation, filtering and reverb), C4 Multiband Parametric Processor and PAZ Psycho-acoustic Analyzer.
Another must-have is Antares Auto-Tune MAS ($299), which will transparently process all of your off-key, monophonic vocals and instrumental tracks to perfect concert pitch.
The Omnirax MixStation 02R ($1,100) provides a built-to-spec mix table for your 02RV2, plus much more. The MixStation 02R comes with flanking sidecars fitted with 19-inch rack rails that accommodate up to 42 one-rackspace pieces of gear, and is finished with shelf tops for placing your Monitor-8s. In the future, when your budget permits, you'll want to get hefty, stand-alone speaker stands for your mains.
Tallying what we've bought so far, we're left with roughly $1,292 for cables. Besides the obvious analog audio I/O cables, don't forget to pick up three Yamaha TDIF-CABLE cables (for bi-directional digital I/O between the MOTU 2408mkII and Yamaha 02RV2), two Apogee WydeEye wordclock cables, two Apogee WydeEye S/PDIF digital audio cables (for digital 2-track mix I/O between the 02RV2 and 2408mkII) and a cable for your SMPTE feed to the 02R. Depending on the length and quality of the cables you buy, your budget might be maxed at this point. But if you still have enough money to pick up a Neutrik NYSSPP 48-way patchbay ($69) — and with some extra line and insert cables for connection to the bay — you'll appreciate having access to your most-often-used analog I/O in one place.
— Michael Cooper
Half a generation ago, $50,000 could buy an aspiring recording artist a decent analog multitrack, a passable mixing desk, a few pieces of "prosumer" outboard gear, a respectable mastering deck and a handful of pretty good mics. In other words, a nice "demo" studio that could supplement a recording career but not afford the owner the luxury of working predominantly at home.
Today, thanks to advances in digital signal processing and storage, many musicians are able to record and mix their albums in their own studios, without spending a fortune on equipment.
That's not to say that a personal studio does everything that a $2,000-per-day commercial facility does, but the results can be surprisingly comparable given a high level of skill and intelligent purchasing decisions on the home studio owner's part.
For this hypothetical scenario, let's assume a budget of $50,000 and the following criteria: The user is a serious musician/composer/programmer who wants to record, edit and mix master-quality tracks at home in an existing room that lends itself to this task; the studio owner is committed to digital recording but wants to maintain a strong analog presence in the front end of the recording chain to give the music a distinct sonic personality; the user wants to ensure a high degree of compatibility with other musicians, recording artists, engineers, studios, etc; and the studio should accommodate the live recording of small ensembles.
The first major decision to make is choosing a recording/editing/mixing system. Now that nonlinear editing is de rigueur in music production, I can't find any rationale for a tape-based studio given the conditions set out above. Accordingly, I would make the case for a digital audio workstation as the facility's centerpiece, supported by a nice complement of analog and digital technology.
Even though several companies offer compelling products, the workstation that remains the industry standard is Pro Tools. For that reason — and because of the system's inherent strengths — I would build this studio around a Pro Tools rig. Specifically, I would jump headfirst on the high-sampling bandwagon and invest in the brand-spanking-new Pro Tools|HD system, introduced in January at the NAMM show. Available in three flavors — conveniently named 1, 2 and 3 — Pro Tools|HD sports a new, more powerful set of sound cards than its MIXplus predecessor; a new generation of hardware, including audio, MIDI and synchronization interfaces (and, eventually, remote-controllable preamps); and support for sampling rates up to 192 kHz.
Prior to the introduction of HD, I would have recommended to this hypothetical studio owner the industry-standard Pro Tools Mix3, which listed for $11,995. Coincidentally, the HD 3 system costs the same, and is more than twice the workstation.
For a hardware interface, I would go with the ultra-powerful 192 I/O for $3,995. A 24-bit converter capable of sampling rates up to 192 kHz, it features up to 50 channels of analog and digital I/O in various combinations (including AES, TDIF and ADAT digital formats); up to 16 tracks of simultaneous I/O with Pro Tools software; and older Digidesign audio interfaces compatibility.
Is this overkill for a personal studio on a limited budget? Not when taking into account the above criteria — the master-quality tracks, the sharing of projects, etc. Previously, 24-bit audio was the domain of the ultra-pro. MDMs just didn't do that. Today, 24-bit is a universally accepted standard for audio production (notwithstanding the CD's fixed wordlength of 16 bits).
Similarly, 96 kHz — and, by extension, 192 kHz — is becoming less of a luxury and more of a necessity among audio recordists across the spectrum. Anyone wishing to keep pace needs to embrace the high-sampling movement, asap.
For a computer, I wouldn't settle for less than Apple's top-of-the-line Dual 800MHz Power Mac G4, which lists for $3,500, and a $1,000 Apple 17-inch Studio Display. That brings us to a subtotal of $20,7490.
Until recently, you would have had to add several thousand dollars' worth of SCSI storage and backup solutions to round out a system of that caliber. However, given that FireWire is well on its way to replacing SCSI as the protocol of choice, I would avoid SCSI altogether and invest in a Glyph Project X 60-gigabyte FireWire drive ($620). For most applications, this is plenty of space, but in case you need to temporarily move files over to another drive, your Mac's built-in 80-gigabyte drive should suffice. (Digidesign does not recommend playing sessions from internal drives in a TDM system, but there's no law against using your Mac for storage.)
Down the road, when you need hundreds of gigabytes of storage for your 192kHz files, someone will make a FireWire drive that's within your budget.
In the meantime, the Mac's built-in CD-R makes a good, industry-accepted backup device for most applications. In cases where the individual sound files are too long for a CD, a high-capacity tape drive, like an AIT or DDS unit, will do the trick. However, for the purposes of this studio, let's make do with the CD-R.
Although Pro Tools offers MIDI sequencing, if you want to share projects with other musicians, then install Logic Audio Platinum ($800) and Digital Performer ($795) in your studio computer. These programs are extremely powerful, popular and versatile, and they integrate seamlessly with Digidesign hardware. At less than $1,000 each, they're well worth the money.
Because $50,000 won't buy you racks full of Pultecs, Fairchilds, LA-2As and 1176s, the plug-in equivalents will have to do. Without laboring over the specifics, let's say that a plug-in budget of $3,000 is a good start to get such essentials as the Waves Gold Bundle, Auto-Tune, the McDSP suite and the Bomb Factory line of vintage emulators. Many other worthy models — like Amp Farm and the Focusrite line — usually get bundled with the Pro Tools system, depending on what promotion Digidesign is running at the time.
I'm showing a running total of $25,705, which means we're about halfway there! And please feel free to check my math. I'm a music guy, not a numbers guy…
For the studio's mixing desk, it's a tough choice between a Pro Tools controller or a digital audio console. Although it would be lovely to have an analog console to add some personality to the studio, a board with the necessary audio quality and versatility is not within the budget.
Prior to the appearance of Pro Tools|HD, I would have argued that any number of 48kHz digital audio consoles would give the user more flexibility than a Pro Tools interface. However, given the dearth of affordable digital boards that sample at 96 kHz or above, I would go with a Digidesign controller, notably the Control|24.
Not only does this Ethernet-based controller provide 24 faders and virtually complete control of every Pro Tools parameter, it also has 16 Focusrite Platinum preamps, which address most — or possibly all — of this studio's analog front end needs. At $7,995, Control|24 is not pocket change, but it's a really good value considering the quality. We now stand at $33,700.
The preamps in the Control|24 are more than adequate, but for that singlemost important channel (the lead vocal? the lead guitar?), I would splurge on an Avalon VT-737, a preamp/compressor/EQ of the highest order. Its $2,295 price tag brings the subtotal to $35,995.
Once upon a time, a studio needed to invest a large chunk of its equipment budget on a mastering deck. After all, what good is a $200,000 console if the final mix gets recorded onto a crappy deck? In these days of mostly digital processing and mixing, the workstation becomes the mastering deck, with CD-R backups of the session and high-resolution sound files constituting the "part" that goes to the mastering house.
However, I would still recommend a real-time deck for quick-reference mixes. If DAT compatibility is important to you, then any number of pro DAT machines should do it. However, my vote goes to a real-time CD-R machine like the Tascam CDRW-700 ($749). Even if you don't end up mixing to it, the CDRW-700 is a great reference CD player for your studio, especially if it's digitally connected to your workstation.
For those of you keeping score, the subtotal is now $36,744. MIDI-wise, a $50,000 studio should provide all of the necessary solutions for a musician/composer who needs to create and edit MIDI files as well as interface with other MIDI-based musicians and engineers. The best catch-all solutions are the Korg Triton ($3,000 for a 61-note keyboard) and the Roland 5080 ($2,495). Both are extremely musical in their sound palettes and versatile in their programmability and compatibility. Connected to the studio via Digi's new MIDI I/O ($595), the Triton and 5080 would more than suffice as synthesizers, drum machines, samplers and sound modules. Adding the two synths and the MIDI interface to our previous subtotal of $36,744, we now stand at $42,834. A few more shopping days left till downbeat!
That brings us to the more personal aspects of the studio: microphones, monitors, headphones and accessories.
For mics, the choices are virtually infinite and based almost entirely on personal preference. Given the budget, I would shoot for a compromise between quantity, quality and variety — i.e., a nice mix of dynamic mics, tube and transistor condensers, ribbons, large-diaphragm and small-diaphragm models, etc. My choices would be: Neumann TLM103 condenser with shock-mount ($1,215); Rode NT-2 large-diaphragm tube ($649); Shure SM57 and SM58 dynamics ("street" price of roughly $180 for both); AKG D-112 "kick drum" mic ($338); Audio-Technica 4051 small-diaphragm cardioid condenser ($700); and Coles 4038 ribbon ($1,135). The total mic budget: $4,217, for a running total of $47,051.
Monitors, similarly, are a personal choice. As long as they help you make the right mixing decisions, it doesn't matter what speakers you use. With that said, I would recommend an affordable, pleasant-sounding, and widely used model for maximum compatibility; my choice would be the Mackie HR824s, for roughly $1,600 per pair.
Headphones are often an afterthought in recording studios, which is sadly ironic, given that the vast majority of recording is done while listening through headphones. For a personal studio, I would recommend two models that cover the gamut in terms of frequency response and volume: the Sony MDR-7506, which tends to sound bright and loud; and the AKG K-240M, which is mellower and softer. At $176 and $173, respectively, these industry workhorses are affordable and essential. (For the small-ensemble sessions I alluded to, the studio owner may have to implement a bring-your-own-cans policy.) With the Mackie monitors and Sony and AKG headphones factored in, our grand total is an even $49,000, fast approaching $50,000.
With the remaining grand, I would invest in some acoustical treatments to tighten up the room's sound, which is bound to need tweaking. Without knowing the room, of course, it's impossible to estimate how much one would have to spend to make it sound acceptable for recording, editing and mixing. However, assuming it's a decent-sounding space with favorable dimensions, the Auralex Roominator Pro Plus, for $999, should be more than enough.
Well, now we're exactly $1 short of the mark. Should we stop here and tape the lucky dollar bill to the studio wall? Naah. Let's go a little further. After all, the figures I quoted were suggested list prices (except for the Shure SM57 and SM58, which were estimated "street" prices). Anyone who has bought anything from a pro audio shop knows that most retail outlets sell well below list. So, if you spec'd this exact studio from a dealer or group of dealers, then you would be likely to come up with a total closer to $40,000 rather than $50,000.
So, now that I gave myself license to stretch the credit card a little thinner, let me suggest the following finishing touches:
Today, no studio is complete without a broadband connection that will allow the home recordist to collaborate with other studio geeks throughout the globe, or send mixes for approval to faraway clients. In most areas, you can get a cable modem or DSL for an installation charge of $100 and a monthly fee of $60. Taken together and projected over the first year, the cost of broadband connectivity is $820. (If the home is already connected, then you can scratch the $820 off your list and substitute a cable router or hub, for anywhere from $50 to $300, depending on your needs.)
Throw in accessories like four K&M heavy-duty mic boom stands ($320 total), $500 worth of high-quality cabling (because your sound will only be as good as the weakest link in your signal path), a couple of pop filters ($40 total), sand bags for when you use the weighty Coles mic ($40) and a good USB hub ($70), and the grand, grand total is (drum roll, please)…$51,789.
Well, now that you just spent your life savings on a dream home studio, go make some music! It's never too early to start recouping your investment.
Acknowledgment: Al Spinelli, sales manager at New York retail powerhouse B&H Pro Audio, provided invaluable assistance in devising the equipment list for this studio.
— Paul Verna
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1963: Michael Jeffrey Jordan is born Feb. 17 to James and Deloris Jordan in Brooklyn, N.Y..
1964: Blue Ribbon Sports is founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. It later becomes known as Nike.
1965: The Jordans move to Teachey, North Carolina It is here where the cremated remains of Jordan's father are buried in 1993 after he is murdered.
1966: Chicago Bulls are founded.
1967: McDonald's sells the first Big Mac for 45 cents. A quarter-century later, the company introduces the McJordan burger. In 2010, a man sells a tub of the McJordan barbecue sauce for $10,000 on eBay.
1968: Little-known fact: Jordan's nickname at an early age is "Magic."
1969: Apollo 11 lands on the moon, proving the sky has no limit.
1970: The "Chuck Taylor" Converse All Star—as it had been for decades—is the most popular sneaker among basketball players, retailing for about $10.
1971: Julius Erving, a little known player from U-Mass, goes to the ABA's Virginia Squires and makes dunking an art form under the moniker "Dr. J."
1972: To this day, Jordan still enjoys watching "Gunsmoke," the most popular Western on TV.
1973: Erving is traded to the New York Nets where he will play for coach Kevin Loughery, Jordan's first coach with the Bulls.
1974: The Jordans move about 40 miles south of Teachey and settle in Wilmington, N.C.
1975: Already an all-star baseball player and winner of his league's "Mr. Baseball," Michael begins playing organized basketball.
1976: Dr. J performs his famous free-throw line dunk at the ABA All-Star Game.
1977: Michael graduates from Trask Middle School, where he is named outstanding athlete for his participation in basketball and football.
1978: As a 5-9 sophomore, Michael tries out for the varsity basketball team but coach Pop Herring passes on him—doesn't "cut" him— for 6-6 senior Leroy Smith, instead. A myth and a fire are simultaneously born.
1979: Magic Johnson of Michigan State and Larry Bird of Indiana State captivate the nation in the NCAA championship game, still the most-watched title game in history.
1980: Heading into his senior year, Jordan is left off the Street & Smith's pre-season all-America high school team.
1981: Jordan scores a record 30 points, including the game-tying and winning free throws in the McDonald's High School All-Star Game. His record stands for 18 years until Jonathon Bender breaks it with 31 in 1999.
1982: North Carolina freshman Michael Jordan sinks the game-winning shot against Georgetown in the NCAA Championship game.
1983: Michael Jordan appears on his first Sports Illustrated cover with North Carolina teammate Sam Perkins. He will have 57 more covers, including one this week for his 50th birthday.
1984: Jordan falls to the Bulls at No. 3 in the NBA Draft, after Houston selects Hakeem Olajuwon and Portland takes Sam Bowie.
1985: After begrudgingly meeting with Nike president Phil Knight, Jordan and the shoe company release the first "Air Jordan." Michael says, ""I can't wear that shoe, those are Devil colors." It sells for about $65.
1986: After Jordan scores 63 points in a double overtime playoff loss to the Celtics, Larry Bird says: "That was God disguised as Michael Jordan."
1987: Michael is dating Juanita Vanoy, whom he will marry two years later.
1988: The "Jumpman" logo is forever seared in fans' minds with Jordan's iconic free-throw line dunk during the NBA slam dunk
1989: Michael Jordan sinks 'The Shot" on Craig Ehlo and the Cleveland Cavaliers. A legend is born.
1990: For the third season in a row, nemesis Isiah Thomas and the Pistons utilize the "Jordan Rules" to bounce the Bulls from the playoffs.
1991: The Bulls finally sweep the "walk-off" Pistons in the Conference Finals and get past Magic and the Lakers in the NBA Finals. Michael hugs his first NBA Championship trophy.
1992: Jordan leads the "Dream Team" to the gold medal in the Barcelona Olympics.
1993: Michael wins his third consecutive NBA title. A month later his father is murdered. Then, on Oct. 6 Jordan shocks the world when he retires to play baseball.
1994: Sports Illustrated publishes the one cover that probably not in Michael's collection. "Bag it, Michael," states the front page with a picture of Jordan badly swinging and missing a baseball.
1995: The Sun-Times front page shouts the two best words the basketball world ever heard: "I'm back!"
1996: Jordan is a movie star starring opposite Bug Bunny in Space Jam.
1997: In Game 5 of the NBA Finals, MJ has 38 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the "flu" game. The Bulls go on to close out the Jazz in the next game for their fifth title.
1998: Michael puts the walk-off exclamation point on his amazing career with the game-winning shot against Utah in the NBA Finals.
1999: Jordan announces he is 99.9 percent sure he is retiring.
2000: Jordan is named the "Athlete of the Century" by ESPN.
2001: Leaving open the .01 percent, Jordan comes back to scratch an itch and plays for the Wizards.
2002: Michael pours in 51 points against the Hornets at age 38.
2003: MJ retires for a third and final time … we think.
2004: In retirement, Air Jordan shows other interests, forming a motorsports team.
2005: In a "60 Minutes" interview with Ed Bradley, Jordan admits he "pushed the envelope" gambling.
2006: Michael and Juanita's divorce becomes final four days after Christmas.
2007: Nike opens the first Jordan-only stores worldwide.
Michael Jordan married Yvette Prieto Saturday in Palm Beach, Fla.
2009: At his Hall of Fame induction speech, Jordan shows he still has the fire as he unloads on those who doubted him throughout his life.
2010: The Jordan brand tops $1 billion in annual sales for the first time for Nike.
2011: The Michael Jordan Steak House opens in Chicago.
2012: Jordan's new home, a $12.5 million mansion in Jupiter, Fla., is completed.
2013: A decade after he last dribbled a basketball in the NBA, Jordan's endorsement earnings are estimated at $80 million.
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Anne Arundel County Police are searching for the suspect who entered the home of an 82-year-old man in the 1300 block of Sleepy Hollow Road, allegedly struggled with the resident and then shot him in the leg.
Police say that the break-in happened at about 4:20 a.m., when the victim, who lives alone, said he heard a noise coming from the kitchen area of his home. When he went to investigate, authorities say he was confronted by the suspect, who had forced his way into the home.
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- Fairmont Kea Lani MauiChris KompstMember ofArt & Design LoversFeb 11, 2014
Every room is a suite or better, plus they have bungalows. Restaurants, lobby and architecture are all interesting. Pools are well designed. Staff is friendly. Polo beach is beautiful and great for kids.
Recommended for:Family Travelers - Fairmont Kea Lani MauiJon SMember ofLocal CultureOutdoor EnthusiastsFamily Travelers+ 1
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Feb 25, 2014Beautiful resort hotel property to stop at for lunch or dinner. Several very nice restaurants and only a 3 minute drive from Grand Champions! Enjoy.
- Fairmont Kea Lani MauiMyHawaii Scene-Travel ConciergeSep 13, 2013
Staying at the Kea Lani Maui was amazing. The decor was absolutely amazing. Having a designated adult pool area and a seperate pool area specifically for families w/children is brilliant. Oceanfront suites offer privacy seperate from the main hotel with their own sitting pools. They thought of everything just right with you in mind. (families, honeymooners, couples, retirees) Make the Kea Lani Maui your 1st choice resort on your next visit to Maui, Hawaii
Recommended for:Family Travelers - Fairmont Kea Lani MauiMatt NuttSep 13, 2013
all suites resort makes it great for families. we stay here whenever we're in maui. ask for a pool side room if you have little ones. you can enjoy poolside drinks on the lawn in front of you room, and adjacent to the pool while the kids play in the pool.
Recommended for:Family Travelers - Fairmont Kea Lani MauiLindsay GardnerSep 26, 2013
Best place for young families who are not yet expert swimmers. Great size, unlike the Grand Wailea, no chance of your kids getting lost. The pool has one big slide plus a river. Best of all, two small kids can sleep comfortably in separate sitting room that each guest room has. All rooms are suites and the bathroom is accessible from either the bedroom or the sitting area. That's a big advantage over the Grand Wailea, where you'll likely need to book a second room - or else be cramped in one room. As your kids get older and demand the water excitement of the Wailea, you'll either need to spring for the two rooms there or make friends with someone who can invite you there to swim. Oh, for those with the youngest kids, next door at the Four Seasons is the best choice (money notwithstanding).
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Sep 10, 2013Beautiful Mediterranean style hotel resort located at Wailea along the avenue of high end resorts. High ceilings, lots of pools, and friendly staff with smiles that greet you. Book a stay or dine here and you'll feel like a VIP.
- Fairmont Kea Lani MauiBrian WittmanMay 14, 2013
I have really liked the Fairmony Kealani since it was built. There are larger resorts, and more extravagant ones, but none more tasteful. Start with the location: a perfect sandy beach on a half-moon bay all of its own, and linked to seaside walkways that run for miles. There is no better place for a luxurious twilight stroll after a day of play in the sun. The archetecture is unusual for Maui... Shades of Essaouira in Morocco, with dazzling white arches to contrast the colorful tropical foliage, rich green lawns, and the ever-present and always-inviting deep blue sea. This is whale central... these majestic creatures can often be seen splashing and frolicking just offshore. I am a local entertainer, and this is one of my favorite venues to play. I also often stop by for a drink at the little bar just outside Cafe Ciao after kayaking in the area. They always have my favorite drink - Benedictine and Brandy w/coffee back (splendid coffee here), and the casual conversations with the guests I meet always confirm that really nice people stay here. See you there! Aloha, Brian
Recommended for:Luxury Travelers - Fairmont Kea Lani MauiGary McCormickFeb 14, 2013
You really cannot ask for a better oceanside resort. This is one of the most breathtaking hotels I have ever been to and every aspect of my stay was perfect.
The rooms were huge and equipped, all of the food facilities were satisfying, and the staff on this massive resort was great. There is also a great little deli that our room was near that I really enjoyed.....lots of great lunches (and coffee) came from the deli.
I really enjoyed sitting in the water bar drinking frozen daiquiris and then going down the water slide and walking over to the adult only pool to do some relaxing.
I would give this hotel ten stars if I could, but unfortunately five will have to do.
Outstanding!1599 reviews across the web.
- Guests recommend this hotel for a romantic getaway.
- Guests think this is a wonderful family hotel.
- Service96% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Hotel90% thought it was clean.
- BeachBeach sports facilities are great, according to 90%.
- Hotel BuildingVery nice building. 86% satisfied guests.
- Location85% enjoyed the nightlife nearby.
- GroundsPool was lovely, according to 84%.
About Fairmont Kea Lani Maui:
Dining options at The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui include 5 restaurants and a bar/lounge. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Recreational amenities include 3 outdoor swimming pools and 2 spa tubs. Also located on site are a fitness facility, a waterslide, a
TThere are 450 guestrooms at The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui. Balconies offer ocean, pool, or garden views. Furnishings include desks and sofa beds. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are offered. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, makeup/shaving mirrors, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. Wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available for a surcharge; guestrooms also offer cordless phones, iPod docking stations, and CD players. Flat panel televisions have DVD players and Oncommand video. Air conditioned rooms also include separate sitting areas, complimentary bottled water, ceiling fans, and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests may request hypo allergenic bedding and wake up calls. A nightly turndown service and housekeeping are available. Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds are available on request.
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- There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out.
- Valet parking: US$ 25 per day, Self Parking: US$ 15 per day.
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Yelp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Financial Results
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects consumers with great local businesses, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012.
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- Net revenue was $41.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2012, reflecting 65% growth in net revenue from the fourth quarter of 2011
- Cumulative reviews grew 45% year over year to more than 36 million at the end of 2012
- Average monthly unique visitors grew 31% year over year to approximately 86 million*
- Active local business accounts grew 68% year over year to approximately 39,800
Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2012 was $5.3 million, or $0.08 per share, compared to a net loss of $9.1 million, or $0.56 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2011. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2012 was approximately $1.8 million, compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $15,000 for the fourth quarter of 2011.
Net revenue for the full year ended December 31, 2012 was $137.6 million, an increase of 65% compared to $83.3 million in the same period last year. Net loss for the full year ended December 31, 2012 was $19.1 million, or $0.35 per share, compared to a net loss of $16.9 million, or $1.10 per share, for the comparable period in 2011. Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2012 was approximately $4.6 million compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.1 million for the prior year.
"2012 was a tremendous year for Yelp," said Jeremy Stoppelman, Yelp's chief executive officer. "We completed a successful IPO, launched new products to improve the Yelp experience for consumers and business owners, expanded into new markets while increasing our presence in existing ones, and completed our first acquisition. We believe 2013 will be a tipping point for our brand in Europe as Yelp continues to become a trusted local resource. Our mobile strategy will remain a top priority as engagement increases, and we will continue to focus on the business owner, creating more ways to measure the value of Yelp leads."
"Yelp continued to deliver growth and scale in 2012 with both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA ahead of our expectations," added Rob Krolik, Yelp's chief financial officer. "These results, along with our strong operating metrics, demonstrate that our playbook continues to deliver growth across Yelp markets."
2012 Business Highlights
- New market expansion: Yelp continued to launch new markets globally, accelerated its presence in Germany and U.K with the acquisition of Qype and opened its first international sales office in London. In the fourth quarter Yelp launched Poland and Turkey, bringing the total number of worldwide Yelp countries to 20.
- Yelp mobile: Yelp focused on enhancing the mobile experience, including the launch of local ads on apps. In the fourth quarter, 25% of local ads were shown on mobile devices and the mobile app was used on approximately 9.2 million unique mobile devices on a monthly average basis.
- Increased brand distribution: Yelp branded content was integrated into the new Apple "Maps" application on iOS 6. Yelp also partnered with Bing to power their local business pages, and was incorporated into Mercedes and Lexus in-vehicle infotainment systems.
- New products: Yelp introduced new features and enhancements throughout the year including dashboard metrics for business owners and a redesigned homepage placing a greater emphasis on the social graph and mobile activity. Yelp also introduced new products such as gift certificates and Yelp Menus.
Business Outlook
As of today, Yelp is providing guidance for the first quarter and full year of 2013.
- For the first quarter of 2013, net revenue is expected to be in the range of $44.0 million – $44.5 million representing growth of approximately 62% compared to the first quarter of 2012. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $1.25 million -$1.50 million.
- For the full year of 2013, net revenue is expected to be in the range of $210 million – $212 million, representing growth of approximately 53% compared to the full year of 2012. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $20 million to $22 million.
Quarterly Conference Call
To access the call, please dial (866) 770-7120, or outside the U.S. (617) 213-8065, with Passcode 89233749, at least five minutes prior to the 1:30 p.m. PT start time. A live webcast of the call will also be available at http://www.yelp-ir.com under the Events & Presentations menu. An audio replay will be available between 3:30 p.m. PT February 6, 2013 and 11:59 p.m. PT February 20, 2013 by calling (888) 286-8010 or (617) 801-6888, with Passcode 31161883. The replay will also be available on the Company's website at http://www.yelp-ir.com.
About Yelp
Yelp Inc. (http://www.yelp.com) connects people with great local businesses. Yelp was founded in San Francisco in July 2004. Since then, Yelp communities have taken root in major metros across the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Singapore, Poland and Turkey. Yelp had a monthly average of approximately 86 million unique visitors in the fourth quarter 2012*. By the end of the same quarter, Yelpers had written more than 36 million rich, local reviews, making Yelp the leading local guide for real word-of-mouth on everything from boutiques and mechanics to restaurants and dentists. Yelp's mobile applications were used on approximately 9.2 million unique mobile devices on a monthly average basis during the fourth quarter 2012.
* Source: Google Analytics
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes information relating to Adjusted EBITDA, which the Securities and Exchange Commission has defined as a "non-GAAP financial measure." Adjusted EBITDA has been included in this press release because it is a key measure used by the Company's management and board of directors to understand and evaluate core operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve its annual budget and to develop short- and long-term operational plans. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
- although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash capital expenditure requirements for such replacements or for new capital expenditure requirements;
- adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, the Company's working capital needs;
- adjusted EBITDA does not consider the potentially dilutive impact of equity-based compensation;
- adjusted EBITDA does not reflect tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to us;
- adjusted EBITDA does not consider any dilutive impact of our contribution to The Yelp Foundation;
- adjusted EBITDA does not take into account any restructuring and integration costs associated with our acquisition of Qype; and
- other companies, including those in the Company's industry, may calculate adjusted EBITDA differently, which reduces its usefulness as a comparative measure.
Because of these limitations, you should consider adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures, including various cash flow metrics, net income (loss) and the Company's other GAAP results. Additionally, the Company has not reconciled adjusted EBITDA guidance to net income (loss) guidance because it does not provide guidance for other income (expense) and provision for income taxes, which are reconciling items between net income (loss) and adjusted EBITDA. As items that impact net income (loss) are out of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted, the Company is unable to provide such guidance. Accordingly, reconciliation to net income (loss) outlook for the first quarter of and full year 2013 is not available without unreasonable effort. For a reconciliation of historical non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest comparable GAAP measures, see "Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA" included in this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, the future performance of Yelp and its consolidated subsidiaries that are based on the Company's current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expected financial results for the first quarter and full year 2013, the future growth in Company revenue and continued investing by the Company in its future growth and the Company's ability to build Yelp communities internationally and expand its markets and presence in existing markets. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those predicted or implied and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: the Company's short operating history in an evolving industry; the Company's ability to generate sufficient revenue to achieve or maintain profitability, particularly in light of its significant ongoing sales and marketing expenses; the Company's ability to successfully manage acquisitions of new businesses, solutions or technologies, including Qype; the Company's reliance on traffic to its website from search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo!; the Company's ability to generate and maintain sufficient high quality content from its users; maintaining a strong brand and managing negative publicity that may arise; maintaining and expanding the Company's base of advertisers; changes in political, business and economic conditions, including any European or general economic downturn or crisis and any conditions that affect ecommerce growth; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; the Company's ability to deal with the increasingly competitive local search environment; the Company's need and ability to manage other regulatory, tax and litigation risks as its services are offered in more jurisdictions and applicable laws become more restrictive; the competitive and regulatory environment while the Company continues to expand geographically and introduce new products and as new laws and regulations related to Internet companies come into effect; and the Company's ability to timely upgrade and develop its systems, infrastructure and customer service capabilities. The forward-looking statements in this release do not include the potential impact of any acquisitions or divestitures that may be announced and/or completed after the date hereof.
More information about factors that could affect the Company's operating results is included under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q at http://www.yelp-ir.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof. Yelp assumes no obligation to update such statements. The results we report in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 could differ from the preliminary results we have announced in this press release.
Media Contact Information
Yelp Press Office
Stephanie Ichinose
(415) 908-3679
Investor Relations Contact Information
The Blueshirt Group
Stacie Bosinoff, Nicole Gunderson
(415) 217-7722
Yelp Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands) (Unaudited) December 31, December 31, 2012 2011 ---- ---- Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $95,124 $21,736 Accounts receivable, net 11,474 8,257 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,912 1,733 ----- ----- Total current assets 111,510 31,726 Property, equipment and software, net 14,799 9,881 Goodwill 48,735 - Intangibles, net 5,942 - Restricted cash 6,400 365 Other assets 310 1,849 --- ----- Total assets $187,696 $43,821 ======== ======= Liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock, and stockholders' equity (deficit) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $2,284 $2,973 Accrued liabilities 16,367 7,685 Deferred revenue 2,856 2,072 ----- ----- Total current liabilities 21,507 12,730 Long- term liabilities 527 3 --- --- Total liabilities 22,034 12,733 ------ ------ Commitments and contingencies Redeemable preferred stock - 55,435 --- ------ Stockholders' equity (deficit) Common stock - - Additional paid-in capital 225,245 16,625 Accumulated other comprehensive income 805 271 Accumulated deficit (60,388) (41,243) ------- ------- Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 165,662 (24,347) ------- ------- Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock, and stockholders' equity (deficit) $187,696 $43,821 ======== =======
Yelp Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, ------------ ------------ 2012 2011 2012 2011 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net revenue $41,157 $24,905 $137,567 $83,285 Cost and expenses Cost of revenue (1) 3,003 1,833 9,928 5,931 Sales and marketing (1) 25,511 16,024 85,915 54,539 Product development (1) 6,244 3,162 20,473 11,586 General and administrative (1) 7,852 5,267 31,531 17,234 Depreciation and amortization 2,421 1,448 7,223 4,238 Restructuring and integration costs 1,262 - 1,262 - Contribution to The Yelp Foundation - 5,928 - 5,928 Total cost and expenses 46,293 33,662 156,332 99,456 ------ ------ ------- ------ Loss from operations (5,136) (8,757) (18,765) (16,171) Other expense, net (203) (252) (226) (395) ---- ---- ---- ---- Loss before provision for income taxes (5,339) (9,009) (18,991) (16,566) (Provision)/Benefit for income taxes 20 (37) (122) (102) Net loss (5,319) (9,046) (19,113) (16,668) Accretion of redeemable convertible preferred stock - (48) (31) (189) Net loss attributable to common stockholders $(5,319) $(9,094) $(19,144) $(16,857) ======= ======= ======== ======== Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders: Basic $(0.08) $(0.56) $(0.35) $(1.10) ====== ====== ====== ====== Diluted $(0.08) $(0.56) $(0.35) $(1.10) ====== ====== ====== ====== Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders: Basic 63,015 16,097 54,151 15,291 ====== ====== ====== ====== Diluted 63,015 16,097 54,151 15,291 ====== ====== ====== ====== (1) Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows: Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, ------------ ------------ 2012 2011 2012 2011 ---- ---- ---- ---- Cost of revenue $38 $17 $122 $50 Sales and marketing 1,746 496 4,917 1,607 Research and development 696 164 1,705 721 General and administrative 778 689 8,134 2,499 Total stock-based compensation $3,258 $1,366 $14,878 $4,877 ====== ====== ======= ======
Yelp Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) (Unaudited) Twelve Months Ended December 31, ------------ 2012 2011 ---- ---- Operating activities Net loss $(19,113) $(16,668) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 7,223 4,238 Provision for doubtful accounts 599 35 Stock-based compensation 14,878 4,877 Contribution to The Yelp Foundation - 5,928 Loss on disposal of assets and web- site development costs 64 13 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (2,017) (1,682) Prepaid expenses and other assets (2,384) (1,099) Accounts payable and accrued expenses 70 3,975 Deferred revenue (443) 633 Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (1,123) 250 ------ --- Investing activities Acquisition of Qype GmbH, net of cash received (24,125) - Purchases of property, equipment and software (7,524) (4,798) Capitalized website and software development costs (2,930) (2,506) Change in restricted cash (6,013) (149) ------ ---- Cash used in investing activities (40,592) (7,453) ------- ------ Financing activities Proceeds from initial public offering, net of underwriter fees 114,006 - Payments for deferred offering costs (1,749) (456) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 3,675 2,038 Repayment of acquired debt (1,308) - Net cash provided by financing activities 114,624 1,582 ------- ----- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 479 283 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 73,388 (5,338) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 21,736 27,074 ------ ------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $95,124 $21,736 ======= =======
Yelp Inc. Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA (In thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended ------------------ ------------------- December 31, December 31, 2012 2011 2012 2011 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net loss $(5,319) $(9,046) $(19,113) $(16,668) Provision for income taxes (20) 37 122 102 Other income (expense), net 203 252 226 395 Depreciation and amortization 2,421 1,448 7,223 4,238 Stock-based compensation 3,258 1,366 14,878 4,877 Restructuring and integration costs 1,262 - 1,262 - Contribution to Yelp Foundation - 5,928 - 5,928 Adjusted EBITDA $1,805 $(15) $4,598 $(1,128) ====== ==== ====== =======
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Window washers abseil down the building beside
St. Stephen's Clock Tower, Westminster.
London, England. 2007.
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Look closer: Two window washers abseil down the building in the foreground. This must be the job with the best view in the world.
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Magical shot, Damienne! The treatment is fantastic! :o)
Thanks so much Dana, I'm glad you like it!
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Amazing details and contrast in this. I can't imagine you POV location but it is outstanding.
Thanks Byron, I'm glad you like it! This was actually just taken from the street, a small perspective correction fixed the line convergence.
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love the way you framed this image and powerful B&W version
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Other than the fact I am terrified of heights I love this shot ! :) The window washers give this such a great sense of scale and make it special. I nothiced the guy above right away but had to look for the other guy. Wonderful B&W processing too ! Instant Favorite ! tony
Thanks so much Tony, glad you like this one! I felt so lucky when I was busy shooting away at the clock and realized I could see these couple of guys with the zoom lens. You're right about the height, it would freak me out too! I hope you're not the only one that will be able to see these guys – I initially was going to post this in colour but it is so much strong in b&w.
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Aaah, so you did find another one!!!…and what a terrific shot too! A real bonus getting the window washer in the scene to emphasize the scale and its such a powerful image in b & w….very good decision Damienne. Excellent work!!
I did, I started looking straight after I mentioned it to you. Thanks for your kind words and encouragement Martin – I'm so glad you think this one is worthwhile!
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Love the crop Damienne, this is very beautiful, fabulous in b&w, great tones, lighting and detail ,excellent :o)x
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Stunning shot and composition! They certainly have a risky job
Thank you! Yes, it makes me wonder if they get paid danger money!
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