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SBD: Vikings Lobbying Against Soccer Stadium SBJ: Forty Under 40 Class of 2015 SBD: MLB Hires Uzma Rawn As Senior Dir Of Sales SBJ: Horowitz considers job at Fox Sports SBD: Executive Transactions SBG: Aston Villa Sale To U.K. Group In Place SBD: Radio Show Delayed Due To Skipper Impersonator SBD: Goodell Speech Addresses Only "Micro-Issues" SBD: Executive Transactions SBD: Executive Transactions
SBJ Podcast: Dissecting MLS's big media dealMay 12, 2014 09:00 AM
SBJ/SBD's weekly NHL Wrap-Around PodcastMay 7, 2014 09:00 AM
■ Wayne Gretzky's name coming up as a possible front-office hire of the Washington Capitals.
■ Former Islanders owner Howard Milstein being linked to the sale of the Buffalo Bills.
■ The latest on the sale of the New York Islanders.
■ Whether the NHL would ever consider expansion to Las Vegas.
■ And playoff predictions as well as thoughts on not reseeding the playoffs after the first round.
Sales of MiLB licensed merchandise up for fourth consecutive yearMay 6, 2014 11:18 AM
There was, however, a year two decades ago when the total was even higher — $60 million — setting a mark that still stands as the best year ever for MiLB merchandise sales. That year: 1994 — the year future NBA hall of famer Michael Jordan spent the season playing for the Class AA Birmingham (Ala.) Barons.
The Barons' attendance that year was 467,868, a Southern League record that has never come close to being broken, and fans throughout the country were calling the team to order Jordan's #45 jersey. (Remember: Those were the pre-online store days.)
MiLB does not have specific sales data for the Barons' 1994 season, but Jordan's stint in Alabama clearly spiked interest in the team and in the minors overall. Also helping was MLB having introduced, several years prior, a set of minimum standards for new and existing ballparks designed to improve the fan (and player) experience. Any new or renovated ballpark whose construction began after Jan. 1, 1991, had to adhere to the new standards, and all other venues had to meet the standards by the start of the 1995 season. The decree ignited a surge in minor league ballpark construction, including a then-record 10 new facilities that opened in 1994. Attendance gains followed, with MiLB topping 33 million for the first time in 1994.
New or significantly upgraded ballparks
1991: 5
1992: 3
1993: 9
1994: 10
1995: 10
1991: 26.6 million
1992: 27.2 million
1993: 30.0 million
1994: 33.4 million
1995: 33.1 million
The NHL Shift: News and notes, 5/02/2014May 2, 2014 01:08 PM
Bracket Challenge Results
More than 500,000 brackets were submitted in the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Challenge powered by Can-Am Spyder, and after the first round of the playoffs, 10 entrants are tied for first place. Those 10 entries each correctly picked the winner of all eight first-round series, along with the exact number of games that seven of the eight series would last. (No one went 8-for-8 in predicting the victor and duration of each series.)
Less than 1 percent of the more than 500,000 entries (submitted via NHL.com) picked the winning team for all eight first-round series. The biggest upset, in the eyes of the participating fans: Only 14 percent predicted Minnesota would defeat Colorado.
As for the entrants who correctly predicted the first-round results, here are their second-round picks:
■ 84 percent picked Boston to defeat Montreal
■ 78 percent picked Chicago to defeat Minnesota
■ 72 percent picked Pittsburgh to defeat the New York Rangers
■ 57 percent picked Anaheim to defeat Los Angeles
48 games: Number of games played in the first round of this year's Stanley Cup playoffs, a number that matches the average of the last four years (2011: 49 games, 2012: 48 games; 2013: 47 games). All 48 games this April were sold out.
0: Number of postseason series played between the rival Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks before their series that starts tomorrow night. The series is a rarity across all pro sports in Southern California: The Lakers and Clippers and the Dodgers and Angels — and, formerly, the Raiders and Rams — have never met in the postseason. (The LA Galaxy and Chivas USA did face each other in the 2009 MLS playoffs).
30 miles: The distance between the Staples Center in Los Angeles and Honda Center in Anaheim, the shortest distance between two playoff foes in the second round.
399 miles: The distance between the United Center (Chicago) and Xcel Energy Center (St. Paul), the longest distance between second-round foes. That path for Chicago-Minnesota edges out the Pittsburgh-New York separation by about 30 miles.
33 minutes: The amount of time it took to play the full first overtime of last night's Game 1 of the second-round series between the Bruins and Canadiens. The NHL remains commercial-free during overtime in the playoffs, so OT periods run far more quickly than regulation periods.
283,390 households: The audience for Fox Sports North's telecast of Game 7 of the Minnesota-Colorado game on Wednesday night. It was the most-watched local telecast of a Wild game in franchise history and the highest-rated telecast in the history of the regional sports network, averaging a 16.4 rating and a 32 share. The numbers peaked in overtime, rising to an 18.3 rating and a 49 share.
$16 million: The total value, combined, of the contracts of fired Vancouver Canucks general manger Mike Gillis and head coach John Tortorella. Each was relieved of his duties with a reported four years and $8 million dollars left on their contracts. Tortorella was hired last summer and fired on Thursday; Gillis was hired in 2008 and fired April 8. New Canucks President Trevor Linden is now charged with hiring a general manager and then, subsequently, a coach.
For the third straight year, the NHL/Thurgood Marshall College Fund is providing four-year academic scholarships to a pair of students involved with the league's youth hockey development program, Hockey is for Everyone.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman serves on the board of directors of the college fund. Money is raised through the annual Congressional Hockey Challenge, a charity hockey game in Washington, D.C., between congressional staff and lobbyists.
This year's winners are Devan Abercrombie, 17, of the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club in Washington, D.C., who will attend Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia; and Nicholas McCurdy, 17, of the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society program in Calgary, who will attend the University of Calgary.
Nationwide signs on to Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 car in 3-year deal worth more than $30MMay 2, 2014 10:42 AM
Nationwide Insurance has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement to become a primary sponsor of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 car for 12 races beginning next year.
The three-year deal, which increases to 13 races in 2016 and 2017, closes out all of the open inventory on Earnhardt's car. It is valued at more than $10 million a year.
Nationwide Insurance has endorsed Earnhardt since 2009 and has featured him in national advertising campaigns during the last five years. The deal with Hendrick Motorsports allows the Columbus-based insurance company to continue to use Earnhardt in advertising while also being featured on his car in Sprint Cup races for the next three years.
It is unclear whether Nationwide Insurance will continue to sponsor Roush-Fenway Racing's No. 17 car driven by Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Nationwide Insurance could not be reached for comment. Hendrick Motorsports declined to comment.
In a rarity, Nationwide will join a current insurance sponsor already aligned with the team. Sources said Hendrick Motorsports is close to finalizing an extension with Farmers Insurance on the No. 5 driven by Kasey Kahne. The company is expected to reduce the number of primary races it currently sponsors from 20 races a season.
The deals underscore the strength of Hendrick Motorsports, the most decorated team in the sport, and could set a precedent in the sport. NASCAR teams typically offer sponsors category exclusivity across an entire team. As a result, most teams only have one sponsor in most categories, but Hendrick Motorsports is expected to have two insurers, Nationwide and Farmers, in the same garage. If Hendrick Motorsports is successfully able to service both sponsors, other teams could look to follow suit.
"The quality of the [Hendrick] team, the iconic nature of their drivers and the fact that they deliver means that they can do this," said Mike Boykin, a former executive with GMR Marketing. "For other teams to do this, it would depend on what the assets are and who the drivers are. But when you get two big brands staying in the sport, that's a real good thing for NASCAR."
Wasserman Media Group works with Nationwide. JMI works with Farmers.
TV Timeout: Silver StarApril 30, 2014 03:19 PM
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's punishment issued to Clippers Owner Donald Sterling for racially insensitive comments have drawn mostly praise. ESPN's Mike Tirico said, "Knowing that leadership is lonely, he did one a heck of a job in being able to speak with some owners and gauge their interest level in this enough to say, 'You're banned for life'" ("OTL," ESPN, 4/29). Actor Matt Damon: "A lot of us are really excited to get (Sterling) out of the NBA" ("Worldwide Exchange," CNBC, 4/29). Clippers broadcaster Ralph Lawler: "The cloud was lifted from the players' heads, the fans' heads. You see a ray of sunshine. You see some blue sky. You think, 'Hey, there's hope'" ("Clippers Live Pregame," FS Prime Ticket, 4/29) TNT's Shaquille O'Neal: "There's no room for the mistakes that Mr. Sterling made and I'm just glad that Adam Silver is around protecting our league" ("Inside The NBA," TNT, 4/30).. TNT's Steve Kerr said, "It was a great reminder of the fact that sports and basketball actually break down barriers. That's the beauty of sports beyond the entertainment and the competition. You think about what it does bringing people together from all races and backgrounds and that's what the NBA is all about" ("Wizards-Bulls," TNT, 4/29).
NOT ALL POSITIVE: ESPN's J.A. Adande said the NBA in the past by "allowing Donald Sterling to fester and allowing him to get away with what he did encouraged him, empowered him and led to this moment now where because that problem wasn't removed earlier the NBA found itself in this position today, but I think they dealt with it in the perfect manner" ("Around The Horn," ESPN, 4/29). ESPN's LZ Granderson: "For Adam Silver to try and characterize this as, 'Well, this is what we know of right now.' No, the NBA and many of those owners knew this man. They knew him, they're just embarrassed because now it's a lot more public … but this is not news" ("OTL," ESPN2, 4/29).
SILVER LINING: San Jose Mercury News' Tim Kawakami said of Silver's announcement, "I'm not surprised by the force of it; maybe the emotion of it I think is what hit everybody" ("Yahoo Sports Talk Live," CSN Bay Area, 4/29). NBA TV's Brent Barry, on the Clippers possibly being sold: "It might set precedent in terms of how quickly a new ownership group actually takes over a franchise in the league" (NBA TV, 4/29).
LAYNG DOWN THE LAW: FS1's Andy Roddick: "(Silver) won today in the court of public opinion, but beating Sterling in an actual court of law, that's a different question" ("Fox Sports Live," FS1, 4/29). ESPN's Tony Kornheiser said of possible litigation, "If the franchise is devalued while this is going on, that's not good for the league. Does the league put someone in there (to operate the team)?" ("PTI," ESPN, 4/29). ESPN's Mike Golic, on the eventual owners' vote to strip Sterling's ownership of the Clippers: "I don't care how private they make it. You know it will get public somehow and you want to be that three, four, five owners that voted to keep him? How is that going to work with your sponsorships when that comes out? There's no way this isn't going to be twenty-nine to zip" ("Mike & Mike," ESPN Radio, 4/30).
SBJ/SBD's NHL Wrap-Around PodcastApril 30, 2014 09:05 AM
■ Ted Leonsis prepares to hire his first general manager in 15 years of owning the Washington Capitals.
■ Ron Francis being promoted to GM of the Carolina Hurricanes.
■ The Calgary Flames finally hire their GM.
■ The latest on the New York Islanders' ownership situation.
■ And what are the NHL's options should the league ever be faced with a Donald Sterling-type of scandal?
NBA owners take to Twitter to support Silver's actionsApril 29, 2014 06:10 PM
According to the NBA, it will take a vote of three-quarters of the league's owners to force a sale of the Los Angeles Clippers by owner Donald Sterling.
But will 23 owners be willing to take that kind of stand against a fellow owner?
If you look at Twitter for hints on what owners owners are thinking, then 25 of them (so far) have already indicated support of the punishment handed out today by Commissioner Adam Silver, either on their personal feed or on the team's official account. That doesn't mean they'll follow through with a vote against Sterling, but it's interesting to watch.
Here are the tweets:
I agree 100% with Commissioner Silvers findings and the actions taken against Donald Sterling— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) April 29, 2014
Great leadership today from @NBA Adam Silver. Very clear message about who we are as a league & where we're going. #NBA3.0 #secondthemotion— Vivek Ranadivé (@Vivek) April 29, 2014
Great job Adam.The @NBA is in good hands. You have my full support.— Micky Arison (@MickyArison) April 29, 2014
Happy to see the @NBA and @TheNBPA stand strong and together on such an important human issue! #NBA— Zach Leonsis (@ZacharyLeonsis) April 29, 2014
I completely support NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's decisive action on the Sterling issue. Great leadership and the league is in good hands.— Paul Allen (@PaulGAllen) April 29, 2014
The Miller family supports the action by Commissioner Silver and the NBA. There is no place for racism and hatred in our league.— Greg Miller (@GregInUtah) April 29, 2014
Commissioner Silver has made the right moves in response to this unfortunate absurd spectacle. #ZeroTolerance— Dan Gilbert (@cavsdan) April 29, 2014
Bravo Adam Silver!— Steve Kaplan (@Stephen_Kaplan) April 29, 2014
Managing Owner Josh Harris: "The Philadelphia 76ers completely support NBA Commissioner Adam Silver." Statement: http://t.co/cjHe1EvVDY— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) April 29, 2014
OFFICIAL: Statement from Suns Managing Partner Robert Sarver. pic.twitter.com/rLksFDrYx9— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 29, 2014
#Knicks statement in support of @NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: http://t.co/X8SG1fHVte— NBA New York Knicks (@nyknicks) April 29, 2014
Statement from Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl: http://t.co/JJENF1trSN— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 29, 2014
Team ownership has released the following statement regarding Commissioner Adam Silver's decision: http://t.co/BSzF9kEFpz— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 29, 2014
The Magic have released a statement about Donald Sterling's comments & @NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's decision: http://t.co/CD6JqKHP7C— Orlando Magic (@Orlando_Magic) April 29, 2014
Statement from #Pelicans owner Tom Benson regarding Commissioner Silver's decision:— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 29, 2014
"In light of the serious matter facing our league, a matter that transcends sports, the New Orleans Pelicans fully support the decisions..."— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 29, 2014
"...made today by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and will fully support his recommendations moving forward."— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 29, 2014
Statement from Chicago Bulls & White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and Chicago Bulls President & COO Michael Reinsdorf http://t.co/arjcH9VtsA— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) April 29, 2014
Statement from MLSE regarding comments from Donald Sterling and action taken by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: http://t.co/6mLg9ZAUJO— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 29, 2014
2/3) Joe Lacob Statement: http://t.co/6hWgoUwNZs "We applaud the firm punishment handed out today by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver."— Golden St. Warriors (@warriors) April 29, 2014
Statement from Lakers President @JeanieBuss: http://t.co/FH73doAAFf . pic.twitter.com/3IxH9ms0O6— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 29, 2014
News: Statement from Thunder Chairman Clayton I. Bennett on today's actions by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. http://t.co/JtK7UrbCZC— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 29, 2014
Here is #Twolves owner Glen Taylor's full statement after today's announcement from Adam Silver --> http://t.co/0Ww02TL0gC— MN Timberwolves (@MNTimberwolves) April 29, 2014
Statement by the Brooklyn Nets Regarding Commissioner Silver's Decision http://t.co/ILSpHDMd2j— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) April 29, 2014
Statement from #Nuggets President & Governor Josh Kroenke supporting #NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. http://t.co/8swElSFlnk— Denver Nuggets (@denvernuggets) April 29, 2014
Owner Tom Gores: "I am proud of Adam Silver for providing the leadership and strength necessary in this situation. He has my full support."— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) April 29, 2014
Pacers owner Herb Simon's statement on today's announcement from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: pic.twitter.com/0w3VbtubJu— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 29, 2014
SBJ Podcast: A more flexible NBA scheduleApril 28, 2014 09:00 AM
The NHL Shift: News and notes, 4/25/2014April 25, 2014 09:35 AM
Financial document outlines Isles' offer
The New York Islanders this week released an offering memorandum for majority ownership to potential bidders for the team, according to a source in the finance industry.
In the memo, Islanders owner Charles Wang offers 75 percent ownership of the club, with a five-year option on the other 25 percent. The memo also states that the Islanders sustained an operating loss during the 2013-14 season of $4.8 million, with the loss minimized greatly by $15 million received from NHL revenue sharing and escrow payments.
According to the memo, total revenue for the Islanders in the just-completed season was $84 million. That included $22 million in ticket revenue. The Islanders played 40 home games at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and one game (as part of the NHL's Coors Light Stadium Series) as the home team at Yankee Stadium against the New York Rangers.
The value placed on the team in the memo: $370 million.
The memorandum was released by the team on behalf of Wang, who has yet to utilize the services of a bank or financial consultants in the ongoing sales talks. Wang's finances are handled by Islanders alternate governor Arthur McCarthy, who has been an executive with the club since 1985. McCarthy is the chief financial officer of technology company NeuLion, for which Wang is chairman of the board.
On Wednesday, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed what has been reported in this space over the last two weeks: Although Wang is soliciting and listening to offers for the Islanders, he may not be ready to say goodbye to the team.
Wang acquired the Islanders in 2000.
"Charles hasn't decided whether or not he's definitely going to sell," Bettman said on WFAN-AM/New York on Wednesday. "He's very attached to the Islanders. I don't think there's any doubt about that. He's looking forward to the move to Barclays."
The Islanders begin play at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in the 2015-16 season.
In earlier discussions with prospective buyers, before the offering memorandum was released, Wang was offering between 30 percent and 49 percent of the team at the start, with Wang remaining the Islanders' majority owner for at least the next two seasons.
Philadelphia hedge fund manager Andrew Barroway is the lone suitor whose name has been made public. A league source said a finalized deal between Barroway and Wang "is not close," and that Barroway "does not have a leg up on anyone else interested in buying the Islanders." Barroway has been in search of partners to help him fund the purchase.
As reported in The Shift last Friday, there are at least two additional suitors for the Islanders, besides Barroway. Strike one name from that list, though: Brooklyn-born billionaire Nelson Peltz.
Peltz, CEO of asset management firm Trian Partners, has been linked to bids for the New Jersey Devils and Ottawa Senators in the past, and the 71-year-old Peltz is a hockey advocate: He once described after-school life for his children as "gym, ice and homework," and he has a rink inside his Bedford, N.Y., home. His son, Brad, also was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the seventh round of the 2009 NHL draft.
However, a source close to Peltz told The Shift on Thursday that he has "no interest" in bidding for the Islanders.
SportsBusiness Journal staff writer Daniel Kaplan contributed to this report.
More than $3 million(CAN): Gross revenue, according to an NHL source, for each of two first-round playoff home games of the Montreal Canadiens, who swept the Lightning in four games. That figure will be even higher in the second round, with higher ticket prices.
3.8 million viewers: The average combined TV audience in Canada for each of the four games of the Canadiens-Lightning series. The games averaged 2.3 million viewers on CBC and 1.5 million viewers on RDS.
31 of 31: Sold-out first-round playoff games, through Thursday night.
$378: The most-expensive ticket available on the secondary market for an NHL playoff game this weekend, for Game 5 of the Rangers-Flyers series at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon, according to ticket price aggregator TiqIQ.
$148: The least-expensive ticket available, for Game 5 of the Ducks-Stars series at the Honda Center tonight.
500,000: The number of entries submitted by fans on NHL.com for the Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Challenge powered by Can-Am. The grand prize is a choice of a 2014 Can-Am Spyder RS or $15,000. Among those submitting brackets were celebrity hockey fans Jon Hamm, Alyssa Milano, Martina McBride, Pat Sajak and Boomer Esiason.
205: Consecutive home games sold out by the San Jose Sharks, through Game 2 of their first-round playoff matchup with the Kings. In last Friday's post, we listed seven NHL teams with sellout streaks of more than 100 combined regular-season and playoff games. Turns out, there is an eighth: San Jose. We apologize to the Sharks.


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Hilton Sedona Resort And Spa
Hilton Sedona Resort And Spa
Hotel Guest Rating: 8.2/10
90 Ridge Trail Drive
Sedona, AZ 86351
Hotel Freebies Available*
• Free Parking show dates
Welcome to the Hilton Sedona Resort And Spa
Panoramic views, an on-site golf course and a heated outdoor pool are just a few of the perks at the non-smoking Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa, a luxurious retreat that also accepts pets.
Hotel Features
The scenic Hilton offers 219 rooms and suites with private patios or balconies overlooking the Red Rocks or the 18-hole championship golf course. All accommodations include plush beds with down comforters, gas fireplaces, microwave/mini-fridge combos and flat-panel LCD TVs. High-speed internet access is also available for an additional fee. Guests can invigorate with a game of tennis, an exercise class in the fitness center or a swim in the heated outdoor pool, and then indulge themselves with an array of world-class spa treatments. When hunger hits, savor Southwestern-inspired fare along with small-batch tequilas and vintage wines at the restaurant or poolside cafe (open seasonally). If you choose to venture beyond the hotel, the friendly staff can arrange horseback riding, mountain biking and many other activities. There's also a well-equipped business center with fax and copy services, a coin laundry and free self-parking. Handicap-accessible accommodations are available, and pets are welcome for an additional fee.
Hotel Location
The Hilton is located in northern Arizona, ten minutes from Oak Creek Canyon and about 15 minutes south of downtown Sedona, where guests can explore the numerous galleries and the cobbled streets of the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. Phoenix is 90 minutes away, and the Grand Canyon is two-and-a-half hours by car. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is 43 miles away.
Guest Favorites
"Great rooms," "beautiful views" and a "quiet location outside of town" please Priceline guests at the "upscale, cozy" Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa.
Hilton Sedona Resort And Spa Amenities
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Air conditioning individually controlled in room
- Alarm clock
- Buffet breakfast
- Business center
- Cable television
- CNN available
- Coffee shop
- Complimentary coffee in lobby
- Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
- Concierge desk
- Conference facilities
- Desk with electrical outlet
- Direct dial telephone
- Exercise gym
- Express check-out
- Fire safety compliant
- Fitness center on-site
- Free parking
- Gift/News stand
- Golf
- Hairdryer
- Heated guest rooms
- Heated pool
- High speed internet access fee
- Interior corridors
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Late check-out available
- Laundry/Valet service
- Lobby coffee service
- Meeting rooms
- Non-smoking
- Non-smoking rooms (generic)
- On-site business center
- On-site business center is staffed
- On-Site parking
- Outdoor pool
- Parking
- Parking lot
- Pets allowed
- Photocopy center
- Pool
- Public area air conditioned
- Remote control television
- Safe deposit box
- Secured parking
- Security
- Telephone jack adaptor available
- Tennis court
- Turndown service
- Valet cleaning
- Voice mail
Hotel Information
Please note that a daily resort charge will be added to the room rate and includes:-Internet access-access to Eforea Spa and tennis courts-fitness classes-10% off Pro Shop-local and toll-free calls Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Hotel Guest Reviews of the Hilton Sedona Resort And SpaOur hotel ratings and reviews are from real hotel guests. Priceline.com ensures that its reviews are guests-only by proactively sending hotel surveys to customers after they've completed their hotel stays. In the post-stay surveys, priceline.com hotel customers are asked a number of questions about their stay and the hotel. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best, the survey asks guests to rate their overall experience and specifically rate the hotel's cleanliness, staff and location. Priceline.com does not allow site visitors to post unsolicited hotel reviews.
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Mark from Fort Mohave, AZ
February 17, 2015
February 17, 2015
Construction, poor customer service, horrible food and service and the restaurant.
Verified Hotel Guest from Stafford, VA
December 29, 2014
Family Traveling with Teens
December 29, 2014
Family Traveling with Teens
The Staff - extremely, extremely nice and helpful.
The Bed - One of the worst beds EVER experienced in a hotel. Bed was so soft that my husband and I repeatedly rolled to the middle. Hotel was full - so no option to move to another room. We were told Beds were in the process of being replaced.
Verified Hotel Guest from Warren, PA
December 9, 2014
Solo Traveler
December 9, 2014
Solo Traveler
room 1009 was in a hall with no carpet, sound from lobby came down hall and was noisy when lobby was busy.
Verified Hotel Guest from Chicago, IL
November 26, 2014
November 26, 2014
Staff. The cannolis at the restaurant.
They charged me the resort fee even though I staid 5 nights (which should have qualified me to not pay it).The reason I had to pay the resort fee was because I didn't do the reservation directly with the hotel.Outdated rooms (but being renovated).
Verified Hotel Guest from Sumner, MI
November 17, 2014
Business Traveler
November 17, 2014
Business Traveler
clean and quiet while we were there in Nov.
20$ fee per day for amenities I wasn't interested in using.
Verified Hotel Guest from Idaho Falls, ID
October 31, 2014
October 31, 2014
Pillows and bed were disappointing, especially considering price of this hotel
Karen from Phoenix, AZ
October 28, 2014
Solo Traveler
October 28, 2014
Solo Traveler
This guest did not leave comments about this hotel.
Verified Hotel Guest from Tempe, AZ
October 28, 2014
October 28, 2014
This guest did not leave comments about this hotel.
David from Lac Du Bonnet, Canada
September 28, 2014
September 28, 2014
I did like the layout of the suite
There attention to detail needs a lot of work and that starts from the top down, when they cleaned the room they made the bed but did not clean up the living room. The dining room experience was not good to many things wrong to list.
When you charge top dollar you must deliver top dollar experience, we definitely did not receive that and will not go back to that location.
Jayme from Mesa, AZ
September 26, 2014
September 26, 2014
I appreciated how helpful and delightful the staff was! We also had dinner at the Grille at ShadowRock and the bartender Chelsi was incredible. The room we stayed in was very clean and comfortable... plus the hotel's location was perfect for hiking!
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Located in the heart of Washington's beautiful Snoqualmie Valley, Jubilee Biodynamic Farm has been providing the community with fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat, using biodynamic methods, for 20 years. Jubilee's produce is available through its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription program, in which members of the public support the farm by committing to purchase shares of its produce for a season. We are currently accepting new CSA members for our Summer Session 2015. There is limited availability, so we recommend signing up early!
WHAT IS A CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. CSA allows city residents to have direct access to high quality, fresh produce grown locally by regional farmers. When you become a member of a CSA, you're purchasing a "share" of vegetables from a regional farmer. Becoming part of a CSA community is a wonderful step towards vibrant better nutrition and health while embracing our planet through environmental sustainability.
FAQs & Summer Handbook
Each week during our summer session, you receive a box of just-picked organic produce, grown right here at our farm. For those who cannot make it out to the farm every week, we offer select depot delivery in the Seattle area and Eastside. For more information on what's in a share, click here for example lists of items.
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Anyone else trying to coax a winter inflo?
I first noticed this inflo on my Dwarf Deciduous White plumie that I got from Florida Colors last year on October 24th. I sent a pic of it to my good friend Kemistry who confirmed my hopes.
It's been growing under a single CFL 24/7 ever since. Not the most ideal spot since it's on the ground and not near a window but what are ya gonna do in the middle of winter in a tiny home? ;)
Seems to be working since the inflo is growing daily! Course the lower leaves are yellowing and falling since the only light source is from above.
Anyone else got any baby inflos you'd like to share?
I've never smelled DDW so I'm excited but I know it will smell even better outside next summer. :)
here is the JJ's divine that is re-blooming from last year inflo. Not quite as big a flower and not as fragrant but hey, its blooming so Im happy. Nothing else is doing anything. my new phone doesnt have a macro setting so this pic isnt too great.
This post was edited by mksmth on Wed, Jan 2, 13 at 15:58
Yay! Thanks for sharing. Winter blooms are exciting! My California Sunset is still blooming down in the dimly lit basement with no leaves. I just collected more blooms and brought them inside and floated them in a dish of water. They never fully open but they still smell great (though not as strong as outdoors in the summer). :)
Here's a couple of mine on heat mats and under T5 lights. Both cuttings started rooting in August. I have around 40 or 50 cuttings rooting in the 3 mat/light set ups, most from Derrick and Matt. I suspect my Dean Conklin is also starting one, but it's too early to tell for sure. Trying to get a jump on Spring....
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Kimo from Aloha Plumeria
Sorry that I don't have pictures but my 'Leela' is still holding onto 4 flowers with 4 or 5 buds that are going to open sometime this week. I was a little bummed to see that this was it, but then I noticed that more buds were all ready forming!! My 'Katie Moragne' also has an inflo and I am most excited about this as it's blooming for the first time.
I want to point out that both of these I bought as grafted trees and in less than 2 years, both produced inflos! What I find even more amazing is that my 'Leela' and 'Katie Moragne' were bought at the same time, from the same nursery, and the 'Leela' is 2ft 10in, and my 'Katie Moragne' is 2ft. Both were moved into 2gal pots at the same time, and both were grown in the same area in my front yard. Just goes to show how some plumeria are more vigorous than others!
Hi Robert,
My Vera Cruz Rose from the "last hurrah" thread still has its inflo. However it's having a hard time holding onto its inflo. I think I may have to move it under the grow light to see if any buds will open.
At the same time, most of my plumies refused to go dormant so I put them in my spare bedroom where they get a lot of sunlight in the day time and some of them even get supplemental lighting from the T5 grow light (too spoiled? lol).
I'm also battling whiteflies and thrips right now. I'm surprised spidermite hasn't been a problem for me. I'm trying a new organic formula that's supposed to get rid of these pests and safe for indoor use. Hopefully I'll have some promising results.
Most of my newly rooted cuttings from late October have pushed out new inflos too!
Here is Pauahi Ali'i, aka Angus Gold:
Mela Matson under the grow light:
My newly rooted NOID cutting from eBay is also pushing out a new inflo under the grow light:
Newly rooted Kauka Wilder I got for free after Labor Day. This branch was broken off by Hurricane Isaac. I have to agree it was a tough one to root, took about 10 weeks. It had roots by mid Nov and now it's showing signs of a new inflo! I guess good things do come out of that hurricane after all.
I brought back 10 new cuttings from my Hawaii trip last November. I wanted to try gangrooting them again in a big container since I had good results from my September batch. It seems rooting them indoor in individual bottles yields better results for me this time of year. I don't know why but another batch I bought in December has already shown clawing activities while the gangrooting lot is lagging behind. Only 2 out of 10 are showing roots right now. One of them is Scott Pratt. I don't know if it was just my luck but these red ones have been easy to root for me.
The other rooted one from the Nov batch is a 6" generic red I bought from the ABC store.
It was on sale ($6.95 instead of $9.99) woohoo! LOL
Shortly after I put it in the bin, it popped an inflo. As of yesterday when I did a check for roots, it has a very tiny (hair fine) root system! Here it is in its new potted bottle.
Another big fat cutting I got for free from Hawaii is Ruby Too. I think it's working on some new inflos. This is from one of the tips. The cutting still hasn't rooted yet but the claws are starting to develop so hopefully it'll be ready by spring.
So you see that I have a lot going on for me. There's some hope that I will have flowers this winter or maybe next spring!
wow you got a lot going on. I figured you would be pretty busy after your trip.
good job!
Next time I make it to Southwood Im going to try and talk to someone about their JJ order and see if we can pre/order or atleast have some input on types.
I brought my plumerias inside when it started getting cold, then decided not to let them go dormant. I found a corner for them in my hobby room, put a florescent shop light over them on a timer, and set the temp at 73 degrees F. I watered about once a week. I thought they would just sit there but I was surprised when a bud appeared in Dec. and now a second is coming on. Now I love winter plumerias! Hawkeye
I have a cerise inflo ever so slowly developing and aztec gold just starting to push an inflo. The AG is at work in the greenhouse sitting in the perfect spot, but going by last year's experience it will still take a while to get blooms. Also, I can't tell for sure as it's in a place that I can't access very well, but my white noid that was an almost never-ending bloomer last year, looks like it may be getting ready to push an inflo as well.
Del - your cool aid is very pretty!
I have 2 inflos blooming right now. I admit it's hard keeping them going indoors without seeing some bud drops. I got this one from Derrick last September. The label says Mela Matson but I think it looks more like a Cerise.
Robert, that's a nice sized inflo on your plant. Post some pictures when yours bloom!
This post was edited by k2fl on Sat, Feb 16, 13 at 16:02
This was from Derrick and is labled as a Dean Conklin. I've been told it doesn't look like one and some pictures I've seen of Dean Conklin tend to back that up. Regardless, it looks nice and the scent is sweet and strong.
Robert, that Cool-Aid was supposed to smell like cherry cool-aid, but perhaps my smeller is broken since it smells more like baby powder than cool-aid to me. LOL Regardless, it has a nice scent.
Thanks Moonie.
This post was edited by DelWH on Sat, Feb 16, 13 at 18:20
Yes, I sent him that pic and a PM of Facebook. He just replied that that was his Dean Conklin and said since that was just an early bloom it will darken up later. I'm pleased with the fragrance and look of it so I'm fine with it. I like the reflexed back and twisted petals. I have a Nassau I got from him that is opening now and will be blooming tomorrow.
I finally get to contribute to my own thread! Laugh.
I'm finally getting a bloom from my Dwarf Deciduous White! All the other buds kept aborting before they opened. :(
I've been taking it out on warm days and I guess it wants to bloom in the great outdoors and not inside. :)
It is taking a ridiculously long time to fully open but we have had two overcast days though.
Thanks, Mike.
The only reason mine is so far advanced is because I've been growing it under lights inside and bringing it out when it's warm.
All my others are pretty much leafless. :)
There is a white that is called Gardenia. DDW does not smell like gardenia to my nose. This one so far has a perfume like scent until you get your nose close to the center. Then it becomes a higher/harsher scent that reminds me of Tabernaemontana africana.
Of course the damn thing still isn't all the way open so who knows what scents it will pump out. Laugh.
Was the plant that you ordered from Florida Colors a graft? I've never had a grafted plumeria and I'm hesitant to get one, but that is the only place that i've found Thornton Lemon Drop. So, I was hoping that you knew how adept they are at grafting.
Hi Allan,
Yes. I got my DDW from Florida Colors. I actually like the graft union on this plant (pic below). My other tree (4222) not so much. So for me it's 50/50 (I've only gotten two from them). I know lots of people on this forum have many trees from FC and are quite happy.
I'm pretty happy after reading the info on the link below. :)
Here is a link that might be useful: Grafted plumeria info
Sorry, I should have been more clear. The grafts are great on the TLD but I must say, they are ugly to look at in the yard as a normal tree trunk is next to them. All my future purchases shall be non-grafts...OR ones that don't need to be grafted to take hold . There are some I lost because I was trying to root them and was later told after their demise that those are ones that need to be grafted. i.e.. Lurline... thanks, roxanne
Thanks for the link, some good information there. Even if they eventually become very strong, I still worry about putting one out in the okc spring winds.
On a side note, I recall you talking about your obsession with fragrant plants. I figured I would ask if you had ever given Datura Metel a try, they grow really well here for me. They have a very unique fragrance.
Do you know if TLD is one that has to be grafted. So far i've only seen it at Florida Colors, but I may keep looking.
Allan, don't worry about the OK winds, the plumies will uproot and fall over before they break at an established graft! A new graft--under two years old--should be brought in, just like a newly rooted plant, before a big storm.
If you get your grafted TLD you can wait until it's bigger and cut a branch and root it yourself. Then you can decide if there's any difference ;-)
I have several FC grafts and most look very good, clean and growing evenly. Only a couple aren't pretty, and I know if you get a really ugly one you can contact Carol to replace it.
I have grown Datura inoxia (the one with the spiny seed pods and tends to sprout everywhere like a weed). I do love their fragrance but they do take up a large chunk of real estate. ;)
Still I've always been curious about D. 'Evening Fragrance' and 'La Fleur Lilac' from T&M. :)
I agree with Jen that if you buy a grafted plant you should be fine though I too prefer rooted cuttings.
Inoxia is one that I grow as well. Metel definitely has a much different fragrance. Inoxia has come back for me for three years, but metel always dies in the winter. It does take up lees space than inoxia, though. I've got a bunch of seeds somewhere around here, but I don't know that you could get any to come up, they are about four years old. Here is a pic of the one I am talking about, it's usually just labeled Double Purple.
Those are gorgeous (I love purple). I've grown that variety before as well years ago. It never reseeded like D. inoxia does. REALLY tempted to buy some La Fleur Lilac seeds since they're so cheap on eCrater. We'll see if I can resist. Laugh.
So you like the scent of D. metel over D. inoxia?
There seems to be great confusion with the labeling of daturas.
I just want some great smelling ones! :)
I do prefer the smell of D. metel over D. Inoxia. I find it to be a more unique scent. I too, have looked at La Fleur Lilac for a few years now, but have never taken the leap. I love the look of the flower, but what is stopping me is that it seems like a much smaller bloom. I did order D. Metel in the double or triple yellow, so we'll see if I can get any to come up.


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Depending on the severity of your control problem, you should start seeing an improvement within the first week of taking it. Long acting drugs, which is the "LA" in the name "Detrol LA" sometimes need a longer time to build up in the body's system, but you should see it within that week. Your doctor should have discussed this with you.
Detrol doesn't work for everyone. There are some new drugs on the market that have less side effects. If Detrol doesn't work for you, ask your dr. or urologist if you can have a sample of one of the new anti-cholinergics that come in lotion form. They are a smooth-on lotion that you rub on your skin, quite pleasant, and work very quickly.
One downside to this newer generation of urgency control medications, though, is the cost. They are not on the "preferred medication" list of many insurance list, so the patient ends up paying a higher cost. But without the dry mouth and the lowered tolerance to heat, many people find that it is worth the added cost.
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Did you know the Mayans worshiped these sinkholes and actually did human sacrifices inside of them? How cool is that? Ray of Light Cenote, Samula Visit the most Mexican house ever La Casa de los Venados, a private property owned by John Venator, a patron of the arts, is one of the most amazing houses ever to be built. With more than 3,000 pieces of unique Mexican popular art, you can spend hours exploring the many wonders found here. Be sure to come month after month as new pieces are added to this wonderful display of the Mexican creativity. Stay tuned for tomorrow's photo essay about the best pieces of art of this house! Casa de los Venados, Valladolid Go to the nearby Mayan ruins of Ek Balam Located less than 30 minutes away from Valladolid, the ruins of Ek Balam (Black Star in Mayan) are very unique in the sense that they feature what seems to be stucco carvings of Mayan Winged Angels in the main pyramid of the area. 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The streets are organized in a grid pattern so it's very easy to get directions! Contrary to other cities that cater to tourists, the day-to-day feel of Valladolid will truly make you feel like a local since you eat and drink like a king for less than 30 pesos (2 USD). If that wasn't enough, there are many nearby attractions that you can visit from Valladolid as a day trip! Zocalo Valladolid Day trips from Valladolid Thanks to its strategical location, there are many day trips that you can organize from Valladolid, here's just a few examples to channel your wanderlust! Chichen-Itza The mother of all Mayan pyramids and one of the seven new wonders of the world, Chichen-Itza might be extremely touristic but if you leave early from Valladolid, you can have the ruins all for yourself! Chichen-Itza is located 40 minutes away from Valladolid and shared vans charge only a couple of USD. To get back, you can either take another shared van or the ADO bus in order to return to Valladolid. Mayan Warriors at Chichen Itza Merida Two hours away from Valladolid, you can find Merida, the capital of Yucatan. Merida is the perfect mix between a magical town and a cosmopolitan city and a walk through the Paseo de Montejo will leave you speechless as you'll see the extreme wealth of some of the houses there. Last but certainly not least, you should definitely visit the most Mexican monument ever, the Monument to the Flag (Monumento a la Bandera). The best part? You'll be the only visitor there! Izamal Known as the yellow city and the city of the three cultures, this is an even smaller magical town than Valladolid. Located two hours away, you can easily explore Izamal in a couple of hours. There are three medium-sized pyramids in the city from which you can have a unparalled view of the monastery. The monastery is the huge yellow building that is so prominent that even the Pope John Paul II visited it a few decades ago. Plus, you can always take a horse cart to explore this colonial gem. Izamal, the yellow city Coba The Mayan ruins of Coba are one hour away from either Valladolid or Tulum and very well-connected by bus from either of those two cities. While the details of the Coba ruins themselves aren't impressive at all, the size of the main pyramid will surely leave you speechless. This is one of the few Mayan Pyramids that you can still climb as of 2014, so you better do it before you can't! Warning: The steps are very slippery thanks to the sweat of the other visitors and the rope is not reliable at all! The view form atop Coba Rio Lagartos This is actually the one day trip I didn't manage to do thanks to the fact that I was traveling during low-season and transportation from Valladolid to Rio Lagartos was very limited. In these natural reserve you can watch Caribbean Flamingos as well as to take part in a Mayan mud bath. Organized tours leave daily during high season and on the weekends during low-season. Plan ahead and make sure to visit this place, if not, you can always enjoy Flamingos at Xcaret. Flamingos at Xcaret Where to stay in Valladolid While there are many low-budget hostels to be found in the downtown area, I would definitely recommend to splurge a little bit and stay in a boutique hotel such as the Casa Hamaca Guesthouse, where you can enjoy the tranquility of relaxing at the hammocks as well as the impressive Mayan decorations in the bedrooms. All of the paintings were done by local Mayan artists so you can be sure that they are the real deal and not just the Mel Gibson's Hollywood version of what the Maya culture is like. Casa Hamaca Guesthouse Valladolid Mexico Casa Hamaca Guest House The owner, Dennis, invited me to stay a couple of days at his hotel and I have to say that I was amazed with the quality of the food (definitely try the Chilaquiles, you'll love them) as well as the hospitality of the staff of the hotel, all of which are Yucatec Mayans who speak Spanish as their second language and English as their third. Impressive, isn't it? Have you ever visited Valladolid? Would you like to? Share your thoughts and let me know what you think! Disclaimer: I was invited to stay for three nights at the Casa Hamaca Guesthouse, all opinions expressed here are my own. Valladolid, Magical Town SHARE THISTWEET THISSTUMBLE THISPIN THIS Did you like it? WANT TO TRAVEL THE WORLD LIKE ME?Enter your e-mail and be part of the adventure as I empower and inspire you to travel the world. Are you ready? 13 Responses Michele May 20, 2014 The more I see of Mexico the more I want to visit, this looms like a great place to base yourself for a few days Reply We Travel Together May 20, 2014 Loved your post And made us miss Mexico even more (if that's possible ;). We visited Valladolid, Cenote Zaci and Chichen Itza last time. In October we're going back, and hope to also visit Ek Balam Reply Suyash Chopra May 20, 2014 Beautiful post and plenty of information for the traveler to roam around. I was in Valladolid in March this year and it was truly, a magical city. The downtown was simply so colorful. We made day trips to Merida, Chichen Itza and Celestun, which are stunning places definitely not to be missed. Especially, if you are planning to visit Merida, make sure you spend Sunday evening there because on Sunday, you get to shop in Sunday Market and shake your legs to the tune of Mariachi in the downtown. Merida comes alive on Sunday with its music and dance and with so many locals and tourists descending down there to enjoy what is truly a memorable evening. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful post. Reply Heather Cole May 20, 2014 Some great information there, it's always nice to hear about places a little off the beaten track. I've done Mayan ruins in Guatemala, but swimming in a cenote is the main reason I want to visit Mexico one day. I'll bear Valladolid in mind, certainly looks like the sort of place we'd stay. Reply Caroline Achieng Otieno May 20, 2014 Beautiful! Very colourful and cultural at the same time..would definitely love to visit! Reply Marilyn May 20, 2014 We spend winters in la Ciudad de Oaxaca, and each year we take a side trip. Valladolid and the surrounding area look like a great suggestion. Last year we spent a week in Chiapas, and it was not nearly enough! Reply Samantha May 20, 2014 That looks awesome! I really wish we explored more of Mexico when we were there. Oh well, that just calls for a trip back! Reply Adelina May 22, 2014 I've always wanted to swim in a cenote. Valladolid sounds like a good place to situate yourself if you want to check out the Mayan ruins in the area. Reply sarah May 23, 2014 I spent a few days in Valladolid earlier this year and loved it and the surrounding areas. Yet one more wonderful place to visit in Mexico! Reply SJ @ Chasing the Donkey May 23, 2014 Yes, yes, yes.. sign me up. I'd love to visit, the place looks incredible. Although I am not so sure I wanna take a dip where they did human sacrifices…. Reply Kristin May 23, 2014 I visited Valladolid several years ago and loved it. What great photos and a nice write up! Reply Victoria May 26, 2014 You are doing a marvellous job of bringing Mexico to us in a most natural and interesting way. I'm hooked! Reply Bethaney November 12, 2014 We're going to Valladolid next month. Really looking forward to it! 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