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It feels weird to suddenly be thrust back into a world where we wake up with a start on Sunday morning because we're way behind on running down all the Project Runway looks from the last episode. Weren't we just wrapping Christmas gifts ten minutes ago? Where's my coffee?
Gordana, like a lot of the designers, seems to be weighed down with some post-PR baggage. Namely, she seems ready to be kicked in the face by the judges at any moment. Girl, we know you got shafted in your season, but you've gotta toughen up.
This wasn't great, but it really wasn't as bad as the judges (gently) made it out to be.
For an unconventional materials challenge, it's not a bad use of what's at hand. It does a decent job of owing back to the original dress that inspired it (of which we can't get a screencap because it was onscreen for all of .015 seconds). The problem we have with it is that the original dress, and subsequently this one, is not really to our tastes at all. A little overwrought and tacky, to be honest. We give her credit for the use of materials and the execution, and there's a bit of Rodarte-y kind of feel to the idea here, but we think she might have to rein in her more outrageous sensibilities this time around.
But she's in a unique spot among the contestants because we imagine Georgina Chapman will find herself responding to Gordana's work quite a bit. There are some similiarities in their aesthetics and Georgina clearly likes a dress when it goes just a little too far. It'll be interesting to see if Gordana can cultivate a little sympatico on the judging panel.
Jerell continues to be kind of intriguing with his work. His overall aesthetic was never our thing but we appreciate the thought that goes into his designs and the risks he's willing to take.
We just don't think there were many risks taken here.
We hope we don't wind up making this comparison every week, but Michael and Nina would have criticized him quite a bit for using scarves to make a dress. There's nothing unconventional about that material. Yes, he made a pretty great-looking dress, but he chose some of the easiest possible materials he could have. In our minds, that's a strike against someone in an unconventional materials challenge. You want corn-husk dresses, not plain old fabric dresses.
We'll give him all the credit in the world for that treatment at the neckline, however. We don't love the fringe, but we do like the shape of it.
We think he took it more than a little safe this time, perhaps in response to past criticisms that he needs to tone things down. We like the dress – in fact, it's one of the best of the week – but it's composed of very easy choices and shortcuts for a challenge that asks for problem-solving and creativity.
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The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh began a two day tour of South Wales on Tuesday with a visit to a horse hospital in Haverfordwest.
The Queen met the now infamous Grand National runner Teaforthree
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She was introduced to Grand National horse Teaforthree during her tour of the facility. Teaforthree finished 3rd in the 2013 Grand National but was a faller in 2014. The Rebecca Curtis trained horse was favourite to win this year's National but the winner turned out to be 25-1 shot Pineau De Re.
The Queen was dressed in a turquoise blue dress designed by Karl Ludwig and a matching vibrant hat by Angela Kelly. Teaforthree couldn't have cared less that he was in the presence of royalty as he tried to have a nibble of the Queen's coat.
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It's the cold and flu season and already too many of my friends have been stricken. I hope you get out of it unscathed. I know I may be tempting fate to admit this, but it's been over 25 years since I had the flu. Now colds are another thing–I get way too many of them and too often they turn to bronchitis. So at our house we are pretty conscientious about cold prevention.
I'd like to think that one reason we have so little illness in our house is we practice good health habits. My boys will tell you I am a fanatic about eating fruits and vegetables–at least three servings at every meal. This time of year the homegrown fresh vegetables are dwindling. Just yesterday we finished the last of our beets that were in cold storage. We have one more serving of fresh radishes and still have several squash. You can also create your own fresh vegetables by sprouting (more on sprouting in future posts.)
I also make sure everyone washes hands. Not even hand sanitizers are a substitute for good ol' soap and water. We avoid antibacterial soaps–they just aren't that effective. Most winter illness is caused by viruses anyway and the over-use of antbiotics has bred too many antbiotic-resistant germs.
We take immune-boosting Vitamin C and Vitamin D. Some studies show these do nothing to stop a cold or flu once you get it, but they are good for prevention. Zinc has been shown to both shorten colds and lessen the severity of symptoms.
The studies on echinacea are conflicting. Some consider it the best cure-all for colds and flu. Whether or not it cures the colds or flu, most studies show that it will help boost the immune system, so we use it more as a preventive than a cure.
Most studies of essential oils are not conclusive, but I like the aroma of Lemon, Tea Tree and White Pine Essential Oils and use them in a diffuser during the cold and flu season.
Fresh air and getting your lungs working is important. I sometimes think that one reason we get so many sicknesses this time of year is because the house is all closed up and germs get all snuggled in and too comfortable in our homes. So every now and then we put on a sweater and open windows and doors to get rid of stale winter air.
Home remedies if you are stricken
Some studies say that while Oregano oil won't cure the flu, it will lesson some of the symptoms, such as congestion.
Chamomile, ginger and mint are all good teas for upset stomach. Each works a little differently: Mint encourages the production of bile which aids in digestion and also has anti-microbial properties. Remember how your grandmother had you drink ginger ale when you were sick? That's because Ginger is mildly stimulant, increasing blood circulation and relaxing the intestinal tract. Chamomile calms the stomach and soothes inflammation It also calms and soothes the body. For this reason I give chamomile tea at night for a good night's sleep, ginger tea to wake the body up in the morning and mint in the morning or afternoon.
Elderberry has been used for centuries to treat a variety of illnesses. Recent research shows that it may dramitically reduce both the intensity and duration of the flu.
Many recommend cayenne pepper in homemade cough or sore throat remedies. Sorry, I'm just not brave enough to eat it outright. However, I will put it into gelatin capsules and take it that way.
And speaking of capsules, here is a recipe for homemade capsules that has a bunch of good things for colds: Rose Hip (vitamin C), Echinacea (immune booster), cayenne (helps break up mucus) and thyme (for coughs.)
Here's another homemade potion that has many of the ingredients that I've already mentioned being beneficial.
One of my favorite teas to soothe soar throat and congestion is Ginger Lemon Honey Tea.
You could try making your own homemade version of Vick's VapoRub. It smells better and has none of the bad chemicals found in petroleum jelly.
I haven't tried these, but they look very good: Sore Throat Lollipops.
Here's hoping you have an illness-free winter. And if the colds and flu do find your house, I hope you and your sickies recover quickly.


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CATTY COMMENTS: HSAPL to hold over-the-top garage sale
PALM CITY - You've probably heard the saying, "One man's trash is another man's treasure." Well, have we got some treasures for you! Hobe Sound Animal Protection League is preparing for the garage sale to trump all garage sales on March 15 and 16 at a private home in Sewall's Point.
Gently used (and unused!) items from over 30 households will be available at bargain prices. There will be a little bit of everything at the sale; clothing, furniture, costume jewelry, appliances, books, linens, kitchen utensils, children's toys, pet supplies, and collectibles; in short, everything but the kitchen sink.
And, while I can't guarantee that there will be "finds" such as those one sees on the TV program, Antiques Roadshow, well, you just never know…Several of our volunteers are cleaning out their attics and there are sure to be some interesting surprises.
Here's how the garage sale will work: At the Preview Party on Friday evening, March 15, guests will pay $5 for the privilege of getting the first shot at the crème de la crème of the items for sale. Wine and cheese will be served during this exclusive two-hour event. Doors will open at 4 p.m. and close at 6 p.m.
On Saturday, March 16, the garage sale will be open to the general public starting at 9 a.m. (and not a moment sooner!). Items will line the three-car garage of this lovely home, and spill out onto the driveway. It's a sale not to be missed!
All of the proceeds from the event will benefit HSAPL. As many of you know, we have close to 200 cats residing at our sanctuary in Palm City requiring ongoing care and feeding. And, we have many more cats and kittens in foster care. In addition to caring for all these cats, we also operate a spay/neuter program which includes low-cost vouchers that are available to the public.
To purchase tickets for the Friday night preview party, to donate items, or for more information on Saturday's garage sale, please call Peggy at 772-221-8250. Past garage sales have raised over $1,000 in a day, and these fun events give buyers the chance to find "treasures" and help out the cats at the same time. We hope to see you there!
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Dáil Eireann Debate
246. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Science the factors taken into account when allocating funding to an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10608/09]
247. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of taxpayers' money that is provided to an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 4 through the VECs on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10609/09]
248. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Science if it is appropriate to monitor the spending of an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 4 in view of the fact that its operations are almost entirely funded by the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10610/09]
Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Batt O'Keeffe): I propose to take Questions Nos. 246 to 248, inclusive, together.
The Irish Vocational Education Association (IVEA) represents the interests, at national level, of the thirty three Vocational Education Committees. The IVEA is recognised by my Department as one of the three second level management bodies under the Education Act, 1998 and the Vocational Education (Amendment) Act, 2001. The IVEA fulfils a range of functions which seek to protect, promote and enhance the interests of vocational education and training within the wider education sector and the country at large.
A key factor in determining the allocation of funding to IVEA is its participation as part of the Official Side in the negotiation through the industrial relation processes of issues relating to staff employed by schools or Vocational Education Committees. My Department provided grant aid of €177,532 to IVEA in 2008.
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In 2008 each VEC was required to pay a contribution of €11,900 per annum towards the operating costs of the IVEA, resulting in an overall contribution of €392,700 to IVEA by VECs. Any change in the annual subscription made by VECs must be approved by resolution at the annual congress of IVEA.
The IVEA is an independent organisation governed under a Constitution unanimously passed at an Extraordinary Congress of the Association in 2003. IVEA has established finance and audit committees which monitor income and expenditure on an ongoing basis. The accounts of IVEA are independently audited and are submitted to my Department on an annual basis, as a prerequisite to the draw down for grant aid. In addition, the IVEA accounts are presented to its annual congress for approval. I have no plans to monitor the day to day spending of IVEA.
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Kurt Streeter - July 19 2009
In a new book, college professor and social critic Jennifer Ring makes a
compelling case against gender bias in baseball.
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Stolen Bases
Why American Girls Don't Play Baseball
Author: Jennifer Ring
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ESPN Comes to See Girls Baseball in Action
Hinsdale, MA- July 2, 2010 ESPN will be at the opening game at the Girls' International Baseball Academy. To encourage the development of girls
baseball, Baseball For All, has organized the Girls' International Baseball Academy. The Academy is July 2-5, 2010, at the Dan Duquette Sports
Academy and is for girls ages 10-17. The International Academy includes players and coaches from across the U.S., Canada, Indonesia, and Japan.
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Chelsea Baker (see photo in header) has thrown two perfect games in Little League! She throws a knuckle ball that she learned from
Joe Niekro and her story is the feature of E:60.
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JULY 2010 - Little League World Series
SEPT 2010 - 13 yr old hits homer!
MARACAY, VENEZUELA – Tamara Holmes became the first USA Baseball Women's National Team player to hit an out-of-the park home run in
the team's 21-0 win over South Korea Sunday 8/15/10
in World Cup action. Holmes also became the first player to go yard in consecutive at-bats as the outfielder drove in six runs on two hits, including
belting a grand slam in her second at-bat.
|Australia is looking for players for their season!
Their season runs October to March and they would cover the costs of airfare, housing, and help find housing and a part-time 6 month working visa job
for living expenses and spending money. They play 1 game a week on the weekends. They will want someone that can help teach the game to others and
help build the program. In addition to being an exceptional pitcher, one that can hit and play a position would be ideal. The costs to the player will be the
$250 placement fee paid by his company, a passport if they don't have one, and a work-visa, but some clubs reimburse that expense.
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Siegal Will Throw to the Indians and the A's at Spring Training
Spring Training, Arizona February 21 & 23, 2011 Justine Siegal begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting will become the
first woman to throw batting practice to a Major League team when she throws to the Cleveland Indians (Feb 21st) and the Oakland A's (Feb 23rd)
this Spring Training. To honor the memory of Christina Taylor Green, Siegal will wear Christina's Little League's memorial patch in her honor while
throwing BP.
A veteran at throwing batting practice, Siegal is the first woman to coach 1B in men's professional baseball (Brockton Rox, 2009). She spent three
years as the only female college baseball coach in the country (Assistant Coach, Springfield College, 2007-10). As the Founder and Executive Director
of Baseball For All, Siegal is dedicated to providing opportunities for girls and women to get involved in the game of baseball.
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Baylor University's faculty brass quintet, Baylor Brass, performs October 5, at 7:30 pm in Roxy Grove Hall.
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Worked out the sequence in the end. ? F7a+/b. Not a gift.....Bristoldave - Lead dnf - 15/Apr/14 with Derek
Lead was dicey to say the least, had some beta thrown at me that was subsequently ignored.Jack_F - Lead O/S - 13/Apr/14 with Remus
Hidden - 2nd rpt - 13/Apr/14
Fell off this twice... Funny times!_m.cox_ - Lead RP - 01/Mar/14 with Steve Winslow, Tom Harrison
Hidden - Solo RP - 08/Feb/14
Hidden - Solo dnf - 07/Jan/14
richiebongo - Lead O/S - 13/Jun/13 with Jon Didymus
really nice moves, enjoyed this onebrices - Lead O/S - 02/Dec/12 with Tomar
Tried on Simon's gear, will come back to it.Tomar - Lead dog - 02/Dec/12 with brices
Pete Rigby - Lead dog - 11/Nov/12 with Kelli Roberts
Pete Rigby - Lead dnf - 27/Oct/12 with Kelli Roberts
Got it clean, but with some prior knowledge of the location of the best holds. Will return for the lead.bpmclimb - TR β - 29/May/12 with Shunt
Shut down! Initial section was damned hard, finally got over it but was just too tired. Will have to come back to finish it.thomasadixon - Lead dnf - 30/Sep/11 with helen
dale1968 - 2nd - 02/Sep/11 with Tom
Hidden - Lead dog - 02/Sep/11
Spacetourist - Lead O/S - May/11 with Ed Heslam
I got servededdy-on-the-rocks - Lead dog - 02/Apr/11 with Rich
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will hopefully be brave enough to lead it one day :-pnblackbeard - TR dog - 22/Feb/09 with Tom Grant
Hidden - Lead - 16/Mar/07
gimmer - TR - 2007
My first E4. I attemtped the route a week previously and fell off. Then I soloed it (self protected) the day before this attempt. Regardless of the climbing ethics, it still (2010) is one of my most memorable routes perhaps because I had to wire it so clearly in my mind to get up it. Well proud to have reached this level through consistent climbing through the years.Mathias Willerup - Lead rpt - 05/Jun/00
I didn't know who he was, but as the day wore on, I could tell Dave was a top climber. He mopped up all the E grades on the crags then declared himself warmed up sufficiently to on-sight Quality of Sacrifice. That was the one I didn't bother to follow him on as it was beyond me and I was knackered anyway. Great day. Thanks Dave. KRB - 2nd O/S - 12/Nov/99 with Dave Pickford
guy xavier percival - Lead RP - Nov/97 with paul
Jon Didymus - TR dnf - 05/Jul/92
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Hemmings Find of the Day – 1966 Ghia 450SS
It's almost a given that a Ghia 450SS was originally owned by somebody famous – Johnny Carson reportedly bought this 1966 Ghia 450SS for sale on Hemmings.com new – so we're more intrigued by the factory optional hardtop that comes with this car: It always seemed as though Giugiaro styled the 450SS to wear a hardtop, but it's so uncommon to see one closed up. From the seller's description:
The first owner of this car is claimed to have been Johnny Carson, who then gave the car to his personal pilot. This car was sold in 1995 at a Barrett Jackson auction and was part of a car museum in Boston. Both claim Johnny Carson as the first owner. The original owner's manual has a lot of detailed hand-written maintenance notes, the type of thing a pilot would do.
Paint is very nice, body is straight and rust-free (California car), with excellent gaps; chrome is also very nice, all five Borrani wire wheels were just done and sport new tires, soft top is in fair condition, hard top is steel and in excellent condition, interior is very nice and most likely the original leather. Mechanically, she runs and drives as it should.
Status: No Longer Available
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Ghia's 450SS, the Hollywood convertible
When the Hollywood producer Burt Sugarman saw a Ghia-bodied Fiat on the cover of Road & Track magazine in 1965, he loved the looks and wanted one for himself. He approached Ghia and persuaded the company to build a similar car. Thus, the Ghia 450SS was born. Today, it has become a very rare car that combines the elegant styling of Giorgetto Giugiaro with Chrysler power.
The first car was displayed at the 1966 Turin Motor Show – only 52 were made in 1966 and 1967. The 450SS body was steel over a tubular frame. The engine chosen for the 450SS was Chrysler's new 235-horsepower, 273-cu.in. V-8. It was mated to either a four-speed manual transmission or three-speed TorqueFlite automatic.
All 450SSs were sold by a dealer in Beverly Hills, California, which may help explain why Hollywood types owned many of these cars. These are not fast super cars, but anyone would look good driving down Sunset Boulevard or Wilshire Boulevard in one of these.
Wouldn't it be great if you could call up a great Italian design house and have them design and build a custom car for you? I would like that.
Mike Gulett writes the popular classic car blog, My Car Quest, where he writes about classic cars, race cars, other cars that interest him and the people who made or drove those cars. He is also a car collector and writes from the perspective of a collector and an enthusiast. Mike started publishing My Car Quest in November 2010 and has lived and worked in the San Francisco Bay Area for many years, where he still lives with his wife and a few cats. His latest eBook, Twenty-Five Affordable Classic Cars is available on Amazon.
Hemmings Find of the Day – 1967 Ghia 450SS
One of the things I miss about living on the Oakland-Emeryville border was proximity to Fantasy Junction. The proprietors were kind enough to let me wander in and marvel at a John Player Special, or become transfixed on a safety wire running through the head of a bolt on a Bugatti Type 35. Now you can dream about being a famous Hollywood producer blasting through Malibu Canyon with Ann-Margret in this 1967 Ghia 450SS – a combination of Italian coachwork and American muscle – for sale on Hemmings.com. Underneath the stylish body is a 273-cubic-inch small-block Chrysler V-8 and a Mopar A-body chassis. From the seller's description:
Colossally expensive when new, the Ghia 450SS is an extremely rare car that combines the elegant styling of Giorgetto Giugiaro with reliable and robust mechanicals from Chrysler. Burt Sugarman, a famous Hollywood producer, was so taken by a Giugiaro-penned Ghia concept car (on a Fiat 2300 chassis) that he had seen at the 1960 Turin Motor Show, that he convinced Ghia to hand-build a limited run of similar but open cars with Chrysler mechanicals.
Colossal expense! Sugarman may have only been in the sports car business for about 50 or so cars, but later produced Celebrity Sweepstakes and the Richard Pryor Show. Sugarman went on to produce The Newlywed Game, and was involved in The Gong Show as part owner of Barris Industries.
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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Reports First Quarter 2014 Results; RevPAR Grew 8.5%
April 25, 2014 10:21am
BETHESDA, Md.--(April 24, 2014)--Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the "Company") today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. The Company's results include the following:
(1) See tables later in this press release for a description of same-property information and reconciliations from net income (loss) to non-GAAP financial measures, including Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA"), Adjusted EBITDA, Funds from Operations ("FFO"), FFO per share, Adjusted FFO and Adjusted FFO per share.
For the details as to which hotels are included in Same-Property Revenue Per Available Room ("RevPAR"), Average Daily Rate ("ADR"), Occupancy, Revenues, Expenses, EBITDA and EBITDA Margins appearing in the table above and elsewhere in this press release, refer to the Same-Property Inclusion Reference Table later in this press release.
"We're very pleased with our portfolio's strong operating performance in the first quarter, as revenue growth and profitability margin results exceeded both our outlook and the performance of the overall U.S. hotel industry," said Jon E. Bortz, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust. "Our hotels continued to benefit from strong underlying hotel industry fundamentals, despite weather related travel disruptions throughout the east coast in the first quarter. Industry demand significantly outpaced supply due to healthy increases in business transient, leisure and international inbound travel, as well as the first signs of meaningful improvement in group demand, all of which benefited our hotels, particularly those on the west coast. Significant revenue growth throughout our portfolio was widespread, though our hotels that were renovated in the last few years led the way, including Hotel Zetta, Sir Francis Drake, Sofitel Philadelphia, and Monaco Seattle – all properties where we've been successful at both improving and creating a unique customer experience. Our 2014 outlook remains very positive and we expect these favorable growth trends to continue throughout the year."
First Quarter Highlights
"We had an excellent first quarter, with an increase in Same-Property RevPAR of 8.5 percent driving Same-Property EBITDA growth of 19.9 percent over the prior year," added Mr. Bortz. "We continue to benefit from our focused strategy of acquiring high-quality hotels located in high barrier to entry coastal gateway cities, and then renovating and repositioning them to create a unique experience for our hotels' guests. Our hotels are not meant to be commodities, and we're experiencing extremely positive results following the property renovations and improvements that we completed from 2011 through 2013, as well as from successfully executing on operational changes, particularly in food and beverage. In addition, our asset managers and property management teams continue to work together implementing our asset management and best practice initiatives. We expect to see further improvement in our operating profitability throughout 2014 and beyond."
Capital Reinvestment and Asset Management
During the first quarter, the Company invested $8.1 million in capital improvements throughout its portfolio, which includes the Company's 49 percent interest in its six hotel joint venture with Denihan Hospitality Group (the "Manhattan Collection"). The Company's capital improvements included $1.5 million at Hotel Palomar San Francisco, $1.0 million at Hotel Vintage Seattle, $0.7 million at Vintage Plaza Portland and $0.5 million at Le Méridien Delfina Santa Monica.
As of April 2014, the Company has substantially completed a comprehensive renovation and repositioning of the 125-room Hotel Vintage Park Seattle, which has been renamed Hotel Vintage Seattle. The Company has also largely completed the restaurant and lobby renovations at the 196-room Hotel Palomar San Francisco and plans to soon commence a rooms and corridor refresh as well as the addition of four guestrooms at the property.
During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company plans to commence a comprehensive renovation and repositioning at the 355-room Radisson Hotel Fisherman's Wharf, a guest rooms and public areas renovation of the 258-room W Los Angeles-Westwood, including the potential of adding 36 guest rooms, and the renovation of the lobby and atrium at the 337-room Embassy Suites San Diego Bay Downtown, including the addition of four guest rooms.
Balance Sheet
As of March 31, 2014, the Company had $546.1 million in consolidated debt and $225.4 million in unconsolidated, non-recourse, secured debt at weighted-average interest rates of 4.4 percent and 3.6 percent, respectively. The Company's total combined consolidated and unconsolidated weighted-average interest rate on its debt is 4.2 percent. The Company had $100.0 million outstanding in the form of an unsecured term loan and no outstanding balance on its $200.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility. As of March 31, 2014, the Company had $58.7 million of consolidated cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and $13.5 million of unconsolidated cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. The unconsolidated debt, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash amounts represent the Company's 49 percent pro rata interest in the Manhattan Collection.
On March 31, 2014, as defined in the Company's credit agreement, the Company's fixed charge coverage ratio was 2.4 times and total net debt to trailing 12-month corporate EBITDA was 4.2 times. The Company's total debt to total assets ratio was 32 percent. Excluding its interest in the off-balance sheet Manhattan Collection, the Company's fixed charge coverage ratio was 2.2 times, total net debt to trailing 12-month corporate EBITDA was 3.4 times and total debt to total assets ratio was 29 percent.
2014 Outlook
The Company's outlook for 2014 incorporates the expected impact of the Company's various capital investment projects and assumes continued improvement in economic activity, positive business travel trends and other significant assumptions. The Company's outlook for 2014 is as follows:
The Company's outlook for the second quarter of 2014 is as follows:
The Company's outlook for 2014 and Second Quarter 2014 reflects the Company's 49 percent pro rata interest in the Manhattan Collection.
The Company's estimates and assumptions for Same-Property RevPAR, Same-Property RevPAR growth rate, Same-Property EBITDA, Same-Property EBITDA Margin and Same-Property EBITDA Margin growth rate for 2014 include the hotels owned as of March 31, 2014, as if they had been owned by the Company for the entire year of 2014 and 2013. The Company's 2014 outlook assumes no additional acquisitions beyond the hotels the Company owned as of March 31, 2014.
To view corresponding tables associated to this release please visit:
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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust ("REIT") organized to opportunistically acquire and invest primarily in upper upscale, full-service hotels located in urban markets in major gateway cities. The Company owns 29 hotels, including 23 wholly owned hotels with a total of 5,547 guest rooms and a 49% joint venture interest in six hotels with a total of 1,775 guest rooms. The Company owns, or has an ownership interest in, hotels located in ten states and the District of Columbia, in the following markets: Los Angeles, California (Hollywood, Santa Monica, West Hollywood and Westwood); San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; Miami, Florida; Buckhead, Georgia; Bethesda, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; New York, New York; Portland, Oregon; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Columbia River Gorge, Washington; Seattle, Washington; and Washington, DC. For more information, please visit us at www.pebblebrookhotels.com and follow us on Twitter at @PebblebrookPEB.
Contact: Raymond D. Martz,
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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Selects Viceroy Hotel Group to Manage The Prescott Hotel in San Francisco
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires The Tuscan Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, CA for $122 million
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires LaPlaya Beach Resort & LaPlaya Beach Club in Naples, FL for $185.5M
Renovation/Conversion Underway for the 361-room Hotel Zephyr Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, CA
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires the 356-room Revere Hotel Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires the 125-room Union Station Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee for $52.3M
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires the 264-room Hotel Palomar Los Angeles – Westwood for $78.7 Million
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires The Westin Colonnade Coral Gables in Miami, Florida for $59.4M
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Reports Q2 2014 Net Income of $16.6M; Same-Property RevPAR Increased 9.2%
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires the 331-room Nines Hotel in Portland, Oregon for $127 Million
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires the 160-room Prescott Hotel in San Francisco, CA for $49 Million
Hilton Reports Q1 2014 Net Income of $123M, Up $89M Over Last Year; RevPAR Increased 6.6%
Chatham Lodging Trust Reports 7.8 % Q1 RevPAR Rise; Will Sell Cerberus/Chatham Joint Venture
Hyatt Hotels Reports First Quarter Net Income of $56M, Systemwide RevPAR Increased 6.5%
Marriott International Reports First Quarter Net Income of $172M; North American RevPAR up 6.3%
MGM Resorts Reports Q1 2014 Net Revenue of $2.6B, a 12% Increase; Domestic RevPAR up 14%
Choice Hotels Reports Q1 2014 Net Income of $18.9M, a 22% Increase Over Prior Period; RevPAR up 5.6%
Starwood Reports Q1 2014 Net Income of $137M, Down 36% Over Last Year; RevPAR Up 6.3%
LaSalle Hotel Properties Reports Q1 2014 Net Loss of $8.9M; RevPAR up 4%
Wyndham Worldwide Reports Q1 2014 Net Income of $90M; Domestic RevPAR up 7.6%
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Reports 2013 Yearly Net Income of $20M up from $8.3M & RevPAR Growth of 6.4%
Vail Resorts Reports Fiscal 2014 Q1 Net Loss of $73.4M Compared to Loss of $60.6M Prior Year Qtr.
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires Radisson Hotel Fisherman's Wharf and Retail in San Francisco, CA
Pebblebrook Reports Q3 2013 Net Income of $11.3M Compared to $7.5M Prior Period, RevPAR up 6.2%
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires the 174-room Hotel Modera in Portland, Oregon for $47.5 Million
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires The 57-room Redbury Hotel in Hollywood, California
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Reports Q2 2013 Net Income of $8.7M, Same-Property RevPAR Increased 6%
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust to Re-Brand the Delfina Santa Monica as Le Méridien Delfina Santa Monica
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6 Parks near Fallon, Nevada
Fernley, Nevada 25.42 miles NW
Silver Springs, Nevada 27.05 miles SW
Yerington, Nevada 38.82 miles SW
Virginia City, Nevada 47.25 miles SW
Fallon, Nevada (map) | (775) 423-6031
Sites: 20 | Latest Rate: $15.00 | 17 Reviews
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Jun 2015 - $15.00
We needed to find a waypoint stop on our way through Nevada and Bonanza advertised that they have RV spots.
It is just a parking lot, but it is paved. FHU for $15 a night, you can't beat that in this day and age.
Luckily we were there mid week so there were one 3 other spots taken out of 20. It would have been very difficult to get into a spot with our 40' motorhome otherwise.
There is a Safeway across the street to stock up on supplies and just down the road there is a gas station that has separate pumps for diesel that you can pull through, very handy.
I actually came out ahead in their casino, so it was a decent one night stop for us. - Kgtraveler
May 2015 - $15.00
As others have stated, this is a parking lot with lines drawn to identify the spaces, and full hook ups. Cheapest rate I have ever paid for FHU's, and I think that's why others have given higher reviews. The staff was friendly, but this parking lot is very exposed to the adjacent neighborhood with no fences, and gets a fair amount of foot and car traffic coming close by. Spaces are not long enough to keep a toad attached. I moved my Jeep toad right beside my rig because I was concerned about a break-in at night. Perhaps an over-reaction, but next time I'll stay in one of the other parks in the area. - Fotodog
Sep 2014 - $15.00
As others have said, a cheap place to overnight. I had to disconnect tow vehicle, but no big deal. We were unhappy with the restaurant at the hotel/casino on site. We would stay here again. - hilgrant
Fallon, Nevada (map) | (775) 423-1233
Sites: 16 | Latest Rate: $30.00 | 1 Reviews
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Aug 2013 - $30.00
Small and quiet park with sites on shingle without table or shadow. New and clean restroom building. Good Wi-Fi. Very nice restaurant / saloon / shop. Good place for a stay-over along highway 50 in the middle of Nevada (east of Fallon). - AlexD
Fallon, Nevada (map) | (775) 423-7733
Sites: 48 | Latest Rate: $15.00 | 6 Reviews
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Jun 2015 - $15.00
We stayed here on a Saturday and there was an equestrian event in progress. Several horse trailers and RVs in the campground but it was not crowded. Ground is a bit uneven and has some soft spots but there are numerous old cottonwoods to provide good shade. We arrived early and watched part of the competition. Nice to see such a well used and maintained facility. Note that the park does not take out of state checks. The dump station requires payment by credit card but it was not locked the day we were there. Significant road noise even on the weekend, but it was pretty quiet during the night. - oldmac
Dec 2013 - $12.00
This campground is no-frills, but it is a perfectly adequate overnight stop. I was the only one there on that particular night. The normal cost is $14 for a night, but this had been discounted to $12 due to the water being off [because of sub-freezing temperatures]. Restrooms were closed because of this. - hikinghack
Aug 2013 - $14.00
This place was much cooler with the shade from its trees than the Bonanza Casino asphalt lot we tried before settling here. There is some road noise as the nearby intersection is a major one for trucks headed south on Hwy. 95. Not terribly objectionable though. AT&T worked ok. 30a power was good. Ground was relatively level. Drive slowly as there are some sandy areas near sites. Other than one tent, we were only people in campground. FWIW...the reg. board is just south of the dump station. We didn't notice it when driving in. - GerMarV
Fallon, Nevada (map) | (775) 867-2332
Sites: 64 | Latest Rate: $28.00 | 37 Reviews
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Jun 2015 - $28.00
Basically parking behind a gas station. Sites in need of TLC. Noise from the road was terrible. Cottonwood trees were in bloom and cotton was blowing everywhere. Can't be good for the AC. Not sure there is a better option in the area, but I try to find something better. - User2475
Jun 2014 - $32.00
If we didn't see other RVs here we might have thought it was closed. Not well cared for. The grass was not cut and there were huge weeds in the gravel. We would not go back. - Steve & Terri
May 2014 - $35.00
Probably the most decent option in Fallon. We camped here for one night for visiting the nature attractions near Fallon: the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, Sand Mountain Recreational Area and Grimes Point archaeological site. The RV park is fairly well maintained. It seems there were quite a few long term residents when we were there but this was not a problem. Restrooms and showers are very clean. The on-site store is big and useful. There was some noise from nearby highway 50. The kids' playground is basic and dated. There was some shade from mature trees but the grassy areas are 50% weed - Rahm
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Sites: 88 | Latest Rate: $22.00 | 2 Reviews
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Nov 2006 - $22.00
Nice park except the spaces are a bit too close. The park has changed hands and is now called Sage Valley R.V. Park. - camperguy
Aug 2004 - $22.00
A great couple of day stop. Everything very clean and quiet. Owner/manager very helpful and cares about his customers. Washer/dryer setup inexpensive. The Churchill County Museum is a must see in town. We will return. - Libby
Fallon, Nevada (map) | (775) 867-3636
Sites: 52 | Latest Rate: $27.00 | 7 Reviews
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Jul 2015 - $27.00
Pulled in after 6 pm so office was closed. Had called ahead so knew spot was available. Price was well below last two RV parks we have stayed. Graveled flat pull-thru spots. Sites are arranged diagonally for easy entry and exit. 30 amp electrical service, sewer, and water. The restrooms, laundry room and area was dirty with built up scale. When using the washer or shower the water ran brown, did not wash clothes or shower. When the sun went down the cockroaches came out in droves. Near to Hwy 50 so constant traffic noise. Would not stop here again, better to stay in the Walmart parking lot and save the money. - mamacallsen
Aug 2013 - $27.00
We arrived after a long, hot day. Were not in a mood to be too picky. Pulled in about 3pm. Office was closed, so we just picked a site. Park is old and designed for smaller rigs. Sites are level, narrow and short. Many of the campers have to park their truck in an empty space. In one site, the sewer connection is right in the middle of the neighbor's patio pad, barely 5 feet from their front door. - Deck & Margot
Jul 2010 - $25.00
Old, dingy park. Sites are so narrow we had to move twice to finally find a spot that our single slide out would work in. Thankfully the park was 3/4 empty so we could pick a spot Plus the length is so short on the slips that there is no way to park a truck in your spot; we parked in empty slip next door. Bathrooms are sooo small; can barely fit in the shower. Plus, was given wrong code and couldn't get correct code until the next day. I do have to say, it's pretty quiet for being on a main highway, but not a pleasant place to stay. Certainly no room or atmosphere to sit outside and enjoy an evening. A lot of full timers in old, unkept trailers living there as well. - babsnjimbo


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Interest Rates To Stablize Economy?
May 18, 2010 10:50 PM
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President and CEO Sandra Pianalto says low interest rates key factor in stabilizing economy.
Low interest rates continue at all time low; however, officials predict recession not over soon. For more on this story, read on —>


text: Sitting through the Very Special Episode of Obama for President tonight felt awfully familiar. It's like one of those required assemblies from middle school: hectoring, tedious, and transparently silly. But it did have one unexpected effect on me. Never before have I noticed how wonderful commercials are. It's not until you're forced to go without the Geico cavemen for 30 straight minutes that you realize how much you appreciate them.


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Paint manufacturer Valspar has released the three color palettes it believes will dominate 2014.
"In 2014, consumers will be redefining what matters and will feel a growing awareness of what's important," Valspar color strategist Sue Kim says in a press release. "The Valspar 2014 Color Outlook draws on this trend, with color palettes that are inspired by how people are purposefully incorporating these redefined experiences into their daily lives."
In 2014, consumers will be redefining what matters and will feel a growing awareness of what's important.
The three palettes presented by Valspar — Zenergy, Time Traveler, and Yours Truly — follow this idea by presenting hues for different personalities.
A customer with a love of light, minimalist spaces may be drawn to Zenergy. This palette contains shades of blues and greens, reminiscent of water. The two darker blue hues would work well for dramatic details or accessorizing. The palette's light shades, such as the silver, would make a room feel larger and brighter.
The Time Traveler palette pairs dark, rich colors with light shades. The influence of other cultures and time periods is evident in the choice of both the garnet and indigo. The otherwise colorful palette is toned down by the three neutrals that would provide a good base.
Yours Truly has a more feminine feel to it, with both the light pink and the coral of hues lending a somewhat Victorian air. An unexpected shade of turquoise brightens the palette, while a dark brown adds a sense of warmth. This palette would be ideal for lovers of bright colors and eclectic items.
The amount of paint colors that have been predicted to be popular in 2014 can seem overwhelming — from Pantone naming Radiant Orchid its Color of the Year to Benjamin Moore picking its own Breath of Fresh Air. Trying to figure out what customers will want can be confusing.
The key is to listen to customers' needs and to encourage them to look at different paint options. The choice of color often can make or break a room, so give the customer all the time needed to make the important decision.
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Marco Island audit committee lines up schedule to meet annual financial reporting deadline
With a deadline of March 31, Guillermo Polanco, Marco Island's new finance director, and members of the Audit Advisory Committee sat down Wednesday to hash out a timeline for completion of the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
By meeting the deadline, the city could qualify for the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The certificate is given by the U.S. Government Finance Officers Association.
The audit covers the city's 2012 fiscal year ending Sept. 30. Deadline for postmarked or e-mailed submissions is no later than six months after the city's fiscal year ends.
In conference with Mayer Hoffman McCann, P.C., the committee finalized its schedule. The firm has been the city's independent auditor since 2009, completing three audits on a three-year contract and receiving a one-year extension for the 2012 audit.
For the audit, city staff created its own financial statements with software purchased for the CAFR. The new software eliminates repetitious entries for a single adjustment by taking data and integrating it with other spreadsheets. In the past, Mayer Hoffman McCann provided financial statements using materials supplied by city staff.
Tom Kirstein, chairman of the committee, praised city staff for overcoming the learning curve on the new software and its start-up requirements. Polanco said the first year was the most difficult since data had to be moved from one program to another.
Auditors agreed the system was more efficient, but outlined areas that still need to be addressed to complete the audit. Laura Tatum of the firm said she was waiting for documents from Gray-Robinson, the city attorney's law firm, and actuarial reports from the city's fire and police pensions. The actuarial reports are due to be issued on Jan. 31.
Auditors questioned deferred revenues of $189,540 from a FEMA grant, asking how much of the money was spent before Sept. 30. Polanco confirmed that nothing had been spent due to FEMA restrictions. The grant was held in trust with the city's attorney's firm when the fiscal year closed.
Polanco and Donna Senica, accountant for the city, discussed final journal entries that needed to be posted before statements could be completed. The amount of $221,000 was moved from debt to interest expense, and $1.5 million was reclassified. None of the reclassifications affect the city's liability.
After the moves, Polanco confirmed all journal entries were completed, but said staff needed to go through the new software to make sure all coding was correct.
The city expects to send final materials to the audit firm by Jan. 31 when the pension actuarial reports are issued. Auditors will need 10 days for review and will return their opinions to the committee on Feb. 13. Auditors and committee members plan to discuss the report at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
The committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, to prepare its presentation to city council. The committee asked to have its presentation added to council's agenda for March 18. Auditors from Mayer Hoffman McCann plan to be part of the presentation.
After the audit is completed, the committee will send out requests for proposals from firms wishing to complete the next three years' audits. Committee members gave high marks to Mayer Hoffman McCann for its work on the 2011 audit.


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5:00 PM, Jun 20, 2012 • By THOMAS JOSCELYN
Pakistani officials have reportedly captured Naamen Meziche, an al Qaeda operative with an extensive dossier. Meziche plays a significant role in an article ("Al Qaeda's Network in Iran") that I co-authored with my colleague Benjamin Weinthal earlier this year. Reading through the articles describing Meziche's capture that have been published so far, at least two aspects of his story are being either missed entirely or underreported in the American press.
First, Meziche was slated to take part in a 2010 Mumbai-style attack on Europe that was ordered by Osama bin Laden himself. Meziche and his co-conspirators were recruited for this plot at the same mosque that gave us the 9/11 Hamburg cell. Indeed, Meziche has extensive ties to the original Hamburg cell.
It was at the Al Taiba mosque in Hamburg (previously named Al Quds) that Meziche and others involved in the second Hamburg al Qaeda cell coalesced. Once their ties to the mosque and the Mumbai-style plot became known in 2010, German authorities ordered the mosque to be shuttered. This is significant because the mosque was allowed to operate even after it gave us the likes of Mohammed Atta (lead hijacker for 9/11), Ramzi Binalshibh (al Qaeda's point man for the 9/11 attacks), other members of the Hamburg cell, as well as an unknown number of other terrorists. The mosque was not a place of legitimate worship for Muslims, but instead an al Qaeda recruiting center.
That mosque was headed by a man named Mamoun Darkazanli, who is easily one of the most intriguing figures we have come to hear about in the post-9/11 world. Darkazanli, like other senior members of al Qaeda in Europe at the time of 9/11 was originally a member of the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood (SMB). After the Brotherhood's uprising was quashed by the Assad regime in the early 1980s, Darkazanli and others scurried to Europe where they found refuge. The extent of Darkazanli's ongoing ties to the SMB at the time of 9/11 and thereafter is unknown. However, Darkazanli ended up working for a firm called Tatex Trading, which (ironically enough) was partly owned by the former head of Syrian intelligence. (None of this has ever been fully explained.)
Second, the 2010 Mumbai-style plot has extensive ties to al Qaeda's Iran-based network. And these ties came to light as a result, in part, of the trial of one of Meziche's fellow al Qaeda operatives in Koblenz, Germany.
According to the Obama administration's Treasury Department, the Iran-based network is headed by an al Qaeda leader named Yassin al Suri and operates as part of a formerly "secret" deal between the Iranian regime and al Qaeda. A $10 million reward has been offered for information leading to al Suri's capture.
Meziche and his co-conspirators utilized this Iran-based network. In 2009, Meziche and one of his compatriots traveled from Vienna to Tehran and then onto Zahedan – a known hub for al Qaeda activity in eastern Iran, along the border with Afghanistan and Pakistan. Al Suri has been based in Zahedan, as well as other Iranian cities, for quite some time.
Meziche moved to Iran at some point and he was being sheltered there, along with other al Qaeda operatives, as of earlier this year. The New York Times previously reported on this and I did as well.
The Iranians were, according intelligence sources cited by the Times, keeping their options open with respect to Meziche. Referring to Meziche and one his al Qaeda accomplices, an official said:
"These two have been involved in al Qaeda external operations activities for some time now." Citing multiple intelligence sources, the Times added that "Iran appears to be harboring them in hopes that, when and if they leave, they will cause trouble in the West."
Meziche was reportedly attempting to return to Iran when he was captured inside Pakistan.
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ST. PAUL — The DNR is now taking public comment on draft maps for Stearns County's aggregate resources.
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