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Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, left, and Republican Josh Mandel are locked in a close Ohio Senate race. / Tony Dejak, AP
Democrat Sherrod Brown won re-election in Ohio, defeating GOP state Treasurer Josh Mandel.
The race was one of the nation's tightest in the country, and factored into the balance of power in the Senate.
Independent analysts, such as Charlie Cook and Stuart Rothenberg, gave the edge to Brown, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 14 years before his election to the Senate in 2006.
Brown has criticized Mandel's record as Ohio treasurer, while Mandel has emphasized his opposition to the federal government's bailout of the auto industry that Brown supported.
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Dogs hard at play can take quite a toll on backyard landscaping. Our experts share tips on plants and grass that will stand up to the family pet.
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Plant or place "road blocks" along fence lines. Some dogs will patrol the perimeters of the space, wearing down the grass as they run up and down chasing squirrels or barking at people walking by. Prevent this behavior by shortening the track with clumps of large plants that break up these runs.
Some sturdy plants that might stand up to your dog's activities include:
Carolina cherry (Prunus caroliniana)
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In areas of high dog traffic, swap out grass for a sturdier material like flagstone or decomposed granite. This creates a usable space that won't get destroyed.
A sod that is composed of 100% perennial rye is a good choice for a dog that likes to run around a lot but doesn't dig. This grass will take a good amount of foot traffic and continue to send up new growth. One thing you will have to do is aerate your lawn on a regular basis because paw prints can really compact it.
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Nearing Rock Bottom, Mets Take to the Road
The Mets packed their suitcases in silence Wednesday afternoon as they prepared to depart for the road trip that will either save their season—or completely bury it.
Perhaps they ran out of ways to describe their current funk, which continued with a 5-2 loss to the Nationals. Or maybe they knew better than to say anything else, for fear of saying something they shouldn't: For the first time during this losing skid, now at six straight and 12 out of 13, the chemistry in the clubhouse seemed strained. The frustration felt palpable.
At this point, the Mets could only zip up their bags and pray that this represented the absolute bottom.
"I don't think it can get any worse than this right now," catcher Josh Thole said. "I can't wait to get out of here."
Even as the seemingly unending string of losses continued to mount, the team never lost its optimism—or its temper. The tension finally bubbled over Wednesday.
In the seventh inning, Tim Byrdak allowed a two-run home run to Adam LaRoche and afterward confronted Thole about the pitch selection. Byrdak wanted to throw a curveball, but Thole kept calling for a fastball. Byrdak eventually went with the fastball but left it in the middle of the plate.
Byrdak appeared to gesture toward Thole, and their discussion continued in the dugout after the inning. Byrdak did not know that the order for a fastball came from the bench, not Thole. Eventually, pitching coach Dan Warthen stepped in and spoke with Byrdak.
Afterward, Thole said Byrdak's reaction "caught me off guard." Byrdak said that he apologized to Thole.
"There's frustration all the way around this clubhouse," Byrdak said. "Everybody is pissed off. I made a mistake on the mound, and I apologized to Josh about it. It never should have happened."
Mets manager Terry Collins did not speak about the Byrdak-Thole incident directly, but he seemed visibly upset and angry after Wednesday's game. Collins laced into his team, demanding accountability and vowing that the Mets would play better. He refused to mention any names, but he said that "when times get tough, it's human nature to forget to look in the mirror."
Collins relayed that message to his team. "When things go bad, you start making excuses, and I don't deal with excuses," Collins said. "I deal with accountability. I deal with standing up and being a man."
Collins made sure after the game to give credit to the Nationals, the National League's best team. The Mets' lineup stood little chance against ace Stephen Strasburg, who struck out 11 in seven innings. Strasburg allowed four hits and just one run on an Ike Davis homer.
Meanwhile, the Mets players stress that the clubhouse remains together, and that the recent string of losses will not come between them. Nonetheless, David Wright, the team's unofficial captain, almost seemed embarrassed—both with the team's performance on the field and in the locker room.
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Close-up portrait photography: how to shoot unusual portraits in stunning detail
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Nigella Lawson's aides 'spent $124K a month'
Italian sisters Francesca, left, and Elisabetta Grillo, right, former personal assistants (PA) to English broadcaster Nigella Lawson and her former husband art collector Charles Saatchi, leave the Isleworth Crown Court, in west London, Wednesday Nov. 27, 2013, where the Grillo sisters are standing trial over alleged fraud. The PA assistants are accused of committing fraud by abusing their positions and alllegedly using a company credit card for personal gain. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
LONDON (AP) — An accountant for celebrity chef Nigella Lawson and her ex-husband Charles Saatchi has told a fraud trial that two of their personal assistants spent on average 76,000 pounds ($124,000) a month using the couple's credit cards.
The two assistants, Italian sisters Francesca and Elisabetta Grillo, are accused of spending the couple's money on hundreds of thousands of pounds' worth of luxury clothing, handbags, first-class travel and hotel stays for themselves.
The sisters deny the charges.
Accountant Rahul Gajjar told jurors on Thursday he suspected the sisters' spending habits but didn't tell his employers because it was too trivial.
Earlier, a judge read an email from Saatchi in which he alleged that Lawson abused drugs extensively and allowed their staff to spend as long as they covered up her drug use.


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Sotherly Hotels Inc. Reports Financial Results forthe First Quarter 2013 Business Wire WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- May 07, 2013 Sotherly Hotels Inc. (NASDAQ: SOHO), formerly MHI Hospitality Corporation (NASDAQ: MDH) ("Sotherly", "SoTHERLY", or the "Company"), a self-managed and self-administered lodging real estate investment trust (a "REIT"), today reported its consolidated results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. The Company's results include the following^*: Three Months ended March 31, 2013 March 31, 2012 ($ in thousands except per share data) Total Revenue $ 20,190 $ 20,025 Net loss attributable to the (2,595 ) (2,294 ) Company EBITDA 1,880 2,836 Adjusted EBITDA 4,622 4,014 Hotel EBITDA 4,848 4,448 FFO (1,168 ) (663 ) Adjusted FFO 2,173 1,206 Net loss per diluted share $ (0.24 ) $ (0.23 ) attributable to the Company FFO per share and unit (0.09 ) (0.05 ) Adjusted FFO per share and unit 0.17 0.09 ^(*) Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), adjusted EBITDA, hotel EBITDA, funds from operations ("FFO"), adjusted FFO, FFO per share and unit and adjusted FFO per share and unit are non-GAAP financial measures. See further discussion of these non-GAAP measures, including definitions related thereto, and reconciliations to net income (loss) later in this press release. All references in this release to the "Company", "Sotherly", "SoTHERLY", "we", "us" and "our" refer to Sotherly Hotels Inc., its operating partnership and its subsidiaries and predecessors, unless the context otherwise requires or where otherwise indicated. HIGHLIGHTS: *RevPAR. Room revenue per available room ("RevPAR") for the Company's wholly-owned properties increased 3.3 percent over the first quarter 2012 to $74.93 driven by a 4.1 percent increase in average daily rate ("ADR"). *Hotel EBITDA. The Company generated hotel EBITDA of approximately $4.8 million during the first quarter 2013, an increase of 9.0% or approximately $0.4 million over the first quarter 2012. *Adjusted EBITDA. The Company generated adjusted EBITDA of approximately $4.6 million during the first quarter 2013, an increase of 15.1% or approximately $0.6 million over the first quarter 2012. *Adjusted FFO. The Company generated adjusted FFO of approximately $2.2 million during the first quarter 2013, an increase of 80.2% or approximately $1.0 million over the first quarter 2012. *Common Dividends. As previously reported on April 25, 2013, the Company announced a quarterly dividend (distribution) on its common stock of $0.035 per share (and unit), payable on July 11, 2013 to stockholders (and unitholders) of record as of June 14, 2013. Andrew M. Sims, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sotherly Hotels Inc., commented, "Although we experienced slower than expected top line growth, our management team continued to increase average daily rate, leading to improved margins and resulting in solid first quarter results. During the first quarter 2013, adjusted FFO increased 80.2% and adjusted EBITDA increased 15.1% over the first quarter 2012." Financing Transactions On March 22, 2013, the Company amended the original $8.0 million mortgage secured by its Doubletree by Hilton Brownstone-University hotel with its existing lender, Premier Bank, Inc. With the amendment, the loan's principal amount was increased to $10.0 million. The mortgage's interest rate will remain at 5.25% and the loan was amended to remove any prepayment penalty. Proceeds of the mortgage amendment were used to redeem approximately 1,902 shares of the Company's Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock for an aggregate redemption price of approximately $2.1 million plus the payment of related accrued and unpaid cash and stock dividends. Balance Sheet/Liquidity At March 31, 2013, the Company had approximately $10.3 million of available cash and cash equivalents, of which approximately $3.1 million was reserved for real estate taxes, insurance, capital improvements and certain other expenses or otherwise restricted. The Company had approximately $153.3 million in outstanding debt at a weighted average interest rate of approximately 5.55%. At March 31, 2013, the Company also had $7.0 million of availability under its existing Note Agreement with Essex Equity High Income Joint Investment Vehicle, LLC. 2013 Outlook The Company reiterates its previous guidance for 2013 which is predicated on continued strengthening of the economy and expected improvements in hotel lodging industry fundamentals. These projections are based on estimates of occupancy and average daily rates that are consistent with calendar year 2013 forecasts by Smith Travel Research for the market segments in which the Company operates. The table below reflects the Company's projections, within a range, of various financial measures for 2013: Low Range High Range Y/E Dec 31, 2013 Y/E Dec 31, 2013 ($ in thousands except per share data) Total Revenue $ 87,425 $ 91,170 Net income (loss) (2,131 ) 90 EBITDA 18,165 20,485 Adjusted EBITDA 20,065 22,285 Hotel EBITDA 22,465 24,435 FFO 7,164 9,384 Adjusted FFO 10,164 12,384 Net income (loss) per share $ (0.16 ) $ 0.01 attributable to the Company FFO per share and unit 0.55 0.72 Adjusted FFO per share and unit 0.78 0.95 Earnings Call/Webcast The Company will conduct its first quarter 2013 conference call for investors and other interested parties at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. The conference call will be accessible by telephone and through the Internet. Interested individuals are invited to listen to the call by telephone at 888-317-6016 (United States) or 855-669-9657 (Canada) or +1 412-317-6016 (International). To participate on the webcast, log on to www.sotherlyhotels.com at least 15 minutes before the call to download the necessary software. For those unable to listen to the call live, a taped rebroadcast will be available beginning one hour after completion of the live call on May 7, 2013 through March 31, 2014. To access the rebroadcast, dial 877-344-7529 and enter conference number 10027519. A replay of the call also will be available on the Internet at www.sotherlyhotels.com until March 31, 2014. About Sotherly Hotels Inc. Sotherly Hotels Inc., formerly MHI Hospitality Corporation, is a self-managed and self-administered lodging REIT focused on the acquisition, renovation, upbranding and repositioning of upscale to upper upscale full-service hotels in the Mid-Atlantic and Southern United States. Currently, the Company's portfolio consists of investments in ten hotel properties, nine of which are wholly-owned and comprise 2,113 rooms. The Company also has a 25.0 percent interest in the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Resort. All of the Company's properties operate under the Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group and Starwood Hotels and Resorts brands. Sotherly Hotels Inc. was organized in 2004 and is headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia. For more information please visit www.sotherlyhotels.com. Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed, forecasted or implied in such forward-looking statements. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's future results, performance and achievements, include, but are not limited to: national and local economic and business conditions, including recessionary economic conditions existing over the last several years, that affect occupancy rates at the Company's hotels and the demand for hotel products and services; risks associated with the hotel industry, including competition, increases in wages, energy costs and other operating costs; the magnitude, sustainability and timing of the economic recovery in the hospitality industry and in the markets in which the Company operates; the availability and terms of financing and capital and the general volatility of the securities markets; risks associated with the level of the Company's indebtedness and its ability to meet covenants in its debt agreements and, if necessary, to refinance or seek an extension of the maturity of such indebtedness or modify such debt agreements; management and performance of the Company's hotels; risks associated with the conflicts of interest of the Company's officers and directors; risks associated with redevelopment and repositioning projects, including delays and cost overruns; supply and demand for hotel rooms in the Company's current and proposed market areas; the Company's ability to acquire additional properties and the risk that potential acquisitions may not perform in accordance with expectations; the Company's ability to successfully expand into new markets; legislative/regulatory changes, including changes to laws governing taxation of REITs; the Company's ability to maintain its qualification as a REIT; and the Company's ability to maintain adequate insurance coverage. These risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to and does not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although the Company believes its current expectations to be based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained or that actual results will not differ materially. SOTHERLY HOTELS INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 2013 December 31, 2012 (unaudited) (audited) ASSETS Investment in hotel properties, net $ 175,453,822 $ 176,427,904 Investment in joint venture 9,108,706 8,638,967 Cash and cash equivalents 7,234,053 7,175,716 Restricted cash 3,118,903 3,079,894 Accounts receivable, net 2,304,793 1,478,923 Accounts receivable-affiliate 7,105 8,657 Prepaid expenses, inventory and 2,389,409 1,684,951 other assets Shell Island sublease, net 420,343 480,392 Deferred income taxes 2,387,586 2,649,282 Deferred financing costs, net 2,225,584 2,406,183 TOTAL ASSETS $ 204,650,304 $ 204,030,869 LIABILITIES Mortgage debt $ 136,923,431 $ 135,674,432 Loans payable 4,025,220 4,025,220 Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01, 27,650 shares authorized, 12,396 and 12,395,744 14,227,650 14,228 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively Accounts payable and accrued 8,488,698 6,786,684 liabilities Advance deposits 940,531 625,822 Dividends and distributions payable 456,684 389,179 Warrant derivative liability 7,738,817 4,969,752 TOTAL LIABILITIES 170,969,125 166,698,739 Commitments and contingencies EQUITY Sotherly Hotels Inc. stockholders' equity Preferred stock, par value $0.01; 972,350 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, — — 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively Common stock, par value $0.01; 49,000,000 shares authorized; 10,125,286 shares and 9,999,786 101,253 99,998 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively Additional paid in capital 57,303,413 57,020,979 Distributions in excess of retained (30,128,693 ) (27,179,392 ) earnings Total Sotherly Hotels Inc. 27,275,973 29,941,585 stockholders' equity Noncontrolling interest 6,405,206 7,390,545 TOTAL EQUITY 33,681,179 37,332,130 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 204,650,304 $ 204,030,869 SOTHERLY HOTELS INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) Quarter ended Quarter ended March 31, 2013 March 31, 2012 REVENUE Rooms department $ 14,249,959 $ 13,943,706 Food and beverage department 4,851,571 4,994,465 Other operating departments 1,088,282 1,086,975 Total revenue 20,189,812 20,025,146 EXPENSES Hotel operating expenses Rooms department 4,013,733 3,950,486 Food and beverage department 3,224,480 3,397,386 Other operating departments 106,674 123,493 Indirect 7,815,061 7,936,089 Total hotel operating expenses 15,159,948 15,407,454 Depreciation and amortization 2,052,821 2,179,963 Corporate general and administrative 1,093,787 1,131,587 Total operating expenses 18,306,556 18,719,004 NET OPERATING INCOME 1,883,256 1,306,142 Other income (expense) Interest expense (2,680,547 ) (3,288,630 ) Interest income 3,906 4,683 Equity income in joint venture 469,739 265,794 Unrealized loss on warrant derivative (2,769,065 ) (1,163,758 ) Net loss before taxes (3,092,711 ) (2,875,769 ) Income tax provision (263,055 ) (104,575 ) Net loss (3,355,766 ) (2,980,344 ) Add: Net loss attributable to the 760,850 685,989 noncontrolling interest Net loss attributable to the Company $ (2,594,916 ) $ (2,294,355 ) Basic $ (0.26 ) $ (0.23 ) Diluted $ (0.24 ) $ (0.23 ) Weighted average number of shares outstanding Basic 10,080,375 9,983,105 Diluted 10,887,599 10,188,737 SOTHERLY HOTELS INC. KEY OPERATING METRICS (unaudited) The following table illustrates the key operating metrics for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for the Company's wholly-owned properties during each respective reporting period ("consolidated" properties). The table excludes performance data for the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Resort hotel property, which was acquired through a joint venture in August 2007 and in which the Company has a 25.0% indirect interest. Consolidated Properties Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 2012 Variance Occupancy 65.6 % 66.1 % -0.7 % ADR $ 114.19 $ 109.71 4.1 % RevPAR $ 74.93 $ 72.52 3.3 % SOTHERLY HOTELS INC. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO FFO, Adjusted FFO, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Hotel EBITDA (unaudited) Three months ended March 31, 2013 2012 Net loss attributable to the Company $ (2,594,916 ) $ (2,294,355 ) Noncontrolling interest (760,850 ) (685,989 ) Depreciation and amortization 2,052,821 2,179,963 Equity in depreciation and amortization 135,101 137,815 of joint venture FFO (1,167,844 ) (662,566 ) Unrealized (gain)/loss on hedging (27,323 ) 14,681 activities^(1) Unrealized loss on warrant derivative 2,769,065 1,163,758 (Increase) decrease in deferred income 261,696 218,274 taxes Loss on early extinguishment of debt^(2) 337,136 471,396 Adjusted FFO $ 2,172,730 $ 1,205,543 Weighted average shares outstanding 10,080,375 9,983,105 Weighted average units outstanding 2,955,617 2,984,839 Weighted average shares and units 13,035,992 12,967,944 FFO per share and unit $ (0.09 ) $ (0.05 ) Adjusted FFO per share and unit $ 0.17 $ 0.09 Three months ended March 31, 2013 2012 Net loss attributable to the Company $ (2,594,916 ) $ (2,294,355 ) Noncontrolling interest (760,850 ) (685,989 ) Interest expense 2,680,547 3,288,630 Interest income (3,906 ) (4,683 ) Income tax provision 263,055 104,575 Depreciation and amortization 2,052,821 2,179,963 Equity in interest expense and depreciation and amortization of joint 243,170 247,515 venture EBITDA 1,879,921 2,835,656 Unrealized (gain)/loss on hedging (27,323 ) 14,681 activities^(1) Unrealized loss on warrant derivative 2,769,065 1,163,758 Adjusted EBITDA 4,621,663 4,014,095 Corporate general and administrative^(3) 1,093,787 1,131,587 Equity in Adjusted EBITDA of joint (685,586 ) (527,990 ) venture Net lease rental income (87,500 ) (87,500 ) Other fee income (94,323 ) (82,616 ) Hotel EBITDA $ 4,848,041 $ 4,447,576 ^(1) Includes equity in unrealized (gain)/loss on hedging activities of joint venture. ^(2) Reflected in interest expense for the periods presented above. ^(3) Excludes aborted offering costs. Non-GAAP Financial Measures The Company considers the non-GAAP measures of FFO (including FFO per share), EBITDA and hotel EBITDA to be key supplemental measures of the Company's performance and should be considered along with, not alternatives to, net income (loss) as a measure of the Company's performance. These measures do not represent cash generated from operating activities determined by GAAP or amounts available for the Company's discretionary use and should not be considered alternative measures of net income, cash flows from operations or any other operating performance measure prescribed by GAAP. FFO Industry analysts and investors use Funds from Operations, FFO, as a supplemental operating performance measure of an equity REIT. FFO is calculated in accordance with the definition adopted by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT"). FFO, as defined by NAREIT, represents net income or loss determined in accordance with GAAP, excluding extraordinary items as defined under GAAP and gains or losses from sales of previously depreciated operating real estate assets, plus certain non-cash items such as real estate asset depreciation and amortization, and after adjustment for any noncontrolling interest from unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, many investors and analysts have considered the presentation of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting to be insufficient by itself. The Company considers FFO to be a useful measure of adjusted net income (loss) for reviewing comparative operating and financial performance because we believe FFO is most directly comparable to net income (loss), which remains the primary measure of performance, because by excluding gains or losses related to sales of previously depreciated operating real estate assets and excluding real estate asset depreciation and amortization, FFO assists in comparing the operating performance of a company's real estate between periods or as compared to different companies. Although FFO is intended to be a REIT industry standard, other companies may not calculate FFO in the same manner as we do, and investors should not assume that FFO as reported by us is comparable to FFO as reported by other REITs. EBITDA The Company believes that excluding the effect of non-operating expenses and non-cash charges, and the portion of those items related to unconsolidated entities, all of which are also based on historical cost accounting and may be of limited significance in evaluating current performance, can help eliminate the accounting effects of depreciation and financing decisions and facilitate comparisons of core operating profitability between periods and between REITs, even though EBITDA also does not represent an amount that accrued directly to shareholders. Hotel EBITDA The Company believes that excluding the effect of corporate-level expenses and non-cash items, and the portion of these items that relate to unconsolidated entities, provides a more complete understanding of the operating results over which individual hotels and operators have direct control. We believe property-level results provide investors with supplemental information on the on-going operational performance of our hotels and the effectiveness of third-party management companies operating our business on a property-level basis. The Company previously reported hotel EBITDA as Adjusted Operating Income. Adjusted FFO and Adjusted EBITDA The Company presents adjusted FFO, including adjusted FFO per share and unit, and adjusted EBITDA, which adjusts for certain additional items including any unrealized gain (loss) on its hedging instruments or warrant derivative, loan impairment losses, losses on early extinguishment of debt, aborted offering costs, costs associated with the departure of executive officers and acquisition transaction costs. The Company excludes these items as it believes it allows for meaningful comparisons between periods and among other REITs and is more indicative of the on-going performance of its business and assets. The Company's calculation of adjusted FFO and adjusted EBITDA may be different from similar measures calculated by other REITs. Contact: Sotherly Hotels Inc. Scott Kucinski, 757-229-5648 Director - Investor Relations
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Time to rest or to start exploring the bustling metropolis on the River Main. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Dinner)
A special treat at the very start of your journey through Germany is a romantic RHINE CRUISE along the most scenic section of the Rhine River, with castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, pretty wine towns, and the Lorelei rock. Disembark and drive to Cologne to visit the awesome gothic CATHEDRAL. Its twin 515-foot towers, five naves, splendid stained-glass windows, and the shrine of the Three Holy Kings are eloquent testimony to the quality of medieval engineering and craftsmanship. Afterwards, enjoy a beer in the Cölner Hofbräu Früh, one of Cologne's famous breweries. Continue to charming Düsseldorf, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia for your overnight stay. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Ride the EUROCITY TRAIN to Berlin, capital of reunited Germany, where sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the elegant Ku'damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, a picture stop at monumental Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, and the 210-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten Park. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH with its bomb-damaged tower, drive along Unter den Linden Boulevard, and pass the State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. (Breakfast, Dinner)
A full day at leisure gives you a chance to join one of our exciting optional excursions, like to nearby Potsdam. (Breakfast)
On your way south through what used to be the "other" Germany, visit Leipzig, an important center since the Middle Ages. Visit the THOMASKIRCHE, where J.S. Bach worked, and the Market Square with its fine renaissance buildings. Continue to Nuremberg, the town of children's toys and gingerbread. Admire the impressive medieval ramparts and walk through the pedestrian area of the charming Old Town to St. Sebald Church, painstakingly reconstructed as a monument to peace from the rubble of near-total wartime destruction, and admire the Schöner Brunnen, a 14th-century fountain dedicated to the Holy Roman Empire. It is said that it brings good luck to spin the two brass rings. Of course, you will also taste the traditional Nürnberger Bratwürste. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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This ground floor studio is ideally situated in the heart of the village just 2 steps from a pizzeria, restaurant, hairdresser and the village general store. The entrance door leads out onto a wide pavement where it is possible to sit under the plane trees and listen to the waters of the nearby stone fountain.
The oak beamed interior has been recently renovated (2012) and equipped with a new washing machine/dryer, fridge, microwave/grill, 2-ring hob and bedroom furniture It is a very comfortable and pleasant place to stay, and is well placed as a base for exploring the local area.
The studio sleeps 4, with one double bedroom, plus a sofa/bed which also opens out to sleep 2.
|Sleeps up to 4, 1 bedrooms
|1 bedroom, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Shower rooms
|Nearest beach
|Lac de St Cassien 17 km
|Will consider
|Corporate bookings, House swap, Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car advised
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Nice 70 km, Nearest railway: St Raphael 33 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|TV, CD player, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|1 Sofa beds, Double beds (1), Dining seats for 4, Lounge seats for 4
|Not suitable for wheelchair users
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The apartment is light and airy and fitted out to a high standard.
Separate double bedroom, plus a convertable bed for 2 in the sitting room.
Central village location close to amenities.
|Further details outdoors
The apartment is on ground level, with a wide pavement outside where there are plane trees and a fountain .There are public parking places outside, and also car parks nearby (all free)
|Further details
The English/French/Italian speaking owners will welcome you on arrival.
Reasonable end of stay cleaning is included.
Linen (bedlinen, towels, teatowels, bathmat) can be provided at an extra cost (25€ per couple)
The French Riviera - Cote d'Azur region
Our studio is situated on the church square in the center of St Paul en Foret. This is one of the 7 hill villages in the Fayence area, and is about 30 minutes from St Raphael and Cannes. It is an ideal area for walking, with many tracks leading into the surrounding countryside of forests, vineyards and olive groves. There is a lake nearby which has a walk around the edge with signs explaining the indigenous plants. There is also another lake, much larger, called le Lac de St Cassien. This is about 20 minutes away and has water sports such as windsurfing, rowing, pedalos and canoeing.
St Paul en Foret is close to the other hill villages such as Fayence, Seillans, Montauroux and Callian, as well as all the shops, markets and facilities that this sought after area has to offer. It has two very good yet reasonable restaurants, a bar which does lunchtime menus, and a pizza parlour. There is a general store, a butcher's and a hairdresser's as well as a post office, library and community center.
It is only ten minutes from the very prestigious Terre Blanche golf resort, and also about ten minutes from Bagnols en Foret, a village which is in another good walking area with stunning scenery. St Paul en Foret has its own tennis courts, which are a ten-minute walk away, past the Mairie and a small chapel.
The area as a whole is known as the 'Pays de Fayence', and there are events organized all year round such as plays, concerts, lectures and dances.
There are numerous shops restaurants and bars and everything you could want is right here nearby, with free parking in all the villages.
The weather here in the South of France is the best in France, and enjoys the highest sunshine levels.
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This group is for you which want to show in your profile you are a single person developing a game, making if not all the game aspects(music, coding, arts), at least most of it, the famous 'lone wolfs' of the indie game world. This group also is supposed to show you respect greatly others which do the same, other 'lone wolfs'. Our games sure take longer to come out and demands much more effort, but you bet they are cool when they do!
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Posted by phannDOTde on Apr 18th, 2014
Currently working on more Enemy diversity and new Skins, Might add a little behind the scene movie to - stay tuned.
And there is another fun lets Play Video from @TerrorSwirl and dont forget to leave a vote on Steam Greenlight
Happy Eastern Everyone :-)


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Head over to http://www.jibo.com for the latest on Jibo.
Stay up-to-date on all things Jibo at our blog: blog.jibo.com
UPDATE: Your interest and outreach has continued to amaze us, so we are going to offer the opportunity to once again pre-order JIBO.
Pre-Order your JIBO now for $749, inclusive of battery and charging plate, with the SDK available for developers. Orders will begin to be fulfilled starting in the April/May 2016 timeframe on a first-ordered, first-received basis.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to Jibo's campaign being the #1 Most Successful Technology Campaign on Indiegogo in Summer 2014. There will be 4,800 Jibo social robots making their way to homes across the globe. Over a quarter of those are going to developers, to build Jibo Skills for their own pleasure as well as the Jibo Store.
Meet JIBO, the World's First Social Robot for the Home
"JIBO's potential extends far beyond engaging in casual conversation and completing daily tasks." - Katie Couric, Yahoo News
"A Robot with a Little Humanity" - John Markoff, New York Times
"JIBO isn't an appliance, it's a companion, one that can interact and react with its human owners in ways that delight instead of disturb." - Lance Ulanoff, Mashable
"Move over, Siri, the JIBO robot is coming" - Maggie Lake, CNN
"This Friendly Robot Could One Day Be Your Family's Personal Assistant" - Christina Bonnington, WIRED
JIBO: Available in White or Black
JIBO is available in White or Black. Pick your JIBO's color when you order.
Helpful for Everyone
JIBO is the perfect robot for everyone in the family. Because JIBO is an open platform, his skills and applications will grow, helping and entertaining in ways we we haven't yet imagined. We are so looking forward to seeing what JIBO developers build!
How JIBO Works
- Follow JIBO's instructions to connect him to your WiFi network
- Teach JIBO to recognize your face & voice
- Learn what you can ask JIBO to do
- Download the JIBO mobile app (Android & iOS) to connect JIBO to your mobile devices
Connect to Devices
Your JIBO Network can include:
- Mobile devices
- Personal computers
- Other JIBOs
This is the spot to advance your JIBO's capabilities through new skills (robot applications). We will keep the community posted on its opening and on what JIBO developers are building.
Who We Are
Dr. Cynthia Breazeal
Steve Chambers
Andy Atkins
Adam Craft
Jeri Asher
Blade Kotelly
Matt Revis
Rich Westelman
Lynda Smith
Impressive Tech & Design at an Affordable Price.
Measuring at about 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 6 pounds, JIBO is the perfect size to have an attention-worthy presence in a room, but easy enough to move about your house.
Technical Specs
|approx. 11" tall, 6" base
|approx. 6 lbs.
|aluminum, ABS plastic, glass
|2 color stereo cameras
360° sound localization
upper body touch sensors
|3 full-revolute axes
high resolution encoder
feedback control
|HD LCD touchscreen
|2 premium speakers
|full-spectrum ambient LED
|US English
|AC adapter & battery-ready
|WiFi & bluetooth
|embedded Linux-based
|high-end ARM-based mobile
Developer Tools
The JIBO Developer Edition comes with a full SDK. If you are interested in developing new skills (robot applications) for the JIBO Store, the SDK is your route there. The SDK will be available in advance of your robot shipping, so start jotting those ideas down.
JIBO Developer Support
With the purchase of the JIBO Developer Edition, you will be enrolled in the JIBO Developer Program and have direct access to support and advice from our team. With the purchase of any JIBO, anyone can have access to the JIBO Forum, where you will receive additional information, support, and updates from the JIBO community.
The JIBO SDK includes:
- - Animation Tools that give developers control over JIBO's movements and displays
- Timeline Tools that give developers the ability to sequence and combine animations
- Behavior Tools that give developers the ability to control how JIBO engages and responds to people
- A Visual Simulator that gives developers the ability to create and observe more basic animations, timelines and behaviors without an actual robot.
Where do we ship?
At this time Jibo is available in the US, Canada, the EU (all 28 countries), Norway, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru & Mexico. International shipping dates may vary dependent on certification in country. All Jibos use US American-accented English. Support of other languages and accents will come in the future.
When we start shipping*
JIBO InDemand pre- orders will begin to be fulfilled in the April/May 2016 timeframe on a first-ordered, first- received basis. JIBO, Inc. will keep you notified of your JIBO ship date.
It looks too good to be true. Is this for real?
We have an amazing team to make Jibo a reality! While not everything in the video will necessarily be there at launch, the JIBO skills described above are part of the core skill set. And, because of the rich platform and ecosystem we're building, everything in the video beyond the core skills will be possible -- and more! With our developer community, we will continue to improve the product and add new and exciting features over time.
I preordered a JIBO, but I didn't get a confirmation email. How can I check the status?
Please refer to this article on How to Check if Your Contribution is Successful. If there is still an issue, you may contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com with the subject line: PREORDER CONFIRMATION.
There was an error with my contribution. What happened?
Please refer to this article on common contribution errors and steps to resolve: Common Contribution Errors.
When will my JIBO ship?
JIBO InDemand pre-orders will begin to be fulfilled in the April/May 2016 timeframe on a first-ordered, first-received basis. JIBO, Inc. will keep you notified of your JIBO ship date.
Where Does JIBO Ship?
We currently ship to the US, Canada, EU (all 28 countries), Norway, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru & Mexico. We are evaluating other countries to start shipping to at a later time! International shipping dates may vary dependent on certification in country. All JIBO's use US American-accented English. Support of other languages and accents will come in the future.
What can I do with the JIBO Network?
Through the devices in your JIBO Network, you can send fun voice messages and texts brought to life with expression packs, share photos and videos, set reminders, interact with others via telepresence, visit the store, or add new skills or content to JIBO -- wherever you are!
Does JIBO walk or have wheels? Where should I place him?
No. The best spot to place him is where most of your household activities happen (like in your kitchen or the family room), or where you expect you'll want JIBO's companionship and assistance the most. He's a member of the family and is at his best when he is with you.
Is JIBO a male or a female?
JIBO is gendered male.
Can I name him something other than JIBO?
Not yet. In the current release you have to use the name JIBO to address him. Future updates may allow for the possibility to give your JIBO a new name of your choice.
What languages does JIBO support? When will he speak other languages?
JIBO will understand US American-accented English when he comes to your home in 2016. Over time, JIBO will be able to communicate in other languages in the future. We will keep the community posted.
Do I need a WiFi network?
Yes. You must have Jibo connected to a WiFi network for JIBO to work.
How do I charge JIBO?
JIBO comes with an AC charging pad that works with 110/220V. He'll be battery-ready. That means JIBO does not ship with a battery, but you will be able to purchase one as an accessory, if you want JIBO to run without the charging pad. JIBO is designed to run for 30 minutes on battery power.
What kind of batteries does JIBO take?
It will be a battery pack also available as an accessory.
How tall is JIBO? How heavy?
JIBO will be about 11" tall, with a 6" base. We estimate JIBO will be about 5 lbs, without the battery accessory.
Does it work with iOS and Android Devices or my computer?
Yes. JIBO will have his own mobile app that is compatible with iOS and Android devices. He also has a web interface so you can interact via computer.
When will accessories be available for JIBO?
You can purchase a number of accessories on the JIBO Store when it launches. This includes functional accessories as well as fun cosmetic items that allow you to customize the appearance of your JIBO. We will keep you posted on the store's opening.
Will there be apps available for JIBO?
JIBO apps are called Skills. You will be able to purchase these from the JIBO Store, as they become available. JIBO will also come with a number of core skills free of charge. These include JiboSnap, JiboWatch, JiboMeet, JiboJit, and JiboStory.
When does the JIBO Store open?
We will let you know as soon as the store opens. We are excited about its launch. Developers will be able to submit skills or applications for certification in advance. All skills or applications must be certified by JIBO, Inc.
What programming language to I need to know?
How do I get information and support as a developer?
When you pre-order a developer edition JIBO, you will be automatically enrolled in the JIBO Developer Program. There will also be information posted on the JIBO blog. Dedicated members of our team will provide additional support to those enrolled in the JIBO Developer Program. We want to make your JIBO Skills and digital assets come to life and are committed to working with you to make our develper tools and support truly great.
Is the software open source?
The software is built on top of Linux (which is, of course, open source), but the JIBO subsystem will remain closed and proprietary for the time being. This is an area that we'll continue to look at and evaluate.
Can I back-up my JIBO?
There is no need to "back-up" JIBO since JIBO is an always-connected device that automatically stores its data in the JIBO cloud. If your JIBO ever needs to be replaced, once you connect your new JIBO to your account, it'll automatically have all the "knowledge" and skills that your old JIBO had.
How is my privacy protected?
Guarding our users' privacy is something we take very seriously. We work hard to protect your information from unauthorized access and have designed policies and controls to safeguard the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.
How secure is this?
JIBO uses SSL encryption to secure personal data sent to and from the cloud;
JIBO uses 256-bit AES encryption in the cloud; and digital certificates are used to authenticate devices.
How does JIBO respect my privacy?
A combination of technology and company policies are used to protect users privacy. JIBO complies with FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection guidelines including the Children's Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA). Company policies ensure that JIBO only collects data it needs, keeps it safe, and retains it only as long as necessary. A company security officer reviews security of all customer data at all phases of use. JIBO employs industry standard best practices regarding the way data is stored and transferred. Passwords are stored using cryptographic one-way hash functions. This ensures that nobody, even the company security officer, can ever gain access to a users' password.
How does JIBO respect my privacy?
You can tell JIBO to go to sleep, and in that mode the camera is off. JIBO will only wake up when you ask him to.
Can someone watch or listen to me?
JIBO robots have cameras and microphones that are used to interact with users and to provide the photography and messaging applications. There is no way for a remote user to enable the camera or microphone. JIBO's user interface makes it very clear to a user when they are engaged in a video or audio chat with others. JIBO will only connect to other devices (including other JIBO robots) that have a digital certificate explicitly allowing that connection.
Where is my data stored?
JIBO automatically uploads your data to the cloud. There's no explicit backup step required. The data is encrypted while in transit and on the servers. In the event that you break your JIBO you can associate the new JIBO with the account. The data will then be available on the new JIBO. The above step requires that JIBO's unique serial number be authorized to access data stored under the previous JIBO's serial number. This affinity between account and serial number prevents unauthorized access to your information.
What data does JIBO store?
JIBO stores certain information about you and backs it up to the cloud. It is encrypted via SSL when being uploaded or downloaded from the cloud. While stored in the cloud it is encrypted via 256-bit AES. The information stored may include your name, information required to connect to your WiFi network, various preferences, and data that is entered or acquired through one of the JIBO applications. Such data includes photos, videos, lists.
What is the warranty?
All product specifications, illustrations, drawings, particulars, dimensions and other information on the Site or made available by us are intended to represent no more than a general illustration of the Product and its features and do not constitute a warranty or representation by us that the Product will conform with the same.
Who did the industrial design for JIBO?
We worked closely with Huge Design on the industrial design of JIBO, blending our own team's deep expertise in animation and social robotics with Huge Design's stellar talent in sophisticated and cutting-edge industrial design. Bill Webb, Chris Harsacky and team are top notch.
Who did your movie?
Bradley Leong and Kevin Lipnos at Feedback, LLC made our movie, and we recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat! They are terrific!
Is JIBO Inc. hiring?
We are always on the lookout for talented people to join our team. If you think your background and goals are aligned with ours visit www.jibo.com/jobs to see our open positions.
If I have questions, how can I reach your team?
Please read through the FAQ first to find your answer. We are receiving a lot of special requests, and are responding as fast as possible!
For questions related to the Indiegogo campaign, you can contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
For all other questions regarding JIBO, contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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From the Organic Trade Association
What is organic?
Organic refers to the way agricultural products—food and fiber—are grown and processed. Organic food production is based on a system of farming that maintains and replenishes soil fertility without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers. Organic foods are minimally processed without artificial ingredients, preservatives, or irradiation to maintain the integrity of the food.
Is there an official definition of "organic"?
The following excerpt is from the definition of "organic" that the National Organic Standards Board adopted in April 1995: "Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony."
What does "Certified Organic" mean?
"Certified Organic" means the item has been grown according to strict uniform standards that are verified by independent state or private organizations. Certification includes inspections of farm fields and processing facilities, detailed record keeping, and periodic testing of soil and water to ensure that growers and handlers are meeting the standards which have been set.
Can any type of agricultural product become certified organic?
Yes, any agricultural product that meets third-party or state certification requirements may be considered organic. Organic foods are becoming available in an impressive variety, including pasta, prepared sauces, frozen juices, frozen meals, milk, ice cream and frozen novelties, cereals, meat, poultry, breads, soups, chocolate, cookies, beer, wine, vodka and more. These foods, in order to be certified organic, have all been grown and processed according to organic standards and must maintain a high level of quality. Organic fiber products, too, have moved beyond T-shirts, and include bed and bath linens, tablecloths, napkins, cosmetic puffs, feminine hygiene products, and men's, women's and children's clothing in a wide variety of styles.
Who regulates the certified organic claims?
The federal government set standards for the production, processing and certification of organic food in the Organic Food Production Act of 1990 (OFPA). The National Organic Standards Board was then established to develop guidelines and procedures to regulate all organic crops. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) during December 2000 unveiled detailed regulations to implement OFPA. These took effect on April 21, 2001, with an 18-month implementation period ending October 2002. At that time, any food labeled organic must meet these national organic standards. USDA's National Organic Program oversees the program.
Are all organic products completely free of pesticide residues?
Certified organic products have been grown and handled according to strict standards without toxic and persistent chemical inputs. However, organic crops are inadvertently exposed to agricultural chemicals that are now pervasive in rain and ground water due to their overuse during the past fifty years in North America, and due to drift via wind and rain.
Do organic farmers ever use pesticides?
Prevention is the organic farmer's primary strategy for disease, weed, and insect control. By building healthy soils, organic farmers find that healthy plants are better able to resist disease and insects. Organic producers often select species that are well adapted for the climate and therefore resist disease and pests. When pest populations get out of balance, growers will try various options like insect predators, mating disruption, traps, and barriers. If these fail, permission may be granted by the certifier to apply botanical or other nonpersistent pest controls under restricted conditions. Botanicals are derived from plants and are broken down quickly by oxygen and sunlight.
How will purchasing organic products help keep our water clean?
Conventional agricultural methods can cause water contamination. Beginning in May 1995, a network of environmental organizations, including the Environmental Working Group, began testing tap water for herbicides in cities across the United States' Corn Belt, and in Louisiana and Maryland. The results revealed widespread contamination of tap water with many different pesticides at levels that present serious health risks. In some cities, herbicides in tap water exceed federal lifetime health standards for weeks or months at a time. The organic farmer's elimination of polluting chemicals and nitrogen leaching, in combination with soil building, works to prevent contamination, and protects and conserves water resources.
Is organic food better for you?
There is no conclusive evidence at this time to suggest that organically produced foods are more nutritious. Rather, organic foods and fiber are spared the application of toxic and persistent insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and fertilizers. Many EPA-approved pesticides were registered long before extensive research linked these chemicals to cancer and other diseases. In the long run, organic farming techniques provide a safer, more sustainable environment for everyone.
Why does organic food sometimes cost more?
Prices for organic foods reflect many of the same costs as conventional items in terms of growing, harvesting, transportation and storage. Organically produced foods must meet stricter regulations governing all of these steps, so the process is often more labor- and management-intensive, and farming tends to be on a smaller scale. There is also mounting evidence that if all the indirect costs of conventional food production—cleanup of polluted water, replacement of eroded soils, costs of health care for farmers and their workers—were factored into the price of food, organic foods would cost the same or, more likely, be cheaper.
Isn't organic food just a fad?
No. U. S. sales of organic food totaled $5.4 billion in 1998, about $6.5 billion in 1999, and reached nearly $7.8 billion in 2000. The market has grown 20%–24% annually during the 1990s. The adoption of national standards for certification is expected to open up new markets for U. S. organic producers. Internationally, organic sales continue to grow as well.
From the Organic Consumer's Association
WASHINGTON, DC - The USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) recently reaffirmed that as of October 21, 2005, companies cannot label certified organic body care products with the USDA Organic Seal or represent that certified organic products comply with the National Organic Program. This policy change was initially proposed in April 2004 but was rescinded shortly thereafter after widespread public outcry. The new policy completely contradicts the previous 2002 USDA directive that invited body care companies to invest in certifying NOP qualified products, punishing legitimate organic body care companies while rewarding "organic" labeling fraud.
"Under pressure from big business, the Bush Administration's USDA is attempting to re-interpret the National Organic Program so as to kick out personal care companies that actually make certified organic lotions, balms and other products certified to National Organic Standards," says Ronnie Cummins, Executive Director of the Organic Consumers Association (OCA), a nonprofit consumer watchdog organization. "Certified organic olive oil does not magically become non-organic if it is used as a massage oil instead of on a salad. There is no logic in the NOP denying use of the USDA seal on personal care products that meet the NOP standards especially when numerous personal care brands mislabel their products with 'Organic/Organics' that use conventional and synthetic ingredients and preservatives. OCA believes the USDA seal is the only way bona fide organic personal care products can be distinguished by organic consumers versus misbranded 'Organic/Organics' products."
The National Organic Program is for all products that comply with the program, that truly support sustainable organic agriculture and ecological processing without unnecessary synthetic ingredients. In May 2002 the NOP formalized this position to personal care manufacturers when they said in their scope policy statement, "Because these and other products, classes of products, and production systems contain agricultural products the producers and handlers of such products, classes of products, and production systems are eligible to seek certification under the NOP."
"The USDA is sadly confused about free speech in this country to try and censure companies from communicating they comply with the NOP. It's totally outrageous that companies which spent considerable resources to develop high quality organic personal care products at the USDA's invitation may have to remove the USDA organic seal by October 21, 2005 unless legal action is taken,"
says Cummins.
"OCA will join with any personal care company that already qualifies for the USDA organic seal in fighting more duplicity in the marketplace through this policy change. We urge companies that already qualify for the USDA organic seal to ignore the latest guidance because it is arbitrary and capricious and is beyond the authority of the NOP to enforce."Personal care products can enter the body through the skin. Increasingly consumers are demanding organic products they know are free of chemicals and synthetic ingredients that can be harmful to environment and human health.
From Diana's Planet
The Truth About Organic Cotton
I recently reviewed a natural products industry proposal for standards for organic cotton and was dismayed to see the heavy-handed corporate assault on what should be a cut and dried issue: the naturalness of organic cotton and wool.
The creation of natural and organic textiles is really a very basic concept, not unlike the process of growing, harvesting and preparing organic foods. Take organic cotton for example. The cotton should be grown and harvested and processed without harmful chemicals in accordance with the principles of organic agriculture and organic food preparation. Wool from sheep or other animals can be harvested from animals that are free-range, organically-raised and humanely sheared. Simple.
For millions of years humans experimented with the colors from plants that grew around them and painted their bodies and textiles with natural pigments. Today, many craftspeople still practice natural dyeing techniques with beautiful and unique results. There are hundreds of plants that can be grown easily, organically and sustainably to produce a wide range of lovely colorings.
So what´s the problem? As peaceful and pretty as organic cotton sounds, the ugly truth is that, with the infiltration of the giant corporate interests, the organic cotton industry is very dirty indeed. Many companies flaunt the rhetoric: no pesticides, no herbicides and low-impact dyes. Low-impact dyes? Hold on here. We need some additional information. But before we expound upon dyes, let´s fill in the gaps between the harvesting of cotton and the dye processing.
Cotton (and other natural fibers) must be cleaned extremely well to remove plant pectins, waxes and oils so that the fiber can accept a colorant. Textile processing involves lots and lots of water, often boiling water in a preliminary process known as retting and the final cleaning phase also commonly involves the use of detergents, caustic agentschemical acids, even bio-engineered enzymes. Is the cleaning done with organic castile soaps? No, sadly, it is a common practice for the washing phase to be done with conventional detergents, most times petrochemical-based detergents.
Mercerized cotton. You may recognize this term from the label on a spool of thread or on a denim fabric. This is just one of many caustic chemical treatments used on modern cotton. Other pre-dye processing treatments involve the use of harsh acids or enzymes. Do these treatments sound like they are environmentally-friendly? They don´t sound friendly because they´re really not.
Now we can move on to the low-impact dyes. In the past few decades there has been significant scientific concern over the health and environmental impact of petrochemical dyes and there has been some research into the creation of less toxic chemical dyes and dyeing processing. Unfortunately, nearly 100% of all commercial textiles, including the textiles identified as low-impact dyed organic, are dyed using synthetic petrochemical dyes. The phrase low-impact dye does not equal a botanically-based dye! You might be surprised to learn that there are no government regulations for the processing of organic cotton and that there is no legal definition of the phrase low-impact dye.
Organic cotton textile producers latched on to the low-impact phrase and, currently, use it with abandon. Many synthetic dyes have serious issues of ecotoxicity and human toxicity. Chemical dyes have been proven to be a problem through dermal (wearing clothes all day) and oral absorption (children often suck on fabrics/blankets) and from dyes that are dumped into the drinking water and via consumption of marine life that is contaminated with chemical dyes from polluting of their habitat. Many dyes have, at one end, serious issues with allergenicity (dermatitis, eczema) and, on the greater side, large problems with carcinogenicity and mutagen and teratogen potential.
Because it has been proven that chemicals in textiles can be ingested and absorbed through the skin, it is imperative that fibers that are labeled as organic should be grown, harvested and processed without harmful chemicals in accordance with the principles and current regulations of organic agriculture and organic food preparation.
Many companies claim that their dyes and dyeing processes have less impact on the environment compared to conventional textiles because, they claim, that their dye processes dump less synthetic dye and other toxic processing chemicals into the environment and that the dyes themselves are less toxic. However, because there are also no regulations that require textile manufacturers to disclose their processing methods or their chemical dye's specifications, consumers have no access to hard facts to evaluate chemical information for themselves. The corporations who are working behind the scenes to create the standards for organic textiles (and organic personal care products) want to keep consumers in the darkthe less information that consumers have the more money the corporations can make.
Right now the only aspect of organic cotton that is regulated as certified by the federal government is the growing and harvesting of cotton. Whatever is done to the cotton after it is harvested and how it is labeled and marketed is completely open to the whims of the manufacturer of the finished product. This lack of regulation has created a bonanza of riches for those manufacturers seeking to capitalize on and exploit the growing interest in healthier fabric and clothing options. Sadly, people are being misled and are not getting the healthy products that they think they are.
There is a dedicated woman, Sally Fox, who has been developing very unique cotton strains through traditional hybridization techniques for many years. Sally´s cotton, widely known as FoxFiber, is grown organically and grows naturally in incredibly beautiful shades of natural greens, beiges, browns and blues. Imagine, cotton grown in colors that requires no chemical processing or chemical dyes! What a truly environmentally-friendly, healthy and sustainable crop and product!
The FoxFiber cotton can be grown organically, cleaned with mild chemical-free castile soaps and then woven into all manner of clothing and household products. The bizarre problem with natural, color-grown cotton is that it really is organic. Color-grown cotton makes chemically-treated cotton appear to be a bad environmental choice for health-oriented people. Big companies that rely on brightly-colored textiles don´t want people to know the truth about FoxFiber or the truth about their chemically-treated fibers so they are joining together behind the scenes to create a set of watered-down, very weak standards for what they want to call organic cotton.
Beware! Don´t be fooled by clever marketing gymnastics. Tell companies you don´t like their low-impact dyes. Tell them you want NO-impact dyes. If more companies would invest in Sally´s color-grown cotton research, we might be able to have an even wider range of naturally-grown cotton colors. What about Mother Nature´s coloring options? There are millions of plants around the world that have the potential to be grown (organically, of course) and utilized for their no-impact colorant properties. The giant textile manufacturers would rather use cheap petrochemical dyes than invest in botanical dye research applications and dye plant agricultural cultivation projects (that could support organic family farming operations) because they are more interested in profits than in protecting human health and supporting true environmental sustainability. Tell the USDA that going half way isn´t good enough and that you believe that color-grown cotton or organic cotton (or hemp or linen or wool) dyed with organically-grown plant dyes are the only textiles that deserve to be called organic. Chemical detergent washing aids, chemical dyes and other chemical or synthetic or bio-engineered textile processing aids are NOT acceptable for cotton or wool or hemp or linen products that are labeled as organic.