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Home Properties Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results and Announces Quarterly Dividend -Positive Portfolio Operating Trends -Exiting New Development Business -Reaffirming Commitment to Existing Markets PR Newswire ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 31, 2014 ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Home Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HME) today reported financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014. All per share results are reported on a diluted basis. Home Properties Results for the Quarter oEarnings per share ("EPS") was $0.39 per share, as compared to $0.51 per share in the second quarter of 2013. The decrease in EPS is primarily attributable to one-time charges of approximately $3.8 million incurred in connection with the Company's exit from the business of developing new apartment communities, as described in detail below, and lower gains on the disposition of property in 2014. oFunds from Operations ("FFO") was $1.04 per share, as compared to $1.11 per share in the prior year period. The decrease in FFO is primarily attributable to the $3.8 million charges related to the Company's exit from new development. oOperating Funds from Operations ("OFFO") was $1.11 per share, as compared to $1.11 per share in the prior year period. Results for the Six Months oEPS was $1.18 per share, as compared to $1.50 per share in the first six months of 2013. oFFO was $2.04 per share, as compared to $2.17 per share in the prior year period. oOFFO was $2.10 per share, as compared to $2.17 per share in the prior year period. Definitions of FFO and OFFO, and reconciliations of GAAP net income to these measures, are provided in the financial data section of this release. "The past four months have been very active at Home Properties, as we continue to focus on the creation of stockholder value throughout the organization," said Edward J. Pettinella, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our property management team has been successful in their efforts to increase rents and occupancy, and I am encouraged by improving portfolio trends in the second quarter, with new leases executed at rents 3.0% higher than expiring leases and renewals 3.2% higher. We are making significant strides in occupancy as well, with a 40 basis point improvement over the first quarter of 2014. The acquisition of two apartment communities was completed and we are on pace to meet our goal of acquiring $150 to $250 million of properties in 2014." Pettinella continued: "After thoughtful consideration and deliberation, we decided to exit the new development business. We believe that this change in strategy is a positive one as it simplifies the investment story for Home Properties, reduces risk, and allows management to spend more time on what Home does best – own, operate, acquire, and reposition Class C/B apartment communities. We also completed our review of existing and potential new markets. We identified no new markets for expansion and are reaffirming our commitment to the markets in which we operate today." Same-Property Operating Results ^ (1) Second Quarter 2014 Second Quarter 2014 Compared to Compared to Second Quarter 2013 First Quarter 2014 Rental Income 2.4 % increase 1.5% increase Total Revenues 2.4% increase 0.1% decrease Property Level Operating Expenses 2.0% increase 9.7% decrease Net Operating Income ("NOI") 2.6% increase 6.1% increase Average Physical 95.4%, or a 95.4%, or a Occupancy^(2) 40 basis point decrease 40 basis point increase Average Monthly Rental Rates 2.8% increase to $1,323 1.0% increase to $1,323 ^(1) For 115 core properties containing 39,915 apartment units owned since January 1, 2013 ^(2) Average physical occupancy – defined as the number of occupied apartment units divided by total apartment units For the six months ended June 30, 2014, same-property total revenues increased 2.6% and property level operating expenses increased 5.5%, resulting in a 0.9% increase in NOI, as compared to the first six months of 2013. The increase in property level operating expenses is largely the result of costs incurred in the first quarter of 2014 related to record severe winter weather in the majority of the Company's operating markets. Exit from New Development Business The Company announced today that it is exiting the business of developing new apartment communities. The two projects currently under construction will be completed – Eleven55 Ripley in Silver Spring, Maryland and The Courts at Spring Mill Station in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. No additional new apartment communities will be started. "We have created significant value through our development activities and are very proud of the seven Class A projects developed and currently valued at more than $530 million," commented Mr. Pettinella. "However, we believe that it is in the best interest of the Company's stockholders for us to dissolve our new development platform and focus 100% on our core differentiating strategy of acquiring and redeveloping mature apartment communities." In the second quarter of 2014, the Company recognized a non-cash charge for the impairment in value of land parcels that will not be developed and other related charges of approximately $3.8million. This one-time charge does not negatively impact OFFO. Net severance charges in connection with the elimination of development employee positions, totaling approximately $1.8million, will be expensed over the third and fourth quarters of 2014 and the first quarter of 2015. In addition, the Company expects to recognize approximately $1.2 million of interest expense related to land and predevelopment carrying costs in the third and fourth quarters of 2014 that would have otherwise been capitalized. The Company anticipates that gains on the sale of its remaining development land parcels over the course of the next year will be equal to or greater than the combined impairment and severance charges and interest expense triggered by its exit from the new development business. Commitment to Existing Markets In the normal course of operating its business, the Company conducts periodic reviews of potential new markets in conjunction with a thorough review of its existing footprint. The process begins with a review of data and analysis provided by third party consultants, followed by significant research completed by internal personnel, including visits to the various markets, meetings with brokers and property owners, and the completion of underwriting analysis. This process was recently completed and the Company identified no new markets that meet its investment requirements; therefore, it has no plans to enter into any new markets. Today, the Company is reaffirming its commitment to the existing HME markets of Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Southeast Florida, Long Island, Northern New Jersey, Philadelphia and Washington,D.C. and will continue to seek acquisition opportunities in all of these markets. Acquisitions On June 19, the Company acquired The Preserve at Milltown in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. The 376-unit garden apartment community is located 33 miles northwest of Philadelphia in Chester County near Downingtown Station, which provides train access to Philadelphia, NewYork City and surrounding communities. The Preserve also has excellent access to employment centers and services. The Preserve was built in 1975 and consists of 23 two-story buildings with brick and vinyl exteriors, balconies and pitched roofs. During the first three years of ownership, the Company expects to invest a total of $3.6 million in interior renovations, upgrading 15% of the community's apartments each year as leases expire. At closing, The Preserve was 93.4% occupied at monthly rents averaging $1,084 per unit. The Company expects a 6.3% first year capitalization rate on its investment after allocating 2.7% of rental revenues for management and overhead expenses and before normalized capital expenditures. On July 30, the Company acquired Willowbrook Apartments in Jeffersonville, Pennsylvania. The 248-unit garden apartment community is located in Montgomery County in the King of Prussia/Valley Forge area. Willowbrook has immediate access to employment centers and a wide range of cultural, entertainment and recreational opportunities. Willowbrook was built in 1972 and consists of eight two-story buildings with stucco veneer exteriors, vinyl siding accents on the gables, and pitched roofs. During the first three years of ownership, the Company expects to invest a total of $2.3 million in interior renovations, adding in-unit laundry equipment and upgrades as leases expire. At closing, Willowbrook was 96% occupied at monthly rents averaging $1,230 per unit. The Company expects a 6.8% first year capitalization rate on its investment after allocating 2.7% of rental revenues for management and overhead expenses and before normalized capital expenditures. Capital Markets On June 30, the Company repaid two fixed rate mortgages: oa $31.7 million 5.27% fixed rate mortgage with a July 1, 2014 maturity date and oa $10.3 million 5.25% fixed rate mortgage with a September 1, 2028 maturity date. Both properties have been added to the Company's unencumbered asset pool. As of June 30, 2014: oThe Company had approximately $9 million of cash on hand and an additional $162 million of available capacity on its corporate credit facility. oUnencumbered assets represented 55.7% of total undepreciated assets, up from 51.9% at December 31, 2013. oThe Company's ratio of debt-to-total market capitalization was 35.8%. oTotal debt of $2.4 billion was outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 4.3% and staggered maturities averaging 4 years. oApproximately 87% of totaled indebtedness was at fixed rates. oInterest coverage for the quarter was 4.0 times and the fixed charge ratio was 3.7 times. 2014 Guidance Based on actual year-to-date results and expectations for the balance of the year, the Company has decreased the midpoint of its prior FFO guidance by $0.13 per share, to $4.35, and the range of FFO per share to $4.31 to $4.39. Quarterly 2014 FFO per share guidance is as follows: third quarter range of $1.11 to $1.15 and fourth quarter range of $1.16 to $1.20. The midpoint of 2014 OFFO per share guidance has been decreased by $0.07 per share to $4.42 with a range of $4.38 to $4.46. Quarterly guidance for the balance of the year is equal to the FFO ranges provided above. A significant portion of the reduction in guidance is directly attributable to the Company's exit from the new development business: $0.10 for FFO and $0.04 for OFFO. In addition, extreme weather conditions experienced in the first quarter of 2014 resulted in delays in completing units in the two development projects currently under construction, resulting in reduced NOI from these properties of $0.02 per share for both FFO and OFFO. Guidance for operating results from CoreProperties, G&A, and interest expense have been reduced by $0.01 per share for the balance of the year. A reconciliation of May 1 to current guidance is provided below: FULL YEAR 2014 GUIDANCE^(1) Per Share FFO OFFO May 1, 2014 Guidance $ 4.48 $ 4.49 Change to Guidance as a result of second quarter actual results: Impairment and other charges related to $ (0.06) NA exit from new development business Changes to third and fourth quarter Guidance: Amounts triggered due to exit from new development business Severance $ (0.02) $ (0.02) Reduced capitalized interest on land parcels previously designated for $ (0.02) $ (0.02) development Delayed NOI from two development projects $ (0.02) $ (0.02) under construction Normal operations – NOI, interest expense, $ (0.01) $ (0.01) G&A Current Guidance $ 4.35 $ 4.42 ^(1) Represents the mid-point of Guidance range; additional details included in quarterly Supplemental Information available at www.homeproperties.com in the Investors section. Dividend Declared The Company announced a regular cash dividend on the Company's common shares of $0.73per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. The dividend is payable on August 27, 2014 to shareholders of record on August 13, 2014 and is equivalent to an annualized rate of $2.92 per share. The current annual dividend represents a 4.4% yield based on the July 30 closing price of $66.69. Home Properties' common stock will begin trading ex-dividend on August 11, 2014. Supplemental Information The Company produces supplemental information that includes details regarding property operations, other income, acquisitions, sales, geographic market breakdown, debt and new development. The supplemental information is available via the Company's website through the "Investors" section or e-mail upon request. Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call The Company will conduct a conference call and simultaneous webcast tomorrow at 11:00AMET to review and comment on the information reported in this release. The webcast, which includes audio and a slide presentation, will be available, live at 11:00 AM and archived by 1:00 PM, through the "Investors" section of the Company's website, www.homeproperties.com. For live audio-only participation, please dial 800-913-1647 (International 212-231-2900). Third Quarter Conference/Event Schedule Home Properties is scheduled to participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2014 Global Real Estate Conference on September 10-11 in New York City, the BMO Capital Markets 9th Annual North American Real Estate Conference on September 15-16 in Chicago, and the Western New York Investors Conference on September 26 in Buffalo, New York. Presentation materials will be available at www.homeproperties.com in the "Investors" section. Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call The Company's third quarter 2014 financial results are scheduled to be released after the stock market closes on Thursday, October 30, 2014. A conference call, which will be simultaneously webcast, is scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2014 at 11:00 AM ET. It will be accessible following the instructions for the current quarter's conference call. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved. Factors that may cause actual results to differ are described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and include general economic and local real estate conditions, weather and other conditions that might affect operating expenses, the timely completion of repositioning and new development activities within anticipated budgets, the actual pace of future acquisitions and dispositions, and continued access to capital to fund growth. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements because of subsequent events. About Home Properties Home Properties is a publicly traded apartment real estate investment trust that owns, operates, acquires and rehabilitates apartment communities primarily in suburbs of major metropolitan areas in selected Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets. An S&P 400 Company, Home Properties owns and operates 121 communities containing 42,198 apartment units. For more information, visit Home Properties' website at www.homeproperties.com. HOME PROPERTIES, INC. SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data – Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 2014 2013 2014 2013 Rental income $ 155,022 $ 149,313 $ 307,375 $ 296,607 Property other income 13,170 12,828 28,730 27,008 Other income 179 215 321 464 Total revenues 168,371 162,356 336,426 324,079 Operating and maintenance 60,302 57,942 126,761 118,000 General and administrative 7,127 7,337 16,384 16,420 Interest 25,196 28,690 50,523 58,685 Depreciation and amortization 45,167 42,002 89,546 83,414 Other expenses 274 16 282 32 Impairment and other charges 3,842 - 3,842 - Total expenses 141,908 135,987 287,338 276,551 Income from continuing 26,463 26,369 49,088 47,528 operations Discontinued operations Income (loss) from - 1,385 40 2,193 discontinued operations Gain on disposition of - 4,645 31,306 45,004 property Discontinued operations - 6,030 31,346 47,197 Net income 26,463 32,399 80,434 94,725 Net income attributable to (3,994) (5,363) (12,174) (15,809) noncontrolling interest Net income attributable to $ 22,469 $ 27,036 $ 68,260 $ 78,916 common stockholders Reconciliation from net income attributable to common stockholders to Funds From Operations: Net income attributable to $ 22,469 $ 27,036 $ 68,260 $ 78,916 common stockholders Real property depreciation and 44,587 42,695 88,676 85,360 amortization Noncontrolling interest 3,994 5,363 12,174 15,809 Gain on disposition of property - (4,645) (31,306) (45,004) FFO - basic and diluted, as 71,050 70,449 137,804 135,081 defined by NAREIT Loss from early extinguishment of debt in connection with sale - - 802 1,416 of real estate FFO - basic and diluted (1) $ 71,050 $ 70,449 $ 138,606 $ 136,497 ^(1) Pursuant to the updated guidance for Funds From Operations provided by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT"), FFO is defined as net income (computed in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP")) excluding gains or losses from disposition of property, impairment write-downs of depreciable real estate, noncontrolling interest and extraordinary items plus depreciation from real property. The Company adds back debt extinguishment costs and other one-time costs incurred as a result of repaying property specific debt triggered upon sale of a property. Because of the limitations of the FFO definition as published by NAREIT as set forth above, the Company has made certain interpretations in applying the definition. The Company believes all adjustments not specifically provided for are consistent with the definition. Other similarly titled measures may not be calculated in the same manner. HOME PROPERTIES, INC. SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data – Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 2014 2013 2014 2013 FFO – basic and diluted $ 71,050 $ 70,449 $ 138,606 $ 136,497 FFO – basic and diluted $ 71,050 $ 70,449 $ 138,606 $ 136,497 Acquisition costs of closed deals 274 16 282 32 included in other expenses Impairment and other charges 3,842 - 3,842 - Operating FFO (2) $ 75,166 $ 70,465 $ 142,730 $ 136,529 FFO – basic and diluted $ 71,050 $ 70,449 $ 138,606 $ 136,497 Recurring non-revenue generating (9,094) (8,901) (18,225) (17,934) capital expenses AFFO (3) $ 61,956 $ 61,548 $ 120,381 $ 118,563 Operating FFO $ 75,166 $ 70,465 $ 142,730 $ 136,529 Recurring non-revenue generating (9,094) (8,901) (18,225) (17,934) capital expenses Operating AFFO (2) (3) $ 66,072 $ 61,564 $ 124,505 $ 118,595 Weighted average shares/units outstanding: Shares – basic 57,247.9 52,299.4 57,162.3 51,954.6 Shares – diluted 57,795.1 52,922.0 57,660.2 52,581.5 Shares/units – basic ^(4) 67,452.0 62,695.4 67,379.1 62,366.2 Shares/units – diluted ^(4) 67,999.3 63,318.0 67,877.0 62,993.0 Per share/unit: Net income – basic $0.39 $0.52 $1.19 $1.52 Net income – diluted $0.39 $0.51 $1.18 $1.50 FFO – basic $1.05 $1.12 $2.06 $2.19 FFO – diluted $1.04 $1.11 $2.04 $2.17 Operating FFO ^ (2) $1.11 $1.11 $2.10 $2.17 AFFO ^(3) $0.91 $0.97 $1.77 $1.88 Operating AFFO ^ (2) (3) $0.97 $0.97 $1.83 $1.88 Common Dividend paid $0.73 $0.70 $1.46 $1.40 ^(2) Operating FFO is defined as FFO adjusted for the addback of acquisition costs on closed deals and land impairment costs. ^(3) Adjusted Funds From Operations ("AFFO") is defined as FFO less an annual reserve for anticipated recurring, non-revenue generating capitalized costs of $900 and $848 per apartment unit in 2014 and 2013, respectively. The resulting sum is divided by the weighted average shares/units on a diluted basis to arrive at AFFO per share/unit. ^(4) Basic includes common stock outstanding plus operating partnership units in Home Properties, L.P., which can be converted into shares of common stock. Diluted includes additional common stock equivalents. HOME PROPERTIES, INC. SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands - Unaudited) June 30, 2014 December 31, 2013 $ 812,204 $ 786,868 Land Land held for sale 13,734 - Construction in progress 136,957 187,976 Buildings, improvements and equipment 4,680,578 4,645,921 5,643,473 5,620,765 Accumulated depreciation (1,303,082) (1,243,243) Real estate, net 4,340,391 4,377,522 Cash and cash equivalents 9,382 9,853 Cash in escrows 26,451 23,738 Accounts receivable 12,973 14,937 Prepaid expenses 11,264 22,089 Deferred charges 10,281 11,945 Other assets 3,484 7,793 Total assets $ 4,414,226 $ 4,467,877 Mortgage notes payable $ 1,675,731 $ 1,814,217 Unsecured notes payable 450,000 450,000 Unsecured line of credit 282,500 193,000 Accounts payable 28,919 27,540 Accrued interest payable 7,757 8,392 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 33,817 33,936 Security deposits 18,930 18,479 Total liabilities 2,497,654 2,545,564 Common stockholders' equity 1,628,360 1,629,253 Noncontrolling interest 288,212 293,060 Total equity 1,916,572 1,922,313 Total liabilities and equity $ 4,414,226 $ 4,467,877 Total shares/units outstanding: Common stock 57,330.6 56,961.6 Operating partnership units 10,201.0 10,287.2 67,531.6 67,248.8 Logo- http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101026/NY89070LOGO SOURCE Home Properties, Inc. Website: http://www.homeproperties.com Contact: David P. Gardner, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (585) 246-4113, Shelly J. Doran, Vice President, Investor Relations, (585) 295-4227
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Convert reincarnation
How the convert fit the process of reincarnation?
Previous the convertion , the life of the goy was a reincarnation by itself? If yes, why is the reason a soul reincarnated in a goy???
Please let me know the source of my quesdtions in English. Thanks
Previous the convertion , the life of the goy was a reincarnation by itself? If yes, why is the reason a soul reincarnated in a goy???
Please let me know the source of my quesdtions in English. Thanks
Nosson Elchanan Eliyahu
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This is discussed in a number of pages within our "Gate of Reincarnations" folder. You can type "convert" into the Search feature on kabbalaonline.org, and click to the many links to Gates of Reincarnation.
Rabbi Yerachmiel Tilles
May 11, 2010
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I am a Convert. As I study the subject of reincarnation, I often wonder how I fit in to the reincarnation process since I wasn't born a Jew.
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You'll Need a Big Tank but Keep Cats and Babies Away from Them - What He Told Our Investigator; EXPOSED: THE DVD PIRATE WHO SELLS SHARKS ON THE SIDE AT Pounds 350 A TIME
Byline: By RUSSELL FINDLAY and ROBERT POULLEY
MILLIONAIRE computer pirate Ian Sweeney's illegal empire rakes in fortunes selling fake software, DVDs and CDs.
Now he is branching out after a pounds 17 million counterfeit case against him was dropped by selling sharks for pounds 350 a time.
Sweeney, 32, offers Black Tip and White Tip sharks which grow to 6 ft.
They thrive in the waters of the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, East African coast and Hawaii.
But from a grimy industrial unit in Hillington, Glasgow, Sweeney assured our investigator they would be OK for a home aquarium.
He said: ``You will need a big tank for these but don't let your babies or cat near them.''
Sweeney has been at the centre of police investigations for more than 10 years. But he has led a charmed life since starting out as a street trader in Glasgow's Barras in the early 90s.
He is now one of Scotland's most successful sellers of counterfeit computer software, DVDs and CDs.
But he has avoided prison thanks to reluctant prosecutors, the help of a bent policeman and crafty lawyers.
Now, with his latest venture, he is moving into more dangerous waters.
Last week he offered a Sunday Mail investigator dangerous reef sharks.
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He added: `` The only other exotic thing we have in Glasgow is birds with bright lipstick.''
One veteran police officer said: ``This guy has been the subject of dozens of investigations. He's a real Mr Big at the Barras. The evidence against him is often overwhelming but not once has he been jailed.''
In early 1999, police raided his factory unit in a shopping arcade inthe centre of Glasgow. They seized thousands of copies of computer programmes that would have cost pounds 17 million to buy legally.
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His lawyer's masterstroke was to demand that every second of every disc should be re-examined and that the Legal Aid Board should pay for it.
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In addition to an outdoor pool, La Dolce Vita Residence provides a spa tub and a fitness center. The apartment offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
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Get Ready for The Festive 500
Challenge Yourself & Make a Significant Difference for Riding in Our Community
What the Festive 500 is All About
Between December 24 and December 31, Rapha challenges riders across the globe to ride 500km or more.
At this time of year, it's a bit more of a challenge to log those kinds of miles, but what better time, with the more-than-usual calorie consumption, to ride with others and see just how much fun it is to ride outside in the winter.
We have a series of rides planned for this time as well as a lot of ways to win prizes and make a positive impact on riding in Massachusetts. Keep reading for all of the details.
Sharing in the Fun
Sharing stories and photos from expeditions during the Festive 500 makes the riding all that much more fun. We have an Instagram and blog story contest. Include the hashtags #festive500, #rscgives on anything you post throughout the Festive 500. Complete details of the contest, rules and categories for entries are below, keep reading!
We will post names of winners of the Instagram contest, blog story contest, and we'll announce the names of everyone who reaches 500km or more during the Festive 500! We also encourage you to participate in the Instagram and blog contest that Rapha is hosting. It's like a 2-for-1 contest!
Remember to post photos and stories along the way between now and when the Festive 500 wraps up at 11:59pm on December 31st! Use both of the magic hashtags to be included in the hoopla.
#festive500 and #rscgives
This year, we've added a new element that makes it even better!
Supporting Those Who Help Improve Our Experiences on Roads and Trails
RSC Ride Conservation Fund
Ride Studio Cafe has a Ride Conservation Fund. We're fueling this fund throughout December with your help. We're splitting December's fund among three awesome organizations who work tirelessly to make riding better.
We are donating a minimum of $1,000. Here's how you can help us grow that amount:
- 5% of all of our Rapha sales for the entire month of December will go into this fund.
- We will donate $20 per rider for each Ride Studio Cafe-hosted Festive 500 ride to the fund.
- For example, if you attend 3 of our rides, we'll contribute $60 to the fund.
- If you attend each of our rides, we will put $120 into the fund with your name on it.
- We will offer you the chance to turn this contribution into a membership with one or more of the organizations, if your riding equates to a contribution that will buy a membership.
Beneficiaries of the Ride Conservation Fund
We have chosen three outstanding organizations to receive these funds who make notable, obvious differences in our roads, trails, and in many other ways. They are:
The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) promotes a bicycle-friendly environment and encourages bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation.
MassBike serves the community in countless ways to remind everyone from lawmakers to motorists that bicyclists count. The difference MassBike makes is visible throughout our community and the state of Massachusetts. We want to help MassBike work toward the future they envision.
Would you like to be a member or renew your membership to MassBike? If your Festive riding adds up to a membership, we'll buy it for you if you like.
The New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) is a recreational trails advocacy organization with 25 chapters throughout New England and about 5,000 members. Their mission is to promote the best that mountain biking has to offer, steward the trail systems where we recreate and preserve open space.
One great example of the work NEMBA does is maintaining and creating trails at local Landlocked Forest. They also lead nearly 1,000 mountain bike rides a year, donate thousands of hours of volunteerism for trail projects, and have put on hundreds of trail building and maintenance events in the region.
Would you like to be a member of NEMBA or renew your membership to NEMBA? If your Festive riding adds up to a membership, we'll buy it for you if you like.
Lexington Nature Trust
The Lexington Nature Trust funds the work of The Lexington Conservation Stewards and, through them, many trail improvement projects. The Lexington Conservation Stewards is a group of volunteers who work closely with the Conservation Division to care for Lexington's 1,300 acres of conservation land.
The Lexington Nature Trust buys materials for projects taken on by the Stewards. Since the Conservation Stewards is an organization of volunteers, they have almost no overhead – making every dollar that goes into this fund go a long way. A near-term project by the Stewards is to do a pilot signage project at Whipple Hill. This project will then extend to the other trails throughout Lexington.
We have frequently ridden on the 40+ miles of bike-able trails in Lexington. This year, notable rides like the Honey 100 and the Diverged ride, as well as many of our mixed-terrain rides were made awesome with the addition of off-road sections in Lexington.
Would you like to be a member and volunteer with the Stewards? Membership is free and encouraged.
RSC Ride Conservation Fund Tracking
We will keep track of those who are riding out of the Studio in-house in order to determine how much we will contribute to the RSC Ride Conservation Fund via a sign-in sheet – put your name on it before you roll out for each ride.
We will calculate total Rapha sales in December and make the donation to each of the three chosen organizations by February 1, 2015. We'll be sure to keep this page updated with the number of riders participating and total funds earned.
A Special Rapha Jersey Embroidered Just For You
All riders who do 6 out of the 7 Studio Festive rides and who reach the 500km distance goal will receive a very special Rapha jersey with RSC-designed, custom embroidery on it!
Ride with us 3 times? If you accomplish the 500km and if you joined us for at least 3 of our organized Festive rides, we'll offer you the special embroidery on a Rapha jersey or jacket that you purchase new from us.
We are tracking who earns the jersey and embroidery with special signature cards like these:
Instagram and Blog Contest
Winners will receive a choice of one of the following prizes:
Blog Contest Winners Will Receive:
– We'll re-print your post on our blog and link to your site and social media
Plus you'll receive your choice of one of the following:
Ride Studio Cafe Hosted Rides
We have seven days of riding planned. We hope you'll join us for one or all seven. The route and details for each ride will be posted at least 24-hours in advance of the day. We will make changes to the routes or shorten them if conditions make it necessary. If the roads are icy: we'll still be riding, but we'll have studs on our tires and hope you will, too. Using the proper equipment and dressing properly is important to have a safe and enjoyable ride. Ask us if you're unsure how to dress or properly equip your bike.
Expect each ride to be at least 50 miles in length. Most of the rides will depart at 9 or 10am, but some will begin earlier depending on the day, distance, and weather. As long as you begin the ride with us, regardless of the miles you actually log for the day, we will contribute to the RSC Ride Conservation fund for your participation. So, if you're not up for the distance, feel free to begin with the group. Just be sure to know how to get back to the Studio or your home.
Snowflake Century!
Our Snowflake Century is back this year! This is a 100-mile ride whose route is shaped like a snowflake and has Lexington at its center for ease of warming up throughout the ride. We will announce which date it'll fall on when we have a much better idea as to what the weather has in store for us.
Ride Dates and Schedule
The ride schedule will be updated as we have the nitty gritty for each ride.
We may make last minute changes to any of these routes if the weather necessitates it. Check back here for route changes, check Twitter for last-minute, up-to-the-minute updates.
Day 1: Wednesday, December 24. Start time: 8am. Distance: 44 miles. Route: To Stow and back. We close at 2pm, but you'll be back before then.
Thursday, December 25. Christmas Day: No organized ride from RSC, we're closed, too.
Day 2: Friday, December 26. Start time: 9am. Distance: ~79 miles. Route: To Essex, includes food stops and avoids most main roads.
Day 3: Saturday, December 27. Start time: 9am. Distance: 58. Route: To Harvard General Store and back.
Day 4: Sunday, December 28. Snowflake Century! Start time: 8am. Distance: 100 miles. Route. We will open our doors at 7:45am so you may have an espresso, use the restroom, or grab anything you need from the bike shop.
Day 5: Monday, December 29. Start time: 9am. Distance: 54 miles. Route: North to the Ryer's Store in North Reading.
Day 6: Tuesday, December 30. UPDATE: Start time: 9am. Distance: 62 miles. Route: Heads south to Hyde Park and back. Urban, but on less main roads. The start time has been pushed to 9am in order to have a little less traffic.
Day 7: Wednesday, December 31. Start time: 9am. Distance: 59 miles. Route: South to Medfield and back. Similar to the Braver Than The Elements ride: great roads, not much traffic on most of the roads, food stop at Blue Moon Cafe.
Register for the Festive 500
Register for the Festive 500 Challenge on Strava. Log your miles as you ride and watch as they add up! All finishers who ride at least 500km will receive a roundel from Rapha.
Remember, all Rapha that you purchase here during December contributes to the RSC Ride Conservation Fund! Start riding now to see how to dress right for the cold. If you want suggestions on how to be comfortable on the coldest days, we ride in all weather and all conditions so we have a lot of thoughts on staying comfortable when it seems impossible.
Join in the fun and festivities with us! If you have any questions, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com


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- The Intelligence Appropriations Process: Issues for Congress
- The intelligence appropriations process remains complicated and not well understood, but intelligence is an important and sizable part of the federal budget and will undoubtedly be addressed as Congress considers various alternatives for spending. This report reviews the intelligence appropriations process, describes various changes that have been proposed, and analyzes the issues associated with the proposals. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83993/
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- This report will focus on issues related to the need for transmission incentives, and consumer cost concerns related to these incentives. Given the changes that FERC cites in the electric industry, the question arises as to whether the need for transmission incentives continues. FERC is bound by EPACT to make incentives available, and is not proposing to end the incentives. However, with concerns raised over the effects of transmission incentives on consumer rates, implications of related federal policies on the electric power sector, additional FERC regulatory policies for transmission, and the aging of electricity infrastructure among key issues, the need for continuing transmission incentives may be a matter for Congress to consider. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83996/
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- This report examines the Buffett rule, but uses a measure of income that captures the ability to pay taxes and incorporates the effect of the corporate income tax in addition to the individual income tax and the payroll tax. The Buffet rule states that "no household making over $1 million annually should pay a smaller share of its income in taxes than middle-class families pay" and is named after Warren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. The report includes figures, tables, and appendices to illustrate calculations and issues involved with the topic. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc93910/
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- This report discusses pending U.S. free trade agreements (FTAs) with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama. The bills to implement these agreements will now be debated under trade promotion authority, or fast-track rules, designed to expedite congressional consideration. The report includes an overview of agricultural issues regarding FTAs and pending FTA partners, as well as a closer breakdown of the specific issues for each of the countries. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc93818/
- Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance
- This report discusses the current political state of Afghanistan, as well as the Afghan government. This report also discusses Afghanistan's relationship with the United States, particularly U.S. efforts to urge President Hamid Karzai, to address corruption within the Afghan government. The report also includes discussion of election fraud and corruption in Afghanistan. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc84119/
- Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
- This report discusses the current state of Bahrain, which has undergone substantial political reforms since the late 1990s, but which still suffers from tension between the Shiite majority and the Sunni-led government. This report focuses particularly on Bahrain's relationship with the United States and with regional issues. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83814/
- Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
- This report discusses the current state of Bahrain, which has undergone substantial political reforms since the late 1990s, but which still suffers from tension between the Shiite majority and the Sunni-led government. This report focuses particularly on Bahrain's relationship with Iran and Bahrain's relationship with the United States. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83815/
- Iran Sanctions
- This report focuses on the United States' relationship with Iran and how the Obama Administration is handling prior administration's economic sanctions against Iran. The Obama Administration's policy approach toward Iran has contrasted with the Bush Administration's by attempting to couple the imposition of sanctions to an active and direct U.S. effort to negotiate with Iran on the nuclear issue. That approach was not initially altered because of the Iranian dispute over its June 12, 2009, elections. However, with subsequent negotiations yielding no firm Iranian agreement to compromise, since early 2010 the Administration has focused on achieving the imposition of additional U.N., U.S., and allied country sanctions whose cumulative effect would be to compel it to accept a nuclear bargain. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc84095/
- Pakistan-U.S. Relations: A Summary
- This report summarizes important recent developments in Pakistan and in Pakistan-U.S. relations. Obama Administration engagement with Pakistan has been seriously disrupted by recent events. A brief analysis of the current state of Pakistan-U.S. relations illuminates the main areas of contention and uncertainty. Vital U.S. interests related to links between Pakistan and indigenous American terrorism, Islamist militancy in Pakistan and Islamabad's policies toward the Afghan insurgency, Pakistan's relations with historic rival India, nuclear weapons proliferation and security, and the troubled status of Pakistan's domestic setting are reviewed. Ongoing human rights concerns and U.S. foreign assistance programs for Pakistan are briefly summarized, and the report closes with an analysis of current U.S.-Pakistan relations. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83965/
- Funding Emergency Communications: Technology and Policy Considerations
- This report identifies areas where changes in existing policies and practices may facilitate achievement of the important goals for emergency communications that Congress and others have identified. Why these goals have become important, and recent planning efforts to achieve these goals, is discussed first. Next, possible barriers to achieving these goals are identified and described. The conclusion revisits key options presently under consideration by Congress. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc93875/
- Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests
- This report discusses the current status of Central Asian states and U.S. policy, which has been aimed at facilitating their cooperation with U.S. and NATO stabilization efforts in Afghanistan and their efforts to combat terrorism, proliferation, and trafficking in arms, drugs, and persons. Congress will be considering an increase in support for the programs in Central Asia. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94038/
- Securing Nuclear Materials: The 2010 Summit and Issues for Congress
- The 2010 Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC, was part of President Obama's pledge to secure nuclear material around the world by 2013. Nuclear security measures refer to a wide range of actions to prevent theft or diversion of nuclear material or sabotage at an installation or in transit. Congress will continue to decide on funding for the U.S. domestic and international programs focused on nuclear material security and nuclear terrorism prevention. Congress is also likely to assess implementation of the Administration's goal to secure nuclear materials by the end of 2013. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc86559/
- Budget Control Act: Potential Impact of Automatic Spending Reduction Procedures on Health Reform
- The Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA; P.L. 112-25) established new budget enforcement mechanisms for reducing the federal deficit by at least $2.1 trillion over the 10-year period FY2012-FY2021. The BCA places statutory limits, or caps, on discretionary spending for each of those 10 fiscal years, which will save an estimated $0.9 trillion during that period. In addition, it creates a Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (Joint Committee), which is instructed to develop legislation to reduce the federal deficit by at least another $1.5 trillion through FY2021. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83989/
- Interior Immigration Enforcement: Programs Targeting Criminal Aliens
- This report begins by defining and quantifying the criminal alien population, to the extent possible. The following sections describe current and historical programs designed in whole or in part to target this population, including CAP, Secure Communities, the § 287(g) program, and NFOP. After describing how these programs function and key differences among them, the report reviews their recent appropriations history and enforcement statistics. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83991/
- Synthetic Drugs: Overview and Issues for Congress
- This report discusses the federal scheduling of controlled substances, including the temporary scheduling of substances. It also provides an overview of current trends in selected synthetic cannabinoids and stimulants. It concludes with a review of selected relevant legislation in the 112th Congress as well as issues for policymakers to consider. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83995/
- Farm Safety Net Proposals for the 2012 Farm Bill
- This report discusses three proposals-one by the National Cotton Council, one by Representative Neugebauer, and another by a private crop insurance company-focus on modifications to crop insurance programs. The National Farmers Union proposes to replace existing farm programs with a combination of farmer-owned-reserves, increased loan rates, and set asides. A proposed new dairy program-the Dairy Security Act-would provide a voluntary margin insurance program and market stabilization activities in place of current dairy programs. Finally, the proposed REFRESH Act (Senator Lugar) would eliminate most commodity programs (including the sugar program), and incorporate ARRM, the Dairy Security Act, and expanded whole-farm revenue insurance in their place. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83986/
- Cuba: U.S. Restrictions on Travel and Remittances
- This report discusses details of policy changes regarding travel to Cuba, which have been a key and often contentious component in U.S. efforts to isolate Cuba's communist government since the early 1960s. In January 2011, the Obama Administration announced policy changes further easing restrictions on travel and remittances. In the first session of the 112th Congress, there were several attempts aimed at rolling back the Obama Administration's actions easing restrictions on travel and remittances. Several initiatives were also introduced that would further ease or lift such restrictions altogether. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc93959/
- U.S. Foreign Aid to the Palestinians
- U.S. aid to the Palestinians has fluctuated considerably over the past three years, largely due to Hamas's changing role within the Palestinian Authority (PA). Since Hamas's forcible takeover of the Gaza Strip in June 2007, the U.S. has dramatically boosted aid levels to bolster the PA and President Mahmoud Abbas vis-à-vis Hamas. Because of congressional concerns that, among other things, U.S. funds might be diverted to Palestinian terrorist groups, much of this assistance is subject to legislative restrictions. Experts advise that PA stability hinges on, now more than ever, improved security, economic development, Israeli cooperation, and the continuation of high levels of foreign assistance. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc84133/


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Gurmeet Chaudary as Maan and Drashti Dhami as Geet
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