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Cell phone video shows a Metro Police Officer chase Karissa Ronkin and throw her to the ground.
Ronkin uttered an expletive moments before during an argument.
"I don't know why he took her down in the first place. She wasn't threatening him," said district resident Ellen Shupe.
In a video of the event, you repeatedly hear Officer Andy Vihn tell Ronkin to stop resisting. You clearly hear her saying she isn't resisting.
For several minutes, the only movement you see is Ronkin try to pull her skirt down which was thrown above her waist.
Ronkin, 21, a Catholic University student at the time, had been horsing around with friends. This apparently prompted Officer Vihn to bar their entrance to Metro.
Ronkin's attorney calls this an example of police brutality and a blatant violation of First and Fourth Amendments. The video drew sharp criticism from other metro passengers on Monday evening.
"That's not ok. She was leaving anyway, so I don't know what the point was," said district resident Justin Joseph.
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'87 Cannondale Criterium. Rebuilt and finished yesterday.
got a new one,
and an older one, my favorite. And two others but it's nice outside and don't
want to sit here and do this. later......
Finished my first build. I still have some more to do (I really want to upgrade to red Titanium Speedplays and a wireless computer). Yes I know the zip ties could be black, but I was out. I think it turned out pretty good.
58 cm Fuji Roubaix RC
Fork FC-440 Fuji Carbon Monocoque
FSA headset
Dura Ace 10 drivetrain (12-27,39-52)
Dura Ace chain
Dura Ace brake calipers(black)
Shimano PD-R540 pedals
Zipp Team CSC wheels
Michelin Pro2 Race tires
Ritchey Biomax II Handlebars
Newton Deda Stem
Fi'zi:k Arione CX -159g Arione!! - too smooth
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The newest build.
Picked up this Fuso FR1 last night from a Craig's list seller. It's going to get stripped down and converted to Campy Chorus Compact since I already have some of the parts. I've always wanted a Fuso and for a 53cm in Black to show up out of nowhere, woot! I had planned on purchasing a steel frame with the tax refund so this was a nice surprise to find on Craig's list.
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LeMond "Sarthe"... last of the steel framed!
Those Lemond bars on the Fuso are so cool
Relatively new to road biking, but I thought I would post a few pictures of my bike. What do you guys think? Go easy on me haha.
^It looks to be a bit too big for you the way it's set up now, but maybe you're still working on the fit?
...because the bars aren't two feet below the saddle? Upright riding position is your friend.
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Trek Stache 7 Its a hoot!
Specialized AWOL Mile Muncher
Specialized Fatboy Trail Miles of Smiles
Built up on a budget for crit racing and TT's.
NOS Dura Ace 7700 hubs, mid-cage rear derailler, and 9spd bar-end shifters (I know, I'm swimming upstream here!). NOS Dura-Ace 7400 single pivot calipers, ft. derailler and brake levers.
Vintage Mavic GL330 tubular rims, Wheelsmith 14/15g tapered spokes and gold alu nipples.
Pedals are just temporary. About 19lbs as shown but I'm planning in getting some carbon stuff and "bolt tune" it to knock off some more weight but I wanted to get it finished for a TT this Sunday.
Fetish advertised these frames with a 27.2 seatpost on Ebay but it's actually a 31.6 so I had to get a mtn post and cut it down but I'll get a carbon one eventually.
"You handle it like you handle a bicycle" - Jacques Rosay, Airbus A380 test pilot
Hey Smurfy,
Love the build! Particularlly the wheel-set.
If you don't mind,
What did it cost you to put this together?
The pleasures which we most rarely experience give us the greatest delight.
Frame (Ebay) was $199. All the Dura-Ace stuff except ft. derailler (which I already had lying around) I got real cheap from a friend of mine who stripped down a Rivendell (which he never rode except around the neighborhood) to put up on Ebay. The Velo Ti saddle was given to me by a LBS manager friend of mine and he sold me the used Mavic rims for $30/pair which I built up myself (its nice to have friends in the bike biz since I don't work at a shop anymore). Fork, crank, h/bar, front tire (+ a spare one) used from Ebay. Everything else was from Nashbar, Performance (a Performance store is less than six miles from where I live), and PricePoint.
"You handle it like you handle a bicycle" - Jacques Rosay, Airbus A380 test pilot
So far so good but I only rode this bike once (nine miles to work and back). I'm used to bar-end shifters anyway from touring bikes. Actually this set-up is significantly lighter than the Dura Ace 10sp brifters.
Tomorrow I'm going to ride it on an early morning club training ride (40+ miles) and Sunday's 10mi TT so I'll let you know how it goes. Pics, too, hopefully (I'll bring my camera!).
Carpdiemracing advised me on cutting the h/bar to get the right hand shifter as close as possible to the brake lever so I hope I did this right!
"You handle it like you handle a bicycle" - Jacques Rosay, Airbus A380 test pilot
I suddenly feel so much better about this:
Total cost, $850.
New old stock Nishiki Modulus SRT frameset built up with Shimano Tiagra STI.
I built her up with some spare parts I had laying around. I only needed to purchase a set of wheels. She sure is purdy!
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Nippon Gochiso Select brings Japan to the East Bay
A slender woman with a dark sleek bob and large almond eyes hands out white wooden parcels the size of shoeboxes near the door of Nico restaurant in San Francisco. I finish a scrap of black sesame financier from the table before breaking my box's white and red ribbon. Inside I find a long paper packet of Dashitamago omelet seasoning, a tall slender bottle labeled "Mikawa cooking rice seasoning" and a brown pouch of Kinako (soy bean powder) that looks something like tan-hued cornstarch. I have just finished a five-course Japanese tasting menu and sipped the last few dregs of my toasted rice "coffee." Although I appreciated the meal's exotic ingredients and elegant execution, I am clueless when it comes to the materials in front of me.
Japanese cuisine is widely spread across cultures, but has yet to reach the kitchens of American home cooks like me. Something about those unfamiliar terms and mysterious ingredients leaves even adventurous eaters wary of Japanese home cooking. It was this quandary that inspired recipe developer and food educator Ema Koeda to create Nippon Gochiso Select (NGS), a premium line of artisanal Japanese products specifically curated for Western markets. The word "Nippon" refers to Japan, and the term "gochiso" has several meanings related to feasting, hospitality and gratitude. In essence Nippon Gochiso is a reminder to celebrate and appreciate the act of enjoying a meal — a concept that rings true for Koeda, who views food as a connection point between cultures. … Continue reading »
Bites: 21st Amendment to San Leandro, more
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NEW 21ST AMENDMENT BREWERY OPENING SOON The East Bay beer boom continues. This week, 21st Amendment co-founders Nicco Freccia and Shaun O'Sullivan snipped the ribbon on their new brewing facility in San Leandro. The massive, 95,000 square-foot facility was once a Kellogg's factory. It is the brewery's new world headquarters and, in time, will be a rollicking spot to grab a beer. While production has officially started at the new brewery, it won't be open to the public until June 26. The public space will initially include a tasting room and outdoor beer garden. Eventually the owners plan on adding a restaurant, "floating" bars above the production facility, meeting spaces and an indoor amphitheater for events, beer classes and concerts. 21st Amendment joins long-established brewery Drake's and new upstart Cleophus Quealy in the industrial west side of the city. But the neighbors to not plan on being competitors. "We'll be experimenting with our San Leandro neighbors … to produce some really inventive collaboration beers," said O'Sullivan. "We're working to make San Leandro a craft beer mecca." More than that, both O'Sullivan and Freccia hope to make their brewery a true neighborhood gathering spot. "It has been amazing to get to know San Leandro," said Freccia. "We want to give back and become part of the fabric of the community." 21st Amendment is at 2010 Williams St. (near West Gate Parkway), San Leandro. Connect with the brewery on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. … Continue reading »
Tagged 21st Amendment, Ajuzon, Andrew Hoffman, Berkeley dining, Bites: What's new in East Bay food, Bryant Terry, Cakes and Purls, Caviar, Coffee in Richmond, Crooked City Cider, Dalla Terra, East Bay beer, Hopscotch, James Beard Awards, John Griffiths, John Paluska, Kaleidoscope Coffee, Kelsie Kerr, Kitchen 388, Lungomare, Oakland dining, Prickly Pig Barbecue, San Leandro, Saru Jayaraman, Standard Fare, Sweet Bar Bakery, The Advocate, Victory Burger
SF chefs to pop-up at Hopscotch's Annex
Chis Wolff and Jon Tu, who are both chefs at restaurants in San Francisco, will host a pop-up dinner later this month at Uptown's Hopscotch. Continue reading »
Tagged Hopscotch, Oakland dining, Pop-up dinner
Bites: OVO, Sequoia Diner, Mad Oak and more
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OVO COMES TO NORTH OAKLAND OVO, a.k.a. "Oakland's Very Own Tavern and Eatery," has softly opened on Martin Luther King Jr. Way in North Oakland. The new bar and restaurant is an official viewing spot for the Golden State Warriors playoff games while it continues to tweak its menu and operating hours. For now, OVO is open only from 4-9 p.m.; owner DeWayne DeGuzman aims to hold a grand opening party at the end of the month. The menu features simple bar food like tater tots, chicken wings and burgers. DeGuzman said OVO will eventually be open in the morning, with breakfast pastries from Gregory's Gourmet Desserts and Mr. Espresso coffee. The bar has a modest selection of beers, with space for six rotating local microbrews, and a potent-sounding OVO punch (think rum and lots of fruit). OVO takes the place of Bottom of the Ninth Bar & Grill, which opened in 2013 after Looney's BBQ closed. DeGuzman hopes the restaurant will be a lively community gathering space, and he plans on keeping the concept and menu adaptable to the changing neighborhood. "We're going to keep it fresh, just like Oakland," he said. Ovo is at 5319 Martin Luther King Jr. Way (between 53rd and 54th streets), Oakland. … Continue reading »
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12 East Bay restaurants make Bauer's Top 100
Michael Bauer's list of the top 100 Bay Area restaurants causes a stir each spring. The San Francisco Chronicle food critic has been producing the compilation of his favorite spots for the past 20 years. His choices are typically San Francisco-heavy, but they do include a growing number — 12 this year — of East Bay restaurants.
In a nod to the increasing relevance and excitement of the East Bay food scene, none of the spots cut from the list this year came from our the right side of the Bay.
The two new additions to the East Bay list are both restaurants from James Syhabout. Bauer praised The Dock at Linden Street for its "uncanny skill for matching food to beer" and "unexpected" food combinations. He especially likes Syhabout's crisp fried cranberry beans, curried lamb riblets with lime pickled chutney, and Caesar popcorn ("the best thing since caramel corn"). … Continue reading »
Bites: PieTisserie, Kitchener Snack Bar, more
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PIETISSERIE SHOP HOLDS GRAND OPENING Oakland pie maven Jaynelle St. John held a grand opening celebration for her standalone shop in the Grand Lake district this past Saturday. PieTisserie specializes in unique pies, such as mojito custard and chocolate cream pretzel. St. John has been selling her pies for the last five years, but has moved her operation around Oakland; most recently she sold pies out of Nido, near Jack London Square, and she has also made appearances at Swan's Marketplace in Old Oakland, and Kitchenette in San Francisco. Since parting with Nido in August 2013, St. John has been working on opening her retail space while selling her pies through her website and Munchery. PieTisserie, complete with its pie window, is at 1605 2nd Ave. (at Foothill Boulevard), Oakland. Connect with the bakery on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. … Continue reading »
Tagged Alameda, Bites: What's new in East Bay food, Bourbon & Beef, Building 43 Winery, Burritos Inc., Camino, Chez Panisse, Comal, Communite Table, Counter Culture Coffee, Crooked City Cider, Downtown Berkeley, East Bay Economic Development Alliance, Emeryville, Fivetenburger, Grand Lake, Handlebar, Hopscotch, Ippuku, Itani Ramen, James Beard Awards, Kitchener Oakland, Kyle Itani, Laurel District, Meyer Sound, Michael Bauer, Modern Coffee, Oliveto restaurant, PieTisserie, Rockridge, Roland Robles, Russell Moore, S+S Gastro Grub, The Double Standard, Uptown Oakland, West Berkeley
Bites: Johnny B's, Habit Burger Grill open, more
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JOHNNY B'S COMES TO WEST BERKELEY There's a new spot to grab sandwiches and coffee in West Berkeley. Johnny B's Café has just opened up shop next to Strawberry Creek Park on Addison Street, in the former Café Zeste location. Owner John Bajek tells us that his corned beef and roasted chicken sandwiches are his bestsellers so far. In addition, he is serving soups, freshly made salads and pastries, with plenty of gluten-free options. Johnny B's is at 1250 Addison St., Suite 110 (near Bonar Street), Berkeley. … Continue reading »
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Ms Barstool: 5 cocktails to warm your heart
As the rain lashes the window-panes, gusts of wind bring down tree limbs, and the power goes out… again… what better way to mark the turn of the season and the holidays than to head to a cozy bar and order up a warming winter cocktail? Ms Barstool has tried five and recommends them all. Cheers!
Haitian Toddy at Box and Bells
Served in a teacup and garnished with orange peel and a stick of cinnamon, this drink is made with aged Haitian dark rum, Benedictine, house-made honey syrup, and seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice (pictured above). Served at Box and Bells in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood: 5912 College Ave., Oakland. … Continue reading »
Bites: New local distillery, Scarlet City Espresso live
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SUTHERLAND DISTILLING COMPANY The East Bay has a new craft distillery. Eric Larimer and his friends Barry and Ryan Sutherland have opened Sutherland Distilling Company in Livermore. Larimer said the distillery is focused on making "high-quality distilled spirits from local ingredients that are entirely grain to glass." He said the company hand-crafts all of its products from start to finish, and practices what it calls "soil to spirit craft distilling." Sutherland recently released its Diablo's Shadow Silver vodka and rum, and is barrel-aging rum for a later release. "We also are excited to have our first barrels full of bourbon that is made with 100% California-grown ingredients," Larimer said. On Sat. Aug. 23, Sutherland is one of several local artisan brands participating in the first annual San Francisco "On A Boat" event. Sutherland Distilling Co. is at 3189 Independence Drive, Livermore, CA 94551. Visit Sutherland online and connect with them on Facebook … Continue reading »
Bites: What's new, what's hot, what's happening, VII
Bites is Nosh's round-up of restaurant and bar news in the East Bay. Got a tip or a scoop? Send it our way at firstname.lastname@example.com. Bites is produced by Nosh in collaboration with Christina Mitchell, founder of East Bay Dish.
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ANFILO COFFEE It's not just about the caffeine. Ambessaw Assegued and Dagmawit Bekele have been sharing a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony at the Grand Lake Farmers Market for months. Now the pair have opened Anfilo Coffee, a brick and mortar location, on Grand Avenue. The husband and wife team plan to add pastries, soups and salads, along with Ethiopian specialties like rolled injera filled with lentils or meat. The grand opening is scheduled for Feb. 1. 35 Grand Ave, Oakland; 510-828-2759.
CROSSROADS CAFE Crossroads Café is a worker-owned cooperative that recently opened in North Oakland. To show a little local love, sandwiches on the menu are all around $6 and named after nearby streets: the Market, the Adeline, the San Pablo, and so on, reports Oakland Local. The café not only shares the parking lot with the Phat Beets Farmers Market on Saturdays, it also sources produce from the farmers. The kitchen is available for the community to rent and there are plans to host events like film screenings for the neighborhood. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 942 Stanford Ave., Oakland. … Continue reading »
Recently on NOSH: Africa pop-up, quince tart, food trucks
Berkeleyside's online food magazine NOSH, covering the East Bay, launched in November and publishes many stories every week on restaurant openings, ethnic food finds, news, chefs' secrets, recipes, and much more. In case you missed them, here are some of the articles that have appeared there in the past few days:
Coming to Rockridge: Jules Thin Crust pizzeria The couple behind this new venture swear being directly opposite Zachary's will work out just fine for everybody.
Off The Grid food truck market launches in Oakland Just weeks after Off The Grid closed up shop in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto it is making its debut in Oakland on Friday nights outside the Oakland Museum of California. … Continue reading »


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Posted April 30, 2013 and updated on April 30, 2013
Texas Chainsaw
The most recent home video release of this movie is April 30, 2013. Here are some details…
Texas Chainsaw releases to home video on April 30, 2013.
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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Won't Attend 'Breaking Dawn II' World Premiere
It is confirmed, "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn Part II" will have its world premiere at the 2012 International Rome Film Festival. Though the film will undoubtedly become the highlight of the festival, fans in Italy might feel disappointed since lead actors Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart will not be on hand to promote the movie.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Breaking Dawn II" will be screened at the festival's Alice in the City sidebar which focuses on movies for younger audience. The section has a lineup which is separated from the rest of the festival. The final "Twilight Saga" film will be one of the mega-budgeted movies to be screened at Alice in the City.
Aside from "Breaking Dawn II", another highlight of the festival is Rich Moore's video game animation "Wreck-It Ralph", which will also have its world premiere there. Additionally, an early look at Richard LaGravenese's young adult novel-adapted movie "Beautiful Creatures" is set to be unveiled at the event.
"Breaking Dawn II" will be released in theaters across the U.S. on November 14, while "Wreck-It Ralph" will come out earlier on November 2. As for "Beautiful Creatures", the fantasy film which has been deemed the next best thing after "Twilight" is skedded to hit theaters nationwide on February 13, 2013.
The 2012 Rome Film Festival will run from November 9 to 17. Also expected to be screened at the event are Sylvester Stallone's "Bullet to the Head", Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained", Gabriele Muccino's "Playing for Keeps", Gus Van Sant's "Promised Land", and Tom Hooper's "Les Miserables".
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Gingery Pumpkin Pie
- 1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin puree
- 3/4cup sugar
- 3/4cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4teaspoon kosher salt
- pinch of ground cloves
- 9-inch basic flaky piecrust, unbaked
- 1tablespoon pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, heavy cream, eggs, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and ground cloves.
- Pour the mixture into the piecrust and bake until the center is set but still slightly wobbly, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool.
- Top with pepitas before serving.


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Ok ladies, spill it. I've never been waxed, but as bikini season is almost here, I'm remembering how much I hate shaving, the stubble, the razor burn, the hassel. So, tell me. How much does it really hurt. How often do you have it done? How much, just cleaned up, a strip, or completely bare. How much do you pay, and how do you go about finding a reputable place? Help a girl out.
Bikini waxing- the truth and nothing but the truth
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It hurts. It's been awhile since I've gotten one, because I have laser hair removal, but I'll probably get one this summer, since I can't do treatments while I'm pregnant.
I can't remember how much it costs... I usually had to do it every 5-6 weeks, and just the bikini line, no strip or bare here.
I got mine done at Beauty Brands. Cheaper and I guess I got lucky because the girl that did it was awesome.
Mom to Bud.Man, Wild.Woman & Crazy.Hair
I'm too chicken to try it. I cry when I get my eyebrows waxed which explains why they're all overgrown.
I wonder how much laser treatments are?
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I used to go, when I was 19 or 20. It hurt a bunch. I liked that the hair stayed away longer BUT what I didn't expect was the severe irritation. I would get awful ... burns? No, not burns, more like infected hair roots that swelled up & got pus-ful & I couldn't even HOPE to wear a bikini with that!!!! The waxer girl said that waxing would diminish that but I never had it before. So I kept waxing, expecting it to get better, & it got WORSE. I finally went to a dermatologist who said waxing causes that, especially in people with sensitive skin. Just fyi, b/c it's gross & painful. As soon as I stopped waxing it subsided. I'll NEVER wax again!!!
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Yikes, Kayte, that sounds awful!
That being said, I have pretty sensitive skin & I've done the waxing alot and have never had any problems. I do just the bikini line. Costs about $45.00. I went to a "higher end" spa to get it done. It lasts about 6 weeks & the hair will grow back slower & thinner. Happy waxing, I think it's totally worth it!
Momma to ~Nathan~�born 7/31/07
I love waxing. Everything feels so much cleaner & smoother for much longer. I never really had a problem with ingrown hair. Yes, I went for the full Monty. I figured, might as well. Yes, it does hurt. Take some OTC pain reliever 1 hour before. Between cloth strips & peel off wax, cloth strips hurt way more. I found my great waxer by word of mouth. I looked for the most pampered, put together, model type & asked her. Best thing I ever did. Waxing your thighs hurts worse than the FUPA btw. I have no idea why. I like to get 1/2 leg & brazilian, that way I don't bother with anything above the knee. I always do it before vacation. I hate having to deal with that crap while on vacation. I am in baby saving mode right now, so I haven't gone this year yet. I will when I get too fat & can't bend to take care of those areas anymore. The cost is around $40 - bikini, $50 - brazilian here in SC.
The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on my list.
Laser treatments vary by what you want. I got my underarms and my bikini line for $2000.
Mom to Bud.Man, Wild.Woman & Crazy.Hair
I get it all done...it costs $30. My lady is absolutely wonderful, found her through word of mouth from a friend who is a hair dresser. It's embarassing having her all up in my business and it does hurt....but, I still get it done every 5-6 weeks. The first time hurts the worse, it hurts less each time if you go regularly. The part that is the most painful (I think) is the uppermost part of the hairline (FUPA as Monica stated!).
I remember at the first session getting halfway done and thinking "holy shit I still have the other half to go!!" But, it's over in a few minutes and is worth it. I love not having to shave. I never had a problem with ingrown hairs like Kayte mentioned.
I get it all done. It hurts like a mother. But I keep it up because I won't go through the first time again and I am used to not having a lot down there. It's now more comfortable for me not to. It does make the hair much softer and more fine. I go every 4 weeks, it costs $50.
Which reminds me, I hope DH gets a job soon or I will be a woolly mammoth...
"I think the reward for conformity is everyone likes you but yourself." -Rita Mae Brown
My FUPA doesn't hurt that bad - it's the top of my thighs. That hurts the worst. What I like is how much "cleaner" I feel. I do live in the deep south where humidity is like 80%...
The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on my list.
I second the humidity issue...
"I think the reward for conformity is everyone likes you but yourself." -Rita Mae Brown


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By: Emily Johnson
June 5, 2014
Thomasville, GA - A man is arrested almost a year after the murder of 66-year-old Bobby Anglon.
Brandon Vinavong is charged with shooting and killing Anglon at his home in Doerun back in August 2013. GBI Agents believe it was a robbery gone wrong and said a safe is still missing.
GBI said they've been looking at Vinavong and gathering evident against him since the Murger. Vinavong was arrested in Sylvester, Georgia earlier today.
"We were able to seize certain property in his possession along with other witness testimony. We're also looking at several other individuals and most arrests could be coming in this investigation," said Steve Turner, Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Vinavong is also charged with Armed Robbery, Burglary and Posession of a Firearm because of the crime.
By: Kara Duffy
August 26, 2013
Mitchell County, GA - Investigators say 66-year-old Bobby Anglon was found shot to death inside his house located at 8894 Morey Hill Road in Doerun, Georgia.
The discovery was made by someone else who lived at the residence around 1:00 a.m. Saturday.
Investigators with GBI say at this time they do not have a possible suspect or suspects, but they do have a possible motive.
At this point we know a small safe was missing from the house so it appears robbery is the motive," said Agent Steve Turner with the GBI.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office at (229) 336-2033 or the Georgia Bureau Of Investigation at (229) 225-4090.


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Kristin Flanagan went to school to obtain her Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and she serves as our Assistant Controller. It makes plenty of sense, then, to hear her proclaim, "I'm not going to lie; I like money!"
Outside of work, Kristin can be found shopping and golfing – not at the same time. She cheers for the Vikes and the Twins, sandwiched between tailgating and sleeping (her other favorite activities). Someday, she aspires to travel around the world, including a stop in Switzerland to go canyoning.
We hope she wears a helmet.
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June 05 2012
Don't forget to vote!
Don't forget to vote!
Voting precincts across Lyman County open at 7 a.m Tuesday, June 5 for the Primary Election and will close at 7 p.m.
The Republican ballot features two races; the nomination for the Republican Presidential candidate and the Lyman County Commission race. Running for nomination to the General Election ballot in November are Leroy Choal, Robert T. Christensen, Adam Ehlers and Monte Diehm. The two candidates receiving the most votes in the Primary will be on the General Election ballot facing the two Democratic candidates Eugene Mertens and David Reis for two 4-year terms on the county commission.
The Lyman County Precincts and Polling Places are:
#1 Iona – Iona Community Center, 26511 266th St, Iona,
#4 Oacoma - Oacoma Community Center, 100 E. 3rd St, Oacoma
#6 Reliance –Reliance United Methodist Church, 120 N Main Ave, Reliance
#7 Lower Brule – Golden Buffalo Convention Center, Lower Brule
#9 Kennebec – Courthouse, 300 S. Main St, Kennebec
#12 Presho – UM Church Social Room, 100 W. Willow Ave, Presho
#13 Vivian – Vivian Fire Hall, 738 Main Ave, Vivian
The Lyman County Herald will report the Primary election results on their website www.lcherald.com as soon as they are available Tuesday night.
- Lyman Grads proclaim their accomplishment
- Teachers receive raise
- Prairie Futures program guides nontraditional students to nursing degree
- Highway Patrol to Conduct "Move Over" Campaign Friday
- Burglar hits county
- Deadline to file for school board is Friday
- May Day Flowers
- Herald and SUN recognized at Association Convention
- Murder suspect sited in Lyman County, apprehended in Wyoming
- Forum introduces Republican candidates for commission
- Foundation awards $22,000 in 2016.
- 29th annual Band Dinners


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THE LOT is an official selection of the 2016 Crossroads Film Festival in Jackson, MS! We will screen on April 2nd, come join us for our Mississippi Premiere!
THE LOT in the news! Some of the great articles about our project!
Links to Articles:
"The Lot" set in Algiers Point seeks votes in National Contest on NOLA.com by Melinda Morris
"Short Film "The Lot" based on Algiers Point Businessman" published in The Times-Picayune, by J.Scott Farrin
"Casting Their Lot" published in the NOLA Defender, by Jason Raymond
LOCOfilm's latest shines a light on "THE LOT" published on Nolavie.com, by Brian R. Friedman
New Orleans Filmmaker Taps International Community to Help Local Playground by PR Web
Watch our Concept Trailer!
(due to our ongoing negotiations with Lil Wayne this trailer is not available yet on mobile devices)
Sign up for our THE LOT Community Newsletter to be updated about our progress on the film and park!


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Amethyst solitaire wedding rings
Colored wedding rings are growing in popularity every year especially among young modern couples who are willing to explore more and choose something that is more different and unique. Compared to diamond wedding rings, amethysts wedding rings are surely a more enchanting and lovely to watch choice. Besides the exquisite beauty that lies in these types of rings, amethysts embody lots of other qualities or advantages that a couple should know about.
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The unique symbols and meanings that are hidden in this fascinating gem seem to make a good reason for convincing a couple to purchase an amethyst solitaire wedding ring over a diamond wedding ring.
The amethyst stones are considered sacred gems that have spiritual powers and properties related to things like protection, power of healing, spirituality, sincerity, originality, innocence, truth, hope, faith, purity and devotions. Amethysts are considered powerful stones that can heal the wearer from all kinds of addictions or that can reduce the stress and clear or the negative emotions of an individual. Nevertheless, some brides might not be directly interested in these things but they will surely appreciate all these qualities that amethyst stones have and be more impressed with them than with diamonds.
Those who are attracted to astrology or zodiacal signs in general might be happy to find out that amethysts are the birthstones of February. So if your month of birth is February why waist time searching for another type of wedding ring? Choose to go more personal and more meaningful by opting for a sensational and sensual amethyst solitaire wedding ring.
In general, amethysts wedding rings are available in many popular styles, some more vintage and antique inspired, others more contemporary or simple, depending on the design and the formality of the ring. The most popular types of amethyst solitaire wedding rings are: art deco styles set with other types of gemstones that can complement the design such as pink tourmalines, peridot or sapphires, figural styles with butterfly or flower designs beautified with amethyst stones, eternity styles accented with diamonds or with aquamarines or tanzanite stones for a more colorful appearance or wide band styles set with larger amethyst stones.
The solitaire setting is definitely the most popular one that is also used for diamond wedding rings. If you want to show the amethyst central stone to everyone and enjoy many admiring glances you should vote for the solitaire setting because it is the most revealing set. If you do want a more glamorous and eye-catchy brilliant look then why not look for amethyst solitaire wedding rings set with little diamond accents on sides? This way your looks are going to be truly amazing, charming, fascinating and remarkable from a distance.11


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The drawing shows one arm of a centrifuge . The arm is a solidcynlinder of aluminium with a length of 0.10 m and a crosssectionalarea of 1.3 * 10-4 m2. At the end of thealuminium arm is a 0.58 kg specimen holder . By how much does thealuminim rod strecth when the centifuge has an angular speed of180rad/s
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All right, I want to know who has leaves on the trees in the area where you live!
Here in Central Alberta, the lilac bush outside my window is just on the verge of producing leaves ... I'm guessing they'll emerge within the week!! It appears that it will be the first tree to produce leaves ... the rest aren't even close yet.
How about in southern Alberta? I'm heading down there this coming weekend for a ride .... is there anyone here from that area? Will I see leaves on the trees???
(desperate to see greenery on rides!)


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St Patrick's Day Wedding Inspiration
Wedding Design
Happy St. Patrick's Day, all! We're about to run off to dye our drinks green and don our finest emerald apparel, but before we do, I wanted to leave you with this inspired shoot from Grit & Gold and Nine Photography. Stylist Lottie Fowler whipped up an intimate dinner with touches of emerald, gold, and some woodland creatures (you might spy a glittery deer or two), and not to mention a beverage station with Guinness and Bailey's Irish Cream!
From the designer, Lottie of Grit & Gold: We wanted to do a very authentic approach to the tradition of Saint Patrick. With a lush Irish influenced tablescape, the focus was to sophisticate this celebration without the typical overload of shamrocks. We went with a color palette in emerald, gold, and turquoise. Subtle touches of Irish here and there are found throughout from the woodland creatures found in bell jars, homemade Bailey's Irish Cream and Guinness station, gold painted beer steins, and lucky horseshoes.
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Shoot Location: Fort Worth, TX / Photographer: Nine Photography / Design and Coordination: Grit & Gold / Design and Styling: Jen Rios Design / Floral Design: We + You / Hair and Makeup: Beauty and the Blush / Shoot Venue: The Main Social / Rentals: Rent My Dust / Chocolates: CocoAndre / Paper Goods: Caroline Creates
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Wow! We so adore this sweet Saint Paddy's Day shoot! Thank you for featuring it:) Thanks to all the amazing vendors for always being the best at what you do!!!
Jen Rios
Thank you for the feature! We love this sweet little shoot!! Such fun!
Lottie Fowler
Thanks for the love! ;)
Ahsan Raza
i loved the roses in one of the pic above.
Gina Basin
All green engagement shoot, very cute.
Crystal Madsen
I would so love for one of my brides to get married on St patties day. What a fun holiday and to top it off a magical wedding. This would be a dream.
Kerrie G (Wedding And Gems)
I'm just in the middle of a blog post series discuss Emerald green and what other colours to team it with. Just had to pin the image of the log, moss, flowers and blue glass and I'm planning on doing a post on green and blue wedding colours.
Loving the rustic natural feel.
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text: Last week Gorillaz co-founder Jamie Hewlett excited fans by posting several new artwork of band members Murdoc and Noodle on his personal Instagram account. In the comments section of the posts fans were asking if the band would soon be returning, to which Hewlett eventually answered: "Yes, Gorillaz returns." After the band's fifth studio album, The Fall, came out in 2011, the band went on hiatus, apparently because of disagreements between Hewlett and Gorillaz co-creator Damon Albarn. We will keep you posted as we find out more about the return of everybody's favorite cartoon band.


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Ohio is passing out another round of vouchers for private schools, and the recipients are parents of children with physical and learning disabilities. The demand for the vouchers, though, is nowhere near as high as the supply, at least for now. School Choice Ohio is an advocacy group for alternatives to public schools, so the group likes this "special needs" voucher program that helps parents afford private schools for their kids. Cheryl Bowshier is active with the group, and she detailed the latest numbers for statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen.
BOWSHIER: "Right now there is roughly, probably -- it's 11,000 scholarships that would be available, and about 500 applied this window."
She notes that applications for another private school voucher program have increased every year, and she expects the same thing to happen with this "special needs" voucher program.


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Contest: Love is in the air weddings contest
Planning a wedding? Enter the "Love is in the Air" contest for a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime wedding of your dreams.
The nationwide contest is sponsored by the Empire State Building and celeb event designer Preston Bailey. To enter, submit your love story via the Empire State Building's Facebook page. Three couples will celebrate their special day with a customized wedding or vow renewal ceremony held at the world's most romantic building on Valentine's Day 2013. Preston Bailey will create a customized motif for each couple's ceremony.
Interested couples should submit their personal love stories via the Empire State Building Facebook page — www.facebook.com/empirestatebuilding –through Jan. 11. The Empire State Building and Preston Bailey Designs will select three contest winners based on the couples' stories. Winners will be to be announced on or about Jan.18. The winners will also be profiled on Preston Bailey's website under "Bride Ideas." http://brides.prestonbailey.com/
This year marks the 19th occasion of the Empire State Building Valentine's Day Weddings Event, which is the only day of the year couples can marry at the iconic building.
For complete contest rules and details, visit https://www.facebook.com/empirestatebuilding


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The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition to historical information, this discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to, those set forth under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.
We are a fully integrated lifestyle hospitality company that operates, owns, acquires, develops and redevelops boutique hotels, primarily in gateway cities and select resort markets in the United States, Europe and other international locations, and nightclubs, restaurants, bars and other food and beverage venues in many of the hotels we operate, as well as in hotels and casinos operated by MGM Resorts International ("MGM") in Las Vegas. Since 1984, when we opened our first hotel, we have gained experience operating in a variety of market conditions.
The historical financial data presented herein is the historical financial data for:
• three hotels that we own and manage ("Owned Hotels"), consisting, as of September 30, 2012, of Hudson in New York, Delano South Beach in Miami Beach, and Clift in San Francisco (which we lease under a long-term lease that is treated as a financing), comprising approximately 1,400 rooms;
• our wholly-owned food and beverage operations ("Owned F&B Operations"), consisting, as of September 30, 2012, of certain food and beverage operations located at Hudson in New York, Delano South Beach in Miami Beach, Clift in San Francisco, and Sanderson and St Martins Lane, both in London;
• four hotels that we partially own and manage pursuant to long-term management agreements ("Joint Venture Hotels"), consisting, as of September 30, 2012, of Mondrian South Beach in Miami Beach, Shore Club in Miami Beach, Ames in Boston and Mondrian SoHo in New York, comprising approximately 1,015 rooms;
• seven hotels that we manage pursuant to long-term management agreements with no ownership interest ("Managed Hotels"), consisting, as of September 30, 2012, of Royalton and Morgans in New York, Mondrian in Los Angeles, Sanderson and St Martins Lane in London, Delano Marrakech in Morocco, and Hotel Las Palapas in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, comprising approximately 1,025 rooms;
• our 90% controlling interest in a group of companies known as The Light Group ("TLG"), a leading lifestyle food and beverage management company with a ten-year track record of delivering cutting-edge food and beverage experiences at world class properties. TLG develops, redevelops and operates numerous venues in Las Vegas pursuant to management agreements with MGM, including nightclubs, such as The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio Hotel and Casino and Haze at ARIA Resort and Casino at CityCenter, restaurants, such as Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge at Bellagio Hotel and Casino and Diablos Mexican Cantina at Monte Carlo Hotel, pool lounges and bars. TLG also serves as our food and beverage platform, operating or assisting in the development, redevelopment, concepting, design and operations of food and beverage venues in many of the hotels we operate. Additionally, in August 2012, we invested $15.0 million in cash and issued a $10.6 million principal only promissory note to acquire the leasehold interests in three restaurants at Mandalay Bay from the existing tenant. The venues will be reconcepted and managed by TLG and will be operated pursuant to 10-year operating leases with MGM;
• our investment in unconsolidated food and beverage operations ("F&B Venture"), consisting, as of September 30, 2012, of certain food and beverage operations located at Mondrian South Beach in Miami Beach;
• our investments in hotels under development and other proposed properties; and
We own partial interests in the Joint Venture Hotels and the F&B Venture. We account for these investments using the equity method as we believe we do not exercise control over significant asset decisions such as buying, selling or financing nor are we the primary beneficiary of the entities. Under the equity method, we increase our investment in unconsolidated joint ventures for our proportionate share of net income and contributions and decrease our investment balance for our proportionate share of net losses and distributions.
Our Joint Venture Hotels as of September 30, 2012 are operated under management agreements which expire as follows:
• Shore Club - July 2022;
• Mondrian South Beach - August 2026;
• Ames - November 2024; and
• Mondrian SoHo - February 2021 (with two 10-year extensions at our option, subject to certain conditions).
Our Managed Hotels as of September 30, 2012 are operated under management agreements which expire as follows:
• Mondrian Los Angeles - May 2031 (with one 10-year extension at our option);
• Royalton - May 2026 (with one 10-year extension at our option, subject to certain conditions);
• Morgans - May 2026 (with one 10-year extension at our option, subject to certain conditions);
• Sanderson - June 2018 (with one 10-year extension at our option);
• St Martins Lane - June 2018 (with one 10-year extension at our option);
• Delano Marrakech - June 2027; and
• Hotel Las Palapas in Playa del Carmen, Mexico -December 2014 (with one automatic five-year extension, so long as we are not in default under the management agreement).
We have also signed management agreements to manage various other hotels, including a Mondrian project in Doha, Qatar, a Mondrian project in The Bahamas, a Mondrian project in London, a Mondrian project in Istanbul, Turkey, a Mondrian project in Marrakech, a Delano project on the Aegean Sea in Turkey, a Delano project in Moscow, a Hudson project in London, and a hotel project in the Highline area in New York City. However, financing has not been obtained for some of these hotel projects, and there can be no assurances that all of these projects will be developed as planned.
Additionally, in August 2012, we signed a license agreement with MGM for a Delano at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas following a renovation and conversion of MGM's THEhotel. Delano Las Vegas will be managed by MGM pursuant to a 10-year licensing agreement, with two 5-year extensions at our option, subject to performance thresholds. Under the license agreement, we will earn a base fee, subject to increase based on our development and brand expansion and we can earn an incentive fee based on Delano Las Vegas' revenue per available room compared with its competitive set.
Our hotel management agreements may be subject to early termination in specified circumstances. For example, our hotel management agreements for Royalton and Morgans contain performance tests that stipulate certain minimum levels of operating performance. These performance test provisions related to Royalton and Morgans provide us the option to fund a shortfall in operating performance limited to our earned base fees. If we choose not to fund the shortfall, the hotel owner has the option to terminate the management agreement. As of September 30, 2012, approximately $0.7 million was recorded in accrued expenses and as a reduction to management fees related to these Royalton and Morgans performance test provisions.
TLG's management agreements may be subject to early termination in specified circumstances. For example, all of the management agreements contain, among other covenants, a performance test that stipulates a minimum level of operating performance, and restrictions as to certain requirements of suitability, capacity, compliance with laws and material terms, financial stability, and that certain named representatives must remain employed by or under contract to TLG.
Several of our hotels are also subject to mortgage and mezzanine debt, and in some instances our management fee is subordinated to the debt, and our management agreements may be terminated by the lenders on foreclosure or certain other related events. For example , the outstanding mortgage debt at Ames matured in October 2012 and the mortgage debt at Mondrian SoHo matures in November 2012, as discussed further below. We do not intend to commit significant monies toward the repayment of the Mondrian SoHo or Ames joint venture loans or the funding of operating deficits. We have subordination and non-disturbance agreements pertaining to our management agreements at Mondrian SoHo and Ames and intend to defend our rights under these agreements in the event of any challenge by the lender, although we can provide no assurances that we will be successful.
In March 2010, the lender for the Shore Club mortgage initiated foreclosure proceedings against the property in U.S. federal district court. In October 2010, the federal court dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction. In November 2010, the lender initiated foreclosure proceedings in state court and a bench trial took place in June 2012 during which the trial court granted a default ruling of foreclosure. Entry of a foreclosure judgment has been delayed pending, among other things, resolution of a motion to disqualify the presiding trial court judge and corresponding relinquishment of jurisdiction from the Florida appeals court to the trial court. We have operated and expect to continue to operate the hotel pursuant to the management agreement during the pendency of these proceedings, which may continue for some additional period of time in the event of post-judgment proceedings, which may include an appeal. However, there can be no assurances as to when a foreclosure sale may take place, or whether we will continue to operate the hotel once foreclosure proceedings are complete.
Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations
Revenues. Changes in our hotel revenues are most easily explained by three performance indicators that are commonly used in the hospitality industry:
• Occupancy;
• Average daily room rate ("ADR"); and
• Revenue per available rooms ("RevPAR"), which is the product of ADR and average daily occupancy, but does not include food and beverage revenue, other hotel operating revenue such as telephone, parking and other guest services, or management fee revenue.
Our revenues are derived from the operation of hotels, as well as the operation of nightclub, restaurant and bar venues. Specifically, our revenue consists of:
• Rooms revenue. Occupancy and ADR are the major drivers of rooms revenue.
• Food and beverage revenue. Most of our food and beverage revenue is driven by occupancy of our hotels and the popularity of our bars and restaurants with our local customers. In June 2011, we acquired from affiliates of China Grill Management ("CGM") the 50% interests CGM owned in our prior food and beverage joint ventures at Delano South Beach, Mondrian South Beach, Mondrian Los Angeles, Morgans, Sanderson and St Martins Lane for $20.0 million (the "CGM Transaction"). As a result of the CGM Transaction, we record 100% of the food and beverage revenue, and related expenses, for our Owned F&B Operations.
• Other hotel revenue. Other hotel revenue, which consists of ancillary revenue such as telephone, parking, spa, entertainment and other guest services, is principally driven by hotel occupancy.
Fluctuations in revenues, which tend to correlate with changes in gross domestic product, are driven largely by general economic and local market conditions but can also be impacted by major events, such as terrorist attacks or natural disasters, which in turn affect levels of business and leisure travel.
Renovations at our hotels can have a significant impact on our revenues. For example, our guestroom and corridor renovations at Hudson, which began in the fourth quarter of 2011 and were substantially complete by the end of the third quarter, has had a material impact on our operating results during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, as discussed further below.
The seasonal nature of the hospitality business can also impact revenues. For example, our Miami hotels are generally strongest in the first quarter, whereas our New York hotels are generally strongest in the fourth quarter. However, given the recent global economic downturn, the impact of seasonality in 2010 and 2011 was not as significant as in prior periods and may remain less pronounced in 2012 depending on the timing and strength of the economic recovery.
In addition to economic conditions, supply is another important factor that can affect revenues. Room rates, occupancy and food and beverage revenues tend to fall when supply increases, unless the supply growth is offset by an equal or greater increase in demand. One reason why we focus on boutique hotels in key gateway cities is because these markets have significant barriers to entry for new competitive supply, including scarcity of available land for new development and extensive regulatory requirements resulting in a longer development lead time and additional expense for new competitors. Additionally, through our strategic relationship with MGM, we believe that the impact of competitive new supply on our food and beverage operations in Las Vegas may be minimized, as we offer nightlife and food and beverage venues at highly-visible and visited locations on the Las Vegas Strip.
Finally, competition within the hospitality industry, which includes our hotels and our restaurants, nightclubs, bars and other food and beverage venues, can affect revenues. Competitive factors in the hospitality industry include name recognition, quality of service, convenience of location, quality of the property or venue, pricing, and range and quality of nightlife, food and beverage services and amenities offered. In addition, all of our hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and bars are located in areas where there are numerous competitors, many of whom have substantially greater resources than us. New or existing competitors could offer significantly lower rates and pricing or more convenient locations, services or amenities or significantly expand, improve or introduce new service offerings in markets in which our hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, and other food and beverage venues compete, thereby posing a greater competitive threat than at present. If we are unable to compete effectively, we would lose market share, which could adversely affect our revenues.
Operating Costs and Expenses. Our operating costs and expenses consist of the costs to provide hotel and food and beverage services, costs to operate our hotel and food and beverage management companies, and costs associated with the ownership of our assets, including:
• Rooms expense. Rooms expense includes the payroll and benefits for the front office, housekeeping, concierge and reservations departments and related expenses, such as laundry, rooms supplies, travel agent commissions and reservation expense. Like rooms revenue, occupancy is a major driver of rooms expense, which has a significant correlation with rooms revenue.
• Food and beverage expense. Similar to food and beverage revenue, occupancy of the hotels in which we operate food and beverage venues, and the popularity of our restaurants, nightclubs, bars and other food and beverage venues, are the major drivers of food and beverage expense, which has a significant correlation with food and beverage revenue.
• Hotel selling, general and administrative expense. Hotel selling, general and administrative expense consist of administrative and general expenses, such as payroll and related costs, travel expenses and office rent, advertising and promotion expenses, comprising the payroll of the hotel sales teams, the global sales team and advertising, marketing and promotion expenses for our hotel properties, utility expense and repairs and maintenance expenses, comprising the ongoing costs to repair and maintain our hotel properties.
• Property taxes, insurance and other. Property taxes, insurance and other consist primarily of insurance costs and property taxes.
• Corporate expenses, including stock compensation. Corporate expenses consist of the cost of our corporate offices, including the corporate office of our 90% owned subsidiary, TLG, net of any cost recoveries, which consists primarily of payroll and related costs, stock-based compensation expenses, office rent and legal and professional fees and costs associated with being a public company.
• Depreciation and amortization expense. Hotel properties are depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 39.5 years for buildings and five years for furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Restructuring, development and disposal costs include costs incurred related to losses on asset disposals as part of major renovation projects, the write-off of abandoned development projects resulting primarily from events generally outside management's control such as the recent tightness of the credit markets, our restructuring initiatives and severance costs related to our restructuring initiatives. These items do not relate to the ongoing operating performance of our assets.
Other Items
• Interest expense, net. Interest expense, net includes interest on our debt and amortization of financing costs and is presented net of interest income and interest capitalized.
• Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated joint ventures. Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated joint ventures constitutes our share of the net profits and losses of our Joint Venture Hotels, our F&B Venture and our investments in hotels under development. Further, we and our joint venture partners review our Joint Venture Hotels and F&B Venture for other-than-temporary declines in market value. In this analysis of fair value, we use discounted cash flow analysis to estimate the fair value of our investment taking into account expected cash flow from operations, holding period and net proceeds from the dispositions of the property. Any decline that is not expected to be recovered is considered other-than-temporary and an impairment charge is recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the investment.
• Gain on asset sales. We recorded deferred gains of approximately $11.2 million, $12.5 million and $55.6 million, respectively, related to the sales of Royalton, Morgans and Mondrian Los Angeles, and a deferred gain of approximately $73.1 million related to the sale of our ownership interest in the entity that owned 50% of Sanderson and St Martins Lane, as discussed in note 11 of our consolidated financial statements. As we have significant continuing involvement with these hotels through long-term management agreements, the gains on sales are deferred and recognized over the initial term of the related management agreement.
• Other non-operating expenses include costs associated with executive terminations not related to restructuring initiatives, costs of financings, litigation and settlement costs and other items that relate to the financing and investing activities associated with our assets and not to the ongoing operating performance of our assets, both consolidated and unconsolidated.
• Income tax expense (benefit). All of our foreign subsidiaries are subject to local jurisdiction corporate income taxes. Income tax expense is reported at the applicable rate for the periods presented. We are subject to Federal and state income taxes. Income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were computed using our calculated effective tax rate. We also recorded net deferred taxes related to cumulative differences in the basis recorded for certain assets and liabilities. We established a reserve on the deferred tax assets based on the ability to utilize net operating loss carryforwards.
• Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax. In January 2011, we recognized income from the transfer of the property across the street from Delano South Beach. As such, we have recorded the income or loss related to this transfer in income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, on the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.
• Preferred stock dividends and accretion. Dividends attributable to our outstanding preferred stock and the accretion of the fair value discount on the issuance of the preferred stock are reflected as adjustments to our net loss to arrive at net loss attributable to common stockholders, as discussed in note 8 of our consolidated financial statements.
Most categories of variable operating expenses, such as operating supplies, and certain labor, such as housekeeping, fluctuate with changes in occupancy. Increases in RevPAR attributable to increases in occupancy are accompanied by increases in most categories of variable operating costs and expenses. Increases in RevPAR attributable to improvements in ADR typically only result in increases in limited categories of operating costs and expenses, primarily credit card and travel agent commissions. Thus, improvements in ADR have a more significant impact on improving our operating margins than occupancy.
Notwithstanding our efforts to reduce variable costs, there are limits to how much we can accomplish because we have significant costs that are relatively fixed costs, such as depreciation and amortization, labor costs and employee benefits, insurance, real estate taxes, interest and other expenses associated with owning hotels that do not necessarily decrease when circumstances such as market factors cause a reduction in our hotel revenues.
Recent Trends and Developments
Recent Trends. Starting in the fourth quarter of 2008 and continuing throughout 2009, the weakened U.S. and global economies resulted in considerable negative pressure on both consumer and business spending. As a result, lodging demand and revenues, which are primarily driven by growth in GDP, business investment and employment growth weakened substantially during this period as compared to the lodging demand and revenues we experienced prior to the fourth quarter of 2008. After this extremely difficult recessionary period, the outlook for the U.S. and global economies began improving in 2010 and that improvement has continued through 2012. However, as a result of the current European economic crisis and slow domestic growth, the outlook for the global economy remains uncertain. To date, the economic recovery has not been particularly robust, as spending by businesses and consumers remains restrained, and there are still several trends which make our performance difficult to forecast, including shorter booking lead times at our hotels.
The pace of new lodging supply has increased over the past several years as many projects initiated before the economic downturn came to fruition. For example, we witnessed new competitive luxury and boutique properties opening between 2008 and 2012 in some of our markets, particularly in New York, which have impacted our performance in these markets and may continue to do so. However, we believe the timing of additional new development projects may be affected by ongoing uncertain economic conditions, which may slow down the pace of new supply development, including our own, in the next few years.
Our operating results for the third quarter of 2012 reflected performance that varied by region and were further impacted by renovation work at Hudson. RevPAR at our System-Wide Comparable Hotels, which excludes Delano, Hudson, Mondrian SoHo and Hotel Las Palapas, as well as hotels no longer operated by us, increased by 8.0% in constant dollars (7.4% in actual dollars) in the third quarter of 2012 from the comparable period in 2011. In the Northeastern United States, RevPAR from the System-Wide Comparable Hotels in the region, which consist of Morgans, Royalton and Ames, increased by 4.6%. Additionally, despite the renovation work at Hudson, ADR increased by 4.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011. Mondrian SoHo, which opened in February 2011, generated an 8.9% RevPAR increase during the third quarter of 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011, driven by 6.4% occupancy growth. Our London hotels benefited from the Olympics during August 2012, which resulted in an increase in RevPAR of 16.9% in constant dollars (14.5 % in actual dollars) during the third quarter of 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011, primarily driven by increased rates. Revenues in Miami during the third quarter were relatively flat with a 0.6% increase in RevPAR during the third quarter of 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011. Our San Francisco hotel experienced a RevPAR increase of 11.0%.
Subsequent to the third quarter, our results have been and may continue to be impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Though all four of our New York properties were operating during the storm and none of them appear to have suffered any significant property damage, we had to close both Morgans and Mondrian SoHo due to a lack of power for several days. Both hotels have since reopened. Given the widespread devastation Hurricane Sandy caused to the Northeastern United States, we are unable to assess the impact of the storm on our results at this time, . . .


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The fire started in a light fixture in the band room, which is separate from the main school building.
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A veteran pays tribute through memorization and 11 hours of writing.
Andrew Mollenbeck
November 15, 2014 6:05 am
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WASHINGTON — On Memorial Day, the nation pauses to remember service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Ron White remembers — like no one else.
White has memorized the rank and full name of every service member killed in Afghanistan.
A veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom himself, White returned home in 2008.
"When I returned from Afghanistan, I just started wondering what the Afghanistan Memorial was going to look like," he says.
But the two-time USA Memory Champion didn't know immediately how he would turn his brain power into a tribute.
(Admittedly, he first considered an attempt to set the Guinness Book of World Records mark for digits of Pi.)
But once he had the idea to memorize the names of each of the fallen, the traveling memorial took shape and became his passion.
White spent 10 months memorizing, in order, the rank and first and last names of everyone killed since the war began.
The list keeps growing, and the wall actually needs more panels.
With a white marker on dark panels, White writes about 2,300 names on the wall. It takes about 11 hours — and 7,000 words — to complete the traveling memorial.
"I do it just to say you're not forgotten," White said from where he was writing on the National Mall.
He says one of the greatest fears for family members of the fallen is that their son or daughter's sacrifice will be forgotten.
Letter by letter, with precision and an uncanny memory, White assures that won't happen.
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A little prozac goes a long way...The Chinese guy used a knife. Should we outlaw knives too?
I think Congress could use a little prozac.
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You're right. Normal people don't massacre children. One thing is true though. All crazy people use guns to massacre.
columbine,blacksburg,aurora, oregon,newtown.. take your pick they all used assault weapons and they took out many victims not just themselves ...most if NOT all of them were GAMERS
normal hunters dont need 30 round clips either..nor do they need 20 rounds or even 10 rounds for a 'sporting chance'
in 2010, a Chinese guy went into a school, and killed 20 with a knife.... killed not wounded.. I love how the media try's to twist this.
ban knives..outlaw the ginsu knives!!! HAHAHA
Isn't it great how dumb and polarized our media is? Isn't it even greater how our politicians react to the hysteria the media uses to make its living? So far I haven't heard or seen any discussion about how to make our schools, movie theaters, malls, and post offices more safe from killers.
Lanzo's father is a Fortune 500 CEO making nearly half a million a year.
The mother got a quarter million dollars a year in alimony with COLA.
Bushmasters retail for nearly $1,000; too much for folks like me. Paranoid
rich folks giving their mentally diseased rich kid shooting lessons to
Improve his self esteem. Freakin' over Indulgent #$%$.
AND letting him play violent video games, which, since he was not socialized, he probably spent many hours each day occupied with. That guy was playing a video game in his head, putting multiple shots into each of those kids bodies. He was probably under the influence or had stopped taking a psychotropic drug like one of the SSRIs. Still waiting to hear the truth on that. Doctor patient confidentiality shouldn't prevail when the patient is dead after committing a massacre. We need for the facts to come out on this. Does the media even care?


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Tony Conquest won the WBO inter-continental title
Tony Conquest opened the door to further title honours when he claimed the vacant WBO inter-continental championship, blasting a seven-round victory over tough Dubliner Ian Tims at York Hall on Friday night.
Tims, who has been hammered to the canvas, was pulled out by his corner in the interval before the eighth session after the Dagenham fighter had dominated the fight to record his 10th straight victory.
Conquest boosted by his first-round win over former British champion Leon Williams at this same venue on his 28th birthday in July, underlined his improvement as he dominated the action against a respected rival.
"He was certainly the toughest guy I have faced, but I was pleased with the way I handled him," said Conquest, with a big smile to match the large-size WBO title belt.
Tims had also won nine consecutive contests, before suffering a points loss to Juho Haapoja in Finland when challenging for the EU crown in January, but was always outgunned as Conquest took control of the contest with solid attacks.
'The Dublin Tank,' hardly had a chance to get into gear as he was rocked by powerful rights and suffered an eye injury before a seventh-round assault that saw him floored by a barrage of blows ended by a powerful right.
The Irishman hauled himself upright, but looked relieved to survive until the bell and when his corner were reluctant for him to continue, referee Richie Davies sensibly waved off the contest.
Conquest showed improved punching power and will certainly be in line to face the winner of the clash between Jon Lewis Dickinson and former champion Shane McPhilbin after they meet for the vacant British cruiserweight title next month.
"Tony's peformance against a tough opponent proved he is up there with the top boys in the division," said manager Richard Clark, who guided the former Dagenham amateur alongside trainer Jason Rowland.
The chief supporting contest provided the fight of the night, when Ian Bailey was a shock winner against previously unbeaten Lewis Pettitt to record a ninth-round stoppage for the vacant Southern Area super-bantamweight title.
TKO gym fighter Bailey came under early pressure from Pettit, but battled through to stop his rival in an all-action clash that earned the pair a £1,000 bonus as the Rainham Steel fight-of-the-night.
Bright prospects Tom Baker and Charlie Hoy continued their winning ways with points verdicts in their four-round supporting contest on the Queensberry promotions bill.
Tom Baker gave an improved performance as he took every round against Croydon middleweight Joe Walsh, jabbing his way effectively to his latest victory with a 40-36 verdict from referee Ken Curtis.
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Oklahoma's Bob Stoops is clearly No. 1 in Big 12
How about this for a theory: Bob Stoops is too good for his own good. Stoops, not for the first time, last week faced a loaded line of questioning built around his 2000 national title – and his run without another since then. "Is there ever a concern that winning early, you have to live up to that success for the rest of your career?" Stoops was asked in reference to his stunning Year 2 conquest. How's that for "what have you done for me lately" — to an extreme. The Sooner coach's response: "Why would it? Isn't that what everyone goes after? I'd much rather win one than not, let's just answer it that way." It's not like Stoops and the Sooners have taken a tumble. They've won and won big. Excluding his debut takeover season in 1999, Stoops and his teams' 90 wins are more than any other program during that time. OU's played for two more national titles and appeared in five more BCS bowls since that Sooner Magic-al 2000 season. Yeah, there have been a few hiccups, two straight Fiesta Bowl setbacks among them, if you're searching for warts. And that's being really nitpicky. Grading a coach by national championship standards? That's a wicked curve. Think fans of premier programs like Notre Dame, Florida State, Miami, Michigan, Penn State and Tennessee would offer their mascot's right arm (paw? hoof?) to be in such a spot? Same for folks around the Big 12, where Stoops-led teams keep getting in their way. The Big 12 has held a dozen championship games since its formation in 1996. The Sooners have played in six and won five — all under Stoops. No other league team has won half as many. "We're always trying to pursue a national championship, that's our ultimate goal," Stoops told OU followers at Thursday's Sooner Caravan stop in Oklahoma City. "But those Big 12 titles don't come easy and are special, too." In a conference marked by successful coaches, Stoops is the clear No. 1. Texas has Mack Brown, who holds a national championship and seven straight seasons of 10 wins or more. Brown is big time, yet a distant second to Stoops, who is 6-3 head-to-head in the Red River Shootout. Mike Leach has worked wonders at Texas Tech. The league may have rising stars in Missouri's Gary Pinkel, Kansas' Mark Mangino, Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy and Colorado's Dan Hawkins. There's an influx of new blood, too, with first-year coaches in three locales. For now, you can make a case that there's no bad coaches in the Big 12. As for Stoops, he's good. Too good.


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