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Saturday, May 30, 2009
Early Days of Rad
Found these while digging through some old family photographs. Looks like there may have been some injury. That ramp seems a little under engineered.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Victoria Skimboards
Spending some time in my home town, and getting a few skimboarding sessions in. Dropped by Victoria Skimboards today and took a few photos. The final image is of a 1976 Tex Haines, Victoria Skimboard founder. Thanks Trigg!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Ventura County
Saturday, May 23, 2009
More Soon
Friday, May 22, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
We belong to the Terra Firma Farm CSA (community supported agriculture) and each week we receive the gift of small farm organics from Yolo County. This weeks bounty includes mixed greens, squash, snap peas, peaches, strawberries, cherries, carrots, spinach and organic pistachios! A great way to introduce bio-diversity into your life. We still have a gigantic head of cabbage from last week. Any suggestions would be welcome.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Bryan, the reigning skimboarding world champion and founder of the competition in Los Cabos, Mexico, took it upon himself to push forward not only because the contest is one of the premier skimboard events in the world, but also because of the significance it has for the local economy, according to a news release.
With the help of new sponsors, including several from Orange County, Bryan is trying to pull off a scaled-down competition starting today and ending on Sunday, hoping to attract about 50 competitors instead of the usual more than 100.
The contest has been dubbed, "Cabo '09 Sooo Sick."
"There are children and families in need all over the world. It would be a shame and selfish on our part to miss an opportunity to help others by canceling this contest for our own self-preservation," said Bryan, in a statement. "Besides, Cabo has some of the best waves in the world and there is no way we are missing out. On top of that, this competition is the gateway to expanding the sport of skimboarding."
He could not immediately be reached for comment because he was en route to Mexico.
But a press release for the event in Los Cabos said that competitors and guests will bring gear and prizes to hand out to the locals, as well as raise money through t-shirt sales to be donated to Amigos de los Ninos (www.adlncabo.com), a medical non-profit organization in Cabo that helps support needy families in the area.
"As always, along with the hardcore pros and amateur riders who make the trek, the locals in Cabo are among the best skimmers of the huge, dangerous and exciting shorebreak of the area, so the level of riding will remain top-notch," according to the news release.
The Cabo Clasico is one of eight stops on the United Skim Tour, the sanctioning body for skimboarding events in United States and abroad, and usually kicks of the season that ends with a champion being crowned in November.
The UST and its board of directors last week decided to cancel the event, removing it from the tour for 2009. Because of the economic downturn, the body also will score only six events in determining a champion this year, said Trigg Garner, a UST board member and general manager of Victoria Skimboards in Laguna Beach.
"I would have gone down there and other team members would have gone down there," Garner said. "We didn't find that it was big concern for us as individuals. … (But) as an organization, we didn't want to have to say it's mandatory you go down and ultimately didn't want to put people in a health risk."
In its announcement cancelling the Cabo event, the UST said: "The Center for Disease Control has recommended that people avoid all non-essential travel to Mexico at this time. While this was a difficult decision, the health and safety of the UST participants and skimboarders in general are our first priority."
But Garner said he salutes Bryan's effort to host an event in Los Cabos anyway, since Bryan founded the contest in Mexico.
"I think it's great and if people wanted to go down there I think that's great," Garner said. "We're still gonna be back on schedule for next year. It's a great way to start off the UST season."
Bryan is also expected to compete at the 33rd annual Victoria Skimboards World Championship of Skimboarding on June 27 and 28 at Aliso Beach in Laguna (www.wcs.victoriaskimboards.com), now considered a skimboarding mecca.
Read UST's Cabo Clasico cancellation announcement at www.unitedskimtour.org
Check out the video from last year's Cabo event, visit www.unitedskimtour.org/video/2008/cabo/index.html
Monday, May 18, 2009
Of most excellent fancy
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Jim Melchert
Bay Area Artist and former SFAI and UC Berkeley faculty Jim Melchert. Glazed tiles, broken, and reassembled.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
A Mother's Hand
Friday, May 8, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Fundamentals of Makkum
New pottery service for Royal Tichelaar Makkum, Holland's oldest company, by Atelier NL.
Wilhelm Kåge
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) Wilhelm Kåge has had the same impact on Swedish art ceramics history as the renowned Axel Salto had on Denmark's. Both were pioneers of wide importance. Originally a painter, Wilhelm Kåge was employed by Gustavsberg as an art director to rejuvenate the pottery's production. He was faithful to this company for 32 years. In 1942 he started the legendary Gustavsberg Studio with the mission to create unique artistic pieces. His lively imagination brought forth a great variety of forms. Kåge was an artist of contradictions. In the 1940's and 50's he designed several geometrical, almost cubist, vessels in the "Surrea" series which stands in striking contrast to his soft formed, organic shaped tableware from the same period. Kåge designed more than 30 different dinner services, of particular importance was the inexpensive "workers' service", intended for a wider audience. Kåge's pride, however, was the Farsta series of unique vessels made of heavy stoneware with carved surfaces and earth coloured decorative glazes. The clay for which was taken from the Farsta bay area very near the Gustavsberg pottery. He began experimenting with the Farsta line of studio ceramics already in the 1920's. Art historians and collectors today consider the Farsta pieces the culmination of Wilhelm Kåge's artistic production. (modenity.se)


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Why is Nashville, Tennessee a Great Place for New Homeowners?
Posted by Gary Ashton RE/MAX Advantage on Friday, April 20th, 2012 at 3:45am.
Deciding where to purchase your first home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. You're setting the stage for the next chapter of your life, and it's important that you start off on the right foot. So, that being said, why should you consider Nashville, Tennessee if you're ready to be a homeowner? What makes Nashville, Tennessee one of the best places in the country for you to enter into the realm of real estate for the very first time?
Low Cost of Living, With Security on the Side
If this is your first time buying a house it's probably safe to assume that you have underestimated the financial requirements involved; there always seems to be more to pay for than first meets the eye. For many new homeowners, the first few years of living are both financially and emotionally strenuous because of this unexpected burden.
However, this won't be an issue for you because Nashville, Tennessee offers a very low cost of living… In fact, it's one of the lowest in the country. Taxes are low, utilities and public services are cheap, and houses are affordable. Trust me when I tell you that you'll be thankful for the budget friendliness of this well-cultured, vibrant city. Don't forget that there is no state income tax in Tennessee!
Buyer's Market Primed to Rebound
So, let's say you know for a fact that finances won't be a problem… Why would you want to move to Nashville, Tennessee? From an investment standpoint, Nashville is primed to explode into a seller's market. It probably won't be 2012, and maybe not 2013, but most area realtors all agree that the market is in the process of rebounding. What this means for you is that there are great entry level homes available right now that are going to exponentially inflate in value over the next 10 years. If you want your first home to be a safe investment, you could do much worse than Nashville.
Unemployment is Improving, Everyone's Happy
Over the past couple of years, Nashville has finally started to see an improvement in the high unemployment rate that has plagued our nation. More jobs are becoming available, and with it a better economy. Nashville is a city that has already battled through this recession and come out on the other side stronger than before. Thus, housing is only going to become more valuable as more people flock to the city for job opportunities and the many other attractive features of what's known as Music City.
For these reasons and more, Nashville Tennesse makes a great location for your first home.
Gary Ashton
The Ashton Real Estate Group of RE/MAX Advantage
The #1 Real Estate Team in Tennessee and #2 RE/MAX team in the World!

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Shani 28th November 2016 Written Episode Update
Shani 28th November 2016 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com
Chhaya goes to Shani. Shani smiles for her sake. She caresses his face. Kids cannot hide anything from mother. You too cannot hide your pain with this smile. Shani says you feel restless when your efforts go in vain but life becomes unsuccessful when efforts go in vain. I have seen birds toiling hard to build their nests in jungle. When it take so much efforts and time in making a home then it will take equal amount of time to build relations with those who stay in home. She hugs him. He assures her he will keep trying. I wont disappoint you. I am going to Yam so our relations can become better. He begins to go when she tells him she is proud of him. He smiles. Shani resumes walking when he hears a shout. Kakol shouts in pain. Floor isn't soft like jungle here. I am hurt. Shani says I cannot understand
Indra Dev says we have the same doubt. If this Shani is the same person who Mahadev prophesised about? Guru Shukracharya is not so positive about it. Mahadev said he will be unbiased while making decisions. It is certain he cannot be Dev or Asura in that case. Mahadev cannot be biased. He cannot make him a God's son. Indra Dev tells him to think. What if Mahadev did that? Guru Shukracharya says how you will make me believe it. Indra Dev speaks of the weapon made by Dev Vishwakarma (the weapon). They both think of the same. Indra Dev says only the bearer of that weapon can pick that weapon. If SHani is that power then he only will pick it!
Yam asks SHani to come and play. Kakol declines. We are used to play in jungle, not garden. We will play there only. Yam holds out his hand at him. Two Dev-putra's are talking. Don't talk in between half bird. He changes his tone. I mean we are trying to bridge the gap. Don't you think you should support us in this? He turns to Shani. You only said brothers shouldn't fight. Can they not play together too? Shani agrees for it. Yam thinks he will know today he belongs to that jungle only from where he has come. This game wont be easy.
Guru Shukracharya asks Indra Dev what game he is playing with him. You dint come here just to inform me about this! Indra Dev is impressed by his brain. You have already created a storm in our war previously. I want a similar strong storm. Guru Shukracharya asks his plan. Indra Dev says this is your problem. You ask question when you have to try. If plan comes out of head before time then its success becomes a question. Get ready for action. Guru Shukracharya asks him what he will do. Indra Dev replies he has to inform a Nana about his another grandkid. Guru Shukracharya agrees to make the storm (Asura). It will be to prove that Mahadev cannot make Mahafaldata take birth in a God's home. Indra Dev smirks.
Yami notices Kakol. He is the same half bird who scared me that day. Do punish him. Yam agrees. But it is Shani's day today. We have to let him know he has no place in this home. Kakol advises Shani to leave. I think something wrong is going to happen. Shani says I know it already. But running away from problems does not give us solution. We must face them. Yam addresses his friends. They are our targets today. Kakol asks him they will shoot them. Yam asks SHani to say it if he is scared like his friend. Kakol says you all might not know but Shani can singlehandedly defeat you all. His one scream and you will all be out of garden and Surya Loka maybe. You (Yam) must know. Shani signals him to stop. Yam says I never forget. I only wait for the right time. This is the right time. He tells his friends to start the game when Shani asks him about the game. Yam explains that the game is really easy. One will become Asura. Rest of them will be Gods. Shani says I will be Asura. Yam smiles. Kakol asks Shani why he will become Asura. Yami explains this is the rule of the game. New player has to become Asura. Yam remarks it is good to know he knows his truth. You only will become Asura. You anyways look like an Asura – so ugly and dark skinned! How can a Dev putra look like you! You are ugly like the Asura who my father killed in the war between Dev and Asura's. His body and clothes were filled with mud though. He asks his friends to start the game, make it more interesting.
Yami, Yam and their friends pick up mud. Shani stands quietly in his place thinking of his mother's painful words last night. I will keep trying mother. I wont disappoint you. Kakol shouts at them to leave his friends but Shani tells him to let them do their karma. He gets pushed away. All kids cover Shani in mud. Shani stands there with a smile on his face. Kakol cries. Leave my friend! Yam's friends mock Shani calling him an Asura and ugly! Yam says his clothes don't match his colour. Let's get him ready. His friends pick up more mud.
Precap: Yam tells Shani not to call him his brother again. You don't deserve to be here. Return to where you have come from. Devi Sandhya's father asks Chhaya who she is! You cannot be my daughter. Indra Dev says Shani will pick his weapon when his family will be in trouble. Chhaya shouts for Shani!
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13 March 2012
2012 NCAA Tournament: First Four Predictions
All games are on truTV. Tuesday's games are being called by Jim Nantz, Clark Kellogg and Steve Kerr with Tracy Wolfson roaming the sidelines. Wednesday's games will be called by Ian Eagle alongside Jersey legend Jim Spanarkel with Lewis Johnson stalking the sidelines.
Tuesday, March 13
Miss. Valley State vs. Western Kentucky (winner plays Kentucky in Louisville on Thursday) - 6:30
I think it's clear that the Hilltoppers are the worst team in all of the NCAA Tournament. This is a team that lost 18 games but got hot at the right time and stormed through the Sun Belt tournament to get their auto bid. The Delta Devils are just a much better team and WKU's run is gonna end here in front of President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Pick: Mississippi Valley State
BYU vs. Iona (winner plays Marquette in Louisville on Thursday) - 9:00
I think we can all agree that Iona should not be in the NCAA Tournament. I've made my case, Mike Francesa lost his lunch over it, that's just the way it is. Nevertheless, the Gaels have the best offense, statistically, in the NCAA and have an excellent inside-outside combo with Mike Glover and Lamont Jones plus Scott Machado is a talented point guard. If only BYU had Jimmer...
Pick: Iona
Wednesday, March 14
Lamar vs. Vermont (winner plays UNC in Greensboro on Friday) - 6:30
After his epic rant following a disappointing loss to Stephen F.Austin, Pat Knight has got this Lamar club rolling, winning six straight to get to the dance. And you know what, even with the tough defense of the Catamounts, I like the Cardinals to advance.
Pick: Lamar
California vs. South Florida (winner plays Temple in Nashville on Friday) - 9:00
USF lays more bricks than I do back when I used to ball but this team plays awesome defense, seventh in the country. Yes when you have a defense that good, you are in every game but you never really get a big lead because your offense sucks, but I really think that the Bulls were toughened in the rough and tumble Big East and I just don't see much out of California.
Pick: South Florida
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Its common these days for any high-end device to experience leaks prior its launch and HTC Rezound is not an exception.
As we get closer to the official launch date of HTC Rezound (Vigor), we've spotted the device in several video's and leaked documents along the way.
This smartphone is likely to make its debut later today in a HTC event announced for November 3rd a week ago by the Taiwanese handset maker, which will take place in New York City in the next couple of hours.
With 4G / LTE enabled and with Beats Audio technology from Dr. Dre, HTC Rezound comes bound to the Big Red (Verizon Wireless).
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Community Profile
Getting to know Lake County
This Community Profile provides detailed information about Lake County and Lake County's 14 municipalities. Unless otherwise indicated, all of the information in the Community Profile refers to Lake County as a whole, including the 14 cities and towns.
The Lake County Office of Elevate Lake is committed to maintaining the most up-to-date information possible. For additional information please contact the Economic Development Department directly at 352-343-9647


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This post is the last in a series about the spectrum of products and technology offered by Winegard Company
For business and commercial communications, VSAT (very small aperture terminal) is the preferred communication platform where there is no fiber and cable available, where two-way on-the-go communications is required, and where it is critical to have a communication back-up system. Because of the shrinking size and growing portability of VSAT antennas and terminals, a broad range of industries are increasingly deploying this vital communications device. Industries using VSATs around the globe include oil and gas, military and defense, emergency management, satellite news gathering (SNG), and maritime operations. Winegard has developed many innovative antenna solutions to maximize performance in harsh environments and address the needs of its business partners.
The Winegard WV750A
The Winegard WV750A 75 cm Ka auto-deploy satellite system features robust mechanics and electronics for fast satellite acquisitions and reliable operations, even in the harshest environments. The Ka-band service provides vastly improved internet access for exploration, drilling and production on remote sites and offshore drilling platforms. The integrated GPS compass replaces a traditional magnetic compass which maximizes the speed of satellite acquisition and ensures correct operation in magnetized environments such as mining. Its rugged design and ultra-low backlash gear train ensures a reliable and superior performing system.
In addition, the WV750A's low stow height and small footprint allow it to be mounted on a vehicle or platform where space is limited. The roof mounted capability makes this antenna an ideal solution for SNG and emergency management applications. This antenna system meets Mil-spec standards thus ensuring a rugged, reliable, and high performing broadband antenna solution. The WV750A low profile drive-away satellite antenna has been authorized for use on ViaSat Exede® Enterprise service. With download speeds up to 18Mbps, Exede Enterprise service will be a substantial improvement in the speeds available compared to current remote internet services.
The Winegard WM1000 is an automatic-aiming mount for wireless broadband communications that features a single one-button operation. Unlike fixed mount options, the automatic aiming capability greatly reduces downtime in critical communications/data in situations when the reflector position changes and it is unable to maintain signal. Designed to handle heavy payloads, the mount provides unsurpassed efficiency, higher throughput over longer distances, simplicity and reliability. It is suitable for mobile applications such as oil & gas operations, news gathering/broadcast, emergency response management, and public safety.
SF Series VSAT Antennas
Winegard's SF series auto-deploy antenna solutions are ideal broadband solutions where space is at a premium. The unique design allows the antenna to be stowed over the positioner, thus reducing space needed in half when the antenna is stowed. These antenna solutions are designed for ease of transportability with an available skid that protects the unit from damage. Both the SF1200 and SF840 are outdoor self-contained units that require no indoor unit for the controller and HVAC.
The Winegard RD-1200
Winegard's RD-1200 Rapid-Deploy Ku VSAT Antenna System with Tripod Mount delivers a high performance auto-acquire solution at a low cost, making it an effective alternative to manually deployed systems. Pointing errors are eliminated, and the "re-peaking" feature allows signal strength to be maximized. This unit is easily transportable, with a system that includes a controller, transport case and a patented tripod mount. It requires no tools and is easy to assemble and disassemble in minutes.


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Temperature for August 1994
In August 1994 the average high temperature in Alice, TX was 96.9°F, and this was 0.8°F cooler than the average of 97.7°F. The hottest day in August 1994 was 21 August when the temperature reached 102.9°F. Overnight the average temperature in August is 74.2°F and in 1994 the average overnight temperature was 3.3°F cooler at 71.0°F.


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News for the Hospitality Executive
By Jim Butler of the Global Hospitality Group®
Author of www.HotelLawBlog.com
March 14, 2012
Hotel investment through buying hotel notes As the economy and hotel fundamentals continue to improve, hotel note purchase opportunities will be one of the most attractive hotel investments for savvy investors.
My partner and Vice Chair of our Global Hospitality Group®, Guy Maisnik, has been working a lot on note purchases lately, and I asked him to share some insights with us, which he graciously consented to do with his article today.
Guy Maisnik | Hotel Lawyer and Vice Chair Global Hospitality Group®The hotel industry experts have published their forecasts for 2012 and they seem to agree on the following two predictions:
(1) The hotel sector will continue to improve in 2012, with RevPar increasing anywhere from 4 to 6 percent, depending on which expert you follow.
(2) It's going to be a rocky year for hotel loans held by lenders, particularly for those loans made at the peak of the last cycle in 2006 and 2007, and especially for loans that cannot be extended further. Some of these loans are securitized with complicated structures that involve multiple tranches of senior and junior debt sold. Others never got securitized and weigh heavily on lenders' books.
Our prediction: Capital providers and special servicers will sell more hotel notes and assets in 2012While the capital markets are warmer, they are still cold and the velocity of debt and equity flows are currently insufficient to preserve many of the hotels in the hands of their current owners. As hotel metrics improve, hotel notes will command a better price, and lenders will sell more of them. We predict that capital providers and special servicers will sell more notes and assets in 2012 than in the past two years.
Out hotel lawyers at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) have been involved in the purchase of hundreds of notes secured by real property, and experience tells us that most note buyers (other than institutional participants) are looking to obtain the locked up value in the hotel real estate -- and not really interested in the fixed income of the note. These note buyers want to get at the hotel asset as quickly as possible, and either operate or sell the underlying hotel. This is the case whether it is a portfolio or an individual note that is being purchased.
What buyers of hotel notes need to knowIf you are a buyer of hotel notes, whether it's a portfolio or single loan, there are some key things to keep in mind, particularly for this coming year. Here are my top 5.
1. Update your checklist and use itStep one: get your checklist in order. Yes, this is a mundane point. But it will also save your investment. Under FAA rules, not even the most skilled engineer is permitted to check the plane without using a standard checklist before giving approval for take off. Note buying is no different. Without a checklist, it is simply too easy to miss a critical item or issue.
No checklist fits every asset or circumstance, so you must tailor your checklist to your asset. My team starts with a comprehensive checklist that covers virtually every hotel issue we have come up against. Then we brainstorm the particular asset at hand and conform the checklist accordingly.
We almost always find concerns in the hotel loan file that need to be addressed. Do not assume because the loan was prepared by a good law firm that the loan documents work. First, good firms can make mistakes. Second, many hotel loans are done by good law firms that simply do not typically handle hotels, so they miss many hotel related issues. Remember, a hotel is made of anywhere from 15-25 percent personal property. Some of that property could have liens or be leased from third parties. The UCC has an entire body of hidden liens many real estate lawyers simply do not know about. The note buyer must run a proper UCC search. In many states, liquor licenses, which provide value to the hotel, cannot be collateralized. Also, the loan may have been previously modified without guarantor approval; there could be important waivers missing in the note or guaranty. Finally, your checklist needs to take into account any new laws that have come into effect. For example, on March 15, 2012, new ADA Standards become mandatory. The loan could have been assigned multiple times but the assignment documents are incomplete. The note buyer may find that it has to prove up the outstanding amount of loan in front of the bankruptcy judge who requires additional proof. (Good luck getting that done without the assistance of the note seller!) And if you are buying from a note flipper...beware.
Don't miss this step. Mundane, yes, but well worth the effort.
2. Think like a lender: You are buying a loan not the real estateBuyers of loans are so eager to get to the property, that when they close on the loan, they often forget that all they have is the loan...not the real estate. Such buyers can often unwittingly trigger liability and claims, causing a devaluation of the loan just acquired. Closing on the loan is different from closing on the hotel. As the new note holder you have to act like a lender, not a hotel owner. You don't want the value of your note to be eroded by the cost of litigation, so be aware that casebooks are filled with lender liability lawsuits against lenders (even experienced lenders) who overstepped their legal boundaries.
Before buying a loan, know the "dos and don'ts" of lending. If you do not have that expertise, you are strongly advised to engage legal counsel who does. A wrong step can cause you to lose lien priority of all or a part of your loan. Even seemingly innocent acts such as your making decisions on hotel operations or approving or disapproving borrower expenditures can be problematic. In some states, the note buyer can lose its security interest in the hotel altogether.
Hotels are operating businesses, and it is rare that a lender will be comfortable leaving the operations of a distressed hotel in the hands of a hotel owner who has lost its equity. The sophisticated note buyer will understand the applicable rules of receiverships and employ a receiver where permitted. In many states, the receiver has authority to cause a transfer of the liquor license, even if not collateral of the hotel, which can be quite valuable. But again, tread carefully, particularly in single action states.
Remember, think like a lender, not a hotel owner.
3. Due diligence, due diligence, due diligenceSubstantially more due diligence needs to be done when buying a hotel loan than most typically real estate secured loans. The hotel note buyer needs to review a) the loan file, b) the operating business of the hotel and c) the real estate. Make certain the loan file is complete with all loan documents in place, and that the documents work properly. If possible, obtain a copy of the note seller's correspondence file. Pay particular attention to any hotel management agreement in place and any subordination or comfort agreements. Depending on how they are drafted, they will likely affect the value of the note collateral.
Understanding hotel operations is important and is discussed below in more detail (see 4 below). A greater scrutiny of the physical improvements is required for a hotel than for ordinary commercial real estate. For example, if the secured property were a retail supermarket, the supermarket tenant is charged with maintaining and insuring the asset. Thus, if the windows leak or the sprinkler systems do not comply with applicable law, the burden and costs of fixing these items often can be passed through to the supermarket tenant. Not so with a hotel. These issues fall squarely on the shoulders of the hotel buyer. To make matters more challenging, note selling lenders actually often give a shorter period of time to note buyers to review the file and asset when compared with sellers of other real estate.
Use experienced hotel contractors and engineers to walk through the level of physical due diligence needed. Have a zoning specialist ready to review the hotel entitlements. Confirm all signage and parking are on the real property collateral. Confirm the number of parking places complies with zoning requirements. Confirm the asset complies with all environmental laws and any governmentally issued conditional use permit. Hotel owners often tweak the physical improvements which can cause the hotel to become non-compliant. The key is to have your due diligence team (hotel consultant, construction/engineer consultant, zoning consultant and legal counsel) ready to move before the note hunting begins, so they can hit the ground running.
Proper due diligence cannot be stressed enough.
4. Understand the hotel businessSecured hotel loans are not like typical real estate secured loans. The value of the hotel, hence the value of the loan, depend highly upon the hotel's business. Therefore, the analysis and due diligence reviews should focus on hotel elements as well as the real estate. Regardless of intentions, the Noteholder should assume it will own and operate the hotel, and be prepared to do the following:
Remember: Hotels are more than just real estate.
5. Review your tax plan with an expertFinally, do not forget tax considerations. Many note buyers end up restructuring the notes with the current hotel owner/debtor. Most of the tax consequences from restructuring a secured loan will belong to the debtor, but certain actions can hurt the note buyer, some of them significantly. Experienced note buyers will review its plan with a tax lawyer or accountant. Again, because hotels are different from typical real estate, it is important that you consult legal counsel with experience in tax planning for hotel loan or hotel asset ownership.
It's a good time to buy hotel notesTruth be told, there are many more than 5 key considerations for buying hotel secured notes. Do not let that be daunting. Purchasing hotel debt can be exceptionally attractive -- but not for the inexperienced note buyer or hotel novice. There are too many complex issues that simply do not exist with distressed debt secured by ordinary commercial real estate. Experience is the key. With seasoned hotel advisors behind them, the experienced note buyer can carefully and fully understand the issues at hand and how they impact the note purchase and business plan.
There are lenders and special servicers itching to get hotel loans off their books, and note buyers eager to unlock the value that is languishing in distressed hotels across the country. For lenders and buyers alike, 2012 could be a very good year.
This is Jim Butler, author of www.HotelLawBlog.com and hotel lawyer, signing off. We've done more than $60 billion of hotel transactions and have developed innovative solutions to unlock value from hotels. Who's your hotel lawyer?
Guy Maisnik is a hotel lawyer with nearly three decades in commercial real estate transactions. He is a partner and Vice Chair of JMBM's Global Hospitality Group®, a member of the JMBM Chinese Investment Group™ and a partner in the JMBM's real estate department. Guy advises clients on hotel transactions, representing lenders, opportunity funds, banks, special servicers, owners, REITs and developers in hotel transactions, including senior and mezzanine financing, workout and debt restructure, strategic portfolio acquisitions, co-lender, participation and securitization arrangements, joint ventures, management agreements, buying, selling and ground leasing of hotels, complex mixed used resort development, fractional and timeshare.
For troubled hotels, Guy develops and executes strategies for CMBS and whole loans, and REOs. He also assists investors with recapitalization of distressed borrowers and purchases of troubled assets. Guy has assisted major lenders in revising and structuring their hotel lending programs and documentation, including their hotel construction lending. Guy's practice is both domestic and foreign; he has advised on hotel and real estate matters throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, Middle East, Caribbean, Western and Eastern Europe, Asia and Scandinavia. For more information, please contact Guy Maisnik at email@example.com or +1 (310) 201-3588.
Our Perspective. We represent hotel lenders, owners and investors. We have helped our clients find business and legal solutions for more than $60 billion of hotel transactions, involving more than 1,300 properties all over the world. For more information, please contact Jim Butler at email@example.com or +1 (310) 201-3526.
Jim Butler is a founding partner of JMBM, and Chairman of its Global Hospitality Group® and Chinese Investment Group™. Jim is one of the top hospitality attorneys in the world. GOOGLE "hotel lawyer" and you will see why.
Jim and his team are more than "just" great hotel lawyers. They are also hospitality consultants and business advisors. They are deal makers. They can help find the right operator or capital provider. They know who to call and how to reach them.
JMBM's Global Hospitality Group®
The hotel lawyers in the Global Hospitality Group® of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell (JMBM) comprise the premier hospitality practice in a full-service law firm and are the authors of the Hotel Law Blog. We represent hotel owners, developers, investors and lenders and have helped our clients find business and legal solutions for more than $60 billion of hotel transactions, involving more than 1,300 properties worldwide. For more information about the Global Hospitality Group®, go to www.HotelLawBlog.com. For more information about full range of legal services provided by JMBM, go to www.JMBM.com.
Jim Butler
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Defense and Compliance Lawyer: More clarification or confusion on March
15 ADA standards? / Jim Butler / March 2012
ALERT - A Call to Action Before the March 15, 2012 ADA Deadline /
Jim Butler / February 2012
Interviews JMBM's ADA Defense and Compliance Lawyers: Hotels Handle
Pool Lift Regulations / Jim Butler / February 2012
Tips for Hotels; How to spot terrorists and what to do. / Jim
Butler / February 2012
Defense and Compliance Lawyer Advisory: DOJ Clarifies March 15, 2012
Mandatory Pool Lift Requirement! (Uh-oh!) / Jim Butler & Martin
Orlick / February 2012
Can You Pass This 3-Question ADA Pop Quiz? / Jim Butler / January
Lawyer in Los Angeles: ALIS - What's the commotion all about? Closing
the conference hotel to outsiders. / Jim Butler / January 2012
Management Contract Disputes: Importance of 'Fiduciary' Duties in
Owner-Operator Lawsuits / Jim Butler / January 2012
and Disputes Between Hotel Owners and Operators are on the Rise? Why?
/ Jim Butler / January 2012
Defense Lawyer: New ADA Regulations Kick in Soon. Say goodbye to
'grandfathering' under the ADA / Jim Butler / November 2011
Lawyer in Washington D.C. - Why the Lodging Industry Will Continue to
Do Well Despite Bumpy Markets and More / Jim Butler / November 2011
Investment in U.S. Hotels: What the Real Estate Professionals Want to
Know / Jim Butler / October 2011
Lawyer in Dallas Listening to the Special Servicers / Jim Butler /
October 2011
Lawyer with Optimism for the Hotel Industry from the Dallas Lenders
Conference, Fishing for Solutions 2011 / Jim Butler / October 2011
Service Animal Policies of Your Hotel or Other 'Place of Lodging' /
Jim Butler, Martin Orlick and David Sudeck / October 2011
Industry Alert: Some things to feel (very) good about! / Jim Butler
/ September 2011
Lawyers in Phoenix: It's not just me. The market has changed in just
the last 60 days! / Jim Butler / September 2011
Labor and Employment Lawyer Update: Controversial Union Rights Notice
Subject to Legal Challenge - Employers Should Not Rush To Post It /
Jim Butler & Scott Brink / September 2011
Franchise Lawyer: Hotel Franchise Agreements and the 5 Biggest Mistakes
a Hotel Owner Can Make / Jim Butler & Robert Braun / September
Labor and Employment Lawyer Alert: The NLRB is making it harder to stay
union free / Jim Butler & Scott Brink / September 2011
from Hotel Franchise and Management Lawyers: Beware the Trap of
Changing Brand Standards / Jim Butler & Robert Braun /
September 2011
and Employment Alert: New Law Requires Employers to Post Employee
Rights Notice by November 14, 2011; NLRB Publishes Final Rule for
Notification of Employee Rights / Scott Brink , JMBM / September
Lending Lawyer: What every hotel lender needs to know about hotel due
diligence / Jim Butler & Guy Maisnik / September 2011
Lending Lawyer: What every hotel lender needs to know about Cash
Controls / Jim Butler & Guy Maisnik / August 2011
Lawyers on Terminating Hotel Operators: M Edition Lawsuit Against
Marriott Has a New Twist Marriott is Replaced Overnight / Jim
Butler / August 2011
Lawyers on Terminating Hotel Operators: Turnberry Resort Drops Fairmont
Flag / Jim Butler / August 2011
Lending Lawyer: What every hotel lender needs to know about SNDA's
/ Jim Butler & Guy Maisnik / August 2011
Lending Lawyer: What every hotel lender needs to know about HMAs and
hotel franchise agreements / Jim Butler & Guy Maisnik / August
Lawyer on the Importance of Brands - Intellectual Property Rights and
What They Mean: Family Suites Resorts v. Viacom International d/b/a MTV
Networks - a Suit Over Branding / Jim Butler / August 2011
Lawyer on the Fiduciary, Contractual and Agency Duties of Hotel Brokers
- Host Hotels & Resorts LP v. Molinaro Koger Litigation / Jim
Butler / August 2011
Waikiki's Edition Lawsuit Against Marriott International and Ian
Schrager - an Owner's HMA Dispute with Marriott and What it All Means
/ Jim Butler / August 2011
Investment: Why Asian investors are targeting U.S. hotels for purchase
and investment, and what could it mean for you? / Jim Butler /
August 2011
Developers: Why a "regional center" may be the key to financing your
next hotel development or expansion. And what you need to know... /
Jim Butler / July 2011
to use the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program for financing / Jim
Butler / July 2011
Announces Formation of the Chinese Investment Group™ - Hotels, Real
Estate, EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visas / July 2011
Lawyer: How do you know when you should set up a captive insurance
company for your hotel? Take our "litmus test". / Jim Butler &
Gordon Schaller / July 2011
Lawyer: What you need to know about the "ancillary benefits" of setting
up a captive insurance company / Jim Butler & Gordon Schaller /
June 2011
Lawyer: Are you thinking about setting up a captive insurance company?
Maybe you should be. . . / Jim Butler & Gordon Schaller / June
Lawyer in New York with pre-NYU industry forecast: Sunny with
occasional clouds and NO storms on the horizon / Jim Butler / June
Lawyer with the Executive Roundtable Results; Debt is returning, equity
is out looking, and we've passed the bottom of the trough. Why now is
the time to purchase a hotel. / Jim Butler / June 2011
Defense Lawyer: How to Quickly Lose Business. (No ADA-Compliant
Reservation System) / Jim Butler & David Sudeck / May 2011
Lawyer with Fresh Perspectives on the Hotel Industry from Smith Travel
/ Jim Butler / May 2011
Lawyers with PKF and Mark Woodworth's Lodging Overview / Jim Butler
/ May 2011
Lawyers' Updates on Capital and Debt Markets for Hotels, Transaction
Sales Data and Financings / Jim Butler / May 2011
Lawyer with Updates on Hotel Cap Rates, Values and Transactions /
Jim Butler / May 2011
Lawyer with nuggets from JMBM's Meet the Money® 2011 / Jim
Butler / May 2011
Lawyer: The hotel transaction market is heating up! / Jim Butler /
April 2011
Lawyer with good news! A new federal court decision upholds condo hotel
structure. No "securities" involved as structured. Disgruntled condo
hotel unit purchaser lawsuit dismissed. / Jim Butler / April 2011
the Money®: Hotel Financing Renaissance is Underway! / Jim
Butler / April 2011
Global Hospitality Group® announces publication of The HMA
Handbook, a FREE practical guide for negotiating Hotel Management
Agreements for Hotel Owners, Developers, Investors and Lenders /
March 2011
a Hotel? Don't Buy an ADA Lawsuit or DOJ Investigation / Jim Butler
/ March 2011
Lawyer on Hotel Management Agreements: Exculpation Clauses for
Protecting the Owner's Assets / Jim Butler / February 2011
Defense Lawyer: How to handle an ADA lawsuit....and How not to do it
/ Jim Butler / February 2011
Lawyer: 5 Key Elements for Good Hotel Management Agreement Budget
Provisions / Jim Butler / February 2011
improving fundamentals make 2011 the year of "Great Expectations" for
the Hotel Industry / Jim Butler / February 2011
the Hotel Lawyer: 2011 is starting as the year of "Great Expectations"
for the hotel industry! / Jim Butler / January 2011
ADA Defense Lawyer: How a recent ADA case affects all hotels but
particularly conference centers and meeting hotels / Jim Butler /
January 2011
Lawyer: So, You Think You Want to Buy a Hotel? For savvy investors, the
time could be right / Jim Butler / January 2011
Universal Hotel Sale Facilitated by JMBM's Global Hospitality Group®
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Forty-seventh District State Senator Frank Ginn said he's "very disappointed" that Gov. Nathan Deal last week vetoed legislation Ginn introduced to reduce state planning mandates on smaller cities and counties.
The first-year legislator said he plans to meet soon with Deal to find out what problems Deal had with legislation that overwhelmingly passed both the House and the Senate.
"Senate Bill 86 attempts to address concerns of smaller cities and counties regarding the expense of developing and maintaining plans in order to obtain certification for 'Qualified Local Government' status," Deal said in a written explanation of his action. "While I am sympathetic to the desires of cities and counties to more easily attain such status, the Department of Community Affairs through the promulgation of its own internal rules and regulations, is already attempting to meet their needs. Accordingly, I do not believe this bill is necessary and therefore, I veto SB 86."
"I don't know exactly what his thought process was, but I look forward to having some discussion on it," Ginn said.
The legislation would have repealed the definition of a "qualified local government and made comprehensive plans optional as opposed to mandatory.
The Senate approved the final version by a 47-0 margin, and the House approved it 159-7.
"If I had known the governor had issues with the bill, I would have tried to work them out," he said.
Ginn said he's talked briefly with Deal's chief of staff, but that the governor was on his way out of town when Ginn learned of the veto.
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What indeed? A beer bottle tree in your yard? An automatic ball-scratching device, enabling you to luxuriate on the couch in indolent comfort as you watch the game? (Such contraptions are frightfully temperamental, we almost lost a testicle at the preliminary testing of our prototype. Quite plainly, the beaters of an electric whisk aren't conducive to a quick painless scratch-tastic. Nor, incidentally, are they anywhere you want to get your pubes entangled.Hey ma, that smarts!)
In summation, those are a little beyond our jurisdiction. If it's geeky goddesses in their skimpies you seek, though, you're in our neighborhood (It's rather a pleasant one too, now the catshit has been swept from the sidewalks and the hobos bestowed with fresh blankets sans piss-stains to pass out on). Peruse the gallery for bosomy costume shenanigans, tiny gamer girl thongs and humorously phallic gaming peripherals.


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Activists are people - like you - who work hard to make the world a better place.
What do activists look like? Activists are the people you see lobbying, writing, sharing, leading, learning, protesting, and volunteering. In your efforts to change the world, you will need a support system. As author Alice Walker said, "activism is our rent for living on the planet."
Why we could each use a few "activist soulmates":
- They can help you accomplish more. You can do a lot on your own, but you can certainly accomplish more with a little help from your friends. Together, your voices are much louder and your impact is much bigger. Don't go it alone! Find your fellow activists, volunteers, and work together to make change happen on a bigger scale.
- They can teach you new things. From skills and tips to tried-and-true experience, other activists know things you don't, which puts you in a great position to learn. You will learn more than you ever thought possible simply by listening to a fellow activist.
- They can take you to new places and help you discover new interests. Other activists will introduce you to causes you might not know about. Keep an open mind and let your fellow activists teach you about their unique type of activism. Working with other activists can open up a world of possibilities, places, and passions you never would have known about on your own.
- They can help you be your best self. Other activists know that it's not always easy to change the world. They will help you develop your strengths and improve your weaknesses. They can give you the support you need to get started and keep going.
- They will inspire you. No matter how many projects you've done, how successful you've been or how long you've been doing it, chances are you are going to need some inspiration to keep you going. Your activist friends will always give you the motivation and energy you need to continue - and you can do the same for them. The support system you will find in your fellow activists is priceless.
Where and How to Find Your Activist Soulmates
- Join a nationwide group of changemakers to form friendships and connections that inspire true service. Apply to join the Roots & Shoots National Youth Leadership Council! Applications are open until November 1, 2015.
- Meet activists on their own turf. Check out your local Roots & Shoots group, your school, your environmental club, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts - the possibilities are endless!
- Encourage a sense of activism in the friends that you already have. Encourage and empower your friends and classmates to take action and teach them what it means to be a change-maker.
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One of the largest medieval castle mottes in Wales, Tomen y Bala is a steep conical mound, with a base about 40 metres across. It rises 8 metres high, with a level top about 16 metres wide. The summit of the motte would originally have been topped by a timber pallisade, possibly with a timber tower within.
It seems very likely that the castle was linked to a llys, or court of a prince for the commote (territory) of Penllyn. Though we do not know who built the motte, or when, we do know that it was sacked in 1202, when Llewelyn ap Iorwerth defeated Elis ap Madog, Lord of Penllyn. Llewelyn probably destroyed the timber defenses, and Tomen y Bala was less important after Llewelyn built a new castle at Carndochan, though it seems likely it was still in use into the 14th century. Edward I visited Tomen y Bala in 1284, and around 1314 a planned settlement, or borough, was established here, southwest of the castle mound.


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Stanton RM404 Four Channel Rackmount-Style Mixer
The Stanton RM.402 four-channel mixer represents the new era in mobile DJ mixers. Designed for use with turntables, CD players, mic's, and pretty much any combination of performance gear you can cook up, the RM.402 can handle even the most complex rigs.
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To be certain, there is no shortage of inputs on this baby. 10 line/CD inputs and 4 phono inputs can accommodate even the most complex set ups, from turntables to CD players, iPods™ and everything in between. Also, the two mic inputs (XLR and ¼") each have separate 3-band EQ. New diffused LED level indicators and backlit cue buttons, plus Illumiknobs™, coupled with Stanton's industrial metallic finishing makes this mixer easy on the eyes. Posted up on a newly designed 5U rackmount chassis, the RM.404 easily links up to your set up.
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Youth Esprit De Corps
Do you remember your summer jobs? Perhaps you had plenty of regular work, but nothing you'd call a career, right? Or, to paraphrase Wayne Campbell, "Do you have an extensive collection of name tags and hair nets?"
story by Matt Christenson with Liz Karas
photos by BLM and Norhtwest Youth Corps
What if you could have done something different? With more long-term benefits? Like a lifelong experience of positive personal growth and friendship while still earning a paycheck. If that sounds interesting, the BLM may have a hot tip for you. There's an opportunity for youth employment that's a little more challenging - and a whole lot more rewarding. So if your kids are ready for more than just another summer season sweating over the fryolator , then the BLM's partnership with the Northwest Youth Corps may be just the perfect fit for them.
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If you haven't chatted with someone who's worked for the Northwest Youth Corps, here's a little background.
Since 1984, the Northwest Youth Corps has helped over 10,000 young Americans between the ages of 11 to 19 find jobs in our great outdoors. They restore habitats, construct hiking trails, reduce forest fuels to prevent fires, and much more. Their structure is largely based upon the Civilian Conservation Corps from the New Deal. And these youth crews work directly with such agencies as the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, Oregon State Parks, and, of course, the BLM.
So what kind of youths work on these crews? To answer that question, we asked Dr. Bronwyn Baz, pediatrician at the Oregon Health and Science University - and five-year veteran of the Northwest Youth Corps. "NYC is really for anyone. Anyone looking for an outdoor experience learning work and environmental skills while having a lot of fun making lifelong friends."
And it's not only about making friends. There's a quantifiable benefit from working on a youth crew. Megs Boe who's worked four sessions for the Northwest Youth Corps says, "Before my work with NYC, I didn't really have life goals or even an idea about which direction I would steer my life. But [by] my final session of NYC, I was able to apply for an Americorps scholarship to help foot the bill at University of Oregon. I was the first in my immediate family to graduate from university."
America at Work
So how does the BLM come into the equation? During these challenging economic times, the BLM has made youth employment one of its top priorities. And one way the BLM accomplishes this mission is through its long partnership with the Northwest Youth Corps.
Ultimately, youth crews need projects. And the BLM needs workers - especially during the summer season. But this isn't just busy work. These youth crews provide crucial mission-oriented support to Federal lands. And they're quite necessary because the summer can be the BLM's most hectic months, what with a greater influx of visitors from around the world, the blooming of every variety of natural foliage, the heightened fire awareness and response system, an increase in scientific studies, plus a number of other Federal requirements.
So while the BLM is heavily occupied, the Northwest Youth Corps's crew swoop in to play a critical role. They take care of necessary work to keep our public lands safe and functional. As BLM recreation specialist Zach Jarrett puts it, "We rely on the Northwest Youth Corps to accomplish a tremendous amount of priority work each year."
No Dancing with the Stars?
Okay. So you're a youth. Or the parent of one. What can a member of a youth crew expect if you join up? To better understand, let's turn to Ryan Ojerio, Southwest Washington Regional Coordinator of the Washington Trails Association. Oh, and he's also a former five-year member of the Northwest Youth Corps.
"One of the most satisfying parts of the job was working directly on projects that had a tangible result. The work is physical work - but it's equally creative and cerebral.
"Your crew is ten kids cut off from computers, cell phones, the internet, and cable TV. In a sense, it's just you, your crew, and the world. And that's an incredible setting when you can focus your life on the basics. It's powerful. You can't get that from a classroom. You're putting yourself in a new place where you may never be again. A once-in-a-lifetime experience.
"Plus it's only five weeks," Ryan laughs.
And speaking with Megs Boe again, she says specifically, "I still remember my first day of digging trail at Mary's Peak in Southern Oregon. Every time I swung my tool, it just bounced off the grass, not even leaving a dent. Watching my crew leader was amazing because when she swung her tool, she made beautiful new trail. I remember watching her and thinking, 'I want to be that strong!' The first week I was so sore I couldn't move at the end of the day. But by the end of the session, I made trail just as beautiful as my crew leader. That session, I built muscles and a good dose of self-esteem to top it off."
Later, Fryolator
So if your son or daughter might like to trade the hair net and name tag for their very own hard hat, while making long-term friendships working with other kids their age in nature? Please contact your local BLM office or the Northwest Youth Corps to learn more about signing up for a future session.
And to those who become a youth crew member? You can expect to have the opportunity to work with other kids on projects in America's great outdoors while learning life skills and earning money.
And we can promise one thing: You'll never have to say, "Do you want fries with that?"
Learn more online at the BLM online and nwyouthcorps.org


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Last week, Notable attended a rather different take on afternoon tea at Vancouver's swanky Fairmont Waterfront Hotel for some sipping and sampling – of wine, that is. This quaint event offered an escape from the office and helped launch Fairmont Waterfront's Sip & Savour program, hosted in their lush Heron's West Coast Bar.
We were thrilled to meet the team behind popular BC winery, Blasted Church wines, testing our vino-speak on their newly appointed winemaker, Mark Wendenberg, as he happily led us through an impressive line-up: cheeky labels and all.
Invited media and guests had the chance to mix and mingle as they noshed their way through an array of locally produced cheeses, courtesy of The Farm House Natural Cheeses, paired with house-made chutney and honey (harvested on the Fairmont Waterfront's rooftop herb garden and aviary). 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver, 604-691-1991.
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|Ben Franklin picked my brother and me out of the audience to come up on stage with him. He gave a speech and then handed us both a copy of the Declaration of Independence and a metal.
|My brother and me photobombed by grandma. :)
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|The Pirates of the Caribbean
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|I also have this Indian vest and necklace.
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We provide two different furnishings to cater for weddings – Our standard furnished tipis for guests and for something extra special for the newly weds we provide our sumptuously decorated wedding night tipi (below)
Our tipis for hire make excellent unique accommodation for guests, can be used as a venue for a band, an area to relax in by a wood fire to have a breather from the dancing or a romantic place to spend the first night.
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Cashola is a cashback site for the Brazilian public and it uses the Cashback Engine script ([url removed, login to view]) as its platform. The site was styled once, and now we need a redesign and some added backend (php) features to better the user experience and increase traffic and sales ([url removed, login to view]). Wireframes for the Landing Page and My Account Page design can be provided to help you understand our design requirements.
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- Welcome Message (already automated)
- Refer a friend (already automated)
- Forgotten password (already automated)
- Account Credited –(needs to be automated and styled).
- General email template - promotional emails. (styled)
• Social Media
We need our social media pages styled in line with Cashola
- Facebook, Twitter, Blog: Tumblr or Wordpress, and blog need to be built under [url removed, login to view]
• Changes to Cashbackengine script –
-When adding retailers – Cashback amount or % is mandatory, we want to be able to add other types of deals (i.e. competitons, cupons, freebies with a dropdown)
- Also insert optional field for Expiry Date for short term offers to be deleted automatically.
• User Generated content
We would like to give users the option to post deals/competitions/samples links onto our blog and Facebook in return for cashback. We would need them to submit the deal, which we would then approve. Once approved, the account credit should be automatic.
• Secure site
We would like to have some portion of the site to be made secure in order to give users confidence that their data is protected.
• Search Function
At the moment the search function within the site is keyword based but we would like to go one step further and somehow base the search on all the products that our retailers offer.
• API and CSV Reports
We need to integrate our system with our main Affiliate Networks, to automate the reports and payments.
the two linked together
Administrative functions
- For linear configuration, network, binary spill forced matrix and dynamic compression;
-Setting of hybrid binary network (binary + unilevel matrix)
-Setting eligibility for gold, silver, bronze, diamond, tec ...;
-Network Binary spill with manual option on the left, right or automatic leg;
- Setting the number of levels (Unlimited)
- The number of nominees for level setting (lateral)
- Tuition fee configuration according to plan
- The amount of commission configuration for each level (percentage or fixed)
- The amount of commission setting to display
- Minimum payment setting
- Set forced matrix or not
- Associated list shown networking and genealogy
- Search members by email, name or login
- Registration banners for disclosure
- Message in HTML (to edit the same word)
- Links to register for disclosure
- Records of e-mail marketing for disclosure
- Confirmation payments with automatic inclusion of commissions
manual-inclusion of commissions
- Payroll with automatic calculations
-Discount taxes, inss, etc ..
- Newsletter Submission block
- Options to turn on and off associated with the generation of bonuses to the network or not.
- Bonus registration / prizes for members by rank
- Automatic deactivation of delayed customers
- General statistics
- Level of change to complete the network
- Product registration
- Setting plans
- The basic site layout
- Layout editor
- Send authenticated e-mails
- Automatic addition of new fields in the registration form
- Menu manager and sub dynamic menu
- Field validation making it mandatory
- Option for removing registration form fields
- Addition of unlimited open and restricted extra pages
- Receipt confirmation with registration and sending e-mail
- Sending automatic charge
- Total setting on the panel of all forms of payments
- Revenue control
- Integration of payments in the database and other important functions
- Edition collection of messages, manual, warnings in general
- Sending messages to customers
- Departments setting
- List links to disclosure
- Email marketing for dissemination via e-mail
- Commission table receivable
- Receipts and payments made and received
- Associated list shown your network
- Issue of bank details
- Records statistics of your network
- Username exchange (name or number)
- Check the expiration date
- Direct bank transfer issue on the site
- RedeCard module (VISA, MasterCard, Diners, Hipercard, Discover direct without intermediaries - sight or in installments with automatic return)
- Cielo module (VISA, MasterCard, Diners, Discover, direct ELO without intermediaries - sight or in installments with automatic return)
- Payment via bank transfer / deposit;
- Direct confirmation in the system (without email)
- Payment receipts
- Integration PagSeguro, PayPal, MercadoPago, Digital Payment, Copper Well, HiPay, MOIP, F3B among others, and other important functions
- Form for sending support request
- Automated registration
- Registration confirmation by e-mail
- Level overflow
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Winning an award should be a big deal for any business or organisation
Monday, December 5th, 2016
on behalf of Scottish Business Resilience Centre
Why Media Understanding is Key to Success – the approach of Holyrood PR Edinburgh
Sadly, the media don't always see awards in the same light as the happy winner.A surfeit of awards events has created a 'fatigue factor' among the media; a feeling of here is yet-another-award-ceremony, causing them to generally switch off to the notion of any PR.
So how do you make an awards event a PR success? Even more challenging, is how do you make it a PR success when the client is hosting the awards for the first time and the desire is to position them in the highest possible way so that there is every chance of sponsors coming forward to support them year-after-year?
That was the challenge set to us by Scottish Business Resilience Centre who were behind the first Scottish Cyber Awards, an event aimed at rewarding the great work that is happening in Scotland to protect businesses and individuals from the threat of e-crime.
Thanks to our close relationship with Scottish Business Resilience Centre we have built up an exceptional bank of knowledge about cyber crime. Indeed our work in raising the profile of Scottish Business Resilience Centre's work in highlighting the dangers of cyber crime won us two top industry awards.
Read how we turned Scottish Business Resilience Centre's cyber strategy into to two Gold Awards at the CIPR Scottish PRide Awards
The first stage was to build up a buzz of interest in advance of the event. That involved securing the information on the finalists from each category to issue a general release; and then creating a separate local media release for each of the regions that the finalists were located in.
This activity delivered a range of high impact coverage that reached more than 160,000.
Check out the coverage achieved when we announced the finalists in the inaugural Scottish Cyber Awards
The next phase of the campaign was to attend the awards night to manage the announcement of the winners and co-ordinate photography – for security reasons the winners were not able to announced until the night. We also worked with Scottish Business Resilience Centre to have two key journalists to attend the ceremony, buying their support for the event and also ensuring they delivered valuable coverage.
An expertly-written media release was planned in advance – complete with key messages and agreed quotes from key partners which focused on the significance of the awards rather than simply reporting on the winners to try to address the fatigue factor issue – thereby eliminating the need to secure last-minute sign off or risk delays in trying to track people down on the night or the following day. The release – with the names of the winners – was issued immediately after the event.
To maximise the interest, each of the winners had a release tailored specifically for them to be issued to their trade and local media with their winner's image from the night – this included sourcing individual comments for each of them to ensure the materials were truly bespoke.
The post-event media successes was superb:
– 16 news articles, creating an approximate 470,000 opportunities to see.
– Positive, feel-good press recognition for all winners
Feedback from Scottish Business Resilience Centre was that the awards were a complete success – a sell-out event with wide profile that has already resulted in many sponsors coming forward to the make the 2017 Awards bigger and better.
Is YOUR next award ceremony in need of a boost? Could your sector benefit for PR success?
The Scottish Business Resilience Centre has seen a significant growth in public awareness through its work with Holyrood PR. We'd love to speak to you about your business.
Get in touch with one of our Scottish PR experts by using the form below or calling us on 0131 561 2244.
Raymond Notarangelo
Raymond Notarangelo, co-founded Scottish PR agency, Holyrood PR after spotting a gap for colourful and innovative public relations in Edinburgh. He now leads a team providing media relations, social media, video, photography, brand newsrooms, crisis communication and media relations.View Raymond's Profile
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Hoffa Scholarship 2019
The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded $1.4 million in scholarship
awards to students in the U.S. and Canada this year. For the first time this included scholarships
to assist with students attending training and vocational programs. Assisting the sons, daughters
and financial dependents of Teamster members with their educational goals is a tradition
that we are proud to continue.
This year the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund decided to have International
Scholarship and Tuition Service (ISTS) administer the academic and vocational program
awards for the Fund. ISTS is an experienced administrator for college scholarship funds across
the country.
The Fund's website, www.jrhmsf.org , will continue to have the most up-to-date information
about the online application for the Academic and Training and Vocational Programs
scholarships. The application process for the programs is now open and we encourage the sons,
daughters and financial dependents of members to apply.
The Board of the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund
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From the Desk of Secretary Treasurer Tom Quackenbush
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As Secretary Treasurer, I am constantly gauging our financial health. Everything we do is directly related to you, the membership, and that is why it is important to manage our finances with a strong sense of accountability. Effectively and efficiently managing the Local's finances so we can continue to provide the best opportunities for all members is my highest priority.
As we hurtle towards the end of 2018 it is comforting to know that our income and expenses are well-balanced and because of that we certainly have plenty of financial options moving forward. Despite this, we must always be cautious and not take our healthy financial position for granted by delving into frivolous ventures or making unnecessary expenditures. Sometimes as an organization we feel somewhat pulled in many different directions and that is to be expected because we are a diverse organization. But it is those diversities that make us who we are and what we are financially committed to.
So, while we will soon be closing our books for the year and working with auditors to ensure that our financial statements fairly and correctly represent our financial position, we will also be working on new programs that support our diverse membership and making sure they are being accomplished within an approved budget.
I am proud of the work that is being done by our Local Union. Please keep yourself informed so you can be proud too. As always, I look forward to hearing from any member who has any questions, suggestions or comments about our financial health.
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