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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInfo Item - Nancy J. Friedman - 05/22/08 ����� � � CITY OF PALM DESERT __ COMMUNITY SERVICES • STAFF REPORT REQUEST: Receive and file informational report on media placements and pubfic relations activities as provided by Nancy J. Friedman Public Relations DATE: May 22, 2008 CONTENT: Nancy J. Friedman Public Relations Activity Repo�t March - April 2008 Recommendation: By Minute Motion, receive and file informational report on media placements and public relations activities as provided by Nancy J. Friedman Public Relations. Executive Summary: The attached report is being provided at the request of Council to be kept informed of public relations activities and results. The report highlights activities for the period of March and April 2008, as conducted by the Nancy J. Friedman Public Relations Agency (NJFPR) on behalf of the City of Palm Desert. The report includes a list of inedia placements along with copies of the clippings. Topics being pitched to national media and ongoing media relations activities are also outlined. Staff is recommending that the City Council receive and file this report. Background: Attached is a detailed report along with copies of the publicity clips generated by the Agency. NJFPR organized a media tour to Los Angeles (March 31 — April 3), and met with more than a dozen key media contacts. Staff and a representative from the Desert Springs JW Marriott also attended. The Agency also organized a press trip with four outdooNfitness oriented writers. Nancy J. Friedman Public Relations Activity Report March —April 2008 Page 2 In preparation for Earth Day, the Agency pitched eco-friendly stories and expert interviews to more than 10 media outlets, including NBC's Today Show, The New York Times, Reuters, Associated Press, USA Today, BrandWeek, Good Morning America, and 60 Minutes. Coverage highlights include the Marriott's spa being featured as one of the hottest new spas in the world in Conde Naste Travele►'s annual "Hot List" issue; mentions in both the Los Angeles Times and New York Post; and postings on several popular travel websites, among others. , � Submitted By: /� � , n � ��,c Kristy Kn iding Sheila R. Gilli an Marketing Manager Assistant City Manager Approval� :;ITY COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DEI32ED Carlos L. Orte �CEIV�D,,,;�1 OT%i�a2 �, City Manage �ETING DA°I�E � � �-v � W.. �YES: � "' r, Y3AES: .�. �BaENT: , n�' �a„ _. Za,BSTAIN: �an ., '�B�tIFIED �Y:� ('�riginal on Fi�.e wit �ity C�.erk'� Offic��. • :,'��.'�:.: � u-; !�;t.�.�:',. PJBUC RELAT�ONS MEMO To: Kristy Kneiding Marketing Manager, City of Palm Desert CC: Sheila Gilligan Assistant City Manager, City of Palm Desert From: Nancy J. Friedman Public Relations Date: April 30, 2008 Subject: Account Activity March—April 2008 On behalf of the City of Palm Desert, NJFPR is pleased to provide highlights of activities undertaken and results achieved during the months of March and April. MEDIA PLACEMENTS: Conde Nast Trave/er May 2008 Circulation: 808,419 Following NJFPR's extensive pitching, Spa Desert Springs was featured as one of the hottest new spas in the world in the magazine's annual "Hot List" issue. Los Ange/es Times April 2, 2008 Circulation: 779,682 Following NJFPR's visit with The Los Angeles Times, the paper included The Living Desert in this feature about Southern California, calling it"perfect for adults and kids." New York Post April 8, 2008 Circulation: 667,119 Following NJFPR's pitch, Desert Springs' tennis package was recommended as a "hot deal" in the newspaper's travel section. Luxist.com April 12, 2008 Viewership: 1 million hits/month Following NJFR's pitch, this high-end website published a feature about Palm Desert and Desert Springs' Earth Day package. HotelChatter.com April 9, 2008 Circulation: 129,609 1 Following NJFPR's outreach, Palm Desert's eco initiatives and Desert Springs' Earth Day package was featured in a special Earth Day travel story. PeterGreenberg.com April 9, 2008 Following NJFPR's outreach, NBC travel editor Peter Greenberg featured Desert Springs and the City of Palm Desert in an Earth Day story, recommending it in his list of monthly travel deals. BusinessTraveler.com April 10, 2008 Circulation: 30,000/week Following NJFPR's pitch, the Earth Day package was featured as the deal of the week on this website and e-newsletter published by Business Travelermagazine. BudgetTravel.com April 2008 Circulation: 400,000/week Following NJFPR's outreach, Desert Springs' Earth Day package was featured on this website and e-newsletter published by Budget Travel magazine. Nationa/Geographic Trave/er's Intelligent Travel Blog April 16, 2008 Following NJFPR's pitch, the Earth Day package was included in a feature on destinations and hotels offering green travel deals in celebration of Earth Day. New York Daily News April 20, 2008 Circulation: 2,110,253 Following NJFPR's pitch, Desert Springs, the Earth Day package and The Living Desert were included in a round-up of recommended weekly travel deals and listed as the only deal representative of a "global getaway." Smart Meetings April 2008 Circulation: 31,500 Following NJFPR's outreach, Desert Springs was featured in a Spa/Wellness Destinations story. Event Solutions March 2008 Circulation: 27,762 Following NJFPR's outreach, Palm Desert was recommended as a great choice for spring meetings. Meetings West March 2008 Circulation: 31,011 Following NJFPR's outreach, Palm Desert was featured as a recommended destination choice for corporate meetings and events. PITCHING AND OUTREACH: 2 • NJFPR pitched and arranged a Palm Desert visit and tour for Jenny Peters, editor in chief of Br�ntwood Magazine. • Arranged a visit, tour, and spa treatment for Nancy Prichard Bouchard, freelance writer for AAA Living, Backpacker, and others. • In preparation for Earth Day, NJFPR pitched eco-friendly stories and expert interviews to more than 100 media outlets, including NBC's Today Show, The New York Times, Reuters, Associated Press, USA Today, BrandWeek, Good Morning America, and 60 Minutes. • NJFPR created a pitch recommending Palm Desert as a tax-rebate getaway, and distributed to more than 50 national newspapers. • Nominated Palm Desert for Outside magazine's feature about"The Best Towns." • Created a pitch touting Palm Desert as an ideal vacation destination for outdoorsy types; sent to Sunset and National Geographic Traveler magazines. • Sent news of BIGHORN's record real estate sales to real estate editors at The Los Angeles Times and New York Times. • NJFPR followed up with producers at National Public Radio on a possible story about Falcon Crest; forwarded photos for consideration. • Pitched local nightspots to Modern Luxury's editors for consideration in Angeleno, Chicago Style, San Francisco Brides, and other magazines. • NJFPR continued pitching various angles associated with The Living Desert, including Amazing Amphibians, Starry Safaris, hiking, and family travel. Targets included The New York Times, Orange County Register, AAA Going Places, Backpacker, American Way, Baltimore Sun, and Family Travel Networlc. • Worked with Kimberly Bowers from The Living Desert on local outreach for media Starry Safari; invited various outlets, including Los Angeles TV stations, The Daily Breeze, San Diego Union-Tribune, and LosAngeles.Citysearch.com. • Pitched Palm Desert's Golf Cart Parade to Travel + Leisure magazine for a story about unusual events. • Pitched a story about Desert Willow to Dale Leatherman for Executive Traveler. • Participated in calls with Kemper Lesnik and recommended PR strategies for The Art of Food and Wine Festival. Began pitching the festival to outlets such as The Los Angeles Times and the Sun Herald. • Continued to pitch Palm Desert as an ideal meetings locale, highlighting area restaurants and hotels. Targets included Small Market Meetings, Event Solutions, Meeting News, and Successful Meetings. 3 r �- . • Desert Springs will also benefit from NJFPR's extensive outreach on behalf of Desert Springs, on topics such as packages, spa, and restaurants. ACCOUNT ACTIVITY: • NJFPR organized a media tour to Los Angeles (March 30-April 3), and met with more than a dozen key media contacts, including: o Vani Rangachar, Deputy Travel Editor, Los Angeles Times o Lara Morgenson, Executive Editor, L.A. Confidential o Nathan Cooper, Executive Editor, C Magazine o Jenny Peters, Editor in Chief, Brentwood Magazine o Patti Pietschmann, freelance, Access Los Angeles, Rick Dees in the morning show, and others o Adele Cygelman, freelance writer for finro new design and real estate webzines o Chris Rubin, freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Daily Candy, and others o Anderew Myers, freelance writer for Robb Report, Angeleno, and Architectural Digest o Lena Katz, freelance writer for Orbitz.com, LAX, and others o Laura Hubber, freelance producer for BBC World Service and Richard Bangs' Show, "Adventure with Purpose" o Daisy Llewelyn, freelance writer/TV spokesperson o Diana Magpan, Nora Gasparian, and Ani Esmailian, Hollyscoop.com • Organized a press trip to Palm Desert and Desert Springs that was attended by the following writers: o Kitt Doucette: freelance writer for Men's Joumal, Outside, and National Geographic Traveler o Kim Steutermann Rogers: freelance writer for Hawaii magazine, Fitness, Hana Hou, Golf for Women, and others o Noelle Pistilli: editor for Men's Fitness o Lena Katz: freelance writer for LAX, Orbitz.com, Zagat guides, Los Angeles Times, and others • Liaised with the California Travel and Tourism Commission on newsletters and outreach; submitted text on behalf of Palm Desert. • Recommended web promotions to better communicate clienYs eco-friendly offerings to the media and public at large. • Consulted with client on expenses and billing. � 4 ` r r • De��r� �ur� May 1st,2008 ,�_ �:.� _ - F„ - � - - -'�'��I � � �.=-� I , ,.,.�,_ - With the snornr�ixds cleared out but the hottest sum��er months yet to kick in, P�tL�, S��r��s and Palm Desert are a great May getaway for So Cal residcnts wha �an deai with C��a�. 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I�egii�upgrading i�s 512 gue.ci rppms : and in n�°arby Caechella,die Spadiglu space;vl m�tmming pools;seven rc�• �-•-'���-w�+'-�'� :::3� _ diis summer and fiNsli rhe projec�by , ��� 39 Casino plans to open a 5106 miilion � caurants;flve recendy rennvuted golf . Sep�em�es � ? hotel nnd 5pa laier this year. cpurses;and?3 tennis couns. jvse a 13-iaile drive e�ut,groups Eiancho hFin�e es J�50 abouc ro � A6out sevem milc�down�lie road ' Beyqnd j�$ 17a177C'S1�iC YC50T[� �.71 \VI�� rlClC� :1 Yi1fICl}' O�[7N1V and im- � signi6canily grow iu accommoJaeipns ? is 7a Q¢iwt,hOme�o Uie Famous la � Quin[a has also experienc�d gmw[li pmvec[propenj�s in R�nclfo Mir.�ge. offerings d�is yrar s�ide she opening of � Quinta Aesort c�Club,a memUer of wltli�he receni openin�pC t6e Pm- 7he Runcho Lax Halmac Itesorc�k S�a, ; tlie S200 cnillion Agua Caliente Cxsirto the l�uldorF Asroria Colleciion. 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''�� Even n�itl�all oFtiie derelopn�eut, ' �erfect for pinnners lanki»g for an Jusi lilce its munterparis in Net� Palni Spring,s ilself hasa't U�+.wn IeR '�� �a6n Springs-�re:i comrnunitie3 huve � nlY�seir opcion. � lbr2.uad Puilc Cil)�,UL�Ii,Coda Ga1� 6y�I�e a�;xynide in tltr deve2crpmeat c� ; long liad many io�i-tier gmu�venue One nrea favorite is [Irc Pa3m lery in P���m DeYu1 i�poputur;imoat p�nment,l�s alrport is especiecl to add : optians. 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' � ' 1�� � �":i� +- M�daEz�,abaur 3t]minurr.s iron►Sa�josr dct � � � ,� - — �� � � �- � Cal�o]nrerna�ionn)Airport.l'he�t�eme E�ere is � .r.. ?-. •� �,� � �j� � �� salnvater trearmcncs for pain rclie�and purg- - �.�- -�����....�-..r-�=_��- ii�gaf'taxins i�y imnzcrsia»in Vid4��sfsa�vers �� - - . -: ,�. _..._.. ._. . ,_. _ -- a»d svafcing ruE�s uect�inpanied by see.im:md " si�,�iawre experiri�ccs saclt as Coulcur cEe Vic, benearl�'Thr�'airmnnt 5ot{am3 Missian IRn Luxur�ous�Lse�ats ar]d fainnnizt hatrls;i��d tivhich can�bines re�lue tfiera�y,;tf•atnanc�rapy and Spa ar 135 de�;tecs,into so:tking�ools, resoers are tE�e Willaw Strcattt Sps�s,cltanc�cr- and cft�lassotherapy. wE3ie1}anols and thc stvimming pool,Tltc resnrt ixed 6t�signlcttrc�pa czpericncrs sucl�as rhe I'*nr graups of up ra abn��c 24�propJc,a coes- is famous for its 33aEhing RfruKl,an lio�cr-Iong Tl�alasso Kur n[TEtc Fair[nont Banff Sprin�s. in-the-�nd fer�ing is e;ssy�o pr�ducc for clicnc cz�cricnce f��a�urin�my cxFoliating slto`�cr, Part of;��32�millinn cn;tl:covcr oF cl3e horel, �ar€ies and cxc:�uaii�e retrc:�ss nc Casa Dorada, immersion in a 9G tn 9$-c{egree miEscral l�arh rE�c,Wi��o�v 5irea�n Spa ar Tlze Fairtnont wh�rc�l�e priva�e beac[:cl�b:�i�c��on1 Jerl:,ancl and a 1�?-dcgrec jeued b:sth;p[us 13crbal stc:�rn, Newpnrr Beach h�s"'[1"ronms,«hcr�:ir, ri�e��ide,sa��d}��+c�rh itself,comprise idyllic dry sar�na,rehpdracin�drinks�nd canl-do�vn gu�scs E�idr away in pri�:�cy cnjoying iheir evenr si�es,alnn�;�vitli rktc irrrncc at 1?Tribes slrn�r=�rs.Those rylYo s�ilE have room foe absorp- owii steam shotit�irs and�vltir[pool �ubs,cho�s- E2es�aur,��c.C3n ilx�I��and-ncw pro�erry;�rr 185 tion retirc to�lir w:�rm ptu�lour�nsner;tl��ao1s, iF��dicir awn m��sit,scenrs and persunalizcd, c�elu�cc nnc,n�u;ui�i�krrec-txdmam suitcs and guidcd"Spsi)ournrys:' pcnchauscs.r:�ngiF�g fram�'J'?0 to�i50t7 sq.f�. �?:�'_f;:�+l«Ik3;�;j�;t:=�; Tf�c perfecr�ace n�hlnily�+-aad star GirE�rrine N,�curai m�c,en!.ti:�cer tlows frorn ],100 Fect IyI:iE1t1C1'S Ci1l L�L'}1L'f31I Ofl TEI�CQ115F5(CI7C}'OF T_C[:L-JOYtCS YL'�}CtS�T115 GIlC]l17E7�[C3IJIC�]C�E�CCI'�� 32 �PR�L�n09: smanmeetings.tam � d�e Elir�Ixtlt Artilen casmctic aiant,whicl�o�i�ns spa caters to grou�ss by in�egrarin�trc�ca�enis � ` F R�d D6Df 5�:L5.jrnur,c�ehe��orld.Primarily and spa caFc mc�E�incn meccing szhcdulrs."Wc .iust when attendees ssert tn slump,an inviga- scand-alonc day sp;�s,Red I7oo��re also found havc o�er insurance tont�any Fram dtc Aliclwes� rating spa break ar e brieF,heaEthy irtterlurfe wilf ��SlX 5CICGE IlOiCIS:31]fI ICSOtCS ER[�]C U.S. CI73[Ii95 FCCUI'I7Cd Ci7 W5 LEICCC[II77C5,no�v Thcy restar�tl�eirengines.At Aaradfse Point Resprk SccJang tCzr y�ar-tnc�nd sunsltinc nFArizon,�, ha��e brc�ldass:is ihe sp�,spa crcnc�x��nrc,lunch and 5pa in 5an Eliego,a team of ther�pists CO�+��rra�cc gint�ps are ltsracred Ea Ghc EZrd[]aor ar thc spa and ihcn mum s�a ctcacmenrs!"S�S:j 6rings portahle tables tn the meating sites, 1r chc Wcstin L1 F"�oma Resort azfd 3�sa i�� Dimcros C�ssic I-[crnandex rccoun�s. offering iavigara�ing i'ableThai manipulaiion T��son anc�rhr Wigwam Goif Ctrsort atid Jusr o�aened aEso ar tlte\Xligwatn at a tosc aT lasting tficee to five minutes per person. �Pa loc'red abou�25 rniiiu�es fe�m dativhcown nclriy a millian dallars,the Mohavr B�llroom JW�Merriatt Dese�t Ridge Resort arid Spa in �'hoenix.�1 brand-n��v facitiry�a�\��nti-adn,che r.omplc;es a mcecin�c�mplex oFc�c�o more Pl�enix affers refreshingsMort ynga stretch sessinns falluwed by fresh•syueczed Fruit and - nrganic vegetahle juices tn test tube shot gtess• es potsred fram giant heakers. Vida Wellnass Spa�C the Fan Pacific Hoeei in Var�cauver delivers'stress 6reak"boxes to guests at thetk-in.Inside are a muscle ease hafm to relieve the neck and shaufders aF trave) + � ,_�„ � � - � weariness;a mIE•an imrnunity niE bfend ta stave 5 � � � + � � offi[lnessandaEnmath�rapyinfusedEpsam e 'k•�F�,�`�-�C+h•J���.��k�7��1.�,���t , r..fr•, :, ,1�C��# s01ts farSoothitl$dpr�S-me8tillg baths. .,g F . ._�. ,l.',fY"+�...�tT�'i��;:jki,�'•�',C�F:x�'�i I;:�i��A�k-jx�Sl[Y,J'�-j d E[:','.�� �.���� " ,:x'.'„4;. , KimptanHate�sinArizona,Califomia,British :_��s�i�fi;E..,�s4,.,•��-�r�•' � . .. ... ._ . . .. . .. .. . ... .. . . .. r� }�.. -�..,,,f.�,r���. Calumbia,Oregan,Utah and Calorado pffer �-v � amenuof"ElementsoflNelfn�ss"meeting .�.. .�..�,..;,- ,;k-� .� ,�-:�,, �.,.; -S ...- . refreshersthatmayi�cludearoroatherapy -.��1±��}"4 . �lil.. 11.]I�.kl\�.*I��A�.��I'.I;����ri.�(n�;�;:��.�+��r�Yil;:i�tG;�+��;11'a�' . �, � scenrs and mood music,�abEe settin�s�f hand w;.�•�st`:j'�' � �M;,[;!!�,,}�.F,i"�;f.�.��,<�,���r};,�.����:�v'����,ti;;s;�s�;��,F�'� mass�gers and stress balis,guided med�t�tian� ;I'; � ' � . .,���"`" � -�� � , � "d�sk aerabics"and pick-up-the-pace ener�iters ;.i,s;� such as brief rlance sessi�ns and pawer wa#ks. 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Circ�lation: 31,5QD � �� �. '�J��:I�.Y�.�.,�. _3. ���. _ . ■ s � • � . � � WE 'VE COMPILED SOME ECO- CONSCIOUS TRAVEL DEALS, - . EVENTS, AND RESOURCES GOQD FOR EARTH DAY (APRIL 22J AND BEYOND. ' Manday, April 2'I, 20Q8 . You can find out about major Earth Day celebrations around the globe—and ways to take ac�ion and make your e�eryday life more en�irortmentalfy friendly—fihrough the ic�_��_�`� �a�>� �?�:�'�i�:��. The organization, which de�elopec� out of the first Earth Day in 1970, con�ened Sunday's s#ar-studded rally on the Na#ior�af Mall caffing on Congr�ss to act on global warming. More resources and some affordable fresh-air getaways are below. • ��,r��`�_�����,:�:� and �a.�'t�ti;,''�: Find recycling and reusing locations for items including computers, � bafteries, plastics, tires, a�d boo�Cs, plus information on ; :��=� � composting and green shopping. .-- ':_:�� _ _ -,��� _---�� _ `. � _ �;;�r�.,�,;rF.�� . A carbon-offset autFit that has be un a �~* �� + �'r'`�} � � , ,�,a,. � g s.,.. partnership with Orbi� and lets donors direct their ;;;� � ,_ money to �enewable energy, reforestatian, energy- ,�..';'� efficienc ro ects, or some combinafion thereof. Find '� " Y p J ( .�;'��.,�:�.��k_� � ..: ��;�-; out more about carbon offsetters ��7��:f�;.) + f'���� ���:��', .��� Point Arena Lighthouse on the . ��,:* ;J�,,� '�, ����',�,�.:,�r�� `a��'r;.i� �=��i����;-, �'�}::�;! Mer�docino Coast[Michael T. ����������, and �.^�ar�� , �.��,��k,�: Sociafiy conscious SedamlCorbis} organizations that, among other tF�ings, run trips that benefit the local environment and commun�ty. • ���� ��:�?{�``n,`���: One-stop place for information on hybrid and altemative-fuel �ehicles, and on how to stretcF� your gas dollars and the life of your car. • �.r��r� �ir r�k� ft����r�-r�#�t�!r+�-l: Informal monthly meet-ups held in hu�dreds of cities far people whose jobs and/or interests are geared towards the environment. • �!a������i ���r�,' ��' a;,'i�v;�: Search for na#ionaf parks by name, location, and acfiivity. Use our�}i���_h �xr,r� ;��,,�� r� � �.:'�, and �u�w,r��;��: frVS�i� �� ,��s i��r.���ir���,'���C, author of National Parks Wifh Kids, to help plan yaur �ext �isi#. • f=`=��,i°(�r:.�=� , ;°'�;;,��,��;_; This site's Green Calcuiator determines the impact you'd make by switching from paper to electronic �if�ing. E�ery 2 percent of American households that mo�e to eiectronic bills, statements, and payments, collectively save 181,128 trees and a�oid creating enough wastewafer to �II 218 �lympic-size swimming poois. • `.�:� �-��:� ����.: ;' t�.��i��c =�.���� ',�: Learn more abou# national wifr�fife refuges, conservatian efforts, and educational e�ents for all ages held at a refuge near you. . . Olympic National Forest, Wash., Volunteer Vacation, $107 Lake Quinault Lodge is hosting an Earth Day weekend celebration during which �olunteers will help clear the rubble from winter storms that uprooted trees and at#�erwise damaged Quinault Rain Forest. Speakers will gi�e presentations on global warming and the importance of national parks, ar►d the park wi�l launch a new tour in which a �an wil! take groups of up to 5 on a three-hour, 30-mile loop deep into the rain foresf ($35 per aduft and $20 per child under fhe age of 12). The lodge is offering a 37 percenf discount on room rafes, which start at $107 per night for the weeker�d and include box lunches for two. When Apr. 2�-26, 2(�08, for lodging package; Apr. 26-27 for�oluntourism evenfis. Details Taxes are an additior�al 11 percent. Based on double OCCU�JaI1C�/. CO�'1t2lCt SOOI'rJ62-�67�, "J'!]SIGI'�''!�'y�� �`"Jt._�ii��,.;�:�gi,. Mendocino, Calif., Family Coastal Exploration, $206 On a hillside overlooking the dramatic Pacific caastline, the Little Ri�er Inn has been family-run since the 18QOs and has organized a special Family Costal Expforation package to get �cids back to nature. (As Jenny Donovan, secfor superrrisor of Mendocino`s state parks, puts it: "Qur children are less connected to th� natural world - than at any ather time in history. The. implications of this, particularfy for their physical and mental healfih, are immense.") This package includes accommodations, boxed fur�ches for a day hike, a copy of a Mendocino coas# hiking guidebook, and Little River Inn canteens for each kid. The inn's res�a�ran� has a kids' menu, a library of video� and DVDs, an Auduban Sociefy-certified golf course, and tenr�is courts are among fihe on- site p�rks. Rates start af $206 per nig�t for an ocean-view room that sleeps a famify of faur; two-night minimum stay. When Through Mar. 3'!, 2QOS. De#ails Taxes are an additional 1'� percent. Find out more about local deals and outdoor activities af ���+����'o_� ��:,. Contact 7071937-5942, ���t1��� r���.,�;� c�!��. �� raim �5eserz, �a�iT., tscape3 Ear�h r�ay, �3�� The Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort and Spa has joined forces with the city af Palm Desert to offer the Escape! Earth Day package. It covers accommodations, two 50- � minute organic date scrub spa treatments, and buffet breakfast for two with an organic honey tasting at the resart's Laice View restau�ant. Plus, if you turn in a used cell phaRe, you'll receive free ar}mission (typically $12) to the ��j ���_.� G'� -:.���, a or�e-of-a-kind zoo and er�dangered species conservation center. Rates start at $399 per roam per night. When Through Apr. 30, 2008. Details Taxes are an additionaf 9 percent. Based on dauble occupancy. Contact 76Q134'l-2211, ��iF:4.�.�::;.;� ���,��:S:r�,�;�a� ^�,�, • More Deals: Check out our recent co�erage of:' F .��a<<� �����vr,�� �I�� �1� ��. �, *i����;f� and � f',� � ��'�-�a�k c��:r ° �� ��4� �����;,: �'�t'��. And while D.C.'s Cherry Bfossom Festi�af may be aver, here are some ra t�.��� f���`il :�,i�,� �lx.��4 �:��,.w,,�; still going on this spring. New York, N.Y,, Eco-Step Cf�allenge �E�,,,��Tn��- rr�.�.,,.. The 70 Park Avenue Hotef in midtown Manhattan, and afi other U.S. �out�que Kimpton properties, have � ' introduced eco-friendly policies such as cleaning �_�;�;'ry�:r;,� - = �-�~� � rooms with nontoxic products, pro�icling designer �.�:. ���w � _.. recycfing bir�s in the rooms, utilizing !ow-filow plumbing �, - and energy-efficient lighting, offering organic snacks �-� „ and be�erages in the mEnibars, and printing on � recycled paper using soy-based ink. On April 22, in ;�:'�;��''�' honor of Earth Day, 7Q Park Avenue Hote1 is faunching ��' , a new ongoing program of offering complimentary �, ry�,;�� ��`� pedomefers and walking maps to gtaests as a way to p�int Arena �.ighthouse on the encourage tl�em to explore ort foot—the �est way to Mendoc�no Coast(Michael T. se� and saak up Manhaftan, anyway. �'he one-day SedamlCor�is) e�enx, tco-Step �halienge, wiil reward guests whose pedometers register 15,OOD sfeps or more with a copy of Greenopfa's guide to New�'ork's green Eocafior�s; those reaehirg 30,OD0 steps or more, wilf recei�e a free breakfast; and th� person who records the most steps of the day, wifl recei�e a compfimentary o�ernigh# stay. Rates start at $289 per room per night. Wh�n Apr. 22, 2008, for the challenge; other offerings are now ongoing. Details Taxes are an additional '!3.25 percent. Based on doubfe accupancy. Contact 877/707-2752, ;,�C��CI!�����.���.7. • More�Eco-Conscious Hotels: We recommenc! ��c�.��'�; ��++���:� ��ol� Graeen Travel, which re�iews 120 ecolodges and enviranmentalfy friendfy hotels arounc! the wor�d and ad�ises p�ople how to be more socially conscious on uacation. Related Stories: • ��� �?��w^ �i�-?t ti. � �,��? �i�; ' ���;�. • �i;'��,� t,� ���;���a��� ��,rM1 �,;� �?�i��.t Rt.�&;,;��°SsS�� . • L,�U..'��n�•�cl,� �°] �..�.� t"�5tsrtr"1 �".4.�i a�3,1,�lii�w 3'�. U;fjswAr� ����ii�r�_iCi`:,#'' • L';'#���I��'..�i;, ��_�LJ �'S:' �r �y t' r' �k s* 1 �Ip,, � '`,i � � �:.,: �''''1� r T 'x. . � 5�,' I'���-'tl� �...��I ;ti k. .�C�„�.�.{�ii:.�u.. i it?I7�;�: _ i: *.-+..:,.�'�I�f �-`I Y't.'`,v'„ �: — i,—� 4:: rT '� News from... - � f� � ,. ....._. .4.. �... " "II/."�f}k1 ��� ������� ����� Apri12, 2008 Taking the kids to Paim Springs & indian Canyons The Indian Canyons preserve affers stunning hikes for kids and adults.Afterward, chill out in nearby Paim Desert, Paim Springs and Rancl�o Mirage. 6y D�bo��a V€�ana and staff writers, Los Angeles Times 4 � ��� �' , �� � � _.. � Pal�r� �pr�n�s The approach is stunning: Spectacular rock formations re�ea�themsel�es around e�ery turn on the steep dri�e up, in brilliant relief against a dark blue sky. Then a thick stand of California fan palms, like nothing you've e�er seen--their shaggy beards hang al1 the way to the ground.1'hey're a littls surreal, like a council ofi elephants conferring in the desert. This is Indian Canyans; a prsser►re that belongs ta the Agua Caliente band af Cahuilla indians, and it's one of the best things about Palm Springs, Yes,we corree to the desert to decompres5 at mid-century boutique hotels with no sFtor#age of spa treatments and mojifos.We love fo shop ancE dine and lounge in the pool and play tennis. But Palm Springs is afso a great place to bring the kids, and i#s hiking trails are as compeEfing for them as for adufts. ,:�� �, � �� •4 - ' Y . �����'��, ��'1_����i� �y At the end of South Palm Canyon Drive you'IE finc! Indian Ganyons'entrance. 5traight ahead, up in the � mountains, is Palm Canyon,with an Indian trading post and a thick oasis t�at marks the head of a network of trails that wind along cool streams up through rocky hilfs scattered with a dazzling array of wildflowers in the spring. In those hills are hikes for afmost every age and skilf le�el. I--— ;,���� � — � '�� vwi. �����.. - r '�'}, �5 'f+ � - . ._- =f��. '!�ll. With little kids you won't range too far from the several thrilling oases.They'll collect painted rocks(real arrowheads!)and gi�e chase when whiptail lizard families, soaking up the early-morning sun, scatter off fhe trails. With older kids--say, at least 11 or 12--who love to scramble over rocks,cansider Murray Canyon.7he trail rr�eanders o�er rocky fields of wild#lawers, then foflows a cofd stream up the mountain ta a waterFall. It's a strenuous four-mile round trip,with lats of crossing back and fortY�o�er the stream(yes,you'll gef your�eet wet).Wear bathing suit5 under tF�e hiking duds 6ecause at the top there's an ice-coid pri5tine pool under the waterfal I, Go early in the morning and you can reward yoursel�es with brunch on fhe patio at Norma'S,the cafe at the +'�ri��r �'ss�cr7 �princ�.; hotel. lt's 5tylish and fun, and has 5omething far everyane: blueberry pancakes the size of flying saucers, sa�dwiches, ribs--and even the"zilfian dnflar lobster frittata"with Sevruga caviar. Or stop by Ty�er's, rig�t in town,for one of the best burgers in Southern CaEifornia. � �r����'' Save a day forthe Livirtg Desert, a zoo in I�alm �eseri that preserves about 1,000 acres of ti-��=�s�s,^o Desert habitat(that's Palrrt 5prings'desert;the�o;av� is to the nortf�). Small children will lo�e the eiaborate model train display;older kids wi11 appreciate the inferprefi�e nafure trail tf�at climbs up toward the Santa Rosa , Mountains,with an impressive view af the San Andreas fault line. On#he resd back to Palm Springs, stop by Big League brearns Sports Park in�'�thed�ai�:'y,which features scaled-down�ersions offive baflparks, - � including Yankes Stadium and Wrigfey Fieid, along with plenfy of ba#ting cages so eVeryone can hit a few balls. Where you s#ay sets the tone for your getaway. Some boutique hotels don't cater to families,with words like "Predorrrinantly Adult Clientele"an fheir websites. But grown-ups craving a hint of 1940s gEamour will fir�d t�eir kids wefcome at Mojave Resort, a quiet boutic�ue motel ir� Palm Desert. Its 24 rooms, done in orange and ocher, some with kitchenettes, cirde an in�iting pool. It's a short walk to the tony EI PaSeo shopping district.When the kids are tired of wincEow shopping, hop on one of the yellow cour�esy carts pfying the sfreet--they'll think it's a ride. Or try�a��cl;o �as 'alm=,s �ssu�t & ��,�.There, kids will lo�e Splashtopia, which boasts almost 2 acres of famify-friendly acti�ities, including a sandy beacf�,water-play zones and a ri�er thak circles finro 10Q-foof water slides. For a dress-up dinner,check out Villa Abbate, ar�q�er-the-top Sicilian restaurant with same exc�llent dishes--which aren'f easy to fnd in#he deser�.Try fhe pollo limone, simply roasted chicken with lemon and garlic, or the terrific�eai chop.Abbate also happens to make a superb marinara sauce; over pasta, it's a crowd-�leaser.-- WHERE TO STAY - Mojave Resort, 73729 Shadow Mountain Drive, Palm Desert,�(760)34�-6121, vrwv�.��s;�r�r�r.o;:,vs,=_c.c�r,+. Weekends through May 39, a room witl�two queen beds is$199 pernight breakfast included. Rancho Las Palmas Resort&Spa, 49-000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; (760) 836-3040, v.�vr�M.rr,nC��o+;�s��sr�rr�as.co�77. Double rooms sfart at$200 on weekends. 800k yourmom close to Splashtopia. WHERE TO EA7' Tyler`s Burgers, 149 S. lndian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs;(760J 325-2990. Fabulaus burgers, potato salad and coleslaw. Burgers start at$6;lunch only,•cash only;closed Sunday. Sherrnan's Deli&Bakery, 73-169 Counfry Club Drrve, Palm Desert,�(7B0)568-1350. Don't miss the mafzo brei. Sandaviches start at about$8. Norma's, 4200 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs;(760) 770-5000. Pancakes, omeletfes, sandwiches, cocktails and more. Brvnch dishes$12 to$1,000(forthe lobsterfrittata with Sevruga caviarJ. ViUa Abbafe, 69520 Highway 199, Rancho Mirage;(760J 321-B835, wr�,vw.��r+��,��t;�;,�r*r, r7rr;Sicilran specialtfes such as pescatore fritto, linguini marinara and,00!!o limone. Pasta$97 to$26,•main courses�25 to$40. 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' :I����i-,� i��ii�: .� .�i�._ � 'i.4�S�- .K '.� IST+� � �������� . -- ����+'� _ `�' ��� if'�' "�� � . r,r����i�`: -� l � i4 .� ;� �,�����" I *� .,'.:�`�"`��'�?+ � .�?�� � , � � -r�f r, _ . ��,k ��� :��� ; �� _��✓��, _ ��� =�'•� �-�r ��r� . :� � ���� �� #~'���{ •�.r��-� �5+��1ti+ -- . �.. �� _—��.. � �1:_ �... ..�� Apr91 22, 2008 is ��rth i�ay and while we believe you should live everyclay eca�consciously, this is a gooc! day to take stock of your carbon footprint5 when you travel. When it comes to hotels here's wha�`s going down: • T#�� ]w Ma�rio�t in Desert Springs, Calif. (above) has teamed u� with the city of Palm Desert to offer an �arth Day Travel Package. For �399 a night, guests will receive standard guest room accommodations, two 50-minute organic date scrub spa treatments, use of spa/fitness facilities, i�reakFast buffet for two at the resort's Lafce View restaurant (including an organic honey tasting) and a free admission to Palm Desert's Living pesert (in exchange for turning in a us�d cell phone). The resort has a whole bunch of environmentally-friendly initiatives fike electric-powerec! golf carts, a 50-gallon lake that uses reclaimed water and is home to migrating birds, and green housekeeping cEeaning �rod�cts. E�en better, ten p�rcent of the proceeds from the pac[cage will be donated to the �iVir+,� D�S�rt �'I"{���l:��y'�r. • Natiional Geographic's :�rt�l�igeni '1�r�ve� blog went inside the n�w f�rax�rnit� Hot�l in Notth Carol�na which is striving for a LEED Platinum status. We hope that regorter is driving a hybrid! • Search for 5ome green hotels an F��teCCF�atter's G�eet, �i�t�ls rrra�, • �rnart�r Travel campi�ed some tips on how to find tr�ly green hotels. - f+4a�ri�t# Fivte�s continues their green push with a $2 miflion rainforest pledge. • Abroad, the Hnte3 Chateau Mce�y got recognized as the firsk `i+re-st�,: hote] to recei�e the EU-Eco Label award for environmentaf friendliness. Hotel Reviews: �esert ����nc�s - A ;a�� Nlarri�tt Re�o� �.�d ���-Palm D�sert Ch�t��� Mc�ly �rOkirrt��y �io��l c 1�1�2WS �I"0171... I ��� � Circulatian: 129, 609 ..,.. ., . :.��f:.:. �i�i�.::=u�hi :.... �� . i" � .. . .. � ti � � � ��� �� ��/' p�� h r ItrIP3F �R�'�4�G.R}Y� Nrlif+l�.1,�. )?iJYCI l�jl�i�..ki��:Y1S� deal of the week Ea�h D�� ��le�bration The Desert Springs JW Marriatf Resort and Spa is recognizing Earth Qay thraughout#he month of April with the"Escape! Earth Day"travel , package. Starting at$399 a night, it includes sfandard accommodations, fulf use of the spa and fitness facili#ies and breakfast buffet for two at the resort's Lake View restaurant. Guests wil!also have the uniqu� opportunity to experience an organic honey tasting at Lake View. Plus,turn in a used cell phone and receive free admission to Palm Desert's Living Desert, a naturaE zoo dedicated to t�e protectian of the area's unique planf and wildlife species. After abserving the indigenous landscape at the Li�ing Desert, guests are encouraged to experience its benefits with two 50-minute arganic date-scrub spa treatments included in the package.The treatment has focal origins and naturally exfofiates while cleansing the skin. For mere information ar to boofc this package visit ;+:•..��>...��:;s��:-;�.I�r`r::��s�t.��;:':+_��::�. Be sure to type in corporate/prpmotianal code"ARN" in the additional inforrrtation box when baoking your reser�ation, AM c News from... �� �� � Circufation: 30,000 per week .-.. ., .�. .�-._ .�:-5i'7 F��i�.if i.k.�nil?.h �� � � � Palm Desert Earth Day Vacation Package Pt��tccl r1�jr���i§�zooS<>:v�P:tq h� []�sdr •c �1'�xol',�rxl N'i��c�Uu(�ur:,I�S�r��c'}�ti.{;;tY�Rl .�� . i '. r Y "L � ' l ��+'�r4 F y � f '�'� �''�3' �'�T �� •� � t "�11�� �`� ��I� _ I' _ -Y' i!� a� - . �� 1f ��� � , ... yi � v.j' _ 5 ,m ..,L L�",: '.��.-�; w� s� ,�� '� -�� ` _ � I wouIdn't generallytlzi�k af Earth Day as avacation holidaybut the 1�4.sc�i I_��}3_ina;_]1'�_�l:.frintt [te�ntK �sr7�T�Y�Ki and the City of Palm Desert,Catifornia are trying to turn it into one with an"Escape!Earth Day"travel package during t�e month of April.The package,starts at$39g a night and zncludes a stay in a standard guest room at the�esert Springs,two�o-rninute organic aate scrub spa treatments,use of spa/fitness faciIities,breakfast buffet for two at the resort's Lake View restaurant{including an organic honey tasting)and a free admission to Palm Desert's Living D�sert(in exchange forturning in a used cell phona).T3tr .svi;r�r])�se�'I is Palm Desert's natura�zoo which fosters conservation through presarvation.Ten percent of t�e proceeds from the package will be donated to the Li�ving Desert Organization.While I might debate the eco-friendliness of iravel,at least if yau go to the 1'alnn Desert in April you ]ikely won't need the air conditioning. Another hotel[?ti.sl:Fiativ�x �esr,i7_r; f�Eas��,{ii is offering a$z5o carbon credit for guests traveling to Mauz this spring. 'I�xei.r Honua T4fakt�ahine{Mother Earth)package includes five nights lodging,a complimentary Dollar ren�tal car,free parking and a$25o carbon credit per booking.The offer is valid April z through June i�,2008 and pckage rates begin at$i,o8o based on lodging in a one bedroom condonninium.The$25o carbon credit offsets azz average of 3•5 roundtrip flights from Los Angeles to Maui based on calcu�ations from�'�rl�oi7 F'l;i i.s�_i. � _i.. - . frr�m�l�txon�!Geo�r��hr�Trave��r �f- ���� + �, i� � � � � � �� ���� � . � � if_. fiiir�. iii r�, '. � -I '�. :�xf . (� . _ . v I . , . ; . __ � .. . . April 16, 2008 Good Things Come in Green Packages -�. �—;�. ;_ . . .�--��.��:� - ��_���`�5 ri••�- J�"}+f�+-�".r'_! 11 _ � l+ l�, i . ��}"- � �' :����-�;� J , '�. �-� ��i � �,���=.. . ti .�� �ti���`���,�� -- . ._�Y`���, , _�`,,;: ..__� -` ���, -�, � �•�: � � r*s��� �.����5 L+� -�'� � �� �� � i� '��k � � � 4 _ r f'LL .. x __�Fy}.�i�' � - _- . ���. �� �� ;�lT�� ' ��,ii,*, 't }k, — � %r�+f:��� `++ ',�. � { %a .{ ^ . t ,�r�. 4 ;� '� _��ti . — � I' . +� a..+ �1��� #� .���- � r� �r. �4 �i"'.:fi — - �xritr C��•#h l�a�'rapidl,' a��r��ching �that's A�ri122nd;, man;r�etelN arP n�sx7 offeri�ag packages to take advantage of the day. Here's a roundup of some of the properties we've found that are doing their bzt ta help sav�, and celebrate, the Earth: You can leav�the caar beiund and save the Earth one step at a time wi.th 7�1 �'�rl� �tx��r�u� H��i��xl'� �ce��Ec� 4a�'i�t�� �}�ck��{.�c:, starting at $259 per night, througk�May 31. Guests at this midtown Manhattan hotel receive a pedozx�eter to count your steps throughout the day, a walking map of �e ciiy, and a welcome organic chocolate and wine amenity. O�zr friends at ] ���tel C:I�fxt�c:�• ������3�� t�.at the.l.�'4'. .1�I�t•ric��i in Desert Springs, California, no�v has a$399/nzght package that o�fexs two date scrub spa treatments, an organic honey tastzz�g, amd free adzxiission to the nearby Living Desert{with�he exchange of a used celI phone}. Ever wary of�rc.���u+�sl�ii�{� we were glad to hear from HC that: , [T�he resort has a whole b�xach of environmentally-friendly initiatives like electrzc-powered golf carts, a 50-million gallon lake that uses reclaimed water and is hame to migra�ing birds, and green housekeeping cleaning products. Even better, ter�percent of the proceeds from the package wi.11 be donated to the ]_.i���i31� T�c�c_�•�_.�)���a��ir�ti«��_ ����t�ie ; ������ W Hotels will be o f'�i;�-�a�{,� #�Yci�� �ue�t� free Puma bicycles and helmets in order to encourage visitors ta take cars off the road. (We can't help but thinl�this might be a smart poiicy to institute � � post-Earth Day as well). Their� �ri�l{� f�'lik�{� Y�tc�Ca{�e also has an eco-element; withthe co�t of youi-reservation, one hundxed trees will be donated to the �1�3•ec� �'t�i_�,�Yc. l�4��ur� organization. If you book a room for the night of Apri122nd with RocicResorts, a company that we like for its [�.�.v,�.a�cl.C�e:�a�°a��,�k.�,�s, you can get a free nights stay one evening hefore or after Earth Day. This special deal applies to its xesorts in:�'ail, ��, I_uct�, and several ai�icr �ro�a�r�i��. Lake Tahoe's Village a� Squaw Valley is affering a s��:c�-i�i��tts stt�v fox$200 #he weekend following Earth Day(Apri125-26), w�ich is an even better dea� when you consider you get to take in the local Earth Day celebrations, from the �1�'tl�i �n,_j ������ic fi]�r� ��s�,ci.y�.] to the Ha�k�c ;��t�asl� ���k�ick�� sl,cx���. V. _ Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas is getting in on the action bq offering loca�ly sourced�ari� Da�� �asctr�� �nc��u tk�xough A�ri122nd at its Michelin rated Bradley Ogden re�tauran�t, with praceeds benefting Sette MidIer's�e:,�' Yc�rk �es�ai_z�i.3c��� �'rc��c�t. . Portland, Oregon's Heathman Hotel (with its lir�e: lil3rar��) has the right idea, as its ",}cs {}a•c���." package isn't Iimited to Earth Day alane. It's year-round offering includes having a tree planted in the guest's name a�d free parking fax those arriving with a hybrzd car. We're glad to see thern doing their part to zx�ake Earth Day every day. Photo: J.W. Marriot Desert Springs via Hotel Chatter �,��iai3 z1�3� •�;h.are ��� i�acc�c�t�k •�t���bl� lt' • Save �c� ciel,�c�o.us • L���� l�lrrs� Posted by IT in C`�leudar, €�o I']�; ;�cet� ,llotcl C'c�itfidet��;�tl � C'ert��afi�x�:. 'I'��l�ri�tTM;��.t�l:��,��: ����nl ?�l�cl, ��,rth I�a��, I�c���l ���sc�k.�x��cs �; News from... �� ��,�~ " � ,..�. ... ' _...�:\i�� ih�.;�`;� �.�.�I��'���'��� I ��.��1 Tra�el Deals of the Week BY CLARE TRAPASSO Sus�day,April 20th 2008,4:C30 AM HISTORICAL HOLIDAY Discover the culture of�alve��on Island,�ex., with the Beauty of History weeEcday discount getaway package,available at the beachfron#1�oiel �alvez and downtown at the�remont Hpuse.The package includes accommodatians for two and passes to the f�;xas �eapo� ful��se�,m, Pier 21 Theater,Galves�on �o�,7ty - � Historical Muse�m ancE other at#ractions. It's a�ailable Sundays thraugh Thursdays. Rates, based on double occupancy,start at$177 at the Hotel Galvez and$184 at the Tremont House. To boak a room a#the Hotel Gal�ez, visit w�,v�r�,wync�ham.�.om, e-�.� GLOBAL GETAWAY The Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort and Spa in�aliF���nia is honor9ng Earth Day with an Escape! Earth Day package.The program ineludes one night in a standard guest room, two 50-minute organiadate scrub spa treatments, access to tl�e spa and ffness facilities and a breakfast buffet for two at the resorf's Lake View Reso�t,complete with qrganic honey tasting. Guests turning in used cel!phones receive complimentary admission ta Pa�lrn �esert's Living Desert.Ten percent of package proceeds are donat�d ta the l,iving �ese;t Orya��axati�n.The program, available through Aprif, is priced starting at$399 a night.w4wr_dns�rispa€�gsresort.�crn. FISHING FANTASY Grab the kids and escape to Brtt�s�, Calus�,bia for Ocean Explorer 5portfishing's three-nighf Guys EJlfimate Fishing Getaway package.The package includes round-trip airfare fram�anuou�+er, single sfateraam accommodations on the 110-foot MV Ocean Explorer, gourmet meals prepared by a chef on board, Cuban cigars, guides,fishing gear and bait. Kayaks are also available to expfore nearby inlets ancf l�ays and fo see local wildlife. Available June#hrough September. Rafes start at$2,929 per person.wavay.aclver�surewest��esnr'�s.c��ri. � . News fram... � ' Daily Onfine Circufation: 2,110,263 � � �. � . � �°1tRi �e� ar�n.-:�;��_; R F i � 4 � � � y � ■ � ; � � �4 + � � � Y � ?I'+ L ..����I I I ,/� y-- � � `� . _� ""' s�:�_I"�ii r� 1 __I�'•'"�t" � ����': ..�`=��' � h ��.�:;� . ,� e '1 , I + .r _�`��_ I . '�2�A� -� �„ �'`�,'I`���4' I � L+.YVa}l ��k _ . ��_ 1� . 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The sta.ndard sauna, steam " �-��'�`-� � • �-oom, and whirlpoof have been suppfemen�ed by � � a hammam;�ust o�tside,a bin o�'refresh�ng herb- al-soaked was�c�oths awaits. The Desert Journey body treatment($!90) is more than an hour of being rubbed in citrus body butter, scrubbed with brown s�g�.r, and prodded with basalt river rocks �with a bit offoo�parafFir� masking and sea�p rub- bing thrown in), The only thing missing is an in- room rinse, sa guests are left to firtd the shower in their post-mass�.ge narcotized s��.te (�60-341- 221 �; massages, $130—$140). � � f�► � � �. NP►�rc #rnm �' =�' rc...,��i�,+c„�• Qnsz n�r a - - ��- �F �`.! ...��...J�u.H.��. v.,...,Z �.. - �.. � -.. ..,�:i_� ..� ' � ' S�. ..