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Breakfast: I'm still working on eating a big breakfast. I usually have coffee when I first wake up and then eat around 9
My new favorite thing to eat is Greek Yogurt. I buy the plain no fat version and top it with fresh fruit, honey and homemade granola.
I'm a sucker for a poached egg- top it with a fresh juicy tomato and I'm in heaven.
Another 'new' favorite in our house- adding bananas to our pancakes.
I'm the only person in my house who prefers poached eggs so we eat a lot of scrambled.
Fish cakes with homemade Nova Scotia 'Chow' made by Dr. J's grandmother and sauteed veggies and tomatoes.
Homemade sushi- Easiest last minute meal to make if you have some fresh veggies and frozen shrimp
A kids favorite around here-
Chicken cutlet, broccoli and potato 'chips'
Chicken cutlet, broccoli and potato 'chips'
Mushroom/spinach pie
made with homemade bread crumbs
made with homemade bread crumbs
I made my first whole BBQ Chicken- It was not nearly as difficult as I thought it would be- turned out amazing- No after photo-
Salmon, peppers and asparagus- Easy dinner to make for a group.
Ribs, beer and a Texas Twister- at a Rib Festival


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A picture is worth a thousand words. That's why we love visualization tools. Often, you need a better way than text to present information, especially when you're a startup showing the world something new. Whether it's pitching an investor, diagramming a process or showing website visitors where your social network's members are located, visual display can be an awesome tool. Charts, maps, visual quizzes, games and diagrams are all ways to showcase information visually to help viewers grasp it quickly. Fortunately, tools to make all of these quickly and easily are springing up like mushrooms after a rain. We decided to showcase a few of our favorite visualization tools:
This is our favorite. MapMe is an Israeli startup that built a tool that lets you create and publish beautiful interactive maps of your data with no coding involved. You can enter data manually or upload an excel file, and get awesome outputs. You can add crowdsourcing of data, reviews, ratings and events. You can also personalize map markers with icons, images, contact info, etc. For easily gathering and displaying lots of geographically-linked data without digging into code, MapMe is as good as it gets.
Potential applications include:
- Building your own social network and letting visitors see where each other is located. For instance, if you want to create a dating site, MapMe is a great way to help people find each other without having to grind through lists sorted by distance.
- creating a visual yellow pages for your target market. Let's say you are making a site that lets users find sources of biodiesel in their area. MapMe is an awesome way to seed a map with a list of biodiesel suppliers, and then let follow-on suppliers register themselves.
- Creating social credibility for potential site users by showing them how many people in their area are already registered.
Built by a German group of journalists and developers called Journalism++ Cologne, Datawrapper is an open-source tool that lets you paste a data series or upload a CSV. You then select a chart type (bar chart, column chart, line chart, map, etc.) and Datawrapper graphs your data in an accessible form. You can then publish and embed your chart online. Here's one I worked up for European youth unemployment in about 30 seconds, using a sample data set:
Datawrapper applications include:
- Building all sorts of charts, bar graphs and maps for presentations to potential partners and investors.
- Showing product usage patterns.
- Creating a static map as a snapshot of user/viewer distribution worldwide.
- Doing anything else you can do with Excel charts, but faster and with less pain.
A fun way to interact with potential customers and followers is by sharing interactive quizzes with them. Qzzr lets you do just that. You can embed custom images and videos in your quizzes to give them whatever look you'd like. Check out this e-commerce-themed quiz we worked up: [qzzr quiz="139001″ width="100%" height="auto" redirect="true" offset="0″]
As a startup, you can use visual quizzes to:
- Increase shares of your content. The average quiz gets shared 1900 times.
- Boost engagement on social networks, especially Facebook.
- Easily stay topical, by using tools like BuzzSumo to see which relevant topics are trending and then create quizzes around them.
If you want to get into the weeds with code, Leaflet is an open-source, light Javascript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps. It's got a ton of plugins and easily readable source code. You can use existing plugins or write your own. Existing plugins let you do stuff like customize maps with your logo and link, create custom SVG (scaled vector graphic file) overlays, build heatmaps from user input on your map, automatically center maps on visitors' IP-based location, integrate maps into applications built with Ember.js, AngularJS, Polymer, JavaServer Faces and more. Here's a sample Leaflet map I pulled off the MapsMarker site.
Ways that you can use Leaflet as a startup include:
- Creating custom maps and imagery inside your application or website.
- Automatically mapping your visitors' location and creating a path to your nearest location/partner store/outlet that carries your product.
- Integrate with your WordPress-based site easily using MapsMarket Pro (paid) or WordPress Leaflet Map (free).
- Set up map-based analytics with MapTiks.
If you want to diagram processes or organizations, Gliffy picks up where PowerPoint left off. The HTML5-based editor makes it super-fast, and you can work offline if you get their Chrome app. Once you've got your diagram worked up, you can embed it as a piece of Javascript, or share it in social networks. You can see an example diagram we worked up that shows how Bontact works here:[contentblock id=2 img=code.png]
Ways to use Gliffy for startups include:
- Developing clear and easy flowcharts to show users how to use your app or site.
- Creating and sharing diagrams for your team to coordinate development.
- Sharing diagrams on social media and forums-this can be especially effective if you are doing content marketing to technically advanced users.
These are the best visualization tools that we as a startup have come across and found useful for their ease of use and powerful applications. Do you have your own preferred visualization tools? Let us know in the comments below!
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Name: Midnight Cowboy Rides Again Eyeshadow
Brand: Urban Decay
Size: 1.5g
Price: $18.00
From Urban Decay's website:
Soft, amazingly velvety texture
Rich, dense and decadent color
Smooth, uniform pigment distribution and blendability
Long-lasting, crease-free wear
What I liked:
– great colour payoff
– if you love glitter, this is for you
– texture is not too gritty and blends easily
What I didn't like:
– glitter needs a sticky primer to stay put
– you'll have to deal with quite a bit of fallout
Shimmer, I love. Glitter? No so much. Those glitter particles tend to fall out like crazy, ending up all over your face. And even when they stay on the eyes, they usually glow too much for my taste. I like to shine, just not as much as a disco ball.
That's why I had always stayed away from Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Midnight Cowboy Rides Again, until a friend recently allowed me to try a sample. The colour is gorgeous. It's a light, pink champagne shade with silver glitter. It looks quite tame in the pan, but when you start to apply it, this midnight cowboy can get a bit wild.
When you apply it on your bare lids or on top of a regular primer, like Urban Decay Primer Potion or Too Faced Shadow Insurance, you get quite a bit of fallout. It's not as bad as most glitter eyeshadows, but it's annoying all the same. But, at least, applied this way, the glitter isn't too obvious. Sure, it makes your eyes sparkle, but you don't get the disco-ball effect. You do get great colour payoff, though. This stuff is quite pigmented.
To make the glitters stay put on the lid and not fallout, you can use a sticky base like Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy or Too Faced Shadow Insurance Glitter Glue. Used like this, the pigmentation of the eyeshadow doesn't change much, but the glitter effect is now really bold and over-the-top. That's not necessarily a bad thing. If that's how you like your glitter, you will love Midnight Cowboy Rides Again.
Although the texture isn't silky smooth, it, surprisingly, didn't feel that gritty either. And it is very easy to blend. Unless you used a ton of sticky base, in which case you'll struggle. But you can't blame the eyeshadow for that. Well, maybe a little bit. Plus, the base will also help Urban Decay Midnight Cowboy Rides Again to stay put from morning till night, but, even without, I get 6 hours of wear before I start noticing some fading and creasing. I thought that was impressive as I expected it to last a lot less!
Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Midnight Cowboy Rides Again is a light pink champagne shade with silver glitter. To avoid most of the fallout, it should be applied on top of a sticky base. That way, though, you'll get a disco ball effect. Both colour payoff and staying power are good.
Rating: 3.5/5
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Audible for Mac – Free Download!
Reading books might be a hobby for many. For such kind of people, it is quite hard to spend a day without reading some interesting stuff. They depend heavily on books, novels, story books, etc. to get the most out of their interests. And with advancement in technology, the Audiobooks are also available. But to find out the best of all books or Audiobooks, you need to refer different resources.
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During such times, Audible is an app through which you can read the books which you like the most and also hear to the titles of the books for free. Since it's a product of Amazon, which is known for its wide range of books in the Kindle, you can always expect the best results in the Audible app. Now let's see some of the exciting features of this app!
Features of Audible:
If you aren't satisfied with the number of books, which are available for free, you always have a second chance to purchase them through Audible mobile store. By this, you can explore more by reading several books online. Besides that, if you want to transfer the book or share it with any one, you can easily do that with the help of a Wi-Fi connection. Easy navigations to each chapter in the books will give you a chance to skip any one of the chapters in the book if you want ignore it.
The multitasking feature is something which makes it unique from the different apps available in the play store similar to Audible. You can download the books through the store and meanwhile listen to the Audiobooks. Isn't it amazing? And one more feature which will excite you is Whispersync. With this, you can switch the mode at any time point of time between listening and reading.
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Reading is not all about fun but it improves your reading skills and vocabulary too. Listening to several books in the app will give you achievements. You can share them with your friends on Twitter and Facebook and let them know what you are up to. In addition to this, you can also have a glance at the author of the book and pick the best of your interests from them. Mark them all and when you read or listen to the books for the next time, you can search them directly with their names.
How To Install Audible On Mac?
Today's technology is dynamic and the reason why it is that the apps you get at your fingertips such as Audible. Then, how about using it on Mac rather than reading tiny characters on the smartphones? I know that you are so excited to know about the method of installing Audible on Mac. So here you go!
- Download Bluestacks on your Mac right by visiting this page!
- Install the emulator and launch it on your Mac system.
- Search for Audible app in the play store provided in the emulator.
- Download and install it once you find the official app.
I think that it's not that hard to do that. Isn't it? So what are you waiting for? Download Audible app on your Mac right now!


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We design and implement air conditioning, refrigeration equipment and heating systems for all environments, from factories and offices to prestigious buildings and mission critical areas. This includes hospitals and laboratories, food manufacturing, restaurants, catering stores, technical and IT equipment areas. Every unit can be manufactured and installed to your exact specifications and layout to maximise efficiency and performance.
Air Conditioning and Heating Installation
We take temperature control seriously and leave nothing to chance so all installations start with a consultation at your premises to establish your unique requirements. Once MGi has a clear understanding of the needs of your particular location, we set about designing a bespoke solution that provides both the layout and functionality required.
Refrigeration Installation
We specialise in the design and installation of modular and bespoke chiller and freezer rooms. Industrial and commercial sizes vary from small reach-in and walk-in rooms to large drive-in rooms. We ensure your refrigeration installation has additional fail safes such as load-sharing backup systems and thermographic recorders so you have an audited record of temperature performance in real time. We cater for completely new systems as well as additions to your current facilities. And if security is important to you, we can install audio and visual alarms with access control systems so that no unauthorised personnel are admitted. In short, our cold rooms and industrial freezers are designed with safety strategies built in.
Why customers choose MGI
Fast response
Every customer is important to us. That's why we don't keep you waiting around. Whether you're too hot or too cold, we offer a quick response to almost any site issue. We'll be on site within 48 hours of having spoken and work hard to provide the most cost-effective and efficient solution.
Our experience
Collectively, we have over 150 years of experience within the building services industry. Because of this, we are able to offer the correct solution to almost any building services problem, from routine maintenance of a single air conditioning unit to the largest, most complex multi-service facilities.
Service you can trust
The team at MGi takes a professional approach to every service we offer. From design and installation to maintenance and facilities services, we have the expertise and commitment to meet your individual needs and cement a relationship that we hope will serve you well for years to come.
Latest projects
Air Con Support - Multi Home Care Group
The provision of a fully managed service, to ensure compliance across the estate, along with technical advice & support for the busy estates management team.
Installation of Multi Room Air Conditioning
Install guest controlled heating & cooling in 15 bedrooms in a privately owned hotel in Oxford, minimising electrical loading and external space used.
Supply & Installation of Laboratory Cold Rooms
Working to the client brief of a suite of laboratories, each with air conditioning; 3 x cold rooms; laboratories with fume cupboards to be provided with 100% fresh air makeup.
Simple 3 step installation process
Survey and provide quote
Once we have received your enquiry we will get in contact to organise your free survey. At this meeting we will discuss what they are trying to achieve and the types of solutions available. A full survey is completed to allow us to correctly size the system. All data is returned back to the office and entered into our heat calculation software to enable us to size the correct unit(s) for the application. Taking into account our expertise and your requirements, a detailed quotation is produced, along with a simplified drawing to allow you to visualise how the system will be installed.
Install temperature control system
Once we have an agreement to our proposal the job is entered into our system where all items of the work will then be managed. On the agreed date, our team will visit your site to install your new unit(s).
Take control of your system
Our project manager will return to site to make sure the installation is complete and give final instructions of how the system works. Our aftercare service team will take over from this point and offer a full service and maintenance package to look after the warranty of the system and the client's asset(s).
Start taking back control
The first step towards installation is your free survey. If you are feeling the heat, click the button to the right to book your survey and one of our sales team will get back in touch to discuss your requirements.


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You can read more about how I use them here.
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Torrey Pines State Reserve, located along California's Pacific Coast between La Jolla and Del Mar, is a 2,000 acre parcel of land where the wilderness meets the sea. It is an authentic testament of the raw, natural beauty which covered southern California before it was developed. The legacy and preservation of this spectacular Reserve is a result of the forethought of local philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps (1836-1932), who donated the land here with the provision that it remain undeveloped forever. It is preserved and offered for us to view and enjoy in a way similar to that which the Spanish explorers, Kumeyaay Indians and early settlers discovered as they arrived to unspoiled beaches, native plants, trees, flora and fauna and prime weather conditions.
The weather was picture perfect for a day of exploration when we arrived for our Sunday morning hike. The Reserve contains six separate trails covering eight miles. We walked along the meandering entrance road (originally a portion of Highway 101 linking San Diego with Los Angeles), then set off on the North Fork Trail toward the beach. The views along this 1-1/4 mile trail were spectacular with scenic overlooks and a steep descent to the beach. Working our way back toward the Visitor's Center, we covered a few more miles along the Beach and Razor Point Trails, both offering incredible coastal, gorge and badland views.
Hiking this stately Reserve is truly a feast for the senses! Hundreds of varieties of scrub, tree and plant life, and natural wildflowers fill this serene and soulful place. The delicate beauty of each individual variety is astonishing. Butterflies and hummingbirds hover over brilliantly colored lupine, dahlias, poppies, lilies and Indian Paintbrush. These elegant beauties co-mingle with scrub and foliage … some delicately cling to rocks and crevices while others dig their roots deep into the soil and stretch wildly in all directions. Each shrub has its own distinct elements; the leaves of the Laurel Sumac fold while acorns of the Scrub Oak are tucked between hard, prickly leaves. Tiny leaves and delicate flowers fill the long, slender stems of Black Sage, Chamise and Deer Weed. Interspersed throughout the Reserve is the Mojave Yucca, possessing sleek, sharp pointed leaves and creamy white flowers projecting from a long stalk in the center of the cactus.
The stately Torrey Pine (Pinus Torreyana) is the rarest pine species in the United States, and is indigenous only to San Diego County and the Channel Islands along the Santa Barbara Coast. The Torrey Pine is the only pine tree found at this Reserve and it grows prolifically here. It is easily identifiable with its long (commonly 12 inches) needles clustered in groups of five, and heavy, stout pinecones.
The visual element of the Torrey Pines State Reserve is nothing short of spectacular, yet the sounds of nature are just as captivating. Waves crash in the distance, birds sing to one another, animal life scurries in the brush and insects chirp while leaves and nesting birds rustle in the tall trees. The fragrant aromas of Sagebrush, Thyme and Spice Bush caught on a salty coastal breeze add yet another magnificent layer to the sensory feast. From December through February migrating grey whales can be spotted passing along the coast during their annual trek to warmer waters. Hiking Torrey Pines is a wonderful opportunity for any lover of the outdoors who lives in or visits San Diego County to experience pristine wildlife and scenery, and a valuable lesson in the history of this profoundly beautiful area. The Torrey Pines Docent Society has penned valuable literature specific to this Reserve and offers guided walks on weekends and holidays. The Torrey Pines Association also funds numerous projects at Torrey Pines State Reserve.
There is nothing like an exhilarating morning hike to stimulate a voracious appetite for another type of feast … namely FOOD … specifically FISH TACOS! A scenic drive north from Torrey Pines along the Coast Highway brought a bounty of inspiring dining options. We settled on Karina's Taco Shop in Encinitas, and were immediately drawn to their selection of fresh seafood dishes. The fish tacos and shrimp tacos were fresh, full of flavor and drizzled with a delicious sauce. The ceviche we sampled was robustly flavored with fresh fish, citrus juices, cilantro and spicy peppers. Stop in and pay them a visit at 916 Coast Highway in Encinitas. (760) 633-3300.


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Live updates van skiloipen Ål in Hallingdal
- +47 32081060
- km From You
Ål can proudly announce that we have the total amout of 400 km of prepared crosscountry tracks. Ål has installed GPS systems in all of the trackmachines, so that you easily can find out when and where the crosscountry tracks was prepared.
We changed to Skisporet during the winterseason 2013/2014. By using the colour codes you can see when the trails were last prepared. Find the map view you wish and use the zoom to make the map as detailed as you wish. For a more detailed background of the map change the view to "Statkart" in the top right corner.
Skisporet has created an APP you can download on iPhone, Android and tablets. The cost varies from about NOK 60 - NOK 70.
Ål is divided into 6 areas which alltoghter has 9 trackmachines. Here are the areas;
Here you can follow the trackmachine and use the coloured codes to find out when they were last prepared.
Some of the maps also has a link to neighbouring areas so that you easily can check others areas as well.
If you want a total view over the tracks in Hallingdal check this webpage http://www.tractrac.com
We wish you a nice trip.
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On July 12, 2016 we officially became a single car family.
In June we made a move to a more central city neighborhood in San Francisco where we were guaranteed one garage parking spot (a luxury!) but where street parking is incredibly risky (we see broken glass from bashed windows and side mirrors every day – it's a real problem in parts of San Francisco). We had 2 cars, so this was an issue.
Our previous apartment was on a quiet street with plenty of street parking so we kept both of our cars purely out of convenience. I had never bought or sold a car before and the idea of selling mine was both daunting and emotional – it was the car that my grandparents gifted me when I turned 16 and (besides my engagement ring) it was my most prized possession. Her name was Rhonda and she was a sweet silver 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid who never let me down.
With that said, I was closing in on 13 wonderful years with Rhonda and I knew it was time to let her go. What I didn't know was just how much joy selling this car would bring.
So I knew that Rhonda's time with me was coming to a close but I had NO CLUE how to sell a car. Should I trade it in at a dealership? CarMax? Another online car dealer?
In the end, I chose to use Craigslist.
Considering my car was 10+ years old with 100k+ miles, no dealer was willing to offer me more than $2.5k for her. But when I looked on Craigslist I saw cars in worse condition than mine listed for $3k+ and I knew mine would out-shine the rest. Spoiler alert: I was able to sell my 13 year old car for $4k and the process was far less intimidating than I thought it would be.
Here's how I did it:
First I got to work creating the best listing possible. I removed all personal possessions from the glove compartment and trunk and I paid for a fancy car wash. I had the guy drying my car remove my old parking stickers so that Rhonda would be perfectly clean and ready for a new owner.
Once she was clean I immediately took her to a parking lot with good lighting to take photos. I took exterior photos from every angle, interior photos to show the condition of the upholstery, a photo of the dashboard, inside of the trunk, and of the front engine area. I also took close-up images of any scratches or imperfections that an interested buyer would ask about when they saw the car in person. I think it's best to be transparent about what an interested buyer should expect to see when they test drive the car. Lastly, I used photoshop to blur out my license plate in photos (for safety purposes – these were going on the internet after all!) – editing sites like Canva or Picmonkey could work for this too.
Next I sorted through all of my car files to pick out the dates of recent work that had been done on the car (e.g., most recent oil change, replaced spark plugs, etc.) to include in my listing. I also went to the Honda website and researched my particular car model so I could accurately list all of the relevant features (air conditioning, power windows and locks, etc.). If you're interested, here is the copy I used for my listing:
I chose a parking lot near my office as the location on the listing because I knew it was a safe public space to meet interested buyers who might want to test drive my car.
Once posted, the emails started coming fast! I picked an afternoon that I knew my husband would be free to set up appointments with interested buyers to see the car and test drive it. I had each person who test drove the car give me their license during the drive and I had my husband sit in the car with us. This part made me a little bit nervous at first so my advice is to trust your gut and have a plan. Definitely have someone with you when you're showing the car and create a safe word with that person. If a buyer is giving either of you a weird vibe, use the safe word and have the other person discretely call your phone – pretend it's an "emergency" and get out.
After the test drives, people might want to take your car to their mechanic to have it checked out. You should not have to pay for this service – make sure you agree to the mechanic they choose or suggest taking it to your dealership. The service check cost around $125 when I looked into it at my Honda dealership.
Next it's time to weigh offers and set up a time and place to exchange the keys for the cash. I had my buyer meet me at my bank with a cashier's check. I deposited the check and once it went through I signed the title over to the buyer right then and there (if you don't know how to do this, I recommend contacting the DMV in your state for instructions). I also printed out a Bill of Sale from the DMV website to fill out for both me and the buyer as a "receipt" of the sale.
After I filled out the title, I took photos of EVERYTHING that we filled out, then I ripped off my portion of the title for 'Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability', handed the buyer the keys, and said goodbye. I left the plates on the car (typical to do in CA) but check with your state's DMV for what's appropriate.
Immediately after the transfer of the car I submitted 'Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability' online. I also called my insurance provider to cancel my coverage for the car and called the DMV to make sure that my notice of transfer and release of liability went through properly. This step is very important – and then you're done!
It might sound silly but after completing this process I felt empowered, independent and really proud of myself. Best of all? I felt free! I had just pocketed a decent sum of money and no longer held the liability of an aging car or a monthly insurance payment.
Sharing a single car with a spouse might not be an option for everyone, but maybe you have a really expensive car payment that's weighing you down. Would you consider selling that car and replacing it with a more modest one? I am no car expert and as I mentioned, before this experience I had never bought or sold a car before. If I can figure out how to do it, anyone can. If you're feeling overwhelmed by financial obligations right now, taking action on minimizing your car payment is definitely worth considering.
Please comment if you have your own personal experience to share, advice, tips, or questions. I'd love to hear from you!
*DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this post is solely based on my personal experience selling my car in California. Please note that I am not providing professional advice. Before taking any action you should consider whether the information is appropriate to your needs, and where appropriate, seek professional advice from your local DMV or a licensed car salesman.
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text: They Came, They Sat, They SawBy Mike WhiteThey Came, They Sat, They Saw By Mike White. Star Woids I must be out of the loop. I've heard discussions about the differences between "Trekkies" and "Trekkers" (the later being preferred by fans of "Star Trek while the former is somewhat derogatory") but, until I saw Dennis Przywara's documentary, I'd never heard of a Star Wars fan referred to as a "Star Woid...Star WoidsI must be out of the loop. I've heard discussions about the differences between "Trekkies" and "Trekkers" (the later being preferred by fans of "Star Trek while the former is somewhat derogatory") but, until I saw Dennis Przywara's documentary, I'd never heard of a Star Wars fan referred to as a "Star Woid." It's a dumb name, but a heck of a movie.Przywara's film primarily focuses on two theaters in Los Angeles some forty days prior to the release of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. More specifically, the "stars" of Star Woids are the two groups of ardent fans who stood in line day and night, hoping to be the first to see The Phantom Menace. With all of the lost wages from truancy, it is a wonder why these kids didn't fly to the East Coast to see the movie a few hours earlier!It's something of a misleading statement to say that these groups stood in line for more than six weeks as they worked in shifts. Stationed at Mann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA, a group from countingdown.com hosted some dozen-odd members who earned "points" for each hour they stayed in line, working these points towards a right to see the film, as well as for donations to charity. Not everything is hunky dory in this commercial commune, however. The excessive rules, paperwork, and camera equipment of the countingdown.com camp led to feelings of betrayal. Some fled for safety from this dot-com combat zone to Daniel Alter's camp, nine miles away in front of the Mann's Village Theater in Westwood, CA. A supergeek who is first in line for every big showing at the theater, Alter is more worried about not getting his favorite seat (P-107) than getting a seat at all.Przywara takes breaks from the countdown clock with Star Wars-themed vignettes (reminiscent of Real People segments) such as interviews with a Star Wars merchandise collector, a girl with a car painted like Luke's X-Wing, and the creators of Star Wars: The Musical. Utilizing strong editing that keeps the film interesting throughout its 78-minute running time, my only disappointment with Star Woids is that the film ends with participants still at fever pitch from their first exposure to The Phantom Menace. I'd have liked to see follow-up interviews with the people who thought that The Phantom Menace was "Absolutely excellent," "Worth every second," or "Took it to a whole nother (sic) level." However, Star Woids is more about the experience of being in line rather than actually experiencing a movie. On "the line," friendships formed and a spirit of camaraderie was born. Additionally, like veterans of a struggle, some might meet again to play Dungeons & Dragons together while others miss the Zen purity of waiting.Millennium's End: The Fandom MenaceIf Star Woids deals with the hardcore fans of the Star Wars trilogy, Jeff Cioletti's Millennium's End: The Fandom Menace focuses far more on the "mid-level managers" of the Star Wars world-the fans who have put themselves into a different echelon as print and web-based journalists who attempt to collect and lord information over their fellow fans.Millennium's End may sport a funny title but that's about the only good thing I can say about it. Otherwise, it's diametrically opposed to Star Woids. Not only is its chronology all over the map, but also it's an awkwardly amateurish affair. Apart from a good editing system (which wasn't used enough) and explanatory on-screen titles (which were used too much), Cioletti's documentary is a purely camcorder driven spectacle with abhorrent audio and flat lighting.The majority of Millennium's End consists of a dozen talking head interviews with web and print journalists who discuss rumors about The Phantom Menace. Far more interesting would be a documentary about the anticipation (or lack thereof) surrounding Attack of the Clones. The irony of knowing that everyone involved in this flick are destined to disappointment wears thin rather quickly.There have been a slew of documentaries that deal with this same subject matter-Jeff Wishnow's Tattoine or Bust, Tariq Jalil's A Galaxy Far Far Away, and Craig E. Tonkin & Warwick Holt's Phandom Menace come to mind. Some of them have been phenomenal (Tattoine, Galaxy) while others stink up a room (Phandom). Cioletti and Przywara's works best demonstrates the opposite ends of this spectrum. Back to Issue 13


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The Ark, the new book from Annabel Smith (of #SixDegrees fame), tracks the inhabitants of an underground seed bunker, designed to protect the Earth's plant life from the environmental and political cataclysm that is taking place around it. Set in 2041, it begins with the inhabitants being told by a charismatic leader that they must enter ahead of schedule - only to find out that in doing so he's gone rogue.
The Ark is essentially an epistolary novel, with the story being told through snippets of communication like news articles, blogs, memos and emails. Smith has created the various mediums with aplomb, mostly paralleling things we have today but with care to replicate the essential features - for example, official corporate correspondence may be electronic but it still carries the same weight as an official letter. Of particular note is the distinction between dailemail (essentially the same as our email) gophers (more direct, encrypted communication) and the Headless Horseman (the most secure form of communication possible). It's not really specified how the Horseman differs technologically from the Gopher, but the talk around the Horseman's illegality is a nice hat-tip to how governments are starting to view technologies like TOR.
The first person we really get to know is Ava, who writes to her sister on the outside. The nature of the epistolary novel means we can't get directly inside anyone's head and have things explained to us, so everything has to come through these snippets. Since Ava's the first we hear from in any depth, she carries the burden of explaining a lot to the reader, with her sister acting as a proxy. There was one instance of the dreaded "As you know" which made me cringe a little, but it's mostly done very smoothly, and - without giving anything away - later in the chapter, absence becomes just as telling as presence.
One chapter is told from the perspective of Roscoe, the 15-year-old son of The Ark's Futurologist, Mia, primarily through his blog "Kaos Kronikles", and is presented in the chatspeak of 2041 (he's on Twitter if you want a taste). This device of trying to ape non-standard English is something I very rarely like (cf my review of Chuck Palahniuk's Pygmy). It is massively hard to pull off in a way that is convincing and thereby add any value through verisimilitude, so it's a high-risk manoeuvre (and with little reward - most teenagers speak like adults most of the time). At best it makes even simple things take longer to parse; at worst it comes across like when government anti-graffiti campaigns try to be hip. Smith does handle it much better than most, so in the end it doesn't grate as much as it could; but Roscoe's chapter was nonetheless a low point.
While The Ark takes place against the background of the apocalypse, at its core it's less about how society deals with disaster and more about how a small group of people deal with a charismatic leader who will stop at nothing to control them. It's very much a timeless human story, in that sense - that is where the bulk of the drama and intrigue comes from, and it really works well on that level. However, the technological and futuristic level is present as well, and is particularly worth examining given the nature of the project.
The Ark is not just a book, it's also an app and a website, and it's very much sold on the idea that the two parts go hand-in-hand, that it's an interactive experience. This is something I quite like - particularly with scifi. I love being able to delve into the background of the world that the author has built; how the technology works, how their society differs from ours, and so on. And it is good that Smith is trying to play with notions of how we consume books in the 21st century - something reflected by the fact that she got a government grant to help build the app.
Nonetheless, the book does deal with issues of how omnipresent surveillance is becoming, as technology becomes more and more central to our lives; of how large corporations are often quite amoral about the information they gather and what they do with it. A central part of the plot involves people being bound to a document they either barely read or didn't read at all, having "consented" when their partner or parent signed it. This echoes the current situation we have with the End User Licence Agreement (EULA) whereby people almost always click "I agree" without even a perfunctory glance at what they're agreeing to. Not even this formality is always adhered to - sometimes the EULA simply states "By using this product, you agree to..."
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I don't suspect Smith or her team of anything underhanded here - this is just the way the app-making industry works in 2014. And yet many of the problems we're already seeing around privacy are caused precisely because we are so willing to give up these permissions, without a clear way of knowing exactly how they will be used - or any recourse if they change in the future. Much like the EULA, few people even bother reading an app's short summary before they click "Accept." This is a situation that will only get worse unless we start paying attention to it, but it is far from inevitable. App developers, and the Apples and Googles who create the environment they work in, certainly could build apps that don't require all these extra permissions - they just have no incentive to do so unless the public cares about it.
All of the information in The Ark's app is available on the website, which doesn't require any permissions unless you explicitly give them, so the privacy-conscious needn't miss out - but it is interesting that even a book that explores these issues is far from immune from perpetuating them.
The book opens with a passage from 2093 in which The Australian reports on the Ark's discovery by hikers, and the return of its inhabitants to society at large, decades after the story takes place. The rest of the book takes place in the first few years after the Ark is sealed, so while we know that the world outside the Ark must have survived, we hear nothing about it after the first few chapters. The story works perfectly well this way, and what keeps you hooked is undoubtedly what goes on inside the Ark - but it would be nice to get some info at the end on what happened on the outside. I read an advance copy of the book, and the app and website are still beta versions - the book isn't officially launched until September 19 - so maybe some of the website extras will ultimately give us some insight there.
The verdict? It's the first scifi book I've read in a while and as you can see it's certainly been a launching point for the issues it deals with. Both the format and the narrative are compelling enough to keep you glommed to the screen of your eReader, and Smith does an excellent job of managing the suspense. Despite a few aspects that fell flat, I really enjoyed it.


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14.1 Introduction to the Oceans
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If you are lucky enough to live on the coast, then you will have plenty of resources to use: tide tables, local science museums, and of course, the beach itself. If you're inland, this is a great time for a visit to an aquarium. The suggested activity is Ocean Currents, where your child will see how wind and temperature affect the currents. If you want a fun activity, make an Ocean in a Bottle.


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SPARKILL, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men's lacrosse team fell to East Coast Conference rivals St. Thomas Aquinas, 12-9 on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Field.
The Firebirds (7-3, 1-1 ECC) started the game strong with a 4-2 lead in the 1st quarter, however, a 2nd and 3rd quarter drop saw UDC fall to their ECC foe. The Firebirds were led by senior LaRon Hinton with four goals, and that takes him past the UDC record of career points set by Chase Frazier (106) with 110 goals thus far. Sophomore Alan Singleton added two goals and one assist.
Teilen Celentano continued his impressive form winning 19-of-22 face-offs to place third in the nation on face-off winning percentage with .754 and including 12 ground balls.
St. Thomas Aquinas was lead by Tyler Senatore with four goals and Joseph Nyemchek had three goals to give the Spartans the victory.
A 3rd quarter fight back by the Spartans saw them score three back-to-back goals early on to make it 8-5, and a quick response by the Firebirds saw Hinton and Singleton pull two back before St. Thomas Aquinas put distance between them and UDC taking the 3rd quarter 10-7.
Nyemchek saw two straight goals in the 4th quarter to give the Spartans a 12-7 lead and two late goals by the Firebirds saw their chance of a fight back over with the final score, 12-9.
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Shooting for success
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Due to the use of an exceptionally well- executed game plan the NBA has emerged as the first truly global sports league. The transformation of a once faltering domestic sport into a global commercial success reflects a keen understanding of resources and capabilities. And much of the credit should go to the NBA commissioner, David Stern who had been building the NBA into a global brand. He says, basketball is a universal language, and it's about to bloom on a global basis. Professional basketball sparked the interest of fans around the globe about 1990, and the NBA cashed in on the games universal appeal. At one time if you had asked someone in China what the most popular basketball team was, the answer would have been the red Oxen from Chicago, the bulls today. Today the NBA's center for attention comes from China. Yoo Ming, the seven foot five inch center piece of the Houston Rockets, Has a personality that appeals to fans around the world. But he is not the only global player in the league. Others include the Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki,and seven footer from Germany, Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies, a native of Spain and also seven feet tall San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker from France,Denver Nuggetsa forward Nene Hillario from Brazil, Orlado Magic guard Gordon Giricek from Croatia, and the newest import, Darko Milicic a seven foot teen ager from Serbia, now playing for the Detroit Pistons, What started as a trickle in the 1980's with occasional forigen stars, such as Hakeem Olajuwon from Nigeria and the late Drazen Petrovic from Croatia, has turned into a flood. There is a record 64 players from 34 countries and territories outside the United States that are playing in the NBA. I n addition to the global players now in the US league, The NBA is taking the game global. The league held several preseason games in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. In addition Stern predicts that there will be multiple teams in Europe by the end of the decade. Developers are starting to build modern arenas to help promote expansion of the game. But today's global appeal didn't come easily. In the mid 1990's the league wanted to be a global entertainment leader and had the resources and the capabilities to make it happen. However the 1998-1999, season almost brought it to a crashing end. A brutal contract negotiation with players forced the cancellation of more than one-third of the leagues games. The lockout frustrated and angered fans. Stern found the leagues many global business initiatives grinding to a halt. Then there was the issues of the NBA's most celebrated and revered icon, Michael Jordon. His first retirement in 1999 took away one of the leagues key draws. Both as a player and as a celebrity. From its winning streak, the NBA was suddenly struggling. However Stern wasn't throwing in the towel. To address the strategic challenges facing the NBA, Stern looked at what the league had to offer. What it had was consumer familiarity with basketball both domestically and globally, and some talented young players, and a recognized image and track record. If these things could be exploited, the NBA might be able to get back in the game. One of the actions that Stern took was to expand its network offices globally. Why? The league hoped to reignite The NBA's popularity with consumers by being visible. Stern explained, "The model is the rock concert. Sell lots of records. Tour occasionally". Another thing that Stern did was to enhance the leagues internet presence through it's web site. TODAY SOME 40% OF THE VISITORS TO THE NBA Web site which includes sites in Spanish, Japanese and Chinese, log on from outside the United States. The NBA pushes its games and merchandise to fans around the world through it's computers. The leagues global appeal is filling its coffers. About 20% of all NBA merchandise is now sold outside the United States. Which is more than $430 million in annual revenue. Almost 1 million fans pay $10.00 a month to listen to streaming English or Spanish audio of almost any game on the leagues web site. The NBA built an NBA city theme restaurant in the Dominican Republic and is thinking of opening NBA stores in Asia and Europe. Separate NBA boutiques can be found in big department stores such as El Corte Ingles in Spain. Then there's the television revenue. Nearly 15% of its $900 million in annual TV revenue comes from partners in some 212 countries and territories out side the United States.
Stern and the NBA are defiantly taking actions to enhance their resources and capabilities. Whether these are just hoop dreams or can be a reality remains to be seen.
Please give your opinion on the following questions.
1. From this abbreviated description, what resources and capabilities do you think the NBA has? Does the fact that an organization is thriving for global success make it more difficult to develop unique resources and distinctive Capabilities? Explain.
2. Take each of the three approaches to internal analysis and describe how each could be used in analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the NBA. Which one do you think is most appropriate for an organization such as the NBA? Support your choice.
3. Look at each of the strategic initiatives implemented by Stern. Are they exploiting the NBA's strengths and minimizing its weaknesses? Explain.
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Please give your opinion on the following questions.
1. From this abbreviated description, what resources and capabilities do you think the NBA has? Does the fact that an organization is thriving for global success make it more difficult to develop unique resources and distinctive Capabilities? Explain.
The resources that NBA has a huge income from the sale of tickets, from TV revenue, from the audio of the game from the leagues web site, its merchandize, stores and even restaurants.
That apart the NBA has huge capabilities in marketing the game globally. It has been able to form world wide network, make the NBA brand popular abroad and recruited talented players abroad. The NBA seems to have a formidable team in place that has exceptional networking, negotiation and marketing skills.
One of the greatest positive points about NBA is that it has the ...
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Louis D. Rubin Jr., whose wide-ranging career as a man of letters — he was a teacher, novelist, essayist, editor and publisher, among other things — was devoted to the practice and promotion of American Southern writing, died on Nov. 16 in Pittsboro, N.C. He was 89.
Mr. Rubin had heart and kidney ailments, his brother, Manning, said in confirming the death.
After starting his professional life as a journalist, a trade he once described as a "literary entree, the chance to commence a vocation in writing," Mr. Rubin eventually found newspaper work stifling and turned to literature.
He wrote three novels himself, which drew on his own upbringing as a Jew in the South between the world wars: "The Golden Weather" (1961), "Surfaces of a Diamond" (1981) and "The Heat of the Sun" (1995). He also wrote personal histories, including "An Honorable Estate" (2001), a memoir of his newspaper days, and "My Father's People: A Family of Southern Jews" (2002).
But in a life of prolific production — he wrote or edited more than 30 books — his greatest contribution was as a cultural historian and critic who became, as the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities described him, "perhaps the person most responsible for the emergence of Southern literature as a field of scholarly inquiry."
In 1953, Mr. Rubin edited, with Robert D. Jacobs, a collection of essays, "Southern Renascence: The Literature of the Modern South," which many critics have considered seminal in the definition of Southern writing as a distinct regional literature. The two edited a second collection, "South: Modern Literature in Its Cultural Setting," in 1961.
Among Mr. Rubin's own critical works are "Thomas Wolfe: The Weather of His Youth"; "The Wary Fugitives," a study of Allen Tate, John Crowe Ransom, Donald Davidson and Robert Penn Warren, four of the poets who established the literary magazine Fugitive at Vanderbilt University in the 1920s; and "The Faraway Country: Writers of the Modern South," a 1963 collection that includes essays about William Faulkner's legacy and the promise of a young William Styron.
Over more than three decades of teaching, first at Hollins College (now Hollins University) in Virginia and later at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he was mentor to a host of writers with distinctive Southern voices and now familiar names, among them Annie Dillard, Lee Smith, Kaye Gibbons and Jill McCorkle.
With another student, Shannon Ravenel, Mr. Rubin founded Algonquin Books in his Chapel Hill home in 1983. Created to be a hospitable alternative to the publishing houses at the insular nexus of the industry in New York, Algonquin has published dozens of writers of fiction and nonfiction, both Southern and not, and even a few New Yorkers.
In the opening essay of "Faraway Country," Mr. Rubin wrote about what he considered the characteristics of modern Southern literature. As the 20th century proceeded, he suggested, Southern writers felt themselves both part of and apart from the rest of American culture. And perhaps counterintuitively, he posited Mark Twain — who grew up in Hannibal, in northern Missouri, in the 19th century — as nonetheless "the prototype of the Southern writers of our time."
"Like them he grew up in a small, contained community, and like them he was propelled by his art and his times far beyond that community," Mr. Rubin wrote. "Westward and then eastward he went, into the busy life of post-Civil War industrial America. By the accident of American history the country of Northern Missouri was not allowed to remain sleepy, Southern and contained; indeed, the economic and political forces that destroyed agrarian America were already at work during his boyhood.
"Only in the Confederate South was the industrialization of America arrested, by the military and economic defeat of the War, and communities like Mark Twain's Hannibal allowed to exist for another half-century. Not until the 20th century did the South feel importantly the effects of the industrialization that was changing the face of American life. Then it too produced distinguished writers whose art mirrored the transition of one kind of life to another."
Louis Decimus Rubin Jr. was born in Charleston, S.C., on Nov. 19, 1923. His father was an electrical contractor whose business foundered during the Depression but who, after moving to Richmond, had a second career as a popular amateur meteorologist known in Virginia as the Weather Wizard.
Young Louis spent two years at the College of Charleston and then served in the Army during World War II, working for the base newspaper at Fort Benning, Ga. After the war he finished his bachelor's degree at the University of Richmond and then worked as a reporter and editor for newspapers in New Jersey and Virginia and for The Associated Press.
He later entered the writing program at Johns Hopkins, earning an M.A. and a Ph.D. (His Thomas Wolfe book began as his dissertation.)
In addition to his brother, Mr. Rubin is survived by his wife, Eva Redfield, whom he met at Johns Hopkins and married in 1951; a sister, Joan Schoenes; two sons, Robert and William; and two grandchildren.
"The nature of the daily editorial format was inhibiting me from communicating the complexity of a topic," Mr. Rubin wrote about why he gave up journalism for the literary life. In his later work he did not shy from the complexities of Southern culture, including its painfully ingrained racial prejudice, even when examining himself. Looking back on his return to the South after his sojourn in New Jersey, he chastised himself for having idealized the region.
"I had even rationalized myself into believing — more accurately, into thinking I believed — that Southern racial arrangements were something other than the flagrant injustice they were to black Southerners," he wrote. "I don't think I was really a segregationist, but such was my sense of alienation from the urban metropolitan milieu I now found myself inhabiting that I had managed to persuade myself that the recent Brown v. Board of Education decision of the Supreme Court was — well, not so much wrong as premature, too far ahead of its time. Such was the power of nostalgia and the wish to Go Home Again."


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A judge ruled on Tuesday that the Los Angeles Dodgers are in effect jointly owned by newly divorced couple Frank and Jamie McCourt, setting the stage for further wrangling over the baseball team.
Sports industry analysts said the decision, if upheld, increases the likelihood the National League franchise will be sold because neither of the McCourts is believed to have enough cash to buy out the other.
Capping more than a year of the McCourts' public marital discord and uncertainty over the Dodgers' future, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Scott Gordon tossed out a 2004 post-nuptial agreement that Frank McCourt contended gave him full control over the team.
Gordon's 100-page ruling in effect means the Dodgers, valued by Forbes magazine in April at US$727 million, stands as community property under California law, as asserted by Jamie McCourt.
Frank McCourt has said his legal team would appeal should the judge's decision go against him. However, Jamie McCourt's lawyer, Dennis Wasser, suggested the decision would lead to resumed negotiations.
"I'm hoping the other side will come to the bargaining table and we could consummate a reasonable resolution of all the issues," Wasser said. "The team deserves it, I think the fans deserve it and hopefully that will happen."
Last week, another judge assigned as a mediator in the McCourts' property dispute declared an impasse in efforts to reach a negotiated resolution, after Jamie McCourt apparently rejected a proposed settlement her ex-spouse accepted.
The terms of that proposal were kept confidential.
One future ownership scenario could be a deal giving one of the McCourts leadership of the club, with a third party holding the largest equity stake, said Marc Ganis, president of consulting firm Sportscorp, which advised the Tribune Co in its record US$845 million sale of the Chicago Cubs last year.
Ganis suggested the Dodgers could form a team-owned regional sports network in the second-largest US TV market once local broadcast rights for the Dodgers' current TV deal with News Corp's Fox expire in 2013.
"You could see the Dodgers' value being something north of US$900 million" under those circumstances, he said, calling the team "one of the jewels in baseball."
The McCourts' divorce was finalized on Oct. 26. The couple bought the Los Angeles baseball team in 2004.


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Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and First Hospitality Group, Inc. today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana. As the first Hyatt-branded hotel to open in downtown Champaign, Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana is a refreshing new choice for University of Illinois visitors, as well as business and leisure travelers alike.
"As Champaign continues to grow, we are excited to add to the momentum by welcoming the first Hyatt Place hotel to the city," said Victor Patterson, general manager, Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana. "Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana is located in a very desirable area, and we're looking forward to creating a positive travel experience for each and every guest that walks through our doors. The Hyatt Place brand was designed for a lifestyle, not a demographic, and as a result, we are confident that everyone from business travelers to students' parents will appreciate the open, intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings."
Located at the intersection of Neil Street and Church Street in Champaign's vibrant downtown area, Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana is conveniently situated steps from 36 different restaurants and bars and popular attractions such as the Virginia Theatre. The hotel is minutes from the University of Illinois campus, and is the Official Hotel Partner of Fighting Illini Athletics.
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Invest in Turkey Real Estate
Istanbul is the financial capital of modern Turkish Republic which was established back in 1923. It is a city that has been a hub of the country's economic life. Though the city was never the political capital of the new republic, it has always been to the commercial centre. Since then it has never more succumbed its status as the foreordained capital of the country. Let us find out what makes us consider invest in Turkey real estate
Considering the economy of the city, the working, occupational and professional life in Istanbul creates over 23% of the GNP of Turkey. As per the reports, it holds 40% of its annual contribution to the state budget. Moreover, the city has a share of approx. 7% in the government expenses.
Istanbul holds over 21% of Turkey's bank branches' headquarters. It has a central importance of both domestic and international trade. After industry, trade stands as the second largest sector in Istanbul. Besides, Istanbul holds 27% of the overall added value of the entire commercial sector. Consequently, Turkeys 46% exports and 40% imports are held in the city.
The city does not stay back at being a popular location for tourists. Over 8 million foreign tourists reached Istanbul in 2011. The city's one-fourth of its hotels are 5 starred continuing with one-fifth of total 4 starred.
The city is also the centre of the country's transportation industry. Ataturk Airport is situated on teh European side, and Sabiha Gokcen Airport on the Anatolian side of the city.
Turkey's 35% of the total collected deposits and 33% of the total credits are used in Istanbul. The city has most of the insurance companies located in the city. Istanbul International Stock Exchange is established in the city and has shown consistent growth among other international stock markets of the world. The Gold bars can be traded freely. Thus, the city is a financial centre of the liberalised financial and stock markets.
Living in Istanbul is an amazing experience while people find peace of mind and smooth working operations in the city. It's progress reports have turned out to be showing astounding results. It has been a combined location for immigrants coming up from numerous countries. The apartments in Istanbul are dynamic and beautiful. It is a privileged place for emigrants and families to live.
The city is the second largest reformer in the OECD countries based on its restriction terms of FDI since 1997. It takes an aggregate of 6 workdays to set up a new business which proves it to be a business-friendly environment. It has highly competent investment conditions. It is firmly known for its service and industrial culture. All the investors are equally treated. It has international arbitration and guarantee of transfers.
The corporate text is reduced from 33% to 20%. It also offers numerous tax benefits and incentives for the betterment of business operations. There are incentives for strategic investments, regional and large-scale investments.
Being one of the successful economies and booming as the 17th largest economy in the world, it is worth considering Istanbul to invest in Turkey Real Estate.
Top Benefits of Purchasing Real Estate in Istanbul, Turkey
One of the top emerging markets, Turkey offers foreign investors world class Istanbul real estate. Purchasing Turkish real estate in the teeming, bustling metropolis of Istanbul is one of the best investment decisions you can make. In the past decade, the real estate market has been growing faster than ever in the past 10 years, with top housing projects. Turkish companies are one of the best, especially when it comes to leading global construction contractors. Here are the reasons why purchasing real estate in Istanbul is the right decision.
#1 Great Returns on Investment
Real estate in Turkey has gained momentum due to urban transformation. This is more so after the reciprocity law which has opened the way for foreign investors in Turkey. Real house prices have risen in Turkey, which ranked 4th in 2015 according to IMF, with a 10 percent rise. Residential prices are on the rise due to well designed projects and high quality construction material used. Companies are coming up with elegant complexes in a bid to outdo rivals.
#2 Feels Like Home
To invest in Turkey real estate Istanbul is unbeatable. With a population that is multicultural and cosmopolitan, the country offers a lot of benefits for foreign buyers. Find the best restaurants, educational institutions and medical facilities here. The multilingual and advanced cultural heritage of this city is a big reason why it is a gem of a place to stay in.
#3 Great Natural Beauty
Invest in Turkey Real estate is a bargain from many angles. One of them is the great natural beauty of Turkey surrounded by Aegean, Marmara, Black and Mediterranean sea. Investors who prefer houses near the sea, green areas, lakes and nature parks are a hot favorite for those fond of scenic appeal. Enjoy the beauty of nature by opting for Istanbul real estate for sale.
Turkey is a cradle of civilizations. Istanbul has been a capital of many empires. Enjoy the beauty of the Blue Mosque, Galata Tower, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace. This is the perfect choice for those who prefer a culturally unique living experience. Choose Istanbul's real estate offerings for a truly cosmopolitan and one of a kind experience. Choose the benefits of a modern, yet traditionally sound complex mosaic of cultures at Turkey's famous metropolitan city. Istanbul is truly a world city and opting for real estate here is one of the best choices for foreign investors, worldwide.