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Investment guru Sheldon Jacobs shares advice on covering the stock market
Sheldon Jacobs knew he wouldn't make it as a traditional business reporter, so he built a career providing expert investment advice to the general public. In 1974, he launched a monthly mutual-fund newsletter, The No-Load Fund Investor, and wrote his way to the top.
Jacobs said there were several other publications specializing in no-loads when he started the newsletter, but outside competition didn't stop him. He grew the venture into the top financial newsletter for risk-adjusted performance in the United States for a 15 year span, which ended in June 2006.
Recently, Jacobs shifted his focus. He now strives to offer the most rewarding advice that will make a lifelong difference in his readers' wealth. With this goal in mind, he published his 25th book, "Investing without Wall Street" in April.
We asked the investment guru to share advice for business journalists on how to more effectively cover the investment industry.
1) What stock market and investing stories are unreported by the media?
Clearly the most important omission is the lack of sell advice. There is good reason for this. Any reader can buy but selling is mostly limited to the much smaller number of people who already own the security. Sell advice rare in print, and virtually non-existent in broadcast. Newsletters are the exception.
The media seldom covers itself. That's a serious omission. I tried to remedy this in my book "Investing without Wall Street" since you can do this in a book where there is essentially no reader recourse such as letters to the editors' columns. You would have a harder time doing it in a periodical where the publications you might want to write about are competitors.
Much of the media attempts to cater to a diverse group of readers. This makes it hard for them to offer specific advice for a single segment of the audience, but there are occasions when they should try. At the very least, explain who is the intended target for the information or advice.
Many reporters fail to make clear the special expertise of the person being interviewed. Many professionals promote themselves as generalists, but usually their expertise is much narrower. For example, some are expert at security selection; others at market timing, economics, or fundamental strategies. One thing you will find out is that the persons being interviewed will almost never respond to a question by saying, "I don't know." That's because if these "experts" do, they often find themselves out of the story. Even worse, their opinions may never be solicited again. You, as a reporter, need to become skilled at knowing who doesn't know and what they don't know.
2) What experiences with investing and the stock market led you to write, "Investing without Wall Street"?
"Investing without Wall Street" is the culmination of my 40-year financial career. I wrote the first book ever on investing in no-load mutual funds in 1974. That led to a 25-year career as a newsletter editor and publisher. During the halcyon bull markets of the 1980s and 1990s investors focused mainly on reward; very little attention was paid to risk. While my newsletter was always on the conservative side compared to my competitors, I, like the rest of the media, necessarily catered to that growth seeking audience.
But we now have been in a secular bear market since 2000—and it may continue for many years. Investors now need good advice on managing both risk and reward. "Investing without Wall Street" focuses on this new need.
With retirement, I recognized the need to simplify investing to the greatest extent possibly while still achieving above average returns. So I wrote "Investing without Wall Street" to show non-expert investors that they could succeed in the market without having to spend hours and hours of study. It is quite different from my previous writings
3) What do you think an investment reporter should focus on while work the beat?
News that is actionable. News that personally affects the reader.
4) How do you write about investing and the stock market in a way that is easily understood by the general public?
I write and rewrite each and every sentence several times. I then read aloud what I have written to make sure it sounds all right.
5) What resources should business reporters utilize to their enhance stock market coverage?
Uniquely, my book has two chapters on the media. I think the most important thing for all investors to do, whether they are reporters, laymen or investment professionals, is to be thoroughly conversant with the financial media.
I think newspapers are the most important medium to read because they are published daily making them the most timely. In many instances they actually cover investing more completely than targeted media published weekly or monthly. I recommend reporters read The Wall Street Journal, Barron's and the Sunday and special reports of The New York Times. Among magazines I believe Money, Smart Money, Kiplinger's and Forbes are must-reads. Bloomberg BusinessWeek and Fortune are also helpful. Also familiarize yourself with business radio and TV and the Internet.
Don't ignore newsletters. They are the only medium that consistently offers portfolio advice continually updated. If you happen to get on a comp list for a newsletter, skim it to see if there is any helpful information you can use. Newsletters are very good at offering unbiased securities recommendations. Make an effort to personally know several newsletter editors. They are very good sources of information and opinion, and are usually willing to share it with you. All they ask is that they be quoted by name.
Sheldon Jacobs is the founder of one of the nation's top investment newsletters, The No-Load Investor, as well as the author of 25 books. When we sat down with him recently for this 5 Questions feature, he had a lot of great basic tips for anyone covering investment and finance. Here are the outtakes from that bigger interview: Business beat coverage advice from an expert.


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Porter County development funds could shore up jail budget
BY AMY LAVALLEY Post-Tribune correspondent September 3, 2013 5:02PM
Updated: October 5, 2013 6:25AM
VALPARAISO — Porter County Board of Commissioners President John Evans, R-North, said Tuesday that commissioners are willing to offer up a little over $2 million in unallocated income tax revenue to fund medical services at the jail and E-911 for the 2014 budget year.
At Tuesday's commissioners' meeting, Evans said he would present the offer, which would use County Economic Development Income Tax funds, as the budget process gets under way. The Porter County Council starts budget hearings Sept. 11; council members have said they want to meet with commissioners before the process begins to discuss funding high-dollar items, including E-911.
"We know we are not going to have enough money," Evans said, noting that the county's tax levy is going to be less than it was last year.
Last year, Evans and three members of the county council crafted a budget proposal offering $2.5 million in unallocated county economic development funds to lessen reliance on property taxes. The offer was good annually for up to four years, but was withdrawn when the council passed a slimmed-down, $38 million budget instead.
At the time, Evans said that budget did not provide enough funding for county healthcare costs. Tuesday, he said commissioners would need to approach the council for an additional appropriation of $2 million for healthcare because there isn't enough money to fund insurance for the rest of the year.
"The council needs to get on board with the fact that insurance costs $9 million a year, not $5 million," Evans said.
In other business, commissioners granted approval for a program that could put 30 Porter County Jail inmates in community corrections while they await trial, pending council approval of $147,690 in unallocated CEDIT funds.
The program, offered by Porter County PACT, is expected to be part of a multi-faceted approach to help alleviate overcrowding at the jail. Officials said it could save the county $290,310 annually over the cost of keeping 30 inmates in the jail for one year.
"We're ready to help you with the jail population as soon as you give us the go-ahead," said Superior Court Judge Mary Harper.
The Jail Population Review program would include daily checks of inmates to see who might be eligible; electronic monitoring for those released under the program; behavior modification and service referrals; and jail services.

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|Susannah Chandler, born Abt. 1804 in VA; died Bet. 1850 - 1852 in Johnson Co., KY; married (1) Ellerson Chavers January 03, 1825 in Franklin Co., KY; married (2) Joseph Hammon September 09, 1850 in Johnson Co., KY.
|Barbara Elam, died Unknown.
|Nancy Elam, died Unknown.
|Walter W. Elam, died Unknown.
|Samuel Elam, died Unknown.
|Gilbert Elam, born Abt. 1784 in KY; died Unknown in Wheelrim, Morgan Co., KY; married Catherine Cooley in Russell Co., VA; born 1802; died Unknown.
|Nimrod Elam, born 1797 in VA; died Abt. 1885; married Mary P. Easterling; born Abt. 1798; died Abt. 1856.
|Lorenzo Dow Elam, born April 09, 1809 in Russell Co., VA; died January 01, 1879 in Carter Co., KY; married (2) Sarah Vicars September 15, 1830 in Sullivan Co., TN.
|Sarah Vicars, born January 30, 1814 in prob. Russell Co., VA; died March 19, 1890 in Greenup Co., KY; married Lorenzo Dow Elam September 15, 1830 in Sullivan Co., TN.
|Catherine Vicars, born 1816 in Russell Co., VA; died 1886 in prob. Russell Co., VA.
Notes for Catherine Vicars:
took out license to marry LARKIN PORTER, 9 January 1867, Russell Co., Virginia, but never married.
|James Vicars Vicars, born Abt. 1817; died Bef. 1856.
|William C. Vicars, born Abt. 1818 in Russell Co., VA; died Bet. 1895 - 1898 in prob. Carter Co., KY.
|John Vicars, born 1818 in Russell Co., VA; died Unknown.
|Samuel Vicars, born 1825 in Russell Co., VA; died January 11, 1885 in prob. Russell Co., VA.
|Peter Vicars, born October 14, 1826 in Russell Co., VA; died January 13, 1885 in Russell Co., VA.
|Nancy Vicars, born September 03, 1828 in Russell Co., VA; died November 10, 1898 in Russell Co., VA.
Notes for Judah Unknown:
Many researchers believe Judah's maiden name was Stidham and some
believe that her father's name was Samuel Stidham. Stidham research
indicates that Samuel did have a daughter Judith, but she married a
Lewis, not a Gilliam. I've been unable to find any record that
mentions Judah's maiden name. The death record for her daughter,
Delilah (Gilliam) Moore, indicates only that her parents were
Richard and Judah Gilliam, Judah's maiden name is not mentioned.
|William G. Gilliam709, born Abt. 1787 in Buckingham Co., VA710; died Aft. 1850 in Scott Co., VA710; married Nancy A. Ferguson; born November 01, 1794 in NC710; died November 01, 1883 in Scott Co., VA710.
|Jesse Gilliam711, born Abt. 1789 in Buckingham Co., VA712; died Aft. 1870 in Scott Co., VA712; married Elizabeth McCoy 1818 in Scott Co., VA712; born 1797 in NC712; died Aft. 1850 in Scott Co., VA712.
Notes for Elizabeth McCoy:
. Elizabeth's maiden name has not been
|Elizabeth Gilliam713, born Abt. 1790 in VA714; died Unknown; married Patrick Buckner; died Unknown.
|Richard Gilliam715, born 1795 in Buckingham Co., VA716; died Unknown; married Charity Rogers; born Abt. 1800716; died Unknown.
|James Gilliam, born 1795; died Abt. 1867; married (1) Agnes Unknown December 13, 1815 in NC; married (2) Charity Harriet Bogges November 19, 1853 in Carter Co., KY.
|Delilah Gilliam717, born Abt. 1800 in Scott Co., VA718; died December 01, 1875 in Elliot Co., KY718; married James Moore November 30, 1819 in Scott Co., VA718; born Abt. 1800 in VA718; died Bef. 1875718.
|Joseph Gilliam719, born Abt. 1800 in Buckingham Co., VA720; died 1869 in Scott Co., VA720; married Mary Hammons August 22, 1843 in Scott Co., VA720; born 1806 in VA720; died Unknown.
Notes for Mary Hammons:
Joseph's second wife - 1st unknown
|John Gilliam721, born Bet. 1804 - 1805 in Russell Co., VA722; died September 27, 1888 in Turkey Branch, Wise Co., VA722; married (1) Martha Elliot; born 1807 in Scott Co., VA722; died 1863 in Louisa, Lawerence Co., KY722; married (2) Elizabeth Avent; born 1808 in Grant Co., NC722; died December 17, 1874 in Wise Co., VA722; married (3) Hester K. Wilson February 28, 1875 in Wise Co., VA722; born March 1842 in Lee Co., VA722; died Unknown.
More About John Gilliam:
Burial: September 29, 1888, Gilliam Cemetery, Turkey Branch, Wise Co., VA722
More About Martha Elliot:
AKa (Facts Pg): "Mattie"722
|Charles Gilliam723, born Abt. 1805 in VA724; died Aft. 1880 in Elliot Co., KY724; married (1) Mary Buckner; born Bef. 1810 in KY724; died Unknown; married (2) Winifred Lewis July 22, 1829 in Morgan Co., KY724; born 1808724; died Bef. 1880 in Elliot Co., KY724.
|Isom Gilliam725, born 1810 in VA726; died 1863 in Carter Co., KY726; married (1) Anna A, Unknown; born 1821 in VA726; died Unknown; married (2) Rebecca Phipps December 21, 1827 in Scott Co., VA726; died Bef. 1845726.
|Mary Gilliam727, born Abt. 1811 in Russell Co., VA728; died January 02, 1894 in Elliot Co., KY728; married Jonathon Branham November 05, 1829 in Pike Co., KY728; born 1801 in Russell Co., VA728; died November 14, 1874 in Elliot Co., KY728.
More About Mary Gilliam:
AKa (Facts Pg): "Polly"728
|Chesley Gilliam729, born 1811 in VA730; died Aft. 1880 in Elliot Co., KY730; married (1) Eliza Estep April 03, 1836 in Floyd Co., KY730; died Unknown; married (2) Sarah Elliot January 31, 1839 in Scott Co., VA730; born 1820 in VA730; died 1913730.
|Elizabeth E. McBrayer735, born Abt. 1802 in Buncombe Co., NC736; died 1884 in Pike Co., KY736; married Thomas Jefferson Sanders April 13, 1820 in Floyd Co., KY736; born Abt. 1801 in VA736; died Bet. 1860 - 1870 in Pike Co., KY736.
|James R. McBrayer737, born August 08, 1803 in Buncombe Co., NC738; died June 04, 1880 in Rowan Co., KY738; married Anne Sanders July 07, 1823 in Floyd Co., KY738; born 1807 in KY738; died June 04, 1889 in Carter Co., KY738.
|Susan McBrayer739, born March 21, 1806 in Floyd Co., KY740; died Unknown; married William Frazier June 04, 1823 in Floyd Co., KY740; born 1803 in Patrick Co., VA740; died September 06, 1876 in Floyd Co., KY740.
More About William Frazier:
AKa (Facts Pg): "Buck"740
|William McBrayer, born 1814 in Floyd Co., KY; died March 1852 in Carter Co., KY; married Elizabeth Elkins October 29, 1832 in Floyd Co., KY.
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My sixteen-year old daughter could get better grades than she's pulling. She's very bright and capable but nevertheless a lazy student. I've tried a lot of strategies to get her to change her ways but the most recent one seems to be working well… She wants to drive. With just slight grade point average improvements, the insurance cost of adding her to my policy will change significantly. So, I've made that improved report card a condition of her ability to … Continue reading
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Hardware news tagged Amazon
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Nvidia Predicts Tegra 3-Based Tablets for $199.
Nvidia's Chief-Exec Expects $199 Non-Proprietary Tablets This Year
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Google Android Tablets to Outsell Apple iPad in Three or Four Years - Forecast.
IDC: Android Will Continue to Grow Its Tablet Share at Expense of iOS
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Barnes & Noble Releases Nook Tablet 8GB for $199.
B&N Slashes Price of Nook Color Reader to $169
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Apple iPad's Tablet Share Continues to Decrease as New Makers Enter the Scene.
Amazon, Barnes & Noble Manage to Become Viable Players on Tablets Market in One Quarter
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Cloud Server Shipments Set to Explode - Analysts.
Shipments of Cloud Servers to Double in 2012 from 2010
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Amazon, Microsoft and Nokia Showed Interest to Acquire RIM.
Numerous Companies Interested in Taking Over RIM
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Apple's Tablet Market Share Drops to 61.5% in Q3 2011 - IDC.
Tablet Sales Up 264.5% Year-over-Year, Miss Original Expectations
Customers Purchasing 1 Million Kindles a Week - Amazon
Friday, November 18, 2011
Amazon Readies Smartphone for Launch in 2012 - Report.
Citi Analyst Expects Amazon Kindle Smartphone Next Year
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Barnes & Noble Unleashes Nook Tablet, Touts High-Definition Experience.
Largest Book Retailer Jumps into Digital Entertainment Biz
Monday, November 7, 2011
Apple Does Not Expect Amazon Kindle Fire to Harm Sales of iPad.
Apple: More Clients Will Prefer iPads After Kindle Fire Launch
Monday, October 10, 2011
HP to Decide the Fate of Palm/WebOS Business This Week.
HP May Announce Spin-Off or Sell of the Palm/WebOS Business Unit Shortly
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Amazon May Acquire Palm/WebOS Divison from HP - Rumour.
Amazon May Get Its Own Mobile Platform with the Acquisition of WebOS


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October 8th, 2009Category: Inspiration
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On a Billboard, now people showing lots of creativity and funny things to attract customers. In the following part of this post, you can see some of creative and interesting billboard advertisements.
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Social networking site Facebook is slowly creeping into every aspect of life as a survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers said that one in five American divorces are directly linked to Facebook.
As many as 80 percent of divorce lawyers reported increase in social media caused cases. Facebook naturally leads the way with 66 percent; MySpace has 15 percent whereas Twitter and the rest come in at 14 percent.
Many divorces have been incited by questionable messages and photos on Facebook, with many cases including rekindling the old flames. This means that full scale invasion of privacy by people who you couldn't wait to get rid of in real life is no longer the biggest issue.
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I'm kicking off week two of my October celebration with another fabulous collection of thirty-one Halloween inspirations! If you missed last week, click here to check out Costume Week. This week I have lots of great Halloween Decor coming your way! First up - the motherload of Halloween wreaths is now at your fingertips - from bones and slithery critters to blossoms and feathers. It's all good!
Paige Evans at Create
2- Love the texture of this Burlap Wreath with web from Crafty Chic Mommy
3- This Corduroy All Hallows Eve Wreath from The Chic-Adee Shop on etsy knocks my socks off!
4- Also from The Chic-Adee Shop on etsy, this wool wrapped wreath is scrumptious!
5- This cute Halloween Rag Wreath from Sassy Sanctuary looks like a fun project.
6- Love the simplicity and colors of this Yarn Wreath with Boo Bunting from Pretty Ditty. Check out the printable Halloween Banner to match!
7- The best Tulle Wreath I've seen! With tutorial from Between U & Me
8- How awesome are the masked glitter spiders on this cheerful Ribbon Wreath from She's Kinda Crafty ?!
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10. Uber creative Paper Plates and Cookie Sprinkle Wreath with tutorial from Blue Sky Confections
11. This Fun and Funky Halloween Wreath with tutorial from Grits & Giggles looks like a great Saturday project : )
12. So in love with this Vintage Halloween Wreath from Pink Pearl Studio. That candy corn pennant banner across the middle kills me!
13. How about this easy Cupcake Liner Wreath with tutorial from The Swell Life?
14. Simple Straw Wreath with Book Page Pennant, with tutorial from Blessed Little Nest
15. This amazing Halloween Wreath from The Magic of Ordinary Things is made with foam balls and toothpicks!
16. Love the Halloween version of this Classic Ornament Wreath with tutorial from Uncommon
Vacuuming in High Heels & Pearls looks fanTASTIC!
18. My boys would go nuts for this Wriggling Snake Wreath with tutorial from Martha Stewart
19. They would also get a kick out of this Skeleton Wreath Guest Post tutorial at Ready, Set, Craft
20. oooh I'm Watching You Google Eye Wreath, with tutorial, at Chica and Jo. Bonus - it glows in the dark!
21. Halloween Wreath with super cute wool ghosts from Love in the Suburbs
22. SO clever!! A Wreath Bewitched, with tutorial, at Lemon Tree Creations
23. Can't find the source of this one, but I love the combo of the candy corn garland with the owl and grapevine!
24. One more from The Chic-Adee Shop on etsy - Howling Moon Wreath
Craftily Ever After
26. This Candy Corn Wreath is simple yet awesome, with tutorial from Sevin Family
27. Can't find the source of this one, but I love the striped rags and monster embellishments!
28. This Frightfully Funky Feather Wreath with tutorial from The Swell Life looks like a really fun project!
29. Love the glitter bat garland on this Halloween Chevron Wreath, with tutorial from Tatertots & Jello
30. This Moss and Pumpkin Wreath is a great copycat, with tutorial from You Me & The Kid
31. Love the Poe-quality of this simple Crow Wreath from Boxwood Clippings
As you can see, many of these wreaths are linked right to their tutorials so you can make your own! However, there a few from an amazing etsy store called The Chic-Adee Shop.
Autumn Wreaths! The Chic-Adee Shop has a Happy Halloween Sale going on right now, with many wreaths $40 off or with free shipping!
Hope you are inspired! I know I was! I'll show you my own Halloween Wreath project tomorrow : )


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The Beasley Scholar: Reviewing a Remarkable Gift
by Hyman Lovitz
Fall 2001, Vol. 64, No. 3
Paralleling the increase in the cost of living over the past fifty years, we have seen a constant rise in tuition costs. Temple University's law school, which is primarily funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, provides a lower cost for its students than the law schools in the Ivy League. The mission of the school is to provide quality education to all. But as its tuition approaches $10,000 for Pennsylvania residents and $17,000 for nonresidents, its mission is becoming more difficult to fulfill. Financial aid is imperative for those students with financial limitations. It is less likely that the high cost for tuition and the increased cost of living can be paid for by wages earned while attending school.
Gone are the days when the tuition was $750 per year and an ambitious student could attend evening school and pay the tuition by managing full-time employment. Working to pay for tuition and living expenses is not feasible under current economics. The alternative is to become indentured to a long-term student loan. Because it will only pay for tuition, it is insufficient for those students who do not have the income or support to pay their living expenses while they are attending school.
As a consequence, before 1999 many people had to give up their dream of going to Temple Law School. In September 1999, however, there were thirteen students who, despite being financially limited, were admitted with the incoming class. They were awarded full scholarships and were the first to be known as Beasley Scholars.
"Beasley Scholar" is not yet a household phrase, but its significance will become commonplace in the legal profession, particularly in the Greater Philadelphia area, and surely it will become meaningful in the minds of many young and aspiring attorneys. Beasley Scholars are chosen as such because they qualify for admission to study law at Temple University's James E. Beasley School of Law and demonstrate specific financial needs. When the scholarship is awarded, it will include a grant to pay for tuition and living expenses and will provide the recipient an opportunity to study law at one of the nation's premier law schools.
The money to provide the grants will come from an endowment established by a prominent Philadelphia lawyer. The amount was of such magnitude that it motivated the Board of Trustees of Temple University on February 25, 1999 to honor that lawyer by changing the name of its law school to the "James E. Beasley School of Law of Temple University."
The gift provides that the income from the endowment is to be used for full scholarship grants to students and for the faculty to increase its excellence. The faculty will receive half of the income from the endowment, which will be distributed and administered by the dean of the law school. It will be expended for the good of the school to increase faculty scholarship. It will permit an increased number of research projects and will provide funds for research assistants and for faculty attendance at academic conferences. Since the time of the gift, there has been a significant increase in scholarship production. It is the school's hope that the faculty will be recognized as one of the most productive in this country.
The number of scholarships for students will increase with the growth of the endowment fund. The 2000 entering class received nineteen scholarships, and the 2001 entering class received twenty-eight scholarships. When the endowment is fully funded, it will provide for seventy-five scholarships to each class. There are now about 300 students in a new class. If that number remains constant, then about twenty-five percent of the students in each new class will be Beasley Scholars.
In the fall of 1999, a number of upper-level students who did not qualify as beneficiaries under the endowment were in need of financial aid. Showing flexibility from the confines of his own agreement with the University, James Beasley responded with a supplemental gift to the school to alleviate their financial concerns.
It is indeed a fact of history that philanthropic gifts have been the salvation and the foundation for many educational institutions of this land. The Beasley gift is not an exception. The historical mission of Temple Law School always has been to provide a high-quality legal education in an accessible way to those students who are qualified but do not have the financial means to attend. The gift by Beasley was made at a time when the mission of the school was in jeopardy. Accordingly, it was accepted gratefully by the Board of Trustees, but, regrettably, not by all members of the legal community. It has been marked with controversy patently stemming from the fact that the name of the school was changed. If that had not occurred, the gift would have caused only a mild stir. But the emotions of graduates tend to flare when the name of their school is changed. Add to that fire a fuel that contains only a few facts about how much was given to warrant the change.
As a result, there is a guessing game afoot about the total amount of the gift. The issue has caused a question of an insidious nature to rear its ugly head. It has been asked whether the name change was the quid pro quo for the gift. Its corollary leads to a base inference that school names are available to the highest bidding contributor. Letters to the editor of The Legal Intelligencer expressing disfavor have been printed. And there have been a number of private letters sent directly to the donor, expressing anger and couched in terms of "hate mail." But are these reactions justified or were they merely based upon inadequate information? Opinions can be wrong if they are predicated upon erroneous assumptions and a lack of facts.
It is important to understand why a confidentiality clause was inserted in the agreement. It is there simply because it was a matter of importance to James Beasley, a person who possesses a strong desire for privacy of his estate value. It is true that some benefactors want the world to know how much they have and how much they gave. And then there are those with a different slant, such as that great benefactor, "anonymous."
Of known facts indicative of the amount of the gift, the most salient one is a public document that sets forth the resolution adopted by the Executive Committee on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Temple University on February 25, 1999, wherein the University officially acknowledged that a "remarkable gift" was made by a distinguished alumnus, leading to the establishment of the largest endowment in the history of Temple University. (Prior to 1999, the largest gift was reported in 1985 by way of a bequest in the amount of five million dollars. The school responded by renaming its music school The Esther Boyer College of Music.) It is also a known fact that the gift by Beasley is the second largest amount ever given to any law school in the United States. (The largest was given to the College of Law of the University of Arizona.)
At the time the resolution was adopted, an amount was paid to begin the funding of the endowment. That amount has not been publicly announced. However, when reviewing published reports by the law school regarding contributions for the fiscal year of 1999, it is reasonable to conclude that the first installment was about ten million dollars.
Of germane interest are the events that led to the decision to change the name of the school. Beasley taught Civil Trial Techniques at Temple Law School from 1976 to 1980 and has been a guest lecturer at the school. He developed a close relationship with Peter J. Liacouras, current chancellor and former president of Temple University and a previous dean of the law school, and Robert J. Reinstein, the current dean of the law school. Ever mindful of the importance of fund raising, the two school officials continually would spin conversations with Beasley about his becoming a contributor. The idea took root and numbers began to enter into their discussions. As they continued, the numbers began to escalate and head in the direction of the stratosphere. It was agreed that an endowment would be established and that it would be funded by a series of installments. The funding would come to full fruition with a testamentary disposition. After a point, when Liacouras and Reinstein were able to catch their breath and have a private conversation, they decided that a gift of the magnitude being discussed warranted an honor of major significance. They therefore agreed to recommend to the Board of Trustees of Temple University that it would be eminently appropriate to recognize the contribution by changing the name of the law school to honor this benefactor.
There is no issue about whether the Board of Trustees of Temple University has the power to change the name of its law school. It is empowered to manage all aspects of the University by Act of Legislature.
A good comparison to the gift by James Beasley is the one noted earlier as the largest individual gift to a law school in the United States. It was made by James E. Rogers in 1998 to the College of Law of the University of Arizona. The initial gift consisted of a $20 million contribution. When this gift was made, the president of the University described it as "breathtaking," and the dean of the College of Law asked the Arizona Board of Regents to change the name of the college. It is now known as the "James E. Rogers College of Law." Rogers, a prominent businessman and the owner of a Las Vegas television station, made additional commitments for deferred contributions and for a testamentary disposition. The actual payments made, plus the commitments, have a current value of about $130 million.
In the past couple of years, there have been a number of major contributions made to Temple Law School by Philadelphia attorneys. Murray H. Shusterman, who gave one million dollars in 1995, said that he was "delighted when I first heard that Jim Beasley made such a magnificent gift to the School of Law." Leonard Barrack, who gave two million dollars in 1998, said "when the magnitude of the gift is overwhelming, then it is deserving of a name change. That's a big point for me." Shusterman Hall has been named in honor of Murray, and the new college hall will be named Barrack Hall, in honor of Leonard's parents, Norman and Sylvia Barrack. The law school more recently received nine million dollars from the estate of Leonard Rubin, who died in 1999. He requested in his will only that a modest plaque be placed in the school library.
The Beasley School of Law, in the structure of the University, is a designated department. Pursuant to the gift instrument, the law school is the beneficiary of the endowment fund. Therefore, the discretion and responsibility for the application of the proceeds are in the hands of the administrators of the law school. Mary Louise C. Esten is the assistant dean for financial aid. Her committee established the criteria and procedures for the scholarships. Basically, the grants are given to the students who demonstrate merit and the need for financial aid. The applicants are requested to write essays to set forth their family background, their aspirations and achievements. The committee carefully reviews the essays and decides who is to be named a "Beasley Scholar."
Perhaps a letter written by one student who received a Beasley Scholarship best captures the themes of the other letters reviewed for this article. It reads, in part:
". . . The Beasley Scholarship represents everything that I have worked for in my life. Since my parents farm, money has never been plentiful. I knew from a very young age that if I wanted to attend college, I would have to finance it myself through scholarships and loans . . . (at college) I worked up to 40 hours a week at part-time jobs while taking a full class load to pay for my rent and car. The Beasley Scholarship has given me the opportunity to focus solely on my studies. I am grateful that I am able to go to school each day without having to worry about how I am going to pay for it. I sincerely appreciate Mr. Beasley's generosity."
There are countless students and graduates with stories similar or more dramatic than that of what James Beasley endured to become a lawyer. Fortunately, Beasley and many other graduates show their appreciation by making contributions based on related motivations. As Beasley put it, "I wanted to help other families whose children might not otherwise have been able to further their education."
The change of the school name waxes less in importance when compared to the boost it has given to the school. After all, "a rose by any other name smells the same." The school has not changed. It is as prestigious as ever and will continue to be so. The endowment has the indicia of a noble gesture with sincere ideals. It will, in time, benefit thousands of students.
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Book of Saints – Dorotheus and Gorgonius
DOROTHEUS and GORGONIUS (Saints) Martyrs (September 8) (4th century) Favourites of the Emperor Diocletian and officials of his Court of Nicomedia in Asia Minor, whom he sacrificed to his hatred for the Christian religion, causing them to be put to the torture and eventually hanged (A.D. 303). Eusebius of Csesarea, a contemporary, has left us a detailed and trustworthy account of their sufferings. The body of Saint Gorgonius was translated to Rome under Pope Saint Gregory IV (827-844). Hence it has come about that he is not only registered in the Roman Martyrology, but liturgically commemorated each year.
- Monks of Ramsgate. "Dorotheus and Gorgonius". , 1921. Saints.SQPN.com. 12 November 2012. Web. 22 December 2014. <http://saints.sqpn.com/book-of-saints-dorotheus-and-gorgonius/>


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E-House's principal business has been to provide primary real estate agency services to real estate developers, chiefly to developers of residential properties. In 2011, this accounted for approximately 39% of our total revenues. Sales and marketing services in the primary real estate market constitute a large portion of our core business.
Our project work typically begins by preparing a customized marketing plan which could include the following:
Once the project enters the sales phase, we establish functional sales offices and outlets on-site for each development project. Sales staff that are specifically trained for each project are stationed on location until a large majority of the units are sold.
Our proprietary sales monitoring system allows prospective buyers to view inventories of unsold units on a real-time basis, enabling our sales staff and developers to closely monitor the status of units at various stages in the sales process and adjust their sales, marketing and construction strategies if necessary.
We also generate sales by contacting targeted customers with information on selected projects. We have a nationwide "E-House Membership Club" through which we promote new properties based on member profiles and preferences. At the end of 2011, the club had approximately 2.3 million members.
We have established strategic alliances with China's leading real estate developers, including Evergrande, Vanke, Shanghai Industrial Urban, Star River, COFCO, Glorious Property, Greentown, Country Garden, Gemdale and Agile. In 2011, we provided primary real estate agency services for 443 projects across 101 cities in China.


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Student Success Workshops
Central Alabama Community College is offering Student Success Workshops and Seminars to all students. These seminars are designed to help students develop the personal skills necessary to be successful in their course work. Moreover, these workshops are designed to assist students in developing skills that will help them obtain their life goals, as well as their educational and career goals. All CACC students are invited to attend these free workshops.See the attached document for times and locations.


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Q: My home has been for sale since November. It had lots of people looking at it and then came a lull; now we are getting showings every week, often 3 times a week. Why, with all this attention, is my home not selling?A: Yours is a common story right now in that Grand Junction has returned to being a "seller's market," meaning we have less than six months worth of houses to sell in most price ranges under $350,000. That is driving a lot of interest in homes that are on the market.The simple response to why your home is not selling is "price, price, price." However, it may also be emotional or other sensory appeal. While every buyer objection can be overcome by adjusting the price, it may be that even though other homes similar to your size and price may be selling, yours may just lack something in appeal. Maybe yours is on a busy corner; you cook with strong flavors and odors; or visually it just does not "zing." The street corner is out of your control, the cooking aromas you can address and the missing zing may be able to be provided by having the home professionally staged. A stager, a short-term interior decorator, may charge as little as $250-$350 in the Grand Junction market. If it turns out that is the missing key to getting a sale, you'll save more than that small amount of money by selling this week rather than having to make next month's mortgage payment.***Q: The Realtor who lives next door keeps telling me to get pre-qualified before I get serious about looking at houses for sale. How can I know what I want a loan for if I do not know what I want to buy?A: Your Realtor-neighbor is advising you that the chicken has to come before the egg. By making a free visit to a mortgage company to get pre-qualified for a loan you will know how much they say you can afford to buy. It is perfectly fine to be told by a lender that you can qualify to buy up to a $275,000 house; then you decide either that is fine or you might decide you want a lower payment so will buy a less expensive house.On the other hand, if you go out and find a $210,000 house that you set your sights and heart on buying only to be told the next day when you go to the mortgage company for the first time, that you only qualify for a $150,000 loan, it can be both heart-breaking and frustrating.Pre-qualifying also puts you in position to move quickly when the house you want comes up for sale. It is not happening every day in our current market but any Realtor can tell you stories of recent clients who did not get to purchase the house they wanted because they had to delay making a purchase offer while they went to the mortgage company.In the meantime, some other pre-qualified buyer swept in and bought the house because they had their pre-qualification letter ready, in hand so to speak, the day the house came to their attention; and, seller's require that letter along with your purchase offer to even consider your offer.Listen to your neighbor's advice and at the same time, ask them for the names and contact information of two or three mortgage lenders they suggest you may want to talk with. Mortgage loans are a product you can shop around for.--------------------------Doug Van Etten is a local Realtor with Keller Williams Colorado West Realty. He is also founder and organizer of the Real Estate Investors Network of Western Colorado (www.REIN-WesCO.org). For information about buying or selling a home, investing in real estate or joining REIN, contact Doug at 970-433-4312 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Digital Proofing
One Graphic Service Provider Builds on the Strength of Proofing
Everywhere you turn a new business crops up offering large format digital printing services. Whether a traditional print or copy shop expands into large format, or a new business appears down the street or online, elements like reduced hardware prices, third party inks and substrates, e-commerce, and increased demand have led them to newfound success.
Prepress and BeyondBrothers Dan, Mike, and Ron Hirt started Primary Color in 1985 as a prepress company. Begun in the tradition of their grandfather, the owner of a Swiss printing outlet, Primary Color has grown into an industry-recognized graphic arts service provider to leading advertising agencies, entertainment companies, and corporate groups.
With two full-service shops in CA and revenue of $49 million dollars in 2006, Primary Color recently upgraded one of its locations to a new 65,000 square foot space. Services range from full marketing to scanning, color correction, ad prep, page assembly, digital asset management, offset printing, variable data printing, large format printing, gicl�e printing, contract proofing, remote proofing, and approval management systems. The company also has a state-of-the-art digital photography studio.
Primary Color customers can access global graphics management services as well. Through the separate Primary Offshore Services division, customers can have their project prepped by Primary Color and printed by one of their approved offshore vendors.
In addition to 250 employees, Primary Color has an array of equipment working for them. Devices include a Durst Lambda; five-, six-, and eight-color 28- to 40-inch Heidelberg units; a full bindery of cutters, folders, welders, scoring, and saddle-stitching units; and the Hewlett-Packard (HP) Indigo 5000. For large format printing, Primary Color uses the Epson Stylus Pro 44-inch-wide printer; Roland DGA Corporation SolJet; and VUTEk UltraVu 5330 and PressVu by EFI, Inc.
Over the years, as more services are offered and more technology is added to the mix, Primary Color stays focused on the importance of prepress. This ultimately ensures that customers are satisfied and return.
Proofing NeedsDigital proofing can save time and money for the print shop and buyer. It�s the last shot to catch errors and double-check color accuracy. Options range from soft PDF proofs on a calibrated monitor to inkjet and halftone prints. For some print customers, especially those requiring short-term installations, absolute quality and color precision are not necessary. For these print buyers, onscreen soft proofing is often more than adequate. Other customers have higher demands�they may need 100 percent color-precise output that represents an exact match of corporate branding elements. They may also need assurance that their output, often printed at multiple locations across the country or globe, will be consistent.
"We offer the highest level of color critical service for our clients," notes Jay Sato, manufacturing technology manager, Primary Color. Sato deals with company-wide prepress, digital printing, and color management research and development. He adds, "Because we do a lot of work for the fashion and automotive markets, color accuracy and consistency from proof to proof is very important."
Proofing Tools and WorkflowSato shares a step-by-step look at Primary Color�s typical prepress workflow�from initial submission to finished work. Abundant preflight checks and tweaks coupled with high caliber proofing make for more customer satisfaction and less re-work.
"Once the digital assets enter our shop via FTP, SFTP, ASIP, HTTP, they are double-checked by our preflight technicians before they are given the green light to go into production. While this is happening, the images for the job are fine-tuned by our retouching and color correction department. Then our prepress technicians will prep the file, including the merging of the color correct high resolution images. The files will then be input into our automated PDF workflow, from which proofs, plates, and PDF/X files can be created," states Sato.
"We believe remote proofing, which cuts the time it normally takes to overnight or messenger a proof, is going to be an even greater force in the future," says Sato. With proof certification software, proofing devices are placed in remote locations where Primary Color checks for printer consistency, operator error, ink levels, or other issues. The Primary Color locations are set up for remote proofing with Epson America, Inc.�s Stylus Pro 4800 Professional Edition desktop printer.
The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Professional Edition is SWOP certified and Pantone licensed, and it comes with a custom-designed PostScript Language Level 3 Compatible RIP from ColorBurst. It features a maximum resolution of 2880x1440 dpi and prints on roll or cut sheet media up to 17 inches wide. For remote and internal proofing, the printer has a high-speed 10/100 BaseT internal Ethernet card with built-in Web site configuration.
"Everything from the print engine to its paper transport mechanism is designed for reliable operation and trouble free maintenance," says Sato.
The Stylus Pro 4800 features eight-color UltraChrome K3 Ink, a revolutionary high-density pigment technology with three unique levels of black. "Due to the ink�s color gamut and color consistency, we rely on the printers like a traditional proofing system to create accurate and stable color, from the moment the proof drops from the printer, until days later," notes Sato.
Primary Color verifies color accuracy of the Epson Stylus Pro 4800 directly from the RIP. The RIP prints a color target that is read with a spectrophotometer by the operator. The RIP then does an analysis and gives feedback on the accuracy. Likewise, the RIP can test the color accuracy of a print. An Epson PrintCertification Color Bar is added to the page and printed, then the color bar is read by the operator with a spectrophotometer.
Primary Color also offers digital prepress halftone proofs with Fuji FinalProof technology. FinalProof uses ten colors to simulate many spot colors including opaque white and metallic colors. This high resolution option produces a maximum 21.5x32.2-inch, 2400 dpi proof with a higher price, but is considered exceptionally high quality.
Proofing Takes a SpinAgency Rubin Postaer and Associates (RPA) approached Primary Color recently with a vehicle wrap project from their client Honda. Honda is a founding sponsor of the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA. The project involved wrapping a Honda Pilot SUV like a vintage California surfer car to help promote the aquarium�s Catch a Wave events that run from May through March. Catch a Wave offers a wide range of programs for visitors including exhibits and programs on tsunamis, surfing, and animal survival in the surf; music performances; guest speakers; film showings; sandcastle competitions; and hula demonstrations. "We feel that the Honda Pilot job is a really good example of using the Epsons for proofing jobs of this complexity," says Sato.
Prepress work involved Adobe Creative Suite 2 software and Kodak Prinergy. In-house proofing for this project was done on the Epson Stylus 9800 using GMG�s ColorProof RIP. The client proofs were done on the Roland SolJet on the actual final substrate. After receiving approval on the proof from RPA, the wrap was printed on the Roland SolJet using Roland Eco-Sol Max ink. Output was achieved with a Wasatch Computer Technology SoftRIP, an X-Rite DTP70 Spectrophotometer, and Monaco Color Management. The media chosen for the vehicle was a 3M adhesive vinyl with a 3M laminate.
True ProofPrimary Color�s longevity and success can be attributed to a clear focus on producing a superior product. A history of prepress focus, customer commitment, and the latest technology proves worthwhile to the Hirt family.


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Cosmopolitan Hostel
Hostel | Rua Paulo Setúbal, 53, Boa Viagem, Recife, Brazil -
26 out of 29 customers would recommend this property
Recent review (29/11/2013)
"Very helpful and friendly staff. I stayed for 2 weeks and and would happily go back. It's in a good location close to the beach, supermarket and buses to the rest of the city"Read all Cosmopolitan Hostel reviews
- Air Conditioning
- Credit cards accepted
- No curfew
- Games room
- Secure lockers
- Lounge area
- Internet / Wi-Fi
- 24 hour reception
- Tours/Travel Desk
Purchasable Extras
- Airport Pickup USD 10.20
- Towel USD 2.04
What's Included
- Luggage Room
- Breakfast
- Linen
Important Information
For Carnival packages, the rates are non refundable. We will contact you to ask for your card's CCV code or we won't be able to take your booking.
Cancellation Policy
Customers can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 2 days before arrival (local time). Payments made to HostelBookers are non-refundable.
Check-In/Out Details
Earliest check-in: 14:00
Latest Check-out: 11:00
Group booking?
Group of 15 or more traveling to Recife?Contact us directly
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About Cosmopolitan Hostel
Everybody is welcome to Cosmopolitan, no matter if you are old or young and no matter the place you come from.
Accommodation Information
We offer mixed dorm rooms, female dorm rooms and private ensuites. Every person has a private secure locker. At Cosmopolitan you will have free Wi-fi and a full free breakfast. We have a very nice house and comfy rooms. On fridays and saturdays we have Caipirinha night, with caipirinhas for free!
Location Information
We are at Rua Paulo Setúbal, 53, Boa Viagem - Pina, 51011-520. Recife - Pernambuco, Brazil.
We are near Boa Viagem beach, where the are we are the most famous bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Just by the hostel we have two supermarkets and we are near bus stops from main avenues where you can take buses to different sides of Recife and surrounded cities, two blocks from a bakery, ATM by the corner, money exchange in three blocks of distance and definitely a location where you have a lots of services around.
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15 minutes from airport
8 minutes from Recife historic center
15 minutes from Olinda.
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This Sunday, join the "Forward On Climate" Solidarity Rally and Walk in Spokane, 1pm at the Rotary Fountain in Riverfront Park. You'll be standing in solidarity with one of the largest climate demonstrations in U.S. history.
Thousands of Americans across the nation are rallying to stop the export of fossil fuels. Washington is currently facing proposals to ship over 100 million tons of coal through our communities, but there are more export proposals across the U.S. like the Keystone XL Pipeline. Show your support here in Spokane and send a clear message to Governor Inslee and President Obama to take the strongest stand possible: Reject fossil fuel exports and prioritize a renewable energy future.
There will be tribal drummers and speaker from the Spokane Tribe, special guest speakers City Council President Ben Stuckart, Rev. Dr. Todd Ekloff, and others, plus the event will be emceed by KXLY's Kris Crocker There will be a crowd picture with NO Fossil Fuel Exports signs and it will then be sent to Gov. Inslee and Pres. Obama. At 2 pm they will form a walking train and walk east from Riverfront Park on sidewalk of Main Avenue.
Organizers want to you to wear read and to bring the noise.


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Book your room at Hotel Osteria della Pista
Double RoomMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Triple RoomMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
Single RoomMax Occupancy: 1 guest
Quadruple RoomMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
4-star hotel in Casorate Sempione with a restaurant
Situated near the airport, in Casorate Sempione, this hotel is close to Basilica di Saint Agnese, Castle Visconti San Vito, and Church of Saint Peter. Area attractions also include Volandia Museum of Flight and Sanctuary of the Madonna in Campagna.
Hotel Features
In addition to a roundtrip airport shuttle and a train station pick-up service, Hotel Osteria della Pista features a restaurant and a bar/lounge.
Room Amenities
In addition to satellite television, guestrooms include complimentary wireless Internet access and bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and bidets.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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At your hotel
The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This Casorate Sempione hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are complimentary for guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2013.
- Airport transportation (complimentary)
- Total number of rooms - 30
- Number of floors - 3
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- One meeting room
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Terrace
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Long-term parking (surcharge)
- Free self parking
- Train station pickup (complimentary)
- Year Built 2013
- Snack bar/deli
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Television in lobby
Stay connected
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
Park your car
Long-term parking (surcharge), Free self parking
In your room
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Soundproofed rooms
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bidet
- Shower/tub combination
- Desk
- In-room safe
- Satellite TV service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Yard
Eat and drink
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Osteria della Pista - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
The fine print for Hotel Osteria della Pista
When you arrive
Check-in time starts at noon
Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
When you leave
Check-out time is 11 AM
How you can pay
Your pets
Pets allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. This property offers transfers from the airport and train station. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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The Myth of the Well-Treatment of Christians by the Ottoman Sultanate(which lasted till 1924)
There is the myth that Christians under Ottoman rule were treated well.But we know of:
This is a system that lasted in essence for 300 years,from 1330-1630 and where:
1.Every year or every several years thousands of children were stolen from Christian parents,usually from ages 8-12.
2.The number of children stolen was at least 500,000,others put it at 1 million.
3.The children were forced to become Muslim.
4.The great majority became soldiers of the Sultan,the janissaries and they had to fight for him.
5.A very small number of the most intelligent were trained to become administrators,even vizirs of the empire.The reason was that the Sultan was afraid of the aristocratic Turkish families,that they would kill him.So he depended on stolen children who had no family ties.
6.The most famous of the devshirme group was Sinan (1490-1588),who was taken at a late age,21 years,and forced to become a Muslim and janissary.He was Greek,others,on more evidence,say he was Armenian,and he became the most famous architect in Ottoman history.
He is famous for 2 mosques,copied after the Hagia Sophia Church built by Justinian in Constantinople.They are the Suleiman Mosque in Istanbul and the Selim Mosque in Edirne.He was responsible for some 300 constructions all over the Empire under 3 sultans.
Christians were Enslaved by the Muslims of the Ottoman Empire for Hundreds of Years
The Case of Christian Women
In their case the Koran sanctions having non-Muslim women as slaves for sex.For example:
1.When Sultan Suleiman(called "the Magnificent") failed to capture Vienna in 1529 he took 50,000 Christian and European girls and women as sex slaves back with him.
2.When the Turks were defeated in front of Vienna again in 1683 by the Polish king John Sobieski (who said:"I came,I saw,God conquered"),30,000 Poles defeating 90,000 Turks,they took 80,000 Christian and European girls and women back as sex slaves.
3.Scholar Alan Fisher has conservatively calculated that between 1463-1694 the Tatars of the Crimea,who were subjects of the Sultan, enslaved 3 million men,women and children from Poland,Ukraine and Russia and sold them to the Ottoman Turks.
Read from Madeline Zilfi's book (online)"Women and Slavery in the Late Ottoman Empire"(2010)
Here is an Overview of the Book:
"Madeline C. Zilfi's latest book examines gender politics through slavery and social regulation in the Ottoman Empire. In a challenge to prevailing notions, her research shows that throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries female slavery was not only central to Ottoman practice, but a critical component of imperial governance and elite social reproduction.
As Zilfi illustrates through her graphic accounts of the humiliations and sufferings endured by these women at the hands of their owners, Ottoman slavery was often as cruel as its Western counterpart.
The book focuses on the experience of slavery in the Ottoman capital of Istanbul, also using comparative data from Egypt and North Africa to illustrate the regional diversity and local dynamics that were the hallmarks of slavery in the Middle East during the early modern era. This is an articulate and informed account that sets more general debates on women and slavery in the Ottoman context."
Here are Extracts from the Book
The Enslavement by the Barbary Pirates,Subjects of the Sultan
They enslaved Christians of the Mediterranean with the approval of the Sultan.Their center was Algiers.90% of those enslaved were men and only 5% of those captured were ransomed or escaped.Three famous Europeans were slaves of the Muslims:
1.Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616)
With Leo Tolstoy of "War and Peace" he is considered to be the greatest novelist who has ever lived.He wrote the 1000 page Don Quijote,where Don Quijote,the nobleman on a horse,represents idealism and Sancho Panza,his illiterate peasant companion,who is on a donkey,represents realism.
He was a slave of the Muslims for 5 years (1575-1580),from age 28-33 and tried to escape 4 times.He was ransomned on the day he was to be taken as a slave to Istanbul.
2.St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)
He is a beloved French saint who helped the poor.He was captured in 1605 and converted his master to Christianity and they fled to France in 1607.
3.Antonio Veneziano (1543-1593)
He was a Sicilian poet,who wrote in the Sicilian dialect.He was a slave from 1575-1579 and shared a cell with Cervantes.They became friends and Cervantes wrote about him.
Read this Great Article about the Enslaving of Europeans by Muslims
It is serious and gives a bibliography so the reader can check,citing scholars Andrew Bostom,M.A.Khan(ex-Muslim from Pakistan),Bat Yeor,etc.
The Massacre of Innocent Greeks in Chios
Chios is an island and the Greek war of independance had began.A few Greeks in Chios had rallied to the cause but the vast majority did not participate.The Sultan sent an army of 45,000 that:
1.Killed 20,000-25,000 unarmed men,women and children.
2.Enslaved(yes,slavery of Europeans by Muslims still existed) some 25,000.They were captured and sold as slaves.
The massacred horrified Europe and led to help that resulted in the independance of Greece.The greatest painter of the time was Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863),the greatest painter of the Romantic school of art (which was a reaction to the Neoclassical style)and one of the greatest painters of all time.To show support for Greece he painted "The Massacre at Chios"(1824).He also painted "Greece at the Ruins of Missolonghi"(1826) and his masterpiece was inspired by the Parisian revolt of 1830 for liberty,equality and fraternity and against the king.It is the world-famous "Liberty Leading the People"(1830).
The Massacre of 30,000 Innocent Bulgarian Civilians in 1876
There was a revolt for independence and the Ottoman army killed 30,000 helpless,unarmed men,women and children.
The Armenian Massacres of 1894-1896
At that time Christians made up 30% of what is now Turkey.There was a Sultan who ruled from Istanbul till 1924.For no reason except hatred of non-Muslims 100,000-300,000 innocent Armenian Christians were killed by the Muslims.
The Adana Massacre of Armenians(1909)
From 15,000-30,000 innocent Armenians were killed by the Muslims.
The Armenian Genocide (1914-1917)
Some 1.5 million Armenian Christians were killed by the Muslims.Only for being non-Muslim.200,000 Armenian women became Muslim to avoid death but they had to marry a Muslim man,so it was forced.
The Greek Genocide (1914-1923)
From 1914-1923,during the reign of the Sultan,by the way,500,000 Greeks,a Christian group, were killed by the Muslims.
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The Assyrian Genocide(a Christian group that speaks Arabic)(1914-1920)
It happened from 1914-1920.At the time of their genocide contemporaries estimated 250,000 had been killed by the Muslims.Recent estimates place it at 500,000 and even 750,000.Again this was at the time of the Sultan.
The Young Turks were Responsible for the Genocides
In 1831 the great and noble Italian patriot Giuseppe Mazzini founded an organization for Italian independence called Young Italy.
Later a group of German writers,of which the great Heinrich Heine(author of the beloved poem The Lorelei) was one,was called Young Germany.They were for democracy and liberty in Germany.
In 1837 a group of Argentine intellectuals against the dictator Rosas was formed called Young Argentina.It included the fine poet Echevarria and the great writer Sarmiento(who wrote the famous book against tyrants called Facundo).
The Young Turks was a movement,made up in general of Turkish officers,who wanted to modernize Turkey and the Empire.They were very,very nationalistic.
One argument one hears is:
1.That the genocides were done only for nationalistic reasons.
2.Islam had no importance in deciding who was killed.
The reality is the Young Turks only killed Christians.
1.They never killed Muslims,they did not commit a Kurdish massacre(the Kurds are Muslim).
2.Again,200,000 Armenian women saved their lives by changing religion.
3.So religion,Islam, was a part of the nationalistic identity of the Young Turks.To deny it is foolishness.
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Tech City UK and UCL launch the Digital Business Academy
UCL and Tech City UK is launching the Digital
Business Academy, the world's first government-supported online learning
platform to provide digital and business skills for anyone aspiring to start,
grow or join a digital business. The programme is open to all UK residents and
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Publication date: Sep 26, 2012 11:25 AM
Start: Oct 16, 2012 06:15 PM
The London Entrepreneurs' Challenge is a workshop programme and business plan competition open to all members of UCL, SOAS, Royal Veterinary College, Birkbeck, the School of Pharmacy, and the London Business School that aims to show participants the process of starting a business by helping them do it for themselves.
The programme for this academic year began in October 2012 and will run until December 2012. The majority of workshops will take place at 6.15pm on Tuesday evenings in the Sir Ambrose Fleming Lecture Theatre in the Roberts building, on the main UCL campus. A map to the entrance on Torrington Place can be found here.
Workshops will typically last about one hour and fifteen minutes and will be followed by drinks and informal discussion.
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For Whom the Bell Tolls
Telegraph | Education | No prayers nor bells for the finest
(The) pleasure in great poetry is being denied to older children because of the politically-correct restrictions of GCSE English. Instead of the exam presenting a perfect opportunity to learn about the golden treasury of English verse - Chaucer, Milton, Tennyson - the focus is on poems and stories from other cultures.
Take the OCR exam board English literature course I've taught for the last two years. Yes, the pupils still have to study "War Poetry" but, instead of focusing on all-time greats such as Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke and Siegfried Sassoon, nearly half the poems on the syllabus are written by little-known women. ...Moving lines such as "What passing bells for those who die as cattle?" give way to "There they go marching all in step so gay!" ....
The only advantage in studying such poetry is that, instead of spending hours going through a truly powerful poem such as Owen's Strange Meeting - surely one of the best anti-war poems ever written ("I am the enemy you killed, my friend") - it takes only minutes to uncover the complexities of Hinkson, Letts and Margaret Postgate Cole. Yet one of the few chances many of these teenagers will have to be hooked on poetry for life has vanished.
One third of OCR's English GCSE course is now devoted not to an appreciation of classic English writing - George Orwell's famous advice on how to write clearly in Politics and the English Language, for example - but to "different cultures".....
The problem, of course, is not that children are being exposed to other cultures but that, in many cases, inferior works of literature are being promoted at the expense of great ones, purely because they come from those cultures. As my teacher friend observes: "Why shouldn't these kids learn some really powerful English poetry instead? We are making them study all these other poems because of our obsession with multi-culturalism, and we're putting them off poetry for life."
I recommend a crash course in Wilfred Owen (Anthem for Doomed Youth), William Blake (Tyger), Thomas Gray (Elegy) and Shakespeare ("All the world's a stage") to put matters right.
And it is not just the poetry they miss out on - there is a bedrock of common culture that educated youths throughout the Commonwealth used to share, and reference through out their lives. I often use Poem titles as headlines - even Metallica have used the one I chose today..
Today's lesson can therefore be compare and contrast the two versions presented below.
For Whom the Bell Tolls
by John Donne
No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manner of thine own
Or of thine friend's were.
Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Make his fight on the hill in the early day constant chill deep inside
Shouting gun on they run through the endless grey on they fight for the right
yes but whos to say
For a hill men would kill why they do not know
Stiffened wounds test there pride
Men of five still alive through the raging glow gone insane from this pain that
they surely know
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Time marchs on
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Take a look to the sky just before you die, its the last time you will
Blackened roar, massive roar fills the crumbling sky, shattered goal fills the
soul with a ruthless cry
Stranger now are his eyes to this mystery, hears the silence so loud
Crack of dawn, all is gone except the will to be.
Now they see what well be blinded eyes to see...
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Time marches on
For Whom the Bell Tolls


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Registered bonfires 2013
- Friday, 01 November 2013 15:20
Along with other partner agencies, we operate a voluntary Bonfire and Firework Safety registration scheme for Bonfire Night events.
The other agencies include other Derbyshire local authorities and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The scheme aims to provide event organisers with free safety information to allow them to operate an event in a safe manner.
You can find out more about taking part in our voluntary Bonfire Registration Scheme here.
Here's the list of registered bonfires for 2013:
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|Bishop Pursglove School, Tideswell
|1900 - 2100
|2 Nov
|Over Haddon Village Hall Bonfire
|Wheeldons Field, Main Street, Over Haddon
|1900 - 2100
|2 Nov
|Grouse Inn, Darley Dale
|Dale Road North, Darley Dale
|1800 - 2100
|2 Nov
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if you could create your own bp3 playlist for trey, what songzzzzz would you include???
what is your perfect trey songz playlist??
if you could create your own bp3 playlist for trey, what songzzzzz would you include???
i have smart playlist on my ipod called just trey and whenever i add trey songz songs it
but i'mma add sex room into the playlist coz i dont think any one said dat yet
ooo and
red lipstick
made to be together
can't be friends
oooooo TREYS UNPLUGGED ALBUM i wish he had an unplugged version
of gotta go because wen i saw him sing it live it gave me chills
anticipation that album was soooo point
u know wat i'm going to listen to some trey right now
one love
on top
red lipstick
scratchin me up
love lost
already taken
gotta leave
girl tonight
wonder woman
last time
bottoms up
love faces
cant be friends
lol :)
panty droppa
neighbors know my name
jupiter love
say ahh
yo side of the bed
made to be together
no clothes on
Does He Do It
Be Where You Are
Scratchin' Me Up
No Clothes On
Cheat On You
Can't Help But Wait
Gotta Make It Remix
Made To Be Together
She Ain't My Girl
Wonder Woman
Sex Room (Trey made this song what it is!)
Make Love Tonight
Jupiter Love
Does She Know
Neighbors Know My Name
Love Faces
Hatin' Love
Can't Be Friends
Every Girl Remix
Fly Together
Role Play
We Should Be
Make It Rain
On Top
Panty Droppa
I LOVE you TREEEEEEEEY!
my playlist:
1. Already Taken
2. Brand New
3. Cant Be Friends
4. Cant Help But Wait
5. Does He Do It
6. Does She Know
7. Famous
8. For The Sake Of Love
9. Girl Im Gone
10. Gotta Make It (Remix)
11. Grub On
12. Hard-Freestyle
13. Holla If Ya Need Me
14. I Dont Love You
15. I Need A Girl
16. I Want You
17. Invented Sex
18. It Would Be
19. Last time
20. Love Lost
21. Make It Rain
22. Missin You
23. More Than That
24. Neighbors Know My Name
25. On Top
26. One Love
27. Role Play
28. Scratchin Me Up
29. She Aint My Gurl
30. Store Run
31. Successful
32. Take You Home
33. Thats The Life Off..
34. We Should Be
35. You Belong To Me
36. You Da Best
Man thers to many good songs Love lost,gotta make it ,jupiter love,i needa girl,replacement girl,cant help but wait,dat 1 sng dat comes in like if i die 2night wld i whaeva man thers too many 2 name,n da list goes on n on
Hey girls (and maybe some guys)! This isn't spam! Lol.
I'm just askin ya'll to join this page I made for my favorite Trey line/Trey Songz and to invite all your friends!
Thanks so much!!!
Hey guys join the page for Trey on FB "Sometimes she call me Trey, Sometimes she say Tremaine"!!!
My playlist for trey would be:
1.Neighbors know my name
2. Jupiter love
3. Does he do it
4. Sex for your stereo
5. Grub on
6. Wonder Woman
7. I invented Sex
8. Your side of the bed
9. Holla if you need me
10. In the middle
I need a girl
one love
Gotta make ti
I wanna be where you are
hell this is harder than i thought it would be i would have to make an MP3 and put all of his songs
@ladypink01 Panty Droppa is a full song. I heard him say he may go back and release the whole thing but he did not put it on ready because he did not think it fit. So be on the look out one day he may give us the full song. LOL
Damn near all his songz hav me going crazy! I wish he would come back and make "Panty Dropper" a full song though! Just that little snippet had me like DAMN TREY!
Scratchin me up
on top
i invented sex
you belong to me
does he do it
In the middle
Play house
Comin For You
Make love tonight
Store run
the last time
Missing You
Yo Side Of The Bed
Jupiter Love
One love
Role Play
Neighbors Know My Name
Ready to Make Love
More than That
Love Lost
ANd then kill it with.....Kinda Lovin
This is the order...
You Belong To Me
Panty Droppa
Sex For You
In The Middle
Stratchin Me Up
Bed, Bath & Beyond
On Top
Invented Sex
Role Play
Jupitar Love
Yo Side Of The Bed
Sticky Face
And finish off with.. Neighbours Know My Name..
In the middle
scratchin me up
up stairs
sex for your stereo
ready to make love
last time
one love
neighbors know my name.....cnt name them all..these r at the top of the list!!
on top
more than that
jupiter love
does she know
one love
panty droppa
ready 2 make luv
scratchin me up
sticky face
all the ifs
neighbors know my name
cant help but wait
does he do it
mann...is there a limit? i can go ALL DAY! lol
scratching me up, neighbor know my name, lol smiley face, invented sex, gotta go, missing up, and yo side the bed
neighbors know my name scratchin me up say ahh last time need a girl invented sex holle if you need me in the middle jupiter love role play and close out wit gotta go cause when the sets all over thats how I feel I know he gotta leave but I dont want him to go
Scratchin me up, no clothes on, in the middle, can't help but wait, lol smiley face, missing you, girl tonight, wonder woman,neighbors know my name, then the last song would be last time cause i wanna see you take off ur clothes lol


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Hello there!
Haha – that phrase gets me every time, why I hear you say? Well because when I read it, I say it out loud in my head in an Irish accent. Why, well firstly because I just love the Irish accent but also because my husband has a brilliant talent for mimicking accents and usually greets me with 'hello 'der sausage' and it reminds me of him!
So, I suppose you're wondering who this crazy rambling fool is? Well that would be me, Emma, a full of life 31 year old living just outside Shefford in the South East (ish) of England, UK. I'm born and bred in the Midlands originally but moved here recently when I got married. It's absolutely gorgeously green and I'm surrounded by trees, natural scenery and loads of wildlife and that's partly the reason why I decided to start this blog. You see, as gorgeous as it is round here, I don't currently drive so I'm quite limited to getting about. Whilst I would like to put in the time behind the wheel and build up to applying for my driving test, my health doesn't currently permit this, so I decided to put what little energy I do have into this blog, which gives me a voice and an outlet.
Now don't get me wrong, I'm no couch potato, living up the high life of lazy, there are a number of other contributing factors to me starting a blog, one which has been a huge influence in my life and is why I'm not able to trek for hours daily on trains and buses… That huge factor, is my health. I suffer with something called Myalgic Encephalopathy (or as it is more commonly known, M.E) also sometimes referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or CFS. Now if you're not familiar with this condition you can read more about it in my post 'All about ME', however if you are, you will know that it's a complicated condition.
It's been just over 5 years now since I was diagnosed and as a result I've had to take control of my health and through trial and error, find ways of coping with the various symptoms. Through doing this I have gathered a whole load of information about health and well-being and discovered a lot about myself in the process. Now I know it sounds like I'm well on the way to recovery, but the fact is, I'm not, and to sum it up, I would say that this is really just the beginning of my journey as it's only been the last year that I've really began scrutinising my health and how I live my life.
Realistically, starting this blog is a way of sharing the health and well-being information I've gathered along the way. You don't have to be ill or suffering with ME in order to enjoy it, but by me sharing this stuff it's a way of sharing my experience of the things that I have learnt so far and it will be a diary of my continued journey to finding good health. I absolutely love finding out new ways to live healthily and I love trying new things to help with my general well-being, which is why I summarise my site as a 'health and well-being' blog. But where (I hear you cry) does the 'life's little wonders' piece fit in? ….
My husband spends so much of his time shaking his head in despair at me because I often have my head In the clouds or drift off in the middle of a sentence and randomly change the subject with the words 'ooh while I think about it…' In fact recently, I saw a post on Pinterest that said "if I had a dollar for every time I…..oh squirrels!" – and that pretty much sums me up… I have this crazy ability to wonder off subject or start talking about something so random, that I decided the 'life little wonders' part will be where I'm going to file my 'randoms' – things that I'm interested and enthusiastic about that don't fit under the other two headings.
Ok, it's almost time for me to stop waffling and allow you to get on and check out the rest of my blog, but before you go I want to point out something that you may have already picked up on (and if you haven't) – my blogs name, "Noodlechips" – you may wonder why a health and well-being related blog would choose such a unhealthy name and you're quite right. In fact my husband asked me just that when I was looking at names. The main reason is because it's not at all related to my blog, it's related to me… It's one of many pet names my husband calls me (they are mostly food related! Not sure what that says about me!). I thought calling my blog after my actual name was really quite boring and so I looked at nicknames and noodlechips sounded short, sweet and catchy. However when I thought about it and broke it down I actually realised that it IS related to health and well-being! How? I hear you ask. well, because noodles are a healthy food choice and chips, although not so healthy, are not bad for you when eaten in moderation – it's all about balance! A good healthy happy life is about a good balance!


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Breast Reconstruction Boosts Women's Emotional Well-Being: Study
Surgery using abdominal tissue led to rapid psychological recovery, but had physical side effects
MONDAY, Oct. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Women who had a mastectomy and underwent breast reconstruction using tissue from their own abdomen showed rapid improvements in psychological, social and sexual health after the procedure, a new, small study says.
However, they experienced lingering physical problems in the area of the abdomen where the tissue was removed.
The study included 51 women who underwent two advanced forms of breast reconstruction that are gaining popularity in North America and Europe. The free MS-TRAM and DIEP flap procedures involve using tissue from a woman's abdomen to reconstruct the breast.
The women in this study had the procedures between June 2009 and November 2010. They completed questionnaires before surgery and three weeks and three months afterward.
They reported significant improvements in psychological, social and sexual well-being as soon as three weeks after the procedure. But three months later, they still had problems in the abdominal area where the tissue was taken for breast reconstruction.
The study appears online in the journal Cancer.
The findings may prove helpful to breast cancer survivors who have had a mastectomy and are considering breast reconstruction, said authors Dr. Toni Zhong, of the University Health Network Breast Restoration Program at the University of Toronto and her colleagues at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
"While the author of this study singles out a specific type of breast reconstruction, it's been my experience overall that all women who have had successful reconstructive surgery experience improved psychological and sexual well-being," commented Dr. Philip Bonanno, director of the Institute of Aesthetic Surgery and Medicine at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, N.Y.
"In the current health care environment where patients and providers increasingly seek evidence-based data to guide clinical decisions, discussing satisfaction outcomes with patients will help them make educated decisions about breast reconstruction," Zhong said in a journal news release. "Our study can serve as an important source of evidence to guide the decision-making process for both surgeons and patients."
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We Americans have several factors working against us as we approach franchise investment decisions. We tend to be trusting, relatively wealthy and pressed for time--and that's a dangerous combination. To protect ourselves when buying a franchise, we need to exhibit patience, skepticism . . . and the research skills of a librarian.
The first step is to assess your own skills--the talents you bring to your work--and think about the type of business that would best capitalize on those skills. If you love being around people, consider a retail operation, like a restaurant, that rewards strong people skills. If you're most comfortable around corporate offices (perhaps you've had a long career in big business), then consider a business-to-business services franchise. If you enjoy mind-melding with a machine, look for a franchise in computer repair or automobile services. Go with your strengths; doing so can determine your success in business.
You should also consider your financial resources in great detail. You can bet they'll be tested when you start any business, regardless of whether you buy a franchise. Look beyond your personal bank account and retirement savings; consider what kind of support you might draw from family and friends. If your rich Aunt Mildred once told you to go into business for yourself, now is the time to talk to her about investing in your future. Be prepared to offer Aunt Mildred what any investor is looking for in return for cash: a promissory note with a definite payback period and a stated rate of return and/or an ownership interest in the business.
Early in your planning, you should meet with an accountant who has experience representing small-business owners. Rely on his or her expertise in matters related to raising money, promissory notes and the like. A good accountant can also prepare a detailed projection of your business finances, enabling you to identify your break-even points and the amount of cash you need to start and run the franchise.
Expect a flurry of paper when you begin your investigation of a franchise purchase. Set up file folders early on to help you keep the information organized and easy to retrieve.
For each company you evaluate, create folders labeled as follows: "Promotional Materials," "Notes On Meetings & Phone Calls," "Correspondence," "Franchisee Interviews," "UFOC," "Contracts" and "Miscellaneous."
Be disciplined when these materials are created or sent to you or when you return from a business meeting or trade show. Immediately drop the papers in the appropriate files, and keep them organized. If you don't, the pile of papers will overwhelm you.
You're now ready to begin contacting franchisors. Attend a trade show, do some franchise shopping on the Internet and write to companies with franchise programs that peak your interest.
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