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Winner of the Nebula Award for Best Novel, Red Mars is the first book in Kim Stanley Robinson's best-selling trilogy. Red Mars is praised by scientists for its detailed visions of future technology. It is also hailed by authors and critics for its vivid characters and dramatic conflicts.
For centuries, the red planet has enticed the people of Earth. Now an international group of scientists has colonized Mars. Leaving Earth forever, these 100 people have traveled nine months to reach their new home. This is the remarkable story of the world they create - and the hidden power struggles of those who want to control it.
Although it is fiction, Red Mars is based on years of research. As living spaces and greenhouses multiply, an astonishing panorama of our galactic future rises from the red dust. Through Richard Ferrone's narration, each scene is energized with the designs and dreams of the extraordinary pioneers.
©1993 Kim Stanley Robinson; (P)2000 Recorded Books
"Generously blending hard science with canny insight into human strengths and weaknesses, this suspenseful sf saga should appeal to a wide range of readers." (Library Journal)
"The ultimate in future history." (Daily Mail)
This is a very tedious book to read. No main characters or even character development. Everything the author started to develop a character they were killed off. There are a lot of blind alleys ... interesting things at the beginning of the book that I thought may be clues to the story but were never developed. Almost like this book is a bunch of bits & pieces of stories all loosely glued together.
"Brilliant future history of Mars colonisation"
One of the best books I've found this year, this is a clever and multi-dimenionsal SF tour de force. The characterisation is excellent, the sense of being on Mars is brilliantly achieved, and the whole piece feels like a genuine future history of how the colonisation of Mars might progress. Full of interpersonal tensions and intrigues by individuals, cultural groups and multinationals seeking to exploit this new frontier, the story nonetheless is a wonderful homage to Mars in all its harshness and splendour. This book makes me hope I live to see the first Mars landing. The narration is superb; unhurried, well-paced and precise, with none of the shouty delivery of simplistic pulp SF titles. I'll definitely look for more readings by Ferrone. Can't wait to listen to the rest of the series. Unreservedly recommended.
"Not the hard sci-fi I was hopoing for"
** spoiler alert ** I had been hoping for a hard sci-fi book when I started reading this, but didn't really get that. It has a combination of hard and soft sci-fi that didn't really work for me. I also find that I don't really like Rated R sex. It always seems like it's trying to be PG while really wanting to be XXX and so the love/sex scenes were really annoying. I would have been much happier with either PG or XXX. Also the time frame of the stories is hard to get as the characters have unnatural life spans, so even though about a hundred years have passed it really doesn't feel like that since most of the original characters are still around. I'm going to finish the series but only because I have it on audio. I really don't understand the hype that this series got.
"A great book, but a poor reading"
I have read the book before and enjoyed listening to it as an Audiobook.
There are a number of sci fi books that cover similar territory, such as Mars, Moving Mars, and The Moon is a Harsh Mistress.
I would look for other narrators before listening to another book read by Richard Ferrone. This book, with a large international cast of characters, calls for someone who could do at least basic accents to differentiate the characters. Ferrone doesn't attempt this. Even if you forgive that, he often puts emphasis in strange places that obfuscate the meaning of the words. He also clearly does not have a background in the sciences and much of his technical vocabulary is mispronounced. For a book with as much technical vocabulary as this, that gets really annoying.
It has one (Green Mars). It also as a prequel (Antarctica), which is unfortunately not available as an audio book.
"Very Disappointed"
I had really high hopes for this series ... first settlers on Mars, should have been an adventure. But it's written as more of a slow, sweeping saga, and even then it fails.
Most of the books are devoted to the geography of the planet and the building of machinery. There are long descriptive passages of the landscape of Mars, and what caused the different geographical features described. There are equally long passages about the building of the machinery involved in making Mars ready for habitation.
These would have been interesting if there had been more of a story behind them. The characters are very shallow, and it's hard to become involved with any of them. The story line seems like it's about the sides involved in the planet's future - Terra-forming for surface habitation, or leaving it alone and living in shelters - but neither side is fully developed.
On top of that, it's not really clear what the issues really are. The dialogue of the main people on both sides is filled with lots of philosophical and metaphysical mambo-jumbo that is hard to follow.
The narrator tries really hard to be engaging, but it was still hard to get through the plodding story. I admit I only made it about a third of the way through the second book and had to stop. I've listened to some with poor narration but wonderful stories that kept me engaged. Others have been so-so stories with wonderful narrators who brought them to life.
I think that, even with a brilliant narrator, these stories would not have kept my interest. I'm surprised I made it as far as I did. Unfortunately, I bought all three ...
Most of what I read is too serious or too long. I think that the more audiobooks you buy you might haveto admit that some are your favorite
"I waited a long time"
I don't mind admitting that there were parts that were slow/boring. There are parts that might never work as a movie. Is this the Lord of the rings of hard science fiction? Part of the apeal of this series is having a strong feeling of how much time has passed, making a possible future have a sense of history. It was an intellectual challenge but not a literary one. It was an exellent audiobook and I'm learning more than I ever did by reading with my eyes. thats why I'm here
"Well researched, needs work by a real writer"
Some books are long for a reason. This isn't one of them. You could remove two thirds of the words from Red Mars without losing anything. The background of hard science is excellent and fascinating but Robinson can't write his way out of a paper bag. He can't create characters, can't do dialog, can't plot and writes love scenes like a 14-year-old. If it could be completely reworked by someone who can write this could be an excellent book.
"Good story w/ outdated science"
After reading several series focusing on sci fi war, it's nice to listen of a more mellow book heavy on science. There are only 3 issues with the series: (1) Richard Ferrone's performance is completely w/out emotion or conviction, it's like listening to someone reading the phone book; (2) the books show their age in outdated science; and (3) the Mars colony is founded in 2026, we won't land on Mars before 2050 at the rate we're going, and that really depresses me. Robinson never clearly never foresaw the bush years.
"Most boring SciFi I've ever read ...."
Would give this zero stars if allowed. I lasted about 6 hours, and couldn't take it anymore. It starts off with the protagonist setting up and observing the killing of his "friend" and de facto leader of the colony. Then reverts back to before they left for Mars and drags you through hours and hours of tedium (and adolescent sex drives) while on the flight out. The protagonist (Frank) is a self-centered, unlikeable sort. The dead guy is actually quite a good fellow. So, where do you go with this? The author goes nowhere. Finally, I started skipping forward hour by hour to see if things pick up, but it just crawls on with more of the same. It would appear the only thing going on of any note are the various political struggles. The author seems incapable of making you give a red rat's rear about any of it. Save yourself (and a credit) while you can.
I'm just amazed of all the imagination and vast scientific research the author has done to create this book
"A long read, but totally worth it"
This is a dense, technical, beast of a book. But, so totally worth it to reach the ecocritical masterpiece below the surface.
"I'd rather read an encyclopedia"
As a young boy I loved reading about the solar system and looking at the beautiful pictures in encyclopedias. Some time ago I was recommended this series by a fellow researcher and I have to say that this book and series is disappointing.
The book is stilted and plods, there is no real sense of drama or dynamism. You also never really get a sense of the scene being properly set, there are lots of place names thrown about but little or no descriptive writing that makes you feel anything about the place.
This also extends to the characters, I couldn't feel anything really positive towards any of them, I frequently found myself thinking so what? They all seem to be petty, small minded and a little annoying or otherwise bland stereotypes.
Getting through the book was very arduous and painful - even just listening. I have listened to the whole series and they don't get better. The book and series promised lots and delivered very little.
Bland and uninspired.
"no real story, shame"
sadly the hype was not lived up to, all I could handle was a few chapters, slow and tedious :-(
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My first videoFebruary 26th 2007 6:06 pm
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Abbie and I got to play for a long time in the yard with mommy after dinner. Mommy took a short video with us chasing each other all over the yard. She posted the video on our pages. Charlie can be heard barking in the background. Charlie's arthritis is still bad so he did not feel like running with us today.
I was a bad boy today.February 25th 2007 5:49 pm
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Today Abbie and I got to stay outside a long time while mommy went to church and shopping. While she was gone Abbie and I dug a hole in yard. The evidence was on our muddy paws. Mommy was very upset with us. At least I did not have to a full bath.
It was windy today.February 24th 2007 6:32 pm
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Today it was very windy outside so I did not get to play outside much. I did tear up a lot of trash that was in the yard, hehehe. I love tearing up things. I got to take a long nap with Mommy and Charlie. Charlie is not feeling good and mommy will not let me bother him today. I did get to play with Abbie some.
I am upset with mommy.February 23rd 2007 8:06 pm
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Today I spent most of the day in the crate, because mommy had to go somewhere after work. I am really upset at mommy. After she got home tonight she gave me some extra treats. She told me that she felt so bad that I had to spend so much time in the crate. I told me that she just does not trust me yet.
More Squeaky Toys Please!February 22nd 2007 7:36 pm
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I have almost independently destroyed all the squeaky toys in the house. Mommy keeps finding more destroyed toys that I have hidden, hehehe. We don't have very many left so mommy is going to have buy some Toto proof squeaky toys for me to destroyed.
How many squeaky toys can you destroy in an evening?February 21st 2007 8:54 pm
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I destroyed another six tonight. Mommy is really upset with me. We are almost out of squeaky toys. Mommy told me she will buy some more on payday, but they will they be kind that I can't destroy. At least she hopes so, hehehe
Tonight I was a sneaky boy.February 20th 2007 6:26 pm
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The door to the closet was opened and I sneaked into the closet and found a stash of squeaky toys to destroy. I took the squeaker out of a dozen squeaky toys, hehehe. Mommy walked into the closet and for some reason she knew that I was the guilty one. I guess the fact that I had a couple of the toys in my crate that were destroyed gave me away.
Mean Abbie!February 19th 2007 4:09 pm
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Today mommy was off from work and we got to play in the yard a long time today. Mommy got to play with us some outside. Abbie kept trying to grab me and throw me down on the ground and get on top of me. It is a good thing that I can jump really high. Most of the time, I can get out of Abbie's way.
My first mud bath.February 18th 2007 4:22 pm
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Today, mommy let Abbie and me stay outside while she was at church Abbie taught me how to roll in the mud. Mommy came home from church and she was not happy with me. I got a bath this afternoon. A bath was not in my plans today. Abbie got a wipe down. Something is not fair with that. Mommy did not get a picture of me in all my mud glory. She did not want mud all over the house.
Today was a great day.February 17th 2007 3:34 pm
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Abbie and Charlie wanted to stay outside to play and I stayed inside with mommy. Wow! I had her all to myself. I took a long nap with her and I got some snacks all by myself. I had to do some tricks to get the snacks. I am learning more tricks everyday.
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Alvarez has been making the YB1 Alvarez-Yairi Baritone for years and its popularity has remained strong. Enter the Artist Series ABT60 Baritone Guitar, an affordable baritone guitar that will blow you away. The ABT60 is a member of the Alvarez Artist '60 Series. Alvarez was careful to get the construction just right to allow this series to sing, and deliver a player experience that's exceptional for a mid price instrument.
The term "solid top" of course refers to the soundboard of an acoustic guitar being made of solid wood, rather than being laminated. However, just because the top is solid, it doesn't necessarily mean the sound automatically benefits from this feature. The tone of the instrument only improves significantly when the whole guitar is built correctly to really release the energy a solid soundboard can generate. The Artist Series is built to do exactly this.
Each model is designed to get the best out if its components, and for them to work together to produce a tone and player experience, rarely found in affordable instruments.
The sound is warm, open and powerful, and both the treble and bass registers are clearly present and balanced in relation to each other. These guitars feel right and are exciting to play and responsive.
The solid ˜A' grade Sitka spruce tops are hand selected from quarter-sawn wood. This ensures consistent quality, and its no secret better guitars are made from better wood. These tops not only look great but they are stiff and strong and finely grained. This allows them to be cut just that tiny bit thinner, which lets them dance a little more and produce a lot more vibration, and ultimately a richer tone.
All of the components are made of natural materials such as mother of pearl and abalone inlays, real bone saddles and nuts and rosewood appointments.
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I had to order and ship in the store, and it was shipped and arrived exactly when the said it would! Bought as a gift for my husband and he loves it!
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I've been playing guitar for over 30 years. In those years I've collected and played a lot of big name acoustics and I must say that the ABT60 holds its own and then some. You'll be hard pressed to find a guitar that sounds and plays as well as the ABT60 for under $1,500. I've had it for over a week and I can't put it down. The possibilities are endless with this guitar. Alvarez is on to something with this guitar. I wish all of the manufacturers would take some notes from Alvarez and realize that they don't have to charge $2,000+ for a great sounding and playing guitar. Buy one now! You'll love it!
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Wow I am blown away by this Baritone for the money. Looks, fit, finish, are all A+++ And the sound is like nothing you have ever heard before. For those of you who would like to experiment with a Baritone there is no better value. I still can't believe they can build this instrument for this kind of a price. I am pretty tight with a buck but this thing is so good that I am buying another for a friend. Enjoy the music while you can, Dave
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well it was a ten week wait for this Baritone to come in. I guess a lot of people are looking for some thing a little different too. I was kinda apprehensive about ordering, not having played this model, nobody had one to try out, the only other baritone to try was the Taylor eight string and that was a religious experience goosebumps! at at the price it should be. finally got my Alvarez ABT60 after very careful inspection very impressed with workmanship, fit and finish excellent! it is a big guitar but very light for its size a little neck heavy but very cool. set up was good right out of the box tuned it up b to b sounded good, new stings making a lot of noise but it played well, liked it two weeks later after acclimation,I adjusted truss 1/8th turn for a little relief, strings broken in, the guitar is coming in nicely and am now playing in A to A and it sounds great. it is not the Taylor 8 at all, it has its own sound very deep and full,and as my technique improves It will only get better. Liked it, now love it .
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Ever since I played a Taylor baritone at a Taylor Road Show, I felt like I wanted one. Price being an issue, I was interested to try this guitar when someone pointed it out to me. (About 1/8th the price of the Taylor) The tone is like a cello, a very rich and different sound from a guitar. I tuned mine B-B and might go C-C to add some ability to strum it a bit more without the bass strings rattling. (I get really aggressive when I strum) Fingerstyle is a very different experience, giving a totally new sound to old songs I've always played. After stretching the strings a bit, it's held tune very well overnight and through a couple hours of playing this morning. Some appointments provide a little pride of ownership. There are 2 rings that make up the rosette, one of abalone and the other a wood inlay. The bridge pins are actually ebony. The nut and saddle are bone. In general, workmanship is excellent with no dye bleed from the back or sides into the plastic binding. Inside the guitar it's clean with no glue smears I can see. In short, I'm very impressed with what I got for the money and very happy with my new guitar. I'm going to record it this afternoon to see if it requires any special techniques. Alvarez hit one out of the park with this guitar.
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I was pleasantly surprised by this model. My main instrument is a Gibson J-200 so a large body guitar is normal to me so no issues there. The strings are much larger gauge but not cumbersome. The clarity of most of the stings is nice (the low B will rattle if you ?dig? into it), but you may have to adjust your strum slightly. I play in a praise band and the response to this being added (we had another guitar and a bass player) was fantastic from the congregation. The guitar stayed in tune for two hour sessions after the initial ?break in? of the strings. Because of the larger strings, the nut height is larger than normal so you will need a strong Capo for the first fret if you use one, the rest of the frets seemed ok with a normal Capo, but the first fret can be a bear for tuning. It has a much better sound than the price tag would suggest.
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Apple's Fragile Pulse
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a company that is very hard to knock. Many people I talk to see the company as all that America stands for in an entity - an American corporation that has out-innovated its peers through the genius of its genius leader. I am not here to knock Apple, although we are all here for one reason - to profit.
Once a company has grown into a mature state, an individual's return on investment will be nowhere near the same as it was during the company's high growth stage. The technology sector offers a funny retirement situation for technology companies. Either you mature into a Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) or IBM and offer consistent returns or dividends or you falter like BlackBerry (NASDAQ:BBRY) or Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) before finding ground.
The point of the matter is not to exile all thoughts of Apple's products and to tell your kids to throw out their iPhones in favor of a new Galaxy (pun intended), but to put your hard-earned investment dollars into other companies that can offer a better return.
Lets Jump Into The Numbers:
It's no surprise that Apple's quarterly net income is falling. This year has been without the usual September spike in net income. That may change when this quarter is reported probably in late January due to holiday sales on the new iPad lineup and iPhone 5S. The iPad Air and iPad Mini with retina display and the iPhone 5S have all been huge hits.
Apple's slowing growth and future have not gone unnoticed by the market - an excellent article on the short case can be read here for more information on the overall topic. Although the facts are clear, Apple's net income explosion cannot continue forever, so it has to slow down. Apple's pulse is still strong, but not as steadfast as it once was.
Jumping right into a DCF model I formulated on Apple, my calculations result in a slight 3.42% upside potential from current levels as of the writing of this article. This is based upon the assumption that Apple sees 9% growth over the first five years before tapering off to 7% and 5% for the second two five-year sets, respectively. I believe my estimates are in line with others who see low digit growth moving forward as well.
Apple is a $500 billion dollar company and as such 9% growth is a conservative estimate for a company which is facing stiff competition from Samsung (OTC:SSNLF) and the Android world. As for my discount rate, I generally use 10%-12% for technology companies. I have chosen a middle ground to act as a conservative barrier for this analysis.
The Future Can Hold Twists:
Investing is far from black and white, it is extremely grey - to quote the awe-inspiring movie American Hustle in a form. There are many factors that can dictate a share price higher than what is calculated in this discussion.
Apple will likely see a news driven bump when it reports earnings in January, driven by holiday sales of its wide new product lineups. The problem is that Apple's earnings power is becoming limited to select quarters, not an overall annual basis.
With regard to advancements, Apple is the same to innovation as Albert Einstein to gravity. The company will likely release an iTV that will blow consumers away. Furthermore, the company's iWatch will likely be a huge hit that will look even better in comparison to Samsung's smart watch launch. These new products will increase Apple's brand power moat and in turn, the company's ecosystem.
Samsung's devices are also without the Apple ecosystem that many enjoy. I have written extensively on VirnetX (NYSEMKT:VHC), and in researching the company I have grown aware of the secure features surrounding iMessage and FaceTime. As I have stated, I love Apple's products.
The Samsung Problem:
Other than the fact that Samsung leads the way on 4G LTE-Advanced capabilities in its newer smartphones, the new age of wireless speeds, Samsung has many growing advantages. One of these items is that Samsung can offer better specifications on its phones than Apple for the same price. An example is the equal $299 price for an iPhone 5S and Galaxy note III on contract. The note offers 1.7" more screen size on a higher resolution display, 2 extra gigs of ram and the 4G LTE-A capable Snapdragon 800 chip.
The chart above can be difficult to read at first glance. To make things easier, Apple's quarterly net income is shown in blue and quarterly profit margin is in orange. While Samsung's are in red and green respectively. The trend above shows an interesting development - Apple's net income and profit margin is falling while both of Samsung's are rising.
It is not that Apple has maxed out its smartphone market share; they are only at 12% reported by Gartner. The iPhone is the most important driver of Apple's earnings. The problem is that Samsung is leading in smartphone market share. And as such, Samsung does not need to eradicate Apple's 12% share, they just have to keep growing at the loss of other companies like Lenovo and LG. Samsung's net income has been on the rise due to the company's ability to do this successfully and profit from it.
Now you tell me who makes more money as a company - Honda selling their cars to the mass population or Ferrari selling their vehicles to the elite. The difference in these cars is much greater than the difference in a Galaxy S4 to an iPhone 5S as well.
The China Mobile Deal:
The China Mobile deal was talked about incessantly as the next driver for Apple's continued smartphone domination. Estimates have been thrown around as to the amount of iPhone sales, although 34-35 million is the consensus estimate. There is no doubt that this could add $4 to $5 in EPS to Apple's earnings moving forward.
This is what I also attribute to the large holiday sales of Apple's new products that will likely drive the coming quarter's earnings. This will boost shareholder morale, and in turn the share price. Although think afterwards, think long term, think of a maturing company at a new stage. If you think Apple is facing stiff competition here in America, just think of the competition abroad where Samsung does a large percentage of its business. Keep in mind that China Mobile (NYSE:CHL) already has north of 42 million iPhone users.
The Trend:
Apple is starting to transition into a mature technology company. As such net income is starting to taper off from the ultra high levels that have been seen in the past.
This notion can be seen first in 2013 as Apple's profit slipped after a decade of growth. Will Apple have a rebound quarter? I am very confident that Apple will blow out this quarter's earnings on the back of holiday sales for its new iPhone 5S and new iPad lineup coupled with the China Mobile Deal. As such I would not recommend taking a short position until after any spike, when everything is wonderful.
With over 1 billion Android activations, the other side of the smart phone playing field is not slowing down. Samsung has also been highly successful in capturing the growth of Android in recent times, and that has grown Samsung's profit tremendously.
Technology Investing Alternatives:
As I said, I am not here to bash Apple - just to distinguish between investments to earn the most ROI for my investing dollars. One such idea that could yield impressive returns for investors is SuperCom (NASDAQ:SPCB). The company recently acquired OTI's Smart ID division that is extremely accretive to the company. My analysis puts the technology company at $6 to $8, and Lazarus Investment Partner's excellent article disseminates their bullish view on SuperCom as well. From the $4.60 range, this would amount to a gain in the area of 30% to 74% if all pans out well
Another technology alternative that I wrote about earlier this month is NetSol Technologies (NASDAQ:NTWK). The company has been on the decline, although their recent operational result demonstrates serious improvement. The limbo sales period in-between the company's launch of its new legacy product also offers a decrease share price that investors can take advantage of right now, prior to full-fledged sales. Stanley Barton provided an in-depth analysis recently on the company as well that can be viewed here.
The problem is long term, not short term. Apple has a brand power that many optimists even discount. No one talks about any future Samsung or Android operating system updates - although they are starting to. Consumers are beginning to realize that other companies can offer products with better or comparable specifications at the same or a cheaper price. Apple's brand-power is its most powerful asset in my opinion; any erosion of this should have investors looking for investment alternatives.
Just a few months ago, I was deciding whether or not to buy an iPhone 5S or a Samsung Galaxy S4. Having had numerous phones from a wide array of brands, I am not new to the game. The interesting part was how undecided I was. I decided on the iPhone 5S due to its awesome graphics power that I previously wrote about, although the debate has grown closer.
Apple is transitioning into a mature company. Samsung is still in the high growth phase as its income is ballooning as sales expand. In my opinion I love Apple's products, although the opportunity cost of investing in Apple is becoming too great in the face of compelling alternatives. I would like to reiterate my view that Apple will likely blow out earnings on the back of its new products and the China Mobile deal, so be aware. If Apple's pulse is growing weaker, move your investing dollars into a better investment vehicle that offers the greatest BPM (best practical means) for your investing dollars.
Best to all investors and enjoy your New Year
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
Additional disclosure: Always do your own research and contact a financial professional before executing any trades. This article is informational and in my own personal opinion.


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Terrific location
World class service
Excellent breakfast
not much very expensive for what we received, and the staff were not helpful at all
Great location. Staff very helpful. Value for money.
Great location and value for money. No complaints.
Spacious room. Very quiet. Nice breakfast. Five minute walk to train station, 10 minutes to historic area. Staff very friendly. Lighting was a bit dim in the room. Work desk in a rather dark corner. Heat was on (Sept) but not quiet warm enough in the room.
Convenient location to Bahnhoff. Cleanliness. Friendly and helpful hotel staff. When asked, restaurant servers stated service was not included. This is not correct in Switzerland. The menu should reflect a statement concerning included services.
the interior design for the same price one can stay 3 or 4 nights in a similar hotel in any other european country
room was ready only at 15 30
Friendly, efficient staff. Ultra modern room, spotlessly clean. Great breakfast with extensive selection of food.
building is quite nice, it feels well preserved without looking too outdated or without character. breakfast was a good variety of spread. they will accommodate guests for ice and other things if needed. would stay there again. some spare toiletries would've been nice, but not completely necessary.
The breakfast is too simple.
The location is great: a five minute walk from the train station with no hills to climb. Central to Zurich: shopping is minutes away, great restaurants are everywhere (Cicino for absolutely the best pizza and Italian food in Zurich). Staff very friendly and multi-lingual.
Location was very good. Food served was very good with friendly service. I was very happt to stay there.
Very friendly service unreasonable prices for food items ,Wine
the Upgrade to a beautiful suite overlooking Zurich with a panoramic view. The bed was the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in.
Its luxury hotel, very nice river view,very good staff, quick chick in and chick out. Daily breakfast are the same no changes!!no multy choices
Location to Central Zurich Somewhat pricey
smoking area house keeping is too early
Very clean, quiet to sleep, nice bathroom, good restaurant & bar Staff started cleaning from 9 o´clock... we were still sleeping - disturbing
i think i enjoyed living at marriot and the its location is very approachable and its a luxurious place to live .... i had booking btu when i came to hotel the room was not ready so i waited for somtime so this shouldnt be happened and a lack of management so try to look at this next time ....
Executive lounge was great. Breakfast was great along with availability of wine and other drinks. Light food served in late afternoon was disappointing and was not what I expected. Food was more like snack sand very little choice.
Clendiness, efficentcey etc was good. The room given was a in a corner with a proper view.
the service was very good and very good location and the room size is very good also
Excellent quality at few steps from the Airport.Ideal for short stay business meetings
The location is outstanding! Dinner was poor quality and very over priced.
Ultra convenient access to Zurich airport, and train transportation into town. The hotel is quite modern looking and very quiet considering all of the traffic and planes nearby. For the price, I would have expected just a couple of conveniences added such as free bottled water int he rooms and 24 hour access to coffee in the lobby.
The heating in the room and in the bathroom didn't work
Nice modern room It was too expensive for what it was
Excellent and efficient staff, unbeatable location if distance to airport is a factor, very good if a bit pricey restaurant ( I ate at Angel Grill Room or so) with again very friendly and professional young staff; I had never experienced the wine tower concept before, and it is really spectacular to see the "angels" fly, spin and climb while getting one's bottle of wine. Very well insulated, no outside noise at all in spite of location in the middle of airport complex. Everything was perfect; but of course, the room price reflects their USP (someone who has to catch an early-morning plane out of Zurich and doesn't want to shuttle first thing in the morning has no choice but to stay here). 50-100 Francs less would have been adequate and would have turned the experience into a 10 out of 10 one.
Clean, well designed, fresh, very good service from staff.
Outstanding proximity to the Zurich Airport. Spacious accommodations. Bathroom lighting wasn't sufficient.
Very short distance to the airport. Silent and no disturbance from other guests. Would definitely go back. The hand shower hose leaked and soaked the whole bathroom. The sheet in the bed was very wrinkeled, which is a bit remarkable for such a expensive and highly ranked hotel.
Convenient location Clear glass window between bathroom and bedroom area
direct access to airport and parking room temperature was too high for good sleeping, as we are allergic to AC we could not change it
A refund of the Sunday night. I needed the room but two nights earlier. They would not edit reservation to October 7 instead of October 9. They were not full either night. Bad taste. I run a tour opaerator business. Refund policy. See above
it is conveniently located, but rather old, albeit well maintained no decent parking facility
Location is perfect. Close to the station, the shops and business centers.
very nice location
location, good restaurant downstairs
reception amability
location, location, location!!! The staff was very helpulf and accomodating, but not necessarily effective in solving request. The restaurant (King's Cave) was excellent, and the service top notch. the A/C did not work well, and the solution I got when I asked for somebody to get it fixed was to open the window. The parking although available, was not necessarily very user friendly as you need to get somebody from the staff to go down with you to get your car in and out of the garage.
Restaurant and Bar, Knowledgeable and helpful staff, central location of the hotel for restaurants, shopping, sightseeing and transportation around the city. small rooms, weak air conditioning (more like climate control, only).
Location and staff. both terrific.
Air conditioning very bad , also It is at a very noisey corner so the windows must always be closed !!
The hotel was conveniently located near the train station. The bar had a great pianist/vocalist. It was easy to walk anywhere in the city from the hotel. Breakfast was a bit expensive.
Location. Next to main train station and river. None
location, restaurant and cafe The hotel a lot of maintenance works, they should have mentioned that when comfirming reservation. Housekeeping was poor for a 4 star hotel
Large, fully appointed rooms near the train station. Also, near close to major shopping. Attention to detail was lacking for a quality hotel. Two or three small problems but major problem was heat was on and couldn't turn it off while air conditioning was off and couldn't turn it on. If possible book a room away from the main street.
centrally located no
We loved our dinner at the hotel seafood restaurant.
The staff could not find the Booking .com reservation but handled the situation well and I was given an excellent room as I had requested. None
Great location.,
Location. Location Location...... I would recommend this hotel just for its location. they were overbooked and offered us to choose smoking room or smaller room just above tram station. Unprofessional!!!!!!! We had to wait for 20 minutes at the reception desk before we were taken to see the room.
The location of this hotel is excellent for my business purpose. There are many little restaurants to choose from and the tram is right next to the hotel.
Friendly and proffessional staff, hotel location and excellent service no
I like the convenience to the station and shopping. the hotel is very well run with most helpful staff The internet connection is far too expensive. Other Hotels, both in Switzerland and the rest of Europe, have WiFi connections for just a few euros or, often, free.
Very good location. Very easy to move around to important places in Zurich. Good for shopping also. I requested for the taxi to International Airport. I am expecting a meter taxi. When the taxi arrived there is no meter and the hotel didn't inform me ahead about this. Taxi charged me CHF 60 and I think this is not acceptable. Hotel should inform me an estimated cost of the taxi before they call.
I like the way staff welcomed me also the food in the morning Nothing. !!!
Free shuttle, well appointed room, bar. Good breakfast. Did not recognize Kayak prepayment statement. Needed "voucher" or they couldn't check us in. Inflexible attitude. Limited shuttle - every half hour. If the time you wanted was filled you had to pick another time.
Good place to stay if you have an early flight out of Zurich airport. Bar is nice. Attentive desk staff. Dinner service is mediocre. Shower had some missing grout & moldy spots. Really only stayed here for proximity to the airport.
Very clean. Staff friendly. Good for passing through Beds were separate even though we asked for single.
Free breakfast The Kayak confirmation number was supposedly missing a digit for their system so we had to wait around for over an hour before getting into our room. When we got up to our room the sleeper sofa was pulled out which we converted back into a couch but the floor had not been vacuumed for sometime as there were crumbs and screws on the floor.... The bed was very uncomfortable ( could feel springs through the bed) and we did not experience a pleasant night sleep. The next morning when we were trying to take the free shuttle back to the airport we were kicked off the bus since we did not have a reservation. The schedule said nothing about making a reservation for the shuttle. After the shuttle left we went to the front desk to make the reservation for the next shuttle (30 min wait) and we were assured we would be on that shuttle. Once it arrived, after over an hour of waiting, the driver said that we didn't have a reservation although we did. He did not check with anyone else to see if they had made a reservation. We repeatedly told him we had made a reservation and confirmed with the front desk that we would be on the very next shuttle. We repeatedly asked him to check with the front desk which he declined to do. After some pretty intense arguing with him he finally let us on the shuttle van at the last minute and my fiance had to stand the entire time, not exactly the safest route. Definitely not impressed with the customer service.
Clean comfortable room.freindly staff.good breakfast Shuttle from the airport in the evening was scarce
Shuttle service to city and airport
Nice hotel, good breakfast buffet included in reservation and reasonably priced. shuttle service from the airport to hotel and back very good, close proximity to strain station and transport services into Zurich centre. English TV channels a plus! The policy for checking in time to the hotel is very strict. I have used the hotel on a few occasions but for the first time was made to pay an extra 50 chf for checking in a couple of hours too early!, i could have waited but felt quite tired and so paid the extra cost.
Breakfast from 4h30am. Close to Airport. Relatively good value
Clean/nice room, restaurant with good quality/price ratio, free shuttle bus service to airport/city windows in the room couldn't be opened (to limit airport noise)
It seemed very new and totally efficient The restaurant menu was very limited.
staff was efficient and friendly....good value
The staff were helpful and courteous. The complimentary breakfast was amazing, especially as an American who enjoys breakfast! The rooms were very inviting and comfortable.
nice hotel to stay with
The quality of the hotel, clean, good attention, and comfortable rooms The location (it must be clearer that is in the center of an industrial zone...) and breakfast price.
Quality of service
Expensive but delicious breakfast Although we booked the room for three people, we were only provided with room items for two people, e.g. two chocolates!, two cups, drinks, towels. We were not provided with information about bedding for the third bed. I had to ring reception twice about this problem. Each time I was told that someone would sort this out right away. Eventually we discovered bedding ourselves in a cupboard and a staff member arrived andpresented us with an extra plastic beaker. I notice that other people have made similar remarks about this hotel.
the location of the hotel was good and near from the city have good space for parking , also there was a good sofa for sleep third person ther was children play ground in hotel hall . nice garden parking for the hotel was not free parking you have to pay 29 swiss frank per day , construction area around the hotel
Close to the location that I needed to be at. Had to change room; badly leaking sink in bathroom; much much too expensive!
It's not a 4 star hotel but maybe a 2 star! The cleaners came twice in the room when we were sleeping. Quite rude. The staff was not helpful. The swimming pool was very small and very cold. The rooms were very budget. And in addition to that even if we did not have breakfast, they presented us a bill in which someone gave our room number (without controlling chf 52!!!)... very disappointing!!!
Near the city center. No air-condition and the refrigerator is not work. And the gay in the reception use my credit with permeation from me.
easy access, staff and easy check in, comfortable room, no noise, nice view, pool and sauna, complementary tea and coffee facility. there was no any problem at all
Great location, helpful staff and sumptuous breakfast. Nothing
Large open lobby with nice design pieces. No sheet on the bed, just small duvet on top.
I could walk to office where I had my meetings and could go everywhere using the train Nothing to do with the hotel: the weather was not ok!...
Great location: the train, tram and bus station is right next to the hotel. The main HB Zurich station is 7' away (next stop by express train). A grocery store is nearby The hotel staff is very helpful, friendly, professional, multilingual Lack of wifi (nowadays it's a big flaw) Overpriced breakfast The lobby looks cheap, mismatching and outdated styles
Exceptional staff who went out of their way to assist us with our requirements, including car hire, luggage and train needs etc. Location was a bit out of the way of the city
The resetaurant and reception staff were pleasant and helpful. 1. The room was overheated and poorly ventilated. 2. The bed was uncomfortable. The pillows were inadequate. 3. The bathroom was simply an extension of the bedroom with a sliding glass door to separate it, so there was no privacy for the user. This was not what one expects from a hotel of that supposed standard. 4. The elevators, situated next to the bar, filled with cigarette smoke from the bar, making them unpleasant to use.
Hotel was excellent. Panoramic view from 23th floor.... amazing!!!Location was not central, however train station is just in front of the hotel. There are like 12 trains per our to the main station, which is in the city center of Zurich where all the shops are located. Commuting is only 7 minutes!!!!! and 5 minutes to the airport....better impossible. No noises at all at night.
The staff was friendly especially the bellmen and breakfast buffet server. Train station across the street convienent. Old room needs renovation, uncomfortable old beds and shower just leaks onto the floor.
The swimming pool was georgeous with amazing view. price of breakfast.
good transportation network, friendly staff bathroom a bit small
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The view It's not really a five star. Not the service, not the location, not the equipment of the hotel.
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Big room and big bed. Car parking is very expensive.
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Customer service.
Close to train station ! Not the 5 star as advertised -- a US 3 star at best
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Location was easy to get to the tram , room was typical european style room. Breakfast was super expensive , two cups of tea or coffee was 10 dollars. they had no converters to change the voltage to 115, to charge my phone, they rent them if they have any for a 20 dollar deposit
The coffee machine did not work. The noise air conditioning fan in the room could not be turned-off
We arrived from USA 10am, They allowed us to check into our room about 11:30 (once it was cleaned). So far we have stayed in 3 hotels in Switzerland. The Britol was the only hotel that we had to pay for internet services. The reason I am doing this survey is because the hotel we are currently staying in has free wireless otherwise I would not take the time if it was on my dime and when I get back home I would be too busy to complete the survey. Based on having to pay for wireless I will look for another hotel that has free wireless.
The staff at reception were really fantastic. They were very helpful, and resolved any problems we had right away. Also, the breakfast was terrific.
close to my conference site and train station; clean; good breakfast; staff helpful when approached, spoke good English; basic necessities were well met (hangers, shelves for clothes, TV) very small rooms, stripped down--not even a scatter rug on the wooden floor; no iron/ironing board in room
the location is very strategic. very near to old town and main station
Quiet, easy access to the city, very helpful staff who could speak English as well as German, clean comfortable room. The artwork on the walls of the room were nice, as well. Internet access too slow. Connection was plenty fast, but service provider (outside hotel) very slow.
Close to central train station small room
ComfortaBLE beds Would like tea and coffee available for guests free. Especially if waking earlier
Perfect location
Location Noisy bed
Location is great.
Spa Expensive dinner
Amenities in the rooms and the bathroom. Also very nice bath salts. Rooms were small for the price paid.
I loved everything about this resort. I'm from Los Angeles CA and consider myself well traveled who frequently stays at 5 Star Resorts both in Europe and the states. I have nothing negative to say about the resort it is indeed one of the best in the world!
Spa and view on Zurich! Nice room and lobby! -
Just perfect!
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The room was spacious and very clean and the hotel's location close to the main city center is great. Friendly staff and inhouse car parking. Breakfast was not included in room price and was far too expensive.
Hotel Continental Zurich was a superb experience for us. It was within walking distance of the station and an excellent tram service and also the old town and virtually everything one would want to see and do in Zurich. We had a lovely, quiet, well appointed room, immaculately presented. There is an excellent bar, elegantly appointed, the whole hotel is a very pleasant place to stay. We enjoyed a very pleasant room service dinner one evening. There was one small glitch in checking out, the room rates didn't coincide with the confirmation we had received from Bookings.com and the hotel. It was politely explained (and immediately corrected) as a computer error because there were room rate changes over the two nights we stayed.
the hotel very good located and nice also only 5 minutes walk to the main station , everything was good . the bed mattress was soft and we could not sleep at the first night , we asked the housekeeping to change it to us and they manage to but a wooden board underneath it to support the matters than it is OK . so all in all we did enjoy our stay .
Every thing OK
Brilliant location, very good service, welcoming staff, comfortable rooms, free internet, close to the main railwaystation, wi-fi connection
Very comfortable and quiet. Excellent quality and variety of the products offered in the bathroom (shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, etc). Location was excellent for those who prefer a quiet place but at a walking distance of the lively old town in Zurich. Everyone of the staff was extremely helpful and amiable. Comfortable garage. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
A very pleasant stay,highly recommended. None
We have been traveling for 5 weeks and this was the nicest hotel we stayed in (better than the luxury Hilton in Rome by far). The rooms were comfortable and luxurious without being "fru fru" (excessively fancy with too much decoration, too many pillows, etc.). The rooms had everything we needed, presented in a useful, thoughtful way.
Easy to find the location, near the central station, near Centrum The hotel didn't release deposit on my credit card
Very small bathroom, strange smell in the room
Temperature of shower water doesn't stay the same.
Great central location. Staff very friendly and helpful with directions. Our room is fairly small but very comfortable. Super comfortable bed, bedding and pillows. Quiet, no noise at all. Breakfast was included in our stay and was very tasty and high quality. The breakfast staff were sincere as well. Parking was an extra charge but that is the case with all the hotels. It was underground so you could park and have complete peace of mind. The main station is very close and is open Sundays also if you need anything or want a place to eat. Needs a greater mini bar selection.
One of the best hotels in the world. Highly recommend the Junior Suite. The food is amazing, and the service is second to none.
the hotel is very nice, the breakfast is excellent. The price is a bit too high for accomadation.
Atmosphere and service during breakfast
the location i was excepting more modernity and better service...
extremely cozy and stylish design in room and in the hotel facilities No. If room rate could be less expensive.
Very good location. Superior double room big enough & comfortable,very good breakfast,
The hotel is well situated in the middle of the town with easy access to everything. Breakfast was excellent.
Maintenance has some problems: Two lights were not working in the room at first. After notification to the desk one was fixed, while the repair of the second was only accomplished after another call, taking one day
The Internet-TV in a room of hotel was pleasant. One lack - TV programs from Russia were inaccessible. 1. The teapot did not work also I could not prepare for tea to itself. 2. The floor in a bathroom was very cold and I have not find out as it is possible to switch on heating of a floor.
Extremely welcoming. An obviously large amount of repeat business given the conversations overheard from a steady stream of arrivals whilst I was waiting in reception for a colleague. Great business location and very comfortable. Make WiFi free and easy to access in all rooms in this modern business age
Great location, close to main section of Zurich. A little expensive for what you get, however, the location is what I feel I paid for.
Location was great and the breakfast and restaurant were also very good TV and hardline internet didn't work and they didn't even attempt to fix it the whole time I was there (2 weeks).
Pleasant room, convenient to shops and station. Friendly reception staff A little noisy due to its central location. Would have like to order snack from room service, but only asian fusion food available.
The staff were very helpful. I lost my phone during my stay and the hotel staff found it for me! The restaurant attached was very good too.
Very good breakfast a bit run down and expensive for value
Good service, clean and comfortable Noisy traffic!
The hotel does not look like worth 4 stars... there was no air conditioning...
Location is good, tram station is right outside the hotel, it takes 10-15 mins to get to the centre of Zurich. Single room is tiny, the mini bar is empty, not even a bottle of water! In order to get to the elevators you have to climb some stairs, I had quite a big suitcase and was not oferred any assistance, the concierge was just staring at me while i was struggling on my way up.
It comfortable~The staff is kind and helpful It just a bit expensive....
it was a very good stay except 2 refregrators did not work and i had a problem with my medisin it should not hapen
Easy access to the tram system. Excellent location within Zurich. I went with a group and for some reason my mini-fridge was busted, not really a problem.
The breakfest was perfect
Close to the Tram No airconditioning, it was really hot. Must be good in the winter though.
The location is good, not far from the waterfront and main train station. Although nothing they can do about it, construction in front of the hotel. It was a chore finding how to get to the hotel and to part with a rental car.
Wi-fi, although available, was subject to a charge
Directly located on main transit lines with quick access to center of Zurich. Great breakfast. Rooms, as in most mid range European hotels tend towards the small size.
This was a basic business hotel. Nothing special about it, but very expensive.
your friendly and helpful staff and reception. headboards of beds are not very comfortable
Lovely suite, very clean helpful reception staff.
Professional staff, beautiful room. I have stayed at several hotels in Zurich, but would return to this one, I think.
Excellent service, optimal location
Friendly staff No
Breakfast, service, cleanliness, location
great location during week very remote at night
Superb hotel. Very well positioned for Paradeplatz and Bahnhofstrasse. I can think of nothing bad to say about it.
very cooperative and helpful staff
Loved the balcony with such wonderful views. Definitely, the highlight of the entire hotel. Good buffet breakfast with great view from terrace dining room. didn't realize it was a "tour" hotel. Food was expensive and not good. Drinks highly overpriced and severed in tiny glasses. Hotel really needed some "updating". Air conditioning in our room didn'twork, but it was repaired.
the location , the staff and the service. there is no swimming pool and spa.
Nice hotel albeit a bit run down. Staff not very attentive (forgot taxis, slow in serving etc). Not 5 star level. Overprized.
location for the price we paid, it was a really small room
We like the service of the hotel, the good location and the beautiful view of the lake. we didn´t like there are only one front door that open directly to the corridor and we listen all the noise of the neighbour door.
Hotel staffers were excellent; helpful, knowledgeable, friendly. Quality of beds/linens/bathrooms/guest rooms/ public rooms wonderful. overpriced room service menu
exelent view of the lake the shower in the bathroom had a very poor flow.
stuff was friendly it's nothing so special u would expect form "de lux" hotel
The friendliness of the hotel staff Very small room for the money. Not even (real) space to place the in room breakfast
Lake view facilities at most of a three star hotel of the 1960s. Highly overpriced for quality offered


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Career and Education Opportunities for Insurance Claims Processors in Roseville, California
Insurance claims processors can find both educational opportunities and jobs in the Roseville, California area. Currently, 32,200 people work as insurance claims processors in California. This is expected to grow by 1% to about 32,500 people by 2016. This is better than the national trend for insurance claims processors, which sees this job pool growing by about 0.3% over the next eight years. Insurance claims processors generally obtain information from insured or designated persons for purpose of settling claim with insurance carrier.
Insurance claims processors earn approximately $17 per hour or $36,050 yearly on average in California. Nationally they average about $15 hourly or $33,100 yearly. Incomes for insurance claims processors are better than in the overall category of Clerical in California, and better than the overall Clerical category nationally.
There are two schools within twenty-five miles of Roseville where you can study to be an insurance claims processor, among thirty-six schools of higher education total in the Roseville area. The most common level of education for insurance claims processors is a high school diploma or GED. You can expect to spend only a short time studying to be an insurance claims processor if you already have a high school diploma.
CAREER DESCRIPTION: Insurance Claims Processor
In general, insurance claims processors obtain information from insured or designated persons for purpose of settling claim with insurance carrier.
Insurance claims processors contact insured or other involved persons to obtain missing data. They also post or attach data to claim file. Equally important, insurance claims processors have to ready insurance claim forms and related documents and review them for completeness. They are often called upon to furnish customer service. Finally, insurance claims processors inspect insurance policies to establish coverage.
Every day, insurance claims processors are expected to be able to read and understand documents and reports. They need to articulate ideas and problems. It is also important that they see details at a very fine level of focus.
It is important for insurance claims processors to transmit claims for payment or further investigation. They are often called upon to organize and coordinate with detailed office or warehouse archives, using computers to enter, access, search and retrieve data. They also pay small claims. Somewhat less frequently, insurance claims processors are also expected to calculate amount of claim.
They also have to be able to apply insurance rating systems And finally, they sometimes have to ready insurance claim forms and related documents and review them for completeness.
Like many other jobs, insurance claims processors must be reliable and be thorough and dependable.
Similar jobs with educational opportunities in Roseville include:
- Bank Teller. Receive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.
- Broker Assistant. Perform clerical duties involving the purchase or sale of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases and sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, and keeping records of daily transactions and holdings.
- Clerk. Compile data, compute fees and charges, and prepare invoices for billing purposes. Duties include computing costs and calculating rates for goods, services, and shipment of goods; posting data; and keeping other relevant records. May involve use of computer or typewriter, calculator, and adding and bookkeeping machines.
- Correspondence Clerk. Compose letters in reply to requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit and other information, delinquent accounts, or unsatisfactory services. Duties may include gathering data to formulate reply and typing correspondence.
- Courtroom Clerk. Perform clerical duties in court of law; prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges; and contact witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court.
- Credit Investigator. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. Telephone or write to credit departments of business and service establishments to obtain information about applicant's credit standing.
- File Clerk. File correspondence, cards, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locate and remove material from file when requested.
- Insurance Processing Clerk. Process applications for, changes to, and cancellation of insurance policies. Duties include reviewing insurance applications to ensure that all questions have been answered, compiling data on insurance policy changes, changing policy records to conform to insured party's specifications, compiling data on lapsed insurance policies to determine automatic reinstatement according to company policies, canceling insurance policies as requested by agents, and verifying the accuracy of insurance company records.
- Library Clerk. Compile records, sort and shelve books, and issue and receive library materials such as pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.
- License Clerk. Issue licenses or permits to qualified applicants. Obtain necessary information; record data; advise applicants on requirements; collect fees; and issue licenses. May conduct oral, written, or performance testing.
- Loan Inspector. Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to appraisal department. Review loan papers to ensure completeness, and complete transactions between loan establishment, borrowers, and sellers upon approval of loan.
- Medical Secretary. Perform secretarial duties utilizing specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
- Municipal Clerk. Draft agendas and bylaws for town or city council; record minutes of council meetings; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; and prepare reports on civic needs.
- Office Clerk. Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring limited knowledge of office management systems and procedures. Clerical duties may be assigned in accordance with the office procedures of individual establishments and may include a combination of answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, stenography, office machine operation, and filing.
- Order Clerk. Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints.
- Payroll Bookkeeper. Compile and post employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions. May prepare paychecks.
- Postal Clerk. Perform any combination of tasks in a post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags according to State, address, or other scheme; and examine mail for correct postage.
- Procurement Clerk. Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
- Receptionist. Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization.
- Secretary. Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
- Statement Clerk. Prepare and distribute bank statements to customers, answer inquiries, and reconcile discrepancies in records and accounts.
- Statistical Clerk. Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.
- Store Clerk. Receive, store, and issue sales floor merchandise. Stock shelves, racks, and tables with merchandise and arrange merchandise displays to attract customers. May periodically take physical count of stock or check and mark merchandise.
- Weighter. Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Insurance Claims Processor Training
Heald College-Roseville - Roseville, CA
Heald College-Roseville, Seven Sierra Gate Plz, Roseville, CA 95678. Heald College-Roseville is a small college located in Roseville, California. It is a private for-profit school with primarily 2-year programs and has 736 students. Heald College-Roseville has a less than one year program in General Office Occupations and Clerical Services.
Charles A. Jones Skills and Business Education Center - Sacramento, CA
Charles A. Jones Skills and Business Education Center, 5451 Lemon Hill Ave, Sacramento, CA 95824-1529. Charles A. Jones Skills and Business Education Center is a small school located in Sacramento, California. It is a public school with primarily 2-year programs and has 3,429 students. Charles A. Jones Skills and Business Education Center has a less than one year program in General Office Occupations and Clerical Services which graduated 157 students in 2008.
Certified Patient Account Technician: The Certified Patient Account Manager exam is every bit as challenging for patient account managers as the CPA and Bar exams are for their respective fields.
For more information, see the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management website.
Certified Clinic Account Technician: AAHAM developed the Certified Clinic Account Technician (CCAT) examination to test the proficiency of individuals involved in the collection of patient accounts and to prepare them for the many changes to come.
For more information, see the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management website.
LOCATION INFORMATION: Roseville, California
Roseville is located in Placer County, California. It has a population of over 112,660, which has grown by 41.0% over the last ten years. The cost of living index in Roseville, 94, is below the national average. New single-family homes in Roseville cost $229,400 on average, which is far less than the state average. In 2008, six hundred seventy-six new homes were built in Roseville, down from 1,050 the previous year.
The three most popular industries for women in Roseville are health care, educational services, and public administration. For men, it is construction, public administration, and computer and electronic products. The average commute to work is about 26 minutes. More than 31.4% of Roseville residents have a bachelor's degree, which is higher than the state average. The percentage of residents with a graduate degree, 9.8%, is higher than the state average.
The unemployment rate in Roseville is 11.7%, which is less than California's average of 12.3%.
The percentage of Roseville residents that are affiliated with a religious congregation, 37.2%, is less than both the national and state average. Faith Chapel Assembly of God Church, Bethel Lutheran Church and First Baptist Church of Roseville are all churches located in Roseville. The largest religious groups are the Catholic Church, the LDS (Mormon) Church and the Southern Baptist Convention.
Roseville is home to the Diamond K Ranch and the Sierra View Country Club as well as Crestmont Park and Maidu Park. Shopping malls in the area include Roseville Square Shopping Center, Roseville Shopping Center and Bel Air Shopping Center. Visitors to Roseville can choose from Best Western Roseville Inn and Bridges at Woodcreek Oaks for temporary stays in the area.


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Allison Dunfield
After 10 years in the industry as a former salon/spa manager for a busy downtown salon, Allison's lifelong dream finally came to reality when Luxe opened their doors in February 2010. Allison manages all of the day to day operations at Luxe and she specializes in customer care and service. As a former Educator for the Algonquin College Spa Management Program, Allison has enjoyed teaching her skills to a brand new generation of spa/salon professionals. Her passion, drive, and enthusiasm for her work is what makes Luxe such an amazing experience!
Joleyne Weaver
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With a strong background in Esthetics, and as the top graduate of the prestigious Spa Management Program at Algonquin College, Joleyne's extensive knowledge and expertise allows her to understand and effectively manage all aspects of the spa industry. Joleyne's exceptional customer service skills allow her to deliver each and every client the ultimate experience at Luxe.
Joleyne strives to create an amazing guest experience from the beginning of your treatment until the very end of your service. Joleyne manages all day-to-day operations including email inquiries, telephone bookings, customer care, staff management, inventory management, and daily financials.
For all customer inquiries, please email Joleyne directly at email@example.com.
Siobhan Brennan
Artistic Director and Master Stylist
Siobhan is one of our very talented Wedding and Prom Updo specialists and Advanced Colour Technicians. Siobhan has developed a strong passion for Creative Colouring and specializes in the new and modern Ombre Colouring Technique. Siobhan has attended numerous master level Cutting and Colouring Classes over the years, and is always eager to share her ideas and new Colouring and Cutting techniques with her clients! Siobhan was fortunate enough to recently attend the prestigious and well recognized Martin Parsons Advanced UpDo Class in Ottawa and is now implementing many brand new Updo trends for Wedding and Prom season this year!
Inna Skyler
Master Hairstylist & Colour Technician
Inna's strong artistic vision and attention to detail have transformed her into a master of her craft! Inna strives to stay at the forefront of her field, and is continuously working on her own innovative techniques to keep up to date on all of the latest trends and looks in the industry. Inna excels in precision cutting, creative colouring, and modern bridal styles. She is an amazing talent who continues to raise the bar in the salon and the industry. Her career and impressive credentials are the reason for her continued success and large clientele. Inna works Wednesday to Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm, and Saturdays from 9:00am-5:00pm. Please ensure to always book well in advance with Inna, as her schedule fills up very quickly.
Heather Mckenzie
Master Stylist and Color Technician
Heather is our amazing Revlonissimo Color Educator and Wedding Hair Specialist. With over 25 years in the Industry, Heather boasts an impressive background of world class education, training and experience and excels in corrective color services. Heather takes a tremendous amount of pride in her work, and is deeply committed to continuing education within the Industry. Heather also enjoys teaching her skills to a new generation of salon professionals. Appointments with Heather fill up very quickly, so it is always best to pre-book your services a minimum of 4 to 5 weeks in advance.
Vince Canonico
Master Stylist
With over 20 years of experience in the Industry, and a world class background of training and education, Vince delivers a modern & cutting edge style to all of his haircuts. Vince will be working Tuesday to Saturday, and appointments with him must be pre-booked a minimum of 1 to 2 weeks in advance. Vince is looking forward to serving all of his new and existing clients at Luxe!
Ying Tan
Senior Hairstylist & Colour Technician
Ying joins our team with highly developed skills in cut, colour, and texturizing services. With her strong belief in continual education, she strives to stay at the forefront of her field. Ying specializes in ombre/balayage colouring and modern men's cutting techniques, and places a very high value in listening to her clients, understanding their needs, and respecting their hair. Ying has an amazing track record of providing quality hair cutting and colouring solutions to clients from multicultural backgrounds and, at your scheduled time together, will conduct a very detailed consultation to determine which look would be best suited for you. Ying also excels in classic bob/angled haircuts, and is inspired by Vidal Sasson cutting and styling techniques. Working throughout evenings and weekends, Ying is able to accommodate clients when it is most convenient. Ying works Wednesday to Saturday, and it is always best to prebook your services with Ying 1-2 weeks in advance. Ying is pleased to offer her hair services in both English and Chinese.
Mandy Knights
Master Colour Technician
Mandy has spent her career working in some of Ottawa's most prestigious salons, and we are thrilled to now welcome her to the Luxe team. Mandy excels in creative colouring, colour corrections, and ombre/balayage hair painting techniques. Mandy continues to train in advanced level colour education and placement with top industry professionals, ensuring that she stays on par with all of the latest trends and techniques. Her unlimited creativity shines through in each and every service that she performs, resulting in an amazing guest experience. Mandy works Wednesday-Saturday, and is available evenings and weekends for clients looking to come after work hours.
Tabitha Shade
Sugaring & Waxing Specialist
Currently on maternity leave. We look forward to welcoming Tabitha back in the spring of 2017.
Samantha Mackenzie
Sugaring an& Waxing Specialist
Samantha is our waxing and sugaring expert. Samantha has perfected the art of the Brazilian Wax and Sugar, and has trained extensively to specialize in this service. Samantha's extreme professionalism and her true passion for the industry is what makes a service with her totally amazing! She is quick, efficient and highly skilled in the Brazilian service, and is constantly upgrading her skills to serve her clients better! Samantha works at Luxe Spa every Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 6pm. It is highly encouraged to pre-book well in advance with her 2 to 3 weeks ahead. This is especially encouraged for evening appointment requests.
Melissa Danis
Sugaring Specialist
Melissa is one of our talented Directors, and has over 14 years of experience in the Industry. Melissa is our Specialist for the Sugaring Hair Removal System and has a large clientele seeking out this popular service! Melissa is continuously updating her skills and keeping current on all of the latest Skin Care trends and changes by taking regular classes and courses within the Industry. Melissa is also our resident trainer, and trains and educates all of the new employees that join our team. Melissa works at Luxe Spa every Thursday 4pm to 9pm, Friday 4pm to 9pm and Saturday 9am to 6pm and it is highly encouraged to pre-book well in advance with her 2 to 3 weeks ahead. This is especially encouraged for evening appointment requests.
Tasha Johnny
Sugaring & Waxing Specialist/Colour Technician/Bridal Hair Specialist
Tasha specializes in all waxing and sugaring services, and is also one of our amazing Colour Technicians and Bridal Hair Experts. With over 12 years of experience in the Industry and extensive training in all aspects of hair removal and haircare, Tasha will keep you looking and feeling gorgeous all day long! Tasha prides herself in outstanding customer care and is deeply committed to ongoing training and education to perfect her skills and keep up on all the latest techniques and trends in the Industry. Appointments with Tasha book up very quickly, and it is highly recommended to prebook a minimum of 1 to 2 weeks in advance with her in order to avoid disappointment.
Jaclyn Hoey
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Jaclyn has been with Luxe since the very beginning, and is thrilled to be back to work after a 1 year maternity leave. Over the last 7 years, she has been working in many different avenues of this Industry, and has found that her true passion lies in body sugaring and professional make-up artistry. Jaclyn believes in the importance of a positive and respectful environment for all clients in her care. The trust and connection that she establishes with each customer ensures that each and every guest in her care has a positive and comfortable experience.
She continues to develop professionally, and expand her craft through continuing education courses and specialized training.
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Ramon Trias Fargas, 25-27
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La Nau Building (Communication-Poble Nou Campus)
Roc Boronat, 138
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Biography note
Dr. Laia Pujol-Tost is a Marie Curie Researcher at the Pompeu Fabra University of Barcelona. She holds a BA in History (1999), a PGCE in Didactics of the Social Sciences (1999), and a PhD in Prehistoric Archaeology (2006). Her research field is the design and evaluation of user-centred ICT applications for Cultural Heritage, in relation to which she has worked both in the public and the private sector thanks to several international contracts and grants. Her work has been disseminated (and in two cases awarded) in prestigious international journals and conferences. She has also taught at undergraduate and postgraduate level at different European universities.
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- Digital Heritage
- Virtual Archaeology
- Cultural Presence
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- Serious Games
- Interactive Digital Storytelling
Keil, J, Pujol, L., Roussou, M., Engelke, T., Schmitt, M., Eleftheratou, S. (2013), "A digital look at physical museum exhibits. Designing personalized stories with handheld Augmented Reality in museums". In A. Addison, L. de Luca, S. Pescarin (Eds), Proceedings of the International Conference Digital Heritage 2013 (Marseille, Oct 27-Nov 1).
Pujol, L., Katifori, A., Vayanou, M., Roussou, M., Karvounis, M., Kyriakidi, M., Eleftheratou, S., and Ioannidis, I. (2013), "From personalization to adaptivity - Creating immersive visits through interactive digital storytelling at the Acropolis Museum", in 9th International Conference on Intelligent Environments IE'13 (Athens, July 16-19 2013). Workshop Museums as Intelligent Environments.
Pujol, L. and Lorente-Gall, A. (2013), "The Virtual Museum: a quest for the standard definition", in G. Earl, T. Sly, A. Chrysanthi, P. Murrieta-Flores, C. Papadopoulos, I. Romanowska and D. Wheatley (Eds), Proceedings of the International Conference Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology, CAA2012 (Southampton, March 26-30 2012). Amsterdam University Press.
Pujol, L. and Champion, E. (2012), "Evaluating Presence in Cultural Heritage Projects", International J ournal of Heritage Studies , 18 (1): 83-102 . ERIH A. SJR 0.39.
Pujol, L. (2011), "Realism in Virtual Reality applications for Cultural Heritage", International Journal of Virtual Reality, 10 (3): 41-49.
Pujol, L. (2011), "Integrating ICT in exhibitions", Museum Management and Curatorship, 26 (1): 63-79. Taylor and Francis.
Economou, M. and Pujol, L. (2011), Evaluating the use of virtual reality and multimedia applications for presenting the past. A Styliaras G. D., Koukopoulos, D and Lazarinis F. (Eds.), "Handbook of Research on Technologies and Cultural Heritage: Applications and Environments". IGI Global, New York: 223-239.
Pujol, L. and Economou, M. (2009). "Worth a thousand words? The Usefulness of Immersive Virtual Reality for Learning in Cultural Heritage Settings". International Journal of Architectural Computing, 7 (1): 157-176.
Pujol, L. (2008), "Does virtual archaeology exist ?". Layers of perception. Advanced technological means to illumunate our past. Proceedings of the 35th International Conference on Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology, CAA2007 (Berlin 2-6 April 2007). Posluschny, A., Lambert, K., Herzog, I. (Eds.) Rudolf Habelt GmbH, Bonn: 101-107.
Pujol, L. (2005), " Interactivity in Virtual and multimedia environments: a meeting point for education and ICT in archaeological museums". Virtual Reality at work in the 21st century, Proceedings of the Eleventh International Conference on Virtual Systems and Multimedia (Ghent, October 3-7 2005). Thwaites, H. (Ed.). VSMM: 37-52.