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		<title>Southern California Car Auctions</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:58:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Austin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Southern California car auctions are very popular in the United States. The cars are fairly cheap and you can have the best value for your money.
If you are looking to save money, then your best option is to go to car auctions in Southern California.  Indeed, it is possible to save a lot when you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Southern California car auctions are very popular in the United States. The cars are fairly cheap and you can have the best value for your money.</p>
<p>If you are looking to save money, then your best option is to go to car auctions in Southern California.  Indeed, it is possible to save a lot when you buy your dream car at car auctions in Southern California because the cars featured in these kinds of auctions have either been seized by the Federal government or repossessed by the lender, the reason why they are being sold at affordable prices. A lot of people are able to save as much as 90% when they buy at car auctions instead of hooking up with a car dealer.</p>
<p>Then again, you may be a bit concerned that being practically second-hand cars, cars being auctioned in Southern California are no longer in good condition. On the contrary, these cars are only slightly used and are in, fact, working very well.</p>
<p>You can always bring along a mechanic with you to take a look at the car of your choice to make sure that it really is in a good condition. It often takes a good eye to determine whether the car is actually worth its price, after all, so asking a mechanic to come along during pre-bid events may be a smart move.</p>
<p>When going to Southern California car auctions, you have to prepare yourself for some stiff competition. Always keep in mind that there are a lot of other people who may be interested in the same car you are bidding on, so you can expect the bid price to go up.</p>
<p>There may also be plenty of paper works that need to be settled before you can actually get the car on the road, assuming that you have won the bid. A lot more money may also be involved to have all the necessary papers in order, so you must be prepared for this as well.</p>
<p>Southern California car auctions are clearly a good way to drive your dream car home. There are many luxury cars being auctioned and you know how expensive these can be if you buy them brand new! Going to auctions like these will really give you the opportunity to make your dream come true.</p>
<p>You can learn more about Southern California Car Auctions and how you can take advantage of them on my site. Take a look at it now.</p>
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		<title>California Casinos</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tera Warner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nearly all California casinos are open 24 hours a day. California casinos are allowed to offer electronic gaming machines, blackjack, and other card games. Unfortunately, the games of craps and roulette are not permitted, but some California casinos offer modified forms of these games that are played with cards rather than dice or roulette wheels. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nearly all California casinos are open 24 hours a day. California casinos are allowed to offer electronic gaming machines, blackjack, and other card games. Unfortunately, the games of craps and roulette are not permitted, but some California casinos offer modified forms of these games that are played with cards rather than dice or roulette wheels. Slots, video poker and video keno are the most popular electronic gaming machines you’ll find in California casinos. Some of the card games frequently played in California casinos include blackjack, baccarat, poker (including pai gow, Caribbean stud and three-card poker), Spanish 21, and Let it Ride. Many California casinos also feature bingo, casino war and OTB (off track betting) options for gamblers and casual players</p>
<p>In addition to traditional gambling games, many California casinos offer some exciting and unusual amenities. For example, the Barona Valley Ranch Resort &amp; Casino in Lakeside has a full 18-hole golf course and a wedding chapel. Visitors to the Konocti Vista Casino Resort &amp; Marina, also in Lakeside, can take in a marina with 80 ships. The Win-River Casino in Redding features a comedy club and an entertainment center. Relax at the Cache Creek Indian Bingo &amp; Casino in Brooks with a full-service spa. California casinos are as varied and colorful as the residents of California themselves, and many of them are full of surprises! Several California casinos allow overnight RV parking for the traveling gambler, so if you’re planning a California casino trip you can make quite a few stops and stay a while. Age restrictions at California casinos are 18 and up except where liquor is served, in which case it’s 21 and up. Other California casinos include the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, the Mono Wind Casino in Auberry, the River Rock Casino in Geyserville, the Palace Indian Gaming Center in Lemoore, the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, the Black Bart Casino in Willits, the Lucky 7 Casino in Smith River, and many more!</p>
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		<title>California Home Mortgage Rate Refinance &#8211; A Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wolfgang Jaegel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is common knowledge that California oranges are the sweetest in the land. Not surprisingly there real estate financing follows suit. There creative options can help you put to rest any pre-existing bad credit mortgage loan you currently have. Proceed the way you would with something that was important to you. In that case you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is common knowledge that California oranges are the sweetest in the land. Not surprisingly there real estate financing follows suit. There creative options can help you put to rest any pre-existing bad credit mortgage loan you currently have. Proceed the way you would with something that was important to you. In that case you would study your options and then make an educated decision. But always keep in mind the entirety of your current financial picture and use that in any and all financial decisions you choose to make.</p>
<p>In fact, there are California home mortgage rate refinance loans that can help you enjoy a more fruitful existence that will help you move away from much of the turmoil that you have been through thanks to bad loans that you have taken previously. There no doubts that bad credit is much like a fungus that refuses to go away, and which remains stuck to your fruit. If you think about it what you really want is something that will work and improve your life for the better. It&#8217;s important to remember the quality of the financial decisions that got you to this place in your financial state of affairs. The trick is not to repeat them no matter how attractive some of the choices may look right now. Once you learn to change your habitual way of financially evaluating circumstances then your decision making will improve in this area. Owning property in <a href="http://www.bizcalifornia.com/" target="_blank"><strong>California</strong></a> is something that has a lot of potential. Being a property owner in the state of California is advantageous. Bank Lenders in California tend to be more creative and therefore offer excellent packages to those seeking to own in California. With so many possibilities to choose from California home mortgage rate refinance can help you actualize your aspirations of owning your own home.</p>
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		<title>California Distressed Real Estate Provides Long Term Profits</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are several ways to buy investment real estate in California. One of the most overlooked is buying from cash buyers who possess large portfolios of properties they themselves purchased at below market prices. Cash buyers typically buy distressed real estate and get good prices. They then turn around and sell these properties at a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are several ways to buy investment real estate in California. One of the most overlooked is buying from cash buyers who possess large portfolios of properties they themselves purchased at below market prices. Cash buyers typically buy distressed real estate and get good prices. They then turn around and sell these properties at a nominal margin, which equates to a good deal for the buyer. California is the largest market for real estate investing in the United States. It is, in fact, one of the largest in the world. The land in the state, from the sunny beaches in the south, to the fertile soil in the north, to the vast inland deserts and forests continues to grow in value. The <a href="http://www.californiayellow.com/" target="_blank"><strong>state of California</strong></a> has solid industries and deep capital investments. Real estate investing in California can be used short-term, for quick profits, or long-term, for retirement accounts or college funds. Naturally the strategies will differ, and short-term investing is riskier. But the key to real estate investing is first to &#8220;get in the game.&#8221; Sitting on the sidelines has no chance of bringing an investor profits.</p>
<p>There is a belief that real estate investing is only a sound strategy in a &#8220;hot&#8221; market. Nothing could be further from the truth. There is always money to be made through real estate investing. In fact, down markets usually represent the best chance for large profits. By getting in when prices are low, investors have a greater profit margin when the markets rise again, as they always do. Seasoned investors buy most of their properties during cooler periods. They do so by purchasing properties from over-extended homeowners or other investors wholesaling them out. The arrangement is mutually beneficial for both buyer and seller since homeowners can often avoid lengthy and painful foreclosure proceedings.</p>
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		<title>Foreign Corporations in California &#8211; Failure to File Penalties</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2007 07:47:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yuan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the web grows exponentially, it is easier than ever to do business across the country with the click of a mouse. For corporations, this can lead to all kinds of legal problems, particularly in California.
Corporate law is controlled for the most part by state law. As a result, states view a corporation formed in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As the web grows exponentially, it is easier than ever to do business across the country with the click of a mouse. For corporations, this can lead to all kinds of legal problems, particularly in California.</p>
<p>Corporate law is controlled for the most part by state law. As a result, states view a corporation formed in another state and doing business in theirs as &#8220;foreign corporations.&#8221; Many people mistakenly believe the foreign designation refers to overseas when it does not. If you are deemed to be a foreign corporation doing business in a state, you can be subject to legal and tax ramifications.</p>
<p>California is one state that is very aggressive in this regard because many businesses in the state try to get around taxes by forming in Nevada. A veritable horde of legal tests have been put together to determine whether such approaches will fly or not. At the end of the day, however, California usually gets its piece of the pie.</p>
<p>If you are determined to be a foreign corporation conducting business in California without properly filing notice with the state [and paying taxes], there are five basic penalties.</p>
<p>1. You can be assigned a per diem penalty. This is a daily penalty amount. A court determines it after an action is brought by the attorney general of the state. Issues argued in front of the judge will include the size of the corporation, the amount of business done in the state and the willingness of the entity to evade filing with the state.</p>
<p>2. Criminal Charges &#8211; Yes, the corporation can be pursued criminally. Fortunately, the charge is a misdemeanor and the penalty is usually a nominal fine.</p>
<p>3. Not Standing &#8211; The offending corporation can be barred from filing or defending lawsuits in the state.</p>
<p>4. Agents Liability &#8211; Agents who conduct business on behalf of the corporation in California can be fined or jailed for a year.</p>
<p>5. Void Contracts &#8211; All contracts can be voided by California courts.</p>
<p>Most corporations that are attacked in regard to the above are not randomly selected. Instead, the issue arises when a dispute with another party comes to the forefront. Still, it can be damaging. The only real remedy the corporation has is to pay all fines and penalties. It then must file all back taxes and tax returns to get into good standing.</p>
<p>If you run a business that is doing more and more business in California, it makes sense to take steps to determine if you should be registered as a foreign corporation in the state. Failure to do so can lead to administrative and financial difficulties that can severely tie down and damage a business.</p>
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