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		<title>Site of the Month for December 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for December 2011 discusses California Business Directory. Central California Directory is the California directory containing business information, real estate, travel, entertainment, transportation, computer &#038; networking, shopping, health, insurance.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for December 2011 discusses <a href="http://www.centralcaliforniadirectory.com/">California Business Directory</a>. Central California Directory is the California directory containing business information, real estate, travel, entertainment, transportation, computer &#038; networking, shopping, health, insurance.</p>
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		<title>Beverly Hills Travel in California</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 06:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beverly Hills Hotel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[California Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Luxury Boutique Hotel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Beverly Hills is a great place to visit. Go shopping or window shopping at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Channel, Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, Gearys, Polo/Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Lalique, Tiffany &#038; Co, Robert Clergerie, Barneys New York, Van Cleef &#038; Arpels, La Perla, Hermes, Alfred Dunhill, St. John, Harry Winston, Buccellati, Cole-Haan, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Beverly Hills is a great place to visit. Go shopping or window shopping at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Channel, Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, Gearys, Polo/Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Lalique, Tiffany &#038; Co, Robert Clergerie, Barneys New York, Van Cleef &#038; Arpels, La Perla, Hermes, Alfred Dunhill, St. John, Harry Winston, Buccellati, Cole-Haan, David Orgell, Salvatore Ferragamo, Hugo Boss, Fendi or dozens of other luxury boutiques, stores and shops.</p>
<p>If you are into luxury cars, you can find almost every type of luxury and classic car there is on the streets and at the dealerships in Beverly Hills.</p>
<p>If you can afford it stay in a bungalow at the <a href="http://www.mybeverlyhillshotel.com/">Beverly Hills Hotel</a> and be treated like a king or queen. There are also the Le Meridien, Four Seasons, Regent Beverly Wilshire, The Beverly Hilton, Raffles L&#8217;Ermitage Beverly Hills hotels as well as several other great hotels.</p>
<p>Have breakfast or lunch and see the stars at the Polo Lounge, eat at Trader Vics, Spagos, Il Fornaio, La Scala, Delmonicos Lobster House, Regent Beverly Wilshire, Benihana, Houston&#8217;s and other fine restaurants. All of them provide excellent service and delicious fare.</p>
<p>All of the businesses and merchants in Beverly Hills are used to serving wealthy and discriminating clientel, therefore almost anywhere you go you will be treated with service that is far above average. Unlike the scenes in the movie Pretty Woman I have never run in to rude or snooty sales clerks. Everywhere I have shopped, stayed or dined in Beverly Hills I have been treated very well. Money is money and it seems that the merchants believe that if you can afford to buy their goods or services you are more than welcome in their establishment. Since nowadays it is hard to tell by looks who has money and who doesn&#8217;t it&#8217;s easier and safer for the merchants to treat everyone as if they are wealthy.</p>
<p>Drive through the residential areas of Beverly Hills. You will find houses and mansions of all architectural styles and sizes beautifuly landscaped with dark green lawns, sculpted hedges, fountains and gorgeous gardens. Even the streets are clean and well tended.</p>
<p>Visit Beverly Hills, if you are rich you will feel right at home and if you are not you will probably, at least for a while, feel like you are.</p>
<p>By the way, even though the city is filled with luxury hotels, shops and restaurants, since not everyone who lives, visits or works in Beverly Hills is rich, there are still plenty of medium to inexpensively priced hotels, shops, restaurants, coffee shops and fast food places.</p>
<p>Experience life in the most glamorous Southern California neighborhood when you vacation in sunny Los Angeles. <a href="http://www.mybeverlyhillshotel.com/">Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills</a> is a famous Beverly Hills hotel located within walking distance of Rodeo Drive, and a short distance from other LA hot spots including the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Center, Hollywood Bowl, and sun-drenched beaches. This full-service hotel offers newly renovated accommodations beautifully appointed with stylish furnishings. Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills also features flexible meeting and event space, catering service, onsite dining, and recreational amenities including a 24-hour fitness center and heated swimming pool. Looking for great deals for your California vacation? Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills offers an impressive list of vacation packages and the best online room rates guaranteed.</p>
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		<title>Finding Auto Accident Attorneys in Los Angeles</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:03:58 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Legal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Auto Accident Attorneys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Selecting a Los Angeles personal injury attorney confronts you with the same baffling, overwhelming embarrassment of riches. You will have no trouble finding a Los Angeles personal injury attorney. A trained and well seasoned LA car accident attorney will know the right questions to ask as well as what type of evidence that may be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Selecting a Los Angeles personal injury attorney confronts you with the same baffling, overwhelming embarrassment of riches. You will have no trouble finding a Los Angeles personal injury attorney. A trained and well seasoned <a href="http://www.esteybomberger.com/losangeles/auto-accidents.php">LA car accident attorney</a> will know the right questions to ask as well as what type of evidence that may be required to prove your innocence and win the case for you.</p>
<p>Car collisions often carry legal consequences in proportion to the severity of the accident. It is important to file for claims within two years of the injury date. This time limitation includes claims for personal injury caused by defective products. They are lawsuits that are filed when a person is harmed in an accident or injured by another person and the injured individual is not to blame. An attorney, who deals with personal injury, can be contacted in cases, where there has been serious injury, or where injuries are likely to be permanent, or death has resulted from the accident.</p>
<p>If residents of Los Angeles County are involved in a car accident in Los Angeles, they usually file a personal injury lawsuit in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.</p>
<p>It is in the interest of car accident victims to hire personal injury attorneys, as they are experienced with cases to decide, if the case it is worth pursuing legal action. Most personal injury lawyers, work on a contingency fee basis. An attorney can work through the paperwork necessary to resolve claims. They work with a team of investigators who will skillfully investigate, the technical aspects of the case. Attorneys can be more objective by not making rash decisions in handling the claim. An experienced attorney will know if the dispute can be resolved through mediation. The attorney can deal most effectively and expediently with opposing counsel. They are also accustomed to working with insurance companies, and will not be pressured, to settle for an unsatisfactory amount. Car accident attorneys are specialists in this field of legal practice. It is important to hire the services of a reputed professional in order to ensure a favorable verdict. This is important as such claims go a long way in compensating financial losses and expenses incurred by the injured.</p>
<p>The lawyers at the Los Angeles auto accident firm of <a href="http://www.esteybomberger.com/losangeles/auto-accidents.php">Estey &#038; Bomberger, LLP</a> have over 40 years of combined experience handling motor vehicle accident claims, litigation and settlements.  The experienced injury lawyers have successfully represented clients who have suffered back injuries, head trauma and brain injuries, as well as spinal cord, back and neck injuries caused by another car driver’s negligence. Estey &#038; Bomberger, LLP has been awarded a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review AV Rating. This rating is only given to firms with the highest professional ethical standards and exceptional experience and qualifications. The experienced lawyers at Estey &#038; Bomberger, LLP will do everything necessary to see that justice is served to their clients. They work hard for their clients for the best possible outcome.</p>
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		<title>What is the California Travel and Tourism Commission?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:04:53 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC) is a private-non profit entity created in 1997 by the California Tourism Marketing Act and approved by the travel industry. CTTC operates under the auspices of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency and the Agency Secretary serves as Chair of the organization. From 1998 to 2003, the California [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC) is a private-non profit entity created in 1997 by the California Tourism Marketing Act and approved by the travel industry. CTTC operates under the auspices of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency and the Agency Secretary serves as Chair of the organization. From 1998 to 2003, the California Tourism program consisted of the originally conceived private-public joint marketing venture partnership of CTTC and the State of California. In the 03/04 and 04/05 FY, the CTTC program operated without the State participation of the public funding – the sole source of California tourism marketing budget was directly derived from the CTTC assessed businesses in the travel and tourism industry. Public funding was again restored 05/06 FY. The sole source of California tourism marketing budget is now directly derived from assessed businesses in the travel and tourism industry.</p>
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		<title>Site of the Month for June 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for June 2011 relates to California Business Information. Bizcalifornia is the web directory specialized in all resources in California with business, arts and humanities, computer, networking, education, health, insurance, media, recreation and sports, science, environment, shopping and services, society, travel and transportation, and more.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for June 2011 relates to <a href="http://www.bizcalifornia.com/">California Business Information</a>. Bizcalifornia is the web directory specialized in all resources in California with business, arts and humanities, computer, networking, education, health, insurance, media, recreation and sports, science, environment, shopping and services, society, travel and transportation, and more.</p>
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		<title>Enjoy a Luxury Holidays in California</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[California Holiday]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Luxury holidays in California have so much to offer it is hard to imagine finding a better destination for a luxury holiday. The beaches in California are out of this world and the dining is wonderful. Don&#8217;t just consider a holiday to California; make a luxury holiday in California. Open the door to all the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Luxury holidays in California have so much to offer it is hard to imagine finding a better destination for a luxury holiday. The beaches in California are out of this world and the dining is wonderful. Don&#8217;t just consider a holiday to California; make a luxury holiday in California. Open the door to all the great adventure and passion of California for your luxury holidays.</p>
<p>California is full of luxury hotels. With so many choices it might not be easy to pick a luxury hotel in California but one thing is certain, they are all spectacular. They offer views of the city skyline, the beautiful ocean front and even a classic board-walk setting. These hotels are renowned for being the best and the proof is not hard to find. It would be hard to deny the sensation of being in paradise when the lobby of your luxury hotel looks like a movie set. Maybe true luxury is sitting on the outdoors lounge at the top of one of the hotels looking over the California skyline while sipping a cocktail. California is so much more than just a regular holiday.</p>
<p>The San Francisco bay area is a great destination for luxury holidays in California. Full of festive life and arts, laid out upon the San Francisco bay combining subtle beauty with the water. San Francisco has a small town feel with big city convenience. Some of the best luxury hotels in California are in the San Francisco bay area and they make for great luxury holidays.</p>
<p>Perhaps the biggest attraction for luxury holidays in California is the beach. Miles upon miles of beautiful natural beach front. Beaches in California have an appeal which is rarely found elsewhere and luxury holidays in California will allow for the full experience. Beach front luxury hotels are gorgeous, offering access to the beach, horizon pools and so many more amenities that are hard not to enjoy. Beach front bars, concerts and events are common and there are even beach front amusement parks. Luxury is truly defined in a California holiday.</p>
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		<title>Reasons to Buy California Homes for Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:55:21 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[California Homes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Affordable &#8211; This is one of the main reasons for you to buy these properties. These are very affordable and are available in wide range of budgets. You can buy any type of home as per your budget and need. No where else in the world, will you find such properties which are of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Affordable &#8211; This is one of the main reasons for you to buy these properties. These are very affordable and are available in wide range of budgets. You can buy any type of home as per your budget and need. No where else in the world, will you find such properties which are of the best designs and highly affordable. California real estate offers homes for every kind of budget and for every individual &#8211; this is one of the main reasons why you can think about these properties.</p>
<p>Agents &#8211; If you are not much experienced in buying and selling of properties and need some help to purchase properties, you will be amazed by number of agents who are here to help you. San Clemente real estate offers innumerable homes and villas, but to get to know about all such luxurious homes and villas, you need to know about all such properties which are available for sale. If you do not stay in the region or even if you stay here, it might not be possible for you to know about all such properties which are available for sale. In such a case, you need to hire the services of agents who shall guide you with all such properties. These people know everything about California real estate and properties which are available. You just need to get in touch with them, speak to them about your budget and mention about your specific requirements. Your buying process is going to become much easy in such a case.</p>
<p>Finance options &#8211; There are many finance options easily available for anyone who is looking forward to home loans. There are many banks and other financial organizations which are ready to offer you home loans at easy rates just for your convenience. You can even get home loan guidance for your California real estate agent who shall update you with other loan requirements. So many facilities which are related to loans are not available in any other place of the world.</p>
<p>Styles &#8211; California homes for sale floods you with home related options. You have several homes to choose from in various styles and designs. In fact it is said that the best home designs are found in Southern California realty. This happens mainly because these homes are designed keeping in mind the requirements of the users, the current trends and most importantly the comfort factors. Thus, if you are looking for styles and comfort then nothing can be as good as California homes for sale.</p>
<p>Location &#8211; This is another reason for the popularity of California homes for sale. These homes are located near shopping centers, entertainment zones and other places where convenience and connectivity is great so that residents do not have a tough time communicating from one place to another. Thus, location wise these properties are the best.</p>
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		<title>California HomeOwners Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 07:42:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arnold Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[California homeowners insurance provides financial protection against disasters. A standard policy insures the home itself and the things you keep in it. Homeowners insurance is a package policy. This means that it covers both damage to your property and your liability or legal responsibility for any injuries and property damage you or members of your [...]]]></description>
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<p>California homeowners insurance provides financial protection against disasters. A standard policy insures the home itself and the things you keep in it.</p>
<p>Homeowners insurance is a package policy. This means that it covers both damage to your property and your liability or legal responsibility for any injuries and property damage you or members of your family cause to other people. This includes damage caused by household pets.</p>
<p>Damage caused by most disasters is covered but there are exceptions. The most significant are damage caused by floods, earthquakes and poor maintenance. You must buy two separate policies for flood and earthquake coverage. Maintenance-related problems are the homeowners&#8217; responsibility.</p>
<p>.Reference resource: <a href="http://www.cahomeinsurance.com/California_Homes.htm">Click Here</a>.</p>
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		<title>California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger To Depart Public Office</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 04:46:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arnold Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Monday, January 10th, 2011, the current Governor of the state of California will depart public office. Arnold Schwarzenegger will be ending a seven-year run as the “Governator” that has received mixed opinion from the public. According to the Montreal Gazette, the 63-year-old “leaves with an approval rating of only 22 per cent and a [...]]]></description>
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<p>On Monday, January 10th, 2011, the current Governor of the state of California will depart public office.</p>
<p>Arnold Schwarzenegger will be ending a seven-year run as the “Governator” that has received mixed opinion from the public.</p>
<p>According to the Montreal Gazette, the 63-year-old “leaves with an approval rating of only 22 per cent and a tripled $28-billion budget deficit”.</p>
<p>It is unknown what the former actor and bodybuilder will be doing next, though it has been announced that he will be speaking in Calgary on January 25th at the Telus Convention Centre.</p>
<p>The Montreal Gazette writes that “the topic of his talk is not yet known, [though] Schwarzenegger is expected to speak about politics, business, energy and the environment, and Canadian/American relations.”</p>
<p>Schwarzenegger will be replaced by Democrat, Jerry Brown, in the position of governor.</p>
<p>     .Reference resource: <a href="http://www.watchmojo.com/blog/news/2011/01/05/california-governor-arnold-schwarzenegger-to-depart-public-office/">Click Here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Enterprise Zone Credits For California Corporations</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:37:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Austin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These are economically challenged areas where there is a desperate need for businesses to come and set up and offer work to people from the area, and in order to attract businesses to a Zone, Enterprise Zone credits were put into place. In addition to a host of state-based Enterprise Zone credits, your company may [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These are economically challenged areas where there is a desperate need for businesses to come and set up and offer work to people from the area, and in order to attract businesses to a Zone, Enterprise Zone credits were put into place. In addition to a host of state-based Enterprise Zone credits, your company may also qualify for federal hiring credits as well.</p>
<p>Hiring credits are available if you hire employees from certain targeted groups. These may include disabled veterans with qualifications, those who have been recently laid off or been threatened with layoff, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, summer youth hires as well as youth and young adults from designated communities, qualifying ex-felons, people who have recently been on food stamps, SSI or temporary assistance for needy families, as well as other qualified youth. Each of these qualified employees can earn your company that hires them up to $13,000 annually in Enterprise Zone credits.</p>
<p>Other tax credits incentives are available as federal hiring credits. WOTC California is the name of the program, and employees qualify based on similar groups as for the state tax incentive. For WOTC California, your corporation may earn anywhere from $2,400 to $4,800 per qualified employee.</p>
<p>Many of these hiring tax credits may be available to you for previous years as well. If you realize that you could have qualified for them three years or even more in the past, your accountant may file an amended return on your company&#8217;s behalf so that you can claim them. As well, if you want to carry over your tax credits so that they are available for your use next tax season, this may also be possible.</p>
<p>Other Enterprise Zone credits help your corporation save energy. When you purchase hybrid and diesel-powered vehicles for business use, your company may qualify for tax credits. If you install energy-saving equipment or pollution-controlling equipment at your place of business, you may then be able to claim Enterprise Zone credits and significant tax deductions. Companies located in an Enterprise Zone may also qualify for sales and use tax credits of up to ten percent of the purchase cost of research and development or manufacturing and processing equipment, as well as energy conservation or water or air pollution equipment.</p>
<p>You can discuss these and other tax credits incentives with your Long Beach accountant, who can provide more information.</p>
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