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Hello,

Thanks for reading and responding. I’ve been planning a trip to Seattle, but I need help organizing it. My interests are outdoor activities & sights—-including hiking, biking, and kayaking; seeing cool neighborhoods; hanging out at coffee houses/bookstores/jazz clubs.

So here’s a list of activities and sights I am interested in so far for my nine day stay in Seattle (Sept. 2 – 11). I’m trying to organize all these activities and sights into a feasible itinerary, one in which I economize my time and energy. Please, while I understand that much of how it could be organized depends on many factors, such as my preferences, I could use your guidance! By the way, I will have a car. And on a couple of these days, I’ll be hiking with a friend, a long-term resident of Seattle. I would appreciate your suggestions as to how I might make the most of my time and do as many of these as possible. How might you organize the following? Here’s my very rough itinerary so far, all of which can be altered, including the particular day I do certain activities:

Starting Sunday, Sept. 2; final day, Mon., Sept. 10:

Day 1, Sun, Sept. 2: Bumbershoot Festival (I arrive from Korea on this day, early morning—-not sure if I’ll be too tired to get out. I hope not!)

Day 2, Mon., Sept. 3: Bumbershoot Festival (?) I’m not sure if I’m going to do two days of this festival. Maybe just one. Are two days worth it or is one day enough?

Day 3 & 4, Tues., Sept. 4 & Wed, Sept 5: I’d like to get an overview of the city by renting a bike and doing the Burke-Gilman Trail. If it helps me get around better than a car, I’d consider renting a bike for two days. While I want to see as much as possible, I’d like to stop and do things along the way.

I realize that I can’t do all of these in one day. But here are sctivities/sights I’d like to do, at some point, whether on this day of biking or on some other day:

Neighborhoods:

I like cool neighborhoods with interesting architecture and/or quaint stores/coffee shops
* Fremont
* University District
* Capitol Hill
* Queen Ann
* Ballard Locks
*West Seattle (? not sure—is it worth it?)
* Green Lake (? not sure—is it worth it?)
*Pike’s Place Market (I know, not a neighborhood, but a place I could bike to on one of these days?)

CITY PARKS:

There seem to be so many good ones—-for amazing views & beauty—-that I’m confused. Which are really worth going to? It seems that most people agree on:
Kerry Park (at night?),
Olympic Sculpture Park,
Volunteer, and
Golden Gardens. Do you agree? I’m not sure about Carkeek or Gas Works though. Are these "duplicates experiences" of other parks?

GARDENS/NATURE CENTERS:

I don’t need to see ALL gardens/nature centers of Seattle, just the most significant/beautiful. If they all are worth it, however, then let me know. Which ones? It seems:

* Washington Park Arboretum
* Kubota Garden
* Woodland Park Rose Garden (? "duplicate"?)
* Univ. of Washington Botanical Gardens (? again, "duplicate" of others?)

Day 5, Thursday, Sept. 6: I must take do some shopping for an upcoming backpacking trip. Any suggestions for a good outdoors/backpacking store?

Day 6, Friday, Sept. 7: Kayaking—–on Lake Union? Lake Washington? Also, on this day, the Bainbridge ferry to Bremerton—-unless this is a day unto itself.

Day 7, Saturday, Sept. 8: hiking—-Mt. St. Helen’s

Day 8, Sunday, Sept. 9: hiking—-Mt. Rainier (or some place my friend knows)

Day 9, Monday, Sept. 10: A museum (any "musts-sees"?) Relax at some coffee shops? Definitely see a Mariners game that night.

As you can see, I want to stay ACTIVE, but don’t get me wrong: I want to have some down time along the way, such as enjoying a meal, hanging out at some cool cafes, coffee houses, and jazz club, not to mention parks.

"Must-visit" Coffee Houses that are COMFORTABLE and w/ATMOSPHERE:

* It seems people are saying: Uptown Espresso, Vivace, Coffee Messiah. Agree?

"Must-visit" restaurants, especially seafood:

* Only got one so far: Ray’s

"Must-visit" jazz clubs, especially for "After-hours lounge jazz":

* depends on schedule, I know, but people are talking about The Triple Door.

Notice I’m leaving out many tourist attractions, like the Space Needle and the zoo. These don’t seem to be important compared to my priorities. Am I wrong? Have I missed anything?

Thanks so much for any information and/or suggestions which might help me better define my itinerary.

Cheers

Skip the 2nd day of Bumbershoot, unless there’s some band you absolutely want to see. It’s do-able in one day.
The Burke-Gilman trail is pretty but won’t give you an "overview of the city". It’s really more rural. If you want to rent a bike for a day you can get one at Play It Again Sports on Stewart St. downtown. Green Lake is fun to ride around but, you know, it’s really just a big lake. Nothing too exciting there.
Fremont is a very cool neighborhood and you could check out stores / coffee houses / restaurants there. Don’t miss the Fremont Troll under the Aurora Ave bridge.
Nothing special about the University District, unless you are interested in checking out the campus. I would skip that. Ditto for Queen Anne.
The Ballard Locks are neat and you could do that on the same day you see Fremont. It’s fun to watch the locks in action. Check out the salmon ladder too, although there may not be many fish in it this time of year. The locks have a beautiful park that would be nice for a picnic.
If you like the beach head to Alki Beach in West Seattle, otherwise I’d skip West Seattle. Ditto for Golden Gardens (although it’s very close to the locks, so you could go there afterwards if you want to).
You absolutely must see Pike Place Market. You could spend a whole day there. I would do that and the Seattle Art Museum on the same day, then have dinner at Wild Ginger. Best restaurant in town. You could also add Olympic Sculpture Garden on the same day.
I think the WA Park Arboretum and Univ of WA Botanical Garden are the same thing. Beautiful place…I got married there! It’s pretty big and you probably want to save 1/2 day for that. Great place for bike-riding.
Kubota Gardens are incredible. I take all my out-of-town guests there.
The Triple Door is great; also check out Jazz Alley if they have any live shows while you’re here.
Skip the zoo. A zoo is a zoo is a zoo.
I agree with the previous poster that said REI is the place to get your backpacking gear. It’s on the corner of Eastlake and Stewart, just a couple of blocks from the place where I said to rent a bike.
As far as the coffee houses, I’d go to Uptown Espresso on Westlake. Or really, any place downtown. I know it’s the biggest chain in the universe but I really do like Starbucks. They’re consistent, friendly, and you don’t have to walk more than 2 feet in this town to find one. Don’t go to Vivace…they’re total snobs and unless you like a bad attitude with your coffee, I’d never set foot in that place.
So, blah, blah, blah, here’s what I would do if I were you:
Day 1: Bumbershoot
Day 2: Fremont, Ballard Locks, maybe Golden Gardens beach.
Day 3: Olympic Sculpture Garden, Pike Place Market (have lunch there too), Seattle Art Museum, dinner at Wild Ginger.
Day 4: REI, then rent a bike and ride up to Capitol Hill and the arboretum. Dinner on Broadway in Capitol Hill (whatever restaurant strikes your fancy). I’d try to stay out of downtown Seattle on the bike.
Day 5: Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge then check out Fort Ward State Park. Neat place. Take a bike instead of driving and you’ll save a bunch of money. Bainbride is very bike friendly.
Day 6: Relax, see Pioneer Square, spend an afternoon in Elliot Bay Bookstore. Go see some jazz music that night.
Day 7-8: Hiking w/ your friend.
Day 9: Open for anything you want to do. Mariners game at night. Buy snacks outside the stadium and bring them in with you to save a bunch of money.

Hope that helps! Have fun in our BEAUTIFUL city!!!

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I’ve been out on 25+ interviews and still no success. As of right now I am not sure what to do. Everyone tells me I should be hired already. I am extremely confident and I dress just like the managers. I’ll just keep going to these interviews until I get an offer.

Overview of me
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Bachelor’s in Finance
w/ 2 internships including Merrill Lynch
Excel experience
Marketing experience
Extracurricular activities
Extensive volunteer work

HR feedback would be great.

Hi,

Your education and other credentials would seem to make you a good candidate for employment, even as Entry Level?

If you want feedback on your interviews or at least what should you improve on to better your chances, in future interviews??

Ask the HR DEPARTMENTS of the COMPANIES you have ALREADY INTERVIEWED WITH.

Tell them you are trying to improve your chances of getting hired, and would they mind telling you, off the record, why you weren’t considered for employment?

Or as much as Company Policy will allow?
You may need to write a letter, for this request?

If you don’t remember who in HR you dealt with, you might have to go in and talk to the secretary there, and ask?

Good luck.

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Design Coffee Shop will begin operations in July 2009. Plans also include undertaking a small expansion with 6-8 months of beginning operations."

Brief outline of your business concept:

Design coffee shop is company involved more greatest the originally coffee shop It providing graphic design and marketing communication services. it not provide big business . It just likes a small business
Every day, millions of Americans wanted to sit down and enjoy the smell cup of coffee and lay back & see the background artwork from graphic design artist.
"A person had dreamed to spend more than 50 cents for a cup of coffee. A few years, now they glad to pay $1 to $4 for their cappuccino, mocha latte or vanilla ice blended drink
The specialty-coffee business is growing at a healthy pace.
The completive the Starbucks, The Coffee Bean, Pet’s, Dietrich’s and other major chains serve average quality drinks in establishments that have the same generic design appearance. Indeed, Starbucks and The Coffee Bean are often referred to as "fast food" coffeehouses due to their "cookie cutter" design. Now that Americans’ coffee preferences have broadened and matured, many are asking for more from their design coffee shop

Vision and Mission Statement
The design coffee shop will become the more like small museum. We will serve a perfect product at a very competitve price We will also be a meeting place for graphic design artists and a place for them to show off their work. We will create an atmosphere conducive to creative expression and promote the creative process.

Our primary goals over the next year are:

1. Secure financing for start-up of at least $1,000 for space and equipment.
2. Renovate our space in San Berniorndio.
3. Acquire equipment necessary for business, i.e. coffee pot, cappuccino machines, blenders, etc.
4. Make agreement with coffee distributors, and bakery vendors.
5. Create a cozy, artist friendly environment (i.e. choice of colors, choice of music, decor)
6. Open for business and become the foremost coffeehouse in the area.
MARKET OPPORTUNITY
Ownership
The Design coffee shop is a general partnership between Lisa and Sandy Mason. Each partner is equally financial involvement in operation and management of the shop, each to her own abilities.
Location and Facilities
The Design coffee shop is located in the Old Town section of San Bernardino, California. We currently own the building we will occupy, though painting and renovation are sorely needed.
Products and Services
Description of Products and Services
The Design coffee shop will offer high quality coffee, tea, hot coca, and cappuccino, at a very reasonable price.
we also buy cooking from other store.
Key Features of the Products and Services
All drinks will be made with filtered water and the highest quality ingredients we can get.
Frozen drinks will have caramel or chocolate syrup drizzled in the glass and over the drink. Cappuccino and hot coca will have whipped cream toppings as well as the option for candy sprinkles. Cookies will have the option of a chocolate or caramel dip and sprinkles.
We will offer designer flavored cream and five kinds of sweetener, i.e. sugar, honey, Equal, Splenda, and Sweet-n-Low. Cream and sweetener is at no extra charge.

Production of Products and Services
We will use only filtered water and will brew our coffee in commercial coffeepots that will be thoroughly cleaned between uses.
Future Products and Services
Within the next three to five years we expect to branch out into catering and offer homemade pies, whole or by the slice.
Comparative Advantages in Production
Our low overhead and cheaper pricing will be the key to our success.
Industry Overview
Market Research
There are other businesses that serve only coffee in our Old Town.
Size of the Industry
Nationally, the coffee shop industry is quite large, but in somewhere, there are more. Key Industry
Trends
This industry is booming at the present time, there is a trend toward small cozy places and away from the large generic chain.
Industry Outlook
The coffee business does not show signs of slowing down. With new innovations such as flavorings and additives, it should continue for some time.
Marketing Strategy
Target Markets
Our target market is a artist and writers who need a nice quite cozy place to think and do their work.
Description of Key Competitors
Of the three coffee shops in the area, one is a large chain with a very expensive product, one is really a home-style restaurant, the last one, and our biggest competitor is an antique store with a "tea room".
Analysis of Competitive Position
Our pricing strategy and comfortable atmosphere will be the key to our success. None of the other shops in the area can offer this.
Pricing Strategy
We will offer three sizes of drinks, small $1.00, medium $1.50 and large $2.00.
Our cookies and brownies will sell for $1.00 each
Promotion Strategy
We intend to advertise in the local newspapers and offer a "frequent drinkers club" discount to our best customers. We will also send out ads via direct mail, which will include cents off coupons.
Management and Staffing
Organizational Structure
Our organizational structure will be a simple pyramid style with the owners putting in as much work as the employees. Pyrimid a tall hierarchical structure, in other words, then I would be the boss, with a general manager working as your employee, who has a team, that on its turn supervises the employees. I think I mean a Flat structure (with the owners being “one of the guys”)
Management Team
April and Arlene will share management and supervisory responsibilities equally. Arlene for the morning shift. April for the afternoon shift.
Staffing
We will hire two busboys and two waitresses; these will be recruited from the local high school.
Labor Market Issues
In this area there are many high school students looking for work, part time or full time, we want to fill that need.

Market Risks
The main risk is monetary. The area may not be ready for a place like ours and we may not do a great business.
Implementation Plan
Implementation Activities and Dates
. Complete renovation 2/15/09
Purchase and set up equipment
Interview staff
Hire staff
3. Begin preliminary advertising 2/15/09 (Not yet)
Operate for 1 week unannounced (to get the kinks out, people notice "new" businesses, word of mouth will get out there, be ready)
Notify local newspaper your grand opening will be (no advertising cost, you’ll be swamped!)
4. Purchase and setup equipment 2/15/09 (This is mentioned above.)
5. Open for business 7/1/09

Financial Plan
Balance Sheet
Current Assets:
Building $150,000
5 computer $
Furnishings $5,000 if I go for a good atmosphere, you’ll need more than that probably, unless you get money from the government (you are promoting culture in the end!)
Equipment $1,000
Cash
Arlene $5,000
April $4,500
Accounts Receivable
None
Inventory
Coffee $1,000
Tea $500
Other Assets
Cups $3,000
Total Current Assets
$182,800
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable (monthly)
Water $200
Phone $150
Electric $500
Donut Vendor $1,000
Warehouse Club $1,000
Coffee Distributor $1,000
Wages $5,000
Advertising $1,000
Taxes Payable
Property Taxes $500
Employee Taxes $2,000
Operating Loans Payable
Startup Loan $500
Printer $ 97
Total Liabilities
$12,947 on going per month
Projected Income
March 05
Coffee $6,000
Tea $2,000
Cookies $1,500
Donuts $2,500
Misc. $4,000
Total Income for March
$16,000
Total Projected Net Profit (Cost/Benefit)
$3,150 for March
This would assume 20 pots of coffee sold a day, plus an assortment of other items. This also assumes the market will not increase or decrease due to weather or economics. This would be an average month.

Yes you certainly do .

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Mighty silent in here….where are those naysayers who told me that 7900 was the ‘magic number’?

Maybe its because the republicans announced today that they have a plan to save the economy, because we all know we loved the plan they had for the past 8 years.

During "Day" or "at market close?" I am completely new to trading. I want to do short term trading. Just give me an overview of trading for dummies.

People spend years learning how to trade & you want a short quick answer……… sorry…. there is no such thing.

If there was a "best time" to trade… wouldn’t all the professionals be doing it. I do have some rules for myself;
I never buy/sell before 10:00PM EDT
If a stock reaches its high 5 minutes before 4:00PM, I’ll buy.
I never trade during the hours of 11:30AM-1:30PM (lunch)

BUT…. these rules mean nothing without a ton of information I or anyone here can give you.

Here’s some places to start;
http://www.alphatrends.net/ (best "sum up" of daily activity on the web).
http://www.tradingwithtk.com/ (good teacher, dangerous stocks).
http://streamer.thinkorswim.com:8000/shadowtrader.m3u
(great market comentary during the day, 9:15AM – 4:00PM EDT).

ya@eriestocktrader.com

Ive been reserching about how to get started in the affilate marketing business and was looking to see whether anyone knew of any sites on the web that would help me get started. Basically all the sites I’ve found so far just give a basic overview of the area and and dont really give an indepth guide to getting started. Does anyone know of any indepth sources on the web? also any thoughts, advice or ideas on getting started would be greatly appreciated.

Check out www.returnonaffiliates.com
It is a community all about affiliates.
I am currentlyrunning a program and that site helped me.
Contact me to compare notes.
There is also a great magazine called Revenue.
It is all about the industry.

For my maths assignment, I need to answer this question: List advantages and disadvantages of shares as an investment with respect to at least 2 other investment options. Your help would be very much appreciated. Please write a detailed overview so as to help me with my assignment. Thanks.

Comparing shares (common stocks) with corporate bonds (or bank loans): Shares give you ownership of a business entity, it’s a claim on the business’ interest after debt (bonds, loans, etc) is paid back. Corporate bonds don’t do that. Shares can be sold on stock exchanges and have more liquidity, while most debt instruments can not be traded and even if it’s tradable, it’s not as easy to find a buyer as stocks. However, holders of shares assume full risk of the business entity. If the business undergoes difficulty, and files for bankruptcy, debt holders claims their interest first, and then share holders, if there’s any interest left. The conventional thinking is that shares (stocks) are riskier than debt ( corporate bonds).

I don’t understand how is this question related to math? What level is this math assignment on?