Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
some cute jokes about coffee...
Spouse #1: Honey, this coffee tastes like dirt.
Spouse #2: That's not surprising, dear, it was just ground this morning.
What do you call a cow who's just given birth? De-calf-inated!
A lady came into the kitchen, sat down at the table, leaned forward, put her head in her hands and said to her husband "Honey, I feel terrible! My head hurts, my back's killing me and my left breast just burns and burns." He said "I'm gonna help you, Dear. I'll get you some aspirins for the headache, I'll rub your back with Myoflex for the backache, and if you'll sit up and get your breast out of the coffee, it'll stop burning!"
A man went to his psychiatrist and said, "Every time I drink my coffee, I get a stabbing pain in my right eye," the psychiatrist said, "well, have you tried taking the spoon out?"
some things to think about when making a business card...
Many business professionals in various industries understand (hopefully) that their business card is a small version of their "business passport". It's not going to make or break the deal but it will make a statement and it will be looked at and possibly analyzed by your prospective clients/associates. Information below will help you guide your intuition and professional experience when making important decisions designing your
Does Size Matter? There are probably few different opinions about business card size or its shape. I recommend keeping the standard format 3 ½ x 2, here is why:
People are very much used to this format and they used to handling business cards that fit in their wallet, their organizer, etc. This is a positive thing. Even after entering your email address and phone number in to their Blackberry or Outlook people don't usually throw away business cards. Size and shape of a business card can potentially work against you - if it's smaller than the standard it gets lost, if it's bigger - it doesn't fit and becomes a nuisance.
Color. Remember that color can have subliminal effect. Choosing your colors should be done with caution and research. Make sure to take in consideration your industry colors and general effect of color. I would advice to perform in depth research before making final decision. Keep in mind that you also looking for contrast of the important information that you want to stand out vs. background. Here are some editions from "Color Survey: what respondents said colors mean to them", you will find it interesting and contradictory at the same time.
Happy = Yellow
Inexpensive = Brown
Pure = White
Powerful = Red (tomato)
Good Luck = Green
Dependable = Blue
Good tasting = Red (tomato)
High Quality = Black
Dignity = Purple
Nausea = Green
Technology = Silver
Deity = White
Sexiness = Red (tomato)
Bad Luck = Black
Mourning = Black
Favorite color = Blue
Expensive = Gold
Least favorite color = Orange
Before hiring graphic designer try to come up with your own design and colors. If you not computer (Adobe Photoshop) friendly buy some color markers and have fun.
You can only find the right combination by eliminating lots of wrong combinations.
The back (flip) side of the business cards. Let me ask you this: How often (or when was the last time) you have flipped business card hoping to find something exiting there.
And if you did, what did you find there? Not much. Once again, it's a personal preference and a matter of a budget since printing both sides is more expensive. If someone is determined to use the flip side I would advice keeping it very simple - just business name or website address.
It's a different story if you are masseuse, mechanic, hair stylist, chiropractor or professional where keeping appointments is essential.
You should produce cheaper version of your regular business cards (just one color, less expensive paper) with flip side being used to write down client appointments.
Using your photo in your business cards. Once again it all depends. If you are real-estate agent you should have a photo of yourself, because 99% of real-estate agents do. However, if you own plumbing company image of a faucet or a pipe will be a lot more effective than your own photo, which actually be somewhat out of place.
We can have another long discussion on the personal photo itself (clothing, hair, facial expressions, background, etc). However, we are not going to get in to that now. I believe generally having your own photo on your business card is a good thing, I will only suggest to do a test run with your friends, business associates and absolute strangers to get different reactions from completely different people. At the end of the day it's a matter of personal preference and if it generates business you doing the right thing.
Composition. It's important not to have clutter. Your business card should be divided in 3 separate sections:
1. Company name and tagline.
2. Your name and title.
3. Contact info.
You should think very carefully and creatively about you tagline. It doesn't have to be the same as your company's slogan if you already have one.
The tagline will tell your potential clients in 2 seconds what your company is all about, how you can help and(or) what you specialize in. You are not going to come up with a perfect tagline the minute you read this, so don't rush, take your time and don't be discouraged.
Lamination, Clear coating, Embossing, Paper thickness. You can spend from $50 to a $1000 dollars on 500 business cards, it all depends on your budget, your business and your revenue. Don't think that spending $1000 on business cards will miraculously double your business. You have to carefully determine what is important NOW and where you can compromise. I would advice to spend extra on good quality thick paper because thin flimsy cards just come across as thin and...flimsy. Lamination can extend the life of your card and make it more appealing (shiny). You should use clear coat if you going full color - lots of ink coverage on the card surface. Save on the embossing. You can always add it later on if you decide that you need to upgrade.
"It's just a business card!" That's right, but it is YOUR business card.
It's important to treat business card creation as a synergy of different components that will compliment each other in the final result.
Experiment with different materials, it doesn't have to be paper. However make sure your card can be scanned if you want geeks to get a hold of you at some point in the future.
Be creative, keep trying and keep experimenting. You can only be wrong if you do nothing.
Does Size Matter? There are probably few different opinions about business card size or its shape. I recommend keeping the standard format 3 ½ x 2, here is why:
People are very much used to this format and they used to handling business cards that fit in their wallet, their organizer, etc. This is a positive thing. Even after entering your email address and phone number in to their Blackberry or Outlook people don't usually throw away business cards. Size and shape of a business card can potentially work against you - if it's smaller than the standard it gets lost, if it's bigger - it doesn't fit and becomes a nuisance.
Color. Remember that color can have subliminal effect. Choosing your colors should be done with caution and research. Make sure to take in consideration your industry colors and general effect of color. I would advice to perform in depth research before making final decision. Keep in mind that you also looking for contrast of the important information that you want to stand out vs. background. Here are some editions from "Color Survey: what respondents said colors mean to them", you will find it interesting and contradictory at the same time.
Happy = Yellow
Inexpensive = Brown
Pure = White
Powerful = Red (tomato)
Good Luck = Green
Dependable = Blue
Good tasting = Red (tomato)
High Quality = Black
Dignity = Purple
Nausea = Green
Technology = Silver
Deity = White
Sexiness = Red (tomato)
Bad Luck = Black
Mourning = Black
Favorite color = Blue
Expensive = Gold
Least favorite color = Orange
Before hiring graphic designer try to come up with your own design and colors. If you not computer (Adobe Photoshop) friendly buy some color markers and have fun.
You can only find the right combination by eliminating lots of wrong combinations.
The back (flip) side of the business cards. Let me ask you this: How often (or when was the last time) you have flipped business card hoping to find something exiting there.
And if you did, what did you find there? Not much. Once again, it's a personal preference and a matter of a budget since printing both sides is more expensive. If someone is determined to use the flip side I would advice keeping it very simple - just business name or website address.
It's a different story if you are masseuse, mechanic, hair stylist, chiropractor or professional where keeping appointments is essential.
You should produce cheaper version of your regular business cards (just one color, less expensive paper) with flip side being used to write down client appointments.
Using your photo in your business cards. Once again it all depends. If you are real-estate agent you should have a photo of yourself, because 99% of real-estate agents do. However, if you own plumbing company image of a faucet or a pipe will be a lot more effective than your own photo, which actually be somewhat out of place.
We can have another long discussion on the personal photo itself (clothing, hair, facial expressions, background, etc). However, we are not going to get in to that now. I believe generally having your own photo on your business card is a good thing, I will only suggest to do a test run with your friends, business associates and absolute strangers to get different reactions from completely different people. At the end of the day it's a matter of personal preference and if it generates business you doing the right thing.
Composition. It's important not to have clutter. Your business card should be divided in 3 separate sections:
1. Company name and tagline.
2. Your name and title.
3. Contact info.
You should think very carefully and creatively about you tagline. It doesn't have to be the same as your company's slogan if you already have one.
The tagline will tell your potential clients in 2 seconds what your company is all about, how you can help and(or) what you specialize in. You are not going to come up with a perfect tagline the minute you read this, so don't rush, take your time and don't be discouraged.
Lamination, Clear coating, Embossing, Paper thickness. You can spend from $50 to a $1000 dollars on 500 business cards, it all depends on your budget, your business and your revenue. Don't think that spending $1000 on business cards will miraculously double your business. You have to carefully determine what is important NOW and where you can compromise. I would advice to spend extra on good quality thick paper because thin flimsy cards just come across as thin and...flimsy. Lamination can extend the life of your card and make it more appealing (shiny). You should use clear coat if you going full color - lots of ink coverage on the card surface. Save on the embossing. You can always add it later on if you decide that you need to upgrade.
"It's just a business card!" That's right, but it is YOUR business card.
It's important to treat business card creation as a synergy of different components that will compliment each other in the final result.
Experiment with different materials, it doesn't have to be paper. However make sure your card can be scanned if you want geeks to get a hold of you at some point in the future.
Be creative, keep trying and keep experimenting. You can only be wrong if you do nothing.
some info about the japanise yes...
The Japanese yen (sign: ¥; code: JPY) is the official currency of Japan. It is the third most-traded currency in the foreign exchange market after United States dollar and the euro. It is also widely used as a reserve currency after the U.S. dollar, the euro and the pound sterling.
The Japanese then decided to adopt a silver dollar coinage under the name of 'yen', meaning 'a round object'. The yen was officially adopted by the Meiji government in an Act signed on May 10, 1871. The new currency was gradually introduced beginning from July of that year. The yen was therefore basically a dollar unit, like all dollars, descended from the Spanish Pieces of eight, and up until the year 1873, all the dollars in the world were more or less the same value.
The yen replaced Tokugawa coinage, a complex monetary system of the Edo period based on the mon. The New Currency Act of 1871 stipulated the adoption of the decimal accounting system of yen (yen 1), sen (1⁄100 ), and rin (1⁄1000), with the coins being round and cast as in the West. The yen was legally defined as 0.78 troy ounces (24.26 g) of pure silver, or 1.5 grams of pure gold hence putting it on a bimetallic standard. (The same amount of silver is worth about 1181 modern yen, while the same amount of gold is worth about 4715 yen.)
Following the silver devaluation of 1873, the yen devalued against the US dollar and the Canadian dollar units since they adhered to a gold standard, and by the year 1897 the yen was worth only about 50 cents(US). In that year, Japan adopted a gold exchange standard and hence froze the value of the yen at 50 cents. (The sen and the rin were eventually taken out of circulation at the end of 1953.)
Beginning in December 1931, Japan gradually shifted from the gold standard system to the managed currency system.The relative value of the yen is determined in foreign exchange markets by the economic forces of supply and demand. The supply of the yen in the market is governed by the desire of yen holders to exchange their yen for other currencies to purchase goods, services, or assets. The demand for the yen is governed by the desire of foreigners to buy goods and services in Japan and by their interest in investing in Japan (buying yen-denominated real and financial assets).
Since the 1990s, the Bank of Japan, the country's central bank, has kept interest rates low in order to spur economic growth. Short-term lending rates have responded to this monetary relaxation and fell from 3.7% to 1.3% between 1993 and 2008. Low interest rates combined with a ready liquidity for the yen prompted investors to borrow money in Japan and invest it in other countries (a practice known as carry trade). This has helped to keep the value of the yen low compared to other currencies.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
how paper money got started...
These banknotes were a form of representative money which could be converted into gold or silver by application at the bank. Since banks issued notes far in excess of the gold and silver they kept on deposit, sudden loss of public confidence in a bank could precipitate mass redemption of banknotes and result in ‘’bankruptcy’’.
The use of bank notes issued by private commercial banks as legal tender has gradually been replaced by the issuance of bank notes authorized and controlled by national governments. The Bank of England was granted sole rights to issue banknotes in England after 1694. In the USA, the Federal Reserve Bank was granted similar rights after its establishment in 1913. Until recently, these government-authorized currencies were forms of representative money, since they were partially backed by gold or silver and were theoretically convertible into gold or silver.
thinking of buying a business...here are some considerations you will need to make...
Buying a business can take time, energy and some detective work. It is important that you do your homework to ensure that you buy the right type of business and that you pay a fair price for it. If you have a great business idea and are ready to work hard to build it from the ground up, then you may wish to start your own business. But if you want to hit the ground running and avoid some of the common start-up pitfalls, then buying an existing business or a successful franchise may be a better option for you.
Businesses for sale are often advertised in newspapers, on the Internet, by word of mouth or through trade publications. It will be necessary to investigate a little before buying a business.
Before deciding to buy a business, you should evaluate the condition and potential of the business. You will need to consider:
Are the building, equipment and inventory operational?
Does the business have a good reputation?
How visible and easily accessible is the business? Is it located in the city or out of town? You will have to take into account shipping costs that will be necessary, if you are distanced from your suppliers and customers.
Are the products or services generating revenue? Are sales increasing, decreasing or are they flat?
Is there a good working relationship with the suppliers and the bank that the business deals with?
If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. So, beware!
As a buyer, it all comes down to knowing what you can honestly afford before negotiations start. You should be flexible in your negotiations to buy, but also keep your budget and the value of the business in mind.
What is the value of the business?
You may want to investigate the value of assets, such as the building, equipment and products.
Other factors to consider are the business' financial statements, annual report and intellectual property (for example, patents, trade-marks, and so on).
Some valuable assets to any business are reputation, customer lists, quality of personnel, and so on.
some other considerations include:
Take your time and verify all information you are given before you commit yourself.
Buy a business within an industry you know well and with products and services you are comfortable selling.
Buy based on the return on investment and not the price.
Don't use all your cash for the purchase.
Investigate suppliers, clients and the reputation of the business before you buy.
Businesses for sale are often advertised in newspapers, on the Internet, by word of mouth or through trade publications. It will be necessary to investigate a little before buying a business.
Before deciding to buy a business, you should evaluate the condition and potential of the business. You will need to consider:
Are the building, equipment and inventory operational?
Does the business have a good reputation?
How visible and easily accessible is the business? Is it located in the city or out of town? You will have to take into account shipping costs that will be necessary, if you are distanced from your suppliers and customers.
Are the products or services generating revenue? Are sales increasing, decreasing or are they flat?
Is there a good working relationship with the suppliers and the bank that the business deals with?
If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. So, beware!
As a buyer, it all comes down to knowing what you can honestly afford before negotiations start. You should be flexible in your negotiations to buy, but also keep your budget and the value of the business in mind.
What is the value of the business?
You may want to investigate the value of assets, such as the building, equipment and products.
Other factors to consider are the business' financial statements, annual report and intellectual property (for example, patents, trade-marks, and so on).
Some valuable assets to any business are reputation, customer lists, quality of personnel, and so on.
some other considerations include:
Take your time and verify all information you are given before you commit yourself.
Buy a business within an industry you know well and with products and services you are comfortable selling.
Buy based on the return on investment and not the price.
Don't use all your cash for the purchase.
Investigate suppliers, clients and the reputation of the business before you buy.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
stargate trading card game! collect them all and save the universe! (you can also play the stargate trading card game online)...
The TCG pulls players into the Stargate universe as they put their favorite characters together to form a team and send them through the gate to accomplish missions. New gameplay lets characters “learn” from their accomplishments and mistakes to increase their capabilities. There are three different ways to possibly win: Earning experience points, collecting glyphs, or scoring Adversaries. By completing missions, players can play glyphs onto their characters which unlock abilities that could help them win the game.
The online version of the game is identical to the standard game and contains the same cards. However, being online it gives players the advantage of a more diverse group of opponents to play against at any time of day or night. Also, it includes an online deck builder and collection management system, making it easy to manage physical and virtual collections. There are also online tournaments with rewards of free cards and increased player rankings in worldwide standings. Finally, Sony Online has introduced a redemption program known as “Through the Gate”. This allows players to collect the full set of digital cards, and then redeem them online for physical cards. The online game went live on April 27, 2007.
The first set of cards are based on Stargate SG-1, and contains 292 cards. Starter decks feature Jack O'Neill, Daniel Jackson, Samantha Carter, and Teal'c, and are fully playable, each containing sixty cards including four team character cards that are based on the heroes of the show. Booster packs each contain eleven additional cards, including characters, enemies, missions, weapons and other gear, as well as obstacles that players can use to enhance their deck. The set is made up of 66 Rare cards, 66 Uncommon cards, 100 Common cards, 6 Ultra-Rare cards, and 54 Starter-deck-only cards.
Released on August 16, 2007, the second set contains 292 cards and is based on the Goa'uld System Lords. Set two focuses on expanding the villain aspect of Stargate TCG. Starter Decks feature Ba'al, Apophis, Osiris, and Yu. It introduced a new feature called Dominion and expandeded upon existing traits from the Stargate SG-1 set such as Russians, Tok'ra, and NID. The set is made up of 66 Rare cards, 66 Uncommon cards, 100 Common cards, 6 Ultra-Rare cards, and 54 Starter-deck-only cards.
Released on May 9, 2008, the third entitled Rise of the Ori, includes 240 cards and it introduces Ships, Promotion Tokens, and the Blockade ability. The fourth set has been announed and will focus on Stargate Atlantis.
heres the link to the online card game! http://stargateonlinetcg.station.sony.com/
some rumors about the ps4...
The PlayStation 4 or PS4 will be the eighth generation video game console developed by Sony. The console will be the successor to the PlayStation 3 and (according to PSW) it will be twice as powerful with similar size to the Wii. Sony desires to put the PS4 on the market by 2011, although 2010 is halfway finished and no announcement has been made.
The concept art of the PlayStation 4 has been produced by 'passionate' designer, Tai Chiem. As displayed, the futuristic look of the eighth generation console consists of a spherical screen and a 'knell touchscreen panel'. Sony is desperately trying to beat Microsoft to the market with a next-gen console. Sony realized that when Microsoft released the Xbox 360 with a relatively cheap engine - this allowed Microsoft to capture a healthy chunk in the gaming market.
Also the PlayStation 3 is a distance away from the Wii in the market (especially in East Asia). This made Sony to think as to making a smaller console, as the Japanese buyers prefer smaller platforms.
The PS4 is set for release possibly late 2012. It would be reasonable due to the fact that the PS-1 came out in 1994 for Japan. It had 6 years of shelf life. The PS-2 came out in 2000. It too had 6 years of shelf life. Likewise, the PS-3 came out in 2006 which was 6 years after the release of the PS-2. Therefore a reasonable release date for the PS-4 would be 2012. However, it would likely be sometime in 2013 for some reason before it would be released in the United States. Also, if Sony later decides to release a PS-5 it would most likely be in 2018. The PS-6 would then be released in 2024 and the PS-7 in 2030. No deviation from this schedule is likely.
The concept art of the PlayStation 4 has been produced by 'passionate' designer, Tai Chiem. As displayed, the futuristic look of the eighth generation console consists of a spherical screen and a 'knell touchscreen panel'. Sony is desperately trying to beat Microsoft to the market with a next-gen console. Sony realized that when Microsoft released the Xbox 360 with a relatively cheap engine - this allowed Microsoft to capture a healthy chunk in the gaming market.
Also the PlayStation 3 is a distance away from the Wii in the market (especially in East Asia). This made Sony to think as to making a smaller console, as the Japanese buyers prefer smaller platforms.
The PS4 is set for release possibly late 2012. It would be reasonable due to the fact that the PS-1 came out in 1994 for Japan. It had 6 years of shelf life. The PS-2 came out in 2000. It too had 6 years of shelf life. Likewise, the PS-3 came out in 2006 which was 6 years after the release of the PS-2. Therefore a reasonable release date for the PS-4 would be 2012. However, it would likely be sometime in 2013 for some reason before it would be released in the United States. Also, if Sony later decides to release a PS-5 it would most likely be in 2018. The PS-6 would then be released in 2024 and the PS-7 in 2030. No deviation from this schedule is likely.
Monday, August 16, 2010
which would you choose out of the two options?...a thought provoking money experiment...
Perceived value of money:
The following is a thought experiment. Would you rather earn 100 000 dollars when everyone around you makes $50 000 or would you rather make $200 000 when everyone around you makes $400 000. The only rule you have to keep in mind is that the cost of living and goods stays the same. Which option will most people choose? A rational person would choose the second option, where he makes more money but less than people around him. That way he will have twice as much to spend. In reality most people choose the first option – being richer than other people. Some scientist think this experiment demonstrates the irrationality of man. Other scientists think This experiment clearly shows that social rank is far more important to people than the amount of money they have. what do you think?
The following is a thought experiment. Would you rather earn 100 000 dollars when everyone around you makes $50 000 or would you rather make $200 000 when everyone around you makes $400 000. The only rule you have to keep in mind is that the cost of living and goods stays the same. Which option will most people choose? A rational person would choose the second option, where he makes more money but less than people around him. That way he will have twice as much to spend. In reality most people choose the first option – being richer than other people. Some scientist think this experiment demonstrates the irrationality of man. Other scientists think This experiment clearly shows that social rank is far more important to people than the amount of money they have. what do you think?
7 essential startup "steps" for entrepenuers...
1) Do your market research - Just because you build it or sell it doesn't necessarily mean anyone will buy it. The first essential step is to research your potential market. Who needs what you are offering? Is there space for your product or service in the market or is the market saturated? Is the market national? Is it a niche? Can you define your ideal customers? These are all questions that need to be answered before you even consider starting a business. Too many entrepreneurs have found out the hard way that there was not enough market share for them to capture. Others have realized that their target market audience was far too limited to make their business work.
2) Show yourself the money - You can't start a business without capital. Determine what you have, what you will need and how you will go about getting it. If you plan to seek investor funding or financing, start writing a business plan and practice your pitch. Research the costs associated with your business. Know how much money you'll need and decide where it could come from.
3) Hire a good business attorney - You don't necessarily need to have an attorney on a retainer, but you'll want to hire an attorney experienced with new businesses to help you get started. Your attorney can advise you about such things as drafting contracts, reviewing your lease and determining the right business structure. A good attorney will know what it is that you are trying to do and help you structure your business in a way that will be beneficial to you.
4) Hire a good accountant - An accountant will work in conjunction with your attorney and be instrumental in determining the best form of ownership. He can also help you establish bookkeeping and other record keeping procedures that can keep you on track for years. Most important, a good accountant will help with tax planning.
5) Decide on a business structure - Personal liability, taxes, paperwork and regulations vary greatly among the different legal business structures. Your attorney and accountant will play a key role in assisting you in this important decision.
6) Decide on a business name - It may seem obvious and simple, but the name is how your business will be known to the world. The right name says a lot about your company. Make a list of potential names and narrow the list down to the one that best describes your company in a few words, while being catchy, easy to remember, easy to pronounce and easy to spell. You should also consider how it will translate to a web domain name.
7) Get all necessary licenses and permits - Along with a business license, you may need to get additional licenses depending on the type of business and local laws. you may need licenses to manufacture and/or sell specific products such as liquor, firearms or even lottery tickets. It's also extremely important to know the zoning laws before you open a business. Don't assume the zoning laws don't apply to you.
2) Show yourself the money - You can't start a business without capital. Determine what you have, what you will need and how you will go about getting it. If you plan to seek investor funding or financing, start writing a business plan and practice your pitch. Research the costs associated with your business. Know how much money you'll need and decide where it could come from.
3) Hire a good business attorney - You don't necessarily need to have an attorney on a retainer, but you'll want to hire an attorney experienced with new businesses to help you get started. Your attorney can advise you about such things as drafting contracts, reviewing your lease and determining the right business structure. A good attorney will know what it is that you are trying to do and help you structure your business in a way that will be beneficial to you.
4) Hire a good accountant - An accountant will work in conjunction with your attorney and be instrumental in determining the best form of ownership. He can also help you establish bookkeeping and other record keeping procedures that can keep you on track for years. Most important, a good accountant will help with tax planning.
5) Decide on a business structure - Personal liability, taxes, paperwork and regulations vary greatly among the different legal business structures. Your attorney and accountant will play a key role in assisting you in this important decision.
6) Decide on a business name - It may seem obvious and simple, but the name is how your business will be known to the world. The right name says a lot about your company. Make a list of potential names and narrow the list down to the one that best describes your company in a few words, while being catchy, easy to remember, easy to pronounce and easy to spell. You should also consider how it will translate to a web domain name.
7) Get all necessary licenses and permits - Along with a business license, you may need to get additional licenses depending on the type of business and local laws. you may need licenses to manufacture and/or sell specific products such as liquor, firearms or even lottery tickets. It's also extremely important to know the zoning laws before you open a business. Don't assume the zoning laws don't apply to you.
about the stargate atlantis seasons 3-4 collectable action figures....
here is what they look like and there out there for you to collect! The celebrated third series of action figures based on the Sci-Fi Channel hit series Stargate Atlantis are ready to embark on their most important mission to date – exploring your collection! Featuring characters from the third and fourth seasons, this assortment offers new faces, new uniforms, new threats and a bonus figure-sized Ancient Control Chair!
The core release included Dr. Samantha Carter and Dr. Jennifer Keller as they appeared in the show’s fourth season, a hulking and imposing Wraith Drone, the limited Garrison Uniform Sheppard in his on-base black uniform and the Previews Exclusive warrior, Ronon Dex. Also included in each case is a special edition case-topper figure featuring a new version of a Stargate legend – General Jack O’Neill in his blue garrison uniform! This limited figure is included within each sealed case and will only be available from your local retailer.As with past Stargate releases, this assortment was sculpted by Jean St. Jean Studios, stands 7 inches tall and features series-accurate costumes. The Ancient Control Chair will be distributed with Dr. Carter, Dr. Keller, Wraith Drone and Ronon, however each figure in the line is also included several accessories to further accent your Stargate displays. happy hunting!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
what kind of corporations there are in canada and what are the advantages and dissadvatages of incorporating your business...
The corporation is the most popular form of business structure in Canada, which isn't surprising when you consider the difference in liability protection the corporation provides (as opposed to a sole proprietorship). Canadian corporations are also taxed differently than other forms of business. The most obvious tax change is that as a corporation is a legal entity in itself, the corporation is taxed separately from the individual. (As a business owner, you file both T1 (personal) and T2 (corporate) income tax forms.) But tax-wise, there are also different types of corporation, and the type of corporation determines whether or not the corporation is entitled to certain rates and deductions. if you choose to incorporate your business. This can be done at the federal or provincial level. When you incorporate your business, it is considered to be a legal entity that is separate from the owners and shareholders. As a shareholder of a corporation, you will not be personally liable for the debts, obligations or acts of the corporation.
types of corporations in canda :
canadian controled private corporation (ccpc)
the "other" private corporation
public corporation
"other" corporation
Advantages of incorporating:
limited liability
ownership is transferable
continuous existence
separate legal entity
easier to raise capital
possible tax advantage as taxes may be lower for an incorporated business
Disadvantages of incorporating:
a corporation is closely regulated
more expensive to incorporate than a partnership or sole proprietorship
extensive corporate records required, including shareholder and director meetings, and documentation filed annually with the government
possible conflict between shareholders and directors
possible problem with residency of directors, if they are in another province or the majority are not Canadian
types of corporations in canda :
canadian controled private corporation (ccpc)
the "other" private corporation
public corporation
"other" corporation
Advantages of incorporating:
limited liability
ownership is transferable
continuous existence
separate legal entity
easier to raise capital
possible tax advantage as taxes may be lower for an incorporated business
Disadvantages of incorporating:
a corporation is closely regulated
more expensive to incorporate than a partnership or sole proprietorship
extensive corporate records required, including shareholder and director meetings, and documentation filed annually with the government
possible conflict between shareholders and directors
possible problem with residency of directors, if they are in another province or the majority are not Canadian
a little bit about the stargate sg1 show...
Stargate SG-1 was nominated for numerous awards during its ten-season run. Its nominations for seven Emmys in the "Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series" category and one Emmy for "Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore)" did not result in a win. SG-1 won two Gemini Awards, twelve Leo Awards and five Saturn Awards out of over thirty nominations each. Stargate SG-1 was also nominated for two VES Awards in 2003 and 2005 and for two Hugo Awards in 2005 and 2007. Brad Wright used the term "Gaters" to refer to fans of Stargate SG-1 in 2001, but the term did not become widespread. Some fans' belief that there was a real Stargate device under Cheyenne Mountain inspired writers Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie to come up with their own conspiracy story for season 4's "Point of No Return". Stargate SG-1 spawned an industry of spin-off products. From 1999 to 2001, ROC published four Stargate SG-1 novels written by Ashley McConnell. In 2004, UK-based Fandemonium Press launched a new series of licensed tie-in novels based on Stargate SG-1,
although these books were unavailable in North America until 2006 when the license conflict with ROC expired. Titan Publishing publishes the official Stargate Magazine, while Avatar Press published a series of Stargate SG-1 comics.A Stargate SG-1 roleplaying game and a Stargate trading card game were released in 2003 and 2007. Diamond Select Toys and Hasbro launched a series of toys in 2005 and 2006, respectively. The planned video game Stargate SG-1: The Alliance was cancelled in 2005. Four amusement rides are based on Stargate – the Stargate SG-3000 theme park ride operating at Space Park Bremen in Germany, and at Six Flags theme parks in Chicago, San Francisco and Louisville. By SG-1's tenth season in 2006, Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis were said to have brought US$500 million in production to British Columbia. MGM executive vice president Charles Cohen described Stargate SG-1 and its spinoff series as the television counterpart of their James Bond franchise, being very profitable and improving their image.
Friday, August 13, 2010
two funny jokes about money for you :) ...
After drafting a will for an elderly client, the lawyer announced a fee of $100.
The client gave the lawyer a $100 bill.
After the client left, the lawyer saw that the client had in fact paid $200, as two of the client's $100 bills had stuck together.
Looking at the $100 overpayment, an ethical question arose in the lawyer's mind: "Do I tell my partner?"
There was a little boy named Johnny who used to hang out at the local corner market. The owner didn't know what Johnny's problem was, but the boys would constantly tease him. They would always comment that he was two bricks shy of a load, or two pickles short of a barrel. To prove it, sometimes they would offer Johnny his choice between a nickel (5 cents) and a dime (10 cents) and John would always take the nickel ... they said, because it was bigger.
One day after Little Johnny grabbed the nickel, the store owner took him aside and said "Johnny, those boys are making fun of you. They think you don't know the dime is worth more than the nickel. Are you grabbing the nickel because it's bigger, or what?"
Slowly, Little Johnny turned toward the store owner and a big grin appeared on his face and he said, "Well, if I took the dime, they'd stop doing it, and so far I have saved $20!"
The client gave the lawyer a $100 bill.
After the client left, the lawyer saw that the client had in fact paid $200, as two of the client's $100 bills had stuck together.
Looking at the $100 overpayment, an ethical question arose in the lawyer's mind: "Do I tell my partner?"
There was a little boy named Johnny who used to hang out at the local corner market. The owner didn't know what Johnny's problem was, but the boys would constantly tease him. They would always comment that he was two bricks shy of a load, or two pickles short of a barrel. To prove it, sometimes they would offer Johnny his choice between a nickel (5 cents) and a dime (10 cents) and John would always take the nickel ... they said, because it was bigger.
One day after Little Johnny grabbed the nickel, the store owner took him aside and said "Johnny, those boys are making fun of you. They think you don't know the dime is worth more than the nickel. Are you grabbing the nickel because it's bigger, or what?"
Slowly, Little Johnny turned toward the store owner and a big grin appeared on his face and he said, "Well, if I took the dime, they'd stop doing it, and so far I have saved $20!"
drinking coffee can help prevent liver cancer...
In the last decade studies have consistently suggested that coffee drinking may be protective against the development of hepatocellular (liver) cancer, though currently the exact mechanism of action has yet to be identified. (Taylor-Robinson 2008) Data suggests that components in coffee including diterpenes, cafestol and kahweol, caffeine and chlorogenic acid may be responsible for the beneficial effects. (Tao et al. 2008) In 2005 Japanese researchers published their findings after conducting a large-scale population based study that confirmed a statistically significant inverse (protective) association between habitual coffee drinking and liver cancer. (Inoue et al. 2005) A more recent Japanese study also found coffee drinking to be associated with a decrease in liver cancer risk. (Ohishi et al. 2008) These findings were supported by a hospital based study in Italy (Anese et al. 2003) and further endorsed by the publication of a pooled analysis of data consisting of over 60,000 people, which also found a significant inverse association between coffee consumption and the risk of liver cancer. (Shimazu et al. 2005) Research continues in this area. Conclusions from two meta-analyses strengthen the associated protective effect of coffee drinking on liver cancer. (Bravi et al. 2007., Larsson et al. 2007) The results of a large population-based study found a significant inverse association between coffee drinking and liver cancer. (Hu et al. 2008)
the facts behind the canadian 20 dollar bill...
The Canadian $20 bill is the most common banknote of the Canadian dollar, The current 20-dollar bill is predominantly green in colour. The front features a portrait of Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, the Royal Arms of Canada, and a picture of the Centre Block of the Parliament buildings. Security features visible from the front include a holographic stripe along the left side, depicting the number 20 alternated with maple leaves; a watermark of the Queen's portrait; and a broken-up number 20, which resolves itself when backlit. The reverse side depicts artworks by Bill Reid, notably his sculptures Raven and the First Men and Spirit of Haida Gwaii. As well as textured printing, this new 2004 design incorporates a special tactile feature similar to Braille dots for the blind indicating the denomination. Notes are printed on paper composed of pure cotton at two Ottawa companies contracted for the purpose. They are the Canadian Bank Note Company and BA International Inc., a part of the Giesecke & Devrient GmbH group of companies. Each bill in the 1991 series was sprinkled with special green ink dots, called planchettes, that glow when exposed to ultraviolet light. The ink can be scraped off, so worn bills tend to have fewer, if any, glowing dots. These were replaced with more permanent ultraviolet-detected threads in the new bills, as well as an ink imprint of the coat of arms.
how to choose a coffee maker and what types are there...
It all depends after all on your consumption of coffee and how you like it: big coffee drinkers generally prefer electric coffee makers because it takes less time and can easily keep the coffee hot coffee to the next one. The espresso machines are also meant for frequent consumers, wishing quality, all the same. Nevertheless, they are expensive and if you do not use them properly their life can be quite short. If coffee consumption is not that important for you, a filter and a plastic jug can be all you need for your guests. A criterion according to which you can choose your coffee maker is the way you can keep it clean. For example such devices must undergo general cleaning once or twice a year. It is possible to perform scaling with vinegar instead of using products designed specifically for this purpose.
Attention, however, too pure vinegar can be harmful to the coffeemaker. In addition,
In the case of piston coffee makers, you can choose those which can be cleaned with soap or mild detergents, after removing the glass. The filter can be removed for washing thoroughly, or simply rinsed with water after each use.
There are many types of coffee makers availabe including
The French Press
Pod Coffee Makers
Drip Coffee Makers
Percolators
Espresso Machines
Vacuum Style Coffee Makers
Attention, however, too pure vinegar can be harmful to the coffeemaker. In addition,
In the case of piston coffee makers, you can choose those which can be cleaned with soap or mild detergents, after removing the glass. The filter can be removed for washing thoroughly, or simply rinsed with water after each use.
There are many types of coffee makers availabe including
The French Press
Pod Coffee Makers
Drip Coffee Makers
Percolators
Espresso Machines
Vacuum Style Coffee Makers
things you may not have known about joe flanigan (john shepard in stargate atlantis)...
easy method for finding distributors that will supply you with the merchandise you want...
hi guys! thinking about opening a store? playing with the idea of selling stuff at a flea market? perhaps ebay? wel im going to tell you an easy simple method to find distributors that will supply you with the merchandise you are interested in selling...first find a store that sells the merdhandise you are interested in...next find out which day the citty's recycling truck comes to that street to pick up the recycelables (you can call the citty and they will gladly tell you)...once you know when the recicling day is youll know wich day the store will put out its empty boxes on to the side walk for the recycling guys to pick up.get to those boxes before the recycling guys do...inspect thouse boxes and you should find that they have a sticker on them with a distributors name on it or maybe a logo and a name printed on the box...you can then google the distributors name and 99.9% of the time youl find a website with contact info like phone number and email adress!!!...happy hunting!!
PS ive only tryed this metod with small to medeum size stores. i think huge stores like walmart have their own dumpster.
PS ive only tryed this metod with small to medeum size stores. i think huge stores like walmart have their own dumpster.
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