The resort itself offers an enormous lagoon-style pool, ¡®lazy river¡¯ water feature, several dining options, a swim-up bar, large Vegas-style casino, a full-service health spa, and a whirlpool on every balcony. For those wishing to tie-the-knot in the tropics, there is a wedding gazebo on the premises, and a hall to facilitate the largest of receptions.
Richly appointed rooms provide a romantic ambiance with designer-selected furnishings in a modern tropical style, great room service, and spectacular views from the private balconies, each of which has its own whirlpool.
For the adventurous couple, the Sonesta Jaco Resort is surrounded by opportunities for outdoor fun. Jaco Beach is known as the epicenter for surf activity, and diving, sailing, fishing, and personal watercraft rentals are nearby. For hikers, mountain bikers, and ATV enthusiasts, the hills around Jaco are a paradise of tropical scenery. Those wishing to experience the foliage with a twist of adrenaline can do so from any one of the canopy tours in the vicinity. Jaco¡¯s roots as a surfing town ensure that exciting activities abound nearby.
The Sonesta Jaco Resort will have it¡¯s grand opening in mid-January of 2009, and over 70% of the condominiums have been sold. There are select units still available at pre-completion prices. For complete details on the Sonesta Jaco Resort, go to www.SonestaJaco.com.
Riverside Developers has been a leading Costa Rican developer for several years, and have won international property awards for Best Development Costa Rica four years running. They have begun site preparation and earthmoving on Ocean Whisper Resort, to be managed by WORLDHOTELS, in Playa Tambor on the Nicoya Peninsula. Their award-winning projects Bayside Tambor Villas and Riverside Condominiums in Escazu, just outside of San Jose, have been completed and sold-out.
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Joshua ten Brink
1-866-864-9859, US & Canada
(506) 2208-6000, Costa Rica
Josh@SonestaJaco.com
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( 3 / 49 )Jaco, Costa Rica - - 02/25/08 - - Construction of the new highway from San Jose to Jaco has begun recently. When completed, the new highway will reduce travel time from an hour and 45 minutes to about 1 hour. The new highway is expected to increase tourism, and as a result property values, in the region.
The project is funded by the national government of Costa Rica in an effort to ease traffic, reduce travel times, and improve safety along the current route. An added benefit of the construction project is the expected increase in tourism and property values in Jaco and the region in general.
While the government has just announced that it has begun construction of the road, in reality much of the work is already completed. The roadbed has already been prepared and all of the bridges along its path have been completed. Most foreign investors are unaware of this fact.
The new route will ease access to the region considerably, increasing tourism. The lack of sufficient luxury accommodations in the area will drive up the value of the condominiums being built in Jaco. Wise investors can take advantage of this fact, as most foreign investors have yet to discover the impact of this highway construction effort. The effects on access to the area will be profound, as an early morning flight from many U.S. cities will place you on the beach in Jaco before noon.
The completion date of the highway roughly coincides with that of the Sonesta Jaco Resort, which is well under construction at the time of this release.
One can take advantage of the fact that the value of property in Jaco will make a sharp increase in 2009 by purchasing a unit at Sonesta Jaco Resort while its prices are still at pre-construction levels. The sudden increase in property values upon the completion of the highway will make a significant impact on the equity in a unit, making this a perfect time to invest.
The Sonesta Jaco Resort is being built by Riverside Developers, the most award-winning developer in Costa Rica. Riverside has a long history of successful developments including Riverside Condominiums in Escazu and Bayside Tambor on the Nicoya Peninsula.
Media Contact:
Joshua ten Brink
1-866-864-9859, US & Canada
(506) 2208-6000, Costa Rica
Josh@SonestaJaco.com
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( 2.8 / 33 )A Perfect Shine - San Diego's Post Construction Cleaning Services Beverly Hills Company
What exactly is a House Cleaning services santa clarita Referral Agency?
Referral agencies are just as the name implies. They are agencies that refer "Independent Contractors" to customers for different services. One of the most popular services for referral agencies is House Cleaning services malibu. Referral agencies are contacted by customers looking for house cleaners. Referral agencies are basically the middle man. They will find you individual cleaners to clean your home.
Referral agencies are NOT the actual employers of these individuals. Referral agencies cannot direct, train or control these individual's work in any way. Referral agencies also don't pay employment taxes on these individuals. Customer's MAY be liable for paying employment taxes if they pay wages over certain tax thresholds while the individual works within their home. Referral agencies are also NOT responsible for paying worker's compensation, liability insurance or bonding.
By not paying taxes or insurance; referral agencies can typically under price employer based condo cleaning services los angeles companies. Of all sorts consumers think this is lovely. They can save money. Everybody wants a bargain right? Well, let's take a closer look. A number individuals that agree to work for referral agencies have never had any former cleaning training. They may not have individual insurance or liability insurance. What happens if they get hurt in your home? Is the referral agency going to pay? NO! What happens if the individual breaks your tiffany lamp and the individual does not have insurance? Who pays, the "independent contractor? Good luck trying to collect that debt. Let's go back to the referral agency. Are they going to pay for your lamp? No way! Remember, they only "referred" an individual to you! They will tell you they have no liability.
In many instances the difference between a referral agency and an employer based company is in quality, dependability, professionalism and liability. You may pay a little more for these qualities, but you will sleep well knowing you are using a licensed, bonded and impeccably insured and professional company.
Referral agencies legally must disclose the fact that they are referral agencies. They must disclose this fact, both verbally and in writing. They must also let the customer know that they may be liable for payment of employment taxes including unemployment insurance and social security for this "Independent Contractor".
Other problems repeatedly encountered with referral agencies, is the situation where the customer is unhappy with the cleaning the "independent contractor" performs. Since the referral agency cannot legally train or direct the work of the "Independent Contractor" - the referral agencies only solution is to send another "Independent Contractor." This is the cycle a customer in many instances falls into when using referral agencies.
Employer based companies in many instances put their employees through a thorough training program. The employee then works alongside experienced workers to gain more enlightenment on all aspects of cleaning. When you hire a person from a referral agency you have no idea if they have had any training. Remember, the agency is NOT allowed to train, direct or control these individuals. If they do in anyway, they become employers and are responsible for paying all the taxes mentioned above.
The next time you call for an estimate on condo cleaning services santa clarita you may want to ask if the company carries worker's compensation or better yet just ask the question? "Are you a referral agency?" Remember when calling for estimates from cleaning companies, you may not always be comparing apples with apples and oranges with oranges. Make an informed decision and hopefully you will find a competent professional cleaning company to put a shine to your home. Please find laws on referral agencies operating in California below. Read More...
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Is art meant to bring about social and political change or to provide an escape from all that? This fundamental question is especially relevant now as the presidential campaign revs into high gear.
This month, 13 of the nation's best-known artists delivered an answer of sorts, diving into the political fray and contributing limited-edition prints that will be used to raise funds for Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
Jasper Johns, Richard Serra, Brice Marden, Ed Ruscha and John Baldessari are just some of the all-stars who have donated works to the "Artists for Obama" portfolio. The owners of Gemini G.E.L., the Los Angeles print publisher, commissioned the project and will give a set to donors who pledge at least $20,000 to the Obama campaign (it's an edition of 150). Gemini is the only art group dealing directly with the Obama Victory Fund, the joint fundraising committee authorized by Obama for America and the Democratic National Committee.
Obama has won the support of a variety of artists this year ¨C- from will.i.am, the hip-hop singer whose "Yes We Can" is an Internet hit, to Shepard Fairey, the street artist behind the ubiquitous Obama "Hope" posters. To date, Republican John McCain has fared less well with the arts community, although some actors, like Jon Voight, and musicians, like John Rich, have been vocal McCain backers.
Admittedly, most of the prints in the "Artists for Obama" collection are not overtly political. Most artists simply donated a print of whatever they happened to be working on these days. But, Gemini co-owner Stanley Grinstein says, although there are no Daumiers or Goyas here, the portfolio shows that artists are politically engaged. "You've got to make a contribution," he said. "You're not just absolved from the real world; you have to be participating in it."
This isn't the first time Gemini's owners have motivated artists to support candidates. The studio helped raise $1.4 million for President Clinton¡¯s reelection campaign in 1996, and $1.7 million for Sen. John Kerry in 2004.
The collection will be on display at galleries and fundraisers around the country. It will be shown Oct. 2 at Frederic Snitzer Gallery in Miami, Oct. 7 at Richard Gray Gallery in Chicago and Oct. 9 at Matthew Marks (although that date is still tentative). On Oct. 4, the collection will be on display at the "Angelenos Go Green for Obama" fundraiser with Sen. Hillary Clinton.
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Author: Edwin Mah
You¡¯ve finally bought that art print you¡¯ve been eyeing and are looking forward to showing it off to your visitors and friends, but before you start hanging it on the wall, you might want to spend a minute or two to consider how these prints were made. That piece of art that you bought is certainly not the original. It is a reproduced print made from the original art work. Art prints are created using different printing processes, and you may have come across these different terms as you were making enquiries and shopping for your print. Before making your purchase, it would be helpful to know the printing process by which your art print was made. Below is a brief description of some of the more common printing methods for art prints :
Giclee Print
pronounced as zhee-klay, it is a French word which means a spray or spurt of liquid. The name is descriptive of the way in which the print is created. A giclee is basically a digital printout of the original art work, created from digital scans of the original.
Once the scan is made and the image digitally archived, a sophisticated printer then makes a high resolution printout with high quality inks. The printer does this using a fine stream of ink, resulting in vivid, pure color with exceptional detail. A giclee can be printed in various sizes and onto various mediums like canvas and photo paper.
An advantage of giclee printing is the high level of accuracy and richness in color. Another advantage is that it enables artists to make easy reprints of their work to be sold, as and when required, or in bulk. It also avoids the heartache of selling off the original painting .
Lithograph
A lithograph works on the principle that water and oil do not mix. A hand-made lithograph is a print made by drawing with an oily substance such as crayons and pencils on porous stone or metal plates. An Oil-based ink is then applied to the moistened stone that adheres only to the lines drawn. The plates are then pressed onto a sheet of paper to produce the final print.
Serigraph
Serigraphy, or screenprinting, is a stencil printmaking process in which high quality paper is placed beneath a screen (or stencil). Ink is then applied over the screen using a squeegee. The screen has certain portions cut out so that the ink can be transferred onto the paper below. This process is then repeated for different screens and color until the final picture is complete. Screenprinting can be used on a variety of surfaces such as textiles, ceramics, metal, wood and paper and is commonly used in industries from clothing to product labeling.
Monoprint
A monoprint or monotype is a printing process whereby the artist paints a design onto a plate using a low drying ink. The image is then printed before the ink dries. One characteristic of monoprints, as the term ¡°mono¡± implies, is that only one unique impression can be made using this process. That is, no two prints will ever be alike.
Canvas Transfer
A canvas transfer is a process of transferring an art work from a print onto a canvas. A special chemical is applied onto the art print, which when dried, can be separated from the paper and transferred onto a canvas. The canvas is then stretched across a frame and an artist will then apply brushstrokes to create the texture found on the original art work. The end result is artwork on the canvas that looks very much like the original.
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