Tickets on Sale for Sade Tour 2011 From Al Brooks Tickets

Tickets for the Sade Tour 2011 are now on sale at Al Brooks Tickets (www.albrooks.com). The highly anticipated show is Sade’s first tour in ten years. The North American leg of the tour begins on June 16, 201 in Baltimore, Maryland and ends on August 30^th in Anaheim California. Other U.S. stops include Uniondale, New York, East Rutherford, New Jersey and Los Angeles.

Sade is an English artist whose music combines F&B, soul, Jazz, funk and soft rock. The band formed in 1983 and is named after its lead vocalist, British Nigerian Sade Adu. Current band members include Stuart Colin Matthewman, Paul Spencer Denman and Andrew Hale.

The band performed their first US show in May 1983 at Danceteria Club in New York City. Their debut album, Diamond Life, went platinum in the U.K. in 1984. Two years later, Sade won a Grammy for Best New Artist.

Sade’s first U.S. single “Hang on to Your Love” from the Diamond Life album, was released in 1984. A video of “Smooth Operator”, the third single from the album, was nominated for MTV’s Best Female Video and Best New Artist awards. In 1985, Sade performed at Live Aid in London, with an estimated worldwide television audience of 1.4 billion.

Sade’s sixth studio album, “Soldier of Love” was released in 2010 and topped the Billboard 200 chart in its first week with over half a million sales. A reviewer from Rolling Stone remarked about the album, “Nobody knows where Sade disappears to for years at a time between hits, but "Soldier of Love" proves she knows how to make a hell of a re-entrance. She sings about emotional devastation over a beat that mixes quiet-storm synths with acid-damaged riffs straight out of TV on the Radio's playbook.”

Al Brooks Tickets is located in the Wilshire Grand Hotel at 900 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 104, Los Angeles, CA 90017 and provides tickets for venues throughout the US and internationally. They can be reached by phone at 800-341-2766 or 213-626-5863, by email at customer_service@albrooks.com or by fax at 213-626-4808. For more information on concert tickets, please access their website at www.albrooks.com.

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Al Brooks Tickets Has Great Seating for Taylor Swift “Speak Now World Tour 2011”

 Taylor Swift fans can purchase great seats from Al Brooks Tickets (www.albrooks.com).for the singer-songwriter’s “Speak Now World Tour 2011.” The tour will encompass 87 shows in 19 countries on four continents starting Feb. 9 in Singapore.

Stadium performances for the North American leg of the tour which begins in Omaha on May 27^th include Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, Detroit’s Ford Field, Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field, Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium, and Dallas’s Cowboys Stadium. She will perform in Los Angeles on August 23^rd and 24^th. Other California stops include San Jose and Sacramento.

Swift’s shows always include numerous hits from her top-selling albums including “Mine,” “Love Story,” “You Belong with Me,” “Our Song,” and “Fifteen.” She plays numerous musical instruments during her performance, and always has several wardrobe changes. Swift’s songs are autobiographic and oftentimes extremely personal. She once stated, “I thought people might find them hard to relate to, but it turned out that the more personal my songs were, the more closely people could relate to them."

Pennsylvania-born Taylor Swift is a four-time Grammy winner with chart topping country and pop music hits. In 2010, the 20 year old singer became the youngest musician to win the Grammy award for Album of the Year. She began distributing demo tapes of her singing in Nashville at age 11. In October, 2010, Swift’s “Speak Now” album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard, and sold millions of copies in its first few weeks of release. Fourteen of the album’s songs have charted on the Billboard Hot 100.

Al Brooks Tickets is located in the Wilshire Grand Hotel at 900 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 104, Los Angeles, CA 90017 and provides tickets for venues throughout the US and internationally. They can be reached by phone at 800-341-2766 or 213-626-5863, by email at customer_service@albrooks.com or by fax at 213-626-4808. For more information on concert tickets, please access their website at www.albrooks.com.

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Julian Construction Say Winter Rains Can Increase Drainage Problems

LOS ANGELES - Southern California construction and foundation repair expert Juan De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction (www.julianconstruction.com), says homeowners should be on the alert for increased drainage problems from this year’s winter rains. When rainwater isn’t able to drain properly, it can cause damage to a home’s walls, basement and foundation.

“Poor drainage can lead to water collecting on roofs, as well as pooling and soggy lawns,” says Julian. “If these conditions aren’t corrected, they can result in costly home repairs and other unanticipated expenses.”

Rainwater will accumulate on rooftops and overflow down walls when gutters and downspouts are clogged. The water produces moisture in the house, which can cause mildew and mold. It can also seep into the ground and penetrate cracks in the foundation.

“Gutters and downspouts need regular maintenance and cleaning to remove leaves, twigs and other debris,” say Julian. “In addition keeping downspouts cleared, they should be mounted and angled to release water several feet away from the house.”

Water pooling and soggy lawns can occur with certain types of soil that retain moisture, or when water on a high elevation drains to property at a lower level. Severe basement and foundation issues can occur from water pooling near a structure. Julian recommends installing drains to help direct the water to another location.

Excessive moisture can also make any clay-based soil swell. Expanding soil can lift up and crack a foundation. When it dries, it will contract, which triggering even more structural troubles.

“Drainage problems need to be fixed quickly to prevent water from making its way into the house and weakening the foundation.” says Julian.

Julian De La Torre has been doing earthquake retrofitting since the early 1990s and has personally worked on over 6,600 homes in Southern California. With this unmatched experience in the substructure areas of a home, Julian formed Julian Construction in 2001 with the goal of making safer homes, apartments and commercial properties throughout Southern California. His partner Shawn Kyles has inspected over 15,000 structures, working with both engineering firms and local departments of building and safety, and is an expert in foundation repair and house bolting. Julian Construction owns its own company and is built on a “no middlemen” model – no salesmen, no subcontractors. When you work with Julian Construction you get the principals of the company and workers of Julian Construction under your home.  The result is the highest quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com

 

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Boston Brick and Stone Wins “Best in Pasadena” Award

Wins Award for Best in Pasadena for Third Straight Year

LOS ANGELES-Boston Brick and Stone, a Southern California leader in chimney inspections, chimney brick repair, brick restoration and landscape and hardscape design, today announced they have been awarded the “Best in Pasadena for 2010” award for Chimney Contractors.

Boston Brick and Stone have earned this award for the past three years. Less than 1% of the 2010 awards winners qualified as three time winners. This award is determined by the US Local Business Association.

Boston Brick and Stone provide full service for chimneys. This includes thorough sweeps, a 12 point inspection (including camera inspection), a detailed assessment of any problems found with a clear explanation of the repairs recommended.

Years of experience and careful research has made it possible for Boston Brick and Stone to repair, rebuild or restore chimneys to their original beauty while insuring that they are structurally sound, fully functional, and Building Code compliant. “We care about our customers, and make every effort to keep them well informed during the entire process. This includes regular visits to the site, daily updates by phone or email and follow up calls after the work is completed.” says owner, Dave Laverdiere.

 

Founded in 1993 by Don Hall and now owned and operated by Dave Laverdiere, Boston Brick & Stone is a business that has become a trusted name in chimney inspections and hardscape design amongst Southern California homeowners and real estate agents. The company has been a featured contractor on HGTV’s “Landscaper’s Challenge” and on “Backyard Brigade.”

Located in Pasadena, Boston Brick & Stone serves all communities in Los Angeles County. For more information about Boston Brick and Stone, call 866-612-6786 (Toll-Free) or 626-296-7700 (Local). You can also visit the company’s website at www.bostonbrick.com. Masonry License (C-29); General Builder (B) #783578.

 

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California Contemporary Ballet Presents 13th Annual Production Of “The Snow Queen”

Los Angeles Ballet Features Fantasy-Filled Choreography With Newly Enhanced Magical, Musical Score

Los Angeles, CA: For three days at the Glendale Community College Performing Arts Theater, December 17-19, 2010, hundreds of ballet and holiday entertainment seekers are transported to Hans Christian Andersen’s fantasy world where good prevails, personified by a little girl named Gerda who saves her friend Kai from an evil spell. Evil is set right when the spell is ultimately reversed by the Snow Queen.

This year’s The Snow Queen (http://www.snowqueenballet.com) marks the 13th annual presentation of this great wintertime fairy tale, presented by the professional, non-profit company, California Contemporary Ballet (http://www.ctyballet.org). Brought to life by the creative vision of the company's artistic director and choreographer, Erin Holt, The Snow Queen ballet is presented complete with brilliant lighting and set design, custom handmade costumes, and an original, moving musical score by Randall Michael Tobin. The professional principal cast is accompanied by the California Contemporary Youth Ballet. The youth company will appear in supporting roles as forest creatures performing aerial feats, a choreographed raging river, living trees, gypsies, and a garden of flowers.

For Ms. Holt, the 2010 production of The Snow Queen is an evolutionary milestone, marked by changes within the company over the last thirteen years. Beginning primarily as a youth organization, today the company is one of Southern California’s burgeoning professional dance companies featuring the talent of career dancers and Holt’s unique brand of classical ballet and contemporary dance. Says Holt, “We are constantly working to enhance the show and create a new experience for our audience each year. This contributes to our longevity.”

“The company has literally grown up,” Holt says as she observes Kelsey Glidewell of La Canada perform a series of steps and turns. Ms. Glidewell began her tenure with The Snow Queen ballet as a member of the companies youth division. This year, Ms. Glidewell has advanced, by working within the professional division of the company, and will be debuting in the shows starring role as Gerda. A senior at La Canada high school, Ms. Glidewell is currently auditioning and has already been accepted to several University dance programs. For Glidewell, who always dreamed of dancing the role, this season potentially marks her farewell to the show. “I have grown up with the show. I am always challenged by the choreography”. This year is her most challenging. “Gerda is on stage through the entire ballet and I am dancing with a new partner.” Her partner, Rob Westin of North Hollywood will perform the role of Kai.

The Snow Queen Ballet will be performed Friday through Sunday, December 17-19, 2010, at the Glendale Community College Performing Arts Theater, 1500 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale CA. 91208. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on December 17 and 18 and matinee performances at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19. Advance tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and $30 for adults and $25 for students at the door. For tickets or information, call Brown Paper Tickets at 800-938-3006 or visit online www.ccballet.net or www.snowqueenballet.com.

California Contemporary Ballet is established as a professional company featuring the talent of 5-7 career dancers performing a unique brand of classical and contemporary dance works. They are a non-profit company, providing its members with the opportunity to perform an exciting repertory of innovative and original dance projects performed in concerts, theatre and festivals throughout Southern California. California Contemporary Ballet is the resident troupe of the California DanceArts Academy located in the foothills of Los Angeles. The school and company share one goal, "to nurture and encourage students professionally and to develop artists performing for audiences with the creativity, imagination and joy of dance. "The company’s annual signature ballet titled, “The Snow Queen”, is a delightful winter production each December starring the career members of California Contemporary Ballet, accompanied by the California Contemporary Youth Ballet, and select dancers from the community, resulting in a cast of 60-70 dancers.

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Tickets Available from Al Brooks Tickets for Touring Production of “Hair” at the Pantages

National Touring Production Comes to the Los Angeles Pantages Starting January 5

LOS ANGELES—Tickets are still available from Al Brooks Tickets (www.albrooks.com) for the “HAIR” tour that comes to the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles from January 5^th to the 23^rd. The national, 20-city tour of the Tony Award-winning revival of “HAIR” launched in Washington, DC, in October at the Kennedy Center Opera House.

This exuberant musical about a group of young Americans searching for peace and love in a turbulent time has struck a resonant chord with audiences young and old. “HAIR” features an extraordinary cast and dozens of unforgettable songs, including “Aquarius,” “Let the Sun Shine In,” “Good Morning Starshine,” and “Easy to Be Hard.”

The full creative team behind the Broadway production is on board for the national tour, including Diane Paulus (director), Karole Armitage (choreography), Scott Pask (scenic design), Michael McDonald (costume design), Kevin Adams (lighting design) and Acme Sound Partners (sound design). HAIR features a book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and music by Galt MacDermot.

Hair continues its run on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and in London at the Gielgud Theatre.

While some find this show suitable for young adults, parental discretion is advised. There is a dimly lit 20-second scene with nudity that is non-sexual in nature.

“Of course Al Brooks Tickets will have ‘HAIR’ tickets for our clients and we will have a great selection of theater events tickets throughout the run.” stated Jeff Brooks, President of Al Brooks Tickets. “It’s going to be a great show for a bunch of different age groups, both the people that were young in the 60s all the way down to young adults today. Great songs like that cross all age barriers. We can get theater tickets, and it all comes down to our sources – and they are the best in the business.”

Al Brooks Tickets is located in the Wilshire Grand Hotel at 900 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 104, Los Angeles, CA 90017 and provides tickets for venues throughout the US and internationally. They can be reached by phone at 800-341-2766 or 213-626-5863, by email at customer_service@albrooks.com or by fax at 213-626-4808. For more information on concert tickets, please access their website at www.albrooks.com.

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Tickets Available from Al Brooks Tickets for Touring Production of “Next to Normal” at the Ahmanson Theatre

Tony-Winning Production Comes to the Ahmanson November 23 through January 2

LOS ANGELES – “Next to Normal,” Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s Tony-winning musical about a family's struggle with a mother's mental illness, is at the Ahmanson Theatre from November 23 through January 2, launching a 36-week tour in the U.S. and Canada. Tickets are still available from Al Brooks Tickets (www.albrooks.com) for the “Next to Normal” tour.

The musical -- which Times theater critic Charles McNulty described as “dramatically ambitious and sublimely staged” -- won three 2009 Tony Awards, including best score, best orchestrations and best actress in a musical for Alice Ripley as the mother. It received 11 nominations overall, and was also winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for drama.

Reporting from New York — In a rehearsal room several floors above 42nd Street, actress Alice Ripley had just finished crying her way through a particularly heartbreaking scene in the show. Still sobbing, she started thinking about what she was doing, and, she says, "I can't believe I said yes, I would do this again. What was I thinking?"

Getting ready to portray bipolar suburbanite Diana Goodman on tour as she had on Broadway, Ripley knew what she was in for. "Playing Diana feels like I'm walking out into traffic," she says. "You know that the bus is going to hit you, but you just have to step out in front of it anyway."

So after leaving the Broadway production in July, the 46-year-old performer is preparing to again play Diana, the role that she has played since its first readings and off-Broadway performances.

"Next to Normal's" first song lyric may be, "They're the perfect loving family," but within moments, any semblance of normality is gone. Homemaker Diana, furiously making sandwiches that soon cover not just the table but the floor as well, is the fulcrum on which a yearning husband, a troubled daughter and a demanding son balance precariously.

In Los Angeles, as in New York, Ripley will be onstage in nearly every scene, sometimes lusty, sometimes comatose, plus singing a good percentage of the show's nearly 40 songs. Like the musical itself, she's alternately funny and spirited, angry and sad as she rollicks through a rock score punctuated with lyrical ballads and gentle melodies.

“Al Brooks Tickets will have ‘Next to Normal’ tickets for our clients and we will have a great selection of theater events tickets throughout the run.” stated Jeff Brooks, President of Al Brooks Tickets. “It’s going to be a great, dramatic show which Los Angeles audiences are not going to want to miss. We can get theater tickets, and it all comes down to our sources – and they are the best in the business.”

Al Brooks Tickets is located in the Wilshire Grand Hotel at 900 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 104, Los Angeles, CA 90017 and provides tickets for venues throughout the US and internationally. They can be reached by phone at 800-341-2766 or 213-626-5863, by email at customer_service@albrooks.com or by fax at 213-626-4808. For more information on concert tickets, please access their website at www.albrooks.com.

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Julian Construction Offers 50% Off Winter Special on Foundation Replacement Services

Foundation Repair Process Strengthens and Stabilizes Foundations

 

LOS ANGELES – Julian Construction, a Los Angeles based construction company that specializes in foundation repair and construction, announced a 50% off Winter Special on foundation replacement services.

Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction, stated “We’re offering this 50% off Winter Special to make it easier for people who need to replace their foundation. There are many good reasons a home or other building would need foundation replacement. Some homes were built without a concrete and steel foundation, while others were made of un-reinforced masonry, that of brick or stone. In some cases, the original concrete was made of poor quality materials or has been badly deteriorated over the years. In most cases you can live in your home while Julian Construction, Inc. installs your new foundation, and we also offer 0% interest, if you need to finance your replacement.”

Right now Julian Construction is offering the Winter Foundation Replacement Internet-Only Special of 50% Off, for a limited time. This includes all permits, engineering, and fixing any stucco and siding. And Free Floor Leveling is included. Julian can complete the work in two weeks.

Julian Construction is a Southern California leader in earthquake retrofitting and foundation repair. Founder and retrofit expert Julian, along with his partner Shawn Kyles, an expert in foundation repair and house bolting, have retrofitted more than 6,600 homes, apartments and commercial properties since the early 1990s.

The company, which is dedicated to building preservation and security, offers a wide variety of services designed to address individual structural needs. Julian Construction’s “no middlemen” (no salesmen, no subcontractors) business model, insures high quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com.

 

 

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Malone Editorial Services Helps Author Get Second Book Published

“Peter's Last Sermon: Identity and Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark” by James Dawsey Has Just Been Published by Mercer University Press

DALLAS - Award-winning book author and novel editor Susan Mary Malone of Malone Editorial Services (http://www.maloneeditorial.com/), announced that her novel development client James Dawsey, author of the non-fiction work “Peter's Last Sermon: Identity and Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark,” has just been published by Mercer University Press.

James Dawsey stated, “I loved working with Susan Malone. Working with her was like taking a graduate writing course. As would any superb teacher, Susan pointed out the flaws, made sure I understood, suggested approaches, provided unlimited follow-up as I revised, and her optimistic, bountiful encouragement made it all a fun experience! Would I recommend Susan Malone to others? Yes and yes. My novel, “Masters and Savages,” came out in June 2009. I was so impressed with her work that I sent “Peter's Last Sermon: Identity and Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark” to her, and I've also sent my most recent novel manuscript to her. If you are looking for help, but don't see exactly where you need it, then Ms. Susan Malone from Malone Editorial is the person you should contact.”

Susan Mary Malone stated, “I call myself a ‘developmental editor.’ It’s not merely book proofreader or correcting someone’s grammar or sentence structure. I dive right into the character development and story development. With James Dawsey, this is his second published book on which I’ve worked with him, and his writing is getting better all the time.”

Susan Malone's professional background includes working as an editor, columnist and reporter for newspapers and magazines. She is the author of “By the Book,” “BodySculpting: The Weisbeck Way,” “Fourth and Long” and “Five Keys to Understanding Men.”

Malone Editorial Services offers a comprehensive developmental editing package for fiction & non-fiction manuscripts. Over 35 books edited by Malone Editorial Services have recently sold to traditional publishers. Clients include NY Times Bestselling author Mary B. Morrison, and Essence Bestselling author Naleighna Kai. Other notable edited books include: “The Things I Could Tell You” by Jeremy Woodson (nominated for an NAACP Literary Award); “O'Brien's Desk” (a Publishers Weekly Spring Pick to Watch); “Ida Mae Tutweiler and the Traveling Tea Party” (made into a Hallmark film), among many others. You can view the company’s web site at http://www.maloneeditorial.com/

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Julian Construction Expands Its Headquarters

LOS ANGELES: Julian de La Torre, founder of Julian Construction, which specializes in House Bolting, Foundation Replacement, and Floor Leveling in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Santa Barbara, Burbank and all cities in between was proud when he expanded his headquarters to a large commercial building with a sizable material yard in Los Angeles.

Julian stated "This allowed us to buy more material and pass the savings on to the customer. It makes sense, if you buy material in larger quantities, then you can bring better prices to the marketplace. In order to do this you have to have a place to store the lumber and hardware.”

That was 2005, since then Julian has maintained the best price available in the Foundation business. They even guarantee it in writing. While some contractors price work on maximums, Julian looks at what is necessary in order to earn the business.

“We specialize in House Bolting, Foundation Replacement and Foundation Repair, areas of the structure that are not typically viewed by the consumer, but are the most important. It’s simple. We want to fix foundations, and to do that we have to earn the business. In order to have the workers and material to the job site on time, we needed a material yard. Some foundation contractors work out of their garage, a small office, or even a PO Box. They pick up material on the way to the job site. We did not want to be like that. I wanted the guys to be on time, not show up late, and get there with the right material,” said Julian

Julian Construction is here for the long haul, which means its customers can find them right at the corner of Jefferson and 9^th Street in the City of Los Angeles.

“Our foundation customers know we are not a paper contractor, one look at our yard will tell them that! I love the internet, but with it comes some dangers. A contractor can seem competent because he has to a nice web site, but in reality he just subcontracts the work out. Julian Construction completes all the work under the home without the use of subcontractors, which also saves the consumer money, and insures the quality of work. There are some other good companies out there, I know we are the best, that’s why I put my name on the door. Julian Construction will quake-proof your home, and you can find us at 2900 W. Jefferson Blvd in the heart of Los Angeles, on the web at www.julianconstruction.com, or by phone at 323-733-3377,” concluded Julian.

 

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Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Obtains Sales Tax Exemption for Motorsports Stores Owner

Southern California Store Owner Gets Sales Tax Exemption for Helicopter Purchase

SACRAMENTO, CA: Aero & Marine Tax Professionals (http://www.aeromarinetaxpros.com) has obtained a sales and use tax exemption from the California Board of Equalization for their client, Pablo V., in regards to his purchase of a helicopter.

Aero & Marine Tax Professionals are the pre-eminent experts in helping purchasers of aircraft and vessels to avoid paying sales and use tax in California.

Pablo said “I'm in the business of water sports, and I own motorcycle stores. Water-craft, ATVs, quads, SUVs, UTVs, we sell all those units. We needed an aircraft to go to all the shows, to all the races, and we take a lot of the clients to fly. The aircraft has been a tremendous aid to do a lot of business. Anyone can take you to dinner and buy you steak and wine, but I take them flying. Giving a client a ride in a helicopter is a very unique experience. It cuts a lot of time, and makes it very exclusive. You get to have one-on-one time with your client, where with a commercial airline, you couldn't. It's very useful in my business.”

“We go to races in the desert - Ensenada, Mexico and Baja, California – all those races are very difficult to get to. You can get to somewhere close by, but logistics is a problem. It saves me a tremendous amount of time, even with places that you could get to driving – it cuts the time in half. I can fly straight in.”

“What I liked about Aero & Marine Tax Professionals was a straightforward attitude, their not-giving-up attitude and the simplicity. I would absolutely recommend them! I already have,” concluded Pablo.

Thomas Alston, President of Aero & Marine Tax Professionals, stated “Despite the current financial crisis, the opportunities in the personal and business aircraft sector for tax savings is expanding. We have the knowledge, experience and expertise to help purchasers of aircraft in California to legally avoid paying aircraft tax or yacht tax.”

Aero & Marine Tax Professionals shows purchasers how to avoid sales tax, specifically how to avoid aircraft tax and yacht tax in California and to make certain the full value of their next aircraft, vehicle or vessel goes into their pocket--not the government's. They have successfully filed hundreds of tax returns with the California State Board of Equalization. Mr. Alston has also published many articles on sales and use tax.

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Boston Brick and Stone is Planning for the Holidays Announces “Get Ready for the Holidays” Special

LOS ANGELES - Boston Brick and Stone, a Southern California leader in chimney inspections, chimney brick repair, brick restoration and landscape and hardscape design, today announced a special “get ready for the holidays” chimney program.

This time of year people with fireplaces start to look at them with a questioning look. Will it smoke up the room? Does it need to be cleaned? Should I wait until after the holidays? Is it safe to use? How long will it take if I get it inspected? Will sweeping the chimney cause a mess?

Boston Brick and Stone owner Dave Laverdiere stated “The 12 point chimney inspection that Boston Brick provides will make sure that your chimney and fireplace is safe. The method we use to clean the chimney protects your home and furniture. The time is about an hour for each fireplace. The cost is $79.95 for an inspection and $99.95 if we also clean the chimney at the same time. This is often the only time of year a home owner may light their fireplace. Let us insure that is a safe and happy experience.”

Founded in 1993 by Don Hall and now owned and operated by Dave Laverdiere, Boston Brick & Stone is a business that has become a trusted name in chimney inspections and hardscape design amongst Southern California homeowners and real estate agents. The company has been a featured contractor on HGTV’s “Landscaper’s Challenge” and on “Backyard Brigade.”

Located in Pasadena, Boston Brick & Stone serves all communities in Los Angeles County. For more information about Boston Brick and Stone, call 866-612-6786 (Toll-Free) or 626-296-7700 (Local). You can also visit the company’s website at www.bostonbrick.com. Masonry License (C-29); General Builder (B) #783578.

 

 

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Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Co-Hosting Nov 9 Seminar for Aircraft Purchasers

Seminar in Camarillo to Cover Avoiding Aircraft Sales Tax, Bonus Depreciation

CAMARILLO, CA: Aero & Marine Tax Professionals, (http://www.aeromarinetaxpros.com) the pre-eminent experts in helping purchasers of aircraft and vessels to avoid paying sales and use tax in California, will be co-hosting a complimentary aviation seminar entitled “Plane Dollars and Sense,” along with Channel Islands Aviation (http://www.flycia.com), on Tuesday, November 9 from 7pm to 9pm at 555 Airport Way in Camarillo.

The seminar will be geared to presenting information of value to aircraft owners and purchasers. The seminar will cover the following topics:

• The NEW Bonus Depreciation

• Rule 179 Expense

• California State Sales and Use Tax

The seminar will be held from 7pm to 9pm, and is complimentary, but seating is limited. The seminar will be held at 555 Airport Way, Camarillo, in the Department of Airports Office. Those interested in attending the seminar should RSVP to jwatson@aeromarinetaxpros.com.

Aero & Marine Tax Professionals will also be exhibiting at the 2010 AOPA Aviation Summit at the Long Beach Convention Center, 300 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA, on November 11, 12 and 13. Their booth number is 1157.

Thomas Alston, President of Aero & Marine Tax Professionals, stated “We have worked with thousands of individuals and companies purchasing aircraft, helping them to avoid paying aircraft sales tax on their purchase. For clients who have followed our instructions to the letter, we have a 100% success rate. We urge people who are in the process of buying an aircraft or are considering it to attend this seminar and get the facts on saving money.”

Aero & Marine Tax Professionals shows purchasers how to avoid California aircraft tax and to make certain the full value of their next aircraft, vehicle or vessel goes into their pocket--not the Government's. They have successfully filed hundreds of tax returns with the California State Board of Equalization. Mr. Alston has also published many articles on strategies for saving on sales and use tax.

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2010–11 NBA Season Begins October 26th for Los Angeles Lakers

 

Tickets on Sale from Al Brooks Tickets

 

The Lakers will start the 2010-11 NBA season on October 26^th at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. The two-time defending champions will play against the Houston Rockets beginning at 7:30 p.m. Seats for the opening game, and NBA tickets throughout the season, can be purchased from Al Brooks Tickets (www.albrooks.com).

The Lakers play in the Pacific Division of the National Basketball Association. Last year, they captured their 16^th NBA championship title after defeating the Boston Celtics in the finals.

The team, ranked as the leading NBA franchise, currently holds records for having the most wins, the highest winning percentage, the most NBA Finals appearances and the longest winning streak in US professional sports.

The franchise was founded in Detroit, Illinois in 1946. A year later, the team joined the National Basketball league and moved to Minnesota. The Lakers franchise arrived in Los Angeles, their current home, during the 1960-61 season.

The team played their first 7 years in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, followed by 31 years at The Forum in Inglewood. The Lakers have been playing at the Staples Center since it opened in 1999.

Sixteen members of the NBA Hall of Fame have played for the Lakers. Four team members (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant) have been NBA MVP award recipients.

The Lakers fan base is known for the many celebrities that regularly attend games, including Jack Nicholson, Dyan Cannon, Flea and Anthony Kiedis (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Ice Cube, Andy Garcia, Denzel Washington, Penny Marshall, Leonardo DiCaprio and Arsenio Hall.

Al Brooks Tickets is located in the Wilshire Grand Hotel at 900 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 104, Los Angeles, CA 90017 and provides sporting event tickets for venues throughout the US and internationally. They can be reached by phone at 800-341-2766 or 213-626-5863, by email at customer_service@albrooks.com or by fax at 213-626-4808. For more information on concert tickets, please access their website at www.albrooks.com.

 

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2010 World Series Tickets Available from Al Brooks Tickets

LOS ANGELES-Baseball game tickets to the 2010 World Series can be purchased from Al Brooks Tickets (www.albrooks.com). The Major League Baseball final between the National League and the American League is expected to start on October 27^th.

During this year’s series, the winner of the American League’s New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers championship series will play against the winner of the National League’s championship series, either the Philadelphia Phillies or San Francisco Giants.

The World Series, which started in 1903, is a best-of-seven playoff. It is the culmination of 162 regular season games, followed by National League and American League playoffs. League winners play against each other during the World Series, which is also known as the Fall Classic. The Commissioner’s Trophy is awarded to the winning team, and championship rings are presented to each player.

The New York Yankees have won 27 World Series championships (including last year) and 40 American League pennants. Famous Yankee players include Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra and Joe DiMaggio.

The Texas Rangers franchise was founded in 1961 as the Washington Senators. They have never won a league championship and have never played in the World Series.

The Philadelphia’s Phillies are professional sport’s oldest, continuous one-name, one-city team. The franchise has won two World Series championships and seven National League pennants.

The San Francisco Giants have won more games than any other team in baseball. The franchise was founded in New York, where the team won five World Series championships and seventeen pennants. They have not won a World Series championship since 1954.

The National League won the All-Star game in July, and will have home field advantage for the 2010 World Series.

Al Brooks Tickets is located in the Wilshire Grand Hotel at 900 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 104, Los Angeles, CA 90017 and provides sporting event tickets for venues throughout the US and internationally. They can be reached by phone at 800-341-2766 or 213-626-5863, by email at customer_service@albrooks.com or by fax at 213-626-4808. For more information on World Series tickets, please access their website at www.albrooks.com.

 

 

 

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Broken Foundation Slabs Can Be Repaired Says Julian Construction

Company Says Homeowners Can Save Money on Repair vs. Replacement

LOS ANGELES - Southern California foundation repair experts Julian Construction (www.julianconstruction.com), advise homeowners that in many cases broken concrete slab foundations can be repaired, saving property owners thousands of dollars in replacement costs.

“Simple cracks, and even more extensive foundation damage can usually be repaired,” says Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction. “In either case, homeowners can save money by repairing broken slab foundations if the situation is detected early enough.”

Julian says cracked or broken slabs can be caused by shrinkage from water damage, foundation settlement, and poor soil preparation during construction. He recommends homeowners get a thorough foundation inspection if any of the following problems are observed:

• Stretched or buckled linoleum flooring

• Unlevel floors

• Broken floor tiles

• Bumps in carpet

• Cracks around windows and door frames

• Sloping floors

• Domed floors in center of room

• Sticky doors or windows that are difficult to open and close.

“Professional foundation inspections are a homeowner’s first line of defense in preventing foundation damage,” says Julian. “The longer you wait to identify and handle a foundation problem, the worse it gets - and the more money it will cost to fix it.”

Julian De La Torre has been doing foundation repair and earthquake retrofitting since the early 1990s and has personally worked on over 6,600 homes in Southern California. With this unmatched experience in the substructure areas of a home, Julian formed Julian Construction in 2001 with the goal of making safer homes, apartments and commercial properties throughout Southern California. His partner Shawn Kyles has inspected over 15,000 structures, working with both engineering firms and local departments of building and safety, and is an expert in foundation repair and house bolting. Julian Construction owns its own company and is built on a “no middlemen” model – no salesmen, no subcontractors. When you work with Julian Construction you get the principals of the company and workers of Julian Construction under your home.  The result is the highest quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com.

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Julian Construction Says Homeowners Need to Prepare for "The Big One"

LOS ANGELES - Southern California construction and foundation repair experts Julian Construction (www.julianconstruction.com) say homeowners need to prepare for the next major earthquake which, according to a new study by US researchers, could happen at any time.

“It’s not a question of “if” California will be hit by a major quake, but when,” say Julian Construction founder Julian De La Torre.

Julian points to a study released in September by geologists at the University of California Irvine and Arizona State University, in which scientists concluded that large quakes strike the San Andreas fault every 45 to 144 years.

“The last big quake in California was in 1857 – over 150 years ago,” says Julian. “We are actually overdue for a major quake and we need to be prepared.”

It is estimated that a large earthquake in the region could cause between 2,000 – 50,000 people to lose their lives, and result in billions of dollars in damage.

Julian recommends Southern California residents take advantage of disaster preparedness programs offered by groups such as California Volunteers and the American Red Cross. He also suggests residents have their homes inspected for “earthquake readiness.”

“The motion of an earthquake can shake a house off of its foundation,” says Julian. “Earthquake retrofitting can prevent homes from falling down or from experiencing major damage during seismic activity.”

Julian De La Torre has been doing earthquake retrofitting and foundation repair since the early 1990s and has personally worked on over 6,600 homes in Southern California. With this unmatched experience in the substructure areas of a home, Julian formed Julian Construction in 2001 with the goal of making safer homes, apartments and commercial properties throughout Southern California. His partner Shawn Kyles has inspected over 15,000 structures, working with both engineering firms and local departments of building and safety, and is an expert in foundation repair and house bolting. Julian Construction owns its own company and is built on a “no middlemen” model – no salesmen, no subcontractors. When you work with Julian Construction you get the principals of the company and workers of Julian Construction under your home.  The result is the highest quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com

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Malone Editorial Services Helps Author Get First Book Published

“Swiss Chocolate” by James Weil to be Published by Dailey Swan Publishing in November, 2010

DALLAS - Award-winning book author and novel editor Susan Mary Malone of Malone Editorial Services (http://www.maloneeditorial.com/), announced that her novel development client James Weil, author of the fiction work “Swiss Chocolate,” will be published by Dailey Swan Publishing in November, 2010.

James Weil stated "I wrote Swiss Chocolate off the top of my head for nine months. But it was 600 pages in need of serious editing. I had no idea where to begin. I was just too close to the story. I found Susan Mary Malone on the internet, and after reading what others had written about her editing skills I hired her on the spot. Not only did she give me a brilliant critique, but she honed in on the essential aspects of the story and characters and helped me flesh them out. Lucky for me, I didn’t take her editing personally, because she was brutally honest and cut and slashed endless window dressing.”

“With her help, she taught me some of the most essential skills about good story telling. Working with her has made a permanent impact on my writing. She followed up with me as I painfully worked through the rewrites. I sent her back entire chapters, and she continued to mark them up and send them back with words of encouragement and wonderful critiques. This continued for months until Susan told me congratulations, I had nailed it, and go celebrate. And low and behold, my book got published. Susan Mary Malone is a truly gifted editor," concluded Weil.

Susan Mary Malone stated, “I call myself a ‘developmental editor.’ It’s not merely book proofreader or correcting someone’s grammar or sentence structure. I dive right into the character development and story development. With a brand new author, those are the things that usually need work. With James Weil, he finally nailed it and now he will be published. It’s the dream for all would-be writers.”

Susan Malone's professional background includes working as an editor, columnist and reporter for newspapers and magazines. She is the author of “By the Book,” “BodySculpting: The Weisbeck Way,” “Fourth and Long” and “Five Keys to Understanding Men.”

Malone Editorial Services offers a comprehensive developmental editing package for fiction & non-fiction manuscripts. Over 35 books edited by Malone Editorial Services have recently sold to traditional publishers. Clients include NY Times Bestselling author Mary B. Morrison, and Essence Bestselling author Naleighna Kai. Other notable edited books include: “The Things I Could Tell You” by Jeremy Woodson (nominated for an NAACP Literary Award); “O'Brien's Desk” (a Publishers Weekly Spring Pick to Watch); “Ida Mae Tutweiler and the Traveling Tea Party” (made into a Hallmark film), among many others. You can view the company’s web site at http://www.maloneeditorial.com/

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