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California (pronounced /kæl?'f?rnj?/&_160;( listen)) is the most populous[4] state in the United States, and the third largest by area. California is the second most populous sub-national entity in the Americas, behind only São Paulo, Brazil. It is located on the West Coast of the United States, and is bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada to the northeast, Arizona to the southeast, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Its four largest cities are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco. [5] The state is home to the nation's second and sixth largest metropolitan areas as well as eight of the nation's fifty largest cities. It is known for its varied climate and geography, as well as its diverse population. California is the third-largest U.S. state by land area, after Alaska and Texas. Its geography ranges from the Pacific coast to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the east, to Mojave desert areas in the southeast and the Redwood–Douglas fir forests of the northwest. The center of the state is dominated by the Central Valley, one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world. California is the most geographically diverse state in the nation, and contains the highest (Mount Whitney) and lowest (Death Valley) points in the contiguous United States. Beginning in the late 18th century, the area known as Alta California was colonized by the Spanish Empire. In 1821, Mexico, including Alta California, became an independent republic. In 1846 a group of American settlers in Sonoma declared the independence of a California Republic. As a result of the Mexican-American War, Mexico ceded California to the United States. It became the 31st state admitted to the union on September 9, 1850. In the 19th century, the California Gold Rush brought about dramatic changes, with a large influx of people and an economic boom that caused San Francisco to grow from a hamlet of tents to a world-renowned boomtown. Key developments in the early 20th century included the emergence of Los Angeles as center of the American entertainment industry, and the growth of a large, state-wide tourism sector. In addition to California's prosperous agricultural industry, other important contributors to the economy include aerospace, petroleum, and information technology. If California were a country, it would rank among the ten largest economies in the world, with a GDP similar to that of Italy. It would be the 35th most populous country.
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1. Lawmakers React to New US Unemployment Figures
November 06, 2009
Lawmakers on the Joint Economic Committee heard testimony Friday from the commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, following the release of figures that show the jobless rate hit 10.2 percent - the highest number in decades. Republican Congressman John Campbell of California says there needs to be one focus now."These numbers are bad," he said. "I hope that this is a wakeup call to the administration and to the Congress that the number one priority in this country for all Americans, for both parties, and for the administration and this Congress should be jobs, jobs and again jobs."... (read more)
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2. The Foreclosure Pain Could Drag on for Years
November 06, 2009
the American housing market could prolong the recovery of the economy by delaying defaulted mortgages. This has been a heated topic of debate over whether it is best for the U.S. to face millions of foreclosures immediately, or to control the process over several years. The major argument for allowing the processing foreclosures to all happen quick, is that there will be a purging of bad loans followed by the beginning of the mending process for the industry. The opposing argument is that by slowing the foreclosure logjam, the economy and housing demand will have time to recover. It appears ... (read more)
Author: JD Stevens
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3. Are Loan Modifications Good or Bad?
November 06, 2009
A new report from bank regulators shows that banks are beginning to lower the principal amounts due on home mortgages for some struggling borrowers, a practice known as a Loan Modification. Lenders are betting that by taking the hit now they can improve their chances of being repaid. Over the next few years banks and other lenders will be wading through endless of loan modification applications. The approval rate of mortgage modifications in the second quarter of 2009 was 10%, which is a 7% jump from the first quarter, based on a Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Report.
Lenders n... (read more)
Author: JD Stevens
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4. Alpharetta Tree Milton
November 06, 2009
I have been in this business for 8 years and so have the inside perspective on the tree care industry. In addition to our own business boom, I was a little tree climber for about 20 different companies. Some people say I was "on the reflected light." I come from a mercenary fellow tree. Most of my climbing experience was in Arizona, California and Hawaii. It was a great way to travel!
I am a certified Arborist and I am proud of that little. Unfortunately, "Certified Arborist" means little if it is just a code word for "seller. The lion's share of the wood work was carried out on those who... (read more)
Author: NavidJeanz Ahmad
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5. Bottle up a wine tasting experience in Mallorca
November 06, 2009
Film fans looking to recreate the Hollywood feature Sideways with a European vacation may want to head to Mallorca.
With a number of vineyards located throughout the Spanish island, reliving the 2004 movie - in which two friends go on a roadtrip through California's wine-producing regions - should prove to be a relatively simple task.
One area budding wine tasters may wish to stop by is the Bodegas Pere Seda. Consisting of over 100 hectares of vineyards throughout the districts of Felanitx and Manacor, visitors should have little difficulty in finding a variety of wine that matches t... (read more)
Author: Dipika Patel
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6. Paso Robles hotel, Paso Robles hotels ca, Paso Robles lodging, Paso Robles motels
November 06, 2009
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Author: hiecentral coast
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7. Seeking Compensation Through Wrongful Death Attorney
November 06, 2009
If someone looses a loved one in a fatal car accident due to the negligence or recklessness of a third party, or if a mishap on a construction site makes one loose a family member, the bereaved person can always file for a wrongful death case. This case can even be filed a family member is lost due to sheer negligence of a doctor. All the above, and many more, constitute wrongful death cases. The law in California allows the relatives of the victims of wrongful death, to sue for wrongful death claim. However, these are difficult cases to handle and one can best be served by an aggressive wron... (read more)
Author: Daniel Martin
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8. Get information how to get the best car insurance deal in San Diego
November 06, 2009
San diego is the second largest city of California. It had a population of over 1.5 million people with lot of potential drivers running on the road. This makes happen to lot of accidents and that incurs the need of car insurance in san diego, which is very easy task. Car insurance in San Diego , CA is designed to protect you, your family, and your car. Typically, San Diego drivers buy auto insurance to ensure they are financially protected should they be in an accident or any other mishappening that may occur. The importance of car and auto insurance in San Diego should never be ignored. ... (read more)
Author: vijay jain
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9. Top reasons to green print
November 06, 2009
There is no reason to not to print green. Green printing offers printing service that does not harm our planet and our pockets too. Green printing in itself is a revolution which has grown with technology and has now become the best solution. It is not regarded as the cheapest printing solution when compared to conventional printing. Here are a few reasons that can force you to go in for green printing;
Economical
At the beginning it may seem to be a high priced investment, but in the long run green printing yield better cost saving than conventional printers. But apart from this th... (read more)
Author: shijina seo
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10. San Francisco Auto Insurance: What You Need to Know
November 05, 2009
California is one of the most firm states in US that implement the “No Auto Insurance, No Drive Policy.” San Francisco, being one of the biggest cities in the said state, also applies this policy. They require every San Francisco car holder to get their car insured in San Francisco auto insurance before they can legally drive in the city.
San Francisco Auto Insurance, apart from being a legal right for the driver to drive in the city, it also serve as the protection of the car holder just by chance his car get involved in a car accident or car incident. The San Francisco auto insurance... (read more)
Author: Shalani Sams
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11. Jim Lisi of Increase Visibility- CEO Spotlight
November 05, 2009
Increase Visibility, a prominent search engine optimization and marketing firm made the Orange County Business Journal’s Top 100 list for the fastest-growing private companies in 2009. This is the second year running that the company has received this distinction.
This award marks what has been a great year of growth for the company, where despite a rough economy that has seen many businesses struggle to stay afloat, Increase Visibility has been able to expand its staff, offerings and clientele.
The record growth of Increase Visibility is due in large part to the vision and determina... (read more)
Author: James Lisi
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12. SEO Industry Survey Reveals Misconceptions About SEO
November 05, 2009
SEO is more than a buzzword. It is a key part of doing business that is here to stay. The business you do on and off the web is affected by how much effort you put into your online marketing efforts.
SEO stands for “Search Engine Optimization”. Search engines like Google and Bing are mathematical algorithms that like to see web content laid out a certain way and rank the relevancy of that content based on a variety of factors. Not all search engines are created equal however. For the most part you want to get the attention of big search engines such as Google, but it does not hurt to be a... (read more)
Author: James Lisi
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13. Living Wills and Health-Care Proxies
November 05, 2009
Making your medical wishes known now can save a lot of heartache later.
A living will (also known as an advance medical directive) is a statement of your wishes for the kind of life-sustaining medical intervention you want, or don't want, in the event that you become terminally ill and unable to communicate.
Most states have living will statutes that define when a living will goes into effect (for example, when a person has less than six months to live). State law may also restrict the medical interventions to which such directives apply.
Your condition and the terms of your dir... (read more)
Author: Swapna Manikssys
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14. Study Before You Shop
November 05, 2009
Have you checked the costs you pay for your Medicare insurance plan and your Medicare supplement insurance? Is that the exact cost you nee to afford or do you play extra charges that is reducible if you change your plan? If you have not studied about the fact yet, this page is going to enlighten you on a very serious matter that you need to know now. The fact is that the entire Medicare supplement insurance plans are being standardized by most of the states of U.S. It means, you may be a recipient of any Medicare supplement insurance company, and the charge would be the same with all of them.... (read more)
Author: William Richards
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15. How Do I Know If I Qualify For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
November 05, 2009
What are the qualifications to file bankruptcy? This seems to be a major concern for many people. The truth is that if you are having trouble paying your bills, you probably qualify to file for bankruptcy protection under the bankruptcy act. Businesses can file either a Chapter 11 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy and consumers can file either of those two or under Chapter 12 or 13. Chapter 11 is certainly used by businesses to reorganize their debts. But it too can be used by individuals, predominantly when they don't meet the criteria for Chapter 13. Anyone, business or not can file for Chapte... (read more)
Author: Smith Bryan
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16. Knowing the Ways to Get San Francisco Auto Insurance Designed For Low Income Drivers
November 05, 2009
You know that the cost of auto insurance is getting unaffordable each year. In fact, different states offer high cost auto insurance. Residents will only have the chance to get their desired auto insurance policy without breaking out their budget if they know some of the effective strategies for them to have lots of discounts in their insurance policy.
The metropolis of San Francisco, California is different from the other states since it is considered as the most humanitarian cities in the entire globe. The reason for this is that the government official of San Francisco has made sure ... (read more)
Author: Joshua McFlair
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17. Vinyl Windows - An overview
November 05, 2009
Vinyl replacement windows are energy efficient and easy to maintain. You can either install new windows or retrofit new windows directly over the old ones. By installing this type of window, homeowners can save on energy bills.
In most of the old homes in California, single plane aluminum framed windows are installed which aren’t energy efficient. You can replace them with vinyl framed windows as it can fit tightly into the existing window space, require less maintenance and are energy efficient. Majority of heat loss in a home comes from inefficient windows. By replacing your inefficient... (read more)
Author: Michael Peter
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18. Growth of Green Real Estate
November 05, 2009
Solar energy and automobiles operating on bio-fuels are only some evidence that people are by now conscious of the necessity for green technology. So conscious is the people about this truth, that the innovations employing natural resources are no longer confined to transportation and household appliances. Now, even in the industry of real estate, green technology is being researched as the major resource for construction materials.
A plant in Newark, California has successfully developed a method to make ordinary construction materials like bricks and cement out of fly ash, a byproduct ... (read more)
Author: Andy Fox
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19. California Manufactured Homes offer Many Environmental Benefits
November 05, 2009
In California, manufactured homes are a common and continuously growing industry that showcases popular and widespread features, which not only represent the preferences and tastes of the state's long-standing residents, but also draws many people from other states and countries as well. In light of this, the manufactured home industry in California has a far-reaching influence and long lasting reputation for quality, efficiency and commitment. Eco-friendly construction is desired in California. Manufactured homes are sought to assist in environmental conservation, considering the fog n... (read more)
Author: Jamie Jake
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20. Health insurance plan
November 05, 2009
Health insurance plan: A health insurance shares your burden of paying the thousands of dollars for serious illness. You will have to pay the whole sum out of your pocket if you do not have a medical cover. Insurance protects you financially. Health insurance extends a helping hand in protecting you and your family when you need medical care that are very expensive. Medical bill are unpredictable. So, it is best to prepare for the worst. There are two ways by which people obtain their health covers. They are; ->Group Healthcare Insurance Plans ->Individual Healthcare Insurance Plans ... (read more)
Author: John alexander
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21. Identity Theft in the News - Heard it on the Radio
November 05, 2009
According to statistics compiled by law enforcement agencies, Texas along with California, Nevada, New York, Washington and Arizona are states with the highest incidents of identity theft.
There are types of identity theft that determine the ranking for each state including employment related fraud, credit card, bank, phone and utilities and several others. But undoubtedly the last type of fraud that Texans expected to find themselves dealing with is the one off the radio. Yet that is exactly where Clifford Wayne Robertson has taken them.
Robertson has (or had) a radio talk show ou... (read more)
Author: Daryl Campbell
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22. Researchers Say Elderly Not Necessarily Immune From Severe H1N1 Flu
November 04, 2009
A new report about the H1N1 flu virus indicates that the elderly are not immune from the disease afterall. And another report seems to support the early decision to make pregnant women among the first to receive flu vaccinations. New research in California shows that the general perception that elderly people have some protection from H1N1 virus is only partly true. The study featured this week in The Journal of the American Medical Association says that the virus can infect anyone, including the elderly, although most had prior weakened immune systems or underlying conditions.Dr. Janice Louie... (read more)
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23. Understand about California Health Insurance
November 05, 2009
Health insurance in California is at an all time popular high. Over 87 percent of California residents have health insurance, whether it is direct through their employer, through the state or through themselves individually. California State has devised a program which aims to help people find the best possible health insurance. It is one of the first states in the country to do but has received very mixed results from the program which you will see below.
In contrast to other states if you in dispute with your California health insurance company, e.g. your insurance company refuses to p... (read more)
Author: Gary Webb
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24. Tramp Stamp Tattoo Defined
November 05, 2009
Tramp Stamp. 1. Is a derogatory term referring to a tattoo which a woman places on her lower back.2. Is a tattoo on the small of a woman's back referring that she is promiscuous. It is usually a good clue if you should use protection.3. The bigger the tramp stamp, the more promiscuous the female, goes the common lore. 4. In the United States, a girl back tattoo is pejoratively called "tramp stamps" or "California license plates" in Australia, Holland and Germany as "arse antlers" and in the United Kingdom as "slag tags" 5. Tattoo often positioned on the lower back of an exotic dancer an... (read more)
Author: Tramp Stamp
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25. Malibu California Malibu Beach Properties for Sale
November 05, 2009
http://Property-Listings-Malibu.comMalibu Beach Properties for Sale Malibu CA http://www.Property-Listings-Malibu.com 575-6584 Http://www.Property-Listings-Malibu.com Malibu Beach Properties for Sale Malibu CA 575-6584 Welcome to beautiful Malibu! Find out for yourself why people who come to Malibu stay in Malibu. Malibu has long been deemed a place where all long to be and live. This attractive composed community isn't just a get-away but also a home. If you're looking for Malibu Beach Properties for Sale in Malibu CA, we invite you to come and experience what you are missing. You will f... (read more)
Author: Douglas Copeland
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