Monthly Archives: July 2010

Tips for Long Distance Moves

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You have so much ahead of you getting prepared for your long distance movers , so why wait until the last minute to pack? Planning in advance will help make your move much more manageable.

To start with, create a ‘move file’ to keep important information and receipts for all moving related expenses. It’s a good idea to contact the IRS website to determine what expenses can be deducted on next year’s tax returns.

Next, research the new community you’ll be moving to; their Chamber of Commerce usually will send you a relocation packet . If you have children then research the community’s schools. Finally, check out the city’s local news sites online and read up on current local events, weather and happenings.

Moving long distance is a great opportunity to reduce unnecessary stuff you have accumulated over the years. Go room by room and get rid of items that no longer are in use, or no longer have sentimental value. Then decide to give the items to charity or have a yard sale. Remember, giving to charities makes for a nice tax deduction. Sorting through your rooms gives you the opportunity to take inventory of your belongings. Make a list of everything you decide to keep and assign replacement values for insurance purposes. If the items are invaluable such as photos and home videos, computer disks, jewelry, and important documents take it with you personally rather than entrusting it to movers.

Long Distance moving should not be a stressful time; planning ahead guarantees that you and your family will have adventure and new discoveries to look forward to.

A.D. Barnes Park in Miami is Nice Place for Children

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When visiting Miami for business and you have your children in tow, but don’t have time to take them to all the fantastic attractions Miami has to offer, consider taking them to A.D. Barnes Park .

This 15-acre park offers playgrounds, basketball courts, a baseball field and an amazing pool with a diving board and swimming lessons are offered almost every day of the week, which are very organized and has classes for all ages, plus it’s heated! There’s also a bird and wildlife sanctuary amongst lush tropical greenery. If that isn’t enough, the park also offers ‘The Sense of Wonder Nature Center’, which hosts nature study programs and special events geared at promoting a greater appreciation and awareness of nature’s beauty. The Nature Center has become an oasis for migrating birds and according to the National Audubon Society, is the best place to see birds in Miami. The Center not only offers guided tours of nature sites as well as snorkeling, canoe and walking tours at other Miami-Dade Park locations, it is the home to the Miami-Dade Fire Department’s Anti-Venom unit’s reptile collection.

A.D. Barnes Park has something for everyone and is conveniently located to many boutique Miami hotels , making this park a favorite to all visitors with children, who have no time to travel to other Miami attractions. Plus, A.D. Barnes is especially geared for all physically and mentally challenged people, making this park especially amazing. You’ll find the park located at 3401 Southwest 72nd Avenue.

A live theater not to miss in Denver

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The Dangerous Theatre is located at 2620 W. Second Ave. in Denver and while not right next to most of the Denver five star hotels , if you’re a visitor, is definitely worth the drive. This theater venue is unique for those wanting to take in a live show on a budget or just looking for something unique to do with a Friday or Saturday evening. While you may not find stage classics being preformed you’re sure to find something related to the season and usually with a comedic twist.

Unlike most theaters, where concessions are expensive if not non- existent, the Dangerous Theater encourages it’s audience to come in and be comfortable. There is a social area with comfy seating, an appetizer buffet and a fridge full of refreshments that, while there is a donation basket out and donations are welcome, are on the house. The owner, Winnie Wenglewick , believes patron comfort is mandatory for them to truly appreciate the show to its fullest.

On Sunday the matinee performances raises the bar for other stage theaters further by offering a menu of delicious foods and sparkling cider included in ticket prices though the cabaret style table seating is limited. If you’re looking to enjoy wine or a cocktail with your show the theater doesn’t offer alcohol but openly welcomes patrons to bring their own, provided they are over 21.

Use a Property Management Service to Move Your Business

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When a business has grown or shrunk , it can be hard to admit that it is time to move, but it is almost always for the best. The hardest is when the business has shrunk because it still feels like you fit in the space, but now there are a number of empty desks and in some cases, there just isn’t enough money to keep paying rent on the building. Luckily for most companies finding the right place to relocate doesn’t have to be hard. There are a number of great commercial property management companies like Transglobe Property Management Services that are happy to help find the right place to relocate, with all the right amenities.

For some companies amenities can be the hardest part. Places like laundry mats, or restaurants need specific amenities so that the business can operate. Of course, Transglobe Property Management Services and others are often happy to take on challenges like this and find a place that fits the client’s needs. It is actually a red flag if they would not be willing to either build in the right amenities, or else find a place that can provide them. Property managers who won’t do this are often going to be hard for any company to get along with.

Mac in Cape Town

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Visiting Cape Town is like walking into the past and the present all at once. This is the city where so many cultures of the world have been negotiating histories for a long time, and the complexity of events has resulted in a very interesting cultural landscape. Besides its status as a major city, with all the attractions, and wonderful Cape Town hotels as well, there are other reasons for visiting besides the usual tourist draws.

It’s very difficult to think of Cape Town without considering the vast musical history here. One evening in the city will always reveal why. It’s not only the nightclubs that are playing music that people can dance to, and in fact, music comes from every corner. It’s certainly nothing new, but there’s also nothing old about it either. Cape Town Jazz does include some traditional rhythms in its musical soup, but traditional here is something that’s always evolving into a future that’s just up the road a little ways.

Mac Mackenzie is just one of many professionals in Cape Town who can move through the complex levels of the city, and still speak about the history in a very personal way. He saw many of the changes of the past century, and his own guitar playing have taken the ride as well. The jazz he plays would more aptly be called goemma, blending the styles of at least three cultures at any given time, and it’s still just on the verge of another renaissance.