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People don't generally look forward to getting life insurance but it doesn't have to be a terrible or excruciating process.
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One of the most important responsibilities of owning a vehicle is car insurance.
One of the most important responsibilities of owning a vehicle is car
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Eid prayer timing announced for sheikhupur imam bargah bangla asad abad Dina Jhelum
Eid prayer timing announced for sheikhupur imam bargah bangla asad abad Dina Jhelum
The biggest congregation will be held at Shia Masjid imam Bargah sheikhupur dina jhelum at 8.30 a.m
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Eid prayers timings announced for Lahore
LAHORE: The Eid-ul-Azha prayers will be offered at over 300 places including big mosques in the city. The biggest congregation will be held at Badshahi Mosque at 7.30 a.m. According to schedule issued by the Auqaf Department the timings of prayers are as follow; Jamia Masjid Data Darbar at 7:15 a.m, Masjid Neela Gumbad at 6:30 a.m, Masjid Wazir Khan at 7:15 a.m, Jamia Masjid Auqaf Colony at 6:45 a.m, Jamia Madina Masjid Anarkali 6:45 a.m, Masjid Jamia Ashrafia Ferozepur Road at 7:00 a.m, Jamia Masjid Chowk Dalgiran at 6:30 a.m, Jamia Naeemia Garhi Shahu at 6:30 a.m, 6:30 a.m: Government High School, Baghbanpura, Masjid Eidgah Salamatpura, Jamia Masjid Anwar Shahdra Railway Station, Jamia Masjid Kubra, New Samanabad, Jamia Masjid Rehmania, Qila Laxman Singh, Eidgah Bahawalpur Road Mozang, Jamia Masjid Ghousaia, Chowk Misri Shah. for more visit http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=73070 At 6:45 a.m: Masjid Madina, Mian Mir Colony, Garden outside Sheranwala Gate, Jamia Masjid Sufaid, Misri Shah, Jamia Masjid Naqshbandia, outside Sheranwala Gate. At 7:00 a.m: Jamia Masjid Wazir Khan, Jamia Masjid Darbar Hazrat Shah, Abdul Mua'ali, Jamia Mansoora, Jamia Masjid Al-Najm, Rajgarh, Jamia Masjid Shah Inayat, Bhatti Gate, Aitchison College Ground, Government MAO College ground. At 7:15 a.m: Jamia Masjid Usmania, behind Noori Building Islampura, Eidgah Muhammad Park, and Rajgarh. At 7:30 a.m: Iqbal Park, Baitul Mukarram Green Town, Masjid Mai Lado, Jamia Masjid Thokar Niaz Baig, Jamia Masjid Qasmia, Mini Market Ground, Gulberg, Onchi Masjid Hanfia Rizvis, Texali gate, Tomb of Jehangir, Jamia Masjid Muhammdia Rizvia, New Shalimar Town. At 7:45 a.m: Jamia Masajid Hanfia Wapda House, Jamia Masjid Ghousia Chishtia, Morr Samanabad, Jamia Masjid, Akbari Mandi, Jamia Masjid Jamiatul Quraish, Walton Road, Karim Block, Model Town. At 8:00 a.m: Masjid Jamia Imrania, Gulberg-II For Fiqah-e-Jafria, 7:00 a.m: University Ground, Qasr e Batool, 178-Shahman Colony, Masjid Shah Khurasan Neelum Block, Allama Iqbal Town, Jamia Al-Muntazir, Muslim Town, Jamia Masjid Shia Salam Link Road, Model Town, Jamia Masjid Quds, Sector A-I Township, Jamia Amjuman-e-Muhammadi. (APP) |
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Selective mobile blackout across Pakistan on Eid day: Malik
Selective mobile blackout across Pakistan on Eid day: Malik |
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Friday, October 12, 2012
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Dr. Bruce Fagel has tried and settled more medical malpractice and negligence cases than any other attorney in California. When The National Law Journal selected “The 10 Top Trial Attorneys in the Nation,” Dr. Fagel was the only medical malpractice attorney listed. Dr. Fagel was nominated eight times by the Consumer Attorneys Association for their prestigious Trial Lawyer of the Year award. He is dedicated to fighting for his clients and getting them the results they deserve.Dr. Bruce Fagel practiced emergency medicine for 10 years before becoming an attorney and he currently maintains his medical license in California. His track record as a California medical malpractice lawyer and a doctor gives him the edge that is needed for maximum recoveries, awards and settlements in complex California medical malpractice cases.
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Our frequent success at trial leads to a significant advantage when dealing with defense attorneys and insurance companies that represent doctors and hospitals in settlement negotiations. Approximately 95% of the cases filed by our office settle prior to trial due to our reputation and strong trial record. Dr. Fagel is nationally recognized for his success in obtaining two of the top 100 jury verdicts in 2002 and one of the top 100 jury verdicts in 2005 in the United States. Dr. Fagel knows how to deal with doctors and hospitals and the defenses they use. He knows what should and should not happen in the hospital. The firm has successfully resolved more than 700 medical malpractice and negligence cases during our years in practice, most of which involved permanent catastrophic injuries or death. No other firm in California has handled as many medical malpractice cases. With a team of experienced medical malpractice attorneys who share his dedication to aggressively defend clients, our firm has won more than $1 billion in jury verdicts and settlements.
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Refinance mortgage, refinancing home loans and should I refinance at this time
Mortgages bump up but remain in refi range
By Polyana da Costa • Bankrate.com
Mortgage rates bounced up from record lows this week after investors became somewhat more optimistic about the job market in the United States. But refinancers can still grab a good deal while rates are near the bottom -- even if they are underwater on their mortgages.
30 year fixed rate mortgage – 3 month trend
The benchmark 15-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 2.88 percent from 2.84 percent. The benchmark 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage rose to 2.68 percent from 2.67 percent.
Weekly national mortgage survey
Results of Bankrate.com's Oct. 10, 2012, weekly national survey of large lenders and the effect on monthly payments for a $165,000 loan:30-year fixed | 15-year fixed | 5-year ARM | |
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This week's rate: | 3.59% | 2.88% | 2.68% |
Change from last week: | +0.07 | +0.04 | +0.01 |
Monthly payment: | $749.24 | $1,129.96 | $667.50 |
Change from last week: | +$6.47 | +$3.15 | +$0.87 |
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The report is closely watched by investors, who like to keep their fingers on the pulse of the economy. When investors feel more confident about the economy, they seek riskier investments, and mortgage rates tend to rise.
"There's a lot of controversy over the (unemployment) number, but it's still a headline-grabbing number, and headlines move markets," says Michael Becker, a mortgage Banker at WCS Funding in Baltimore.
The jobs report isn't the only factor to blame for the higher rates on mortgages, Becker says.
"Any time rates dip as low as they did, they are bound to go back up," he says.
Underwater borrowers finally benefit from low rates
Last week's record-low mortgage rates kept lenders busy as they processed refinance applications from homeowners, including those who owe more than what their homes are worth.The revamped version of the Home Affordable Refinance Program, or HARP 2.0, that went into effect earlier this year allows homeowners to refinance eligible Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans, regardless of how deep underwater they are.
Even with HARP 2.0, many homeowners continued to face obstacles when they applied to refinance because some lenders kept their internal caps on underwater loans, usually 125 percent to 150 percent of a home's value.
Fannie recently issued guideline clarifications on HARP loans, which made some lenders and mortgage companies confident enough to lift their restrictions on HARP loans.
"We have a much higher level of comfort with the new guidelines that were put in place. They are much more specific," says Rob Nunziata, president of FBC Mortgage in Orlando, Fla., which removed the cap on its HARP loans a couple of weeks ago.
Nunziata says he is still swamped with applications from borrowers who want to refinance through HARP.
Homebuyers prepare to shop
Homebuyers also want to take advantage of the low rates, say Bob Moulton, president of Americana Mortgage Group in Manhasset, N.Y. He has noticed increased interest from potential buyers seeking mortgage preapprovals as they start shopping for a home."There are a lot of people looking to buy who are sending in their documents to get ready for when they find a home," Moulton says. "Winter is a pretty good time to buy. In the spring when the houses are showing well, people try to sell for higher prices."
How much time do borrowers have left?
There's no question that rates will eventually climb higher, but if you are not ready to refinance or buy yet, there's no need to panic. Mortgage specialists say they don't expect any major increases in mortgage rates, at least until the election.
Keep in mind that the Federal Reserve is spending about $40 billion a month in purchases of mortgage bonds, and that will help keep rates low for now -- but not forever.
"Honestly, I don't think much is going to happen in the (next) week or two, but I wouldn't get too complacent," Moulton says. "Normally, if rates do spike, we don't get any advance notice."
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Compare California Mortgage Rates
- 3.127% APR
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- 30 year fixed
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What's this? | $506 |
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Credit report fee | $23 |
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Quote ID: ZQ-TBHSZTP Date submitted: October 11, 2012 02:00PM PDT Loan amount: $240,000 Down payment: $60,000 Loan product: 30 year fixed Interest rate: 3.125% Assumed rate lock: 30-day Note due in: 30 years (360 months) APR: 3.127% Pre-payment penalty: No Principal & interest $1,028 Property taxes (estimated) $150 Homeowners ins. (estimated) $78 Mortgage ins. (estimated) N/A Total $1,256 Total SpentTrue CostWhat's this?$67,181 Fees $506 Interest $66,675 Mortgage ins. $0 Principal paid $56,698 Total $123,879
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What is cord blood?,Why do we need to have cord blood donated topublic cord blood banks?,What are the advantages of cord blood?,Why is cord blood important for ethnic minorities?,Are there any unfavorable aspects of cord blood? ,What is cord blood used for?How long does cord blood remain viable?
What is Cord Blood?
After a baby is born and the
umbilical cord is cut, some blood remains in the blood vessels of the
placenta and the portion of the umbilical cord that remains attached to
it. After birth, the baby no longer needs this extra blood. This blood
is called placental blood or umbilical cord blood: "cord blood" for
short.
Cord blood contains all the
normal elements of blood - red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
and plasma. But it is also rich in hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem
cells, similar to those found in bone marrow. This is why cord blood
can be used for transplantation as an alternative to bone marrow.
Cord blood is being used
increasingly on an experimental basis as a source of stem cells, as an
alternative to bone marrow. Most cord blood transplants have been
performed in patients with blood and immune system diseases. Cord Blood
transplants have also been performed for patients with genetic or
metabolic diseases. More than 80 different diseases have been treated
to date with unrelated cord blood transplants. [Click here to see a list of diseases treated with cord blood from the NYBC's National Cord Blood Program (PDF)]
Scientists are investigating the
possibility that stem cells in cord blood may be able to replace cells
of other tissues such as nerve or heart cells. Whether cord blood can
be used to treat other kinds of diseases will be learned from this
research.
1. Cord blood donated to a public bank
provides another source of hope for patients who have no matching donor
in their own family, no unrelated donor in bone marrow donor registries
that is a suitable match or no time to find a donor. As with bone
marrow, cord blood stem cells may be capable of generating all the
cellular elements in the blood and immune system.
2. Donated bone marrow or
peripheral blood containing mobilized stem cells have been the
traditional sources of hematopoietic stem cells for transplantation.
Their donors should be closely matched to the recipient; that is,
matched at least for the HLA-A, -B, -C and -DRB1 alleles. Since there
are usually two alleles for each, in a perfect match, the donor will
have the same eight alleles as the patient, an 8/8 match. A perfect
match is most likely to occur among family members. Among brothers or
sisters of a patient, for example, each has a 25% chance of being a
perfect match. Because the average number of children in U.S. families
is slightly more than two, about 3 out of 10 patients will find such a
match among their own siblings. Other blood relatives also may be
well-matched but the chance is much lower.
When no relative is available,
some other source of stem cells must be found. Bone marrow from
unrelated donors has helped solve this problem for thousands of
patients. Marrow donor registries around the world have recruited
fourteen million volunteers willing to donate their bone marrow to a
perfect stranger. The largest registry in the United States is the
National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) currently, the “Be the Match”
Registry, which lists some 5.5 million volunteers.
3. Many patients who need a bone
marrow transplant, however, cannot find a suitable donor - no relative
that matches and no match among volunteer bone marrow donors. According
to a report from the U.S. Government Accounting Office (GAO) released
in October 2002, 10,000-15,000 people in the U.S. each year have a
disease that could be treated with a transplant, but have no
HLA-matched related donor. About one-third of these patients tried to
find unrelated marrow donors through the NMDP but only 25% of them (9%
of the total who might benefit) actually could get a transplant. The
odds were even worse for African-American and other ethnic minority
groups. This was one reason for the broad legislative support behind
the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005.
4. A cord blood transplant may
not have to be a perfect match to the patient. Adult bone marrow
contains immune cells (so-called T-lymphocytes or T-cells) that are
“fully mature”. When transplanted, these T-cells may attack the
patient's cells as “foreign”, causing a condition called graft vs. host
disease (GvHD), which can be severe and even lethal. T-cells in cord
blood do not appear to be as "immunologically mature" as those in bone
marrow. As a result, cord blood transplants may be less likely than
bone marrow to cause GvHD and, when it does occur, it appears to be
less severe. [Click
here to read more about the advantages of cord blood].
Because cord blood transplants may cause less GvHD, it
appears that the match to the patient does not need to be perfect. In
fact, most cord blood transplants so far have been 5/6 or 4/6 matches
for HLA-A, -B and -DRB1 antigens. This means that patients who cannot
find a perfectly matched bone marrow donor may have a chance to find a
suitable cord blood transplant. Patients with rare HLA types,
African-Americans and members of other minority groups, therefore, could
benefit especially from this stem cell resource. [Click here to read about cord blood's significance for ethnic minorities]. for more read
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In a recent case, the lawyers of Weitz & Luxenberg secured a multimillion-dollar jury verdict against an auto giant on behalf of a New York City brake reliner who lost his right lung to mesothelioma.
The auto company had known about the dangers of asbestos since the 1930s. Tragically, however, the employer deceived its workers for decades by failing to inform them about the life-threatening nature of asbestos, a known carcinogen.
Our client's illness was entirely avoidable and our top-notch Asbestos Litigation team was able to prove as much.
Sadly, this case is one of thousands that Weitz & Luxenberg asbestos lawyers have brought to court on behalf of those whose lives have been upended by asbestos.
Many construction workers were exposed to asbestos on a daily basis and were unaware of the lethal dangers, said an asbestos construction lawyer at the firm. The daily toll from asbestos dust exposure is 30 deaths in the U.S., and that rate is expected to increase, according to the Environmental Working Group.
Workers who are ill with asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer or asbestosis are hardworking people just like you. People who worked in industries such as motor vehicle production and repair, construction and the textiles industry.
These are people whose families have been robbed of financial security while companies that made, distributed and used asbestos, profited.
Who can fight for these people?
On behalf of those harmed, the asbestos lawyers of Weitz & Luxenberg have filed thousands of cases to help provide financial security, access to medical care and dignity. Weitz & Luxenberg has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients.What if I don't see a multi-million dollar verdict?
The asbestos lawyers at our firm have succeeded in securing millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. Beyond those million-dollar awards, still tens of thousands of clients have been able to recover lesser sums but nonetheless money that helps pay for substantial portions of medical costs and other related expenses. Our asbestos lawyers have even obtained financial awards from asbestos companies that were bankrupt.If you would like a free consultation or more information about your legal options for a mesothelioma lawsuit, please complete the form on this page, and a representative of our mesothelioma law firm will contact you as soon as possible.
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Get a free copy of our sourcebook, "Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Asbestos Litigation And Your Rights."
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Drug Addiction Treatment in the United States
Treatment for drug abuse and addiction is delivered in many
different settings, using a variety of behavioral and pharmacological
approaches.
Drug addiction is a complex disorder that can involve virtually every
aspect of an individual's functioning: in the family, at work and
school, and in the community.Because of addiction's complexity and pervasive consequences, drug addiction treatment typically must involve many components. Some of those components focus directly on the individual's drug use; others, like employment training, focus on restoring the addicted individual to productive membership in the family and society (See diagram "Components of Comprehensive Drug Abuse Treatment"), enabling him or her to experience the rewards associated with abstinence.
Treatment for drug abuse and addiction is delivered in many different settings using a variety of behavioral and pharmacological approaches. In the United States, more than 13,000 specialized drug treatment facilities provide counseling, behavioral therapy, medication, case management, and other types of services to persons with substance use disorders.
Along with specialized drug treatment facilities, drug abuse and addiction are treated in physicians' offices and mental health clinics by a variety of providers, including counselors, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers. Treatment is delivered in outpatient, inpatient, and residential settings. Although specific treatment approaches often are associated with particular treatment settings, a variety of therapeutic interventions or services can be included in any given setting.
Because drug abuse and addiction are major public health problems, a large portion of drug treatment is funded by local, State, and Federal governments. Private and employer-subsidized health plans also may provide coverage for treatment of addiction and its medical consequences. Unfortunately, managed care has resulted in shorter average stays, while a historical lack of or insufficient coverage for substance abuse treatment has curtailed the number of operational programs. The recent passage of parity for insurance coverage of mental health and substance abuse problems will hopefully improve this state of affairs.
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A Vioxx lawyer has experience dealing specifically with claims
A Vioxx lawyer has experience dealing specifically with claims for
injury from taking Vioxx. A Vioxx lawyer deals not only with Vioxx
specifically but also has experience dealing with other prescription
drug injuries. A lawyer may choose to concentrate on product liability
and may specialize in prescription drug injury claims.
A Vioxx lawyer offers many advantages to clients. Having familiarity with drug litigation, injuries,and claims means that a Vioxx attorney will not require as
A Vioxx lawyer has experience dealing specifically with claims for injury from taking Vioxx. A Vioxx lawyer deals not only with Vioxx specifically but also has experience dealing with other prescription drug injuries. A lawyer may choose to concentrate on product liability and may specialize in prescription drug injury claims.
A Vioxx lawyer offers many advantages to clients. Having familiarity with drug litigation, injuries,and claims means that a Vioxx attorney will not require as much time to research general aspects of the case. This means that in the event of a recall, claims can be processed faster, and injuries compensated more quickly. Vioxx lawyers understand the ways in which the company will attempt to defend itself. Some Vioxx attornneys already have experience working with the legal team employed by Vioxx on any recall claims, giving your Vioxx lawyer insight into the methods used in the defense of Vioxx claims.
An experienced Vioxx attorney can help you decide the best methods by which to protect yourself and your family. Vioxx lawyers understand the medical risks posed by this drug, and the severity of its side effects. A Vioxx lawyer will usually provide a free consultation to determine whether you have a viable case; many Vioxx lawyers prefer if you bring any available medical information to this consultation. If your case qualifies, Vioxx lawyers will work with your doctor to ensure that you are properly represented and protected. Vioxx lawyers are available in almost every part of the country. Use this site to search for and find an attorney near you. http://www.vioxxfirms.com/category/64/more
A Vioxx lawyer offers many advantages to clients. Having familiarity with drug litigation, injuries,and claims means that a Vioxx attorney will not require as
A Vioxx lawyer has experience dealing specifically with claims for injury from taking Vioxx. A Vioxx lawyer deals not only with Vioxx specifically but also has experience dealing with other prescription drug injuries. A lawyer may choose to concentrate on product liability and may specialize in prescription drug injury claims.
A Vioxx lawyer offers many advantages to clients. Having familiarity with drug litigation, injuries,and claims means that a Vioxx attorney will not require as much time to research general aspects of the case. This means that in the event of a recall, claims can be processed faster, and injuries compensated more quickly. Vioxx lawyers understand the ways in which the company will attempt to defend itself. Some Vioxx attornneys already have experience working with the legal team employed by Vioxx on any recall claims, giving your Vioxx lawyer insight into the methods used in the defense of Vioxx claims.
An experienced Vioxx attorney can help you decide the best methods by which to protect yourself and your family. Vioxx lawyers understand the medical risks posed by this drug, and the severity of its side effects. A Vioxx lawyer will usually provide a free consultation to determine whether you have a viable case; many Vioxx lawyers prefer if you bring any available medical information to this consultation. If your case qualifies, Vioxx lawyers will work with your doctor to ensure that you are properly represented and protected. Vioxx lawyers are available in almost every part of the country. Use this site to search for and find an attorney near you. http://www.vioxxfirms.com/category/64/more
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Get Cash Now! J.G. Wentworth can purchase your structured settlement or fixed annuity payments for cash. Don't wait – get your cash in one lump sum.
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car accident lawyer Car and truck accidents make up the bulk of personal injury cases in the U.S. court system,There have been recorded many truck accidents of which have turned to be fatal and caused ,If you have recently been a victim of a bus accident and as a result you have suffered serious
Car and truck accidents make up the bulk of personal injury cases in the
U.S. court system. These accidents happen for a variety of reasons –
improperly maintained roads, poorly marked signs, and defective parts
are just a few examples. The most common reason, however, is driver
negligence.There have been recorded many truck accidents of which have turned to be
fatal and caused pain to you and your family. You may be facing heavy
medical bills, property damage and trauma from a truck accident and you
don’t know the way to come to an agreement with your insurance company. If you have recently been a victim of a bus accident and as a result you
have suffered serious injuries, the best step to take is to contact a
bus accident lawyer. Liability issues may become complicated since buses
are mostly owned by government entities.http://www.caraccidentlawyers.net/
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Christian Debt Consolidation Services
We provide professional Christian Debt Consolidation Management & Consolidation services.
Our Christian Debt Consolidation service is for the individual or family that has become overextended due to high interest rates, medical expenses, job loss, or other factors resulting in high credit card or other unsecured debt. When you use our Christian Debt Consolidation services you will pay significantly less and have more money for yourself each month. You will also receive the benefit of debt consolidation by combining all of your unsecured debt into one simple payment - you will pay off your debt much faster! This is not a loan. No home equity is required!
Our Christian Debt Consolidation service is for the individual or family that has become overextended due to high interest rates, medical expenses, job loss, or other factors resulting in high credit card or other unsecured debt. When you use our Christian Debt Consolidation services you will pay significantly less and have more money for yourself each month. You will also receive the benefit of debt consolidation by combining all of your unsecured debt into one simple payment - you will pay off your debt much faster! This is not a loan. No home equity is required!
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Auto insurance provides property, liability and medical coverage:
- Property coverage pays for damage to or theft of your car.
- Liability coverage pays for your legal responsibility to others for bodily injury or property damage.
- Medical coverage pays for the cost of treating injuries, rehabilitation and sometimes lost wages and funeral expenses.
Most auto policies are for six months or a year. Your insurance company should notify you by mail when it's time to renew the policy and to pay your premium.
Why do you need auto insurance?
It's really all about protecting yourself financially.
- If you're in an accident or your car is stolen, it costs money, often a lot of money, to fix or replace it.
- If you or any passengers are injured in an accident, medical costs can be extremely expensive.
- If you or your car is responsible for damage or injury to others, you may be sued for much more than you're worth.
- Not only is having insurance a prudent financial decision, many states require you to have at least some coverage.
Your Independent Agent is an advocate for finding auto insurance that meets your specific needs. Here are a few things to consider as you prepare for the discussion:
- How much can you afford to pay if you get in an accident? (To keep premiums low you may want to have a higher deductible and be willing to pay more for repairs.)
- What is the insurance company's level of service and ability to pay claims?
- What discounts are available? (Ask about good driver, multiple policy and student discounts.)
- What's the procedure for filing and settling a claim? (Ask who to call and what happens after you file a claim.) http://www.sunriseworldwide.com/automobile/default.aspx
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The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance is dedicated to serving mesothelioma victims and their families. Read more: http://www.mesothelioma.com/#ixzz292N5yh3w
The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance is dedicated to serving mesothelioma victims and their families.
Malignant mesothelioma
is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of cells lining
the body's internal organs, known as the mesothelium. There are three
recognized types of mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma
is the most common form of the disease, accounting for roughly 70% of
cases, and occurs in the lining of the lung known as the pleura. Peritoneal mesothelioma occurs in the lining of the abdominal cavity, known as the peritoneum and pericardial mesothelioma originates in the pericardium, which lines the heart.An individual may be at risk to develop mesothelioma if he or she was exposed to asbestos in the workplace or at home. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos and the inhalation of asbestos particles. In most cases, mesothelioma symptoms will not appear in an individual exposed to asbestos until many years after the exposure has occurred. Those with a past asbestos exposure history experiencing symptoms should consult a physician with experience in accurately diagnosing mesothelioma. The earlier mesothelioma is diagnosed, the more likely it is to be caught at an early stage. At earlier stages of mesothelioma progression, more treatment options are available and oftentimes a better prognosis is given. Additional mesothelioma information and statistics can be found in this section.
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A home equity loan is a type of loan in which the borrower uses the equity in
A home equity loan is a type of loan in which the borrower uses the equity in their home as collateral.
Home equity loans are often used to finance major expenses such as home
repairs, medical bills or college education. A home equity loan creates
a lien against the borrower's house, and reduces actual home equity.[1]
Home equity loans come in two types: home equity term, which is a fixed term, and home equity line of credit which is variable.[citation needed]
Most home equity loans require good to excellent credit history, and reasonable loan-to-value and combined loan-to-value ratios. Home equity loans come in two types: closed endHET and open endHELOC. Both are usually referred to as second mortgages, because they are secured against the value of the property, just like a traditional mortgage.[2] Home equity loans and lines of credit are usually, but not always, for a shorter term than first mortgages. Home equity loan can be used as a person's main mortgage in place of a tradition mortgage, however you can not purchase a home using a home equity loan, you can only use a home equity loan to refinance. In the United States, in most cases it is possible to deduct home equity loan interest on one's personal income taxes. In other countries such as Australia, these loans are only tax deductible if the proceeds are used for investment purposes.[3]
There is a specific difference between a home equity loan and a home equity line of credit (HELOC). A HELOC is a line of revolving credit with an adjustable interest rate whereas a home equity loan is a one time lump-sum loan, often with a fixed interest rate. This is a revolving credit loan, also referred to as a home equity line of credit, where the borrower can choose when and how often to borrow against the equity in the property, with the lender setting an initial limit to the credit line based on criteria similar to those used for closed-end loans. Like the closed-end loan, it may be possible to borrow up to an amount equal to the value of the home, minus any liens. These lines of credit are available up to 30 years, usually at a variable interest rate. The minimum monthly payment can be as low as only the interest that is due.
Typically, the interest rate is based on the prime rate plus a margin. visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_equity_loan
Home equity loans come in two types: home equity term, which is a fixed term, and home equity line of credit which is variable.[citation needed]
Most home equity loans require good to excellent credit history, and reasonable loan-to-value and combined loan-to-value ratios. Home equity loans come in two types: closed endHET and open endHELOC. Both are usually referred to as second mortgages, because they are secured against the value of the property, just like a traditional mortgage.[2] Home equity loans and lines of credit are usually, but not always, for a shorter term than first mortgages. Home equity loan can be used as a person's main mortgage in place of a tradition mortgage, however you can not purchase a home using a home equity loan, you can only use a home equity loan to refinance. In the United States, in most cases it is possible to deduct home equity loan interest on one's personal income taxes. In other countries such as Australia, these loans are only tax deductible if the proceeds are used for investment purposes.[3]
There is a specific difference between a home equity loan and a home equity line of credit (HELOC). A HELOC is a line of revolving credit with an adjustable interest rate whereas a home equity loan is a one time lump-sum loan, often with a fixed interest rate. This is a revolving credit loan, also referred to as a home equity line of credit, where the borrower can choose when and how often to borrow against the equity in the property, with the lender setting an initial limit to the credit line based on criteria similar to those used for closed-end loans. Like the closed-end loan, it may be possible to borrow up to an amount equal to the value of the home, minus any liens. These lines of credit are available up to 30 years, usually at a variable interest rate. The minimum monthly payment can be as low as only the interest that is due.
Typically, the interest rate is based on the prime rate plus a margin. visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_equity_loan
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Investment Fraud The Scope of the Problem
The Scope of the Problem
Most consumers invest in traditional offerings--stocks, bonds, and commodities--that are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and state securities regulators. However, many consumers also invest large sums in less traditional offerings that either are outside SEC and CFTC jurisdiction or subject to shared jurisdiction with the FTC. Among these are investments in tangibles (for example, rare coins, art, precious metals), oil and gas lottery application services, and telecommunications. In investment cases brought by the FTC in 1996, scam artists consistently took thousands of dollars from consumers. Among complaints in the FTC/NAAG Telemarketing Complaint System, investment fraud represents more than half of all consumer dollar injury reported, with an average loss of over $15,000 and losses as high as hundreds of thousands of dollars per consumer. In just two invention promotion cases challenged by the FTC in 1996, defendants took more than $100 million from thousands of consumers over the life of the frauds, following obviously effective advertising on several national cable stations by the fraud promoters.Investment fraud, like telemarketing fraud in general, often targets older people, who may be least able to afford the hit to their savings accounts. As the AARP and the Consumer Federation of America recently reported to the SEC, "[b]ecause their prime earning years have passed and the sources of extraordinary income may be one-time life events, older Americans are less able to repair the damage when they are the victims of fraud or abuse."(10)
Fraudulent investment promoters typically use aggressive marketing tools such as infomercials and telemarketing to reach consumers. They also flout state and federal securities registration laws. That way, their promotional materials--including profit projections, use of proceeds, and risk disclosures--are not subject to routine regulatory scrutiny.(11) Consumers may believe that a scheme's slick promotional materials with fine-print risk disclosures fully set forth the investment's profit potential and risks. Instead, the Securities and Exchange Commission warns that "investors must be aware that their first line of defense against telecommunications technology and other securities fraud is their own diligence and skepticism in evaluating a proposed investment--especially one not registered with the [Securities and Exchange] Commission."(12)
In addition, fraudulent promoters fill imitation security offerings with "investment opportunities" that mimic the legitimate investments in the headlines. For example, during the telecommunications boom in the mid-1980s, news stories reported that telecommunications businesses were reaping tremendous wealth. Scam artists created investment schemes that imitated legitimate entrepreneurs, and told consumers that their investment offerings were acquiring Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licenses or capitalizing telecommunications systems, such as cellular phone, wireless cable systems, Specialized Mobile Radio, and Interactive Video Data Service companies.(13) Fraudulent promoters falsely touted these ventures as high-profit, low-risk investments, even though they were high-risk, long-term, and capital-intensive.
By late 1995, fraudulent telemarketers were offering to acquire FCC paging licenses for consumers for hefty prices, claiming to put consumers in control of the airwaves so that paging companies would lease or buy the rights to use airwaves from them. Fraud promoters told consumers they could boost their previous "investments" by acquiring new, purportedly profitable, paging licenses. These scam artists published success stories of real investors in these fields to tout fraudulent offerings. Indeed, many defendants in FTC law enforcement actions simply hyped the information superhighway as the primary reason to invest in such offerings. These high-tech investment frauds alone cost consumers millions of dollars--almost 15 percent of all consumer losses reported in the FTC/NAAG Telemarketing Complaint System by December 31, 1996. In recent years, both the FTC and the SEC have brought many individual enforcement actions involving these high-tech investments.
FTC Actions
Significant achievements in the area of investment fraud reflect the FTC's use of collaborative, innovative law enforcement measures and education messages to help fight aggressive and inventive investment fraud:Project Roadblock
In January 1996, the FTC coordinated federal and state law enforcement actions against fraud promoters peddling FCC paging licenses and 900-number companies as investments. In "Project Roadblock," the FTC and 21 states filed 85 law enforcement actions against companies touting information superhighway investments that took more than a quarter of a billion dollars from consumers.
The FTC and the FCC also launched a consumer education campaign to raise awareness of fraudulent sales of FCC licenses as investments. Using Project Roadblock data, the two agencies determined that fraud promoters had combed a publicly accessible FCC database, identified fraud victims who had become license holders, and "reloaded" them with fraudulent offers of paging licenses. In response to this marketing technique, the FCC and FTC mailed 17,000 brochures to these same people to help them identify and report their losses and alert them to the danger of being "reloaded" in recovery scams. The FCC also included consumer alerts with each FCC license at issue. Consumers got the message: Once the project was completed, reports of suspected FCC license scams increased 397 percent.
Based in part on Project Roadblock data, the FCC eventually suspended the acceptance of paging applications pending further review of its procedures and adjustments to its licensing processes. Said the FCC: "The freeze is necessary to combat telemarketing schemes involving paging application fraud."(14) By the end of 1996, Project Roadblock's law enforcement, consumer education, and FCC reforms had put the lid on a significant source of investment fraud in the 1990s.
Challenging Fraud on the Internet
Old investment fraud schemes turned up in new disguises in 1996. In September, the FTC charged several defendants in FTC v. Fortuna Alliance, L.L.C. et al. with making fraudulent earnings claims in connection with an unlawful pyramid sales scheme. (A pyramid is the investment fraud equivalent of a chain letter. Scam artists circulate investor funds to create the illusion of profits.) Fortuna Alliance induced consumers to invest in its scheme mostly by direct, person-to-person contact. In a '90s twist, it also used its web site, and clone sites of hundreds of members, to promote the scheme throughout the world. This sophisticated use of the Internet significantly enhanced Fortuna's credibility with potential investors and facilitated communications between Fortuna and its widely scattered team leaders. Fortuna could not have achieved widespread success as quickly without the Internet. When the FTC took action, Fortuna had taken in an estimated $13 million from over 25,000 consumers--about half of them outside the U.S.--in about six months.
Following the Money Off-Shore
The Fortuna Alliance case demonstrates that fraud promoters not only market their investments internationally, but transfer their assets across borders as well. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington froze Fortuna's assets, then found three of the individual defendants to be in contempt of its orders because they failed to repatriate Fortuna funds they had transferred to Antigua. The FTC's effort to enforce the Court's asset freeze was accomplished with help from the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.
In FTC v. Online Communications, et al., another 1996 case, one of the defendants had transferred profits from the allegedly fraudulent, underlying enterprise to the Bahamas prior to the Court's entry of an order freezing the defendant's assets. The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Foreign Litigation brought action in the Bahamas and obtained an injunction freezing the defendant's assets in the Bahamas.(15) The defendant agreed to settle the case and repatriate over $300,000 to the U.S. This was the first time the U.S. government obtained an asset freeze issued by a foreign court and returned the frozen funds for distribution to American telemarketing fraud victims.
The history of investment fraud demonstrates that fraud promoters look to the mainstream marketplace for ideas to imitate and for ways to induce consumers to invest. Law enforcement officials and consumers need to follow the headlines to forecast likely fraudulent investment schemes in 1997. Based on recent news stories fraud watchers can expect to see "too good to be true" pitches regarding Internet business investments and partnerships to build out new "information superhighway" communications systems. Fraud busters also will be looking for changing regulations affecting investments, because investment fraud promoters take advantage of changes in securities laws and telecommunications rules to come up with new investment fraud strategies.(16) visit http://www.ftc.gov/reports/Fraud/invest.shtm
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Auto Removal - Turn Your Car Into A CHARITY CAR
Auto Removal - Turn Your Car Into A CHARITY CAR
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Donate Your Car. It's Easy!
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- We arrange to have your vehicle picked up at no cost to you.
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Donate a Car Canada has now made it easy for ANY Canadian Charity to benefit from vehicle donations nationwide. Most charities are not set up to directly receive vehicles as a form of donation. The process is too complicated, time consuming, and costly for them, thus making it a difficult or impossible form of fundraising.This simple process makes it possible for more charities to benefit from the generosity of donors like you. We expertly handle all aspects of processing your vehicle; send the net sale proceeds to the charity, and then the charity mails you the tax receipt.
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Supporting charitable organizations is a valued and respected part of our Canadian society. As we realize that people are drawn closer to certain charities and causes, Donate a Car Canada gives you the power of choice in making your generous donation. With many charities to choose from, you can feel satisfied in knowing that you are contributing to the charity that is closest to your heart.We do MORE than Recycle Your Ride!
While we recycle vehicles in an environmentally friendly manner, we are not just auto recyclers. If you have a newer or estate vehicle that you would like to donate, we have selling agents across the country that are ready to assist in maximizing your donation.We accept all types of vehicles for donation, new and old. Donate your Car, Truck, Van, SUV, Motorcycle, Boat, or RV. visit http://www.donatecar.ca/
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Friday, September 21, 2012
Anti-Islam film: FO registers protest with top US diplomat
ISLAMABAD:
US Charge d' Affaires, Richard Hoagland was summoned to the Foreign
Office on Friday to register Pakistan’s protest against the anti-Islam
film. The Foreign Office informed Hoagland that the anti-Islam film was equivalent to an attack on two billion Muslims worldwide. The Foreign Office also demanded that the anti-Islam film be taken of Youtube immediately. According to the Foreign Office, the anti-Islam film was a conspiracy to spread hatred amongst different religions. A press release by the US Embassy stated that Ambassador Hoagland reiterated in his meeting at the Foreign Office that the United States Government has condemned this video’s content and its message and emphasized that the United States Government has nothing to do with it. Ambassador Hoagland stated that this act was a deeply insensitive decision by a single individual to disseminate hatred. It does not reflect the values of the United States, a nation of more than 300 million people, built upon the pillars of religious freedom and tolerance. Ambassador Hoagland echoed the call by the Prime Minister and other officials from the Government of Pakistan for citizens to remain calm and express their views peacefully. Ambassador Hoagland also underscored his appreciation to the Government of Pakistan for its commitment to protect the facilities and personnel of diplomatic missions. |
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Skiers, rowers may not have more back pain
NEW
YORK: Despite putting constant stress on their backs, rowers and
cross-country skiers may not have any more chronic lower back pain than
the rest of us, a new study suggests. Elite athletes in certain sports that ask a lot of the spine - like gymnastics and wrestling - have been found that have an increased risk of lower back pain. Rowers and cross-country skiers don't have to bend themselves backwards. But they do have to flex and extend their spines, over and over again. "They expose their backs to monotonous movements for a number of years," said Ida Stange Foss, of the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences in Oslo, the lead researcher on the study. Yet in the long run, Foss's team found, elite rowers and skiers may have no more lower back woes than people who get their sports on TV. Of 415 former rowers and cross-country skiers surveyed, about 56 percent said they'd had any lower back pain in the past year. That compared with 53 percent of non-athletes - a difference that could have been due to chance. "This is an important and positive message for the athletes," Foss said in an email. However, the news was not all good. Rowers and skiers who'd trained harder in the past year - more than 550 hours - were also more likely to have had a bout of low back pain in the past year. The pain was generally short-lived. "Most of the elite athletes reported a pain duration between one and seven days, (or) eight to 30 days during the past year," Foss said. "Very few reported pain lasting for more than one month." Still, that means active rowers and cross-country skiers might need to take steps to protect their backs. "It is important for the athletes to prevent lower back pain through strengthening the core muscles and increasing the core stability, to better tolerate the high training volume," Foss said. The study, published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, included 173 rowers and 242 cross-country skiers who'd been surveyed back in 2000. Foss's team surveyed them again in 2010, asking about their training and exercise levels over the past decade, any problems with back pain. For comparison, the researchers surveyed 116 non-athletes and 209 athletes in orienteering - a sport that involves outdoor running and no specific strain on the back. Most people in each group - around two-thirds - said they'd had low back pain at some point in their lives. Of the athletes, 17 to 19 percent said they'd had pain in the past week, as did 20 percent of the less sporty group. Other studies have found that when it comes to exercise and back pain, extremes matter: Both couch potatoes and heavy-training athletes may be at increased risk. Back in the 2000 survey of these same athletes, the researchers did find that lower back pain became more common as rowers and skiers bumped up their training to get ready for competition. And cross-country skiers had more pain when they used "classic" techniques rather than "freestyle," Foss noted. "These findings," she said, "indicate that it is important to vary movement patterns and techniques, especially during intense training periods." (Reuters) |
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