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Updated: Mythbusters regular Erik Gates dies after 30ft fall, picture

sad news, Erik Gates, a regular guest on the discovery channel show Mythbusters has died as result of a freak accident.

Gates was working onsite for his electrical company when he fell through a skylight. He suffered serious blunt trauma to the chest and then died.

Gates guest starred on four episodes of Mythbusters as the "amateur rocket expert". He was very involved in rocketry, even creating his own website called Gates Brother Rocketry.

The official mythbusters twitter account sent out two tweets honoring Gates saying, "Team MB wishes to express our deepest sympathies on the passing of our beloved rocket expert, Erik." and "You were an honorary MythBuster and will be sorely missed."

It was earlier mistakenly reported that one of Erik's brothers, Dirk Gates, had also recently died as well, but that is UNTRUE and deep, sincere apologies and condolences go out to the family and friends of Erik Gates.

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Dutch to Use Full-Body Scanners on Flights to U.S.

The major international airport of the Netherlands will begin using full-body scanners on passengers flying to the US to prevent a recurrence of the security breach that allowed a would-be bomber to smuggle explosives onto a flight to Detroit from Amsterdam on Christmas Day, the Dutch authorities said Wednesday.

The new measures were announced as the Dutch interior minister discussed the government’s early investigation into the thwarted bombing.

At a news conference at The Hague in the Netherlands the interior minister, Guusje Ter Horst, characterized preparations for the attack as professional but its execution as amateurish, according to The Associated Press.

“It is not exaggerating to say the world has escaped a disaster,” Ms. Ter Horst said. Dutch officials said the accused bomber, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, a 23-year-old Nigerian, had raised no red flags as he arrived in Amsterdam from Nigeria and transferred to his Detroit-bound flight at Schiphol Airport. He arrived at 5:37 a.m. on Dec. 25, passed through security screening at a metal detector without setting off any alarms and departed for the United States at 8:55 a.m.

He had a visa to enter the United States, and he presented a valid Nigerian passport as he boarded Northwest Airlines Flight 253. The Interior Ministry’s report said Mr. Abdulmutallab was traveling on a round-trip ticket purchased in Ghana.

Ms. Ter Horst said the explosives used in the attack appeared to be professionally made, and that it appeared they had been given to Mr. Adbulmutallab.

In a letter to the Dutch Parliament posted on the counterterrorism office’s Web site, Ms. Ter Horst said the attack demonstrated “a fairly professional approach, comparable to earlier attempted attacks against civil aviation,” referring to the thwarted 2001 attack by the “shoe bomber,” Richard Reid.

Although Dutch officials said they would deploy the scanners “immediately,” a spokesman for the country’s counterterrorism office said only 7 of the airport’s 15 full-body scanners were currently ready for use. The rest would be deployed within three weeks after receiving software upgrades.

Tylenol Recall

A voluntary recall of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets is being expanded because of consumer reports of an unusual moldy odor with the 100-count bottles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said late on Monday.

The FDA said it and Johnson & Johnson were expanding recall to all available product lots of the pain caplets with the distinctive red EZ-open cap.

The initial recall involved five lots of the product in November after reports of an unusual musty or mildew-like odor that was associated with nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea, the FDA said.

The agency said the odor was believed to have been caused by the breakdown of a chemical used to treat wooden pallets that transport and store packaging materials.

It said the health effects of the compound have not been well studied, but the events reported to the company have been temporary and not serious.

The FDA said consumers who bought Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet 100-count bottles with the red cap from the lots included in the recall should stop using the product and contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare for a refund or replacement.

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Napolitano Says ‘No Indication’ Bomb Attempt Part of Larger Plot

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said U.S. officials have “no indication” that an attempt to blow up a Northwest Airlines flight approaching Detroit on Christmas Day was part of a larger plot.

“Right now we have no indication that this is part of anything larger,” Napolitano said today on CNN’s “State of the Union” program. “The investigation continues.” She said officials are seeking to learn whether the suspect, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, had any ties to the terrorist organization al- Qaeda.

“It would be imappropriate to speculate about whether or not he had such ties,” Napolitano said.

Flash Sales

Thousands of bargain-hungry shoppers are flocking to high street chains across the country snap up post-Christmas discounts.

With Boxing Day falling on a Saturday, retailers are expecting today to be one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

It is estimated that more than £3bn will be spent by shoppers, with 80% of the British public expected to visit the sales.

Sky reporter Tessa Chapman said the queues at Manchester's Trafford Centre had started forming at 6am as retailers promised discounts of between 40% and 60%.

"The shopping centre is hoping to attract 140,000 shoppers through the door, they have 10,000 parking spaces and are expecting each and every single one to be filled," she said.

"They have got 200 shops here and the vast majority will be open and taking advantage of the fact that for the first time in 11 years Boxing Day falls on a Saturday."

Next and Debenhams threw open their doors at 7am, and Selfridges started trading at its Birmingham and Manchester branches at 8am.

At Selfridges' flagship store in London, hundreds of people had queued outside the shop which opened for business at 9am.

Mary Adonis, 32, who lives in Portobello, west London, arrived at the Oxford Street department store at 2am to get a prime spot.

She said: "I want to look in all the departments, maybe for a bag. I love Gucci."

More than 125,000 shoppers are expected to descend on Bluewater Shopping Centre in Greenhithe, Kent.

General manager Andrew Parkinson said car parks were already 70% full by 11am.

"Key to this is that most retailers did not go on sale pre-Christmas," he explained

"Shoppers are therefore travelling to Bluewater to find real bargains, of which there are plenty."

Meanwile, Capital Shopping Centres, which owns 14 shopping sites across the UK, said it was expecting bumper days today and tomorrow.

Commercial Director Trevor Pereira said: "Customers have been flooding through our 14 centres' doors from the early hours today.

"Shoppers have been planning their sale purchases before the VAT hike comes into effect, and as a consequence we are extremely busy."

Brooke Mueller Sheen

Charlie Sheen arrested, released; Brooke Mueller Sheen and drink??

The sad Christmas tale of Charlie Sheen arrested and charged with a reported 2 felonies and 1 misdemeanor charge of domestic violence against his wife Brooke Mueller Sheen in Aspen, Colorado is gaining clarity.

After accounts that Charlie Sheen would not be able to post bond after his arrest, TMZ.com reports that he paid $8,500 after talking to a county judge. He's out of jail.

Moreover, his wife, Brooke Mueller Sheen, was given a breath test to determine the level of alcohol in her body relative to her blood; the percentage was .13. By contrast, Charlie Sheen was given the same test and posted .04. TMZ wrote that law enforcement sources say Brooke Mueller Sheen was "legally drunk" when she called 911.

In a way, this is beginning to read like the Tila Tequila / Sean Merriman incident all over again. In that case, an intoxicated Tila Tequila called 911 reporting that Sean Merriman allegedly assaulted her. The San Diego County District Attorney dropped the case after witnesses and Merriman claimed he was trying to stop her from driving while drunk.

The difference here is there are no reported witnesses as of this writing, just Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller Sheen.

Charlie Sheen said Brooke Sheen was the agressor and he was trying to defend himself. Again, that's very similar to the Tila Tequila / Sean Merriman disagreement.

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Stores open on Christmas Day 2009 - Are there Walmart Christmas Day hours?

Are you needing that last minute Christmas day gift? Did you forget to buy some item for dinner? Did you run out of alcohol on this Christmas Day? While many stores will now stay open on Thanksgiving, those same stores will now close on Christmas Day in order to allow all their employees to spend the day with their families.

Depending on where you are, there are some stores open though. A safe bet is if you have Walgreens in your area. They have normal hours even on Christmas, which is something I learned years ago. CVS Pharmacy's are also open. Some grocery stores are open, but these are usually not the big chains. Call around in your area.

As for the big retailers like Wal-mart, Target, and Best Buy? Most closed early on Christmas Eve, and will not reopen until early the day after Christmas. However, some are offering Christmas Day online sales that they hope bring people in.

Whatever you do today, have a very Merry Christmas!

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Cancer-struck Prunedale family's invitation to Starbucks a ruse

Cathy and Rowland Bories stood in line with 3 of their 4 grandchildren and 2 foster kids in a packed Starbucks in Prunedale on Thursday afternoon. Jordan, their 12-year-old granddaughter, was looking at a tall pile of gift-wrapped presents lying in a corner of the coffee shop when she saw her name on one of them. "Oh my God, this has my name on it!" Jordan yelled.

It wasn't long until the news broke that the Borieses weren't there for coffee at all.

Instead, a group of Prunedale residents, Starbucks employees and members of a community church had come together on Christmas Eve with one goal in mind — to spread holiday cheer to the Bories family.

As soon as Cathy found out, the tears of joy began to flow.

"This is amazing; I can't believe this," she said while hugging Starbucks manager Emy Fischer.

"Thank you so much," Bories said.

"You deserve it," Fischer replied.

"We just wanted to brighten up what would have been a bleak Christmas for them," Fischer said.

It hasn't been an easy year for the Bories family.

Rowland Bories said he had a heart attack in March. He had open-heart surgery in April — and his heart stopped in the operation room before he was revived.

Months later, Cathy said, the family found out Rowland had cancer.

"Stage three, very aggressive, prostate [cancer]," she could barely say. Rowland is set to start chemotherapy early in the new year.

To those health problems, add the responsibility of caring for their grandchildren and foster kids.

"It's been a really tough year," Cathy Bories said.

While she continued to cry, shocked by all the presents and hugs from people she's never met, her 6-year-old grandson only had a smile on his face.

"Is this all our presents?" asked Jimmy Blackmore, while holding on to a soccer ball and a carton of chocolate milk.

Then the coffee shop burst into singing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," led by about 20 congregation members from Prunedale's New Life Community Church.

Cathy Bories said she thought they'd been invited for coffee and to sing Christmas carols.

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It is interesting to see what criteria app developers are using to judge how successful their iPhone app are. Brian Akaka, founder of Appular disclosed his criteria. The answer is a mixture of rave reviews in the media; user feedback; and a rating on the iTunes app store itself.

As Appular points out, there are already over 100,000 apps in the App Store and that number is growing daily. So Appular specialises in working with developers to create a marketing strategy that will maximise the visibility of their apps.

As Akaka says, “It has become increasingly challenging for developers to differentiate their apps from thousands of others. So what does he do? He contacts GoMo News for a start.

Akaka is particularly keen to pump up the success of Crosswords. No prizes for guessing what this app does.

It’s the app for crossword fans to get their fix where ever they are, apparently. The app costs $9.99, and has received a 4.5 rating in iTunes with over 1,700 reviews.

“For it to be so popular - at that price point - you know that this app is well executed,” Akaka enthuses. The app is obviously US orientated because it provides players with access to puzzles from US publications such as Boston Globe, Village Voice, Wall St Journal, and the New York Times Classic.

It’s purportedly received rave reviews from Wired’s Charlie Sorrel and Daring Fireball’s John Gruber. If you go onto the Appular site, you can win a $25 iTunes voucher for coming up with an interesting use for Simplenote.

Big marketing budget, huh?

The last app being promoted is an iPhone version of the game, Urban Rivals. This is reportedly a popular online trading card game with over 7 million registered users and 50,000 daily plays.

Clerks 2

Have you watched the cool Clerk 2 sequel video? Do you want to be one of persons looking for this video? Clerk 2 is indeed worthy to watch.

This is the tough one, the one I mulled over for a week before writing this. Without a doubt, the most successful comedic sequel of the decade was Clerks 2, both in its box office take and the number of fans who were fully happy with Kevin Smith's return to his roots. Me, on the other hand, I wasn't. The magic was gone. I tried ... really I did. I rushed to see it opening night, then waited months to see it again, hoping my dislike was just a bad mood, a passing phase. No dice. I preferred the '90s shocks, and a black and white world without dance sequences. Nevertheless, I'm glad it pleased most of you, and it definitely deserves this spot on an overall scale.

Infragard

What is an Infragard? They have just finished their elections. Who won? This is a very notable organization for us to be familiar with.

yann Bradbury has been elected President of the InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) and Kathleen Kiernan has been reelected as Chairman. InfraGard was started by the FBI 13 years ago as an alliance between it and over 34,000 vetted members to provide interface with the Bureau and the leaders and experts of this country’s critical infrastructure.

Ms. Bradbury has served in various leadership roles within InfraGard. She has been President and VP of the InfraGard Nebraska Members Alliance, InfraGard Regional Representative for the West Region, Vice President of Regional Communications- INMA, 2006 Awards Committee Chair, and, most recently, as a member of the INMA Board of Directors. Ms. Bradbury is an Associate Director of Compliance for Digital River.

How to save energy in your home- follow these nine steps

1 Lower water heater temperature to 120°F
2 Loweer thermostat in winter by 2°F
3 Wash clothes in cold water
4 Turn off unneeded lights
5 Turn off home-office equipment
6 Unplug extra fridge in garage
7 Increase AC thermostat by 3°F
8 Air dry clothes during summer

9 Use energy-saving mode on appliances. Studies have shown
you can save $50 per year using this feauture alone.

Add up all the nine steps and you can save a total of $300.00 per year


I save as much as any person can these days , turn off the ac durning the day, open the windows to let the fresh air in , do laundry once a week, run the dish washer once a week , keep things unpluged that are not being used, have only the lights on in the room we are in..my light bill has droped some this year not much, but i can see the difference from last year [200.00] a month to [150.00] sometimes even [140.00] .. times are hard for all of us but if we keep trying we can get threw this it may hurt us not to go buy that cup of 5.00 cup of coffee, stay home with the family dont go out every night to eat do it once a week , stay out of the theaters buy a movie for 5.00 and then u can see it over again as many times as u like.. my thoughts to everyone who says they cant make it in these hard times think of those who have less than we [us] do get down on your knees and thank him up above ... we are lucky to kave what little bit of our life is ours, it could be worse than u think.

debt cures- how to get out of debt- low rate credit cards

The key points in getting out of credit problem is to find a low rate credit card.

* Unpaid credit card balances are the worst kind of debt. Come up with a plan for paying these off, and make it a priority.

* Your goal should be to carry only one or two credit cards with balances paid in full every month.

Now that you have a sense of "good debt" and "bad debt," you might be worrying about one thing: that you have way too much of the bad stuff! (Or maybe not: if you're keeping the bad debt to a minimum, give yourself a pat on the back.)

If you're like many people, though, you're staring at a big pile of credit card debt that is costing you plenty in monthly payments. Not to worry, though, because in this lesson we're going to talk about how you can pay that debt down, and keep your credit card use under control in the future.
Pay Down That Credit Debt

It won't be enough, however, to just make minimum monthly payment.

1. Stop spending money like you free money. Think how are you going to pay all these at the end of the month. For example get a certified used care insted of a new one. Car monthy payments and insurance can take a big part of your paycheck.
2. Shop around for low rate credit card.
3. Always pay more than the minimum. The credit card companies are not just being nice when they require only a small minimum payment on your total balance. They calculate this minimum to extend your payments for as long as possible, to boost their profits. Scrimp if you need to, and pay as much as you can above the minimum every month.
4. Plan your attack. Don't just throw yourself at a mountain of debt without preparation. How many cards do you have? What interest rates do they charge? Which have the highest balances? Write down your balances for each card, and their interest rates. (There's space in the workbook for this.)
Generally, you'll want to start by paying off the card with the highest rate first, and then the next highest, and so on. If you want a quick boost, go ahead and pay off a card with a low balance, just to have one paid-off card under your belt.
5. Reduce the interest rate. Most credit cards charge anywhere from 16% to 20%, which is huge! But you can negotiate with your credit card company for a lower rate. Particularly if you've had any of your cards for a while, take advantage of being a faithful customer, and call them up to demand a lower rate. Shoot for 11% or 12%. You'd be surprised at how easy it is.
6. Consolidate your debts. OK, so you know what the interest rates and outstanding balances are for each of your cards, and you've reduced the rate on at least some of them. Next, consider combining your debts onto one or two of your lowest rate cards, if you've got some credit room on them. (If you're maxed out on those cards, then forget it.) Simply call your lender and ask how to transfer funds.

If you're making payments well above the minimum, have reduced the interest rates on your cards, and have consolidated your debt, then you're in good shape with your credit card debt.

How Many Cards Are Enough?

In the end, your goal is to carry only one or two credit cards, and pay off the balances each month. If you've gotten carried away and have five, six, or more cards, consider the benefits of closing out most of them:

* Simplicity. Fewer cards will be easier to track. In addition, you'll have a much better sense of your overall debt level when it's on one or two cards, rather than spread across a bunch of them.

* Better credit record. You'll want to have at least one credit card to help build your credit history. If you're married, your spouse should have at least one card in his or her name only, for the same reason. Too many cards can hurt your credit rating, particularly if they all have large unpaid balances.

* Less temptation. The more cards you have, the easier it is to rationalize excessive spending. "After all, this card only has $500 on it!" (Never mind that you've got two more that are carrying $5,000 each.) But, remember that your card's credit limits are not like poker bets: you don't have to match (or much less "raise") them. Fewer cards, lower balances: that's your goal.

Summary

We've given you six concrete steps toward getting credit card debt under control. Head to your workbook for some hands-on debt intervention. Hopefully, you share our vision of two credit cards, maximum, with balance paid in full each month.


ALSO, Shop around for rates in the internet. Beleive me there are promo rates out there. Take advantage of those offers.

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LOOK FOR private student loan consolidation program that offers interest rate reductions for on-time and automatic payments and there are no pre-payment penalties.

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Borrow money for college: The best student loan companies for students

If you're looking for a smart way to pay for college, you just found it.
Simplify your search for school loans check it out online.

Student loan companies allows you to:
* Borrow what you need - from $1,500 to $40,000 per academic year1
* Pay for other education-related expenses
* Competitive interest rates
* Receive a check in as few as 5 business days
* Pay it back after you graduate


Private student loans, also known as alternative student loans, help bridge the gap between the actual costs of college and other financial aid. Look for competitive rates and excellent customer service when you are seeking college money.

Student Loan Companies can provide up to $40,000 per academic year1 to help you pay for the real costs associated with getting an education - from books and lab fees to a new laptop.

Specific loans for education at all levels.
Student Loans can help provide funds for undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, continuing education and certificate programs.

Covering the full cost of education.
Alternative student loans are often used to supplement federal student loans. Tuition-only loans are another option but using a credit card to cover other education expenses can be risky.

Delay repayment while you're in school.
Get the college money you need now, and don't pay a cent until 6 months after you graduate. Or make interest-only payments while in school or start paying right away to save the most money.

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Need a credit card - find the best credit card rates- Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express

When you shop for a credit card company, consider the 10 types of credit card that caters to your needs.These are the 10 Type of Credit Cards:

1) Low Interest Credit Card - Offers Low Interest Credit Cards
Credit cards with 0% intro APRs & low fixed rate offers

2) Balance Transfer Credit Card - Offers Balance Transfer Cards
Transfer a high interest balance onto a low APR credit card

3)Rewards Credit Card - Offers Rewards Credit Cards
Credit cards that "reward" you for your purchases

4)Cash Back Credit Card - Offers Cash Back Credit Cards
Credit cards that allow you to earn cash back on purchases

5)Airline Credit Card - OffersAirline Credit Cards
Earn frequent flyer miles with an airline credit card

6)Instant Approval Credit Cards- Instant Approval Cards
Get approved instantly on select credit cards from specific banks

7)Prepaid Credit Card - Offers Prepaid & Debit Cards ,Control your spending with debit cards, prepaid debit cards, & prepaid credit cards

8)Credit Cards for Bad Credit- Credit Cards for Bad Credit
Cards for people with bad credit or less than perfect credit

9)Student Credit Card - Offers Student Credit Cards
Credit cards for high school & college students

10)Corporate & Business Credit Card - Offers Business Credit Cards
Cards for corporate & small-business owners

auto accident law firm- winning verdicts $2 million, $1 million, $500thousand,$100 thousand

A car accident is a road traffic incident which usually involves at least one road vehicle being in collision with, either another vehicle, another road user, or a stationary roadside object, and which may result in injury or property damage.

Auto accidents not only involve personal injury law, but insurance law as well. In the USA, it is mandatory to carry auto liability coverage, personal injury protection (PIP), and uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage. In order to receive compensation, you must contact a law firm

You must contact a law firm if you are involve in this type of accidents.
- Car, Truck, Bus, Train
- Motorcycle, Bicycle
- Pedestrian Knockdowns
- Boating Accidents
- Airplane Accidents
- Railroad Accidents
- All types of vehicular accidents

Contacting a law firm is neccesary because they can help you get the accident report and other documentation as well as facilatate you with the needed medical care.

You could get this amount as a winning verdict or a settlement

Types of Injuries

Motor Vehicle Accident $20,000,000
Medical Malpractice &10,000,000
Motor Vehicle Accident $7,000,000
Construction Accident Verdict $3,900,000
Construction Accident Settlement $ 3,000,000
Construction Accident Verdict $2,500,000
Elevator Accident Verdict $2,300,000
Construction Accident $2,300,000
Medical Malpractice Childbirth $2,200,000
Wrongful Death Hospital Negligence $2,000,000
Fire Accident Verdict $2,000,000
Car Accident Verdict $2,000,000
Motor Vehicle Head Trauma Verdict $1,800,000
Auto Accident Verdict - Brain Injury $2,000,000
Railroad Accident Settlement $1,800,000
Medical Malpractice Settlement $1,650,000
Slip and Fall on ice in building $1,200,000
Motor Vehicle Rollover $1,100,000
Car Accident Verdict $1,100,000
Assault at Concert $1,100,000
Construction Accident Fall from Ladder $1,100,000
Lead Paint Poisoning Settlement $1,000,000
Motor Vehicle Accident $1,000,000
Building Explosion Settlement $1,000,000
Forklift Accident $850,000
Construction Accident Settlement $750,000
Car Accident Settlement $800,000
Construction Accident Fall from Scaffold $690,000
Motor Vehicle Pedestrian Settlement $600,000
Motor Vehicle Rear End Collision $590,000
Trip and Fall Judgment $500,000
Car Accident Settlement $700,000
Falldown defective walkway $500,000
Trip and Fall Settlement $500,000
Supermarket Accident $400,000
Construction Accident Settlement $250,000
Falldown in Shopping Center $350,000
Medical Malpractice Settlement $225,000
Trip and Fall Construction Site $130,000
Trip and Fall on City Sidewalk $100,000
Negligent Supervision in School $100,000
Product Liability Settlement $100,000
Construction Accident $100,000
Escalator Accident Settlement $90,000
Car Accident Settlement $80,000
Construction Accident Verdict $2,700,000
Ceiling Collapse Settlement $550,000
Medical Malpractice Settlement $320,000
Car Accident Settlement $290,000
Negligent Security Settlement $245,000
Ceiling Collapse Settlement $220,000
Pedestrian Knockdown Settlement $190,000
Slip and Fall Settlement $175,000
Staircase Accident Settlement $170,000
Slip and Fall Settlement $120,000

$500,00 from a car accident in New York. Personal Injury lawsuit - An IBM employee got $500,000 for a car accident

A personal injury occurs when a person has suffered some form of injury, either physical or psychological, as the result of an accident or medical malpractice.

The most common type of personal injury claims are road traffic accidents, accidents at work, tripping accidents, assault claims, accidents in the home, defective product accidents and holiday accidents. Indeed, there are a multitude of types of accident and the term personal injury also incorporates medical and dental accidents (which lead to numerous medical and dental negligence claims every year) and conditions which are often classified as industrial disease cases. Industrial disease type cases include asbestosis and mesothelioma, chest diseases (e.g. emphysema, pneumoconiosis, silicosis, chronic bronchitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and chronic obstructive airways disease), vibration white finger, occupational deafness, occupational stress, contact dermititus, and repetitive strain injury cases.

Where the accident was the fault of someone else, the injured party may be entitled to monetary compensation from the person whose negligent conduct caused the injury. At least in the United States this system is complex and controversial with critics calling for various forms of tort reform. Attorneys often represent clients on a "contigency basis," in which the attorney does not charge for services until the case is resolved.


• This case was in New York . A woman recovered $500,000 as a total settlement after a car accident. As an employee at IBM Corporation with a stellar record, she was forced to miss about one year of work off and on over 4 years. Given that she was a wage earner, the insurer agreed to pay $500,000 to settle the case.





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Yahoo Microsoft merger, Yahoo google merger, Yahoo amazon.com merger, Yahoo Aol merger, Yahoo Time warner merger. who knows.

Blackberry Storm - a touch smartphone made its debut in the US on November 21 2008

The Blackberry Storm is suppose to be release a month earlier. Verizon started selling the BlackBerry Storm on November 21, 2008, a smartphone with a touch screen. Verizon sells it for $199.99 with a two-year contact and after a $50 mail-in rebate, Blackberry Phones are the mob-e-mail leaders and the Storm release is the most direct shot at the iPhone. Lines were around the block when it came out and the phones are expected to be sold out. But by December 15 or earlier, the company will be making sure that Storm will be available in shelves of retailers for the holiday shopping season.

Unlike the iPhone, the Storm features a touch screen that depresses slightly when pressed, giving users the feel of a soft click. The letters on the screen will also light up when pressed. It has a back botton which the iphone lacks. I like the Blackberry Storm because it will allow you to check your email inside the New York Subways. BlackBerry handsets also boast robust e-mail capabilities that have famously attracted users such as President-elect Barack Obama.

More features of the Blackberry storm:
CAMERA:The Storm has 3.2 megapixels vs 2 megapixels on iphone. The Storm has image stabilization,white balance, autofocus, variable zoom and flash. It captures videos.
BATTERY: 2 weeks in standby and up to about 5½ hours using Verizon's CDMA network or overseas on Vodafone's GSM network.

Top ten credit card campany- the best with low interest

Shopping around for a credit card can save you money on interest and fees. You’ll want to find one with features that match your needs.
This information can help you
1 Understand the features of credit cards
2 Compare credit card features and costs
3 Know your rights when using your credit card
4 File a complaint if you have a problem with your credit card

Most of all convenience at your finger tips! Pay your credit card bill online, transfer high-rate balances, change your address and more - all in one secure place. Enroll in CardMember Services today.

This are the best top 10 credit card companies

1 First USA

2. Chase

3. NextCard

4. MBNA

5. Bank One

6. Capital One

7. Providian Financial

8. AT&T

9. Novas

10. Citibank


Top 11 to 15

11. First Union

12. Peoples Bank

13. Commerce Bank

14. Security National Bank

15. Wachovia


Remeber, you can always call the credit company and ask for a special rates. I have done this so many times. They always adjust the rates and take out the late fees.
So call them for best deals or check special offers that these company advertise in the internet.

coming soon: nokia touch screen 5800 - "nokia 5800 xpressMusic" touch screen handset

The Nokia 5800 is designed for young folks whose lives revolve around music. The $407 price tag, before taxes and subsidies, is more than a third below that of an unsubsidized iPhone. And the 5800 will be available from a range of telcom companies, unlike the iPhone, which is officially available only from select providers such as O2 (TEF) in Britain or T-Mobile (DT) in Germany.

why is the Nokia 5800 a neat gadget?
1 made by Nokia who has 40% market in the global handset market
2 affordable to the youth market who are heavy music consumers
3 beginning next year, the phone will feature Nokia's Comes With Music service—a year's worth of downloads from a catalog that includes all four major labels and 4 million songs
4 the screen vibrates when touch indicating a confirmation to your command
5 better camera by Carl Zeiss lens.
6 browser can handle flash files that the iphone cannot.
7 better GPS because Nokia is the largest maker og GPS devices

cheap auto insurance - (cheap means having the best affordable coverage)

Have you been thinking about buying auto insurance online but aren’t sure whether it's the best way to go? There are many benefits to buying auto insurance online. Once you try it, you'll wonder why you waited so long!

Buying Auto Insurance Online Saves You Time and Money



Always shop around for cheap auto insurance. Cheap means having the same coverage. I know there are cheap ones out there, you just gotta find them. I did my shopping for auto insurance two ways. One is directly calling the insurance company through the phone and getting a quote. As well as using the internet providing data in getting a quote. After dealing with at least 3 insurance companies through the phone and the internet, the cheapest is through the internet. From my experience, getting a quote online from at least 3 insurance company really paid off. There is really a big difference. Its schocking because its in the hundreds. I was able to save money by just doing a 5 minute online quote from 3 insurance company. After my car accident, i realized to take auto insurance seriously unlike before my auto accident.

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I was involved in a car accident last year of 2006 in New York City. It happened while I was on my vacation from work. My toyota was rear ended by a speeding car. The rear of my car was totally wreck. I was such in a bad shape physically and spiritually. I was so angry at the person who rear ended me, that I wanted to kill him for making my life in such a mess. First, I no longer have a car that gets me to work, I need to go to a physical therapist and all the paperwork that i have to furnish to the insurance company and my lawyer.
Thanks to a great lawyer from a law firm in lower Manhattan. I was able to get my car fix from Toyota and got $15,000 from my sufferings. My lawyers were able to get compensation for my injuries resulting from somebodies negligence. My lawyers only gets paid if the case is won or settled. These type of law firms also handles auto,bus,train,pedistrian,construction accidents, slips/trip/fall,lead paint poisoning, medical malpractice, defective products, wrongful death, general negligence, dental and nursing home negligence and etc. I have seen so many ads, im glad i didnt ignore them because those ads are for real. I can vouch for them because i am a client.