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Time Warner Inc. Announces Plan to Separate Time Inc. - 29 Oct 2016 01:08
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[[html]]NEW YORK(BUSINESS WIRE)Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX) today announced that its Board of Directors <br><br>has authorized management to proceed with plans for the complete legal <br><br>and structural separation of Time Inc. from Time Warner. Following the <br><br>proposed transaction, Time <a href="http://www.bigwigbiz.com/user_record.php?msg=Record%20Posted%20Successfully.">baltimore county child support</a> Inc. would be an independent, publicly traded <br><br>company. Time Warner aims to complete the proposed transaction by the <br><br>end of the calendar year.<br><br>Time Warner Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bewkes said: <br><br>"After a thorough review of options, we believe that a separation will <br><br>better position both Time Warner and Time Inc. A complete spin-off of <br><br>Time Inc. provides strategic clarity for Time Warner Inc., enabling us <br><br>to focus entirely on our television networks and film and TV production <br><br>businesses, and improves our growth profile. Time Inc. will also benefit <br><br>from the flexibility and focus of being a stand-alone public company and <br><br>will now be able to attract a more natural stockholder base. As we saw <br><br>with the prior spin-offs of Time Warner Cable and AOL, we expect the <br><br>separation will create additional value for our stockholders."<br><br><img style="float:left;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://www.lawyerscareers.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/environmental-lawyer.jpg" width="278" /><br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/14gEpLUKQ1M&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/14gEpLUKQ1M&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>Time Inc. CEO Laura Lang has advised Time Warner that she will stay on <br><br>through this process and until after a successor has been identified. <br><br>"Laura indicated to me that we should find a different kind of CEO for <br><br>this new public company, and I respect her decision," Bewkes said. "She <br><br>has been a great partner who has given Time Inc. forward momentum to <br><br>make this transition possible, and I look forward to working with her to <br><br>select the right leader to head the company as an independent entity."<br><br>After the proposed separation is completed, Time Inc. will continue its <br><br>mission as the leading multi-platform publishing and branded content <br><br>company, reaching nearly half of U.S. adults each month and millions of <br><br>consumers around the world.<br><br>The proposed transaction will be structured as tax-free to Time Warner <br><br>stockholders. The transaction is contingent on the satisfaction of a <br><br>number of conditions, including completion of the review process by the <br><br>Securities and Exchange Commission of required filings under applicable <br><br>securities regulations and the final approval of transaction terms by <br><br>Time Warner's Board of Directors.<br><br>Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements<br><br>This document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of <br><br>the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such <br><br>forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements <br><br>about the plans, objectives, expectations and intentions of Time Warner, <br><br>including the benefits of the proposed separation of Time Inc. from Time <br><br>Warner, and other statements that are not historical facts. These <br><br>statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of Time <br><br>Warner's management and are subject to uncertainty and changes in <br><br>circumstances. Time Warner cautions readers that any forward-looking <br><br>information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual <br><br>results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the <br><br>statements herein due to the conditions to the consummation of the <br><br>proposed separation of Time Inc. from Time Warner, and changes in <br><br>economic, business, competitive, technological, strategic and/or <br><br>regulatory factors, as well as other factors affecting the operation of <br><br>the other businesses of Time Warner and Time Inc.'s business. More <br><br>detailed information about these factors may be found in filings by Time <br><br>Warner with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most <br><br>recent Annual Report on Form 10-K in the sections entitled "Caution <br><br>Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors." Various other <br><br>factors could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the <br><br>forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the risk that <br><br>the anticipated benefits from the proposed separation may not be fully <br><br>realized or may take longer to realize than expected. Time Warner is <br><br>under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, <br><br>update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of <br><br>new information, future events, or otherwise.<br><br>About Time Warner Inc.<br><br>Time Warner <a href="http://www.bigwigbiz.com/user_record.php?msg=Record%20Posted%20Successfully.">property division</a> Inc., a global leader in media and entertainment with <br><br>businesses in television networks, film and TV entertainment and <br><br>publishing, uses its industry-leading operating scale and brands to <br><br>create, package and deliver high-quality content worldwide through <br><br>multiple distribution outlets.<br><br>About Time Inc.<br><br>Time Inc. is one of the largest branded media companies in the world. <br><br>The company's magazines reach more than 110 million Americans each <br><br>month, and its websites attract nearly 50 million unique visitors each <br><br>month. With influential brands such as TIME, PEOPLE, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, <br><br>InStyle, and REAL SIMPLE, Time Inc. is home to celebrated events and <br><br>franchises including the FORTUNE 500, TIME 100, PEOPLE's Most Beautiful <br><br>and SPORTS ILLUSTRATED'S Sportsman of the Year.<br><br><a href='http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130306006501/en/Time-Warner-Announces-Plan-Separate-Time'>http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130306006501/en/Time-Warner-Announces-Plan-Separate-Time</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0
Woman smashes into police car 'while taking topless selfie' - 28 Oct 2016 04:25
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[[html]]Woman smashes into police car 'while taking topless selfie'<br><br>A university student in the <a href="http://beautifulhomes6jt.savingsdaily.com/unglazed-marble-tiles-however-are-more-prone-to-stains-since-it-does-not-have-the-hard-surface-finish-that-glazed-marble-tiles-possess">http://beautifulhomes6jt.savingsdaily.com/unglazed-marble-tiles-however-are-more-prone-to-stains-since-it-does-not-have-the-hard-surface-finish-that-glazed-marble-tiles-possess</a> US smashed into the back of a police car while she was taking a topless selfie, officials said.<br><br><img style="float:left;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://www.hellerconcreteinc.com/images/100_0670.jpg" width="347" /><br><br>Miranda Kay Rader, 19, posted a $2,000 (?1,600) bond after she was charged <a href="http://homerepair4mex9o.firesci.com/these-types-of-marble-tiles-are-usually-sold-prearranged-on-a-webbed-backing">http://homerepair4mex9o.firesci.com/these-types-of-marble-tiles-are-usually-sold-prearranged-on-a-webbed-backing</a> with drunken driving and possessing alcohol as a minor.<br><br>An officer was checking a reported disturbance on Wednesday when he heard <a href="http://extremehomeszdt.contentteamonline.com/sheldon-knock-knock-penny">http://extremehomeszdt.contentteamonline.com/sheldon-knock-knock-penny</a> brakes squeal and an SUV slam into the patrol car behind him. <br><br>Ms Rader, who was trying to put on her blouse when the officer approached, said she was taking a topless selfie of herself to Snapchat to her boyfriend.<br><br><a href='http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/10/28/woman-smashes-into-police-car-while-taking-topless-selfie/'>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/10/28/woman-smashes-into-police-car-while-taking-topless-selfie/</a><br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oZf9i4ABhQ4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oZf9i4ABhQ4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object>[[/html]] - Comments: 0
All the Modern Conveniences: American Household Plumbing, 1840-1890. - 26 Oct 2016 05:29
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[[html]]In All the Modern Conveniences Maureen Ogle examines the beginnings of "modern plumbing" in the United States. Ogle traces the American system of plumbing back to roots in the 1840s, challenging earlier studies which Ogle claims are flawed by the presentist assumption that municipal water and sewage systems are essential for the development of a society with adequate plumbing, and by a sense that certain technological inventions are inevitable. Ogle attempts to avoid the determinist conclusions of technologists and what she calls the "nebulous issue of technology's impact." (p. 157) Instead her study rests on the premise that adoption of plumbing, or any technology, arises from a particular set of cultural values, and changes in the use of technology reflect changes in those same values. She assumes that the decision to use a technology is rational and reveals people's determination of how to best order their world. <br><br>Ogle identifies three stages in the development of household plumbing in the United States: 1840-1869 individualist adoption of manifold devices; 1870-1890 development of standardized devices linked to municipal water and sewage systems; 1890-present widespread assumption of plumbing's presence and improved regulation of the system. The text details the first two of these stages. The greatest strength of the work lies in Ogle's elucidation of these earliest stages of household plumbing and the changing rhetoric about plumbing devices. Basing her conclusions on extensive review of architectural plans, manufacturers' catalogs and housing reform literature, Ogle lays to rest the <a href="http://smarthomefug.recentblog.net/that-is-over-6000-gallons-a-month">learn this here now</a> claim of her predecessors that there could be few well-plumbed homes without the support of municipal water and sewage systems. Her compendium of the variety of devices available to homeowners in the period from 1840-1869 is impressive, as is her review of the 1870-1890 literature from sanitarians who sought to reform plumbing in order to improve health. In brief she proves her contention that plumbing of a significant number of homes was possible, and even probable, before the advent of municipal water and sewer systems. She also illustrates well that reform of household plumbing from 1870-1890 either preceded or was simultaneous with the development of such systems. <br><br>Her account of the link between American cultural values and the creation of two distinct plumbing arrangements is intriguing but less definitive. I am sympathetic to Ogle's rejection of the conventional approach which identifies technological innovation as the motivating force behind change. I agree with her contention that we must stop seeing "ourselves as mastered by, rather than masters of, our technology." (p. 153) Ogle admits she relies on standard secondary works in her description of general American culture from 18401869 and 1870-1890. She claims that from 1840-1869 housing reformers' ideas about appropriate plumbing originated in the American fascination with gadgetry and the antebellum spirit of independence, democratization, and national betterment through self-betterment. Therefore plumbing adoption focused on introduction of devices to improve household convenience, while protecting household independence from both servants and municipal authority. In the later period a culture of scientism replaced self-improvement and humanitarianism as the most fundamental cultural impulse. This new culture gave greater weight to a view of cities as organically interdependent, thereby providing the impetus for creating standardized devices and centralized municipal water and sewage systems. <br><br>To support her assertions about the values which influenced individual decisions, Ogle has unearthed a handful of extraordinary manuscripts from each period in which real people write about their own plumbing or that of friends. In most cases the sources from the earlier period do use convenience or improvement to describe devices, but her own sources also use "comfort of life," "beautiful," and "luxury" to describe their perception of plumbing apparatus. Ogle endeavors to define convenience in midcentury terms, but for the most part she uses the word as a synonym for ease or efficiency of operation. As a result, desire for "convenience" as a shorthand descriptor of the value that led to early adoption of plumbing seems both insufficient and inaccurate. We need to know convenient for whom and in what way. Who decided that an indoor facility that had to be cleaned frequently was more "convenient" than an outdoor privy and why? Indeed her own sources indicate how very inconvenient these contraptions could be: pipes froze, water-heaters exploded, basins and pipes leaked, water-closets overflowed. To be fair Ogle is simply trying to demonstrate what motivated the choice to install plumbing, rather than discuss the actual experience people had as a result of these choices, but this seems a rather artificial distinction to made since experience does influence motivation. <br><br>Finally, Ogle replaces technological determinism with a form of cultural determinism. The independent, self-improvement spirit of midcentury caused the development of diverse technological solutions. The heightened acceptance of scientific explanation caused the culture of fear surrounding plumbing in the 1870s-1890s, leading to the creation of "sanitary science." Perhaps the better answer is that technology and culture are interactive forces operating simultaneously. For example, it is possible that, though installed to improve household convenience, the initial devices had reached the limits of their technological capacity. Independent water delivery systems were too unreliable to fulfill the expectation of greater efficiency and ease. There were certainly limitations on the numbers which could be served by haphazard, independent systems without significantly increasing environmental depredations, as sanitarians discovered in the 1870s and later. Therefore the earlier technology was inherently undemocratic as well. Ogle confirms that inventors were tinkering with the appliances from the beginning as they attempted to meet unfulfilled expectations. Might we assume that the new pro-science culture and simultaneous technological innovation together led to the creation of contemporary plumbing systems? <br><br><img style="float:left;margin:10px;border:none;" src="https://www.emergencyplumber.uk.com/images/cast-iron-plumbing.png" width="351" /><br><br>In conclusion, All the Modern Conveniences serves as a model case study in the link between private and public life in the evolution of industrial society. It represents a valiant attempt to move discussion of the history of technology beyond both technological determinism and what Ogle calls the "wild goose chase" of technological impact. 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Home Improvement :: How To Use A Plumbing Snake To Unclog A Blocked Drain - 26 Oct 2016 00:37
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Powerful Claymation Short Highlighting Video Game Fans’ Most Popular Skyrim Memories - 25 Oct 2016 21:03
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Breast implant scandal: What went wrong? - 25 Oct 2016 15:06
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[[html]]Story highlightsBreast implants made by French company PIP found to contain industrial-grade siliconeSome 300,000 women in 65 countries received implants made by the companyHealth authorities in France have offered to pay for women to have them removed, replacedPIP founder Jean-Claude Mas charged with involuntary injury<br><br>The founder of a French company that made breast implants linked to a major health scare has been charged by police investigating the scandal.<br><br>Jean-Claude Mas, former boss of Poly Implant Protheses (PIP), faces charges of involuntary injury over the now-defunct firm's use of substandard ingredients in its implants.<br><br>So what is wrong with the implants? What are the risks? And what is being done to help those affected by the scandal?<br><br>What is the problem?<br><br>Implants made by France's Poly Implant Protheses (PIP) were banned in 2010, after it was discovered that they contained industrial-grade, which has more contaminants than the medical-grade gel they should have used.<br><br>Mas is reported to have admitted authorizing the use of two gel formulas at PIP: A high-end version for wealthier clients, using American-made medical silicone, and a "house" formula for everyone else. This was made from cheap industrial silicone, meant for use in mattresses, allegedly in order to cut costs and boost profits.<br><br><img style="float:left;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://quinceanera.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Plastic_surgery.jpg" width="388" /><br><br>In December 2011, authorities in France sparked a worldwide alert when they advised 30,000 French women who had been fitted with the potentially defective implants to have them removed.<br><br>The implants are believed to have a higher than normal incidence of rupture, though exact figures on this differ: French authorities put the rate at 5%, but in Britain it is thought to be around 1%, in line with industry standards.<br><br>California plastic surgeon Dr. Grant Stevens told CNN the health risks of industrial-grade silicone remained unclear.<br><br>"The PIP industrial silicone has many contaminants," he said, but he added: "We're not sure just how many… We can't be sure what can go wrong. <br><br>"We know there's an increased incidence of inflammation; we're not certain of other health risks, but we certainly have concerns about cancer and other toxic exposures."<br><br>Authorities in France and Britain have dismissed fears of cancer from the implants but have said that in case of rupture they could cause inflammation, scarring and fibrosis.<br><br>Where in the world were they used?<br><br>PIP was once the world's third largest supplier of implants — 300,000 women in 65 countries around the world are thought to have had them fitted, both for cosmetic reasons and in reconstructive surgery following treatment for breast cancer.<br><br>The implants were widely used across Europe — 40,000 women in Britain are affected — and South America.<br><br>PIP silicone implants were never licensed <a href="http://www.inclues.org/tag/westlake-plastic-surgery-westlake-oh/">your Westlake plastic surgery</a> for use in the United States.<br><br>British PIP implant recipient Rowena Mackintosh, told CNN she was worried about the potential impact on her health.<br><br>"It's like a ticking time bomb inside me," she said. "When you go to the doctor, you don't say 'who makes your medicine?' — you just assume it's going to be safe. To think that I've got mattress silicone inside me, and God knows what else they used, it's disgusting."<br><br>What advice is being given to women who had the implants fitted? <br><br>The advice given to women with PIP implants has varied widely from country to country. <br><br>France has urged all of those with the implants to have them removed immediately as a precaution. In Venezuela, authorities have also recommended the precautionary removal of implants.<br><br>The British government says there is no evidence to recommend the routine removal of PIP implants, though it says women who are concerned should be able to have them removed.<br><br>German medical groups have recommended that women seek the removal of their implants, but that there is no immediate danger.<br><br>Stevens argues that women who have had PIP implants should not wait until they rupture to have them removed.<br><br>"Waiting until an MRI is positive is like saying wait to run for cover until after a bomb goes off. If you know something is going to happen, you would try to remove the risk.<br><br>"I think it is incumbent on all women, regardless of their government's stance, to recognize that they have a flawed, defective silicone product in their chest, and they have a shell that is containing it that is also flawed — they need to remove these implants, or remove and replace them."<br><br>And what is being done?<br><br>The French government has offered to pay for the removal and replacement of all PIP implants fitted in France. Venezuela has said it will cover the cost of implant removal, but not their replacement.<br><br>In the UK, women who had their implants paid for by the National Health Service (NHS) will be able to have them removed free of charge, after consultation with their doctor. The British government says it expects <a href="http://www.porkbusters.org/tag/best-plastic-surgeons-in-ohio/">Plastic surgery</a> companies that fitted implants privately, for cosmetic purposes, to offer the same deal.<br><br>Bioethicist Arthur Caplan told CNN it made financial and ethical sense for governments to pre-empt any potential health issues by removing the implants now, rather than waiting to see if they cause problems.<br><br>"If these things do turn out to be nasty, and do cause health problems, the bill for that is going to be big, and every government that has a nationalized system is going to pay, so it may be smarter, just on prudential grounds, to take them out now, avoiding what could be a huge financial disaster down the line.<br><br>"On the whole, I think it makes more sense, ethically and in terms of economic risk, to get these things out at public expense."<br><br>What is the company's response?<br><br>PIP went bankrupt in 2010, after its implants were banned. Its founder, Mas, is under investigation by French police. On Thursday, he was charged with involuntary injury over the implants.<br><br>But PIP's lawyer, Yves Haddad, told CNN that while industrial silicone was used in its implants, no tests had shown them to be a danger — instead he insisted the problem was fear.<br><br>"Several things have heightened this fear: The advice and care given to victims, doctors who didn't want responsibility and pushed the problem onto PIP, and the intense media pressure."<br><br>Haddad also says there is no money for compensation for victims.<br><br>"Unfortunately the company has already been liquidated. No one can expect any money to come from PIP."<br><br>Will the scandal have a lasting impact?<br><br>Concerns over PIP implants have led some to call for greater regulation of the plastic surgery industry.<br><br>"If it's going in your body, if it's a pill, if it's a medical device, it should be regulated by the government," said Caplan. 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5 Small Business SEO Tips You Can Implement In-House Right Now - 25 Oct 2016 10:51
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[[html]]Every small business owner should implement search engine optimization into his or her online marketing strategy, but many shy away because they think they need a huge budget to get started. An effective and complete strategy will cost money, but that doesn't mean you have to sit idle until you can afford to hire an SEO agency.<br><br>Here are 5 small business SEO tips that you can implement right now in-house. These can help you improve your online presence and begin to attract website traffic. Some businesses have to start small because of <a href="http://www.wsworkshop.com/tag/online-presence/">internet marketing in Frederick MD</a> budget limitations, and there is nothing wrong with that. Following these tips will help you build a solid foundation that an agency can build on when the budget becomes available.<br><br>The majority of consumers turn to Google search when they are looking for information. 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Spain Impasse Ends as Mariano Rajoy Is Assured Re-election - 24 Oct 2016 08:18
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[[html]]Spain Impasse Ends as Mariano Rajoy Is Assured Re-election - NASDAQ.com<br><br><img id="two_column_main_content_newsimgpath" src="http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/hiresphotos/news-photos/Finance3/325x200/finance05.jpg">Shutterstock photo<br><br>MADRIDMariano Rajoy, a prominent target of the antiestablishment fervor rising across Europe, was assured ofre-election as prime minister when his Socialist rivals conceded <a href="http://www.pooler-ga.com/short-sell-md-home-pride/">http://www.pooler-ga.com/short-sell-md-home-pride/</a> defeat Sunday, ending Spain's10-month leadershipimpasse.<br><br>Socialist leaders, in a reversal, instructed their party's lawmakers to abstain when Parliament considers hiscandidacy next weekend, depriving other opposition parties of the votes needed to keep blocking the conservativeincumbent. The Socialists, distant runners-up to Mr. Rajoy intwo elections of deadlocked parliaments since December,said they feared a deeper loss if a third election was required.<br><br>The Socialist leadership committee took Sunday's decision by a vote of 139 to 96.<br><br>On Sunday, he emerged as a consummate survivor, demonstrating the uneven impact of the Continent's insurgent protestparties.<br><br>Far from a sweeping mandate, Mr. Rajoy will get a vulnerable minority government. He said in a recent speech that hewould have to "work day to day, with humility and patience," to coax legislative backing for his second-terminitiatives.<br><br>Mr. Rajoy will become the second head of a eurozone government, afterEnda Kenny of Ireland, to win re-election aftermaking painful budget cuts demanded by creditors to ease Europe's financial crisis.<br><br>Two prime ministers who took that orthodox course while managing international bailouts lost elections last year toleftist parties in Greece and Portugal.<br><br>Antiestablishment forces elsewhere are exploiting distress over the financial crisis, refugee influxes and terroristattacks, with varying degrees of success.<br><br>Austria's close runoff election in December could produce a right-wing populist president. The Alternative forGermany, Italy's 5 Star Movement and France'sNational Front poll well short of national majorities but have upendedtraditional politics withstrong gains in local and regional elections.<br><br>Spain's old guard has weathered the turbulence for several reasons.<br><br>Mr. Rajoy's Popular Party, with its base of reliable elderly voters, dominates the right of Spain's politicalspectrum. It has no competition from the kind of anti-immigrant, euroskeptic movements that have divided conservativesin France and Germany. Spaniards overwhelmingly support EU membership and generally tolerate immigrants. The countryhasn't suffered a fatal terrorist attack in this decade.<br><br>Recovery from the 2008 recession, though far from complete, has been robust by European standards: Spain's economy isexpected to grow 3.2% this year.<br><br>Instead, Mr. Rajoy was challenged over corruption, high unemployment and income inequality. Two protestpartiesPodemos on the far left, and Ciudadanos in the center—finished strongly in a December parliamentaryelection.<br><br>The Popular Party, with three million fewer votes than it got for Mr. Rajoy's landslide win in 2011, lost itslegislative majority and lacked enough allies to build one.<br><br><img style="float:left;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://investfourmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/o-KEEPING-HOUSE-facebook.jpg" width="300" /><br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/luvLffIo-98&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/luvLffIo-98&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>But in the ensuing months of parliamentary deadlock, the party stood as a pillar of strength that allowed Mr. Rajoy toexploit the fragmented political landscape to his advantage and widen his leadin a June rerun of the election.<br><br>His rivals repeatedly blocked his re-election by Parliament but failed to muster their own governing majority. TheSocialists and Podemos, vying to dominate the left, took opposing stands on Catalonia's separatist drive. Internal feudsplague both parties.<br><br>"We were aware of the erosion of support for our party and the government," said Pablo Casado, a Popular Partyofficial. But as the deadlock dragged on, he added, "the erosion became worse for the other parties."<br><br>Mr. Rajoy's firm control of the party helped him fend off calls for a leadership change when it was shaken byallegations of illegal financing.<br><br>The party's founders in 1989 gave vast authority to a single leader. Mr. Rajoy, handpicked by his predecessor, hasheld the top party job since 2003, despite losing two national elections. 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Plastic Surgeons - Find A Good One - 24 Oct 2016 02:48
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[[html]]<object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QrSGfGS3ob8&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QrSGfGS3ob8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>How to find a good plastic surgeon is the most common question for anyone who wants to have a plastic surgery. There is no perfect answer to that question because there are many factors to be taken into consideration. We can narrow the requirements to two main factors, and they are:<br><br>1. Qualifications of the doctor<br><br>2. Doctor's personality<br><br>There are many ways you can find out about a doctor's training and qualifications. The simplest, of course, is to ask. Most plastic surgeons will be happy to provide you with information about their background, their training and experience. If they are not happy to help you or are avoiding to answer you, then you are justifiedly being suspicious.<br><br>One thing that can help you to know about your plastic surgeon indirectly are the professional organizations worldwide that publish lists of their members. That is a good starting place. In the US, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has a doctor finder web page which may help you. Besides that, you might also ask if the surgeon is board certified in the field of plastic surgery. It's very important if he is, although this does not guarantee a good result, it definitely <a href="http://www.inclues.org/tag/westlake-plastic-surgery-westlake-oh/">click here to read</a> tells you about plastic surgeons training. It's better to check that then to be a victim of bad plastic surgery.<br><br>Another thing you can do is try talking to your family doctor and local medical association. They will help you because they often have a personal knowledge of a doctor's reputation. Nurses and people who work in hospitals also have first hand experience with plastic surgeons work and his experience.<br><br><img style="float:left;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://bdplasticsurgery.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Maria-Shriver-Plastic-Surgery.jpg" width="346" /><br><br>Good move that requires a bit of work is that you check around in your community and talk to people who have had plastic or cosmetic surgery. If certain doctor is getting consistent results, you may be able to discover this by word of mouth. Simple, right?<br><br>Local hospitals often have training requirements to allow doctors to work on their staff. This is also a good place to start your search.<br><br>These steps are covering the first factor, doctor's qualifications.<br><br>The second factor, the doctor's personality, is also very important. If all goes well, you will see the doctor only a couple of times. But if you have a problem, you and the doctor are going to have to work through some difficult times and issues. Then it is very important that you can get on well with the surgeon and he with you. Try talking to several plastic surgeons and you will soon get a sense of ones you like and can get on with easy. When the doctor you like is also well trained, you have a winning combination.<br><br>And try to remember that no matter how well trained or nice the doctor is, some problems can occur. Statistics say that one in every hundred patients will have a big problem after any type of surgery - and plastic surgery is no exception. It's understandable that not all patients are happy with the result of surgery.<br><br>As we said before, not all surgens are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery have years of extensive education and training which makes them competent for successful operation. All board certified plastic surgeons have proven their abilities by meeting the following qualifications:<br><br>Graduated from an accredited medical school<br><br>Completed at least 5 years of additional residency<br><br>Usually 3 years of general surgery and 2 years of plastic surgery<br><br>Actively practice plastic surgery for 2 years<br><br>Pass comprehensive written and oral examinations.<br><br>By: GillianRan<br><br>Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com<br><br>Gillian had her first plastic surgery 2 years ago and since then she's been through a lot. Visit her page if you wish to know more about plastic surgery for women and plastic surgery jobs <a href="http://www.inclues.org/tag/westlake-plastic-surgery-westlake-oh/">index</a> for men.<br><br><a href='http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Plastic-Surgeons-Find-A-Good-One/344327'>http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Plastic-Surgeons-Find-A-Good-One/344327</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0
Car Accidents Caused by Airbag Failure - 22 Oct 2016 22:52
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[[html]]For many years, seatbelts are considered as the primary car safety feature which can spare people from serious injuries or death in the event of a car accident. There have been debates regarding their effectiveness, especially when used by children. Nevertheless, most states have adopted their own seatbelt laws over the years.<br><br>Airbags were made years after people started using seatbelts. The patent that covers the design of an "inflatable crash-landing device" was filed while the World War II is ongoing. Commercial airbags was then installed in automobiles in the 1980s. <br><br>Since 1998, cars that are being sold in the United States were made with airbags installed on the side of both the driver and his passengers. This safety device was proven to be useful and effective. According to statistics, this safety feature reduced the risks of fatal injuries during direct frontal collisions by around 30 percent. <br><br>However, airbags can also cause serious injuries or deaths if they possess certain defects. Instead of saving car occupants, they can cause harm to people if they:<br><br>Failed to deploy- Airbags are designed to deploy in moderate and serious accidents in order to prevent the car occupants from hitting <a href="http://www.mtinjurylaw.com/vernon-litigation-pursues-merrill-lynch/">legal</a> solid objects like the steering wheel or windshield upon impact. If they failed to deploy in the event of an accident, the car occupants will be likely injured in it. <br><br>Deployed when not needed- There are instances when airbags deploy unexpectedly, even in the absence of a car accident. They are supposed to deploy only in moderate or serious accidents, as mentioned earlier. The problem is that defective airbags may suddenly deploy during low speed collisions or accidents, thus causing unintentional harm <a href="http://www.winforumz.com/tag/maryland-lawyer/">defense attorney</a> to the vehicle occupants. <br><br>Failed to deploy on time- Airbags should deploy right after the airbag computer sensed that a crash or collision is happening. However, they may not suddenly deploy because of faulty components, safety issues, or different algorithm problems. As a result, car occupants may not receive any protection, causing them to sustain preventable injuries. <br><br><img style="float:left;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/fosGr9zkuNk/0.jpg" width="368" /><br><br>Many people have already been injured or have died as a result of a defective airbag. According to statistics, around 1,400 people were killed in front-impact car collisions between the years 2001-2006 because their airbags did not deploy.<br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TmrX9a9nE4g&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TmrX9a9nE4g&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>Suing the Car Manufacturer<br><br>If you were injured in a car accident due to airbag failure or defect, you have the right to take legal action against the car or air bag manufacturer with the assistance of a Los Angeles personal injury attorney. Aside from giving you legal advice and guidance, rest assured that this legal expert will also help you build a strong case against the party at fault in order to have a higher chance of recovering monetary damages for your injuries. <br><br><a href='http://www.infobarrel.com/Car_Accidents_Caused_by_Airbag_Failure'>http://www.infobarrel.com/Car_Accidents_Caused_by_Airbag_Failure</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0