Ever wonder why some service (appliance repair) companies charge just to ring your doorbell? Before learning about the appliance repair business and starting Murf's Appliance Repair, it use to aggravate the heck out of me...especially when the appliance repair technician would fix my appliance within ten minutes and charge me up the guzoo. Most of the time, the bill would run between $200.00 to $300.00 - Parts and Labor. It's not rocket science. It's all about the math. Let's just say you ran 2 to 3 service techs all day long at 8 to 10 calls per tech per day, 5 days ...

In the age of globalization a study abroad experience is more than ever a great crucial turning point for young students. Indeed such an experience has almost become a must for the CV of an young adult starting a job career. Studying the subject of your choice in a foreign country means to build up your future while you learn a different language and, more important, you start to merge into a different culture. To know how to cope with cultural differences is certainly an advantage in a fast constantly changing world. Besides, in order to succeed you need to learn how ...

Even as the holiday season reaches its peak, City-Discovery.com pushes for an extension of the holiday cheer by featuring unique and memorable show and dinner tours to its product line. With cabaret, traditional dance and music, and culinary activities, travelers can explore the art of good eating and have a grand time 365 days a year in the world's top destinations The travel website has over 100 activities in this selection. Below are 10 of the most highly recommended by customers on the site: Renowned as one of the world's premier gourmet destination, Paris offers ...

Bluetooth technology is widely used today. Have you ever thought of buying Bluetooth adaptor for vehicle steering wheel for your beloved car? Be aware that: this is not a car electronics that entertain either driver or the passengers. Bluetooth adapter for steering wheel is a must-have for a safe drive exclusively for drivers. Calling when drive is not uncommon for the majority of drivers, right? Maybe you are one of them. Everyday when I take a bus after work, the driver always unavoidably receives calls even the traffic is super heavy at that special time. Although ...

Shanghai, China: Boca Comm Global Capital Markets, the boutique investment banking and strategic advisory firm, announced that its Managing Director, John Reynolds, has been recognized as one of the 25 leaders and organizers who have made a profound difference to the Chinese investment banking industry over the past 10 years. The 25 inaugural members of the China Insider Data Hall of Fame were introduced by China Insider Data's ("CID") editor Chris Ho and its publishing director, Lu Tong at a gala event held at Shanghai's Shangri La Hotel on October 25th. This event ...

Nik Halik founder of the very popular and well respected Sharelord Education announced that the cost of the program has increased. The price rise means that the cost now falls more in line with other stock market programs allowing wealth creation promoters to have more uniformity with pricing of products. The new price of the Sharelord Education is $5995.00 which still provides fantastic value with all that it has to offer. Nik and his company Financial Freedom Institute has been responsible for the training of over 100,000 investors across 29 countries in successful ...

ASAP Ventures has added to its network of information and advice based e-commerce sites with CardTricks.org.uk, CarInsuranceCover.org.uk and CelticShirt.co.uk. The new sites were bought for undisclosed fees and will add to the broad selection of websites for the British public. CardTricks.org.uk is ASAP's latest site which is designed to help budding magicians try to become the next David Blaine. There are card tricks, information, news, advice and a whole selection of playing card illusion books which can be bought to help people show off their new found skill to friends ...

Michigan web design company Nicholas Creative developed a tool this football season that mimics the Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test (WCAT) that future NFL players take prior to each year's draft to evaluate their intelligence. The "Are you Smarter Than A Football Player?" quiz invites fans to measure their own smarts and receive a ranking based on famous football players' scores. The WCAT is a twelve-minute, fifty-question test used to measure the test taker's aptitude for learning. The NFL uses this test to assess potential players' levels of intelligence. Historically, ...

They offer an incredible variety of extreme sports courses and activity days. If you are searching for an exciting gift for your partner, mates, someone in your family, or a co-worker, they offer amazing Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list. They also offer a great selection of experiences if you are looking for something fun for yourself. To help you sort through all the options, Extreme Element has released a list of their bestsellers for Christmas. The best-selling experience they offer is bungee jumping. They have packages starting at just GBP49. With Extreme ...

Leading online retail savings site DiscountVouchers.co.uk has announced new deals for saving on accommodation at Premier Inn for 2011. The website offers deals redeemable at more than 500 top name retailers and stores. Anybody considering taking their family for a short break or long weekend in early 2011 can save money thanks to the latest codes for Premier Inn. So whether the traveller wants to head for Manchester or the south coast, they are able to save with the new codes. The new Premier Inns deals which DiscountVouchers.co.uk is offering include a choice of ...

BlackjackChamp.com, a 2iventures website, is an internet gambling directory that was established to help blackjack players make the most of their time spent gambling online. The site is filled with blackjack game rules and blackjack casino reviews, blackjack strategy guides, up-to-date blackjack news, and other resources that blackjack players find invaluable. Now, Blackjack Champ has a new service to offer. The site has just expanded to include a comprehensive section on mobile casino gambling. Mobile gambling is the fastest growing sector of the global gambling industry. ...

The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal by Wal-Mart over the certification of a class in a class action lawsuit alleging that that Wal-Mart discriminated against female employees. At issue in the Wal-Mart appeal is whether or not the discrimination case can proceed as a class action lawsuit, not whether or not the discrimination occurred. Once the court determines whether the case can move forward as a class action lawsuit t, the discrimination case(s) can be heard. Wal-Mart's Argument The class action lawsuit for discrimination against Wal-Mart ...

Virtually every motor vehicle recall ever issued has been described by the manufacturer as "voluntary." The reality is that there's no such thing as a voluntary recall. The New York Times reports that carmakers have no choice when it comes to recalls. If they don't "voluntarily" recall defective cars, pick-up trucks or SUVs, the federal government immediately forces them to do so. A Meaningless Term Safety consultant Allan Kam told the Times that word "voluntarily" has little meaning when it comes to recalls of defective vehicles. "It's like saying I voluntarily ...

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is advocating universal motorcycle helmet laws for all riders in all states. Of the 47 states that currently have motorcycle helmet laws, 27 require helmets only for certain riders -- usually those under 18. Washington, D.C. and 20 states require helmets for all motorcycle riders. Previously, Florida legislation required all motorcycle riders to wear helmets. Since 2000 however, the state allows riders 21 the option to ride without a helmet provided that they carry at least $10,000 medical insurance coverage. According ...

On December 1, 2010, Wisconsin joined 30 other states prohibiting a person from driving any motor vehicle while composing or sending an electronic text message or an electronic mail message. The law amends Wisconsin Statute Section 346.89 by expressly declaring that texting while driving is prohibited. Previously, the inattentive driving statute stated only that "No person while driving a motor vehicle shall be so engaged or occupied as to interfere with the safe driving of such vehicle." The new law also prohibits using a computer to send messages while driving, ...

According to a new study, avoidable medical errors cost Americans $19.5 billion in 2008. The Society of Actuaries (SOA) bases the figure on a conservative estimate of 1.5 million measurable medical errors. The SOA used insurance claims data to provide the measurement of the price of preventable medical errors. Staggering Cost of Medical Errors Managing director of MBA Actuaries, Inc. Jim Toole said in a statement accompanying the report, "Of the $19.5 billion in total costs, approximately $17 billion was the result of providing inpatient, outpatient and prescription ...

Technology is designed to make us better off. From the practical to entertainment, these advances in creature comforts are designed to make us more comfortable. Such is the case with the telephone. Starting with the rotary and corded phones, advancement first gave us the wireless phone and the answering machine. Now we have cell phones that go everywhere and do most things that a computer can do. These amazing devices allow us to make calls from nearly anywhere, send text and picture messages, and even send and receive important emails. However, if technology is misused, ...

In Washington State, domestic violence is legally defined as physical harm, bodily injury, assault or the infliction of fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury or assault between family or household members. Sexual assault and stalking by one family or household member against another also are considered domestic violence crimes. "Family or household members" include: - Spouses and former spouses - People with a child in common - Adults related by blood or marriage - Adults who live or have lived together - Adults who are currently or were formally in a dating ...

Domestic violence is a sensitive, yet prevalent issue that continues to effect families regardless of race, region or economic class. In 2008 more than 70,000 domestic violence incidents were reported to police, resulting in over 21,000 arrests. Aside from police protection, domestic violence victims in New Jersey have a number of resources available to them through legal remedies, advocacy agencies and community organizations. This article highlights the steps victims can take to protect themselves and assert their legal rights. At the outset, it must be understood ...

A child too often becomes a pawn in a game between separating parents and can suffer more than anyone else involved if not properly protected. Ideally, a child should be kept out of the courtroom to alleviate emotional scarring as a result of his or her parents' legal battles. One means of doing so is by negotiating an out of court child custody agreement. What Is a Child Custody Agreement? A "custody agreement" or "parenting agreement" is a written settlement between parents that addresses issues such as living arrangements, visitation rights (for each parent and ...

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, news reports were full of travel horror stories from airport security lines. Travelers were faced with a choice of two evils: a full-body pat-down, which some compared to sexual assault, or a trip through a scanner which reportedly allows the technician to essentially see what a person looks like naked. Amongst all the hoopla and cries of "Don't touch my junk!" an important question remains unanswered: just how safe are these scanners? Airline pilots, in particular, are concerned that if they repeatedly pass through these advanced scanners, ...

The state of Pennsylvania takes drunk driving very seriously and has a set of very aggressive DUI laws to prove it. Pennsylvania has adopted a three-tier DUI penalty system that punishes drivers based on the amount of alcohol in their system at the time of arrest and the number of prior DUI convictions they have: - General impairment DUI (.08 to .099% BAC) - High BAC DUI (.10 to .159% BAC) - Highest BAC DUI (.16% and higher BAC) Under this system, a person convicted of a first time general impairment DUI can expect to receive up to six months probation and a $300 ...

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Galleria Hotel, an affordable Smyrna Georgia hotel, is the perfect place for travelers to stay who are planning to see the Broadway Series national tour of the classic American musical Oklahoma! at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Oklahoma! is being preformed from January 6 - 9, 2011 with the following show times: - Thursday, January 6 at 8:00pm - Friday, January 7 at 8:00pm - Saturday, January 8 at 2:00pm and 8:00pm - Sunday, January 9 at 2:00pm The musical Oklahoma! launched the songwriting collaboration of Richard Rodgers and ...

TNT will be premiering Steven Spielberg's epic new television series, FALLING SKIES, June of 2011. The ten-week television event opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. Falling Skies is about an epic battle that pits humans against the alien force that has invaded our world. Outnumbered and outmatched, it's up to a group of everyday heroes to band together and triumph against a mysterious invading force. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major ...

Big Cat Rescue's CEO Carole Lewis Baskin declines comment and would claim no wrongdoing. Mindy Harrell of Odessa, Texas was attacked by a leopard through its cage. Harrell, 46, received 451 stitches to her right arm after she got to close to the animals cage and it removed skin from her elbow to her wrist. Carole Lewis Baskin, CEO of the sanctuary denied any wrongdoing in response to the Federal charges brought on by the United States Department of Agriculture, and claimed the inspector was biased against her. Mrs. Lewis Baskin, has posted on her current website, ...