Euro Extends Decline as EU Holds Cautious Tone, U.S. Dollar Benefits From Flight to Safety Talking PointsJapanese Yen: Mixed Across the Board British Pound: U.K. Raises 2010 GDP, Cuts 2011 Growth Forecast Euro: EU Maintains Growth Projection For 2010, 2011 U.S. Dollar: Dallas Fed Manufacturing on Tap The U.S. dollar advanced against its major counterparts during the overnight session, and the near-term rally...more
Safety as well as Substance paramount in Loft Conversions There are a lot of things to consider when planning a loft conversion, but safety should always be at the top of your list. It's not worth gaining all the benefits of extending your home into the loft if that extra living space could endanger the people using it.Not everyone has the expertise to identify potential hazards, or find solutions for them,...more
The great problem with kids, and this seems to be true no matter which part of the world they come from, is that they will never want to do anything that is good for them. Cycle enthusiasts of any age must wear protective gear at all times, but try getting the kids to wear something that they think is unfashionable. These days though, there are some rather innovative helmet covers which come in some trendy and cute designs that the kids just love. Even an informed adult will don a helmet cover particularly if he is trying to encourage his own kids to do the same.For the adult cycle enthusiast there are some more grown up styles which suit practically every occasion. Even if a lady enthusiast is getting married, there is one that slips over the headgear in the shape of a veil and tiara. This may sound a little odd but so popular are they that some companies have several varieties to suit just about any color scheme.Really though, it is the kids who have more variety than anyone else. Those in the shape of a princess style goes down well particularly in the younger set. Indeed, in all shades of pink and...more
There are certain points which would ensure any operator of a safe usage of the forklift truck. One would get to see to it the truck is operated safely without any injury in the beckoning. These tips are simple guidelines, completely non-technical, that ensure the operator has a safe time using and operating forklifts. The first thing to do is to...more
Amazon.com Cyber Monday Deals And Sales in Electronics Video Games Cyber Monday 2010 is promising to be another great day for the Monday after Thanksgiving shoppers to find great deals and for online retailers to ramp up their sales. There are sure to be bargains at Amazon.com on Cyber Monday. Customers...more
Trucking Safety Details Often Overlooked In my college experience, I've found that one fact holds true in almost every endeavor I've been part of. It's always the small details that matter. I've seen no indication that such a line of thought won't prove useful once I move into the workforce myself. And on that note, I'm going to offer you some insight into two or three of the small details that I've noticed about several facets of the trucking industry.The first, and most grievous, detail that is either overlooked, or outright ignored, is the fact that quite a few of the statistics quoted to emphasize the need for further regulations on truckers may be widely known, but their validity may be in question. One of those statistics that I have seen bandied about in several articles is the one stating "31 percent of all heavy truck accidents [are] caused by driver fatigue." While this is indeed an alarming number, the fact is that this statistic was culled from a safety study that occurred 22 years ago, and only looked at approximately 200 accidents. The fact that it has been used so often to press the need for more restrictive laws is...more
Knowing about all of the different ways to keep your fireplace safe is certainly important, because each year there are multiple children who suffer serious injuries from these kinds of accidents and some that even die as a result of them. One of the...more
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The commercial truck insurance attracts greater rate of insurance because of several reasons. One of them is that the commercial trucks are much bigger than that of the usual sedans. Therefore, in case of accidents, if a car collides with a truck, it...more
Well, its a known fact that teens love to drive cars. When they step into adulthood, they prefer freedom. Once they grab the license, they give a deaf ears to the rest of the world and drag off their cars with super speed. They keep on driving to...more