The Principle Law Of Online Moneymaking Ventures

Submitted by: silverfox

The Principle Law Of Online Moneymaking Ventures There are two ways to earn money in the real world. Either you will work for a boss, or be your own boss. Working for a boss entails employment of some nature, in an establishment that has some need for the services you could provide. Being your own boss entails having your own business and facilitating the production of some goods or the distribution of some services. Either way, you'll earn your keep (or at least, you should). It's the basic law of making money, you have to give or render something to receive something in return. When it comes to making money online, it's the same principle at work. You have to give or render something to receive something in return. And yes, you could work for a boss, or you could be your own boss. The opportunities are there in the World Wide Web. The choice is yours. The first question in your mind, most probably, is this: could I really earn a living online? The answer to that question is an emphatic "yes!" But let me explain, dear friend. I am not referring to some ordinary opportunities that would reward you with measly earnings that won't even be enough to purchase a happy meal. Oh, most definitely not. I am talking about REAL opportunities that would help you earn REAL money in the World Wide Web. The things you will learn in this series of email lessons would make you realize that the virtual world is just as profitable, if not more lucrative, than offline ventures. Based on my experience, it is more profitable to have your own business on the internet. Case in point: I personally know 34 people who live comfortable lives by working for someone else via the communication channels that the internet has made possible, but I also personally know around 200 people who have made it big online without having to work as much as those who have decided to render their services for hire. By "big", I mean big time big! I'm talking about a yearly gross in the high six digits, if not over the magical 7 digit barrier! And I'm just talking about the people I "personally" know, people I have befriended and people I have mentored at some point. What more the people outside my circle, right? But first, we must cover the basics. Tell me, what's the common thing that can be observed in any business? The answer, of course, is that you have to sell something. What you will be able to sell would be your bread and butter. It will be the source of your profits. You can't earn if you can't offer anything for a particular market. You may offer them some goods or some services, which they would need or want. This is related to the driving principle of the commercial world: the law of supply in demand. This principle is quite easy to understand. The lower the supply, the higher the demand. This is the lesson I want you to learn: you can't make money from the real world without delivering something, be it some goods or some services. And you can't make money from the internet without delivering something as well. It's the basic business model at work. Using what we have discussed so far as basis, we could formulate an outline for your online business plan, one that would allow you to cover the basic concepts and advance to more complicated ones. Here are the things you have to learn, eventually: 1. How to find a profitable market. 2. The different types of products you could sell. 3. How to create your own information product. 4. How to create unconventional products that can be digitally delivered. 5. How to come up with products without having to go through the process of creation. 6. How to build your own digital store. 7. The basics of search engine optimization. 8. The basics of article marketing. 9. The basics of forum marketing. 10. How to make a blog work for your business. 11. How to price your product. 12. How to employ novel packaging techniques to make your product highly sellable. 13. Cross-selling and back-selling items for sustainable profit. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that you'd be able to earn an amount that might rival and even surpass what you earn from your day job. The Internet, after all, has always been a secret breeding ground for millionaires. Master the basics we have enumerated above and you will be able to realize the extreme profitability an online moneymaking opportunity can truly offer.

Understanding What a Personal Injury Lawsuit Is

Submitted by: NeonX

If you have been hurt or injured in some way you may be considering consulting a personal injury lawyer to collect damages. If your injuries are the result of neglect or the deliberate actions of another, you may have a case for a personal injury lawsuit. There are several different types of personal injury cases, however, and knowing if your situation meets the criteria is a good start.The four most common types of Personal Injury lawsuits are:Assault & Battery. This is when you are attacked deliberately by another individual and injured. In civil cases, assault is merely the threat of harm (waving a gun for instance), while battery is when the person actually makes physical contact with you. The contact doesn't have to be made by body to body. Throwing a rock at you can be battery. A personal injury attorney can determine the difference between the two for you and how much you can collect in damages. Generally, how much you will be able to collect hinges on the severity of the injuries although you can collect some damages even if you aren't hurt. Simply spitting on someone can be considered personal injury.Car Accidents. There are so many different reasons for auto accidents that you really need a personal injury attorney to review your case as soon as possible. It may seem very clear that the other person was at fault, but there are many factors to consider, including:* Driver distraction or intoxication* Poorly designed or maintained roads (which may indicate government liability or local maintenance liability)* Road debris left by other motorists who did not properly maintain their vehicles* Vehicle defects, including faulty brakes, tires or other mechanical failure A personal injury lawyer will carefully study the accident report, your account of the accident scene and eyewitness testimony to determine who is at fault and to what degree to make sure you are pursuing your case against the proper individuals or entities. Defective Products. Personal injury attorneys refer to lawsuits involving defective products as product liability suits. These cover any kind of injury caused while properly using a manufactured product. Product liability laws serve two purposes – protecting consumers from dangerous products and making sure manufacturers and distributors are held responsible for making quality, safe products. There are various types of claims a personal injury lawyer may consider in your case, including:* Design defect – The product was poorly designed so that when used properly for the purpose intended it is dangerous.* Manufacturing defect – The manufacturer is at fault for some flaw in how the product was made so that it does not hold up properly under normal wear or usage.* Marketing defect – If the instructions cause confusion or there are not proper warning labels on the product that could reasonably contribute to injuries.Negligence. This covers so much territory that it can be difficult to determine what does or does not meet the requirements unless you are a personal injury lawyer specializing in this type of litigation. Negligence can be anything from a slip and fall accident on a merchant's cracked and uneven sidewalk to severe injuries from a dog attack by a neighbor's unleashed pet.With so many factors involved in determining what is and isn't a personal injury case and how to determine who is at fault, you should never waste time before contacting a good personal injury attorney. It can mean the difference between suffering without compensation and having someone on your side to fight for your rights under the law.

A Brief Note On Vat Laws Of United Kingdom.

Submitted by: jobs2india
Liability to value added tax (VAT):- VAT is charged on the value of supplies of taxable goods and services made in the UK, including some exports to EU countries. It is also chargeable on imports of goods from outside the EU.The main rates are zero and 17.5%, but a few supplies are charged at 5%.Registration:- The supply of any goods and services, which are subject to VAT at any rate are called taxable supplies whether you are VAT registered or not. All traders must register for VAT if they make taxable supplies which exceed the set limits. Where the value of taxable supplies in the previous 12 months was more than £61,000, or is likely to exceed this annual limit within the next 30 days, the trader has to register within 30 days. Failure to notify on time attracts penalties.The VAT system:- A registered trader must charge customers output VAT on any sales. The value of input VAT can be offset against output VAT and the excess output VAT is paid over to Customs and Excise. Where there is an excess of input VAT, tax may be reclaimed.Some input VAT cannot be reclaimed:- 1. Purchases of motor cars, except cars bought wholly for business purposes. 2. Business entertainment expenses. Most businesses have to account for VAT at the date that the invoice for the supply is raised. However, traders can claim VAT bad debt relief on debts more than six months old that have been written off.Traders with a turnover of not more than £660,000 may account for VAT on a cash basis rather than an invoice basis, thereby obtaining automatic relief for any bad debts. This limit is due to be increased to £1,350,000 probably from 1 April 2007, subject to EC approval.Exempt supplies:- Certain supplies are exempt from VAT. Output VAT is not charged on such supplies and, in principle, input VAT attributable to such supplies cannot be reclaimed (or the claim is restricted). Relatively small businesses may be able to reclaim all their input VAT - even for their exempt supplies. The input VAT attributable to their exempt supplies must not exceed £7,500 a year and must be no more than half the VAT on all their purchases. 1. Exempt supplies include: insurance, finance, health, education, and burial and cremation services. 2. In general, leases and sales of non-domestic land and buildings, other than newly built ones, are exempt, unless the option to tax has been exercised. 3. A taxable person may choose to charge output VAT on supplies of existing buildings and land (including rents) that are not used for residential or charitable purposes. 4. Sales of new buildings are standard-rated unless they are used for residential or charitable purposes.Zero-rated supplies:- If a business makes zero-rated supplies, it does not charge VAT on supplies but can reclaim input VAT. Zero-rated supplies include : 1. Most food and some drinks - but not catering, restaurant meals or hot take-away food. 2. Domestic supplies of water and sewerage. 3. Books and most other publications. 4. Sales of new residential buildings and buildings for use by charities. 5. Supplies of services by contractors when constructing new residential buildings or buildings for charities. 6. Alterations to some buildings where listed building consent is needed. 7. Public transport of passengers. 8. Drugs, medicines and aids for the disabled. 9. Clothing and footwear for children. 10. Exports of goods and certain services to non-EU countries. Reduced rate supplies:- Some supplies are charged at a rate of 5%. They include: 1. Domestic power and fuel and certain energy, saving materials for residential or charitable use 2. The grant funded installation of heating equipment and the connection of a mains gas supply in the sole or main residence of an individual aged 60 or more or in receipt of social security benefits. 3. Woman's sanitary protection products. 4. Children's car seats. 5. Cycle helmets. 6. Conversions of residential property into a different number of dwellings, certain conversions into care homes or multiple occupancy dwellings, and certain renovations or alterations of property that has not been lived in for three years. EU single market:- Where sales are made to businesses that are registered in other EU countries, the supplier need not charge VAT. 1. The customer's VAT number must be shown on the sales invoice.jobs2india. 2. The customer is then responsible for accounting for output VAT on the goods on its own VAT return, but may claim input VAT if the goods are for use in making taxable supplies.convert2cad. 3. However, output VAT must be charged on sales to private individuals in other EU states. Where such sales exceed that state's registration threshold, the trader must register for VAT in that state. btassociate.Collection of VAT:- Registered traders normally have to submit VAT returns, and pay any VAT due, every three months. 1. Traders who regularly reclaim VAT from Customs and Excise may apply to submit monthly returns. 2. Some large companies have to pay monthly. 3. Tax on imports from outside the EU has to be paid at the time of importation, unless special arrangements are set up. 4. Traders with a turnover of £1,350,000 a year or less can complete annual returns only, making nine monthly VAT payments on account, with a final payment due along with the year-end return. 5. Very small businesses can simplify their accounting by applying to pay VAT at a flat rate on total turnover without deducting input tax. The business must have taxable turnover (including exempt supplies) up to £150,000 and total turnover of not more than £187,500. The rate is determined by trade sector. 6. Penalties are charged for late or incorrect VAT returns. 7. A default surcharge of between 2% and 15% of the VAT payable is charged where returns are late. 8. A penalty of 15% is charged for serious or persistent misdeclarations. 9. Interest can also be charged on VAT paid late.

Cat's Claw - Medicinal Uses, Interactions, Side Effects, Dosage

Submitted by: peterthomas


Cat's Claw Cat's claw, also known as una de gato, belongs to the genus Uncaria and is indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and other tropical areas of South and Central America. Uncaria plants are woody vines with characteristic curved thorns, which resemble cat claws, on their stems. The species most widely used for medicinal purposes in Western countries is Uncaria tomentosa, but a related species, U. guianensis, is also employed. Other species are popular in Asia. Uses:Cat's claw preparations have been employed by native populations of the upper Amazon basin for generations to treat a myriad of health problems. The Peruvian Ashaninka Indians view the vine as "life giving." Cat's claw is traditionally used to treat arthritis and rheumatism, ulcers and other disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, asthma, wounds, gonorrhea, dysentery, and tumors; to help recover from childbirth; and as a contraceptive (in large doses). In North America and Europe, cat's claw is currently promoted for similar uses, with an emphasis on stimulating the immune system to treat disorders such as cancer, viral diseases (including AIDS), gastrointestinal illnesses, and inflammatory disorders. Anecdotal reports abound describing the healing properties of cat's claw preparations for many serious or chronic medical conditions. Pharmacology:Active chemical constituents from the roots, bark, and other parts of the plant include pentacyclic and tetra­cyclic oxindole alkaloids, quinovic acid glycosides, polyhydroxy­lated triterpenes, and several steroidal components (such as heta-sitosterol). Peruvian Indian healers can reportedly identify plants that have the most healing properties, which may be of a :;pecific botanic chemotype that contains more pentacyclic (rather Ihan tetracyclic) alkaloids. These constituents, as well as whole extracts, have been investigated in a variety of experiments to assess their proposed immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Contrasting effects on the immune/inflammatory system are found in vitro. Aqueous bark extracts inhibit the inflammatory response by suppressing TNF-alpha production. 6 In contrast, higher concentrations induce IL-1 and IL-6 production, at least in rat alveolar macrophagesJ Although isolated pentacyclic oxindole al­kaloids enhance phagocytic activity and affect the proliferation of human lymphocytes, the tetracyclic alkaloids antagonize this ac­tivity on lymphocytes. In animal studies, extracts are reported to increase induced lymphocyte proliferation in splenocytes, in­crease peripheral white blood cell (WBC) counts, and enhance recovery of chemotherapy-induced leukopenia. Quinovic acid glycosides reduce an experimental inflammatory response, and oral administration attenuates indomethacin-induced intestinal in­flammation in animal models.Preliminary investigations of cat's claw extracts have dem­onstrated potential anticancer activity. Specific extracts appear to have cytoprotective antioxidant properties, and enhance repair of DNA breaks in irradiated rats. They inhibit specific leukemia and lymphoma cell lines by inducing apoptosis and cell death.Among miscellaneous in vitro studies, extracts have been found to inhibit stomatitis virus, to noncompetitively bind to estro­gen receptors, and to inhibit the cytochrome P450 3A4 iso­zyme.14-16 Tetracyclic oxindole alkaloids and other constituents from Uncaria species used in Asia are reported to have CNS (sedative, anticonvulsant) and cardiovascular (hypotensive, anti­thrombotic) properties in animal models. These effects have not been studied in South American species of Uncaria. Pharmacologic studies in humans are limited. In both a case report and a randomized, double-blind study of 24 subjects, smokers given U. tomentosa reportedly had decreased muta­genic activity of their urine. In another study, four healthy volun­teers took a 350-mg capsule of a purified water-soluble extract (called C-M ED-1 00) daily for 6 weeks. 9 An increase in WBCs was reported, but this was not clinically significant (mean increase from 6.6 to 7.18 x 10 3 ). Clinical Trials: No complete clinical trials have been pub­lished. One uncontrolled clinical trial has been partially described in a review article. 4 Thirteen subjects with HIV infection who re­fused other therapies were given 20 mg/day of a U. tomentosa root extract (containing 12 mg/g of pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids) for a period ranging from 2.2 to 5 months. The total leukocyte count and T4/T8 ratio were not altered. The relative and absolute lymphocyte count increased slightly (from 24% to 33.7%), which was statistically significant. In a double-blind, randomized, con­trolled trial that was unpublished but reported in company litera­ture, 40 patients with rheumatoid arthritis were given three 20-mg capsules daily of Krallendorn (by Immodal Pharmaka), a popular European cat's claw extract, or placebo for 6 months. 18 Two of three primary outcomes were reportedly improved in the treat­ment group, including objective evaluations of number and sever­ity of tender joints (p <>

Strength in Numbers - The Class Action Law Suit

Submitted by: leaftech

You know the saying, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. This truism is the concept behind the class action lawsuit. Sometimes the volume of the voice of many is what gets heard.Increasing your knowledge base about legal counsel can truly be an asset to you if you run into a life situation that dictates you need the support of a lawyer. Of course, we all know a little something about the law and that one usually needs a lawyer for such things as: divorce, custody, real estate, drafting wills and trusts, child adoption, business negotiations and estate planning. But there is another area of law that comes into to play from time to time known as "class action law." Many of us have had exposure to this area of law by reading about it in a newspaper, hearing something on the radio or seeing it on TV. For most people, the class action suit will only be an interesting news item. But, what if someday the person everyone is hearing about is you or your family member. Class action law is a specialty unto itself. This type of legal proceeding was developed to devise an efficient and effective legal strategy for handling a common breech of contract or injury that affected a large group of individuals. The key element in class action law is the "large number of individuals" who are being or have been detrimentally affected by the actions of another, quite often a corporation. One might find occasion for the use of class action law is for such things as; product liability, misrepresentation, consumer and competition law, stock fraud, or mass termination of employees. Should you find yourself in any situation where a decision has been made that has detrimental ramifications on a group, then consulting a lawyer would be a wise choice and a good investment. Seeking professional advice to determine whether a personal lawyer or a class action lawyer is of more benefit to your case is essential. The right type of legal counsel can save you time, stress and money.Often the voice of many can break the silence and correct the negative impact of a detrimental decision imposed upon the lives of a group of individuals.
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Law School Scholarships

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A scholarship is probably the first kind of financial aid that comes to a student's mind when he or she contemplates trying to get free money for school. Competition for these privately funded, merit-based awards is fierce; still, most law schools report around half of all first-year law students receive some kind of scholarship.If you want to be in that lucky fifty percent of 1Ls, you have to know how to find the money. One great way to search for scholarships is by using online databases such as EdFed's Scholarship Search. You should also check in with your college or university's financial aid office for school-specific awards and call your state's bar association.As most scholarship recipients know, finding free money for school, like almost every other endeavor in life, is more the result of persistent, hard work than of blind luck. If you want to increase your chances of getting a scholarship, apply to as many scholarship programs as you're eligible for; and apply early.Below is a small compendium of scholarships for law students. You can use this list as a map to guide you to great sources of free financial aid. Thousands of law students have gotten sponsorship from their schools, state bars, and professional organizations in their practice areas. With diligence and some effort, so can you!Scholarships by Practice AreaThe American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation (AIPLEF) offers two scholarships for students of IP law through its Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Intellectual Property Law Scholarships. This year, the Foundation is awarding a number of $10,000 scholarships to racial or ethnic minority IP law students. The Foundation also finds internships and mentoring programs to assist these students.The Jan Jancin Award is another IP-law scholarship. This $5,000 award is given to a 3L with "demonstrated excellence in the area of intellectual property" and is funded by the American Intellectual Property Law Association and the ABA-Intellectual Property Law Section.The William H. Gates Public Service Law Scholarship is a new award given to five University of Washington School of Law first-year students. The award covers the total cost of attendance and "incidental expenses." These scholars all commit to working in public service law for five years after graduation.UCLA law students who are declared "outstanding...in taxation" by the tax faculty are eligible to apply for the Hochman Scholarship, a $15,000 annual award. For those Northwestern University J.D.'s who chose to focus on tax law, the university awards three $25,000 scholarships to highly qualified applicants for its LL.M. in TaxationScholarships by LocationHarry A. Blackmun Scholarship, named after the SCOTUS justice who penned the majority opinion on Roe v. Wade, is a variable award given to any law student at an accredited U.S law school. Although the scholarship website notes that "preference will be given to applicants with a significant tie to Justice Blackmun's home state of Minnesota," all students are eligible to apply.The Women's Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association awards at least two scholarships annually to local 2L students who have shown "active community involvement" and a concern for women's issues. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000.Alabama State Bar and the Alabama Law Foundation award the Cabaniss-Johnston Scholarship to Alabama residents who are 2Ls, and the William A. McClain Scholarship from the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati provides $5,000 to African-American 2Ls from Cincinnati.Scholarships for DiversityThousands of scholarships exist to support diversity in the law. Law students of color are eligible for myriad awards. For example, the American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education gives several $5,000 Legal Opportunity Scholarships each year to racial and ethnic minority law students. A great source for information on similar scholarships is the ABA's Commission on Racial and Ethic Diversity, and the Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) also has a great list of awards for minority law students.Definitions of diversity in law schools are also beginning to include those of varying sexual orientations. The University of Chicago's Stonewall Scholarship, named for the 1969 Stonewall Riot, is awarded to a UC law student "who is likely to use his or her legal education toward the advancement of gay and lesbian rights." The Stonewall Community Foundation and Eastern Michigan University also offer scholarships of the same name for those who work for GLBT civil rights. The National Lesbian and Gay Law Association also has its $1,000 Michael Greenberg Student Writing Competition award for law students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship in GLBT law issues.Scholarships by Law SchoolThe University of California, Berkeley's Boalt Hall offers 12 scholarships annually to its law students, but perhaps no law school outdoes Notre Dame in this department. Its law school grants 44 separate scholarships and fellowships each year!Because each school's programs are different, and award amounts may change from year to year, students are strongly urged to contact the law school's financial aid office to determine eligibility for school-specific scholarships.Scholarships by Law FirmMany scholarships offered by law firms tend to favor a geographical area, practice area, or diverse applicants. Still, it's a good idea to check around and see which firms might be looking for what you have to offer.Dykema Gossett, PLLC, awards its $7,500 Diversity Scholarship to 2Ls and 3Ls at University of Michigan Law School. Scholars also have an invitation to work at the firm as summer associates. The Kirkland & Ellis, LLP, Minority Scholarship Program provides 16 scholarships annually to students at Northwestern University School of Law and the University of Chicago Law School.Jackson, MS, law firm Butler Snow O'Mara Stevens & Cannada has supported students and programs at the University of Mississippi's School of Law for more than 30 years. In 2000, the firm gave $150,000 to establish the Butler Snow Scholarship in Law Endowment to grant $3,000 per year to several qualified Ole Miss law students.SummaryNo matter what law school you attend, what organization you end up working for, or what practice area you focus on, you will be able to find scholarships that fit you. Many scholarships are solely based on merit and academic aptitude; other awards consider financial need. Some programs will award you for your non-law specializations or interests.It's important for law students to remember that although the market for free money is competitive, it's not impossible to find a scholarship if you apply yourself with diligence and tenacity. Search long and hard, remember to apply early, and good luck!

LawCrossing: Steady Growth in Attorney Jobs in All Regions

Submitted by: Lawcrossing

LawCrossing, the website with the largest collection of legal jobs in the world, has released a month-end statistical report on the changes in the number of legal jobs by practice areas and job types. This past month's data show previous patterns for growth in attorney jobs have improved drastically with a strong increase in almost every area of legal staff positions. The report reflects changes in the demand for attorneys and legal staff in various practice areas and regions throughout the U.S. for the period between June 15, 2006 and July 14, 2006. With the exception of two regions, attorney jobs in law firms have seen a strong growth in almost all geographical areas. The Southwest district had a small decrease in demand, dropping eight jobs. The South, on the other hand, experienced the greatest drop in job demand, losing 182 jobs in one month and undergoing a seven-percent drop. The Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest showed steady growth in jobs, but none topped the Western region's six-percent increase. In-house attorney job market displayed steady expansion in all geographical areas. However, following the trend that occurred in law firms, the Western in-house legal market had the most marked growth at four percent.The government has also been creating a huge pool of jobs this past month, which is a stark difference from last month's dearth of government jobs. The continued growth in demand for law firm and in-house legal jobs reflects J.D.s' ongoing search for summer internships and attorney positions. "June is the month when a flood of law school students and recent grads go out in search of jobs?whether it is a summer internship that will give them legal cred on their resume or an entry-level attorney position that will provide them with a good start in the industry," said LawCrossing CEO A. Harrison Barnes. "Some regions, such as the South and Southwest, which have experienced significant growth in May and June, are beginning to level out and decrease their job demand. Their legal markets are capping off. Other regions, most notably the West and Northeast which have huge and ever-growing legal markets, continue to supply more jobs to meet the ever-increasing demand." Barnes continued, "In direct correlation to increased attorney positions, legal staff positions have also been experiencing a positive hike this past month. Law firms across the nation realize that they need more paralegals, legal secretaries, accountants, IT staff, and so on in order to ensure the firm's running smoothly and efficiently. A good legal staff acts as the lubricant that keeps the firm's wheels spinning." Indeed, the market for legal staff is continuing its growth pattern for the second month running. Information technology, human resources, and accounting all have heightened demands, increasing by 37 percent, 30 percent, and 33 percent, respectively. Legal staff positions that work most closely with attorneys have been slowing in demand. Paralegal positions posted have increased by two percent, while legal secretary positions posted have decreased by one percent. Nonetheless, both remain steady in their demand. LawCrossing's team of 200 researchers and editors monitors the hiring needs of more than 1.2 million legal employers. With more than 75,000 legal jobs in the U.S currently in the database, the website counts tens of thousands of law students, attorneys, and legal staff professionals as members.