ALIASES: Mullah Nuri, Noor Muhammad, Noorudeen, Hafiz Noorullah
DOB: January 1, 1967, Shajoie, Zabul Province, Afghanistan
Citizenship: Afghanistan,
Risk Level: HIGH, likely to pose a threat to the US, its interests and allies
Intelligence Value: HIGH
Rank/Position: Senior Taliban Military Commander, Taliban governor for the Balkh and Lagman provinces
Education:
Incarcerated: January 11, 2002
Released: May 31, 2014
Connections
Close ties to Taliban leader Mullah Omar
Senior Taliban Officials
Senior al-Qaeda members
Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan
Libyan Islamic Fighting Group
Hezb-e-Islami Gulbuddin
Crimes
Engaged in hostilities against US and Coalition Forces in Zabul Province
War Crimes - murder and torture of thousands of Shiite Muslims in Northern Afghanistan
Passed communications between Taliban and al-Qaeda
History
Noori grew up in Shajoie and learned to read and write at the mosque in his village. His father was an imam atht he mosque and Noori's education earned him the title "Mullah." While in Zabul Province, Noori worked on his father's land and also as a tailor.
In 1995, Noori fought alongside al-Qaeda.
In March 1999, Noori left home to go to Kabul in order to join the Talibam. He met with Mullah Yunis at the security base and one month later began working for Governor Malawi Kabir in Jalalabad. He worked as Kabir's guard and did housework.
In December 1999, Kabir sent Noori to Baghlan and told him to work for the local governor, Mullah Abdul Bari. In February 2000, Noori went to Mazar-e-Sharif to work for the governor. After 8 months, Noori was named governor. Noori's responsibilities included mediating civil disputes and performing security duties.
On November 17, 2001 Noori turned himself in to US forces. He was sent to Guantanamo Bay on January 11, 2002. He was considered a high value asset because of the biographical information he had on Taliban leaders.
On May 31, 2014, Noori, along with four other Taliban detainees, was traded for an American POW, Bow Bergdahl. The Emir of Qatar has been credited for his efforts to secure this deal between the US and the Taliban. Noori, along with the other four, will be under Qatari control for at least one year, forbidden to leave the country.
Since the release of Noori and the other four men, a government watch agency (the GAO) came out with a report stating that the Obama administration had acted illegally by not notifying Congress in advance of the exchange. It is currently unclear how this will effect US law or the administration.
With a Master of Strategic Intelligence and a BS in Political Science, Laura excelled as an analyst with the federal government and local government. She focused on issues of terrorism and crime and quickly became the subject matter expert in every office she worked in. Laura left government service to pursue a writing career. She currently works as the Senior Policy Analyst with Sussman Corporate Security in addition to her writing.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8688399
Monday, 14 March 2016
Mullah Mohammad Fazl: A Short Biography of One of the Taliban Five
ALIASES: Mohammad a Fazl, Mullah Fazl Ahmad, Mullah Fazl Mazloom, Haji Fazl
DOB: January 1, 1967, Charchno, Afghanistan
Citizenship: Afghanistan,
Risk Level: HIGH, likely to pose a threat to the US, its interests and allies
Intelligence Value: HIGH
Rank/Position: Deputy Defense Minister, chief of staff of Taliban Army, Commander of 10th Division
Education: Rabinyah Madrassa
Incarcerated: January 11, 2002
Released: May 31, 2014
Connections
al-Qaeda
Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan
Hezb-e-Islami Gulbuddin
Anit-Coalition Militia
Taliban Supreme Leader Mullah Omar
Crimes
War Crime - murder of thousands of Shiite Muslims in Afghanistan
Possibly involved in killing of Iranian diplomats
Massacres in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan
Protected a murderer accused of mass murder.
Brokered deals and passed communication between Taliban and extremist groups.
Narcotics trafficking
History
During the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Fazl and his mother moved to a refugee camp in Pakistan. While there, he received six years of religious training at Rabinyah Madrassa. After leaving, Mullah Abdul Ghafar encouraged Fazl to join the Taliban, which was just starting. Fazl left and went to Kandahar to join the movement. His first assignment was as a solider in Kandahar.
In 1996, Fazl commanded 100 troops. From 1999 to 2001, he commanded around 3,000 troops and participated in hostilities toward the Northern Alliance. Soon after this, he became the Taliban Chief of Army Staff and Commander of the 10th Division.
In November 2001, Fazl turned himself in to Northern Alliance Commander General Dostum. The General was paid $500,000 to make sure that Fazl received safe passage to prison. Fazl was detained in Afghanistan until late December of that year. In January 2002 Fazl was incarcerated at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The US hoped to glean information regarding Taliban personnel and Taliban order of battle from Fazl. The US also hoped to get more information regarding the Mazar-e-Sharif prison uprising, the assassination of Iranian diplomats and training, motivation, recruitment, leadership and networks of terrorists.
Since his detainment, the Taliban has used Fazl's name and capture in recruitment campaigns. Fazl, while in prison, fostered anti-US sentiment among the prisoners.
On May 31, 2014, Fazl, along with four other Taliban detainees, was traded for an American POW, Bow Bergdahl. The Emir of Qatar has been credited for his efforts to secure this deal between the US and the Taliban. Fazl, along with the other four, will be under Qatari control for at least one year, forbidden to leave the country.
Since the release of Fazl and the other four men, a government watch agency (the GAO) came out with a report stating that the Obama administration had acted illegally by not notifying Congress in advance of the exchange. It is currently unclear how this will affect US law or the administration.
With a Master of Strategic Intelligence and a BS in Political Science, Laura excelled as an analyst with the federal government and local government. She focused on issues of terrorism and crime and quickly became the subject matter expert in every office she worked in. Laura left government service to pursue a writing career. She currently works as the Senior Policy Analyst with Sussman Corporate Security in addition to her writing. Laura focuses on issue of military, terrorism, intelligence, and organized crime.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8688414
DOB: January 1, 1967, Charchno, Afghanistan
Citizenship: Afghanistan,
Risk Level: HIGH, likely to pose a threat to the US, its interests and allies
Intelligence Value: HIGH
Rank/Position: Deputy Defense Minister, chief of staff of Taliban Army, Commander of 10th Division
Education: Rabinyah Madrassa
Incarcerated: January 11, 2002
Released: May 31, 2014
Connections
al-Qaeda
Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan
Hezb-e-Islami Gulbuddin
Anit-Coalition Militia
Taliban Supreme Leader Mullah Omar
Crimes
War Crime - murder of thousands of Shiite Muslims in Afghanistan
Possibly involved in killing of Iranian diplomats
Massacres in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan
Protected a murderer accused of mass murder.
Brokered deals and passed communication between Taliban and extremist groups.
Narcotics trafficking
History
During the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Fazl and his mother moved to a refugee camp in Pakistan. While there, he received six years of religious training at Rabinyah Madrassa. After leaving, Mullah Abdul Ghafar encouraged Fazl to join the Taliban, which was just starting. Fazl left and went to Kandahar to join the movement. His first assignment was as a solider in Kandahar.
In 1996, Fazl commanded 100 troops. From 1999 to 2001, he commanded around 3,000 troops and participated in hostilities toward the Northern Alliance. Soon after this, he became the Taliban Chief of Army Staff and Commander of the 10th Division.
In November 2001, Fazl turned himself in to Northern Alliance Commander General Dostum. The General was paid $500,000 to make sure that Fazl received safe passage to prison. Fazl was detained in Afghanistan until late December of that year. In January 2002 Fazl was incarcerated at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The US hoped to glean information regarding Taliban personnel and Taliban order of battle from Fazl. The US also hoped to get more information regarding the Mazar-e-Sharif prison uprising, the assassination of Iranian diplomats and training, motivation, recruitment, leadership and networks of terrorists.
Since his detainment, the Taliban has used Fazl's name and capture in recruitment campaigns. Fazl, while in prison, fostered anti-US sentiment among the prisoners.
On May 31, 2014, Fazl, along with four other Taliban detainees, was traded for an American POW, Bow Bergdahl. The Emir of Qatar has been credited for his efforts to secure this deal between the US and the Taliban. Fazl, along with the other four, will be under Qatari control for at least one year, forbidden to leave the country.
Since the release of Fazl and the other four men, a government watch agency (the GAO) came out with a report stating that the Obama administration had acted illegally by not notifying Congress in advance of the exchange. It is currently unclear how this will affect US law or the administration.
With a Master of Strategic Intelligence and a BS in Political Science, Laura excelled as an analyst with the federal government and local government. She focused on issues of terrorism and crime and quickly became the subject matter expert in every office she worked in. Laura left government service to pursue a writing career. She currently works as the Senior Policy Analyst with Sussman Corporate Security in addition to her writing. Laura focuses on issue of military, terrorism, intelligence, and organized crime.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8688414
American Dollars To Canadian Doughnuts
Tim Hortons has long been a regular stop whenever I visit Canada.
For one thing, I couldn't avoid Tim Hortons outlets if I wanted to; they're everywhere. I do genuinely like their doughnuts, however. The chain is the biggest coffee and doughnut seller in Canada and marked its 50th anniversary this spring.
Given Tim Hortons' ubiquity and popularity, it is no surprise that American dollars are chasing Canadian doughnuts.
News broke recently that Burger King Worldwide Inc. is engaged in talks to buy Tim Hortons. Should the deal succeed, the combined businesses would together have about $22 billion in sales, making the new fast-food company the world's third-largest.
Burger King wouldn't only be securing a Canadian institution with habit-forming baked goods, though. It would also pick up a more favorable tax situation, courtesy of a move north of the border. In the proposed version of the merger, Burger King would create a new, Canadian-based parent company, housing both independently operating chains. This structure would give Burger King domicile in Canada and preserve Tim Hortons' domicile there.
While unnamed sources briefed in the deal told The New York Times that taxes were not the primary motivation behind the talks (1), Burger King is obviously aware of the tax implications. Canada cut its national corporate tax rate to its current level of 15 percent several years ago. (Companies there must also pay provincial taxes, meaning Ontario-based corporations such as Tim Hortons currently pay 26.5 percent total.) Meanwhile, the U.S. insists not only on a 35 percent federal corporate tax rate, plus state taxes in most places, but also on taxing corporations on earnings worldwide. Burger King doesn't currently hold much cash outside the country, the Times reported, but it may certainly have an eye on expansion in the future, both in Canada and elsewhere. (1)
Although Burger King is an American company, it is controlled by a Brazilian investment firm, 3G Capital, which owns about 70 percent of the company's shares. Why would Brazilians want to continue to pay U.S. tax on profits from burgers they sell in Buenos Aires or Hong Kong? There is no reason they would. Under the tax systems in place almost everywhere outside the United States, there is no reason they should, either.
As for Burger King's American shareholders, like all corporate shareholders here, they are taxed twice: once on corporate profits and again when the corporation pays out dividends. This makes tax inversion - relocating a company's headquarters to a lower-tax nation, as Burger King may - an attractive prospect, even for American shareholders. It's worth noting, too, that those who criticize inversion most vehemently are almost always people whose income is only taxed once - and often, that income is a salary paid by taxpayers.
The current president has made no secret of his displeasure with the practice. Obama and the Democrats have bleated about unpatriotic U.S. corporations, as if there were an inherent patriotic duty to have income earned abroad taxed back in the U.S at least once. In the wake of at least five large U.S. companies that have announced plans for inversions between mid-June and late July, Obama criticized a herd mentality at play in the decisions, calling the companies "corporate deserters who renounce their citizenship to shield profits." (2) This characterization imagines corporations are owned by nobody, or by Martians, who otherwise lack citizenship elsewhere on Earth.
The administration is said to be looking for a way to make inversions difficult or impossible in the future. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has acknowledged that his agency is seeking ways to hinder or stop inversions without the need for legislative support from Congress.
However, unlike government-regulated banks, which under pressure have forked over billions of dollars in penalties for real and imagined offenses, most private corporations have legal teams that are well used to challenging rulings from the Internal Revenue Service. We have an active and independent Tax Court in this country. The IRS is a frequent litigant and a not-infrequent loser, especially when it faces adversaries with technical knowledge and financial resources, such as are available to major corporations. If the administration wants to challenge inversions using, shall we say, novel interpretations of the tax law, it should not expect most of corporate America to roll over the way that the banks have.
Even if the government succeeds in making inversions impractical for U.S.-based companies, it is unlikely to be pleased with the result. Blocking inversions here will only turn American companies into takeover targets for foreign businesses. Acquirers will simply buy U.S. companies and relocate the headquarters, or their assets, once the deal is complete. In the process, even more American jobs will be lost.
When Canada lowered its corporate tax rate, critics warned that the move would be disastrous for Canadian federal government revenues. If the Burger King inversion is any indication, an attractive tax structure can more than make up for a lower rate by drawing new and existing businesses to establish headquarters in Canada.
The sensible thing is to recognize once again that neither Martians nor corporations pay taxes. Shareholders and customers - in other words, people - do. If those people have no connection to the U.S. other than a corporation's legal domicile, they will find ways to sever their ties rather than fund a foreign government at exorbitant rates.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8689707
For one thing, I couldn't avoid Tim Hortons outlets if I wanted to; they're everywhere. I do genuinely like their doughnuts, however. The chain is the biggest coffee and doughnut seller in Canada and marked its 50th anniversary this spring.
Given Tim Hortons' ubiquity and popularity, it is no surprise that American dollars are chasing Canadian doughnuts.
News broke recently that Burger King Worldwide Inc. is engaged in talks to buy Tim Hortons. Should the deal succeed, the combined businesses would together have about $22 billion in sales, making the new fast-food company the world's third-largest.
Burger King wouldn't only be securing a Canadian institution with habit-forming baked goods, though. It would also pick up a more favorable tax situation, courtesy of a move north of the border. In the proposed version of the merger, Burger King would create a new, Canadian-based parent company, housing both independently operating chains. This structure would give Burger King domicile in Canada and preserve Tim Hortons' domicile there.
While unnamed sources briefed in the deal told The New York Times that taxes were not the primary motivation behind the talks (1), Burger King is obviously aware of the tax implications. Canada cut its national corporate tax rate to its current level of 15 percent several years ago. (Companies there must also pay provincial taxes, meaning Ontario-based corporations such as Tim Hortons currently pay 26.5 percent total.) Meanwhile, the U.S. insists not only on a 35 percent federal corporate tax rate, plus state taxes in most places, but also on taxing corporations on earnings worldwide. Burger King doesn't currently hold much cash outside the country, the Times reported, but it may certainly have an eye on expansion in the future, both in Canada and elsewhere. (1)
Although Burger King is an American company, it is controlled by a Brazilian investment firm, 3G Capital, which owns about 70 percent of the company's shares. Why would Brazilians want to continue to pay U.S. tax on profits from burgers they sell in Buenos Aires or Hong Kong? There is no reason they would. Under the tax systems in place almost everywhere outside the United States, there is no reason they should, either.
As for Burger King's American shareholders, like all corporate shareholders here, they are taxed twice: once on corporate profits and again when the corporation pays out dividends. This makes tax inversion - relocating a company's headquarters to a lower-tax nation, as Burger King may - an attractive prospect, even for American shareholders. It's worth noting, too, that those who criticize inversion most vehemently are almost always people whose income is only taxed once - and often, that income is a salary paid by taxpayers.
The current president has made no secret of his displeasure with the practice. Obama and the Democrats have bleated about unpatriotic U.S. corporations, as if there were an inherent patriotic duty to have income earned abroad taxed back in the U.S at least once. In the wake of at least five large U.S. companies that have announced plans for inversions between mid-June and late July, Obama criticized a herd mentality at play in the decisions, calling the companies "corporate deserters who renounce their citizenship to shield profits." (2) This characterization imagines corporations are owned by nobody, or by Martians, who otherwise lack citizenship elsewhere on Earth.
The administration is said to be looking for a way to make inversions difficult or impossible in the future. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has acknowledged that his agency is seeking ways to hinder or stop inversions without the need for legislative support from Congress.
However, unlike government-regulated banks, which under pressure have forked over billions of dollars in penalties for real and imagined offenses, most private corporations have legal teams that are well used to challenging rulings from the Internal Revenue Service. We have an active and independent Tax Court in this country. The IRS is a frequent litigant and a not-infrequent loser, especially when it faces adversaries with technical knowledge and financial resources, such as are available to major corporations. If the administration wants to challenge inversions using, shall we say, novel interpretations of the tax law, it should not expect most of corporate America to roll over the way that the banks have.
Even if the government succeeds in making inversions impractical for U.S.-based companies, it is unlikely to be pleased with the result. Blocking inversions here will only turn American companies into takeover targets for foreign businesses. Acquirers will simply buy U.S. companies and relocate the headquarters, or their assets, once the deal is complete. In the process, even more American jobs will be lost.
When Canada lowered its corporate tax rate, critics warned that the move would be disastrous for Canadian federal government revenues. If the Burger King inversion is any indication, an attractive tax structure can more than make up for a lower rate by drawing new and existing businesses to establish headquarters in Canada.
The sensible thing is to recognize once again that neither Martians nor corporations pay taxes. Shareholders and customers - in other words, people - do. If those people have no connection to the U.S. other than a corporation's legal domicile, they will find ways to sever their ties rather than fund a foreign government at exorbitant rates.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8689707
Tuesday, 8 March 2016
Massacre of Innocents
Israel launched a Gaza ground campaign after 12 days of bombardments from the air and sea failed to stop militants' rocket attacks, stepping up an offensive that already has taken a heavy toll in civilian lives. The death toll over 12 days now stands at 333. That figure includes 77 children, 24 women and 18 senior citizens, and that more than 2,385 people have been injured.
Despite a long-term peace process and the general reconciliation of Israel with Egypt and Jordan, Israelis and Palestinians have failed to reach a final peace agreement. The remaining key issues are: mutual recognition, borders, security, water rights, control of Jerusalem, Israeli settlements, Palestinian freedom of movement and resolving Palestinian claims of a right of return for their refugees. Many attempts have been made to broker a two-state solution, involving the creation of an independent Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel (after Israel's establishment in 1948). In 2007, the majority of both Israelis and Palestinians, according to a number of polls, preferred the two-state solution over any other solution as a means of resolving the conflict.
What's happening in Gaza is nothing new - a rerun, if you will, of a midday television drama first aired decades ago. Briefly, it goes like this -
2004: Operations Rainbow and Days of Penitence.
2006: Operations Summer Rains and Autumn Clouds.
2008: Operation Hot Winter.
December of 2008: Operation Cast Lead (or Gaza War).
March 2012: Operation Returning Echo.
October 2012: Operation Pillar of Defense.
And now we have Operation Protective Edge.
The fighting has been the worst between Israel and Palestinians in two years. You just need to be human to realize what is happening in Gaza is wrong. Power goes out in the Gaza Strip. Israel has cut off the device nutritious for the people of the Gaza Strip with electricity. Some areas were not provided with electricity for more than 24 hours, a full day.
This is what Israel is doing here in Gaza; power outages, the bombing of houses and killing of children, men and women!!
The Gaza strip is blockaded by Israel on the north-east, east and South-east. Egypt stands guard at the south and south-west, and has recently closed its borders. And in the west and north-west is the Mediterranean Sea. The West Bank is worse. It shares an immense border with Jordan, but Amman has a bloody history with the Palestinians (black September, anyone?) The entire region is surrounded and secured, if you will, by the Israelis.
One can smell death everywhere and one can see oppression and fear in all the eyes one see. Future is unknown In the Gaza strip, so you never know when the air strike will kill you and you will become breaking news on local and international media. You never know if the
air strike will kill you alone or with your family. You never know when you will be a serious injury and nobody can take you to treat out of Gaza because Rafah border is closed.
You never know if your family will have the time to say goodbye to you, or you will be pieces that nobody can recognize who you are.
In Gaza, if you are still alive because they are lucky that the Israeli air-strike didn't kill you yet!
To shed blood of civilians is not the way to end up a conflict. And it is again MUSLIMS who are targeted and killed in the name of religion. Palestine, Gaza in particular, has a Muslim majority. However, this does not mean that its problems and the crimes committed against its people are the concern of Muslims alone. People in Gaza want to live in peace and justice. A long-term solution is needed for Gaza, to give them better future they deserve. To the eyes and ears of any non-Muslim, Gaza would seem like an issue that does not involve them - it is a Muslim thing, an Islamic world issue. But, as the placard phrased so beautifully, it is the concern of the entire world, of humanity. As a human we all should stand up for the sake of humanity if we really are humans!! As this is a humanitarian crisis, not a religious one.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8710947
Despite a long-term peace process and the general reconciliation of Israel with Egypt and Jordan, Israelis and Palestinians have failed to reach a final peace agreement. The remaining key issues are: mutual recognition, borders, security, water rights, control of Jerusalem, Israeli settlements, Palestinian freedom of movement and resolving Palestinian claims of a right of return for their refugees. Many attempts have been made to broker a two-state solution, involving the creation of an independent Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel (after Israel's establishment in 1948). In 2007, the majority of both Israelis and Palestinians, according to a number of polls, preferred the two-state solution over any other solution as a means of resolving the conflict.
What's happening in Gaza is nothing new - a rerun, if you will, of a midday television drama first aired decades ago. Briefly, it goes like this -
2004: Operations Rainbow and Days of Penitence.
2006: Operations Summer Rains and Autumn Clouds.
2008: Operation Hot Winter.
December of 2008: Operation Cast Lead (or Gaza War).
March 2012: Operation Returning Echo.
October 2012: Operation Pillar of Defense.
And now we have Operation Protective Edge.
The fighting has been the worst between Israel and Palestinians in two years. You just need to be human to realize what is happening in Gaza is wrong. Power goes out in the Gaza Strip. Israel has cut off the device nutritious for the people of the Gaza Strip with electricity. Some areas were not provided with electricity for more than 24 hours, a full day.
This is what Israel is doing here in Gaza; power outages, the bombing of houses and killing of children, men and women!!
The Gaza strip is blockaded by Israel on the north-east, east and South-east. Egypt stands guard at the south and south-west, and has recently closed its borders. And in the west and north-west is the Mediterranean Sea. The West Bank is worse. It shares an immense border with Jordan, but Amman has a bloody history with the Palestinians (black September, anyone?) The entire region is surrounded and secured, if you will, by the Israelis.
One can smell death everywhere and one can see oppression and fear in all the eyes one see. Future is unknown In the Gaza strip, so you never know when the air strike will kill you and you will become breaking news on local and international media. You never know if the
air strike will kill you alone or with your family. You never know when you will be a serious injury and nobody can take you to treat out of Gaza because Rafah border is closed.
You never know if your family will have the time to say goodbye to you, or you will be pieces that nobody can recognize who you are.
In Gaza, if you are still alive because they are lucky that the Israeli air-strike didn't kill you yet!
To shed blood of civilians is not the way to end up a conflict. And it is again MUSLIMS who are targeted and killed in the name of religion. Palestine, Gaza in particular, has a Muslim majority. However, this does not mean that its problems and the crimes committed against its people are the concern of Muslims alone. People in Gaza want to live in peace and justice. A long-term solution is needed for Gaza, to give them better future they deserve. To the eyes and ears of any non-Muslim, Gaza would seem like an issue that does not involve them - it is a Muslim thing, an Islamic world issue. But, as the placard phrased so beautifully, it is the concern of the entire world, of humanity. As a human we all should stand up for the sake of humanity if we really are humans!! As this is a humanitarian crisis, not a religious one.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8710947
Considering Parking Garages? Follow These Tips and Tricks for Safe Public Parking
Parking garages and public parking areas are usually conveniently situated in highly accessible areas so that people find it easy to park their vehicles and enjoy the rest of the activities such as shopping that a huge city has in store. It can be considered a herculean task to navigate parking garages found in huge cities. It also takes a lot of knowledge to be able to remain free of accidents in such cities. Following a few tips will help make your stay in the huge cities enjoyable as well as free of tension.
Taking away valuables
Ensuring that your car is free of any valuables when you leave your car unattended is a wise decision. Parking garages are very safe usually; however it is better to be cautious in order to avoid being sorry later. Leaving valuables and belongings within the vehicle forces people to break into your car. Carrying your belongings along will ensure safety. If by chance you are unable to carry your belongings then make sure you hide them in the trunk or under the seat in a way that it is not visible to anybody.
Avoid double parking
The high requirement for parking spots makes double parking a serious violation. Whatever your reason, be it owning a beautiful car, moving away for a minute or even overshooting your spot only by a small bit, you will be given a ticket. You sometimes might even have a few minor dings on the doors or even find the vehicle to be impounded. It is worth thinking about all the trouble that you may go through trying to find the impounded vehicle, the expenses of towing, the fees incurred for impounding or any other fees you may have accrued going along, all just for a small amount of time saved.
Being precocious in avoiding damages
It is mandatory to be cautious when looking for a parking spot as you would encounter winding lanes, turns that are tight, other vehicles and pedestrians in parking garages. Keeping the parking lights on while moving through parking garages, looking for cars backing up and avoiding hold-up of traffic by waiting for a space are things that you can do to avoid damage.
Looking for the best parking garages
The huge availability of parking garages in large cities makes it easy to find interesting deals for parking. Consider choosing a garage that might be a little farther off because it would be cheaper than the one closer to your street. By opting for a garage that is little far-off, you have the benefit of saving money as well as indulging in a little bit of exercise.
Parking spaces might be cheaper early in the afternoon and late in the evening in comparison to the morning or late afternoon's. This is because people usually get to work in the morning and get back from work late afternoons. Doing your homework to identify timings that are suitable and willing to exercise a bit will help you in finding parking space easily.
Reputed parking garages provide parking services for Essex inn parking and soldier field parking that are safe and reliable. Just make sure that you carry your valuables along so that you can enjoy the city with peace of mind.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8719004
Taking away valuables
Ensuring that your car is free of any valuables when you leave your car unattended is a wise decision. Parking garages are very safe usually; however it is better to be cautious in order to avoid being sorry later. Leaving valuables and belongings within the vehicle forces people to break into your car. Carrying your belongings along will ensure safety. If by chance you are unable to carry your belongings then make sure you hide them in the trunk or under the seat in a way that it is not visible to anybody.
Avoid double parking
The high requirement for parking spots makes double parking a serious violation. Whatever your reason, be it owning a beautiful car, moving away for a minute or even overshooting your spot only by a small bit, you will be given a ticket. You sometimes might even have a few minor dings on the doors or even find the vehicle to be impounded. It is worth thinking about all the trouble that you may go through trying to find the impounded vehicle, the expenses of towing, the fees incurred for impounding or any other fees you may have accrued going along, all just for a small amount of time saved.
Being precocious in avoiding damages
It is mandatory to be cautious when looking for a parking spot as you would encounter winding lanes, turns that are tight, other vehicles and pedestrians in parking garages. Keeping the parking lights on while moving through parking garages, looking for cars backing up and avoiding hold-up of traffic by waiting for a space are things that you can do to avoid damage.
Looking for the best parking garages
The huge availability of parking garages in large cities makes it easy to find interesting deals for parking. Consider choosing a garage that might be a little farther off because it would be cheaper than the one closer to your street. By opting for a garage that is little far-off, you have the benefit of saving money as well as indulging in a little bit of exercise.
Parking spaces might be cheaper early in the afternoon and late in the evening in comparison to the morning or late afternoon's. This is because people usually get to work in the morning and get back from work late afternoons. Doing your homework to identify timings that are suitable and willing to exercise a bit will help you in finding parking space easily.
Reputed parking garages provide parking services for Essex inn parking and soldier field parking that are safe and reliable. Just make sure that you carry your valuables along so that you can enjoy the city with peace of mind.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8719004
Parking Garage Rules That Are Not Official Yet Important
The society as a whole, ignores rules regarding driving etiquette's.There may be a lot of reasons behind this like the person not being aware of the rules, not learning about it or even not considering it. Whatever the reason, there are a few rules that are not written on paper but require to be followed so as to avoid dire consequences.
Just as it is important to follow the rules of the road, it is also mandatory to follow similar rules when it comes to using parking spaces and garages. This is because even in garage spaces we witness congestion of vehicles, people moving about as well as other obstacles. The general traffic rules such as speed limits, signal lights and markings like crossways need to be followed. Not only will these rules help in keeping people safe but will also help in smooth traffic flow that is orderly and efficient. It is vital that you use your common sense as well.
Being courteous
Just like being polite in a classroom or any other place works wonders, being considerate is important even in a parking garage. Throwing away garbage on the ground is a crime. Instead you can go ahead and throw the garbage into the garbage can. In order to prevent blocking spaces, ensure to return shopping carts to where they belong.
Special care needs to be taken when it comes to looking after children as there are chances of children being hit by vehicles. You need to also make sure that your children do not damage others vehicles. The final consideration is to avoid waiting for a spot to be freed to park your own vehicle. By waiting behind another vehicle you only end up holding up individuals who are looking to pull out.
Driving with accuracy
You will find lines defining each spot in a garage and these are put there for a reason. By parking the car as perfectly as possible on the target you ensure that your car is not an obstacle for drivers of other vehicles. Another great advantage is that you can prevent paint from being damaged. Parking your car all the way into the space provided will provide easy visibility to other drivers in the instant of them backing out. Identifying a perfect spot for your car and confirming that the size of the slot is suitable to your car is of utmost importance.
The basic rules of parking are similar whether you require renaissance hotel parking or Essex inn parking. Following the basic rules will provide you parking that is easy and completely non stressful.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8719031
Just as it is important to follow the rules of the road, it is also mandatory to follow similar rules when it comes to using parking spaces and garages. This is because even in garage spaces we witness congestion of vehicles, people moving about as well as other obstacles. The general traffic rules such as speed limits, signal lights and markings like crossways need to be followed. Not only will these rules help in keeping people safe but will also help in smooth traffic flow that is orderly and efficient. It is vital that you use your common sense as well.
Being courteous
Just like being polite in a classroom or any other place works wonders, being considerate is important even in a parking garage. Throwing away garbage on the ground is a crime. Instead you can go ahead and throw the garbage into the garbage can. In order to prevent blocking spaces, ensure to return shopping carts to where they belong.
Special care needs to be taken when it comes to looking after children as there are chances of children being hit by vehicles. You need to also make sure that your children do not damage others vehicles. The final consideration is to avoid waiting for a spot to be freed to park your own vehicle. By waiting behind another vehicle you only end up holding up individuals who are looking to pull out.
Driving with accuracy
You will find lines defining each spot in a garage and these are put there for a reason. By parking the car as perfectly as possible on the target you ensure that your car is not an obstacle for drivers of other vehicles. Another great advantage is that you can prevent paint from being damaged. Parking your car all the way into the space provided will provide easy visibility to other drivers in the instant of them backing out. Identifying a perfect spot for your car and confirming that the size of the slot is suitable to your car is of utmost importance.
The basic rules of parking are similar whether you require renaissance hotel parking or Essex inn parking. Following the basic rules will provide you parking that is easy and completely non stressful.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8719031
Sunday, 6 March 2016
6 Reasons Why Promotional Items Stand Out As a Medium of Advertising
Gifts are one great way of expressing your emotions to the persons that you care. These days a lot of individuals prefer personalized gifts that undoubtedly add a personal touch to what you present. This may include anything from engraving the person's name, a particular date or photographs on the item which will enhance the sentimental quality of the same.
Nowadays, these products, which people use as presents can be used very effectively for promotional purpose as well. They help to build your brand and let people know about it in a much more unconventional way. There are various benefits of using these, and some of them are enlisted below.
The main reasons why these stand out as a way for marketing can be explained as under:
• Uniqueness - These commodities are designed in a way you want, offering flair of uniqueness that is very attractive and is bound to get noticed. This method is quite different from the conventional processes of advertising which makes it easier to reach out to the mass audience.
• Staying ahead of competitors - The exclusiveness of these products help you to stay ahead of your competitors who are still stuck in the predictable ways of brand building and promotion. A tinge of variation creates more excitement among your target audience and thus your company gets noticed quickly.
• Cost-effective - One of the greatest advantages of these objects is that it helps in the endorsement of your enterprise at a cost that is much lesser than the traditional mediums like television and radio. It gets the job done at a much cheaper rate and helps you to be at par with the large firms who invest much more in their campaigns.
• Future Reference - The tangibility and usage of these articles facilitate them to be stored. This acts as a reminder to the people who need something related to your brand and helps in making future reference.
• The identity of the company - With these, it is easier for businesses to be identified. This is because the person concerned is reminded of the company every time he steals a look at it. Moreover, your brand gets advertised every time a new person discovers it.
• Professional logo - If you can place the logo of your organization on the article then it inevitably takes a much more professional look.
All the above points show how you get benefited by using this method of brand advertisement.
The author Dylan Flint has used objects like promotional tablecloths as well as custom dice in UK as an advertising tool for his company and has received amazing results. It is for this reason that he recommends this form of marketing above most others
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/9342342
Nowadays, these products, which people use as presents can be used very effectively for promotional purpose as well. They help to build your brand and let people know about it in a much more unconventional way. There are various benefits of using these, and some of them are enlisted below.
The main reasons why these stand out as a way for marketing can be explained as under:
• Uniqueness - These commodities are designed in a way you want, offering flair of uniqueness that is very attractive and is bound to get noticed. This method is quite different from the conventional processes of advertising which makes it easier to reach out to the mass audience.
• Staying ahead of competitors - The exclusiveness of these products help you to stay ahead of your competitors who are still stuck in the predictable ways of brand building and promotion. A tinge of variation creates more excitement among your target audience and thus your company gets noticed quickly.
• Cost-effective - One of the greatest advantages of these objects is that it helps in the endorsement of your enterprise at a cost that is much lesser than the traditional mediums like television and radio. It gets the job done at a much cheaper rate and helps you to be at par with the large firms who invest much more in their campaigns.
• Future Reference - The tangibility and usage of these articles facilitate them to be stored. This acts as a reminder to the people who need something related to your brand and helps in making future reference.
• The identity of the company - With these, it is easier for businesses to be identified. This is because the person concerned is reminded of the company every time he steals a look at it. Moreover, your brand gets advertised every time a new person discovers it.
• Professional logo - If you can place the logo of your organization on the article then it inevitably takes a much more professional look.
All the above points show how you get benefited by using this method of brand advertisement.
The author Dylan Flint has used objects like promotional tablecloths as well as custom dice in UK as an advertising tool for his company and has received amazing results. It is for this reason that he recommends this form of marketing above most others
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/9342342
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