What Are the Benefits of FELA?

Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) is a special act of congress passed in 1908(Century ago) to cover the large number of serious injuries and deaths that took place among railroad employees. The Law basically operates in two ways.

1. Offer fair compensation for injured workers. 2. Mandate railroad's duty to maintain safe working environment.

Safe working environment extents to;

1. Workers' tools 2. Equipments 3. Working conditions

Unlike a typical worker' compensation claim, compensation is not automatic in FELA. If the railroad employer failed to provide any of above, the employer is held responsible for any damages that result. Further more if the injury was caused due to negligent actions of a co-worker, the employer is responsible. It is always wise to consult with an experienced FELA attorney as soon as injury occurs, to increase chances to win the case.

These monetary compensation packages awarded to railroad employees who;

-Are injured while working -Sustain their injuries due to the negligence or recklessness of an employer (Included fail to provide proper working environment), fellow employee or equipment manufacturer. -File their FELA lawsuit within three years of the injury.

Why FELA?

Even though FELA is not automatic, FELA can offer higher compensation than states ' traditional workers' compensation laws. But it will take more time and effort to get the compensation. Please consult an experienced lawyer.

Types of injuries typically compensated under FELA include (but aren't limited to):

- burns - disfigurement - back, head and neck injuries - dislocations or sprains - fractures - loss of limb - permanent disability - traumatic brain injury - electrocutions - broken bones

You can claim for following.

- hospital bills - Past wages and future earning capacity - Pain and suffering - ongoing costs of treatments (including long-term rehabilitation) - permanent disabilities - pain and suffering

Pavers Installation

Brick Paver Installation:

Tools Preparation Arrange to hire a brick masonry saw and flat plate vibrator prior to the day you begin your paver installation. You will need some basic working tools such as carpenters level, tape measure, rubber mallet, rake, shovel, timber stakes, string line, broom, safety eyewear, 1 x ten foot length and 2 x lengths of one inch diameter piping.

Site Preparation The single most important phase of the entire pavement installation happens to be the preparation of the subsoil and paver bed. The overall strength of the pavement system is dependent upon the correct preparation and placement of the subsoil and base materials.

Mark out the area to be paved by placing wooden stakes around the area and then spray paint from an aerosol can to identify the area to be dug out.

Drainage Set out the grade levels by securing string line between the stakes, making certain to slope the grade away from any building structure. This will ensure that drainage from rainfall will not seep towards any adjacent building structures. Set up the grade at two inches in height for every eight feet of pavement length.

Excavate Site Now excavate the top soil and sub soil within the staked out area with the shovel and to a depth of at least ten inches in total. This will allow for a base material of five inches to be placed at the bottom of the excavated trench, next will be one and a half inches of setting sand to be placed on top of the base material and then allow three and a half inches for the thickness of the clay brick paver to be placed on top of the setting sand.

Compaction Of Base Materials Compact the bottom of the trench with the plate vibrator machine to make a firm foundation for the base materials. Place ¾ inch quarried gravel as the base material and compact it with the plate vibrator machine once again to provide a solid base for the setting sand to sit above it.

Setting Sand Lay the 2 pipe lengths eight feet apart from each other and parallel to each other. Place the sand to a height of one and a half inches in between the two lengths. Then using the 2x4 wooden length, be sure to level out the sand. Add more sand if you see any low spots. Make sure to level out any high sand spots too. When you have finished leveling the sand make sure that you DO NOT COMPACT THE SAND - because you will compact the bedding sand later on together with the clay brick pavers when using vibrator in the final stages of the installation. The final compaction of the pavers and bedding sand is necessary to allow for the proper interlocking method to take effect. It is the basis for the strength of the interlocking pavement system because the movement of the sand into the bottom and in between the clay paver joints makes them bond firmly together and bear the loads applied to the clay brick pavers in unison.

Installing Clay Brick Pavers After you have finished placing the setting sand correctly, you may begin to install the pavers. Begin installing pavers from the center of the site and work toward the outside edges of the pavement. Reason for this is to allow the trimming pieces to be at the outside edge of the pavement. Place the pavers about one eighth of one inch apart from each other. Check the string line to make sure you are moving straightly once every five feet of forward progress. Make any adjustment by resetting the pavers using a screwdriver so they sit straight. After the pavers are installed straightly, you need to install the edging material to prevent the paver from moving out of place. The edging material needs to be secured in place before you place the bedding sand and pavers.

Unsubscribe Verses Spam Email

Another email from who? I can't remember if I did sign-up for this email? Did we meet at a conference? Did I really say yes, let's stay in contact?

As an entrepreneur, it is very important that we communicate appropriately with whom we meet. Whether we are at a meet and greet, networking meeting, conference or even our own event, we must be cognizant of what we say to our "future clients." What is even more important is that we use the appropriate email system so that it states that they (the recipient) can unsubscribe at anytime. And, we must respect their decision.

The intent of the contact from the entrepreneur is not to bombard you with senseless emails over the course of the month until you receive the next monthly or weekly ezine. Their intent is to provide information that can be useful in two ways: personal or professional growth and remain in contact with you.

Recently, there was an email sent to me from a well know entrepreneur who wanted to assure her clients that she was not selling her emails and that if we wanted to unsubscribe please do so. She gave the area to where the unsubscribe button. However, the email continued with something that was even more urgent. "Please do not hit SPAM."

Yes, research had to be put into play, because like any other entrepreneur we do not want to lose the email account with the company that provides the service to send information to the clients.

Is it that serious? YES!

Unsubscribe means to stop a subscription; to reverse an agreement to receive something

Spam is the use of electronic messaging systems to send unsolicited bulk messages indiscriminately. (Spam)

As you debate as to unsubscribe or count that email as SPAM consider the following before you count it as SPAM...

Did I meet or contact this person at anytime (conference, book signing, workshop, etc.)? Did I give them a business card (i.e. a fishbowl at a conference, store, meet and greet, etc.)? Did I sign a list to remain in contact with them (i.e. via a website, conference list, etc.)?

If you can answer one of these questions, a suggestion would be to UNSUBSCRIBE.

If you get many emails especially with awkward information and there is a lot of gibberish, clearly it is SPAM.

Most business owners understand if you unsubscribe, and they will not bother you any longer. They want you to know that they respect your decision and want you know they are professional.

Just remember that in an entrepreneur's training, they know they must communicate and keep those lines of communication open. It's what they are in the business to do!

Resource:

Spam (electronic). (2012, July 1). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 17:49, July 7, 2012

Reviews on Top 3 Payroll Tax Software for Small Business

If you have a small business you know that you have to keep all of your financial records as organized as possible to ensure that you can make payroll accurately as well as file an accurate and timely tax return. There are many different programs for you to choose from, which can make the process of getting organized a bit overwhelming. Most programs today are very easy to use, and once you get the hang of it you can make payroll as well as tax payments very easy to deal with.

If you need help with payroll taxes you might want to look at a program such as QuickBooks. This program is manufactured by Intuit and is one of the leading programs for small businesses that need accounting software. There are several different versions available such as QuickBooks Basic, the QuickBooks Pro, as well as QuickBooks Premier. This online tax program has time tracking software that is nice, and the program is available for both Windows and Macintosh based computers. Many find that this has all of the features that they need because it allows them to do tracking, banking, invoicing, statements, and more all in one program.

Another great small business software is Small Business Money by Microsoft. This software has been created with business in mind and allows for users to create invoices, track spending, manage cash flow, handle payroll and so much more. There are different versions of this software available so that small business owners can find the version that best suits them and their specific needs. Many report that they like Money because it is very easy to use, without all kinds of extra bells and whistles that simply get in the way.

If you need help with payroll taxes and accounting you may also want to check out Peachtree. This is a great accounting software that will allow you to track spending, handle payroll, and do basic account management very easily. The software is meant to be used by small and medium sized companies and works much like Quicken and QuickBooks, though some prefer this program and its small differences that it has.

As you can see, there are many different programs on the market today that can help small and medium sized companies handle their payroll taxes and other day to day business maintenance. Many find that trial and error is the best way to find the program that works for them. Making a list of your basic needs will help you find the program that is best for you.

The Crack Of Dawn Short Stories Should End With A Twist

She came for him at the crack of dawn. He heard her cross the room and the small boy hoping to hide, slid deep beneath the bedding. But there was no escape that way. She ripped back the covers and dragged him sobbing from the bed. He begged and pleaded all the while looking up hopefully, but the look of grim determination on her pale face told him there was to be no mercy. He struggled to escape, but the hands that encircled his upper arms tightened, her bright red nails digging into the flesh of his skinny arms. He cried out, went limp, and when she changed her grip broke free and made a break for the door.

But he was there, and he filled the opening from top to bottom and side to side. It wasn't fair he couldn't fight them both. The figure in the doorway bent, large calloused hands lifted the boy, carried him from the room, dumped him on the bathroom floor and growled, 'Wash! And don't even think of trying the window. I'll be here, right behind you.'

He glanced in the mirror, the man stood behind him arms folded, his blue eyes as hard as ice. The boy's shoulders slumped, it was no good; he'd just have to get on with it. He washed and dried.

It hadn't been like this in the beginning. In the beginning they had been kind. The man would bend, ruffle his hair and ask him what he had been doing that day and he would look up at the red face with the warm blue eyes and the friendly smile and tell him all he knew.

She had been different too; she'd smiled a lot, had a habit of brushing her blond hair from her face that was nice, and best of all, she would tuck him in and read him a story at bedtime.

But it had all been a sham, a trick, to lull him into a false sense of security and he had been taken in by it. But last night when he sneaked down for a glass of water, he had overheard them discussing their plan to get rid of him. He'd tried to escape then, but the man had caught him and forced him back to his room.

The man led him from the bathroom to the kitchen, where they forced him to eat. She left the room and returned with a uniform and made him to put it on. Black shoes then socks, trousers, shirt and jacket, all drab grey except for the symbol on the jacket that was bright yellow. Next came the cap, also grey, with same yellow symbol on the front.

A satisfied look on their faces they led him out to the car. He was bundled in the back; she came with him and held his hands scotching any chance of escape. Ten minutes later they parked the car and walked towards the building. It was now or never, he made a break for it, he could hear the shouts and thump of boots behind him. He didn't get far; the man caught him before he reached the corner. He gave in then, but he wouldn't let them see him cry.

They dragged him past high walls with black railings, to the gate that had an archway above it bearing the same yellow symbol. When they pushed him through the gate he knew this was the end. He joined the line of other children dressed in grey, and shuffled through the door, it closed behind him. His first day at school had begun.

Worldwide Copyright Fred Watson 2006

How to Remove Wallpaper the Cost Effective Way on Plastered Concrete Walls

What you need

You will need a bucket, washing up liquid, a wide paintbrush, some floor covers, plastic bags, a scraper and a lot of hot water.

Prepare the room from water splashes

Move items away from the walls, especially electrical items and of course the pictures. Electrical sockets and light switches may need to be taped up for safety to stop water from getting to the electric wires. Lay your floor covers down next to the walls. If you have plastic sheets put them down first, then the cloth covers on top of them. This will stop the water from running off the plastic sheets onto the carpeting.

Apply the solution

Now that you have the room ready for wallpaper striping, there is one last thing to do just before applying the solution. You should remove the top layer of wallpaper. Some types of wallpaper have a plastic or vinyl top layer that water will not penetrate. To peel off the top layer, grab the bottom corner of a strip of wallpaper and gently peel it off. Peel the top layer off in a diagonal direction. If you are gentle and pull slowly, you can peel off a whole strip in one piece. Now you are ready to apply the solution. Put some hot water in a bucket with a good squirt of washing up liquid. Dishwashing liquid is a degreaser, it softens the wallpaper paste. Dip the paintbrush in the solution. In order not to get your room soaked, touch the paintbrush on the inside of the bucket to squeeze out the dripping excess water. You will have enough water on the paintbrush to soak the wallpaper. This will keep the splashing to a minimum. Hold the paintbrush with the bristles down, this will keep the water on the wall and allow it to run down the wall instead of down your arm on to the floor. You will be surprised how much water the paper absorbs. Do one section then do it again in about five minutes. Then go back again and do the first section then check to see if the paper peels off easily, if not, soak it again.

Remove the wallpaper

If the paper rips off in pieces, you need to soak it again. This will be when you need to use a scraper. When the paper peels off as easy as a sheet of wet writing paper, you have the paper soaked enough. The better you get, the less you will need to use the scraper and the less you use the scraper, the less damage to the walls. The water has to penetrate though the wallpaper and soak the paste next to the wall. Let the water and dishwashing liquid do the work not the scraper.

Clean up

There is no clean up. Clean as you go. Remember there is still paste on the paper and when the paper becomes dry, you have to remove it again. So boil, soak, peel and bag it as you go.

Now you have walls ready for decoration

Just let the walls dry for a little while. There will be a glossy shine from the small amount of glue left on the walls. This is no problem when it comes to decorating. You can always apply a wall sealer before you wallpaper again.