Florida Car Insurance - Auto Insurance Quote in FL
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Florida Car Insurance Requirements
Florida state law does require PIP, in addition to Property Damage Liability coverage with a minimum limit of $10,000. This basic coverage is often referred to as a PIP/PD. Even if state law does not require a minimum coverage for Bodily Injury Liability coverage, you may be required to get this coverage once you have been in an accident. It is advised that you get at least the minimum Bodily Injury Liability coverage.
Florida Insurance Coverage:
Property Damage Liability: $10,000 Limit
Personal Injury Protection: $10,000 Limit
The state of Florida follows a No-Fault system meaning your insurance company will make payments for your injury claims regardless of fault, up to a specified limit. Typically, you lose some of your rights to sue under a No-Fault system. Details of a no-fault system vary from state to state.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) helps pay for "reasonable and necessary" medical expenses for you and your passengers. Florida state law requires a minimum Personal Injury Protection coverage of $10,000.
You can get Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury coverage to cover bodily injury caused by an uninsured and/or underinsured driver (depending on the state). Florida does not require drivers to purchase this coverage, but you should consider purchasing this valuable coverage.
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Florida auto insurance regulations are based on two major laws: the No Fault Law and the Financial Responsibility Law. All vehicle owners in the state are required to maintain insurance policies that will cover both the injuries and damages to themselves and to the other parties in the event of an accident. Florida does not take insurance violations lightly. All car owners and drivers in the state are encouraged to abide by the laws to avoid heavy fines and suspension.
Florida's Financial Responsibility Law covers damage to other individuals or vehicles and does not relate to injuries or damages of your own. According to state law, drivers must carry the required minimal policies under any of the following circumstances: a DUI citation and license revocation, license revocation of a habitual traffic offender, a crash that you caused and that involved injuries, or a suspended license resulting from too many points.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
new york hotels
Millennium UN Plaza Hotel New York
One UN Plaza, Midtown, Manhattan (New York) Show map
With stunning views of the Empire State Building and East River, this hotel offers unique facilities in Manhattan's East Side, within steps of the city's Grand Central Terminal.
Crowne Plaza Times Square
1605 Broadway Avenue, Times Square, Manhattan (New York) Show map
With a prime location right in Times Square, this luxurious midtown Manhattan hotel offers exciting on-site dining and comfortable guestrooms just steps from a variety of city attractions
Empire Hotel
44 West 63rd Street, Central Park, Manhattan (New York)
Show map
This New York City hotel is located in Manhattan's upper west side, near Lincoln Center and Central Park. The hotel offers a rooftop pool and a full-service spa
New York Maps
Use the New York area maps below to find the best way to get to and from New York - with all the major roads marked, along with domestic and international New York airports. You can find information on airports, airport car parking, car rental and public transport in the relevant sections of our New York city guide.
New York, New York Hotels and City Guide
New York Hotels and New York Guide with New York maps, top attractions, room reservations and hotel deals at a wide range of the best New York hotels
# InterContinental The Barclay New York
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2
Best Western Convention Center Hotel
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3
Best Western Hospitality House
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4
Best Western President Hotel
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5
Four Seasons New York
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6
Mandarin Oriental New York
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Ritz Carlton Battery Park
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Ritz Carlton Central Park
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Sofitel New York
Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
Check Availability for this HotelThis 33 story, five star and AAA five-diamond hotel offers the ultimate cosmopolitan experience, with fine elegance. The hotel offers guests 260 rooms, including 49 suites. The hotel boasts captivating views of central park, a short walk to attractions such as Fifth Avenue, Broadway, and Rockefeller Centre.
Guest rooms are spacious, (425 square feet), and equipped with the finest furnishings, such as 400-thread count fine linen, marble bath with soaking tub and separate stall shower and silk and plush terry robes, and exclusive Frédéric Fekkai amenities. Additional facilities within rooms include dvd player and 27-inch Sony flat screen TV, in room safe, mini bar, cordless telephone, high speed internet.
The hotel also offers guests the Star Lounge, which services afternoon teas, cocktails, and light fare. In summer 2007 the hotel will be opening the new BLT Market, featuring a rotating seasonal menu. The hotel also offers guests spa treatments with the latest La Prairie products, a fitness centre, with sauna and steam rooms.
The hotel also accommodates for business guests with 4 state-of-the-art conference rooms, with capacity of up to 150.
One UN Plaza, Midtown, Manhattan (New York) Show map
With stunning views of the Empire State Building and East River, this hotel offers unique facilities in Manhattan's East Side, within steps of the city's Grand Central Terminal.
Crowne Plaza Times Square
1605 Broadway Avenue, Times Square, Manhattan (New York) Show map
With a prime location right in Times Square, this luxurious midtown Manhattan hotel offers exciting on-site dining and comfortable guestrooms just steps from a variety of city attractions
Empire Hotel
44 West 63rd Street, Central Park, Manhattan (New York)
Show map
This New York City hotel is located in Manhattan's upper west side, near Lincoln Center and Central Park. The hotel offers a rooftop pool and a full-service spa
New York Maps
Use the New York area maps below to find the best way to get to and from New York - with all the major roads marked, along with domestic and international New York airports. You can find information on airports, airport car parking, car rental and public transport in the relevant sections of our New York city guide.
New York, New York Hotels and City Guide
New York Hotels and New York Guide with New York maps, top attractions, room reservations and hotel deals at a wide range of the best New York hotels
# InterContinental The Barclay New York
#
2
Best Western Convention Center Hotel
#
3
Best Western Hospitality House
#
4
Best Western President Hotel
#
5
Four Seasons New York
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6
Mandarin Oriental New York
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7
Ritz Carlton Battery Park
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Ritz Carlton Central Park
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Sofitel New York
Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
Check Availability for this HotelThis 33 story, five star and AAA five-diamond hotel offers the ultimate cosmopolitan experience, with fine elegance. The hotel offers guests 260 rooms, including 49 suites. The hotel boasts captivating views of central park, a short walk to attractions such as Fifth Avenue, Broadway, and Rockefeller Centre.
Guest rooms are spacious, (425 square feet), and equipped with the finest furnishings, such as 400-thread count fine linen, marble bath with soaking tub and separate stall shower and silk and plush terry robes, and exclusive Frédéric Fekkai amenities. Additional facilities within rooms include dvd player and 27-inch Sony flat screen TV, in room safe, mini bar, cordless telephone, high speed internet.
The hotel also offers guests the Star Lounge, which services afternoon teas, cocktails, and light fare. In summer 2007 the hotel will be opening the new BLT Market, featuring a rotating seasonal menu. The hotel also offers guests spa treatments with the latest La Prairie products, a fitness centre, with sauna and steam rooms.
The hotel also accommodates for business guests with 4 state-of-the-art conference rooms, with capacity of up to 150.
Monday, January 11, 2010
SSL is not secure anymore
Nov
09
SSL is not secure anymore - Serious vulnerability identified in v3 & previous versions
A serious vulnerability in SSL v3 and previous versions of SSL protocol has been identified and made public on November 4, 2009.
This makes every SSL site vulnerable to serious man-in-middle (MITM) attacks related to renegotiation.
This vulnerability is due to the design of "session resumption" feature of SSL protocol.
Who Gets affected?
The impact of this issue is potentially significant. below are some points extracted from issue details,
* This attack has been demonstrated against recent versions of Apache httpd and Microsoft IIS, with a variety of clients.
* Most existing installations which currently rely on client certificates for authentication appear to be vulnerable.
* Shared hosting environments which allow untrusted customers served from the same IP to configure any aspect of their encryption parameters appear to be vulnerable.
* Most or all server applications built on TLS(Transport Layer Security) implementations which honor client-initiated renegotiation are vulnerable.
* Early research suggests that digital certificates embedded on smart cards are equally vulnerable to the client certificate authentication attacks.
What is a Man-in-the-middle (MITM) Attack?
A man in the middle attack is one in which the attacker intercepts messages in a public key exchange and then retransmits them, substituting his own public key for the requested one, so that the two original parties still appear to be communicating with each other.
Though MITM attacks are very common on HTTP, these could also be done over an https connection using the same technique; the only difference consists in the establishment of two independent SSL sessions, one over each TCP connection. The browser sets a SSL connection with the attacker, and the attacker establishes another SSL connection with the web server. In general the browser warns the user that the digital certificate used is not valid, but the user may ignore the warning because he doesn’t understand the threat. In some specific contexts it’s possible that the warning doesn’t appear, as for example, when the Server certificate is compromised by the attacker or when the attacker certificate is signed by a trusted CA and the CN is the same of the original web site.
Below is a simple example of a successful MITM attack in simple terms (extracted from Wikipedia)
Suppose Alice wishes to communicate with Bob. Meanwhile, Mallory wishes to eavesdrop on the conversation, or possibly deliver a false message to Bob
1/ Alice sends a message to Bob, which is intercepted by Mallory
Alice --hi bob, it's alice, give me your key--> Mallory Bob
2/ Mallory relays this message to Bob; Bob can't tell it's not
really from Alice
Alice Mallory --hi bob, it's alice, give me your key--> Bob
3/ Bob responds with his encryption key
Alice Mallory <--ok, here is bob's key:bob's key-- Bob
4/ Mallory replaces bob's key with his own, and relays this to
Alice, claiming that it is Bob's key
Alice <--ok, here is bob's key:MALLORY's key-- Mallory Bob
5/ Alice now encrypts a message with what she believes to
be Bob's key, thinking that only Bob can read it...
Alice --msg encrypted with Mallory's key--> Mallory Bob
6/ However, as it was actually encrypted with Mallory's key,
Mallory can decrypt it, read it, modify it (if desired),
re-encrypt with Bob's key, and forward it to Bob
Alice Mallory --msg encrypted with Bob's key--> Bob
7/ Bob thinks that this message is a secure communication
from Alice.
What is the Solution/Mitigation?
First of all judging from recent experience, it is anticipated that the problem domain will continue to evolve in the coming weeks. Therefore there is no clear fool-proof solution suggested by researchers yet.
Mitigation of the HTTPS client certificate attacks is difficult and involves tradeoffs.
One scenario for mitigation involves web developers reorganizing their sites to strictly separate areas of each site into zones based on their differing requirements for authentication, with zones being served from distinct IP addresses. One can imagine the high costs of such a transition, although there are ways to partially or fully automate this separation.
Other mitigations involve protocol changes, but again, they generally have their own issues.In some cases, compatibility with old client software is broken completely.
The right long-term solution to the renegotiation problem involves a much more careful binding between TLS(Transport Layer Security) and upper protocol layers. This could be handled in a variety of ways, including breaking and backwards-compatible changes.
Some Helpful References & Resources
* Sun is evaluating the impact of the issue on various products which make use of the TLS librarieshttp://blogs.sun.com/security/entry/vulnerability_in_tls_protocol_during
* Sun Security Blog
* Vulnerability identified in SSL v3
* Some helpful SSL protocol diagrams
* Man-in-the-middle attack
* Wikipedia Definition : Man-in-the-middle attack
09
SSL is not secure anymore - Serious vulnerability identified in v3 & previous versions
A serious vulnerability in SSL v3 and previous versions of SSL protocol has been identified and made public on November 4, 2009.
This makes every SSL site vulnerable to serious man-in-middle (MITM) attacks related to renegotiation.
This vulnerability is due to the design of "session resumption" feature of SSL protocol.
Who Gets affected?
The impact of this issue is potentially significant. below are some points extracted from issue details,
* This attack has been demonstrated against recent versions of Apache httpd and Microsoft IIS, with a variety of clients.
* Most existing installations which currently rely on client certificates for authentication appear to be vulnerable.
* Shared hosting environments which allow untrusted customers served from the same IP to configure any aspect of their encryption parameters appear to be vulnerable.
* Most or all server applications built on TLS(Transport Layer Security) implementations which honor client-initiated renegotiation are vulnerable.
* Early research suggests that digital certificates embedded on smart cards are equally vulnerable to the client certificate authentication attacks.
What is a Man-in-the-middle (MITM) Attack?
A man in the middle attack is one in which the attacker intercepts messages in a public key exchange and then retransmits them, substituting his own public key for the requested one, so that the two original parties still appear to be communicating with each other.
Though MITM attacks are very common on HTTP, these could also be done over an https connection using the same technique; the only difference consists in the establishment of two independent SSL sessions, one over each TCP connection. The browser sets a SSL connection with the attacker, and the attacker establishes another SSL connection with the web server. In general the browser warns the user that the digital certificate used is not valid, but the user may ignore the warning because he doesn’t understand the threat. In some specific contexts it’s possible that the warning doesn’t appear, as for example, when the Server certificate is compromised by the attacker or when the attacker certificate is signed by a trusted CA and the CN is the same of the original web site.
Below is a simple example of a successful MITM attack in simple terms (extracted from Wikipedia)
Suppose Alice wishes to communicate with Bob. Meanwhile, Mallory wishes to eavesdrop on the conversation, or possibly deliver a false message to Bob
1/ Alice sends a message to Bob, which is intercepted by Mallory
Alice --hi bob, it's alice, give me your key--> Mallory Bob
2/ Mallory relays this message to Bob; Bob can't tell it's not
really from Alice
Alice Mallory --hi bob, it's alice, give me your key--> Bob
3/ Bob responds with his encryption key
Alice Mallory <--ok, here is bob's key:bob's key-- Bob
4/ Mallory replaces bob's key with his own, and relays this to
Alice, claiming that it is Bob's key
Alice <--ok, here is bob's key:MALLORY's key-- Mallory Bob
5/ Alice now encrypts a message with what she believes to
be Bob's key, thinking that only Bob can read it...
Alice --msg encrypted with Mallory's key--> Mallory Bob
6/ However, as it was actually encrypted with Mallory's key,
Mallory can decrypt it, read it, modify it (if desired),
re-encrypt with Bob's key, and forward it to Bob
Alice Mallory --msg encrypted with Bob's key--> Bob
7/ Bob thinks that this message is a secure communication
from Alice.
What is the Solution/Mitigation?
First of all judging from recent experience, it is anticipated that the problem domain will continue to evolve in the coming weeks. Therefore there is no clear fool-proof solution suggested by researchers yet.
Mitigation of the HTTPS client certificate attacks is difficult and involves tradeoffs.
One scenario for mitigation involves web developers reorganizing their sites to strictly separate areas of each site into zones based on their differing requirements for authentication, with zones being served from distinct IP addresses. One can imagine the high costs of such a transition, although there are ways to partially or fully automate this separation.
Other mitigations involve protocol changes, but again, they generally have their own issues.In some cases, compatibility with old client software is broken completely.
The right long-term solution to the renegotiation problem involves a much more careful binding between TLS(Transport Layer Security) and upper protocol layers. This could be handled in a variety of ways, including breaking and backwards-compatible changes.
Some Helpful References & Resources
* Sun is evaluating the impact of the issue on various products which make use of the TLS librarieshttp://blogs.sun.com/security/entry/vulnerability_in_tls_protocol_during
* Sun Security Blog
* Vulnerability identified in SSL v3
* Some helpful SSL protocol diagrams
* Man-in-the-middle attack
* Wikipedia Definition : Man-in-the-middle attack
Software
Computer software, or just software is a general term primarily used for digitally stored data such as computer programs and other kinds of information read and written by computers. Today, this includes data that has not traditionally been associated with computers, such as film, tapes and records.[1] The term was coined in order to contrast to the old term hardware (meaning physical devices); in contrast to hardware, software is intangible, meaning it "cannot be touched".[2] . Software is also sometimes used in a more narrow sense, meaning application software only.
Examples:
* Application software, such as word processors which perform productive tasks for users.
* Firmware, which is software programmed resident to electrically programmable memory devices on board mainboards or other types of integrated hardware carriers.
* Middleware, which controls and co-ordinates distributed systems.
* System software such as operating systems, which govern computing resources and provide convenience for users.
* Software testing is a domain dependent of development and programming. Software testing consists of various methods to test and declare a software product fit before it can be launched for use by either an individual or a group.
* Testware, which is an umbrella term or container term for all utilities and application software that serve in combination for testing a software package but not necessarily may optionally contribute to operational purposes. As such, testware is not a standing configuration but merely a working environment for application software or subsets thereof.
* Video games (except the hardware part)
* Websites
Software characteristics
* Software is developed and engineered.
* Software doesn't "wear-out".
* Most software continues to be custom built.
* Software is constantly outdated.
Types of software
Practical computer systems divide software systems into three major classes[citation needed]: system software, programming software and application software, although the distinction is arbitrary, and often blurred.
[edit] System software
System software helps run the computer hardware and computer system. It includes a combination of the following:
* device drivers
* operating systems
* servers
* utilities
* windowing systems
Programming software
Programming software usually provides tools to assist a programmer in writing computer programs, and software using different programming languages in a more convenient way. The tools include:
* compilers
* debuggers
* interpreters
* linkers
* text editors
An Integrated development environment (IDE) is a single application that attempts to manage all these functions.
[edit] Application software
Application software allows end users to accomplish one or more specific (not directly computer development related) tasks. Typical applications include:
* industrial automation
* business software
* computer games
* quantum chemistry and solid state physics software
* telecommunications (i.e., the internet and everything that flows on it)
* databases
* educational software
* medical software
* military software
* molecular modeling software
The Lanka Software Foundation is a Free and Open Source R&D Non-Profit organization with the objective of giving fellowships and internships to talented developers who would like to contribute to FOSS. Notable contributions from Lanka Software Foundation have been the Apache AXIS project, other Apache Web Services projects and the Sahana Disaster Management System.
Offshore Software Development and Outsourcing
Offshore software development is a cost effective alternative to developing software in-house. We safeguard your intellectual property, proprietary software and new development specifications with very high levels of security and you retain full ownership, of all intellectual property rights and software source code at the completion of the project.
List of portable software
Portable software is a class of software that is suitable for use on portable drives such as a USB (thumb) drive or digital audio player or PDA with "drive mode", although any external hard drive can be used. [1] [2] The concept of carrying one's favored applications, utilities, and files on a portable drive for use on any computer is one which has evolved considerably in recent years.
Programs in this category (also known as portable applications) are typically 'lite' versions of their parent software, but there are many exceptions.
To be considered portable, for purpose of this list, a software program must:
1. Not require any kind of formal installation onto a computer's permanent storage device to be executed, and can be stored on a removable storage device such as USB flash drive, enabling it to be used on multiple computers.
2. Settings are stored with, and can be carried around with, the software (i.e., they are written to the USB drive). If the registry is used to store settings, the application's configuration isn't portable, and must be set up on every PC it is used on
3. Leaves a zero (or near-zero) "footprint" on any PC it's run on after being used. i.e., All temporary files/registry settings should be removed once the program has exited, and files created by the user can be saved directly to the same removable media as the application is stored on.
A serious vulnerability in SSL v3 and previous versions of SSL protocol has been identified and made public on November 4, 2009.
This makes every SSL site vulnerable to serious man-in-middle (MITM) attacks related to renegotiation.
This vulnerability is due to the design of "session resumption" feature of SSL protocol.
Examples:
* Application software, such as word processors which perform productive tasks for users.
* Firmware, which is software programmed resident to electrically programmable memory devices on board mainboards or other types of integrated hardware carriers.
* Middleware, which controls and co-ordinates distributed systems.
* System software such as operating systems, which govern computing resources and provide convenience for users.
* Software testing is a domain dependent of development and programming. Software testing consists of various methods to test and declare a software product fit before it can be launched for use by either an individual or a group.
* Testware, which is an umbrella term or container term for all utilities and application software that serve in combination for testing a software package but not necessarily may optionally contribute to operational purposes. As such, testware is not a standing configuration but merely a working environment for application software or subsets thereof.
* Video games (except the hardware part)
* Websites
Software characteristics
* Software is developed and engineered.
* Software doesn't "wear-out".
* Most software continues to be custom built.
* Software is constantly outdated.
Types of software
Practical computer systems divide software systems into three major classes[citation needed]: system software, programming software and application software, although the distinction is arbitrary, and often blurred.
[edit] System software
System software helps run the computer hardware and computer system. It includes a combination of the following:
* device drivers
* operating systems
* servers
* utilities
* windowing systems
Programming software
Programming software usually provides tools to assist a programmer in writing computer programs, and software using different programming languages in a more convenient way. The tools include:
* compilers
* debuggers
* interpreters
* linkers
* text editors
An Integrated development environment (IDE) is a single application that attempts to manage all these functions.
[edit] Application software
Application software allows end users to accomplish one or more specific (not directly computer development related) tasks. Typical applications include:
* industrial automation
* business software
* computer games
* quantum chemistry and solid state physics software
* telecommunications (i.e., the internet and everything that flows on it)
* databases
* educational software
* medical software
* military software
* molecular modeling software
The Lanka Software Foundation is a Free and Open Source R&D Non-Profit organization with the objective of giving fellowships and internships to talented developers who would like to contribute to FOSS. Notable contributions from Lanka Software Foundation have been the Apache AXIS project, other Apache Web Services projects and the Sahana Disaster Management System.
Offshore Software Development and Outsourcing
Offshore software development is a cost effective alternative to developing software in-house. We safeguard your intellectual property, proprietary software and new development specifications with very high levels of security and you retain full ownership, of all intellectual property rights and software source code at the completion of the project.
List of portable software
Portable software is a class of software that is suitable for use on portable drives such as a USB (thumb) drive or digital audio player or PDA with "drive mode", although any external hard drive can be used. [1] [2] The concept of carrying one's favored applications, utilities, and files on a portable drive for use on any computer is one which has evolved considerably in recent years.
Programs in this category (also known as portable applications) are typically 'lite' versions of their parent software, but there are many exceptions.
To be considered portable, for purpose of this list, a software program must:
1. Not require any kind of formal installation onto a computer's permanent storage device to be executed, and can be stored on a removable storage device such as USB flash drive, enabling it to be used on multiple computers.
2. Settings are stored with, and can be carried around with, the software (i.e., they are written to the USB drive). If the registry is used to store settings, the application's configuration isn't portable, and must be set up on every PC it is used on
3. Leaves a zero (or near-zero) "footprint" on any PC it's run on after being used. i.e., All temporary files/registry settings should be removed once the program has exited, and files created by the user can be saved directly to the same removable media as the application is stored on.
A serious vulnerability in SSL v3 and previous versions of SSL protocol has been identified and made public on November 4, 2009.
This makes every SSL site vulnerable to serious man-in-middle (MITM) attacks related to renegotiation.
This vulnerability is due to the design of "session resumption" feature of SSL protocol.
Hotels
Featured Hotels in Dubai
Dubai Marina , Dubai Marina, Dubai Show map
Overlooking the famous Dubai Marina, the Dusit Residence offers exclusive fully-serviced apartments within easy reach of Internet City, Media City and Knowledge Village
I liked the hotel very much And more is the team they have High morality I lived such a short period, but I want to make a hotel -Dusit Residence Dubai Marina - is my home in Dubai.… More
— Yazeed (Riyadh )
Oasis Beach Tower Apartments
Al Sufouh Road, Dubai Marina, Dubai Show map
Overlooking the white sands of Jumeirah Beach and the Dubai Marina complex, the luxurious Oasis Beach Tower offers elegant and modern apartments with beautiful sea views. More…
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha, Dubai Show map
The impressive Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is the world's third largest indoor ski resort. It has one of the world's longest indoor ski slopes and the biggest covered snow park.
Chelsea Tower Suites & Apartments
Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre 1, Dubai Show map
Chelsea Tower is ideally located on Sheikh Zayed Road, just a 10-minute drive from Dubai Mall, Jumeirah Beach, and close to metro links. More…
Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road
Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre 1, Dubai Show map
This 4-star hotel is easily accessible and ideally placed on Sheikh Zayed Road, near the Financial and Exhibition Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre, major shopping malls, and Jumeirah Beach Park. More…
Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa
Al Sufouh Road, Dubai Marina, Dubai Show map
The 446 rooms and suites at Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa enjoy amazing views over the sea or the tropical gardens. All of them are beautifully furnished with a touch of Arabic style. More…
Welcome to Burj Al Arab
Arrive in absolute awe, stay individually inspired.
In its relatively short tenure on the Dubai coastline this legendary and symbolic hotel has attracted international attention and awe, ensuring its place as one of the most photographed structures in the world. Designed to resemble a billowing sail, Burj Al Arab soars to a height of 321 metres, dominating the Dubai skyline. Illuminated at night by choreographed lighting representing water and fire – Burj Al Arab is simply individual, inspired, impressive.
This all-suite hotel reflects the very finest that the world has to offer. With a discreet in-suite check-in, private reception desk on every floor and a brigade of highly trained butlers, you can be assured of the ultimate in personal service throughout your stay. Upgrade your experience with your chauffeur driven Rolls Royce.
View Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts online directory and Set Your Imaginations On Fire.
Stay individually inspired.
Designed to provide maximum comfort, our unique service levels mean that even your check-in will be in the privacy of your suite.
THASL is the trade association that represents many of the leading hotels in Sri Lanka. At present this site is designed to help you to quickly find and contact reputable hotels that meet your needs. The site is new and we are bringing you more functionality. If there is a particular feature that you would like to see on our site please do tell us. All of us at THASL would take this opportunity of wishing you a wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka.
Ceylon Hotels Corporation, having commenced business in 1967, boasts a diverse collection of 19 hotels, rest houses, resorts and restaurants throughout Sri Lanka, many of which offer an old world charm providing clients with something quintessentially local in the most picturesque and prominent locations known to man. Many are within a few kilometers to renowned historical sites and attractions.
Dubai Marina , Dubai Marina, Dubai Show map
Overlooking the famous Dubai Marina, the Dusit Residence offers exclusive fully-serviced apartments within easy reach of Internet City, Media City and Knowledge Village
I liked the hotel very much And more is the team they have High morality I lived such a short period, but I want to make a hotel -Dusit Residence Dubai Marina - is my home in Dubai.… More
— Yazeed (Riyadh )
Oasis Beach Tower Apartments
Al Sufouh Road, Dubai Marina, Dubai Show map
Overlooking the white sands of Jumeirah Beach and the Dubai Marina complex, the luxurious Oasis Beach Tower offers elegant and modern apartments with beautiful sea views. More…
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha, Dubai Show map
The impressive Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is the world's third largest indoor ski resort. It has one of the world's longest indoor ski slopes and the biggest covered snow park.
Chelsea Tower Suites & Apartments
Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre 1, Dubai Show map
Chelsea Tower is ideally located on Sheikh Zayed Road, just a 10-minute drive from Dubai Mall, Jumeirah Beach, and close to metro links. More…
Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road
Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre 1, Dubai Show map
This 4-star hotel is easily accessible and ideally placed on Sheikh Zayed Road, near the Financial and Exhibition Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre, major shopping malls, and Jumeirah Beach Park. More…
Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa
Al Sufouh Road, Dubai Marina, Dubai Show map
The 446 rooms and suites at Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa enjoy amazing views over the sea or the tropical gardens. All of them are beautifully furnished with a touch of Arabic style. More…
Welcome to Burj Al Arab
Arrive in absolute awe, stay individually inspired.
In its relatively short tenure on the Dubai coastline this legendary and symbolic hotel has attracted international attention and awe, ensuring its place as one of the most photographed structures in the world. Designed to resemble a billowing sail, Burj Al Arab soars to a height of 321 metres, dominating the Dubai skyline. Illuminated at night by choreographed lighting representing water and fire – Burj Al Arab is simply individual, inspired, impressive.
This all-suite hotel reflects the very finest that the world has to offer. With a discreet in-suite check-in, private reception desk on every floor and a brigade of highly trained butlers, you can be assured of the ultimate in personal service throughout your stay. Upgrade your experience with your chauffeur driven Rolls Royce.
View Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts online directory and Set Your Imaginations On Fire.
Stay individually inspired.
Designed to provide maximum comfort, our unique service levels mean that even your check-in will be in the privacy of your suite.
THASL is the trade association that represents many of the leading hotels in Sri Lanka. At present this site is designed to help you to quickly find and contact reputable hotels that meet your needs. The site is new and we are bringing you more functionality. If there is a particular feature that you would like to see on our site please do tell us. All of us at THASL would take this opportunity of wishing you a wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka.
Ceylon Hotels Corporation, having commenced business in 1967, boasts a diverse collection of 19 hotels, rest houses, resorts and restaurants throughout Sri Lanka, many of which offer an old world charm providing clients with something quintessentially local in the most picturesque and prominent locations known to man. Many are within a few kilometers to renowned historical sites and attractions.
Mortgage
A mortgage is the transfer of an interest in property (or the equivalent in law - a charge) to a lender as a security for a debt - usually a loan of money. While a mortgage in itself is not a debt, it is the lender's security for a debt. It is a transfer of an interest in land (or the equivalent) from the owner to the mortgage lender, on the condition that this interest will be returned to the owner when the terms of the mortgage have been satisfied or performed. In other words, the mortgage is a security for the loan that the lender makes to the borrower.
This comes from the Old French "dead pledge," apparently meaning that the pledge ends (dies) either when the obligation is fulfilled or the property is taken through foreclosure.[1]
In most jurisdictions mortgages are strongly associated with loans secured on real estate rather than on other property (such as ships) and in some jurisdictions only land may be mortgaged. A mortgage is the standard method by which individuals and businesses can purchase real estate without the need to pay the full value immediately from their own resources. See mortgage loan for residential mortgage lending, and commercial mortgage for lending against commercial property.
Participants and variant terminology
Legal systems in different countries, while having some concepts in common, employ different terminology. However, in general, a mortgage of property involves the following parties.
[edit] Mortgage lender
A mortgage lender is an investor that lends money secured by a mortgage on real estate. Typically, the purpose of the loan is for the borrower to purchase that same real estate. The borrower, known as the mortgagor, gives the mortgage to the lender, known as the mortgagee. As the mortgagee, the lender has the right to sell the property to pay off the loan if the borrower fails to pay.
The mortgage runs with the land, so even if the borrower transfers the property to someone else, the mortgagee still has the right to sell it if the borrower fails to pay off the loan.
So that a buyer cannot unwittingly buy property subject to a mortgage, mortgages are registered or recorded against the title with a government office, as a public record. The borrower has the right to have the mortgage discharged from the title once the debt is paid.
[edit] Borrower
A mortgagor is the borrower in a mortgage—they owe the obligation secured by the mortgage. Generally, the debtor must meet the conditions of the underlying loan or other obligation and the conditions of the mortgage. Otherwise, the debtor usually runs the risk of foreclosure of the mortgage by the creditor to recover the debt. Typically the debtors will be the individual home-owners, landlords or businesses who are purchasing their property by way of a loan.
[edit] Other participants
Because of the complicated legal exchange, or conveyance, of the property, one or both of the main participants are likely to require legal representation. The terminology varies with legal jurisdiction; see lawyer, solicitor and conveyancer.
Because of the complex nature of many markets the debtor may approach a mortgage broker or financial adviser to help him or her source an appropriate creditor, typically by finding the most competitive loan.
The debt is, in civil law jurisdictions, referred to as hypothecation, which may make use of the services of a hypothecary to assist in the hypothecation.
[edit] Default on divided property
When a tract of land is purchased with a mortgage and then split up and sold, the "inverse order of alienation rule" applies to decide parties liable for the unpaid debt.
When a mortgaged tract of land is split up and sold, upon default, the mortgagee first forecloses on lands still owned by the mortgagor and proceeds against other owners in an 'inverse order' in which they were sold. For example, A acquires a 3-acre (12,000 m2) lot by mortgage then splits up the lot into three 1-acre (4,000 m2) lots (A, B, and C), and sells lot B to X, and then lot C to Y, retaining lot A for himself. Upon default, the mortgagee proceeds against lot A first, the mortgagor. If foreclosure or repossession of lot A does not fully satisfy the debt, the mortgagee proceeds against lot B, then lot C. The rationale is that the first purchaser should have more equity and subsequent purchasers receive a diluted share.
A mortgage loan is a loan secured by real property through the use of a document which evidences the existence of the loan and the encumbrance of that realty through the granting of a mortgage which secures the loan. However, the word mortgage alone, in everyday usage, is most often used to mean mortgage loan.
A home buyer or builder can obtain financing (a loan) either to purchase or secure against the property from a financial institution, such as a bank, either directly or indirectly through intermediaries. Features of mortgage loans such as the size of the loan, maturity of the loan, interest rate, method of paying off the loan, and other characteristics can vary considerably.
In many countries, though not all (Iran and Bali, Indonesia are two exceptions[1]), it is normal for home purchases to be funded by a mortgage loan. Few individuals have enough savings or liquid funds to enable them to purchase property outright. In countries where the demand for home ownership is highest, strong domestic markets have developed.
Mortgage Loan Calc
Use this calculator to generate an amortization schedule for your current mortgage. Quickly see how much interest you will pay and your principal balances. You can even determine the impact of any principal prepayments! Press the "View Report" button for a full yearly or monthly amortization schedule.
What will your monthly mortgage payment be?
A house is the largest purchase most of us will ever make so it's important to calculate what your payment will be and how much you can afford. The mortgage calculator will show you how much your monthly payment will be. It can also show the effect of adding extra payments.
This comes from the Old French "dead pledge," apparently meaning that the pledge ends (dies) either when the obligation is fulfilled or the property is taken through foreclosure.[1]
In most jurisdictions mortgages are strongly associated with loans secured on real estate rather than on other property (such as ships) and in some jurisdictions only land may be mortgaged. A mortgage is the standard method by which individuals and businesses can purchase real estate without the need to pay the full value immediately from their own resources. See mortgage loan for residential mortgage lending, and commercial mortgage for lending against commercial property.
Participants and variant terminology
Legal systems in different countries, while having some concepts in common, employ different terminology. However, in general, a mortgage of property involves the following parties.
[edit] Mortgage lender
A mortgage lender is an investor that lends money secured by a mortgage on real estate. Typically, the purpose of the loan is for the borrower to purchase that same real estate. The borrower, known as the mortgagor, gives the mortgage to the lender, known as the mortgagee. As the mortgagee, the lender has the right to sell the property to pay off the loan if the borrower fails to pay.
The mortgage runs with the land, so even if the borrower transfers the property to someone else, the mortgagee still has the right to sell it if the borrower fails to pay off the loan.
So that a buyer cannot unwittingly buy property subject to a mortgage, mortgages are registered or recorded against the title with a government office, as a public record. The borrower has the right to have the mortgage discharged from the title once the debt is paid.
[edit] Borrower
A mortgagor is the borrower in a mortgage—they owe the obligation secured by the mortgage. Generally, the debtor must meet the conditions of the underlying loan or other obligation and the conditions of the mortgage. Otherwise, the debtor usually runs the risk of foreclosure of the mortgage by the creditor to recover the debt. Typically the debtors will be the individual home-owners, landlords or businesses who are purchasing their property by way of a loan.
[edit] Other participants
Because of the complicated legal exchange, or conveyance, of the property, one or both of the main participants are likely to require legal representation. The terminology varies with legal jurisdiction; see lawyer, solicitor and conveyancer.
Because of the complex nature of many markets the debtor may approach a mortgage broker or financial adviser to help him or her source an appropriate creditor, typically by finding the most competitive loan.
The debt is, in civil law jurisdictions, referred to as hypothecation, which may make use of the services of a hypothecary to assist in the hypothecation.
[edit] Default on divided property
When a tract of land is purchased with a mortgage and then split up and sold, the "inverse order of alienation rule" applies to decide parties liable for the unpaid debt.
When a mortgaged tract of land is split up and sold, upon default, the mortgagee first forecloses on lands still owned by the mortgagor and proceeds against other owners in an 'inverse order' in which they were sold. For example, A acquires a 3-acre (12,000 m2) lot by mortgage then splits up the lot into three 1-acre (4,000 m2) lots (A, B, and C), and sells lot B to X, and then lot C to Y, retaining lot A for himself. Upon default, the mortgagee proceeds against lot A first, the mortgagor. If foreclosure or repossession of lot A does not fully satisfy the debt, the mortgagee proceeds against lot B, then lot C. The rationale is that the first purchaser should have more equity and subsequent purchasers receive a diluted share.
A mortgage loan is a loan secured by real property through the use of a document which evidences the existence of the loan and the encumbrance of that realty through the granting of a mortgage which secures the loan. However, the word mortgage alone, in everyday usage, is most often used to mean mortgage loan.
A home buyer or builder can obtain financing (a loan) either to purchase or secure against the property from a financial institution, such as a bank, either directly or indirectly through intermediaries. Features of mortgage loans such as the size of the loan, maturity of the loan, interest rate, method of paying off the loan, and other characteristics can vary considerably.
In many countries, though not all (Iran and Bali, Indonesia are two exceptions[1]), it is normal for home purchases to be funded by a mortgage loan. Few individuals have enough savings or liquid funds to enable them to purchase property outright. In countries where the demand for home ownership is highest, strong domestic markets have developed.
Mortgage Loan Calc
Use this calculator to generate an amortization schedule for your current mortgage. Quickly see how much interest you will pay and your principal balances. You can even determine the impact of any principal prepayments! Press the "View Report" button for a full yearly or monthly amortization schedule.
What will your monthly mortgage payment be?
A house is the largest purchase most of us will ever make so it's important to calculate what your payment will be and how much you can afford. The mortgage calculator will show you how much your monthly payment will be. It can also show the effect of adding extra payments.
Selling structured settlements
Sell your Structured Settlement or Annuity Payments Today
Get the Best Price for your annuity-- Guaranteed--by having our Certified Funders compete to give you their Best Offers up front.
Sit back and relax while We do all the Shopping for You.
Get up to 6 Price Quotes without delay. Here's how:
Online:
1. Complete the Form at the top of this page.
2. When prompted, tell us your payment dates, payment amount(s) and the name of the insurance company that pays you.
3. Get your Price Quotes at your designated email address usually within 1 hour and not more than 24 Hours.
4. Accept the highest price online and Receive your Sale Documents by Fedex within 24 hours.
5. Get Paid by direct Wire Transfer into your Bank Account.
By Phone:
1. Contact one of our Customer Service Experts at 1-888-665-1257.
2. Receive assistance in requesting your Price Quotes.
3. Get a phone call from our Customer Service Expert as soon as the quotes have been submitted by our Certified Funders.
4. Accept the highest price and Receive your Sale Documents by Fedex within 24 hours.
5. Get Paid by direct Wire Transfer into your Bank Account.
Get the Most Money and the Fastest Service in the Industry.
The One Stop Resource For Selling A Structured Settlement
If you have questions about selling your structured settlement or annuity payments, please visit our FAQ or blog section to
read up on your rights as a structured settlement recipient. These resources are updated frequently and provide the most
extensive content in the settlement funding industry. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.
Settlement Quotes Structured Settlement Blog Posts
At J.G. Wentworth, we understand it is hard to wait for future payments from your structured settlement or annuity when you
need to Get Cash Now. J.G. Wentworth's knowledgeable staff can help you get the
cash you need in a lump sum payment by purchasing all or part of your monthly annuity or structured settlement payments.
We’ll work closely with you to create personalized solutions that solve your financing problems. To discover how J.G. Wentworth can help you to Get Cash Now, call 1-866-386-3102 or fill out our Request a Quote form.
Sell Structured Settlements, Annuities, Lottery Payments to Woodbridge Structured Funding, LLC
You don't have to wait for years to pay off your debt, purchase a house, pay for your child's college education, or start a business. You can receive a lump sum of cash from Woodbridge right away. We pay top cash when we buy structured settlements, lottery winnings, annuities, mortgages and deeds of trust.
No one knows what’s better for your financial health than you do. Is selling all or part of your future payments for cash in hand the right call? Only you can decide that. But Woodbridge knows that every situation is different, and that sometimes, dreams can’t wait. That’s why Woodbridge works closely with each client to customize a plan that satisfies their specific needs. We buy structured settlements, lottery payments & annuity payments when it is right for your situation. Contact Woodbridge Structured Funding, LLC today and discover the Woodbridge Advantage.
Sell Annuity Payments, Structured Settlements,
Mortgage Notes and Life Insurance
Cash for Annuity Senior Life Insurance Settlement
Selling payments Are you serious about getting the maximum amount of cash back when you sell your structured settlement payments or annuity payments? Top Annuity Buyers will purchase some or all of your annuity payments for a discounted lump sum cash price. Lump sum offers that you receive will vary. QMAP provides a valuable service that allows clients to get multiple competitive cash quotes from top buyers, which allows you to get the maximum amount of cash back possible!
Your Structured Settlement Should Work For You
The best time to decide that a structured settlement is not right for you is before you consent to such a settlement. You may wish to press for a lump sum settlement, for periodic lump sum payments in addition to smaller annual payments, or for a lump sum to be issued at a future date when you anticipate a particular need. If you work out a settlement package that is in your best interest at the outset, you will be able to maximize the value of your settlement and get the greatest tax benefit from the structured portion of any settlement.
Remember that the companies which purchase structured settlements intend to profit from the purchase of your settlement. Their profit comes out of the payments you would otherwise receive.
Recall also that if your future earning capacity is impaired as a result of your injury, you should consider your future needs when you are making any decision regarding the sale of your settlement.
Restrictions on Selling Settlements
There are laws in approximately two thirds of the states which restrict the sale of structured settlements, and additional federal regulations apply to the sale of structured settlements. You should expect to have to obtain court approval for the sale, and most states have statutes in effect which regulate the transfer process. The insurance company that issued the annuities for the structured settlement may refuse to cooperate with the sale of a settlement, citing policy language and asserting that payments cannot be assigned.
Tax Consequences
As a typical structured settlement is designed to provide significant tax advantages to the injured plaintiff, there can be significant tax consequences associated with selling part or all of a settlement. It may be that, while payments made under the settlement were not taxed, the lump sum received through the sale of the settlement will be taxed.
Shop Around For Offers
If you are approached about selling your settlement, or are looking for a buyer, don't take the first offer you receive. You will almost always benefit from consulting with different brokers or buyers in relation to your settlement. You should also take care that you are working with an established, reputable buyer.
Consult A Lawyer
It is wise to consult a lawyer in relation to the sale of your settlement before signing a contract. A lawyer can help ensure that your rights are protected, and that you will not be subject to consequences for events outside of your control, for example if the company which purchases your settlement is later unable to collect payments from the insurance company which issued the annuities in your settlement package. A lawyer will be able to tell you if the terms of the purchase agreement are reasonable, and may also be able to advise you as to whether the offer made for your settlement is adequate.
Get the Best Price for your annuity-- Guaranteed--by having our Certified Funders compete to give you their Best Offers up front.
Sit back and relax while We do all the Shopping for You.
Get up to 6 Price Quotes without delay. Here's how:
Online:
1. Complete the Form at the top of this page.
2. When prompted, tell us your payment dates, payment amount(s) and the name of the insurance company that pays you.
3. Get your Price Quotes at your designated email address usually within 1 hour and not more than 24 Hours.
4. Accept the highest price online and Receive your Sale Documents by Fedex within 24 hours.
5. Get Paid by direct Wire Transfer into your Bank Account.
By Phone:
1. Contact one of our Customer Service Experts at 1-888-665-1257.
2. Receive assistance in requesting your Price Quotes.
3. Get a phone call from our Customer Service Expert as soon as the quotes have been submitted by our Certified Funders.
4. Accept the highest price and Receive your Sale Documents by Fedex within 24 hours.
5. Get Paid by direct Wire Transfer into your Bank Account.
Get the Most Money and the Fastest Service in the Industry.
The One Stop Resource For Selling A Structured Settlement
If you have questions about selling your structured settlement or annuity payments, please visit our FAQ or blog section to
read up on your rights as a structured settlement recipient. These resources are updated frequently and provide the most
extensive content in the settlement funding industry. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.
Settlement Quotes Structured Settlement Blog Posts
At J.G. Wentworth, we understand it is hard to wait for future payments from your structured settlement or annuity when you
need to Get Cash Now. J.G. Wentworth's knowledgeable staff can help you get the
cash you need in a lump sum payment by purchasing all or part of your monthly annuity or structured settlement payments.
We’ll work closely with you to create personalized solutions that solve your financing problems. To discover how J.G. Wentworth can help you to Get Cash Now, call 1-866-386-3102 or fill out our Request a Quote form.
Sell Structured Settlements, Annuities, Lottery Payments to Woodbridge Structured Funding, LLC
You don't have to wait for years to pay off your debt, purchase a house, pay for your child's college education, or start a business. You can receive a lump sum of cash from Woodbridge right away. We pay top cash when we buy structured settlements, lottery winnings, annuities, mortgages and deeds of trust.
No one knows what’s better for your financial health than you do. Is selling all or part of your future payments for cash in hand the right call? Only you can decide that. But Woodbridge knows that every situation is different, and that sometimes, dreams can’t wait. That’s why Woodbridge works closely with each client to customize a plan that satisfies their specific needs. We buy structured settlements, lottery payments & annuity payments when it is right for your situation. Contact Woodbridge Structured Funding, LLC today and discover the Woodbridge Advantage.
Sell Annuity Payments, Structured Settlements,
Mortgage Notes and Life Insurance
Cash for Annuity Senior Life Insurance Settlement
Selling payments Are you serious about getting the maximum amount of cash back when you sell your structured settlement payments or annuity payments? Top Annuity Buyers will purchase some or all of your annuity payments for a discounted lump sum cash price. Lump sum offers that you receive will vary. QMAP provides a valuable service that allows clients to get multiple competitive cash quotes from top buyers, which allows you to get the maximum amount of cash back possible!
Your Structured Settlement Should Work For You
The best time to decide that a structured settlement is not right for you is before you consent to such a settlement. You may wish to press for a lump sum settlement, for periodic lump sum payments in addition to smaller annual payments, or for a lump sum to be issued at a future date when you anticipate a particular need. If you work out a settlement package that is in your best interest at the outset, you will be able to maximize the value of your settlement and get the greatest tax benefit from the structured portion of any settlement.
Remember that the companies which purchase structured settlements intend to profit from the purchase of your settlement. Their profit comes out of the payments you would otherwise receive.
Recall also that if your future earning capacity is impaired as a result of your injury, you should consider your future needs when you are making any decision regarding the sale of your settlement.
Restrictions on Selling Settlements
There are laws in approximately two thirds of the states which restrict the sale of structured settlements, and additional federal regulations apply to the sale of structured settlements. You should expect to have to obtain court approval for the sale, and most states have statutes in effect which regulate the transfer process. The insurance company that issued the annuities for the structured settlement may refuse to cooperate with the sale of a settlement, citing policy language and asserting that payments cannot be assigned.
Tax Consequences
As a typical structured settlement is designed to provide significant tax advantages to the injured plaintiff, there can be significant tax consequences associated with selling part or all of a settlement. It may be that, while payments made under the settlement were not taxed, the lump sum received through the sale of the settlement will be taxed.
Shop Around For Offers
If you are approached about selling your settlement, or are looking for a buyer, don't take the first offer you receive. You will almost always benefit from consulting with different brokers or buyers in relation to your settlement. You should also take care that you are working with an established, reputable buyer.
Consult A Lawyer
It is wise to consult a lawyer in relation to the sale of your settlement before signing a contract. A lawyer can help ensure that your rights are protected, and that you will not be subject to consequences for events outside of your control, for example if the company which purchases your settlement is later unable to collect payments from the insurance company which issued the annuities in your settlement package. A lawyer will be able to tell you if the terms of the purchase agreement are reasonable, and may also be able to advise you as to whether the offer made for your settlement is adequate.
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