August 13th, 2006
We are working on second challenge to enable a graceful failure. We can’t base our widget on the assumption that our servers will never fail. Everything is born with a chance of failure and we will not like to overlook the possibility of such a failure. If such a failure happens what will be the net effect on the sites using the tool? We are working hard to answer this. We want to make sure our widgets fail gracefully.
In case of failure the sites syndicating our tools will appear as if it never had such a tool, a graceful failure. Already we have achieved a good success and hopefully in a day or two we will be able to make it 100% working.
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August 13th, 2006
When I contacted few of the webmasters to test our tools, they had one query in common. Almost everyone said, “Hey Evan, I liked your tool and will like to embed on our site but will it make our site slow?”
I worked really hard to answer this question. It is very important that we deliver the content as fast as possible. We understand the technology better and in last few weeks we have done good improvement. Now our tools are as fast as it can be. We are delivering the plain JS and nothing can be faster than that. A simple small JS file, no database operations, no server side scripting, just plain and simple JS. Our servers are pretty fast thus it will deliver the JS file even faster.

Altogether the combination is working well. We are testing it with our Insurance news widget. I am going to embed it on my Blog sooner as a final release. Thanks to all the technical support at various forums. I had to call up many experts to give it a final touch. Now I feel more like a part of this innovation team and I am glad about that.
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August 4th, 2006
Do not - speak with anyone except your own insurance company and your attorney. Call your lawyer before you speak with anyone. Oral statements are admissible evidence and can be as damaging as written statements. Refer all inquiries directly to your attorney. Do not discuss details of how the accident occurred with your doctors. Simply tell your doctors that you had a car accident or fell on stairs, etc., without discussing how the car accident happened or what caused you to fall, etc.
If you have obvious bruises or substantial damage to your car, take pictures with a 35mm camera. If you use a digital camera, be sure to also use a 35mm camera. If you do not have a 35mm camera, let your attorney know so he/she can arrange to take the pictures.
It has become common for insurance companies to hire investigators to question your neighbors and friends and to follow you for the purpose of taking pictures. Notify your attorney if you hear of any inquiries being made to your neighbors, friends or family regarding your condition.
Be sure to keep and be on time for all doctor and therapy appointments. You should know that even if you are in a lot of pain, the only way you can be entitled to receive money for your injuries is to document your injuries by seeing your doctors and therapists at the appointed time. Every time you visit a doctor, you should tell the doctor if and where you have pain, even if you have told that to your doctor many times before. Every missed doctor’s and therapy appointment will damage and devalue your case. This is important because, without continuous medical treatment, your attorney will not be able to prove to a jury that your injury is serious and still causing pain. If your case does not go to trial and is settled earlier, the insurance company will offer to settle only on the basis of what they believe you could prove to a jury at trial. It is vital to your case that you let your attorney know when you are no longer being treated for your injuries.
Keep a precise record of every expense that you incur as a result of the accident and obtain receipts for all expenditures, (i.e., taxis, prescriptions, doctors, etc.). If in doubt about any particular expense, keep a record of it. Forward a copy of the receipts to your attorney. Ask your attorney about how and when to forward receipts to an insurance company for reimbursement.
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August 1st, 2006
According to Car Accident Statistics, every 12 minutes in the U.S. a person will die in a vehicle crash. Car accident statistics show that vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for Americans 35 years of age and younger. Public Citizen consumer advocacy group believes creating stronger vehicle safety standards and improving driver awareness, as well as changing other key measures can reduce car accident statistics.
In 2004, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, over 40,000 Americans died because of traffic crashes. Determining the party or parties responsible for the negligence can be difficult. There can be various causes for car accidents, but the Department of Transportation’s car accident statistics show that the majority of accidents are caused by irresponsible driving behavior.
With the high number of Americans that try to use their commutes as a time to multi-task, the car accident statistics involving such things as cell phones has increased. The use of cell phones causing car accidents have been under a lot of scrutiny, but the largest study on crashes involving distracted drivers has found that rubbernecking causes more accidents than cell phones related accidents.
Studies have shown that one of the leading causes of posttraumatic stress disorder is from car accidents. The effect that car accidents have on people can be far more than car accident statistics expose. If you have been involved in a car accident it is advised to contact an attorney immediately.
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July 27th, 2006
Before you buy a new or used car, check into insurance costs. Car insurance premiums are based in part on the car’s sticker price, the cost to repair it, its overall safety record, and the likelihood of theft. Many insurers offer discounts for features that reduce the risk of injuries or theft. These include daytime running lights and anti-theft devices. To help you decide what car to buy, you can get information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.Many insurers will give you a break if you buy two or more types of insurance. You may also get a reduction if you have more than one vehicle insured with the same company. Some insurers reduce the rates for long-time customers. But it still makes sense to shop around! You may save money buying from different insurance companies, compared with a multi-policy discount.
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July 21st, 2006
Automobile/Car Insurance is the best possible means of covering one’s cars, trucks, and other vehicles. It is basically aimed at protecting against the losses inflicted by any car accidents. This insurance contributes towards any claims formed on the basis of owning or using a vehicle by merging the physical damage coverage and liability insurance coverage together. This enables it to cater to a much wider arena comprising of collision insurance, bodily injury, comprehensive, medical payments (no fault), and uninsured motorist. Since this type of coverage is based on a number of coverage types it enables the prospective consumer to judge and decide upon his needs before he purchases.
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