Friday, January 8, 2016

Administrative Services of Mossack Fonseca & Co.

· Preparation of accounts, financial records, financial statements and tax returns.
· Registered Agent Service, Directors and provision of physical office space.
· Maintenance of legal documents and corporate records.
· Compliance with local and international laws in the jurisdictions where operations.
· Continuous customer in relation to methods of notification and information for each case or proceeding having us link.
· Virtual Office Service

Opening bank account


We assist our clients in opening bank accounts for individuals and companies. We closely follow the opening process for all necessary documentation is processed with maximum efficiency. Our independent banking advisers can also help you choose the most suitable and in the most appropriate place according to their individual needs bank.

The service includes opening bank accounts:
· Assistance with the application for bank account in the most prestigious financial centers.
· Deposit accounts with various interest rates
· Current accounts
· Brokerage accounts (stock brockerage accounts)
· Credit and debit cards

Asset and fund management
· Authorized signatory
· All managed funds are subject to our risk controls.

Shoulder Impingement Surgery Cost by Dr Howard Marans

Prior to shoulder impingement surgery, other treatments may be used to reduce symptoms while alleviating pain. The costs of these non-surgical methods will slowly add up over a period of time, which will continue to raise the total of the overall medical expenses.
  • Rest may seem like a free approach to a non-surgical treatment option. However, if the patient is required to spend time resting. Work and other routine activities may have to be delayed or eliminated which can result in loss of wages.
  • Use of braces may help ease the pain while resting the arm and shoulder to promote healing. The brace is usually under $100. The cost is relatively low for the actually brace. However, limiting the range of motion can decrease activity which may result in having to take time off work.
  • Physical therapy sessions may be required. Depending on the severity of the shoulder injury, physical therapy may last weeks. The sessions can help reduce the progression of symptoms through a variety of exercises. Prior to beginning physical therapy, the patient may be required to have an ultrasound to verify the damaged area. The ultrasound and physical therapy session can be costly.
  • Over the counter and prescription drugs may be used to reduce inflammation and pain. In the beginning, the pain relievers may be a low cost option. Over time the costs will continue add up.
  • Cortisone or other type of steroid injection may help in reducing the symptoms of the shoulder impingement. The injection can reduce the inflammation and irritation, which may feel like a quick fix.

Thursday, January 7, 2016

The Petersen Group: What to Do Before Buying a House

My partner and I had just moved in to our new home a year ago after a long renting scheme but it was almost 2 years since we had actually bought the house. We underwent a lot of paper works and legalization processes before finally reaching a final decision. As first time buyers, we have consulted a lot of advices and reviewed countless of guide articles on what initial steps to take before buying a house.

After meeting with Mark, an agent working with The Petersen Group which we hired as custom home builder, we have learned a few friendly tips which really helped us in choosing the best home for us:

1. Think of the Long Term Circumstances

If you are living together like me and my partner, you should ask yourself of your plans for the future which, in time, is inevitable. Are you planning to have kids? Are you expecting family members and friends to stay over every now and then? You may be planning to stay in your new home for only a few years. If the time comes to sell your home, who is your target audience? What are the key areas around which are accessible?

2. Make a list

When buying a pre-furnished home, you may not agree with one design but like how the placement of things is in the other room. Make sure to list your preferences before visiting houses. You can just cross out your list and compare later on which house is the most compatible with your likings.

3. Consider the Expenses

It makes a lot of difference if you are planning to buy a house in the developed city of Los Angeles, California than a house in Jakarta, Indonesia. When budgeting for the house, don't stop with principal, interest, taxes and insurance; add in utilities, cost of commuting and upgrades.

4. Better to Buy in Cash


One of the advantages of cash is you get discounts but it fairs more than that. In today’s competitive market where buyers are getting aggressive to owning a house within prime locations, purchasing a house in cash gives an edge in securing the home before any competitor can. Bottom line is, a seller wants to know how quickly they can gain money and paying in cash assures faster processing. However, you don’t have to force yourself if you don’t have ready cash or you’ll end up with bank complaints.  

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

5 Things to Know about the Cost for Knee Surgery by Dr. Howard Marans

Howard J. Marans, MD, discusses the cost for knee surgery.


1. There are two main type of knee surgery: open knee surgery and arthroscopic knee surgery.

2. Open knee surgery is most commonly used to treat more extensive knee problems, such as total knee replacement for arthritis.

3. Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive form of surgery that can be used to treat less extensive knee problems, like meniscus or ligament tears. It is preferable to use arthroscopic knee surgery whenever possible, due to its lower risk factors, shorter downtime and lesser costs.

4. There are several factors that can influence the cost of knee surgery:
  • How high the local cost of living is
  • Whether or not open knee surgery is used
  • Whether or not a hospital stay is required
  • How long it takes to perform the surgery
  • How many resources the surgery takes to perform
  • What the individual surgeon's rates are
5. Insurance covers orthopedic knee surgery costs because knee surgery is only used in cases where it is medically necessary, but the different insurance policies vary widely in the terms of their coverage.





Monday, January 4, 2016

Exclusive Online Services at Mossack Fonseca

CLIENT INFORMATION PORTAL
The Mossack Fonseca Client Information Portal is a secure online account that enables you to access your corporate information anywhere and everywhere, with real-time updates of your ongoing requests.

Our exclusive online portal offers clients these features:
• FIND updated information on your Company Formation requests through the Case Information Service panel, as well as digital copies of Corporate and legal paperwork.
• FOLLOW UP on your cases and receive notifications by email whenever one of your cases is updated.
• SEARCH and RESERVE Shelf Companies online.
• VIEW your price lists.
• PAY your outstanding invoices
• REQUEST for certificates, reactivations and order forms
You can access all of these features from any place in the world in a safe environment in real time! Ask for your log in at: portal@mossfon.com

Find the following applications:

1. CASE INFORMATION SERVICE (CIS)
The Case Information Service (CIS) is a tool which tracks the progress of client requests and ongoing cases.
• The CIS enables you to:
            • Contact our staff around the world
            • View digital copies of documents as soon as they are received in our office
            • Receive automatic email notifications every time one of your cases is updated (optional)

2. ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM (OPS)
Mossack Fonseca Client Information Portal offers a complete account management system where you can keep track of all your outstanding or paid invoices.
• The OPS will allow you to:
            • Generate account statements with real-time information
            • Pay your outstanding invoices online or by credit card
            • Take advantage of our debit account application
            • Choose our Batch Payment option that facilitates bank transfers and cheques for settlement of invoices

3. ELECTRONIC DELIVERY SERVICE (EDS)
Mossack Fonseca guarantees the most rapid and secure delivery system for your Annual Invoices and Account Statements. This Electronic Delivery System (EDS) eliminates delays due to the air-mail service. We avoid the use of paper, and it allows you to have more time to collect bills from your clients and send payments before deadlines.

4. ONLINE WORK REQUEST (OWR)
Through this new application you can access these documents easily and quickly, and all in one place!
• Incumbency Certificates
• Good Standing Certificates
• Reactivation of one or more companies
• Order Form
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Sunday, December 6, 2015

Al Lamb's Dallas Honda: 2012 BMW K1600 GTL


GENERAL INFORMATION

Gran Turismo. Travel in big style. That means combining dynamic performance and comfort – and transforming distance into free space. BMW Motorrad’s vision was the essence of this philosophy – the pure sense of Gran Turismo. This vision has now taken shape in the new K 1600 GT. The in-line six-cylinder engines by BMW are legendary. A myth which has been realized once more in the K 1600 GT – but now more compactly than ever before. 1,649 cc, 160 hp and a maximum torque of 129 foot pounds. Even the facts are impressive. But the riding experience is even more inspiring. The transversely installed power units delivers an extraordinary level of dynamic performance as well as refined running smoothness. If the rider is in the mood for a show of sporty prowess, the engine willingly puts in a burst of speed even in the lower engine speed range, and it is in its element over high-speed stretches. Over 70% of the maximum torque is available from just 1,500 rpm. While the bike’s power reserves are huge, its dimensions are reduced. Weighing just under 227 pounds and with a width of 21.8 inches – never was a large-volume in-line six-cylinder so compact. For outstanding handling and increased banking freedom. And a whole new touring bike feel. For better visibility going into bends, the GT presents a world premiere for motorcycles: the optionally available adaptive headlight. It not only increases the exclusivity but also the active safety of the machine. Vision fulfilled. The K 1600 GT. UNSTOPPABLE TOUR.

SPECS

ENGINE

Engine - 6-cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts, BMS-K management, closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU-3
Bore And Stroke - 2.83 x 2.65 in. (72 x 67.5 mm)
Compression Ratio - 12.2:1
Induction - Unleaded super
Ignition - Digital

DRIVE TRAIN

Transmission - 6-speed, helical, gearbox
Final Drive - Shaft

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Tire - 120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire - 190/55 ZR 17

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase - 66 inches
Curb Weight - 650

OTHER

Available Colors - Light Grey Metallic


Monday, November 30, 2015

2016 Honda FourTrax Rancher ES - Al Lamb's Dallas Honda


**GENERAL INFORMATION

The FourTrax Rancher is one of the most versatile ATV’s on the market. The Honda Rancher’s durability, toughness, and dependability are all incredible aspects of this ATV, but the characteristic that sets the Rancher apart from the rest is the ability to choose from a huge range of Rancher options, in order to find one that exactly fits your wants and needs. Depending on whether you need an ATV for your ranch, trail riding, hunting/fishing, farm or job site, the Rancher has options that allow you to comfortably and effectively complete almost any job.

The Rancher allows you to take a basic model, and add all of the necessary features to fit your needs exactly. Whether that is an independent rear suspension, two or four-wheel drive, Honda’s special electric power steering, or an automatic dual clutch transmission, the Rancher was built to support them all, and with an array of colors to choose from. With all of these options plus more, your fitted Rancher should feel like a tailored suit when its completed.

The Rancher ES model comes with everything the base model Rancher comes with, while adding an Honda’s electric shift system, in order to make shifting smoother and easier.

**SPECS

ENGINE

Engine - 420cc liquid-cooled fuel-injected OHV wet-sump longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke - 86.5mm x 71.5mm
Compression Ratio - 9.9:1
Induction - Keihin 34mm throttle-body fuel-injection system
Ignition - Electric with optional auxiliary recoil

DRIVE TRAIN

Transmission - Five-speed with reverse

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Brake - 190mm Dual hydraulic disc
Rear Brake - 160mm Sealed mechanical drum
Front Tire - 24 x 8-12
Rear Tire - 24 x 10-11

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase - 49.9 inches
Seat Height - 33.7 inches
Curb Weight - 575 pounds (includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)

OTHER

Available Colors - Red, Olive
Model Id - TRX420TE1F

**ACCESSORIES

FourTrax Rancher ES Accessories

Windscreen - 74-0SR02-TRX-100 - $127.46
OUTDOOR STORAGE COVER - 74-08P34-HP5-200 - $54.36
12v FRONT ACCESSORY SOCKET - 74-08U70-HR3-A20 - $25.46
A-Arm Guards (front) - 74-08P71-HR3-A20 - $110.46
Skid Plate - 74-08P74-HR3-A20 - $212.46
Side Pocket Net - 74-08L72-HR4-A20 - $10.16
Plow Mount Kit - 206-08L75-HR3-A20 - $169.96
Winch - 74-08L71-HL5-A02 - $229.46
Plow Blade - 74-08L76-HR3-A21 - $220.96
REAR SOFT RACK BAG - 74-0SL56-HR3-100B - $152.96
FRONT SOFT RACK BAG - 74-0SL56-HR3-100A - $110.46
PLOW PUSH TUBE - 74-08L77-HR3-A21 - $195.46
WINCH MOUNT - 74-08L74-HR3-A20 - $169.96
ACCESSORY SUB HARNESS - 74-08Z01-HR3-A20 - $9.01
ACCESSORY SUB HARNESS - 74-08Z00-HR3-A20 - $5.06
RECOIL STARTER - 74-08U70-HR3-A60 - $98.56

HEATED GRIPS - 74-08T71-HR3-A20 - $131.71