Guide to Business Information on Central and Eastern Europe

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This guide is an introduction to English-language sources, in electronic and conventional print forms, dealing with Central and Eastern European business issues. It provides evaluative descriptions and costs of all listed sources, and concentrates on recent sources. Sources in respect of some of these countries can be very difficult to locate, and the author provides guidance on how to go about finding them.

Contents: Under each country, information sources are grouped in broad categories: Overview (sources designed to answer general, exploratory, country and regional questions; eg. population, politics, how to do business, etc); Current developments (eg. recent changes in tax and other laws, trends in foreign direct investment, latest project tenders); Companies and contacts; Industries and services; Legislation; Organisations (a listing of agencies able to provide assistance, information and business data); Index.

The countries covered are: Albania; Bosnia-Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Croatia; Czech Republic; Hungary; Macedonia; Poland; Romania; Serbia and Montenegro; Slovakia; Slovenia.

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This respected and authoritative two-volume treatise gives you the critical information you need to analyze, draft, and litigate with confidence all covenants not to compete and other restrictive covenants in the employment, partnership, franchise, and sale-of-business contexts. Covenants Not to Compete: A State-by-State Survey, Fourth Edition provides an in-depth examination of the full range of covenant enforceability issues across the nation.

Covenants Not to Compete: A State-by-State Survey, Fourth Edition includes a complete catalog of the temporal, geographic, and activity restrictions that have been successfully imposedand successfully challengedunder both the governing state statutes and the common law.

This invaluable resource also thoroughly addresses, by state, the types of interests that can be legitimately protected by a restrictive covenant; the types of consideration needed to support such an agreement (whether executed at the beginning ofor duringthe employment relationship); the tests of enforceability; judicial approaches to modifying overbroad covenants; the availability of injunctive relief and damages; the effect of liquidated damages clauses on requests for injunctive relief; and the numerous defenses available.

This edition examines and explains a number of court decisions resolving several questions of first impression, such as:

the covenant-protectability under Indiana law of the image or persona of an employee developed, promoted, and advertised by the employer;

the enforceability of fee-for-competition clauses under Kansas law;

covenant assignability under Pennsylvania law where the employer retains a financial interest in a business sold to a successor employer;

the enforceability under Texas law of a forum selection clause where the enforceability of a covenant is at issue; and

the proper test of enforceability for franchise-context noncompetition covenants governed by Wisconsin law, and more.

Covenants Not to Compete: A State-by-State Survey, Fourth Edition also expands the number of topics addressed in the treatise, discussing for the first time: Board of Accountancy Code of Professional Conduct; Context Characterization: Lease Context Versus Sale of Business Context; Courts, Specialized Business; Personally Binding or Not; Removal/Joinder of Defendants; and Ripeness for Review.

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Waste of money unless you want pure fiction

It Takes a Woman to do a Man's Job!

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Readers may well find themselves looking nervously over their shoulders after finishing this memoir by Candice DeLong, who met a lot of Hannibal Lecter's soul mates during her 20 years as an FBI agent. An early practitioner of profiling, the analysis of crime data for what it reveals about the perpetrator, DeLong handled such ugly cases that she and her partner at one point were known as "the Gruesome Twosome." Her arrests included child molesters, rapists, and serial killers; among the book's useful features are her tips on what to do if you or your child is attacked. (Yell "Fire!" rather than "Help!" she advises; it attracts more attention.) Not that human nature's darker side was a surprise to DeLong, who came to the FBI from a job as head nurse in a maximum security psychiatric ward, where a violent paranoid schizophrenic crooned at her, "You better pray I never get out of these [restraints]. I could cut your head off. Or do you want me to tear your heart out?" The frank, conversational text ably captures the forceful personality of a female pioneer. The bureau had only been accepting women for eight years when DeLong joined in 1980, and her training at Quantico included brutal harassment by instructors determined to "wash out" any female applicant. Yet she had the toughness to survive and the good sense to know when to ignore her male colleagues' barbed jokes and when to kid them right back. Ultimately, she made friends and got ahead. As well as chronicling a stream of fascinating (and often deeply disturbing) high-profile cases such as the Unabomber, DeLong's narrative portrays a changing FBI, now valuing the special perspective contributed by female and African American agents it once scorned. --Wendy Smith

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Candice DeLong has been called a real-life Clarice Starling and a female Donnie Brasco. She has been on the front lines of some of the FBIs most gripping and memorable cases, including being chosen as one of the three agents to carry out the manhunt for the Unabomber in Lincoln, Montana. She has tailed terrorists, gone undercover as a gangsters moll, and posed as the madam for a call-girl ring. Now for the first time she reveals the dangers and rewards of being a woman on the front lines of the worlds most powerful law enforcement agency. She traces the unusual career path that led her to crime fighting, and recounts the incredible obstacles she faced as a woman and as a fledgling agent. She takes readers step by step through the profiling process and shows how she helped solve a number of incredible cases. The story of her role as a lead investigator on the notorious Tylenol Murderer case is particularly compelling. Finally, she gives the true, insiders story behind the investigation that led to the arrest of the Unabomberincluding information that the media cant or wont reveal. A remarkable portrait of courage and grace under fire, Special Agent offers a missing chapter to the annals of law enforcement and a dramatic and often funny portrait of an extraordinary woman who has dedicated her heart and soul to the crusade against crime.Candice DeLongs Top Cases: 1. TYMURS-(Bureau acronym for Tylenol Murders)8 victims, 1982. 2. F.A.L.N. Terrorist Organization, 198184. 3. Melissa Ackerman kidnap/rape/murder, 1986Serial child killer Brian Dugan (Illinois). Brian Dugan was the most prolific serial killer Illinois had ever encountered. 4. The Burlington Rapist (Illinois serial rapist), 1984. 5. The Lecherous Landlord was the first and most significant Discrimination in Housing case in the history of the Chicago FBI. 6. Undercover work on UNABOM, including an afternoon with Ted Kaczynski on his arrest day, April 3, 1996.

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Solid story-telling with humor.......2007-05-12

This isn't the best book I've ever read but it's a fun and interesting read about her career in the FBI. She wisely chose stories from her career (which must have been difficult with so many years of experience) and always included down-to-earth humor and humility when appropriate. When she entered, the FBI was still adjusting to having women agents but she remained strong, taking the high road on many occasions when she was not treated fairly. As a result, her career flourished and her life is a story worth hearing. She is truly a trailblazer. Just nobody call her Candy.

Waste of money unless you want pure fiction.......2005-10-15

This book should be listed under "fiction," because that's what it is. Ms. DeLong is a legend in her mind and her mind only. Anyone who reads this and believes Ms. DeLong actually did the things she claimed to do is living in a dream, just like Ms. DeLong. Don't waste your money. Ms. DeLong is as much a real life Clarice Starling as Barney Fife is Elliot Ness. I would recommend the book if you are looking for a good laugh. I rated this garbage one star because I wasn't given the choice of zero or negative stars.

It Takes a Woman to do a Man's Job!.......2005-05-15

This was an interesting book about Candice Delong written by Elisa Petrini. Before becoming connected with the FBI, she'd been a nurse in a psychiatric ward. She was a divorced mother then, still something of a stigma in the early 1980s. In the late '80s she was assigned to the cocaine trafficing in Chicago.

There was a drug pipeline which stretched from the South American country of Columbia, then the cocaine capital of the hemisphere, up through Mexico into Texas; from there to Chicago. I've been told that it went through Lawrenceburg, TN on the way North.

There is a manadatory minimum 20-yr. sentence for anyone caught with ten or more kilograms of cocaine (about 22 lbs.). Each kilo is the size of a brick and worth $15,000 - 30,000 depending on the quality of the drug. Heroin is a lot more. She had some interesting times working with DEA in narcotics, even being tricked into babysitting for the informant on her first case.

She was involved in the Unabomber case and the way they discovered it was a former University of California at Berkley (where Savage (Weiner) may have found his cocaine) professor. She was in on the specifics in Montana,trapping Ted Kaezynski in 1996. Then back to San Francisco, where Savage settled.

She gives good pointers on how to handle home invastion or sexual assault. Always yell "Fire." There are almost twice as many sex crimes against women over sixty as certain killers go after the older women to act out their anger toward the strong female figures in their lives and the fact that elderly women are easier to control. Compliance is by no means the same as consent.

Rape is all about power, not sex. A woman's goal is to survive the attack. About 41% of rapes and sex assaults are committed by acquaintances of the victim. Sex offenders don't think like normal men and are always on the alert for what they think of as "provacative" behavior or dress.

After twenty years, she became a private citizen again and went on the lecture circuit. She is proud of her achievements and the privilege to work as a 'public servant' in the FBI.

Candice gives as good as she gets!.......2003-12-23

What an excellent read! The characters and relationships are very intriguing-the author's world is filled with both obvious and subtle villains, as well as obvious and subtle heroes. Candice herself is fun, likeable and strong enough to give as good as she gets. Though she is being constantly second-guessed, undermined and underestimated, she ends up turning her "weakness" into advantage time and again. The author sets up the rivalry between the FBI and the DEA and her unique role walking between the two. Highly recommended.

An incredible profile of dedication and compassion.......2003-10-09

Candice Delong tells it like it is. This book held me riveted and page turning. I could not put it down. Ms. Delong exemplifies a woman who is dedicated to justice and the right thing to do. At great personal expense Delong did her job. However, as a mother, she had her priorities clearly defined. Delong's son was her greatest priority. The part about the Unibomber wearing her son's coat touched me deeply. This lady is indeed a national hero. In all the turmoil that America is involved in, it is wonderful to read about a woman who has made a difference in so many lives. Courage, integrity, and ethics all apply to this amazing woman.

Special Agent My Life on the Front Lines As a Woman in the FBI

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A both stunning and candid look into the life of a woman in the FBI
Amazing book, amazing woman....

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Fascinating account of life on the front lines in the FBI by the "real-life Clarice Starling." For twenty-five years Candice DeLong was on the front lines of some of the FBI's most memorable and gripping cases. She has tailed terrorists, gone undercover as a gangster's moll, and was one of the agents chosen to carry out the manhunt for the Unabomber in Montana. She reveals the dangers and rewards of her career as a field profiler, one of the most fascinating and challenging branches in the Bureau. Now retired, Agent DeLong offers a "day-in-the-life" glimpse of her work. A remarkable account of courage and grace under fire, Special Agent offers a missing chapter to the annals of law enforcement literature and a dramatic and often funny portrait of an extraordinary woman who has dedicated her life to the crusade against crime.

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A both stunning and candid look into the life of a woman in the FBI.......2007-03-14

Candice DeLong's father wanted her to do something besides going into the FBI. He didn't view it as a femine thing to do. However, she went for it, passed the FBI Academy at Quantico's high standards with flying colors, and proceeded to embark on a rewarding career as a woman in a field dominated by men. She candidly discusses her work on cases and her personal life during those 20 years. She is able to address the sometimes sexist views held by her male peers without causing tension. I highly recommend this book. It provides both a good look into the FBI, and good information that every person should know.

Amazing book, amazing woman...........2002-08-07

I picked this book up on lay over at O'Hare, it was so engrossing I was annoyed at having to stop reading to board my plane. Candice Delong brings you into her life so thoroughly you feel like she's a close friend by the end, and you want more. A truly amazing women she stands for equal rights and feminism in a way that speaks to everyone. This book will appeal to a wide range of audiences, and is definitely worth picking up!

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From the attempted murder of his daughters to face-to-face conflicts with witches, Russ Ely has been on the front lines of the battle for the City of Salem. This gripping book reads more like a mystery novel than the true-to-life story it is.

Rev. Russ Ely is a pastor in the "Witch City"--Salem, Massachusetts. It is the only city in the United States that has an image of a witch on the sides of every police car and fire truck, and the only city with an "Official Witch". If you think that witches, witchcraft, spells and incantations are the stuff of children's stories; this book will open your eyes to an unseen world of conflict, power struggles and, yes, even demonic attack--all for control of a city.

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An essential tool for dispute resolution professionals as well as for anyone considering using dispute resolution in their lives and work, Online Dispute Resolution explains the many diverse and unique applications of doing conflict resolution online. The expert authors examine the tremendous growth of online dispute resolution-including its use by eBay and other e-commerce companies-and reveal the enormous possibilities to come, along with the many employment opportunities for practitioners in the field. They show how the online environment will affect the role of those who are concerned with dispute resolution just as it has brought changes to those who practice law, sell stocks, or run for office. For those who see the value of technology as a critical building block in the future of dispute resolution, Online Dispute Resolution will be an indispensable resource.

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"Payroll Answer Book, 2007 Edition" gives payroll professionals guidance on what they need to do to comply with the law. Extensive coverage is given to the payroll implications of the wage and hour law and how to handle the federal employment taxation of benefits offered to employees. A new chapter is devoted to the taxation of expatriate employees. Detailed information is provided on computing and paying payroll taxes, how to handle garnishments and other deductions, how to determine whether workers are employees or independent contractors, what records must be kept, what the benefits and disadvantages to direct deposit of employees' wages are, and how to treat sick pay. In addition to answering the full range of payroll questions, the "Payroll Answer Book" is full of examples that illustrate necessary calculations.

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