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Ice Cube

Ice Cube

With the Stylish Newair Ai-100bk or Ai-100r Ice Maker, You Can Finally Have Ice Cubes Whenever You Need Them!

Portable ice makers are great gourmet items to show-off at your next get-together or party.  Such units will also save you time, money, and effort.  Say goodbye to frantic runs to the store for ice in the middle of a party or wasting money on overpriced store ice – a portable ice maker gives you an endless supply of ice within minutes. 

Although most modern refrigerators have built-in ice makers, they are often slow and may not have the ability to produce larger amounts of ice at once.  As such, one of the most beneficial features of a portable ice cube machine is that it produces ice quickly. Once plugged in, simply pour in water, set your desired ice cube size, and the ice-making cycle will immediately begin.  In most cases, there is no installation required.   While these appliances are not designed to store large quantities of ice for prolonged periods of time, they can still produce ice rapidly and are a welcome addition to any home, office, boat, or RV. 

Portable ice makers come in a range of styles and sizes, so when choosing a unit, pay attention to these details:

Ice Making Capabilities:  As opposed to refrigerator ice makers which can take up to 30 minutes to make a small batch of ice, portable ice makers take only minutes – anywhere from 7 to15.  Pay attention to how quickly each ice making cycle takes, as well as how much ice can be produced in a day. 

Ease of Use:  Most portable ice makers such as the NewAir AI-100BK or AI-100R are extremely simple to operate.  In most cases, bottled or tap water is usually poured directly into the water reservoir. Some larger or commercial units may even be able to accommodate a direct water line. 

Ice Cube Size:  Look for a portable ice maker with more than one ice cube size and/or shape.  A quality unit will usually allow you to choose from three cube sizes – large, medium, or small.  Some models may be able to produce different shapes of ice such as cubed or crushed. 

Durability:  Look for a portable ice maker that is sturdy.  Stainless steel or heavy-duty plastic are both good choices in terms of housing materials. 

Appearance and Design:  Select a portable ice maker that goes best with your décor and other home appliances.  Many commercial units can be quite large, so choosing the right size is also important.  If you have limited kitchen storage space, you’ll want to look for a compact countertop model. 

Easy to Clean:  Being able to rinse out and wipe your ice maker down when it’s no longer in use makes life easier.  However, some ice makers also come with “self-cleaning” functions and/or side mounted drains.  This will allow you to easily empty out any unused water from the tank. 

Recommended Models:  Our product team recently came across two new portable units from NewAir – the AI-100BK and AI-100R.  These ultra-modern units have the ability to make up to 35 pounds of ice per day in three different sizes.  Available in either black or red, these eye-catching, counter-top units are not only efficient, but they also look great sitting in your kitchen.  Best of all, the NewAir AI-100BK and AI-100R do not require direct plumbing.  Just fill the reservoir with water and ice is made in as little as 15 minutes! 

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Black Ice

Black Ice

Watch Out For The Ice! Expert Advice From A Florida Slip And Fall Attorney

The following is an expert answer given by Florida Slip And Fall Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:

Question:
I fell on ice in my condo parking lot a few weeks ago. The condo association cleared the parking lot of snow and shoveled most sidewalks but they did not shovel the sidewalk in front of our cars, so my only access to my car was on the blacktop.  I slipped on black ice and fractured my arm and am currently in a sling for four weeks. I can not drive to work. I have had to pay for transportation. I am also the caregiver for my son's two children every other weekend and can not lift my grandson.  I was told that if it heals properly within four weeks I will then go to physical therapy.  I called the maintenance association and told them to please come back out and shovel the sidewalk so we could access cars and they never did.  Do I have a legal right to sue them for negligence, physical harm, pain and suffering etc?

Answer:
The answer to your questions depends on the law in your state for slip and fall accidents, and particularly how your state courts treat slip and falls on ice.  I am a Florida attorney specializing in car accidents claims, slip and falls claims, and workers compensation accidents.  Laws vary from state to state so what happens in a Florida slip and fall case may not be the case in your state.

The best advice I can give you is to speak with an attorney that specializes in premises liability claims, i.e. slip and falls.  He can advise you what the law is in your state for slip and fall accidents which occur on ice.

Generally, a landowner owes two duties to persons lawfully on the property - maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition, and to warn persons on the property of dangerous conditions that the person may not be able to appreciate themselves.  Based upon your email, the maintenance association knew about this dangerous situation because you called them and advised them of it.  It has probably happened repeatedly in this parking lot.  However, they failed to correct the danger, or provide some other safe route to your car, which should allow you to pursue a claim against them.

You should contact an attorney in your area soon that specializes in premises liability claims.  Slip and fall accidents are somewhat of a specialty to handle them successfully. There are many steps your attorney should take now, i.e. notify the insurance companies for the maintenance association, find out what types of coverage are available, and if there are any other entities that may be responsible, i.e. maybe your maintenance association called another company to come clear the sidewalk, and the other company never responded.  Your attorney should also obtain photographs of the area where the accident occurred, particularly if you can get photos of the area with the black ice on it as it was on the day of your accident.

Most attorneys specializing in premises liability claims handle the claims on a contingent basis,i.e. their attorneys fee is a percentage of any money they recover for you, and offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss whether you have a viable case.  You usually do not have to pay anything up front, and if there is no recovery, you do not owe anything. So, you have nothing to lose by at least speaking with an accident lawyer. Just by my own experience in Florida slip and fall claims, if I don't think a person has a viable case, I will tell them right up front.  There is no point in creating false expectations and wasting your time and the attorney's time.

For more information about a Florida slip and fall case, contact Florida premises liability lawyer, Joseph M. Maus at 1-866-556-5529, visit his website at www.jmmlaywers.com, or email him today.

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