Many city ordinances and homeowners' associations do not allow recreational vehicles to be parked in residents' driveways. For this reason, many people across the country need to find somewhere to park or store their RVs when they are not in use. And, when in storage, it is simply not a matter of parking the vehicle and walking away. The RV should be prepared, especially if being left for a long period of time. Leaving the RV idle for the cooler fall months and colder winter months will require winterizing certain aspects of the vehicle. Here are some quick tips to help you prepare for recreational vehicle storage. Water is the Enemy If the RV is being left in temperatures that drop considerably, any water in the unit can cause damage if it freezes. Typically what happens is, water expands when frozen. Then, the pipes expand with the ice and break. Once, the ice starts to thaw, then water seeps out all over causing another type of damage. So, it is very important to use antifreeze and ensure that any water that should be removed is removed. The best bet with RVs if this is your first time winterizing is to follow a copy of the owner's manual. It instructs you of the proper procedures, and makes you aware of how to use the various valves on the unit for this purpose. For example, you do not want to pour antifreeze directly into the fresh water tank, nor do you want it in the hot water tank. Choose a Facility with Security Leaving your RV on an open lot is a recipe for disaster. Without any sort of deterrent, the RV is wide open for vandalism and theft. Do not assume that locks on the doors are going to keep out intruders. Find a storage facility that offers complete security by way of a fenced-in yard, properly lit lot, and video surveillance. Another nice feature, although not necessary, is reserved space. This means that you can come and go with your RV, as needed, and always park in the same spot. This is really more convenience than security. Snow on the Roof can Cause Structural Damage Snow is heavy when it accumulates. As a result, it can cause the roof of an RV to bow and degrade the walls. The best way to prevent this type of damage is to get a long brush or plastic shovel, and remove the snow after a snowfall. Do not stand on the roof when shoveling off the snow. Instead use a stable ladder. If you are not in a position to do this yourself, hire someone, or inquire whether the rental facility offers the service. Remember, too, that the size and weight of the RV will determine how easily you can brush off the snow. Remove All Food Before Storing Animals can find a food source in many ways. Just save yourself the trouble of mice and other pests moving into your RV by removing any and all foods from the cabinets and cupboards. In addition, plug up any holes while the RV is in storage to prevent from mice from entering. Wasps also like to make nests in RVs, so cover all the vents including the furnace, fridge and water tank... basically any vents for appliances that use the propane gas. Leave Everything Open and the Curtains Closed To prevent mildew and mold, leave open all the cabinet doors, fridge door, and drawers. Of course, do this when the RV has arrived at its storage location, so that you do not ruin the hinges of the doors while in transit. Close all curtains and window coverings to prevent fading the interior with the sun's constant rays in the same spots. Here are some top ratedpublic storage Oakland ...read more

Sesame seeds are one of the most healthy and popular seeds in the world which are known for not just their health benefits but taste and texture too. These seeds are natively grown in India, China, Mexico and some other parts of the world but India is one of the places which is especially known for its wide production and export. The country is capable of producing thousands of tons of sesame seeds every year but the actual produced amount may depend upon the crop quality, monsoon, and many other factors. The following is a detailed report and analysis of sesame seeds market for the year 2017. * The sowing process of sesame seed crop has been very good this year and some of the reasons for this include early monsoon rains and timely news about the low rainfall year which helped farmers prepare in advance. This helped farmers react in time and lot of the crop area was designated for low-water crops including sesame. * The weather has been pretty favourable for Growth of sesame this year which led to a good harvest season. But at the same time there was a long dry spell after Mid August and due to this, the yields were affected, the results of which are still obvious especially in areas with minimal irrigation facilities. * Thanks to the overall increase in the acreage, the losses could be negated to a large extent and hence it is expected that the crop would be good even in the next year-2018. * The sowing in the year 2016 was about 10-15% more than last year. This is because in 2015, the monsoons failed in some areas While in others, heavy rainfall led to washed-out fields due to floods. * The carryover stocks for next year are not high and the total amount is around 25000-30000 MT. * Going with the sesame seeds market trends for 2015-2016, there was a considerable increase in the export numbers as compared to the previous years. Even the import numbers were on the rise as India imported about 100000 MT which makes it among the top 5 importers as well as the top exporting country of sesame seeds. Companies like HL Agro greatly contribute to these figures relating to the sesame seeds market across the globe. Sesame seeds are an important crop not just for India but also for other countries across the world. But since these are not grown in bulk amounts by several nations, India is often seen as the best place to import the seeds from, making it the number 1 exporter in the world. HL Agro and other sesame seed exporters, processor and manufacturers definitely are doing a great job putting India among the top of the sesame seeds market charts. https://hlagro.com/ ...read more

The unified goods and services tax GST, is the most imperative tax reform that has been on cards for more than a decade. Principally, it is the same as the Value-added Tax (VAT) — already adopted by all Indian States — but with a wider base. While the VAT which substituted the sales tax was imposed only on goods, the GST is going to be a VAT on goods and services. By subsuming an array of indirect taxes under one rubric, GST will tend to simplify tax administration, improve compliance and eliminate economic distortions in trade, production, and consumption. GST will also avoid cascading of taxes by taxing only the final customers&offering; credit for taxes paid on inputs at every stage of the supply chain.  More neutral in distribution, it will be curtailing the production costs&making exports more competitive. The food-processing sector in India is currently plagued with concerns ranging from a decline in exports and infrastructure spending together with the burden of complying with a complex indirect taxation system. Multiple indirect tax legislations have led to significant compliance and administrative costs, classification and valuation disputes and generally impaired the ease of doing business in this sector. With the introduction of GST, the overall reduction of cascading effect of taxes, especially on the post-manufacture stage of the supply chain should have a positive effect on the cost of manufactured products in the hands of consumers. The GST structure following the destination principle shall treat the stock transfers to be supplies liable for taxation. Realization of GST in such cases will only occur on final supply. This would nevertheless result in cash flow blockages of the manufacturing entities. GST being a consumption based tax will be levied only when food products are sold by the manufacturer and not when they are manufactured, unlike Excise Duty. The prices of agricultural products post GST will rise, nevertheless facilitating the movement of products via trucks in a better war primarily on account of the eradication of the octroi and entry taxes. The uniform tax mechanism will also empower the National Agricultural Market to merge the distinctive taxations levied on agricultural products. Zero rating of exports under GST makes sure that Indian exports continue to be competitive in the international market.  Inverted duty structure will subsequently follow as inputs or imports are taxed while exports are zero-rated leading to accumulation of the Input credit. The input credit so far generated is liable for the claim of refunds. GST will subject Imports to IGST (CGST + SGST) however ceasing the additional levy&exemptions. The domestic manufacturers vis-à-vis importers will notwithstanding get a level-playing field for their respective businesses. After the GST implementation, exporters will be able to capitalize on the refunds and rebates from the taxes which will come under the ambit of state taxes (SGST). In the case of SEZ, the various exemptions provided under different schemes would be limited in their applicability to export duty only.  The sale to domestic tariff area would be taxable, and the Exports or Deemed Exports would be all the more zero rated. Refunds would have to be claimed for accumulated ITC. On the whole, the GST will ensure that the process of getting tax incentives is streamlined and made easier for the stakeholders. In addition, the GST is also likely to expedite the process of getting various refunds for exporters, thereby boosting the overall economy of the nation. Sesame seeds processors&exporters, HL Agro looks forward to the proposed rationalization of tax structure and simplification of compliance procedures with the onset of GST in India. HL.Agro.Com ...read more