Abstract: A forecasting engine and method assists in forecasting occurrences of identifiable events and/or threats based on signature and/or pattern matching. The present invention derives signature for event-types based on a comparison of actual event data with pre-established representational surfaces. The surfaces represent proximity measurements and analysis associated with elements of the geospatial boundary being considered. The measurements and analysis can consider a vast array of potential variables of interest in order to provide a comprehensive, robust forecasting engine. In one embodiment, the present invention considers past data associated with several event-types in order to arrive at an assessment.

Abstract: A mirror and package combination includes a single sheet of material that is folded to produce multiple-ply edge protectors along opposite edges and opposite ends of the mirror and completely encloses the peripheral edge of the mirror frame normally associated with such mirror. The package is formed by producing a plurality of fold lines on flaps that extend from a main body of a sheet to produce multiple-ply thickness supports at opposite ends of the mirror and also multiple-ply thickness supports along opposite sides of the mirror.