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Local business briefs: Tennessee Commerce faces Nasdaq delisting

Franklin-based Tennessee Commerce Bancorp, Inc. said Friday it received a letter from Nasdaq saying it was subject to possible delisting for not filing its annual report on time. The business bank plans to request a hearing before Nasdaq that could take place within the next 45 days.

The $900-million asset bank said two weeks ago it discovered problems with internal controls over its financial reporting and had hired an auditor to look into the issues. It also put its chief financial officer on paid administrative leave but bank officials said they had no reason to believe the deficiencies would impact previously reported results.

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Business pessimism continues to grow

A new survey shows that pessimism about the general business situation in New Zealand continues to grow.

Auckland Chamber of Commerce says 64% of the thousand small to medium sized businesses surveyed think the business situation will deteriorate over the next six months.

That is nearly twice as many than in December and three times more than a year ago.

The survey also found businesses expect significantly less demand from customers here, and that interest rates will rise over the next year.

However, Auckland Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Michael Barnett says rather than sitting back and saying these are tough times, there are things businesses can do to help themselves.

Barnett says businesses need to invest in people and good marketing. more

India against China: cheap labor, business chain, capitalist, outsourcing, hightech law

Why can India and China become top business and finance players in a globalized finance, trade, hightech, investment, and politics? Get latest info and analysis from leading experts on the ground.

India vs China: borderless finance, leadership, hightech, investment, politics: George Zhibin Gu of China responds to the 12 March posts of Tor Guimaraes and William Ratliff of World Association of International Studies hosted at Stanford University. (taken from http://www.wais.Stanford.edu.) On the cheap labor issue, there are several factors involved. Cheap labor is a key concern for multinationals when deciding where to do investment, but it is not the most important issue. For example, India's labor cost is less than half of China, but India is far behind China in attracting outside investments. more

Wave Uranium Adds Industry Veteran to Advisory Board

Wave Uranium (OTCBB:WAVU) today announced the addition of Robert Horton to its Advisory Board. Wave's Advisory Board is comprised of members that are mining and mineral exploration veterans with extensive experience in the Colorado Plateau Region and the uranium industry in general. Wave's newest advisor will review and advise the Company on current and potential uranium projects.

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Afghan Government Now Taking Lead on Recovery, UN ... - BusinessWeek

... Afghanistan’s ambassador to the UN, said talks on a 12-month extension of the world body’s mandate marked a “new beginning” for his government’s efforts to take the lead in stabilizing ... We have the opportunity to put an end to the ...

Eric Schimpf to lead Macquarie Private Wealth advisory ... - The Australian

I look forward to the opportunity to play a leadership role in helping this business expand globally.” Start of sidebar. Skip to end of sidebar. End of sidebar. Return to start of sidebar. Peter Maher, Macquarie’s head of banking and financial ...

Free markets and faith taught humanity to be good ... - Vancouver Sun

We live in a much kinder, gentler world than most humans have lived in," says anthropologist Joe Henrich of the University of British Columbia, lead author of the study ... impersonal societies is there is lots of opportunity to cheat at the margins ...

Time running out on alternative energy bill - Courier-Journal

The House Natural Resources Committee skipped its second opportunity in less than a week to vote on the bill ... Stan Lee, R-Lexington, R-Lexington, asserted House Bill 3 would lead to higher electricity rates for residential and commercial customers ...

Governor Rendell: State Investments Lead Nanotech ... - Newsblaze.com

a custom nanoscale materials engineering company, has relocated its operations to a leased facility in the Penn Eagle Business Park in Bellefonte and will ... The offer also includes a $75,000 opportunity grant, $40,000 in job training assistance ...

Capitalise on household savings - Hindu Business Line

This might lead to reduced savings and increased spending ... This is the kind of opportunity that is created by a truly emerging market. Due to enhanced equity participation of Indian households through channels such as life insurance, domestic ...

The Best Tax Breaks for Small Business - Wall Street Journal

From March 15, when some corporations file, to the April 15 deadline for individuals, small-business owners are busily organizing their receipts ... You may also qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, aimed at employers paying wages for ...

Jerry Levin and Alisa Doctoroff Nominated to Lead UJA ... - PR-USA.net

I am honored with the opportunity to become the president of UJA-Federation ... Hampton Synagogue, and serves on the Advisory Council of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and the University of Michigan's President's Advisory Council ...

Former Grand Rapids schools superintendent Bert Bleke ... - MLive.com

I have had the opportunity to work with some of the top business leaders not only locally, but globally." Bleke, who will step into the job April 1, will remain until the search for a new president is completed. Bleke has served on the group's board ...

Richard Gann Joins KBS Capital Markets Group to Oversee ... - Earthtimes

Business Wire ... Markets Group has the distinct opportunity to maximize its exposure in the broker community by leveraging its multiple investment products in the pipeline – and Rick is uniquely qualified to help us lead this effort,” explained ...

Resolved Question: I need help with my resume..?

Objectives Seeking for an excellent opportunity to work in the Best Buy Mobile as a Lead Consultant with my sales and customer service skills and to gain further experience in this field. Education Salem High School Diploma North Shore Community College (Business Administration) -Completed Financial Accounting, Business classes. -Taking Economics and Marketing. Experience Lead Waitress (June, 2007 – November 2008) (Part-time) Passage to India (157 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970 ) -Managed four employees and one section of the restaurant. -Responsible for training employees -Responsible for taking the reservations, dining and takeout. -Take Care of all the Customers’ needs. Cashier (November, 2008 – November, 2009) (Part-time) Sears (North Shore Mall, Peabody, MA 01960) -Responsible for training the staff for credit cards. -Responsible for opening credit Cards for every $500 sale. -One of the top three consultant and drives the business of credit cards. -Responsible for answering the phones and taking care of the customers in the store. -Give all the information to the Customer about the Merchandise. -Take Care of all the Customers’ needs. Mobile Consultant (Novemeber,2009 - Present) (Part-time) Best Buy Mobile (North Shore Mall, Peabody, MA 01960) -Responsible for increasing the sales and revenue for the store. -Responsible for helping customers choosing right cell phone and plans. -Helping customers with cell phone issues. -Give the Customers Information about the latest phones and accessories. -Inform customers about the Protection plans. Skills -Energetic and hardworking. -Able to take any responsibility. -Able to work under pressure. -Completely responsible for any other duties as assigned. -Willing and responsible to help customers, will go above and beyond as needed. -Good Communication skills. -Able to work well Individually and in a group. more

Voting Question: Why are insurance companies so good with propaganda and why do many Americans fall for it?

1. They focus obsessively on the flawed systems of two nations only (Canada and Britain), and completely ignore Japan, Israel, Australia and Switzerland. 2. They tell the people that universal health care has failed everywhere and the people believe it (then why aren't the people of Taiwan, Norway and Austria, to name a few, not out protesting for its dismantling?) 3. They tell the people all about long waitings lists, but neglect to mention how many are kept waiting while the insurance company makes the decision to go ahead or not. 4. They convince the people that universal health care is the stepping stone to communism, as if such a system will turn us into North Korea (note, Australia has universal health care and is a free country). 5. They lead the people to believe that all nations with universal health care have up to 90% taxes levied. Yes, Germany and the Scandinavian nations have very high taxes, but not every single country in Europe, and Australia's taxation is similar to ours). 6. They convince the people of the dangers of having govt. make healthcare decisions, but never realize that it's worse with health insurance executives making those decisions, because you are a potential profit of loss to them. I would rather have a nameless bureaucrat who doesn't care if I live or die than an insurance executive who prefers that I die should I become unprofitable. 7. They conveniently gloss over how the current system stifles small business growth or freelance work and leads to "job lock," thus limiting opportunities for Americans who want to work independently. 8. They've convinced millions that those without insurance are just lazy bums or reckless spendthrifts, ignoring the hard-working poor who can't find jobs with benefits or make just enough to disqualify them for state aid.How many politicians are getting their orders from the insurance companies who finance them and make sure that such propaganda is disseminated? They can also sponsor talk radio. more

Voting Question: I need career advice!?

I’ve been desperately looking for a job since December, and have been ‘interning’ as the lead of business development at a marketing firm since January. (Some background info- I’m 26, have BA, 3+ years of PA/admin experience, 1 year of marketing/PR experience.) They have offered me a package of £14k, which I basically cannot live on. I hate to walk away from an opportunity, but it’s also hard to apply for other things as well as sneak off for interviews while I’m working. It’s also nice to tell potential employers that I am available to start immediately. Am I crazy to walk away from this opportunity or should I just leave and focus on finding something better? more

Resolved Question: hi anyone could help me fillin the questionair for my uni's work, plz.>_<?

Motivation in the workplace questionnaire Age: under 17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-55, 55+ Gender: Female/Male Job roles: Marital status: Single/ Married Family responsibilities: Q1. What types of motivation do you have in the workplace? oSelf motivated oTeam motivated oGoal motivated oReward motivated oRecognition motivated oPeer /colleague motivated oAuthority/ Boss/Supervisor motivated oThreat, fear motivated Q3. What are your leading motivators at work? othe nature of the work itself oAmbition/ the desire for responsibility oachievement oSalary/ bonus oPleasant working conditions ohigh position of power and status in workplace oreceived praise and recognition oThe Opportunity to Contribute oSupportive workmates /supervisor/boss oOther (please specify)______________________ Q4. What aspects of your work dissatisfy you? othe way the business is run/ how they are supervised owork conditions opay ono advancement opportunities onot getting praise and recognition oNot being accorded respect oNo supportive obad working relationship onot interesting job oworking hours oOther (please specify)______________________ Q5. What are the most important things you are looking for in a workplace? (Please rank by importance 1, 2, 3 etc. 1 being the most important) pay Supportive/ good workmates Pleasant working conditions Flexible Hours Various tasks in your jobs A sense of pride and achievement received praise and recognition The company’s public image/brand Interesting work Other (please specify) Q6. How long have you worked in your current organisation? oLess than a year o1 - 3 years o4 - 6 years oMore than six years Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your job oVery satisfied oSatisfied oSomewhat Dissatisfied oNeutral oSomewhat Satisfied oDissatisfied oVery Dissatisfied more

Resolved Question: Scholarship Essay... opinions needed....?

One who is democratic leads by example, serves others, and participates in activities that will be an asset to society. As I prepare to graduate in a few short months, I believe that my high school career has been overwhelmed with democratic acts. Throughout the last four years of my life, my parents would always get on my case for staying up too late at night. However I wasn’t watching TV, playing video games, or browsing facebook; I was doing what I was passionate about: working hard at what I love to do. I have had the opportunity to work with great individuals on dynamic projects throughout high school. I have led teams, started events, and directed committees, all of which have benefited the high school in one way or another. My goal from the start has not been to “beef up” my resume, but instead to create a positive school climate while raising money for charitable organizations. The students of our school are blessed to have a plentiful selection of scholarship options, as even in economic turmoil, individuals of this town continue to value the education of the future. In an extension of my resume, I created an event where two rival high schools broke down their barriers for one evening and raised thousands of dollars for the Madonna House and Project Graduation. I led a group of about a dozen students through the rollercoaster ride of planning and organizing. In the end it was worth it, as the gymnasium was packed with students and the event was displayed on the front page of multiple newspapers. In addition, I am the co-president of Students Against Destructive Decisions, my class’ representative for the Accreditation for Growth committee, the liaison to a teen wellness/suicide prevention committee, a manager of a restaurant, and an active executive board member of the Wall Business and Finance Academy, DECA, and the Class of 2010. more

Resolved Question: Filipino, you are given the opportunity to lead the country. What would you do concerning?

I. Businesses and individuality II. Philosophical, Political, and Ideological thinking concerning society III. Crucial religious matters, and dealing with religious zealots who has an ambition to make an empire. more

Voting Question: Scholarship Essay... what do you think?

Democratic Club Scholarship One who is democratic leads by example, serves others, and participates in activities that will be an asset to society. As I prepare to graduate in a few short months, I believe that my high school career has been overwhelmed with democratic acts. Throughout the last four years of my life, my parents would always get on my case for staying up too late at night. However I wasn’t watching TV, playing video games, or browsing facebook; I was doing what I was passionate about: working hard at what I love to do. I have had the opportunity to work with great individuals on dynamic projects throughout high school. I have led teams, started events, and directed committees, all of which have benefited the high school in one way or another. My goal from the start has not been to “beef up” my resume, but instead to create a positive school climate while raising money for charitable organizations. The students of our school are blessed to have a plentiful selection of scholarship options, as even in economic turmoil, individuals of this town continue to value the education of the future. In an extension of my resume, I created an event where two rival high schools broke down their barriers for one evening and raised thousands of dollars for the Madonna House and Project Graduation. I led a group of about a dozen students through the rollercoaster ride of planning and organizing. In the end it was worth it, as the gymnasium was packed with students and the event was displayed on the front page of multiple newspapers. In addition, I am the co-president of Students Against Destructive Decisions, my class’ representative for the Accreditation for Growth committee, the liaison to a teen wellness/suicide prevention committee, a manager of a restaurant, and an active executive board member of the Wall Business and Finance Academy, DECA, and the Class of 2010. more

Resolved Question: I don't feel bad about offending someone, but should I?

I need some repairs to my roof soffitt, and the house across the street had a sign in the yard from a company that was apparently working on their roof. It's a rental house and they're in the process of fixing it to re-rent since those obnoxious people moved out. I called the number on the sign and left a message giving my address and asking if, since they are working in the neighborhood, they would mind looking at my house and providing me with an estimate. I left my number for them to call me if they wanted to make an appointment rather than just walk over there. I never heard back from them. My personal policy is not to make a second call for such things. Companies that want the business will return the call, and I just move on to someone else after a couple of days. Well, the sign has been gone for a few days now, and last evening when I arrived home there were some people out in the yard and garage. I waved and asked, "What was your experience like with the roofer?" The guy just asked, "Why?" I replied, "I called and left them a message about getting an estimate for some work on my soffitt. I never heard back and I usually see that as them being unreliable. I was just curious." To my surprise the guy said, "Well, that's my company. I can have someone look at it." What could I say? He didn't act offended--maybe he didn't hear what I just said. Nevertheless I responded, "No thank you. Like i said, I was just curious." I waved and slipped back to my house, my opinion about not following up on leads unchanged. Should I have felt bad, though? Should I have given them the opportunity to bid for the work? I still haven't found anyone (it's not urgent). more

Resolved Question: By Laws for small business and purchasing of supplies?

Recently an award for a contract was awarded which lead to the next step of securing a loan for the start up of the "new" business. It was a side line before. The company was registered as "rosebush pro team and services ltd. (not real name) My partner wants to sign over as it's no longer in her time line and I do not want to lose the opportunity. Is there anyone who can help with the creation of the needed "Bylaws "? ANY information and advise with this will be most welcomed. I also have a full time job and planned to hire staff for this endeavour. Additionally. Where can I get the best deal in kitchen utensil in T&T? Thanks more

Voting Question: How do you guys feel about IVOB? Penny stock now? But....?

But they just hit the news! INVO Bioscience, Inc. (OTCBB: IVOB), a medical device company focused on treatment options for patients diagnosed with infertility, announces that the US National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved a 100 patient study being conducted by Galaxy IVF in three INVO centers in Pakistan. The purpose of the study is to evaluate a low cost stimulation protocol combined with INVO to make an IVF affordable procedure available across the large infertile/sub-fertile population. The study will use a minimum ovarian stimulation protocol with the primary endpoint being number of follicles obtained and the fertilization rate. The secondary endpoints will be pregnancy rate and cost of treatment. Recruitment has begun for the study and Dr. Ranoux will be attending the first INVO cycles at each of the clinical sites. Galaxy IVF has discontinued the original study started in the IVF center in Lahore because of major protocol violations by the site. The new study will be performed in INVO centers that have been trained and have already performed INVO cycles per the protocols outlined in the INVOcell Instructions for Use. This additional data will support the widespread acceptance of the INVO in the Middle East. The approved protocol can be reviewed at the NIH site link: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01058252?term=Galaxy+Pharma&rank=1 or the WHO site link: http://apps.who.int/trialsearch/Trial.aspx?TrialID=NCT01058252 About INVO Bioscience INVO Bioscience (IVOB) is a medical device company, headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, focused on creating simplified, lower cost treatment options for patients diagnosed with infertility. The company's lead product, the INVOcell, is a novel medical device used in infertility treatment that enables egg fertilization and early embryo development in the woman's vaginal cavity. The company was founded by Claude Ranoux, MD, a noted expert in the field of reproductive health, infertility and embryology. For more information, please visit www.invobioscience.com. This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements regarding our expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategies, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, as well as statements that include words such as "anticipate," "if," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "could," "should," "will," and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include those set forth in our filings at www.sec.gov. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. more

Voting Question: Why do all Liberal movements die off so fast?

Throughout our history, this is sadly the case. History repeats itself. Liberal leftwing movements are like the high on a drug, followed by the low. Let me give examples 1) In Britain you had Neoclassic literature (based on reason)....then for 30 years you had idealistic Romantic literature (Liberal-like) that thrived from the poets like (William Wordsworth)...the idealism then yielded to the Victorian Age. 2) In the New England Renaissance, there was a short age of Transcendentalism...the Liberal movement of 19th century thinking, it too lost momentum rather quickly. 3) In the 1800s there were numerous socialist utopian experiments, they all were exciting and then collapsed within 10-15 year spans. 4) The Bolshevik Revolution: The Marxist utopian vision at first was spectacular until it was toppled by a new class of elite, who hijacked Marxism into Totalitarianism. 5) The French Revolution: Same great feeling among the peasantry....and then came Napoleon. 6) The 1960s and Civil Rights.....the hippie generation...acid rock........it all died with the economic challenges of the 1970s (hyperinflation) and then the exodus of wealth from downtown cities for suburban sprawl.....leading to a NEW age of segregation between city and suburban life (with the exception of Manhattan), then solved by gentrification of downtown cities.....leading to the elimination of urban cultures..... 7) The beginning of the Internet Age....this was where the masses had the ultimate opportunity to catch up with the business community....and they did.....with the dot com era!........Then the dot coms went bust......now the hype is gone.... 8) National Conference on Organized Resistance, Washington, DC campus of American University....(1997 thru 2008) This was a large set of workshops from the political left ranging from everything from anarchy to civil disobedience to artistic political expression to bio-disesel-fuel.....to feminism....to veganism....to alternatives to pills for mental illnesses......to nonviolent protests......Crowds of 5,000 people every January gathered on the campus courtyard...... until 2008 when no college student who hadn't graduated agreed to sponsor the workshop on their campus......the umbrella group discontinued itself indefinitely...... as a result........the entire production died off......and now the whole thing is gone completely...... So I ask....why does this happen? 7)Perhaps the very last of these is the Obama movement? From inauguration to where we are nowbut I think Liberals should not give up, Liberal movement are beautiful....but they are like fall foliage...they are all short-lived because they are inspirational but not fiscally sustainable..... but inspiration is an element to life as enriching as economic stability...you wait till the next autumn...in a sense....it comes and goes...Liberal movements are cyclicalEdit: Let me explain...Liberal movements are based passion in a society in the name of that freedom. The lack of that passion nulls whatever political system you are in. For example, if I go outside and scream FREE SPEECH to the top of my lungs, I will be arrested for disrupting the peace, if not that....my reputation for insanity will deprive me of any future endeavors...... Unexercised passion in a Liberal system makes the system as unliberating as any other system.Democracy is a Liberal idea when it is EXCERCISED. But it is NOT a Liberal idea when Democracy means 2 political parties with merely identical agendas who debate behind closed doors develop policies based on representatives who are elected based on knowledge from the media sources with the most airtime to influence such public opinion, bought with dollars from the largest corporate industrial giants who oligarchy and multinationalism forbids other entrants. That's where we are at right now....the name is "Democacy"....but it is not so Democratic.....it is just a term for people led to think their votes count for something more

Resolved Question: How to extend a bright 16-yo boy's horizons beyond heavy rock?

Family culture centered on "insight and wisdom" and social activism for generations, even with minimal educational opportunities and necessary distractions of business. But now very intelligent, astute, perspicacious, lucid, engaging 16yo grandson intent solely on rock guitar and becoming a sound engineer - uninterested in wider prospects of a University education beyond mere "trade skills", despite an advantaged private college education and trips overseas to Europe and Asia. Twin sister keen to "change the world". Mother (my daughter) a leading psychiatrist, outstanding horsewoman, social activist, etc. Father wasted intelligence on business etc. But my grandkids and I have always talked so well and widely - and now I think grandson's opting out of life. How can I fire my boy's engagement with 5000 years of human thought, and even longer Evolution? Disaster! Help! I'm sure the problem is common in the West nowadays, just when materialist myopia dominates globally, and humanity needs help and critical thought most desperately! more

Voting Question: I just graduated with a music industry degree and can't find work anywhere!?

I've been going to school for 4 and a half years and can't find any work even remotely related to my major, Music industry. (music business) I had an internship but it didn't lead to a job opportunity even though I worked hard for my employer, they just didn't have room to hire anyone. I'm at a point where I can't dedicate to the full time unpaid internships, seeing as i just graduated and bills are starting to stack up. i'm starting to get really worried.. does anyone have any ideas where i can find work? more

Resolved Question: Why did this relation end this way?

I was introduced to someone about 4 months ago. This guy seemed to be into me and then his ex that he cheated on wanted to see if there was anything there so he told me that we weren't going to hang out. About 2 weeks later he came back around and said they didn't work out. So we hung out. One night at playing pool he was mad because I talked to a guy here or there. He seemed to like me. About 4 month's later we start talking finances, and he tells me he wants to add to this business he's started. He seemed to really motivate me to want to do better and to encourage him, I gave him the cash he needed to start what he needed. Now all of our talks have been strictly business. I work for a company that can provide a lot of potential business for what he does. I don't feel used necessarily, but I told him today that we did not need to be "personable" any longer. I told him we can be professional and that he did not have to pretend to like me for business purposes. I am not a stupid girl, I know where to take it from here. I just want to know how or why it would have to end this way when it didn't start this way. Is everyone more interested in money than the value of friendship or more, a relationship that could only lead to 10 times this one meager opportunity...?? Wow....(shaking head at self in disappointment) more

Resolved Question: Mashup education, experience, and skills at 24. What should I do if establishing a school is my eventual goal?

In college I have studied business management, European politics, advertising, philosophy (four of these one year each), and performing arts communication (am in junior year, will be graduating with a bachelor's degree in communication next year). I failed my first four attempts at college not because of laziness or Iack of commitment; but because I made some ignorant choices in my personal lives that required a lot of cleanup, wrecked my relationship with my family, and compromised my mental health. In between I took a year off to take care of myself and make amends at home, got back into college, and gradually pursue the dream again. The dream has been in my heart practically all my life: I want to set up the first performing arts high school in my country that provides hard working, talented teenagers the opportunity to test the waters of professional showmanship within the safety of a responsible educational institute before they'll have to make up their minds if this is what they want to pursue in tertiary education (e.g. conservatoires or performing arts college) or for life. At some point in my life, I want this dream to actually come true, but I don't know yet where to start. I'm 24 and have been in college since 16 after accelerating two grades in high school, so my first go at university was a rushed decision. However, I always knew that I would want to own my own business one day (i.e. the school) and that I will need to know how to raise capital, sell the product (school programs), lead people, and sustain a long living organisation. Out of my five studies, the one that has the biggest impact on me was probably advertising, which helped me understand how brand development, corporate culture, corporate identity, publicity and image work as part of a company's marketing strategy. I did well in advertising but had to leave to take care of my personal issues. Initially I chose it was because I was too chicken to audition for music school (I had stopped playing music for about 3 years then, I'd probably flunk anyway), but it's creative and based on the business principles I have encountered in a previous study. My current study, PA, has been the most stable, but the program sucks. The campus is originally a PR school that happens to be attended by a number of local celebrities; so they made a communication program tailor made for students intending to pursue a career in showbiz. We ended up getting raw public relations material with odd classes like anthropology, law, and telecommunication technology, with two supplementary art classes per semester. I don't mind the academic subjects, but am alarmed at the lack of theory basis, technique drilling, and emphasis of dedicated showmanship in these classes. We don't even get to choose what kind of performing arts we intend to specialise in, we just get some singing classes and some acting classes but they're basically just throwing the baby in the bath water. So I can sing a bit, act a bit, dance a bit, write scripts, direct, and produce a production satisfactorily, but I can do none of these at a professional level. The reason why I didn't take education major was because I'm not interested in being a classroom teacher. My goal is to raise the capital to start this school, establish a particular brand of education with a distinctive corporate culture, and lead and train the decision makers to run the business responsibly. However, considering that I will need to know the principles of setting up curricula and methods of approaching students to bring out the best of them, I am willing to consider pursuing a master's degree in education. When it comes to work experience, I have had many jobs but not been able to keep them. My longest job was selling skin care products and recruiting people for an MLM company; I lasted 2 years but can't call that a career. Other than that I have worked mostly doing on and off translation projects, and briefly worked in a clothing shop and as an MC for concerts and corporate events. Now that my musical skills have died, my remaining best gifts remaining would be languages (I'm trilingual), public speaking, fusion cooking, leadership, strategizing, and writing... but I have no formal training in any of these and (except for languages and writing) have barely used them in professional settings. I've considered to start working in TV broadcast or an advertising consultancy... they can always use some creative entertainment and I need to make money anyway, but so far my attempts to get into the industry have not been successful. Furthermore, at this point I just can't see it yet drawing me closer to my later goal of founding a performing arts school. I just don't want to make another bad decision I'd regret later in life. A prospective employer once told me that I know what I want, but currently do not have what it takes to get what I want. He's right, but my life has only just begun and I can do somethI can do something to change that if I could just map out where I want to go, learn, work, and consistently dedicate myself to it. I don't believe that my dream is impossible, but it will require breaking down into realistic baby steps I can rationally work on now, and constantly following up and revising strategies to get there. What I'm wondering is... how do people get into the education business? What did successful private school founders do when they were young? What kind of people did they hang around, and what kind of books did they read? Why did they have a passion for setting up this school? With the kind of education, work experience, and skills I have, what are some valuable things I can use to get closer to the dream? What kind of skills, experience, and further education will I have to pursue? And since I more

Voting Question: I need someone fix, proofread my coverletter?

Hi, guys, I need people to proofread my coverletter I don't know if it is too long and wordy but please fix anything you feel is necessary and please check my grammar too THANK YOU I am applying for entry level position at Flight Options. I am a student at Ohio State University pursuing Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. I expect to graduate with majors in Operations Management, Logistics Management and Aviation Management in Spring 2010. I saw this unique opportunity on fisher connect of Fisher College of Business. I truly think I am uniquely qualified for this position. As an immigrant from Taiwan, I understand the differences in various cultures and I have developed strong adaptability skills, as well as a sense of responsibility. My experience conversing with others of different backgrounds has allowed me to exercise both my creative thinking and social skills. Due to my personal experience of starting anew in the U.S.A., I have developed a strong work ethic and ability to learn at a fast pace. My strong leadership skills were showcased in the AAAE OSU student chapter, as I recently help founded. Despite my ability to lead, I am very capable of working in a team. My hard work for was recognized by Netjets, as I recently received the Netjets 2009-2010 scholarship. I developed various operations and interpersonal communication skills from my internship experience at Chicago Rockford International Airport. I contribute tremendously for the Rockford Airfest, by dramatic increase of people and profit from past years. My current internship with JWORK Ltd and Meeder Financial allows me to further strengthen my leadership and analysis skills. I believe I am highly qualified and show the enthusiasm that you seek. This position would give me the perfect chance to apply my skills, experience and acquired academic knowledge. I am eager for the opportunity to gain more experience and learn more about the industry. I am sure that if given the chance, I will prove what an excellent competitive individual I am. Thank you very much for your consideration more

Voting Question: Need help finding business reps. any ideas where to find people looking for business opportunities?

I have joined a home based business opportunity that is truely ethical and credible that Donald Trump is even endorsing. I need help to find people that want to supplement their income either full time or part-time. Any ideas on where I can find good leads or referrals? Help me change people lives for the better. more

Resolved Question: Why does the Obama administration want to punish the banks? Is it Constitutional?

Ex Post Facto: The tax attaches to banks that took TARP funds that were offered by the government to shore up the financial system. This was—and remains—perfectly legal. Yet now banks are being penalized for participating in the government program. Severe: The tax is expected to confiscate hundreds of billions of dollars from the banks, which surely qualifies it as severe. Courts have found that to be the punitive confiscation of property. Punitive Intent: Obama’s remarks introducing the tax proposal sounded very vindictive to almost everyone who has heard it. Joe Biden emailed Coakley supporters in Massachusetts that Scott Brown's opposition to the tax was "a perfect opportunity to show where his loyalties lie -- with working families in Massachusetts or with the bankers on Wall Street who helped lead us into the mess we're in -- guess who he chose?" That's the language of punishment for the financial crisis. No Legit Purpose: There’s no other legitimate purpose to the tax but to punish banks for being bailed out. It will probably be argued that the tax will reduce risk at banks—but if that were anything more than a pretext the tax would be permanent rather than expiring when the TARP is fully repaid. And the government cannot argue that the purpose is the collection of revenue—that would be an absurdly broad rationale that would exempt any confiscation, fine or tax from the ban on Bills of Attainder. Targeted: The tax is obviously targeted at the large banks that took TARP. No one expects the list of banks that qualify for the tax to grow, and Obama’s proposal actually exempts the automaker TARP recipients. The courts have ruled that corporations count as individuals who cannot be targeted in this way, so there’s no getting around it by saying Bank of America isn’t a person. And just because there are dozens of banks that will be taxed doesn’t mean it is too broad to qualify—the Supreme Court once ruled that a law aimed at the entire membership of the communist party counted as a Bill of Attainder. Unavoidable: There’s nothing the banks can do to avoid the tax. No management changes or better risk controls will exempt them. There is literally no new regulation to comply with in order to avoid the penalty. They’re stuck with the taint of TARP. http://www.businessinsider.com/obamas-bank-tax-is-unconstitutional-2010-1?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+businessinsider+(The+Business+Insider)&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher I thought he was a constitutional professor. Shouldn't he have known this? And why does he want to punish banks for what the government forced them to do? He was even an attorney in lawsuits against banks who tried to refuse to make bad loans to people. more

Resolved Question: Any advice from people who have established a successful school from scratch?

I've dreamt about this just about every day for 6 years--that's about 25% of my life already. I want to be the first founder of a performing arts high school in my country. I actually write down details about what the school would look like, what the school's philosophy would be like, the school's corporate identity and culture, what kind of teachers will be teaching there, what kind of students will it attract, what alumni and ex students will grow to become, what facilities will be available, side enterprises it will give students and teachers the opportunity to participate in, and other businesses (the media, scholarship bodies, tertiary education institutes, theatre and dance companies, record labels, production houses, NGOs, the government...) Now, the past 6 years of my life had also been a tough one... unwise choices concerning my study (mostly due to ignorance and lack of guidance), disappointment, studies fell apart, separated from parents by the continent since my mid teens only to return home in my early twenties totally failing my plans, and nervous breakdown. However, since my decision to restart college at 22, my studies have seen success, and so have my emotional health and stability. I'm now a junior (third year) student of a bachelor's degree in Performing Arts Communication--not at a Conservatoire but at a Public Relations school. It's a new program so we get to be the guinea pigs for raw communication management classes copied from its PR and Mass Communication majors, supplemented by singing, acting, directing, and production classes. However, this campus has not adequately taught us the value of the longsuffering, painstaking mentality that's required of professional performers, nor has it equipped us with the proper theory and techniques. So yes, I can sing a bit, act a bit, direct a bit, and all that, but am by no means qualified to practice performing arts professionally. The reason why I chose this college was because it was close to home, promised to dig deeper into disciplines I learnt from my previous majors (business, advertising, politics & culture, philosophy) from a performing arts perspective, seemed gave me a second chance to try my potential in a field I had to give up in high school due to circumstances, and was the perfect opportunity to heal myself from the nervous breakdown by proving that I can study something for four years successfully. But obviously my second and third expectations from the list above has been somewhat disappointed. I didn't study Education per se, because being the teacher is not my goal. However, now that this dream is maturing, I'm more open to the possibility of going into it. But with so many specialisations in the Education field, which one should I take? My goal is to raise the capital, design the curriculum, define the corporate identity and culture, devise the business plan, and train qualified performing arts (and other) teachers to educate adolescents in our values. That's why I studied all the other things before (although they were arguably ill-advised choices that didn't lead me any closer to this dream). And of course, once I graduate from here, I plan to practice performing arts (singing and acting) by joining a good quality theatre company (truly professional ones don't exist in my country as none have been successful in raising profits on their own, so that means I'll still need a day job in addition to this). I currently work translating mining feasibility studies into English--which I like, do well in, and earn good money from--but that's because I have bills to pay now... not that I intend to spend all my life making this into my career. Alright, so that's my situation. Any advice from people who have been involved in the founding and running of a successful school? If I should study again after getting my bachelor's degree in "Performing Arts Communication", what should I study, and where? What jobs should I look into, which I might qualify for and will be useful in preparing me to eventually action the establishment of the school? What kind of friends should I have around me, and what kind of mentors should I seek? (I live in the industrialised capital of a developing Southeast Asian country. In the past I have aimed at TV broadcasting and copywriting for brand development/advertising as fields to start working in.) Thank you! more

Resolved Question: Can anyone read this and tell me what you think?

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity. But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land. And so we've come here today to dramatize a shameful condition. In a sense we've come to our nation's capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the "unalienable Rights" of "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note, insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked "insufficient funds." But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. And so, we've come to cash this check, a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice. We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of Now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children. It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment. This sweltering summer of the Negro's legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality. Nineteen sixty-three is not an end, but a beginning. And those who hope that the Negro needed to blow off steam and will now be content will have a rude awakening if the nation returns to business as usual. And there will be neither rest nor tranquility in America until the Negro is granted his citizenship rights. The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges. But there is something that I must say to my people, who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice: In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. Again and again, we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force. The marvelous new militancy which has engulfed the Negro community must not lead us to a distrust of all white people, for many of our white brothers, as evidenced by their presence here today, have come to realize that their destiny is tied up with our destiny. And they have come to realize that their freedom is inextricably bound to our freedom. We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back. There are those who are asking the devotees of civil rights, "When will you be satisfied?" We can never be satisfied as long as the Negro is the victim of the unspeakable horrors of police brutality. We can never be satisfied as long as our bodies, heavy with the fatigue of travel, cannot gain lodging in the motels of the highways and the hotels of the cities. We cannot be satisfied as long as the negro's basic mobility is from a smaller ghetto to a larger one. We can never be satisfied as long as our children are stripped of their self-hood and robbed of their dignity by signs stating: "For Whites Only." We cannot be satisfied as long as a Negro in Mississippi cannot vote and a Negro in New York believes he has nothing for which to vote. No, no, we more

Resolved Question: Please READ!!! essay need to be proofread (transfer essay)?

(native country and universities names have been changed) topic: Please provide a statement (250 words) that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve. (I am applying to 3 universities) As the founding fathers declared 234 years ago, the United States of America is a place where “we hold [the] truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness”. When my folks and I moved from congo to the U.S, three years ago, the first thing that stroked us was the seemingly infinite amount of prospects that this country presented before our eyes. Coming from an underprivileged background with a penniless single mom, I realized how fortunate I was to be young, and full of life on this land of opportunities. I felt as if I was holding in my hands the recipe to make my dreams come true, and assist my family. I sensed so much power, and freedom to strive for life. My success was almost palpable, even the sky was not matching the limit of my potential. My fear for the language, which I thought was going to be the biggest obstacle of all, gradually vanished as my eager to succeed exponentially amplified. Even though I was only a French speaker with no knowledge of any American culture, becoming as successful as Edward Lewis was not just an “American dream” anymore. By living on the U.S territories, it became my “American dream”, too: an objective to achieve. Although Pretty Woman was and still is by far one of my favorite movies all time, I stopped fantasizing with the Richard Gere’s character and started focusing on how to turn out to be like that character: a tidy and successful investment banker. After series of hasty fascinating searches through the web and my entourage, the conclusion and fact was that: If I were to be an investment banker, I was to master in the field of business, economics, and management. Another investigation I did right away reveal that: the best investment bankers come from the best schools of business; schools like yours. At the time of my findings, which was last year, I was a high school sophomore at a school in the Brooklyn that was not meeting my challenges. I knew that in order to reach the level I desired, I was to look for challenges and face them. This quest of challenges created in me the zeal of learning new things. As an increasing continuum, the ardent appreciation for my education grew beyond any proportion. And that same year, I decided to bring an end to my high school career and embarked on my early college journey. Last August, I attended Boston College. Moving from New York City to Boston was rather a surprising discovery than just a fun college adventure. For the first time, I became conscious that the road that leads to my goal was going to get coarser as I get closer to my destination. I was surrounded by many people like me, and others that made me question my own intellect. Even if there were only about 184 of us, it was the more compact and intelligent grouping that had ever been exposed to me. In such little amount of time, I made a lot of reliable friends who were also highly determined to accomplish their dreams. We kept our eyes on the price. However, reviewing our notes and books was not all we did in our school, we also knew how to take sporadic breaks to party, play football, or enjoy the magnificent 3-D graphic of Modern Warfare 2 on Xbox360. I enjoyed being at Boston college until this semester when I found out about the limits of the college in the field of business and economics. Although Boston College is a highly competitive liberal art college, besides microeconomics and macroeconomics, it does not offer any other class in my field of interest. If I stay here, this academic shortage will compromise my dream, thus the transfer to your school is like the rescue of my happiness and I am willing to do whatever it will take to attain it. By transferring to your school, I get the opportunity to reside in a similarly bright entourage, study in the field I am interested in, and continue my studies at a highly competitive institute. I would like to able to read for hours or do fifty pushups without being called a “geek” or a “jock”. In brief, I want to be around a group of open minded scholars that will accept me for what I am; a group of scholars that I will synthesize with, liberally express myself, and easily pursuit my happiness. Also, the size of your school is one appealing factor that encourages transferring, the fun I had here can be three or even ten times higher. Your resources and facilities are magnetizing, and your diversity astonishing. I would like to terminate my undergraduate study at your school to preserve a hope of achieving my “American dream”, have a formative experience, and prove to everyone that the founding fathers were right when they made the Declaration othe end is "declaration of independence of the United states of America"it is min 250cassandra please I need your email more

Resolved Question: Entertainment - society & culture - Do you agree that women are always clever like portia?

the summary of the story..'' The Merchant of Venice is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1596 and 1598 '' ...okay, please go to the story now... Bassanio, a Venetian nobleman with financial difficulties, wishes to compete for the hand of Portia, a wealthy heiress of Belmont, in order to restore his fortune. He asks his friend Antonio, a successful merchant of Venice, to loan him the money necessary to undertake such an attempt. Antonio agrees, but, as all of his assets are tied up at sea, he will have to use his credit in order to obtain the money for his friend. They go to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender and enemy of Antonio’s. Shylock agrees to lend them 3000 ducats, but only if Antonio will sign a bond offering the usurer a pound of his flesh if the loan is not repaid in three months’ time. Read ? good. venice city is a beautiful one. Antonio: dear bassonio, why your face is so much dull and seen you are much worried ? Bassanio: thanks antonio, but it is true i am sad since i met a beautiful girl called portia, she have good qualities, kind hearted, i wish to marry her, but what can i do antonio, i am poor. my health is my wealth and i will try if i have some 3000 gold coins Antonio: Don't worry bassanio, a true friend will help in time...i will help. you can marry the girl.. He met one merchant in venice called shylock. ..Shylock hates Antonio, both because he is a Christian and because he insulted and spat on Shylock for being a Jew. Also, Antonio undermines Shylock's moneylending business by lending money at zero interest. Shylock proposes a condition for the loan: if Antonio is unable to repay it at the specified date, he may take a pound of Antonio's flesh. Bassanio does not want Antonio to accept such a risky condition.Shylock hates Antonio, both because he is a Christian and because he insulted and spat on Shylock for being a Jew. Also, Antonio undermines Shylock's moneylending business by lending money at zero interest. Shylock proposes a condition for the loan: if Antonio is unable to repay it at the specified date, he may take a pound of Antonio's flesh. Bassanio does not want Antonio to accept such a risky condition. shylock was very happy since he waited for such opportunity to... shylock: Antonio, i am happy in lending loan to you but i will give with a condition that you need not pay interest, but you should return the money with 3 months instalments and if failed to do so, i will take one pound flesh from your body..you should sign bond too. antonio: thank you shylock, i agree. and signed bond. antonio: Bassanio get this money and wish you good luck.. Portia's father has left a will stipulating each of her suitors must choose correctly from one of three caskets – one each of gold, silver, and lead – before he could win Portia's hand. Bassanio wins the contest and married portia. Antonio met heavy loss in his business and unable to repay the loan and shylock gone to the court. Antonio wrote a letter to bassanio and on seeing the letter portia gave as much as gold coins to save antonio from the debt. we conclude in short now.. in the court.. shylock: As per the bond, i need only the flesh from antonio's body and i don't want any money now, my lord.. court: i can dismiss this case, but in order to give more opportunities.. Bassanio: i give 10 times more than the loan amount, please release the court case.. shylock: no..no..i need justice..not money..if the law does not work, i go to home and this world should know the city of venice is not with the law.. portia: shylock..don't worry, you can get your thing as per law, i assure you..do you brought weighing machine and knife ? shylock: yes, yes, here it is .. portia: Antonia, now pray god..no way..tell your friends be ready to face the punishment..and turning to the side of shylock..please bring a doctor, and the doctor will give treatment to antonio when you cut his flesh from his body.. shylock: no..no..the law did not say that. i will obey the law..i wish to follow the law. court: permission granted to take flesh from the body of the antonio.. portia: stop cutting...stop cutting we are not standing in your way, you can take flesh, but that flesh should weigh correctly one pound and that should not exceed a bit..and also in the bond, a permission is granted to take one pound flesh only and no a drop of blood should come while cutting the flesh...since no word about blood in the bond.. shylock: how it is possible to take a flesh without blood...now i agree to get the loan amount and i obey court orders.. court: shylock..you done a great mistake..already you collect interest more than normal..i dismiss the case and the properties of the shylock... more

Voting Question: Schedule C - Pre Business Loss - Supporting Documentation?

Hi, Our tax advisor is out of country. We are seeking your help and advise. IRS is examining our 2007 personal return. They asked us to send supporting documentation for Schedule C expenses we claimed: 1) Other Expenses 2) Vehicle Expenses To give you background, we were in Cleveland, Ohio and exploring for business opportunities in 2007. Initially, from Jan through May, we traveled to Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Columbus during weekends through some leads. Also we were looking for business through online websites and newspapers. In May, we had found a gas station for sale in about 20 miles from our place. We talked to the seller. Based on what he said, the business seemed promising so we wanted to purchase. He asked us to put a 10k deposit and so he can start training as we had no idea on gas station business. Also he indicated that it may take about 4 - 6 months to transfer ownership as its a name brand gas franchise. We believed his words and put a $10K deposit with a bill of sale agreement and started training and paperwork with the franchise to transfer ownership. We had gone to the franchise corporate office for interview and exams as well. The seller promised that we can get our deposit back if we back out or transfer process doesn't go through. From May through September we had training almost everyday. It seemed like business wasn't doing very well due to competition on the other corner. Before proceeding further (its already too late :-), we decided to go to a CPA and get his previous tax returns verified. We went to a local CPA, showed his tax papers, paid $75 towards consultation fee, she suggested not to buy the gas station as it had liabilities. Next day, we went to the seller and told him that we wanted to backout. He agreed to give our money back after few days. So went to him a few times. He said he can give in multiple payments, so he gave a check for $2,500. We deposited the check in a local bank but it was bounced. We tried sending emails, calling, and went in person. But he said he cannot give our money. We wanted to give him some time and try again. But he never gave our money back. When we were doing taxes for 2007, we explained all this to our tax advisor, he suggested to claim all this a pre business expenditure (loss) on a schedule C as follows: Other expenses: $10K (deposit lost) + $75 (CPA consultation fee) Vehicle expenses: all miles travelled However we do have check images to support other expenses. Also we do have vehicle service records avaialble to support the vehicle miles log (Dec 2006, Apr 2007, Dec 2007). IRS asked us to send completed business questionnaire plus vehicle information as well. We've all the information but not sure how to put all this together. Kindly suggest the approach. Sincerely, Ram & Yash more

Resolved Question: Who believes Mitt Romney will be president in 2012.?

The Mitt is a corporate savy guy. Obama has no idea what the hell he is doing as it seems the economy has not improved as he said it would. We need a guy with business experience who obiously knows how an economy works. The tax cuts must stay in place as Romney believes. Here is some of his points. -Open the doors to trade. Give important friends like Colombia favored trade status rather than bow to protectionist demands. Now is the time for aggressive pursuit of opportunities for new markets for American goods, not insular retrenchment -• Create tax incentives that promote business expansion and hiring. For example, install a robust investment tax credit, permit businesses to expense capital purchases made in 2010, and reduce payroll taxes. These will reignite construction, technology and a wide array of capital goods industries, and lead to expanded employment.yeah..Palin is a first class idiot.I think the economy and unemployment is more of a concern. more

Resolved Question: Whether to forward a business lead to the top boss or my immediate boss (whom I don't trust)?

I have just got a potential lead from a prospective client which may prove to be lucrative for my organisation. They have forwarded me the details via email. I am a little skeptical in forwarding this to my immediate reporting manager (who is GM-IT). He has a penchant for blowing away opportunities prematurely and doesn't command my trust and respects. The top boss (designation: VP) is a more professional guy and also the in charge of business related issues. If I forward this mail to the top boss (and I am on good terms with him), it will hurt my boss's ego that why didn't I forward these details to him and why to his boss straight away. He will also give me quite an earful for doing this. I wish to give this prospect a fair deal but am afraid that I shouldn't get caught up in office politics too. Please help me decide what to do? Regards, Yatri PS: I have to forward this mail within the next half an hour. more

Resolved Question: TWA Velocity, who would win these Matches?

Welcome back to TWA Velocity, last week we found out the first Royal Rumble Qualifier from Velocity and that was Ezekiel Jackson after he beat MVP, Kofi Kingston won The First come first serve Battle Royal and has earned himself a Championship Match against Randy Orton which will be next week, Abyss also just retained his Hardcore Championship against Mike Knox and continues to remain Undefeated on Velocity. Promo 1 General Manager Mike Hart makes his way to the ring. Mike: Now I shall be inviting both Kofi Kingston and Randy Orton to the ring and we shall make it official that next week we will have a World Title Match between those 2, so first of all please welcome The Challenger Kofi Kingston Kofi makes his way out, Mike then introduces Randy Orton who comes out with Ezekiel Jackson Mike: Now before we go anywhere with this I want you both to take a seat, infront of you is the contract which you both are to sign for this match. Before that is there anything you wish to say? Kofi: There is nothing I need to say other than give me a pen and Randy loosen that Belt because next week I will be holding that World Title. Orton: Do you know what you’re getting yourself into Kofi? I am not just your ordinary guy, I am a Legend Killer and I will kill yours before you even make one, I have retired various Superstars in the past and just 2 weeks ago I made The Undertaker Rest In Peace. I will sign this contract, but it’s you Kofi who needs to think twice. As Randy Orton signs the contract Team Awesome make their way out to the Entrance Ramp. HBK: Hold it right there, before you make this official there is something I want to get off my chest, now there are something’s about this the fans need to know and that is that Kofi Kingston here should not have even been in The Match. I signed up before the match before he had and I was the 10th name on the list and I was screwed out of my opportunity. Mike: Shawn I did warn you before you came out to the ring last week that if you got involved with any match then you would forfeit your place in The Battle Royal, you did that so Kofi got the opportunity and won. HBK: This is rubbish, we all know that I would have won that match if I was in it, but you have a thing against Team Awesome and you found any excuse to keep me out of it, I demand to be included into this Match and I deserve more respect, for everything I have done for the Wrestling Business in the past. Kofi: Shawn, you always go on about how good you WERE, how about now, OK you are United States Champion, but other than that all you do is stand there run your mouth off and pick on people weaker than you. HBK: How about we test that, tonight you and me winner faces Randy next week. Kofi: Your on Mike: WAIT, WAIT, WAIT, I make the matches around here, but here’s one for you, Kofi Vs HBK, Kofi wins it stays as it is if Shawn wins then it will be a Triple Threat next week. Orton is furious with this decision Mike: Now Orton I not gonna make this easy for them, there is an added stipulation 1 on 1 or Triple Threat the only way The Title can change hands is if The Champion is Pinned. Now next we have a TWA Tag Title Re-Match so lets get it on. Match 1 TWA Tag Team Title’s Match Team Awesome (Chris Masters and Ricky Ortiz) (c) Vs The Hart Dynasty Match 2 Eve Torres Vs Jillian Hall Before the match Eve gets on the mic and warns Michelle McCool that she is not finished with her and despite being betrayed by HBK she still wants Michelle and when she is done hiding behind the rest of Team Awesome she can come out and face her at anytime. Promo 2 Josh Matthews is backstage Josh: With me now I have The Celtic Warrior Sheamus, now Sheamus over recent weeks you have attacked your what I guess is now Former Tag Partner Finlay, what we want to know is Why? Sheamus: Why, I tell you why, I joined up with Finlay cause he said he would lead me, well since this so called Irish Alliance formed we have achieved nothing, we have worked on Nitro, Revenge and now Velocity and still I have nothing. I was better off when I was kicking him in before, so I decided that he is he Weak Link and that I better off without him and to be honest so is the rest of Velocity. Last week Finlay was carried out of here and he is yet to get to his feet again, so let this be a warning to ya all, get in my way and I shall destroy you, I will hurt you beat you until you cannot get up again, I am Sheamus and I will dominate Velocity. I shall start in my next match and I will destroy the man who has control of Abyss and then I shall destroy Abyss and end his winning streak on Velocity. Match 3 Mick Foley w/Abyss Vs Sheamus Match 4 Royal Rumble Qualifying Match Chuck Palumbo Vs Hardcore Holly Promo 3 CM Punk his sat in the locker room, JBL walks in smoking a Cigar. Punk: Get that disgusting thing away from me. JBL: (Laughs) Though you’d say that, now to business Punk: What bPunk: What business? JBL: I got an offer for you Punk: And what is that? JBL: Well, I was thinking you don’t like me, I don’t like you, what I enjoy you despise Punk: Yeah, but whats the point? JBL: The point is we do have something in common, we both have talent and we are both being wasted. Punk: And? JBL: It’s time people like us took a stand and get ourselves noticed again. I am a Wrestling God you are straight Edged think about it, you me together unstoppable, now before you say something think about it, I know you are think about saying No, but think about it Punk, don’t make a decision you’ll regret. JBL leaves, leaving Punk to ponder on his offer. Main Event Kofi Kingston Vs Shawn Michaels Kofi wins it will be Kofi Vs Randy Orton next week on Velocity, HBK wins it will be a Triple threat.Thanks for viewing TWA Velocity, please vote fr who you think should win and give the show a rating. WQ: Who do you think will win The 2010 Royal Rumble and do you think they will win at WrestleMania? more

Resolved Question: Help me name this song?

See if you have or could. Do you ever think. You take a boat or miss? Yes,. Mobile Zweterige, knees weak, arms heavy. Vomiting in a sweater his mother, his noodles. His habits, but on the surface to remain calm and ready. Drop bombs, but he forgot. Authors are so difficult. He opened his mouth and said words can not. This is a case of asphyxia is now flirting. 24 hours after the start time bloah! Back to the real problem I thought what a pity. Oh, go after the rabbit he choked. May be mad but will not. Not standard -. He does not want him to know all the ropes again. But it does not they will stay away from drugs. But he knew poverty. This means that they know that economic downturn. When he returned, and if your mobile phone. He returned to the laboratory car. This rhapsody. Now he is the best hope I will not pass. X2. (You better lose yourself music today. I will be better soon. You will not see one that you will not miss the opportunity to perform. U this life). Spirit Drilling is a sin. My world is like. I Kings in the direction we are moving to a new world. Normal life is too boring, but a letter from the authority of the audit documentation after the death. But economic growth is complex and warmth of his colleagues. For all the hoes that we are what he. From side to side to show that he knew visitors. Lonesome road and God only knows. He grew up not far from his home father. He returned home to his daughter does not know. Press his nose, but cold water will cause. He would not open a product of Cold War. Go to page flow Schmoe. Rand amount of nasal and sell pigeons. Even soap and water and use it. But I think the same way, but to win then. Most of the cathedral. X2. (You better lose yourself music today. I will be better soon. You will not see one that you will not miss the opportunity to perform. U this life). A game that I made a call to your emotions. ************* roof to see if this draw two dogs in the cage. I played in everything from change the mood. Chew and spit the blooming stage. But my arms is one of the Nazim and stepwritin. Some people think the best cream. All the more serious internal. In fact, me and my colleagues 9. 5, I can not find my family life is not. Business is damn food stamps do not buy clothes. This film is not no Mekhi Phifer, this is my life. This hard and more difficult than this. Try to feed and water my seed addition. Teeter tottering between the father and the domination of the first singer. Drama mothers and children screaming and. I would like is a very. In a single day in uniform. I have a development area or to prison or killed. ************* success is my only option failure is not. Mother I love you, but to trailer. I do not have more-Salem. I am here I am shooting. Before the failure may lead to a unique opportunity for me. X2. (You better lose yourself music today. I will be better soon. You will not see one that you will not miss the opportunity to perform. U this life). You will not receive your ideas to people. more

Resolved Question: What is the meaning behind these lyrics?

See if you have or could. Do you ever think. You take a boat or miss? Yes,. Mobile Zweterige, knees weak, arms heavy. Vomiting in a sweater his mother, his noodles. His habits, but on the surface to remain calm and ready. Drop bombs, but he forgot. Authors are so difficult. He opened his mouth and said words can not. This is a case of asphyxia is now flirting. 24 hours after the start time bloah! Back to the real problem I thought what a pity. Oh, go after the rabbit he choked. May be mad but will not. Not standard -. He does not want him to know all the ropes again. But it does not they will stay away from drugs. But he knew poverty. This means that they know that economic downturn. When he returned, and if your mobile phone. He returned to the laboratory car. This rhapsody. Now he is the best hope I will not pass. X2. (You better lose yourself music today. I will be better soon. You will not see one that you will not miss the opportunity to perform. U this life). Spirit Drilling is a sin. My world is like. I Kings in the direction we are moving to a new world. Normal life is too boring, but a letter from the authority of the audit documentation after the death. But economic growth is complex and warmth of his colleagues. For all the hoes that we are what he. From side to side to show that he knew visitors. Lonesome road and God only knows. He grew up not far from his home father. He returned home to his daughter does not know. Press his nose, but cold water will cause. He would not open a product of Cold War. Go to page flow Schmoe. Rand amount of nasal and sell pigeons. Even soap and water and use it. But I think the same way, but to win then. Most of the cathedral. X2. (You better lose yourself music today. I will be better soon. You will not see one that you will not miss the opportunity to perform. U this life). A game that I made a call to your emotions. Motherfucking roof to see if this draw two dogs in the cage. I played in everything from change the mood. Chew and spit the blooming stage. But my arms is one of the Nazim and stepwritin. Some people think the best cream. All the more serious internal. In fact, me and my colleagues 9. 5, I can not find my family life is not. Business is damn food stamps do not buy clothes. This film is not no Mekhi Phifer, this is my life. This hard and more difficult than this. Try to feed and water my seed addition. Teeter tottering between the father and the domination of the first singer. Drama mothers and children screaming and. I would like is a very. In a single day in uniform. I have a development area or to prison or killed. Motherfucking success is my only option failure is not. Mother I love you, but to trailer. I do not have more-Salem. I am here I am shooting. Before the failure may lead to a unique opportunity for me. X2. (You better lose yourself music today. I will be better soon. You will not see one that you will not miss the opportunity to perform. U this life). You will not receive your ideas to people. more

Resolved Question: Are these the right lyrics for Lose Yourself by Eminem?

See if you have or could. Do you ever think. You take a boat or miss? Yes,. Mobile Zweterige, knees weak, arms heavy. Vomiting in a sweater his mother, his noodles. His habits, but on the surface to remain calm and ready. Drop bombs, but he forgot. Authors are so difficult. He opened his mouth and said words can not. This is a case of asphyxia is now flirting. 24 hours after the start time bloah! Back to the real problem I thought what a pity. Oh, go after the rabbit he choked. May be mad but will not. Not standard -. He does not want him to know all the ropes again. But it does not they will stay away from drugs. But he knew poverty. This means that they know that economic downturn. When he returned, and if your mobile phone. He returned to the laboratory car. This rhapsody. Now he is the best hope I will not pass. X2. (You better lose yourself music today. I will be better soon. You will not see one that you will not miss the opportunity to perform. U this life). Spirit Drilling is a sin. My world is like. I Kings in the direction we are moving to a new world. Normal life is too boring, but a letter from the authority of the audit documentation after the death. But economic growth is complex and warmth of his colleagues. For all the hoes that we are what he. From side to side to show that he knew visitors. Lonesome road and God only knows. He grew up not far from his home father. He returned home to his daughter does not know. Press his nose, but cold water will cause. He would not open a product of Cold War. Go to page flow Schmoe. Rand amount of nasal and sell pigeons. Even soap and water and use it. But I think the same way, but to win then. Most of the cathedral. X2. (You better lose yourself music today. I will be better soon. You will not see one that you will not miss the opportunity to perform. U this life). A game that I made a call to your emotions. Motherfucking roof to see if this draw two dogs in the cage. I played in everything from change the mood. Chew and spit the blooming stage. But my arms is one of the Nazim and stepwritin. Some people think the best cream. All the more serious internal. In fact, me and my colleagues 9. 5, I can not find my family life is not. Business is damn food stamps do not buy clothes. This film is not no Mekhi Phifer, this is my life. This hard and more difficult than this. Try to feed and water my seed addition. Teeter tottering between the father and the domination of the first singer. Drama mothers and children screaming and. I would like is a very. In a single day in uniform. I have a development area or to prison or killed. Motherfucking success is my only option failure is not. Mother I love you, but to trailer. I do not have more-Salem. I am here I am shooting. Before the failure may lead to a unique opportunity for me. X2. (You better lose yourself music today. I will be better soon. You will not see one that you will not miss the opportunity to perform. U this life). You will not receive your ideas to people. more

Resolved Question: What is the name of this song?

y see, if you have one, or a chance to In order to seize everything you ever thought for a while You grab it, or let slip? Yes, Zweterige hands, knees weak, arms heavy There is vomit on his sweater already, Mom noodles His temper, but on the surface to remain calm and ready to To drop bombs, but he has forgotten Wrote, and all the people so hard He opened his mouth and said that the words are not out of This is a case of choking, is now flirting 24-hour run, as time passed, bloah! Back to reality, oh, think of gravity Oh, go after a hare, he choked up It may even insanity, but would not give up Standard not -- He would not be, he knows all the ropes again in the It does not matter, they will stay away from drugs He knows that, but it broke That is, he knows that a recession When he returned to his cell phone, and when Returned to the laboratory ü All of this rhapsody His best to seize this moment, I hope he does not pass the x2 (You better lose yourself in the music, the current I did, you would not get better in the past You can not see one, do not miss the opportunity to crack down on no This is an opportunity of a lifetime ü) This spirit is the escape through the hole is a sin The world is my wish Let me king, we are moving in one direction, a new world order A normal life too boring, but the star of a document review body after death But its growth is difficult, and his colleagues are warming It is a time for us all these hoes is all he Coast to coast show, he also knows that tourists Lonely road, and only God knows He grew up away from home, he has no father He will return to his home, his daughter does not even know But, keep your nose to the cold water here, the reasons for How does he not open, he is a product of the Cold War Move to the next one which flows Schmoe His nose and the sale of beach pigeon Even the soap, he and implement But I think this is an old custom, but in order to win, and then Great large part of the Cathedral Cathedral x2 (You better lose yourself in the music, the current I did, you would not get better in the past You can not see one, do not miss the opportunity to crack down on no This is an opportunity of a lifetime ü) There are more games, I was a call to change your anger This tearing of the motherfucking roof off like two dogs in a cage I was playing the beginning, everything changed mood According to chew and spit out the evil from the stage However, I have been among the Nazim and stepwritin Arms Some people think that a better lip All the pain inside amplified by In fact, I get it with my colleagues, 9 5, can I find the right kind of life, my family does not Business people, those damn food stamps do not buy cloths not And it is not the movie, there's no Mekhi Phifer, this is my life These difficult times, and thus more difficult to Try to feed and water my seed, in addition to Teeter tottering between a father and catching an opera singer, the first one Mama Drama and screaming children and There is much I want to To stay in one place, the monotony of the day Allow me this, I would like turtles I had to develop a plot or go to jail or shot to death Success is my only motherfucking option, failure is not Mamma, I love you, but the trailer to go I get a lot of old not in Salem So I am here I will shoot. Supplied by the failure could lead to a unique opportunity for me, I x2 (You better lose yourself in the music, the current I did, you would not get better in the past You can not see one, do not miss the opportunity to crack down on no This is an opportunity of a lifetime ü) You can not do to your thinking, to the people more

Resolved Question: Can I be a construction manager?

I know this is kind of a weird question... here's the details. My wifes family owns/operates a fairly good-sized home building company ,maybe 50 homes a year. I have the opportunity to come work for them but not sure what function I want to sell my self on without looking like an a**hole. My Background: I've been working (10 years now) in a supervisory function for a large manufacturing company where I've learned to be pretty good with leading efficency improvement projects. I do not have a degree ( i dropped out after two years), but have always continued my education here and there learning things as they apply directly to business. I communicate pretty well in writing and orally and I'm descent with CAD drafting software and the MS office suite stuff as well as being farily strong in the math arena. Also, I worked in the construction trade for about three years right after high school where I learned most of the basics of being a carpenter. I'm a pretty self-motivated person and always do well working as a spear-head. Anywho, your advice, observations, suggestions, etc, are appreciated,.., Thanks! I can provide more info if needed, I have a meeting with the pres of the company tomorrow and I want make sure I don;t sell myself short while at the same time not getting in over my head, Thanks again!Working for a construction company reqiures that I have the General Contractor license? more

Resolved Question: Lucky opportunity has fallen in my office!?

A guy I like forgot something in my office and is coming back to get it this afternoon. This is my opportunity! What do I say to him? I haven't had a real conversation with him yet, although he has come by to take care of business with other people in my office. The only convo we had was around Halloween, when he asked me what I was doing. I told him I was going downtown with a friend. I asked him what he was doing and he said he was going to volunteer out in the wilderness with little kids. That made me feel guilty. I'm not even the partying type but I feel like already I have done damage to his perception of me. How can I strike up a conversation again and let him know I am interested without coming off as desperate, needy, or stupid? I volunteer at a hospital and work with children every week! But I don't want to just bring that up randomly. He's coming by to just pick up his binder and leave. I truly admire him and genuinely want to get to know him more. How can I make it feel like he is the one doing the leading and want to get to know me? I'm looking for answers that are genuine and something you would say to someone who you want to get to know more. Should I put my number in the binder? LOLIf it helps any, I'm 25 and he is my age or within a year of it. I typically screw things up like this by being nervous or getting that fight-or-flight-or-freeze syndrome, the last 2 being the ones I display. So, anything helps. more

Resolved Question: Do you know of any other programs that help young people with disabilities?

YOUTH ADVOCACY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT "Nothing About Us, Without Us." These words echo through the mouths of many a disability rights advocate. As the first wave of disability advocates makes various transitions, young people have an opportunity to continue the dialogue for equality and justice and formulate an action plan. The Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities Youth Leadership and Empowerment topic area is seeking proposals written and targeted for young people. For more information go to http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu/submissions/ SUBMISSION DEADLINE: DEC 18, 2009 EMERGING LEADERS SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The Emerging Leaders summer internship program for college students with disabilities offers paid summer internships at many of America's leading corporations. These companies are members of the National Business & Disability Council and are proactive in recruiting qualified people with disabilities. More information can be found on the web site at http://www.emerging-leaders.com APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2009 AAPD SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Each year the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) hosts two Summer Internship Programs for College Students with Disabilities in Washington, DC, providing paid travel to and from DC, paid fully-accessible housing and living stipends. AAPD is now accepting applications for the 2010 Summer Internship programs. For more information go to http://www.aapd.com/AAPDInternship/ APPLICATION DEADLINE: JAN 8, 2010 BRAILLE READERS ARE LEADERS ANNUAL CONTEST FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUTH The goal of this contest is to promote the joy of reading for pleasure, to promote pride in Braille as a viable literacy medium equal to print, and to demonstrate the importance of independent reading in the development of Braille literacy skills. Blind/visually impaired Braille reading students who are enrolled in an educational program for students from grades kindergarten through twelfth grade, in the USA and Canada, are eligible to compete in the contest. For more information go to http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Braille_Readers_Are_Leaders_Overview.asp CONTEST DEADLINE: ALL CONTEST MATERIAL MUST BE RECEIVED BY JAN 22, 2010 WHITE HOUSE FELLOWS PROGRAM Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows program is one of America's most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government. For more information go to http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/fellows APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 1, 2010 BARBARA JORDAN HEALTH POLICY SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program brings talented college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in congressional offices and learn about health policy issues, with a focus on issues affecting racial and ethnic minority and under served communities. For more information go to http://www.kff.org/minorityhealth/bjscholars/index.cfm APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 8, 2010 INTERNSHIP WITH THE NAT'L ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN WOMEN'S FORUM The National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) is seeking a third or fourth year college student to work part-time (minimum 15 hours per week) during the Spring 2010 semester at our Washington, DC office. Their mission is to build a movement to advance social justice and human rights for API women and girls through policy advocacy, community organizing and public education. For more information send an email to rjfellow@napawf.org APPLICATION DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS REVIEWED ON ROLLING BASISThanks Lilka! Don't mind the thumbs down - they are clueless about what's really important in life. more

Resolved Question: Hi, is this a scam email I received?

I'm pretty sure this is a scam since I don't have any idea how they know I'm a finance and accounting major, and never gave my email address out to anyone, but I'm having a hard time figuring out just exactly what the scam is since they aren't asking me for any personal information, even in follow up emails. anyway, this is what the email says: fromJovita Bernat <jovitabernat0531@hotmail.com> tog**************@gmail.com (I blocked my email out) dateWed, Dec 2, 2009 at 4:32 AM subjectEntry level position at MF GMBH is available now mailed-byhotmail.com hide details 4:32 AM (6 hours ago) MF Group GmBH has a new enty level job opening in the Accounting Department. (No previous accounting experience is required). We are the largest Insurance Company in Europe with a successful long term commitment history. About the Job: We are looking for career oriented individual to join our accounting staff. This position is entry level and will be in our financial reporting and operations accounting areas. Candidate will handle various accounting responsibilities, including: perform data entry of journal entries, assist in performing financial transactions, assist with month�end, quarter-end and year-end financial reports, monitor and review transaction details, perform other duties as assigned. About us: Ag Int. is an independent, private, owner-managed company since 1993. Our headquarters are in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1993, we now have a global network of subsidiaries and offices around the world. Ag Int. has ended the year 2008 with USD3.22 billion in assets under management. The company provides unmatched convenience in Europe and the United States, serving more than 130.000 consumer and business clients. We take a global approach to our core businesses of general and life insurance. The diversity of our portfolio, both geographically and by line of business, is key to our strategy. We offer a comprehensive range of general and life insurance products and services for individuals, small businesses, commercial enterprises, mid-sized and large corporations and multinational companies. Our customers are some of the world's largest industrial, c ommercial and professional service firms, insurance companies, and financial institutions. They trust us for our superior financial security, risk expertise, and service excellence. They value our fundamental strength � our capital and our people. We aspire to become the leading global insurance group in our chosen markets, and to consistently deliver top-tier results for our shareholders. By so doing, we will create strong relationships with our customers, agents and brokers, and provide rewarding opportunities for our employees. What we offer: Full/Part time employment Compensation 45.000 � 55.000 USD + 13th salary An excellent growth platform and a great working environment Zero cost health insurance, matching 401(k) Annual Partnership Exchange Programs Free Regular Seminars What are we looking for: Must be US citizen or legal alien authorized to work in the US High School degree (college degree is a plus) Experience in Accounting/Bookkeeping is a plus Must be willing to work overtime during certain parts of our month-end process Ability to handle multiple tasks within a strict timeframe Must have strong communication skills and customer service background Should be able to work independently in a team environment MS Office System Skills Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. This company will appreciate your contributions and you will be valued for your dedication. AG Int. Is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minority and disabled candidates. To Learn more about this position please contact Human Resources Department representative by replying to this E-Mail: alex.nuberg@gmail.com . Your request will be forwarded directly to a Recruitment Officer. more

Resolved Question: University Career Crisis: Medicine, Business, both (Pharmacy/Biotech Industry), or Forensics?

Currently I'm having a major future career freak-out. Right now I'm in my sophomore year at university completing a joint major in Business and MBB (Microbi/Biochem). I chose science because I enjoy it and am good at it; business, because I wanted to try it since the future possibilities are very appealing to me. The issue is I don't know where I want to go after I get my bachelors. Pros of Business: -I love to travel and would like to get involved in the global market. -The life of an exec is very appealing; has the potential of making a lot of money. -Many options in the business world. -I find current political and economic events very interesting (I like to keep up with the what's going on in the world). -Can come with status and power Cons: -Has the potential of not making a lot of money; business stretches across a whole spectrum from monotonous low-paying cubical work, to exciting high-paying executive positions. -From the courses I've taken, I'm not into HR (business psychology has got to be one of the most boring branches of psych), not into accounting (do not like balancing numbers all day), and economics is so-so. -Won't feel like I'm "making a difference" for the betterment of mankind. -Recession??? Sciences/Medicine Pros: -I enjoy science (mainly biological) because I find it interesting; genetics/mbb is particularly relevant to me since I have the genetic predisposition for cancer and other heredity diseases. -MD/specialist is very respectable; I like the "Dr." title :) -Can feel I'm making a difference by helping heal people as a doctor, or as a scientist, help in preventing/curing certain genetic diseases. -Even though a business career may have a higher potential to make more, a doctor has a for-sure good pay. Cons: -As a scientist (MBB), I'm not really into doing research my entire life with only the possibility of making some scientific breakthrough. Don't want to just be a lab rat with a medium pay. -Medicine is EXPENSIVE in TIME and MONEY. I don't know if I want to go to school for 4 years, specialize for another 4, and realize I don't like what I'm doing. I hear doctors have a lot of overhead, plus taxation, etc. taking years to pay off debt and actually begin earning a solid living. -Even though my grades are good, I don't know when I'm gonna have the time or money for all the volunteer stuff for med school. Policing/Forensics Pros: -I love solving problems/puzzles and find criminology very interesting. I think I'd love investigative work (whether forensic or detective work). -Dead people/bodies don't disturb me. I've found myself able to stomach more graphic scenes than some of my peers. Perhaps it's because I can become emotionally detached. -Would feel really good to catch sons of a b***ches criminals. Whether it be wife beater, or child killer. Cons: -You first need to be a cop in order to do more advanced forensic fieldwork, and I'm physically not cop material and have no interest in handing out traffic tickets for 3 years with only the "possibility" of becoming a FIS. -Sure there's civilian forensic work, but I don't wanna be a lab rat who's told "analyze this and give me results" without knowing what's going on in an actual investigation. -Forensic pathology I find extremely interesting because it's a medical/bio-based forensic field where you "investigate" cause of death etc. However, in Canada you must be a pathologist first = med school. Personality: I'm competetive, but don't consider myself a "leader" per se (haven't had much opportunity to lead, so maybe I could be if I just came out of my shell a bit?). I really enjoy solving things. Put a lot of value in having status/respect (money helps but isn't everything). Do not like monotony! Etc. Etc. I apologize this is too long. It's just I think I'd enjoy any one of these in their own way and have no idea how to slash them. They all have pros and cons and I just wanna be able to try them all! more

Resolved Question: Please proof read my short short essay for college app?

When I was 12, I always wanted to become a doctor, yet that dream eventually went away and I soon realize the career path isn’t suited for my needs. Instead, I chose to become a business major in hope for a better future during these hard economic times. Because both of my parents insisted me to continue onwards toward the medical field, these changes had affected me mentally and physically; nevertheless, I am grateful for their support. However, during the transition, I kept boggle the question, “What can I do with a business degree”? This uncertainty lead to depression and anger toward myself, but without the support of my determinate friends, surrounding me, especially in lion dance organization, I would not have completely understand how my leadership would impact my future for a desire to possess a business of my own. During my time I volunteer at lion dance, I took the liberty to become a leader by attaining confidence and trust within the team. This provided the opportunity to test my abilities, as I grasped the chance be ahead. My first mission was to spread the awareness of our organization by creating invitations to a nonprofit dinner, and hopefully attract some generous sponsors. Because our organization is under budget, the dinner seems unrealistic and impossible to achieve. Even then, my entrepreneurship became my best friend. My thriving entrepreneurship took control of my mind and I decided to go to visit the museums of art for inspiration. In the museum, one of the photographs stole my heart and I was lost in its beauty. The abstract of the painting enable my innovative side of my imagination to surmise and reflex on how something beautiful can come from nothing at all. This abstract became my modal for my invitation and the dinner itself. From this modal I was able to derive a motto that stood for our organization. Our motto was “Defining our present: Building our future”. Through this remarkable adventure, the experience thoughts me that in life anything is possible. This concept of struggling and succeeding influence my needs to change my major to business. This concept provided me the endurance to organized, communicate, and to be more self-aware around the community. This concept hopefully would lead me to pursue my happiness and complete my dream of being a business owner, yet before I pursue my dream; I need to understand the underlining of a business by studying the basics. This is where the UC system lies. With high hopes, I believe the UC system will provide me the knowledge to understand business even more.anything i need to add? can u help me fix this? whats pro and con about this more

Voting Question: Obama says Too much debt could fuel double-dip recession?

http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE5AH1RY20091118?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Reuters%2FPoliticsNews+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Politics+News%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher "Obama: Too much debt could fuel double-dip recession BEIJING (Reuters) - President Barack Obama gave his sternest warning yet about the need to contain rising U.S. deficits, saying on Wednesday that if government debt were to pile up too much, it could lead to a double-dip recession. With the U.S. unemployment rate at 10.2 percent, Obama told Fox News his administration faces a delicate balance of trying to boost the economy and spur job creation while putting the economy on a path toward long-term deficit reduction. His administration was considering ways to accelerate economic growth, with tax measures among the options to give companies incentives to hire, Obama said in the interview with Fox conducted in Beijing during his nine-day trip to Asia. "It is important though to recognize if we keep on adding to the debt, even in the midst of this recovery, that at some point, people could lose confidence in the U.S. economy in a way that could actually lead to a double-dip recession," he said. Fox News, which released a transcript of the interview, showed that comment by Obama on Wednesday morning and said the full discussion would be broadcast later in the day. JOBS FORUM Obama is scheduled to hold a forum with U.S. business leaders and financial experts on December 3 to discuss ways to lift the economy. He said he had not decided yet whether any measures to boost the economy should be deficit neutral, with that being one of the things to be examined at the forum. "Our first job was to get the economy to recover. And we're now seeing that," Obama said. "We've seen economic growth (in the third quarter). We anticipate economic growth next quarter as well. I always said the job growth would lag behind economic growth. The question now is how can we accelerate it." In an interview with NBC News, Obama said "there are a whole range of ideas out there" about how to kick-start hiring by businesses starting to invest and show profits again. "We've examined a lot of them but one of the benefits of convening this group is it gives us a chance to talk directly to small businesses, medium-size businesses, the main drivers of employment to find out what exactly is going on." Asked whether the jobs forum should have been held sooner, Obama said the focus after he took office in January was "to make sure we didn't slip into a Great Depression." "We've gotten that job done," he told NBC. "Our next job is to make sure that we can accelerate the job growth because I recognize that people are really hurting right now." Obama told Fox that one of his messages on his trip was that the United States should look for further export opportunities, especially in fast-growing areas of the world like the Asia-Pacific region. "If we just boosted our share of exports by 1 percent, that might be 250,000 well-paying jobs in the United States. So export promotion would be an example of something we could do without spending money," he said. "There may be some tax provisions that can encourage businesses to hire sooner rather than sitting on the sidelines. So we're taking a look at those." What are your thoughts on the article? Does Cap and trade and environmental restrictions comprimise his goal on business recovery? Does the lack of info on stimulus money or the current and continual use of it partly comprimise such as well? Again, what are your overall thoughts on the article? more

Resolved Question: What to do with our 21yr old Son? What Do You Think?

Here's the details of our (my step) 21 yr old son: while in college and working part-time in a pharmacy, he tried for a short time to work for cut-co. he sold knives to randoms that are close but then came to a realization that job wasn't going to make it. previous to this experience he had a growing vision that he wanted to become a millionaire, reading many books about it and decided he wanted to lead his own life and not have to ever work 'under anyone'. he quit college because he doesn't think an education is necessary to have in life (while in school maintained great grades), quit his part-time job in a pharmacy because he considered it to be a waste of time working 'under' someone. while parents are 100% supportive and father always provides opportunities for him to do many things. no expectations for him in the house and very limited rules on him because he was trusted. he got a job working with another one of the pyramid scheme investing businesses and said this would be the job he wants to focus on (while not being in school or working elsewhere for an income). after a year of this, and a couple months ago we asked him to start paying at least his cell phone bill to wake him up to the reality of this life that he should focus on more than just this job that isn't doing anything for him, now his phone was shut off because he couldn't even pay that. his mom thinks we should be entirely supportive of him because he is our son, which is ok of course. his father thinks his son should start taking some responsibilities as once he quit school he indirectly declared he wants to become a man. the problem is, he doesn't have interest or a mind to get a part time job to atleast buy his gas and his cell phone bill. this is the only thing he wants to focus on. give our (my stepson) son more time? thoughts, suggestions? are we wrong to expect for him to start paying for things? is the mother right to say just sit back and support him without trying to push him to become more responsible? he lives with her, and poor her struggles enough to keep up with the cost of living. she is paying his rent, food, everything, and he has no thought to even pay his own gas or cell phone bill. i hate he takes advantage of this...and she doesn't seem to mind. i just hate to wake up one day and he is 26 , still without at least an education or a real job. he just hopes to become a millionaire.....your thoughts and advice? since he is not 'my' son, directly i can't say it like it is. if he were my son, i'd be sure he pursues what he wants, but stays in school and also gets a part time job to pay his bills (all of them, not just a cell phone). more

Resolved Question: This is TWA Revenge with a New General Manager, who wins you decide, who would win these Matches?

Welcome to TWA Revenge in this historic Night, tonight is brought to you by The New General Manager William Kingston, lets begin the evening. Promo 1 The night begins with The TWA Chairman Thurlow in the ring. Thurlow: It’s time to rid of all the speculation and time to reveal who is the New General Manager of Revenge, but it may come as a bit of a surprise to some people. I have had some personal issues with the new Revenge GM in the past, but this is business and I need to do what I think is right for TWA. I feel this new GM can lead Revenge in the right direction and finally earn it some prestige. Would you please welcome your new General Manager former Owner of CWE William Kingston. Kingston makes his way out Thurlow: Now before I hand things over I know some people may be upset by this decision and to be honest you were not number 1 on my list, now if you do however step out of line at anytime you will be Fired with no second chances. Kingston: I agree to those terms, but now I want to get on with my show and pull this Brand together, I have a Survivor Series Tournament to prepare for. Firstly last week there was a Contenders Match for The Light Heavyweight Title which was won by Rey Mysterio and he will face John Morrison now for The Light Heavyweight Title. I would also like to announce that everything will now start on a clean slate and tonight whatever feuds were happening are now going to end, plus we will also see The Big Show take on World Heavyweight Champion Edge in a Non Title Match in The Main Event. Match 1 Light Heavyweight Title Match Rey Mysterio Vs John Morrison (c) Match 2 Zach Ryder Vs Chris Jericho Before the Match begins new GM William Kingston comes out and says that this is the final time you 2 will compete, tonight you will be sorting out your differences once and for all, I don’t want to hear anything from you about this again after this. Match 3 6 Diva Tag Match Awesome Kong, Alicia Fox and Christy Hemme Vs Beth Phoenix, Kelly Kelly and Velvet Sky The winning team will compete in a Triple Threat Match next week and will then face a Velocity Diva in a Contenders Match for the Women’s Title for Survivor Series. Promo 2 Sting walks into the GM’s office and wants to know if he is getting another Re-Match against Edge for The World Heavyweight Title as Big Show interfered. William says he will think about it, at this point Big Show walks in and says that tonight should be a Title Match and that he Demands his Title opportunity right now. Sting: hang on a minute, what have you actually done other than interfere with Matches, you don’t deserve a Title Shot until you earn it. Show: Do you want me to knock you out again Kingston: Guys, Guys I got an idea. At Survivor Series it will be Sting Vs Edge for The World Heavyweight Championship/ Show: What? Kingston: Hang on, but if the Big Show wins tonight it will be a Triple Threat Match. Now everyone is happy, Sting you get your Re-Match, Show you got a chance to earn it, now both of you leave my office now. Match 4 8 Man Tag Match Cryme Tyme, Umaga and Samoa Joe Vs MCMG and Priceless Tag Team Champions Team 3D sit at commentary with Joey Styles and Matt Striker for the match checking out The Tag team Division competition. Promo 3 RVD is backstage with his TV Title pondering on recent events and preparing for his Match against Mr Kennedy, RVD is then attacked from behind by Mr Kennedy, Kennedy does not let off and leaves RVD flat out on the floor, he is just about to run off, but GM William Kingston just happened to be walking by. He says that this behaviour is not acceptable in The Revenge Locker Room, next week Revenge needs to pull together and get 2 teams together for Survivor Series and tonight was a night to check out the talent. It seems RVD is not fit to compete so The GM Announces that Mr Kennedy will still be in action and will have to face The Great Khali Match 5 Mr Kennedy Vs The Great Khali Main Event Edge Vs Big Show If Big Show wins then it will be a Triple threat at Survivor Series for The World Heavyweight Championship. Thankyou for viewing TWA Revenge please vote for the winners and rate the show. WQ: Who do you think will be The Breakout Superstar of 2010? more

Resolved Question: I am a business admin/ mngmt student here in Atlanta, Ga seeking employment.?

I am scheduled to graduate in 2010- spring. I am a very hard worker and I am determined to make my mark in the business world. I enjoy marketing the most but I am very much in love with this entire industry. I am willing to work my way up. Does anyone have any leads or definite employment opportunities? Thank you! more

Resolved Question: Air Force military service vs. civilian business.?

I am in a tough situation that I am willing to share with everyone. I am currently at a crossroads. One road is leading towards the service, the United States Air Force. I would really love to serve my country with the branch that I admire the most. I am trying to acquire a pilot slot which I hope turns out to be in my favor. However, if I fail to get that slot, I may be doing a job that I wouldn't really enjoy doing and everyone knows how that can turn out; and it could really affect my performance. The other road leads into the business world. I am currently a business major with a 3.6 GPA. I have high interest within the business world specifically entrepreneurship and finance. My brother who currently resides in NY has high hopes for me to come move with him after college and start a collaboration. I don't have any doubts that we will make an interesting living. If I chose the Air Force, I will be giving up time that could be spent doing internships, specific work experience, and possibly revamping my entrepreneurial focus. If I obtain a pilot slot, it would all be worth it as that is what I would really like to do with my life. Opportunity cost is what's happening here. I am not asking for help, just suggestions. If you were "in my shoes" type of deal. I love hearing opinions, negative or positive. Please share ^.^I will be joining ROTC this spring as a sophomore with 19 credits. I understand that you need a degree to become commissioned, and in order to be a pilot you have to be commissioned. I under the impression that the major was somewhat irrelevant and that the board doesn't really consider it? Can someone clarify this? I have heard of pilots majoring in P.E. and whatnot. As far as the track record, can you elaborate on that? I understand that I have to pick up a contract in order to advance within ROTC. Let me know. more

Resolved Question: Republicans, if I was running for public office would you consider voting for me?

I am a democrat, but a moderate, not a liberal. Below are issues where i either partially or fully agree with the republicans. Gun Control: While I believe that guns should be kept out of the hands of dangerous criminals, I support the second amendment. Defend your home, go out and hunt, just be safe. I believe it is unnecessarily to tax guns and ammunition on top of the already existing state sales tax. Abortion: More pro life than pro choice. I do not believe that it should be outlawed fully, but believe that after the first few weeks, it should be outlawed due to the fact that the fetus is now conscious and feels the pain of the abortion. At this stage, it should be done only to save the life of the mother. Also, abortion should not be a free service, it should be a service you pay for, unless it is a case of rape, incest, or if the mother would die in child birth. This eliminates abortion as birth control and creates revenue for the government. Affirmative action: Harmful to true equality. Obama is wrong to support it. Military: Raise the salaries of our heroes and increase funding to troops in Afghanistan. Catching Bin Laden is a top priority. This is something I praise Obama for doing. Economy/stimulus money: Should be going specifically to education, tax cuts, pay raises for military personal, and public works projects for green energy jobs. Taxes: I will not now, nor will I ever support trickle down economics, Reaganomics etc. However, I would lower taxes on the wealthy. With trickle down, the working class cannot invest in themselves because they pick up the burden of the top five percent not paying taxes. However, if the rich are taxed at the high rate they are now, it is difficult for these companies to reinvest in new jobs. There can be a balance here. The wealthy would pay on no more than five percent of their income, and by wealthy I mean those making 150'000 plus a year. I would give tax credits to small businesses who offer health benefits to employees, and per employee hired. A low tax rate, combined with cutting wasteful spending will fund the stimulus money and may lead to a budget surplus. Immigration: If they get a visa, work for equal wages in the competitive market, they are welcome in my book. This is the land of opportunity. But, if they hop the fence and take American jobs for half pay, immediate deportation. No amnesty, and increase border patrol funding. An immigrant should not be eligible for workers compensation if they are not legal residents. I consider myself a moderate, blue dog democrat. A JFK democrat and Teddy Roosevelt progressive. I voted for Obama and generally approve of him, but do think there are some things he has done wrong. I can't see myself voting against him in 2012. Again, I am a democrat, just not a liberal. I voted for Bill Richardson in the NH primary. Above are the issues where I either partially or fully agree with the republicans. I support the democrats on all other issues, such as Iraq withdrawal, same sex marriage, health care reform, stem cell research, anti-torture, medicaid and medicare, and welfare (as long as it is temporary for laid off workers and not a way of life) more

Voting Question: This is my first paragraph what corrections need to be made?

I believe the liberal arts honors program will help me become a well-rounded person. It will help me become more analytical and thoughtful. I will not only ask why, but how, what where and when. I will look deeper on many tasks come upon in the profession I want to pursue Accounting I will be able to solve problems that my constituents will have missed because they merely scratched the surface. My communication skills will broaden and I will able to talk to customers not only on a professional level, but personal level as well. I will be able to make my business. The study abroad opportunities that the liberal arts program will offer will help me become open minded and knowledgeable on different cultures. I will able to empathize with people from different backgrounds and aid them in ways other cannot. The program will also help me enhance my leadership skills. I will be able to make ideas become reality by persuading and leading people for the necessary changes I want to accomplish. I will not become a wallflower in my career; I will be head front and center leading the way to change. In the profession I’m pursuing Accounting I will be able to make the business friendlier and open. It will be known for really wanting to understand and know their customers. I hope with the liberal arts program to change people’s views on accounting and the business world general. I hope to make people see it as place that is their comfort, understand and help people in any way possible. Not the cold uncomfortable way business seems to be like today. In the future I want people to be happy to see their accountant and not dread it. more

Voting Question: Why people abuse me when i try to lead?

rarely i get chance to lead a group as i am a passive and private person. but if ever i lead a small group, members began to abuse me verbally. now i was in a trail group overseeing litter and tidiness of our group. i asked participants to clean tents when leaving or not to throw away leftovers in open and things like that. i saw people revolting, abusing like 'this guy is real idiot!!' or 'you fuker mind your own business!' 'you sisterfucker ask me again and i'll beat you blue and black' why i get such treatment? should i decline any further opportunity to lead teams? more

Resolved Question: will the common shares be canceled?

saw the on friday but need to know what will happen to my shares..it seems to me they roll into the new company but i would like a second opinion for GPSNQ ................... Falconhead Capital Forms GPSI Holdings, World's Leading Provider of Cart-Mounted Gps Services to Golf Courses Three-Way Merger Creates Market Leader With Systems Deployed on Nearly 1,000 Courses; Extensive Synergies Position New Company for Long-Term Success NEW YORK, Oct 16, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- --Partners With Greg Norman Falconhead Capital, LLC, a private equity firm specializing in consumer-focused businesses in the leisure, lifestyle, sport and media categories, today announced the formation of GPSI Holdings, LLC ("GPSI"), the world's leading provider of cart-mounted GPS services to golf courses. GPSI was created through the acquisition of and subsequent three-way merger of GPS Industries, Inc., ProLink Systems, Inc., and a series of assets previously owned by David Chessler, who has been named CEO of GPSI. GPS Industries was acquired through a sale process conducted under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Financial terms of the transactions were not disclosed. Falconhead has immediately established GPSI as the leading player in the golf cart-mounted GPS industry globally, with systems deployed on nearly 1,000 courses predominantly in North America and Europe. Falconhead expects that the acquisition of these businesses at very attractive valuations, and their combination, will result in significant cost, revenue and technological synergies that will position GPSI for significant profitable growth. In particular, GPSI will implement extensive product and service improvements that will benefit customers and enhance the playing experience for players around the world. Falconhead's partner in GPSI is Greg Norman, the professional golfer and head of Great White Shark Enterprises, a corporation primarily focused on golf. Mr. Norman, a long-time member of Falconhead's advisory board, was involved in conceiving and executing the transactions. He will own a significant equity stake in GPSI and has entered into an agreement to promote the company's business. As part of GPSI's long-term growth strategy, the Company has established an exclusive partnership with Club Car to leverage its sales force of more than 120 representatives and its extensive global distribution network. Club Car, a member of the Industrial Technologies sector of Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE: IR), is a leading manufacturer of golf cars, utility vehicles and a wide range of task-oriented vehicles serving multiple markets. David S. Moross, chairman and chief executive officer of Falconhead Capital, said: "We are proud to create the leading provider of cart-mounted GPS services to golf courses. The transactions that led to the formation of GPSI Holdings further demonstrate our ability to pursue and complete complex investment opportunities, and the new company is highly complementary to our investment strategy given our long ties to golf, and our expertise in leisure and lifestyle. By bringing together these three businesses, we have created a new company with the financial strength, operational efficiency, technology expertise, business model and geographic reach necessary to succeed over the long term. "We are fortunate that our friend Greg Norman is our partner in GPSI, given his immense stature in the golf world as a player and businessman. We look forward to working together to further build this powerful platform," Mr. Moross concluded. Mr. Norman said, "This transaction further promotes the consolidation of the industry which started with GPS Industries' acquisition of UpLink in late 2008 and now includes the merger with ProLink and ProView. This consolidation, together with other strategies, several of which specifically capitalize on the current economic landscape, will position GPSI to realize its full potential. It has been a pleasure to work closely with David and the Falconhead team, and we look forward to a very successful venture." About Falconhead Capital Falconhead Capital, LLC (www.falconheadcapital.com), with $500 million of assets under management, is a private equity firm established in 1998 to provide investors with significant long-term capital appreciation by investing globally in consumer-focused businesses in the sport, leisure, lifestyle, and media categories. In addition to NYDJ, Falconhead Capital's current portfolio investments include Competitor Group, Inc., Extreme Fitness, Inc., Not Your Daughter's Jeans, Our365 (f/k/a Growing Family), Escort, Inc., and Premier, Inc. Past Falconhead portfolio investments include, among others, National Powersport Auctions, Maritime Telecommunications Network, The Golf Warehouse, and ESPN Classic Europe, LLC. About Great White Shark Enterprises Great White Shark Enterprises is a multi-national corporation headed by Greg Norman with offices in West Palm more

Resolved Question: I still love my ex (I broke up with her) but I'm afraid I won't be content down the road?

I'm 23 and I dated a girl for three years who I had been best friends with for 5 years before that. I was always happy when I was with her, she just had this magical calming effect on me and I thought I would marry her. She is very pretty but not necessarily a head-turner, and her energy level is a lot lower than mine, but she knows me and understands me better than anyone else on the planet. I am also extremely sociable and extroverted, and she is pretty quiet and shy. I am on a career trajectory that I feel will lead to very big things and I am certain that in a few years I will be in a position where women will literally be throwing themselves at me. I still have very strong feelings for my ex and I really miss her and our relationship, but at the same time I've been so busy with work and difficult circumstances that I haven't really had a lot of new girls, so I don't know how much of that is genuine and how much is just loneliness... I know that I can trust my ex more than anyone else on the planet outside my immediate family, and I worry a lot that when I do achieve my career goals women will be attracted to my money and status more than anything else and with the divorce rate so high I am afraid I may end up with someone who loves money more than they love me. Also business is rapidly teaching me that a lot of people out there can't be trusted and don't have integrity, and my ex is the most goodhearted person I know. But I'm also afraid that if I were to get back with my ex, I don't know if I would be happy being with someone "average" on paper when there are so many opportunities available to me and when the rest of my life is anything but average. I don't want to hurt her again (and it would be so much worse after all that time!). Right now I'm miserable either way, any thought?!?!*Wanted to add that I love and respect her tremendously and absolutely do view her as my equal, just different...I am very driven and ambitious and want to "make my mark on the world" in a very big way, and she would be content having a quieter, more traditional family life. I would be happy having that life with her too, but it would mean letting go of some of my other grand aspirations, and I also don't know if I would be content not having utilized my full potential in terms of my business. Also because she is far more introverted, I don't know if she would fit well into the fast-paced and highly social lifestyle that I want, but at the same time I don't know if I will want that lifestyle when I am older! Part of me also says that success will be far sweeter if there's someone by my side the entire journey to appreciate it with me and she would keep me grounded. 2/3 of my friends always thought we would get married, 1/3 of my friends (most best friends) thought I could do better. more

Voting Question: Marketing questions...?

I'm a little stumped ona couple true or false questions, and would appreciate some insight if anyone has some knowledge about marketing! thanks! Strategic planning refers to the managerial process of developing and maintaining a match between an organization’s resources and it’s market opportunities, while reflecting on market conditions. T/F? The aim of market research is to find out who the customers are, what the customers want, where and when they want it. T/F? Strategic planning can lead to specific opportunities or threats facing an Organization. T/F? The primary responsibility of strategic planning is to look continuously outward and develop business activities in step with the anticipated environment. T/F? Strategic planning is market-environment driven and is an extension of the company’s performance targets. T/F? The basic task of the marketing manager in developing marketing strategy for product/services consists of identifying the target market and developing a related market mix (controllable), to achieve a productive match or fit with a company’s market environment (uncontrollable). T/F? Thanks!! more

Resolved Question: HELP!!! I got a job interview soon, and Im not too sure of what kind of job it is, DESCRIPTION INSIDE....?

What is this job? can someone explain to me what I will be doing in this job? Here is the job description........ Aspire can provide the opportunity for you to enhance your business career! We develop all members of our team in a lead-by-example manner. This allows us to train people with little or no experience in our field and help them grow both personally and professionally! At Aspire our primary focus is to increase public awareness and market share for our clients. As a compliment to our clients’ traditional forms of mass media advertising we are able to acquire new, profitable customers on the spot by meeting with them in person B2B & B2C. We are currently looking to add an additional trainee to our marketing & sales team in London! MARKETING TRAINEE WILL BE INVOLVED IN: • Marketing and Sales Presentations• Client Campaign Coordination• Developmental Workshops• Administration/ Recruitment• Team Leadership/ People Management APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:• Must be at least 18 years of age• Confident Communication Skills• Ability to work Independently & Lead Team • Desire to Learn & Apply New Skills• Drive/ Ambition/ Motivation... more

Resolved Question: What do you make of the 'we can lead' companies calling for carbon cap and trade?

"We support this legislation because certainty and rules of the road enable us to plan, build, innovate and expand our businesses. Putting a price on carbon will drive investment into cost-saving, energy-saving technologies, and will create the next wave of jobs in the new energy economy. Climate and energy legislation that caps carbon and supports clean energy will keep inventions here, keep innovative companies here, and keep the newly-created jobs in engineering, manufacturing and installation here in the US. For the United States to compete and lead, you must act. It is time for the Administration and Congress to embrace this economic opportunity so that our workers and entrepreneurs can lead the way." Signed, among others, PG&E (my electrical utility!), Hewlett Packard, eBay, Nike, Starbucks, Duke Energy, Levi Strauss, etc. http://wecanlead.org/ad0623.html What do make of these many businesses, including several large electrical utilities, calling for a carbon cap and trade system to be enacted? more

Resolved Question: Whoyagonna trust - A very successful commanding general, hand selected by THE GREAT ONE, Barack Hussein Obama,?

Or a Chicago Street Thugging Community Organizer when it comes to how to WIN in Afghanistan? Mm, mmm, mm! Barack Obama Furious at General Stanley McChrystal Speech on Afghanistan The relationship between President Barack Obama and the commander of Nato forces in Afghanistan has been put under severe strain by Gen Stanley McChrystal's comments on strategy for the war. By Alex Spillius in Washington Published: 7:00AM BST 05 Oct 2009 Photo: AFP/GETTY US General Stanley McChrystal According to sources close to the administration, Gen McChrystal shocked and angered presidential advisers with the bluntness of a speech given in London last week. The next day he was summoned to an awkward 25-minute face-to-face meeting on board Air Force One on the tarmac in Copenhagen, where the president had arrived to tout Chicago's unsuccessful Olympic bid. Asked if the president had told the general to tone down his remarks, he told CBS: "I wasn't there so I can't answer that question. But it was an opportunity for them to get to know each other a little bit better. I am sure they exchanged direct views." An adviser to the administration said: "People aren't sure whether McChrystal is being naïve or an upstart. To my mind he doesn't seem ready for this Washington hard-ball and is just speaking his mind too plainly." In London, Gen McChrystal, who heads the 68,000 US troops in Afghanistan as well as the 100,000 Nato forces, flatly rejected proposals to switch to a strategy more reliant on drone missile strikes and special forces operations against al-Qaeda. He told the Institute of International and Strategic Studies that the formula, which is favoured by Vice-President Joe Biden, would lead to "Chaos-istan". When asked whether he would support it, he said: "The short answer is: No." He went on to say: "Waiting does not prolong a favorable outcome. This effort will not remain winnable indefinitely, and nor will public support." The remarks have been seen by some in the Obama administration as a barbed reference to the slow pace of debate within the White House. Gen McChrystal delivered a report on Afghanistan requested by the president on Aug 31, but Mr Obama held only his second "principals meeting" on the issue last week. He will hold at least one more this week, but a decision on how far to follow Gen McChrystal's recommendation to send 40,000 more US troops will not be made for several weeks. A military expert said: "They still have working relationship but all in all it's not great for now." Some commentators regarded the general's London comments as verging on insubordination. Bruce Ackerman, an expert on constitutional law at Yale University, said in the Washington Post: "As commanding general, McChrystal has no business making such public pronouncements." He added that it was highly unusual for a senior military officer to "pressure the president in public to adopt his strategy". Relations between the general and the White House began to sour when his report, which painted a grim picture of the allied mission in Afghanistan, was leaked. White House aides have since briefed against the general's recommendations. The general has responded with a series of candid interviews as well as the speech. He told Newsweek he was firmly against half measures in Afghanistan: "You can't hope to contain the fire by letting just half the building burn." As a divide opened up between the military and the White House, senior military figures began criticising the White House for failing to tackle the issue more quickly. They made no secret of their view that without the vast ground force recommended by Gen McChrystal, the Afghan mission could end in failure and a return to power of the Taliban. "They want to make sure people know what they asked for if things go wrong," said Lawrence Korb, a former assistant secretary of defence. Critics also pointed out that before their Copenhagen encounter Mr Obama had only met Gen McChrystal once since his appointment in June. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6259582/Barack-Obama-furious-at-General-Stanley-McChrystal-speech-on-Afghanistan.html more