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Frost & Sullivan Lauds Gearworks for Growth Strategy Leadership in

Forward-looking businesses are turning to MRM to establish a competitive advantage in their respective industries. As a key distribution channel, wireless carriers are positioning themselves to reap the MRM benefits of increased ARPU and reduced subscriber churn.

"The North American market for location-enabled MRM will exceed $1.6 billion by 2013 and if properly leveraged, Gearworks' appmosphere platform and wireless carrier relationships can be key drivers as this market continues to unfold," says Frost & Sullivan Senior Industry Analyst Jeanine Sterling.

Building upon the success of its MRM point solution products such as etrace, Gearworks' appmosphere mobile application delivery platform is designed to efficiently deliver on-deck, carrier-billable mobile applications for enterprises and third parties. more

The Mazurka: An Oral History (from Cakespy)

It was at the commercial baking space where Jessica met Nancy Mattheiss, who ran a custom cakes business--though their paths took a few loops and turns, a few years later they paired up again, adding a third partner Sue Fenoglio, to open the Mcgraw Street Bakery, where the Mazurka was a consistent bestseller. . more

Ghana calls for Iran’s investment

The general manager of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) in a meet with the director of Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry pointed to the great distance between the two countries and the lack of banking ties as the main obstacles for the expansion of bilateral economic relations, saying that by creating transportation lines and direct banking ties these problems will be obviated.

Ghana's Wilson Krofah announced that his country has great potentials in the agricultural sector, especially in growing tropical fruits like pineapples, coconuts, and cocoa.

He also expressed his country's willingness to apply Iran's technical and engineering capability for its train and railway renovation and construction.

Mehdi Ghazanfari, for his part, underlined the opening of Ghana's Embassy in Tehran as the first step for broadening bilateral ties. more

UPDATE: NYSE Euronext Taps Marketing Executive As New CFO

CHICAGO -(Dow Jones)- NYSE Euronext (NYX) on Thursday named Michael Geltzeiler, a former media and marketing executive, as chief financial officer.

Geltzeiler will join the stock and derivatives exchange operator on June 16, having most recently headed the education business at the Reader's Digest Association, where he was also CFO from 2001 to 2007.

He succeeds acting CFO Joost van der Does de Willebois, who was appointed last year after Nelson Chai left to become CFO at Merrill Lynch & Co. (MER), rejoining former NYSE Chief Executive John Thain, who is now CEO of the Wall Street brokerage.

The appointment of an outside candidate comes as NYSE Euronext continues the integration of the trans-Atlantic exchange operators that merged to form the company last year. more

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Finerty presents business plan talk - Times Herald-Record

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Lake Tahoe prosperity plan aims to create cohesive ... - North Lake Tahoe Bonanza

The Prosperity Plan group intends to combine resources between the various governmental and business groups around the lake to create a strategy for economic development and growth. “This is an exciting endeavor,” said Steve Teshara, executive ...

Federal stimulus spending boosts 'Create' rail fix, but ... - Crain's Chicago Business

Chicago's comprehensive plan to eliminate bottlenecks where freight and passenger railroads intersect is at a crossroads of its own. Propelled by $233 million in federal stimulus funding, several long-planned projects are now moving ahead, including ...

Dodd revamps financial overhaul - Boston Globe

Those familiar with the plan described it on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Dodd wants to create a special council that would watch over the financial markets, looking for trouble spots that could ...

Dodd Faces ‘Ticklish Position’ Going Alone on ... - BusinessWeek

The plan Dodd will release today may seek to create a consumer division at the Federal Reserve with power to write rules that could be overturned by a two-thirds vote of a planned systemic-risk council, according to two Senate aides with knowledge of ...

General Growth labels its ‘bad’ assets - Chicago Tribune

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Dodd is expected to offer more modest financial reform ... - Los Angeles Times

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Plan to create up to 215,000 jobs over next decade - Independent

Business experts tasked with turning the country into an innovation hub have claimed high-tech firms could create up to 215,000 jobs over the next decade. Innovation Ireland has unveiled a series of proposals to kickstart the economy and attract ...

Dodd’s Financial Overhaul Plan Said to Transform Fed ... - BusinessWeek

March 14 (Bloomberg) -- Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd will unveil financial-regulation legislation that may create a consumer division at the Federal Reserve with power to write rules that could be overturned by a systemic-risk ...

Scarsdale adopts new plan for Village Center - LoHud.com

... master plan date to 2006, when the village hired Phillips, Preiss and Shapiro Associates and Stephen Tilly Architects to create a study of the area. The consultants and village officials met with residents, commuters, shoppers, and business and ...

Open Question: What was President Harding’s political philosophy for America?

A.Build a major military force to maintain a global presence B.Close the nation’s borders and make America self-sufficient C.A return to a normal life after the war D.A strong foreign trade push to enhance the economy 2.How would Andrew Mellon’s supply-side economics affect America’s economy? A.By lowering income tax, individuals and businesses would spend and invest more money, causing the economy to grow. B.By producing more products than consumers could use, the excess could be sold overseas to increase profits in the country. C.Make only enough products that can be consumed to support the supply and demand policy D.By sending raw materials overseas, products could be manufactured at a lower cost, resulting in higher profits for U.S. businesses 3. To assist in promoting economic growth, Herbert Hoover directed which agency to find new markets wherein U.S. companies could expand? A.The East India Trading Company B.Bureau of Overseas Markets and Trade C.The Center for Trade and Manufacturing D.Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce 4. During the 1920s, how did the United States try to promote peace and stability? A.By allowing more foreign countries access to lower interest rate loans to promote trade B.By lowering tariffs and spreading the wealth around the world C.Through the use of economic policies and arms control agreements D.By building the largest naval fleet in the world 5. What was President Coolidge’s philosophy of government in America? A.To reduce the government’s interference in business and industry as much as possible B.The more power the government has, the more control it has over the economy. C.Be more involved with the world’s political processes to help spread democracy D.To invest in third world economies to create new markets for U.S. businesses 6. How did the Dawes Plan affect economic relations between the United States, Britain, France, and Germany? A.It allowed U.S. banks to demand payment on war loans from those countries that created bad feelings between the countries and the United States. B.It helped U.S. banks loan money to Germany, Britain, and France to pay back their war debts so those countries could buy more American products. C.It allowed the United States more control over the economic and political systems of those countries. D.It forbade U.S. businesses from selling products to those countries until they paid back their war debt to the United States. 7. What was the purpose of the Five-Power Naval Limitation Treaty of 1921 between the United States, Britain, France, Japan, and Italy? A.It reduced the number of warships each country could have in its navy and the number of ground forces. B.It gave control of the oceans to the United States and four other countries to keep world peace through the show of naval power. C.It allowed the United States and four other countries to build up their navy but reduce their air force and ground military. D.It was a long-term treaty designed to control the build up of naval military between the United States and four other countries in hopes of creating peace, recovery, and prosperity. 8.What was the Kellogg-Briand Pact of 1928? A.All 14 signing nations agreed to abandon war and settle disagreements by peaceful means. B.It was an agreement between the United States and foreign countries to allow companies from multiple countries to merge and form an international company. C.It allowed U.S. businesses to regulate their own pricing to encourage more competition. D.It allowed U.S. companies to buy each other, forming monopolies to help create a stronger economy. 9. Henry Ford adopted the assembly line to make his Model T cars. How did the assembly line change manufacturing in America? A.The assembly line created cheaply built goods that had to be replaced often by the consumer. B.The assembly line had little impact on manufacturing because it was not an effective way to produce goods. C.It lowered the cost of goods, thereby increasing the volume of sales among consumers. D.It made it cheaper to manufacture products so businesses could charge more and make big profits. 10. How did industrialization affect the American worker and society as a whole? A.Because of big business greed, workers were paid poorly and forced to work long hours. B.American businesses were forced to turn to foreign markets to sell their products, because a majority of Americans could not afford to purchase them. C.It created a larger gap between those who were rich and the common laborer, creating dissatisfaction in the workforce. D.Workers’ salaries increased and work hours were reduced, giving Americans more money with more time to spend it, increasing demand for consumer goods. 11. What event took place in December 1903 at Kitty Hawk, advancing travel? A.The first automobile rolled off of the assembl more

Open Question: Do you think a morning coffee/tea delivery service would be successful?

The idea would be to have a coffee/tea (maayyybee hot chocolate) delivery service, which runs only in the morning. Basically I would create a business where I would be supplying the product (I would choose something high quality and worth the while) and between the hours of say...6-8 AM I would have runners delivering hot beverages to clients. This would not be a call-in daily type order system...clients would pay a monthly subscription fee for the services and they would be delivered their beverage between a small couple hour time frame every single day. If they are not available a certain day, they are still charged the same price as if they received the services every day. I got to thinking about this, because I was thinking how great it would be for someone to deliver a hot tea to me in the morning instead of having to get in my car and drive somewhere for it, or make it at home. Usually it wouldn't be cost effective for a business to deliver such a cheap item but if this were to be done as a monthly fee and routes could be planned to be most time efficient, I started thinking I might be on to something... Do you think this idea has any potential? Also do you have any good ideas for this business if you think it has any potential?There are canteens which keep liquids very hot for hours so I would probably send each delivery driver out with the canteens and they would fill the cup on the spot. more

Open Question: How is what we have now in the USA different from communism?

- government abolishes the ownership of private property, including land, homes, businesses, and etc. (and seizes the property by force if need be) in the name of uplifting the poor. USA - Imminent Domian - government seizes control of industry and agriculture stating it is in the best interest of the people, the poor in particular. USA- Stimulus package to bail out big corporations - government establishes and runs a central banking system, taking this duty away from privately-owned banks, for the good of the people. USA - Federal Bank - government takes control of transportation and communication USA - Patriot Act - government controls labor, or is in the business of creating jobs. USA - Big and small businesses only want to hire illegal aliens - government engages in centralized regional planning USA - Nancy Pelosi - Ideals of equality among the classes, races, and genders are heavily promoted, with measures taken to institutionalize equality through: USA - Obama - A graduated income tax to redistribute wealth - taking from the rich and giving to the poor USA - Demonrats. - Government-controlled, free public education (with a government-approved curriculum). USA - Been in affect for quite a while now These are the only 2 that haven't been really messed with but its only a matter of time. - Abolition of inheritance - government implements policies that are hostile to a belief in God and religion So out of all that Communism belief there is only 2 things that we don't currently have. So can anyone tell me what it is that we have that is so different from communism?- government abolishes the ownership of private property, including land, homes, businesses, and etc. (and seizes the property by force if need be) in the name of uplifting the poor. USA - Tenant Rights, welfare - Ideals of equality among the classes, races, and genders are heavily promoted, with measures taken to institutionalize equality through: USA - affirmative action more

Open Question: Written by a republican please read whole thing: Why Republicans should support health care reform?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-perspec-0314-lahood-20100314,0,3364029.story I've been a Republican all my life, when I served in the Illinois legislature, when I worked for members of Congress and when I served in Congress. During the 2008 presidential election, I supported Republican Sen. John McCain. I have always been — and still am — a fiscal conservative, an advocate for a smart, but restrained, government. For those reasons and others, most people wouldn't expect me to be an advocate for comprehensive health care reform. But the truth is, I believe there is no bigger issue to solve and no better chance to solve it than now. If I were still a member of Congress, I would proudly vote for the bill that President Barack Obama is championing and I would urge my colleagues to do the same, not because I don't believe in fiscal discipline, but because I do. We do not need to look that far down the road to see the pain that failure to pass health care reform will cause. Americans of every background, class, race and political persuasion are suffering. We have the best health care system in the world, yet more than 40 million Americans lack access to it, a reality that is morally reprehensible. Health care is an essential, as important as food, water and shelter. Those who don't have it are left without the tools to survive. In the coming days, Congress has a chance to change that. The bill that will be voted on will reduce the deficit by about $1 trillion over the next two decades, and will reduce waste, fraud and abuse in the health care system. It will slow the rate of growth in health care costs and put America back on the path toward fiscal sustainability. The bill will give families and small business owners greater control over their own health care. It will expand coverage to more than 31 million Americans and will include tax credits to individuals, families and small businesses, giving them the same choices that members of Congress have to purchase private coverage. It will create state-based exchanges that will bring competition and transparency to insurance markets. And it will put in place common-sense rules of the road to hold insurance companies accountable and end some of the most outrageous practices of the insurance industry. Never again will people be denied coverage because they have a pre-existing condition. Never again will insurance companies be able to raise rates unfairly — like the 60 percent hikes expected in Illinois. While the ultimate vote on health care may not be bipartisan, the ultimate bill certainly is. There are several Republican ideas in the bill. It allows Americans to buy health insurance across state lines. It increases the bargaining power of small businesses by allowing them to pool together — much like large corporations or labor unions — to bargain for a better insurance rate. It gives states the flexibility to come up with an alternate health care plan, and it gives them resources to reform our tort system by developing new ways to deal with medical malpractice. I also feel compelled to remind my former colleagues that contrary to what many people have been saying, the bill explicitly prevents federal dollars from being used to fund abortion. It ensures not only that those seeking abortion coverage will be required to pay for it with their own money, but also that their personal money will never be commingled with federal funds. As a former congressman with a 100 percent pro-life voting record, I'm comfortable supporting this bill. There isn't one member of Congress who represents a district that is without a health care crisis. There are good, hardworking men and women in every part of this country who work for a living, but not at a business that offers the opportunity to purchase health insurance. On their own, the cost of insurance is just plain out of reach. During my time in Congress, I was known for reaching across the aisle. I did it not for the sake of bipartisanship alone, but in order to get important things done. Now, my former colleagues have the opportunity to change the lives of their friends and neighbors for the better by voting for health care reform. more

Open Question: Written by a republican please read: Why Republicans should support health care reform?

Open Question: What do you think of the news that lesbians caused a prom to be cancel because of sexuality?

ok, so i was just reading a yahoo article a few minutes ago, and it totally pissed me off!!! for those who haven't read it, the article was about a lesbian couple that wanted to go to their school prom in mississippi, but the district wouldn't let them(because one of the prom rules was you had to go with an opposite sexed partner). one of the girls wanted to wear a tuxedo to prom, and they wouldn't allow that either. in the end, they ended up canceling prom simply because they didn't agree with this lesbian couple. now I'm not lesbian(and never plan on it) and yes I believe that boys and girls should be together and not the other way, but when I see a gay and lesbian couple I'm ok with it because it's their decision. I'm actually friends with some people like that and bisexuals and stuff. not a lot but yeah I'm cool with them because no matter what it's their life I can't judge. what upset me though was how just because the school disctrict didn't like the sexuality of these 2 girls, and how they dressed, they canceled prom for everyone and now everyone else is making these girls suffer. what makes me more upset was how a lot of poeple thought this was right! In my opinion everyone has a right to live their life and can't be controlled by others. Plus, doesn't the constitution state we have the freedom to express ourselves freely? and those who are for the bible, didn't God create all humans. Aren't we all his children and doesn't he love us all the same no matter what or how we are? if homosexuals are supposedly going to "burn in hell for their sin" then damn let them it's none of your business let them have a happy life and you live yours. But that's my opinion. What's yours about this whole situation and any other opinions you have? more

Open Question: I need major help with my history work.?

Okay, I've been stuck on this same dang history test for 2 weeks ! I just can't remember anything about the chapter, like barely any of it ! There for, I haven't gotten any of this test done ! This test is "Post WWI" . Could someone please help me? • In the late 1920's, the main rival top Joseph Stalin for leadership of the Bolsheviks was... a. Leon Trotsky b. Lavr Kornilov c. Karl Marx d. Nicolas II • During the 1930's, Russian peasant farms were replaced with larger units called... a. Collectives b. Narodniki c. NEP d. Purges • A major difference between Stalin and Trotsky was Trotsky's belief in... a. Control of the Proletariat b. Control of the Communist Party c. Government ownership of industry d. World Wide Revolution • All of the following are true about Stalin except... a. He was an absolute dictator b. He followed Lenin's NEP c. He made the USSR a world power d. He turned the Soviet Union into a totalitarian state • Stalin's way of dealing with the older generation of Bolsheviks was by... a. Trail and execution b. Restricting them to civilian life c. Expelling them from the communist party d. Promoting them to high positions in the Government • Between 1928-1938 the Russian Industrial productivity... a. Lagged behind previous years b. Barely kept pace with basic needs c. Made tremendous gains d. Suffered from a lack of raw materials • Joseph Stalin set out to solve the USSR's heavy industry problems by creating... a. The NEP b. Collectives c. 5-year plans d. Expanding Communism • Lenin promised the Russian People what if he gained power... a. "Peace, Land and Bread" b. "Love, Family, Friends" c. "Money, Food, Businesses" d. "Victory, Victory, Victory" • The USSR was able to close the gap with United States in heavy industry but still lagged behind... a. In consumer goods b. In government control c. Coal and Mining d. Nationalism • Joseph Stalin became known as... a. Man of Steel b. Man of Iron c. Man of Stone d. Man of Fire • Stalin created posters proclaiming the achievements of communism, this is known as... a. NEP b. Propaganda c. Great Purge d. USSR • During the "Great Purge" people were sent to prison in... a. Alaska b. UK c. Siberia d. Moscow • After the Russian Revolution the USSR government became ... a. Republic b. Communist c. Democracy d. Fascist • All of the following were common to both communism and Fascism except... a. uncontrollable inflation b. lack of democratic tradition c. a large number of political parties d. the Dawes Plan • All of the following were common to both communism and Fascism except... a. a classless society b. a one-party system c. a disregard for individual rights d. a supremacy of the state • The title of Hitler's book Meon Kampf in English is... a. Well-Being b. My country c. My struggle d. Master Race • Duce was the title of which of the following leaders... a. Juan Peron b. Hitler c. Haile Selassie d. Mussolini • What effect did the Dawes Plan have on the economy of postwar Germany.... a. It stabilized the economy b. It replaced Germany's currency with the dollar c. Introduced US businesses into Germany d. All of the above are true • What cause Germans to start taking Hitler and his message seriously... a. the threat of invasion by the USSR b. his skill at making speeches c. the example of Mussolini success d. the economic crisis brought on by the depression • Which of the following does Fascism stress... a. nationalism b. isolationism c. individual rights d. a classless society • Why did millions of Germans turn against the leaders of the Weimar Republic... a. They had signed the Treaty of Versailles b. Their leadership lead to the loss of the war c. They were members of the Nazi Party d. The people did not want a democracy • How did the German-Soviet nonaggression pact give Germany a military advantage... a. it cause jealousy between Great Britain and France and therefore those two nations could not agree upon a military strategy b. with the Soviet agreeing to support Germany against Japan, Germany could focus on its African campaign c. the pact gave Germany a military advantage by guaranteeing that it would not have to defend itself against the Soviet Union d. The Allies would not send aid to the Soviet Union, but to Germany now. • In 1939, Hitler violated the Munich agreement by a. Taking over Czechoslovakia b. Occupying the Sudetenland c. Taking over Austria d. Occupying the Rhineland • At the Munich Conference, Neville Chamberlain and Edouard Daladier agreed to... a. Hitler's annexation of the Sudetenland b. Italy's alliance with Germany c. Disarm Britain and France d. Protect Czechoslovakia I'm really sorry I put down so many questions... :/ more

Open Question: Im trying to create a fun business plan. Please give me some ideas?

This is a project for school. Any idea that sounds fun and creative will do. more

Open Question: Dear english speakers can you plese help me? is what i wrote correct?

Firstly allow me to apologize for the delay, it took me more time than planned to put all the pieces together. Secondly I though explaining my role in this venture would be important to start anything: in a nutshell I was appointed by *** as a delegate for the set up and well establishment of the upcoming US branch. It was truly essential for us to collect information beforehand about the overall project, the budgets, and the different approaches we could take so that we could start talking about the same thing. During this past week, I managed to get a better understanding of the project and what it involved. Do to so I gathered information from various indispensable sources: a lawyer, a US and French tax specialist, a custom broker, a freight forwarder, a logistic agent, the French American chamber of commerce, and finally you. The first conclusion that came up was that it is a very serious investment of time and money. More over it involves a very high risk and a tremendous amount of work for potentially very high or no returns on investment. I must warn you our proposition is bit lighter than the one you offered for the reason that we had to consider factors such as your geographic location, your running business (Klover) and more importantly the initial plan and budget you submitted to us. The plan is to create a US corporation that would belong to our society in France 100%, note that it is not in our interest to open capital on a legal and fiscal point of view. We could get through French government very interesting tax and charges advantages and we could send what we call a International French Volunteer which would be subsidized by the French State. Given the cost and hassle of incorporating another structure, we would prefer one company. We would like to approach the US market on all levels: distributors, wholesalers, big and small end users. We would sell through two canals: 1/ Direct sales for the distributors, wholesalers and big end users. 2/ Online Website for end users. We would set up as we discussed the logistical platform in Buffalo for its proximity with Toronto (your HQ) and of course for various economical reasons. Your participation in the set up: - Recommendations in the products selection (this coming week) - Description of the selected products (to post on the website) - Feedback and recommendations on new website - Your presence on the NRA more

Resolved Question: which of these pc's i should buy?

hi im planning to but a pc and i stumbled in bettween 2 choices my use of the computer is for extreme multi tasking editing 3d animation and machinima. which of these i should choose:- PROCESSORS Intel® Core™ i7-920 processor(8MB L3 Cache, 2.66GHz) edit OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English edit WARRANTY AND SERVICE 2 Year Basic Service Plan edit Dell Recommends Keep your investment protected for as long as you'll own it with a 3 year Basic Service Plan Upgrade to 3 Year Basic Service Plan [add $100] In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis: *Remote Diagnosis is determination by online/phone technician of cause of issue; may involve customer access to inside of system and multiple or extended sessions. If issue is covered by Limited Hardware Warranty and not resolved remotely, technician and/or part will be dispatched, usually in 1 or 2 business days following completion of Remote Diagnosis. Dell sells In-Home Service provided by the following: Dell In-Home Service provided by Dell Marketing L.P.; BancTec In-Home Service provided by BancTec Third Party Maintenance, Inc.; and QualxServ In-Home Service provided by QualxServ LLC. Third parties may be used to deliver the in-home service. Availability varies. Other conditions apply. For complete details about In-Home Service, visit www.dell.com/servicecontracts MEMORY 9GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1066MHz - 6 DIMMs edit HARD DRIVE 1TB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive edit ADDITIONAL HARD DRIVE 500GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive edit VIDEO CARD ATI Radeon™ HD 5770 1GB GDDR5 edit MONITOR 24.0" Dell ST2410 Full HD Monitor with VGA cable edit OPTICAL DRIVE Blu-ray Disc (BD) Burner (Writes to DVD/CD/BD) edit SPEAKERS No speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system) edit Dell Recommends Multimedia Speaker System delivers an ideal combination of performance and value Upgrade to Bose Companion 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System [add $110] SOUND CARD Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio edit WIRELESS Dell 1505 WLAN PCIe card with11n mini-Card & external antenna edit KEYBOARD Dell Studio Consumer Multimedia Keyboard edit MOUSE Dell Studio Optical Mouse edit MODEM No Modem Option edit My Accessories OFFICE SOFTWARE No Productivity software pre-installed edit Dell Recommends Office Home & Student. Lets you create great-looking documents, spreadsheets and presentations quickly. Upgrade to Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 [add $119] SECURITY SOFTWARE McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months edit Dell Recommends CAUTION ! You have not upgraded your security protection to the maximum available for your new Dell. Add McAfee SecurityCenter pre-loaded today! Help protect against viruses, hackers, identity theft, and more from the moment you turn on your PC. Upgrade to McAfee SecurityCenter, 36-Months [add $40] DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUP Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year edit ENVIRONMENTAL OPTIONS Recycling Kit and Plant a Tree for Me edit ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM Studio XPS 9000 Studio XPS 9000 Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0 Multi-Language ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ or:- CHASSIS COLOR Cosmic Black, Alienware Aurora Chassis edit PROCESSOR Overclocked Intel® Core™ i7 920 (3.2GHz, 8MB Cache) edit OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English edit VIDEO CARD Single 1GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 240 edit MEMORY 9GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz - (3x 1024MB + 3x 2048MB) edit HARD DRIVE 500GB - SATA-II, 3Gb/s, 7,200RPM, 16MB Cache HDD edit ADDITIONAL HARD DRIVE 1TB - SATA-II, 3Gb/s, 7,200RPM, 32MB Cache HDD edit OPTICAL DRIVE Single Drive: 24X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability edit SOUND CARD Creative Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ Titanium edit GAMING ESSENTIALS Killer Xeno™ Pro edit BLUETOOTH Internal USB Bluetooth edit WIRELESS 1525 PCIe WLAN card with 11n mini-Card & external antenna edit MONITOR No Monitor edit AUDIO OPTIONS Alienware TactX™ Gaming Headset edit KEYBOARD Alienware Multi-Media Keyboard edit MOUSE Alienware Optical Mouse, MG100 edit WARRANTY AND SERVICE 1 Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis edit On-Site Service after Remote Diagnosis: for issues covered by Limited Hardware Warranty, technician and/or part will be dispatched, if necessary, usually within 1 business day following Remote Diagnosis. During Remote Diagnosis, you may be asked to access the inside of your system (where safe to do so) or to participate in troubleshooting until a cause can be isolated. My Accessories ALIENFX AlienFX Color, Mars Red edit AVATAR Alienhead 3D edit WALLPAPER Alien Red Glyphs edit FACTORY INSTALLED GAMES Steam and Portal™ Factory Installed edit FACTORY INSTALLED GAMES World of Warcraft Preinstall Edition edit AUTOMATIC UPDATES Auto more

Voting Question: International Student looking for a systems analyst position for a 4 month contract?

I am an international student based in the DC metro area and will complete my Master's degree in Business Systems Intelligence. I have 4 Months left for my CPT/OPT and I am currently looking for a 4 month contract and after that I will go back to my country of origin to use the skills and education I have acquired during my stay in the US. I have over 5 years as a business systems analyst with functions including but not limited to •Worked with business team members to translate business requirements into logical and detailed functional specifications for Application Development design considerations •Liaison between Business and IT to ensure functional deliverables are of consistent quality and meet expectations of all customers •Created, track, maintain and execute functional and technical test plans, test cases, test scripts, test and user scenarios for portal and all supporting systems/components airborne and ground base •Analyze Requirements (Business, technical, Design, functional) documents to develop testing data/assets and contribute to Test strategies My resume is available upon request and provision of the job description. Thanks for your help.Thank you for the information to "make money working from home" However that is something am not willing to venture in at the moment. more

Voting Question: English project question! NEED SOMEONE WHOS GOOD AT WRITING SONGS! PLZ HELP ME!?

ok, so im dont this project with my group, and we have to create our own invention, and create a business plan and everything. our invention is an anti-gravitational skateboard. the slogan is "unleash your wild side!" but we r trying to create a jingle. like the ones you hear in commersials and stuff. but we r having trouble. does anyone have any ideas???? it doesnt have to be long. THNX! more

Resolved Question: drivers ed for school please help me?

most these common since please help thank you 11. Giving meaning to the driving task is aided by (1 point) your age. your driving experience. the weather. how fast you're going. 12. To make sure no one is about to enter your driving path, you should always look to the sides at (1 point) crosswalks. doorways. driveways. businesses. 13. Depth perception is the ability to judge (1 point) distance. things in the center of your focus. things on the side. the relative distance of objects. 14. If you are driving with your high beams on, you should switch to low beams when traffic is (1 point) two miles away. one mile away. one-half mile away. 500 feet away. 15. The SIPDE process includes (1 point) searching, identifying, positioning, dropping, and elevating. aiming high, predicting, and deciding. searching, identifying, predicting, deciding, and executing. keeping your eyes moving, finding an out, and predicting. 16. What is the goal of signaling? (1 point) To reinforce your choices. To help other drivers make their own time and space adjustments. To let others know where you have been. To create a larger vehicle-reaction time. 17. Your plan for giving meaning to the driving task should include (1 point) what kind of car you are driving. how many passengers you have in the car. what to look for. all of the above. 18. Options in a driving situation are based on a driver's (1 point) knowledge. experience. skills. all of the above. 19. When determining your options, you will gather information and make (1 point) choices. assumptions. comparisons. justifications. 20. When you use the Smith system in driving, you should (1 point) get the big picture. keep your eyes moving. make sure others see you. do all of the above. more

Voting Question: WQould Anyone Mind helping me with these questions plz??? I did bad the first time I'm retaking it.?

Question 1 Without any warning, Poland was attacked by Italian troops. Soviet troops. Japanese troops. German troops. Question 2 In 1935, Benito Mussolini’s conquest for Ethiopia resulted in a war in Asia. Europe. Australia. Africa. Question 3 Under Lenin’s "War Communism", all surplus food was taken to the government. the rich abused the poor by increasing prices. the laborers fought and won control. the belief system was changed. Question 4 Because of the Great Depression, consumer demand fell and unemployment fell. unemployment rose. taxes fell. taxes rose. Question 5 Josef Stalin created the "Five Year Plan" to increase the economy. "Big Three" to ease Soviet tensions. Nazi Party to attain equality. Union of German Socialist Republics. Question 6 In order to gain the support of the Russian people, Lenin promised to give land to the rich. take control of the factories. expand the Russian territory. return power to the tsars. Question 7 The Russian Red Army fought anybody who was making a profit. together for different causes. for the rights of the rich people. to provide everyone with land. Question 8 Francisco Franco agreed to allow German troops to reoccupy the demilitarized zone in Rhineland. U.S. military bases in Spain in exchange for NATO’s military protection. a non-aggression pact with Hitler for ten years. the murder of millions of civilians in Korea, China, the Philippines. Question 9 When Lenin died, the next powerful Russian leader was Adolf Hitler. Fidel Castro. Vladimir Ulyanov. Josef Stalin. Question 10 Lenin’s revolutionary plan for changes in Russiastated that the rich abused the poor and they should not help them. anybody losing a profit was causing everyone else to suffer. the government should truly represent the people. society needed more proprietors in regulated business. more

Voting Question: Need help with US History Questions?

28. Within a few years, the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act led to A. a dramatic drop in world trade. C. more demand for American manufactured goods. B. Hoover's reelection as president. D. an unequal distribution of income in the United States. ____ 29. All of the following were important causes of the Great Depression except A. both individuals and businesses built up large debts because of easy credit. B. tariffs on foreign imports were lowered C. the federal government did not insure people's bank accounts. D. the stock market crashed. ____ 30. Causes of the farming crisis of the 1920s included the fact that A. demand for crops fell after World War I. B. most people did not own electric refrigerators. C. the Dust Bowl took much land out of production. D. federal price-supports of corn and wheat were not effective 32. Who was the first woman to serve in the cabinet? A. Arlene Francis C. Eleanor Roosevelt B. Frances Perkins D. Mary McLeod Bethune ____ 33. Which of the following was a goal of the New Deal? A. regulate the stock market C. decrease prices of farm goods B. deregulate the nation's banking system D. increase crop production ____ 34. Which of the following was most directly responsible for creating new jobs and putting people to work? A. Social Security Act C. National Labor Relations Act B. Fair Labor Standards Act D. Works Progress Administration ____ 35. Which of the following was the main objective of the Agricultural Adjustment Act? A. to increase farm production C. to provide pensions for retired farmers B. to raise prices of farm products D. to encourage more people to enter farming ____ 36. Which of the following pieces of New Deal legislation was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court? A. Wagner Act C. Emergency Banking Relief Act B. Social Security ActD. National Industrial Recovery Act 39. Which of the following of Roosevelt's ideas failed to become a law? A. federally supported loans for housing B. the reorganization of the Supreme Court C. the establishment of regional planning authorities D. the creation of a federally supported pension Program more

Voting Question: Good gaming computer under $450?

im kind of in a budget right now but am looking for a gamming computer that is good. I want one that cn play games like empire total war. Also is this a good one? i found it at dell and customized it. Congratulations! Your system is ready to be built. We have some recommendations for you highlighted in green below. Software & Services SYSTEM COLORPiano Blackedit PROCESSORAMD Athlon™ II X2 250 (3.0GHz, 2MB)edit OPERATING SYSTEMGenuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, Englishedit Dell Recommends Transfer your data, music and photos to your new PC with the Belkin Easy Transfer cable. Upgrade to Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium,64bit + Belkin Easy Transfer Cable [add $30] WARRANTY AND SERVICE1 Year Basic Service Planedit Dell Recommends Extended Service Plans cost less when you buy now with your system! Upgrade now to a 2 Year Basic In-Home Service Plan* *Important Info Upgrade to 2 Year Basic Service Plan [add $79] In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis: *Remote Diagnosis is determination by online/phone technician of cause of issue; may involve customer access to inside of system and multiple or extended sessions. If issue is covered by Limited Hardware Warranty and not resolved remotely, technician and/or part will be dispatched, usually in 1 or 2 business days following completion of Remote Diagnosis. Dell sells In-Home Service provided by the following: Dell In-Home Service provided by Dell Marketing L.P.; BancTec In-Home Service provided by BancTec Third Party Maintenance, Inc.; and QualxServ In-Home Service provided by QualxServ LLC. Third parties may be used to deliver the in-home service. Availability varies. Other conditions apply. For complete details about In-Home Service, visit www.dell.com/servicecontracts MEMORY4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 4 DIMMsedit MONITOR18.5" Dell IN1910N HD Monitor with VGA cableedit HARD DRIVE640GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™edit VIDEO CARDATI Radeon HD 3450 256MBedit OPTICAL DRIVE16X DVD+/-RW Driveedit SPEAKERSNo Speaker Optionedit Dell Recommends Multimedia Speaker System delivers an ideal combination of performance and value Upgrade to Bose Companion 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System [add $110] KEYBOARD & MOUSEDell Consumer Entry USB Keyboard and Mouseedit MODEMNo Modem Optionedit SOUNDIntegrated 5.1 Channel Audioedit My Accessories OFFICE SOFTWAREMicrosoft® Works 9edit Dell Recommends Office Home & Student. Lets you create great-looking documents, spreadsheets and presentations quickly. Upgrade to Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 [add $119] SECURITY SOFTWAREMcAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Monthsedit ADOBE & ENTERTAINMENTWild Tangent Gamesedit DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUPDell Online Backup 2GB for 1 yearedit ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM MEDIA READERNo Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader Included Inspiron 546 MTInspiron 546 Minitower w/ Black Bezel MouseMouse included with Keyboard purchase Network CardIntegrated 10/100 Ethernet Adobe SoftwareAdobe® Reader 9.0 ESSENTIAL ADD-ONS more

Resolved Question: Is this a good gaming computer?

Congratulations! Your system is ready to be built. We have some recommendations for you highlighted in green below. Software & Services SYSTEM COLORPiano Blackedit PROCESSORAMD Athlon™ II X2 250 (3.0GHz, 2MB)edit OPERATING SYSTEMGenuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, Englishedit Dell Recommends Transfer your data, music and photos to your new PC with the Belkin Easy Transfer cable. Upgrade to Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium,64bit + Belkin Easy Transfer Cable [add $30] WARRANTY AND SERVICE1 Year Basic Service Planedit Dell Recommends Extended Service Plans cost less when you buy now with your system! Upgrade now to a 2 Year Basic In-Home Service Plan* *Important Info Upgrade to 2 Year Basic Service Plan [add $79] In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis: *Remote Diagnosis is determination by online/phone technician of cause of issue; may involve customer access to inside of system and multiple or extended sessions. If issue is covered by Limited Hardware Warranty and not resolved remotely, technician and/or part will be dispatched, usually in 1 or 2 business days following completion of Remote Diagnosis. Dell sells In-Home Service provided by the following: Dell In-Home Service provided by Dell Marketing L.P.; BancTec In-Home Service provided by BancTec Third Party Maintenance, Inc.; and QualxServ In-Home Service provided by QualxServ LLC. Third parties may be used to deliver the in-home service. Availability varies. Other conditions apply. For complete details about In-Home Service, visit www.dell.com/servicecontracts MEMORY4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 4 DIMMsedit MONITOR18.5" Dell IN1910N HD Monitor with VGA cableedit HARD DRIVE640GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™edit VIDEO CARDATI Radeon HD 3450 256MBedit OPTICAL DRIVE16X DVD+/-RW Driveedit SPEAKERSNo Speaker Optionedit Dell Recommends Multimedia Speaker System delivers an ideal combination of performance and value Upgrade to Bose Companion 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System [add $110] KEYBOARD & MOUSEDell Consumer Entry USB Keyboard and Mouseedit MODEMNo Modem Optionedit SOUNDIntegrated 5.1 Channel Audioedit My Accessories OFFICE SOFTWAREMicrosoft® Works 9edit Dell Recommends Office Home & Student. Lets you create great-looking documents, spreadsheets and presentations quickly. Upgrade to Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 [add $119] SECURITY SOFTWAREMcAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Monthsedit ADOBE & ENTERTAINMENTWild Tangent Gamesedit DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUPDell Online Backup 2GB for 1 yearedit ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM MEDIA READERNo Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader Included Inspiron 546 MTInspiron 546 Minitower w/ Black Bezel MouseMouse included with Keyboard purchase Network CardIntegrated 10/100 Ethernet Adobe SoftwareAdobe® Reader 9.0 its at dell .com more

Voting Question: How to create a Marketing Plan and others?

I have a class project its about a restaurant that we are creating and will eventually open soon. I have choosen to specilize in seafood. This will be a huge resturant about 100 seats. Now, I have to write a statement for each: Vision, Mission, Long-range plan, Business plan, Marketing Plan, and a Operating Budget. The problem is is that I dont know the first thing about a restaurant business which makes it hard for me to figure out what I should wright. What could I possibly say? more

Resolved Question: How come Obama lied about the unemployment and his Stimulus Bill?

The $787 billion stimulus plan is turning out to be far less stimulating than its architects expected. Back in early January, when Barack Obama was still President-elect, two of his chief economic advisers — leading proponents of a stimulus bill — predicted that the passage of a large economic-aid package would boost the economy and keep the unemployment rate below 8%. It hasn't quite worked out that way. Last month, the jobless rate in the U.S. hit 9.5%, the highest level it has reached since 1983. The $787 billion stimulus plan is turning out to be far less stimulating than its architects expected. Back in early January, when Barack Obama was still President-elect, two of his chief economic advisers — leading proponents of a stimulus bill — predicted that the passage of a large economic-aid package would boost the economy and keep the unemployment rate below 8%. It hasn't quite worked out that way. Last month, the jobless rate in the U.S. hit 9.5%, the highest level it has reached since 1983. Read more: http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1910208,00.html#ixzz0hKOYNnDv Unemployment is STILL up and NO jobs are being created, when will the liberals wake up, if ever, that Obama is lying each time he opens his mouth more

Resolved Question: Young kid starting a business.. need tips?

I am 17 years old and I am starting a business with two of my friends. We plan on taking recyclable materials such as glass bottles and creating furniture or household materials with them, such as tables etc. I am managing the economic/business aspect of the project and my supervisor told me to create a business plan as it is fundamental. As a business that is just started could you guys give me tips on how to make my business successful and how to start off the business? Also could I get more information on what I should put in my business plan? Thanks a lot!I am not doing it to earn money. I am trying to create a successful business out of self interest and to look good on a university application. :D 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: How do I figure out my Opening cash balance in my business plan?

How do I figure out my Opening cash balance in my business plan? I am trying to create my business plan and I can't figure out how to get my Opening and Closing Cash Balances on my Business Finance part of my plan. I know that to figure out my "Increase of Cash" It is my "Total Cash Receipts" minus my "Total Cash Paid Out". But what do I add or minus to figure out my opening cash balance and my closing cash balance? Thanks everyone :) more

Resolved Question: can someone help me with my drivers test. 10points!!?

1. ___________ is forecasting how events may affect you in the future. (1 point) Determining Options Human-perception time Identifying road signs All of the above 2. Of all of your senses that you use while driving, the most important one is your sense of (1 point) hearing. sight. smell. taste. 3. Your visual system consists of your (1 point) eyes, perception, and central vision. color vision, glare vision, and night vision. retina, optic nerve, and brain. distance vision, central vision, and peripheral vision. 4. To avoid nighttime glare from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, look (1 point) to the left of the oncoming vehicle. at the windshield of the oncoming vehicle. beyond the headlights and to the right edge of the roadway. at the hood of your vehicle. 5. Drivers who are colorblind can compensate by (1 point) driving more slowly. driving only during the day. knowing the position of the lights in a traffic signal. memorizing the shapes of street signs. 6. You can feel a vehicle's side-to-side balance, called its (1 point) roll. pitch. yaw. stability . 7. Which of the following contribute(s) to reduced night vision? (1 point) headlight glare dark windshields dirty headlamps all of the above 8. Scanning means to (1 point) focus and look at everything in the driving environment. pick up bits of information quickly, with glances. read street signs and road markings. all of the above. 9. One of the most common sources of vehicle vibration comes from a vehicle's (1 point) doors. windows. tires. seats. 10. While driving, look at least ____down the road. (1 point) 5 seconds 10 to 15 seconds 20 to 30 seconds 35 seconds 11. Giving meaning to the driving task is aided by (1 point) your age. your driving experience. the weather. how fast you're going. 12. To make sure no one is about to enter your driving path, you should always look to the sides at (1 point) crosswalks. doorways. driveways. businesses. 13. Depth perception is the ability to judge (1 point) distance. things in the center of your focus. things on the side. the relative distance of objects. 14. If you are driving with your high beams on, you should switch to low beams when traffic is (1 point) two miles away. one mile away. one-half mile away. 500 feet away. 15. The SIPDE process includes (1 point) searching, identifying, positioning, dropping, and elevating. aiming high, predicting, and deciding. searching, identifying, predicting, deciding, and executing. keeping your eyes moving, finding an out, and predicting. 16. What is the goal of signaling? (1 point) To reinforce your choices. To help other drivers make their own time and space adjustments. To let others know where you have been. To create a larger vehicle-reaction time. 17. Your plan for giving meaning to the driving task should include (1 point) what kind of car you are driving. how many passengers you have in the car. what to look for. all of the above. 18. Options in a driving situation are based on a driver's (1 point) knowledge. experience. skills. all of the above. 19. When determining your options, you will gather information and make (1 point) choices. assumptions. comparisons. justifications. 20. When you use the Smith system in driving, you should (1 point) get the big picture. keep your eyes moving. make sure others see you. do all of the above. 21. A choice (1 point) is the selection between two or more possible options. cannot be made before you start driving. can be made whenever you feel like it. is the opposite of an assumption. 22. What is the time and space margin that is the distance you can see ahead of your vehicle? (1 point) visual lead response zone following interval visual control zone 23. The total time needed for a person to determine his/her options and choose one is (1 point) human-perception time. reaction time. human-reaction time. vehicle-reaction time. 24. As a driver, you will constantly have to adjust your (1 point) seat. speed. mirrors. hands on the wheel. 25. When you double your speed, it takes____ times longer to stop. (1 point) two four six eight 26. On an icy road, you should reduce your speed (1 point) by 10 miles per hour. by one-third. by one-half. to a crawl. 27. An accepted technique for managing time and space is (1 point) steering. accelerating. signaling. all of the above. 28. The best way to avoid collisions is to (1 point) drive slowly. maintain adequate space around your vehicle. stay far ahead of the car behind you. drive quickly. 29. Your visual control zone is (1 point) the distance you can see ahead of your vehicle. where you identify objects that may require a response. where you respond to what you perceive. how much space you allow between vehicles more

Voting Question: Can someone shed some light on creating a budget for this issue?

Individual: Consulting Project a) You are an IT project manager. Your team has been hired as IT consultants for a small non-profit counseling center for at-risk youth. The Executive Director has shared with you that the center received a gift of $500,000 from a great-uncle of one of the center's former clients with the condition it be used to upgrade the technology used at the center. The center is open Monday through Saturday, noon-11 p.m. The center has three full-time employees: the Executive Director and two counselors. There are eight part-time counselors who are on-call and four part-time administrative assistants who cover all shifts. There are no computers. All patient, employee, and financial records are kept manually and filed in cabinets in the business office. The center has one fax machine, two typewriters, and a multi-line phone system with a phone in each room. The building has six rooms, a reception office area, and a waiting room. The rooms are used for the Executive Director's office, three counseling rooms, a business office, and a conference room. b) Submit a 2,000-2,500 word detailed essay and a summary PowerPoint presentation that reflects your technology recommendations, your justification for the changes, and a budget. Your recommendations may include the following: i) PC and peripherals such as desktop PCs, servers, printers, scanners, or laptops ii) Software tools such as a word processing programs, financial programs, and scheduling tools iii) Telecommunications: cell phones, pagers, wireless tools such as blackberries or PDAs iv) Other tools you feel will aid in the efficiency and effectiveness of the counseling center c) It is not necessary to provide brand names of hardware/software/peripherals in this preliminary plan; use rough estimates for the budget items, but stay within the $500K limit. You will be asked to present a summary to the board of directors within two weeks. d) In addition, it has been your experience that IT projects that are rapidly deployed often meet with resistance and failure. Include in your preliminary report how the center should plan to address the change management issues. Be sure to include a rough timeline of major milestones to complete the project. e) The Executive Director would like to see the office retrofitted with the new technology within six months. f) To complete this assignment, refer to the O'Brien text, the Grand Canyon University College of Business and Library, Ken Blanchard Companies web sites, and other sources that may be appropriate. Wikipedia is not considered a scholarly journal; do not use it for this assignment. g) Use APA format, including an introduction, conclusion, and title page; include in-text citations and a reference page as appropriate. h) Submit the completed assignment to the instructor by the end of Week Eight. 2) Collaborative Learning Community: None ReplyReply AllMove...Inbox 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

Voting Question: Music arranger and composer to produce proprietary work(s) for me?

I need a music arranger and composer to create and produce a song for me on a CD with the stipulation(s) that this creation is now mine. I want to own it and all proprietary rights to it and my fledgling company. Many or most composers want to retain their certain rights. I just want a turn-key-job so there is no future conflict(s) between us for hopefully there will be more work for the composer to come. So, what are my options wherein 1. I can keep my chosen music composer financially interested in working with me; 2. (including their traditionally earned royalties) on this planned first project and with more work to come under the same type contract with me? What do I need to be aware of going into a business relationship like this. What do they may need in a strong contract with me that even they will be equitably in love with and in working with me? more

Resolved Question: If deportation of all illegals crushes the Hispanic Market, do anti-immigration folks care?

And do they have a plan to cover those billions, maybe even trillions lost to the US economy? I ask about Hispanics/Hispanic Market because they seem to only focus on them. ================================== The Growing Hispanic Market in the United States Virtually every type of company and organization in the United States is being impacted by the growth of the Hispanic population. You see it in government, healthcare, manufacturing, food service, construction, education, finance, legal, and these are just a few examples. Marketing and selling to the U.S. Hispanics has become so important that universities are offering programs on the subject. Florida State University has recently created a center for Hispanic marketing communications offering graduate certificates and undergraduate minor programs. Following are some facts for consideration: U.S. Hispanic purchasing power has surged to nearly $700 billion and is projected to reach as much as $1 trillion by 2007, nearly three times the overall national rate over the past decade. (Source: HispanTelligence®.) The top areas where Hispanics spend more than non-Hispanics are: groceries, telephone services, furniture, men’s and boys apparel, children’s clothing and footwear. (Source: Selig Center.) The U.S. Hispanic market ranks as the third largest “Latin American economy” behind Brazil and Mexico. There are more Hispanics living in the United States, than the entire population of Canada, which is 32.5 million. (Source: U.S. Census.) We are like a country within a country. Hispanic advertising by U.S. companies grew 24 percent in 2003, compared with 8.6 percent for the general market. (Source: Media Economics Group, research firm that tracks Spanish-language marketing.) By mid-century, 25 percent or one out of every four people in the United States will be Hispanic. The African American population by mid-century will remain at the current rate of 13 percent of the total United States population. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau.) An IRS report predicts that 1 out of every 10 small businesses will be Hispanic by the year 2007. Today the proportion stands at 1 in 13 and rising. (Source: Hispanic Trends.) http://www.strictlyspanish.com/white_paper4.htm more

Resolved Question: S'pore 2010 Budget Proposal, My View...?

This budget proposal is too INWARD looking... the way i sees it, it's like fixing a problem or crowd pleasing probably to tame the disgrunt on the ground that was lately the talk of the town about foreigh talent, job security & the identity crisis for a Singaporean, so to speak... There are largely NO bold initiatives from this budget proposal to create new sectors & businesses hence job creation to drive the economy in the next 5 years plan. Sadly, the focus was all about spending $bils to drive productivity which i felt the result will not yield much impact if you spend that amount of money to create new sectors to value-add to the existing sectors contributing to the GDP. There is a limit to how productivity can yield positive results such as the construction sector the govt had name for instance...to put it bluntly, you cannot expect to compare productivity of japanese construction sector vis-a-vis spore's... simply because of cultural, mindset & attitude differences. Even if spore's construction productivity increases or benefited from such program, the yield won't be large. If that happens, that is simply MONEY NOT WELL SPENT. Initiatives, i sees fit, should be to invest the budget deficits to into new sectors such as "renewables", for instance. Renewables, a "big" term to be a step ahead to reduce Spore's carbon footprint which is excessively large by int'l standards. Renewables can be programs, subsidy to encourage new investments, training, manufacturing in these industries such as renewable energy (eg biofuel, biomass, wind & solar energy, development/r&d of green machines, green cars, boilers, plants/factories etc etc)... unimaginable prospects.... It could also harness, enhance, integrate & reinforce the existing sectors of the economy. It is high time Spore govt should detach their support for the Petroleum industries & companies & gradually tax these monopolies for the years of tax benefits they've massively enjoyed at the expense of the consumer here. This is in the context of petrol pump prices anyone can easily observed that it is operated like a cartel. Spore should allow diesel engines cars which are now cleaner with the current latest technologies which gives better mileage. Spore should also consider to gradually mandate the use of biodiesel/biofuel in the next 10-20yrs ahead to set example to the int'l world that a small country can also do it's part to sustain the future environment. Unfortunately, our govt budget 2010 proposal from the look of it, is too busy with those trivial domestic issues & largely ignored the bigger issues & missed the big picture totally. This will be detrimental to the well being of spore govt coffers of not spending it wisely... hope debates by the MPs & Ministers able to put together a budget that is more laden with initiatives to set new engine of growth for the economy.. more

Voting Question: how much would it cost to create a hotel blueprint plan for a business project?

Resolved Question: How much would it cost to create a hotel blueprint plan for a business project?

Resolved Question: Insurance for a bed and breakfast (school project)?

Hi, I'm in college and working on a project for a commercial recreation class. Our project is to conduct a feasibility study and create a business plan on a mock business. We're opening and operating a Bed and Breakfast in Illinois as our project. But we've ran into a problem with getting estimates for insurance. I've found plenty of insurance companies that offer B&B insurance, but they issue quotes for actual businesses. It's not like they have a pricing list on their website. And I don't think they'd appreciate writing up an insurance quote for a fake college project! I've got the types of insurance needed, but have no idea how much coverage is needed or what an insurance policy is likely to cost. The property is worth $500,000. Here's a list of what I have so far: -Business Personal Property Coverage -Business Income and Extra Expense Coverage -Ordinance or Law Coverage -Guest Inconvenience Coverage -Guests' Property Insurance -Personal Liability -Replacement Cost Coverage -Business Auto Insurance -Worker’s Compensation Coverage -Liability Insurance -Building Insurance -Loss of Income Insurance -Business Property Insurance -Equine Liability (we've got horses, yay!) -Food Spoilage Insurance Have I left any insurance coverages off the list? I have no idea what a policy like this would cost. Thanks for you help! I've enjoyed this project and it's been very interesting, but at the same time it's quite daunting! 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

Resolved Question: What kind of service should be provided to a company as an entrepreneur and create a business plan ..?

i got $10,000 to provide a service...i want some1 to give me a service Help Needed !! more

Resolved Question: I have an agreement and I am due money on for helping a couple get a business loan of...?

...$750,000 they have gone around me.I worked diligently many hours and multiple phone calls from them and to them to help them get this loan to purchase the business. However eight months into the process and now that the loan will be funded soon they have told me that they will not pay the agreed finders fee. I do have an agreement that is binding and that has been signed stating that they will pay a fee directly to me for assisting them in getting the loan when they recieved their funding from the institution. They did not know how to begin to get the loan or the business. I developed a business plan for them and helped to create a balance sheet for them. I found the property through a real estate friend of mine and now they have said that they will not pay me because they are talking directly with the lender at this time. I really do not want to hire a lawyer and spend the money but I do want to get paid for all of the work, effort, time, and knowledge that I have contributed without any compensation what can I do? more

Resolved Question: YAWA Royal Rumble Results Part 2 out of 2.?

Promo 2: Lakers 12 is interviewed for what's new for YAWA next week. He said that every Saturday Night there will be one member that will be allowed to create a match but not for his character. That chosen member could make any match but not a Loser Leaves YAWA Match. He could make a match that has a title on the line. Lakers 12 also said that every 2 weeks there will be PPVs and the next PPV will be YAWA TLC Match. He also said that after Sunday Nights, the rankings for the contenders for the different titles will be posted. The GM also said that before every shows, promos for all the members of YAWA will be accepted and the best promo that will be based on the thumbs up and down will get one additional vote for all his character that will have a match for that night. Match 4: The Animal vs. Desert Storm vs. Amazing X vs. Conner X vs. Sasuke for the Hardcore Championship in a 5 Man Royal Rumble Match. Sasuke is the 1st one who entered the ring. Then Conner X entered the ring. Conner X rushed hurriedly to attack Sasuke. Conner X delivered a spear on Sasuke. Sasuke was hurt badly. Then Conner X throw him outside the ring. Eliminated:Sasuke in 30 seconds. Conner X is now waiting for the next wrestler that will come out. Amazing X come out. The two brawled against each other. Conner X delivered a spear on Amazing X for 3 consecutive times. Then Conner X tried to throw Amazing X outside but he wasn't able to do so. Conner X cornered Amazing X on the corner and delivered his spear. Amazing X was hurt. Then Conner X is waiting for Amazing X to rise and is planning to do the spear but Amazing X counters. Amazing X climbed up the rope and is planning to deliver a Diving Moonsault on Conner X. Amazing X tried to deliver a Diving Moonsault but he failed and Conner X just catch him. Now Amazing X is in trouble to be eliminated. Then suddenly the next wrestler come out and it's Desert Storm. Desert successfully delivered a Codebreaker on Conner X that made Amazing X escaped the elimination. Then Conner X fell out of the ring. Eliminated: Conner X in 6 minutes Amazing X and Desert Storm brawled against each other. They exchange punches, kicks and signature moves but still no one is eliminated. Then the Animal went out and ferociously attacked both of them. The Animal delivered a Spear on both of them. Amazing X and Desert Storm are both lying down. The Animal is waiting on the corner for Amazing X and Desert Storm to rise and he will deliver a Choke Slam on both of them. Amazing X and Desert Storm both rise up and then The Animal tried to deliver a Choke Slam on both of them but Desert and Amazing kicked The Animal. Then they both helped in eliminating The Animal. Eliminated:The Animal in 13 minutes Now it's down to Amazing X and Desert Storm. Desert grab Amazing X arm and twisted it. Amazing X is in a great pain but he was able to hold on the rope so Desert released him. But after being released Desert quickly attacked Amazing X and he successfully delivered a Codebreaker on Amazing. Then Desert went up and delivered an Airbourne on Amazing X that made Amazing X unconscious. Then Desert throw Amazing X outside the ring to win the Hardcore Championship. Eliminated:Amazing X in 16 minutes and 43 seconds. Winner:Desert Storm Main Event: Risky Business vs. Dylan Klein vs. Jack Hunter vs. Mark Caguioa vs. DirtGiver vs. Ido for the Non-Stop Championship in a 6 man royal rumble. First up is Ido and DirtGiver. They brawled against each other. They exchanged punches and kicks on each other. DirtGiver delivered a spear on Ido. Then he delivered Missles on Ido that made Ido felt dizzy. Now Dirt has the chance to eliminate Ido and tried the DG but Ido escaped and delivered a flying kick on Dirt. Now both wrestlers are down. Then Mark Caguioa, the next wrestler came out and entered the ring. Mark just waited on the corner for the two wrestlers to rise. DirtGiver and Ido rise up and Mark delivered Fast and Furious on both of them. Then Ido rise up and Mark tried to deliver 47 guns and throw Ido out of the ring but Dirt kicked him from behind. Mark released Ido and Ido was nearly eliminated but he held on the ropes. Dirt tries to deliver a DG and eliminate Mark. But Ido stopped what Dirt is planning to do by successfully delivering a Knee Drop on both Mark and Dirt. All 3 men brawled against each other. All in a sudden the 4th wrestler went out and entered the ring and it was Jack Hunter. Jack Hunter delivered a spear on Ido. Then he also delivered a spear on Dirt but he failed to deliver a spear on Mark. And Mark capitalized on that by doing a powerful fast and Furious that eliminated Jack Hunter. Eliminated: Jack Hunter in 16 minutes Then Mark Caguioa delivered an MC 47 on Ido that left him unconscious. Then he attacked Dirt who is getting up with a choke and throw him outside the ring. Eliminated: DirtGiver in 19 minutes and 30 seconds. Then it's now down to Mark and Ido. The 5th wrest more

Resolved Question: How to structure a deal for people investing in my LLC?

I own a housekeeping service I want to use OPM (other people's money) to fund my business. I purchased a coffee shop several years ago, ad while it was a great idea, the anchor store for the place I was attached to closed so I had to file bankruptcy (I had a lease and various other obligations that I could not escape). This time around, I learned and won't be sticking my neck out all the way without other people's necks at least half way out as mine lol. I have been in business for a year. I am creating a business plan. Marketing methods I have used are all free or relatively cheap and it has rewarded me with steady business. I thnk if I were to spend money on marketing our brand, we could get a lot more customers Plus I am operating in two markets. I want to be able to structure a deal for people who want to invest in my business. Of course, I'm running an LLC, not a C Corp so I can't do any IPO or anything like that. My problem is I don't know how to structure an investment deal: do I structure a repayment plan like a loan, with interest? Do I ask for the money in increments like an investor promises $10k over a year but to be given at $2500 per quarter with an expected return of $2000 after two years. PLEASE help! reccomend me a good book about getting investors without involving a million expensive lawyers. I want to be very basic. I just want to be able to show how our business has performed over the past year, show our business plan and ask for their money. I want to avoid loan-backing my business. I don't want to ever bankrupt myself or anyone else again.TO Mr. Top Contributor who answered my question: I don't think It matters what the money is for. Maybe I want to buy 10 Hybrid vehicles to run my green business. This isn't a business presentation; it's a simple question. I don't know how to structure a deal so that I get capital and investors get a return from profits. That simple. Also, I do say what it is for: Marketing. Did you miss that? Feel free to look at my blog entry and leave comments with your suggestions at http://www.claytonjamesonline.com/apps/forums/topics/show/2141931-how-do-i-structure-an-investment-deal-with-an-investor-with-my-llc more

Resolved Question: EYAF V2 presents Onslaught Week 1-Results!! What are your Chamber predictions?

Hello and welcome to EYAF V2 Onslaught! *Huge pyro to open off the show* *Theme song "Light It Up" by Rev Theory plays through the arena* The owner of EYAF V2 comes out to the ring, he welcomes everyone to the return of one of the best feds ever created! He says that tonight all signed superstars shall be used and then after the show they will be split into the main roster and the development roster. He says that our first ppv will be "War-Time" four weeks from now. He then introduces the competitors of the first match, which will be competed under Extreme Rules and will be for the X-Treme Title. Match 1- Extreme Rules Match - X-Treme Championship Prasdana vs Amazing X Result: Amazing X picks up the victory when he hits a flying corkscrew over the top rope and onto Prasdana who is on the arena floor. He then sets up a table against the security barrier and then hits a hurricanerana and sends Prasdana straight into the table. He drags Prasdana back into the ring and covers him for the three count. New X-Treme Champion=Amazing X Amazing X is now immune from the draft and shall be placed on the Onslaught roster. The GM of Onslaught comes down to the ring and adresses the issue of what if competitors tonight win a championship but then they are drafted to the developmental brand? He says that if a competitor wins a title tonight, unless it is the tag titles because they can be defended on both brands, that superstar automatically earns the right to remain on Onslaught and will not be a party of the draft. *Member of the original EYAF, Twister, is seen backstage. He says that it is good to be back and he plans on reclaiming his throne here in EYAF by winning the world title. But then Dylan klein walks up to him and says that as long as he is around, Twister will not be wearing that world title.* Match 2 -Tag team match - Tag Team Titles The Jamesaw and Nigey McBonez vs Kawajai and Risky Business Result: Kawajai and Risky Business steal the victory when Nigey McBonez gets the tag while the ref is busy with Risky. When the ref sees Nigey in the ring he starts arguing to tell him to get out of the ring. Then behind the ref’s back Kawajai and Risky hit their double team finisher on Jamesaw and Risky gets the pin. New Tag Team champions= Kawajai and Risky Business Kawajai and Risky Business are not immune from the draft as the tag titles can be defended on both brands. *The Titan-Tron turns on and it shows a graphic for the developmental brand, which will be run by Blue voodoo King, it shows the logo for it and reveals the name of the show. The name of the developmental brand shall be FS Coloseum, Future Star Coloseum!* Match 3 - No Limits Championship - Ladder Match Mike Adams vs Blue Voodoo King vs Richard Kingston vs Jayjay Helterbrand Result: The match comes down to Mike Adams and Richard Kingston, they both climb the ladder brawling when they reach the top. Richard Kingston gets the upper hand when he smashes Mike Adams’ face into the top of the ladder. He then lifts his leg high and kicks Mike in the face, Mike then falls to the floor. Richard reaches to the belt and pulls it down. New No Limits Champion= Richard Kingston Richard Kingston is now immune from the draft and shall be placed on the Onslaught roster. Match 4 - Winner receives immunity from the draft Brick Brock vs Y2J Result: The match comes to an end when Y2J connects with his patented move the lionsault on Brick Brock, but Brick Brock tries to counter by putting his knees in the way of the lionsault. But this counter is countered by Y2J who grabs Brick Brock’s legs and locks in the Walls Of Jericho, this makes Brock tap out. Y2J is now immune from the draft and shall be placed on the Onslaught roster. *The GM of Onslaught comes out to the ring again and hypes the main event, which is up next!* Main Event - World Title Match - No DQ - No Count Out King Cliff vs The Twister vs Dylan Klein vs Shazam McAmazing Result: The Twister is just about to pick up the victory on King Cliff after he hits the Rock Bottom, but Shazam hits a legdrop from the top rope onto Twister who is making the cover. Shazam then grabs Twister and throws him out of the ring, but out of no where Dylan Klein runs up behind Shazam and hits the Skull Crushing Finale for the three count. New World Heavyweight Champion= Dylan Klein Dylan Klein is now immune from the draft and shall be placed on the Onslaught roster. After the match Dylan runs up the ramp holding the world title above his head. Twister stands up and stares down with Dylan before turning to Shazam, he starts to beat down on Shazam screaming at him saying he cost him the match. Eventually security run down to the ring and pulls Twister away from Shazam and took him backstage. more

Resolved Question: The return of EYAF! EYAF V2 presents Onslaught!! What are your Chamber predictions?

Resolved Question: College path for fashion designers?

I know what I want to do with my life. I'm trying to graduate early from high school so I can get a head start in college. I really want to become a fashion designer. I've been drawing for as long as I can remember. I've taken art classes since 2nd grade. But here's the problem. I don't know what I'm supposed to do. I want to design, create and sell my own clothes. I want to own my own store, and I want to be able to make the clothes and then replicate them. I know I won't be able to do this as soon as I get out of college, I know I'll have to work for a company and such. But I don't know what I'm supposed to do. What should I major and minor in college? Should I major in business or art? I would really appreciate your help. I'm planning on going to UVA for college (University of Virginia), but I'm not sure if they have an art school or something for fashion designing. Do you know? I really need your help. THANKS! more

Voting Question: what did obama say about health care in his state of the union speech?

i've seen the video and read the text but i just cant really understand what he means. if u can basically just summarize or tell me upfront what he's really trying to say that would be awesome... here is some of the text... This year, we will step up refinancing so that homeowners can move into more affordable mortgages. (Applause.) And it is precisely to relieve the burden on middle-class families that we still need health insurance reform. (Applause.) Yes, we do. (Applause.) Now, let's clear a few things up. (Laughter.) I didn't choose to tackle this issue to get some legislative victory under my belt. And by now it should be fairly obvious that I didn't take on health care because it was good politics. (Laughter.) I took on health care because of the stories I've heard from Americans with preexisting conditions whose lives depend on getting coverage; patients who've been denied coverage; families -- even those with insurance -- who are just one illness away from financial ruin. After nearly a century of trying -- Democratic administrations, Republican administrations -- we are closer than ever to bringing more security to the lives of so many Americans. The approach we've taken would protect every American from the worst practices of the insurance industry. It would give small businesses and uninsured Americans a chance to choose an affordable health care plan in a competitive market. It would require every insurance plan to cover preventive care. And by the way, I want to acknowledge our First Lady, Michelle Obama, who this year is creating a national movement to tackle the epidemic of childhood obesity and make kids healthier. (Applause.) Thank you. She gets embarrassed. (Laughter.) Our approach would preserve the right of Americans who have insurance to keep their doctor and their plan. It would reduce costs and premiums for millions of families and businesses. And according to the Congressional Budget Office -- the independent organization that both parties have cited as the official scorekeeper for Congress -- our approach would bring down the deficit by as much as $1 trillion over the next two decades. (Applause.) Still, this is a complex issue, and the longer it was debated, the more skeptical people became. I take my share of the blame for not explaining it more clearly to the American people. And I know that with all the lobbying and horse-trading, the process left most Americans wondering, "What's in it for me?" But I also know this problem is not going away. By the time I'm finished speaking tonight, more Americans will have lost their health insurance. Millions will lose it this year. Our deficit will grow. Premiums will go up. Patients will be denied the care they need. Small business owners will continue to drop coverage altogether. I will not walk away from these Americans, and neither should the people in this chamber. (Applause.) So, as temperatures cool, I want everyone to take another look at the plan we've proposed. There's a reason why many doctors, nurses, and health care experts who know our system best consider this approach a vast improvement over the status quo. But if anyone from either party has a better approach that will bring down premiums, bring down the deficit, cover the uninsured, strengthen Medicare for seniors, and stop insurance company abuses, let me know. (Applause.) Let me know. Let me know. (Applause.) I'm eager to see it. Here's what I ask Congress, though: Don't walk away from reform. Not now. Not when we are so close. Let us find a way to come together and finish the job for the American people. (Applause.) Let's get it done. Let's get it done. (Applause.) Now, even as health care reform would reduce our deficit, it's not enough to dig us out of a massive fiscal hole in which we find ourselves. It's a challenge that makes all others that much harder to solve, and one that's been subject to a lot of political posturing. So let me start the discussion of government spending by setting the record straight. thanks! ;) more

Voting Question: Are there any news org. that have challenged Obama's bogus "jobs created or saved" claims?

The Congressional Budget Office has ALREADY indicated that calculating how many jobs were "saved" the Recovery Act is impossible. So why doesn't Obama stick to jobs "created" (something you can actually measure)?? http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100217/pl_nm/us_economy_stimulus Obama and Vice President Joe Biden launched a sweeping effort to convince skeptical Americans that the stimulus has been beneficial on the one-year anniversary of a plan that was pushed through the U.S. Congress by Democratic majorities. Obama, in a White House speech, said he believed the stimulus will save or create 1.5 million jobs in 2010 after saving or creating as many as 2 million jobs thus far. His point was to show that the stimulus, while admittedly unpopular, had the effect of keeping the U.S. economy from plunging into a second Great Depression. http://wtop.com/?nid=316&sid=1846641 The Congressional Budget Office has noted the difficulty of measuring the number of jobs saved by the stimulus. "It is impossible to determine how many of the reported jobs would have existed in the absence of the stimulus package," a CBO report said last month. The early public warning mirrors internal worries among state budget officers nationwide. "They have to manage through the decline and end of the Recovery Act funds, but they know it's unlikely that improved revenues _ if they improve _ can cover the recovery fund amounts," said Scott Pattison, executive director of the National Association of Business Officers. The post-stimulus era is often called "the cliff." more

Resolved Question: Books similar to "Paranoia," Joseph Finder?

Just finished the awesome book Paranoia, by Joseph Finder and I've been itching to reading another book like it. Here's the synopsis of the book, in case it helps you with any suggestions, thanks! Author Joseph Finder has written about espionage and international affairs for the New York Times and other newspapers, and is also a member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers. So it would stand to reason that he had seen it all in the realm of espionage. Yet, in the acknowledgements at the end of the book, he states that his research on his other novels "has taken me around the world and into places like KGB headquarters in Moscow, but nothing prepared me for how strange and fascinating I'd find the world of the American high-tech corporation." In Paranoia, he combines high-tech business with corporate security and espionage to create an exciting thriller that the reader will not soon forget. Adam Cassidy is the quintessential slacker who is tired of his job at Wyatt Telecom. He diverts corporate funds to throw a large retirement party for a loading dock employee, and he fully expects to be fired for it. But instead he is threatened with criminal charges if he does not agree to steal highly confidential product plans from Trion, a rival of Wyatt. With the help of the Wyatt's CEO, security chief, and executive coach, he is groomed for an executive job at Trion. He is taught to breach the tightest corporate security and turn over his findings. Thus begins his life as a corporate spy, where the game he is playing becomes more and more treacherous, his loyalties to his friends and employers are stretched to the limit, and he is caught in a web of deceit from which there seems to be no exit. The characters are well drawn and believable. Finder expertly depicts Adam's struggle with his conscience, his problems with his ailing father and best friend, his worries about being unmasked as a spy, and his fondness for his Trion CEO. This makes him a very sympathetic protagonist. The two corporate presidents are strongly contrasted: the Wyatt CEO is ruthless, aloof, and vain; the Trion CEO is paternal, benevolent, and demands honesty. Also included in the interesting cast of characters are a quirky staff engineer, some power-hungry middle managers, a jealous and competitive coworker, and a shady security chief with a penchant for violence. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat, and the final plot twist was a powerhouse. Not only is this a fast-paced thriller, but it provides fascinating facts about espionage and corporate security. Each section defines an espionage term, which is then exemplified in the story line. I was shocked to learn about how lax corporate security can be, permitting access to password-protected PCs and locked offices and file cabinets. Even badge readers and biometric scanners can be circumvented. This is definitely worth reading, but be sure to schedule it for when you have some spare time, because once you start it you will have trouble putting it down. more

Resolved Question: If Congress passed a Constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget & term limits, would Dems oppose it?

http://www.contractfromamerica.com/ Beware, the tea party is crafting its own agenda, one that is diametrically opposed to the current corrupt environment. Here are some of the proposed initiatives, which the vast majority of Americans would approve of, but the current administration would clearly oppose: Amending the constitution to require a balanced budget and a two-thirds majority for any tax hike. Requiring every bill in Congress to be made public seven days before any vote can be taken and all government expenditures authorized by any bill to be easily accessible on the Internet before the money is spent. Requiring each bill to identify the specific provision of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to do what the bill does. Permitting all health insurance plans to be sold anywhere in the United States through the purchase of insurance across state lines. Allow small businesses and associations to pool together across state lines to buy insurance. Imposing a statutory cap limiting the annual growth in total federal spending to the sum of inflation rate plus the percentage of population growth. Creating a Blue Ribbon task force that engages in a complete audit of federal agencies and programs. Placing a moratorium on all earmarks until the process is fully transparent. Also requiring a two-thirds majority to pass any earmark. Making all lawmaking regulators, including presidential appointed czars, be affirmatively approved by Congress and signed into law by the president. Audit the Federal Reserve System. Making sure the federal government does not bail out private companies. The government should also immediately divest itself of its stake in the private companies it owns from recent bailouts. Amending the constitution to require congressional term limits. No person shall be elected to the Senate more than twice or to the House of Representatives more than four times. Making all regulations “sunset” after 10 years unless renewed by congressional vote. Broadcasting all non-security meetings and votes on C-SPAN and the Internet. more

Resolved Question: What would be the best Laptop/brand for my needs?

Ok i'm planning on upgrading it with more ram, memory, graphic card, and everything i'm going to do pretty much everything on it gaming, creating programs, business, music, making music, school pretty much everything so what would be the best for my needs? Prefer computer experts answers but all are welcome more

Voting Question: Does yahoo web hosting supports asp.net 2.0 & sql server 2005?

my client is having account in yahoo small business, we are planning to create a website for him, can we goahead and create a website in asp.net 2.0 / sql server 2005 , does yahoo hosting supports .net, c#. Please respond, if so, can i have hosting details. more

Resolved Question: Taking a business partner, what percentage to give?

Hello, I created a business on my own years ago. I've been running it on my own as one member, me for years i'm planning to take a partner to expand to a 25 employee business with myself being paid out as an employee. I'm trying to figure out how much is reasonable to offer this partner as a percentage. This new partner is offering the budget and contracts for my new contract, but after that i'll be running this on the ground zero myself. Currently Looking at 49/51% with me at 51%. I'll be making salary to my business as well as 51% percent profits. This is a rather large contract to be taking on and I do want someone with the balls and experience and help to assist with the HR and Accounting but is 49% for my partner to say ..even?Did you mean to say, he would be adding "Contacts" for your new contract? Contacts IE some HR to get a new contract drawn, and some insurance quotes etc... The actual Contract that is coming i got on my own. more

Resolved Question: Can I use the command line mysql interface for windows with my yahoo small business plan?

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Resolved Question: hard working director of a failing cast up for drama exam next week. what should i do?

We're five girls performing a diminutive adaptation of Spring Awakening for our semester exam on Feb 23. We're college juniors (3rd yr univ) for Performing Arts major. If this sounds familiar, I did ask this question last week but now there are new developments. The exam is next week. I'm doing all the work like writing and rewriting scripts, training, editing music, and gathering the props. I'm playing Wendla (the lead character) and directing. The girl playing Anna is the only one who shows up at practice, but she doesn't work well when the cast isn't complete. The girl playing Martha went home interstate for Chinese New Year because it's the only time of the year she gets to see her parents. The girl playing Ilse has IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and often misses practices due to sickness; but she never misses work teaching ballet classes. The girl playing Frau Bergmann is working for her mother in law's business, has marriage and financial problems, and is simply not in shape for performing the exam. Recently I dismissed Frau Bergmann from the team for her uncooperative behaviour and rewrote the script. She protested, said that I wasn't being fair for firing her instead of Martha, who is away. I told Frau that's because Martha had permission and we have planned to work around that; whereas Frau wasn't picking up nor returning phone calls, doesn't text unless she needs to vent out her personal problems, and she doesn't practice in her own time. I was supposed to talk to Frau privately today to make sure that we're kicking her out not grudgingly but to lift some weight off her and free her to deal with her personal problems first. To avoid misunderstanding, I didn't want to do it by phone or email so the earliest I could see her in person was today. However, Ilse already told Frau over the weekend that I no longer like her and want her out, so Frau wouldn't listen to any explanations from me and called Anna in front of me to ask her what I had told her. Frau also managed to talk to the lecturer before I did, so the lecturer ordered me to not kick her out. Now I want to kick out Ilse for not respecting my prerogative for communicating decisions, and this has messed up what little harmony was left in the group. Ilse has been missing practice as much as Frau has, but the only reason why I saved her was because she turned up last Friday when I issued her the final warning. Frau did not come but sent me 10 text messages with all her excuses, so she's dismissed, no questions asked. I gave Ilse another chance and she blew it. I need to communicate this to Ilse now because time is running out, but she is not picking up the phone. Today the doctor ordered total bed rest for her. Martha and Anna are waiting for the new, 4 actor version of the script to be e-mailed. However, since Ilse is no longer part of the team (none of these girls know yet), I think I should be modifying the script again to a 3 actor version. Should I email the 4 actor version anyway and apologise for additional modifications once we get to 3 actors? Or should I just email the 3 actor version and explain everything later? How do I make sure there's no hard feelings? All four girls, including Ilse and Frau are very good friends of mine, but I have to be fair with the teamwork. We're very tight knit; I just don't want this decision to create a rift in our friendship because this is like me pushing them off the cliff to fail the semester and re-enroll next year. Also, I don't want Martha and Anna to be intimidated by me and hate me for doing this to two of our best friends. Sure, I can explain to Anna in person tomorrow, but I won't be able to explain to Martha until she comes back on D-Day! And finally, how do I convince the lecturer to accept my decision? She's insisting that I should keep Ilse and Frau because in the real world I will work with difficult people, and the unity of the team is part of the tests will have to pass. This exam is no exception. But I disagree, because if actors in Broadway treat rehearsals the way Ilse or Frau do, I'm sure they'd be fired right away and the director would either replace them with new actors or write out their characters altogether; because it is the director's job to ensure that the show goes on no matter what. Please help. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: Should I feel guilty for taking money from my dad?

I was studying PhD with full scholarship from the university. I needed dental treatment and didn't have insurance. Talked with my dad overseas, he asked me to go home and get my teeth done and he said that he would pay for my ticket. I bought a ticket for $1400 with my own money, my dental treatment back home was $900, where in US, it would have been over $40,000. Anyways, on the way back my father gave me $4200 to have with me as I wanted to change my university and move to another city. Now the circumstances changed, my husband started a business here and changed his mind about moving. I have a baby with him, so I decided to stay with him regardless. As I already transferred my university, I couldn't go back anymore. So I decided to start up a business myself that I have been working on for years. My father is now shouting and screaming that I should leave my baby and my husband and move to another city to finish the PhD, he is calling me liar and puts me down alot and tells me that I am a joke for even thinking that my business is gonna work. My mother is trying to create guilt in me by saying that my father gave me that money for PhD and now he has every right to be angry and that it's my fault. The thing is, I haven't asked for money from my dad for 7 years. He is 60, his girlfriend is 29, my mom is 56 and her boyfriend is 29 also, they were divorced 15 years ago. I am 31 and my baby is 3. My father spent all his money on his young girlfriends all these years, now what's the deal here? Why do I have to listen to them or feel guilty? Anyways, I even offered to give him his money back now that the plans have changed, but he is only humiliating me and putting me down. more

Resolved Question: WHy do people blame MNS when the real culprit is INC?

INC ruled india for 50 years. Why did govt let all the business in bombay alone. why not govt have urban planning that can limit development in bombay and spread the remaining development to neighboring cities and states. ? If neighboring states also has development, why would people go to mumbai all the way from bihar and out number maratis there ? Is it not the un even development that is driving masses to one place and creating problems. ? What is INC doing by sending Rahul to mumbai. Is it not cashing the grief of people, hiding the reality and enjoying the mess that it created. ?I do understand that mumbai has all the advantages. It was financial capital even before independence. That does not mean, the rest of states are useless. Every state has some advantages. I find it very difficult to see urban planning by indian govt any where.There should be limit on how high the building can be, there should be parking area around the building. There should be city limits. Cities should be spread out to avoid future congestion. There should be limit on how many people can live in city. I dont think, allowing all the migration and blaming it on the residents for resentment a wise move. I think govt should take some responsibility for lack of foresight. more