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Spend More, Spend Better … See ROI Rise

But there's one area marketers should be increasing their budgets: search engine marketing. The truth is, you can't afford NOT to increase your search marketing spend – because SEM consistently delivers the highest bang for your buck. In other words, since SEM spending is measurable, marketers can adjust it to the level where it is most effective in terms of ROI. Furthermore, that ROI is often higher than email and banner advertising; some studies show that SEM converts at twice the rate of email and banners.

During tough economic times, marketers need to obtain the highest ROI on each and every campaign, and attempt to maintain their volume goals as well. That's why right now you need to spend more on the methods that work best to convert browsers, and less on experimental campaigns that don't necessarily deliver sales results. more

CompView Medical appoints first vice president of sales and marketing

CompView Medical on Monday announced the appointment of Steve Heniges to the new position of vice president of sales and marketing.

The former senior vice president of global marketing and clinical development for Westborough, Mass.-based Viking Systems, is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of global marketing and sales, as well as the launch and promotion of new and existing surgical solutions.

Heniges will focus on building additional sales and channels worldwide furthering growth projected within the medical industry.

Beaverton-based CompView is a medical technology spin-off of CompView Inc., a provider of professional audiovisual integration.

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IBM lays the rules down

ILOG's business rules engine fills a key gap in the WebSphere Process server Business Process Management (BPM) line, and most notably, we saw IBM's SOA strategy vice president Sandy Carter keynote ILOG's conference. IBM's not going to haul out the big guns for any sub-$200m software company.

ILOG has had a case of multiple attention disorder for a number of years. Otherwise, how could you explain that a company of ILOG's size would have not one or two but three separate product families that targeted almost completely different markets? Or that a $180m company could support 500 partners? ILOG was best known to us and the enterprise software world as one of a handful of providers of industrial-strength business rules management systems. That is, when your rules for conducting business are so conditional and intertwined, you need a separate system to keep them from gumming up into a hairball. more

Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript

We have two engines to drive growth in this space, the technology itself, which provides so much customer value and the sales and marketing organization which thrives on making sure every last customer knows what that value will mean to them.

In that regard you will see that we've also continued to feed the R&D machine with new cash and new technology. Near the end of last year I started signaling that our R&D expenditures would climb over the coming quarters as we accelerated several new product developments.

We still believe that 5% to 7% of sales is the right level of R&D for this Company and we anticipate that our current spending will continue within that range. In addition to the work we're engaged in on our existing products, we're making progress in getting the team established for our new 3-D imaging technology acquired in our transaction with DPI. more

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IP-Enabled Services - TMCnet

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PS Business Parks buys Md. office park for $60M - Forbes

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Open Question: Do I have to pay $15 if I am mailing the LLC-1 form?

FEES: The fee for filing Form LLC-1 is $70.00. There is an additional $15.00 special handling fee for processing a document delivered in person to the Sacramento office. The special handling fee must be remitted by separate check for each submittal and will be retained whether the document is filed or rejected. The preclearance and/or expedited filing of a document within a guaranteed time frame can be requested for an additional fee (in lieu of the special handling fee). Please refer to the Secretary of State’s website at http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/precexp.htm for detailed information regarding preclearance and expedited filing services. The special handling fee or preclearance and expedited filing services are not applicable to documents submitted by mail. Check(s) should be made payable to the Secretary of State. I am filling out this form, it says there is an additional $15 for processing in person, do I have to write that check if I am mailing it in? more

Open Question: What does this mean? disbursement?

I got a email from my school and this is what it said. I dont know what it means? Dear Ashley, Your Unsubsidized Stafford Loan in the amount of $$$$$ disbursed to your student account on 3/11/2010. If this disbursement results in a credit on your account, a check/ACH deposit will be sent to you within 14 business days. Please note that you may cancel any or all of this disbursement by submitting a written request to the Student Finance Office on your campus by 4/15/2010. What does disbursement mean? is that good or bad? Do i want to cancle this disbursement? i dont get it? Sincerely, DeVry Student Finance Services more

Open Question: How would you establish your products/services if you will move your company to a new vicinity?

Our office, Boshima Business Center has been three years renting space in a building in Los Baños; being a wholesaler of agriculture machinery, equipment and supplies. We have established our products as well as good relations with customers in this area. We are planning to move our office at the end of April in my boss' place in Calamba to remove the cost of renting. I would like to know, what ideas could you think of to make the people of Calamba know our product given that we are new in the place? How could we make people get interested to go and see our products and services? Share your ideas via personal message or by commenting on my page. I know that your suggestions could make other groups grow their knowledge too. Thank you! more

Resolved Question: Can anyone help me answer the following key capabilities?

This application is just for an admin/customer service role with a public employer but the key capabilities and accountabilities are out of this world!! I really need help in answering the following... 1. Able to identify business improvement opportunities and make recommendations 2. Able to contribute to the development of solutions to address local issues in accordance with established policies and procedures ( like I know their policies and procedures!!!) 3. The ability to provide appropriate advice to key stakeholders on records management processes 4. The ability to use effective interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective networks with internal and external stakeholders to progress work 5. The ability to coordinate office administration activities within a defined scope 6. . Contribute towards continuous improvement to support the achievement of best practice in customer service and business administration I have managed to address the other 14 key questions and I am by no means a moron but I dont know that the heck they mean by the above ones. Why dont they just put them in plain english? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Not sure what I am doing wrong! Job situation!?

I have a bit of a dilemma I am not sure what to do. I applied for two jobs through a company, a huge national well services company. Well at a local branch they had 2 openings one for an HR generalist and one for a Dispatcher. I applied for both. I applied for the dispatcher before the HR Generalist. I am currently getting a Master's Cert in from Villanova (I already have a Bachelors in industrial sociology) and now working on the HR management from Villanova, will be done in a couple months. This is the bottom of the totem pole HR job within their company. It even says on their website. The other job is a Dispatcher, you basically schedule trucks coming in and out of the branch. NOTHING related to the years of school I put in. It requires a high school diploma. Only reason I applied for it is because of the bad job market, I just need a job. Well, they called me for the dispatcher! I am really upset, and CONFUSED. My resume says I have a bachelors and am going for a Masters Certificate in Human Resources Management and they haven't called me for a basic HR position but they will call me for a High school diploma Job? this is a rural area in PA with a 36% college degree rate, there's no way there can be THAT many people applying for this job that they would pass me up like that! What am I doing wrong here?? I think its kind of insulting they called me for that and not the HR Generalist at the same branch. (in a small way I am mad) Its just a very small branch. I put in $40K of school towards what this job is geared for and Im getting called for the high school diploma job? What?! What am I not getting. I have years of business experience in customer service, business, office, clerical, and getting more education. I called and accepted my interview for the Dispatcher, but I was just unsure of what to say. I was thinking of calling the guy that called me for an interview back and asking about the HR job, but would that make me look unprofessional or ruin my chances for the dispatcher job (which pays more than I am making now, I know through a source) I am really not trying to be rude or anything, but just realistic in my job choice. I have loans to pay back and need to support myself. What should I do? I want to be professional so I maintain my chances for this HR job, I just want to follow up on it and have a chance for it without being rude about the Dispatcher job. Is this possible or am I screwed at this point for lack of a better term? Please ---- SUGGESTIONS NEEDED on a professional way to handle this! This is a big company, I dont know if maybe this branch doesn't even decide, I don't know? more

Voting Question: Confused on what I'm doing wrong! How do I handle this job situation!?

Resolved Question: What am I doing wrong? How do I act professional?

Resolved Question: What am I doing wrong? How do I handle this job situation?

Resolved Question: How do I handle this interview situation?

Resolved Question: Help! interview job dilemma?

I have a bit of a dilemma I am not sure what to do. I applied for two jobs through a company, a huge national well services company. Well at a local branch they had 2 openings one for an HR generalist which I am currently getting a masters cert in from villanova (I already have a bachelors in industrial sociology) and now working on the HR management from Villanova, will be done in a couple months. This is the bottom of the totem pole HR job within their company. It even says on their website. The other job is a Dispatcher, you basically schedule trucks coming in and out of the branch. NOTHING related to the years of school I put in. It requires a high school diploma. I think its kind of insulting they called me for that and not the HR Generalist at the same branch. (in a small way I am mad) Its just a very small branch. I put in $40K of school towards what this job is geared for and Im getting called for the high school diploma job? What?! What am I not getting. I have years of business experience in customer service, business, office, clerical, and getting more education. I called and accepted my interview for the Dispatcher, but I was just unsure of what to say (I wasn’t sure what job it was for when they called and was caught of guard so I accepted) I was thinking of calling the guy that called me for an interview back and saying… my education is in HR and I was interested in the HR position and wanted to follow up on that position and find out if it was still available. Would that be really unprofessional? I don’t know if this guy is even involved in that jobs selection process, but I know it’s a small branch. I am really not trying to be rude or anything, but just realistic in my job choice. I have loans to pay back and need to support myself. What should I do? I want to be professional so I maintain my chances for this HR job, I just want to follow up on it and have a chance for it without being rude about the Dispatcher job. Is this possible or am I screwed at this point for lack of a better term? more

Resolved Question: Help, job interview dilemma.....?

I have a bit of a dilemma I am not sure what to do. I applied for two jobs through a company, a huge national well services company. Well at a local branch they had 2 openings one for an HR generalist which I am currently getting a masters cert in from villanova (I already have a bachelors in industrial sociology) and now working on the HR management from Villanova, will be done in a couple months. This is the bottom of the totem pole HR job within their company. It even says on their website. The other job is a Dispatcher, you basically schedule trucks coming in and out of the branch. NOTHING related to the years of school I put in. It requires a high school diploma. I think its kind of insulting they called me for that and not the HR Generalist at the same branch. (in a small way I am mad) Its just a very small branch. I put in $40K of school towards what this job is geared for and Im getting called for the high school diploma job? What?! What am I not getting. I have years of business experience in customer service, business, office, clerical, and getting more education. I called and accepted my interview for the Dispatcher, but I was just unsure of what to say (I wasn’t sure what job it was for when they called and was caught of guard so I accepted) I was thinking of calling the guy that called me for an interview back and saying… my education is in HR and I was interested in the HR position and wanted to follow up on that position and find out if it was still available. Would that be really unprofessional? I don’t know if this guy is even involved in that jobs selection process, but I know it’s a small branch. I am really not trying to be rude or anything, but just realistic in my job choice. I have loans to pay back and need to support myself. What should I do? I want to be professional so I maintain my chances for this HR job, I just want to follow up on it and have a chance for it without being rude about the Dispatcher job. Is this possible or am I screwed at this point for lack of a better term?I didn't proofread and wrote this very quickly during a 15 min break. I didn't think I was being analyzed so I didn't bother to correct it. more

Voting Question: Please correct the following text for me.?

WHAT? Awen takes its position in the market as an innovative concept of business centers with office space and exclusive services for companies that wish to develop their own activity. Meeting space and international exchange which unites professionals with different ambitions. WHY? Covers an area in the market of business centers dedicated to the demand of professionals who are looking for image, efficiency and new opportunities for their business. HOW? High end design of environment ( image) Broad range of quality services Promotes creativity of new ideas of businesses and synergies between companies ( Lobby) Who? Businesses with potential who want to develop their activities with a vision orientated on exchange of ideas and the association, building a club which is innovative and unique in the main town. WHERE? An exceptional location in the heart of the most exclusive, dynamic and elegant part of the city. “Your business center in a prestigious area where your company creates new synergies day by day.” more

Resolved Question: where to go for a small Business insurance?

im in florida and i would like to start a cleaning service ,offices ,labs etc.and i would like to know what my options are. more

Resolved Question: Would this be a good computer to buy?

I want to get a new computer and I want to be able to play games like The Sims 2 and The Sims 3 and use Photoshop and video editing on some online gaming. So I'm going to try to use billmelater to get a fast computer that I can use the high settings on games on and handle whatever I need to do. Here are the specs I chose on ibuypower please let me know what you think...Any options you would add or think unnecessary? Netbook / Notebook BundleNone CaseThermaltake V9 Gaming Tower Case-Pink iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise ReductionNone iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal ExpansionNone Case LightingNone Processor[== Quad Core ==] AMD Phenom™ II X4 955 Black Edition Quad-Core CPU Processor CoolingThermaltake MaxOrb CPU Cooling Fan System-Silent & Overclocking Proof = Maximum cooling efficiency for quietness and performance Memory8 GB [2 GB X4] DDR3-1333 Memory Module-Corsair or Major Brand ** Free Upgrade to DDR3-1600 ** Video CardATI Radeon HD 5830 - 1GB-Single Card Video Card BrandMajor Brand Powered by ATI or NVIDIA MotherboardASUS M4A785TD-V EVO -- AMD 785G Hybrid CrossFire Chipset w/8-ch HD Audio, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, 2 PCI-E MB Motherboard Add-onNone Power Supply800 Watt -- Power Supply-SLI Ready Primary Hard Drive1 TB HARD DRIVE -- 16M Cache, 7200 RPM, 3.0Gb/s-Single Drive Data Hard DriveNone Optical Drive22X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive-Black 2nd Optical DriveNone Flash Media Reader/Writer12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer-Pink Meter DisplayNone Floppy DriveNone Sound CardCreative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Network CardOnboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium + [Free 60-Day !!!] Microsoft Office 2007(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access ....)-64-Bit KeyboardiBUYPOWER USB Keyboard-Black MouseiBUYPOWER Internet Mouse-Black Monitor24" Widescreen LCD 1920x1080 Sceptre X246W-1080P-Built-in Speaker, DVI & HDMI Input 2nd MonitorNone Speaker SystemLogitech X-540 5.1 Surround Speakers + Subwoofer-Black External Hard Drives [USB 2.0/eSATA]None USB Flash DriveCorsair 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Power ProtectionNone HeadsetLogitech Gaming Headset G330-w/ adjustable head-fit headband MP3/MP4 PlayerNone Video CameraLogitech QuickCam Pro 9000 2.0MP USB Interface WebCam WarrantyStandard Warranty Service-Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support Rush ServiceRush Service Fee (not shipping fee)-No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days Wireless Network AdapterLINKSYS WUSB600N 802.11n Dual-Band Wireless USB Adapter Subtotal$1,908.00 more

Resolved Question: Business etiquette question - Gift giving?

I have always worked in the human service field and it is nothing to give a gift to someone you work with (peer, supervisor, other departments). It is just seen as a nice gesture and nothing more. I am now working it what would be considered a business field. There are a few people I would like to give a box of Godiva chocolates to but am not sure how this will be received. Situation: Three offices, I worked as a field employee for the main office, when the other two remote offices opened I was transferred to the office that was closest to my home still working in the same position. Main Office: There is a supervisor that oversee's all three offices, very nice woman would like to give her a box of chocolates. Main Office: The manager of this office still manages it but I am not longer under his management, would like to send him a box of chocolates and a thank you note. Second office: I do not work in any way directly with the manager if this office but we still talk some business on the phone and have had lunch. He was my direct supervisor at the old office. He does not eat chocolates, I have another gift I would like to give him. (I enjoy photography as a hobby. he and his wife came to my area last year for their anniversary. I took a photo I think he will like, I was planning to frame it for him) Second Office - A man that was not my direct supervisor but that I went to for advice allot, he and I no longer work in any way together, but have spoke since the offices split. Very nice man, would like to give him a box of chocolates. What are your thoughts on gift giving in a business setting?All four of these people are exceptionally nice people, I used three of them as references when applying for a higher position winthin the same company.I don't know if it matters but the value of the Godiva Chocolates is about $45.00 the value of the photo probably the same if I were to sell it. more

Voting Question: Do We Really Want Government-Run Health Care?

I have experience with both private health insurance and medical services in the United States and Mexico. In Mexico there are two sources for medical care, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) and servicios privados (private services). Here, my insurance covers major medical. I am able to receive medical services from any doctor and hospital I want. If I'm unhappy with a doctor, I simply go to another. My insurance will pay whoever I want to use and doctors compete for my business. Patients are seen whether they can pay, or not. I've been treated alongside the rich and poor with no insurance. Here, no one is turned away. In Mexico, you either go through IMSS or pay cash. You can find excellent care in Mexico, but you will pay cash, in advance, or they will simply say, "lo siento, no dinero, no servicios". You can be bleeding to death and you will be shown the door if you cannot pay in advance in the private offices. If you are Mexican within IMSS, you WILL wait for hours or days to see your primary, assigned doctor. The IMSS doctors generally are the bottom of the barrel. If you're a female patient within IMSS and Dr. Sexoso wants to grope you or talk dirty to you, you simply endure, because you have no choice. If Dr. Sexoso will send you to a specialist, you will wait for many months to get an appointment with a specialist, often in a distant city. If you need a specialist NOW, you are out of luck. Often, families will somehow raise the money to send a family member to the medico privado. IMSS is universally hated among Mexicans, but that is government-run health care in Mexico. For the patient with some money, you get prompt, professional care today. Just pay in advance for everything, gracias. Why should we expect anything different here, under ObamaCare?Pissing, I cite Mexico, instead of the countries you admire because I have experience with Mexico. I understand their socialized system of health care. If you have equivalent experience to mine with Canada or EU, I invite you to ask your own question citing your personal experience. I believe we have more in common with Mexico than most realize. Government-run health care gets the bottom 10% doctors. 'Dr. Sexoso' is a real doctor, wait time is terrible and specialists take months to see, if you're lucky. For those with cash, you get the best of the best and the red carpet. We'll be more like Mexico than you want to believe. more

Voting Question: I am somewhat self conscious about my weight and the amount of money I make, should I be?

I am 6'3" I weight 202-204lbs. I work in the medical field and make, combined with investment and salary, $60,000. I am a single guy and one of my academic field of study was business economics, so I know how to spend money and I know about investment (I estimate that the value of what I spend my money on is double of what I spend, so I get about $120,000 worth of goods and services/year). I feel uneeducatedted, sort of, but I have 132 total credits, so I am educated average. My GPA was in the 3.50-4.00, closer to 4, but I feel dumb, too? IDK. I guess I feel dumb and poor. Again, I am single and make $60,000, where does that live me? I have 2 associated degrees: business, and medical office as well as a minor in economics. Part of me is debating about becoming an economist, but that's 2 more years of school. Another issue I have not become confindent on. But, I feel fine and probably will just stay as I am, a medical office assistant.It's been 4 weeks....haha. I think I like you're thinking. I got laid about 5 times from Jan 18-Feb 18, and then it just hasn't happened since.I don't defy economics. If I spend $5.00 on something that I value as $10.00, I double my income. It's a concept called consumer surplus. As far as my income, I make $35,000 from my job and $25,000 from investments. I won a law suite because of a mistake during my birth, I have CP. I have a very IQ though, so don't get the wrong idea. I have about $200,000 which I hope to get a 7% return avg in my lifetime over 40 years....that itself is 3.2 million, and I kind of count that as income. The money I make as a medical office assistant will be totaly expenditure, no saving at all. I will shop and find amazing deals. I do it all the time. I walk out the door with $5.00 go to sal val and get 3 shirts worth 18 dollars a piece...I make 54-5=49. And, that's just one day. I mastered micro economics. macro is a little more tricky. high IQ, did I say? more

Resolved Question: is this a scam? I recently applied for a personal assistant job and recieved this?

Hello Applicant Thanks for your response. My name is Dave Kerry. I live in US but presently in London on a business trip and I need a part time personal assistant urgently to run my errands until I return back to the US by third week in April. I own an electronics and clothing store in London, United Kingdom. Here below is the job description. 1. You will run errands for three times a week and two hours each day. 2. You will do my business shopping. 3. You will receive my packages which will be shipped to the nearest UPS office to you. You will go to the UPS office and pick up the packages. The content of the packages are electronics, clothes, my business and personal letters. You will open the packages and confirm the contents for record purpose. 4. You will ship out some of the packages where I want them to be shipped to. (You don't have to pay for the shipment. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me) 5. You will receive payments from my clients on my behalf which will be written payable to your name so you can cash them at your bank. The payments will be in either check or money order. The payments will be for the services you will be rendering and to do my business shopping. Job Requirement 1. You must have good communicatin skill. 2. You must be efficient, reliable, responsible and trustworthy. 3. You mush be able to perform your tasks effectively 4. You should be able to work 3 times per week and 2 hours each day. Payment and Work Duration The Job will last for three months. I want to open another electronics and clothing store in the US when I return and If there is need to extend your services, an ammedment would be made to your wages and you will be notified accordingly. I will meet you in person by April when I return back to the US. I am willing to pay $300 per week. Your weekly payment will be deducted from the payments sent to you by my clients. I need the service of a personal assistant because I am always out of town for business trips. The lists and pictures of what to shop will be sent to you via email when am ready. No heavy packages are involved! The shopping will be done at any nearest stores to you. You will be shopping for Electronics and clothes. My personal UPS account number will be provided for shipping. I will provide clear set of instructions for each task to be done and funds to cover them. If interested, Please confirm the following details: Your Full Name: Your Full Address with apt # (Not P.O.Box) Your Cell phone number Your Home phone number Age: Present Occupation: Hope to hear from you soon. Regards, Dave Kerry Tel: +447563832175 I have been hearing from people around me that this is a scam and not sure what to do because I already took the job and he sent me a check. Please help me!!!!thanks guys. i just googled this letter and found the same exact one online it is in fact a scam :( but i will not be emailing him anymore. he sent me another email just now but i am going to ignore it. hopefully it just works out okay. it sucks because i was in need of a job and was happy to finally get a response. oh well though. more

Resolved Question: help with accounting questions?

The revenue recognition principle is the basis for making adjusting entries that pertain to unearned and accrued revenues. True False Question 4 2 points Save The matching principle requires that expenses get recorded in the same accounting period as the revenues that are earned as a result of the expenses, not when cash is paid. True False Question 5 2 points Save The accrual basis of accounting recognized expenses when cash is paid. True False Question 6 2 points Save Recording expenses early overstates current-period income; recording expenses late understates current period income. True False Question 7 2 points Save Adjusting entries are designed primarily to correct accounting errors. True False Question 8 2 points Save Accrued expenses reflect transactions where cash is paid before a related expense is recognized. True False Question 9 2 points Save The entry to record a cash receipt from a customer when the service to be provided has not yet been performed involves a credit to an unearned revenue account. True False Question 10 2 points Save An adjusting entry often includes an entry to Cash. True False Question 11 2 points Save Before an adjusting entry is made to accrue employee salaries, Salaries Expense and Salaries Payable are both understated. True False Question 12 2 points Save A company's month-end adjusting entry for Insurance Expense is $1,000. If this entry is not made then expenses are understated by $1,000 and net income is overstated by $1,000. True False Question 13 2 points Save A contra account is an account linked with another account; it is added to that account to show the proper amount for the item recorded in the associated account. True False Question 14 2 points Save Income Summary is a temporary account only used for the closing process. True False Question 15 2 points Save Revenue and expense accounts are permanent (real) accounts and should not be closed at the end of the accounting period. True False Question 16 2 points Save The closing process is a step in the accounting cycle that prepares accounts for the next accounting period. True False Question 17 2 points Save Permanent accounts carry their balances into the next accounting period. Moreover, asset, liability and revenue accounts are not closed as long as a company continues in business. True False Question 18 2 points Save An unclassified balance sheet provides more information to users than a classified balance sheet. True False Question 19 2 points Save Current liabilities are cash and other resources that are expected to be sold, collected or used within one year or the company's operating cycle whichever is longer. True False Question 20 2 points Save Cash and office supplies are both classified as current assets. True False Question 21 2 points Save The current ratio is used to help assess a company's ability to pay its debts in the near future. True False Question 22 2 points Save Harley-Davidson's current assets are $400 million and its current liabilities are $250 million. Its current ratio is 0.63. True False Question 23 2 points Save After posting the entries to close all revenue accounts and all expense accounts, the Income Summary account of Waif Services has a $4,000 debit balance. This result implies that Waif Services earned a net income of $4,000. True False Question 24 2 points Save The Income Summary account is closed to the owner's capital account. True False Question 25 2 points Save The Income Summary account is used to close the permanent accounts at the end of an accounting period. True False Question 26 2 points Save The usual third closing entry is to close Owner's Capital to the Owner's Withdrawals account. True False Question 27 2 points Save The approach to preparing financial statements based on recognizing revenues when they are earned and matching expenses to those revenues is: Cash basis accounting. The matching principle. The time period principle. Accrual basis accounting. Revenue basis accounting. Question 28 2 points Save A company records the fees for legal services paid in advance by its clients in an account called Unearned Legal Fees. If the more

Resolved Question: How did ACORN and self proclaimed left wing terrorist groups cause the US housing collapse?

Article from Investor's Business Daily http://www.investors.com April 2,2008 Award-Winning Shakedown Artist Is Still Peddling Subprime Politics By MICHELLE MALKIN | Posted Wednesday, April 02, 2008 4:30 PM PT Last week, a mob of screeching protesters invaded the Bear Stearns headquarters in Manhattan demanding more aid for homeowners. I oppose federal bailouts of every make and model — and that includes both the Bear Stearns deal and the bipartisan stimulus-palooza in Washington. But the bank-bashers who held their demonstration in New York City against Bear Stearns and JPMorgan are totally unhinged. And out of control. Here is the face of the entitlement culture gone mad: "We will go to their neighborhood, we will educate their children on what their parents do. They should be ashamed," said Neighborhood Assistance Corp. of America founder Bruce Marks, in a nasty warning issued to employees of both banks. This is not an idle threat. Bruce Marks is no harmless lone nut. He has a proven record of showing up at children's schools and bullying them because of their parents' employment. All in the name of "social justice," of course, and securing loans for every last bad risk on the face of the planet. He's so proud of his behavior, he calls himself a "bank terrorist." Has he earned scorn and condemnation? Of course not. As a reward for his tactics, the Boston Globe named him "Bostonian of the Year" in 2007. The paper praised his "sensible innovation." They fawned over his "curious blend of in-your-face activism, customer-focused service, Machiavellian angling, and social-justice passion." And, as the Globe reported in its cover feature on Marks, there is no line of decency this housing shakedown artist won't cross. Welcome to the subprime politics of personal destruction: "Marks and his yellow-T-shirted followers have swarmed shareholders' meetings with enough force to shut them down. They have picketed outside the schools attended by the children of bank CEOs, pressing the youngsters in signs and chants to answer for the actions of their daddies. And they even once distributed scandal sheets to every house in one CEO's neighborhood, detailing the affair he was allegedly having with a subordinate. In time, that CEO, like most of the others that NACA targeted, sat down with Marks and signed a deal. "To those who found his tactics an outrageous invasion of bank executives' personal lives, Marks refused to acknowledge any line between home and work. 'What you do is who you are,' he says. 'It's all personal.' " My leftist opponents have labeled me a "stalker" for publicizing the public contact information of anti-war activists who ran military recruiters off their college campus — and for researching, documenting and challenging the assets of a two-property-, three-car-owning Democratic poster family held up as unassailable arguments for massive government health insurance expansions. Meanwhile, housing entitlement bully Bruce Marks gets citizen-of-the-year accolades while rolling in housing hustle dough. You see, it's all about the money for Marks' group, which browbeats banks and lenders into billion-dollar deals to allow its left-wing activists to arrange mortgages for their high-risk constituents. NACA — with dozens of offices across the country — has a no-down-payment, no-closing-costs, low-interest-rate policy for low-income minority borrowers and takes a hefty fee for each transaction. NACA loan applicants are then required to attend workshops glorifying the group's protest thuggery. Those whose loans are approved must then pledge to assist the group in five "actions" (like the one at Bear Stearns' headquarters) per year. When they're not clamoring for more homeowner funds and federal Community Reinvestment Act money, they're bombarding the feds with regulatory complaints to halt any bank mergers or expansions. Those radical actions have yielded a windfall as fearful corporations fork over money to pre-empt Marks' extortionist mau-mau-ing. In 2003, Citigroup coughed up $3 billion in mortgage loans to NACA through 2013. Bank of America, which first partnered with (succumbed to) NACA in 1995, handed over $6 billion through 2015. Let me repeat the threat Marks issued at the Bear Stearns protest last week: "We will go to their neighborhood, we will educate their children on what their parents do. They should be ashamed." If any prominent liberals have criticized Marks' tactics, I haven't heard them. Have you? Lesson learned: Screaming "racist" pays. Copyright 2008 Creators Syndicate, Inc 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

Resolved Question: Does this sound like a scam?

This is an add that was in my local newspaper: TRUSTEE/PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED. I want to hire someone who can handle my personal and business errands at his/her spare time. Someone who can offer me these services: Mail services: Receive my mails and drop them off at FedEx, DHL, UPS. Shop for Gifts, Sit for delivery( at your home) or pick items up at nearby post office at your convenience and on a specify date and time. I would love to meet up with you to talk about this job if you will like to work full time. Work hour is flexible and this part-time job offer attracts good pay. I can say it is a lucrative part-time job. Post your resume to richardson.tom90@yahoo.com. No. 51 2tc more

Voting Question: Would you agree to getting rid of these government programs?

Personal Income Tax Division of the IRS National Endowment for the Arts National Wild Horse and Burro Program (HUH?) Dept. of Education Dept of Energy FEMA (a corrupt organization if there ever was one--leave it to charities) FDIC (a sham program with only a fraction of funds needed to save banks) Freddy Mac & Fannie Mae (helped cause present economic conditions) Administration on Aging (AoA) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Children's Bureau (CB) Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) Head Start Bureau (HSB) Healthy Marriage Initiative (HMI) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) Office of Community Services Block Grant (OCS) Office of Family Assistance (OFA) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Indian Health Service (IHS) National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Office of Minority Health (OMH) Program Support Center (PSC) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin.(SAMHSA) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONCHIT) Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (CFBCI) Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB) Employment Standards Administration (ESA) The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) Women's Bureau (WB) Job Corps Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Internet Access and Training Program Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Bureau of Human Resources Bureau of Information Resource Management Bureau of Intelligence and Research Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Bureau of International Organization Affairs Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation Bureau of Legislative Affairs Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Bureau of Public Affairs Bureau of Resource Management Bureau of South Asian Affairs Bureau of Verification, Compliance, and Implementation Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Counterterrorism Office (which produces the Patterns of Global Terrorism report) National Foreign Affairs Training Center (former Foreign Service Institute) Office of International Information Programs Office of the Legal Adviser Office of Management Policy Office of Protocol Office of the Science and Technology Adviser Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Office of War Crimes Issues (They blew the Bush war crimes) Car Allowance Rebate System (Cash for Clunkers) Cash for Appliances Program Bureau of the Public Debt Community Development Financial Institution Fund (CDFI) FHA HUD SOCIAL SECURITY INDEPENDENT AGENCIES Of the U.S. GOVERNMENT; National health and insurance system African Development Foundation Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Agency for International Development (USAID) American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) U.S. Arctic Research Commission (USARC) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (EVIL WAR-MONGERS) US Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Export-Import Bank of the United States (ExIm) Farm Credit Administration (FCA) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Federal Election Commission (FEC) Federal Maritime Commission Federal Mine Safety & Health Review Commission (FMSHRC) Federal Reserve System (a pseudo government, semi-private organization) Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States (FCSC) General Services Administration (GSA) Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Inter-American Foundation (IAF) International Trade Commission (ITC) Learn and Serve America (LSA) National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Ice Center (NIC) National Labor Relati more

Resolved Question: Is anyone other than me about fed up with the USPS?

The U.S. Postal Service does not even try to be competitive, they just keep raising rates and service just keeps getting worse.They have their fingers in stationary, stuffed animals, pins, framed items, phone cards.... Like, YES, the next time I need a gift for someone, I'm going to the p.o. Right. NOT. Why don't they try to do really well the one thing they do best: deliver mail.I know mail delivery is mind boggling in concept, especially world-wide. But the USPS complains always and raises rates. Don't any of the management there have a business degree? Are post offices in other countries trying to sell toys and collectibles?The whole idea of a collectible is something that is saved. If something is produced JUST TO BE A COLLECTIBLE...how collectible is that? Duh.They complain they have to raise rates because of internet and email. How come they didn't have to raise rates because of telephone?O, I am po'd with the p.o. more

Resolved Question: Help with Colo Company Please?

Assume it is Monday, May 1, the first business day of the month, and you have just been hired as the accountant for Colo Company, which operates with monthly accounting periods. All of the company’s accounting work is completed through the end of April and its ledgers show April 30 balances. During your first month on the job, the company experiences the following transactions and events (terms for all its credit sales are 2_10, n_30 unless stated differently): May 1 Issued Check No. 3410 to S&P Management Co. in payment of the May rent, $3,710. (Use two lines to record the transaction. Charge 80% of the rent to Rent Expense—Selling Space and the balance to Rent Expense—Office Space.) 2 Sold merchandise on credit to Hensel Company, Invoice No. 8785, for $6,100 (cost is $4,100). 2 Issued a $175 credit memorandum to Knox, Inc., for defective (worthless) merchandise sold on April 28 and returned for credit. The total selling price (gross) was $4,725. 3 Received a $798 credit memorandum from Peyton Products for the return of merchandise purchased on April 29. 4 Purchased the following on credit from Gear Supply Co.: merchandise, $37,072; store supplies, $574; and office supplies, $83. Invoice dated May 4, terms n_10 EOM. 5 Received payment from Knox, Inc., for the balance from the April 28 sale less the May 2 return and the discount. 8 Issued Check No. 3411 to Peyton Products to pay for the $7,098 of merchandise purchased on April 29 less the May 3 return and a 2% discount. 9 Sold store supplies to the merchant next door at their cost of $350 cash. 10 Purchased $4,074 of office equipment on credit from Gear Supply Co., invoice dated May 10, terms n_10 EOM. 11 Received payment from Hensel Company for the May 2 sale less the discount. 11 Purchased $8,800 of merchandise from Garcia, Inc., invoice dated May 10, terms 2_10, n_30. 12 Received an $854 credit memorandum from Gear Supply Co. for the return of defective office equipment received on May 10. 15 Issued Check No. 3412, payable to Payroll, in payment of sales salaries, $5,320, and office salaries, $3,150. Cashed the check and paid the employees. 15 Cash sales for the first half of the month are $59,220 (cost is $38,200). (Cash sales are recorded daily but are recorded only twice here to reduce repetitive entries.) 15 Post to the customer and creditor accounts. Also post individual items that are not included in column totals at the end of the month to the general ledger accounts. (Such items are posted daily but are posted only twice each month because they are few in number.) 16 Sold merchandise on credit to Hensel Company, Invoice No. 8786, for $3,990 (cost is $1,890). 17 Purchased $13,650 of merchandise from Fink Corp., invoice dated May 14, terms 2_10, n_60. 19 Issued Check No. 3413 to Garcia, Inc., in payment of its May 10 invoice less the discount. 22 Sold merchandise to Lee Services, Invoice No. 8787, for $6,850 (cost is $4,990), terms 2_10, n_60. 23 Issued Check No. 3414 to Fink Corp. in payment of its May 14 invoice less the discount. 24 Purchased the following on credit from Gear Supply Co.: merchandise, $8,120; store supplies, $630; and office supplies, $280. Invoice dated May 24, terms n_10 EOM. 25 Purchased $3,080 of merchandise from Peyton Products, invoice dated May 23, terms 2_10, n_30. 26 Sold merchandise on credit to Crane Corp., Invoice No. 8788, for $14,210 (cost is $8,230). 26 Issued Check No. 3415 to Perennial Power in payment of the May electric bill, $1,283. 29 The owner of Colo Company, Jenny Colo, used Check No. 3416 to withdraw $7,000 cash from the business for personal use. 30 Received payment from Lee Services for the May 22 sale less the discount. 30 Issued Check No. 3417, payable to Payroll, in payment of sales salaries, $5,320, and office salaries, $3,150. Cashed the check and paid the employees. 31 Cash sales for the last half of the month are $66,052 (cost is $42,500). 31 Post to the customer and creditor accounts. Also post individual items that are not included in column totals at the end of the month to the general ledger accounts. Foot and crossfoot the journals and make the month-end postings. Required 1. Enter these transactions in a sales journal, a purchases journal, a cash receipts journal, a cash disbursements journal, or a general journal as illustrated in this chapter. Post when instructed to do so. Assume a perpetual inventory system. 2. Prepare a trial balance in the Trial Balance columns of the work sheet form provided with the working papers. Complete the work sheet using the following information for accounting adjustments: a. Expired insurance, $553. b. Ending store supplies inventory, $2,632. c. Ending office supplies inventory, $504. d. Depreciation of store equipment, $567. e. Depreciation of office equipment, $329. 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

Resolved Question: What do you think of these computer specs? **Trying to put together a PC?

Alright...first off...my cap off is $2,000 (I want to make the most powerful computer I can with this budget) Ok...my task...I need to run Autodesk Maya 2010 flawlessly....I mean no problem...I know I can build a comp on my own...but I don't have the time...and want something to arrive at my door (I guess it's safe to call me lazy) lol. I have $2,000 to spend on a comp... Here's what I have come out with on iBuyPower.com: CaseCoolerMaster HAF 922 Mid Tower Gaming Case-Black iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise ReductionAdvanced - iBUYPOWER Harmony SRS Sound Reduction System- iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion[6-Port] NZXT Internal USB Expansion System + Bluetooth Module- Case LightingCold Cathode Neon Light-Red ProcessorIntel® Core™ i7 860 Processor (4x 2.80GHz/8MB L3 Cache)- - Show quoted text - iBUYPOWER PowerDrivePowerDrive Level 2 - Up to 20% Overclocking- Processor CoolingThermaltake SpinQ CPU Cooling Fan System- Memory8 GB [2 GB X4] DDR3-1333 Memory Module-Corsair or Major Brand ** Free Upgrade to DDR3-1600 ** Video CardNVIDIA GeForce GTX 275 – 1792MB-Single Card Video Card BrandMajor Brand Powered by ATI or NVIDIA- MotherboardMSI P55M-SD40 -- Intel P55 Chipset CrossFire Supported w/8-ch HD Audio, Gb LAN, Dual Channel DDR3, S-ATA RAID, USB 2.0, 2 PCI-E MB- Motherboard Add-onASUS U3S6 True USB 3.0 & SATA 3.0 PCI-E x4 Expansion card- Power Supply850 Watt -- Corsair CMPSU-850TX Power Supply-SLI Ready Primary Hard Drive500 GB HARD DRIVE -- 16M Cache, 7200 RPM, 3.0Gb/s-Single Drive Data Hard DriveNone- Optical Drive[8X Blu-Ray] LG BLU-RAY Reader, DVD±R/±RW Burner Combo Drive-Black 2nd Optical DriveNone- Flash Media Reader/Writer12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer-Black Meter DisplayNZXT Sentry 2 LCD Touch Screen Fan Controller /w Temperatures Display-Black Floppy DriveNone- Sound CardCreative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio- Network CardIntel Pro 10/100/1000 Network Card- Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium + [Free 60-Day !!!] Microsoft Office 2007(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access ....)-64-Bit KeyboardiBUYPOWER USB Keyboard-Black MouseiBUYPOWER Internet Mouse-Black MonitorNone- 2nd MonitorNone- Speaker SystemiBUYPOWER 2.1 Channel Stereo Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System- External Hard Drives [USB 2.0/eSATA]None- USB Flash DriveNone- Power ProtectionNone- HeadsetNone- MP3/MP4 PlayerNone- Video CameraNone- Advanced Build OptionsProfessional wiring for all cables inside the system tower-Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis WarrantyStandard Warranty Service-Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support Rush ServiceRush Service Fee (not shipping fee)-No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days Subtotal*$1820.00 (plus tax & shipping) **Comes out to about $2,000 with tax and all that. Any suggestions? Will it run fine? more

Resolved Question: Should I buy this PC?

Heres the specs, It is ~1999.99$ Including Shipping. It's mostly for gaming. Configuration •CPU: AMD Phenom™II X4 955 Black Edition Quad-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology [+124]•HDD: Single Hard Drive (2TB (2TBx1) SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+132])•MOTHERBOARD: Asus M4N72-E AMD 750a SLI Chipset DDR2/1066 SATA PCI-Express MBoard w/Video•MEMORY: 8GB (2GBx4) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory [+114] (Corsair XMS2 Xtreme Memory w/ Heat Spreader [+44])•SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO•VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT 512MB 16X PCI Express (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA) •*BASE_PRICE: [+855] •BUNDLE: None •BLUETOOTH: None •CD: LG 22X DVD±/±RW + CD-R/RW Dual Layer Drive (BLACK COLOR) •CD2: 16X DVD ROM (BLACK COLOR) •CAS: * Raidmax Sagitta II Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ Side-Panel Window (Silver Color) •CASUPGRADE: None •CS_FAN: Default case fans •CPU: AMD Phenom™II X4 955 Black Edition Quad-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology [+124] •FAN: Asetek LCLC 120 Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Extreme Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) •FREEBIE_RM: None •FREEGAME_VC02: None •FA_HDD: None •FLASHMEDIA: None •FLOPPY: None •HDD: Single Hard Drive (2TB (2TBx1) SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+132]) •HDD2: None •IEEE_CARD: None •KEYBOARD: Razer Arctosa Black USB Gaming Keyboard [+38] •MOUSE: Razer Lachesis 3G 4000 DPI Mouse [+61] •MONITOR: 27' Widescreen 1920x1080 Sceptre X270W-1080P LCD Display w/ Built-in Speaker, DVI, & HDMI-Input [+339] •MONITOR2: None •MODEM: None •MULTIVIEW: Xtreme Performance in SLI/CrossFireX Gaming Mode Supports Single Monitor •MOTHERBOARD: Asus M4N72-E AMD 750a SLI Chipset DDR2/1066 SATA PCI-Express MBoard w/Video •MB_ADDON: None •MEMORY: 8GB (2GBx4) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory [+114] (Corsair XMS2 Xtreme Memory w/ Heat Spreader [+44]) •NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network •OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition) •PRINTER: None •PRINTER_CABLE: None •POWERSUPPLY: 700 Watts Power Supplies (XtremeGear SLI/CrossFireX Ready Power Supply) •RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS •SOFT1: Free 60 Days Microsoft® Office® 2007 (Words, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook + More) - Microsoft Windows OS Required •SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT •SPEAKERS: None [-5] •SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO •TEMP: None •TVRC: None •USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports •USBX: None •USBHD: None •VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT 512MB 16X PCI Express (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA) •VIDEO2: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT 512MB 16X PCI Express (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA) •VIDEO3: None •VC_PHYSX: None •WNC: PCI Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps Network Interface Card •_PRICE: (+1702) •_view_: dThis includes about 500$ in Moniter/Mouse/Keyboard. more

Resolved Question: Does anyone work in HR (Human Resources) My friend has been in for a big shock!:?

Does anyone work in hr, human resources?? It's just that my friend started 2 weeks ago, and she was sent on client site, the lady she works under, he rline mgr suggested that she dress in a certain way for the client meeting, so she ibliged, and has no issues with this. But when she got there the deal had already beend one, the type of business is IT support, services, I mean she was really confused, so she thought thats it. But later the cto, or ceo, or whom ever he was had drinks with her and her colleagues. And they ended up staying out for the eve up top 6.30, he then took her back to his office, and he made advabces on her. when she refused, he told her that your fresh of the shelf, I thought we understaood each other, or somthing.... Anyway, she was left with knwo choice, and spent the night with him. She later over heard her line mgr, and other mgrs using teh phrase sweetend the deal ove rthe phone. Now does this sort of thing happpen in every company?? in human resources?? I ask because she isn't happy, she is very attractive, she is mixed race. How can she stop this from happening again, and keep her job at the same time? Thanks in advance. Tovia more

Resolved Question: Helpful tips on networking at an after hours work function?

I have been asked to attend a real estate function in about a week where I will be networking with area realtors and trying to seek new business for my office. I have never been to an event like this and I am nervous. I get very anxious in crowded places where I don't know anyone. I'm planning on bringing plenty of business cards and I have lots of "talking points" about our real estate products/services. My problem is actually walking up to someone and initiating that conversation. I want to represent my company well, but I'm afraid I won't make as good an impression as my superiors would like. What are some helpful tips on casual networking/overcoming my anxiety? more

Resolved Question: Postal Service stopping Saturday delivery?

I'm all for this idea. The most important mail we get through the carriers are bills. Businesses are closed on weekends (thus do not send out or receive mail), so having no delivery on Saturdays is not going to affect our bills. The other most important mail we get is invitations for family evens, etc, & it won't hurt anyone to receive them 1 day late. I say if it saves money & it's not absolutely necessary, than lets cut back & end Saturday deliveries. Also, it seems like the post office raises their prices/stamps almost every year - that's a dumb move. With free online bill pay & email, etc, people are using that as their main delivery service to save money. The more the post office raises their prices, the more people will pay/send more bills/invitations will be sent via the web. I'm sure that's what caused them to raise their prices in the first place, but the more they raise the prices, the more they'll lose customers, not save money. more

Voting Question: is this a good gaming laptop?

heres my gaming laptop is the graphic card good enough?? *BASE_PRICE: [+885] ADAPTER: Universal AC-DC Adapter (W765) BLUETOOTH: Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR BATTERY: 6-cells 4800mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack (W765) BAGS: Free Deluxe Carrying Bag for 15.6 Inch Notebook CD: 8X DVD Rewritable Drive (NB-340-DVDRW) CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-540M Processor 2.53 GHz 3M L3 Cache PGA988 [+64] FLASHMEDIA: Built-In 7in1 Media Reader HDD: 500GB 5400RPM SATA300 Hard Drive [+35] HDMI: Built-in HDMI Output Port INVERTER: None IEEE_CARD: BUILT-IN 1394 IEEE FIREWIRE PORT KEYBOARD: Saitek Eclipse-II (PK02U) Gaming Keyboard [+51] MOUSE: Wolfking MVP Trooper Laser Gaming Mouse with 2400 DPI and Rapid Fire Switch with FREE! Wolfking Sniper Precision Gaming Surface [+35] MOTHERBOARD: Intel PM55 Chipset Mainboard MEMORY: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3-1333 SODIMM Memory (Corsair or Major Brand) NOTEBOOK: Clevo W765 15.6' HD LCD w/ Super Glossy Surface Display w/ ATI Mobility HD4570 512MB GDDR2 VRAM Video, 2.0 MP Webcam, Fingerprint Sensor, Bluetooth, HDMI, Support Intel Core i7 Mobile Processors, & PCIe mini card (15.6) NOTEBOOK_COVER: Clevo W765 Notebook Cover (Original Color) NETWORK: Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Card OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition) PRINTER: None PRINTER_CABLE: None RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS SOFT1: * Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 [+149] SERVICE: STANDARD 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT SECURITY: Built-in Biometric Fingerprint Sensor SOUND: BUILT-IN AC 97 SOUND SPEAKERS: Built-in Stereo Speakers System TVRC: None USB: 3 x USB2.0 Port Connectors USBHD: None VIDEO: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 512MB DDR2 VRAM Video VIDEOCAMERA1: Built-in 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam WNC: Intel WiFi Link 5300 a/b/g/n Wireless Adapter _PRICE: (+1219) _view_: d more

Resolved Question: What is the deal with the NYPD background investigator?

Im going to try and make this short. I am currently going through the hiring process with the NYPD. So far, So far I passed my medical screening and this friday I will be taking the written psychological exam (800 questions long). I am suppose to be meeting with my assigned investigator (within 10 business days according to the instructions given to me). It took me a few days to get a hold of him. Once I did I told him that I had all the proper documents as requested and filled out all of my paper work. He then tells me that he hasnt recieved my medical record yet from the NYPD medical unit (Its been a 8 days since I took my medical exam). He then told me that once he recieves my record he will send me a letter with a report date stating when to go see him with all my documents. Now Im not sure, but is this common amongst the background investigators? I feel like they are taking their time. I am sure there are loads of applicants to go through, but if my instructions is to contact my investigator within a time period, isnt it kind of necessary for the medical unit to send my files to the investigator quickly? The next academy class starts in 2010. So it would be ideal for me due to the fact that I will be graduating college (after 4 years of service in the marines under my belt). So is this normal when it comes to dealing with the investigator? especially when they dont return my phone calls, and at one time I had to call his office number more than 4 times in a row to get someone on the phone. Any advice on this stressing matter would be appreciated. more

Voting Question: This project is due at school. I am confused on it. can any one help? I need a service and y?

While attending this class, you also work at DigiFast, a small company that creates and markets video games for educational and entertainment markets. DigiFast recently moved into River View Plaza, a four-story office building in Portland, Oregon. River View Plaza includes a lobby with a security desk and several suites on all four floors. DigiFast occupies a typical suite that includes offices for managers, full-sized cubicles for employee workstations, a conference room, and restrooms. There is a break room with a refrigerator and a microwave, but, unfortunately, the break room is on the first floor, and DigiFast is on the third floor. DigiFast is new and growing fast. The company needs more employees, but the operating budget will not allow for it presently. Meanwhile, the goal is to make the operations efficient while keeping the current employees happy. You think one way to achieve this goal is by attracting outside services to the building. The other businesses in the building are similar in size to DigiFast but focus on markets other than software: a dentist, a young lawyer, and an insurance company. The building also has several spaces not yet rented. At capacity, the building can accommodate approximately 1,300 people. The location of River View Plaza is ideal, and the size of the office is adequate. However, the owners of the building supply space but little else in the way of service. The entrepreneurial spirit in you views this as a golden opportunity to attract a new service for DigiFast and other companies in the building. Your task is to convince your colleagues, manager, the owner of DigiFast, and the building management company your service has great potential and would be useful for your company’s employees and others in the building. A committee of key individuals will make the decision to move forward . . . or not. The committee consists of the following: •Charlotte Alexander, the founder and owner of DigiFast. She has a master’s degree in computer engineering and has spent 20 years working in IT industries. Charlotte is interested in efficiency and company growth. •Mark Jackson, your manager: Mark was recently recruited from a major video marketing company. He has an MBA from a prestigious university and two years’ work experience. Mark cares about the bottom line—he favors creativity as long as profit does not suffer. •Stacie Matthews, computer programmer: Stacie is currently working on her undergraduate degree in computer programming. She has extensive experience in developing video games but wants to finish her education to advance in this industry. Stacie is practical and creative. •Dave Martinez, graphic designer: Dave is a self-taught graphic artist who has won numerous awards for his designs. He is imaginative and innovative. •Steve Taylor, facilities manager: Steve is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance of the building, as well as renting available space to companies compatible with the businesses in the building. Although he is friendly and easygoing, Steve expects a job to be done right. Task Your task is to choose a service you think would be useful for DigiFast and most employees in the building. Remember: The goal of the service is to increase efficiency of operations and/or keep the current employees happy. As you think about the argument you will ultimately present to the committee, consider the different needs and personalities of the five committee members you have to persuade. All of the committee members have to agree on your service. You also need to anticipate any objections they might have as well as ways you can overcome those objections. more

Voting Question: Need help with wording for website and brochures?

I have been doing some freelance administrative work around the area that I live in. Now I'm starting a website and making brochures so I can market myself even more. I'm usually pretty good at marketing others but when it comes to marketing myself I struggle. Basically I want to come across as being simple (I offer administrative services to help make your life and your business simple). Here is what I've got so far. Please tell me what you think and also if you have any other ideas on wording. Are you looking for and Administrative Virtual Assistant or someone to help you with your office needs? I am here to assist you! Whether you need short or long term services to be done, I will do it to the highest standard at a fair price, completed to perfection and delivered on time. I work with you to provide the end product that you envision. My services include: General Administrative assistance Research Data Entry Word Processing Inbound Calls Email Response Transcription Calendar Maintenance/Management Correspondence Spreadsheets and anything else you need assistance with What do you think? I think it needs to be longer with more information and more oomph! I'm just stumped on wording. Do you have any ideas on what else I should add or other wording ideas? more

Resolved Question: Are you willing to go to jail to help illegal aliens?

There is a major crackdown on companies and individuals who hire illegal aliens. Are you willing to get locked up and fined so you can get cheap labor? Is it even worth it? Please answer I am curious? http://www.ice.gov/pi/news/newsreleases/articles/070618kansascity.htm Roofing companies indicted for money laundering, conspiring to hire illegal aliens KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Several area roofing companies here, along with their owners and several employees were indicted by a federal grand jury for using a workforce composed largely of illegal aliens. U.S. Attorney John F. Wood, Western District of Missouri; and Pete Baird, assistant special agent in charge for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Investigations in Kansas City, announced these indictments today. ICE agents served arrest warrants this morning in an enforcement action that resulted in arresting six of the nine individuals charged in the indictment. In addition, 34 illegal aliens were arrested on administrative charges. "Today's indictment alleges that the roofing companies utilized a business model that relied upon hiring illegal aliens," Wood said. "In fact, the indictment alleges that when his workers were arrested and deported, the business owner helped pay to have them smuggled back into the country a few days later so he could put them right back to work." Tony Evans, 48, of Stilwell, Kan., and Luis Hernandez-Bautista, 33, aka Miguel Hernandez, of Kansas City, Mo., who is a U.S. permanent resident, were charged in a 15-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury on May 29. Also charged were several roofing businesses with which they are associated: Mid-Continent Specialists Inc. (doing business as New Century Roofing), Metro Roofing Services Inc., LH Roofing LLP, and LHB Roofing Inc. Finally, the indictment also charged Mario Bautista-Ojendiz, 26, a Mexican national, of Grandview, Mo.; and the following six Mexican nationals with unknown addresses: Jose Juan Bello-Lazaro, 35, Dante Cardillo-Rendon, 25, Gaudencio Bautista, 32, Victor Manuel Castanon-Flores, 26, Armando Hernandez-Gonzalez, 31, and Abel Montiel-Angel, 38. The indictment was unsealed and made public today upon the arrests and initial court appearances of several defendants. more

Resolved Question: Company to print full color header cards for retail locations?

I am searching for a company that can print header cards that are used to hang products on peg board in a store. Something full color, 3x5", glossy, peg hole, and possibly on a roll so that I could load it onto a printer in the office to add the product details such as sku and barcode. I would think this would be all over the internet for companies offering this service but I can't find a darn thing, only 1 or 2 places. What printer would you suggest to print the details in house on them? I am a small business with about 200 products but trying to make this as effecient as possible. Any suggestions would be great, possibly even a small business forum where people discuss these things. more

Resolved Question: How many times has the Fed Govt passed "extensions" to the length of time people can collect unemployment?

I am really started to get upset at our govt - I believe Bush passed the first extension period just prior to when he left office & the economy started tanking - then Obama since he's been in office has passed atleast one more extension, maybe TWO now, I'm not sure - now on today's news I heard they are proposing ANOTHER xx month extension to people on unemployment ! I mean, give me a Break. First we have the Highest deficit in the history of our country, we are basically broke as a country financially - We, he (Obama), everyone "wants" to improve the economy, and get people Back to work, right? Good lord, look online or in the classifieds, or any job search tool - there are SO many jobs going unfilled right now. Many people seem like they do not WANT to work any more !! Do other people notice this lately? I mean, originally unemployment lasted what was it, 3 or 6 months total, right? Then Bush passed some XX month extension, not sure how many more months that was added to the original time. Then Obama gets in office and he starts adding More and More extensions to the total time a person can collect unemployment. Where is this going to END !! I mean, why don't they just start PAYING people to stay home for 4 or 5 years or longer, and not work at all ? (oh I forgot, they already have a good program that does that, Welfare) I lost my job like millions of others did, back in 2008. My company completely shut down and laid off over 100 people. Yes it was horrible. I know what its like to lose your security, your income, your job, your career, its AWFUL. But come ON folks, you cannot stay home and sit with your thumbs up your arse for months and years, living off our already bankrupt federal government !! Take a lower paying job !! Take one that you thought was "below" your ability or skills if you have to. I did !! I was a manager with a large construction firm that built new homes for KB, Ryan, Arthur Ruttenberg, Pulte, etc. We all know what happened to the housing industry & construction. But I got another job just a couple months after being laid off - working at Lowes home improvement store. Sure it pays less than what I made, and it might not be as "impressive" to people that make a big deal out of job titles & status - but the point is I am WORKING and not collecting charity sitting at home doing nothing - I am SO sick of these constant extensions to Unemployment the govt is going - Is anyone else ?? Another thing to consider if you are one of the people thats been collecting u/e for 6 months, a year, or longer - WHO is going to hire you after your resume shows you sat at home for a year, 2 years, 3 years, longer ?? No hiring manager in his right mind would want to touch a person who's been doing NOTHING but living off the government and sitting idle for the last xx years. Go out there and take a job - walk down Main St and tell each store manager or owner that you will work & do any job he/she needs for $xxx a week !! I know several people who pounded the pavement, offered their services to businesses, stores & restaurants who did not list any openings, and got hired by just offering their skills/services for a reasonable price. Look, I used to make $35/hour. I make just under $15/hr now. But I like my job, I am thankful for what I have, and you just have to make adjustments to your standard of living and your spending, that's all. Please folks, I know so many guys & gals right now who are just laughing and sitting home since 2008 or 2009, doing nothing, and collecting unemployment, and laughing every time the Fed passes another extension for them. Don't do this. Its not right, and its just taking advantage of the system. Our country needs people to WORK and contribute to the GNP, and earn/spend MONEY. Not take charity from the government for months and years, without even trying to get a job.Scott - thanks for the reply, glad you agree - I too have several friends, and "friends of friends" who actually been going around bragging this past year or 2, about how they just keep getting one extension after another, and they've been goofing off and even working side jobs for cash under table WHILE collecting the damn unemployment. That really ticks me off. The whole situation is just not working any more - but I do have much sympathy on your job plight - some areas are very very hard to find work, some towns and counties have SO much unemployment, and relatively few employers, every job has like 500 people applying for the one job ! I was lucky getting into Lowes. I did not use the "job search" engines and all that online mumbo-jumbot (hotjobs, careerbulder, monster) - I just walked into the Lowes in my area, dressed nicely, looked good, spoke well, and courteously asked to speak to the store manager - he said he has some part time work he could likely get me hired for. Lucky. more

Resolved Question: will this laptop be right for me?

i want a computer that will last a long time and is good for music pictures and normal web browsing and such i want a computer that can run sims2 and blackberry theme builder and i use it alot becuase i do schooling online so i just need a good computer and i want to know if all this is good for what i want to do music and pictures good built and will last a long time isnt made cheaply like my gateway m series feels good for games and normal web browsing like blogging twitter and such is this a good choice Software & Services SYSTEM COLOR Alpine White edit PROCESSOR Intel® Pentium® Dual Core™ T4400 (2.2GHz/800MHz FSB/1MB cache) edit OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English edit 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, English, with Belkin Easy Transfer Cable [add $30] WARRANTY AND SERVICE 1 Year Basic Service Plan edit 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 $69] 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 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz edit HARD DRIVE 320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) edit BATTERY OPTIONS 4-cell battery edit Dell Recommends Be Mobile Longer with a Stronger Battery! Upgrade to 6-cell battery [add $40] INTEGRATED WEBCAM Integrated 1.3 MP Webcam edit WIRELESS CARDS Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g Half Mini-Card edit VIDEO CARD Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD edit INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE 8X CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) edit SOUND OPTIONS High Definition Audio 2.0 edit My Accessories OFFICE SOFTWARE Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 - Word, Excel + PowerPoint edit SECURITY SOFTWARE McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months edit BAGS Speck See Thru Satin Hard Shell Laptop cover for Dell Inspiron 1545 edit DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUP Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year edit ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM HD DISPLAY Bright, glossy widescreen 15.6 WLED display (1366x768) Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0 Network Integrated 10/100 Network Card PROCESSOR LABELS Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor DIAL-UP INTERNET ACCESS No ISP requestedIntel WiFi Link 5100 802.11 Wireless-N Mini Card is this card better? more

Resolved Question: When will organized labor realize that democrats are taking their money and votes and running?

Instead of blaming republican obstructionists during a democratic majority in Washington DC? (AP) WASHINGTON - Labor’s high hopes for major gains under President Barack Obama and a Democratic Congress have dimmed, raising fresh doubts about union leverage even in the best of political times. Prospects for a health overhaul have faded. Even slimmer are the chances of achieving labor’s chief goal, passage of a bill making it easier for unions to organize workers. A bipartisan jobs bill passed this week by the Senate drew tepid praise from the AFL-CIO president, Richard Trumka, who called it a "Band-Aid on an amputated limb" _ far short of what unions wanted. This wasn’t what unions expected a year ago after spending more than $400 million to help elect Obama and increase the size of Democratic majorities in the Senate and House. Leaders of labor’s largest federation will try to figure out how to refocus their political agenda when they begin their annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., on Monday. Another setback came in January when two Senate Democrats joined Republicans in blocking the appointment of labor lawyer Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board. Becker has worked for the AFL-CIO and Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Republicans have said they fear Becker would push the board to require companies to recognize unions if they can get a simple majority of employees to sign union cards _ the same "card check" measure that’s stalled in Congress. Labor leaders were counting on Obama put Becker in the post when Congress was out of session. They were disappointed when Obama said he wouldn’t do it anytime soon. "Enough is enough," Trumka said in an e-mail to labor activists. He urged union members to call the White House and "demand that President Obama fight Republican obstructionism" on Becker’s nomination. Some labor experts say unions have come up flat in mounting an effective liberal response to "tea party" activists who helped Republican Scott Brown win the special Senate election in Washington to succeed Democrat Edward M. Kennedy, who died last year. An AFL-CIO poll showed that 49 percent of union households supported Brown. "There’s been no indication that there’s muscle behind their money," said Leon Fink, a labor historian at the University of Illinois at Chicago. "There was no equivalent mobilization for public works or for a progressive health care measure." Even more troubling for unions, their membership in the private sector fell 10 percent during Obama’s first year in office to a historic low of 7.2 percent. A poll this past week from the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press found that 41 percent of those surveyed have a favorable view of unions, compared with 58 percent in a similar survey in 2007. http://kstp.com/business/stories/S1439269.shtml?cat=1 more

Resolved Question: help with finding this show from bbc?

okay a while back i watched two episodes of this show. it was on the bbc iplayer and now i cant find it no more. It was about about a group of people who were not the smartest people and they worked in a basement dealing with the postal services and admin work for an insurance claiming business. There were two guys who always pretend to be someone such as 'bruce lee' and would start play fighting. during one of the episodes, a woman who was waiting for a check from an insurance claim, the check went missing. her pictures were posted on the walls around the office. I think it was called something like 'monkey business' and is a comedy. its was definitely on the bbc iplayer and is not the show IT crowd. please help and thank you in advanced more

Resolved Question: is the Job Offer from Abbey National PLC, UK fake ?

1st Mail: ATTEN:APPLICANT We wish to acknowledge the receipt of your mail and wish to notify you that your CV/Resume has been sent to our international administrative department for proper screening and verifications and only successful applicants will be contacted via e-mail. Note: Your success depends on your Cv / Resume and also in the attached form which you are required to furnish to this office in the next 24 hours. Keep on checking your mail because we will get back to only the successful candidate. Please ensure that all information provided is true and correct, we Reserves the right to investigate on all information and details given which we have stared already. Falsification of documents, incomplete data and or In-correct information is ground for Denial, Refusal or Termination of Employment. Mr. Bob Williams Abbey Recruitment Services Coordinator, E-mail: abbeygrouprecruit@gmail.com OFFICE:Tel: +44(0)8712378936 2nd Mail: With the Offer Letter ATTEN: Bijoy Joseph , This is an Affirmation that your Experiences and Qualifications where found suitably qualified for the requirements of ABBEY NATIONAL PLC. This document attached embodies the approved Terms for the purpose of this Employment. We hope that you will give this company the best you can offer from your experience and hard working ability. NOTE: If you do not have a work/residence permits papers to United Kingdom, you have to make contact with the UNITED KINGDOM IMMIGRATION SERVICES here in U.K for the procurement of your Visa and work/ residence permit papers, Through the contact details below . Because we are having a contract agreement with them for the easiest acquisition of employees necessary traveling papers immediately because we can't wait to fill the vacant positions for the betterment of our company. THE UK HOME OFFICE DEPERTMENT Designation: HEAD OF VISA/PERMITS OPERATIONS, Contact Officer: Inspector POWELL OWEN ADDRESS: Work Permit Consultants 1Bellbrook Business Park Uckfield East Sussex TN22 1QG. E-Mail: homeoff_immigrant@live.co.uk TEL: +448712378848 Please let me know if the Offer Letter from Abbey National PLC, UK is Genuine or Not ?? more

Resolved Question: Is it legal for a car insurance company to refuse cash as payment?

I recently bought a vehicle off my uncle and he had Geico insurance on it. Rather then spending time looking for another company I chose to stay with them and simply turn over the policy holder from him to I. I liked the low monthly payment but yesterday I went to the office to pay my insurance payment. Upon getting there I gave the associate 5 $20 bills in payment of $98.16. She gave them back and said we can't take cash due to the fact we are afraid of being robbed. It will have to be money order only. My question is, is this legal? Let me clarify that in the state of Tennessee you are required by law to have at least liability car insurance and if you don't you can be cited by ticket. I was quite upset as I had driven 50 miles to the nearest office to change it over and again yesterday to make payment. Should I have to pay a fee for a money order just for THEIR security purposes to obtain a service which is required by law? I know people debate the term "legal tender" and "public and private debts" but surely this applies to anything which requires money of you. Going to the store and buying a new TV is one thing as you dont have to have it and certainly can refuse to pay it without debt. However if you refuse to pay car insurance the coverage can be dropped and they can bill what you owed as a debt. Is it THEN that the tiny inscription printed on a dollar bill is valid? I know businesses can refuse to accept large amount of money in the form of pennies or say $100 in ones but surely 5 bills at $20 is not what the so called "penny law" had in mind. Is there a way around this or is the legality of it that they have the right to refuse any form of cash? more

Resolved Question: In,Tx would I charge sales tax for a service job like house cleaning?

I also want to add that I might be using my business to clean for business offices as well as residential. I also have a partner, so our business is listed as a partnership if that makes a difference. If I have to charge sales tax for businesses, could I still not charge for residential? If I just had residential would I have to charge sales tax. I've comsidered creating 2 seperate businesses. one for business and one for residential to keep from having to charge residential sales tax but I dont know if it makes any difference. I also emailed my question to the site where they answer tx tax question, but they have been slow in giving me a response. I need to know right away, I need to make money, I already doing advertising and giving quotes on houses. business is picking up fast. I need to make sure I have all my bases covered. more

Voting Question: Does the US postal service work on weekends?

I know they don't deliver on Sundays but if a package I ordered was shipped out during business hours on Friday, is it going to sit in a post office over the whole weekend or is it still in circulation? more

Resolved Question: Does a tax service office owned by one person with all the licenses to prepare taxes needs an EIN?

I'm planning to start a mobile tax service office. I'm from CA. I have the CTEC license, PTIN number,insurance and I will get my EFIN for the e-file. The IRS website is not that clear in this issue. This small business will be owne by one person and won't have any employee. Do I need the EIN? more

Resolved Question: How to transfer a land line phone number out of the "area"?

I need major help and suggestions. I am moving from Down town St Louis to the west county which is part of St Louis but has a different area code. I office out of my home and have my home line as a business line, all my clients and all my marketing is done with this phone number listed as my contact numbers. When I contacted the phone company to inform them that I am moving and need my service switched to the new home, they informed me that even though its in St Louis, it is in a differen area code and will not allow me to transfer. Now I HAVE TO keep this number, my business and marketing depends on it. Is there any way I can get around this? Can I set up billing to a PO box in the city? Or does if have to be a real adress? Can I set up a "go phone" and have the numbers switched to that? I do not want to switch my cell phone number to that number, it is equally as bad. There has to be a way around it. Please HELP!!! more

Resolved Question: what career path is best for me?

At 40 I am making a caeer change but it is so hard to decide I have taken numerous career tests and they all come back to what I have done and burned out. my likes are travel, working by myself, My start time my dislikes are manual labor, being tied to the same spot all day everyday I am a restless person, I am likeable person.Office politics get on my nerves and the people are so fake. i can't do it anymore. In the manual labor field, people have no amition and try to one up everybody else and expect you to believe they slept with 10 girls the night before and smoked a pile of weed 3 feet high. You raise your hand to go to the restroom like a child. A buzzer rings when you stop and start work like robots. my history of employment includes- Air traffic controller (US Navy) after i got out I worked foundries and steel mills went to school for drafting all of these I did not like. Went back to school again for Computer science/technician did this for years working my way up the ranks doing field service repair to small to medium sized business networks. I moved on to Network Administrator to director of MIS. Career was going great I was the boss controlled 4 locations then September 11th happened the company I was at went out of business in the wake of this. A felony record of mine from years before for an assault popped only had probation never jail. This conviction never bothered me in the past, I had changed my ways and went to college in the mean time. Searching for employment I was turned down many times with my salary was to high I would never be happy at what they could give me, or the worst one my assault conviction. Seems I am blacklisted from working for anybody. So I decided to go get my CDL until things could change and I could support my family. I wrecked my semi and decided that wasnt the best career goal for me, so I decided to go back to information technology. no one was raising their hand to hire me so I started contracting and after about a year of this I found a good steady contract. I loved it!!! I did Field Service repair in Hospitals. The only downfall it was 24/7 work but I didnt mind I was paid extremely well. I got to travel some to take care of other territories for other workers. I did this job for a few years until the recession hit and my contract was cut. I went back to school again, this time for motorcycle repair. Year long school figured I could do it until the economy picked up. I didnt really like the motorcycle work and decided i would go back to IT again after graduation with an added skill of motorcycle repair so I could work on my own bike and maybe a few others for extra money. The day i graduated I had a heart attack, it was diagnosed as stress related so now I have to find something not hard work low stress and getting to travel some (field service fly somewhere fix a project fly home) preferrably a home office set my own schedule type of work. more

Voting Question: Why can't I find an entry-level job in my field?

I need help. I graduated from college last year, first I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Music Business/Management in 2007, and then I completed a Graduate Certificate in Public Relations/Communications, from which I graduated last year. I'm not sure if its the economy/recession or not, but I can't seem to find a job somewhat related to my field. All of the jobs that ARE in my field require at least 2-3 years of experience in the field. I've done a few internships for free in the past to gain experience, but I can't afford to work for free anymore. I'm currently working 2 part-time jobs in retail, and the only jobs that I seem to get interviews for are customer service and retail jobs. How am I ever supposed to get a job in Marketing/Communications/PR if I can't gain that entry-level experience? I wonder if I should try an employment agency? I'm even open to Administrative Office Work, anything to get my foot in the door. I'm almost 26 years old and I just want a chance to start my career. Help! more