Business & Finance - 6 November 2007

My friend was fired today because of a blog she posted on MySpace. Within the blog she complained of the treatment she was receiving from our boss--okay, she also called her a few names... Our administrators contacted their lawyers and was told that they could legally fire her. My question is, where does Freedom of Speech play in this?

2007-11-06 08:22:36 · 11 answers · asked by Nikki 2 in Law & Legal

i read about a year ago in the newspapers a women who is a regular shopper at tesco's was walking round tesco's and on her way past the pick and mix took about 6 sweets and ate them without paying, she got banned from all tesco stores, she was going to buy £125's worth of shopping on that day at tesco's ? What do you think

2007-11-06 08:18:46 · 13 answers · asked by I-like-to-answer-you 2 in Corporations

Am I locked into my CD Intrest rate at the time of purchase or sale? that is, If I buy it at 5.000 and the day I sel it it's performing at 7.000 which rate do I get?

Also, What is better, a daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual reporting CD? Obviously, I am new and I want to make informed decisions.

Thank you

2007-11-06 08:17:51 · 2 answers · asked by rabidkitty 7 in Personal Finance

I babysat, have 3 kids and will only have made $15,000 by years end. Can I still claim the E.I.C.? How would I go about claiming what I earned?

2007-11-06 08:17:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

I am thinking about moving into a career that gives me more time at home to cook, clean, and spend time with my family. I don't want an online job cause I don't want to always be in the house, but I want something where you pretty much make up your own schedule. Do you think this is a good idea, and how do you get into it?

2007-11-06 08:17:13 · 7 answers · asked by mdobbs 2 in Marketing & Sales

Hello does anyone know about the field of nursing? It sounds really interesting, because I don't really feel like going through all the schooling of becoming a doctor. I'm a male, in particular, if that is any reason for concern.

2007-11-06 08:15:53 · 7 answers · asked by airforcewolf 4 in Health Care

i would like maybe something like investing or maybe something sporty!!.....good money with traveling

2007-11-06 08:14:43 · 10 answers · asked by Tyler Durden 1 in Health Care

Any tips, hints or suggestions to help me be a successful landlord? Any advice?

2007-11-06 08:12:53 · 7 answers · asked by martinmagini 6 in Renting & Real Estate

The application is asking for previous employers, which i listed two, and then it asks for references as well...so can i put those two employers again? or does it have to be different people? I really dont know anyone.
Advice anyone?

2007-11-06 08:11:17 · 15 answers · asked by nobudy 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-06 08:09:28 · 4 answers · asked by Allison S 1 in United States

That people who say they would spend lottery money on children and animals and the elderly and disabled are full of it and would go straight to there bank and spend it all on them selves. i know i would. i guess i'd pay off some bills to.

2007-11-06 08:08:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

2007-11-06 08:05:05 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

Ok, I was having trouble with MC for YEARS! I finally paid them off in a settlement both sides agreed on about a month ago. I was told by a VISA rep of all people to ask them to remove their personal and derogatory comments made about me with the credit bureau.

I've called them to this effect and keep being told someone will return my call. I also have not received any paper work confirming that the account is settled.

What should I do?

2007-11-06 08:05:01 · 3 answers · asked by Noota Oolah 6 in Credit

I had a year lease and I am now month to month at an apt in Nebraska. I put in my notice and they prorates my last month's rent....which is fine. But I move out in December, which has 31 days, and they say it is their policy to prorate based off of thirty days. It comes out to almost $30.00 more for the month after they have already increased my month to month by $165. I don't see how they can charge me more...bc I know if I was moving in, I would be prorates the whole 31 days. Do I have any standing to say no. I have perfect credit and don't want them to turn me into collections for not paying the ridiculous $30.00 extra. HELP.

2007-11-06 08:03:31 · 4 answers · asked by bcyouletme 3 in Renting & Real Estate

Many leasing offices require everyone be listed, if you choose not to list them, what would happen? Also, w/ background checks, if someone is trying to improve their life and move on, how can they do that if many places reject or deny them a place to live, b/c of their background check? what other options are there for people like that.

2007-11-06 08:02:21 · 8 answers · asked by a0516 1 in Renting & Real Estate

So after returning my guitar amp i now have £100 worth of gift vouchers for sale in a huge music store in the UK

Whats the least I should accept.

2007-11-06 07:59:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

I use a bank they use a credit union!!!

2007-11-06 07:57:27 · 5 answers · asked by nolezfanwife 1 in Credit

2007-11-06 07:56:23 · 6 answers · asked by Jackson Peter Templeton Jr. 2 in Other - Taxes

2007-11-06 07:55:26 · 3 answers · asked by freaky_mama415 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I just found a great apartment, recently renovated (tiles, carpeting, cabinets...). The previous tenant wants someone to take the remaining 11 months on her lease because "she is allergic to the carpeting". Can she really be allergic to the carpet itself or is it more likely that she's allergic to something in the carpet? I don't generally have allergies, my main concern is the possibility that her allergies are due to mold in/under the carpet. As I said, the carpeting is new and theres no noticeable staining on the surface. Is there any way to find out for sure if there's mold there without actually pulling up the carpet? Any idea how likely it is to get mold on a one-yr-old carpet which still looks brand new, and in a not-so-humid area?
PS: The reason the previous tenant knows her allergies are coming from the carpet is that there's carpeting on the upper floor and not in the lower floor and she has reactions only when she sleeps upstairs, but not when she sleeps downstairs...

2007-11-06 07:54:00 · 3 answers · asked by SunnyzGirl 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I have to make the yearly selections on my insurance benefits should I carry my spouse on mine and he carry me on his. Will this benefit us or hurt us

2007-11-06 07:46:45 · 3 answers · asked by Dennis C 2 in Insurance

Anyone know?!??!

2007-11-06 07:46:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

Atar

It's looking really good at $2.20 per share. This would be the first stock I ever purchased. I don't want to screw it up. Can someone really check into this for me and tell me why I should or shouldn't do it so I can learn from a professional what I need to do to research a stock?

2007-11-06 07:45:33 · 7 answers · asked by Spirit-X 4 in Investing

i work at a small shop which they have a payroll company do payroll and a person from that company (payroll comp.) said i have a week paid vacation and know that i got 3 days off in november my boss is saying that he doesnt pay for off days and he is the boss so he doesnt want to pay for my vacation
is he right? does he not have to pay vacation hours?
when i asked if i get paid those days i asked for off he said no and that he is the boss so he says no.
is there a law that says that he has to give us paid vacation?

2007-11-06 07:45:19 · 8 answers · asked by TTC #2 Baby Dust MEEE! 5 in Law & Legal

I am 23, and have a 3 year old brother, whom my stepmum will not let me see. Is there any way i can get a court order or anything so i can see him and let my 2 year old son meet him? i cant really afford a solicitor either. any help greatly appreciated.

2007-11-06 07:43:54 · 5 answers · asked by SmallFry 2 in Law & Legal

2007-11-06 07:41:05 · 6 answers · asked by jim g 1 in United Kingdom

Is this true or do they just want me to pay extra to check the other agencies ??

2007-11-06 07:36:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

I heard that this happens alot to old people. What si sthis called and how can you check to make sure this in not happening to your love ones

2007-11-06 07:28:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

We are in the process of buying our first home, this process is soo daunting and confusing. We were quoted one amount we would need at closing, then another. Then it seems like our closing costs are $15,000, which seems really high? Then another mortgage guy called our attorney today and said HE was handling our mortgage now. I am soo confused. HELP!

2007-11-06 07:26:51 · 8 answers · asked by birdiegirl 3 in Renting & Real Estate

As far as education goes...also, if you have experience in this area, please explain how to go about obtaining your license.

Thanx

2007-11-06 07:23:33 · 6 answers · asked by silasmamaof3 3 in Renting & Real Estate