Other - Business & Finance - January 2007

Exxon-Mobile isn't just helping to contaminate the atmosphere. It's trying to contaminate the public awareness of global warming as well.

A study by the Union of Concerned Scientists concluded that Exxon donated $15+ Million in 2006 to groups that, "don't speak for the company," but that are set up to spread their propaganda anyway. It's a little scheme called "idea laundering" or something that the PR industry calls "astroturfing". They put the money and propaganda into groups that will do their bidding. Then they say, "The groups do not speak for the company." The groups confirm it, of course.

This is a bit like Bill Clinton saying that he did not have sexual relations with, "that woman." It depends on how you define "sexual relations" or, in Exxon's case, "...speaking for." True, they didn't give the groups the money to be Exxon's spokespeople. Exxon just needed them to say that global warming could be part of the normal cycle of the earth. The difference is merely semantic.

2007-01-04 06:47:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-04 06:29:57 · 7 answers · asked by classof07 1

01/04/07, 10:00 AM, I went to B of A on line for California and it says that it is unavailable. Whats up?

2007-01-04 06:04:43 · 3 answers · asked by anytime42 1

I got a letter in the mail a while ago, but didn't fill it out or send it in, is it too late to be part of the settlement? I didn't realize what was really going on and didn't realize that I could have been part of the suit based on why it happened. I guess it was because they where charging too much for the refund anticipation loans, which I recieved 4 years in a row from them. Any help would be much appreciated.

2007-01-04 05:56:41 · 1 answers · asked by MiZmeL 4

i was just going over my closing papers and think somethings not right. i bought the house in November of 05' and just realized i paid all the taxes for of 05. is this how it normally works? is there anything i can do about this?

2007-01-04 05:55:22 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-01-04 05:38:35 · 8 answers · asked by bernulf 2

2007-01-04 05:34:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am starting a business over the net and it will be sent throw the mail but I do not know how to go about to preserve it?

2007-01-04 04:40:22 · 6 answers · asked by Jazmin R 1

The appraisal was done by a local jeweler (I believe for insurance purposes). Someone told me that the value I could sell it for it only a percentage of the appraisal. The ring is a yellow gold engagement ring with diamond.

Would like an expert opinion, please, or an opinion of someone who has been in this situation.

Thanks in advance!

2007-01-04 04:27:24 · 6 answers · asked by Lolly 3

2007-01-04 03:19:18 · 1 answers · asked by bruce w 1

Yes i am receiving the tips from a reliable source & gaining a lot. But for these tips i have to pay big amount. If any body ready to share that amount, i will send those tips to them too. Minimum Charges only i need Rs. 500 per month.

2007-01-04 03:05:13 · 2 answers · asked by martin sathya M 1

In France (where I live), we have many websites where you just enter the firm's name and you've got (for free) informations about financial results, names of the owners, status modifications, legal informations, all these things. But on the american web I can 't find the same. Does it exist?

2007-01-04 03:01:56 · 1 answers · asked by saintegrrr 7

A family member passed away this morning. It may appear insensitive, but can I cash a check she wrote and mailed to me two days ago?

2007-01-04 02:55:08 · 5 answers · asked by JennieM 2

Right, I set up a UK limited company a year ago, since then I've sold 75% of shares to partners. I was banking with a bank, but they pissed me off so I left. When I went to get another bank account with another bank I was told I couldn't because I've got a bad credit rating. Can anyone suggest how I get out of this mess, can I put funds paid to my company into another bank account or is that improper/illegal. Please help!!

2007-01-04 02:40:45 · 6 answers · asked by Duncan S 2

My FedEx tracking says "Acceptance" happened yesterday. Does this mean the package was delivered? The acceptance happened in my town and I haven't received the package yet. If anyone could tell me what this means I would be very grateful. Also, if anyone could tell me what the other descriptions are, I'd be happy to give best answer.Below is what my shipping says.




Acceptance , *
Electronic Shipping Info Received , *
Sortation Center Departure ,
Sortation Center Arrival ,
Sortation Center Departure ,
Sortation Center Arrival ,
Pickup ,

* indicates data from USPS

2007-01-04 02:36:42 · 1 answers · asked by JeffJeffSon 2

My step-son died in a car accident this week, and we have tossed around the idea of a memorial fund for him. My idea of memorial fund is that money is collected and donated to something. Some of the family may think it should be used to pay for the funeral. I am concerned that some people may be mis-led as to where their money is going. Please help - we are deciding this today!

2007-01-04 02:20:49 · 3 answers · asked by msbuda 1

2007-01-04 02:04:28 · 4 answers · asked by cramburger 2

Calling for information on credit accounts, car loans, etc; more often than not, I end up talking to someone that I cannot understand. You know you're in trouble when you can't understand their name. What can we as consumers do about all this outsourcing of CS jobs to overseas? Where they train someone to say 'Hi. My name is Steve'...I get so mad by the end of the call, I usually hang up...Is it wrong to ask for someone that speaks American and without an accent?

2007-01-04 01:49:19 · 2 answers · asked by ndngrlz 4

2007-01-04 01:43:07 · 5 answers · asked by Gorby 1

I need to find out for work and I know nothing of financial stuff

2007-01-04 01:37:45 · 1 answers · asked by Flynner 1

2007-01-04 00:45:35 · 1 answers · asked by tavasolyfar 1

2007-01-04 00:13:55 · 3 answers · asked by suhas 1

What do I need to do to enable my business to accept payments by credit card? This would be over the phone, not on line or in person.

Who do I speak to? What are the charges? What equipment will I need?

Not sure if the costs outweigh the benefit of being able to deal with companies who I wouldn't want to give trade credit to!

thanks

2007-01-03 23:29:39 · 10 answers · asked by Ian D 1

what is audit procedure? how to draw up a audit procedure to test the sales transaction of a company(cash sales) with a combination of compliance and substantive approach? wat is the nature and risk associated to sales cycle?

2007-01-03 23:16:22 · 2 answers · asked by dalin_edz 1

My local bank chages an unreasonable fee and the Euros must be ordered-it takes 3-4 days

2007-01-03 22:48:48 · 3 answers · asked by highspeedkid 1

im off with flu and ive been off for three days now,ive rung my boss everyday to keep him informed but this morning he said "its your job" to which i asked if he was threatening me with my job to which he replied "im not threatening you,im telling you" i dont want to lose my job but i feel he is being a little unfair,he also said that "every one else comes in when they've got colds or flu an why should i be different",maybe this is where ive court my bug from?! is there any thing i can do as im sure he's not supposed to say this to me as an employe?

2007-01-03 21:57:36 · 9 answers · asked by big burts bollox 2

I need to set up my own limited company and need to know more about doing it. Where would i do it? how much would it cost? and are there any decent websites instructing people on the best way to do it?

thanks

2007-01-03 21:09:01 · 13 answers · asked by Zippy 2

How do you know if your being scammed by like anything? some people seem so nice and than you just get this bad feeling about it so, what are some tips that people have? thanks

2007-01-03 21:00:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I spend a great deal of my time out of the USA. My question is: why is the "euro" exchanged at a much higher rate then the"dollar"?

2007-01-03 20:53:48 · 4 answers · asked by manao 1

2007-01-03 20:51:29 · 6 answers · asked by Amiraan 4