...In Canada, once you work for your employer for 1 year, you are entitled to 2 weeks paid holidays. Basically it 4% of your income over that year, paid out before or after your holiday.
After working for the same employer 5 years, you're entitled to 3 weeks paid holiday time. After working 10 years, you're entitled to 5 weeks paid holidays.
I've just completed 10 years this summer, so I'm taking 3 weeks now, and 2 weeks at Christmas time. I did live in the States many years ago, and nothing like this existed. Has the US initiated any sort of holiday plan similar to this, on a State or Federal level?
2007-08-10 09:44:02 · 13 answers · asked by ramboweasle 2 in Law & Ethics
Somebody else posted this question, but it seems to be inaccessible for some reason. It's a great question, illustrating actual perspective and consideration for the Iraqi people who are supposed to be the people we are helping over there.
I don't know why I couldn't access the question, so I posted it again, just to see what happens. My apologies and compliments to the original poster.
2007-08-10 09:43:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military
If ur democrat then pick someone from the Republican feild at this point
If ur repulican then pick someone from the Democratic feild at this point.
Plz no stupid answers you have to choose somebody!!!
2007-08-10 09:42:23 · 32 answers · asked by patsfan 3 in Politics
After all you begged to be in, since you are in you are nothing but troublemaker. De Gaulle should have vetoed you once more.
- Allied and loya to the USA instead of EU,
- You don't want euro,
- You still drive on the left.
Why don't you quit EU? I mean it seriously. Air will be fresher when European countries will be themselves.
2007-08-10 09:42:07 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in International Organizations
Now that Iraq is good and messed up, if we were to leave.. and IF Iran and Saudi Arabia started squabbling over the remains the fear among many leaders is that it would cause a national energy crisis. Do you feel this is true.. Is Iraq finally messed up enough that we are stuck there for better or worse?
2007-08-10 09:41:02 · 20 answers · asked by pip 7 in Politics
Pretend that there is a couple, a man and a woman who are married. Then one of them gets a sex change, and they decide to stay together. Technically isn't it a gay marriage and isn't it still legal and should be recognized?
2007-08-10 09:40:36 · 8 answers · asked by ♥Satan♥Lord♥of♥Flames♥ 3 in Law & Ethics
a lawer sue for damages against underinsured driver and uninsured driver at the same time if you carry them both on your policy and involved with an uninsured driver without insurance.the other party is 100 percent liable
2007-08-10 09:40:16 · 1 answers · asked by baffled 1 in Law & Ethics
none of the candidates can win as a Republican but the G boys, Rudy and Newt could go on the Libertarian party ticket.
What do you think?
This would give former Republicans two chances at the White House.
Either Greens win or Libertarians win.
2007-08-10 09:38:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections
By geting their @sses kicked?
Would you like a tea cake with that?
2007-08-10 09:38:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military
Bush and the GOP sure turned this country around fast!
2007-08-10 09:37:56 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
http://www.dailytech.com/Blogger+finds+Y2K+bug+in+NASA+Climate+Data/article8383.htm
While inspecting historical temperature graphs, Steve McIntyre, who operates the site climateaudit.org, noticed a strange discontinuity, or "jump" in many locations, all occurring around the time of January, 2000.
These graphs were created by NASA's Reto Ruedy and James Hansen (who shot to fame when he accused the administration of trying to censor his views on climate change). Hansen refused to provide McKintyre with the algorithm used to generate graph data, so McKintyre reverse-engineered it. The result appeared to be a Y2K bug in the handling of the raw data.
McKintyre notified the pair of the bug; Ruedy replied and acknowledged the problem as an "oversight" that would be fixed in the next data refresh.
NASA has now silently released corrected figures, and the changes are truly astounding. The warmest year on record is now 1934. 1921 takes third. In fact, 5 of the 10 warmest years on record now all occur before World War II.
2007-08-10 09:35:24 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Shoots, Kills Suspected Human Smuggler, August 10, 2007
EL PASO, Texas — A Border Patrol agent shot and killed a suspected smuggler at a fence that separates the U.S. and Mexico after the agent felt threatened by the man, authorities said Thursday.
Mexico criticized what it described as an "excessive use of force" against immigrants and demanded an investigation.
Jose Alejandro Ortiz Castillo, a 23-year-old man who had been caught crossing the border 28 times since 1999, died in Mexico shortly after the Wednesday night shooting, Border Patrol spokesman Doug Mosier said.
An unidentified agent spotted Ortiz apparently leading two men and a woman through a hole in the border fence just east of downtown El Paso. Ortiz, who was carrying bolt cutters, picked up a rock as the agent was arresting the woman, Mosier said.
Mosier said the agent "felt threatened by the actions of the
assailant who was holding a rock and bolt cutters."
2007-08-10 09:33:11 · 34 answers · asked by Shane 7 in Immigration
2007-08-10 09:31:58 · 32 answers · asked by Mr.L 3 in Law Enforcement & Police
...What if in the past (like when I was 14 or 15) my parents had forced me to see some "family counselor" or whatever and they pushed anti-depression meds on me because I was "too quiet" in school and at home, and they tried to "diagnose" me with lots of random "illnesses" because my parents were pretty much making up problems I had and using them to blame their failing relationship on, and I had no choice in the matter of taking the medications or going to see the counselor? I know this is a pretty stupid question and makes me sound like some creepy wierdo trying to get into the police force, but I'm just a 17 year old female who has a steady job and good grades... Is all that stupidity on my parents' and counselor's part going to effect my chances of getting hired, or will I be able to explain this to whoever looks over my records (if they do)? I know this is a pretty random/weird question, so thanks in advance for any serious answers :)
2007-08-10 09:30:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police
I thought he was breaking up with her his roommate showed her where I lived and she came over and choked me I don't know her last name but I did make a police report and plan to get her charged but I also want to put up a restraing order against her and those that were witnessing and did nothing
2007-08-10 09:30:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics
Im thinking about joining the army, not for the money but because of school. There pay really sucks, but they pay a lot of your school(education). What should i do??? If you've been in the army what can you advise me?
2007-08-10 09:30:17 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military
Their is a county in Georgia called Butts county. and its spelled that way!!
2007-08-10 09:27:22 · 8 answers · asked by jfdlk 2 in Law Enforcement & Police
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070809/ap_on_el_ho/cindy_sheehan_pelosi;_ylt=AmPYDXYFJ4Sagh5PWeM2CXuyFz4D
SAN FRANCISCO - A tearful Cindy Sheehan cited her son, killed in Iraq, as her inspiration as she announced her candidacy Thursday for the U.S. House against Rep. Nancy Pelosi.
2007-08-10 09:27:05 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
But will George be able to read it, all the way through without someones shiny keys distracting him. Dumba**
2007-08-10 09:26:25 · 14 answers · asked by Kris M 2 in Other - Politics & Government
well Mr. Bush seemed to act like katrina had not happened for a few days and didnt send federal help. isnt it funny that the Governor of Louisiana and the Mayor of New Orleans were both democrats and bush didnt send help right away???? i know the Mississippi was under republican control but dosent that seem a little fishy???
2007-08-10 09:25:53 · 24 answers · asked by patsfan 3 in Politics
What is your real opinion about the troubles that the Republicans are having right now? There is unrest in the ranks because you don't have a candidate that you all can get behind. Truly, and not trying to ruffle any feathers, there is a perception of corruption in general coming from the White House. Your congressional members are grumbling about Bush and Iraq, causing a rift in your party. The candidates have to find a way to distance themselves from Bush and stay within the party line at the same time and that's a heck of a fence to walk. Whether you like President Bush or not he has damaged the reputation of the Republican Party and caused many Independents and moderates to turn toward the Democrats for '08.
What do you think needs to be done to correct these perceptions among so many Americans? Do you think the Republicans can repair the damage in time to win in '08?
2007-08-10 09:25:49 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
The Nazis didn't get away with it. Nor the Japanese.
Vietnam War.
And still, USA still lost.
2007-08-10 09:24:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military
2007-08-10 09:24:20 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
Ok i am marrying a US citizen i am from england however i have a criminal record it happened 10 yrs ago (i received a prison sentence in an young offenders unit) and i am so sorry for what i did!! i am currently in full time employment helping ex military with mental health. How hard would it be for me to go to the states. My hubby to be is in the US army. He will hopefully be stationed in germany for a few more yrs... Do you think i am setting myself up for heartache??? Please no hurtful comments that we don't want you here. I made a huge mistake i was young and stupid. I love him so much and am afraid that when he gets his orders back to the states they will refuse my visa. i know that i need to get a wavier of inadmissabilty how hard are they to get?? i just need some advice??
2007-08-10 09:24:02 · 12 answers · asked by british gurly 3 in Immigration
As many may know the USS Pueblo has been in the hands of North Korea for quite some time. My question is
Assuming that the ship is in reasonably good condition what would it take to steal back the ship?
In the event that recovery of the vessel is impossible what would it take to destroy the vessel beyond repair?
2007-08-10 09:23:43 · 5 answers · asked by r_spald01 2 in Military
2007-08-10 09:21:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
Why don't we deny medical care to illegal immigrants who come to our hospitals when they don't pay taxes?
2007-08-10 09:21:02 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration
Vietnam War.
And you still lost.
America are cheaters, they violate every Genva rules their was.
2007-08-10 09:19:38 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military
I scraped a car and left my number on their windshield. I went into the restaurant and when I returned they had left. I did not leave the scene of the accident. so far I have not been returning calls because I can not afford this.
2007-08-10 09:17:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police
I watched Dr. Phil today, and there was a guest on his show that was a judge. And he would sentence offenders by holding signs and standing in public stating what they did wrong. A couple of kids spray painted '666' on a Nativity set in someone's yard. And was sentenced to walking a donkey with a sign on the animal saying something to the affect that they were 'jackasses'...(sorry about the lanuage, I didn't make it up.) But, these people didn't have a criminal record, didn't go to jail and/or prison. Some went on to college and never broke another law. Tell me what you think? Is humiliation a good method to prevent crime?
You can read more about it with these two links: Be honest, and think about it? Would you rather your child be humiliated and learn their lesson or go to jail and be a repeat offender? Do you think jail is better?
http://www.drphil.com/shows/show/882
http://www.drphil.com/slideshows/slideshow/3819/?id=3819&null=null
2007-08-10 09:16:20 · 15 answers · asked by SDC 5 in Law Enforcement & Police
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