Saturday, June 14, 2008

Open Question: What is the process to start a class-action suit against Bank of America?

Open Question: What is the process to start a class-action suit against Bank of America?

I've read all the horror stories about Bank of America's creative accounting schemes so I know I am not alone.

I am yet another victim of their overdraft boosting practices and I am fighting back!

I'm not interested in any "blame the accuser" tactics about how well I should balance my checkbook. SO SAVE THEM.

I know there is credibility to my complaint if Congress has introduced an act addressing the exact issues I have with the bank.

H.R. 946: Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act.

So how do I get started?
How many of us does it take? There is more than enough I bet.
How can the Sarbanes-Oaxley act help in terms of proving accounting fraud?

I have read of blofa (Banking liars of America) settling a 1 billion overdraft class action; anyone has details?

To any naysayers:

Yes I keep a check register.

Yes the expense of retaining a lawyer is worth my troubles.

Even if I lose, bringing the bank's deceptive practices to light in court is worth it.
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Open Question: Hi i need lots of advice on my first car and car loan, only very knowledgeable people respond please.?

First off i am really considering a 1992 Mercedes Benz sel500 as my first car. It is $5,000 and has 106k miles and good condition. Is this a good price? I make $450 every 2 weeks and live at home so i dont really have any expenses. Will i be head over heels with this car? Like repairs and all that? I here they are very expensive to maintain. O.k so i have $2000 to pay upfront but need a $3000 loan, i know banks do not give such small car loans and especially for a 16 year old car!! Also how exactly do i go about obtaing a $3000 loan? I really dont want to ask my parents to co sign as i want to prove my dependancy, pleaqse give me the step by step process for the 3k dollar loan, thanks so much.
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Resolved Question: Stafford Loan, Certification in process?

How long does the "certification in process" take? I've checked my loan at Sallie Mae's website, it says that they are waiting on the school to certify the loan. I applied about 6 weeks ago.

I'm getting Pell this year, it will pretty much cover my books and tuition, but I have other expenses, which is why I applied for the loan. I understand I can borrow up to the cost of attendance, roughly $7600. My Pell is about $2600. I should be okay, right?

I've called the financial aid office, and emailed, and I'm having trouble getting a response. Should I worry about how long it's taking to 'certify' the loan?
Thanks to you both! The loan is for Fall 08/Spring 09. I will give them a bit more time, then show up at the school and demand an answer. :-)
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Open Question: What do you guys think of this introduction, on why I want to be a public service officer? Part two?

for those who answered my first question, I would first like to say thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to help me out. Also, I'd like to say yall are 100% correct. The reason why I say that is because during the interview process, the sheriff informed me that they would be spending a lot of time, money, resources on training me. Even though I let him know I would be transferring to either Georgetown located in Washington, DC or the University of Texas located in Austin, either way I would be leaving Houston/Friendswood eventually. However, I promised them if I were to be hired I would give them two good loyal years. But by the expression on his face, I don't think he was too interested. Now I am currently attending a community college in the Houston area, and have no job. I have had part-time jobs in the past such as Best Buy in which are not bad, but at this point I would really be interested in looking for employment somewhat related to my future ambitions in life. Something I could put down on the resume, ask for letter recommendation maybe down the road, etc. and if I could get paid in the process, to pay for my expenses. That would be a dream come true, for I have volunteered at various places and as much as I really did enjoy them it did not pay me a salary. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I just don't know where to look for these jobs.
I am currently attending San Jacinto College in Houston, Texas but plan on transferring to Georgetown University. I am a Foreign Affairs major and aspire to one day become a United States diplomat. As a first generation American-Arab, I have experienced first-hand the effects of the seemingly endless violence in Palestine. As a diplomat, I can only hope to contribute to an eventual solution which will bring about peace and a better world for all to prosper in. I am writing to you today requesting any help or advice you may have for my future ambitions. I feel it is necessary to begin actively educating and preparing for my future. As such, I have joined the student government club at San Jacinto College as President. Recently, I even got to meet Assistant Secretary of State; John Hillen, which was an incredible honor. Once again, any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Open Question: Has anyone adopted a child from China?

If you have how is the process, is it long? Overall expense? How is it in China, is it safe? My mom wants to adopt a child from China, since the cyclone, we wanted to save a child.
Even if the cyclone wasn't in China we still want to adopt a child there.
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Resolved Question: What is the difference in the expense and processing to recycle synthetic vs conventional motor oil?

I want to know if it's more expensive to do one or the other or if the cost is similar- and more specifically, if there is any difference, how is the recycling of synthetic oil handled. Thanks in advance.
Okay Lover, it took me a while to realize you changed your name. I don't think I'm asking this question very clearly. I was told by a mechanic that it was much more expensive to dispose of or recycle used synthetic motor oil than regular used motor oil. I want to know if this is true and why. (I appreciate all your time and attention.)
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Resolved Question: divorce and bankruptcy?

I am currently in the process of a divorce. I am now broke. I have no savings left and currently have more then double my annual income in JOINT debt. My soon to be ex wife has no living expenses and an income equal to or greater then mine. As I understand the law now, If I file bankruptcy Ch. 13 I still have to pay the debt that the decree says. and the only way to do it is if we both file seperate bankruptcies. Anyone going through or has gone through this with the new screw you bankrupty laws?
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Voting Question: This air force base's incompetent finance office employees..?

We recently moved here over a month ago, put in for our DLA (Dislocation Allowance) the first week we were here, they told us it would take 1-2 weeks to process. 2 1/2 weeks later when my husband went to check the status the paperwork hadn't even been turned in--it'd been sitting in the office the entire time. The manager apologized profusely and told him that employee would be dealt with accordingly. He then re-applied for the DLA and travel expense (for myself and baby driving here) and was told it would be expedited, and would take 3-5 days to process. It's been almost two weeks. Yesterday he went up there in the morning and they told him to come back that afternoon; he did, they called whatever base handles these things, and they said their systems were down. "Come back tomorrow," she told him. Today there is a sign on the door that says "We are closed, please call or email for immediate assistance." How convenient that there is no e-mail address or phone number listed anywhere.
The lady must have known they would be closed all day today, as the sign was there before 7 am, when they open up. What the hell?? They are rude and clearly incompetent; they make us feel like we are a nuisance when all we are doing is trying to get our DLA, which is totally entitled to us. This is our first home and on his E2 pay we cannot afford to purchase furniture and appliances out of his checks. We don't even have a microwave right now--or a couch, let alone any other furniture. The movers lost 1/2 of our daughter's crib, so she has been sleeping on the floor or with us since we got here. Is there anything we can do? Surely these employees must report to someone--I am new to the army, so I have no clue where to go from here. All I know is we are sick of their complete inability to do their jobs. Help!
I am at Goodfellow AFB in Texas
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Resolved Question: Help! Is there an organization or charity?

that can help with their roof shingling and other things like painting and insulation?My friend has been critically ill and just lost their son about a year ago. They are putting more out in medical bills and living expenses than the father can bring in. They have tried grants with the town and state but the process is taking forever. Their insurance company is threatening to take their insurance away if not done by the end of summer. We have volunteers for work but noone can afford the shingles and such. Any ideas, anyone?
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Voting Question: who I contact if I want to get my refund from a home sale in California?

I sold a home in Sacramento last year for 20k in profit, the state took 12k for tax (1% of the sale price), When I did my tax return I counted my sale expense towards the profit and lowered the profit, I still haven't get my 12k or partial of 12k back. Where I can go to get the process going? Anyone knows? Thanks....
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Voting Question: Tax Question: Should I buy rental property with a mortgage or take out a home equity loan?

I am buying a rental property for $50K. I will put 10K down so I need to borrow $40K

I have 2 offers that will determine whether I will apply the mortgage interest on my schedule E for rental property or as an itemized deduction on my 1040.

Home equity loan against my primary house at 6.09% with $300 loan processing fee. 15 year note - 1st years interest payment will be $2452 - I think this interest would be an itemized deduction.

Mortgage for the investment property at 6.25% with 1 3/8 points. Total fee is $2100 including points. 15 year note - Ist years interest payment will be $2492 I think this would be an expense on my schedule E.

I am at a 28% tax bracket and have no other mortgage on my primary house.

To further complicate the picture I have $34000 in student loan debt and could roll this into my home equity loan.

What would be best for my taxes? Take the home equity loan or a mortgage on the new property? Should I roll my student loans into the home equity loan?
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Resolved Question: I have got a mail.How we can trap this person infront of justice?

Flag this messageURGENT REPLYMonday, 9 June, 2008 8:58 PM
From: "issa bello" <issa_bello1@mail.mn>View contact details To: undisclosed-recipientsFROM THE DESK OF DR ISSA BELLO,
MANAGER AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT, BANK OF AFRICA
(BOA) OUAGADOUGOU BURKINA-FASO WEST AFRICA.

PLANE CRASH WEB SITE. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/502503.stm

("REMITTANCE OF $20.5MILLIONS U.S.A DOLLARS CONFIDENTIAL IS THE CASE")

COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON ,

I AM (DR ISSA BELLO),THE MANAGER OF AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT HERE IN BANK OF AFRICA OUAGADOUGOU BURKINA-FASO IN WEST AFRICA.FIRST, I MUST SOLICIT YOUR CONFIDENCE IN THIS TRANSACTION.THIS IS BY VIRTUE OF ITS NATURE AS BEING UTTERLY CONFIDENTIAL AND TOP SECRET.
HOWEVER AFTER SERIES OF PETITION WAS RECIEVED BY THIS PRESENT REGIME FROM FOREIGN CONTRACTORS AND INABILITY OF THE BANK OF AFRICA (B.O.A)TO FULFILL THEIR OBLIGATION FOR THE PAYMENT TO ITS FOREIGN CREDITORS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS, THEY MANDATED US TO CARRY OUT A CAREFUL AND COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ALL OVERDUE PAYMENTS TO FOREIGN CONTRACTORS AND TO EFFECT PAYMENTS IMMEDIATELY.
DURING THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROCESS, WE DISCOVERED AN ABANDONED SUM OF US$10 M (TEN MILLION US DOLLARS) IN AN ACCOUNT THAT BELONGS TO ONE OF OUR FOREIGN CUSTOMER WHO DIED ALONG WITH HIS ENTIRE FAMILY IN A PLANE CRASH THAT HAPPENED IN (NOVEMBER 1999).SINCE WE GOT INFORMATION ABOUT HIS DEATH, WE HAVE BEEN EXPECTING HIS NEXT OF KIN TO COME OVER AND CLAIM HIS MONEY BECAUSE WE CANNOT RELEASE IT UNLESS SOME BODY APPLIES FOR IT AS NEXT OF KIN OR RELATION TO THE DECEASED AS INDICATED IN OUR BANKING GUIDELINES AND LAWS BUT UNFORTUNATELY WE LEARNT THAT ALL HIS SUPPOSED NEXT OF KIN OR RELATION DIED ALONGSIDE WITH HIM AT THE PLANE CRASH LEAVING NOBODY BEHIND FOR THE CLAIM.
IT IS THEREFORE UPON THIS DISCOVERY THAT I AND OTHER OFFICIALS IN MY
DEPARTMENT NOW DECIDED TO MAKE THIS BUSINESS PROPOSAL TO YOU AND RELEASE THE MONEY TO YOU AS THE NEXT OF KIN OR RELATION TO THE DECEASED FOR SAFETY AND SUBSEQUENT DISBURSEMENT SINCE NOBODY IS COMING FOR IT AND WE DON'T WANT THIS MONEY TO GO INTO THE BANK TREASURY AS UNCLAIMED BILL.I AGREE THAT 40% OF THIS MONEY WILL BE FOR YOU AS A FOREIGN PARTNER, IN RESPECT TO THE PROVISION OF A FOREIGN ACCOUNT,AND 50% WOULD BE FOR ME, WHILE 10% WILL BE FOR EXPENSES INCURE DURING THE TRANSACTION. THERE AFTER I WILL VISIT YOUR COUNTRY FOR DISBURSEMENT ACCORDING TO THE PERCENTAGE INDICATED.THEREFORE, TO ENABLE THE IMMEDIATE TRANSFER OF THIS FUND TO YOU AS ARRANGED, YOU MUST APPLY FIRST TO THE BANK AS RELATION OR NEXT OF KIN OF THE DECEASED INDICATING FOR EASY AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND LOCATION WHEREIN THE MONEY WILL BE REMITTED.UPON THE RECEIPT OF YOUR REPLY, I WILL SEND TO YOU BY EMAIL THE TEXT OF THE APPLICATION TO FILL AND SEND TO THE BANK. I WILL NOT FAIL TO
BRING TO YOUR NOTICE THAT THIS TRANSACTION IS HITCH-FREE RISK AND THIS TRANSACTION WILL ONLY TAKE US 14 BANKING DAYS BECAUSE AS A BANKER, I KNOW WHAT TO DO AND MOVE THE FUND INTO YOUR ACCOUNT WITHOUT ANY DELAY AND THATYOU SHOULD NOT ENTERTAIN ANY ATOM OF FEAR AS ALL REQUIRED ARRANGEMENT HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THE TRANSFER.
YOU SHOULD CONTACT ME AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE THIS LETTER SO THAT I WILL SEND YOU THE TEXT OF THE APPLICATION TO APPLY TO THE BANK AND THE DATA INFORMATION OF THE DECEASED .
IF ONLY YOU ARE INTRESTED AND READY TO HELP REPLY THROUGHT THIS EMAIL ADDRESS(issa_bello0188@yahoo.fr)

1. NAME IN FULL:................................
2. ADDRESS:.......................................
3. NATIONALITY:...................................
4. AGE:.............................................
5. Sex..............................................
6. OCCUPATION:......................................
7. MARITAL STATUS:..................................
8. PHONE............................................
9. FAX:.............................................

YOUR'S FAITHFULLY,
DR ISSA BELLO,
FROM BANK OF AFRICA (BOA)
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Resolved Question: Should i just stop dreaming of a better future?

i got accepted into college....but my mom makes 16,000 dollars a year...my college (including expenses) costs like 17,000 a year. as i get closer i realize how stupid i am to actually believe that i could have a better life. i have gotten pretty much my first year covered...but the prob is as u go further in less and less scholarships are offered. i dont know how the loan thing works....no one has ever bothered to teach us how to look for scholarships or how to do loans....im just starting to think that maybe i was stupid to believe that i could go from being poor to slightly middle class....i dont know what to do. if some can explain the student loan process that would be helpful and if someone could help me figure out if its at all possible to have this dream.
fastweb does not work...i have already tried it.
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Resolved Question: Are relocation expenses reimbursed- taxable?

I am locating from one city to another- Same employer.
In the process- I will be selling the house at a loss.

If the company were to compensate me for the loss
(Lets say 25K)
Would that be taxable?

What about real-estate agent's fees ?

What kind of relocation expences are taxable and what are not?
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Resolved Question: Refinance again is the only way to remove the name of my husband from the mortgage?

I am getting divorce and we just refinance the mortgage for our house a month ago, I know I could buy-out my husband from the mortgage if I refinance again just under my name, but we refinance recently, trere is another way to remove my husband from the mortgage without involving refinancing and all the expenses that this process involves ?
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Voting Question: How is the glossy finish on designer shirts achieved by waxing and retained to its wax shine even when washed?

please give step by step directions where possible as one stands to loose out on expenses incurred if they try it and falter along the process.

Thank you,your responses are highly appreciated.
If i am starting out with for example with a pin striped fabric which is tailored into a shirt and before the buttons are sewn on,is starched and before it dries is press ironed to reveal its rigid new feel,then waxed to give it the glossy finish you see on expensive designer shirts(but how???).The buttons and the washing instruction tags are sown on after which its press ironed under low heat into folds to consequently get packaged(in the see through plastic wraps) and bundled into dozens awaiting whole sale.
please help,give step by step instructions if possible to avoid the chances of ruined draft trial shirts.

your responses are highly appreciated
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Resolved Question: What is the average expense for an outsourced medical billing business?

I am possibly looking into starting a medical billing company in the future, in which I'll process claims for physicians or medical providers. Does anyone know the average expense and/or income for this type of business?
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Voting Question: Fiance's sisters refuse to take care of sick mother, call them "good Christian"?

My fiancé's mother had a stroke. H was nice enough to take her in and he's in the process of getting her a full time nanny.
Her medial expense (not covered by insurance) plus the nanny will be at least $1,800/month. None of my fiancé's other three siblings
are willing to help in any way though they all agreed to hire the nanny. Both of his sisters are doctors, and they claim they have to pay children's piano lessons, and they are living on budget.
Also, they have to donate $200/week to the church.
My fiancé is an upper middle class at best, and we are saving up to buy a house. I simply don't feel it is fair to let him paying the $1,800/month all by himself.
Now, since I have a flexible work schedule, I have to take care of MIL in the morning and afternoon, and me and my fiancé take turns to help my MIL with toilet and bathroom needs. (I hate that, but I suck it up and do it)
My fiancé talked to his sisters if they can help us paying some medical expenses, the sisters say No, she has to
the sisters say No, she has to pay church donation.
My question is: How dare the sisters call themselves good Christian if they refuse to take care of their own mother?! (the mother works her entire life to put them to medical school)
If church donation more important than paying their mother's medical expense? Thank you
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Voting Question: "Good Christian" daughters refuse to take care of sick mother. then?

My fiancé's mother had a stroke. H was nice enough to take her in and he's in the process of getting her a full time nanny.
Her medial expense (not covered by insurance) plus the nanny will be at least $1,800/month. None of my fiancé's other three siblings
are willing to help in any way though they all agreed to hire the nanny. Both of his sisters are doctors, and they claim they have to pay children's piano lessons, and they are living on budget.
Also, they have to donate $200/week to the church.
My fiancé is an upper middle class at best, and we are saving up to buy a house. I simply don't feel it is fair to let him paying the $1,800/month all by himself.
Now, since I have a flexible work schedule, I have to take care of MIL in the morning and afternoon, and me and my fiancé take turns to help my MIL with toilet and bathroom needs. (I hate that, but I suck it up and do it)
My fiancé talked to his sisters if they can help us paying some medical expenses, the sisters say No, she has to
the sisters say No, she has to pay church donation.
My question is: How dare the sisters call themselves good Christian if they refuse to take care of their own mother?! (the mother works her entire life to put them to medical school)
If church donation more important than paying their mother's medical expense? Thank you
My fiance has 3 siblings. two older sisters one older brother. I didn't mention his brother.
but the two sisters are both doctors belong to the same church. They all claim they have to pay church donation.
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Resolved Question: How do you manage paying your bills when going to graduate school full time?

I had to leave my full time job to go to school. Grades are really important because it is a pre-certification program for grad school. How do people do it? I'm new to the student loan and financial aid process. I know that some programs say that the students can't work--like med or law school. How can I just focus on my studies and have my expenses taken care of? The cost of gas, cc bills, food, health insurance are some of my concerns.
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Resolved Question: A negative externality clearly occurs when?

a person's action unitentionally benefits other people, and that person cannot capture the gain that others enjoy at his or her expense.

a person behaves in the public interest.

a person's action imposes costs on other people.

a person ceases activities that are external to the economic processes, in which that person engages.
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Resolved Question: Can I get a tax deduction for rent expense on apartment/flat?

I am currently based in USA and am thinking of accepting a job offer in Mumbai.

Assuming that I rent a flat/apartment in Mumbai for INR 50,000/month or INR 6,00,000 a year, could I claim this rent expense to reduce my taxable income.

I also heard that you may or may not be able to do this based in whether your company provides HRA- what is that clause?

I am new to this process- any help would be highly appreciated.

Thanks
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Resolved Question: Considering Filing for Bankruptcy in Virginia?

I have recently lost my job after being in the telecommunications industry for ten years. I have had no luck finding a new 9-5 job with a regular salary. I have been forced to take a job full time at a restaurant.

I have over $29,000 in credit card debt most with APR's in the high 20's. I have done my best over the last 6 months to keep up with my minimum payments but am finding it impossible recently to balance my debt along with my living expenses. By living expense, I do mean the bare minimums. Rent,utilities, gas, food etc.. I have not wasted funds on entertainment or purchases other than does required for work.

I had an hour long conversation today with a debt consolidation company. It is has been in business since 1965 and is non-profit. I actually used their services in the past to consolidate debt that I managed to pay off about 8 years ago. They analyzed all of my assets, income, debt and overall financial situation. They determined that I was running at a 65% deficit between what I am brining in and what I owe. They recommended that, although it may sound harsh, my best option was to file for bankruptcy. They determined that I would not be able to keep up with any type of repayment schedule that they would negotiate with the banks and that a fresh start may be my best option.

I have avoided the thought of filing for bankruptcy in the past for several reasons. But now that my income is at an all time low and my job prospects do not seem to be sorting themselves out in the near future, I do not now what other options I have available to me. Needless to say, the stress of the whole situation has been making life extremely unpleasant.

I am single, have no kids, and will not be purchasing a house in the near future. The only asset I own, is an 8 year old car.

I have five questions:

1) Other than having a bankruptcy ruling on my file for the next ten years and not being able to secure credit, what are the other disadvantages of filing for bankruptcy?

2) I do not have disposable income. I am making enough to pay for essentials. Would my chances of having the entire debt excused be good? Or would I still be responsible for paying a percentage?

3) I know from my corporate experience that my credit file would be reviewed during the job applications process. I am considering a career with the Federal Government. How would a bankruptcy ruling be looked upon by the government during the job application process?

4) How much with a reputable bankruptcy lawyer cost me?

5) I have also read that another option is to do nothing and ignore my creditors. The following excerpt below is from http://bankruptcy.findlaw.com/ . Is this plausible?

Do Nothing
Surprisingly, the best approach for some people deeply in debt is to take no action at all. If you're living simply, with little income and property, and look forward to a similar life in the future, you may be what's known as "judgment proof." This means that anyone who sues you and obtains a court judgment won't be able to collect from you simply because you don't have anything they can legally take. (As a famous song of the 1970s said, "freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose.")

Except in unusual situations (being a tax protester or willfully failing to pay child support) you can't be thrown in jail for not paying your debts. Nor can a creditor take away such essentials as basic clothing, ordinary household furnishings, personal effects, food, or Social Security, unemployment, or public assistance benefits.

So, if you don't anticipate having a steady income or property a creditor could grab, bankruptcy is probably not necessary. Your creditors probably won't sue you, because it's unlikely they could collect the judgment. Instead, they'll simply write off your debt and treat it as a deductible business loss for income tax purposes. In several years, the debt will become legally uncollectible. And in seven years, the debt will come off your credit record.


I am planning on contacting a bankruptcy lawyer for further advice but wanted to get an idea as to what I am dealing with before I further the process.

I appreciate any feedback the Yahoo community is able to provide!

Thank you in advance!!
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Resolved Question: Who should pay in law's medical expenses? My fiance?

I am engaged to be married to a wonderful man. His mother recently got a stroke and the right side of her body cannot move whatsoever. She has wonderful insurance coverage, but there is still a huge amount of medical cost needs to be taken care of immediately. My fiance is in the process of hiring a full time nanny which is not fully covered by insurance. Fiance has 3 siblings, 2 older sisters plus an older brother.
The medical cost plus nanny will cost them at least $1300 - $1800 / MONTH. The two sisters will be paying $200 - $300 / month at best because they are all married with kids. brother refuses to pay because he has 3 kids with a wife doesn't work. I as a fiance already help out $300 / month, and the rest of the cost need to be paid by my fiance.
I think it is about time to have a serious talk with all his siblings ESPECIALLY since I am paying as well. I think the cost should be divided by four equally and they all need to pay the same. Any opinions? Suggestions?
Just for the record, the nanny is EVERYBODY's idea, it is not just my fiance's idea. and also, his mother is under 65 years old. so I guess she's not covered by medicare either.
Two sisters are both doctors. The brother works at local post office, his wife doesn't work but keep on getting pregnant. My fiance is middle class at best. Fair? I think not
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Voting Question: Should in law's medical expenses be shared by two brothers?

Im engaged to be married to a wonderful man. He has a mother recently got a stroke, and the right side of her body cannot move whatsoever. She has great insurance coverage, but there is still huge out of pocket medical expenses need to be taken care of immediately. My fiance is in the process of getting her a full time nanny (which is not covered by insurance)
My fiance has four siblings, two older sisters and one older brother. The medical expense plus the nanny will cost at least $1300 - 1800 / month, his sisters each will pay 200/ month, because they are all married with kids. and his brother refuse to pay because he has three kids and he just cannot squeeze another penny out. I as a fiance already help him with 300 / month, and the rest of the expense has to be paid by my fiance.
I love my fiance, and would be what I can to help. But I think it is about time to have a talk with all his siblings ESPECIALLY since I am paying as well. They should all pay equall amount. Am I right?
Just for the record, nanny is everybody's idea. they figured it is safer for his mom if there is a nanny around.
His mother is also under 65 years old, so i guess any type of medicare medical whatever it is is not really applied to her.
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Resolved Question: What do you spend on groceries per month; plus where are you in the U.S.?

(NOT INCLUDING cleaning items, diapers, sundries, or household needs, JUST FOOD)..... ?

We're a family of 3 near CHICAGO: husband, myself, and a toddler who eats!

No big pets and we rarely if ever eat out. Husband bags his own lunch daily. So mostly our food expense is grocery bills.

Here's what we spent so far in 2008:
Jan: $540
Feb: $534
March $580
April $540

This month ( with 4 days left ) I've spent $517 so far. I may need some other items before the month's up. But for the last week I made a conscious effort to buy less processed food and that reduced our last bill.

Given I hear 1 person alone spends $250/month on food, is $540 average for 2 adults + toddler who eats regular food now?

Please let me know where you are as that makes a difference: some people have their own chickens or fruit trees etc. I have zero foods I grow myself, plus no time. And I want to know how prices vary across the country...
thanks!!

This will be interesting!
We don't buy liquor, well, rarely. My only caveat is some pop.

I buy no frozen meals.
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Resolved Question: Another Accounting Question. Please Help!!?

A company purchased a one-year liability insurance policy on March 1st 2000, for $3,600 and recorded it as a prepaid expense. What value should be used in the closing entry for insurance expense and prepaid insurance during the closing process at teh end of the first fiscal period on March 31st.

a)$3,600
b)$36
c) $300
d) $360
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Voting Question: Should I quit my job because it requires too much driving?

I have to drive alot for my job (around 500 miles/mth. which doesn't count my trip to and from work). My car gets really good gas mileage, but since we only get a flat monthly stipend for all expenses (and it's pretty low...covers about 3 tanks/month), it feels like I should probably have a breaking point...at what point should I quit? The job is okay, but at times really stressful. I'm actually in the process of pursuing another career, but am only going to school PT because of the job. Does anyone have any advice as to when I should vehemently start pursuing other employment? How much of a pay cut should I be willing to take, factoring in all my costs associated with this job (I have to pay for my own cell phone, which I use ALOT, and many home office supplies). Alternatively, should I just start working PT to finish up with school faster?
Thanks for any advice!! This recession thing is really freaking me out a bit!
There are a few benefits to this job....I can do ALOT of work from home, and have alot of say-so in when I work....
They increased the stipend last month by $10, but it probably won't go up much more than that.
I forgot to mention all the wear on tear on my car's interior, as I transport kids alot.
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Resolved Question: Do you think western society is too obsessed with status?

What do you think?

Do you think western society is far too obsessed with surrounding itself in status symbols?

Big houses, big cars, high paid jobs that people fundamentally HATE.

It intrigues me no end when I hear of people who hate their job but do it for the status - and obviously deny themselves happiness in the process.

It intrigues me how success is seemingly measured in the expense outlayed in ones house or car...or for that matter knowledge of wine...

Back when I was a part time bar tender, I couldn't help but see how many regarded a taste for wine as not just a taste but an apparent reflection on their "importance".

Do you think western society is too competitive and obsessive about status?

What is wrong with just being happy - no matter what?

Living practically - doing a job you enjoy, living a life within your means?

Why do people feel this need to (apparently) smugly look better than others?
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Resolved Question: Did you ever wonder what information is on that hotel key card?

a. Customer's name
B. Customer's partial home address
c. Hotel room number
d. Check-in date and out dates
e. Customer's credit card number and expiration date!

When you turn them in to the front desk your personal information is
there for any employee to access by simply scanning the card in the
hotel scanner. An employee can take a hand full of cards home and
using a scanning device, access the information onto a laptop computer
and go shopping at your expense.

Simply put, hotels do not erase the information on these cards until an employee reissues the card to the next hotel guest. At that time, the new guest's information is electronically "overwritten" on the card and the previous guest's information is erased in the overwriting process
But until the card is rewritten for the next guest, it usually is kept
in a drawer at the front desk with YOUR INFORMATION ON IT!

The bottom line is: Keep the cards, take them home with you, or
destroy them. NEVER leave them behind in the room or room wastebasket,
and NEVER turn them into the front desk when you check out of a room.
They will not charge you for the card (it's illegal) and you'll be
sure you are not leaving a lot of valuable personal information on it
that could be easily lifted off with any simple scanning device card
reader.

For the same reason, if you arrive at the airport and discover you
still have the card key in your pocket, do not toss it in an airport
trash basket. Take it home and destroy it by cutting it up, especially
through the electronic information strip!

If you have a small magnet, pass it across the magnetic strip several
times. Then try it in the door, it will not work. It erases everything
on the card.
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Voting Question: Advice: Sibling Wedding 1 month later?

My foreign fiance and I have been going through an obstacle-filled, frustrating visa process that, coupled with finances, hasn't allowed us to set a date until weeks ago. We initially thought we'd be married this year, abroad. Much to my horror, my brother informed us he wouldn't attend because the location isn't convenient for him, and he can't afford it. I understand this (to an extent!), and informed him I will pay his expenses to have him there. He further declined to go, stating it'd interfere with schooling, etc. Partly for this reason and partly because the visa process is taking so long, we set our wedding for April'09. Today this same brother announces his new engagement, and a May'09 wedding. I'm trying to be happy for them, but I am outraged. First he wouldn't come to my wedding because of the "burden" of cost and time. My wedding will be very small, his elaborate. My father will be at his, not mine. I feel it's disrespectful for them to have theirs so close to ours. Is it?
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Voting Question: What are main elements in producing a travel television show?

Costing Guidelines: Can you provide general costing guidelines for a sample travel show (for instance, Anthony Bourdain: No Reservation, this comes closest to our show-type) Especially having trouble with Salaries.

What is involved in the pitch process?

Marketing Expenses: Are these expenses borne solely by the network or are they shared between the production company and the network?

Revenue Generation: Are ad revenues for the show shared between the network and the production company? What about things such as merchandising, digital revenue streams, etc?
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Resolved Question: Dealing with Creditors prior to filing bankruptcy?

I am 22,recieved Social Security Survior benefits [at age 15] once my father died.I have lifelong health conditions also.Once I reached adult age the benefits stopped and I applied for disability which is a long process and I am still waiting for approval.
During the last 3 years I have lived mostly on credit cards and borrowing from family to make the minnimum payments.That is no longer an option as of last month so I can pay nothing on my credit card bills.I have written each creditor explaining the situation and explained I have filed for disability and that I have no income and no way to pay at all now.This was daily living and medical expenses.
I consulted legal aid and was told there was nothing to get and no rush to file bankruptcy as I have no assets.The calls begin the second day I was late.Phone is disconnected due to nonpayment too.My question is..
Do I need to ignore contact or is there other information I need to send?How long can I wait to file and not get sued?
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Resolved Question: Do you think this is inappropriate to give to my boss?

The below statements are my feelings and opinions. Some facts are included based on reports run in SFDC and created by me. ~ I am repeatedly getting told that I need to work more overtime to get my work completed on a timely basis. I feel like more attention is being put on the work that I haven’t done or mistakes that I have made then the work I have actually output. In Q1 alone, I have created 322 opportunities, completed 589 tasks on top of making a minimum of 98 travel arrangements, not including travel changes or cancellations, on top of reconciling expense reports and entering sub time, on top of subcontractor agreements and new vendor forms, on top of copying for the overnight invoices and expense reports, on top of ordering supplies and shipping backup tapes, distributing mail and processing SOWs, as well as mailing out 90% of those SOWs. The work I have failed to do compared to the work I have completed is minute in comparison. ~The positive reinforcement that is essential in
good business practice does not exist in this office, and if it does, is not directed towards me. I feel like I am treated like a child. I feel that you believe I don’t know what I’m doing half the time and you have to ‘remind me’ so that I don’t mess up. I have been here for almost 2 years now, and I like to think that I know what I’m doing. I have enough sense to ask a question if I don’t know what to do or how something works. There have been many times that I have felt the urge to walk out of here because of the constant criticism I have received. And it makes me think of the previous people in my position that have done so. But the truth is I love my job and the work that I do. I am proud of the company that I work for. The fact that I cannot complete all my work makes me feel bad enough, without the added criticism that pushes me to tears of frustration. I have said before this is too much for one person to handle. Previous experience at other positions has taught
me that I am only one person. And though I can only half follow that, because even though I know it’s too much, I still feel horrible when I cannot complete it, I know its true meaning. I think my previous e-mail to you with my water jug analogy hit the nail right on the head. With this much work on someone’s plate, something is going to be missed and mistakes are going to be made. To err is human, right?
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Resolved Question: Do employers from UK like Texaco, London really offers job and not a scam?Work permit(UK) wants me to pay £500

Texaco Oil Group London offers me a job, £7500 salary for a month. So they refer me to UK Migration expert to process my work permit. To make it short, before processing my visa papers, work permit (UK) wants me to pay £500 for my visa application, work permit and delivery charge in my address, Philippines. That's too big for me to pay, however please let me know if this is just a scam or a fake? Or is it really true? That they really offer a promising job and salary like that? I don't trust anybody especially if it talks a lot of money but then I really need a job however I can't afford to lose that much.
Also, Texaco company offers to pay my travel expense except that i need to pay first said fee.
Waiting for your answers. Thanks
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Voting Question: Whats the best way to have a silent owner or part owner in business?

I am in the process of buying a business. My parents are going to help out with about 10% down and will be 10% owner. We have it figured out where they will get about 5% of the gross income. They cosigned for the loan at the bank. Now we are trying to figure out the best way for me to pay them back. I have an S-corp. They will have to claim the money that I pay them and that is where we are trying to figure out how they don't have to pay 10% of expenses and employees whatever else there is but still be able to write off expenses. What is the best way to pay them or have them involved without them getting screwed on taxes?
I would be contracted with a huge company and there have not been losses financially. My parents would be 10% owner of the business and make 5% of the net. That is what worked out the best, and allowed them to pay off what there 10% in less than 2 years. I'm just trying to figure out how to have them part owner and pay them without them having to pay taxes on there part and them not being able to write stuff off. Basically I'm trying to give them there part say $2000 a month without them loosing on the taxes just because they are not part of my S Corp but would still be a silent part owner.
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Resolved Question: What if we made it a law, that all commodities had to be taken delivery of in a given time period?

Would commodity speculation come to a complete halt then? It appears that the ones with the most money can bid this stuff up to whatever they want, and then sell out of their contracts leaving us who have to pay for the actual commodity being charged the price they bid it up to!

If they had the expense of having to have it shipped to them and needing a storage expense or warehouse to store it in, they might not be able to make enough money to cover that and might stop the unreasonable bidding process?
Perhaps we could charge a premium export tariff on the commodities bought from the US when our dollar is weak? Why should the American Citizen give up the minerals and commodities that are grown here, in exchange for poverty? Is that what America is about?
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Resolved Question: Question on finances when you get divorced.?

I am in the process of getting a divorce (just starting) I have a seperate account that is set up with money that I have been getting money from my son's special needs trust. ( I have it set up for the sole purpose so the lawyers don't keep taking money that should be my son's & not theirs with all their fees)
My soon to be ex is a big wasteful spender & I do not want him to have this money. It is our son's Matthew. In MI it is 50/50-how do they discover finances, expenses etc because I do not want to split this with him.
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Voting Question: What student loans could I get for $27,500 and defer payments until graduation without a co signer?

I wanted to know if I could get a loan for $27,500 for college; the money will also be for my living expenses. My school only provides off campus living and it’s much more expensive to live off campus instead of on campus. I am currently unemployed, I don't have anyone that will co-sign a loan for me, and I was wondering even If I don't have a job at the moment couldn't I defer payments until after graduation and then begin to start making payments? And It's not like I haven't been looking for a job, I have put in several applications but no response yet. I can't get financial assistance right now because my mom still hasn't done her taxes yet and my expected start date is July 9th and I know that it takes about 4-6 weeks to process the fafsa form and by that time I should be starting school. I just wanted to see with my situation is it possible for me to get a loan. Please respond as soon as possible.
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Resolved Question: Am i able to get a court order for another paternity test?

I just had a baby a few months ago. The man who I know is the father of my child requested a DNA test because we were not in a commited relationship at the time our child was concieved. I had no worries so i agreed to the paternity test, to my suprise the results came back excluding him as the father. I asked him if we could take another one at a diffrent lab @ my expense and he says no way. I was wondering if there is any legal action I can take to have him take another test. The reason why I am very suspect of this is because 1. I wasnt with another man. 2. I was not there when his sample was collected so how can i be sure it was even his sample. 3. why is he refusing to take another test?? I really need the test re-done cause there is no way that he is not the father, unless i have a case of emaculate conception. does anyone know if it is possible to get a court order for another test even though he has a legal test excluding him as the childs father? Also is this a long process?
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Resolved Question: Is this legitimate????????????

I am applying a job through online. The job is in the Hotel of OMNIMONT-ROYAL HOTEL in Montreal Québec Canada. We have met all the requirements they ask to me like the agreements etc.

In the agreements it say here:

1. That I abide with hotel rules, regulations, and instructions as given or stated by the hotel management.

2. That I must to work exclusively of 6 years contract and after a period if willingly, I can be independent or self established.

3. I have my two months leave with allowances being allocated for me by the hotel management.

4. The hotel will shouldered and deducting 5% of my monthly salary so as to pay off hotel expanses incur on me such as accommodation, flight ticket, residential and working permit processing fees and visa fees, until the payment is balanced off.

5. That apart from onward hotel management provision such as my accommodation fees, ticket fare, residential and working permit processing fees and visa fee are being taking care by the hotel management, That I agreed to meet up with or attend to my other expenses that I may incur during my documents of my visa processing through Immigrations Bureau of Ottawa, Canada like APPROVAL LETTER FROM ASIA/AFRICA REPRESENTATIVE,IN ORDER TO HONOR MY CLEARACE COMING FROM THIS REPRESENTATIVE AND MY MEDICAL EXAMINATION.

Sir, In the above agreement I already met it up except for the last agreement that I never did. Accordingly the Immigration Bureau of Ottawa, Canada will ask me to forward the CLEARANCE LETTER FROM ASIAN /AFRICAN REPRESENTATIVE COORDINATOR. Then before I get my clearance I must to pay the fee $450 to the person DR. MAXWELL PHILLIP a personnel representative to SERREKUNDA THE GAMBIA. After I pay $450 he will give me the CLEARACNE as needed to Immigration Bureau. When my Visa permit and other legal documents accordingly they are going to send or deliver it address to PHILIPPINES CANADIAN EMBASSY .

Sir, I want to ask that APPROVAL LETTER FROM ASIA/AFRICA REPRESENTATIVE,IN ORDER TO HONOR MY CLEARACE COMING FROM THIS REPRESENTATIVE is legitimate? Is the Company is registered with our PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION (POEA). Said agency was established to protect OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFW) as well as applicants for foreign employment from scrupulous employers. Is calvin charlton <ca_ottawaimmigrations@yahoo.ca> , ca_lawyers@yahoo.ca, coordi_ca@yahoo.ca, are authorize email add that

legitimate to work in your embassy or other established government to process and meet all requirements personnel?

This information below is sent from calvin charlton <ca_ottawaimmigrations@yahoo.ca> and one to meet up my requirements.

CANADA IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
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DEAR APPLICANT,
WE ARE NOW SET TO SERVE TO YOUR MAXIMUM SATISFACTION, WE HAVE SEEN THE HOTEL FORM AND INFORMATIONS BEEN SENT TO YOU ALL FROM THE HOTEL CANADA FOR YOUR SIX YEARS WORKING VISA.
YOU ARE NOW REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR YOUR WORKING
VISA APPROVAL

[A] CERTIFICATE OF VISA GUARANTEE FROM ASIA/AFRICA COORDINATORS OFFICE .
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[B] YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATES OR COUNTRY I.D CARD OR SCHOOL I.D CARD OR BUSSINESS I .D CARD.

[C] HOTEL PAYMENT RECEIPT FROM MISS KRISTIN MIDDLETON HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER MONTREAL, OMNI HOTEL CANADA .

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[D] NEAT SCANNNIG AS AN ATTACHMENT THE FRONT/DATA PAGE OF YOUR VALID INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT

EXAMPLE

Identification page of the passport booklet

[E] YOUR CLEARANCE APPROVAL LETTER FROM CANADA IMMIGRATION LAWYER.

A CLEARANCE LETTER FROM THE IMMIGRATION LAWYERS IN CANADA.

THEIR E-MAIL: ca_lawyers@yahoo.ca

ASIAN/AFRICAN COORDINATORS CONFIRMATION APPROVAL LETTER.

THEIR E-MAIL: coordi_ca@yahoo.ca


NOTE! NOTE!! NOTE!!!.
ALL THESE REQUESTED DOCUMENT SHOULD BE NEATLY SCANNED IN COMPUTER AND SEND BACK TO OUR OFFICE HERE IN CANADA IMMIGRATION OFFICE VANCOUVER . DOCUMENT WILL BE ACCESED AND IF APPROVED/ WE WILL SEND YOUR CANADA VISA CODE AND APPROVAL LETTER WITH YOUR APPROVED TRAVELLING DOCUMENT THROUGH DHL DELIVERY TO OUR CANADIAN EMBASSY IN YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE TO COLLECT YOUR WORKING SEALED VISA ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT WITHOUT ANY QUESTION OR QUERY.

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Immigration Services
372 Rideau Street # 900
OTTAWA, ON - K1N 1G7
Canada,
Tel: (416) 979-2443 - Fax: (144) 358-40572,E Fax ;1801-757-8778


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Sir, Is this a SCAM or not. With due respect to the company, I just want to be certain that I will not become a willing victim. I hope they understand my position. I am not imputing any malice on their company.

I hope to hear from you the soonest possible time.

Please Help Me Sir!!!!
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Resolved Question: My bf and I are in the process of letting this relationship go when today he.....?

Surprises me with an all expense paid 4day trip to Disney World with my son and his son! He stated we can work on "us" while we have fun on this trip. We still love eachother no doubt but he still needs to find out what he really wants and get those kinks out of his system. Yes, he cheated. What's a girl to do?
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Resolved Question: laughlins nevada cafe food?

What deal with the Laughlins Cafes food, Yuc. Every year food get more expense and the quality food goes to crap.

Examples Harrah Laughlin

They claim to be Better than all the rest of the casinos on the river. But there cafe food is some of the cheapest, low quaility food i have ever seen. Just put it in the mircowave precooked chicken breast that sounds yummy, frozen hamgburger patties,the all in one bag of salad, add a lil something so it looks like fresh made salad another yum. how about hot creamy mashed potatoes flaked style mmm MMM just like mother used to make. I could go on and on how low qualtiy food they have.

There was a time when the qualtiy food was good, about 15 years ago. Where they did make the food fresh, but thats long gone, cause of corporate greed, and fewer people coming laughlin....

There thinking? Lets raise the menu prices and lower food cost so that means your 9.00++ chicken breast sandwich should really be your Burger king 2.00 processed chicken breast( or leg thigh or whats crap they put in it ) Well thats my beef with harrahs cafe food... or should i say the crap they call beef. The buffet is next Fresh market buffet LOL. it should be call Far From Fresh Market Buffet...
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Resolved Question: We're just invited to attend the Italian wedding that takes place in July. Do we pay for our accommodation?

We're notified about this by the phone, as apparently our invitation got lost in the mail.So we're in a process of booking our flight. The reception takes place at the house of the groom (our friend) 40 km north of Milan, on Lake Como . When asked for help to find out a budget accomodation near by, we're provided with the link to the Castle where the bride (whom we've only met once) have block-booked several rooms. I am not sure if they're getting a special rate, but the list price for a standard double at this place is 300 usd/night. Since we are kind of working with a tight budget here, and not ready to splash out on a 3-4 day holiday of a lifetime, we'd rather stay in a b&b or budget hotel rather than a castle, but..no choice. Naturally we're paying for the transport from Scandinavia and all the other expenses that go along with a wedding (car rental, gifts, etc). The question is: are we expected to pay for the accomodation as well? Your advice is much appreciated, thanks!
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Voting Question: accounting question?

Expenses can be matched against revenue

if the earnings process is not complete
when cash is collected from the sale of products
through allocation to the accounting periods in which the benefits are recognized
when payment is made for costs related to revenue
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Resolved Question: Citizenship? immigration?

hello everybody!!!
i moved to the usa almost 2 years ago
i did my senior year here, as well as my 1st year of comminity college (i'm finishing up now my second semester)

i pay out of state tuition cause i'm not a resident. Would i start now in the second year paying resident tuition cause i was here for two years or it doesn't matter?

well, i'm trying to finhish my education here but with all the expenses i don't think it is possible, and anything to do with legal, citizenship, immigration, etc is way too complicated.

does anybody have any ideas how do speed up the process?

thank you!!! :)
my visa just expired
and i live in california
i go to a community college
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Resolved Question: Hi! Is there any EEL OIL & GAS COMPANY,33holborn uk.I have an appointment letter from them.?

EEL OIL & GAS COMPANY.
33 Holborn
London
EC1N 2HT
OCADO GROUP.

Attn:

It is my pleasure to inform you that you have been appointed as a
Representative
and Regional officer. Your appointment is coming early due to our expansion
project coupled with our urgent need for staffs.

I have attached your letter of appointment, please have it signed and send back
to me for documentation.

Note that your appointment starts four weeks after you receive this appointment
letter. Also, We know you do not have a United Kingdom visa and work permit,
We would request you contact our affiliated Traveling Agents as soon as
possible so that they can process your visa and work permit.

NAME OF TRAVELLING AGENT: Global Travel International
AGENT NAME: Mr. Peter Brown.
CONTACT AGENT EMAIL: global_travel_uk@yahoo.co.uk
CONTACT NUMBER OF AGENT: +4470 4575 1193

Endeavor to contact him immediately as to start the processing of your work
permit. Deadline for resumption would be next in four weeks time starting from
today. Accommodation would be taken care of by the company.

Please note that the company is not liable for your travelling expenses, We
would refund travelling expenses only after three months of work with the
company. Please also endeavor to keep all reciept of travelling expenses.

Good luck.

Regards
BARR. ALEXANDER ROWLAND.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
TEL:+4470 4575 1535.

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Voting Question: Accounting 2?

costs that r incured as part of manufactoring process but r not clearly associated w specifc units of product or batches of production, including all manufactoring costs othan than direct material and direct labor costs, are called?
1 admin expense
2 non-manufactoring costs
3 sunk costs
4 factory overhead
5 preproduction costs
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Resolved Question: Tooth extraction complications...who pays?

I had my wisdom teeth (all 4) removed last week, in the process the oral surgeon broke one of my adjacent molars. I understand that this is a possible complication of tooth extractions, however, my dental insurance will only pay 80% leaving about 200 dollars out of pocket expense to put a cap on the broken molar. I had to save money to pay the 300 to get my wisdom teeth out...I have no idea where I am going to come up with 200 to get my molar fixed.
Should the oral surgeon be responsible for the cost of getting my tooth capped?
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Resolved Question: Can somebody help us Mr. Tarik Mir and I to validate this Madrid Tourism Group if this Agency is validated?

Congratulations over your success!!!

This is an Affirmation that your Experiences and Qualifications where found suitably qualified for the requirements of CORPORACIسN Sidenor, your CV documents has Already Qualified / permits you to work to CORPORACIسN Sidenor.

Now, you have to contact the GROUPO DE TURISMO DE MADRID for the acquisition of your work/residence permit papers which will empower you to live and work in Spain. also sign the Contract agreement and send to GROUPO DE TURISMO DE MADRID.

THE MADRID TOURISM GROUP CONTACT DETAILS BELOW:

ATTN: DON CARLOS J. SANTOSSO
GROUPO DE TURISMO DE MADRID
Don Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba
aseo de la Castellana, 5
28046 - Madrid
TEL: +34-667003658
FAX: 0034 917 889 811
E-MAIL: madrid_tour@ozu.es
WEBSITE: www.tour-madrid.fr.gd


Update us with the process between you and the GROUPO DE TURISMO DE MADRID incase of advice where necessary, and ensure you provide them their requirement quick for the fastest process from their office.

Also remember that any Expenses you make on the process of registering your documents shall be refunded back to you immediately you submit your expenses report to us via email. Also be informed that once the process is completed your hard copies will be delivered to any postal address of your choice.
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Open Question: Hi i need lots of advice on my first car and car loan, only very knowledgeable people respond please.?

Open Question: Hi i need lots of advice on my first car and car loan, only very knowledgeable people respond please.?

First off i am really considering a 1992 Mercedes Benz sel500 as my first car. It is $5,000 and has 106k miles and good condition. Is this a good price? I make $450 every 2 weeks and live at home so i dont really have any expenses. Will i be head over heels with this car? Like repairs and all that? I here they are very expensive to maintain. O.k so i have $2000 to pay upfront but need a $3000 loan, i know banks do not give such small car loans and especially for a 16 year old car!! Also how exactly do i go about obtaing a $3000 loan? I really dont want to ask my parents to co sign as i want to prove my dependancy, pleaqse give me the step by step process for the 3k dollar loan, thanks so much.
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Resolved Question: Stafford Loan, Certification in process?

How long does the "certification in process" take? I've checked my loan at Sallie Mae's website, it says that they are waiting on the school to certify the loan. I applied about 6 weeks ago.

I'm getting Pell this year, it will pretty much cover my books and tuition, but I have other expenses, which is why I applied for the loan. I understand I can borrow up to the cost of attendance, roughly $7600. My Pell is about $2600. I should be okay, right?

I've called the financial aid office, and emailed, and I'm having trouble getting a response. Should I worry about how long it's taking to 'certify' the loan?
Thanks to you both! The loan is for Fall 08/Spring 09. I will give them a bit more time, then show up at the school and demand an answer. :-)
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Open Question: What do you guys think of this introduction, on why I want to be a public service officer? Part two?

for those who answered my first question, I would first like to say thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to help me out. Also, I'd like to say yall are 100% correct. The reason why I say that is because during the interview process, the sheriff informed me that they would be spending a lot of time, money, resources on training me. Even though I let him know I would be transferring to either Georgetown located in Washington, DC or the University of Texas located in Austin, either way I would be leaving Houston/Friendswood eventually. However, I promised them if I were to be hired I would give them two good loyal years. But by the expression on his face, I don't think he was too interested. Now I am currently attending a community college in the Houston area, and have no job. I have had part-time jobs in the past such as Best Buy in which are not bad, but at this point I would really be interested in looking for employment somewhat related to my future ambitions in life. Something I could put down on the resume, ask for letter recommendation maybe down the road, etc. and if I could get paid in the process, to pay for my expenses. That would be a dream come true, for I have volunteered at various places and as much as I really did enjoy them it did not pay me a salary. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I just don't know where to look for these jobs.
I am currently attending San Jacinto College in Houston, Texas but plan on transferring to Georgetown University. I am a Foreign Affairs major and aspire to one day become a United States diplomat. As a first generation American-Arab, I have experienced first-hand the effects of the seemingly endless violence in Palestine. As a diplomat, I can only hope to contribute to an eventual solution which will bring about peace and a better world for all to prosper in. I am writing to you today requesting any help or advice you may have for my future ambitions. I feel it is necessary to begin actively educating and preparing for my future. As such, I have joined the student government club at San Jacinto College as President. Recently, I even got to meet Assistant Secretary of State; John Hillen, which was an incredible honor. Once again, any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Open Question: Has anyone adopted a child from China?

If you have how is the process, is it long? Overall expense? How is it in China, is it safe? My mom wants to adopt a child from China, since the cyclone, we wanted to save a child.
Even if the cyclone wasn't in China we still want to adopt a child there.
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Resolved Question: What is the difference in the expense and processing to recycle synthetic vs conventional motor oil?

I want to know if it's more expensive to do one or the other or if the cost is similar- and more specifically, if there is any difference, how is the recycling of synthetic oil handled. Thanks in advance.
Okay Lover, it took me a while to realize you changed your name. I don't think I'm asking this question very clearly. I was told by a mechanic that it was much more expensive to dispose of or recycle used synthetic motor oil than regular used motor oil. I want to know if this is true and why. (I appreciate all your time and attention.)
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Resolved Question: divorce and bankruptcy?

I am currently in the process of a divorce. I am now broke. I have no savings left and currently have more then double my annual income in JOINT debt. My soon to be ex wife has no living expenses and an income equal to or greater then mine. As I understand the law now, If I file bankruptcy Ch. 13 I still have to pay the debt that the decree says. and the only way to do it is if we both file seperate bankruptcies. Anyone going through or has gone through this with the new screw you bankrupty laws?
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Voting Question: This air force base's incompetent finance office employees..?

We recently moved here over a month ago, put in for our DLA (Dislocation Allowance) the first week we were here, they told us it would take 1-2 weeks to process. 2 1/2 weeks later when my husband went to check the status the paperwork hadn't even been turned in--it'd been sitting in the office the entire time. The manager apologized profusely and told him that employee would be dealt with accordingly. He then re-applied for the DLA and travel expense (for myself and baby driving here) and was told it would be expedited, and would take 3-5 days to process. It's been almost two weeks. Yesterday he went up there in the morning and they told him to come back that afternoon; he did, they called whatever base handles these things, and they said their systems were down. "Come back tomorrow," she told him. Today there is a sign on the door that says "We are closed, please call or email for immediate assistance." How convenient that there is no e-mail address or phone number listed anywhere.
The lady must have known they would be closed all day today, as the sign was there before 7 am, when they open up. What the hell?? They are rude and clearly incompetent; they make us feel like we are a nuisance when all we are doing is trying to get our DLA, which is totally entitled to us. This is our first home and on his E2 pay we cannot afford to purchase furniture and appliances out of his checks. We don't even have a microwave right now--or a couch, let alone any other furniture. The movers lost 1/2 of our daughter's crib, so she has been sleeping on the floor or with us since we got here. Is there anything we can do? Surely these employees must report to someone--I am new to the army, so I have no clue where to go from here. All I know is we are sick of their complete inability to do their jobs. Help!
I am at Goodfellow AFB in Texas
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Resolved Question: Help! Is there an organization or charity?

that can help with their roof shingling and other things like painting and insulation?My friend has been critically ill and just lost their son about a year ago. They are putting more out in medical bills and living expenses than the father can bring in. They have tried grants with the town and state but the process is taking forever. Their insurance company is threatening to take their insurance away if not done by the end of summer. We have volunteers for work but noone can afford the shingles and such. Any ideas, anyone?
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Voting Question: who I contact if I want to get my refund from a home sale in California?

I sold a home in Sacramento last year for 20k in profit, the state took 12k for tax (1% of the sale price), When I did my tax return I counted my sale expense towards the profit and lowered the profit, I still haven't get my 12k or partial of 12k back. Where I can go to get the process going? Anyone knows? Thanks....
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Voting Question: Tax Question: Should I buy rental property with a mortgage or take out a home equity loan?

I am buying a rental property for $50K. I will put 10K down so I need to borrow $40K

I have 2 offers that will determine whether I will apply the mortgage interest on my schedule E for rental property or as an itemized deduction on my 1040.

Home equity loan against my primary house at 6.09% with $300 loan processing fee. 15 year note - 1st years interest payment will be $2452 - I think this interest would be an itemized deduction.

Mortgage for the investment property at 6.25% with 1 3/8 points. Total fee is $2100 including points. 15 year note - Ist years interest payment will be $2492 I think this would be an expense on my schedule E.

I am at a 28% tax bracket and have no other mortgage on my primary house.

To further complicate the picture I have $34000 in student loan debt and could roll this into my home equity loan.

What would be best for my taxes? Take the home equity loan or a mortgage on the new property? Should I roll my student loans into the home equity loan?
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Resolved Question: I have got a mail.How we can trap this person infront of justice?

Flag this messageURGENT REPLYMonday, 9 June, 2008 8:58 PM
From: "issa bello" <issa_bello1@mail.mn>View contact details To: undisclosed-recipientsFROM THE DESK OF DR ISSA BELLO,
MANAGER AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT, BANK OF AFRICA
(BOA) OUAGADOUGOU BURKINA-FASO WEST AFRICA.

PLANE CRASH WEB SITE. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/502503.stm

("REMITTANCE OF $20.5MILLIONS U.S.A DOLLARS CONFIDENTIAL IS THE CASE")

COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON ,

I AM (DR ISSA BELLO),THE MANAGER OF AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT HERE IN BANK OF AFRICA OUAGADOUGOU BURKINA-FASO IN WEST AFRICA.FIRST, I MUST SOLICIT YOUR CONFIDENCE IN THIS TRANSACTION.THIS IS BY VIRTUE OF ITS NATURE AS BEING UTTERLY CONFIDENTIAL AND TOP SECRET.
HOWEVER AFTER SERIES OF PETITION WAS RECIEVED BY THIS PRESENT REGIME FROM FOREIGN CONTRACTORS AND INABILITY OF THE BANK OF AFRICA (B.O.A)TO FULFILL THEIR OBLIGATION FOR THE PAYMENT TO ITS FOREIGN CREDITORS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS, THEY MANDATED US TO CARRY OUT A CAREFUL AND COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ALL OVERDUE PAYMENTS TO FOREIGN CONTRACTORS AND TO EFFECT PAYMENTS IMMEDIATELY.
DURING THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROCESS, WE DISCOVERED AN ABANDONED SUM OF US$10 M (TEN MILLION US DOLLARS) IN AN ACCOUNT THAT BELONGS TO ONE OF OUR FOREIGN CUSTOMER WHO DIED ALONG WITH HIS ENTIRE FAMILY IN A PLANE CRASH THAT HAPPENED IN (NOVEMBER 1999).SINCE WE GOT INFORMATION ABOUT HIS DEATH, WE HAVE BEEN EXPECTING HIS NEXT OF KIN TO COME OVER AND CLAIM HIS MONEY BECAUSE WE CANNOT RELEASE IT UNLESS SOME BODY APPLIES FOR IT AS NEXT OF KIN OR RELATION TO THE DECEASED AS INDICATED IN OUR BANKING GUIDELINES AND LAWS BUT UNFORTUNATELY WE LEARNT THAT ALL HIS SUPPOSED NEXT OF KIN OR RELATION DIED ALONGSIDE WITH HIM AT THE PLANE CRASH LEAVING NOBODY BEHIND FOR THE CLAIM.
IT IS THEREFORE UPON THIS DISCOVERY THAT I AND OTHER OFFICIALS IN MY
DEPARTMENT NOW DECIDED TO MAKE THIS BUSINESS PROPOSAL TO YOU AND RELEASE THE MONEY TO YOU AS THE NEXT OF KIN OR RELATION TO THE DECEASED FOR SAFETY AND SUBSEQUENT DISBURSEMENT SINCE NOBODY IS COMING FOR IT AND WE DON'T WANT THIS MONEY TO GO INTO THE BANK TREASURY AS UNCLAIMED BILL.I AGREE THAT 40% OF THIS MONEY WILL BE FOR YOU AS A FOREIGN PARTNER, IN RESPECT TO THE PROVISION OF A FOREIGN ACCOUNT,AND 50% WOULD BE FOR ME, WHILE 10% WILL BE FOR EXPENSES INCURE DURING THE TRANSACTION. THERE AFTER I WILL VISIT YOUR COUNTRY FOR DISBURSEMENT ACCORDING TO THE PERCENTAGE INDICATED.THEREFORE, TO ENABLE THE IMMEDIATE TRANSFER OF THIS FUND TO YOU AS ARRANGED, YOU MUST APPLY FIRST TO THE BANK AS RELATION OR NEXT OF KIN OF THE DECEASED INDICATING FOR EASY AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND LOCATION WHEREIN THE MONEY WILL BE REMITTED.UPON THE RECEIPT OF YOUR REPLY, I WILL SEND TO YOU BY EMAIL THE TEXT OF THE APPLICATION TO FILL AND SEND TO THE BANK. I WILL NOT FAIL TO
BRING TO YOUR NOTICE THAT THIS TRANSACTION IS HITCH-FREE RISK AND THIS TRANSACTION WILL ONLY TAKE US 14 BANKING DAYS BECAUSE AS A BANKER, I KNOW WHAT TO DO AND MOVE THE FUND INTO YOUR ACCOUNT WITHOUT ANY DELAY AND THATYOU SHOULD NOT ENTERTAIN ANY ATOM OF FEAR AS ALL REQUIRED ARRANGEMENT HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THE TRANSFER.
YOU SHOULD CONTACT ME AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE THIS LETTER SO THAT I WILL SEND YOU THE TEXT OF THE APPLICATION TO APPLY TO THE BANK AND THE DATA INFORMATION OF THE DECEASED .
IF ONLY YOU ARE INTRESTED AND READY TO HELP REPLY THROUGHT THIS EMAIL ADDRESS(issa_bello0188@yahoo.fr)

1. NAME IN FULL:................................
2. ADDRESS:.......................................
3. NATIONALITY:...................................
4. AGE:.............................................
5. Sex..............................................
6. OCCUPATION:......................................
7. MARITAL STATUS:..................................
8. PHONE............................................
9. FAX:.............................................

YOUR'S FAITHFULLY,
DR ISSA BELLO,
FROM BANK OF AFRICA (BOA)
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Resolved Question: Should i just stop dreaming of a better future?

i got accepted into college....but my mom makes 16,000 dollars a year...my college (including expenses) costs like 17,000 a year. as i get closer i realize how stupid i am to actually believe that i could have a better life. i have gotten pretty much my first year covered...but the prob is as u go further in less and less scholarships are offered. i dont know how the loan thing works....no one has ever bothered to teach us how to look for scholarships or how to do loans....im just starting to think that maybe i was stupid to believe that i could go from being poor to slightly middle class....i dont know what to do. if some can explain the student loan process that would be helpful and if someone could help me figure out if its at all possible to have this dream.
fastweb does not work...i have already tried it.
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Resolved Question: Are relocation expenses reimbursed- taxable?

I am locating from one city to another- Same employer.
In the process- I will be selling the house at a loss.

If the company were to compensate me for the loss
(Lets say 25K)
Would that be taxable?

What about real-estate agent's fees ?

What kind of relocation expences are taxable and what are not?
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Resolved Question: Refinance again is the only way to remove the name of my husband from the mortgage?

I am getting divorce and we just refinance the mortgage for our house a month ago, I know I could buy-out my husband from the mortgage if I refinance again just under my name, but we refinance recently, trere is another way to remove my husband from the mortgage without involving refinancing and all the expenses that this process involves ?
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Voting Question: How is the glossy finish on designer shirts achieved by waxing and retained to its wax shine even when washed?

please give step by step directions where possible as one stands to loose out on expenses incurred if they try it and falter along the process.

Thank you,your responses are highly appreciated.
If i am starting out with for example with a pin striped fabric which is tailored into a shirt and before the buttons are sewn on,is starched and before it dries is press ironed to reveal its rigid new feel,then waxed to give it the glossy finish you see on expensive designer shirts(but how???).The buttons and the washing instruction tags are sown on after which its press ironed under low heat into folds to consequently get packaged(in the see through plastic wraps) and bundled into dozens awaiting whole sale.
please help,give step by step instructions if possible to avoid the chances of ruined draft trial shirts.

your responses are highly appreciated
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Resolved Question: What is the average expense for an outsourced medical billing business?

I am possibly looking into starting a medical billing company in the future, in which I'll process claims for physicians or medical providers. Does anyone know the average expense and/or income for this type of business?
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Voting Question: Fiance's sisters refuse to take care of sick mother, call them "good Christian"?

My fiancé's mother had a stroke. H was nice enough to take her in and he's in the process of getting her a full time nanny.
Her medial expense (not covered by insurance) plus the nanny will be at least $1,800/month. None of my fiancé's other three siblings
are willing to help in any way though they all agreed to hire the nanny. Both of his sisters are doctors, and they claim they have to pay children's piano lessons, and they are living on budget.
Also, they have to donate $200/week to the church.
My fiancé is an upper middle class at best, and we are saving up to buy a house. I simply don't feel it is fair to let him paying the $1,800/month all by himself.
Now, since I have a flexible work schedule, I have to take care of MIL in the morning and afternoon, and me and my fiancé take turns to help my MIL with toilet and bathroom needs. (I hate that, but I suck it up and do it)
My fiancé talked to his sisters if they can help us paying some medical expenses, the sisters say No, she has to
the sisters say No, she has to pay church donation.
My question is: How dare the sisters call themselves good Christian if they refuse to take care of their own mother?! (the mother works her entire life to put them to medical school)
If church donation more important than paying their mother's medical expense? Thank you
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Voting Question: "Good Christian" daughters refuse to take care of sick mother. then?

My fiancé's mother had a stroke. H was nice enough to take her in and he's in the process of getting her a full time nanny.
Her medial expense (not covered by insurance) plus the nanny will be at least $1,800/month. None of my fiancé's other three siblings
are willing to help in any way though they all agreed to hire the nanny. Both of his sisters are doctors, and they claim they have to pay children's piano lessons, and they are living on budget.
Also, they have to donate $200/week to the church.
My fiancé is an upper middle class at best, and we are saving up to buy a house. I simply don't feel it is fair to let him paying the $1,800/month all by himself.
Now, since I have a flexible work schedule, I have to take care of MIL in the morning and afternoon, and me and my fiancé take turns to help my MIL with toilet and bathroom needs. (I hate that, but I suck it up and do it)
My fiancé talked to his sisters if they can help us paying some medical expenses, the sisters say No, she has to
the sisters say No, she has to pay church donation.
My question is: How dare the sisters call themselves good Christian if they refuse to take care of their own mother?! (the mother works her entire life to put them to medical school)
If church donation more important than paying their mother's medical expense? Thank you
My fiance has 3 siblings. two older sisters one older brother. I didn't mention his brother.
but the two sisters are both doctors belong to the same church. They all claim they have to pay church donation.
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Resolved Question: How do you manage paying your bills when going to graduate school full time?

I had to leave my full time job to go to school. Grades are really important because it is a pre-certification program for grad school. How do people do it? I'm new to the student loan and financial aid process. I know that some programs say that the students can't work--like med or law school. How can I just focus on my studies and have my expenses taken care of? The cost of gas, cc bills, food, health insurance are some of my concerns.
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Resolved Question: A negative externality clearly occurs when?

a person's action unitentionally benefits other people, and that person cannot capture the gain that others enjoy at his or her expense.

a person behaves in the public interest.

a person's action imposes costs on other people.

a person ceases activities that are external to the economic processes, in which that person engages.
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Resolved Question: Can I get a tax deduction for rent expense on apartment/flat?

I am currently based in USA and am thinking of accepting a job offer in Mumbai.

Assuming that I rent a flat/apartment in Mumbai for INR 50,000/month or INR 6,00,000 a year, could I claim this rent expense to reduce my taxable income.

I also heard that you may or may not be able to do this based in whether your company provides HRA- what is that clause?

I am new to this process- any help would be highly appreciated.

Thanks
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Resolved Question: Considering Filing for Bankruptcy in Virginia?

I have recently lost my job after being in the telecommunications industry for ten years. I have had no luck finding a new 9-5 job with a regular salary. I have been forced to take a job full time at a restaurant.

I have over $29,000 in credit card debt most with APR's in the high 20's. I have done my best over the last 6 months to keep up with my minimum payments but am finding it impossible recently to balance my debt along with my living expenses. By living expense, I do mean the bare minimums. Rent,utilities, gas, food etc.. I have not wasted funds on entertainment or purchases other than does required for work.

I had an hour long conversation today with a debt consolidation company. It is has been in business since 1965 and is non-profit. I actually used their services in the past to consolidate debt that I managed to pay off about 8 years ago. They analyzed all of my assets, income, debt and overall financial situation. They determined that I was running at a 65% deficit between what I am brining in and what I owe. They recommended that, although it may sound harsh, my best option was to file for bankruptcy. They determined that I would not be able to keep up with any type of repayment schedule that they would negotiate with the banks and that a fresh start may be my best option.

I have avoided the thought of filing for bankruptcy in the past for several reasons. But now that my income is at an all time low and my job prospects do not seem to be sorting themselves out in the near future, I do not now what other options I have available to me. Needless to say, the stress of the whole situation has been making life extremely unpleasant.

I am single, have no kids, and will not be purchasing a house in the near future. The only asset I own, is an 8 year old car.

I have five questions:

1) Other than having a bankruptcy ruling on my file for the next ten years and not being able to secure credit, what are the other disadvantages of filing for bankruptcy?

2) I do not have disposable income. I am making enough to pay for essentials. Would my chances of having the entire debt excused be good? Or would I still be responsible for paying a percentage?

3) I know from my corporate experience that my credit file would be reviewed during the job applications process. I am considering a career with the Federal Government. How would a bankruptcy ruling be looked upon by the government during the job application process?

4) How much with a reputable bankruptcy lawyer cost me?

5) I have also read that another option is to do nothing and ignore my creditors. The following excerpt below is from http://bankruptcy.findlaw.com/ . Is this plausible?

Do Nothing
Surprisingly, the best approach for some people deeply in debt is to take no action at all. If you're living simply, with little income and property, and look forward to a similar life in the future, you may be what's known as "judgment proof." This means that anyone who sues you and obtains a court judgment won't be able to collect from you simply because you don't have anything they can legally take. (As a famous song of the 1970s said, "freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose.")

Except in unusual situations (being a tax protester or willfully failing to pay child support) you can't be thrown in jail for not paying your debts. Nor can a creditor take away such essentials as basic clothing, ordinary household furnishings, personal effects, food, or Social Security, unemployment, or public assistance benefits.

So, if you don't anticipate having a steady income or property a creditor could grab, bankruptcy is probably not necessary. Your creditors probably won't sue you, because it's unlikely they could collect the judgment. Instead, they'll simply write off your debt and treat it as a deductible business loss for income tax purposes. In several years, the debt will become legally uncollectible. And in seven years, the debt will come off your credit record.


I am planning on contacting a bankruptcy lawyer for further advice but wanted to get an idea as to what I am dealing with before I further the process.

I appreciate any feedback the Yahoo community is able to provide!

Thank you in advance!!
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Resolved Question: Who should pay in law's medical expenses? My fiance?

I am engaged to be married to a wonderful man. His mother recently got a stroke and the right side of her body cannot move whatsoever. She has wonderful insurance coverage, but there is still a huge amount of medical cost needs to be taken care of immediately. My fiance is in the process of hiring a full time nanny which is not fully covered by insurance. Fiance has 3 siblings, 2 older sisters plus an older brother.
The medical cost plus nanny will cost them at least $1300 - $1800 / MONTH. The two sisters will be paying $200 - $300 / month at best because they are all married with kids. brother refuses to pay because he has 3 kids with a wife doesn't work. I as a fiance already help out $300 / month, and the rest of the cost need to be paid by my fiance.
I think it is about time to have a serious talk with all his siblings ESPECIALLY since I am paying as well. I think the cost should be divided by four equally and they all need to pay the same. Any opinions? Suggestions?
Just for the record, the nanny is EVERYBODY's idea, it is not just my fiance's idea. and also, his mother is under 65 years old. so I guess she's not covered by medicare either.
Two sisters are both doctors. The brother works at local post office, his wife doesn't work but keep on getting pregnant. My fiance is middle class at best. Fair? I think not
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Voting Question: Should in law's medical expenses be shared by two brothers?

Im engaged to be married to a wonderful man. He has a mother recently got a stroke, and the right side of her body cannot move whatsoever. She has great insurance coverage, but there is still huge out of pocket medical expenses need to be taken care of immediately. My fiance is in the process of getting her a full time nanny (which is not covered by insurance)
My fiance has four siblings, two older sisters and one older brother. The medical expense plus the nanny will cost at least $1300 - 1800 / month, his sisters each will pay 200/ month, because they are all married with kids. and his brother refuse to pay because he has three kids and he just cannot squeeze another penny out. I as a fiance already help him with 300 / month, and the rest of the expense has to be paid by my fiance.
I love my fiance, and would be what I can to help. But I think it is about time to have a talk with all his siblings ESPECIALLY since I am paying as well. They should all pay equall amount. Am I right?
Just for the record, nanny is everybody's idea. they figured it is safer for his mom if there is a nanny around.
His mother is also under 65 years old, so i guess any type of medicare medical whatever it is is not really applied to her.
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Resolved Question: What do you spend on groceries per month; plus where are you in the U.S.?

(NOT INCLUDING cleaning items, diapers, sundries, or household needs, JUST FOOD)..... ?

We're a family of 3 near CHICAGO: husband, myself, and a toddler who eats!

No big pets and we rarely if ever eat out. Husband bags his own lunch daily. So mostly our food expense is grocery bills.

Here's what we spent so far in 2008:
Jan: $540
Feb: $534
March $580
April $540

This month ( with 4 days left ) I've spent $517 so far. I may need some other items before the month's up. But for the last week I made a conscious effort to buy less processed food and that reduced our last bill.

Given I hear 1 person alone spends $250/month on food, is $540 average for 2 adults + toddler who eats regular food now?

Please let me know where you are as that makes a difference: some people have their own chickens or fruit trees etc. I have zero foods I grow myself, plus no time. And I want to know how prices vary across the country...
thanks!!

This will be interesting!
We don't buy liquor, well, rarely. My only caveat is some pop.

I buy no frozen meals.
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Resolved Question: Another Accounting Question. Please Help!!?

A company purchased a one-year liability insurance policy on March 1st 2000, for $3,600 and recorded it as a prepaid expense. What value should be used in the closing entry for insurance expense and prepaid insurance during the closing process at teh end of the first fiscal period on March 31st.

a)$3,600
b)$36
c) $300
d) $360
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Voting Question: Should I quit my job because it requires too much driving?

I have to drive alot for my job (around 500 miles/mth. which doesn't count my trip to and from work). My car gets really good gas mileage, but since we only get a flat monthly stipend for all expenses (and it's pretty low...covers about 3 tanks/month), it feels like I should probably have a breaking point...at what point should I quit? The job is okay, but at times really stressful. I'm actually in the process of pursuing another career, but am only going to school PT because of the job. Does anyone have any advice as to when I should vehemently start pursuing other employment? How much of a pay cut should I be willing to take, factoring in all my costs associated with this job (I have to pay for my own cell phone, which I use ALOT, and many home office supplies). Alternatively, should I just start working PT to finish up with school faster?
Thanks for any advice!! This recession thing is really freaking me out a bit!
There are a few benefits to this job....I can do ALOT of work from home, and have alot of say-so in when I work....
They increased the stipend last month by $10, but it probably won't go up much more than that.
I forgot to mention all the wear on tear on my car's interior, as I transport kids alot.
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Resolved Question: Do you think western society is too obsessed with status?

What do you think?

Do you think western society is far too obsessed with surrounding itself in status symbols?

Big houses, big cars, high paid jobs that people fundamentally HATE.

It intrigues me no end when I hear of people who hate their job but do it for the status - and obviously deny themselves happiness in the process.

It intrigues me how success is seemingly measured in the expense outlayed in ones house or car...or for that matter knowledge of wine...

Back when I was a part time bar tender, I couldn't help but see how many regarded a taste for wine as not just a taste but an apparent reflection on their "importance".

Do you think western society is too competitive and obsessive about status?

What is wrong with just being happy - no matter what?

Living practically - doing a job you enjoy, living a life within your means?

Why do people feel this need to (apparently) smugly look better than others?
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Resolved Question: Did you ever wonder what information is on that hotel key card?

a. Customer's name
B. Customer's partial home address
c. Hotel room number
d. Check-in date and out dates
e. Customer's credit card number and expiration date!

When you turn them in to the front desk your personal information is
there for any employee to access by simply scanning the card in the
hotel scanner. An employee can take a hand full of cards home and
using a scanning device, access the information onto a laptop computer
and go shopping at your expense.

Simply put, hotels do not erase the information on these cards until an employee reissues the card to the next hotel guest. At that time, the new guest's information is electronically "overwritten" on the card and the previous guest's information is erased in the overwriting process
But until the card is rewritten for the next guest, it usually is kept
in a drawer at the front desk with YOUR INFORMATION ON IT!

The bottom line is: Keep the cards, take them home with you, or
destroy them. NEVER leave them behind in the room or room wastebasket,
and NEVER turn them into the front desk when you check out of a room.
They will not charge you for the card (it's illegal) and you'll be
sure you are not leaving a lot of valuable personal information on it
that could be easily lifted off with any simple scanning device card
reader.

For the same reason, if you arrive at the airport and discover you
still have the card key in your pocket, do not toss it in an airport
trash basket. Take it home and destroy it by cutting it up, especially
through the electronic information strip!

If you have a small magnet, pass it across the magnetic strip several
times. Then try it in the door, it will not work. It erases everything
on the card.
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Voting Question: Advice: Sibling Wedding 1 month later?

My foreign fiance and I have been going through an obstacle-filled, frustrating visa process that, coupled with finances, hasn't allowed us to set a date until weeks ago. We initially thought we'd be married this year, abroad. Much to my horror, my brother informed us he wouldn't attend because the location isn't convenient for him, and he can't afford it. I understand this (to an extent!), and informed him I will pay his expenses to have him there. He further declined to go, stating it'd interfere with schooling, etc. Partly for this reason and partly because the visa process is taking so long, we set our wedding for April'09. Today this same brother announces his new engagement, and a May'09 wedding. I'm trying to be happy for them, but I am outraged. First he wouldn't come to my wedding because of the "burden" of cost and time. My wedding will be very small, his elaborate. My father will be at his, not mine. I feel it's disrespectful for them to have theirs so close to ours. Is it?
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Voting Question: What are main elements in producing a travel television show?

Costing Guidelines: Can you provide general costing guidelines for a sample travel show (for instance, Anthony Bourdain: No Reservation, this comes closest to our show-type) Especially having trouble with Salaries.

What is involved in the pitch process?

Marketing Expenses: Are these expenses borne solely by the network or are they shared between the production company and the network?

Revenue Generation: Are ad revenues for the show shared between the network and the production company? What about things such as merchandising, digital revenue streams, etc?
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Resolved Question: Dealing with Creditors prior to filing bankruptcy?

I am 22,recieved Social Security Survior benefits [at age 15] once my father died.I have lifelong health conditions also.Once I reached adult age the benefits stopped and I applied for disability which is a long process and I am still waiting for approval.
During the last 3 years I have lived mostly on credit cards and borrowing from family to make the minnimum payments.That is no longer an option as of last month so I can pay nothing on my credit card bills.I have written each creditor explaining the situation and explained I have filed for disability and that I have no income and no way to pay at all now.This was daily living and medical expenses.
I consulted legal aid and was told there was nothing to get and no rush to file bankruptcy as I have no assets.The calls begin the second day I was late.Phone is disconnected due to nonpayment too.My question is..
Do I need to ignore contact or is there other information I need to send?How long can I wait to file and not get sued?
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Resolved Question: Do you think this is inappropriate to give to my boss?

The below statements are my feelings and opinions. Some facts are included based on reports run in SFDC and created by me. ~ I am repeatedly getting told that I need to work more overtime to get my work completed on a timely basis. I feel like more attention is being put on the work that I haven’t done or mistakes that I have made then the work I have actually output. In Q1 alone, I have created 322 opportunities, completed 589 tasks on top of making a minimum of 98 travel arrangements, not including travel changes or cancellations, on top of reconciling expense reports and entering sub time, on top of subcontractor agreements and new vendor forms, on top of copying for the overnight invoices and expense reports, on top of ordering supplies and shipping backup tapes, distributing mail and processing SOWs, as well as mailing out 90% of those SOWs. The work I have failed to do compared to the work I have completed is minute in comparison. ~The positive reinforcement that is essential in
good business practice does not exist in this office, and if it does, is not directed towards me. I feel like I am treated like a child. I feel that you believe I don’t know what I’m doing half the time and you have to ‘remind me’ so that I don’t mess up. I have been here for almost 2 years now, and I like to think that I know what I’m doing. I have enough sense to ask a question if I don’t know what to do or how something works. There have been many times that I have felt the urge to walk out of here because of the constant criticism I have received. And it makes me think of the previous people in my position that have done so. But the truth is I love my job and the work that I do. I am proud of the company that I work for. The fact that I cannot complete all my work makes me feel bad enough, without the added criticism that pushes me to tears of frustration. I have said before this is too much for one person to handle. Previous experience at other positions has taught
me that I am only one person. And though I can only half follow that, because even though I know it’s too much, I still feel horrible when I cannot complete it, I know its true meaning. I think my previous e-mail to you with my water jug analogy hit the nail right on the head. With this much work on someone’s plate, something is going to be missed and mistakes are going to be made. To err is human, right?
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Resolved Question: Do employers from UK like Texaco, London really offers job and not a scam?Work permit(UK) wants me to pay £500

Texaco Oil Group London offers me a job, £7500 salary for a month. So they refer me to UK Migration expert to process my work permit. To make it short, before processing my visa papers, work permit (UK) wants me to pay £500 for my visa application, work permit and delivery charge in my address, Philippines. That's too big for me to pay, however please let me know if this is just a scam or a fake? Or is it really true? That they really offer a promising job and salary like that? I don't trust anybody especially if it talks a lot of money but then I really need a job however I can't afford to lose that much.
Also, Texaco company offers to pay my travel expense except that i need to pay first said fee.
Waiting for your answers. Thanks
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Voting Question: Whats the best way to have a silent owner or part owner in business?

I am in the process of buying a business. My parents are going to help out with about 10% down and will be 10% owner. We have it figured out where they will get about 5% of the gross income. They cosigned for the loan at the bank. Now we are trying to figure out the best way for me to pay them back. I have an S-corp. They will have to claim the money that I pay them and that is where we are trying to figure out how they don't have to pay 10% of expenses and employees whatever else there is but still be able to write off expenses. What is the best way to pay them or have them involved without them getting screwed on taxes?
I would be contracted with a huge company and there have not been losses financially. My parents would be 10% owner of the business and make 5% of the net. That is what worked out the best, and allowed them to pay off what there 10% in less than 2 years. I'm just trying to figure out how to have them part owner and pay them without them having to pay taxes on there part and them not being able to write stuff off. Basically I'm trying to give them there part say $2000 a month without them loosing on the taxes just because they are not part of my S Corp but would still be a silent part owner.
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Resolved Question: What if we made it a law, that all commodities had to be taken delivery of in a given time period?

Would commodity speculation come to a complete halt then? It appears that the ones with the most money can bid this stuff up to whatever they want, and then sell out of their contracts leaving us who have to pay for the actual commodity being charged the price they bid it up to!

If they had the expense of having to have it shipped to them and needing a storage expense or warehouse to store it in, they might not be able to make enough money to cover that and might stop the unreasonable bidding process?
Perhaps we could charge a premium export tariff on the commodities bought from the US when our dollar is weak? Why should the American Citizen give up the minerals and commodities that are grown here, in exchange for poverty? Is that what America is about?
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Resolved Question: Question on finances when you get divorced.?

I am in the process of getting a divorce (just starting) I have a seperate account that is set up with money that I have been getting money from my son's special needs trust. ( I have it set up for the sole purpose so the lawyers don't keep taking money that should be my son's & not theirs with all their fees)
My soon to be ex is a big wasteful spender & I do not want him to have this money. It is our son's Matthew. In MI it is 50/50-how do they discover finances, expenses etc because I do not want to split this with him.
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Voting Question: What student loans could I get for $27,500 and defer payments until graduation without a co signer?

I wanted to know if I could get a loan for $27,500 for college; the money will also be for my living expenses. My school only provides off campus living and it’s much more expensive to live off campus instead of on campus. I am currently unemployed, I don't have anyone that will co-sign a loan for me, and I was wondering even If I don't have a job at the moment couldn't I defer payments until after graduation and then begin to start making payments? And It's not like I haven't been looking for a job, I have put in several applications but no response yet. I can't get financial assistance right now because my mom still hasn't done her taxes yet and my expected start date is July 9th and I know that it takes about 4-6 weeks to process the fafsa form and by that time I should be starting school. I just wanted to see with my situation is it possible for me to get a loan. Please respond as soon as possible.
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Resolved Question: Am i able to get a court order for another paternity test?

I just had a baby a few months ago. The man who I know is the father of my child requested a DNA test because we were not in a commited relationship at the time our child was concieved. I had no worries so i agreed to the paternity test, to my suprise the results came back excluding him as the father. I asked him if we could take another one at a diffrent lab @ my expense and he says no way. I was wondering if there is any legal action I can take to have him take another test. The reason why I am very suspect of this is because 1. I wasnt with another man. 2. I was not there when his sample was collected so how can i be sure it was even his sample. 3. why is he refusing to take another test?? I really need the test re-done cause there is no way that he is not the father, unless i have a case of emaculate conception. does anyone know if it is possible to get a court order for another test even though he has a legal test excluding him as the childs father? Also is this a long process?
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Resolved Question: Is this legitimate????????????

I am applying a job through online. The job is in the Hotel of OMNIMONT-ROYAL HOTEL in Montreal Québec Canada. We have met all the requirements they ask to me like the agreements etc.

In the agreements it say here:

1. That I abide with hotel rules, regulations, and instructions as given or stated by the hotel management.

2. That I must to work exclusively of 6 years contract and after a period if willingly, I can be independent or self established.

3. I have my two months leave with allowances being allocated for me by the hotel management.

4. The hotel will shouldered and deducting 5% of my monthly salary so as to pay off hotel expanses incur on me such as accommodation, flight ticket, residential and working permit processing fees and visa fees, until the payment is balanced off.

5. That apart from onward hotel management provision such as my accommodation fees, ticket fare, residential and working permit processing fees and visa fee are being taking care by the hotel management, That I agreed to meet up with or attend to my other expenses that I may incur during my documents of my visa processing through Immigrations Bureau of Ottawa, Canada like APPROVAL LETTER FROM ASIA/AFRICA REPRESENTATIVE,IN ORDER TO HONOR MY CLEARACE COMING FROM THIS REPRESENTATIVE AND MY MEDICAL EXAMINATION.

Sir, In the above agreement I already met it up except for the last agreement that I never did. Accordingly the Immigration Bureau of Ottawa, Canada will ask me to forward the CLEARANCE LETTER FROM ASIAN /AFRICAN REPRESENTATIVE COORDINATOR. Then before I get my clearance I must to pay the fee $450 to the person DR. MAXWELL PHILLIP a personnel representative to SERREKUNDA THE GAMBIA. After I pay $450 he will give me the CLEARACNE as needed to Immigration Bureau. When my Visa permit and other legal documents accordingly they are going to send or deliver it address to PHILIPPINES CANADIAN EMBASSY .

Sir, I want to ask that APPROVAL LETTER FROM ASIA/AFRICA REPRESENTATIVE,IN ORDER TO HONOR MY CLEARACE COMING FROM THIS REPRESENTATIVE is legitimate? Is the Company is registered with our PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION (POEA). Said agency was established to protect OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFW) as well as applicants for foreign employment from scrupulous employers. Is calvin charlton <ca_ottawaimmigrations@yahoo.ca> , ca_lawyers@yahoo.ca, coordi_ca@yahoo.ca, are authorize email add that

legitimate to work in your embassy or other established government to process and meet all requirements personnel?

This information below is sent from calvin charlton <ca_ottawaimmigrations@yahoo.ca> and one to meet up my requirements.

CANADA IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
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DEAR APPLICANT,
WE ARE NOW SET TO SERVE TO YOUR MAXIMUM SATISFACTION, WE HAVE SEEN THE HOTEL FORM AND INFORMATIONS BEEN SENT TO YOU ALL FROM THE HOTEL CANADA FOR YOUR SIX YEARS WORKING VISA.
YOU ARE NOW REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR YOUR WORKING
VISA APPROVAL

[A] CERTIFICATE OF VISA GUARANTEE FROM ASIA/AFRICA COORDINATORS OFFICE .
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[B] YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATES OR COUNTRY I.D CARD OR SCHOOL I.D CARD OR BUSSINESS I .D CARD.

[C] HOTEL PAYMENT RECEIPT FROM MISS KRISTIN MIDDLETON HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER MONTREAL, OMNI HOTEL CANADA .

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[D] NEAT SCANNNIG AS AN ATTACHMENT THE FRONT/DATA PAGE OF YOUR VALID INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT

EXAMPLE

Identification page of the passport booklet

[E] YOUR CLEARANCE APPROVAL LETTER FROM CANADA IMMIGRATION LAWYER.

A CLEARANCE LETTER FROM THE IMMIGRATION LAWYERS IN CANADA.

THEIR E-MAIL: ca_lawyers@yahoo.ca

ASIAN/AFRICAN COORDINATORS CONFIRMATION APPROVAL LETTER.

THEIR E-MAIL: coordi_ca@yahoo.ca


NOTE! NOTE!! NOTE!!!.
ALL THESE REQUESTED DOCUMENT SHOULD BE NEATLY SCANNED IN COMPUTER AND SEND BACK TO OUR OFFICE HERE IN CANADA IMMIGRATION OFFICE VANCOUVER . DOCUMENT WILL BE ACCESED AND IF APPROVED/ WE WILL SEND YOUR CANADA VISA CODE AND APPROVAL LETTER WITH YOUR APPROVED TRAVELLING DOCUMENT THROUGH DHL DELIVERY TO OUR CANADIAN EMBASSY IN YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE TO COLLECT YOUR WORKING SEALED VISA ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT WITHOUT ANY QUESTION OR QUERY.

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Immigration Services
372 Rideau Street # 900
OTTAWA, ON - K1N 1G7
Canada,
Tel: (416) 979-2443 - Fax: (144) 358-40572,E Fax ;1801-757-8778


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Sir, Is this a SCAM or not. With due respect to the company, I just want to be certain that I will not become a willing victim. I hope they understand my position. I am not imputing any malice on their company.

I hope to hear from you the soonest possible time.

Please Help Me Sir!!!!
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Resolved Question: My bf and I are in the process of letting this relationship go when today he.....?

Surprises me with an all expense paid 4day trip to Disney World with my son and his son! He stated we can work on "us" while we have fun on this trip. We still love eachother no doubt but he still needs to find out what he really wants and get those kinks out of his system. Yes, he cheated. What's a girl to do?
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Resolved Question: laughlins nevada cafe food?

What deal with the Laughlins Cafes food, Yuc. Every year food get more expense and the quality food goes to crap.

Examples Harrah Laughlin

They claim to be Better than all the rest of the casinos on the river. But there cafe food is some of the cheapest, low quaility food i have ever seen. Just put it in the mircowave precooked chicken breast that sounds yummy, frozen hamgburger patties,the all in one bag of salad, add a lil something so it looks like fresh made salad another yum. how about hot creamy mashed potatoes flaked style mmm MMM just like mother used to make. I could go on and on how low qualtiy food they have.

There was a time when the qualtiy food was good, about 15 years ago. Where they did make the food fresh, but thats l