Beth n Rod

You yourself stated your time was short so I am going to proceed on the basis that you skimmed through my post(s). I will relegate the task of answering your questions to you once you decide to read my post(s) more completely. I believe the answers are there. Meanwhile, I understand your position from your responses and how set you are in it and will no longer choose to engage you as I find the willingness to debate others have demonstrated more interesting and far more productive. I choose to always examine the option that there are other ways and not stick to the status quo as the only way. Next. Rod!~

Videos are a great way to let others see what you do, and many consumers like them. Smart kids you have there daddy! Beth

Some of these guys get snow allll the time. I bet many don't think to take photos. I hope they post some. Snow can be fun! Beth

Yes, via PWNA. Beth

Responding in blue: No argument there...except for the arbitrary 'unfit' remark. How is 'unfit' defined there? Handicapped, Physically/mentally Disabled? How did that come to be? Job related? Genetic? Are you really that cold and unsympathetic towards your fellow man? That is not the America I was taught about and what made this country great. This country is know for not leaving a fellow man/woman behind on the battle field because that person may have done something in their life that we now benefit from. Where is the compassion for our fellow man in your last statement? I may not agree with you but I wouldn't leave you behind if we were fighting together. There is the difference. In corporate America, it is every man for himself. I remember these words most as I address anyone here: One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and Justice for ALL! That is what America is about to me. Rod!~

Glad you are enjoying it! I'll see what kind of pics I can dig up from past snow storms... These are from the storm in 2006. Beth

Welcome back Paul! Good to see you here. Looking forward to hearing more about what's new with PWNA. Beth

Feel free to use the room. We are heading out to dinner and an evening out but you are welcome to use it. :) Beth

Our members know that we are professional forum, that we will not break the rules and drag others through the mud like you did with your little private google war on here. We don't want it, we don't need it, we are all here to learn and grow and make money in a positive professional environment. Beth

OK... Clear your cache and it DOES work. Beth

It's not fixed. It's not even in english...and before it auto logged in right??? Beth

Wish you guys had reported it. I'll see about getting it fixed. Beth

You know, the reality is that companies will have to be competitive with one another to attract and keep good employees. It boils down to economics. If a company is in need of a person or persons with a particular skill, and there are not many of them out there, then the salary and benefits package will be greater. If the labor pool in general is not heavily saturated, the pay and benefits will be greater, because you have to attract folks, maybe even lure them away from other employers. If however there is a labor surplus, you can pick up very good labor for less. BUT...there is always a but...once the market corrects itself, if you do not respond along with other companies who begin to offer higher wages and better benefits, you will begin to lose workers. Good help is a commodity. Payroll and benefits are an investment. If you have the correct pricing for your product or service you will meet your goals for what the company needs to make and your employees will also prosper - HAPPILY - and will want to stay with you. This is business. Yes it is about the company, but it is at the very same time about the employees and the ability to find and retain the best of them that you can, in line with the going market rates. Off my soapbox. No more coffee for me. Beth

John, I hate to disagree with ya cause you are a cool guy, but just because someone holds a supreme court justice position, doesn't mean they are infallible. Not every decision the supreme court has made has been a good one. The following I am sure you are aware of but for the sake of clarification I preface it to you; Alito is not a business man but a lawyer who interprets the law and applies a judgment. Now, that judgment can be flawed and/or biased. We have all heard of Judges who are tough or lenient based upon the issues they find necessary. You in your profession I am sure have heard of this phenomenon and felt confident that the judge would convict based upon the conditions of the crime. True? Rod!~

Thank you and to put it in proper perspective: Exactly! Unions in the beginning were formed with one of the basic premises being; providing monetary protection from layoffs and economic downturns for those who were members. You are exactly right. That money could have been a HUGE help. Remember a now defunct practice called "A Severance Package"? Corporations used to provide for their long term employee(s) a monetary compensation to help provide a cushion during a transition period standard of 3-6 months. This helped to pay the regular bills and provide an education payment in a different field. This is specific example of how corporations are no longer supporting their base. There is no longer any form of job security for those who worked hard and were loyal. They are now being kicked to the curb on a moments notice with only a final paycheck. The corporation is maintained but the "employee(s)" are expendable. Only those in the executive level secure any type of monetary compensation upon separation because now most are in position because of a signed contract which outlines and details these measures. Of course there is unemployment that can be applied for but only paid at minimum wage and only available for 3-6 months depending upon the specific states regulations. Now they are forced to take advantage of government spending which I hear most adamantly from conservatives that they don't want. Does anyone see the quagmire developing here? Rod!~

Ron.... WE HAVE CHAT HERE. I can't be any more subtle than that. Thanks. Beth

That's a great discount and offer! Beth

If you read the entire article, you would have posted differently. They say his statement was 'barely true'. The court has yet to rule on foreign owned corporations based in this country according to current law which addresses foreign nationals, leaving a loophole for corporations which under this ruling is what is being challenged by Obama. I corrected myself on that one regarding unions as well. They were not considered a corporation but an advocacy group which fell outside the scope of the previous campaign laws. Businesses have always had a voice through political action committees. Political Advocacy Groups: A Directory of United States Lobbyists Otherwise known as lobbyists. The ruling specifies that they no longer need to do that and can use their funds directly. This makes it easier by reducing the necessity of the middle man and having direct control over their endeavors which I see is a benefit to the corporations because the whole process just got more efficient. My point of contention is what impact that will have over the American people as corporations advertise to manipulate and influence our vote. Corporations are not citizens. They are formed entities conforming to the charter of their state. They are not covered in the bill of rights first amendment which guarantees for it's citizens according to the constitution and specifically stated in...the preamble: We The People. (not We the corporations etc.) Further reading; Alien and Sedition Acts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This one specifically deals with the question Obama raised. Rod!~

Don't say another word about that! :lol: Beth

Do you ever sleep? Beth

How about those Saints! Hope they win the Superbowl! Beth

Ok, debate on. I'll respond in blue: Nothing to forgive, I have a bit of German blood as well but combined with Indian and Spaniard all of which are very strong willed and combined form a very determined personality when necessary. Pragmatic and practical. Now, back on topic. We can toss this around all day in the light of what our parties ideology feels is best but we have to look at the track record and make decisions that way instead of bulling straight ahead and only looking up when someone screams. This is haphazard and ignorant of anyone to continue. We have seen where the past has gotten us and unless I am mistaken, no one at our level likes it. We aren't necessarily influenced by it but we are being forced to contend with it. That makes it a fight. It doesn't have to be a fight, it should be a cooperation. We are all in the same nation and should all be looking out for not just ourselves but for everyone. When our actions are for the benefit of everyone, no one is left out. This court ruling is not for the benefit of everyone, it is for the benefit of the major corporations and they will walk all over us until it is time to make a decision and then we will get flooded with ads trying to tell us who is the best candidate. Right now, we still have the vote...for now.

I will correct myself on this one clarifying that the effects of this new ruling stem back to it in the context of citizenship. I was mistaken here, Unions are affected as well and THAT I have a big problem with as they have forced many manufacturing jobs overseas after bleeding companies that used to be U.S. based in the so called name of the 'employee(s)'.Now, they can use even more of the money they get from hard working people to influence government when instead, they should be giving it back to those employees who really could use it right now and in the future. Pardon me for overstepping my bounds and blanketly stating McCain was 'your' ole buddy. I was referring to anyone who voted for him in which in the GOP circles, he's a good ole boy and therefor a buddy. I thought it was appropriate. No offense. As far as what I watch is of no consequence, I, like you am able to discern the facts and make up my own mind. You and others would rather believe that it (msnbc and Keith Olberman) is the only source of my news, when in fact I read more on Reuters and Associated press than what I watch on tv. I get it from the source not the spin doctors. Keith is very entertaining to watch but he is not infallible. Fox is irritating as they spin and edit out of context so much I am surprised they haven't been brought to charges yet. But I guess that little disclaimer gets them out of it as being opinion. Now, all that aside, lets get to the real issue here. Money. If corporations have that much to spend why is it not going to those who help to generate it? Why aren't they doing more for the benefit of their employee's instead of raking it all to the top and keeping the corporation top heavy with the money? This ruling allows them to spend without regulation. We have seen firsthand what lack of regulation creates (Current economy included) in corporate environment and this bill just allowed corporation to fully influence our government with money that the voters do not have. Voters now have become a formality. How long till that is destroyed? If I am not mistaken, the bill of rights states "of the PEOPLE, by the PEOPLE, for the PEOPLE". This does not include Corporations or business in any manner. How is it unconstitutional? Corporations are a pseudo entity comprised of individuals who already have the right to vote. Those individuals at the top do not have the best interests of those beneath them or outside of them at heart. It is called competition and that breeds warlike mentalities cause it becomes an "us against them" mindset which ultimately looks out for number one. Where do "we" fall in that? The outside! Many think the EPA is bad for their business, wait till corporations influence many of the regulations that keep them from dumping untreated waste into our waterways. I could go on, but that is the way I think...down the road, broadcasting the potentials into the future. If it weren't for the checks and balances put into place already, this country would be in one hell of a mess. (current economic disaster standing as a testament). So sorry, you can't blame our current President for that. That was the last guy.

Looks expensive. Do yourself a favor and before you spend a penny on something like that, attend a few round table events and talk to some contractors. Look at their rigs, learn what they do, and start with some basic services in your area. If you can get to PA, think about this one: http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/northeastern-regional-news-events/18143-acr-round-table-1st-week-end-march-2010-a.html It is put on by a vendor and he build rigs and lots of people drive their rigs to his meeting. Just a suggestion. Beth

Amazing, simply amazing. I guess then you all are ok with the fact that this ruling is not limited to 'American' corporations but is also inclusive of foreign corporations? That these corporations can now sway elected officials beyond lobbyist efforts? Do you even comprehend the impact? I disagree with all who are in favor of this ruling cause it has effectively reinstated slavery. This ruling does not give corporations a vote, this is correct, but it does give them the ability to pour funding into the endorsement or defeat of any candidate that does not play ball with them. I can't believe anyone is so naive to think this is good for America. This reverses the Dred Scott decision of the early 1900's and many other rulings that have kept corporations from being able to interfere with democracy. We don't have unions in the pw'ing world and be glad it is that way cause most would go out of business as a result. Unions are the reason besides tax shelters that major corporations are moving overseas. The union argument is arbitrary here cause unions have nothing to do with this ruling. Lobbying is not the same as what this ruling is about. It is about corporations ability to publicly fund advertisements for or against a candidate and campaign funding. What this means is the corporations can practically BUY a seat in congress with their advertising and funding. Otherwise, they can launch destructive campaigns against those who do not legislate to their liking. ----Several years ago, Beth and I started asking the question "hows the economy for you". Most answered that business was the best it had ever been, phones ringing off the hook and booked out for several weeks. Then what happened? People started posting here that they had little or no more work, their advertising wasn't working, they started looking to areas farther away to get work. Remember? Then, the bubble burst! We saw something coming but not knowing exactly what, only that our economy was heading for something bad. In my opinion, this is not the good thing it is purported to be. Sorry folks, to me, it is like in the movies "do I cut the blue wire or the red wire?" They cut the wrong wire, the bomb is now ticking. Even some republicans are caught by surprise at the implications of this ruling. Heck, matter of fact; your ole buddy McCain was against it too. Not a happy feel good ruling from my perspective. My warning sirens went off big time!