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Duane Said:

Could You Suggest an Alternative Healthcare Bill 10% the Size of the Present One?

We Answered:

This is one of those 'you can't get there from here' situations. First of all, we are depending upon our elected servants. Yes, servants. We are paying them to do the jobs they campaigned for. We, the people, can't do much more.

The biggest problem is that once upon a time, we had a medical profession. It became a medical industry. Industry. Big business. Big profit maker. That is a bastardization of everything the healing art was intended to be. It used to be that way, an altruistic calling to help humanity.

And so now we have on our hands an industry that is greedy for maximum profit.. Weaning the investors away from sucking the well dry, while increasing the care factor.. quite a task. The addiction for utmost profit from minimal service has been entrenched for decades now.

Our capitalistic country has lost it's 'checks and balance' structure. Capitalism is like a fire. Both can serve us well. But like a fire, capitalism is extremely and endlessly 'hungry' in it's eternal quest for 'growth' - growth.. a favorite term of any capitalist. With the fire, we need a furnace.. else the house becomes the source of 'growth' - not a desirable long term plan. As it is with capitalism.. the hunger for 'growth' has consumed our nations GNP to an alarming extent. Capitalism has no 'furnace' - aka: checks & balances' to contain it, like it once had, circa 1960's. And at the same time the benefits have dwindled. The law of diminishing returns has presented itself to the patient.

The only way I can see for us is to make medical care a right for all. Medicine must be a profession. Everything but elective procedures should be provided cost free. Elective medical care must be left to the 'medical industries' business. That, of course, is a pill the 'industry' will fight tooth and nail. They have the bottomless pockets to fund the battle. We only have our elected servants to fight for us.

Yes, wars are stupid and senseless. But there too.. war became a vast enterprise. It is our monster that lurks below our radar. Most Americans aren't aware of the vast, worldwide network of bases and manpower that have grown out of World War 2, never to be closed but to expand and expand.. the 'defense' industry is immense. For the 2009 fiscal year, the base budget of the Department of Defense rose to $518.3 billion. Adding emergency discretionary spending, supplemental spending, and stimulus spending brings the sum to $651.2 billion. Defense-related expenditures outside of the Department of Defense constitute between $274 billion and $493 billion in additional spending, bringing the total for defense spending to between $925 billion and $1.14 trillion in 2009.

Trying to 'apply the brakes' to either 'industry' is like trying to drag ones shoe in order to stop a runaway freight train. We are in quite the pickle..!!

Terry Said:

How to start my own gourmet treats business from home for sell via the internet? What steps do I need to take?

We Answered:

Before you begin selling edible items from home, you will need to do some research to keep yourself protected. I have begun the process of an at home biz that sells food items. You need to speak to your insurance agent first. They will tell you what insurances you require so you don't lose your home if someone claims to get ill from your product. Also your local zoning office, check to see that your biz is permissible by your town/city. You will need a tax i.d. number available at your city or town's Dept of Revenue Services office. You will also need to check with your local health dept. and acquire a business license. The Small Biz Assoc can be a great help and many places have a local division called SBDC (small biz development ctr). There's a lot to check into to have a legit food biz from home and it's best to take the right path to ensure all goes well. Best wishes.

Ken Said:

I am interested in starting a contracting business with friend.?

We Answered:

why can't your friend be the reference since he does have contracting experience?

Rhonda Said:

What salary should I ask for (business analyst position)?

We Answered:

The normal trend of switching a job is....
Multiply your current salary with 1.25

and bid your price... best of luck

Brandy Said:

Can this guy sue my parents?

We Answered:

I am afraid so. He could easily argue that the roof decking was not properly fastened and the burden of proof would be on your father. First, find out the wind zone for that area the structure is located, hopefully it is less than 45mph, if it is not, then it sounds like there may be a problem. Who inspected the decking? Was there an inspection?As for the amount, he will claim medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, possibly attorney fees and a host of other things, all perfectly legal, good luck.

Brent Said:

I want to start a cleaning business. How do I charge?

We Answered:

that is a resonable price but instead of by hour do it by rooms becasue i could clean my room and mob dust etc in about a half hour