"abc" wrote in message ... On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 22:10:07 +0100, abc wrote: can anyone suggest a good practical text for running a newly formed ltd company as a director thanks any suggest any newsgroups which would be helpful to follow.

"Tone" wrote in message ... A friend of mine has recently won the auction for a car using Ebay. There was no reserve price on the car. However after sending the seller all his details, he has received an email from the seller advising him that despite winning the auction he wants another £800 on top of the winning...

Fat Freddy's Cat wrote: I have a nagging feeling that items can be expected to last as long as any normal person would expect them to last i.e. a boiler's life should be measured in years rather than months. I've had a look at various dti and TS sites but genuine help or similar experiences would be appreciated. See http://www.dti.gov.uk/ccp/topics1/facts/salegoodsact.htm

On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 04:41:45 +0530, Onyx Elverstin wrote: Hi I am an Indian citizen in India and wish to come to UK for work and/or settle down. Don't bother. The place is going downhill fast

Absolutely astonishing, I'm surprised the tabloids haven't reproduced the first photograph: http://www.speedcam.co.uk/index2.htm

You mean YOUR address of 22 Accommodation Road, Horncastle, Lincs?

Justin Heyes-Jones wrote: Max Power wrote in message ... I went into town today and parked in an NCP carpark, which was basically just a bit of land near a bridge. I almost lost my ticket which was stamped with the time I came in, which meant if I hadn't found it again I would be charged a full...

Paul Nutteing wrote: even getting ufologists in a twizz http://www.forteantimes.com/articles/094_ripfull.shtml nice to be able to quote Fortean Times, which reminds me how goes the Rockall Times ? Not so good - production suspended ATM.

Many UK bookmakers have gambling machines, which have no legal status (ie illegal), The goverment has done nothing about them. I wrote to the Gameing Board or whatever but they never even bothered to reply. Some regulation eh? As long as the government is getting its 'dosh' it is not bothered. -- regards half_pint

i want to go out on my own .........and have resigned as a director of my current company......starting another next week how long do i have to stay away from my previous clients & contracts?

Sue wrote: I recently took my 16 year old son to see a speech therapist. upon the therapist coming out she stated to my son that he could see her alone if he wanted to.She more or less ignored me and her manner was not friendly or helpful towards me. My son said that he wanted me present and so we both went in . I noticed immediately that the only book of substance in the ...

"Johnjo" wrote: "Richard" wrote in message ... At the end of July i was sent a letter by a solicitor on behalf of a competitor of mine who was threatening to take me to the high court for passsing off by virtue of me owning a domain name similar to theirs. It was a very threatening...

In article , says... Hi I am an Indian citizen in India and wish to come to UK for work and/or settle down. I am a IT professional by trade, Diploma qualified and have three years working experience. I need someone to sponsor me a work permit. I am willing to sign a contract /pay a fee for this.

On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 13:17:42 +0100, Sue wrote: I recently took my 16 year old son to see a speech therapist. upon the therapist coming out she stated to my son that he could see her alone if he wanted to.She more or less ignored me and her manner was not friendly or helpful towards me. Seems perfectly correct behaviour IMO. He is 16, not 6.

"John Dougrez-Lewis" wrote in message ... I note that some Mortgage Lenders, by default, charge their interest on the balance of a loan at the beginning of the year rather than on a daily basis. For the last years of the mortgage, this can significantly affect the true interest rate paid, in fact doubling it in the final...

You clearly have no idea what a ceasefire is then.

Fat Freddy's Cat wrote: Had a new boiler installed May 2002. Cost about £700. It is now broken and needs a new PCB (printed circuit board) which is likely to cost in excess of £100. I contacted the manufacturers and they've stated that since its over 12 months old they will not supply the part free or fix it since it is out of warranty. I even tried appealing for goodwill.

The origin of the definitions you cite is not skin colour. Therefore these words are not racist - and nor is their usage. This is a common misconception that once removed innocent words such as "blackboard" from acceptable language. Fortunately, we're generally a bit more enlightened these days. The etymology of many of the words you mention is the "blackness" of the night. A few other relate to...

(1) Can i legally demand to be present next time Surely you should be asking your son what HE wants.

I pleaded guilty in a court case (fraud) and was sentenced last year. I based my plea on the evidence of the offence that the CPS showed me was from witnesses. All the evidence that was taken to convict me (papers and documents) i collected back from the police officer who was in charge of the case. It has now transpired that witnesses that gave evidence in writing were misled by the police...