Posted by Charles_CA on 10/4/05 1:59pm
Msg #68776

Have you read this in today's USA Today??

You may wish to get a copy of this to fax to your employers.

Gas prices prompt travel adjustments for businesses
The dramatic rise in gas prices is causing many companies to rethink their day-to-day operations. Business travelers at some companies are going so far as to check gasoline prices at a destination before traveling there, and then arranging their schedules to skip travel to some places that may not be worth the cost of gas to visit.

Reply by Cari_MO on 10/4/05 2:01pm
Msg #68778

Very interesting. I am sure we will see more of that in the days to come !!

Reply by Charm_AL on 10/4/05 2:06pm
Msg #68782

also...

another article...

http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/resources/startups/budgeting_expenses/squeezed_by_high_gas_prices_4_options_to_consider.mspx

scary...I wish they'd get a damned energy bill passed already! This is gouging...imo

Reply by Danny_FL on 10/4/05 2:25pm
Msg #68788

Florida gun law warning
4.37PM, Fri Sep 30 2005
Tourists travelling to Florida are being warned to avoid aggressive arguments with locals because they risk being shot.



October 2, 2005, 5:54 PM EDT


TALLAHASSEE -- Florida businesses could soon face criminal charges if they try to stop employees from bringing guns to work in their cars, thrusting the state into a growing national debate pitting individual freedom against job safety.

...may want to send this to some of the SS's....

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Reply by Charles_CA on 10/4/05 4:28pm
Msg #68833

Sounds like another reason to respect each other! NM

Reply by newlysmomva on 10/5/05 8:10am
Msg #68919

Re: Sounds like another reason to respect each other! NM

A friend of mine's husband works to a garbage collection business and they have cut all their employee's to a four day work week until further notice. As far as carrying a gun, I've done that for years!