Help with a Batch File I wrote…?
First I want to make a few things clear about the situation.
The script is solely my property, it has not assumed ownership through contract.
I do contract work for a vendor for the government distibuting and installing computer leased equipment. I’m in my 20′s, and I wrote a batch file that does my job for me. I am supposed to do windows updates, antivirus updates, and a few proprietary software installs, but everything is accessable relative to my job, from within this one console.
So anyway, the vendor tried to steal it from me, and now I wish to incorporate some way to license it per use, but I have no idea how. Since they want it so bad, I wish to sell it to them (since I don’t directly work for them). Their techs were taking 2+ hours for the same work I am doing in 20 minutes, because I don’t have to download anything, everything is localized to removable media (or local network accessible). I am also interested in copyrighting the software, but don’t know how to; I never expected the code to become such a useful utility and becomming standard issue….
The code is internally tagged with remarks, stating that it was created during personal time, and displays my business name and site, since I do have my own (home) business.
Any help is appreciated!
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Would you read my letter written in English?
I am a student learning English.
My friend asked me to translate her letter in English.
I did my best not to twist her original meaning.
Would you check to see if there are any awkward expressions?
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We expected that we could have gotten your letter in August if you had sent it early. We shouted with joy when we received your letter. My first daughter asked me to read your letter quickly.
We live far apart, so it is hard for us to ask and answer about each other at once. Let’s gradually know about each other through letters like this
I am a woman and my husband’s name is “Tom”. He and I are the same age, 37. While we went to the same school, we fell in love and got married. I have two daughters. One is “Jane”, 10 years old. The other one is “Jena”, 6 years old. When I sent my first letter to you, I also enclosed the letter which my first daughter wrote.
I work for the company which leases construction equipment. I have worked here for over four years. I have a plan to study to be a teacher after quitting my current job in 2011. After pass the exam, I want to work as a teacher in preschool.
My goal is to run a preschool after building my career.
Now is summer, so my family members are tired because of heat.
I am okay in the office thanks to air conditioner, though.
I enclose my family’s picture. I was sorry not to send you my family’s picture.
The girl with a hat is my first daughter “Jane” who is 10 years old. She is a third- year student. She is good at studying and singing. She goes to church, and her voice is pretty, so she joined recording the CD of hymn.
The little girl with pink stripped trousers is my second daughter, “Jena” who is six years old. She has yet to know how to write. She is good at dancing and very lovely, so family loves her.
The last man is my husband, “Tom”. He is a nice guy. I fell in love with him when he sang to me with his nice voice. He is an established man in his company. He is a plant manager in the steel company.
I came from a poor family. My parents were very poor.
Compared to my childhood, I am better off now.
We are not that rich compared to other people in my country, but everyday my family is grateful for our happiness.
I am also grateful to God about meeting you. We give you just small help, but you give us very big happiness.
In Korea, there is a compulsory education course. So, to some extent, students automatically move on the next grade. I was happy to hear that you passed the exam to promote to the next grade.
Your mother works in the restaurant, right? She must be tired.
However, having a job is also to be thankful for.
I believe that you will be a great person who makes your mother proud because you are a good child.
I hope to see the picture showing you and your mother the next time.
I am sorry not to go to your place to see you.
I’d like to go there to meet you someday.
My family will do our best here. I hope that you and your mom will also live good lives.
I love you.
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What kind of bankruptcy options?
I am not sure what kind of BK atty to contact if any. I have a great job, make good money, and I have less than K in personal debt outside of my home. I am having to close down a small business. The problem is I have a personal guarantee on the business loan, lease, and equipment for the business. The equipment has enough equity to take care of itself, but it leaves the loan and lease. I owe roughly K on the loan, and have roughly 0K on the lease left. I don’t have any toys or extras, as my family leads a very modest lifestyle, and ultimately have fallen victims to the bad economy. The business is three years old, and we were on pace to have the business debt free within 5 years. We paid everything in advance, and now looking back was a mistake. All options to extend the debt and restructure have been exhausted. We are now going to be on the hook for almost 0K that we will never have means to pay off. I don’t know where to begin. Do I contact a business atty, a personal atty, or should I be thinking of other options. The loan is with an individual, while the lease is with a major leasing company.
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What should I do??????
Hi, okay I’m 15 and need to vent. So my mom and I were homeless and were blessed when she found this job with an apartment complex. Its not in a bad area either it is in Paradise Valley, AZ. So she took the job and we live here because she gets a discount. So at first the job was great, now she is seeing what assholes the manager and head tech are! They steal from the property, the head tech guy stole a ,000 PIECE OF EQUIPMENT!!! You know what people can do with that money? So not only is that happening, the head guy is trying to get my mom fired because hes angry that the manager didn’t hire one of the women that he recommended from his church (yeah did I mention he’s a pastor) So I am scared now even tho the manager loves my moms work and the manager gets compliments on her work from residents. So not only that but now we have a roach problem. We’ve told her multiple times and nothing. And a lot of people have complained and more people have complained about their air being broken but the other maintenance guy can’t do anything cause the head guy steals everything. And then the only people that get bonuses are the manager and the head tech of course. He also won’t buy my mom the supplies she needs and he is making her do the same apartments over again because he keeps making them dirty and so shes falling behind on her work and the manager is getting angry. My mom is looking else where now but what happens if she quits I no we have to move but will we get our deposits back or not? That was a lot of money for this piece of shit apartment. Now isn’t that wrong? I want to call the management company or even the state on their asses. Should I or should I keep my mouth shut?
Just in case your confused:
5 employees
manager
head tech
regular tech I guess
housekeeper-my mom
and leasing consultant who just sits around in the office shes fine nothing wrong with her
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Question for mommies who got a 3D or 4D ultrasound?
My BIL and his wife are planning to open a 3D ultrasound studio in their city, and if the venture is a success, they want to open another one in MY city and guess who gets a new, awesome job?! LOL I’m super excited and really think it’s going to pan out because as of now, neither city has a studio, and the closest is a 30 minute drive away! We’re in the "outline" stages right now, but they have the small business loan to purchase all the of equipment, property to lease for the office and are working on a website and brochures!
So I was just wondering, for mommies who have had a 3D ultrasound, what did you like and dislike about the particular studio you went to? I would like to hear about everything from the actual experience of the ultrasound to the ambiance of the office itself. I figure Y!A is as good a place as any to get valuable consumer input. =)
Thank you!
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Question for mommies who got a 3D or 4D ultrasound?
(Also posted in Newborn & Baby section.)
My BIL and his wife are planning to open a 3D ultrasound studio in their city, and if the venture is a success, they want to open another one in MY city and guess who gets a new, awesome job?! LOL I’m super excited and really think it’s going to pan out because as of now, neither city has a studio, and the closest is a 30 minute drive away! We’re in the "outline" stages right now, but they have the small business loan to purchase all the of equipment, property to lease for the office and are working on a website and brochures!
So I was just wondering, for mommies who have had a 3D ultrasound, what did you like and dislike about the particular studio you went to? I would like to hear about everything from the actual experience of the ultrasound to the ambiance of the office itself. I figure Y!A is as good a place as any to get valuable consumer input. =)
Thank you!
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Why is the wastewater department so strict on the rules? Don’t these people have a conscience?
I’m helping to build a mock restaurant that will be used to teach mentally and physically handicap people how to work in a restaurant. The kitchen will be fully functional with all equipment and serving counter and dining area but will only be open to the public 1 day a week just to help pay the rent. The rest of the time we will be training these people how to do a job. There will be a program to place them in a job when they are ready. Our sticking point is the grease trap. Waste water is making us install a full scale grease trap even though the kitchen is only for training purposes and will generate very little waste. We already signed a lease and started the renovations but now have to come up with K more dollars to pay for this grease trap. I explained to them that this is non-profit and is to help these people find a job so they can function normally in society but they said they don’t care… they would not grant us exception to the code. Don’t they care?
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Can these people do this? Please help. ?
I am going to make this as detailed as possible. I’ve tried looking things up, but I’m just at a loss.
My mother and I recently moved to North Carolina after having years of trouble in Arizona. We have very little possessions, and simply planned on moving here with our pets and whatever we could stuff in our car.
For months my mom looked for a job, to no avail. We have very little money available, and we considered ourselves lucky when we found a low-rent "efficiency" apartment on Craigslist. The ad read as follows:
"New furnished efficiency apt with all utilities and even Direct TV, – miles to Southern Pines, Pinehurst. – minutes to Fayetteville/Sanford. No smoking indoors, no drugs. 0 plus last months rent of 450., call — before 8pm only."
(I’ve taken some information out; phone numbers and specific locations as they don’t apply to the matter.)
After months of searching, we thought we had finally found someplace to stay in the little town we wanted to live in. Of course it would only be for a few months, as the apartment was supposed to have a small kitchenette and was located in the landlady’s garage.
My mom talked to the woman renting out the apartment on the phone for almost a month before we arrived. They had the money for two weeks before our arrival, and new the date and time we would be there. Everything was supposedly set up (the beds, kitchenette, etc.), and they said it would all be ready when we got there.
After three days of driving, we came to our new home right on time at about 9PM, tired and dirty, only to find a 20 by 20 foot shed with a small bathroom and cluttered closet, filled with grooming equipment. The landlady and her husband began moving all of their stuff out of the building and putting together the beds when we arrived, as their small children ran around, jumped on the beds, and tried to feed everything they found to our dog. After being there for two hours, we could finally get some rest. We were starving, but unfortunately the kitchenette that they had been telling us about for weeks was no where to be found. My mother cried for most of the night, and woke up crying the next morning as she found that the place was even grubbier in the light.
We looked over the Craigslist ad and emails that had been sent, seeing that we had seriously been screwed over.
The situation only seemed to get worse when we realized they had lied to us about how far away we really were from town. It takes thirty minutes to get anywhere, and they had previously told us it only took seven.
The bathroom is 5 by 9 feet, and has an uncovered hot water heater, a shower "shell", a toilet, a sink that falling off the wall, and their dryer. When we leave the house, they come in and use the dryer without asking (they have a key).
There are no smoke detectors.
They never got the kitchenette. We had to buy a small dorm fridge and microwave, and we won’t even attempt to buy a stove as the room is too small. It is impossible to cook anything since there is no room, so when we get hungry we often have to drive thirty minutes to eat. This is extremely inconvenient.
Internet was supposed to be set up, but we had to do that as well. We had to buy two routers because their children broke the first one, and I had to network all the computers. I’m 16, and it’s kind of funny that every time this lady now has a problem with her computer, she comes to me. She’s also asked me to make her a website, and she even had the nerve to ask me to help her post a Craigslist ad for their old house because she didn’t know how!
They didn’t ask us to sign a lease…and now we know why.
We’ve been living here for almost three months. My mom still can’t find a job, as it is a close knit community and you need connections to get in anywhere.
They have tons of dogs (at least 16) that are always barking. They have them in cages outside, and they don’t feed/water them or clean the cages. When we walk outside we get attacked by flies and the smell of dog poop. It’s just not sanitary.
Living with a single mom can be hard, and we thought things might get better if we moved out of Phoenix since it was getting so congested. Turns out we’re in even deeper crud than before.
I honestly feel this woman manipulated the situation in such a way that she would profit from it. I think it’s truly wrong, as she knew we were coming from out of state, had no where else to stay, and couldn’t personally come and look at the apartment.
So my first question is, are they are laws that prohibit this? Can this woman post an ad on Craigslist that is selling one thing yet you get another? Are there federal laws or North Carolina state laws that require a person to have a license to rent-out an apartment? Would they even be allowed to rent this shack out?
We will hopefully we out of here by the end of August, and we were just wondering if there is anything we can do to stop this from happening again to other people, and to maybe even get back the money we had to pay to live in the awful place.
Any help or advice is appreciated. I’m sorry this ended up being so long.
Thank you.
Actually, we wanted to live in Aberdeen. My father lives there (my mother’s ex-husband), and he said it would be easy to find a job at the local hospital since my mother has 10 years experience in the field. He said it was cheaper to live here, and that we would love it.
We’d been planning for six months, and thought that we had found a decent place to live temporarily.
I know my mother messed up when she chose this place, and she realizes she did too. She feels terrible for putting us through this.
They did send pictures. Trust me, the pictures look nothing like what we ended up getting. They even sent a picture of the lake nearby, saying it was part of their property, and later told us it wasn’t when we got here.
Yes, we may sound stupid, but I think what these people are doing is wrong. They are taking advantage of an already sucky situation, and as parents they should not have knowingly rented this place to a single mother and her child.
Debra, we have called the humane society. The landlady claims to be a "groomer and breeder of dogs", when all she is doing is running a puppy mill. So many of her animals have died in just the few months that we’ve been here that I don’t even want to let her near my dog. She won’t give us a straight answer about what the humane society said when they came here.
They may not be breaking any laws renting this place to us, but they sure are doing something wrong with those dogs. Even the horses are mistreated.
Thank you all so much for your help.
Has anyone here seen that movie ‘Funny Farm’?
I feel the same way as they do in that movie. I’m surprised the mail man doesn’t throw our mail at us.
Thanks again for all of your help. And to ‘Expert Realtor’, I appreciate your answer. You live in NC, have you heard of Ellerbe? That’s where this place is. When we tell people that, they look disgusted that we live out this far (it’s pretty funny, actually).
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