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Public is a word in the English language, either an adjective or a noun with these meanings:- (adjective) "of or pertaining to the people; (adjective) "relating to, or affecting, a nation, state, or community"; opposed to "private"; (noun) "the people of a nation not affiliated with the government of that nation: the people" (noun) "Public to the general body of mankind or of a nation, state, or community"; (noun, indefinite) the public; also, a particular body or aggretion of people; as, an author's public. specimens (adjective):- the public treasury / a public road / "public network" means a network that is regulated as a common carrier.
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GNU Free Documentation License What's the difference between public and private companies? Q. What's the difference between a public company and a private company? I know public companies usually sell stocks on the stock market but what are the pros and cons of having a private/public company? Asked by Leonardo - Wed Jan 13 23:35:58 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Public companies issues stock for investors to own a piece of the company. Private companies do not issue stock. Answered by Max M - Fri Jan 15 13:25:07 2010 What year was it when public schools changed from teaching institutions to babysitters? Q. The same year that all parents were forced into minimum wage, non-fulfilling, dead-end jobs? I still remember, back in NYC, hearing that all major businesses private schools and universities were closed (due to blizzard conditions)--but NYC Public Schools remained open. So, is the safety of those who work, go to college, and go to private schools more important than the safety of those who go to public schools? Also, when did students lose all respect for teachers--and when did teachers become such doormats? Asked by Holiday Magic - Wed Aug 15 21:52:20 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. When states decided that children shouldn't be punished by their parents the way they used to be punished. A good belt across the backside. I remember when teachers used to use pointers or rulers to get the message across about who was in charge. Also a lot of kids these days could care less if they get an education or not. As long as they hang out with their buds. Answered by Jinjer S - Wed Aug 15 22:17:13 2007 Why should the public pay for pension benefits for others that will not be available to themselves ?
Q. After Brown's thieving from private sector pensions - why should the sector essentially fund public pensions. Isn't the social contract around pensions breaking down ? Why should people pay for others to retire at 65 when the same retirement will not be available to them ? Asked by Lorne - Wed Jul 7 05:26:09 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. You make a valid point. ALL private sector pensions are 'funded' - that is subject to assets being properly set aside for the payment of future benefits for the scheme members. Most public sector schemes are only 'technically' funded - inasmuch as they rely on income/benefit receipts/payments - Exchequer top-ups - and a whole bunch of IOUs future generations will be asked to redeem. One of Gorgon Broon's 1st stealth taxes was to grab back some 5 billion pa of 'tax concessions' to the private sector. Of neutral effect to his gross mismanagement of public sector pensions, where fiddling the numbers. postponing liabilities for others to meet, is the order of the day. Why did he do it - refusing all advice to the contrary ? He was of of… [cont.] Answered by Nemesis - Wed Jul 7 06:34:43 2010 From Yahoo Answer Search: "public"  google.com Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:53:05 GMT+00:00 The Associated Press The Kentucky Public Service Commission is expected to make a decision on the proposed acquisition by the end of the month. "We are hopeful that the Kentucky ...  nydailynews.com Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:38:37 GMT+00:00 ... New York Daily News "They are gaming the system," said city Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, who Monday released an online slumlord watch list. "When you or I get a parking ...  mercurynews.com Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:40:21 GMT+00:00 San Jose Mercury News After years of seeing one or two so-called " public safety bears" per year, officials have dealt with about 10 in the Lake Tahoe basin this year. ... From Google News Search: "public"  lessismore.org 506px x 821px | 404.90kB [source page] Note many map websites give directions incorrectly to this location 620 W Foster Road Santa Maria CA Map of North County Public Works Building Days and hours of operation Monday through Friday 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Phone Number 805 739 8750 From US 101  johny-foto.cz 566px x 850px | 241.10kB [source page] Fotoreporty Jak vypadal koncert Public Enemy v Praze Legendarni kapela ktera jede hip hop u neuv itelnych tak ka 20 let se po del i dob ukazala op t u nas Public Enemy ud lali From Yahoo Image Search: "public"  comprehension.prsa.org ksweetser Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:54:50 GM Dr. Kaye Sweetser talks about her APR+M experience and what she learned from it. From Google Blog Search: "public"  mtv.com Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST mtv.com.  youtube.com Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:02:13 PST PE in full effect!. youtube.com. From Google Video Search: "public" |
