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Should I Copyright my Writing?

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:47:41 +0100

Answer: Many writers – whether published or not – are concerned about copyrighting their work. Many people do not know that written work is copyrighted as soon as it is published in any way, whether online or in print. This began in 1977, when written work was automatically copyrighted for 70 years after the death of the author.

What is the Black Market?

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:22:04 +0100

Answer: The black market, also known as the underground market, is any buying or selling of merchandise illegally. Although the term black market includes illegal substances such as drugs, oftentimes the merchandise itself is legal, although it has been procured and is being sold in a way that is not compliant with local laws.

What is the Underground Economy?

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:10:16 +0100

Answer: When determining the state of the official economy, government officials use figures that are reported by companies, businesses, individuals, and organizations when they pay their income taxes. However, the underground economy involves other figures – those that are not a part of the “official” economy. The underground economy includes both income that is illegally earned, such as drug sales, prostitution, and illegal workers; as well as income that is legal but unreported such as tips and other cash-based earnings.

What is the difference between a wage and a salary?

Fri, 22 May 2009 01:45:27 +0100

Answer: Although a wage and a salary are both forms of payment for employment, they have some fundamental differences. At the most basic, a salaried worker is paid by the week, month, or year, while a worker earning a wage is paid by the hour. Salaries are usually paid to workers in management, while hourly workers are often in more entry-level positions.

What is puffery?

Fri, 22 May 2009 01:39:27 +0100

Answer: Puffery is a legal term that refers to certain statements made in advertising or product promotions. The term refers to subjective statements that are not intended to be taken literally. For example, if a pizza parlor advertises “The Best Pizza in the Universe,” they are obviously exaggerating, and no one in their right mind would expect that to be literally true. The same would apply to “The World’s Most Exciting Roller Coaster.”