Fred Head

I am seeing the term "13/90" frequently in various comments... usually news reports involving black shootings. It seems to be some kind of statistic... or possibly derogatory.

Anyone know the 13/90 meaning?

I am a single, full-time father with 2 girls. My parents have always been difficult to deal with. My mom has said mean things to me and my kids (like they are fat).

I have distanced myself from my parents ever since, but my mom continues to try to call me, and my father emails me. I ignore these things.

However, my Mom has been texting me asking if she can see my kids. I don't want to deal with her but should I allow her to see her grand-kids?

My kids and I want to see Wicked and the seats are going fast. I can not afford the $219 seats in Orchestra. So I am left with 3 options:

1. Front and very left (or right) "partial view" seats at $119 ea.

2. Row 7... far right or left "partial view" for about $159.

3. Rear Mazz (nose bleed and all the way in the back) for $99 each.

My main concern is the view for my 6 y/o.

I have a 3 y/o ASUS desktop. It has 3 Jacks for sound: "Front","Rear", and "Sub".

Over time, I thought my speakers were going out, but now the Front and Rear jacks don't work... only the Sub works.

I opened the computer expecting to find a sound card... but instead it seems the jacks are hardwired into the motherboard.

I already checked all Playback settings. Do I need to just buy a separate sound card.

I am a single Dad and have an opportunity to take my girls (6 and 13) anywhere in the U.S. They have 2 tickets already paid for by their grandma and need to be used before May.

I just need to pay for my own ticket. Other than Orlando (which we visit too much already) what is a good city to go to, with my kids.

I had my middle finger nail ripped clean off. The dr. said the nail would grow back.

In the meantime, I am confused by the care instructions. It says to "keep dry", and bandage with neosporin. Well when I dress with neosporin it stays wet and nasty looking (when bandage is removed). Seems like if I leave it open to air it would scab and dry up.

Anyone else with experience with this?

I started a vending business that never got off the ground. Made no money. I have been licensed and I got an EIN number last month. It's a sole proprietorship.

Do I need to do anything to cancel my business (ie. contact the IRS, state, etc)? If I do nothing, will I be okay?

We are starting a live chat support service for our web page. What is a good way to start and end the chat?

How about HELOCs?

I have been asked to volunteer and be on the Auditing Committee for a small, non-profit, organization. I have never been on an Auditing Committee, but I have taken a couple of accounting classes in college. However, these classes seemed to focus more on private and public companies.

What are my essential duties and what can be expected of me at our first meeting? What can I expect for a non-profit audit?

"Dividend is payable January 26, 2012 to common shareholders of record on December 29, 2011. The ex-dividend date is December 27, 2011."

According to this statement, what is the earliest hour I can sell this stock and still get paid the dividend?

Also what is the "Ex-dividend"?

I was watching the business news on CNBC, and noticed that the ticker would say something like "Exxon down - 100@$79.00".

What does the "100" mean?

My father owns several rental properties and eventually wants to add me as a partner. Currently he is not setup as anything special like an LLC, SCORP, etc. He simply pays personal taxes on his earnings each year.

What is the best way he can legally pay me on a percentage of earnings from the rentals? I would help invest my own money into repairs, further purchases, help with advertising, and maintaining full occupancy.

Do I go 1099, W2, or is there another option?

I have at my disposal, a 4000 sq. ft. warehouse. It is in an industrial side of town, and I do not have to pay rent for 1 year. If this space was available to you, what kind of business would you start utlizing such a space?

I am looking for any good wholesalers where I can purchase a large amount of product, store it, and ship later. I just earned a degree in Business, so now I am ready to start one.

I have been watching a particular stock for some time. It has been having significant trading volume, but it closed at .0001 for the first time ever.

I have never bought a stock this low. The message boards show many that are unhappy that the stock has gone this low. The company is appears to still be very active.

Does it make sense to purchase this stock tonight with a limit of .0001, for the morning? I have a hard time believing it will just flat line all of a sudden. I was thinking of buying at .0001 and sell at a limit of .0002 or higher

What are the risks and benefits of this strategy?

As a lay person, signing up for Scott Trade or other trading websites, am I buying and selling common or preferred stock?

Going to Bristol in August to watch the race with my wife. 2 years ago we went, parked for about $30 dollars. After the race it was a total nightmare. Took us 5 hours just to get to the highway.

We would like to avoid the nightmare traffic and stay in Bristol a while. Does anyone have any suggestions or experiences?