AP - The rally in energy prices gained momentum Friday, with retail gas prices rising further into record territory and diesel and heating oil futures setting records of their own amid concerns about strong global demand and tight supplies.

Stocks retreat on credit fears (AP)

AP - Wall Street plunged anew Friday after a near meltdown at Bear Stearns Cos. handed investors the unwelcome confirmation that the credit market's troubles are far from over. Word that the investment bank needed rescuing touched off a wave of selling that left each of the major indexes down more than 1.5 percent on the day; the Dow Jones industrial average fell nearly 200 points.

To create these notices properly and to ensure you don't suffer from legal ramifications for unlawful layoff, find a sample layoff letters. The employee may also collect on any unpaid wages from the past two years. o The termination is medium or high risk and you can't afford the increased severance or a litigation. Most students do not want to know how to terminate workforce. To get more information, I suggest you get a book on employment law or talk with your lawyer. o Remove the jobholder from business accounting and benefits programs.

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