All categories - 14 July 2007

We own a 4-plex. It's a 100-year old house converted into 4 separate 1 bdrm apts. It can be profitable but needs some major work (windows, floor beams need to be jacked, electrical work, etc.) We live in one of the units but want to move closer to family. We were offered $95,000 for it a couple years ago. But realized we couldn't afford to move at the time. Should we keep it as a rental and use it as collateral to buy a duplex closer to family? Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. thanks

2007-07-14 12:39:13 · 5 answers · asked by Deneen 3 in Renting & Real Estate

I, myself, have tried many different foods for my two boxers have owned, pedigree, science diet, Nature's Choice (large breed) just to name a few. I now feed my one boxer I have now Royal Canin Large breed puppy32 and have felt like this is the best for them. I later plan on switching my boxer to Royal Canin BOXER food after she's 15 months as directed on the "boxer" food label. I'm just curious what foods do you guys perfer for your dogs? (boxers preferrably but other large breeds are welcome)

2007-07-14 12:39:05 · 10 answers · asked by DaH pRoBLeM sOLVeR! 2 in Dogs

A farmer goes out one day and buys a brand new stud rooster for his chicken
coop. The new rooster struts over to the old rooster and says, "OK old fart,
time for you to retire."

The old rooster replies, "Come on, surely you cannot handle ALL of these
chickens. Look what it has done to me. Can't you just let me have the two
old hens over in the corner?"

The young rooster says, "Beat it: You are washed up and I am taking over."
The old rooster says, "I tell you what, young stud. I will race you around
the farmhouse. Whoever wins gets the exclusive domain over the entire
chicken coop."
The young rooster laughs. "You know you don't stand a chance old man.
So, just to be fair I will give you a head start."
The old rooster takes off running. About 15 seconds later the young rooster
takes off running after him. They round the front porch of the farmhouse and
the young rooster has closed the gap. He is already about
5 inches behind the old rooster and gaining fast.
The farmer, meanwhile, is sitting in his usual spot on the front porch when
he sees the roosters running by. He grabs his shotgun and - BOOM - He blows
the young rooster to bits.
The farmer sadly shakes his head and says, "Dammit... third gay rooster I
bought this month."
Moral of this story.... Don't mess with the OLD FARTS - age and treachery
will always overcome youth and skill!

2007-07-14 12:38:54 · 16 answers · asked by trancelator25574 1 in Jokes & Riddles

I have been contemplating my fish and I noticed that they don't have the right equipment for the process. I was wondering about how they "multiply" and while we're at it, how do chickens multiply ?

2007-07-14 12:38:32 · 9 answers · asked by Ismaily Rules 4 in Lebanon

I have anxiety disorder which sometimes border on panic attacks. I seem to get them more so when I am reading or studying, especially if I am at the library. I get these rushes of anxiety and sometimes feel that my mind is disconnecting with my body. In any case, why does this seem to happen when I am reading or studying? Anyone have any good tips on how to control anxiety attacks?

2007-07-14 12:38:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

WELL NOT FOR LONG!!!!!!!

If you ever wonder whether something is right or wrong, just ask yourself what you'd think if someone dit that to you!!!!

I should be a therapist!!!

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2007-07-14 12:38:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-14 12:38:16 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

My best friend gave this boy a nickname of "Dinky" because she couldn't remember his name. Now he's stuck with that nickname because he goes around annoying everybody & she knows it annoys him. Now everybody calls him Dinky & he gets mad. If it weren't for him being aggravating to everyone, she probably would be calling him by his real name now. But now I think he's used to being called Dinky. So to make him feel better, my friend put her username as Dinky on Y!A. Isn't that a sweet dedication? LOL

2007-07-14 12:38:07 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I soon to marry a man that feels as though he shouldn't reveal how much he makes in a year. Is this right?

2007-07-14 12:37:53 · 31 answers · asked by pug 1 in Marriage & Divorce

One night my neighbor was outside with a flashlight near his electric meter. I know him fairly well & walked over to see him fiddling around with the interior dials. The glass cover was completely off!!!!!

I asked what the hell he was doing and he told me I better not tell anyone. I agreed and he taught me everything he knew. This guy was saving thousands a year!!!

I tuned mine back shortly afterward but ran into a problem as the little pointer needle for the '100 KPH' broke right off when I tried to turn it backwards. There is definitely no way to get it back on there are even some weird coils sticking out now.

To make matters worse all the other dials seem to be moving faster now (I assume charging me more). I put the cover back on but am worried. My neighbor is vacationing in Europe for the next 3 weeks so he can't help me.

How do I fix this? Are there any electricians that can help me with an answer? Actually anyone that can help me?

2007-07-14 12:37:47 · 22 answers · asked by Billy Jack H 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Strawberry =D ♥

2007-07-14 12:37:39 · 24 answers · asked by ♥ Cute T ♥ 5 in Polls & Surveys

Or a ride?

2007-07-14 12:37:39 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

GOODBYE, ROMEO
by Saint John
from the forthcoming album "All That I Bleed"


Montagues and Capulets;
Omniscient in their love's
Betrayals and desecrations
Forgiving: one's false aplombs

(verse)
Thus, I have been true to YOU!
Too star-crossed to see...
Captive of my own verities;
I writhe to be deemed!

Is there naught to extricate
A romance's remonstrance?
Beatific within oneself--
I digress with lips pressed to chance...

(chorus)
Hands once clasped by letting go
Goodbye Juliette, goodbye Romeo

(verse)
Interpolated bygones and byfores
A rose's tomb in a sunken palm--
Withering with each thorned season
To save for the promise of dawn?

I reason with devotion,
Parting ways to save eminence--
Please grant me immunity,
A supplicant's privation of circumstance

(chorus)

Tinder tenderness, almost admired...

A rose in my sunken palm
Shall one day grow
For a fair maiden I cantillate--
I, Romeo...

2007-07-14 12:37:18 · 4 answers · asked by zmanjohn00 2 in Poetry

How far of a drive are you willing to take your child to his/her after school activities? ex: soccer practice, piano lessons, gymnastics, dance class

2007-07-14 12:37:15 · 8 answers · asked by Jus T 1 in Grade-Schooler

I have a friend who doesn't dream very often but when she does, they come true. I have experienced this myself a couple times and so have our other friends. She is native american by the way. My question is are some people really given that gift? Because at the moment her dream isn't lining up with what is happening in my life. And please, if you are really knowledgeable about this sort of thing, please answer. If not, ignore this.

2007-07-14 12:37:11 · 3 answers · asked by jenwom 1 in Dream Interpretation

Has anyone done this? I can't think of anything that would go wrong. I would use outside electrical cord of proper gauge. Protect it with conduit. Put the window ac unit in the custom window I will cut out in my dog house. build a cage so my dog can't get to the unit. (chicken wire or somthing) Possibly fix a breaker or fuse of some sorts just in case. Probably have to clean out dog hair daily from filter as not to plug it up with debrie and dog hair. Can this be done? Is there anything I'm not looking at? Am I going to kill myself or my dog? Also I was wondering if my 5000 btu unit would freeze up being a small dog house? It's way hot though and the dog house isn't very insulated. The door is just a clear vinyle flappy door. Thanks

2007-07-14 12:36:53 · 8 answers · asked by erick_curtis 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

A man was ordered by his doctor to lose 4 stones as soon as possible due to very serious health risks.
As he wondered how he would ever do it, he saw an ad in the newspaper for a GUARANTEED WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMME.
"Guaranteed. Yeah right!" he thought to himself. But desperate, he calls
and subscribes to the 3-day / 10 pound weight loss programme.
The next day there's a knock at his door, and when he answers, there stands before him a voluptuous, athletic, 19-year-old young lady dressed in nothing but a pair of Nike running shoes and a sign round her neck.
She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company. The
sign reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me!"
Without a second thought he takes off after her. A few miles later, huffing and puffing, he finally catches her and has his way with her.
After they are through and she leaves, he thinks to himself, "I like the way this company does business!" The same girl shows up for the next two days and the same thing happens.
On the fourth day, he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost 10 lb as promised. He calls the company and orders their 5- day / 20 pound programme.
The next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most stunning, beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life, wearing nothing but Reebok running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, "If you catch me, you can have me."
He's out the door or after her like a shot. This girl is in excellent shape and it takes him a while to catch her, but when he does, it is worth every cramp and wheeze. For the next four days, the same routine happens.
Much to his delight, on the fifth day, he weighs himself and found he has lost another 20 lbs, as promised.
He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7-day / 50 pound programme.
"Are you sure?" asks the representative on the phone.
"This is our most rigorous programme."
"Absolutely," he replies, "I haven't felt this good in years."
The next day there's a knock at the door and when he opens it he finds a
muscular guy standing there wearing nothing but pink running shoes and a
sign around his neck that reads, "If I catch you, you're mine."

2007-07-14 12:36:50 · 26 answers · asked by trancelator25574 1 in Jokes & Riddles

It will start for a second then it bogs out on my. What do i need to do?

2007-07-14 12:36:48 · 7 answers · asked by jonathan w 1 in Motorcycles

2007-07-14 12:36:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

And why is that type of music your favourite?

2007-07-14 12:36:34 · 16 answers · asked by Keira 6 in Other - Entertainment

2007-07-14 12:36:28 · 22 answers · asked by Susan 2 in Pregnancy

Is that a heart?

2007-07-14 12:36:11 · 38 answers · asked by this screaming inside my head 6 in Polls & Surveys

2007-07-14 12:36:05 · 3 answers · asked by nascarxcore 2 in Mathematics

ME:BOREDUM

2007-07-14 12:36:00 · 9 answers · asked by I SAID SO 3 in Polls & Surveys

2007-07-14 12:35:59 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-07-14 12:35:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Wrestling

A man in a hot air balloon realised he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am."
The woman below replied, "You're in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground. You're between 40 and 41 degrees north latitude and between 59 and 60 degrees west longitude."
"You must be a CAD Designer," said the balloonist.
"I am," replied the woman, "How did you know?"
"Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is, technically correct, but I've no idea what to make of your information, and the fact is I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help at all. If anything, you've delayed my trip."
The woman below responded, "You must be in Management."
"I am," replied the balloonist, "but how did you know?"
"Well," said the woman, "you don't know where you are or where you're going. You have risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise, which you've no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my fault."

2007-07-14 12:35:26 · 20 answers · asked by trancelator25574 1 in Jokes & Riddles

Why or why not.

2007-07-14 12:35:19 · 15 answers · asked by Breezey is saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY 7 in Polls & Surveys

2007-07-14 12:35:19 · 41 answers · asked by Snake Eyes 6 in Polls & Surveys

2007-07-14 12:35:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Wrestling