All categories - 18 September 2007

2007-09-18 04:17:17 · 14 answers · asked by dolempap 2 in Religion & Spirituality

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2007-09-18 04:17:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Friends

The fact that the spelling is far from phonetic - the same combinations of letters can stand for totally different words, like the "ough" in "tough", "though", "drought", etc.

Star this Question if you like please..

2007-09-18 04:16:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

2007-09-18 04:16:53 · 16 answers · asked by prettylady! 1 in Baby Names

and the community that has forsaken me with their continued violations? I am thinking a few rabbits and maybe a turtle or maybe a handful of grasshoppers.

2007-09-18 04:16:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

"How Could You?"

By Jim Willis

When I was a puppy, I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh. You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend.

Whenever I was bad, you'd shake your finger at me and ask, "How could you?" –but then you'd relent, and roll me over for a belly rub.

My housebreaking took a little longer than expected, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. I remember those nights of nuzzling you in bed and listening to your confidences and secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be anymore perfect. We went for long walks and runs in the park, car rides, stops for ice cream (I only got the cone because you said ice cream is bad for dogs), and I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.

Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. I waited for you patiently, comforted you through your heartbreaks and disappointments, never chided you about bad decisions, and romped with glee at your homecomings, and when you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a "dog person" –still I welcomed her into our home, tried to show her affection, and obeyed her. I was happy because you were happy!

Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement. I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled and I wanted to mother them too. Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent most of my time banished to another room, or to a dog crate. Oh, how I wanted to love them, but I became a "prisoner of love".

As they began to grow, I became their friend. They clung to my fur and pulled themselves up on wobbly legs, poked their fingers in my eyes, investigated my ears, and gave me kisses on my nose. I loved everything about them and their touch –because your touch was now so infrequent –and I would have defended them with my life if need be. I would sneak into their beds and listen to their worries and secret dreams, and together we waiting for the sound of your car in the driveway.

There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told them stories about me. These past few years, you just answered "yes" and changed the subject. I had gone from being "your dog" to "just a dog" and you resented every expenditure on my behalf.


Now, you have a new career opportunity in another city, and you and them will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. You've made the right decision for your "family", but there was a time when I was your only family. I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the animal shelter. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear and hopelessness.

You filled out the paperwork and said, "I know you will find a good home for her." They shrugged and gave you a pained look. They understand the realities facing a middle-aged dog, even one with "papers".

You had to pry your son's fingers from my collar as he screamed "No, Daddy! Please don't let them take my dog!" And I worried for him, and what lessons you had just taught him about friendship and loyalty, about love and responsibility, and about respect for all life. You gave me a good-bye pat on the head, avoided my eyes and politely refused to take my collar and leash with you. You had a deadline to meet and now I have one too.

After you left, the two nice ladies said you probably knew about your upcoming move months ago and made no attempt to find me another good home. They shook their heads and asked, "How could you?"

They are as attentive to us here in the shelter as their busy schedules allow. They feed us, of course, but I lost my appetite days ago. At first, whenever anyone passed my pen, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you; that you had changed your mind –that this was a bad dream...or I hoped it would at least be someone who cared, anyone who might save me. When I realized I could not compete with the frolicking for attention of happy puppies, oblivious to their own fate, I retreated to a far corner and waited.

I heard her footsteps as she came for me at the end of the day, and I padded along the aisle after her to a separate room. A blissfully quiet room.

She placed me on the table and rubbed my ears, and told me not to worry. My heart pounded in anticipation of what was to come, but there was also a sense of relief. The prisoner of love had run out of days. As is my nature, I was more concerned about her.

The burden which she bears weighs heavily on her, and I know that the same way I knew your every mood. She gently placed a tourniquet around my foreleg as a tear ran down her cheek. I licked her hand in the same way I used to comfort you so many years ago. She expertly slid the hypodermic needle into my vein. As I felt the sting and the cool liquid coursing through my body I lay down sleepily, looking into her kind eyes and murmured, "How could you?"

Perhaps she understood my dogspeak because she said "I'm so sorry." She hugged me, and hurriedly explained that it was her job to make sure I went to a better place, where I wouldn't be ignored or abused or abandoned or have to fend for myslef: a place of love and light so very different from this earthly place. And with my last bit of energy, I tried to convey to her with a thump of my tail that my "How could you?" was not directed at her. It was you, my beloved master, that I was thinking of. I will think of you and wait for you forever.

May everyone in your life continue to show you so much loyalty.

The End


A note from the author: If "How Could You?" brought tears to your eyes as you read it, as it did to mine as I wrote it, it is because it is the composite story of the millions of formerly owned pets who die each year in American shelters.

2007-09-18 04:16:42 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I am concerned that my car could be stolen or that someone could be hurt. I am having to hide from someone that is not the ordinary type of person, he hires people to kill for him. I had thought about renting a car out of town. Where can I safely hide my car?

2007-09-18 04:16:35 · 2 answers · asked by escapee 1 in Safety

but, not following the rest of the rules of your religion and not, necessarily, recognizing the divinity of your gods or godesses?

Do you think that UU's are cheating? Or, does that make you proud of your religion's teachings - that it is applicable outside of your actual church?

http://www.uua.org/visitors/6798.shtml

2007-09-18 04:16:08 · 8 answers · asked by Maureen 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I saw in the news this morning that her plan for universal healthcare is FORCING every American to get coverage.

1) How does she plan to enforce it when the government cannot enforce people driving without insurance?

2) Did you know that if you cannot afford insurance you can pay a fine according to her plan?

3) Does she NOT realize that the reason why so many Americans does not have health insurance is NOT because they don't want it BUT because they cannot afford it.

4) How would you go about ensuring Americans receive universal health care?

My answers would be in the comments ... please wait until I have them posted.

2007-09-18 04:16:01 · 13 answers · asked by ? 4 in Insurance

Can you think of one or few things that can conclude Europe?

2007-09-18 04:15:52 · 3 answers · asked by ? 3 in Other - Europe

about someone who leaves the organization - "they know it's the truth". However, I never hear them say about the person that left that "they just don't believe we have the truth".
Why is that?

2007-09-18 04:15:48 · 5 answers · asked by Nea 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-18 04:15:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Food & Drink

2007-09-18 04:15:43 · 3 answers · asked by savera n 1 in Economics

divorced from mother in law

2007-09-18 04:15:39 · 13 answers · asked by PATRICIA V 2 in Law & Ethics

I bought a land in Naples, Florida, almost two years ago. The bank appraiser made a lot of mistake in his appraisal report. I want to know if I have the right to sue the appraiser.
Thank you.
George

2007-09-18 04:15:36 · 1 answers · asked by George F 1 in Renting & Real Estate

who u want..............

2007-09-18 04:15:29 · 9 answers · asked by meganne 2 in Celebrities

2007-09-18 04:15:08 · 10 answers · asked by Casey D 2 in Baby Names

Hi I got a speeding ticket for going 59 in 45 zone in a local road in Michigan. It was a new car and I didn't know if speeds up so fast. It is my first speeding ticket over 10 yrs of driving. The fine is $115 and point 3. I went to see the matistrate and he said he can't do anything except making an appointment for a trial if I wanted to. I contacted a lawyer and he says that it's very likely that he can reduce/clear my points and his fee is $375. Is there a chance that I can do that in a court without a lawyer or I better off hiring him?

2007-09-18 04:14:43 · 16 answers · asked by dinga 1 in Law & Ethics

My car is a Honda Accord 1997cc. Year 1994

2007-09-18 04:14:34 · 12 answers · asked by Freddy 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Cook bacon in your cast iron pan?? Did you know it's easier to cook if you cut it in half first??

2007-09-18 04:14:24 · 3 answers · asked by Miss Kim 4 in Cooking & Recipes

My husband was dating this girl about 7 monthes. To cut to the chase he was abt 2 marry her but wen i caught him he call everything off. I been with this man almost 6 years & was suppose 2 to get married September 26,2007. I forgave him because i am a church going person but i keep asking myself wat to do.ihave a 2 year-old child & one is due March 22 2008.i have saught help from many people but still need help. We are still together but for the sake of the children. Shall i take him back or leave him wher he is at?

2007-09-18 04:14:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

2007-09-18 04:14:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

kyunki God ki marzi ke bina to patta bhi nahi hilta ........
your opinion.........?

2007-09-18 04:14:11 · 12 answers · asked by holier than thou 5 in Psychology

a cylinder is inscribed inside a sphere with radius R. let x=height of cylinder. write a formila for the volume of the cylinder as a function of x and that includes R in some way. What is the domain of V(x) and graph V(x) when R=3

i have something like pi(4(R^2)-x^2)x/4....is this correct?
im having trouble with the domain and how to get that when we have two variables....

2007-09-18 04:14:01 · 2 answers · asked by Harmlessly Roaming 1 in Mathematics

Is it part of the centuries old rich local customs and traditions ???? Or is it part of the daily routine????

2007-09-18 04:13:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

To save money on a second vehicle, I decided I want to purchase a motorcycle..But all I hear is how dangerous it is?
Please advise me...

2007-09-18 04:13:41 · 22 answers · asked by sarmientoatebay 2 in Motorcycles

when you are sick?

2007-09-18 04:13:38 · 73 answers · asked by ? 4 in Polls & Surveys

My wife Megan (Mee-Gun, not May-Gun you people) was soaked with tears after listening to the profanities that were spewed out by all these beer drinking fans.

I spent the last two hours covering her ears and eyes while this obscene behavior continued! What is wrong with these people, these "beer" types? This was even with being in the luxury suite!

Is it impossible for a gentleman to take his lady out for the evening without being accosted by vulgarity?

2007-09-18 04:13:37 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Martial Arts

MY DOG LAB & POM CROSS, 9 MONTHS OLD, MALE, DOES'NT BARK AT NEITHER STRANGERS NOR FAMILIAR PEOPLE & IS VERY FRIENDLY WITH EVERYONE REGARDLESS WHETHER IT'S MY FRIENDS OR BEGGARS etc.. I'M AFRAID IT WOULD DO THE SAME WITH ANY THIEVES etc. BESIDES AS A PET ITS A WATCHDOG FOR US, SADLY ITS NOT BEING SO. BUT WITH THE ANIMALS & BIRDS! ITS VERY STRICT & NEVER ALLOWS TO CROSS BEFORE ITS SIGHT. PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER ITS A NORMAL OR AN UNUSUAL BEHAVIOUR. AND POSSIBLY ADVICE ME WITH A SOLUTION/TRAINING.

2007-09-18 04:13:37 · 13 answers · asked by JUJU 1 in Dogs