All categories - 6 December 2007

He is 27 years old, certainly not past his prime for joining up, but not young either.

His financial debt and concerns are a big reason for doing so. He has student loans and some credit debt that isn't cheap but not unbearable either. We both work the same job which isn't the greatest and this is another reason he is leaving.

Overall he seems guardedly excited about the opportunity. I'm aware of all the good in terms of serving your country and the options military service provides for people coming off their duty.....but I'd be lying if I didn't say I'm a little concerned about it, especially in a time of war.

What can I offer him as a roommate and friend besides support? He is getting ready to sign paperwork for all of this on Saturday. Maybe you've dealt with this before, or have a better understanding of how to best handle this, or are serving or have served the country before, and can offer advice. Thanks in advance.

2007-12-06 07:22:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

What was your first date after divorce like? I am a 26 year old single mother of 1 and I am going on my first date tomorrow. I'm nervouse; what was is like for you? The first date, first kiss, everything.

2007-12-06 07:22:34 · 11 answers · asked by Just little ole me 4 in Marriage & Divorce

I am trying to put together my centerpieces because the material i have is seasonal, or limited I need to order it all now. while it is still in stock.

However i don't have my R.S.V.P back yet so I really do not know how many people are attending we are assuming about 50 people but really are not sure.

is it ok for some tables to go without centerpieces.



yes i forgot to mention it is for a wedding the centerpiece are a bit over the top. that is the reason for my concern

2007-12-06 07:22:28 · 12 answers · asked by la de da 3 in Weddings

2007-12-06 07:22:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

"I said there are no gods, full-stop. You said that you don't BELIEVE that there are any gods. Well, you sir, are a godamn SOB liar!!!!"

*tosses grendade*

2007-12-06 07:22:25 · 6 answers · asked by Brandon's been a dirty Hore 5 in Religion & Spirituality

It was a song that came out between the years 2001-2004. I saw the video on MTV's "You Hear It First". It is a girl dark hair,,, she was from a different country, cant remember which. THE VIDEO was her falling from the sky slowly... and parts of the lyrics I believe were kind of graphic.. and sexual.. and she kind of talks instead of sings in some parts.

I havent been able to find this song or artist in so long and it is absolutely driving me insane. music lovers please help

2007-12-06 07:22:19 · 10 answers · asked by mmcnum1fan 2 in Other - Music

I think it should be raised to 18 as it is encouraging young people to have sex before they are ready.
They are still children in my eyes at 16.
What is your opinion?

2007-12-06 07:22:16 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - United Kingdom

I love the song but it can come across as somewhat "perverted" Is it between a teacher and a student?..where he knows he cannot have her as she is only 16?...Is it a true story that he is telling of himself..just curious.thank you

2007-12-06 07:22:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Music

2007-12-06 07:22:13 · 24 answers · asked by daizygur123 1 in Polls & Surveys

Money, Politics, Religion etc..........

2007-12-06 07:22:13 · 47 answers · asked by loudpurplehair 5 in Government

what about giving gifts to your ex are there parents off limits what if they have brother and sister can u get them gets im so confuse

2007-12-06 07:22:11 · 14 answers · asked by non active 2 in Singles & Dating

There's this woman that works nearby, and I asked her out a few times and she kept saying 'no, stay away from me'.

So, last week I'm asking another women out and the first women walks by, says to me in a sweet voice 'Hi Tony, you never called me' and pats me on the butt.

The second women says 'maybe later' and leaves.

Evil... pure evil

What can I do?

2007-12-06 07:22:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

2007-12-06 07:22:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I have to do make a model of a desert for my environmental sci class

2007-12-06 07:22:03 · 9 answers · asked by babykhi16 2 in Earth Sciences & Geology

is it enlightened one or his actual name?

2007-12-06 07:22:01 · 3 answers · asked by justmixxxit 1 in History

I took piano lessons from my mother, a piano teacher from the time I was 8 years old. My parents were strict and cold and forced me to take them. When I was 8 I started listening to songs on the radio and playing them on the piano by ear, complete with chord progressions.My grandmother (dad's mother) told me I had a natural gift and that I should keep playing. She played piano beautifully by ear and often played for community theater productions.
But when my mother heard me, she became very natty and angry and would snap the piano lid shut so I couldn't play anymore.
She only wanted me to adhere to strict sheet music reading which was very difficult for me.
Now I am in my twenties I want to go back where I left off and start playing again but Im not sure where to begin. Im so afraid I have completely lost the gift I had for music.It makes me sick. Has anyone else ever picked it up after giving it up for so long? And if so, how did you do it? Thanks

2007-12-06 07:21:59 · 5 answers · asked by questionable 1 in Other - Music

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2007-12-06 07:21:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Family & Relationships

2007-12-06 07:21:53 · 9 answers · asked by bricky 1 in Diet & Fitness

Lets say you bump your forehead. Then it lives a mark. A day ladder you touch it but it when you do the sore doesn't hurt its the top of of your head that hurt. Ain't thats strange. So what do you think that could mean?

2007-12-06 07:21:53 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I've just purchased it and want to try it out at a Christmas party tonight. I don't have time to read the manual. I was under the impression that if I used manual mode on my camera that the light meter's reading would be based on the flash output as well as my settings. But it doesn't seem to be working. I've only been able to get success with the flash's automatic setting if my camera is in auto. I big on choosing my own shutter speed and aperture.

2007-12-06 07:21:51 · 6 answers · asked by april_hwth 4 in Photography

I think you use U-substitution but I'm not quite sure how to work it. Could somebody show me this problem step by step?
And no this is not a homework question, I'm studying for my final that I have tomorrow. Thanks in advance to all.

2007-12-06 07:21:49 · 5 answers · asked by brian 2 in Mathematics

ok, i got Aretha Franklin's recipe for peach cobbler. and it calls for TEN cans of 8.5 oz sliced peaches. but it only feeds 8 ppl. it doesn't sound right. i'm gonna put the recipe below. DOES IT SOUND RIGHT??? i think the site made a mistake or something because that is 85 oz of peaches!!!! that is over 5 lbs. for 8 ppl!!! i read recipes that count for half this amount of peaches. is this just a very tall peach cobbler? like thick?

PEACH COBBLER (8 SERVINGS)

10 (8 1/2-ounce) cans sliced peaches, drained
2 sticks unsalted butter, divided, 1 stick cut into small pieces
1 cup sugar, plus 1/4 cup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
2 store bought refrigerated pie doughs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Canola oil spray
1 pint vanilla ice cream, for serving

2007-12-06 07:21:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cooking & Recipes

I'm working here for a couple months and haven't been able to socialize well. People are kind of reserved. Any ideas?

2007-12-06 07:21:33 · 4 answers · asked by frigoa 1 in Zurich

Let's just say that there is an Adam for every Eve, and an Eve for every Adam on this planet. Once God makes a man, he's gotta make a woman, so he pulls out the rib and makes a woman, and sends them out into the world connected by an invisible string that only he can break. Let's just say that through twists and turns these two just may find eachother.

Aww... isn't it truly poetic?
So, who's 'rib' are you?

2007-12-06 07:21:31 · 6 answers · asked by Tiger 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-06 07:21:27 · 34 answers · asked by Dtrain 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-06 07:21:22 · 24 answers · asked by Scooter_loves_his_dad 7 in Other - Food & Drink

A Boston firefighter is mending from what could have been deadly stab wounds he suffered early yesterday morning when he was allegedly jumped in East Boston while off duty by a group of Hispanic males who told him they "don't want any gringo here."

Though police are not classifying the incident as racially fueled, the Boston Police Department's Community Disorders Unit is investigating. The 32-year-old jake, whose name officials were not releasing, is white.

Ironically, the firefighter's life was likely saved because he sought refuge from his alleged assailants at Engine 5 on Saratoga Street - the station house he's assigned to.

"Fortunately, those firefighters were not out on a call," said Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald.

MacDonald said the firefighter had gone to Chivas Restaurant in Day Square to grab takeout when "six guys started exchanging words with him. He indicated he was just there to get a sandwich and that he was a firefighter. They pushed him."

Hoping to avoid a confrontation, MacDonald said the firefighter got into his car and headed for his station for safety's sake, but the pack followed him on foot. It was shortly before 2:45 a.m.

"As soon as he got out of his car, six guys jumped him and started kicking and punching him," MacDonald said. "He felt two sharp pains in his chest and knew he had been stabbed."

The firefighter summoned the help of fellow jakes by ringing the station doorbell and his alleged attackers fled. MacDonald said his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.

"He's more upset about the fact that he's going to miss several shifts," MacDonald
http://cms.firehouse.com/content/article/article.jsp?sectionid=46&id=57323

2007-12-06 07:21:22 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

“We’ve got to make sure that people who have more money help the people who have less money. If you had a whole pizza, and your friend had no pizza, would you give him a slice?”

Scary.

2007-12-06 07:21:19 · 27 answers · asked by MrOrph 6 in Politics

And do you prefer them scary or a nicer-humane version?

I prefer werewolves out of the two because they are more interesting. I like them because they're a sign of pity and a sign of damnation. Sort of like a human--to be pitied and damned.

Vampires are a close second too and I prefer them scary like Anne Rice's vampires.

2007-12-06 07:21:15 · 19 answers · asked by ? 6 in Mythology & Folklore

Hi, I started at 236 pounds on october 6, as of date, I am 198 pounds with out clothing. I'm 6'4 tall and my body fat % is 15.1 as of last monday. (it was 28% when I started) am i doing good? Im trying to get skinny enuff to get a 6 pack. I do weight lifting 4 tiomes a week and cardio everyday(usaly 30 mins of moderate to intense cardio) including uphill walking at an incline level of 10 at 4.0 mph. please let me know how i am doing and what i need to change. I also take hydroxcut hardcore

2007-12-06 07:21:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness