All categories - 27 December 2007

New York City Councilman Tony Avella recently proposed legislation to ban horse-drawn carriages after another death of a carriage horse in September and an audit by the New York City Comptroller that revealed mistreatment of horses (no shade or water on hack line; horses standing in puddles of water and waste; hot asphalt in summer, etc) and irregularities in birth certificates submitted by owners, leading the Comptroller to question whether horses are being double shifted or whether owners are using one license for multiple horses. A few weeks ago, carriage horse stable owner Cornelius Byrne was arrested for allegedly bribing an undercover investigator for overlooking 7 violations at his stables. One of these violations was for displaying the same license on two horses.

The ASPCA has changed its position on horse-drawn carriages and now supports a ban. It has been enforcing NYC regulations, and now feels that this industry can't be operated humanely in New York City.

2007-12-27 16:45:24 · 14 answers · asked by perceval 1 in New York City

I am gay, and I know for certain that I didn't choose to be this way. I don't hesitate to tell you this because I know that I cannot help it. If it were a choice, I would have no reason to be gay in this world where straight people look down upon people like me. I know for a fact that I did not make a concious descision to be a homosexual.

So why do some (still) consider it to be a bad thing? I don't think having a partner of the same gender will have a negative effect on anyone, but I do think irresponsible, unprotected sex will.

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/17/opinion/17pinker.html

2007-12-27 16:45:23 · 30 answers · asked by Alex H 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I had to move out of town so I broke my lease. I worked out a deal with my landlord that she got my security deposit and an extra months rent. I paid this. Can this keep me from getting an apartment in the future?

2007-12-27 16:45:18 · 4 answers · asked by Dennis 2 in Renting & Real Estate

or perhaps you may correct these sentences in proper English.


1-"to forgive means to forget"
2-"if you forget the god ,he would not forget you"
3-"autumn is the color of lovers"
4-"Knowledge keeps you young"

2007-12-27 16:45:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

asking this question because snow is soft in texture and ice is hard

2007-12-27 16:45:00 · 5 answers · asked by ganesh r 1 in Weather

Earlier today I remember a song that was popular a year or two back. I thought to myself, "Oh that would be perfect to make a cover of."

The only words I remember are "If I could could just see you, if I could just hold you. Tonight."

Thanks in advance.

2007-12-27 16:44:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lyrics

"The Mind can calculate and the soul with yearn but the heart knows what it knows."

2007-12-27 16:44:38 · 9 answers · asked by ♥ Etheria ♥ 7 in Polls & Surveys

its at the very beginning of the movie when she is walking through the park. it says stuff like "if you were the ocean, i'd learn to float. if you were the carpet, I'd be a rug." THANKS!

2007-12-27 16:44:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lyrics

Two weeks ago I had sinus surgery and a septoplasty (straightening of the septum) and today, I went to have some splints removed and ever since I left I have had a bloody nose. It is not coming out fast, but it is pretty persistent and I am not sure if it is actually new blood, or just blood that was in my sinuses that is just now draining. What should I do?

2007-12-27 16:44:17 · 14 answers · asked by anonymous 2 in First Aid

2007-12-27 16:44:09 · 3 answers · asked by Holden's Momma 2 in United States

2007-12-27 16:44:03 · 12 answers · asked by import guy 4 in Insurance & Registration

Okay my friend just cut herself. Dont give me any lectures on thats she really needs to quit and she needs a therapist. But she cut herself pretty badly this time and is about to pass out. Im freaking out right now and i just need to know what she can do to stop from passing out. Her cut is still bleeding and she has a cloth over it. The cut is on her waist and shes lost enough blood that her hands are shaking to where she cant even type and she cant stand up or else she will fall over. Is there anything she can do from not passing out. She is afraid of her parents because this time they will probably send her somewhere. Please give anything usefull that will keep her awake.

2007-12-27 16:44:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2007-12-27 16:43:59 · 54 answers · asked by Mdme. Mango Keeps it Real 7 in Polls & Surveys

hi, is anyone dating this person, it name is gary martlew
from st helens uk .
if so rock on tommy u have urself a charmer , he's a good lookin guy everyone

2007-12-27 16:43:53 · 3 answers · asked by hot hot hot 2 in Singles & Dating

I've seen these on TV a few times and we had a blast with them years ago in gym class. Basically, they're about a foot and a half in length, have a rubber "hilt" molded to look like thast of a pirate's cutlass, and instead of a blade they have a pillow-like end--it sort of looks like an oversized hotdog, about a foot long and 6-8 inches in circumference. It's got a cloth exterior and if soft inside. It's for pillowfighting. I want to but some for my family. I've done various searches and even looked in recreation calendars provided by our local gym teacher--all to no avail. Can anyone give me some direction on this?

2007-12-27 16:43:52 · 1 answers · asked by Grimjeff 2 in Hobbies & Crafts

Right now, I'm kind of snowed in. But I wanted to start walking a little bit every day. Does walking circles in my room provide the same results walking on a street would (doing it for the same amount of time)?

2007-12-27 16:43:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-12-27 16:42:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

And leave the faithful hanging about in midair?

2007-12-27 16:42:39 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

That is the color for you?

2007-12-27 16:42:34 · 36 answers · asked by missellie 7 in Polls & Surveys

2007-12-27 16:42:06 · 7 answers · asked by Chad H 1 in Higher Education (University +)

Do I ask? Do I say nothing until she verbally says something first? Is it my place to say something, if her father is trying to ignore it?

I believe that a stepchild of mine is trying to tell her father that she is a lesbian, without actually talking to him. The way she dresses (i.e. will only wear men's clothing, "sags" when she does get dressed, leaves the area when phone rings and one of her "girlfriends" is calling, very masculine posture, grooming has become more "frumpy", etc.). She's very withdrawn and seems angry all the time.

I understand that children go through some confusing things during their teenage years. I don't want her to get so withdrawn that she doesn't feel a part of the family. I want her to be able to be herself and feel comfortable in her own home.

It doesn't bother me so much that she may be gay, it's just that we're all pretending that we don't notice her changes.

2007-12-27 16:41:44 · 34 answers · asked by Just Fiine 2 in Family

have you had a personal experience or contact or do you just believe in the possibility.

2007-12-27 16:41:44 · 47 answers · asked by chris 2 in Mythology & Folklore

my dad said, if i buy one more pet, hed give my 2 dogs away.omfg.ughh i hate him.and i had done sooooo much research for that tiny thing!!im soo pissed off at him




so how can i convince that i should get it!???I TOLD him that theyr quiet,and dont bite lol

idk try to give me lies that he would belive!idc!anything that he will belive so he can get it for me.!i even offered to buy it all my self, food,cage,bedding.everything!!

2007-12-27 16:41:30 · 12 answers · asked by young lovee. <33 3 in Rodents

if you were in porn, would that affect your chances into getting into an ivy league school?

2007-12-27 16:41:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

2007-12-27 16:41:22 · 24 answers · asked by Porkchop 6 in Polls & Surveys

2007-12-27 16:41:19 · 14 answers · asked by A.J 2 in Philadelphia

I don't know if there were any who spoke in other languages too. I think there were. It was on tv a good while ago...then on Jay Leno rerun tonight. Do you think they could have gotten possessed? (Just an idea...don't diss me!!)

2007-12-27 16:41:10 · 9 answers · asked by Deenie 6 in Other - Alternative

2007-12-27 16:41:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

What are some good ways to meet a guy? My friends are a lot different then me..meaning different taste in guys, different wants and needs, and the type of guy I would want probably would not be found where we go. I work from home..and I really just have no idea where to meet the right one. Any ideas..or where did you and your guy/girl meet?

2007-12-27 16:40:36 · 7 answers · asked by jenn a 1 in Singles & Dating

my stupid brother deleted the rycycle bin icon and now i can't find iv'e been messing around for like ywo days trying to find it i just cant so if you know what to do please tell me

2007-12-27 16:40:34 · 6 answers · asked by anonomis 1 in Software