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Why do creditors not accept the fact that my wife is a working professional and I am a fulltime homemaker? I have been married for 28 years and choose to stop working to take care of the household. my wife has a professional job with good income. we have done this for 7 years now. when ever we get a car loan, bank account, taxes, etc. II list myself as a homemaker. they always change it to unemployed. I am not unemployed I choose not work and take care of domestic duties at home for my household. why is this a problem?

How do you deal with a person who is paranoid on cleaning? Prior to waking up, the first thing she does is clean, clean, clean. It is driving me crazy! I know that cleaning is a very integral part of household chores, but this goes beyond that. So, How do you deal with those kinds of people, without consulting a professional? Better yet, are there any alternative ways, in which she can cope with this paranoia?

I'm desperate. Please, some OCD sufferer or treatment professional answer me quickly. I am running out of time I have the OCD hoarding form, which means I keep things that other people would consider trash and I have a hard time throwing anything away. There is a lot of shame associated with this. People (strangers) do NOT understand, and just think that you are a skanky person. I just got on here today to ask if anyone knows of a company that will move household goods for an OCD hoarder, with all that entails . . . I am 20% moved into new house and can't seem to force myself to go any farther. I have no help or encouragement from family or friends, I am on my own for this. I am looking for a company that will just go in and basically shovel up piles of stuff and put it in boxes and move it all, no questions asked. Is there such a service anywhere? I'm desperate. Please, some OCD sufferer or treatment professional answer me quickly. I am running out of time. Thanks to all who comment. Yes, I have been in therapy and on medication for years. I am on total disability for OCD. The hoarding form is the hardest to treat and the least likely to improve, sadly.

How are monthly bills split between spouses in your household? My husband and I have a child together and I have two children from a previous marriage. We both work and maintain separate checking accounts. My husband has always been extremely private, I don't even know how much money he makes but I do know that it's a bit more than me. He wanted to have a child I didn't want to just because I already have two, I work full time, and knew that it would be hard for me. But we decided to have a child together, he agreed to pick up all expenses for our baby as I don't get child support for my other two children and can provide for them fine by myself. We split every combined bill down the middle and each pay for our own personal bills. (He does pay for day care for the baby which is around $400 dollars a month). My point comes to this he does not contribute what so ever to household items or groceries. I buy every product that comes into this house including diapers and formula for the baby and clothes for all the kids. The total bill for groceries and etc was $894 for the month of May. This does not include if I want to take the kids to a movie, ballgame, or out to eat and that does not include gas for me to get to work. I also have to pick up the tap for all of us as he thinks he just one more person for me to pay for, what’s the big deal. He claims he is saving his money, I'm living pay check to pay check sometimes going into the negative in my account to get us by and he has a saving account and has been saving money in it. Believe me I would love to be able to save some money and thankful that he has but I think it should be more of a joint effort. If I ask him to pick up some groceries, formula, diapers, or even toothpaste he acts like I'm breaking him and he gets angry and tells me I'm ruining his life and it's a huge deal. We don't talk for days but as long as I pay for everything and do every household chore to be done except mow the yard he's happy. I can't make him understand because if I try to talk to him I'm making it his problem he says and it's not. The main thing is that he eats us out of house and home, every time I turn around he has a bowl of something eating it. It’s getting to the point that I only go to the store every couple of days because if I buy a month or 2 weeks of groceries at a time he will still eat it all in a few days. Half of the food goes to work with him for lunch and the other half he eats at night. It's starting to really make me hate him, I past the point of being mad. I want some advice so I can explain to him how other people handle family situations. And just so everyone will know we both have pretty good professional jobs and in our mid-30’s. PS. Don’t even get me started on the medical bills from having the baby that he somehow thinks we shouldn’t have to worry about. Like they will just pay themselves.

On how many computers can you use Windows 7 Professional.? I'm thinking of pre-ordering the new Windows 7 Professional. The only thing is that I want to know if I can only install the Windows 7 on one computer or more with the same disk. I want to install it on 4 computers max in my household, but at least 2 would be good, but I don't know if windows 7 is like that. Thanks ahead of time.

Whats the best way of removing mould from household carpet? I've had green mould in my one bed flat for a over a year now. I've thoroughly cleaned the walls with fungacide and there's been no re-growth for over 2 months now. However there's still a strong smell of mould in the carpet and was wondering the best way to get rid of these spores. No professional companies will give a guarantee to get rid of it. I'm considering shampooing the carpet myself. Any good products anyones' used?

Back to my Bi-Polar Cairn Terrier? I was the one who asked what I should do with my 3 year old Cairn Terrier who snapped at my daughter. I orig. thought I would have to put him down, but most responders said it was poor training or that I should find him a new home. This is causing a huge fight in my household because I think he could be trained if done with a good professional, my wife wants him gone. SO, while looking and talking with No Kill shelters, they won't take a dog who has bitten. Where do I go now? He is not a bad dog, just needs work...I know he could be trained because he was easy to train for the things I DO have him trained on....Im just at a loss and I need some help because I don't want to put him down....Please help

Am I wrong for thinking the way I do about this guy? I’ve been w/ this guy for two years now and we are engaged. He proposed to me a year after we were dating. At that time, things were wonderful but now I’m beginning to feel that I no longer can be w/ him b/c I really don’t foresee a future w/ him like I’d hope for. Here’s the background: I was married for 6 years and later divorced. About a month after separating from my husband, I met this new guy and things were wonderful. I of course had trust issues, but I worked through them & he was patient. I have a good professional job and he a blue collar job but I’m not one to marry a man b/c he has a lot of money – I’ll work w/ a person as long as he is trying to better himself. He has two wonderful kids which I adore. He’s never married and lived w/ his family (mom, sister, nephew) at that time. About 8 months into our relationship, he moved in w/ me and was helping to pay bills. Later into our relationship, he sat down w/ me and we discussed money matters and he told me that he and his siblings (3 of them) decided a few yrs ago that they would take care of their mom b/c she worked so hard & sacrificed for them while they were growing up and now is her turn to enjoy her senior yrs. That’s all fine w/ me if he they all could afford that – but what’s happening is he can’t afford to take care of the bills in my household and the household his mom live in. Mind you, his sister and nephew live there too and the sister doesn’t have a job so basically there are 3 people who live in this house and no one works. His other sister struggles each month to help pay the rent at this house. They are not living in a place that affordable – it’s high rent and the siblings who are working are expected to pay the bills. I know one day I’ll have to help support my mother but it’ll be when she can’t take care of herself. This guy that I’m with other sister’s husband has to carry all the bills in his house b/c his wife is taking almost all her money to her mother’s house. Mind you – they refuse to live in an apartment. I’ve been pondering for a while whether this relationship is ingredients for disaster. I have no children, no baggage, a really good job and pretty much feel I’m a good catch. I do have a go-getter aggressive nature so it’s hard for me to understand how his mother can just sit there and watch her children struggling and the strain it’s causing on their personal relationships. The mother even told me one time that the sister who is working is having a hard time taking care of her and the other sister and nephew. His sister who doesn’t work basically told me that this is the way it’s been and the other sister’s husband love her so much knowing the situation & he still married her. I don’t’ think love has anything to do w/ this – it’s taking advantage of people in my mind. The issue I’m having is how can I marry a man who has so many other people to care for: sister, mother, two children, nephew, and then comes me. He is very loyal to me , thoughtful, & considerate but I feel like things are so imbalanced. I come from a family where everyone is self-sufficient and only borrow money- not look for each other to pay each other’s bills. I’ll be the one who has to take care of pretty much all the bills b/c half of his paycheck goes to another household. Also, his mother and sister sees that he and the other sister are struggling to make ends meet, but they aren’t trying to get jobs. It’s like this: anybody who comes into their family has to deal w/ what’s happening and learn to live w/ having to pay all the bills and depend on yourself. My fiancé does contribute what he can but I just don’t foresee myself taking care of him so he can take care of his family. I’m beginning to feel that they all need to be together and he needs to move back home b/c he just isn’t fit to be a husband to any woman. I do love him but it’s not fair to me to have to take care of his family..which I would be doing by enabling him to remain in my life. Am I wrong/selfish?

What are some good icebreakers for college students? I've searched a bunch of icebreakers, but they're all for more professional settings. What are some good casual icebreakers for a group of college students or possible fraternity members? I'm trying to find something more 'immature' I suppose. For example, I thought this was a good one: Everyone tells what their least favorite household chore is and why i.e. I don't like doing laundry because I always run out of quarters. Then everyone goes around and replaces the first part (the chore) with "I don't like sex because..." Any suggestions? Thank you!

Divorce Planning for Men? Hi: I am preparing for a divorce with my wife. I have not informed her yet and would like to make sure my financial situation is not ruined by the divorce. We have been married for 4 years (in California) and both still reside here. We have no community property together other than the household goods. My question is, if I purchase an apartment overseas (register under my parents' names) with money from my personal account, will that be considered community property? I know I should consult a professional lawyer at some point but just wanted to get a sense of what the likely answer is. Many thanks!

Military Husband wont pay as promised? My daughter left her husband after only 6 weeks at his new duty station. They had been married only 3 months prior to that with her paying for herself the whole time. (She worked 2 professional jobs--one teaching and one assisting) He even made her pay for lodging when her household goods were shipped to his new duty station. He didn't aid her financially when she moved to their new duty station. After she moved with him to Ft Hood, Tx- He didn't pay any of her bills (actually all of the checks bounced and her total outgoing debt was $150.00) without her knowledge. He took $8000 that was in a checking account and hid the money into several different accounts. After 2 weeks of being at his new duty station-one night he doesn't come home until 4am. He tells our daughter that he was abducted at gunpoint and held up and made to drive three criminals around while they smoked dope and tried to empty out his checking account. My daughter insisted on going to the police and called her husbands first SGT. It was strongly recommended by the police dept that he NOT File a report---in case he wasn't telling the truth. The 1Sgt made him take a blood test. On Oct 31st he came home and was a absolute devil to her. She didn't know what was going on but we suspect that he found out then that his drug test came back positive for Cocaine. She contacted us and asked for help to move back home 2 days later. (She found out later about the positive drug test) Since then- he was refusing to give her any money for support. The 1SGT has been a total jerk and doesn't return her calls. She wrote the commander and called him but he never returned any calls or email. My husband finally stepped in and called and the 1Sgt wouldn't return his calls and finally the commander did but was very rude. He finally said that the husband would send $500 on a certain--but he didn't. Our daughter contacted the IG- who said she was only allotted $565.00 a month according to the military and that the husband was sending it. She has been with us for 6 weeks now and received a $100.00 payment, then a week later a $200.00 and now its been almost a month and she was told a week ago that the money had been mailed but she hasn't received it. Basically it feels as though the military is protecting him---doesn't follow through with making sure that he is following orders---and is totally ignoring our daughter. Its a disgrace. By the way--her father served for 21 years. We have been told that her next step is to contact our congressman. Any advice if this congressman doesn't come through? Oh, the husband was ordered to provide his LES and last years tax return---something that he wont do. My daughter tells the 1sgt and they say "I will have a talk with him but you need to get that from him".....They say he will provide it but they don't make sure that he does. She needs this info for the Legal Aid and to return back to college. Also, after leaving him she found info that showed not only did he have profiles at dating sites and listed himself as single---he was also responding to Craigslist for gay men. Oh, and he had his old girlfriend come to Texas 3 days after our daughter left him. According to the military---she is entitled to BAH II which is $565.00 a month-due on the first day of the following month. The situation is fair (for those of you who think that it isnt because its his money) because she gave up HER apartment (which she had to vacate early and two jobs) She hasnt been able to find another job since she returned home. The military provides the soldiers with TRAVEL PAY for them AND THEIR FAMILIES--hence the comment about not helping her pay for her to move to Ft Hood. He kept all monies. Also--the military provides BAH for support of spouse and any children. She is considered a dependent. Why people answer questions they dont have any knowledge of---is beyond me. He is also being released from the military come January---His rank was dropped down to E-1 and extra duty. The cheating was going on while she was here living with us and he had already moved to Ft Hood. Then his girlfriend from the past came to stay with him AFTER our daughter left. Our daughter is still married to him--hence the comment about the girlfriend coming to stay with him AFTER our daughter left him. TO the question about a lawyer---She is trying to get help through Legal aid. She has no money to hire one. There was no debt on her part---we still are not sure why he married her. We found out AFTER she left him that he took out SGLI (life insurance) on her but she had no knowledge of it. His SGLI went to his mother. Our daughter also left half of her household goods with him---thinking she was returning after a break. Only after she left did she find all of this evidence against him. We live in Florida and she lived in a rent controlled apartment. He received a large amount of BAH--which she didnt receive any of it (which she never asked.) What I am trying to point out--the boy is in debt prior to our daughter and was raking in an extra $500 a month BAH to pocket. But he refused to pay for the temporary lodging for her. He is not a man or a husband. He is a slime bucket. P.S to the guy who says lots of military guys have been cheated on---thats like throwing the race card out....It goes both ways between men and woman. Men cheat as much as women do.

Small Business Branding? I have recently started a small business. I have my business name registered with my State, and want to have a few different brands under the corporation’s umbrella. My business is new and gently used items (Thrift Store), ranging from household goods, clothing, maternity and baby items, to furniture. My idea or goal rather, is to break it down into three different “brands” to keep them separate, i.e., the household goods, clothing, misc. items would belong in one brand / store, the maternity items in another and lastly, the furniture in the other. I understand that I need to register the different brands with my State, my question is this: Is it smart to name them a similar name or should they be completely different? They are related, and my name is unique enough that I’ve done research and it’s no where else to be found on the Internet, so I will Trademark it….I just want to make sure that by naming the brands a similar name won’t cause mass confusion. For example (this is not my company name, I’m just using it for example purposes): The thrift store would be called Kate London Resale Shop, the maternity store would be called The Nest by Kate London and lastly, the furniture store would be called Kate London Home Furnishings. Any professional advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you "T". I appreciate the feedback!

I might be off to Al-Khobar in a few months time? Assalam U Alaikum, Sorry for a very lengthy post. I am a Pakistani citizen currently living and working in South Africa. I have a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and my current job involves working in the field of engineering information technology. I have around 7 years of professional experience. My employer has a branch office in Al-Khobar and they have offered me a transfer to this office in Al-Khobar. I have a wife and three children (4 years, 2 years, and 10 months). My wife and I have no problems going to Saudi Arabia because we are muslims (Alhamdulillah). The problem is that I have no idea about the cost of living in Al-Khobar that includes living, food, clothes, children's education, transportation and any other thing that is not coming to mind right now. I don't have any friends and relatives in Saudi Arabia who could guide me. Though I am sure this topic might have been discussed several times but can you guys please help me making a decision if I should accept this offer or not. Below is a breakdown of all that they are offering to me. All the costs are based on per annum but will be paid on monthly basis. - Base Salary = SAR 110,472.80 per annum - Housing = SAR 32,067.00 per annum - Transport Allowance = SAR 18,000.00 per annum - Travel Subsidy for return flights to Pakistan once a year = SAR 12,262.00 - Group Life, Accidental dealth, and Disability cover - Health Insurance (I am not sure if this covers only medical or medical and dental both) - End-of-service award payment of 21 days (30 days after 5 years service) salary per completed calendar year of service (They say that only the base salary as provided here shall be computed as part of the Employee’s end-of-service award) In addition, they are paying for our flights to Khobar at the time we leave, they are accomodating us free of cost for the first month in Khobar and also paying me two advance base salaries to buy household goods in the beginning. I am simply not able to decide if or not this is a good offer keeping in view the usual expenses. I realize this also depends upon the life style so just to give you an idea that we have just a modest life style. The maximum entertainment we do is to eat out for two or three times in a month and take our children to places like theme parks and zoo etc. If you do the calculation based on the figures I have given above, how much you think will be paid to me per month after all the deductions? (I am asking this because I know there isn't any tax but not sure if there are usually any other deductions from salaries in Saudi Arabia). If I would be able to save anything from this salary at the end of the month? If you think I am missing out anything here, please let me know about it. If you have any suggestions or anything you think I should discuss with my employer before I make a decision, please let me know about them as well. I'll be grateful if you guys please advise me accordingly. Many thanks. Junaid

How to file for Bankruptcy from Abroad? I am in a situation that the debt I owe is overwhelming due to the poor economy in the area of my businesses. I am self-employed and a sole-proprietor of two businesses, both of which rely on new construction. I also happen to be a dual-citizen. What I would like to do is go back to Europe to start over again and to be close to family and to have a support structure in-place, something I lack here in the US. The government there also is a Social Democracy meaning you will not go homess or hungry, unlike in the US. I've not been able to get any unemployment benefits because I'm self-employed; not until I file for bankruptcy - but if I file I will move back 'home'. So, I would want to ship my personal effects back in a shipping container (clothing, furniture, bicycle, motorcycle, computer, kitchen ware; the container costs a pretty penny. I would pack up the stuff and ship it off and then fly home myself while I still have all payments up-to-date and active credit card(s). How can I file remotely and from abroad, because as I understand it once I file all the assets I have would be tied up and/or liquidated. I couldn't pay for the container for my personal effects, anymore. Even if I am able to file remotely would I automatically be charged with bankruptcy fraud for "hiding assets" whether or not what I sent home would have been within the permissible limits of what I would have been able to keep under Chapters 7 and/or 13. As I would not be a wage-earner as I would be moving back into my parents' flat for a while there, I believe I should be eligible for Chapter 7. I am trying to sell my house and then using that money to pay for the container; whatever I can walk away with in this market is very minimal. None of that cash could go toward the debt I have as I would need some cash to live off of for 2 months until my social benefits could kick-in in the fatherland. This is a list of what one gets to keep under Chapter 7: -Equity in your home or sale proceeds if sold within the year prior to bankruptcy, up to $60,000; $90,000 if owner, spouse or dependent is disable or aged 60 or older -Farm machinery, tools and livestock, up to $50,000 -Household goods, up to $3,000 -Jewelry and articles of adornment, up to $2,000 -Cash surrender value of an insurance policy, up to $50,000 -Equity in motor vehicle or a bicycle, up to $6,000 or $10,000 if elderly or disabled -Personal books and family pictures, up to $1,500 -Professional library, up to $3,000 -Provisions and fuel, up to $600 -Work related tools, books, supplies, electronics and so forth up to $20,000 -Wearing apparel, up to $1,500 -Any amount in an IRA, 401(k) or pension plan -Right to receive certain benefits such as social security, unemployment compensation, veteran's benefits, public assistant and pensions regardless of the amount -One burial plot per family member -Income tax refunds What interest me is the Wearing Apparel as I have a lot of clothes most of which I still use - do they mean all and any clothes by this? What would they do with used clothing and why wouldn't they allow you to keep used clothing? What happens if one bails out of the country not paying? How long does the debt stay active behind you? Would any kind of criminal action be possible? Would a warrant ever be taken out for credit card debt? What is the statute of limitations on Bankruptcy Fraud cases? I would still want to come back someday if for nothing else than for holiday and/or to meet with old friends, but I wouldn't want to get snagged at the customs/border check and fast tracked to jail. This is the second round for this question - please, looking for more information without having to retain a lawyer (like I could even afford one). Ta

How can one actually make a lot of money? Currently as a professional, I am the breadwinner of the household. I have a good salary but would like to take it to the next level. Can you help me come up with ideas on becoming financially set?

How can I find a great job in Pacific NW USA? Relocation expenses must be available. I have graduate degree and good work history/experience. Professional. Handsome. Friendly. Single, no dependents. Healthy, fit and athletic. 50 yrs old. AngloSax No arrest history. Federal contractor experience. I am also poor as a church mouse. No assets. Quick move with suitcase and few household stuff. Can travel. International travel exp. extensive. Very comfortable on ships at sea. Hospitality exp. Writer/trainer.

Hiring household servants in Delhi? I am going to Delhi and will need someone to do personal service in my home. I want to hire the normal things (cooking, cleaning, laundry, errands) as well as a man who can provide massage, bathing, hair cut and other personal services --- in the home on a daily basis. I would be happy to have one person do all of the above. I don't plan to hire a professional masseur as I'd like to keep the cost down and help one or two people earn more wages than they might otherwise earn. How should I go about hiring someone like this? Are their websites like Craigslist that have a place for me to post an ad so that students and others can find it? How much should I expect to pay for a non-professional whom I train -- a good but not outrageious wage -- someone who will know enough English to get by with me?

How to control my anger ? I'm 16 year old male and I've been in 6 fights now , most recent last week , but 4 out of the 6 have been in the last 6 months , all have been for a good reason never just to fight but once I start I don't stop until there down on the ground and even then sometimes I continue to hit them. I not crazy I'm a real funny nice guy until you piss me off , even then I'm fine but once you cross the line I snap . No joke it's like I turn in to a different person , it's like I'm on a mission and I can't stop until I get all my anger out. I don't no why I come from a good household and family and I don't do drugs and I hang out with good people . What should I do? should I get professional help or just buy a punching bag ?

Should I join IBA, Karachi or LUMS, Lahore? I live in Karachi & I've made it to both the universities. Both of them are undoubtedly the best universities for business studies in Pakistan. IBA: I've made it to the BBA programme at IBA. Well, actually I've passed the test with distinction and have been awarded a merit based scholarship, so I'll have to give 45,000 PKR for "6 MONTHS" instead of the usual 97,000 PKR. I can apply for further financial aid too. LUMS: I've made it to the BSc Honors programme at LUMS SHSSL, which basically offers majors in Economics. The "annual" tuition fees at LUMS is 289,000 PKR, add to that 120,000 PKR of annual hostel fees. LUMS has offered me a scholarship as well, but as of yet LUMS hasn't told me how much scholarship it is offering. I can score other scholarships as well, which would lower my tuition fees and would pay my entire hostel fees. I belong to a poor household and cannot afford a lot of money for education. My father has already paid 80,000 PKR (a huge amount of money for my family) to IBA, which covers several one-time charges. I would like to go to LUMS, but the problem is that the lifestyle (especially the social events) at LUMS is really lavish and extravagant, and many of my country's rich and elite go to LUMS. I feel bad whenever I see those rich kids showing off their I-Phones and sports cars. It is said that LUMS and IBA are more or less equal. They are rivals in the field. But, the facilities at LUMS are great! IBA has next to none facilities. http://www.hec.gov.pk/QALI/Others_QALI/Ranking_Universities.html@129 The above link tells the details of the HEC rankings. The students at IBA are considered to be the best in Pakistan. LUMS is known and reputed more for it's facilities, faculty, finances and research. It is also said that LUMS has a better image than IBA, internationally. IBA is a public-sector institute and LUMS is a privately-owned university. It is said that IBA will be much better than LUMS in 5-7 years, but I would have graduated till then. I dream of joining Harvard for my post-graduate studies. Kindly help me out with this problem! I'm in dire need of some good advice! Professional advice would be highly appreciated. Thanks!

I am curious if there are any women who would actually prefer to date a handsome, submissive professional? I am a successful, very sweet professional with a great sense of humor looking for a cute, stylish woman for a real, lasting relationship. I have many interests and enjoy traveling, cultural and artistic events, exercising, and spending time with friends. When it comes to relationships, I have noticed that I am definitely more submissive to women than my other friends. I actually very much like women who rule me. I am very selfless, I like being told what to do, I am willing to do all of my significant other's chores, errands and household tasks because I actually like it, enjoy being obedient, and doing a good job for her. The bossier and more controlling she is the better, as it only causes me respond to her with all the more appreciation and enthusiasm. I would very much enjoy being with a woman who leads a busy and full life and wants someone to spoil her, pamper her and tend to the more mundane aspects of her life, freeing her to relax and to do the things she enjoys the most.

Is Colgate toothpaste with Whitening Oxygen Bubbles Any Good? I am struggling to get my teeth white before the summer is over. I refuse to go get a professional whitening. I already know that usign household bleach is very hazardous. Any tips on getting my teeth whiter where i will see results before the summer session is over? Is Colgate Toothpaste with whitening Oxygen bubbles any good? Ive used it for about 4 days and no results.

Please can you read my personal statement and give me some feed back? Personal Statement: I am returning to the workforce after 4 years away caring for my two children and our home, over my working history I have mainly gained clerical skills, but have found the people skills gained from my time in retail settings invaluable. I am an organized and methodical person with good time keeping skills; I am also able to learn new tasks speedily and can carry out instructions accurately, I can work individually or as part of a team. During my time away from employment I have gained considerable skills as a parent and house wife, running a busy household has enabled me to gain many skills desirable in the work place. I am a very patient, organized person who is able to multi-task, prioritise workloads and think on my feet. I have an increased sense of responsibility and I am a more committed person, once I set my sights on something I will work hard to achieve it. Dealing with small children has enabled me to further my interpersonal skills and learn from my mistakes, I am able to deal with all levels of staff and public in a friendly non-judgemental way and I am a much more flexible person who can fit in well to most situations. I enjoy working in a supportive working environment; I am a friendly person and work well with others. I have a polite and professional telephone manner, good listening skills and I am a supportive colleague within any working environment. I am open to any training opportunities that will allow me to better myself in my job role and better the team/position I will hold in future.

What is the DEAL with this woman!? She's a middle-aged medical professional, and very good at her job. When it comes to her personal life, however, she seems to act like a child, in my opinion. She has a CONSTANT need for reassurance about being loved and cared for, as well as about her desirability from a sexual standpoint. She does not dress seductively, being a professional, but she's flirtatious in general. Strangely, though, she doesn't want to take things beyond the flirtation stage with anyone. I think she has had few real romantic relationships in her life, maybe just one, and she doesn't even like to deal with people she's interested in face to face. She prefers electronic or snail mail. This lady can be really manipulative and persistent in trying to get what she wants or needs emotionally. And she is very easily offended, and quickly bails when she thinks she may have criticism or rejection coming. Examples of her behavior: She always asks if you've missed her, whether she's not been in touch for a few days or a few minutes, and it's not enough for you to just say yes. She will then demand that you say it in your words. Then, she needs to have a full description of HOW she was missed. If she gives or sends you something, you have to tell her how much you like it over and over again. She may even ask weeks later, "So, did you REALLY like it when I sent you so-and-so??" At work, she can annoyed very easily by coworkers, but never says anything to them, like asking them nicely or playfully to keep the noise down, or reminding them she's needing to concentrate. She'll hold it in, then suddenly slam things on her desk, walk out, and go home and wreak havoc on her household. She'll literally swear, throw and break things, and take a very long time to calm down. Trying to be friends with this woman is very draining. I've known her for about three months, and it feels more like three years, only not in a good way. She doesn't really have other friends, as far as I can tell. I think she needs counseling, because she seems to desire more fulfilling relationships, but I don't think the suggestion of therapy would be very well received. I don't get the feeling that she's just this way with me. It seems to be just her personality, or the way she is and the way she handles life in general. I'm wondering if it's some type of personality disorder causing it.

Why do mothers favor sons? I feel like my mother favors my brother, but tries to compete with me . She seems to think that my brother can do no wrong. Yet, she looks down at me because she thinks that I am not as good at household duties as her. She was not a professional and I am. She also looks down at me because my marriage failed because my ex was controlling, money-minded and abusive. She has been married to my father for 43 years. We have never had a close relationship and now I feel that she idolizes my brother. I don't know how to deal with it. She does not know that my sister-in-law was forced to be nice to her. My brother said if she did not patch up with my mother, he would call it quits. That's why my sister-in-law is now being nice to her. She thinks that its genuine. I have not said anything to her. My mother praises other families but I feel bad because of my family not being complete.

I wonder how most of you work out the mathematics of household expenses. Do most of you find that even? combined incomes of married couples are not enough to get a mortgage. How do you equate your own earnings compared to what you have to pay out for other goods and services. For example, an average office/shop worker may be earning 6 pounds an hour, but when one has to pay for the services for others, i.e call people in for repairs, they expect to be paid 60 pounds for a very quick visit. Any visit to a professional for any advice seems to cost more than 100 pounds an hour. Many times I found my entire weeks wages went to pay for a very quick consultation with a professional person. I wonder if any one else feels the same way.

We have an oil painting with small pieces of styrofoam stuck to it from shipment. Any ideas for safe removal? It seems that the oil painting was packed before it was completely dry and that styrofoam used in the packing process stuck to the painting. The painting was packed and sent to us from a family member so it is sentimental and it is not a situation where a shipping company or a seller is to blame. We removed most of the large pieces of styrofoam without causing any damage. However, what remains are many small rice-sized pieces of styrofoam that we cannot remove from the painting without risking damage. We have no experience regarding art restoration. Although there are probably professional solutions involving special solvents, etc., we know nothing about that. We have heard of a household remedy of cutting a potato in half and rubbing the inside part of the potato along the where the styrofoam is stuck. However, we have not yet done anything and are hoping to get good advice from posting this question. Thanks in advance for any responses.

Is there a time line for having sex? Here is the scenario: A guy recently decided that he no longer wanted to date a woman whom he appeared to be interested over the past 7 months because, she wouldn't "put out"---basically, she wouldn't have sex with him. When he questioned hear as to why she didn't want to give him the "goodies" after 7 months of dating, she responded that he never in word or in deed proposed a serious and committed relationship and discovered months back that while he was "waiting" on her to have sex with him, he was having sexual relations with other women including his ex girlfriend whom he cites was still "in love" with him. He went on to tell her that perhaps if she had put on sooner, he would have stopped having sex with those women and committed to her only, but because, she showed a lack of sexual interests in him, he deemed her as not being interested in "humanly" affairs and decided that he is no longer interested in her. Now please note that during this entire 7 months "dating" extravaganza or the exchanging of gifts, talking over the phone, texting, meeting friends and family, the guy never once cited that he wanted a serious committed relationship, in fact, he cited several times that he just wanted to "take things slow" and see where they would lead. This guy is a professional, 30 years of age, doesn't have children, very good looking, owns properties all over the city and the woman is successful herself, comes from a good Christian household, a great cook...you know a decent woman---she is 25. Before he broke off the dating with her, he cited that he would give her one last chance to "prove" herself worthy of his love, time and resources by having sex with him...she refused and they went they're separate ways. Now she is pondering over whether or not she made the right choice-----some of her friends cites she should have just put out because, without sex the relationship won't be worth much of anything, while others said that he would have left her anyways even if she did put out because, that is all he was after from his actions and how he just broke it off with her so suddenly. What do you guys and gals think? Personally, I think this guy is a complete asshole and never had good intentions to begin with. How are you going to date someone for almost a year, lead them on to believe they are waiting for you, while all the time he is having sex with various other women??? She wasn't having sex with other men....and while she didn't say anything regarding his slow footing about a commitment, it was clear that she was highly attracted to him and very much interested.

Guys and Gals, is there a wait period for having sex? Here is the scenario: A guy recently decided that he no longer wanted to date a woman whom he appeared to be interested over the past 7 months because, she wouldn't "put out"---basically, she wouldn't have sex with him. When he questioned hear as to why she didn't want to give him the "goodies" after 7 months of dating, she responded that he never in word or in deed proposed a serious and committed relationship and discovered months back that while he was "waiting" on her to have sex with him, he was having sexual relations with other women including his ex girlfriend whom he cites was still "in love" with him. He went on to tell her that perhaps if she had put on sooner, he would have stopped having sex with those women and committed to her only, but because, she showed a lack of sexual interests in him, he deemed her as not being interested in "humanly" affairs and decided that he is no longer interested in her. Now please note that during this entire 7 months "dating" extravaganza or the exchanging of gifts, talking over the phone, texting, meeting friends and family, the guy never once cited that he wanted a serious committed relationship, in fact, he cited several times that he just wanted to "take things slow" and see where they would lead. This guy is a professional, 30 years of age, doesn't have children, very good looking, owns properties all over the city and the woman is successful herself, comes from a good Christian household, a great cook...you know a decent woman---she is 25. Before he broke off the dating with her, he cited that he would give her one last chance to "prove" herself worthy of his love, time and resources by having sex with him...she refused and they went they're separate ways. Now she is pondering over whether or not she made the right choice-----some of her friends cites she should have just put out because, without sex the relationship won't be worth much of anything, while others said that he would have left her anyways even if she did put out because, that is all he was after from his actions and how he just broke it off with her so suddenly. What do you guys and gals think? Personally, I think this guy is a complete asshole and never had good intentions to begin with. How are you going to date someone for almost a year, lead them on to believe they are waiting for you, while all the time he is having sex with various other women??? She wasn't having sex with other men....and while she didn't say anything regarding his slow footing about a commitment, it was clear that she was highly attracted to him and very much interested. Remember guys and gals, the guy never actually committed to her---which is why she held out on having sex with him. During they're entire dating, he was having sex with other women including an ex from DAY ONE.

Help with Relationship: I Need Advice with sharing Household Expenses with Live-In Girlfriend? Hello everyone, I need a little help with my relationship. My girlfriend and I are having a disagreement over household expenses. Here is the situation: She moved in with me in October. We have been together for 13 months. We love each other very much, and we want to be married to each other. We are good Christians. When she moved in, I gave up my master bathroom, and large walk-in closet to her. I don't mind it. She makes about $70,000 a year before taxes. I make about $80,000 before taxes. We do not live lavish lifestyles, and spend conservatively. I own a small business that is not going well right now. I have a tough time making the household bills every month. The economy is not kind to me right now. She has a very stable job as a healthcare professional. She knows I am struggling with my company. If I have to fold the company, it will be disastrous for me. I'll probably lose everything. For the first 7 months, we commuted back and forth between each other's places, about 20 minutes apart. She "rented" a place from her mom, inasmuch as she paid the utilities, and about $500 rent every month. Moving in with me has created about $200 a month commuting expenses for her, in bridge tolls and gas for her car. We agreed she would start helping with Household Expenses in December. Her mother is going through a divorce settlement right now, so once that is settled, my GF can start helping out with Household Expenses. The problem is that December turned into January, then February, and now March. In October, her mother moved back into the home by GF was "renting". In my home, the household expenses are about $2850 per month: Mortgage: $2200, HomeOwner's Insurance: $100, Condo Association Fees: $150, Electric/Gas: $190, Water: $40, Cable/Phone/Internet: $165. Our food bills are about $400-500 per month. She has paid for the groceries most of the time, which is about $150-200 each trip to the grocery store. I'd say she's paid for groceries 2/3rds of the time. She paid me $200 in February to help out with the bills. So far, that's all she has contributed, outside of paying for food as I mentioned above. I talked to her about it last night, and it didn't go well. I showed her a list of the expenses, which she is already aware of. She thought I was being condescending, and making her feel like a freeloader. Those were not my intentions at all. We NEVER argue about ANYTHING. This was the first time I ever made her cry, and I feel bad about it, especially since I didn't intend to upset her. I asked her if she could pay between $500-800 a month for expenses, and she was shocked. I was so disappointed by her reaction, borderline shocked. I said that even if she paid $600 per month, that's not even 25% of the household expenses. $400 a month is about 15% of the household expenses. She really did not like that. I said I don't know how to spin those numbers any differently - they are what they are. We would like to be engaged sometime in the next 12-18 months, but right now I have no prayer of being able to afford an engagement ring in that timeframe. She is able to save at least $1,000 per month in her savings. Meanwhile, I am really struggling to make the household expenses. Can anyone give me a little bit of advice? How much should she contribute per month?

What kind of professional helps with untangling debt and finances? Two years ago, I had a drastic cut in income, and lost the partner who had a head for figures. I'm not good at money/organization although I have tried. I am buried under tax bills and general household bills. I've kept up the rent, car payment/insurance, and utilities with just my income, but everything else (credit cards, local taxes, property taxes on my rental house, income taxes, medical bills, etc) has been paid only sporadically. The city has already put a lien on my house. I want to know what kind of professional would be able to help me figure out what I owe, to whom I owe it, and work out a plan to pay it?

Carpet Cleaning and Dog Urine? My old dog is leaking urine. She takes meds and uses diapers but sometimes the diaper comes off and the result is urine on the carpet. I get the stains off with the steam cleaner but how do I sanitize the carpet. What product should I use in the steam cleaner. I know household steam cleaners don't do an excellent job but I clean it better than the professionals I've had come in just for regular cleaning. It's driving me nuts.

help please? 41.The objective of industrial policy is a.unclear, since the policy has no economic basis b.to restore the primacy of mature industries, such as steel and automobile production c.to spread manufacturing industry more evenly across the nation d.to encourage economic development in poorer nations e.to give domestic industry an advantage over foreign competitors 42.The concept of "clustering" refers to a.locating new firms in a geographic area where competitive firms have not located b.locating new firms in a geographic area where many other firms have already located c.locating new firms in a geographic area already thick with firms in the same or related industries d.encouraging established firms to relocate to the South and Northeast e.encouraging workers to move nearer to their employers 43.The economic theory that states that as time passes, economic systems become much more similar, with common rates of growth, common employment levels and common rates of inflation is known as a.divergence theory b.parallel path theory c.convergence theory d.non-competing economic systems theory e.static state theory 44.In double-entry GDP accounting, a.the value of output produced must equal the value of resource payments generated in producing that output b.government is not counted because most of government spending is for transfer payments c.payments to resources must equal the value of goods sold to households d.inventories are counted twice, once as investment and once as output e.intermediate goods are counted twice, once as a type of output themselves and once as part of final output 45.Gross Domestic Product equals the a.total output of all goods and services produced by resources located in the U.S. b.market value of all goods and services produced by resources located in the U.S. c.market value of all final goods and services produced by resources located in the U.S. d.value added to the economy by intermediate goods and services minus original cost e.value of total sales of goods and services produced in the U.S. 46.Which of the following best describes an intermediate good? a.It has no value to the seller. b.It has no value to the buyer. c.It is purchased by a household for future use. d.It helps produce another good. e.It is sold at a discounted price by middlemen. 47.Which of the following is the best example of an intermediate good or service? a.any good bought by a household, rather than a firm b.pizzas bought at a restaurant c.legal services hired by a public accounting firm d.sunglasses worn on a summer vacation in Florida e.a professional performance of "The Phantom of the Opera" 48.Which of the following would not be included in GDP as a form of consumption spending? a.Ann takes Tim out to a restaurant for dinner. b.Ann and Tim buy a microwave oven. c.Ann and Tim buy vegetables to prepare soup at home. d.Ann prepares Tim's income tax return. e.Tim buys Ann flowers. 49.Which of the following expenditures are not included in the consumption component of GDP? a.maid service b.purchase of a new home c.a new videocassette recorder d.a restaurant meal e.tax preparation service 50.Other things equal, increased imports decrease GDP. a.True b.False 51.U.S. imports are a.not added to U.S. GDP because they are produced abroad b.added to U.S. GDP because they are consumed domestically c.added to U.S. GDP because they represent an increase in inventories d.added to U.S. GDP as government purchases because the government decides what goods may be imported e.not added to U.S. GDP because they are intermediate goods 52.Use the following data to calculate GDP: consumption = $2,000; gross investment = $600; government purchases = $500; net exports = -$40; transfer payments = $340. a.GDP = $2,720 b.GDP = $3,060 c.GDP = $3,140 d.GDP = $3,400 e.GDP cannot be determined due to insufficient data 54.Katrina pays $40 for a meal at a fancy restaurant. The ingredients used in it probably cost the restaurant $10. The value added to GDP by the purchase of this meal is a.$30 b.$40 c.$70 d.$40 plus the wages paid the chef and waiters e.$40 plus the profit earned by the restaurant's owner 55.In the resource market, a.businesses borrow money to buy the capital resources they need b.businesses sell services to the households c.firms provide the resources to the households d.households sell the resources to firms in return for factor payments e.resources flow from the business sector to the household sector

Does anyone know any simple techniques to make creepy-ish Halloween makeup? Alright, Halloween is right around the corner and I still have no idea what I'm going to be for Halloween. But I have a few ideas in mind: Something dead and scary. I can make a costume myself, but I need help with the makeup. I don't have the money to buy professional makeup to do creepy scares and what not and I was wondering if I could use household items to do scary makeup. Any ideas? I want my costume to look as good and realistic as possible! Please help! Thanks. (:

Are more expensive hair products worth the price? I have normal-dry curly hair. And I keep it short (I am a guy). So I was shopping for a better shampoo, conditioner, or treatment. Somebody recommended Paul Mitchell. Any bottle with that name on it seems to cost at least 4-5 times of a household brand like Garnier Fructis. My question is: for those with personal experience with expensive/professional hair products, is it worth it to pay for the extra?

Is it better to have a live in or a live out housekpper/cook/nanny? I am trying to decide is it better to get a live in house keeper/cook/help with school age kids or a live out a few times a week.. My husband who our marriage is just terrible will be with her all day while I am at work and I have a few more fears.. what if she: steals things does not work out . Have trouble getting her out of my house has an affair with my husband kidsnapps my children abuses my children lazy and have conflicts with her being dependable. I really need some extra help as I am a professional person who is the only breadwinner (husband is hopeless-one of my long term goals) and all the household is on my shoulders. affects my job proformance and I need a mental break-I can not afford a full time live out person-maybe a partime live out help but live in would be more affordable. Have you had any experience or heard any good or bad exeriences with live in housekeeper/nanny? is my fears wacked out or vaild....

Husband: a) takes most of my time; b) stresses himself and me; and c) burdens me with everyday activities? We have been together for 10+ years by now. He has a business. In the past (10) years, the benefits I got was an MBA degree and better life experiences. Financially, don't feel I gained any. Might have been able to drive decent cars. My professional life is much better because I have motivations (mostly in bad ways and occasionally in good ways) for most of time. There are things I feel depressed about include: 1) He constantly stresses himself, likes to overthink most of the things. At the time he thinks, he asks for my opinions. I like everything simplified, like to handle the unknowns if and when they come. I feel thinking about the unknowns and guess how other people act is overkilling and do not feel comfortable being asked for something mostly out of our controls. 2) He and his staff make bad choices. He has been having me to work hard for years to offset the consequences due to the bad choices. I admit mistakes and take responsibilities and cure damages, and minimize the consequences. But it is hard for me to wipe others' asses continually for a long time. 3) We don't have sex life since 2 years ago because of me. I do not have feeling of wanting sexes any more. 4) Financially, I work hard in his business, collect payroll at 80K range. All of the monies go back to the household as all of his monies either buy things for the business or to his daughter who had 130K in student loan, now has 65K and making 15/hr for the next 1.2 years. My payroll covers everything else. 5) Occasionally he has affairs with others. But this does not bother me in any ways. I feel he has become a burden and depression to me. I am living with less expectancy. Can somebody offre any advices and encourage me somehow?

this girl is nut's? my husband has a 32 year old daughter that is a professional has a very good job. she is asking her father for money for a down payment on a house and also want's money for car. and want's him to send her 2 yr old daughter money every month. she is also married to a lazy bum that she support's and now want's my husband to help support the household i say she is nut's. we still have a son in college 2 car payment's and a mortgage to pay every month. i told my husband i'm not gonna help money wise with this issue. she lives in mexico.

I need some opinion and professional ideas.? My husband has a 7 year old son with his ex-wife. They've been divorced for 6 years now and lately, his ex-wife has been calling him and even addressed her problem with me and my husband regarding how their son has been behaving with his siblings in her home. She have a 3 year old and 10 mos. old twins now with her second husband. She was telling us that their son has been very bad with his 3 year sister, hitting her and saying mean things to her and even to the mother as well. She keeps calling my husband saying she can't handle the kids anymore and that their son has been a big contributor of the chaos in their household and that it's driving her totally insane. I understand the kid has been through a lot with the divorced and he gets threatened with his siblings at his mother's house. When he's with us, he could be a menace too but me and my husband go along with the desciplining and we always support each other and do the same thing when it comes to playing, teaching him chores and giving him things to do or repremanding him from doing something which is not right. I don't know how his mother's home functioned so I could only go by what my husband's ex-wife says and how my son talk to us when we discuss things with him. My stepson's mother suggested to us that it might help the kid if her and my husband will go out one day with the kid alone. Maybe this will help to make the kid feel at some point that he always have his mother and father eventhough they're not together anymore and even though they have both different family now. I could understand parents will go to the extent just to make things work for the good of their child. Me and my husband does not have a kid yet aside from my stepson and we only have him on weekends and my husband's ex-wife have 3 children aside from her son with my husband. Please give me some helpful opinion if this "outing" or maybe a dinner is good for the kid or please give me some suggestions on how to deal with this situation for the child. Thank you.

How to set up Professional video lighting on a low budget? I've made videos with friends for a few years now (I'm 13) and I really need better lighting. My budget is probably around 50 or 60 dollars right now, nothing over 70. I really don't know what kind of things to get! I've heard of soft boxes, which I have no clue what they are. I do understand the whole umbrella thing though. So what should I do? Tell me how many I should buy of what. I just don't want to continue using household lighting like lamps. And I would also like to know ways to set the lighting up.

Please help :( I need to know the amount of dogs you can have per household in the San Diego County? Please help me everyone. I have two beautiful german shepherd pups and two chihuahuas. A few minutes ago a lady came to my house claiming there had been a complaint because my dogs bark too much and she repeatedly told me it was called " Nuisance ". I searched online and this had nothing to do with barking. More with having my dogs do their business in other peoples properties. Trust me when I say this, they hate going to the bathroom in public. They only go in MY backyard.She tried to be all professional telling me Nuisance was when my dogs barked and disturbed others. Anyhow she told me my dogs had to be registered and have all their vaccines (which they do) and that I could not have any more than 2 dogs in my home. I tried searching but I cant find anything about that. Me and my partner take very good care of them, and both my shepherds love to wine and bark when they play. One of them is 3 months and the other 5 months old. she told me that the Animal Control Services would come to my home in about 2-3 days. Please help me, I do not want to loose them. :( I love my 4 dogs. Can they really take them away just because my neighbors do not like me or them? They are just puppies I am not cruel, I don't want to put them a choke collar, a muzzle, or scream at them. Its their nature to run and play. :( Thank you everyone so far, and thank you milli. Do not worry, my dogs do have their baths and sleep in the garage they are just outside throughout the day. They love it. We walk them at LEAST 3 times a day, and even some of my neighbors know them and tell me how beautiful my dogs are. No doubt about that that they are well taken care of. Its just that when they play they do love to bark, they are puppies. They are not even half a year old, its like telling a baby not to cry. 3 times a week not day ahaha sorry

At what point in life is it too late to play music on a professional level (please no rude or mean comments)? I'm so frustrated because I keep thinking that if something good were going to happen it would have happened by now. I'm being tortured because I love the guitar too much to put it down and I'm starting to hate myself because I feel like I'm horrible at it. My family often says things to make me feel discouraged. When I was younger many of my friends acted impressed and speculated that I'd be famous someday, and I'm such a loser, I'm 30 years old and my family doesn't even seem to give a sh*t/care about my music. I wish I could be in a band or record music or something but I feel torn in pieces because of my frustration. I want to be really great, not necessarily famous but I would like to play music as more than a hobby. I don't have a teacher or much contact with other musicians... I've been in this situation for five years. I would like to be great... not necessarily famous enough to be a household name, but I want music to be more than a hobby. I don't want to fail in life... I want to have dreams. If I'm horrible now, what are the chances of that happening? I can't give up but I'm so frustrated that i want to.

How do i deal with a nasty neighbour? we have a really psychotic female ex-student next door neighbour . she's unemployed lives with a much younger girl ??????? From the start that she moved in we knew she was going to be trouble ,dumped in the derelict house by her parents spoke volumes that they were desparate to off load her. she has no friends but loads of boys/men visit which has been a concern ,in addition she is proving to be a vandal and trouble maker,from what we could gather her parents are hobos or into cultish fetishs her mother is very strange and her dad is evil and always angry and swearing when they visit. we have tried to reason with her but without luck ,things don't compute she talks at you aggressively not with you. Shes odd looking/dressed and overweight for her age so we can't help thinking she might be a depressive who needs help but not willing to get it,she has sidled up to my husband and flirted with him from the get go she was up to things and now screams innocence when faced with some misdeed she has done . We have closed off all channels of communication - needless to say we don't trust her and keeping her away is like trying to control a kennel,my husband finds her revolting but is very aware of the proximity and her state of mind ie unstable and does not want any contact. She is deluded/obsessed about her own self image she hangs over the garden fence of an older neighbour in a state of undress running down her neighbours .Before she came here things were bliss now with this morons narcisistic behaviour the peace has been shattered how can one frumpy dullard do this? We are a professional household and our family have honours and are of the teaching(professor) media ,film,and law,army so gleening help would not be an issue to quash her but its ludicrous that her parents should not be held to account for her abismal behaviour ,we heard thorugh the grapevine that action has already beeen taken to make her clean up her stinking property now she is attacking us unfortunately the same people can't clean her sicko mind up and change her nasty behaviour or better still get rid of her.It's a nightmare!!

How do i deal with nasty neighbour? we have a really psychotic female ex-student next door neighbour . she's unemployed lives with a much younger girl ??????? From the start that she moved in we knew she was going to be trouble ,dumped in the derelict house by her parents spoke volumes that they were desparate to off load her. she has no friends but loads of boys/men visit which has been a concern ,in addition she is proving to be a vandal and trouble maker,from what we could gather her parents are hobos or into cultish fetishs her mother is very strange and her dad is evil and always angry and swearing when they visit. we have tried to reason with her but without luck ,things don't compute she talks at you aggressively not with you. Shes odd looking/dressed and overweight for her age so we can't help thinking she might be a depressive who needs help but not willing to get it,she has sidled up to my husband and flirted with him from the get go she was up to things and now screams innocence when faced with some misdeed she has done . We have closed off all channels of communication - needless to say we don't trust her and keeping her away is like trying to control a kennel,my husband finds her revolting but is very aware of the proximity and her state of mind ie unstable and does not want any contact. She is deluded/obsessed about her own self image she hangs over the garden fence of an older neighbour in a state of undress running down her neighbours .Before she came here things were bliss now with this morons narcisistic behaviour the peace has been shattered how can one frumpy dullard do this? We are a professional household and our family have honours and are of the teaching(professor) media ,film,and law,army so gleening help would not be an issue to quash her but its ludicrous that her parents should not be held to account for her abismal behaviour ,we heard thorugh the grapevine that action has already beeen taken to make her clean up her stinking property now she is attacking us unfortunately the same people can't clean her sicko mind up and change her nasty behaviour or better still get rid of her.It's a nightmare!!

HELP! On the verge of packing up kids and getting away from my husband? Let me start by saying that my husband has never physically harmed me. We've been married for almost 5 years and have 4 young daughters (ages 7, 3, 1, and 6 months). We're both young ourselves (26). We both work outside the home and we have a good split of household chores. I do all of the housework, bill paying, and appointments. He takes care of the majority of the cooking and helps with the kids if I need him to and he doesn't have to work. The thing is, he is completely miserable. He hardly ever wants to go out anywhere with me and the girls. For instance on July 4 I had promised the girls we'd go see fireworks, and he had planned to come along as well. As the evening went on and it was time to go, he decided not to go, and didn't want me to go out either! But he had no reason, other than he had to get up early for work (as did I!), but I had promised the girls and I don't break promises I make, especially to my children. Anyway, when I asked him why he never goes out with us, his response, right in front of our kids, was "Because you're all pains in my ass!" So last night he was in the basement working on setting up a train set for the girls and it was late so all the girls were already asleep. I went down to hang out with him and the radio was on and we were just kind of joking around. So then I mentioned that him and I should go out sometime and it would be nice if he made the initiative to find a babysitter and take me out because he has never done that. Well, his response was that he is always asking me to go out. I was kind of suprised so I was like "you always ask?" and he says "I didn't say that." and I justsat there not knowing if he was joking or not and so I said "So what did you say?" and he looks up, glares at me and yells "Why don't you try listening next time?!?!" I have no idea where the anger came from as we had just been joking around and having a good time hanging out. So I went upstairs to watch tv without saying another word and as I'm waking upstairs he yells "Yup, that's good, run away." These are just a couple of recent examples of some behavior that is just totally irrational in my opinion. A few other things that are really bothering me are that he continues to watch porn on his CELL PHONE even though I've asked him numerous times to stop as I find that stuff totally disturbing and it also makes me self conscious because obviously after 4 kids my body is not what it used to be. I'm also morally against it anyway, and it has caused me to be so upset I'll sob about it and he still does it, like it's no big deal. Another thing is that he is always blaming me for the kids acting up. If one of them acts up or has a fit, he tells me its because Id on't discipline them. He'll yell at me right in front of the kids, telling me how to discipline them and freaking out if I don't follow through with what he says. Yet, he's so hard with them, mostly our 7 year old, that I feel his way of discipline is awful. Our 7 year old really doesn't like him at all and hates when he gets home from work because he is always on her about anything she does. He also puts me down constantly. He'll say things like "What is wrong with you!?" and when I don't agree with him about anything, from what is for dinner to how much to spend on a new computer, he'll say "That's because you don't think!!" Keep in mind, I'm a smart, professional woman, with a college degree. People all around value my opinion because I am educated and have some life experience. He is a high school dropout. Basically, I feel like I am kind of emotionally drained at this point. I hate feeling like whatever I do, it's wrong. I feel stupid, I feel ugly, and I feel worthless around him. I don't want my girls to have that negativity in their lives, and much less, have a mother who is on high stress from it all. To be blunt,I'm not even sure I love the guy, or that I ever did. I knew from very early on that we were a wrong match, but I don't believe in divorce. At this point, I just kind of want out of the marraige, but I don't know if it's just me expecting too much, or it's him being somewhat of a crappy husband. I always thought a husband should be somebody to make the wife feel loved, important, and safe. I don't feel any of that, and despite my attempts to talk to him about it, I get nothing. He barely says two words and he's never apologized for anything except for the random "Sorry I'm such an asshole" via text. I know it sounds somewhat trivial, but it's constant. I dread him coming home at night because I feel like that annoying fly in the house when he's around.

Help with greenscreen effects? Hi, I just got a new greenscreen (Professional filming grade) And have found good software for it, but wanted to know of any tips on how to greenscreen well. The greenscreen is mounted on a wall by itself, and doesn't have too many wrinkles. But I just wanted some help on lighting. See, my room is perfectly square. At the very center of the ceiling is my light, so I wanted to know if that will affect my greenscreen at all, and also any household items that could enhance my lighting. One more thing, are there any everyday items that could be used for a mask that would take out my face? Thanks

since the 1940s; which is TRUE about new US immigrants listed below in the majority of? a. As illegal and migratory workers have consistently been shown over time to contribute to the national economy, they are never a threat to city and urban life, the economy or governments b. As these groups are documented workers and have been shown to attend and complete US educational systems, they are welcomed by the US government as new immigrants c. As illegal aliens and legal heads of households bringing several family members over latin American borders annually (the majority of new immigrants), they are usually poor with large families and are an economic drain on local, state, and federal governments as this group; low income status requires them to seek social and health services they cannot pay for themselves (or are paid for by legal employment) d. New immigrants to the United States usually find good paying jobs in America as skilled laborers and professional (as most of the heads of households belong to an educated class) and with this comes health benefits.

I am in my late twenties, living at home - My mother and I have an unhealthy resent for eachother. please help? Hey Everyone, I am in my late twenties and living at home with my parents. Since completing University at 25 I decided to move back home to save to purchase my own place. I have been successfull in finding high income earning work (100k+/yr) and at 27 now I have been able to save a good chunk of money. When I was off at University I had a wonderful relationship with my parents, we would actually love to see eachother when we could - my mother would always be excited to see me (once a month maybe) and would always send me off with tons of food and stuff for my house. We had a great relationship then. Since moving back home my father retired and my sister who is a year older decided to move home as well after things with her boyfriend didn't work out as planned. We have a full house. Things were great at home when I first came back, free rent, great food, and being around family. As every day passed my mothers excitement for having me home slowly wore off and about 2 months into it she was her old miserable self again. Maybe its normal but it started off with just nagging about partying and going out - which I get - she is a mother - but it has snowballed into something so toxic I just can't deal anymore. She complains about EVERYTHING. Not just with me but with everyone in the house. Constant nagging - even in the tone of her voice its like she is constantly irritated. It's to the point now where I try to recall the times we've had interactions without her bitching at me for something, and I can't remember the last time. Constantly judging. The things she nags about are the same over and over : - you go out too much - you have bad friends (come on really?? I'm 27 my friends are professionals and we have a good time) - you keep your place untidy - you play your music too loud - you're always in here when I want to watch TV - you make too much noise when you're excercising - This isn't a whorehouse its not OK to bring women back here (both parents agree on this) That was just to give you an example. It's honestly one thing to be in my late twenties and not be able to bring women back to my place - but what's killing me is that it's constant nagging with the feeling of sincere hate thats ruining me. It's gotten to the point where I've lost it multiple times over the last month and have just told her off saying things I feel like she needed to hear but not in the nicest ways.. - All you do is bitch at me - Even if I do everything you ask of me, EVERYTHING, you still find things to complain about - there's a right and a wrong way to talk to people - its one thing to ask me to do something its another to be condesending and rude about it - you dont just have this problem with me, i see you doing it with your husband and daughter and its pushing us all away - I feel like you can't co-exist with me in this house - both of our lives will be better if i move out she got choked up and teary eyed and started yelling at me saying i was ''demonizing'' her and making her look like the bad guy. I honestly want to make things better but this family is devoid of love. My parents never told us " i love you ". In fact the only time it was ever said to me was in a written in a graduation card years ago. Never before never after. My dad worked damn hard for his entire life to provide for this family and my mother through poor decisions she made on her own made it financially difficult for them... I feel like I resent her for this too.. She yells at my sister as well but in more demeaning ways, telling her she needs to exercise or that if she doesn't change she'll always be a loser. Very hurtful stuff. As a result at this point in the game, my sister and myself have little no respect for my mother. It's a loveless household with constant bickering, judging, accusing and negativitity. I try and contribute as much as I can... after all I am living rent free. I'm living in the basement - I went ahead and renovated with hardwood, painted, wall mounted TV purchased new furnature etc.. thinking i was doing something good for the house (their retirement) but once again mom challenged me every step of the way. It's her office and she doesn't want me to take over her space. My dad, hes become so tired of it he doesn't even chime in... period - stays silent and neutral through all the arguments and doesn't take sides. When i talk to him in private he is also heartbroken people are not getting along. I WANT THINGS TO CHANGE. I dont know what I can do? I feel I am rude to my mother and have been loosing it latley as a defensive mechanism but I want it to stop. I would appreciate ANY insight at all on how to try and mend the relationship with my mother and any suggestions on how to make things right . My only solution now is to move out -

Could you correct this short formal language text please? It's very important.? Good Evening, I am a young professional woman and I am looking for a furnished studio flat. It is your's still available? If yes, please: 1) How old is the property? 2) Which day and for how long the top floor studio flat will be available? 3) The tenancy will be with contract? 4)There are other fees a part the Gas, water, electric and council tax included in the monthly rent? 5) The Internet broadband and the TV are included in the monthly rent? There is also a phone line? 6) About the furnishing.. which household electrical appliances are included in the house? 7) There are some shared areas in the property? 8) In which day I will pay the rent? Thanks for reply the questions above. King regards.

Am I a spoilt brat if..? okay, first off. I really am not trying to brag. The school I go to is just filled with obscenely rich kids (who are actually decent) - really, you can't imagine how rich they are, so my perspective on being spoilt has kinda been distorted.. so, uh i have coach, marc jacobs, chloe, dior, valentino and other brand name clothing and bags, lacoste flip flops, I usually get what I want if it isn't ridiculous (ie ferrari for my first car or something..), manicures and pedicures, a large (?) allowance - $500, an iPhone, macbook, a um household maid, a professional camera and a digital camera, and the like. BUT, i work hard for what I want, and the school that I go to is very private, and you have to be very good academically to get in. I participate in charities, and I plan to donate blood when I'm old enough to. I can't exactly explain my personality, as it may make me seem self obsessed, but I can tell you that I have a lot of friends, and people come to me when they're upset and stuff. I guess I can also say that if you put me into a room of strangers, chances are, I'll probably make friends with most of them - i'm a very social person. and no, i don't throw fits to get what I want. I may feel depressed if I don't get something I wanted, but I get over it quickly.

I need to learn how to fix things? Okay, well to start it off im 24 and im planning on moving in with my girlfriend who I love dearly in a few months. Basically I want to become that old-fashioned all american boyfriend/husband who can do it all. Something breaks? No problem. I am already a professional chef, I keep myself in very good shape and im a certified EMT. This is the last main thing on my current to-do list. I want to learn how to fix pretty much any household item that breaks. The only problem is I do not know what classes to take or what steps to take even to begin this, hopefully someone here can point me in the right direction. Thanks

What is living Cost in Bangalore for famliy of 4 people. Please tell us Fixed and Variable cost.? Recently I am planning to move to Bangalore city and want to know specifics details regarding Fixed cost + Variable cost. We are family of 4 people and would like to rent/own (3 BHK) in nice/OK locality. Don't know how much a famliy pays for food, outing, electricity,Internet,phone or all other household costs. What would be a good salary for a person who want to live a decent life and want to own a house in city? These are the costs which I am looking for Rent/Mortgage - 3-4 BHK Fixed House cost such as Electricity,Phone,Internet,Groceries,cable,House maid etc Personal Cost such as Dining out, Outings entertainment ,Petrol etc Kids tution/School cost/ Medical cost What is the average salary paid for a professional with MS degree with 5 years of expereince?

edit please.........? For my project I decided to “Live my Dream” I choose to provide a nursing home for those with medical needs. I plan to help them out because their close relatives might not be there as much as often, and there can’t be a nurse to help them 24/7. I was inspired to lend a hand for the sick elderly, because I’ve realized that many young people have a great life or something exciting in their life, when there are seniors who are trapped at their homes and not able to live a life. There are three type of nursing home: skilled nursing care homes, intermediate care facilities, and supervised assisted living facilities. The difference is what the business offers and what type of care every nursing home give different policies where there are elders that can walk and talk in one nursing home. Another home that have the disable elders who have a long-term illness. I found a business at Portland, Maine it cost me $695,000 the rent is $2,300 every month, and the nursing home was usually called Jordie Lee Investments but I changed the name to Comfort Zone. The limit of the household is ten disabled elders they must be paralyzed, can’t move, or talk right. There are ten rooms (peach colored), two bathrooms for visitors and employees, one large kitchen, and one living room for the mature but ill senior citizens to be well entertained. I bought many items for the kitchen, bedrooms, living room, and bathroom such like stoves, towels, beds, TV’s, and etc… For staff members I’d hire twenty employees and pay them $2,250 a month. They will be paid every week with weekends counted which is $450 per week. If you count all twenty employees in all it will come out $45,000 every month and $540,000 every year, for one year per employee the total be $27,000. I’d hire twenty employees because I will assign two staff members per one elder. The first staff member shift will start at 8am-2pm a total of six hours for a working-day; second employee will work till 2:05pm-9pm. A representative would have two breaks in total of a day their break will have a limit of thirty-five minutes. One of the reasons why I decided to open a nursing home is because I’ve realized that lot of sick elders need nurses to take care of them. In lots of hospitals there are nurses who take care of patients and they give their patient or elder treatments and medicines. But sometimes a sick person is care for at home, and then a home nurse will be needed. The staff members that are in charge of the health of the elders are usually what the home nurse does. When an elder is extremely ill doctors will recommend a professional nurse to take of the seniors. Most families feel very guilty when it comes to place a relative in a nursing home as in an elder. But they do agree to place them in one because they might not be able to take good care of them as most nurse professionals can, so when it comes to senior health problems may grow too serve and the families social and economic resources will become too tense to keep their relative home. Lot of the elders suffers from stress because they are placed in an unfamiliar place at an assisted living facility. It at times has a result of depression, and some cases of death. Most retirement homes let there clients or patients have their personal belongings stay with them at the nursing home. It is important for a convalescent hospital to have their patients happy, and for the employees to be concerned with any problems of their clients. For the insurance I decided to buy Property Insurance which insurance that has protection against risks such as fire. Floods, earthquakes, thefts, and etc... The insurance comes up to $764.50; another type of insurance that I decided to buy was Liability and Worker compensation Insurance. Liability Insurance offers business asset against third party claims. The payment is made to a person suffering losses, not insurance contract it cost $1,000. Worker compensation insurance covers medical care for employees and injures they got at work, a reliable protection of hard work also sound sleep every night it cost $695. The total of the insurance comes up to $2,459.05. Some types of medication that some of the elders would are: 1.Diavan 80mg “red” (take one tablet by mouth daily) 2.Aspir-Low 81mg “yellow” (take two tablets by mouth in the morning) 3.Senna plus tablet “orange” (take two tablets by mouth in the morning) 4.Ascorbic Acid 500mg tablet “white” (take one tablet by mouth daily) 5.Paroxetine HCL 20mg tablet “blue” (take one tablet by mouth daily) 6.Lerothyroxine 50mg tablet “white” (take one tablet by mouth daily) 7.Flomax 0.4mg capsule “white” (take on capsule by mouth daily) 8.Omeprazole 20mg capsule “white” (take capsule by mouth daily) 9.Metoprolol succer 50mg “white” (take ½ tablet by mouth daily) 10.Furosmide 20mg tablet “white” (take one tablet by mouth daily) Most elders may take this type of medicine in which to get better or

What are your plans for the year 2008? Following are my plans : Y/A: Avoid chatting with Y/A answerers. Once they get to know you better, they stop answering you with the same passion. Get to know more intellectuals Answer more questions Reduce the number of questions Ask more thought provoking questions House: House: Planning to paint the house and refurnish all the interiors. I want to replace all the household items to new. Professional Life: Hence I am investing on myself on training & Certification. In my current job I have already spent 7 years and I want to change job. Tourism: Visit home country Planning to visit Newzeland or Europe (Euro countries) ----------------------------------------------------------------- I am writing this, so that everyone can plan and achive those... It is a good opportunity to plan. First you need to spell it out

Should I withhold my last month's rent? I know these questions have been floating around a lot, but I kinda feel like my circumstance is slightly different, so allow me to explain. Before myself and my flatmates moved in, we signed a contract with and handed over a £1000 deposit to our landlord. This was all well and good until about five days before we were due to move in when our landlord tells us he's selling up. Now we have a new landlord. When we moved into the property, it was a tip. The boiler wasn't working, the fridge was filthy, the kitchen door was broken and there were various other things wrong. At that point, I sought some advice from someone and she helped me get in contact with my new landlord/s. They got in contact with us, came to the house to check over the problems and took four weeks before they actually fixed the issues. This was fine...however, we also, began to notice that things were done a little slapdash e.g. there is electrical wiring hanging out from beneath the boiler (the builders the landlord hired cover this hole in the wall with some plastic thing), the cooker was connected with masking tape, there are two holes beneath the sink (we can see the garden through them)...etc. Our biggest fear now is that our landlord/s are going to try and cheat us out of our deposit. There is no inventory on this house. The previous landlord said we should feel free to claim any of the household items (I mean how professional is that). In addition, I've been emailing around Tenancy Deposit Schemes and it seems that our current landlord hasn't put our deposit in one of them, meaning that we haven't a clue where it is. I asked my landlord for a copy of the deposit agreement letter (apparently, tenants are entitled to it) but he has yet to contact me about it. It's been a while now. Additionally, we don't have a Gas Safety Certificate (that we know of anyway) and there are still various issues...e.g. the kitchen door isn't a fire door...etc. The likelihood is that we'll probably be withholding the last month's rent, but I've been doing a lot of research and now I'm not so sure. (It is illegal after all). To be honest, I know I could take them to court if they tried to withhold the deposit (We have pictures of the house as it is with some of the issues I mentioned) but I'd rather not the hassle. We are just students after all. But I'd appreciate any opinions on the matter. What if I tried to make an agreement with the landlord? Instead of withholding the last month's rent without them knowing, would it be an idea to ask them if I could do that instead - rent for deposit? Would that be better?

How can we win this case? For Government class, i have to memorize this long witness statement about how it is my professional opinion that a 4 year old boy is better off with his grandma then his uncle and his uncle's boyfriend. i have to talk about how a young boy in a gay household would by harmful do to harassment of peers and neighbors. I was wondering if there were any other reasons/ways to back the option of the child staying with his grandmother over the 2 men besides the harassment issue. Blue.. I didn't have a choice what side I was put on. The teacher chose for us. This was the only thing our group could come up with as a reason why. That is why I asked this question. Not because of anti-gay or homophobic reasons.

Good Family Birds Are --- ? I know I am going to get a hand raised bird. So which one(Or multiple) of these birds would be best for 2 people in a household? I'm indefinitely going to be the one who takes it out all the time and plays with it and cares for it, but the other person in the house might want to as well... So which of these would be suited for that(personal or professional experience) Parakeets Cockatiels Green Cheek Conures Parrotlets Senegals Maroon Bellied Conures ?

Can you please take my survey for Sociology class? am doing a survey on gender stereotypes for my sociology class. I would appreciate it if anyone would answer the questionnaire for me. it is on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being strongly agree and 5 being strongly disagree. Gender Survey I. The following questions are designed to address people’s opinions about genders. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about genders? (Please circle one answer) o Men are generally less willing than women to commit to a relationship. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men are less nurturing/loving toward children than women are. 1 2 3 4 5 o Women have little interest in casual sexual encounters and only want sex if they are involved in a committed relationship. 1 2 3 4 5 o A women’s primary concern is her family and not her career. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men’s primary concern is his career not his family. 1 2 3 4 5 o In our society, women are more stereotyped than men. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men have the same types of emotions as women. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men have more pressure than women to be successfully at work, sports, and at home. 1 2 3 4 5 o It is easier to be a female in our society. 1 2 3 4 5 o Women have more pressure to look good than men. 1 2 3 4 5 o Media portrays men in a more negative light than women. 1 2 3 4 5 o It is easier to be a male in our society. 1 2 3 4 5 Questions About Yourself… if you feel uncomfortable answering any of these questions just say not comfortable answering but please fill out your sex.  How old were you on your last birthday?  What is your sex? (please circle one) Male Female  What is you Race/Ethnicity? (please circle one) 1. African American 2. American Indian/Alaskan native 3. Asian/Pacific Islander 4. Caucasian/White non-Hispanic 5. Hispanic 6. Other (please specify)  What is the highest level of education that you have completed? (please circle one) 1. Less than 9th grade 2. 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3. High school graduate or GED 4. Some college, no degree 5. Associate Degree 6. Bachelor’s degree 7. Graduate or professional degree  What was you household’s approximate gross income (before taxes) in 2007? (please circle one) 1. $9,999 or less 2. $10,000-19,999 3. $20,000-29,999 4. $30,000-39,999 5. $40,000-49999 6. $50,000-59,999 7. $60,000-69,999 8. &70,000 or more Your Comments are welcome: Thank you for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire. Your assistance in providing this information is very valuable to us. Please remember 1 is strongly agree and 5 is strongly disagree.

I'm worried about my friend and how she's dealing with her parents' divorce? I have a friend whose parents have divorced about eight years ago but she is just now starting to deal with it. She just turned 17. She has never had help (professional, or anyone else) from anyone or had anyone else to talk to about this. I'm her best friend; we tell each other everything. She recently told me that she had found the divorce papers of her mother's. I think because she found these, it's really hit her hard. She is dealing with her problems by isolating herself. The only time she talks to me is online. She does not hang out with anyone and even when people come over, she hides away in her room. The worst part is that her mother's fiance is living in the same household as her with her mom. The only time she comes out of her room is when he isn't there. This worries me. I have told her so many times that she should talk to me if she's having problems. She always talks to me but I just see it getting worse and worse everyday. She's putting herself into a virtual world instead of reality (being on the computer). I give her suggestions that she should do this, this, and that to get her mind off of things. She refuses. I either get yelled at by her because of the fact that I don't know what to say or the fact that she doesn't like my suggestions. It's really stressing me out. I'm worried for her.. And it's also draining me. She's changing... And not for the good. Any suggestions on what I should do for myself and her? By the way I am 15 and she is 17.

first guy that does my survey gets 10pts!! Has to be a male!? Iam doing a survey on gender stereotypes for my sociology class. I would appreciate it if anyone would answer the questionnaire for me. I need 6 people so please help! it is on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being strongly agree and 5 being strongly disagree. Gender Survey I. The following questions are designed to address people’s opinions about genders. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about genders? (Please circle one answer) o Men are generally less willing than women to commit to a relationship. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men are less nurturing/loving toward children than women are. 1 2 3 4 5 o Women have little interest in casual sexual encounters and only want sex if they are involved in a committed relationship. 1 2 3 4 5 o A women’s primary concern is her family and not her career. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men’s primary concern is his career not his family. 1 2 3 4 5 o In our society, women are more stereotyped than men. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men have the same types of emotions as women. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men have more pressure than women to be successfully at work, sports, and at home. 1 2 3 4 5 o It is easier to be a female in our society. 1 2 3 4 5 o Women have more pressure to look good than men. 1 2 3 4 5 o Media portrays men in a more negative light than women. 1 2 3 4 5 o It is easier to be a male in our society. 1 2 3 4 5 Questions About Yourself… if you feel uncomfortable answering any of these questions just say not comfortable answering but please fill out your sex.  How old were you on your last birthday?  What is your sex? (please circle one) Male Female  What is you Race/Ethnicity? (please circle one) 1. African American 2. American Indian/Alaskan native 3. Asian/Pacific Islander 4. Caucasian/White non-Hispanic 5. Hispanic 6. Other (please specify)  What is the highest level of education that you have completed? (please circle one) 1. Less than 9th grade 2. 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3. High school graduate or GED 4. Some college, no degree 5. Associate Degree 6. Bachelor’s degree 7. Graduate or professional degree  What was you household’s approximate gross income (before taxes) in 2007? (please circle one) 1. $9,999 or less 2. $10,000-19,999 3. $20,000-29,999 4. $30,000-39,999 5. $40,000-49999 6. $50,000-59,999 7. $60,000-69,999 8. &70,000 or more Your Comments are welcome: Thank you for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire. Your assistance in providing this information is very valuable to us

Will you take my survey for my sociology class? Iam doing a survey on gender stereotypes for my sociology class. I would appreciate it if anyone would answer the questionnaire for me. it is on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being strongly agree and 5 being strongly disagree. Gender Survey I. The following questions are designed to address people’s opinions about genders. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about genders? (Please circle one answer) o Men are generally less willing than women to commit to a relationship. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men are less nurturing/loving toward children than women are. 1 2 3 4 5 o Women have little interest in casual sexual encounters and only want sex if they are involved in a committed relationship. 1 2 3 4 5 o A women’s primary concern is her family and not her career. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men’s primary concern is his career not his family. 1 2 3 4 5 o In our society, women are more stereotyped than men. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men have the same types of emotions as women. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men have more pressure than women to be successfully at work, sports, and at home. 1 2 3 4 5 o It is easier to be a female in our society. 1 2 3 4 5 o Women have more pressure to look good than men. 1 2 3 4 5 o Media portrays men in a more negative light than women. 1 2 3 4 5 o It is easier to be a male in our society. 1 2 3 4 5 Questions About Yourself… if you feel uncomfortable answering any of these questions just say not comfortable answering but please fill out your sex.  How old were you on your last birthday?  What is your sex? (please circle one) Male Female  What is you Race/Ethnicity? (please circle one) 1. African American 2. American Indian/Alaskan native 3. Asian/Pacific Islander 4. Caucasian/White non-Hispanic 5. Hispanic 6. Other (please specify)  What is the highest level of education that you have completed? (please circle one) 1. Less than 9th grade 2. 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3. High school graduate or GED 4. Some college, no degree 5. Associate Degree 6. Bachelor’s degree 7. Graduate or professional degree  What was you household’s approximate gross income (before taxes) in 2007? (please circle one) 1. $9,999 or less 2. $10,000-19,999 3. $20,000-29,999 4. $30,000-39,999 5. $40,000-49999 6. $50,000-59,999 7. $60,000-69,999 8. &70,000 or more Your Comments are welcome: Thank you for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire. Your assistance in providing this information is very valuable to us Please remember 1 is strongly agree and 5 is strongly disagree.

Human Resource Mgmt: Should a worker with a family be paid more than one without? In my HRM college course today, we had a guest speaker. He is regional manager to a very successful sit-down restaurant chain. During an otherwise very enjoyable presentation, he said something that bothered me. He was discussing wages, using a low-paid hourly position as an example. He explained that he often hired people at different compensation, based on things such as experience, skills, expectations in the company (OK)...blahblahblah...and if they are supporting a family or not (WHAT!?). I realize in the real world, a manager's personal feelings often play a role in this decision. Also, it is part of the beauty of a free market that a owner can pay someone (within legal limits) what they damn please. I have seen this idea in practice. I worked in a sandwich shop at the age of 18, paid $7.40 an hour. An individual with the same job description, and a family was hired in after me. They were paid $10.00/hr. The owner/manager (not good @ HR mind you) specifically said it was because the individual had people to support. It bothered me to some degree but I didn't put too much thought into it. I know this goes on, but I was surprised to hear it out of the guest speaker's mouth, without a trace of hesitance. To me, the practice vaguely echos the old-fashioned idea that a man should be paid more than a woman (head of household). We all know that a modern manager would be hanged if they preached that! Anyway, I pose the question. How ethical is it to deny an identical worker the same higher wage as a worker with a family to support? Is this a widely accepted practice in the HR world? Opinions are great. If you have professional knowledge on the subject, boast about it in your answer! Thank you.

Will anyone take my survey for sociology i need 6 more ppl!?!??!? Iam doing a survey on gender stereotypes for my sociology class. I would appreciate it if anyone would answer the questionnaire for me. I need 6 people so please help! it is on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being strongly agree and 5 being strongly disagree. Gender Survey I. The following questions are designed to address people’s opinions about genders. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about genders? (Please circle one answer) o Men are generally less willing than women to commit to a relationship. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men are less nurturing/loving toward children than women are. 1 2 3 4 5 o Women have little interest in casual sexual encounters and only want sex if they are involved in a committed relationship. 1 2 3 4 5 o A women’s primary concern is her family and not her career. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men’s primary concern is his career not his family. 1 2 3 4 5 o In our society, women are more stereotyped than men. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men have the same types of emotions as women. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men have more pressure than women to be successfully at work, sports, and at home. 1 2 3 4 5 o It is easier to be a female in our society. 1 2 3 4 5 o Women have more pressure to look good than men. 1 2 3 4 5 o Media portrays men in a more negative light than women. 1 2 3 4 5 o It is easier to be a male in our society. 1 2 3 4 5 Questions About Yourself… if you feel uncomfortable answering any of these questions just say not comfortable answering but please fill out your sex.  How old were you on your last birthday?  What is your sex? (please circle one) Male Female  What is you Race/Ethnicity? (please circle one) 1. African American 2. American Indian/Alaskan native 3. Asian/Pacific Islander 4. Caucasian/White non-Hispanic 5. Hispanic 6. Other (please specify)  What is the highest level of education that you have completed? (please circle one) 1. Less than 9th grade 2. 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3. High school graduate or GED 4. Some college, no degree 5. Associate Degree 6. Bachelor’s degree 7. Graduate or professional degree  What was you household’s approximate gross income (before taxes) in 2007? (please circle one) 1. $9,999 or less 2. $10,000-19,999 3. $20,000-29,999 4. $30,000-39,999 5. $40,000-49999 6. $50,000-59,999 7. $60,000-69,999 8. &70,000 or more Your Comments are welcome: Thank you for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire. Your assistance in providing this information is very valuable to us

Do you have time to take a 2 minute survey? EASY 10pts.? Iam doing a survey on gender stereotypes for my sociology class. I would appreciate it if anyone would answer the questionnaire for me. I need 6 people so please help! it is on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being strongly agree and 5 being strongly disagree. Gender Survey I. The following questions are designed to address people’s opinions about genders. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about genders? (Please circle one answer) o Men are generally less willing than women to commit to a relationship. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men are less nurturing/loving toward children than women are. 1 2 3 4 5 o Women have little interest in casual sexual encounters and only want sex if they are involved in a committed relationship. 1 2 3 4 5 o A women’s primary concern is her family and not her career. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men’s primary concern is his career not his family. 1 2 3 4 5 o In our society, women are more stereotyped than men. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men have the same types of emotions as women. 1 2 3 4 5 o Men have more pressure than women to be successfully at work, sports, and at home. 1 2 3 4 5 o It is easier to be a female in our society. 1 2 3 4 5 o Women have more pressure to look good than men. 1 2 3 4 5 o Media portrays men in a more negative light than women. 1 2 3 4 5 o It is easier to be a male in our society. 1 2 3 4 5 Questions About Yourself… if you feel uncomfortable answering any of these questions just say not comfortable answering but please fill out your sex.  How old were you on your last birthday?  What is your sex? (please circle one) Male Female  What is you Race/Ethnicity? (please circle one) 1. African American 2. American Indian/Alaskan native 3. Asian/Pacific Islander 4. Caucasian/White non-Hispanic 5. Hispanic 6. Other (please specify)  What is the highest level of education that you have completed? (please circle one) 1. Less than 9th grade 2. 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3. High school graduate or GED 4. Some college, no degree 5. Associate Degree 6. Bachelor’s degree 7. Graduate or professional degree  What was you household’s approximate gross income (before taxes) in 2007? (please circle one) 1. $9,999 or less 2. $10,000-19,999 3. $20,000-29,999 4. $30,000-39,999 5. $40,000-49999 6. $50,000-59,999 7. $60,000-69,999 8. &70,000 or more Your Comments are welcome: Thank you for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire. Your assistance in providing this information is very valuable to us Plz remember 1 is strongly agree and 5 is strongly disagree.

what is a good way to word the front cover of a flyer? If you own a computer this is a must have service for the household. I am all about offering the most professional service for the cheapest price. basicly i am offering households memberships with my IT business. This is how it workes. I customer has 1 computer the customer payes a monthly fee of $11.00 Inc Gst for his $11.00 he gets any problems he may have fixed remotly or if the job cant be fixed remotly then the computer gets collected and taken back to the service centre for repairs and then returned to the customer usually within 72 hours or less and the only cost the customer payes is the $11.00 monthly fee. im going to market this service by flyers in mail box drops. My question is what is a catchy thing to put on the flyer to get households to read it???

How much should I pay my mother for childminding? My mother lives with me (I pay all costs) and wants to look after my 15 month old full time. She is 63, with bills and expenses of her own (student loan,etc.)........She is a wonderful gran, I work full time, but I am debating over payment. I do believe she should get something for looking after my daughter, but not sure how much. She takes her to the surgery, etc,. but not much housework or cooking. Last year, she asked for "whatever you pay your childminder"...which is 25 quid a day. This, to me, is a bit steep for someone living with me (own Sky, Broadband, no living bills, needs and errands taken care of by me), but nor do I want to take good, solid, loving care for granted...I am a professional single working mother who does not utilize her for babysitting other than the errands involved with running a household of 4....help me out!

Incompatible wife - we have a kid - should I divorce? I have a weird problem. Before our arranged marriage, my wife and her parents stressed that she wanted to be a professional. I fully supported the idea. Also, I put forward my expectations from her and she agreed to all of them. We got married in 2005. After marriage, she moved to USA with me. It is here that I realized that my wife was something else in reality. At one end, she wants all the rights and equalities of a modern woman. At the other end, she wants all the securities given to an Indian housewife. But she does not want the responsibilities neither of a modern woman (job etc) nor Indian housewife (household work, family relations etc). She is very lazy and complains most of the time even about routine household work. After working through the day, I do all the cleaning work at home and also have to help in the kitchen and other chores. In the beginning, I thought it is all new life to her. So I helped. But now, if I don't help I am a male chauvinist. To relatives and friends, she wants to be seen as a professional, mostly because many of her female friends and cousins are professionals. She lied to everybody back home that she is working as a professional. Although I encourage her to acquire a job or higher qualifications, she never really makes any effort. She says I am expecting her to work because I am money minded. I have now given up on this. Another thing which bothers me is that she cares more for her parents than me. Initially I thought it was natural because she just left her parents. But even after 5 years, at many occasions I feel that her parents are her priority. I have discussed this with her and she rejects it blatantly (obviously). I want her to have a good relation with her parents but I feel I should be prioritized over them. The main problem in our married life is negative talk. It is unbelievable that she nags about almost everybody in her life (except her parents). If any person differs in an opinion to my wife, thats it.. I suffer for the next few days listening to how bad that person is. My wife has ended up in vicious circle. She has a lot of free time during the day which she consumes through such negative thoughts. All my attempts to make her understand this and make better use of her time have gone useless. Even though I try to avoid talking about silly things, she emotionally blackmails me to respond and we eventually end up in an argument. I have forgotten what happiness used to be. At several occasions I saw divorce as the only option. I spoke to her parents about her negative approach (but not about her job). They said she is feeling lonely and if we have a child everything will sort out automatically. Hoping that things will change, we had a baby boy last year. Everything seemed fine for a few months. Now we are having the same problems. Basically, she is very negative minded. She severely strains relations for petty things, due to which we have lost a few close friends and relatives. I am under continuous pressure due to this negativity and I am ashamed to admit that I slapped her recently. I know this is not me and I see my character is eroding. I love my wife and we want us to be happy. I have discussed my concerns many times. Although she promises to change, nothing really happens. I see that we cannot live together like this. On the other hand, I do not want our son to suffer because of a divorce. I feel trapped and am unhappy all the time. If anyone has any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it.

want to know about divorce, custody of unborn child as per Hindu marriage act India? I am 28, married for 3 yrs. now 3 months pregnant with my first baby. myself and my husband (37), IT professional cannot get well together due to cultural difference even though ours was an arranged marriage. his ambiguous nature towards our relationship, and finance is the main reason. he drinks, smokes and comes late, beats me and abuses me almost daily. he is having relationships with many ladies which he calls friendship and they are independent and can do anything. he was jobless for past 2 1/2 yrs and i (my family) supported him financially giving a HUGE amount as what my husband earned and saved in his 12 long yrs of working / profession with high pay is a BIG 0. what was there left when he lost his job was only debts debts and more debts. so my parents helped to clear the debts and run our household. without telling me he has kept my gold (which my parents gave me) for pawn for money. now 2 months back he got a job with a high pay like before, but he has not changed a bit. still money is going somewhere. i tolerated everything but now came to know that he is having the nature of going to prostitutes for sex. when i asked with proof also he is telling he did not do that. in bed also he prefers to avoid me almost always as he got other options like i mentioned above. i spoke to his family, but like me they are also helpless. i am afraid this is affecting the growth and well being of my unborn baby. i am not looking for any temporary solutions. i did all that i can, but he cant understand how much i love him and feel for him. i guess it is better to take some permanent solution instead of living like this. i am well educated (media professional, journalist) and was working before marriage. my financial back ground is also good to take care of my unborn baby. he is telling he want this baby and he will take it from me at any cost. but i dont want my unborn baby to be brought by a person like him. i am afraid the baby will also turnout like him. i am not thinking of remarriage, i just want peace away from this hell. if i go to court what are my chances of getting the child custody of my unborn baby? i dont want anything back- the money my family spend for clearing his huge debts etc or my gold he has kept for pawn for money etc, i dont want any alimony also from him. pls help

What is the best Web site design company for a person on a budget? I'm looking for a really good web site design company that won't rip out my wallet and strip it dry. I'm a dance instructor so money is not the most ample thing in my household. I see a lot of different stuff advertised on the web, things like 4.99 per month and 6.99 per month for a "professionally designed website". I would really like to avoid a scam and all of the trouble that would go with it, what do you guys think is the best web site design company for me to go to. P.S. I'm not looking for something generic, but something that looks really good and professional.

disabled homebound with bad credit needs help financing web projects.? worked 25 yrs, in car accident 3 yrs ago, nominal settlemeny allowed medical bills to be paid and money to support children and ex spouse. small amount left invested in quality computer. household neccessities. medicine and clothes. Prior work as a professional magician, salesman at promotional products company. Customers were Hewlett Packard, Sapp Bros. Truck Stops, Central Hockey League, and many more. From the good working income to $0 overnite and no heath insurance. I learned how difficult bit is to get around to all the neccessary private and public agencies to survive. Homeless penniless and injured. 3 yrs later I can again walk talk read and write. I have 7 solid unique web based business ideas for the poor elderly or disabled to do from home or RV legitimately. Please help . I thank you for your time in advance

Having a birthday "get together" at a cafe... should I be the one paying? Hello, I feel silly asking this, but I'm not really good with traditional American etiquette (being from a Chinese household).. I recently went back to college after working as a professional for a while, so I need to really cut down on expenses. But my 30th b-day is coming up and instead of throwing a huge party, I suggested to my friends and I to get together for lunch at a cute cafe nearby. I would like to do something at home, however my finals run the same wk and I may be too exhausted to clean, cook and host something like that. But since I suggested this, am I supposed to pay the bill if we go out? (kinda makes sense...) It won't be cheap, since cafes here are even kinda pricey... and all of my friends seem like to go out and do these things. Any advice to help? at least to give me some graceful manners, thanks! Thanks. Irene

What would be a good name for a record label? What would be a good name for a record label? I want to know what would be a good name for a record label. I want it to be professional where it will become a household name and where it appeals to the younger generations. I only would like for serious people to answer this question. I need something that is not used yet and the name will set out. I was going to name my label Rigorous Entertainment but someone already got Rigorous Recordings. I focus on Hip Hop and R&B

How does my friend legally evict her sister from their home? My friends mom left her (she's now 28 she was 24 at the time), her sister (who is now 25 she was 21 at the time) and brother (who is 18 but only about 14 at the time) Anyhow her mom was having some personal problems and left my friends to assume all the household responsibilities (i.e. rent, utillities, food, etc) She has also picked up the role of "Mom" for her little brother and in a lot of cases her sister too even co-signing for her car loan. Regretably he sister (also my friend) never picked up the slack on her end barely paying 1/4 of the rent never buying food or supplies (eventually got her car repossesd) and just recently started having her drunken theif of a boyfriend stay overnight for several nights. She doesnt see why she should help pay more since she says she is hardly home. My friend would like to know a legal way to give her notice to move out. Anyone got any advice? The more professional the better-Thanks in advance!!

Who is the most household and wellknown model? 1)Gisele bunchen 2)Tyra banks 3)Heidi Klum 4)Naomi cambell 5)Carmen kass 6)Gemma Ward 7)Iman 8)Alex wak 9)Cindy Crawford Gisele is popular but she is only modeling! Tyra is quite household because of "America's next top model" and her talk show! Heidi Klum tries to be the next Tyra ,Project runway is good but not because of her!She is not a professional designer!!Her "Germany's next top model"is even more stupid,all the things r copy from ANTM Naomi cambell is really wellknown!!!!because of her bad attitude!But she is really so beautiful Carman kass is same as Gisele,only modeling,nothing else! Gemma ward will be sucess in the future!She is only 18ys o,but already became very popular!And she starts acting too! Iman,old model,she is well known,but not at the state that everyone know who she is Cindy Crawford,diva is here!i think she is the most household model n most well known!but she is not as popular as before Above r my own opinions!how abt yrs?

How to unbend plywood? hi all . i have a piece of plywood which has become bent due to improper storing , its kind of a bit bent .I need to use it now and i want to know if there are simple methods for unbending it now? using household items , not professional tools . like pouring water on it and then placing bricks on it on the floor for it to remain flat until it dries out. is this a good idea? do you have any ideas?

Bipolars and other labeled folks on organization skills? How many years after your diagnosis were you able to create a living space that most didn't consider too cluttered/messy? It is one of the 2nd hardest things for me to do after trying to control my moodiness. It seems as if a professional cleaning service is necessary b.c. no matter how hard I try it isn't enough/the place just explodes w/ stuff again. i have managed to make a 3100 sq. ft., 1 story place look like a mess w/ things lined against the wall b.c. I haven't used the ample closest and cupboard space since I've moved into the home 2.5 mos ago; and mind u that my household goods are at a minimum since 4000 pounds of it is still overseas...it's a minimalist lifestyle w/ only one couch in 1 living room, and a hammock and a recliner in the other living room + it still looks like crap to many. I just don't really see what the prob. is and it doesn't bother me as much as it does my mother who is here to help me care for things. my dishes are clean as are my clothes. they're just not put away and I've really been meaning to, and don't know why i haven't gotten to it. There are cupboards and drawers sitting empty in the kitchen while one section of the counter is piled w/ utensils and dishes. Anyone else like this? And it's not as if i don't know how to clean, i just don't know where 2 start anymore--i was even an organized soldier for 5 years! Well, guess that training didn't stick...

Why have churches sold out to the government? Obtaining Corporation Status (501c3) is Against God The word "church" is not meant to refer to any physical building, but refers to the worldwide body of believers in Christ. The word "church" (ecclesia in Greek - called out ones) does not refer to any organization, no matter it's name or legal status. Keep that in mind when reading this article. It is time for Christians to wake up and turn back to God. We need to turn to the Lord and repent of our sins that we have committed against Him. We need to ask for forgiveness of tolerating idolatry that removes His Sovereignty over His Church. To see that the Church is in grave danger we must have a clear understanding of what a corporation is. We also need to realize what the courts have ruled about corporations and that a corporation has no rights, only privileges, granted by the "estate." To become a corporation removes the authority of the Lord over a corporate church and puts it under the bondage of man's law. According to man, The State is Sovereign over its Corporations 1. "A corporation is a creature of the state. It is presumed to be incorporated for the benefit of the public. It receives certain special privileges and franchises and holds them subject to the laws of the state and the limitation of its charter. Its powers are limited by law. It can make no contract not authorized by its charter. Its rights to act as a corporation are only preserved to it so long as it obeys the laws of its creation. There is a reserved right in the legislature to investigate its contracts and ascertain if it has exceeded its powers" (Hale v. Henkel, 201 U.S. 43) 2. "[A corporation is] an artificial person or legal entity created by or under the authority of the laws of a state. An association of persons created by statute as a legal entity.... The corporation is distinct from the individuals who comprise it (shareholders).... Such an entity subsists as a body politic under a special denomination, which is regarded in law as having a personality and existence distinct from that of its several members." Black's Law Dictionary West Publishing Company, 1991; 6th Edition, page 340. 3. "A corporation derives its existence and all of its powers from the State and, therefore, has only such powers as the State has conferred upon it. Power is used here to mean the legal capacity to execute and fulfill the objects and purposes for which the corporation was created, and the source of this power is the charter and the statute under which the corporation was organized." Len Young Smith and G. Gale Roberson, Smith and Roberson's Business Law, West Publishing Company, 1966, page 796. A corporation derives its existence and all of its power from the State. The church on the other hand was created by and is the body of Christ. We belong to Him and we are subject to Him and His Laws. The source of any church's power is supposed to be the Holy Spirit; it's authority to function solely from God. 4. "Corporate existence is a privilege granted by the sovereign upon compliance with specified conditions" Len Young Smith and G. Gale Roberson, Smith and Roberson's Business Law, West Publishing Company, 1966, page 931. . 5. "Corporations are not citizens.... The term citizen... applies only to natural persons... not to artificial persons created by the legislature" Paul v. Virginia, 8 Wall. 168, 177; see also the Opinion of Field, J., in the Slaughterhouse Cases, 16 Wall.36,99 The Word of God teaches us that Christians, His Holy Church, are citizens of the household of God (Eph.2:19). 6. Every corporation has obtained a charter from the State of Incorporation. This charter is simply permission to exist given to the corporation (by the State!) without which, its operations would be considered illegal. In addition to the charter are the articles of incorporation: "The objects or purposes for which a corporation is formed are expressly stated in its articles of incorporation, which delineate in general language the type of business activities in which the corporation proposes to engage" Smith and Roberson's Business Law, West Publishing Company, 1966, page 798. 7. "Instances of non-profit corporations are educational institutions, athletic clubs, library clubs, fraternities, sororities, hospitals, and organizations which have exclusively a charitable purpose" Smith and Roberson's Business Law, West Publishing Company, 1966, page 789. (Note: The purpose of the church is not "charity," nor is it's purpose exclusively charitable. Charity should be a function of every church, but is certainly not it's purpose. Offering worship to God, evangelism to the lost, and the fellowship and equipping of the saints are among church's exclusive purposes. (gm) The Lord is Sovereign over His Churches : Jesus is the Head of the Church, not man Paul compares the special relationship of Christ and His church to the God giving relationship of man and wife. What can be closer or more special then this? Would you bring another person into your marriage to control it with worldly principles? I hope the answer is no. Then why would you bring in a "fictitious entity" no less created by the state and man i.e.: corporation, to run and regulate something that belongs to the Lord? The relationship with Jesus and His Church belongs to Him alone. He is the Head of the Church and as such He governs it with His Laws, Principles and Directions. After all He is our King and is Sovereign over His Church. To become a corporation in effect divorces the church from Christ. We also commit idolatry by putting something before Him. Eph 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Christ is the Saviour of the body (the church); not the state. 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. The church is subject to Christ not the state. 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Christ has purchased the church with His own blood. The State can give nothing for the church and should give nothing to the church. 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. The church should be holy and without blemish, to mingle the church with the state/worldly system is to bring spot and wrinkle to the church because of what the state/world does and says, homosexuality, abortion, adultery and many other things are acceptable, they pass laws making them that way. This goes against God; should the church be partakers of that? 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: The Lord nourishes and cherishes the church. Throughout history the state has tried to destroy the church. It still does through legislation trying to control all aspects of the free and corporate church. 30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. The church is a living organism with a living head and body. Therefore the church is not a religious organization. It is possible to be a religious or charitable organization without being a church. 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. The church is to be joined unto Christ. In Matthew Jesus used the word cleave. I do not see that the church is to be joined to Christ and the state. 32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. He speaks of the relationship that the church is supposed to have with Christ. One that is supposed to be holy and true. One, that's with each other without interference, blessed. Eph 1:20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church Christ is to be all things to the church. He is in Charge and Head of the church not the state. The state is under His feet, it is the footstool of the Lord why put it ahead of Him? 23 Which is his body, the fullness of him that filleth all in all. KJV There are more Scriptures that would support that Jesus is the sole authority over the church. Most of us Christians know this and believe this. I challenge my brothers and sisters to find them. Study them, to see if the Truth is being brought forth. Jesus Christ Should Be The Head Of The Church - Why Then Incorporate? Many people for some reason think that a church has to. This is far from the truth on a few different levels. Here in the United States of America a church does not have to incorporate at all to be recognized as a local body of believers. (Not sure why they would want recognition from the state anyway.) I know some of you are thinking "Well, Romans 13 says..." Most of us have been taught that whatever the government says, goes. Wrong! If the government passes a law that interferes or contradicts one of Gods law we are not bound to follow it. There are examples of this in the Bible ; we have all heard the story of Daniel and the lions' den. To think Christians are bound by the laws of men, when it comes to the work of the Kingdom, is just stupid. If this were the case the church in Russia, China, Middle East and other places - if they listened to Romans 13 the way it is applied now - would never have seen growth. How about the brothers/sisters that smuggled Bibles into the old Soviet Block, China, Cuba and others? Whose law did they break? Man's. The local government's. They may be held accountable for their actions by men, they might even lose their lives. Guess what? God will reward them for their actions. They were doing the work of the Kingdom. I know most of us have heard that Federal law supercedes state law. State law supercedes county, city and town law, and so on and so forth. Guess what? The law of God supercedes all of man's law when it goes against His own (Acts 4:18-19). The point is even if there was a law requiring churches to incorporate we would not be bound to do so. In doing so we would be removing the Lordship of Jesus and giving it to the state. Thank God we have not reached this point yet in this country but don't be fooled, its coming. Why then do churches incorporate? 1. They think they have to. 2. They feel it gives them some benefit. 3. They think it gives them prestige. 4. Asset protection. 5. Think it's the only way gifts are tax deductible. 6. Think its okay with God. 7. They have always done it that way. The list could go on, I'm sure we could all find some earthly reasons why we think incorporating would be a good idea. We Still Think It's The Law - Show me Otherwise If you still think it's the law and that would make any difference to you in your relationship with the Lord, I will show you differently: "Congress shall make no law regarding an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" (U.S. Constitution, First Amendment). According to the Internal Revenue Code, "a church, its integrated auxiliaries, and conventions and associations of the church are excluded from taxation." United States Code, Title 26, 508(c)(1)(A). Section 508(c) of the Internal Revenue Code provides that churches are not required to apply for recognition of Section 501(c)(3) status in order to be exempt from federal taxation or to receive tax deductible contributions. Churches are automatically exempt from Federal income tax, and contributions to churches are deductible by donors under section 170. Elsewhere, the IRS states: "Although a church, its integrated auxiliaries, or a convention of churches is not required to file Form 1023 to be exempt from federal income tax or to receive tax deductible contributions, such an organization may find it advantageous to obtain recognition of exemption (Tax Exempt Status for Your Organization, IRS Publication 557). Just what "advantage" is there for a church in obtaining 501(c)(3) recognition and thereby exchanging its sovereignty for a subordinate status in relation to the federal government? Most people would answer that such grants the church exemption from taxation. However, we have already seen that the federal government has never been able to tax the Church of Christ; the Church is not exempt from taxation, it is immune. The "advantage" is something else entirely: "By establishing its exemption, potential contributors are assured by the [Internal Revenue] Service that contributions will be deductible" Tax Exempt Status for Your Organization, IRS Publication 557. The tragic irony of all this is that, according to the Internal Revenue Code, financial donations to an unregistered, unincorporated church are automatically tax-deductible (26 USC 170-B). The government has no constitutional authority over the Church. It is not allowed to violate the First Amendment protection that the constitution provides. In fact the government may not infringe on any of our constitutional rights at all. They have found a way around this of course. To hold out an unbiblical advantage hoping an ignorant clergy person will take the bait and bring the church into voluntary compliance by forming a 501( C )(3) corporation, thus placing the church under the authority of the state. Once the church has been transformed into a corporation it then becomes subject to control by federal and state governments. In truth an incorporated church is no longer a church!! but merely a non-profit organization. Once a church incorporates the new non-profit organization is subject to total control by the government. You will be controlled on who you hire, what you can and cannot preach. You cannot conflict with public policy nor assault the hearer's sense of mental well being, self-esteem, sexual orientation etc. You can be sued. The IRS prohibits such organizations from "carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation" (26 USC 501-C-3). This prohibition extends, not only to the endorsement of a political candidate, but also any other attempts to "influence legislation," including taking a public stand against such government-protected abominations, such as abortion or homosexuality. Now, the church is discovering that favors from Washington, DC have strings attached. In this case, the string is a rope that is being used to throttle her once-powerful voice, to squeeze out her very life and, eventually, to hang her by the neck until dead! History Of Our New Nation: One of the reason people came to the new land was to get away from the entanglements of the old world. Quite a few of the reasons dealt with the issue of church and state. People where fleeing a repressive regime where there was a state-sponsored church or the church was running the governments. It was bad enough that people picked up and left. Now we seem to be returning to what our forefathers left on our own free will. We are taking a license to preach from the state, being told what we can and can't say. One of the things that inspired Patrick Henry's speech "Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death" was, he saw a man being beaten for preaching the gospel without a license. If we forget history we are doomed to repeat it. We as Christians need to wake up and take a stand. One thing that sticks in my mind is when I got married : "By the power vested in me by God and the State of California I now...." What Do I Do Now? (This section will not be favored by corporate Pastor/Ministers.) 1. You became incorporated, become unincorporated. 2. Talk to your Pastor/Minister about this important issue. 3. Rescind your membership in an incorporated church. 4. Don't incorporate. 5. Don't support incorporated churches. 6. Find an unincorporated church. 7. Start an unincorporated church. 8. Study Your Bible Daily. 9. Pray for the Body of Christ. 10. Witness and lead people to a personal relationship with Jesus. I know finding an unincorporated church will be a real chore, as there are not many out there. There is also a real need to hear and study the word. If you must go to an incorporated church I suggest not becoming a member. I know this is not the norm but we have to remember who the head of the church is, and especially, that we are not join to ourselves to a harlot. Churches which have (knowingly or not) substituted the authority of Christ with sinful man's demonically-influenced word system fit this description. This issue has weighed on my spirit for a long time. I'm guilty of idolatry for finding things to put before Him in the writing of this paper. I was led to write this and now it's almost done. I only pray that God will get the glory, eyes and hearts will be opened and His Will be done. I realize this paper will not make me many friends. I know this, but that was not the point. I pray people will take the time to search out what The Word has to say on this issue. I'm certain many people will come to the same conclusion and we can restore the Lordship of Jesus Christ to his rightful place over HIS church. Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. KJV A Servant of the King, Yashua Ha Mashiach, Jesus, the Messiah What Now? For more information on this topic go to http://www.theantichurch.org/501c3churchinfo.htm All information presented here is done so under the protection of the First, Fourth, Ninth, and Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. No warranty of accuracy is intended or implied, but merely reflects the best of my current non-professional research into these matters, to date. Nothing here should be interpreted or taken as legal advice, as I am not an attorney, and Guy Malone - who has posted it, but not written it - assumes no responsibility for any actions resulting from believing or acting upon this material; everything presented should be thoroughly researched against the Holy Bible, U.S. and State laws for your area, and with God and your conscience before taking any action from reading this material

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Cumulative voting is a method of voting designed to allow minority shareholders representation on the board of 18. Damages awarded in a shareholder's derivative suit are paid to the shareholder who filed the suit. (Points: 4) True False 19. Delivery of intangible personal property must be done by symbolic delivery. (Points: 4) True False 20. A gift made during one's lifetime is a gift causa mortis. (Points: 4) True False 21. A gift made to a dying donee is a gift inter vivos. (Points: 4) True False 22. In a bailment, possession of the property is transferred to the bailee. (Points: 4) True False 23. In a bailment, title to the property is transferred to the bailee. (Points: 4) True False 24. For an effective bailment, the bailed property must be physically delivered to the bailee. (Points: 4) True False 25. A gratuitous bailment is one in which consideration is not required. (Points: 4) True False 26. Regional Bank wants to perfect its security interest in timber owned by Standard Lumber, Inc. Most likely, a financing statement should be filed with (Points: 4) the local chamber of commerce. the county clerk. the federal loan officer. the secretary of state's office. 27. Fine Furniture Store sells household consumer goods. To create a purchase-money security interest, Fine Furniture must (Points: 4) assign, to a collecting agent, a portion of its accounts payable. assign, to a collecting agent, a portion of its accounts receivable. extend credit for part or all of the purchase price of the goods. refer purchasers to a third-party lender. 28. Joyce works for Kappa Services Corporation as an independent contractor, and not as an employee, if (Points: 4) Joyce says that she works as an independent contractor. Joyce works on a permanent basis. Kappa does not control Joyce's work. Kappa withholds taxes from its payments to Joyce. 29. Holly takes temporary leave from her job at Interstate Assembly Company to care for her new baby. When she attempts to return to work, Interstate refuses to reinstate her. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, Holly may be entitled to (Points: 4) damages only. damages or job reinstatement only. double damages, job reinstatement, a promotion, and more. nothing. 30. Standard Company denies a promotion to Tony, a member of a minority, when he fails to pass a required test. Few members of minorities have passed the test. The number of promoted employees who are members of minorities does not reflect their percentage in the local labor market. 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To establish a prima facie case, Neal must show that he was discharged under circumstances that give rise to (Points: 4) a certainty of discrimination. an impossibility of discrimination. an inference of discrimination. an unlikelihood of discrimination. 33. Eagle Equipment Corporation discharges Jay, who then sues Eagle for employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Eagle learns that Jay lied on his job application and argues that, had Eagle known of the lie, it would have fired him. This is (Points: 4) an affirmative action defense. a bona fide occupational qualification defense. a business necessity defense. no defense. 34. Amy wants to go into the business of construction contracting. Among the reasons that would probably convince Amy to set up her business as a sole proprietorship would be (Points: 4) its greater organizational flexibility. its limited liability. its perpetual existence. the ease of transferring the business to other family members. 37. Sandy is a limited partner in Total Enterprises, a limited partnership. To avoid personal liability for partnership obligations, Sandy must not (Points: 4) acquire an interest in the firm. contribute property to the firm. engage in activities independent of the firm's business. participate in the firm's management. 38. Dan is considering forms of business organization for his financial advisory firm. Like most states, Dan's state requires that to form a limited liability company, he must file with a central state agency (Points: 4) articles of certification. articles of formation. articles of organization. no specific documents. 39. Web Services, LLC, is a member-managed limited liability company. If the law in Web's state is like the law in most states, unless the members have agreed otherwise, decisions are made by (Points: 4) majority vote. minority vote. plurality vote. seniority vote. 40. Omega Sports Corporation licenses its trademark to Personality Products, Inc., to use in selling caps, sweatshirts, and similar goods. This is (Points: 4) a franchise. an entrepreneur. a principal-agent relationship. a sole proprietorship. 41. Jill and Kelly are architects and members of Jill & Kelly, P.C., a professional corporation. Jill supervises Lucy, an employee of the firm. As a member, Jill (Points: 4) is personally liable for any tort committed by Kelly. has limited liability for any of Kelly's acts of malpractice. has no liability for any torts committed by Kelly or Lucy. may be personally liable for malpractice committed by Lucy. 42. Stan is a registered agent for Transport, Inc., which incorporated in Utah. As a registered agent, Stan (Points: 4) agreed to buy stock in Transport before it existed. applied to Utah on behalf of Transport to obtain its corporate charter. does business for Transport in Utah. receives legal documents on behalf of Transport. 43. Lou and Mary act as the incorporators for National Corporation. After the first board of directors is chosen, subsequent directors are elected by a majority vote of National's (Points: 4) board of directors. incorporators. officers. shareholders. 44. Bart and Cary are directors of Digital Designs, Inc. Voting by Bart and Cary at corporate directors' meetings (Points: 4) may be cumulative. may be done by proxy in all states. must be done in person. all of the above. 45. Irma, Jim, and Kelly are the directors of Liberty Corporation. Liberty has nine officers and forty-six shareholders. Dividends are ordered by the firm's (Points: 4) board of directors. incorporators. officers. shareholders. 46. Visual Play Company makes DVD players. Visual Play is like most corporations in that its officers are hired by the firm's (Points: 4) board of directors. incorporators. other officers. shareholders. 47. Adam and Beth are officers of Computer Products Corporation. As corporate officers, the rights of Adam and Beth are (Points: 4) determined by their employment contracts. specified in state corporation statutes. the same as those of the directors. the same as those of the shareholders. 48. Applied Innovations, Inc., has thirty-five shareholders. The minimum number that must be present at a meeting for a shareholders' vote is (Points: 4) a proxy. a quorum. eighteen. thirty-five. 49. Tom is a shareholder of United Company. As a shareholder, Tom does not have (Points: 4) a right to compensation. dividend rights. inspection rights. preemptive rights. 50. April owns six 1967 Ford Mustangs in fee simple. April can (Points: 4) use the cars as she chooses, but not dispose of them or transfer them. use or dispose of the cars, but not transfer them. use or transfer the cars, but not otherwise dispose of them. use, transfer, or dispose of the cars, as she chooses.

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Small Convenience store name suggestions? I am soon opening up a small convenience store in our village. It is located along the busiest street in the village and inbetween LOTUS and LILAC streets. Can you guys send me suggestions on what to name my store? We sell anything from snacks, household commodities, canned goods and beverages. We also sell prepaid load and other prepaid cards. Our target market will be the homeowners and young professionals renting in the vicinity. Operating hours will be from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. Can you guys give me suggestions on what to name my store? Anything catchy and can be easily remembered by pedestrians would be great. Any name related to the streets Lilac and Lotus is an added plus. Thank you very much in advance for your help!

Prescott, AZ - can you describe the areas?? I'm thinking of relocating from Scottsdale someday. Can you describe the areas & who lives in them? For instance 55 & older live in Sun City, a lot of young families live in Surprise, established or young professionals often choose Scottsdale...get my drift? We are an above middle class household & our kids would need good schools, if that helps distinguishing "types". Also LOVE the downtown area, so I'd like to be a close drive. If you're a teen, or know of teens - where is a common hangout in the area? We visited a small town in Oregon this summer and ALL the teens congregated in the town square area it seemed. Thanks! Prescott was chosen bc it's only an 1.5 hrs from family in the Phx metro areas. AND there's minimal snow in Prescott!! :) Yeah, so I LIVE in Scottsdale. Thank you SO much for your opinion of us. I was looking for areas of PRESCOTT, not Phx metro. I've lived here over 30 yrs, I get the jist.

If you lived in medieval times what would suit you? * Almoners: ensured the poor received alms. * Atilliator: skilled castle worker who made crossbows. * Baliff: in charge of allotting jobs to the peasants, building repair, and repair of tools used by the peasants. * Barber: someone who cut hair. Also served as dentists, surgeons and blood-letters. * Blacksmith: forged and sharpened tools and weapons, beat out dents in armor, made hinges for doors, and window grills. Also referred to as Smiths. * Bottler: in charge of the buttery or bottlery. * Butler: cared for the cellar and was in charge of large butts and little butts (bottles) of wine and beer. Under him a staff of people might consist of brewers, tapsters, cellarers, dispensers, cupbearers and dapifer. * Carder: someone who brushed cloth during its manufacture. * Carpenter: built flooring, roofing, siege engines, furniture, panelling for rooms, and scaffoling for building. * Carters: workmen who brought wood and stone to the site of a castle under construction. * Castellan: resident owner or person in charge of a castle (custodian). * Chamberlain: responsible for the great chamber and for the personal finances of the castellan. * Chaplain: provided spirtual welfare for laborers and the castle garrison. The duties might also include supervising building operations, clerk, and keeping accounts. He also tended to the chapel. * Clerk: a person who checked material costs, wages, and kept accounts. * Constable: a person who took care (the governor or warden) of a castle in the absence of the owner. This was sometimes bestowed upon a great baron as an honor and some royal castles had hereditary constables. * Cook: roasted, broiled, and baked food in the fireplaces and ovens. * Cottars: the lowest of the peasantry. Worked as swine-herds, prison guards, and did odd jobs. * Ditcher: worker who dug moats, vaults, foundations and mines. * Dyer: someone who dyed cloth in huge heated vats during its manufacture. * Ewerer: worker who brought and heated water for the nobles. * Falconer: highly skilled expert responsible for the care and training of hawks for the sport of falconry. * Fuller: worker who shrinks & thickens cloth fibers through wetting & beating the material. * Glaziers: a person who cut and shaped glass. * Gong Farmer: a latrine pit emptier. * Hayward: someone who tended the hedges. * Herald: knights assistant and an expert advisor on heraldry. * Keeper of the Wardrobe: in charge of the tailors and laundress. * Knight: a professional soldier. This was achieved only after long and arduous training which began in infancy. * Laird: minor baron or small landlord. * Marshal: officer in charge of a household's horses, carts, wagons, and containers. His staff included farriers, grooms, carters, smiths and clerks. He also oversaw the transporting of goods. * Master Mason: responsible for the designing and overseeing the building of a structure. * Messengers: servants of the lord who carried receipts, letters, and commodities. * Miner: skilled professional who dug tunnels for the purpose of undermining a castle. * Minstrels: part of of the castle staff who provided entertainment in the form of singing and playing musical instruments. * Porter: took care of the doors (janitor), particularly the main entrance. Responsible for the guardrooms. The person also insured that no one entered or left the castle withour permission. Also known as the door-ward. * Reeve: supervised the work on lord's property. He checked that everyone began and stopped work on time, and insured nothing was stolen. Senior officer of a borough. * Sapper: an unskilled person who dug a mine or approach tunnel. * Scullions: responsible for washing and cleaning in the kitchen. * Shearmen: a person who trimmed the cloth during its manufacture. * Shoemaker: a craftsman who made shoes. Known also as Cordwainers. * Spinster: a name given to a woman who earned her living spinning yarn. Later this was expanded and any unmarried woman was called a spinster. * Steward: took care of the estate and domestic administration. Supervised the household and events in the great hall. Also referred to as a Seneschal. * Squire: attained at the age of 14 while training as a knight. He would be assigned to a knight to carry and care for the weapons and horse. * Watchmen: an official at the castle responsible for security. Assited by lookouts (the garrison). * Weaver: someone who cleaned and compacted cloth, in association with the Walker and Fuller. * Woodworkers: tradesmen called Board-hewers who worked in the forest, producing joists and beams.

Can you summarize this article? People say that economics is complicated. But it sure looks simple to me. After all, what's so complicated about a sector that can be represented in a single arrow? Up for good, down for bad. And if that weren't easy enough, we've got green for good, and red for bad. It's child's play. It even looks like a toy I played with as a child. The green arrow made a cow moo, as I remember. Looks, however, can be deceiving. And so it is with the ubiquitous stock ticker arrow that increasingly serves as a stand-in for broad economic data. More and more, the arrow is all that's discussed -- did stocks rise or did they fall? -- as if the movement of the market were synonymous with the fortunes of the economy. This approach is perhaps best demonstrated by CNBC commentator Larry Kudlow, who routinely writes and says things like, "The stock market actually rose in August, and opened higher in the first day of September trading earlier this morning. If stocks are optimistic, then so am I." But Wall Street is not Main Street. Its fluctuations may demonstrate economic health and distress, but they may not. The stock market can go up for a variety of reasons. It can be reacting to evidence of rapid, broadly shared economic growth -- or the prospect of such growth -- and in those cases, it should elicit a cheer from us all. But it also can be reacting to higher corporate profits that come not from increased productivity or growth but directly out of wages, benefits, higher prices or a variety of cost-saving, corner-cutting measures that don't make the median American's life any better. Sometimes, the market is just reacting to shortsighted business practices that supercharge earnings, but only temporarily -- as in the case of the housing boom. Or it can go up because of simple irrational exuberance that is reversed with the next morning's trading -- or the next year's crash. The market's fluctuations may not say much about the economy, they may not be as simplistically positive or negative as they seem at first glance, and they may not signal durable trends. They must be treated with care. The media, however, don't have a whole lot of time to treat them with care. In an age of 24-hour financial channels and daily business broadsheets, the allure of an easily comprehensible number that comes out every few seconds and can serve as the subject for further commentary is hugely seductive. Increasingly, the stock tickers serve the same purpose in economic reporting that poll numbers serve for political scribes: They provide constant, reportable data that can be used to draw broad conclusions about the subject as a whole -- but at a cost of accuracy, random fluctuations and significant separation from the issue at hand. Just as polls are used because the more significant data (such as vote totals) only come out sporadically, so too is the stock ticker helpful to fill time between the monthly job reports, quarterly growth numbers and yearly census data. But polls at least pretend to reflect the relevant metric: election results. The stock market, however, lays claim to no such relevance. If the jagged line tumbles down, it does not mean the average American's income has fallen as well. If the line shoots up, it does not mean child poverty has abated. Indeed, in an era of inequality like the one we're going through now, in which the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says the top 1 percent control an astounding 19 percent of the nation's income, the market is less attached to the fortunes of ordinary Americans than ever. In 2004, the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans owned 36.9 percent of all stock. The wealthiest 10 percent controlled 80 percent of all stock. That means the skips and dips of the market tell you very much about how the best-off are doing, but considerably less about how the great bulk beneath are faring. To focus on the performance of the market, then, is to zero in on an economic indicator that can do well even as the country does poorly. In 2006, for instance, the Dow Jones industrial average hit highs. According to the just released census data, however, median earnings fell 1 percent, and millions more Americans entered the ranks of the uninsured. Indeed, from 2000 to 2007, the S&P 500 gained more than 500 points; meanwhile, the median household's income, at least as of 2006, fell by more than $900. Part of the reason the movements of the stock market get so much more attention than those of the labor market is that the stock market more directly affects those with the power to publicize it. It is said that a recession is when your neighbor loses his job, and a depression is when you lose yours. Both, however, may pass without the individuals who run the nation's media properties feeling even the slightest tremor of insecurity. This is not their fault. We are an unequal nation, and our experiences of the economy are deeply varied. But the professional classes do own stock. When the market goes down, that represents, for them, real losses, and, on a gut level, a real story. Conversely, when the census numbers are released and earnings continue to stagnate, those are numbers without any connection to the economy that reporters and editors tend to experience. And that's not even to get into their need to attract wealthy readers and viewers -- those who are more likely to own stock -- in order to keep advertisers happy. It's no wonder, then, that the twists of the market are followed closely by the media. The economy, however, is a complicated thing, particularly as inequality wrenches us further and further apart from one another. The merry green arrow not only neglects the hungry child but the median worker. It tells the story of one of our many economies, but not all, nor even most. And we can't be unduly distracted by it. This piece originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times.

very difficult. please advise!!! what do I do? I think I am depressed. I've never seen a doctor about it but I've suspected it for at least 5 years. I'm in a relationship and it gets difficult and this gets in the way. I am living in a very stressful environment with many family problems. I can't see a professional. I don't have the money and my mother has many problems herself so most money is going into her medication and such. Dad is going through a lot which is unfair for the family. I can't get out of this household for a while. Parents strict so I'm not able to get out much at all. To see my boyfriend it much be done secretly or I can't always tell them where I go. It's so much and I'm trying so hard to keep it together. In college and getting good grades. Have a very good job for being 18 years old. What do I do. How do I keep myself going. How do I get help under these circumstances.

What stunts could I do at home? Before I start, WE DO KNOW PROFESSIONALS WHO SUPERVISE. Me and my brother have been doing stunts at home and we need new ideas. I won't be hitting him in the balls, just so anyone knows. We've eaten things, jumped off things, and just normal stunts. But we need new ideas that won't kill us. We don't mind getting hurt and we just have household things. If the stunt is good enough, we are willing to build or buy things to do the stunt. The reason I'm asking anyone is because we want to start filming it. If anyone's interested, I'll give our youtube/myspace when we get it all set up.

I am depressed due to my Mom's behavior? I am a 36 year old Femal Software Professional. . I am very depressed nowadays. So much that it interferes my work. I feel my mother hates me for no,some or many reasons. It will be rather a big document. But I have started it. I will give some background. I was born in India. My parents were medium class family economically. We are 5 brother sisters. Brother, brother, Sister, Me and Sister. Since childhood I was quite good at studies. Inspite of little/all the house-help I did to my mom I was always outstanding in Studies. I got selected for Engineering College what I wanted. It was a very good reputed Government funded college. My parents had to support me for food(Hostel) expenses as it was away from home. And there was a very little Tution fee. I lived in hostel for 4 years. After that at age 22 returned home and lived with parents for 2 years. I took a job in my hometown. In those 2 years , for sometime I gave my full salary to my parents. Sometimes I brought some household items and not gave full salary. I got a better offer and had to leave home. I was rather quite homesick person and used to visit home quite frequently. My younger sister was three years younger, I always helped her in all possible ways I could. I taught her Maths, Science all subjects. I paid her classes fee sometimes. I got her many dresses etc. I did everything I could. I supported my parents also at the time of her wedding. At the age 26, I travelled USA for six months. Returend back. And came again here after my wedding at the age 28 with my husband. My father was retired.60 years. I called my parents when my first one was born. They helped me with my child for four months and had to go back for obvious reason as my sister was still unmarried. I could not take them much around USA. My father used to fall sick now and then. He was fond of visiting new places. He was retired and at home. After my sister got married I invited them to visit us again so that we could just stay together and see some places here. Soon after I booked their tickets , I realized that I was pregnant. Many times I had to swear on my children that I was not knowing about my pregnancy and I did not want them to stay that long. But my parents did not believe. They stayed with me for 5 months. We took them to many places like Niagara Falls etc but that only gave them little happiness for short time. My siblings were not quite supportive of the idea of my parents stay during my delivery. As my parents have truly not helped anyone of them in that area. Parents asked me to prepone their ticket and they went back to India. They had one month left in the return ticket and my second one was going to be born after 2 months. My parents just did not want to help me with delivery and I accepted but I did not like that they preponed it and went early. Soon after they left I was advised 100% bedrest and I was very depressed that time. I did not call my parents. I used to call my eldest brother sometimes. My parents never made a single call. I could not believe if a Parents can be so stoneheated to their own children. Also when my parents were here, my father was in his best health. My mom used to feel sick. I did not pressure her for cooking anything. I enjoy cooking and eating out both. After my second one was born, my life changed. I was relaxed as well as busy. I started calling my parents again. My mother in law came to watch the baby and I joined the work. My baby was breastfeeding. At around 11 months I got a sad news. My mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I flew India. She was in hospital 1/2 mile away from home. I stayed all 10 days in hospital. Did everything what a daughter should do and had to come back as I had left a breastfed child behind abruptly. My mother survived as cancer was diagnosed at right time but she had to go under major surgery. I am thankful to my Mother in law for her support and my husband is sometimes an angel I feel. Anyways... My father had severe Asthama. His condition was very serious when I was in India for 10 days. All I could do was to take care of my mother. Father's condition became worse and worse. He probably somke (which he had quit long time back) due to tension and anxiety of my mom's cancer. Anyways.. When my father was sick, my eldest brother had taken them with him in his place. But eventually they did not stay there long. Brother says that mother used to fight unnecessarily. Second brother lives with parents in the same home but besides bringing some groceries/medicines(parents paying for medicines) he does not do much and says he is insecure about his job and future.My mom told me multiple times that there is no one to help her with his father's sickness. Part of it was true and that is why we made a trip with a purpose of getting him treated. My husband supported me and we all four went to India to see my father. We took him to hospital, treatment started. My mother was against any treatment further. She was unnecessarily fighting with me. Insulated my husband and was rude to my kids. She asked us to leave. We came back to USA. Within a month my father died. He had a great desire to go to hospital one more time but no one took him. Since then my mother is now even more insecure. In whole life she has never asked us to come home to help except when she herself was sick. She has no interest in our children. She is quite strict about me that I should not call my elder brother and elder sister in any case. I personally don't want to call my younger sister as she is very very rude and I feel has misused my Love. She has extramarital affair and I hate that part and she hates me that why do I care. So who is left? Should I just not phone anyone for sometime? Why can not I stick to that? Any advise?

Parent's messy house...how do I not give in? My dad is battling a serious medical illness which affects his energy level. He has always been a humongous procrastinator and leaves his office untouched. He never cleans it-never. Things lay in piles. In this rm. are also 3 huge non-houshold 6 ft. x 5ft items. My mom is no better-her bedroom has untouched mail and piles of clothes. Unsorted papers are stacked high on her desk & there are boxes of random stuff she just threw in that bar the opening of the hall closet. She only does basic household chores including dishes & laundry & also has a medical condition that prevents her from doing certain household chores at times. I dislike living in this environment but this is how my parents operate. My sister's wedding is coming up in 2 mo's which my dad thinks house should be clean for. How do I not cave under all this stress to be responsible for it-especially my own? I am seeing a professional counselor and it would be very harmful to me to give in. As a note-my parents behaved this way BEFORE they got sick. It's been this way for years. In response to one of the answerers...I actually do have a medical condition that would prevent me from helping. Not kidding.

Is my marriage worth saving and if so can it be saved? Is it worth saving? If so, do you think we can make it? Here is the situation. My wife and I have been married for nine years and together for a total of 12 years. We have a beautiful 5 year old son together. Our marriage from the beginning has been kind of rocky. We’ve fought over many issues in our marriage many of these have gone on for years and to this day we still continue to fight over them; for example, household chores. My wife is really messy and lazy when it comes to helping around the house. This is something that I noticed even when we started dating but I just thought it was something that she would grow out of as we got older (we met in college). I learned this isn’t the case. Throughout our marriage I’ve done almost 85% of the chores in the house. This includes the so called male jobs as well as the cooking, washing dishes, washing and folding clothes, paying the bills, filling out the X-mas cards, etc, etc. I’ve asked her many times throughout the years for help and she would just ignore my requests. I don’t think she meant to do it but subconsciously she just didn’t do anything and get back to watching TV or reading her books/magazines. We’ve gotten in some big arguments (tons of yelling and name calling from both of us as well as throwing items) about this issue throughout the years to the point where it seems I resent her. In addition to her cleanliness, my wife is constantly late to appointments (affects me and my son), can’t multi-task (hence why I do all the housework), and must be reminded to constantly clean up after herself (picking up her clothes off floor, turning off lights, fans, etc.). Believe me I’m not perfect but after so many years of arguing over some of these issues I guess I started to resent her to the point where my feeling for her started going away. In addition to this resentment, we have the worst sex life. In fact, we haven’t had sex in probably 2 years (I guess resentment on my end and I’m not sure on her side). We’ve tried a few times in this period but we always end up not being able to go forward. I’m actually kind of “weirded” out by the whole experience anyway. In fact, our sex life hasn’t been good in quite awhile. So this has been my life the last few years. We’ve both have thrown the “D” word several times in the years but have always done so in a heated argument so maybe my wife never felt like I meant it. Anyway, I’ve been out of the house for about a month in an “unofficial” separation. I told her back in July that I didn’t love her anymore and that my feelings for her changed so she asked me to leave the house. Here is the kicker—part of the reason why I finally took the step and told my wife how I feel is I met a women who I’ve been communicating on an emotionally level with since May. We are professional acquaintances but we both have expressed interests in one another and could see us dating if circumstances were different. We didn’t do anything physically but have acknowledged that there is physical attraction on both ends. To make a sincere effort on trying to save my marriage I’ve since broke contact with this women. It was hard but I know it is the right thing to do. In regards to my marriage we’ve tried counseling but so far it hasn’t really been much help. The counselor has given me suggestions on how to forgive my wife for not listening and helping me these last few years and ways to communicate better. The big problem is I’m not sure if my feeling can return back for her. When I think of why I want to stay the reasons tend to point back to holding on for my son. Also I find myself wanting to be single again. Believe me I have no desire to be “pimping” out there like some gigolo but I just want to meet someone who I may be more compatible with. I use to think my wife and I were had so much in common. I guess over the years this has changed. It seems like we have become more and more opposite. Please help. I’m open to any comments and suggestions. THX and sorry for the long story.

Should I withhold my last month's rent? I know these questions have been floating around a lot, but I kinda feel like my circumstance is slightly different, so allow me to explain. Before myself and my flatmates moved in, we signed a contract with and handed over a £1000 deposit to our landlord. This was all well and good until about five days before we were due to move in when our landlord tells us he's selling up. Now we have a new landlord. When we moved into the property, it was a tip. The boiler wasn't working, the fridge was filthy, the kitchen door was broken and there were various other things wrong. At that point, I sought some advice from someone and she helped me get in contact with my new landlord/s. They got in contact with us, came to the house to check over the problems and took four weeks before they actually fixed the issues. This was fine...however, we also, began to notice that things were done a little slapdash e.g. there is electrical wiring hanging out from beneath the boiler (the builders the landlord hired cover this hole in the wall with some plastic thing), the cooker was connected with masking tape, there are two holes beneath the sink (we can see the garden through them)...etc. Our biggest fear now is that our landlord/s are going to try and cheat us out of our deposit. There is no inventory on this house. The previous landlord said we should feel free to claim any of the household items (I mean how professional is that). In addition, I've been emailing around Tenancy Deposit Schemes and it seems that our current landlord hasn't put our deposit in one of them, meaning that we haven't a clue where it is. I asked my landlord for a copy of the deposit agreement letter (apparently, tenants are entitled to it) but he has yet to contact me about it. It's been a while now. Additionally, we don't have a Gas Safety Certificate (that we know of anyway) and there are still various issues...e.g. the kitchen door isn't a fire door...etc. The likelihood is that we'll probably be withholding the last month's rent, but I've been doing a lot of research and now I'm not so sure. (It is illegal after all). To be honest, I know I could take them to court if they tried to withhold the deposit (We have pictures of the house as it is with some of the issues I mentioned) but I'd rather not the hassle. We are just students after all. But I'd appreciate any opinions on the matter. What if I tried to make an agreement with the landlord? Instead of withholding the last month's rent without them knowing, would it be an idea to ask them if I could do that instead - rent for deposit? Would that be better?

How to make her happy again? First goes first; I don't want anybody who doesn't know what they're talking about answering this question. I need people who have at least reached puberty. Anyways, I've been dating my girlfriend for eight months now and I am in absolute head over heels love with her as she is with me. But there's a few problems. About a month ago she got in serious, serious trouble with her parents which started a civil war in her household. Her dad was going to sue her mom (divorced) and threaten for custody. I remember when she called me up over the phone crying hysterically; it broke my heart. And ever since then, she hasn't been the same. The first week it happened, she looked like there was something just deeply wrong with her. She had giant bags under her eyes and walked step by step, watching the world move around her, tormented-like by her reality. She's gotten a little better but ever since, as I said, she hasn't been the same. She doesn't say ANYTHING over the phone at all and can't make conversation to save her life anymore. If I don't say anything, nothing goes said. Her explanation for this is because everything she says feels like "it's just not good enough." We only talk in the morning and at night, and she's always the one leaving early on the phone for whatever. She just isn't who she once was. I see her walking on the edge of insanity almost, as crazy as it sounds. But I want to help her so badly. I love her more than anything in the world. I'd give her my heart if she needed it. But anything I say doesn't help her, and it seems like she's just given up on everything. It's showing in her grades and in her attitude. I don't know what else I can do. Oh, and professional help is out of the question for many reasons. Are there any suggestions for something that I can do or say? Please help.

Should I still call my mom? I am a 36 year old Female Software Professional. . I am very depressed nowadays. So much that it interferes my work. I feel my mother hates me for no,some or many reasons. It will be rather a big document. But I have started it. I will give some background. I was born in India. My parents were medium class family economically. We are 5 brother sisters. Brother, brother, Sister, Me and Sister. Since childhood I was quite good at studies. Inspite of little/all the house-help I did to my mom I was always outstanding in Studies. I got selected for Engineering College what I wanted. It was a very good reputed Government funded college. My parents had to support me for food(Hostel) expenses as it was away from home. And there was a very little Tution fee. I lived in hostel for 4 years. After that at age 22 returned home and lived with parents for 2 years. I took a job in my hometown. In those 2 years , for sometime I gave my full salary to my parents. Sometimes I brought some household items and not gave full salary. I got a better offer and had to leave home. I was rather quite homesick person and used to visit home quite frequently. My younger sister was three years younger, I always helped her in all possible ways I could. I taught her Maths, Science all subjects. I paid her classes fee sometimes. I got her many dresses etc. I did everything I could. I supported my parents also at the time of her wedding. At the age 26, I travelled USA for six months. Returend back. And came again here after my wedding at the age 28 with my husband. My father was retired.60 years. I called my parents when my first one was born. They helped me with my child for four months and had to go back for obvious reason as my sister was still unmarried. I could not take them much around USA. My father used to fall sick now and then. He was fond of visiting new places. He was retired and at home. After my sister got married I invited them to visit us again so that we could just stay together and see some places here. Soon after I booked their tickets , I realized that I was pregnant. Many times I had to swear on my children that I was not knowing about my pregnancy and I did not want them to stay that long. But my parents did not believe. They stayed with me for 5 months. We took them to many places like Niagara Falls etc but that only gave them little happiness for short time. My siblings were not quite supportive of the idea of my parents stay during my delivery. As my parents have truly not helped anyone of them in that area. Parents asked me to prepone their ticket and they went back to India. They had one month left in the return ticket and my second one was going to be born after 2 months. My parents just did not want to help me with delivery and I accepted but I did not like that they preponed it and went early. Soon after they left I was advised 100% bedrest and I was very depressed that time. I did not call my parents. I used to call my eldest brother sometimes. My parents never made a single call. I could not believe if a Parents can be so stoneheated to their own children. Also when my parents were here, my father was in his best health. My mom used to feel sick. I did not pressure her for cooking anything. I enjoy cooking and eating out both. After my second one was born, my life changed. I was relaxed as well as busy. I started calling my parents again. My mother in law came to watch the baby and I joined the work. My baby was breastfeeding. At around 11 months I got a sad news. My mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I flew India. She was in hospital 1/2 mile away from home. I stayed all 10 days in hospital. Did everything what a daughter should do and had to come back as I had left a breastfed child behind abruptly. My mother survived as cancer was diagnosed at right time but she had to go under major surgery. I am thankful to my Mother in law for her support and my husband is sometimes an angel I feel. Anyways... My father had severe Asthama. His condition was very serious when I was in India for 10 days. All I could do was to take care of my mother. Father's condition became worse and worse. He probably somke (which he had quit long time back) due to tension and anxiety of my mom's cancer. Anyways.. When my father was sick, my eldest brother had taken them with him in his place. But eventually they did not stay there long. Brother says that mother used to fight unnecessarily. Second brother lives with parents in the same home but besides bringing some groceries/medicines(parents paying for medicines) he does not do much and says he is insecure about his job and future.My mom told me multiple times that there is no one to help her with his father's sickness. Part of it was true and that is why we made a trip with a purpose of getting him treated. My husband supported me and we all four went to India to see my father. We took him to hospital, treatment started. My mother was My mother was kind of against any treatment due to money. Anyways I requested them to understand that we are doing our final try etc. The second day when I got him admitted (I was home, mom came back from hospital) my mom scolded me badly that I was not caring for my younger one myself rather had hired a 12 year old girl for babysitting. I honestly wanted to give full attention to my father which I could not. She felt that I was taking control on situation, She does not have any good things about my eldest brother but she called my eldest brother and got my daddy discharged from Hospital against doctors advices. My brother , who usually will not come so fast but came fast that time. My mom said that 'they do not want MY money' and they don't want to spend 'they do not want MY money' . The reason they did not want my money is ‘I am very arrogant and I want to treat people like slaves if I spend money.’ We came back to USA. Within a month my father 67 died. I visited India alone when my father died. It has been six months my father died. There is another ritual after 5 months. Should I go when I know my mother does not like me much. She always has something against me. She thinks I call my brothers and talk bad about her or vice-versa. She will never come to US as I don't have any maid at my house. She does not want to help and also physically weak. Even if I budget a maid for her sake, she would make her run away within a week. I don't know what to do. My mom expects me to NEVER CALL MY BROTHERS especially. I always try to do that but end up calling everyone because I love all of them. Today my mom said few things that I feel I should never call anyone except her. Is this normal? Do I need a psychologist?

Depression.? think I am depressed. I've never seen a doctor about it but I've suspected it for at least 5 years. I'm in a relationship and it gets difficult and this gets in the way. I am living in a very stressful environment with many family problems. I can't see a professional. I don't have the money and my mother has many problems herself so most money is going into her medication and such. Dad is going through a lot which is unfair for the family. I can't get out of this household for a while. Parents strict so I'm not able to get out much at all. To see my boyfriend it much be done secretly or I can't always tell them where I go. It's so much and I'm trying so hard to keep it together. In college and getting good grades. Have a very good job for being 18 years old. What do I do. How do I keep myself going. How do I get help under these circumstances.

I wish to be a Homemaker or househusband. Is there any Modern Girl Out there ready for this kind of marriage? I am well qualified and well placed professional with business degree. Since long, I have interest in housework and quite expert in it. Now I wish to quit the job and be a househusband to an ambitious, career oriented professional girl while assuming the role of housemaker. This way I will be able to fulfill my desire but also I will be a good support to my wife. She can be free from any household works/raising kids because that will be taken care by me and she can concentrate on her career. I can also add value as a advisor for her professional problems. Will the girls accept me as a househusband? Interested girls may also contact me though emails. I am ready to relocate any where in this world. I am 32 years old. Whatever Career she may have or choose, it is her choice. I am not looking for a girl in a specific career.

Will I be accepted as Househusband or Homemaker? I am well qualified and well placed professional with business degree. Since long, I have interest in housework and quite expert in it. Now I wish to quit the job and be a househusband to an ambitious, career oriented professional girl while assuming the role of housemaker. This way I will be able to fulfill my desire but also I will be a good support to my wife. She can be free from any household works and raising kids because that will be taken care by me and she can concentrate on her career. I can also add value as a advisor for her professional problems. Will the girls accept me as a househusband? Interested girls may also contact me though emails. I am ready to relocate any where in this world. I am 32 years old. 7 hours ago - 3 days left to answer.

Iam also intrested Home making would be Husband aged 48. will I have any propects?-? I wish to be a homemaker ,househusband. Are the Modern lady's ready for this kind of marriage? I am well qualified and well placed professional with degree. Since long, I have interest in housework and quite expert in it. Now I wish to quit the job and be a househusband to an ambitious, career oriented professional girl while assuming the role of housemaker. This way I will be able to fulfill my desire but also I will be a good support to my wife. She can be free from any household works and raising kids because that will be taken care by me and she can concentrate on her career. I can also add value as a advisor for her professional problems. Interested girls may also contact me though emails. I am ready to relocate any where in this world. I am 48 , divorced, and 2 kids too taken away by lesbian wife 10 years back c_sanathkumar@yahoo.co.in Fair Handsome younglooking Brahmin . Whatever Career she may have or choose, it is her choice. I am not looking for a girl Iam looking for a lady and not a Girl please. Hi Uma Iam Brahmin and I donot look for Brahmin Lady. Moreover, I didnot divorce, infact she divorced me

I wish to be a homemaker or househusband. Are the Modern Girls ready for this kind of marriage? I am well qualified and well placed professional with business degree. Since long, I have interest in housework and quite expert in it. Now I wish to quit the job and be a househusband to an ambitious, career oriented professional girl while assuming the role of housemaker. This way I will be able to fulfill my desire but also I will be a good support to my wife. She can be free from any household works and raising kids because that will be taken care by me and she can concentrate on her career. I can also add value as a advisor for her professional problems. Will the girls accept me as a househusband? Interested girls may also contact me though emails. I am ready to relocate any where in this world. I am 32 years old Whatever Career she may have or choose, it is her choice. I am not looking for a girl in a specific career.

I wish to be a homemaker or househusband. are the Girls in Modern Ready for this kind of marriage? I am well qualified and well placed professional with business degree. Since long, I have interest in housework and quite expert in it. Now I wish to quit the job and be a househusband to an ambitious, career oriented professional girl while assuming the role of housemaker. This way I will be able to fulfill my desire but also I will be a good support to my wife. She can be free from any household works and raising kids because that will be taken care by me and she can concentrate on her career. I can also add value as a advisor for her professional problems. Will the girls accept me as a househusband? Interested girls may also contact me though emails. I am ready to relocate any where in this world. I am 32 years old

Resume help, I've been staying at home for 3 1/2 yrs...? and my girlfriend in upper management reviewed my resume, she says she has never heard of putting "homemaker" on a resume. I did b/c I worked in industries with high turn over, locating professional refrences would be near next to impossible. Plus, I have been at home for aover three years, I feel this looks more professional than having a three year employment gap with no explanation. 1. Am I right, or is my friend? 2. How do I better state skills I've been using to work 24/7 managing a household in tip top shape which would translate into the working world? p.s. i'm experienced in clerical,customer service type jobs. I am applying for entry level/somewhat knowledgable positions just to get my foot back in the door.

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TO YOUNG ADULTS: I'm feeling completely souless and useless right now. Please give me some constructive advice? Since the beginning of this year, I have started to feel somewhat hopeless of myself physically, emotionally, and mentally. I do not know what to do. I'm not asking for a cry for help, but I need some assisstance for me to get help because I cannot find any for myself (Canada is going through a bad time for health care) and to find a doctor is impossible and if I do find one, I do not have an appointment with one until months away. That is just too long. PHYSICALLY: It started when I tried to do a little modeling. I felt nervous, but It was a neat experience, but it is not something I want to do again. the reason why was because when Amy Winehouse's popularity raised, I got compared to her a lot. I decided to get my hair relaxed. Then people told me I looked like Cher and I felt worse...it made me so up set, especially to know that people usually told me I resembled better looking people and I was very surprised to hear that because I think I look different than those 2 women. I thought I was a little better than them. Then I coloured my hair red and no one has said anything since, but I worry a lot more about my looks than I ever have in my life. Now I constantly look at pictures of other celebrites that I was told I resemble and I desperately try to copy their look and I go to myheritage.com and tak pictures and make sure that the outcomes are always good and I practice these faces I have in the pictures as my normal relaxed face. An example would be that I look more like Liv Tyler if I smile a little bit and try not to make my eyes too wide and I always wear my hair in a ponytail. EMOTIONALLY: I live in a matriarch household. My mother is a firm woman and I somewhat am too. We clash a lot. She often gets under my skin and can be too blunt about things. She puts me down a lot when I do something she doesn't like and often, when she is upset, she will physically deal with it, like pushing me or breaking things that belong to myself. She says I'm cold and that I'm not kind. She aloso always says "what goes aroound comes around" and she gets really preachy about things too. I also have a boyfriend. I love him very much, but he is not exactly a shoulder to lean on. I will tell him something and I'll feel sad about something, but often I hesitate because I "apparently" bring him down, and I do not want him to be sad. Many times, I'll just say, "I didn't sleep well hunny, I'll talk to you later" when I sound sad. I also have been eating a lot more sweets lately and I may have gained a few pounds in the last month. MENTALLY: I find people somewhat draining. Often, I will not talk to people because I do not want them to talk too much about themselves. I guess you could say I find mentally unstimulating conversation annoying. "Small talk" is something I'm terrible at, and I hate myself for that b/c it makes me look like a b!tch. I find with all these things, especially checking my face and making sure my make up looks nothing like amy or cher, school is an issue. I should have graduated this past april, but because of last semester, I have to upgrade my classes so that I keep my GPA at a 3.5 to move on to post graduate school. I feel like I have no one to talk to and I'm sick of hating myself! It's just so difficult to be happy and not bitter, but I hate it...I feel like I'm afraid to find out who I am...that the person that I am. the only hope that I have right now is that my boyfriend is still with me, even though he doesn't know that I am depressed. We are both very busy with school, so that wouldn't be too noticable with him. Please, please, I beg that you respond kindly to this...I would have prefered to talk to a professional, but for reasons above, I deciced to come here. I hope I can find others who have had similar experiences. I believe in science.

Would someone plz post an Accomplishments BIO of OBama as I am of Hillary?

Will the liberal media report this success in Iraq?

I wish to be a homemaker or househusband. Are the Modern Girls ready for this kind of marriage? I am well qualified and well placed professional with business degree. Since long, I have interest in housework and quite expert in it. Now I wish to quit the job and be a househusband to an ambitious, career oriented professional girl while assuming the role of housemaker. This way I will be able to fulfill my desire but also I will be a good support to my wife. She can be free from any household works and raising kids because that will be taken care by me and she can concentrate on her career. I can also add value as a advisor for her professional problems. Will the girls accept me as a househusband? Interested girls may also contact me though emails. I am ready to relocate any where in this world. I am 32 years old.

What would be a good name for a record label? What would be a good name for a record label? What would be a good name for a record label? I want to know what would be a good name for a record label. I want it to be professional where it will become a household name and where it appeals to the younger generations. I only would like for serious people to answer this question. I need something that is not used yet and the name will set out. I was going to name my label Rigorous Entertainment but someone already got Rigorous Recordings. I focus on hip hop and r&b

What should I do about my ex-alcoholic dad? Right, I've never done this before. So bare with me. I'm 15, and I've grown up in a household where my dad's always drank. He's given up a few times, and he's even spent thousands on professional help like the Priory. I won't lie and say I love him any more, 'cos he's dead to me. But he's fucking up my entire family and I don't know what to do. I've read all of the help-sites and spoken to my friends who are in the same sort of situation. But it seems that, although he shouts at my mum and threatens her, he still blames me for everything. He's hit me a few times, but usually stops before he goes to far. Not because he wants to protect me, but just because he doesn't wanna get in trouble with the police, and since my parents are getting divorced, he's trying to look good so he can have custody of me. They fucking cheek of the bastard, though. He called my own mother obese, and loves to degrade all of us. Basically, I just need to know what to do? Should I call the police? Spencer.

Coming soon, to a CITY NEAR you?? Can it be STOPPED???? Minorities dominant in Phoenix Tucson also joins census list of cities where non-Anglos make up majority Jon Kamman The Arizona Republic Aug. 22, 2006 12:00 AM Minorities are now in the majority in Phoenix and Tucson, census data reveal. The state's two largest cities experienced dramatic growth of their minority populations from 2000 to 2005, and a leading demographer said Monday that they can expect more of the same. "It represents the new wave of urban growth for the West," said William Frey, an authority on population and migration trends for the Washington, D.C.-based Brookings Institution. advertisement "What used to be just a California experience is now spreading throughout the West." Denver also ended 2005 with a minority population slightly larger than non-minorities. With Phoenix, Tucson and Denver joining the ranks of minority-predominant cities, the list now includes 31 of the nation's largest 50 cities. Among medium-size cities, Yuma and Avondale have had minority majorities since the 2000 census or earlier. Valley professionals who deal with minority issues say that although minorities are not a homogeneous group, the new balance is good for communities in general. "I hope people see it as a positive," said Conrado Gomez, an assistant clinical professor of education at Arizona State University Polytechnic. "It's just the way things are going to be." Anita Luera, vice president of the Valle Del Sol behavioral health center and director of its 20-year-old leadership-development program aimed at Hispanics, said there is little fundamental difference between the two populations. "People shouldn't be afraid of it," Luera said. "Minorities are the same as majorities in wanting to have better lives, schools, education and safer communities." Gomez said the heightened minority numbers will be felt mostly in two areas: politics and education. "More Hispanics and non-Whites will be going into politics. I hope people understand that's the American way," he said. Education will have to adjust, he added. "What is studied in school also has to reflect that population so those students can see themselves in their studies," Gomez said. "Minority" for statistical purposes means everyone except Whites who are not of Hispanic ancestry. This includes Native Americans, Blacks, Asians and Pacific Islanders, people who designate themselves "some other race" and the Hispanic ethnic group, regardless of race. The latest figures are the product of a survey in which roughly one in every 40 households in the nation was contacted throughout 2005. Although more than half of the residents within the city limits of Phoenix and Tucson are minorities, the predominance of Anglos in other communities gives Maricopa County a minority component of 38.8 percent and Pima County 41.9 percent. The Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all Maricopa and Pinal counties, is 38.9 percent minority. The Valley city with the smallest proportion of minorities is Scottsdale, with 14.3 percent. Minorities are one-third or less of the populations of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Surprise and Tempe. Frey said that Arizona, more than other places, faces a sharp age difference in racial and ethnic components. Minorities, with higher fertility rates, larger families and younger workers, are concentrated in the younger population, while many middle-age and senior residents are Anglos, he said. "You have both a generation gap and cultural gap, so to speak," Frey said. He said minorities who migrated en masse to California in the past decade, swelling its population to minority-majority status, are now heading inland, while more are coming to the West from other parts of this country and abroad.

This is from the Washington Post! And you wonder why? Georgetown's Hidden History First, it was a slave port. Later, it was a thriving center of black life. Today, it's a virtually all-white enclave. Why? Georgetown's Hidden History First, it was a slave port. Later, it was a thriving center of black life. Today, it's a virtually all-white enclave. Why? By Andrew Stephen Sunday, July 16, 2006; B01 Two negro men $300 One ditto woman $150 Four ditto girls $150 Two horses $200 Two cows $30 It was a shocking discovery . Flipping through files at the local library a few months ago for a school project, my 16-year-old son chanced upon the deeds of the house in which we live. He already knew it was one of the oldest in Georgetown; now he learned that in 1807, it was owned by a Thomas Turner and valued at $3,500. But it was the valuation of this other property, listed so matter-of-factly in the records, that stopped him cold: Slaves, he realized, had once lived in our house. This awful knowledge set him on a quest for the hidden history of Georgetown, exposing unpalatable truths that had been lost, if not willfully forgotten, over the decades: that the supposedly chic Georgetown of today had once been the center of a thriving slave trade, a significant port of call for traffickers in human flesh transported in from Africa and plantations in Maryland and Virginia. Yet so obscured has this history become that not even most Washingtonians are aware of it. Nor are they aware of the flourishing black community, mostly descended from those slaves, that once occupied a large portion of Georgetown -- until a combination of legislative, social and economic pressures gradually forced nearly all the black people out, turning the neighborhood into the wealthy, effectively all-white enclave it is today. My son's research unearthed one part of this forgotten narrative of our neighborhood. A second hint lay in a curious Georgetown phenomenon that had always puzzled us: the continuing existence of several thriving black churches, filled every Sunday morning with African Americans who do not actually live here. The history of our own house, though, still seemed surreal -- until, that is, very recently. Deep in the bowels of our house, there is a crude crawl space beneath the basement, a darkly mysterious place in which it is impossible to stand upright. It is filled with an ancient cesspit, cavities, brickwork and ledges that I had vaguely assumed served some long-forgotten purpose; one of my least-favorite tasks is crawling into it to remove the bodies of our share of the huge Norway rats that swarm all over the neighborhood. A month or so ago, an electrician had to crawl into the space, and afterward I apologized that he'd had to do so. "No problem," he replied. "You can see that was where slaves did the cooking." For me, at least, the penny suddenly dropped. In that space below my house where only rats now live, we concluded, fellow humans had almost certainly cooked for Mr. Turner and his family -- and may even have slept there, too. This thought brought home to my family and me some realities of U.S. history that so many white Americans choose either not to know or to forget: the roots of racial animosity and why their legacy persists to this day. Lest we forget, there were neither blacks nor whites in Georgetown -- then known as Tahoga -- before British settlers came ashore around 1696. It was a peaceful village inhabited by the Nacotchanke Indians. Straightforward facts and precise dates of Georgetown history are difficult to establish; much of the subject is undocumented, and accounts differ. But the basic story is indisputable. The Indians were soon expunged by the settlers. Then, in the 18th century, white entrepreneurs realized that huge sums of money could be made from the insatiable demand -- in both Europe and the United States -- for the tobacco cultivated in Virginia and Maryland (of which Georgetown was then a part). Because of its position on the Potomac, Georgetown provided an ideal port from which ships laden with tobacco could sail to Europe; by the end of the 18th century, it was just about the largest tobacco port in the United States, an economic powerhouse to which slaves were brought to provide labor and to service the households of the tobacco merchants. Slavery, of course, is as old as humanity. European powers -- first Portugal, followed by Spain, France and Britain -- began abducting men and women from Africa to work as slaves in the New World. To its everlasting shame, Britain, my own country, was responsible for the transport of probably more than a million slaves, many of them to work in the sugar fields of the Caribbean. But at the point when English abolitionists were finally forcing an end to my country's slave trade, America's exploitation of slaves on its soil had not even reached its zenith. The year of Britain's Abolition of the Slave Trade Act -- 1807 -- has a special resonance for me, as it is the very year when Thomas Turner owned those seven slaves. I shudder to realize that just a two-minute walk from my house, a white man named John Beattie conducted a highly successful slave-trade business on what is now O Street, just east of Wisconsin Avenue, that flourished well into the second half of the 19th century. Blacks thus became essential economic tools for the development of Georgetown, but were simultaneously feared and rejected socially. The first Georgetown law to oppress them came as early as 1795, forbidding them to congregate in groups of seven or more. The 1800 Census showed that, in a population of 5,120 in Georgetown, there were already 1,449 slaves and 277 "free blacks." There was a lone exception to the congregating law: Blacks could go to church on the Sabbath. But they were still kept rigidly separate from whites. St. John's Episcopal Church, established in 1816 at 33rd and O streets NW, had an outdoor staircase built especially for blacks; it's still there today. That same year, hardly surprisingly, a handful of free black men managed to start their own tiny church -- which was to become Mount Zion United Methodist Church, one of the churches that remain a potent black force in Georgetown today. It was another half-century, though, before Mount Zion was allowed to have its own black minister. Its burial crypt, still visible at the church's cemetery at 27th and Q streets NW, was reputed to be a hiding place for escaped slaves fleeing to the North via the Underground Railroad. I imagine that at least the girls who formed part of the property of my house in 1807 were still alive when the 1848 "Black Code; Ordinances of the Corporation of Georgetown" was introduced. It is hard to convey the viciousness of the laws, so I will confine myself to just three examples: The code decreed that any black person swimming in the Potomac or Rock Creek at night "shall be publicly whipped"; that any black person who watched a cockfight could be punished with as many as 39 lashes; and that even flying a kite was punishable by whipping. That same year, 77 slaves tried to escape this kind of oppression on a ship called the Pearl; furious owners sent a posse on a steamer called the Salem to recapture them, and it caught up with the Pearl 140 miles downriver. The black flight from Georgetown was already beginning. But blacks were still being bought and sold here as late as November 1861. The next year, President Abraham Lincoln signed a local law that freed slaves eight months before the Emancipation Proclamation. Furious white merchants demanded compensation, and an "expert examiner of slaves" was brought in. After examining their teeth and general health, he assessed the overall value of the slaves of Georgetown, D.C., at $300,000. Georgetown's whites then voted against a Negro Suffrage Bill by 712 to 1, passing a motion describing it as "wholly uncalled for, and an act of grievous oppression." Blacks from the South, anticipating freedom, nonetheless poured into Georgetown. Between 1865 and 1870, its black population increased from 1,935 to 3,271. Over the next two or three decades, a skilled black working class started to emerge alongside a handful of black professionals. But countless laws and regulations that continued well into the 20th century prevented true economic and social emancipation: Only white passengers were allowed to ride on Georgetown's new electric streetcars, for example, enabling them to commute to Washington for well-paying jobs that were effectively denied to blacks. Then came a series of economic blows that began to seal the fate of Georgetown's blacks. The Potomac silted up, virtually ending the industrial effectiveness of Georgetown's harbor. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which flowed through Georgetown and was crucial to many businesses such as flour and paper mills, flooded disastrously in 1889. Blacks were the first to lose their jobs when countless firms went bust. By 1910, the black population of Georgetown had peaked, and when the Great Depression struck 19 years later, more and more blacks found themselves displaced by whites taking menial jobs. Perversely, FDR's New Deal then began to work against blacks in Georgetown. Thousands of well-paid white government workers poured into Washington, creating further demand for housing and pushing property prices ever higher in Georgetown. "The dispossession of the Negro resident [of Georgetown]," the Conference on Better Housing Among Negroes reported, "is jointly managed by the city's leading realtors and their allied banks and trust companies." Two pieces of legislation passed in the 20th century by none other than Congress itself, though, were the final straws for Georgetown's blacks. The ostensible purpose of the District of Columbia Alley Dwelling Act of 1934 was to get rid of slums; but I suspect that to a House with only one black member and a Senate with none at all, slums and blacks were synonymous. Then, in 1950, Congress passed the Old Georgetown Act "to preserve and protect places of historic interest," but it had the effect of making Georgetown's gentrification legally enforceable. It was pushed through despite fears from "Negro groups," The Washington Post reported at the time, that it "might drive them from the area." Less than a decade later, Georgetown's black population had dwindled to fewer than 3 percent, and in 1972 The Post noted that fewer than 250 remained, "so few that some Georgetown residents are unaware they are there." Blacks were thus becoming invisible by the time the likes of Democratic doyenne Pamela Harriman started creating Georgetown's all-white "social salons" of such ludicrous legend. Indeed, racism was so entrenched in the nation's capital that even the glamorous young Sen. John F. Kennedy voluntarily signed a deed containing a "restrictive covenant" when he bought his house on N Street NW in 1957, agreeing that the home should not "ever be used or occupied or sold, conveyed, leased, rented, or given to Negroes or any person or persons of the Negro race or blood." Which brings us full circle to 2006. My son and I went to Mount Zion church on a recent Sunday morning and met an 84-year-old black parishioner named Carter Bowman, who was born in Georgetown but who long ago moved out. With neat serendipity, we met three generations of Bowmans because his son and grandson, who attends university in England, happened to be visiting. But if you go three generations in the reverse direction, you find that all of Carter Bowman's great-grandparents were born and raised when slavery was at its most intense in Georgetown. For all I know, they could have resided in that crude basement in my house, or someplace like it. Knowing what I know now, I found it strangely moving when the Rev. Robert Slade, chief pastor at Mount Zion -- who doesn't live in Georgetown -- told my son that "when we didn't have anything, the church was our everything. . . . When there was nothing and no place to go, [it] was the one place to go." Slade's words, to us, explain why the emotional bonds to the black churches in Georgetown remain so strong. It took a 16-year-old to bring all these realities of life in Georgetown, past and present, home to me. As a foreigner who remains deeply attached to America, I find it bewildering how so self-reverential a country can proclaim that all men are created equal but then proceed to implement racist oppression that manifestly expresses the reverse. The truth that my son and I discovered is that for many decades, blacks in Georgetown were treated little better than rats. He will never forget that, and neither will I. newstatesman@usa.net Andrew Stephen is the U.S. editor of the New Statesman magazine.

Should I marry my bipolar boyfriend? I'm getting married in about a month. My boyfriend is wonderful and caring, but also bipolar. He's in his mid twenties, and is working on a professional degree. So am I. As our wedding day gets closer, I'm getting more and more nervous. When he was in his late teens, he had a couple of violent episodes that led to his getting arrested twice. He's since gotten everything together, but I'm worried that his police record will effect his ability to find employment. I'm also worried because of a few episodes of anger getting out of control during the past 2.5 years that we've been dating. On the rare occasions when he gets mad at me, he's learned to just jump up and leave the room. That's ok. But six months ago there was an episode at the movies when a guy disrespected me, and my fiance wanted to beat the guy up. I liked that he wanted to protect me, but his anger over the incident was just way out of proportion. I've only told my best friend about his bipolar condition and police record. When she met him, I think that she was prepared to veto the relationship. However, when she saw how good he is to me - he's nice, he cooks, he does the laundry and is just generally really great - she didn't know what to say, either. I'm really confused. Is marrying him a good decision? I'll make enough when I'm out of school to carry the household if it comes to that. I just don't know if I should go through with it. My mother also has serious mental health issues, and I feel like I'm on the verge of continuing some kind of pattern. I really love my fiance, but I just wonder if I'm making the right decision for the rest of my life and for any kids that we might have. What should I do? I don't know if I would be worried about his behavior if I didn't know about the BP diagnosis. I knew him as a friend for about 6 months before we started dating, and I never suspected that he had a mental illness. I would probably be aware that he sometimes has a problem managing his temper. Usually, though, he's very sweet and quiet. Currently, he's seeing a psychiatrist a couple of times a year, and he's not on medication (although he has been in the past). He goes to the gym about an hour every day, and this seems to allow him to manage his condition. My friends in town all think that he's fantastic, and that I'm lucky to be marrying him. Even my best friend, who does know the whole story, doesn't know what to decide. I guess I'm just worried because I know that there was a time in the past when he was not managing his condition (it wasn't even diagnosed), and I wonder what would happen if his condition got really bad again. That thought worries me.

Why is living at home considered a "red flag"? I am a 29 year old, single, straight, successful male from Long Island. I have just finished my first masters degree and am about to begin a professional degree program. I have been living with my parents and adult siblings the whole time and can attribute much of my success to that. We all enjoy living together and contribute to the household (not financially as the parents will take no money) and don't foresee any of us moving unless we either get married, find a job too far away to commute or make some serious dough and can afford a nice place. We get our meals cooked (good food I might add), our laundry done and most of our bills paid. None of us are the "parasites" as some make us out to be as we contribute to the chores and are still getting an education and/or establishing ourselves in careers. Why on earth would anyone choose to move out if all of these things were working for them? I understand some people have to leave, but from what I see, a majority of them could stay at home and have a better life, but choose not to. And as far as what ladies think about my living situation, I just don't care. If they don't like a family man that spends his money wisely, I don't think I want to have anything to do with them anyway. I have had some people tell me that women wouldn't like it because there would be a lack of "privacy". Privacy for what? If they are referring to "hooking up" or sex, that only comes after marriage so it's essentially a non-issue.