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Sarah Tucker: Being a stepmom - Omaha World-Herald

I have five children. I wasn't pregnant five times and I don't have any multiples. Do the math. I am a very proud stepmom. However, being a stepmom is the most difficult job I have ever had or ever will have. My bonus children, as I like to call them ...

A Tighter Rein on HR Blogging? - Workforce Management

“Monster still really dumb, buys Trovix”; “The rats are apparently leaving the sinking ship in droves”; and “ ‘Bloody Monday’ at Monster” are among the things he has written about the job board giant in recent years. With more than 21 ...

Social networking a good way to stay in touch - Herald-Palladium

I'm taking a Social Media class at Western Michigan University along with about 50 other business people in the St. Joseph-Benton Harbor area who represent their company's marketing or information technology departments. We are learning about ...

Teens and technology - a good match? - Herald-Palladium

The amount of electronic media kids are exposed to is growing rapidly, but experts agree that parents remain the most effective filter to keep it from going too far. "Parents need to interact with everything their kids are doing," urged Janene ...

If Ensign had to suffer, he would change his tune - Las Vegas Sun

After reading Lisa Mascaro’s Thursday report in the Las Vegas Sun on Nevada Sen. John Ensign’s disdain for unemployment benefits, “Ensign never a fan of jobless benefits,” I still can’t figure out why so many Nevadans want to oust Sen ...

3.1M Customers Face Oscar Night Without Broadcast - 1010Wins

NEW YORK (AP) -- Millions of cable subscribers faced the prospect of Oscar night without the Academy Awards broadcast Sunday after ABC's parent company switched off its signal to Cablevision customers and the two companies blasted each other for ...

Bryzgalov gets 7th shutout as Coyotes blank Ducks - NHL.com

Ilya Bryzgalov is interested in wins, not milestones. He got one of both on Saturday night. Bryzgalov made 32 saves for his seventh shutout of the season and franchise-record 34th win as the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 at Jobing.com ...

Pipestem hosting annual St. Patrick's Day events Sat. March 13 - Herald-Dispatch

PIPESTEM, W.Va. – Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day at Pipestem Resort State Park Saturday, March 13, with “The Earl of Elkview and the O’Daugherty Family Singers” along with special guest Buddy Griffin and some new additions to the group ...

Suburban homeless: Rising tide of joblessness - Dubuque Telegraph Herald

Homeless men and women stand in line to be searched before being bused to local churches serving as shelters recently in Riverhead, N.Y. Demand for shelter has increased even in wealthy areas like the Hamptons. ROOSEVELT, N.Y. -- Homelessness in ...

Highmark condominiums auction seen as bellwether - Steamboat Pilot & Today

Reserve auction prices at The Highmark will begin at $405 per square foot for the smaller units. Visit SteamboatHomefinder.com for more real estate news. Steamboat Springs — The Steamboat Springs real estate and development communities will be ...

Resolved Question: Extreme Wrestling Association E-FED!! Come and sign up!!!!New brand?

Our latest show:http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgJPznRqyt6X0QtTsjdFz7Tsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100215171805AAVxe21 I am officially extending E.W.A to a second brand. This is not any brand this is E.W.A.'s oficiall development league just like NXT. It will be called E.W.A New Generation Wrestling(N.G.W). All of those users that tell me they are never used well welcome to a new world. ok to register I need ur. Name, Gender, weight class, finisher(describe), Face or Heel, Character, Theme song, hometown Info: Titles: 1. EWA Word Title 2. EWA Hardcore title 3.EWA Tag title 4.EWA Women Title 5.(brand new) EWA Survival title(Have to compete in dangerous matches) N.G.W:1. NGW. World title 2. N.G.W cruserweight title The PPVs ( not real) Locked in, Full Invasion,First Blood,TLC Khaos Hardcore Spring, High Stakes, All or Nothing, HardcoreMania, Back 2 Sckool, Halloween Havoc, Boiling Point, December 2 remember, Christmas Bash ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Voting is on mondays and results on Friday. ------------------------------------------------------ Current users: U may find ur self on NGW brand but top carders will remain on EWA. Women will stay on EWA. Voting will be for both shows and results. EWA is brodcasted on Vs. Net. and so will NGW.The new brand will be only a 1 hr show and have only 3-5 matches. ----------------------------------------- New sites to find info about EWA(just made) http://www.myspace.com/520869415 http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=info&edit_info=all&ref=nur#!/profile.php?ref=profile&id=100000829385346 http://fans.wwe.com/ewaowner PLEASE JOIN AND THANK U SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!oh yeah BQ: Will Jericho win the elimination Chamber??Ryan I lost your info that's why u wasn't on a show. Now I got it thanks. more

Resolved Question: I booked a flight on priceline, I need to extend my stay. Delta won't answer their phones so what do I do?

Due to the extreme weather back east, Delta is not answering the phone and I can't figure out how to change my flight online. I don't have a Delta login, only Priceline. http://www.delta.com/help/contact_us/reservations/index.jsp more

Resolved Question: Has anyone ever stayed at an Extended Stay Hotel? I'm wanting to know if their housekeeping is included.?

I am looking to stay here in Orlando, FL on a short vacation and I am reading reviews on Hotels.com and it looks like their housekeeping is extra. Anyone know?? more

Resolved Question: Canada extends its protection to US war resisters --- Are you pleased we did that?

The vote to allow US war resisters to stay in Canada Canada's Parliament votes to let U.S. Iraq War Resisters stay http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFN01eHw6IM&feature=related Are you pleased we did that ?As you can see the conservatives are in favor of taking orders from foriegners more

Resolved Question: is the next iphone coming to Tmobile or Verizon?

I wanted to get the iphone 3gs but I soon found out that apple is going to unleash a new version of the iphone with many features and a new look. So I decided since its almost time for apple's annual Conference/release, I will wait to get the iphone 4g. What I know is that apple contract with AT&T is ending, but its not finalized. My questions are since Tmobile already already has a GSM network similar to AT&T's and they both use sim cards...will the iphone come to Tmobile? Or since verizon has a running 4g network with better features; ready to accept the iphone...will the new iphone come to verizon? Or since AT&T is compromising their contract will apple; to extend it for another year or two...Will the iphone stay on AT&T? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18-b6u8t9Zk Please if you ACTUALLY KNOW help. more

Resolved Question: Donovan considering extending his stay on Merseyside...what do you think?

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=727387&sec=england&cc=5901 I really hope he stays, especially because it's right before the World Cup, and he'll need the skills he's learning in the EPL during the Cup. more

Resolved Question: which of these cars is the best deal for the money?

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Resolved Question: Home sales are actually up? Does that home sales are actually up, make you feel the "depression" isn't real?

According to the national Realtor association home sales are up 17.4% in the last two months. --quote-- November home sales leap - NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- After surging 10% in October, sales of existing homes jumped again in November, growing 7.4% compared with October to an annualized rate of 6.54 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. "This clearly is a rush of first-time buyers not wanting to miss out on the tax credit," said NAR's chief economist, Lawrence Yun. November was originally going to be the last month in which sales to first-time homebuyers would qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $8,000. However, that deadline was extended through June. In addition, the tax credit was expanded to cover people who already own a home. They can qualify for a $6,500 tax credit if purchase a new house before the end of June. That should encourage "trade-up" buyers. The strength of sales in November surprised the industry. A panel of experts compiled by Briefing.com had forecast month-over-month sales growth of just 2.5% to 6.25 million from 6.1 million a month earlier. The sales total was also a huge improvement over a year ago. Sales rose 45.7% over the paltry annualized rate of 4.49 million units during November 2008. The contribution made by first-time buyers is evident in a separate survey NAR conducted of its members. They estimate that 51% of sales in November were by newcomers to the market, up a point from 50% in October. Normally, first timers account for about 40% of sales. Also propelling sales higher were rock-bottom interest rates. The average for a 30-year, fixed-rate loan during the month was just 4.88%, down from 4.95% in October and 6.09% a year ago. With rates that much lower, homebuyers can save more than $150 a month on a $200,000 mortgage. The industry expects home sales to slacken December, partially because of the tax credit's originally scheduled demise. That caused some buyers to push up their closing, stealing sales from December. However, sales will not fall off a cliff, though, according to Walter Molony, a NAR spokesman. "The psychology seems to be turning around," he said. "Potential buyers, who had been staying on the fence, now believe we're at or near the market bottom." One X-factor, however, is the vast numbers of homes that may come to market over the next few months. There is a large "shadow inventory" -- homes owned by banks and mortgage companies -- that have not yet been put up for sale. It could be as many as 1.7 million units, according to First American CoreLogic. In addition, another spate of foreclosures could be hitting the market as a number of option-ARM mortgages are set to default. All that may drive prices down, according to Shari Olefson, author of "Foreclosure Nation: Mortgaging the American Dream." And the impact of these renewed price declines could again alter the market psychology. "People think that prices have bottomed," she said. "I don't think they have. People will see price declines and that will discourage them from buying." Mike Larson, a real estate analyst with Weiss Research has preached all through the bust that price declines are what will "fix" the housing crisis. "We needed to see prices fall to make ownership competitive with renting again, and to restore the normal relationship of house prices to income," he said. "That has now happened and you're seeing buyers come out of the woodwork as a result." Still, they will have to come out in large numbers to offset the inventory overhang in some of the worst markets, according to Olefson. In the Florida condo market, for example, there is a 35-to-40 month supply of units at the current rates of sale, she said. Prices still almost certainly have further to fall --quote-- source: http://money.cnn.com/2009/12/22/real_estate/november_existing_home_sales/index.htm more

Resolved Question: Is the US ever going to leave Iraq?

'>'We'll be in the region for the foreseeable future,'' said U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Allen G. Peck, deputy air commander of U.S. Central Command, which oversees the region. ''Our intention would be to stay as long as the host nations will have us.'' >Balad Air Base is among the world's busiest airports - in 2006 it was reported as second only to London's Heathrow Airport2. Bases like Balad are large enough to house internal bus lines, motorcycle and car dealerships, shopping malls, and even traffic- jammed roads3. The U.S. embassy in Iraq - the largest embassy in the world - approximates the size of the Vatican and runs its own electrical, power, and sewage plants. As former U.S. ambassador to Iraq Edward Peck said, "The embassy is going to have a thousand people hunkered behind sandbags. I don't know how you conduct diplomacy in that way"4. >Asad Base is 19 square miles, has two bus routes, a car dealership, a Burger King, a Pizza Hut, traffic rules and stop signs. The proposed 2006 supplemental budget for Iraq operations would provide $7.4 million to extend the no man's land and build new security fencing. 3/26/06 >3/15/06 "The United States may want to keep a long-term military presence in Iraq to bolster moderates against extremists in the region and protect the flow of oil." John Abizaid, Army general overseeing U.S. military operations in Iraq. >The U.S. military has more than $1.2 billion in projects either underway or planned in the Central Command region -- an expansion plan that U.S. commanders say is necessary both to sustain operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and to provide for a long-term presence in the area. >Robert Gates has hinted that the withdrawal of combat brigades will be accomplished through an administrative sleight of hand rather than by actually withdrawing all the combat brigade teams. Appearing on Meet the Press Mar. 1, Gates said the "transition force" would have "a very different kind of mission", and that the units remaining in Iraq "will be characterised differently". "They will be called advisory and assistance brigades," said Gates. "They won't be called combat brigades." http://www.boston.com/news/world/middleeast/articles/2006/03/26/signs_of_a_long_us_stay_ahead/?page=2 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/16/AR2005091601762_pf.html http://www.fcnl.org/iraq/bases.htmShh: You really believe they're just going to drop all those billion dollar bases and walk out? And by the way, when was anything the US is doing in Iraq legal? Legal to whom exactly? more

Resolved Question: What could this dream mean?

So i had a dream 2 nights ago where i went over to my friends house to hang out and my mother came to talk to her mom. So i stayed for dinner and i met this guy who was her friend and then my mom came back to pick me up. But then everything changed.... i saw people in the neighborhood screaming "Killer! Killer!" and i saw people running. And then i was on this porch, rats were coming out of everywhere, there were these kids. that looked like the people from Scooby Doo, shaggy velma daphne and Freddie.plus me, my friend and her other friend. Then i was looking at the edge of the wall, and i saw the killer. I told everyone to run inside. All of a sudden, we were in the garage. Hiding. After a while we decided to get new clothes and blankets because it was getting cold. We also used the bathroom. Then i went out of the garage... even though the others told me not to. I saw a black car in the front of the driveway and another on the side of the road near the woods. I checked in the first car, and saw the president, dead, and i checked in the 2nd and i saw my mother and my friends mom dead. and then as i was running back, crying, i saw the killer. i ran straight into the garage. hid near the back with everyone else and waited. Then after a while we all decided to go out.... and find help. but as we were opening the garage door. I woke up. What could this dream mean? If you want to read a really extended summary of the story that i had written earlier... its really detailed actually and i wrote things more the way they happened. Click here --> http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091118144939AAldZKU&r=w more

Resolved Question: How do you stop excessive barking (I have a one year old Pomeranian)?

i need some advice about excessive barking! (oh, and if you don't feel like reading my ridiculously long novel, that's okay! but if you can spare a few minutes, thank you so much!) I have a pomeranian about one year and one month old. She's very energetic and usually listens pretty well (pretty well meaning she will come when called IF there are no other distractions, and she will sit when I say "sit."). Lately, she's been barking excessively when we let her outside into the backyard. She usually stays in the kitchen (there are barriers so she does not roam the entire house) during the day and night, but when I come home as well as every few hours, I let her outside to run around and go to the bathroom (though she is potty trained too). One of our neighbors has two black labs, and they often bark as well. So when I let my dog outside, the FIRST thing she does EVERY TIME is run to the side closest to my neighbor's dogs and starts barking her head off. Sometimes, my neighbor's dogs are not even barking, but my dog hears the jingling of their dog tags, and goes crazy. Even more often, there is really nothing to be barking at. Occasionally there is an airplane or a next-door backyard BBQ, but it's not like these things extremely bother her because she does not bark EVERY time an airplanes flies by nor EVERY time the neighbor is having a BBQ. Her barking has become so senseless to my family and I that we have tried many ways to stop it. First, we just tried calling her name and diverting her attention away from whatever she is barking at by offering treats and food. But, it doesn't work. When she's barking, she's so crazy that she doesn't care about anything else that is going on. Not even food! I bet if something were to fall from the sky and hit her, she would continue barking. Next, we tried the spray bottle method. I must say, it is pretty useless. When she would bark (or would be about to bark), I would spray her. The first few times, it worked. But soon, she didn't care about getting sprayed with water anymore. We also tried tying her with a harness and leash to a post in the backyard, extending the leash long enough so she could go on the grass to do her duty, but not long enough for her to run to the sides of the backyard (where she goes to bark, looking up). BUT, she still barked nonstop. Our most recent attempt went so far as ordering a spray collar off amazon.com. When worn by a dog, it would spray the dog every time it barked (like the shock collar, just not painful...). This collar seemed to be working for a while, but then all of a sudden, it just didn't have any effect on her anymore (later, it broke, too). Now, I am trying to let her outside as little as possible, but I feel bad because dogs need to be able to run around outside. We have gotten complaints about her barking, and I'm afraid that if I let her out too often, the neighbors will complain and we will be forced to give her away. I can see that my mom is also fed up with her barking. I don't want to give her away because I love dogs and love taking care of dogs, but I really don't know what to do about her barking. Also, when she's all hyped up and barking, she gets feisty. is you pat her while she's barking, she'll growl and try to bite you. I'm thinking of going to training classes, but I've been really busy with school and activities, and I barely have time to take her for a walk every day; thus, they will be my last resort. Does anyone else have this problem? If so, did you/how did you fix it? Thanks for any help! more

Resolved Question: Is it more expensive to vacation in another country for 3 months rather than 3 weeks?

I am planning to vacation in the Philippines for 3-3.5 months. Do airlines charge more because I am staying for an extended amount of time? Or would it be the same price if I decided to vacation for a couple weeks? I would really appreciate any and all the help and advice about traveling to the Philippines. You can reach me through this question or on my email: ggl33t@yahoo.com Thanks in advanced everyone! more

Resolved Question: Question about the Coast Guard?

I am interested in joining the coast guard after I receive my four year degree, and going to OCS. I have a few question, and since it is impossible to contact a reqruiter here in TN I hope someone can help me. Do officers get to choose their occupation? I have a management degree and would like to do intel, comm., logistics, management, security. What is the likely hood I will get one of these occupations. I heard that the occupations that I listed above do not have to be away from home alot. Is that true? I do not want to have to be deployed for extended periods of time are there jobs I can get as an officer that I can stay state side. I am married and I do not want to put any unnecessary strain on my relationship. I really appreciate the help. I have so many more questions to ask but nobody to answer them. Thank you so much for your time. P.S. please don't say go to coastguard.com because I have completely dissected that web page. more

Resolved Question: I have a question about demand curves....which my teacher couldn't or wouldn't answer in class....help?

Basically, we were talking about demand curves and when a shift in the demand curves occurs as a result of a factor such as change in price of a complementary or substitute good, etc. We were told to represent this on a graph, such as this: http://faculty.tamu-commerce.edu/dfunderburk/231/images/graph4.jpg The thing I didn't understand was as follows: The price of the actual good itself hasn't changed, it is the change of the price of another good which has caused demand to increase (or decrease.) However, on the graph, when the demand increased, the graph clearly shows that the price has also risen, as if you extend both lines so that they hit the Y (Price) axis, one is higher than the other. Surely this is a contradiction? We know that the demand has risen, however the graph shows that price has also risen. Yet, I learned that with normal goods, when price rises, demand falls. Therefore how can both demand and price rise? I don't understand why the graphs are not drawn like this: http://s667.photobucket.com/albums/vv31/gurlywurly_2009/?action=view&current=untitled.jpg Then the price would be staying the same, however the demand would be increasing or decreasing. My teacher got very angry with me today in class, as I'm not sure he understood what I was asking and when I attempted to explain properly what I meant, he told me to 'just accept that this is the way we draw them.' I recognize that it may be a stupid question, but I am quite confused. Thank you to anyone who has taken the time to read through this, I would really appreciate some help!But why would the price automatically rise with rise in demand. These are normal goods which obey the Law of Demand, therefore demand should fall as price rises and vice-versa. more

Resolved Question: Are higher unemployment rates going to be the norm for years?

According to this article from AP the unemployment rates will breech 10% and stay there for a long time, maybe past 2014. They cite reasons in the article and you van read them for yourself but could there be another reason? Consider this. What is Obama's priority one right now? Health care. Whats better way to sell health care than to have high unemployment rates for an extended period of time thus creating the "need" for Government health care. Is it possible the Obama Administration is purposely not doing anything to create jobs to sell health care? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091019/ap_on_bi_ge/us_vanishing_jobs more

Resolved Question: Is Caribbean Cruise Line A Real Cruise Line?

ok so i saw this commercial with carmen electra announcing caribbean cruise lines and apply for a free cruise. just out of curiosity I DID, turns out i won a free bahamas cruise for 2 people! all i had to pay was $118 for tax and $9 a day for the fuel! they had me go on their websit to just kind of check it out, but the website was odd, like it had NO number,NO acual itinararies, you wouldnt even be able to book a cruise! sopposable the free cruise was valid for 18 months and all we had to do was call and reserve what ever day, they were gonna reserve our spot by taking the $118 from our visa and giving us a confirmation number. when my husband was speaking to a rep. he was being a bit strong like "would you like to extend your stay in florida" and when we said "no" he said "but why not your flying all the way from california" but like rude kind of and his language was a little unproffesional like not to be racist but a bit too ghetto black man we said yes but turned out we dint have enough money on our card so it was declined. we just hung up. we called our bank and cancelled our card because we didnt know if it was a scam or even real. we have a new card now. is it real heres the website: www.caribbeancl.comi took carnival last year! carmen electra was announcing it and it was on the travel channel more

Voting Question: REPOST: Is this ex-female friend of mine on the superficial side and a touch from reality?

Firstly, please study the following 2 links: Link 1: http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvTLptvUBUj1yfb9Xr5b3UtJBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20090827175220AAMHxTu Link 2 (question coming from Link 1) http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=At.zQrLhPnh4V3losAal7BcTBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20090923152154AA9dZXe Now extending on this, this individual doesn't go out really at night. She's banned from going into her room during the day unless she goes to bed because of her track record in self harming. She's 18, but has 3 pets, as well as generally coming across at times, attention-seeking, child-like and very basic in her intellect. My point is that she stresses that she likes a mixture of havig online friends, though, she's not after a boyfriend as such. She's been socialising online since she was 11 and she's had some bad experiences with males getting all pervy with her. In real life, she claims, she has big boobs and that they've been grabbed - she's had her bum and all her other parts grabbed as well - she sent me a photo of her and I have to say, she doesn't look attractive at all - rather to the point where she doesn't really give a toss about her appearance. She sent me 2 pics and neither of them show the crown of her head and her body - she told me she's size 12, but doesn't really exercise. She ha no job, she stays in virtually all day at home, she told me she doesn't actually want a bf, nor she's an attention-seeker,yet, she has 3 male online friends that she regularly keeps in touch with, none of whom she's met. Her female friends in the real world, she only sees once a month. My point is, if the males she chats to lets guess for arguments sake, don't know each other, how comes she posted a question that in one go, all of her male mates turned pervy on her despite the fact that she doesn't encourage it. She says to me before I broke off my friendship with her that she had feelings towards me and that it was because I didn't flirt or say sexual things - but if I'm honest, I'm quite outgoing and partial to a flirt - though I respected her privacy - it's weird, because if she's that much sensitized, why is she still placing emphasis on these online people and with them also being male - she says she likes msn to keep in contact, but who would possibly build up that amount of friends online Weird ?? Thankyou all more

Resolved Question: Is this ex-female friend of mine on the superficial side and a touch from reality.?

Resolved Question: Would Thomas Jefferson use these propaganda techniques being used by Zionists to control our entire country?

PMTruther came out of the CIA Handbook on Psychological Guerrilla Warfare Published on 09-17-2009 PROPAGANDA TECHNIQUEShttp://www.freerepublic.com/focus/fr/546409/posts“Propaganda Techniques” is based upon “Appendix I: PSYOP Techniques” from “Psychological Operations Field Manual No.33-1″ published by Headquarters; Department of the Army, in Washington DC, on 31 August 1979(from http://www.zoehouse.com/is/sco/proptech.html) Knowledge of propaganda techniques is necessary to improve one’s own propaganda and to uncover enemy PSYOP stratagems. Techniques, however, are not substitutes for the procedures in PSYOP planning, development, or dissemination. Techniques may be categorized as: Characteristics of the content self-evident. additional information is required to recognize the characteristics of this type of propaganda. “Name calling” and the use of slogans are techniques of this nature. Additional information required to be recognized. Additional information is required by the target or analyst for the use of this technique to be recognized. “Lying” is an example of this technique. The audience or analyst must have additional information in order to know whether a lie is being told. Evident only after extended output. “Change of pace” is an example of this technique. Neither the audience nor the analyst can know that a change of pace has taken place until various amounts of propaganda have been brought into focus.Nature of the arguments used. An argument is a reason, or a series of reasons, offered as to why the audience should behave, believe, or think in a certain manner. An argument is expressed or implied.Inferred intent of the originator. This technique refers to the effect the propagandist wishes to achieve on the target audience. “Divisive” a! nd “uni fying” propaganda fall within this technique. It might also be classified on the basis of the effect it has on an audience. SELF-EVIDENT TECHNIQUEAppeal to Authority. Appeals to authority cite prominent figures to support a position idea, argument, or course of action. Assertion. Assertions are positive statements presented as fact. They imply that what is stated is self-evident and needs no further proof. Assertions may or may not be true. Bandwagon and Inevitable Victory. Bandwagon-and-inevitable-victory appeals attempt to persuade the target audience to take a course of action “everyone else is taking.” “Join the crowd.” This technique reinforces people’s natural desire to be on the winning side. This technique is used to convince the audience that a program is an expression of an irresistible mass movement and that it is in their interest to join. “Inevitable victory” invites those not already on the bandwagon to join those already on the road to certain victory. Those already, or partially, on the bandwagon are reassured that staying aboard is the best course of action.Obtain Disapproval. This technique is used to get the audience to disapprove an action or idea by suggesting the idea is popular with groups hated, feared, or held in contempt by the target audience. Thus, if a group which supports a policy is led to believe that undesirable, subversive, or contemptible people also support it, the members of the group might decide to change their position. Glittering Generalities. Glittering generalities are intensely emotionally appealing words so closely associated with highly valued concepts and beliefs that they carry conviction without supporting information or reason. They appeal to such emotions as love of country, home; desire for peace, freedom, glory, honor, etc. They ask for approval without examination of the reason. Though the words and phrases are vague and suggest different things to different people, their connotation ! is alway s favorable: “The concepts and programs of the propagandist are always good, desirable, virtuous.” Generalities may gain or lose effectiveness with changes in conditions. They must, therefore, be responsive to current conditions. Phrases which called up pleasant associations at one time may evoke unpleasant or unfavorable connotations at another, particularly if their frame of reference has been altered. Vagueness. Generalities are deliberately vague so that the audience may supply its own interpretations. The intention is to move the audience by use of undefined phrases, without analyzing their validity or attempting to determine their reasonableness or application. Rationalization. Individuals or groups may use favorable generalities to rationalize questionable acts or beliefs. Vague and pleasant phrases are often used to justify such actions or beliefs.Simplification. Favorable generalities are used to provide simple answers to complex social, political, economic, or military problems. Transfer. This is a technique of projecting positive or negative qualities (praise or blame) of a person, entity, object, or value (an individual, group, organization, nation, patriotism, etc.) to another in order to make th more

Resolved Question: Why is the USA the only advanced nation that has a private, for-profit, primary health insurance industry?

(“Primary” excludes companies that offer only “extended” health coverage to clients who wish to be insured against costs not covered by the primary insurer. Except for a deductible amount, these for-profit companies must pay claims validated by the primary insurer.) The answer is simple: the other nations understand that a private, for-profit, primary health insurance (PFPPHI) company has an inherent conflict of interest that leads inevitably to corruption: it can increase its profit merely by denying a valid claim. If it can be done, it will be done; only a naïve fool would believe otherwise. There may indeed be good reasons for any health insurance system to deny claims. A larger dividend is not one of them. PFPPHI insurance is fundamentally incompatible with fair and compassionate health care insurance. The customer of a PFPPHI company gets a double whammy. Part of her premium is used to process a denial of her claim. She pays the premium to avoid the bill and then gets stuck with it anyway – or stays sick. Only conservative Americans vote to be scammed and then protest vehemently when liberals try to help them. And the health outcomes of our PFPPHI system are inferior to the systems of other advanced nations whose per capita costs are much less than ours. (See: http://www.forbes.com/2009/09/09/america-versus-oecd-reform-opinions-contributors-health-care.html?partner=opinions_newsletter). The other nations also believe that it is immoral to earn a profit by denying succor to the sick. It contradicts the teachings of all of the major religions. Why do so many of our most fervent Christians worship Mammon, the free market deity, and boast that they are not their brother’s keepers?To those who praise the USA system, why don't you have the courage to follow the link above? Afraid of the truth?answer man: Don't believe the rumors. Check out the link above.The more you praise the supreiority of our health insurance system, the more I am convinced that you haven't traveled abroad without a tour bus. more

Resolved Question: If i want to be a model, Should i visit to milan or just to contact them through internet is enough?

Hi i m 25 years old, 6"2 (188) height and fit body. I stay in cyprus, i work for avis car but i also do part-time modeling, for diva modeling agency. the question what i want to ask is that if i want to extend my modeling carrer i mean not to have other work, just to have modeling carrer. Should i move to milan or paris for my best carrer in modeling? or no? bcoz here in cyprus there is no work for models, that everybody knows i think! and i want to show my talent, but here in cyprus i cant do anything, I also made my account in models.com 1month ago, but till now i didnt get any response from any agency. So should i wait for any agency to contact me through internet or should i visit to milan to see every agency personly? i shall be really thankful to everybody if you cod help me out of it! thanks more

Voting Question: Did you know that the third largest tank in the world was completely mined by the LTTE?

It makes so much more sense to have IDPs stay put and give them adequate accommodations than these flimsy temporary abodes insisted on by NGOs and the IC than to relocate them back into dangerous, uncertified areas because of international pressure. The works of Norway's Redd Barna in Sri Lanka compares with the extremely racist behaviour that was displayed to Japanese internees after WWII - in 1983 this NGO rounded up estate workers and dumped them in the jungles. Though we may forgive past transgressions from these organizations, we certainly do not forget the extended calamity caused by such racist foreign interventionist tactics. http://www.colombopage.com/archive_091/Aug1251415695CH.html Mr. Blake should well know that the diaspora that funded the LTTE is very different than the peoples that live in Sri Lanka who have been persecuted, terrorized and killed by the whims and will of these foreign PACS. It is evident that the 9th circuit court believes very differently frpm Mr. Blake and his companions as to the legality and relevancy of funding terrorist movements abroad especially since there are clear indications that it has caused murder and mayhem in the USA, Canada, UK and other locales where these terrorists roost. There needs to be a genuine apology for all the destruction caused, a waiting period of at least 1 year to prove a commitment to peace, turning over of all terrorist elements in their new home countries and releasing all funds held by the LTTE and its subordinate organizations to Sri Lanka. http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2009/08/27/robert-blake-declines-identify-us-tamil-diaspora-individuals-he-met-discussions I wish that Mr. Blake would do something more positive with his time than withold information as to what alleged members of the Sri Lankan Tamil Diaspora that he has met with - for the diaspora is questioning such also. A much more positive gesture would be to get commitments from US operated factories in Sri Lanka to work together with government to raise the MDW of employees.CHECK DRAFTS NOW GATES/RAJA/GOTHY/GENERAL FCHECK DRAFTS NOW GATES/RAJA/GOTHYCHECK DRAFTS NOW GATES/RAJA/GOTHY/BEN B more

Resolved Question: Since Obama-care would be funded just like meidcare can we look forward to all the doctors leaving...?

for better paying jobs? Heart doctors protest Medicare reimbursement cuts at Lake Eola rally Hundreds of cardiologists closed their offices and descended on the heart of downtown Orlando Friday to protest proposed reductions in Medicare reimbursement. The midmorning rally at Lake Eola Park was organized to raise awareness about cuts in the fees that Medicare pays physicians, including payments for cardiology services. The proposed changes would take effect Jan. 1, 2010. "These cuts will reduce the quality of care cardiologists will be allowed to provide to their patients," said Dr. James Tarver, an Orlando cardiologist. "It will reduce patients' access to necessary diagnostic tests such as cardiac catheterization, which will have to be performed in a hospital setting rather than their cardiologists' offices. This will result in extended hospital stays, longer wait times for diagnostic studies and higher costs in co-pays." http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-heart-rally-082109,0,4903910.story Socialized Medicine in action folks. It don't work more

Resolved Question: can i purchase/ buy items such as clothing, electronics etc from e-bay?

i stay in botswana, southern africa. i want to know if the opportunity to buy items online from e-bay and other online stores such as amazon.com is extended to me as well, or is a preserve for only those staying in europe,america and asia. please advise. more

Resolved Question: Allen Iverson to Europe.???.?

Report: Olympiacos to offer Allen Iverson $10 million Yes! In possible fulfillment of this writer’s dream for the 2009-10 Euroleague season, Lithuania-based Basketworld.lt is today reporting that Olympiacos will be extending a contract offer to Allen Iverson. Reportedly, Olympiacos officials are ready to offer free agent Iverson a two-year, $10 million deal, “exactly the same proposal that was presented to Nate Robinson” earlier this year. With nothing else on his table, you know A.I. will be thinking about this one … Ball in Europe sure hopes so. http://www.ballineurope.com/european-basketball/euroleague/report-olympiacos-to-offer-allen-iverson-10-million/ http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm What do you think.??? Is gonna stay on NBA or is gonna leave to Europe.??? -------------------------------- more

Resolved Question: Warriors hand Brett Seymour NRL lifeline?

THE Warriors today confirmed former Brisbane and Cronulla playmaker Brett Seymour will join the club for the 2010 NRL season with an option to extend his stay to 2011. How do you think Brett Seymour will go at the Warriors? And, do you think he deserved another chance at playing NRL? Full Story: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/warriors-hand-brett-seymour-nrl-lifeline/story-e6frexnr-1225757245867 more

Resolved Question: Is this a scam? Please read over this e-mail to help me decipher.?

My Name Is Charles H Landefeld. Thanks for replying back to my online job posting requiring your tutorial. I would like to make a tutoring arrangement between my 10 years old daughter and yourself for the month of August 2009. I would like you to tutor her within a period of one (1) month on a schedule basis of one (1) hour daily; 3 times weekly, totaling 12 times a month. I am willing to pay $50/hr. I would like to use these medium to inform you that my daughter does not live in the US. She would be flying from Dubai to the US. I would like you to teach her during her 8 month stay in the US. If there is a need to extend your services, an amendment would be made to your salary. She would be dropped off/picked up by her nanny during the hours of teaching at any location you want the tutoring to take place in your area. You would be receiving a money order drawn from a bank in the US from my business associates in the US. Since i am from Dubai and right now am in Cuba for a business trip the payments won't be honored in any bank there in Dubai or here in Cuba. These Money order would be made out for the cost of the tutorial services you are rendering, and also for the living expense, nanny fees of my Daughter .I hope I can trust you with these payments. All you have to do is deposit and cash the payment at your bank; deduct your tutorial service fee, which should be $50 per hour times 12 a Month = $600. I would include an additional $100 for run around fee and any additional text book you might be needing equivalent to $700 is what you deduct from the money order. The remaining balance after deducting the $700 should be sent via Money Gram or Western Union transfer to the Nanny. The Nanny will be contacting you with further arrangements and instructions regarding pickup/drop off of my daughter to the library where you would always teach her. I hope I can trust you that you will teach my daughter good academics and some moral respects so she can be good to herself in the future, I hope I can count on you for the tutorial and the money to be sent to the Nanny. I look forward to read a detailed message from you containing the following information, if you are OK with my arrangements. NEEDED INFORMATION FULL NAME : STREET ADDRESS ( No PO Box Please ). : CITY,STATE ZIP CODE : HOME PHONE NUMBER MOBILE NUMBER Kindly send your information to me @ landefeldcharles@gmail.com N.B My Daughter Name is Faith Landefeld. , She is actually coming to the US for sight seeing, but while she is here I want her to study at the same time.She understand English; can write and read fluently I just need her to improve her writing AND comprehension Thanks for your Understanding.I am a very optimistic and genuine person, so I gave him my address. But I didn't give him my bank account. What do I do !? more

Resolved Question: Why do the press love coverage on people falling apart, but reluctant to cover someone sorting themselves out?

This particular question is related to Amy Winehouse. I am not a celeb follower by any means - but I heard Winehouse's voice pre/post 'Back to Black' and she does have talent. She has finally got divorced from the scumbag she was married to:- http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090716/tuk-winehouse-marriage-ends-in-divorce-6323e80.html She is also looking a lot healthier after her extended stay out of the country in St. Lucia. Does she deserve some credit for getting herself part-way sorted and moving on? Why do the press blanket report on her wrongdoings, but are more reticent on reporting her recovery? Are tales of people recovering and sorting themselves out not as newsworthy as them self-destructing?Jabbra:- I meant to add that point. Yes, many like an uplifting read, and these stories, I think, are just as newsworthy. more

Resolved Question: MYSPACE HELP?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?

There is a random black box on the top of my myspace profile; it stays there no matter what layout I use; Ive tried codes to take off the extended network ..but it didn't work my profile shouldn't be on private because my age is set to 17..heres my url to see what im talking about... http://www.myspace.com/candycanesweetcandycaneIt is set to private...Just add me! more

Resolved Question: How can I report a death threat?

Although I am sure it's not really meant for me, they are trying to get people send money by sending scary death threats like this: Hello, This is a message from the Ishmael Ghost Islamic Group. We are confirmed Islamic Hired killers and Suicide aids. We have been sent to assassinate you and members of your family. I am sorry if the following message will not be detailed because we would not want you to be able to track us as we have been following your every move for sometime now. Sometime ago, you offended a member of our gang. As you quite know, I shall not be detailing my statement. This member had ordered for your assassination after he made sure he acquired every information about you and your family. It was when he produced your complete details that another member of our gang found out he knew someone in your extended family. As a result, he pleaded for you and said you should be pardoned under any condition. After reaching an agreement, we decided that you provide the total sum of 800 USD to transport some of our expatriates out of the USA. The money shall finalize the migration of these Islamic expatriates out of the USA. If you do not follow these requirements, I am sorry you shall not live to see the next three weeks, even if you see the next three weeks, a member of your family shall pay for it and another shall pay for every other week you stay alive until you are dead. To provide this money, kindly send the money via western union or money gram to a receiver in the UK. Once this receiver has confirmed the receipt of the money he shall securely send it back to us for the needed reason. Below is the information of the receiver. Receiver: Steven Gibbs Location: London, UK. Send complete transfer information once transfer has been made to this email dflender9@live.com DO NOT PLAY PRANKS, THIS IS NOT A JOKE You have been given 72hrs to send this money or else you shall pay with your life. Note: we have all your movement and the movement of members of your family monitored. Do not let them pay for your greed. Because before you are killed, you shall loose a member of your family alongside. I do not have to inform you that this message should be kept secret from everyone especially the police and other authorities, because if anything happens to any member of our gang, be it within or outside the USA, your family story shall be a disaster. You should know this Islamic Group is wide and members cannot be completely wiped out. Note: We are sending this message with a hacked European and African IP address so that you cannot trace location of this message. I will not explain further, a word should be enough for the wise. Have a nice life Group Treasury Officer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- E.M.U Eastern Mediterranean UniversityI know it's a spam, I still believe it's a disgrace and would like to report them. I checked the email address it has been sent from, they hacked into a Turkey professor email address and sent it from his. This person really exists and this email address is his from work. Shame on them. And that's why they ask to be sent an email to the other email address, because they don't want this person to find out by receiving answers.Thank you everyone. I AM AWARE IT'S A SCAM. Do you know a handy email address to report this kind of violation?...and by the way Murphy: it is not funny! You should not answer like this just to get points, it's not funny at all!! more

Resolved Question: Does anyone use Surviving Infidelity.com? It is really strict, and the wives never leave their cheats.?

It is an American site, and it's very different to Answers. You have to register and they are really strict, all parties to cheating have their own forums that they can post on, eg "Wayward forum" is for cheats, and cheated people are banned from it. One thing always grabs me is that the wives never seem to leave their husbands. There's very much a culture of ganging up on the Mistress, and cheated people have their own forum on there, where they basically laugh at Mistresses and wish hell on them, but this never extends to punishing their own cheating husband! Why do cheated-on wives never blame the husband? In my case, I stayed with him but starting to wish I hadn't...is this common? Can the fact you were cheated on hit you, even YEARS later? My husband's was a LT affair, not a quick shag, which would have been easier to handle. Can there be a delayed reaction to cheating like this, from the person who got cheated on? Can "forgiving and forgetting" be just pushing it under the carpet? more

Resolved Question: Isn't bringing progressive socio-economic solution to the most marginalized by caste & other restrictions key?

http://www.lankanewspapers.com/news/2009/6/44651.html raising the minimum daily wage would do much to create a new level of equivalency, the JVP needs to consider the root cause of their struggle and realize that overnight change is not possible for any nation but a spirit of cooperation with government instead of making a stance against government and utilizing different methodology than that in the past to gain further inclusion. Instead of being a polarizing force consider a change of spectrum from red to green/yellow. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Colouring_pencils.jpg If you don't believe that I am looking at the from your perspective, you are wrong. But it is also important that you try and see it from my perspective which is that we give additional exposure and opportunities to students in a manner where the greatest numbers have the most opportunity to find a medium instead of polarities. We need to recruit better jobs for more people and it must be in an inclusive manner-this is another reason that I feel the most crucial development of this 30+ year war is English and IT. The lack of educational will as well as resources must be overcome. There is no point in putting resources into people that don't have the educational will. That will has to extend perspective and things like culture clash over teaching philosophies must end. Many of the students in school are in their 30's and it is appropriate to expect a higher level of maturity from grown adults. I do not consider 40 year olds as youth. I read an article today of a group that was developing a blood suction cup to ward infections but they cannot source the items they need. Without appearing completely capitalistic I would still want to know is it cheaper to buy it assembled or to fabricate at home with purchased components. There are other things like the cost/benefit ratio of a retread to the manufacture of a new tire. I see a big gap between production and management in Sri Lanka where people can work on production lines or do front or back office management but they cannot source the mechanism of manufacture. There are some of you who care about the historical, cultural and anthropological significance of our island and others that don't give a damn and there is such a level of impunity that prior to talking to the world you need to develop a new social contract. There is no skipping the steps and when it is known that doctors won't treat their own citizens for political reasons, that multilingualism is being used as a method of segregation and isolation because of political philosophies, that religion has finally reached a level of tolerance and that we are less busy or inclined to act out violently on each other for political differences an arch develops of where we need progress and where we have shown progress. I felt that as most of these articles are there was a load of political innuendo that did not eminate from the JVP but the UNP. For it was very clear from past articles that the Ranil/Mahinda group opportunity was exactly that for 2 minutes later it was back to the same old ploys by the Ranil UNP. This total avarice to having a link language to me is a sign that there are major issues of inequality that are not being addressed for whether you are in a tourist market, an educational forum, a work group or many other instances. I believe that you are doing very well for being 3 weeks out of a 30+ year war but before you go running this way or that you must reflect on what you must do as individuals and a society first to maintain peace, second to overcome the levels of gamesmanship that you have accepted upon yourselves, third to find a common ground and in Sri Lanka that is based on you being Sri Lankans. You must have the maturity to admit that if you rather live elsewhere than Sri Lanka that government has never stopped you from departing and you must also admit that if you want to stay on the island that you have to follow the laws of the island. Our geographical form makes us different from continental masses and island lifestyle is in many ways dictated by that. You must also know that it is not okay to go to another place and cause agitation there and those of you that have and continue to do so are going to be found unwelcome in many places. You are like a group that was held behind at classes as what you are showing to the world this year everyone else saw last year and the year before - there is no charm in it. Many in the world are wondering if we know what month we are in by the kind of disaster, event or mass societal undoing that takes place. Without thinking about remaking society on Sri Lanka let us concentrate on being better, more honest and thankful people. I know that every day I thank God that you peoples at home are alive and I do mean ALL of you and not just ones in IDP camps. I thank God that our spiritual expression has not gone so out of whack that we cannot coexist, I am concerned that you are nCHECK DRAFTS NOW/GATES/RAJACHECK DRAFTS NOW GATES/RAJA more

Resolved Question: what are ochoa's chances?

espanyol extended the contract of their keeper........ will ochoa stay at america AGAIN?? http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/europe/news/article_1482401.php/Espanyol_extend_contract_of_goalkeeper_Kameni_ more

Resolved Question: Artist Visa for Thailand?

Is there anything like an artist visa for Thailand that lets you stay over 90 days? If not can visas be extended every 30 days when you in Thailand or is there a limit? I plan to travel in Thailand and take some photos. Adrian www.FineArtCritic.com more

Resolved Question: Extending the DTV transition AGAIN?

This article says the Fed will allow TV stations to stay on their analog signals for ANOTHER month after the "new" transition date in June.. IS THIS REALLY NEEDED? http://www.chitownradio.com/messages/6008.html more

Resolved Question: Obama cozies up to the Muslim world; is it fitting the speech is to be in the birthplace of Muslim radicalism?

Please try to stay on topic. I'm not looking for political comments on how "Obama is great" or "Obama is bad". The question is about the image of a sitting American President cozing up to a sworn enemy during a time of war. Obama's speech in Egypt to reach out to Muslims Will 'extend a hand' to improve relations By Christina Bellantoni and Barbara Slavin, THE WASHINGTON TIMES | Saturday, May 9, 2009 http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/may/09/egypt-picked-as-stage-for-obama-talk-to-muslims-wi/, Saturday, May 9 2009, 7:30 AM PDT President Obama next month will travel to Egypt to address the world's Muslims in a major speech, seeking to strengthen U.S. relations with the Islamic world and fight extremism, the White House said Friday. Mr. Obama chose Egypt as the venue for the long-promised speech, to be delivered June 4, because the country "in many ways represents the heart of the Arab world," White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said. Does the Egyptian (ed.) Muslim Brotherhood Have Ties to Terrorism? Author: Mary Crane, Editorial Coordinator, The website of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) | April 5, 2005 http://www.cfr.org/publication/9248/does_the_muslim_brotherhood_have_ties_to_terrorism.html?breadcrumb=%2Fbios%2F10968%2Fmary_crane%3Fpage%3D2#1#1, Saturday, May 9, 2009, 7:40 AM PST Does the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Have Ties to Terrorism? It’s unclear. A widespread Islamist organization founded in 1928, the Brotherhood seeks to Islamize societies from the ground up and compel governments in Muslim countries to adhere to sharia, or Islamic law. At various times in its history, the group has used or supported violence and has been repeatedly banned in Egypt for attempting to overthrow Cairo’s secular government. …The original Egyptian organization has spawned branches in 70 countries. These organizations bear the Brotherhood name, but their connections to the founding group vary and some of them may provide financial, logistical, or other support to terrorist organizations. Some terrorist groups—including Hamas, Jamaat al-Islamiyya, and al-Qaeda—have historic and ideological affiliations with the Egyptian Brotherhood. In addition, some of the world’s most dangerous terrorists were once Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood members, including Osama bin Laden’s top deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri. The organization is like “stepping stone,” says Evan Kohlmann, an international terrorism consultant. “[For] someone who is interested in dedicating their lives to a radical Islamist cause, it can be a pathway up…to a more serious dealing with Islam.” more

Resolved Question: Hooray.............Jeff told his friends he will resign?

http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/stories/Jeff_Hardy_Update_Is_He_Leaving_WWE_MTV_Talks.shtml "We've been covering the story about Jeff Hardy's WWE contract status and the possibility of Jeff taking time off when it expires this summer. Jeff has turned down several of WWE's attempts to sign him to a new contract and the former WWE champion is said to be considering extended time away from the ring. The latest is that Jeff has been giving the impression to friends that he will in fact re-sign with WWE before his contract expires this summer. While he is burned out with the hectic travel schedule, his willingness to walk away from WWE has given him negotiating leverage and he will likely ask for a reduced schedule, similar to the Undertaker's deal. In related Hardy news, the former WWE Champion has had talks with MTV regarding a reality television series. Matt and Jeff currently produce the online video show "The Hardy Show" and the MTV series would likely tie into that." BQ: Do you want Hardy to stay? Why or Why not?Edge is Freakin Gay, are you blind? Hes staying, dumba*s troll more

Resolved Question: For all the Christians in Orange County (or surrounding counties) in California!?

So, I was invited to this thing call Reconnect OC. Apparently, it's a new ministry that unites all OC (and surrounding counties) Christians. It is made by seventh-day adventist youth but you do NOT have to be seventh-day adventist to attend. I think it is a great idea and wanted to extend the invitation to all of you. I know you know nothing about it but if you visit www.reconnectoc.com you will find more info. Check it out. What do you think of it? If you could would you attend this? The person who invited me says that it isn't about what denomination you are but that we all come together and worship and honor the Lord together. It's not about changing to becoming a seventh-day adventist. The weekend mentions NOTHING about denominations. It's more like helping us all stay connect with Christ because after all, that is the most important thing...YOUR RELATIONSHIP W/ CHRIST!!! anyway...tell me what you think! :) more

Resolved Question: Help with advertising for my pet sitting business?

I've owned my pet sitting/dog walking business for almost a year now. I'm a 23 year old graduate of hood college. My degree is in financing not marketing. I've been posting ads on craigslist and fliers. I'd appreciate any help with the writing of my ad. For more information about me you can visit my website handsonpetcare.com. The ad i've been running is as follows, At Hands On Pet Care we pride ourselves in giving your pets the best care possible. We believe that pets are happier staying at home when you go on vacation. We strive to imitate your pets schedule and give them lots of attention and playtime. We have experience with all kinds of animals from dogs and cats to small animals, fish, reptiles and horses. For extended care we will also water plants, bring in mail, and turn lights on and off. Excellent references available. We serve all of Montgomery County including Germantown, Clarksburg, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Olney, etc. or this ad for horse/farm sitting I am a professional pet sitter with extensive equine experience. If you have horses or livestock and can never go away on vacation worry no more! I am willing to stay on your property or just visit. I can feed, fill water buckets, muck stalls, bring in/turn out, put on/take off blankets, give IM injections, administer oral medications and dewormer. I can hold horses for the vet or farrier. I have limited experience with livestock but I am willing to learn. I have experience feeding and watering goats and chickens. I am bonded and insured and have great references. If you'd like to meet me please just give me a call or send me an e-mail. more

Resolved Question: Are these good specs for a gaming computer?

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Resolved Question: Is anyone good at rewriting songs?

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Resolved Question: Will Liberals start to turn on Obama because 50,000 troops will STAY after the pull out in 2010?

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Resolved Question: Afghan insurgents working with Obama. What do you think?

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Resolved Question: Why did Henrietta Hughes and her son turn down offers of help when they included a JOB and paying rent?

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Resolved Question: So, if Rahm Lives In An Illegal Apartment, Owned By Another Member Of Congress....?

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Resolved Question: When will the British people Wake up and save thier families?

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