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Why can't we buy new cars directly from the manufacturer? I've always wondered about this. Manufacturers charge a certain price to dealerships. The dealerships then sell it to the end consumer for a higher price. Why can't the end consumer simply buy direct from the manufacturer? Even if the price to the end consumer was higher than what is charged to a dealership (to account for the increased cost to the manufacturer for selling directly to end consumers), it would still be way lower than what a dealership would charge to the end consumer. Therefore, the end consumer wins because they're paying a much lower price. The manufacturer wins because they'd be getting the same or better price for each car anyway, and consumers would be much happier. The only losers would be dealerships, who deserve it, because of all the dishonesty, tricks, and games they use. So, why can't we buy direct from the manufacturer?

i want to buy a used car from new york city or from region with price about 1000 $ .? I want to buy a used car from new york city or from region with price about 1000 $ . who know a site ,but not a dealers site with direct sellers..........................please help me who know, i need very quick ...tank'snk's

Best “CHEAP” Fun-Car to buy: A new 2012 Mazda-3 or a used 1999 Porsche Boxster? (both with Automatic)? I want a ‘fun ride’ to drive year round, summer and snowy-winter, but I only earn $30,000 per year in my Engineering job, so when I heard that the Mazda3 will be getting a much improved 2.0 L ‘SkyActive’ direct injection engine and a new 6-speed automatic resulting in 40 mpg HWY (instead of the current 33 mpg HWY ) I was really happy and thought that would be perfect for me. I want to keep the car for at least 10 years and I do a lot of highway miles on it for my commute, plus I travel all over North America on road tours several times a year too, so I need something that will cost very little to run and maintain. My other choice is to buy a ‘COOL’ Porsche Boxster , somewhere around 1999 to 2001, and a good example with 275,000 kms on it cost about $20,000, about the same cost as the new Mazda3 will cost. So what would be a better buy for someone who wants to keep the cost of car ownership to a minimum, should I buy the 12-year old used Porsche with 300,000 km or the brand-new Mazda3 ? ( I don’t want a car that will require a huge amount of cost in terms of maintenance and parts replacement for the next 10 to 12 years. ) ( yes, the new Subaru Impreza for 2012 will be getting a newer fuel efficient engine and CVT transmission and will get 36 mpg on the highway, much better than what it gets now. I was thinking of that too, the hatchback version would be best for me. )

Private used car seller lied about repairs made, any remedy? Can you think of an instance involving a private 2-party transaction, involving a used car, that the law would support injured party in seeking remedy due to misrepresentation of condition and viability of the car sold? This involves claims specifically made (and unsolicited) that certain repairs were made using brand new parts. Since evidence now shows that these parts were not replaced, the stated repairs to address symptoms were never made either. Car is now completely unusable due to the cause of symptoms which seller stated were attended to, and done so using brand new parts. Naturally, without the statement that new parts were used, we'd not have a way to determine whether seller's claim of making repairs were true or not. In GA, any car sold between private parties is sold AS IS, and I understand that. However, I am wondering since during the transaction, explicit statements were made to represent and substantiate viability of the item being sold - and in-fact outright lies told in order to convince me of the viability - fraud occurred resulting in taking money in exchange for a car that was known to have a fatal problem. A problem that would in-fact make the value of the car 90% less than what was paid in the transaction. Facts: Seller purchased car from original owner who sold it because it had been established that the problems she was experiencing was very likely a fatal flaw: blown head gasket. Seller purchased car in the parking lot of the repair shop that the seller had used for the lifetime of the car. Seller was told that the car very likely had a blown head gasket. Seller bought car anyhow and had it towed to his residence. Seller then volunteered, when asked by me and my companions, why the car had a faint antifreeze odor, that he'd "just topped off the coolant." He then said, after acknowledging the comment from buyer that this particular BMW has a history coolant problems, he'd "taken care of EVERYTHING, including: new water pump, new thermostat, new axillary fan, new expansion tank." He then stated that "you won't have to worry, everything has been taken care of." There is NO bill of sale. I was emailed a blank bill of sale with seller's signature and no other information. Proper transfer of title did take place. I took car this past weekend to the repair shop that had serviced the car the entire time the original owner had the car. I explained the situation and learned the facts regarding reason for original owner selling car, how the transaction took place, any interaction that occurred between second owner (our seller) and the repair shop. Repair shop said, to their knowledge, our seller purchased an expansion tank, only. Seller remains unreachable since leaving his house with the car the day I bought it. What I know: I used bad judgment during this transaction. Bottom line is, the transaction is, by default, AS IS. The seller knew the car had serious problems with cooling system and covered up the disposition of said problems by making false and misleading claims which suggested his knowledge of the problem, and the problem was resolved because the seller made the repairs using parts that have now been identified as NOT NEW. A direct contradiction to his claims. So I bought a car that was represented as having a certain viability with specific parts installed (in brand new condition) during repairs to address a severe problem. Subsequently, my understanding of the potentially fatal flaw was that repairs were made to address this issue, and told I didn't need to worry - by the seller. End of story? or do I have a reasonable claim to bring against seller in small claims court? I'd really appreciate any insight into this. As it stands, I have a $7000 BMW sitting in the driveway, and it is now a paperweight. It was my only car and I have no means at all to get another car. Thanks in advance, Stephanie Georgia TO CLARIFY: My Seller learned from the Original Owner, at the transaction point in the parking lot of the Original Owner's repair shop, the car likely had fatal flaw/severe coolant problems. He then bought it and had it towed home in order to avoid falling victim to the likely fatal flaw. This is a fact that my Seller was aware of when he purchased the car, but not one I was privy to during my transaction. My Seller was the 2nd owner, and i am the 3rd owner. He failed to disclose this fact, which he was privy to because the Original Owner had the integrity to inform him during the transaction. Essentially, he sold me a car that not only did he fail to disclose critical historical data regarding major repairs, but asserted that he'd actually performed repairs, using NEW parts, that were done as a simple matter of prudence more or less. Rather than disclosing he'd performed the repairs due to information he'd gained during his purchase transaction. When I bought the car, he represe ________________________________ Fraud by failure to disclose: Failed to disclose information to another person when Seller was under a legal duty to disclose that information Seller dishonestly withheld information relevant to the transaction Seller was intending, by that failure, to make a gain or cause a loss. It seems this would be the only potential strategy. Thoughts?

Need Help.I just bought a used car that I am not happy with. Got overcharged and bad interest rate. ? I just bought a used car that I am not happy with. Got overcharged and bad interest rate. I jumped the gun and did it too quck. I had a car that the power steering neeed fixed, cracked windshield, trunk held down by bungee cords, and was a gas guzzler. Driving that car made me depressed. So i went to look at cars and the very first one that i test drove, i bought. A 2002 nissan sentra with 84,500 miles for $7,300. Bad choice. For the moment i felt good. The following week I scraped my 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis. Now I look back and ask myself everyday why did i buy a new used car. Bought it on August 8th. All I had to do was fix the stuff on my other car. Runs through my mind every day. Can not even sleep through the night. Affecting my relationhip with my two kids who I have shared parenting of. A daughter who is 8 and a son who is 5. Also affecting my job, fallen behind on stuff. I keep thinking that if i would of just fxed one thing at a time on my other car i would of been ok. Now i have to pay 250 a month for 4 years for a car i dont even like. I know now that the only reason i bought it was because it had power steering and no cracked windshield. I know i can not turn back time. The mercury had 111,000 miles on it so im thinking stuff is gonna go wrong with it. Always started for me. Thats why people get a new car because of stuff going wrong the engine. I knew my car. This one i dont and it has 84,500 miles on it. So all i keep thinking is what is going to go wrong with this one. I cant live with myself each day because of this very bad decision i made. I have fallen into a very bad depression. I keep thinking each day i am going to lose my job and then my kids. Then they will repo the car i dont even like driving. I need help. If i knew I was going to feel this way i would of never bought the car. I dont know what to do in this situation. I cant return my car or get my old car back. I keep thinking of how much better i would feel if i would of kept my Mercury and fixed the stuff on it. To top it all off this Nissan isnt even getting good gas mileage. I was so gullable when i went looking at cars that day. First car I drove and bought it 4 hours later. Got suckered by the salesman and finance guy. Didnt tell me 3 places turned me down. Then i had to take this insurance on the car called gap for 500.00. Sucker. Now i know why the other three places turned me down is because the dealership wanted too much money for this 2002 used car. It was a Cheverlot dealer I can not even think straight during the day. At night i will sleep for 3 hours, then toss and turn for 4 and just keep thinking about what i did. I need help. Please call me at 330-881-2473 to help or direct me to the right organization. I made the biggest mistake of my life. There is is much more that started this, but somebody please help. I dont know what else to do. I have fallen behind at work . This is not like me at all. I can just see my job flushing down the toilet. I need help. I am at the end of my rope. Yes, i do need some financial assistance. I do want to lose my kids. Will somebody out there please call me. I just need another chance to do it the right way. I have worked hard my whole life of 39 years and have never needed help from anyone. I need some now, please. I used to be a people person at work, now i shy away from them. I was not in no position in my life to buy a used car. After it is all said and done this car with 85,000 miles on it will cost me 10,500, unreal. I am so mad at myself. I need a miracle. I have even thought of losing job and losing everything. I have fallen into a major depression and dont know what else to do. I have withdrawn myself from society.

Is there a service that will save me more on a new car, then if I go and haggle myself? I'm thinking maybe Cars Direct or the Costco auto buying program, or something similar. I'm willing to do the dance with the dealer if necessary to save a buck, but if a web site can do it better and save me the hassle, then why not use it?

Used Car Sales Warranty direct from dealer? My mum bought the new car 2 months ago. from the mitsubshi dealer. she bought it 2 years old with low mileage. She came up with few plms. i kept telling her to take it back to have it put right. as she had warranty for a year i think as the car came with 4 year warranty when bought new i think. She finally took it back and they said she need new brake pads and new brake discs as they are low. my mum only driven the car less than 200 miles in 2 months. that is a short trip to the local shop and to supermarket for daily shopping. due to her pain in legs etc she cant go anywhere much. The dealer said she have to pay for the brake pads and discs. The question is. shouldnt the dealer have had the car checked and ensured it would last longer than 200 miles before the customer comes back to have it sorted? The brakes seem to be low and never inspected. the problem she had was the brakes was shaking when used to slow down, Someone help with the law or something. i am not that good about it. Thanks in advance. Paul it been from when she bought the car. she delayed it for 2 months. There must be something about used cars that have to be tested safe and drivable. the brakes was hard to brake since she drove home.

Need a temporary insurance for a second car - how to do that in the best way? Hi, I have just bought a new car but I have not sold the old one yet. I am entitled to 9 yrs no claim bonus but I cant use it on the new car as it used on the previous policy. What I have done is I cancelled the old policy (effective from Sunday) and will buy a new one for the new car from Monday morning so I will be able to use my NCB. Now I want to buy a cover the second (old) car for a while as well (third party only) but I'm hoping to sell it so I need a 1-month (or 2) policy. I've found Direct Line will be one of the best for my new car. They also match NCB for the second car if the first one is insured with them. If I take a pay-monthly plan from them and if I cancel after a month or two (once I've sold the old car) - will it work like that? Is the monthly instalment all I'll need to pay? I've just found that buying a new car and still having the old one is a real pain. I've checked so called short term policies but they are tooooo expensive (i.e. £120/month vs. £400/year) :/

NCB and New Car - confused!?!? Hello I've recently bought a third car and I am looking for insurance for it. I've checked with Direct Line a company which one of my other car is currently insured on. The problems is that under the "Please tell us about your additional details" it asks about my no claims bonus entitlement. Does this mean the NCB on the new car or on my other cars? I currently have 9+ years of NCB entitlement. I'm a little confused because this pop up message states:"This no claims discount can only be used on one policy at any one time, and must have been used on a policy within the last two years." Any help will be greatly appreciated!

what car do you know of or recommend that is gas saver and last long.? Im planning to buy a car. new or used. either or. But Im looking for a car that saves gas because me and my husband drives alot. And last long for he drives crazy(sometimes). For what I know of toyota and honda have good cars. but what type? we have a pt cruiser right now that is really good with the gas but breaks easily. We just had it for a year and have lots of trouble and its brand new too. And if were goin to buy a used one not in a dealership but through direct owner or auction how can we know if the car runs good and no problem? I dont know anything about cars but just how to drive it. thanks my husband had a truck and it eats alot of gas. and we need a car that will help us save money especially that the economy is bad. any specific car? model? you know of? thanks

Why is UK car road tax calculated by banding a car,rather than calculating it direct-proportionally to the CO2? Wouldn't it be fairer and more logical to have CO2 direct-proportional tax from now on for vehicles registered from April 2010, and increment tax across all bands by the same amount from now on for vehicles registered before April 2010? I was looking at the new April2010 road tax bands which are supposed to be all about more heavily taxing cars with higher CO2 emissions. Why then is it not directly-proportional to the CO2 emission figure? BandB (up to 110g of CO2/Km) tax is £20. Therefore at this rate my modest 9-year old 1.4L car with 149g of CO2/Km should now cost me £27 to tax, not the £125 they will actually be wanting. If I prematurely scrap my 9 year old car (it's only done 45K miles) and buy a new one, it will be far more damaging to the environment as it will mean a load more energy & material will be used to manufacture a new car which I otherwise wouldn't have needed. I was fully expecting tax to increase for existing vehicles, but by the same amount across all bands. This seems totally unfair to me as I have already made by car purchase and the only thing I can do in response is sell/scrap my car, neither of which will help the environment. To rub salt in, my car is 1 year too young to qualify for the £2K scrappage scheme, but only just falls in date for the CO2-based road tax rules which are getting tougher on more polluting vehicles (my car was reg 15/3/01). Having said all this it's only £5 more than last year, but people with cars in lower bands will actually be saving £30 in 2010. Ref: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_172916

Where online can I buy a used Transmission? Hi All, I live in Aiea, Hi. I own an Automatic 2000 GMC Jimmy SLS 2 Door. The VIN# is 1GKCT18W3YK218943. I have a tranny problem and the only thing I am interested in is replacing it altogether. See the issue is I also own a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo VIN# 4S2DM58W8Y4327458 as a direct result of the downed Jimmy. My wife for her own reasons wants me to get rid of them both. I'm down with that, I really am but here's the scoop... *Skip to So cutting to the chase* if you need not hear the entire story... The Jimmy was my first new car I ever bought in High School and fully paid for. That SUV has gone to hell and back for me and never missed a beat until I screwed it up. All the construction jobs I ever had, all the tools she's held and after football night parties we've had together. Not to mention my mom cosigning for me at the time trusting me to make my payments. Therefore, there is a tremendous amount of sentimental value with that vehicle and my wife will simply never understand. To replace the downed jimmy until I could get it fixed I purchased a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. Both cars have one thing in common, they will NOT stop running unless I foul something up. Even with this fact, she wants them gone. It's a new age and I understand that so I'm down. But I also understand the value of getting a little something out of your investment. See she pretty much wants me to give away both of our only mode of, more then two, ways of transportation. I ride a 2008 Kawa ZZR600 and she has a moped. If I got rid of them both, that would only spell more trouble down the line... So *cutting to the chase*, I am trying to sell this Isuzu in order to raise enough money to purchase a replacement tranny for the jimmy so I can sell her, though it pains me so. The problem is the prices for transmissions in Hawaii are ridiculous and trying to buy online is just as crazy! Can someone for the love of all things good and right in the world please point me in the right direction for a website that I can purchase the corresponding tranny for the Jimmy listed above. I would say that my firm price, as in no higher then, is about a grand give or take. If you find one I will be very greatfull and leave you an awesome "they know there shit," comment on here. My plan is this. find a place whether online or local that will fit my price range and sell the Isuzu plus two or three hundred bucks within the time I found my part. Then i'll rent a uHaul truck to pick up said part and call emergency roadside assistance bring the jimmy to my auto pool where it'll take me a weekend to fix. After that, I wave good bye to her as well and we purchase a new four door and use the remaining of what I made as a down payment or as a top up. This plan will minimize the amount of time we are without legit wheels and I don't have to hear "it," day in and day out about the entire situation. SO! Where or what online Junk Yard from the mainland will ship to Hawaii for a total cost of <1000.00. That's less than $1000.00... Answer here or send me a message on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Kinsly.Joseph ! I am fairly desperate so please help. Did I mention that my goal date was my birthday that's at the end of this month? HEEEEEEEEEELP!

Finance Information with new car? Hi I'm looking to buy a new car,via finance,but i have never had a credit card and never used finance before so don't have a credit history? What would my chances be? 7 years back i had trouble with a T-Mobile contract phone which has given me a mark against my name,and last year i was £150 overdrawn for 3 months from my bank,would these effect my chances? I've had 3 regular direct debits coming out for at least 5 years now so would this help to show i'm able to keep up payments on a regular basis? ny help would be appreciated...

I need HELP Picking a DOMAIN NAME FOR MY NEW BUSINESS.? I am considering building a website to aid & assist prospective vehicle buyers & comsumers with their questions about car buying, scams, warranty, financing,credit, state & federal consumer laws, etc, etc, I have over 23 years experience in the new and used car sales,financing , repairs,& auto Insurance business etc. I consider myself an expert in this field. Iam retired now. I am tired of seeing & hearing about people getting screwed out of their hard earned money everyday by cons at car lots & dealerships. hopefully,my website will be an informative website with a multitude of information forconsumers who have questions, & need help making a decision about purchasing a car , before they lay their cash down & make a big mistake.I hope my new and informative website will help and aid prospector car buyers & consumers or those persons just having questions about topics related to this subject. I can also direct consumers to county ,state, & federal websites that will assist consumers.

buying a new car - gas consumption concerns? I am in Thailand and want to know what to expect - I currently have a 1.6 liter engine that is quite good on gas but uses gasohol which is more expensive than diesel. If I move up to a 2.5 liter diesel, considering that diesel is abt 20% less expensive - can I figure this on a direct math level or is there more involved?

Which car should I take?? I'm planning to drive from Southern California to New Orleans (Louisiana) next week.? I'm going with my girlfriend to visit her family there. We haven't decided whether we should take my car or hers. Mine is Honda Accord 08 which I bought as new, and hers is a 06 accord that she got as used half a year ago. Both of our cars are the basic LX model with no additional options. I'm insured with Unitrin direct auto (not well-known company), and her car is insured with AAA. Whichever car we choose, we are going to get a checkup before we leave. It's better to choose my car for bigger space and better driving, but lets say if anything happens to the car on the way, AAA will be much more reliable and reachable than Unitrin... The average miles are the same, so its really hard to pick one car over the other.. I know AAA is more reliable, but my car itself is better than hers,, so wouldn't it be safer to bring a newer car that has less potential for a breakdown? I know they are just two Honda Accords only differ by 2 years.. but this is our first extreme long driving trip, and want to make sure and plan before. Thank you !!!

Why aren't people upset that their tax money is going to give people $4500 in the Cash for Clunkers program? This is a direct government hand-out to get people to buy new cars. Why aren't people upset about their tax money being used this way as they are about their tax money being used to pay for someone else's health care?

Rough estimate for Car Insurance Cost For Second Year? Hi peeps. I Have a question about car insurance. I am basically looking for qualified guesses from people who have previous experience with this sort of thing. I am a first year driver. Im 21 and i passed my test in early August and was driving straight away because i had bought my car the month before hand. The car i own is a 1.4 Ford Fiesta Zetec 2002. I paid around £1250 for the year for insurance and i did it through Quinn Direct. My question is, does anybody know a rough figure of what it might be next year baring in mind i have never claimed? I have tried running new quotes on comparison websites but they are based on new customers and all come out at around £1500 to £4000 If anyone has used this company or even another company and situation was similar could you please tell me the rough figure of what it was reduced to/from just so i can maybe have an idea of what to expect Any help is greatly appreciated. Cheers :) By the way im from the UK Cheers for the website. Unfortunately it wont work for me though.

will using a more powerful direct drive air compressor to an air horn make it louder? im getting a new horn in my car that needs a direct drive compressor and have the option of buying one that puts out about 10 psi or one that puts out about 25 psi. will more psi make the horn louder, or will i not notice much of a difference.

Whats a lending company that could give me a guarenteed loan without a co signer? I'm trying to buy a new or used car but since I'm still young all the dealers and banks say the same thing; you need a co signer. But I have no one to cosign for me including family, relatives, and friends. So if anybody can direct me to a financial institution that could help me without a cosigner that would be great.

teenager needs some advice with cars.....? ok so i have a job, i saved 2500 dollars to put a down payment on a car. and here are my plans for a car. -i wanted to buy a brand new car because my mom said when she was my age she worked and got a new car and stuff, but after some research i realize tht buying one is kinda stupid since im 17 and work part-time. and plus times were different back in the 80s - i wanted to lease a car but idk if thts a good choice for a 17 year old -then i wanted to get a used car from 2005-2011 but the cars are almost the same price as a new one. wth? someone please direct me in tithe right directions. when did you buy your firstcar and how?

Questions about bankruptcy, car payments, and debt.? I am interested in filing for bankruptcy. Last summer I bought a car and a week later my husband lost his job. I got a medical loan to help with a medical procedure last fall and got a new credit card to help pay the difference since we'd had about 2 months without his income. After this I found out he had relapsed and has been using our money to buy drugs (he had been clean several years before we got together). For a while his paychech was on direct deposit into our joint account, which is now severely overdrawn because of his bad checks. Now he has his own account and I can't access it and therefore can't pay the bills. I recently lost my job and despite the fact that I am a great employee, well educated, polite, and professional I can't find work. My life has come crashing down and I am seriously considering bankruptcy. I haven't made the best decisions but I've tried my hardest and I don't know what else to do. My questions are: 1. If I file for bankruptcy do I have to sell my things, will they be taken in order to pay for our debts? I do have some items of monetary value but they all have tremendous sentimental value to me and you can pry them out of my cold dead hands before you can take them from me and sell them. 2. Can I keep making payments on my car and keep it? I live in the country, I need my own transportation no matter what or I'm stranded. 3. What about this recent debt, I know November was not that long ago for eveyone else but for me it feels like a lifetime has passed, is this too recent to be wiped clean? And for those of you wondering why I'm not divorced yet, I want to clear the slate first so I can make a clean start for myself, I can't afford to carry all of this with me. Thanks for any help you can provide! Okay, some things to clatrify: 1. How will "they" know what stuff I have? Anything of value was passed down to me from family, hence sentimental value. There is no paper trail of receipts or any documentation of any of this belonging to me. 2. I can't move, I have time left on my lease and animals, I need the house and the property I'm renting and because I live in the country the rent is cheaper. I have a friend looking for an apartment in the city and he's going to pay the same amount for something much smaller. Don't even suggect getting rid of the animals, I'd rather die than give away my family. I need help but I'm not willing to write my self a one way ticket straight to Hell (figuratively and literally). 3. I'm making paymemts on my car, I can't sell it. I don't have the title, I'm making payments.

How good are the odds in getting a loan from my bank? My car was totaled, a car that was apparently worth less than what I still owed on the loan, I have no money saved up to get a new car, I had to turn in the rental today and I am at a total loss on what to do about getting a new car. So I thought of checking into small personal loans from my bank to flat out buy a used car. The minimum for personal loans for used/new cars is $5000. I would be fine with that as I have already seen decent cars for cheaper than that...I just can't outright buy anything right now. The thing is, I have bad credit and up until last month I had overdrafted my account each month (I get paid once a month with direct deposit), mainly because I was struggling to pay my car payment once my bf lost his job. So with the combo of bad credit AND the overdrafting, would it be a complete waste of time to try to get the minimum personal loan from my bank or should I try somewhere else that they at least don't know I've overdrafted each month for a good little while now. I've finally broken that cycle though. I don't really have any assets because my car is now totaled and I rent my house, I don't have any kind of savings account. I don't mind paying a higher interest rate, if that would make any difference to a lender. Any help would be very much appreciated. I feel so lost in how I can get another car. Thanks in advance.

My Car has done over 90k but has a brand new engine.. can the mileage be set again to 0? I have an '01 1.8 zetec ford focus, It's don't about 92,000 miles, and last week the engine blew. Been told by the garage that something in the timing seized and the valves are all bent. Instead of writing a huge cheque, I've bought a NEW engine (quite cheap and 0 miles.. never used) that is exactly the same as the old one for a direct swap. Now how will this affect the mileage of the car? My own thoughts say that it won't, but the new engine will allow the car to do another 90k without many more problems hopefully and would make it worth a fair bit more.. BUT technically, after another 90k the car will technnically have done 180k.. which.. is a fair amount for this type of car and would make it worth very veyr little. Any insight? Other info.. new head plus a needed new clutch would've been nearly £2000, new engine off of ebay was £500! (complete)!

I bought a second hand car yesterday and today I noticed a chip on the windscreen. What should I do? Yesterday, I spent the most I've ever spent on a car, to get some peace of mind, instead of my usual worries about breaking down, or frequet repairs on an ancient car, costing a fortune. So I've been getting used to my new, flash motor, when today I noticed a chip on the windscreen. I'm guessing it must've been there before - I'm assuming I would notice if something flew at the windscreen and chipped it. I trusted the car dealer...for example, he pointed out the small bit of rust. If he knew about it, did he have a duty to tell me if he had noticed it? Is it risky if I keep driving with a chipped windscreen? I mean, will it shatter? Should I ring the car dealer and confront him? Am I making too much fuss? I can't spend any more money for the time being..I can't get a free repair, as my insurance is still 3rd party...are DIY kits any good? I feel disappointed, as I finally thought I'd got a car that would be ok for a while and not have to visit a garage and spend money for a while...I'm now thinking I may have to get a new windscreen...Any advice? The chip is not in my direct line of vision by the way...I've heard chips are risky in cold weather...or is that just Autoglass hype...one last thing...know any good glass repairers in manchester UK? Cheers

Can sparks plugs cause a car to need a new engine? I have a 2000 Saturn LS1 with a 2.2 Ecotec...The car ran fine up until I changed the spark plugs..The reason for changing them was because I was drivin 1900 miles and thought I might change them to be on the safe side. Now my car uses no wires because it's a direct injection. It has an ignition coil and module. Anyway, I took the old ones out, put new ones in and at first the car took longer to start and when it did it was noisy (kinda like a light hammering sound) and it idled terrible, shaking and what not. I bought a new coil and module which was $300 and nothing..After that it wouldn't start. Towed it to the dealer and they said there was no compression in cylinder 2 and 45% in cylinder 4...They ruled out a blown head gasket and they said it could be a valve stuck open but won't know unless the went in the engine...They just told me to get a new motor..Now I've never heard of spark plugs damaging engines like that..Any advice? I need a second opinion.

For those good with car alarm install/removal...question...? I bought a car and ended up dropping the alarms remote and it broke. I tried buying a replacement remote but the alarm just refuses to go into program/learn mode so the new remote is basically useless. I don't know what model the alarm is exactly but it is an Automate alarm from Directed Electronics. I was wonder, if I went out and bought a basic Viper alarm (also from Directed Electronics) would it be possible to just switch out the alarm brains and use the wires that are already installed from the previous alarm? Reason I ask is they're both from the same company just one is called Automate and the other Viper.

Could I be needing a new turbo in my car...this sound like it? I have a 2001 VW jetta 1.8T with 123,000 miles the ECU has be remapped/reprogrammed, this was done about 60,000 miles ago stock boost would hit 7psi APR programming hits 18 psi boost what's happening now is I have to feather the gas keeping the boost under 5 psi or it will shutter and cough ( the boost will not hold) unless.....I floor it...it will hit full boost and hold it but there is no in the middle? does this sound like my turbo is going? also I'm thinking about upgrading to one of the Audi TT turbo options which is a direct fit should I rebuild with Audi TT KO4 tubo parts, buy a used one or get a bigger turbo if I need to thanks..... The car was turbo charged factory...it has a small intercooler stock... yes it could be fuel but then why at low boost and not high boost does it hicup??? I'm still thinking the turbo fins could be bent and need rebuilt I know a lot about cars but I appreciate any advice and will consider all points and opinions FYI??? APR Turbo-Back Exhaust is also installed

I have been able to register my car in Ca state since past year and half? what should i do? here is my story>>i m confused, frustated, angry, and name it..i purchased my car land rover from a dealer close to my place. BTW state is CA...anyway I bought this used car with only 5000 miles on it...it is dealers resposibilty to take care of the registration...the dealership exchanged hands, and the original dealership submitted wrong paperwork to the DMV and the DMV got suspicious and requested additional paperwork and requested veh verification...i have taken the car 3 times to the DMV ...for the verification...but nothing happened...so the new owners is directing me to the old dealership...and i got frustated...and called the Land ROver Corporation..anyway they are all pointing fingers at different directions and i am so confused that I dont know what to do? Well, DMV is saying that my car is not compliant with the vehicle codes of CA. what are my rights..? im contacting my attorney, people are very rude and unpleasant...what should i do?

Toyota Corolla 2005 LE Tensioner bolt stripped out threads? This is my first experience with Toyota LE, i had bought the car three month ago from a private seller (the dealer was middle man) for 6900. I went through all possible car-fax etc history, and got high scores of 91 etc...so in short i bought it Now it was running fine till Saturday when i ran into Toyota Dealer for free ECM recall. They popped my car hood and said that serpentine belt was already loose and lying on the top. Anyhow, after discussion i signed for $300 bill which eventually they turned into $800-$2000.. They had the toyota dealer history for repair, which i never knew until this saturday when i ran into them...The history was 04/13/2009 "THERE IS A SQUEALING NOISE FROM E NGINE ~|~TENSIONER LEAKING AND LOST TE NSION CAUSING BELT TO SQUEAL AND RATTLE NOISE DUE TO LOOSE BOLT! UPON REMOVE OF TENSIONER BOLT FI NISHED SNAPPING OFF IN ENGINE BL OCK ~|~R/R ENGINE TO TAP OUT BROKEN TENSOINER BOLT AND RETHREAD BLOC K,INSTALL NEW TENSIONER AND BELT AND RE-INSTALL ENGINE!TLC PARTI CIPATION OF 4.0 HRS AUTH#9100194 6A TENSIONER AUTH#90991182 @0.6H RSE" 02/06/2010 BELT TENSIONER LOOSE; NEW TENSIO NER AND NEW BOLT INSTALLED 10 MO NTHS AGO RE" 617407 4/9/09 74,06 3 =REQUIRED PRIOR RELATED RO#/DA TE/MILES A/O COPY MISSING ASM CH ANGED TO #254 PER SERVICE DIRECT OR ~|~NEW TENSIONER BOLT SNAPPED OF F IN BLOCK ~|~REMOVE ENGINE AND FRONT CHAIN COVER,DRILL AND TAP OUT BROKENB OLT,INSTALL NEW They tole me that previously twice the bolt had snapped and someone who made new threads made it impossible to tap the bolt out again. They suggested me to buy either 5200 used engine+labor...or 7000 for new block...or 3000 for machinery repair (which they said might not eventually work)...the other thing was that up to this point the car was working good because some guy had put some sticky substance at the snapping point. They showed me the broken point of bolt where some substance was used to glue or something...i used to feel wobble at stop-lights sometimes, but i thought it was "early start" problem I went into long arguments with manager, because they weren't replacing bolt due to liability issues. The thing was this that if there were liability issues and they knew history, then why did they opened up the timing cover etc at the first place (the $800 solution that they proposed)....After long discussions etc, i just got it towed back home and no payments were done to toyota dealer. I was surprised to see that everything was open when car reached home... they didn't put the stuff back in its place... and now the timing cover is off, the water pump, head gasket etc was never put back.... My question is this, would the mechanic be able to use helicoil...is it reliable? what about timeserts...? What should i do

Getting a personal auto loan with an existing auto loan out...? Hey, I have an auto loan right now for a used car. I am going to be selling this car when I get a new truck but can't sell it first as I need it for work everyday and can;t take the chance of not getting a vehicle. I found the truck I want through a private owner and wanted to get a loan for it and buy it than sell my car I have now. I am 22 years old and have good credit...paid my car payment through direct withdrawl on time every month for over a year, paid off students loans, paid on credit cards every month, and stuff like that. The loan I am asking is for the same amount I purchased my car for. Do you think it would be a problem for me to get the loan as I already have one out, or is there any tips for me to help get this loan or any advice. Thanks alot!

How can I cope with removing my mother from my life? Over the past my mother and I have been on again off again friends and/or enemies. I am 32 years old, married and have a child of my own. My mother and I no longer live together but she likes to tie things to my life that she can use like a carrot to direct how I live. The most recent example. My grandfather passed away in 05' and when my mother got the money from his death she bought herself a car and me a car. She said that as long as I don't get into accidents, keep up the insurances and tags that the car is mine. I took this deal at the time because our family car was falling apart and my husband needed to continue working. She used to continually use this new vehicle as leverage over me, telling me what and how I should live or she'll take it away. We've never had enough fiances to get our own and just give her back the van and be done so I've had to bow down. Our last argument was too much though. She tried to tell me how to parent. She texted me saying that she'd like to take my son and I to breakfast. I told her fine but that I didn't have the money so it would be just her and my son and I'd join them later after breakfast. The next day she texted and said she was going to be late, I said that was fine, my son wasn't hungry yet. She texted again two hours later. Again she said she was running behind and again I told her that was fine because my son wasn't hungry yet. Sometimes he eats me out of house and home and other times he's just not hungry much. It's all a part of growing, he's 5. So at 10am she proceeded to yell at me over texts. Saying that I'm starving my son and any good parent would sit him down and make him eat. I told her I refuse to force feed my son. When he is hungry, he eats. When he is full, he stops. Simple as that. So she said 'we'll try again later when you actually decide to be a real parent to him.'. So I said no, after that comment you don't get to see him today and keep with the attitude and you won't see him next week either (as they are together every Sunday). A week and a half passed and she texted again and said to give her the keys to the van, it was the last straw and she's taking it back. I cleaned out the van, gave her back the keys and as I did so both my husband and I explained to her that she is hurting his ability to go to work, my ability to bring groceries into the home and our son's ability to go to school. She didn't care and took the keys anyway. After that we both told her she wasn't welcome back in our home. Getting back at me is one thing, hurting our whole family is another. I don't regret my choice at all but I'm finding it hard all the same to deal with the thought of removing my mother from my life, which I have done. She is manipulative, hurtful and vengeful so is little more than a poison to us yet still.. she's my mother. Not sure how to cope with this loss, it's almost as if she died.

Looking for a new Bank - Who do you recommend? I have a checking & savings account with a smaller regional bank in the Cincinnati area. I never go to the bank - I pay 90% of my bills online and use my debit card for all purchases -- essentially, I rarely have paper money and rarely write a paper check. I recently had what I will call a very bad experience with my bank which resulted in me paying $190 in overdraft fees. Since then I've been shopping around for a new bank. The ones I've looked at haven't really impressed me - they seem to be no different than my current one. So, I turned my eye to the online banks (ING & ALLY being the 2 that I looked into the most) As for the overdrafs -- Let me vent -- I get paid one time per month via direct deposit at midnight on the last business day of the month. My paycheck's funds are not available right at that moment -- they are in pending status for 1 day and then are available the next day. On the same day my 6-month insurance premium was pending as well as 7 debit card transactions from that evening (dinner, target, gas station, etc -- very small transactions). I had assumed that the bank would have processed the pending transactions in the order they 'came in'. So, I thought my check would have processed first, and then my insurance, and then the 7 small transactions from that evening. Well, assumption wrong -- the bank processed the insurance premium payment, then the 7 debit card transactions, and lastly they posted my check. Because of this, I ended up with 5 overdrafts, which cost me a little less than $200. So, I call the customer service line -- and they inform me that back in July 2010 I clicked 'No Thanks' on overdraft protection & that they could not help me with crediting the fees -- that it was up to the discretion of the branch where I opened my account. Had I "signed up" for the overdraft protection I would have been notified & afforded a 1 day grace period to rectify the issue before any fees were charged. There were other optional features like applying for their credit card, automatically pulling money out of your savings account, etc -- but the 1 day grace period option required nothing more than saying OK. No application, nothing -- so why not sign all your customers up for that automatically? In my opinion, its like buying a new car and the dealer asking if you would like the (optional) seat belts and airbag! OK -- venting over -- This entire ordeal has left a bad taste in my mouth (can you not tell by my manifesto!) -- I'm looking for a new bank & am leaning towards ING Online, but I'd like to get other people's ideas & thoughts on this. Also -- if anyone is a banking industry expert -- is it common place for banks to process transactions in that order?

Are there any implications selling my unused Virigin Monile SIM Card? I recently bought a Motorola C118 on Virgin PAYG and it came with a £10 top up. In the meantime I got a new contract phone so I don't need the C118 anymore. I bought the phone in Car Phone Warehouse and I paid by Direct Debit. Can I sell the phone including SIM card and free £10 credits on Ebay? Is the phone linked to my details in any way? Are there any details stored on the SIM card? I am just a bit cautious in case the phone might be used for anything illegal such as organised crime, terrorism etc.

Build computer on budget 3 parts left to buy? I need help i am building a new computer i am looking for 3 specific parts 1:a big case that is around $50 (i dont need 1 the size of a small car maybe one to hold a newer gpu) 2: a power supply unit i want to spend as little as possible on this i want atleast 500 or more watts 3. A GPU(GFX) Card i am looking to play Crysis metro 2033 and MW3 I only have around 200 i know some cards are at least $100 or up please use new egg or tiger direct or amazon

Direct expenditures offset to fiscal policy? Determine whether each of the following is an example of a direct expenditure offset to fiscal policy. a. In an effort to help rejuvenate the nation's railroad system, a new government agency buys unused tracks, locomotives, and passenger and freight cars, many of which private companies would otherwise have purchased and put into regular use. b. THe government increases it expenditures without raising taxes; to cover the resulting budget deficit, it borrows more funds from the private sector, thereby pushing up the market interest rate and discouraging private planned investment spending. c. The government finances the construction of a classical music museum that otherwise would never have received private funding.

Relationship is friendship based, but is he just keeping me on the back burner, or is he for real? I really like this guy that I've known now for about 3 years. We have a working type relationship together, but I live in NY and he lives in NC. He's expressed to me through countless texts and phone calls that he was interested as well. But lately, he 's been pretty distant and not very communicative. He explained himself very well, and said that he is not very talkitive lately, and that he is like this. This person, sent me a picture of himself countless times, one of himself with his grandparents, and one from work. He is very direct and to the point, however, I feel that he should make more of an effort to want something more with me, especially since he explained that he would "love to come visit me in NYC"...but he hasn't mentioned it again for about 2 weeks...and he isn't as endearing as he used to be. Our lines of communication is primarily via text. He also, says that he "HATES TALKING ON THE PHONE"...and that he doesn't stay in touch even with his closest friends, sometimes for months at hand. Is this something that southern guys just do? Or just him? Because he's not the only person I know that acts that same way, and he's from the south too. He's not a bad man, or liar. He doesn't have anything to gain by telling me that he feels the same way about me, as I do him...meaning that we really like each other...but he is also very different from what I'm used to. And also, he says he's not ready for a serious relationship, and can't tell me when he will be. He got out of his last one in June of 09 and has gone on dates, but then told me back in Oct/Nov that he was going to stop because he didn't like the "getting to know you faze of the dates...and it was getting too expensive for him". So, then in December, I mentioned to him that if he was dating again, and he says that he isn't because he has no time. He is very busy on his days off, but doesn't get into detail either. Sometimes, he'll tell me, but I don't like to pry. We aren't a couple, so he doesn't owe me anything...but he knows my sentiments, and I now his. His focus right now, as he's explained to me is, financing a new car, buying a new home, and making more money. So am I crazy for thinking that he's stringing me along, or is he just taking care of his life, and I should give him his space; maintain our friendship, be there for him when he needs me, and hopefully he'll come around to making a more obvious relationship move? Oh, yeah, and by the way, my company is relocating me to NC-the very site of where he works, and we may actually be working together...so what do you think about that? And what advice can you give me in dealing with him face to face. Yeah, we haven't met each other face to face yet. Funny, huh?

you can sell your car without a v5! it says on the dvla web page? This is what it says on the DVLA page: If you buy a used vehicle - seller does not have a registration document or certificate If the seller does not have a V5 registration document or V5C registration certificate, you should register the vehicle in your name by using form V62 'application for a registration certificate'. You can get one by download from the vehicle forms link below or from any Post Office® branch or a DVLA local office. DVLA will then send you a new registration certificate in your name. check out this link and tell me what you think http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSellingAVehicle/RegisteringAVehicle/DG_4022310

Can you drive a semi-automatic on a manual UK licence officially and legally? I recently bought a car with a semi-auto, or ACS (auto clutch system), transmission. Although I hold a full UK manual licence (so have manual & auto entitlement), this has sparked some debate between me and my friends as to whether a car like this can be legally driven on a UK auto (class:b auto) category driving licence. I started with a Google search. And it seems that this question is shrouded with confusion. So I looked on DVLA, direct.gov and the Driving Standards Agency web sites and still drew a blank. I find this bemusing as more and more cars are being produced with this kind of gear box option. Often called tiptronic, something-else-tronic, flappy paddles etc. A lot of forums revealed confusion over what a semi-automatic or ACS is. Many contributors often referring to it being an automatic with a D (drive setting) and some selection control. Like the 1,2,3 settings on some Mercs I've had that allow the selection of 1st, 2nd or 3rd to help when traction is a problem like in snow or mud. This isn't a semi-auto at all. Semi-auto has no Drive setting. It always requires manual selections of the correct gear for the conditions, although using different gear selection techniques and removing the manual depressing of a clutch pedal. It still has a clutch but this is operated automatically by the car's systems. As an ex-driving instructor, from when semi-autos were just a new option on cars like Ferraris, I regard this as a manual transmission. Clutch operation is only 20-30% of the extra skills applied when driving a manual car when compared to an automatic. Having had this ACS car for almost a month now, it actually requires new skills I'm now learning as you can't introduce the road speed to the new selected gear as smoothly as you can in a manual when changing down for junctions and conditions. Hill starts are also still to master. As is maneuvering in tight spaces. However, also from the point of view of an ex-driving instructor, it wouldn't surprise me if these were officially legal to be driven on an auto licence. Given the strange ways the DVLA applies law and policy. Does anyone have a link to any official line on this question? If you found this question because you need to know the answer to this question because you are an auto licence holder considering buying a semi-auto, my advice is you get it in writing from the DVLA or DSA and triple check it with your insurance company. I wouldn't take any chances as you could possibly find yourself illegal and uninsured (therefore illegal again) in the event of an incident. Please don't just take bloke-down-the-pub's word for it, or even your driving instructors. (I know, instructors are often just as confused on these finer points). Stay safe, and legal Lol thanks for pointing out my mistake. It was, of course, meant to say on an "automatic" licence. But thanks also for your very informative link. Just what I was after. Which states: "SEMI-AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS With these the driver has to select the gear required by movement of the gear lever as with a manually controlled gearbox, but there is no clutch pedal. For driving test and licencing purposes these vehicles are regarded as automatics" Awesome. In true DVLA fashion they've totally de-valued most of the skill difference in the manual/auto relationship. This doesn't surprise me one bit. After all these are the people who were proposing a tax system utilising GPS in every vehicle to track all the miles traveled when we have a fuel tax system that does this fully automatically and takes into consideration gass-guzzlers and poorly maintained un-green cars. I'd hate to work in that office as opening a bag of crisps probably involves an amount of high explosive or some dangerous co

Volvo V70 -- any good ? Please advise? I 'm considering buying a used car for the family and I have had my eyes on Volvo's Estate V70, I am not going to buy NEW or even 'nearly new'. but something like a 6 year old V70. I know Volvo make excellent cars but I would like to hear from people willing to give me advise and who have first hand experience with the Volvo V70. Please tell me things like: * reliability * things you like about the V70 and things you do not like. * if you do your own repairs or even only servicing, how easy are they in a Volvo ? * What problems, if any, have yo had with your V70 Most of all, would you recommend the Volvo v70 to a friend ? I would be very thank full for ANY advice provided it is your first hand, direct experience. Thank you very much Bazza - Thanks but what is FSH ?

Is this fraudulent? Specifically the support email from TrialPay looks like it's not real.? From: support@help-trialpay.com Motor vehicles Buy the car of your dreams with 100% fraud protection Certified professionals providing unparalleled merchant service & support TrialPay eCommerce delivering fast, secure and reliable payment solutions. ? Leader in E-Commerce Solutions TrialPay is a long established full service Merchant Services Provider to restaurants, retailers, chain stores, franchises, hospitality and lodging establishments, direct marketers as well as ecommerce and mail order/telephone order businesses. We provide nationwide credit & debit card processing, clearing and settlement, gift/loyalty/stored value card programs, terminal management solutions and electronic check processing. Transaction details: 2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS Sale price: US $2,486.00 Quantity: 1 Deposit: US $2,486.00 Shipping & Handling: US $0.00 Insurance: Included Sales tax: US $0.00 1. Buyer and Seller Agree to Terms * Both parties agree to terms of the transaction, which includes a description of the merchandise, sale price and any shipping information. 2. Buyer deposit the money to TrialPay using Money Gram. * The Buyer submits a payment, selecting Money Gram to our TrialPay representative from New York, NY. 3. The Seller Ships The Vehicle * Upon payment verification, TrialPay web site is authorized to ship merchandise and submit tracking information. TrialPay verifies that the Buyer receives the merchandise. 4. Buyer Accepts the Merchandise * The Buyer has the option to accept or reject the merchandise. 5. TrialPay Pays the Seller * TrialPay pays the Seller by cashier's check, Money Gram or wire transfer. The transaction is complete. TrialPay web site, an accredited company, acts as a secure third party to protect the Buyer and Seller. Using Money Gram to pay for your purchase may also expedite your transaction. Payments get there quickly, which means you may get your goods fast. Buyer and Seller will receive email confirmations, when the payment is sent. TrialPay SafeHarbor takes several steps to protect both the Buyer and Seller against fraud : * All shipments are tracked to ensure the Seller shipped and the Buyer received the merchandise. * If the merchandise is fraudulent, it gives the Buyer the chance to return the merchandise before payment is released to the Seller. How to make the payment: TrialPay agent details Full Name: Curtis Griffin Address: 41 East 11th Street City/State: New York - NY Zip: 10003 Country: United States 1. Locate the nearest Money Gram Office. 2. Make the payment with cash using our agent details as receiver. 3. E-mail us the following details from the payment receipt: * Reference Number - 8 digits number from the receipt * Sender Name and Address * Receiver Name (Curtis Griffin) * Amount $2,486.00 4. Send us the copy of the payment receipt through fax at: +1 (914) 462-3296. Further instructions: 1. The service you have to use from Money Gram is a person to person transfer. 2. Package Information Tracking Number. Pending 3. You will receive the Tracking Number after the payment is confirmed and the parcel will be in transit. 4. Once we receive the payment confirmation, we will inform the seller so he can start shipping. We will hold the payment until you will receive and inspect the merchandise. As soon as we will receive your confirmation we will release the payment to your seller. 5. If you have any questions please contact us at support@help-trialpay.com and we will try our best to respond promptly. 6. Why Participate in a TrialPay Managed Transaction (PPMT) * Absolutely Free - there is no cost to you. * Unbiased and Neutral - TrialPay is an objective third party. Highly effective in completing a successful transaction. * Simple and Quick - most transactions settle within 5 days with less than 2 hours of total time from you. © 2008 TrialPay Inc. All Rights Reserved. TrialPay is a legit company, but I'm pretty sure that isn't their support email. It looks like a fake email with a TrialPay logo on it doesn't it? I didn't send any money. It was a deal my girlfriend was going to do, and I was looking it over to make sure nothing suspicious was up with it. I don't like the idea of sending MoneyGrams. She's calling TrialPay tomorrow to clarify what their support email address is, and checking if this is a scam.

I need help with an English exam? I'm a mother who just went back to school. Please Help!? 1. Select the sentence in which the verb correctly agrees with the subject. A) Peggy or Phyllis drive me to Florida every winter. C) Les and Miranda is late for work today. D) Not only the muffler but also the spark plugs need to be replaced. 2. Which sentence contains a correctly used modifier in uppercase? A) He spoke SHARPLY to his sister B) I feel BADLY because I lost the race C) The sauce tasted BITTERLY, and I couldn't swallow it. 3. Choose the sentence written in the passive voice. A) To Kill a Mockingbird was written by Harper Lee. B) Alan and James know how to tell a story. C) The president was tying to develop his country's economy 4. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement? A) Elena thinks five dollars are a lot of money. B) A number of my friends have bought new cars recently. C) Each of his sisters go go a different school 5. Which sentence is written in the active voice? A) the test will be offered several times this week B) Formal clothing must be worn to Kim's wedding C) Rick and Kate built the house with their own hands. 6. Choose the sentence in which the verb has a direct object? A) She is insecure B) I walked away C) They won the game 7. Choose the sentence that contains the indirect object? A) It is difficult to save money B) I worked hard each day C) They gave me a bonus. 8. Which sentence demonstrates correct modifiers? A) Kendah found a borken glass washing her dishes. B) Standing on a chai, I was just able to reach the high window C) Rocco gave snacks to his friends in plastic bags. 9. Choose the sentence that has a subject complement? A) I felt much better. B) The day endedwith many surprises. C) We can't leave without seeing her 10. In which sentence are the conjunctions used correctly? A) The top award was given to neither Steve or Jim B) Neitherbeauty nor popularity was considered in the contest C) Mary enjoyed neither roller skating or ice skating 11. The part of speech that answers the question "which one" is a/an? A) Preposition B) conjunction C) adjective D) adverb

Laptop wiped out by Virtumonde. Can I just install a new Operating System? I have a Dell Inspiron Laptop (Windows XP)about a year and half old. I don't use it frequently so I don't want to put a lot of money into it to fix it. Computers are like cars to me, I know how to operate it but not take it apart and fix it. My entire Oper-Sys has been wiped out by the virus...#*&!&$##^@)*#*#!!!! I think it's "the blue screen of death" from Virtumonde. It started with an AntiVirus2009 that just seems to have gutted my laptop. I have nothing on the screen but a blinking dash mark. I managed to get it to open up one time and there was nothing left, no system restore, no files, nothing. Then the whole system closed down and all I have is a screen with a flashing dash mark, nothing works, nothing happens. I bought the system direct from Dell and there was never any Oper-System disks that came with it. -?- I've contacted Dell, but to no avail. It was impossible to get anywhere with them. I use my desk-top for nearly everything, but I do like to use the laptop occasionally for leisure use. I just don't want a huge bill for taking it into the shop. Can I just go buy Windows Vista and install it? Can that work? I had good virus protection, but it got through anyways...Is the virus still in my laptop? Any suggestions or info would be greatly appreciated.

In this situation is it fair to pay the rent? Here's the story....sorry if it's a long read. I've lived with my fiance with his mother and her fiance for over a year now. I had first stayed over because my shower at my house was broken. Then I had stayed because my fiance's depression over time (after a car accident) got worse and honestly his mother's pressure on him to get a job is not making it any better. If I leave he will get even more depressed, and he desires I do not leave for he has no way to get to my house. Between all of us who live together at the moment, in the past we've have decided that it was not a burden for me to stay and that I would never be asked to pay rent for it is my fiance's responsibility. Then months passed and my mother helped me get a temporary job so I can pay to go back to school. Then my fiance's mother asked if I could pitch in for rent. I had stated that I couldn't because I always had helped my mom with paying for her stuff. ( I have a very sick mother and sister at home who takes frequent visits to the doctor) I told her that I had planned my first pay check to go to purchasing a new car for my family because JUST last week it was in a car accident and it needs to be fully replaced with a whole new used vehicle. Plus my paycheck won't come in for weeks because I just started working. So you see this conversation only happened because I was hired. Her knowing this and attempting to seem that she understood had then said . " Well can you and [fiance] help with the laundry, then?" In which I said yes. "then?" ...was this hinting I was not doing enough to please HER? She needs to understand that she already has someone who helps her pay for things (her fiance) and that I bring my own food from my house to feed my fiance and I. I had never asked them to do my laundry she offered long ago. I was not bothered by the task of laundry ( tho it is placed on top of washing dishes, going to work and home late, and helping my family with their problems, and making sure I can get my fiance and I on our feet.) But the passive- aggressive way she mentioned it made me feel like I was the bad guy for caring for what takes priority over her (my direct family members). I was thinking of moving back home with my fiance once I got the job but work is just a walk away compared to home where I have no car. Then this happens. Not to mention that three days before that she nonchalantly had admitted to using a sinfully dirty cutting board to her own son. We were both disgusted and finally knew why we were having stomach pains for more than a year every time we ate their food. Now his mother has it out for me because after our conversation I had went to rely it to my fiance saying " The new rules of the house, because I have a job now. We will be doing our own laundry. okay?" He responded " okay" not really bothered by it. Then she comes back into the room to say that not what she said interrupting me. It's not exactly what she said but that is the TRUTH. because she could not claim my first paycheck she decided to pull a passive-aggressive move to please her own hunger. I am this close to posting pictures of the nasty cutting board she used to cut our dinner on. Do you think it is fair of her to ask of me to help her with the rent, when 1) She already has someone helping her 2) She knows I have my own family who depends on me. also with a mother who is on the brink of death 3) she promised she would never ask me for money? 4) has been food poisoning her own son and I? (and thinks it's not a big deal?) What I want to know is what do you think? Should I pay rent? Or should I say no and tolerate her aggressiveness until I move out in about 2 weeks? I do not mind paying the rent because I hardly buy anything for myself but I have a gut feeling that I shouldn't. I really don't know what to ask because it's all so confusing. PS: sorry if the grammar is confusing, but I'm shaking with anger because I've endured a lot with her and her fiance's nastiness.

Overdraft help from a Regions Rep.? Okay so I recently went over (completely by accident...I know you hear that all the time), but the thing was I had given school some money late December and got paid December 31st so early Jan. I looked at my account again and saw that I had a decent amount in there so gave the school some more (have to pay off to start next sem. classes). I didn't realize that the last time I paid them hadn't gone through yet so I thought I was "comfortable" in money. Then I got my oil changed ($60)and my new used car was found out to have no antifreeze and only water and my radiator was frozen so I ended up having to replace an water pump plus buy antifreeze (another $100) so last week when I got my monthly statement I was freakin out and worried I might have over drafted, and since I'm currently out of a car I wasn't able to check it again until last night before my check (direct deposit) went in and I'm about $350 in the red. What can I do to get ANY (if not all) overdraft fees waived? I've only got like $200 to last me two weeks with car insurance and textbooks coming out of this check too! Any help is a great relief!!

Using the Obama administration argument, what's to stop the govt. from mandating we buy "green" products? The argument the justice dept is using to defend this bill is eerily similar to the way they defend their ability to wage the U.S. Federal War on Drugs (another overreach by the federal govt. into the private lives of U.S. citizens based on a dubious interpretation of the commerce clause) It would seem this interpretation basically gives the federal govt. unlimited power as long as they think it's for the common good. (So I guess we can go ahead and delete the 10th amendment since it is basically null and void at this point.......) [Car insurance mandates are done at the STATE level......not all state's have them] So what if the Fed's decides not buying green products is adversely affecting the health of other people and mandates you buy environmentally friendly products or face a tax penalty?? This would be a perfectly consistent with the Justice Dept's argument wouldn't it?? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100514/ap_on_re_us/us_health_care_challenge;_ylt=AshXkgjJYRGvq79fvc89dR9cr7t_;_ylu=X3oDMTNkdDNzZTJvBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAwNTE0L3VzX2hlYWx0aF9jYXJlX2NoYWxsZW5nZQRjY29kZQNtb3N0cG9wdWxhcgRjcG9zAzEEcG9zAzEEc2VjA3luX3RvcF9zdG9yaWVzBHNsawNzbWFsbGJ1c2luZXM-#mwpphu-container Individuals who refuse to get health insurance will be hit with a tax penalty, although exceptions are allowed for financial hardship and religious reasons. Businesses will also be required to contribute to the cost of their workers' health insurance, but companies with fewer than 50 employees are exempt. The Obama administration argues that the coverage requirements rest on a solid constitutional foundation: the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce. But critics say that does not give government the right to direct individuals to purchase a specific good or service. The new law allows government "to regulate you just because you exist," said Danner. "If you can regulate this, where do you stop? Do you tell people, 'We are going to mandate that everybody exercise?' We think this is an overreach by the government. It goes too far, and threatens individual freedom." The administration counters that a decision to opt out of health insurance is not merely a matter of personal choice. It has consequences for others, since uninsured people will get sick, or have accidents, and someone must pay for their care if they can't afford it. "Individual decisions to forgo insurance coverage, in the aggregate, substantially affect interstate commerce by shifting costs to health care providers and the public," Justice Department said this week in legal papers filed in a similar lawsuit in Michigan. isis............Yes, it would seem the Federal Govt. has finally managed to twist the commerce clause into the "unlimited federal power at our discretion clause"

poll: what reg is your car? I was wondering what reg people's car is, because I like to do the whole ''my car's newer than that one'' thing, as I have not had my car for long (I only bought it last month) and if you want to know, my car is an R-reg if you live in America, or anywhere outside GB, then use this to work it out: http://dvlaregistrations.direct.gov.uk/home/en/Faq/PopFaqIssuePrefix/

Question about Swapping out the 3.1 Liter in my Monte Carlo for a 3.8 Supercharged from any W platform Car? Im trying to find out how hard it would be to Swap out the 3.1 Liter in my 97 Monte Carlo for the 3.8 Supercharged from a W series car like the Gran Prix or Bonneville. I want this to be as factory looking a swap as possible and i also want it to work flawlessly. I want it to run as if i was driving the car it came out of. I know the transmissions are different does this mean also that the Hub spline for the CV joint is different. What about things such as speed sensors and such. i know the engine is basically the same but i would really like to know. Is the computer just plug and play. Since they both use T bone front engine mounts is the engine a direct bolt in. What about the Factory Cluster will it work with the new engine. And no i will not just buy a 98 or 99 Z34 and supercharge it i want to know about my Specific monte Carlo

Read this!! Want to be taxed for each mile you drive? The following is an article from newsobserver.com. If you don't want to read the whole thing, it basically says that they are playing with the idea of taxing everyone for each mile they drive because more and more people will be turning to fuel efficient cars and not buying as much gas and they will be loosing the gas tax money. What do you think of this? ================================== Bruce Siceloff, Staff Writer Comment on this story Two hundred Triangle drivers will be recruited this fall to road-test a satellite-technology system that might be used one day to collect highway taxes on every mile we drive -- replacing the gas tax on every gallon we buy. Computers mounted in volunteers' cars will use global positioning system tracking to count the miles -- even across state lines. Participants will receive make-believe state and federal tax bills for their miles. For their time and their opinions, they'll be paid $895 in real money. The $16.5 million Road User Charge Study will enlist drivers in six states to determine whether the technology works, and whether Americans would accept a new mileage tax. Volunteers will be asked how they feel about technology that collects information about their driving. The federal government and 15 states, including North Carolina, are paying for the study to find a fair, reliable revenue source that can keep pace with growing transportation needs. "The gas tax is not going to be a viable way of funding our highways in the future," Jon Kuhl, a University of Iowa professor who is directing the study, said in an interview. "The national Highway Trust Fund is already going broke, and the situation is going to get worse." Gas tax collections are slowing as cars get more miles on each gallon, and as $4 pump prices force Americans to reduce their driving. A few years from now, many Americans might be driving plug-in electric and fuel-cell cars that don't use gas at all. Michael Walden, an economist at N.C. State University, said the study will help Americans answer hard questions about how to pay for the nation's transportation infrastructure. He agreed with Kuhl that the nation needs to find a replacement for the gas tax. "Perhaps a better way in terms of assessing someone's use of the roads is not how many gallons they use but how many miles they actually drive," said Walden, who is not involved in the study. "A mileage tax could be adjusted over time, as the cost of road construction goes up." With the $895 bounty and an advertising campaign that will start next week, Kuhl and his team hope to enlist a diverse mix of car owners from the six-county Triangle area. Details are available by phone at 866-363-1975 (toll-free) or online at www.roaduserstudy.org. After the participants are chosen and trained, their cars will be outfitted with GPS computers -- the satellite technology that drives popular dashboard navigation gadgets. Over eight months, starting in December, the car's computer will record the number of miles driven in each state, then upload the information to a central billing system. Make-believe taxes Cars will have make-believe per-mile tax rates based on their EPA-estimated fuel economy. The tax rates are intended to generate about the same taxes on miles that the car pays in taxes on gallons of gas. The mileage tax would be higher for a heavy truck that burns a lot of gas, and lower for a fuel-thrifty hybrid. A typical car rated at 24 miles per gallon will have a make-believe federal tax rate of 0.8 cents per mile, plus 1.3 cents per mile for the North Carolina tax, Kuhl said. For 24 miles, that's 31.2 cents state and 19.2 cents federal tax -- about a penny more than the current taxes on a gallon. If the technology works, it could give federal, state and even local governments the option to set different tax rates for different vehicles. Volunteers also will test of public attitudes about a new type of tax -- and about technology that gathers information about where people drive. "Privacy is a hot-button issue," Kuhl said. "People rightly have a knee-jerk reaction about being tracked." The system will only count the number of miles driven each month in a given state, he said. "There's no way these units could be used to track people or determine they were in a particular place at a particular time," Kuhl said. Some drivers will worry about government snooping, Walden said, and that could make it even harder to sell the idea of a new tax. "I don't know if the mileage tax is going to be any better accepted than the gas tax, but I know we have a problem finding money for our roads," Walden said. bruce.siceloff@newsobserver.com or 919-829-4527 http://www.newsobserver.com/news/growth/traffic/story/1245637.html

Too much miles for the price? I am a single mother and have no clue when it comes to cars. All i know is i need a new car. Its a Mazda 6 Touring 2010 with 21,000 miles on it. Worth the price? Here are the details: Any suggestions please advise. I have a 15000 budget and it has to be a 2010 or newer. $14,988 Reduced Get NADAguides Pricing Info for this Mazda Body Style Sedan Mileage 21,619 Exterior Color Gray Interior Color Black Engine 4 Cylinder Gasoline Transmission Automatic Drive Type 2 wheel drive - front Fuel Type Gasoline Doors Four Door Stock No. MZU1996 VIN View VIN Enter the characters shown in the image into the box below. (case sensitive) Close [X] The characters you entered were wrong. Please try again. Get a new image Seller's Comments THIS MZ6 IS PROBABLY ONE OF OUR BETTER DEALS THIS MONTH. AT A LOW 16888.00 IT'S TIME TO JUMP OFF THAT COUCH AND GET RIGHT DOWN HERE.WITH FINANCE RATES AT THERE LOWEST IN YEARS YOU COULN'T HAVE PICKED A BETTER TIME THAN NOW TO BUY. STOP IN AND DEAL WITH THE MANAGER DIRECT OR CALL JOE DESIMONE AT 888-312-6370. HURRY IN! Options: FLOOR MATS, CARGO MAT Features: Engine Description: 2.5L I4 16V MPFI DOHC, Fuel Type: Gas, Cam Type: Dual Overhead Cam, Fuel Induction: Sequential MPI, Aspiration: Normal, MPG Automatic City: 21, MPG Automatic Highway: 30, Transmission: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, Drive Train Type: FWD, Driven Wheels: Front-Wheel, Wheels Rims: Alloy, Wheels Spare Rim Type: Steel, Independent Suspension: Independent, Stabilizer Bar: Front And Rear, Clock, External Temp, Low Fuel Level, Tachometer, Trip Computer, Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent, Rear Defogger, Rear Qtr Windows: Power, Privacy Glass: Light, Audio System: AM/FM/Satellite-Capable, Speakers: 6, Multimedia CD Location: 6-Disc In-Dash Mounted, Antenna Type: Window Grid, Drivers Height: Power, Drivers Lumbar: Manual, Drivers Power: 8, Seating Capacity: 5, Front Seat Type: Bucket, Upholstery: Cloth, Center Armrest, Folding: 60-40, Heat Ducts, Cruise Control: With Steering Wheel Controls, Windows: Power, Steering Power: Hydraulic Power-Assist, Steering Adjustment: Manual Tilting And Telescoping, Steering Wheel Control: Audio Cruise Control, Mirrors: Power Remote, Remote Mirrors: Power Remote, Power Door Locks: Power With 2 Stage Unlock, Cupholders, Door Pockets, Overhead Console: Mini, Power Outlets: 2, Remote Trunk Release: Power, Retained Accessory Power, Seatback Storage: 2, Air Conditioning: Manual, Air Filtration, Trunk Lights, Dash Trim: Metal-Look, Mats: Carpet Front And Rear, Reading Lights: Front, Rearview Mirror: Day-Night, Shift Knob: Leather/Metal-Look, Steering Wheel Trim: Leather/Metal-Look, Vanity Mirrors: Driver And Passenger, Vinyl Floor Covering: Carpet, Bumpers: Body-Colored, Door Rein Comments The #1 Mazda Dealer in Bergen County & Rockland County! We want you as our customer so we ve build our dealership on principles that give back to the customer. We offer: Ramsey Referral Program get back up to $5000! Service Gold Program We ll beat ANY advertised price! click here for more details We make it EASY to purchase your used car, regardless if you buy from us! Ramsey Service on the Go includes daily shuttles to work, home, transit stations and the malls. Disclaimer Car may have minor road chips, light scratches, wheel scuffs, etc. Depending on the age of the vehicle, normal wear and tear should be anticipated. We may or may not have all the keys and floor mats. Prices are plus any government fees such as taxes, motor vehicle - registration, and or tire tax, and any dealer charges such as documentary fees, prepatory fees, transportation charge, or any export or wire transfer fees.

eu law i just need a brief outline on how to answer this question help need a response before 5th may? (The following scenario is fictitious your answer should not include any legal provision other than those referred to below) Council Directive 2007/XYZ on Consumer Protection requires member states to introduce measures by 31 December 2009: -giving consumers the right to a fourteen day cooling- off period, (within which period they are entitled to claim a full refund) , when they buy goods and services over the internet. -giving consumers who are injured by dangerous goods the right to claim compensation directly from the retailer of the goods as an alternative to claiming from the manufacturer. -giving consumers the right to reject faulty goods and claim a refund from the retailer within four weeks of delivery. Adam ordered an encyclopaedia online from Lifelong Learning Ltd, a non- profit making company, financed partly by private donations and partly by Government grant. The Chairman of the Board of Directors is appointed by the Minister for Education and half of the Board is appointed by the UK government. After ten days, Adam realised he could not afford the encyclopaedia so he exercised his right to cancel the order and claim a refund. Lifelong Learning Ltd refused to give him a refund on the basis that they do not offer a cooling- off period. The UK has not implemented this part of the directive. Ilektra received extensive burns as a result of using an electric blanket supplied by Cosy Plc, a private retail company. When she claimed compensation for her injuries from Cosy Plc, she was informed that she must pursue the matter with, Goatcher Plc, the manufacturer of the blanket. The UK purported to implement this part of the directive in the Product Liability Act 2009 which came into force on 1 October 2009. The Act states that consumers injured by dangerous goods have the right to claim compensation from the retailer only if the retailer refuses to identify the manufacturer. Aisha bought a new car from Dagenham Motors Plc, a major car dealer in the UK. Three weeks after she took delivery of the car it developed serious engine problems. Aisha rejected the car and demanded a refund. Dagenham Motors Plc does not deny liability but says it is too late for a refund. They have offered to repair the car free of charge. The UK has not yet implemented this part of the directive. Cont/d. It is now 1 May 2010. (1)Discuss whether Adam can invoke direct effect of the directive. (2)Discuss whether Ilektra can invoke indirect effect of the directive. (3)Advise Aisha whether she has the right to claim a refund from the UK government using the Francovich decision on state liability.

eu law need a structure an opening paragraph plz? The following scenario is fictitious your answer should not include any legal provision other than those referred to below) Council Directive 2007/XYZ on Consumer Protection requires member states to introduce measures by 31 December 2009: - giving consumers the right to a fourteen day cooling- off period, (within which period they are entitled to claim a full refund) , when they buy goods and services over the internet. - giving consumers who are injured by dangerous goods the right to claim compensation directly from the retailer of the goods as an alternative to claiming from the manufacturer. - giving consumers the right to reject faulty goods and claim a refund from the retailer within four weeks of delivery. Adam ordered an encyclopaedia online from Lifelong Learning Ltd, a non- profit making company, financed partly by private donations and partly by Government grant. The Chairman of the Board of Directors is appointed by the Minister for Education and half of the Board is appointed by the UK government. After ten days, Adam realised he could not afford the encyclopaedia so he exercised his right to cancel the order and claim a refund. Lifelong Learning Ltd refused to give him a refund on the basis that they do not offer a cooling- off period. The UK has not implemented this part of the directive. Ilektra received extensive burns as a result of using an electric blanket supplied by Cosy Plc, a private retail company. When she claimed compensation for her injuries from Cosy Plc, she was informed that she must pursue the matter with, Goatcher Plc, the manufacturer of the blanket. The UK purported to implement this part of the directive in the Product Liability Act 2009 which came into force on 1 October 2009. The Act states that consumers injured by dangerous goods have the right to claim compensation from the retailer only if the retailer refuses to identify the manufacturer. Aisha bought a new car from Dagenham Motors Plc, a major car dealer in the UK. Three weeks after she took delivery of the car it developed serious engine problems. Aisha rejected the car and demanded a refund. Dagenham Motors Plc does not deny liability but says it is too late for a refund. They have offered to repair the car free of charge. The UK has not yet implemented this part of the directive. Cont/d. It is now 1 May 2010. (1) Discuss whether Adam can invoke direct effect of the directive. (2) Discuss whether Ilektra can invoke indirect effect of the directive. (3) Advise Aisha whether she has the right to claim a refund from the UK government using the Francovich decision on state liability.

What type of vehicle should I buy? I was recently in a wreck where I totaled my car. It was an audi tt and by far the best thing i've ever owned! but sadly its gone and i need something new. I am moving to Portland Oregon this summer and have no idea what to get. I was thinking about a 4x4 suv or something for the terrain in oregon, it will definitley come in handy in the winter for skiing and other outdoor things but will be most likely bad on gas mileage. I was also just thinking of something smaller and more reliable. Anything i get is a downgrade from before so something kinda sporty or at least somewhat masculine would be great. Safety is another big issue with me now as well. Really, I'm willing to look at whatever. It will definitely need to be a used vehicle and nothing over 15k. Sry, i know this is really vague but any info will really help direct me into some sort of direction. Thanks to anyone willing to help!

Do I need 'Sirus Connect' for a satellie ready car stereo? Hello, I am currently using Sirius through an FM Modulator in my Jeep. I will be buying a new stereo soon, and want one to hook my Sirius directly into. I have been told I will need an extra $100 part, but I still want to use my Sirius unit, not the display on my car stereo. I don't want to continue with the FM modulator though, because I have lost my FM stations. Do I need this box, or do these type of car stereos have RCA jacks on the back, thereby allowing a direct connection with the existing Sirius unit?

Help! Personal Loans? Okay I was wondering if I could take a personal loan out for a vehicle that Im wanting to buy from a friend of mine? So when I go to my banks site it has these two options and im confused on which one I need to apply on. Option A Automobile Loans Financing your car or truck is convenient and affordable •Wide variety of terms available •Purchase a new or used vehicle •Lower your payments and refinance your current vehicle •Customers eligible for a .25% Rate Discount* Option B Personal Loans A convenient way to finance non-home improvement expenses •Borrow between $1,000 to $5,000 with a flexible term and regular monthly payments •Customers eligible for a .25% Rate Discount* These are both under personal loans on my banks site. Which one would I apply to? If you say Option B when it asks what Im using it for do I put a vehicle? Okay I still have more questions... I have been with my bank for about a year. I don't have a job BUT my husband does. He has bad credit and thats why he isn't applying. BUT I don't know how my credit is what I do know is (And Yes This Is Silly But Gives You An Idea) that I can get dish and direct without having to pay a deposit whereas my husband cannot he would have to pay $200. I don't know if that really means anything. I also overdrafted on a previous bank nothing over $500 and could still get a checking and savings account at my bank im at now. I had read about secure and unsecured loans. Im 20 and my husband is 22 and I have collateral which is a motorcycle with both our names on the title and paid off that is at least worth $2000 trade in value and im wanting to take $2000 out on the loan. I want to do a 1 year beings I don't think they will do a 2 year and calculated my payments on their site to be about 167 for a 1 year loan. Also when applying for the loan it says this at the top of the application... Do not complete the Marital Status information if your application is for Individual Unsecured Credit. What exactly does that mean and what should I do? Do you think with collateral I could get the loan possibly? Also if I don't have a job do you think they will deny me? I get a check for $326 a month that goes to that bank so would that count for anything? Sorry for such a long question but I just want to be sure I get as much info as I can on here so no one gets confused. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You. We have household income but Im a homemaker and I take care of our daughter. He gets paid every week and I get paid 326 a month. :( Is there any way I could put his income down? Maybe? I use a small bank that Is only in my state. Ahh im not good with all this loan stuff. I appreciate your answers! Actually an auto loan is under "personal loans" at my bank.

Can a car dealership force me to finance through them? I have negotiated and secured a price for my vehicle. Before I started shopping I secured my finnacing through direct lending with Capital One. Now the dealership is refusing to accept this, and saying that unless I pay cash (certified check) they will not allow outside financing of the vehicle. Is this legal? This sounds incredibly shady and is very unethical considering I have mentioned multiple times throughout the process that I planned on using my own finance company. They have had me cancel the insurance on my current vehicle and establish a new policy on the one I plan to buy, and then at the last second pull this. Anything I can do? I want to threaten them with a lawyer but don't know if that will sound ridiculous.

A message to all who have online affairs.? I notice that many questions here revolve around spouses who have affairs on the internet. I would like to make a broad statement directed to those who participate in this form of infidelity. First of all, someone you meet online will obviously be more appealing than the spouse you see every day. Think about it, this new person has never nagged at you, left the seat up, argued with you over finances, etc. etc. Yes, your online Romeo or Juliet is PERFECT! If you don't believe me just ask them (or read their profile). They will always describe themselves as loving, loyal, understanding, fun, and don't forget....have a great income. Money will never be a problem and they will shower you with gifts and attention for all of eternity. Oh, I almost forgot...they will please you sexually like nothing you've ever experienced. Just think of how lucky you are to have met such a perfect individual on the internet. Oh, don't worry, I'm sure you are the FIRST person he or she has shown any interest in. After all, a person this loyal and wonderful couldn't possibly have used the same sweet words and charm on anybody else. You're probably the first person they've ever talked to seriously on the internet anyway. Don't be concerned if their conversation always seems to go in the direction of sex. I'm sure they just want to please you and their own desires are of no concern. Perish the thought that they may be after easy unattached sex...no way. Go ahead and meet them somewhere secretly for sex. Now all you have to do is rid yourself of that boring old spouse whose faults are too many to list. Isn't it exciting? A BRAND NEW lover who is everything you ever dreamed of. Once your free of the mistake you married, your life will be perfect. No more problems. Now whatever you do, don't listen to people who warn you that anyone who you cheated with will cheat on you as well. I'm sure their internet romance days are over now that they've met you. In closing I would like to tell a story. I once had this old car. It was great when it was new but after a few years I started seeing new cars that had more appeal. My old car was reliable but I was bored with it. I test drove a few new cars and they were much better than my old car. Finally I took the plunge and bought the perfect new car. It drove great, ran great, and looked great...for a while. After a few months I noticed it was developing more rattles than my old car. My milage went downhill considerably as well. Then came the door dings and scratches. One day my wonderful new car broke down and while I was waiting there for the tow truck I saw my old car pass by. It was still going while my new car had died. I stood there wishing I still had that old car because even though it wasn't as shiny, it was steady and reliable. This could never be, however, because someone else now owned and loved the car that I was once bored with.

Should I purchase a Ford or a Volkswagen? I plan to buy a new car within the next six months. I am open to the idea of owning another used car but only if it comes with a warranty. I am looking to get either a Ford model or VW. Right now I own a Chevrolet and would love to buy another American car (for no other reason than to buy American) but it was such a POS that it's difficult for me to trust any American car makers. I can read the reviews online all day but I'm curious to hear direct feedback: which automaker will give me more for my money and which will be more reliable in the long haul?

Stock Help...[[8th grader]]? Well my teacher is pretending we are getting 5000 loaned from the bank and we need to buy stocks that will do good to April and Im only 14 and dont know what to do!!! My grandma kinda helped me tell me your opinion: WABCO 50 SHARES @ 44.14 $2207.00 REASONABLY PRICED MANUFACTURING DIRECT TV 75 SHARES@24.83 1862.25 MANY PEOPLE ARE LEAVING CABLE ALCOA 26 SHARES @35.52 923.52 HAS DONE WELL IN PAST REASONABLE PRICE ALUMINUM IS BEING USED IN NEW CARS TOTAL $4992.77 Looks Good?? P.S. We are allowed to have help... we are only 13-14 Plus If you want to add a stock I should buy please help! (and why)

A question about W-4 tax things? I currently would make a projected $27,420.00 ($2108.00ish per month) in 2011 this usually equates to about 869.00 per pay period (bi-weekly) if I worked at 40 hours 52 weeks per year. This does not include what 1/4 incentives I MAY earn, holiday pay or overtime (not usually). I have no children, no spouse or live in partner. I currently claim 2. 1 for myself and 1 for being single with one job. As it stands right now month to month I pay 675 for rent, 464.12 for car and insurance, 300 in student loans and an astronomical amount for gas. MY QUESTION is can I claim exempt for just one or two months this year (2011) to catch up and then put it back at 2. I don't care if I have to balance it out in exemptions in tax season I just had to buy this new to me/used vehicle (not a hybrid) with a deferred down payment and after doing my budget I simply just don't have a single penny to spend on food or for a security in case gas runs low. LET ME POINT OUT THIS: I DO NOT EAT OUT, I DO NOT GO OUT, I do not smoke, drink or pay any monthly dues to convenience/leisure services nor do I have any credit card debt. I am staying home except to drive to work and back. I just need some more sustenance than ramen (once per day). IF everything was due on the 1st and I got all $1700ish at once I would be fine. But I find my self putting off this payment and that payment and its just a vicious cycle. I have done the math and found that if I claimed exempt for 2 months (Feb and March) I would be just fine and things would go as smooth as they were before 2 weeks ago. IS IT ILLEGAL (not just immoral) to claim federal tax liability exempt for just those two months. Last thing I have to say is I could care less about a big refund because I don't account for it. I just need to eat. Can someone give me some advice or direct me to some free source for help. If it helps to know I always donate 2% of each check to United Way so I don't feel right with going to local food banks.

Is this the craziest religion or what? Of all items listed, only three have been discontinued. (marked with an asterisk) All are listed, however, to show the absurdity of Watchtower authority and the absolute control leadership has over the lives of members once they join. 1. Jehovah God is not a Trinity 2. The doctrine of the Trinity is inspired by Satan 3. Jesus Christ is a created being, who at one time did not exist (a.k.a.Michael the archangel) 4. The Holy Spirit is not a person but is "God's active force" i.e. gravity, electricity etc. 5. Heaven is only for select Jehovah's Witnesses 6. Heaven is limited only to 144,000 Jehovah's Witnesses 7. Jehovah's Witnesses are the only true Christians 8. There is no Hell (It is simply the grave) 9. There is no life after death (except for the 144,000) 10. Salvation is by good works not by Grace 11. You cannot be sure of salvation 12. Jesus is not to be worshiped or prayed to 13. Jesus did not rise from the dead bodily but as a spirit being 14. You are discouraged from attending college 15. The "first resurrection" occurred in 1918 16. All pastors are the "Antichrist" 17. All churches are of Satan 18. All governments are controlled by Satan 19. You cannot take a blood transfusion 20. You cannot be a police officer 21. You cannot salute the flag, stand for the national anthem, or own a flag 22. You cannot serve in the military 23. You cannot buy girl Scout cookies 24. You must attend five meetings per week 25. Jesus'second coming occurred in 1914 (only known to Jehovah's Witnesses) 26. You cannot marry a non-Jehovah's Witness 27. If one does not follow the rules of the Watchtower they will be shunned 28. You cannot read Christian literature from a Christian book store 29. You cannot be a cheerleader 30. You cannot celebrate any holidays (Christmas, Easter, etc.) 31. You cannot celebrate your birthday 32. You cannot run for or hold a political office 33. You cannot vote in any political campaign 34. You cannot serve on a jury 35. You are discouraged from giving to charity (except Watchtower causes) 36. You cannot speak to former members who are shunned (disfellowshipped) 37. You cannot accept Christmas gifts 38. You must read and study Watchtower literature regularly 39. Only Jehovah's Witnesses can understand the Bible 40. Angels direct the Watchtower organization 41. Jesus did not die on a cross but an upright pole 42. You cannot own or wear a cross 43. You must report your witnessing activity to the elders 44. You must go from door to door weekly to gain converts 45. You cannot have friends who are not Jehovah's Witnesses 46. You must refer to all Jehovah's Witnesses as "brother" or "sister" 47. You cannot play chess* 48. You cannot understand the Bible without Watchtower literature to explain it 49. A child abuser is reported to Watchtower elders and not the police 50. You must forgo vacations to attend annual conventions 51. You are discouraged from buying a two door car-A "Theocratic" or "spiritually strong" Jehovah's Witness will have a full size car for the door to door work 52. Men cannot wear beards 53. Men must wear short hair 54. Women cannot pray in the presence of men without a hat 55. You cannot have a tattoo 56. You forbidden to use any tobacco products 57. Only officially approved sexual practices are allowed in marriage 58. You must appear before a Judicial committee if you are caught breaking Watchtower rules (Secret files are kept on all members which record these meetings-these files are kept in New York and are never destroyed) 59. You must not own wind-chimes (they are for chasing away evil spirits)* 60. You cannot read any anti-Jehovah's Witness material 61. You cannot use pet foods made with blood or blood products 62. You cannot join any clubs or sports teams 63. You cannot wear jade jewelry* 64. You cannot purchase Christian products (books, music, plaques, pictures etc.) 65. You cannot wear any Christian jewelry 66. Jehovah's Witness meeting places have no windows 67. If you see another Jehovah's Witness breaking the rules you must turn them in to the elders to be interrogated 68. Jesus could have sinned and failed in his mission 69. Jesus was not born the savior but became the savior at his baptism 70. The Watchtower organization is God's prophet on earth today 71. Women must submit to Watchtower elders 72. You cannot support your country 73. One must study Watchtower books at least six months before he can be baptized 74. Before baptism, one must answer over 80 questions in front of a panel of elders 75. Most of The Book of Revelation applies to the Jehovah's Witnesses 76. You cannot celebrate Mothers or Fathers day (it may produce pride) 77. Kingdom Halls cannot have pews for seating 78. JWs are are fobidden to say "good luck" 79. God is not omniscient "all knowing" 80. God is not omnipresent 81. God only speaks through the "Governing Body" in Brooklyn, New York 82. The Holy Spirit is only for select Jehovah's Witnesses 83. The Lord's supper is only to be eaten by select Jehovah's Witnesses (144,000 group-99.99% of Jehovah's Witnesses are forbidden from taking the Lord's supper) 84. The Lord's supper can only be offered once per year 85. JWs in times of crisis, are strongly discouraged from consulting with family counselors, including mental health professionals who are not Jehovah's Witnesses 86. Only faithful Jehovah's Witnesses will survive Armageddon 87. If you have a non-Witness spouse your first loyalty is to the elders over your spouse 88. Jesus was equal to Adam (just a man) 89. Judgment day is 1000 years long 90. If you leave Jehovah's Witnesses or are expelled from the organization you will not be resurrected 91. Only Jehovah's Witness prayers are heard by God 92. Man's salvation is secondary in God's plan; Jesus was sent to "vindicate Jehovah's name" 93. God will destroy all non-Jehovah's Witnesses at armageddon 94. You forbidden to say "God bless you" when someone sneezes. 95. You must never enter a church building 96. You must never attend a church service 97. You cannot be involved in martial arts, boxing or wrestling 98. You cannot participate in a school play 99. You cannot donate blood or your organs when you die 100. You can never question what is printed in Watchtower literature 10l. You are forbidden to attend a funeral of an ex-Jehovah's Witness

what to do with my family? so my parents bought me a car a year ago just so that i didnt think badly of them. since they bought a car for each of my brothers and not me. unlike them i paid for my own insurance and its under my name and so its 87 dollars a month . i pay for my own parts unlike them and on Tuesday i bought 4 brand new tires. the stole my keys from my room on Wednesday and drove my car while i was asleep. i work at night so i come back at 7am. so they technically stole my car. then they got into a wreck. said they would pay for it to get fix but all they did was buy a door that was not even for my car and the window wont go down . and put it on. and expect me not to be angry. water and air gets in and the fender is messed up and the passenger door on the left as well. the car started making noises and air and heater doesnt work as well now either. i told them to fix it and they wont. i dont know what to do. i live technically rent free here with them but then again when i was working before i made around 1500 to 1700 a month only using around 475 a month and the rest was direct deposit into my mother and my bank account. a year and half later i wanted to get a computer and my mother told me i was broke cause she used it all. and i had to get one that was around 600. so the rest she pocketed. not to mention whenever i came back i wasnt allow to eat any of their food and still not . so all that money i had to just let go since i didnt know what i can do . now i am wondering how i can get them to fix my car. and if i they refused to fix it can i like sue them to fix my car. they are saying i have to pay back the 3000 they paid for my car but that meants they have to give me back everything i put into the car. i tried to hide my keys but they dont listen to it. they have done worse thing than this to me by the way. this is just the latest one

Need help with Class..... thank you...? 2. Some people have money; some people need money. Explain how the financial system links these people together. 3. Discuss the statement: “Since I have high credit card limits, I have lots of money.” Are credit cards money? 12. Rank the following assets in term of their liquidity. From least to most liquid: cash, savings deposits, gold, a house, a rare painting, a checkable deposit. Explain you rank order. 13. Is each of the following an example of direct or indirect financing? A. John purchases stock from the biotech firm that employ’s him. B. Mary purchases a newly issued government security. C. John places $3,000 in a savings account at the local savings and loans. D. John receives a loan from Mary. E. John receives a loan from a friendly savings bank. 1. Economics is typically broken down into microeconomics and macroeconomics. a. Microeconomics is the study of individual households and firms in a particular market. B.Macroeconomics is the study of individual households and firms in a particular market. c. Macroeconomics is the study of the causes and consequences resulting from the sum of all decisions made by households and firms in the economy. d. Both a and c are correct. 2. Finance is concerned with a. The study of the financial or monetary aspects of the production, spending, borrowing, and lending decisions of an economy. b. How new funds get created by financial intermediaries in the borrowing process. c. How the financial systems coordinate and channel the flow of funds from lenders to borrowers (and vice versa). d. All of the above. 3. An example of direct finance would be a. Your professor�s deposit of his or her salary in a checking account. b. Your purchase of stock in IBM. c. Your use of an ATM to get cash. d. Contribution into your pension fund. 4. An example of Indirect finance would be a. You purchasing a corporate bond issued by PepsiCo. b.You lending money to me to start a publishing company. c.You borrowing money from Norwest Bank to buy a used car. d.You borrowing money from a friend to by my 71 Chevy. 5.What do economists mean by capital? a.Financial assets b.Intangible assets c.Cash d.Machinery and equipment 6. Deregulation a.Is the removing or phasing out of some existing regulations b.Is the implementing or phasing in of new regulations c.Is any regulation, which pertains to accounting debits. d.Was a trend in the financial system prior to the 1970�s, but the trend of the 1970s and 1980s has been toward greater regulation 7. Which of the following would be an example of saving? a.The purchase of this study guide for your class b.The purchase of a corporate bond c.Paying your rent d.Using coupons to buy diapers at a department store. 8. Money a.Is only cash and currency. b.Is cash, currency, and credit cards c.Is something, which is acceptable in payment. d.Is income not spent on consumption 9. The difference between Surplus Spending Units (SSUs) and Deficit Spending Units (DSUs) can best be described by the following: a.DSUs spend less on consumption and investment good than their current income. b.SSUs spend more on consumption and investment good than their current income. c.SSUs need to borrow (or spend savings). d.DSUs need to borrow (or accumulate savings). 10.Exhibit 1-2 in the text shows the uses of savings for households and businesses. Which of the following is false? a.Savings may be used for investment in newly constructed houses. b.Savings is any income not spent on consumption by consumers or any income not distributed to the owners of business firms. c.Businesses may use savings for investment in new capital (plant and equipment). d.Income distributed to the owners of business firms is considered savings, since the owners are likely to retain it.

JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES? Are these facts and rules right? Found them before and I am shocked. I am not a JW but surely this is nonsense without trying to be rude! 1. Jehovah God is not a Trinity 2. The doctrine of the Trinity is inspired by Satan 3. Jesus Christ is a created being, who at one time did not exist (a.k.a.Michael the archangel) 4. The Holy Spirit is not a person but is "God's active force" i.e. gravity, electricity etc. 5. Heaven is only for select Jehovah's Witnesses 6. Heaven is limited only to 144,000 Jehovah's Witnesses 7. Jehovah's Witnesses are the only true Christians 8. There is no Hell (It is simply the grave) 9. There is no life after death (except for the 144,000) 10. Salvation is by good works not by Grace 11. You cannot be sure of salvation 12. Jesus is not to be worshiped or prayed to 13. Jesus did not rise from the dead bodily but as a spirit being 14. You are discouraged from attending college 15. The "first resurrection" occurred in 1918 16. All pastors are the "Antichrist" 17. All churches are of Satan 18. All governments are controlled by Satan 19. You cannot take a blood transfusion 20. You cannot be a police officer 21. You cannot salute the flag, stand for the national anthem, or own a flag 22. You cannot serve in the military 23. You cannot buy girl Scout cookies 24. You must attend five meetings per week 25. Jesus'second coming occurred in 1914 (only known to Jehovah's Witnesses) 26. You cannot marry a non-Jehovah's Witness 27. If one does not follow the rules of the Watchtower they will be shunned 28. You cannot read Christian literature from a Christian book store 29. You cannot be a cheerleader 30. You cannot celebrate any holidays (Christmas, Easter, etc.) 31. You cannot celebrate your birthday 32. You cannot run for or hold a political office 33. You cannot vote in any political campaign 34. You cannot serve on a jury 35. You are discouraged from giving to charity (except Watchtower causes) 36. You cannot speak to former members who are shunned (disfellowshipped) 37. You cannot accept Christmas gifts 38. You must read and study Watchtower literature regularly 39. Only Jehovah's Witnesses can understand the Bible 40. Angels direct the Watchtower organization 41. Jesus did not die on a cross but an upright pole 42. You cannot own or wear a cross 43. You must report your witnessing activity to the elders 44. You must go from door to door weekly to gain converts 45. You cannot have friends who are not Jehovah's Witnesses 46. You must refer to all Jehovah's Witnesses as "brother" or "sister" 47. You cannot play chess* 48. You cannot understand the Bible without Watchtower literature to explain it 49. A child abuser is reported to Watchtower elders and not the police 50. You must forgo vacations to attend annual conventions 51. You are discouraged from buying a two door car-A "Theocratic" or "spiritually strong" Jehovah's Witness will have a full size car for the door to door work 52. Men cannot wear beards 53. Men must wear short hair 54. Women cannot pray in the presence of men without a hat 55. You cannot have a tattoo 56. You forbidden to use any tobacco products 57. Only officially approved sexual practices are allowed in marriage 58. You must appear before a Judicial committee if you are caught breaking Watchtower rules (Secret files are kept on all members which record these meetings-these files are kept in New York and are never destroyed) 59. You must not own wind-chimes (they are for chasing away evil spirits)* 60. You cannot read any anti-Jehovah's Witness material 61. You cannot use pet foods made with blood or blood products 62. You cannot join any clubs or sports teams 63. You cannot wear jade jewelry* 64. You cannot purchase Christian products (books, music, plaques, pictures etc.) 65. You cannot wear any Christian jewelry 66. Jehovah's Witness meeting places have no windows 67. If you see another Jehovah's Witness breaking the rules you must turn them in to the elders to be interrogated 68. Jesus could have sinned and failed in his mission 69. Jesus was not born the savior but became the savior at his baptism 70. The Watchtower organization is God's prophet on earth today 71. Women must submit to Watchtower elders 72. You cannot support your country 73. One must study Watchtower books at least six months before he can be baptized 74. Before baptism, one must answer over 80 questions in front of a panel of elders 75. Most of The Book of Revelation applies to the Jehovah's Witnesses 76. You cannot celebrate Mothers or Fathers day (it may produce pride) 77. Kingdom Halls cannot have pews for seating 78. JWs are are fobidden to say "good luck" 79. God is not omniscient "all knowing" 80. God is not omnipresent 81. God only speaks through the "Governing Body" in Brooklyn, New York 82. The Holy Spirit is only for select Jehovah's Witnesses 83. The Lord's supper is only to be eaten by select Jehovah's Witnesses (144,000 group-99.99% of Jehovah's Witnesses are forbidden from taking the Lord's supper) 84. The Lord's supper can only be offered once per year 85. JWs in times of crisis, are strongly discouraged from consulting with family counselors, including mental health professionals who are not Jehovah's Witnesses 86. Only faithful Jehovah's Witnesses will survive Armageddon 87. If you have a non-Witness spouse your first loyalty is to the elders over your spouse 88. Jesus was equal to Adam (just a man) 89. Judgment day is 1000 years long 90. If you leave Jehovah's Witnesses or are expelled from the organization you will not be resurrected 91. Only Jehovah's Witness prayers are heard by God 92. Man's salvation is secondary in God's plan; Jesus was sent to "vindicate Jehovah's name" 93. God will destroy all non-Jehovah's Witnesses at armageddon 94. You forbidden to say "God bless you" when someone sneezes. 95. You must never enter a church building 96. You must never attend a church service 97. You cannot be involved in martial arts, boxing or wrestling 98. You cannot participate in a school play 99. You cannot donate blood or your organs when you die 100. You can never question what is printed in Watchtower literature 10l. You are forbidden to attend a funeral of an ex-Jehovah's Witness

Speed Dating Online, have you tried it? I'm a young guy, 23, reasonably attractive, outgoing, and all that, but I move around a lot on trips, new to the area, and am LTR orientated; my divorce was a year ago, and since then the adult dating life is new to me. I try to stay positive by recognizing that the women I meet even though they are horrible matches, have at least provided me with something unique, or interesting, and the experience alone has been worth it... What I'm trying to say is in the subject of relationships it's hard to be anything but optimistic; in the bars and online dating women are hit on by so many men that it's like buying from a used car lot, no matter what the thing you pay for will be over priced and have hidden parts ready to break down, and at any possible freaking moment will blow up in one's face. Oops, I'm getting off subject - have you tried the online speed dating? I thought maybe it'd be better. I hate online dating websites, but maybe with the focus being less on the disillusions of abstract profiles and more just direct face-to-face contact, it may bring the human element back into the picture.

Going to the doctor once my insurance kicks in...? Going to the doctor once my insurance kicks in...? I'm kind of wanting to vent a little bit but also get other people's opinions. I'm 22 years old, I don't smoke or do any kind of drugs, etc. From about 18 years old, I've experienced low self esteem, depression, no luck in relationships with women, etc. I always did fine in school, never got in trouble at home or with the law. I used to be a pretty well-balanced kid. Lately, I've just had these pent up feelings of frustration, anger, anxiety, and I always express those feelings in a violent and vicious way. I very rarely got angry at between ages 18 and 20 and if I did, I was able to control it easily. Soon after I turned 20, I bought a new car (this sounds pointless but I'm just going by a time line so I remember correctly) and a couple months into that, I was having some problems with it. Anyway, I'd basically lose my temper in the car, punching the steering wheel, driving violently, etc. At that time, I was working a full time job and was experiencing some stress over there. At some point, I got into it with a female co-worker and began yelling curse words and other things around her but it was directed towards her. That was something I never had done with anyone before. I had always stressed out about being single, too. I went through many girls that were only around for maybe a month each and it began kind of break my self esteem down. Then, in January 2008, I met my current girlfriend. Everything was fine until about April 2008 when I completely whacked out, turned angry and emotional, and was "baker acted" because of my bullsh!t. Ever since that time, I felt like something inside of me died. And sicne then, I've gotten worse and worse. I've lost my temper around my family and my girlfriend so many times, I've put them both through hell and back, I've mistreated my girlfriend the most. With my girlfriend, it started with arguing, progressed to heated arguing, progressed to yelling, progressed to violent outbursts, verbal abuse and even physical abuse. Just this past Friday, I got angry at her because, in my opinion, she wasn't into the sex that we were having. I totally lost control of myself, trashed the bathroom with her lotion, slapped her across the face and yelled at her, and then I turned my abuse on myself and beat myself in the face with my bare hands, giving myself black eyes, a sore head and swollen cheeks/eyes. And after all of that, my girlfriend was wiping my nose and blood that was on my face and was caring for me like a mother. This girl has proven to me that she will be by my side through thick and thin, for better or for worse, and yet I throw it all back in her face. She said she is fed up with me and my behavior and that I need to get help and straighten myself out. We live together, by the way. So, I turned in my insurance papers at work and once that kicks in, I'm going to the doctor to have some blood drawn and to see if anything in my body is off balance. My sister has a hormone imbalance and I believe my dad does, too, along with hypothyroidism. So maybe I have the same or similar problems. I'm sorry to make this so long and jumbled together but I just want other people's honest opinions. I want help, I want to live a normal and happy life with my girlfriend and treat her the way she deserves to be treated. For her birthday coming up, I have a special present for her this weekend and I know she will love it and she has no idea what it is. But, in a fit of anger, I threatened to cancel it and I almost told her what her present was. And when I planned this, I had the intention of keeping it a secret. I don't plan things for her only to take them away. I'm not really that kind of person. But that's what I'm becoming. My girlfriend knows the real Nick, but she rarely gets the real Nick. She says I'm really caring and loving, but the "other" Nick is just the opposite. Anyway, I feel better for typing up a storm. Just be honest with me and hand out any advice you think will be helpful. Thank you. Well, I'm not made of money and waiting for the insurance to kick in is way cheaper than paying big doctor bills and possibly big money for any kind of medications I may need. And, yes, shame on me for hitting my girlfriend. It's not fair to her. =( And she doesn't deserve it. She gets the brunt of all of my sh!t. My girlfriend and I live together. I mean, I could stay at my parents for a while but I'm not interested in that. And I'm defintely waiting until my insurance starts up so that I don't have to pay any ridiculous amounts of money. As for family history, I know my dad has a thyroid problem. My mom is fine and my sister has a hormone imbalance. As for grandparents, I know my Pops (dad's father) had anger issues when he was first married to my Nanny and they had 4 kids. He was stressed out from jobs and money problems back then. But I don't know about any actual illnesses or mental health problems. I'm not sure if my family would even know, anyway. By the way, my girlfriend and I used to be pretty sexualy active, sometimes we'd have sex every day of the week, take a 1 or 2 day break and then keep going. But for the past 3 weeks or so, she said she hasn't wanted me or desired me sexually because of my behavior. She said it's a big turn off and she feels used. And now that I know how she's feeling, sex is the last thing on my mind now. But our relationship is more important than the sex and I want to fix the relationship first and let the sex resume on its own. I just want to be happy in my life and not messed up anymore. I want her to be happy and us to be happy together, not seperate or any other way.

The likelihood of engine work already done? I have a 1966 Pontiac Bonneville that I recently picked up. Don't know anything about it's history. What work's been done, what hasn't, etc. Recently asked a question about octane, and it was pretty unanimously decided that the concern was the lack of lead in current fuels, and that I should get new valve seats, or use a lead additive. So, I went to a store, to buy lead additive, and had an interesting conversation with the sales rep (who owns two 1960's Vettes). His comment was whether anyone had done a rebuild prior to now, and if they had...wouldn't they have switched to hardened seals by now? Bottom line: The car was made in 1966. In 1973, unleaded fuel started phasing out leaded. Which means, in the 36 years since the intro of unleaded:, how likely is it that the engine has been rebuilt, and if so, does it seem reasonable to assume that the seals would have been changed at some point? I know the direct way to find out, is to rip the engine apart, and check them out. That's not an option right now. And I know that some cars have their original parts, never rebuilt, trailer queen kind of deals....this has definitely been a commuter car, so I doubt that's the case. So....thoughts on how safe an assumption this is....until I am able to have the engine worked on?

Unconfortable about live-in arrangement with boyfriend? My boyfriend and I have been together for 3 years.I recently got divorced and through my 3 years separation my boyfriend was very emotionally supportive but finances between us was always a problem. From day one I felt that I paid for meals drinks . We work for the same company and even lunches were paid by me more than him. This concerned me a lot but because I love him so much I have let it pass even though my friends adviced to do something about it.Im 40, my boyfriend is 30. I have 2 kids, a daughter of 20 who works part time and doesnt earn much and a 11 yrs old son.Both live with me. When I sold the marital home and divorced I got some money to put towards a new home but because of the market I decided to go for rental accomodation. My boyfriend first agreed we should buy together with more of the portion put by me with my money but slowly and surely he has changed his mind and says we should keep things separate.He has a flat (holiday home) and a mortgage and pays his normals bills towards it. The moment I got the rented house he moved in with me and now 4 months later, he has not paid anything towards any of the bills although i has mentioned it to him at least every month. This is getting to me badly and has affected our relationship in a way that I feel very angry and upset about it all and making me very unhappy. He doesnt really interact with my kids and Im having to go from room to room to make sure they are ok. Going out as four is awkward cos I feel I have to pay and puts me off, so now doesnt happen much. When my son is with his dad and my daugther is out we used to go for meals but now doesnt happen at all. When we first dates we used to go out all the time and I paid and I although I loved his company would feel that it was not right.. he did pay some times but I felt bad for it too.. When he goes out with mates (not ofetn now) he splashes with champagne and shows off treating to all sorts of drinks.. When the odd times happens and he goes out with me.. Only drinks beer and its to a minimum. This too makes me feels that Im not worth it and feel hurt.All this is taking its toll and now has even affected our sex life since we have lived together and always making excuses so not to go down that route. Anyway... my main concern is that I want to make living together fair and we should both should contribute fairly to all so I suggested that he should pay a quarter of the bills and he came back saying he would pay 200 quid a month and that should include everything including food which I spend about 100 quid a week and the petrol for taking us to work ( since we moslty go in my car as its more economical than his) . My direct debits, food and petrol come to much more and I dont know how to handle the situation.. He says he's direct debits for his flat come to 200 quid less than mine and he thinks he's being fair. the fact is that a quarter of bills comes to 298 and does not include food and petrol... I get 30 quid a week from my daughter and its as much as I can expect given she doesnt earn much and Im happy that she keeps to her payments more than what he does. He doesnt help in the house expect for doing dishes now and again but when I go to his flat I do so much and I want to... incl decorating it etc as he is not a diy person and Im been right behind him trying to get him to get it nice ( he does pay for everything there )etc..but many a times when we go there.. Ive bought the food for the weekend. I feel I put a lot in our relartionship and struggle to keep them all happy but somehow feel he is being a little unreasonable.. Am I being unfair??? Am I wrong in thinking that? is it all me? I never had to deal with this sort of thing before as my ex husband and I shared accounts and had it all in one pot.Is what Im was used to for all my years. The other thing is that he really doesnt want to commit to marriage and its clear to me that he wants to keep his flat and our home separate where I want to feel that although financillay its HIS flat that both should be OUR homes and should not be made to feel Im just a visitor when I go there as Our home is made OUR home and I would have it other way. Pls can someone give me some opinions on this situation I find myself in. Thnaks for answers so far. and yeahh.. I believe in communication and working towards a relationship is vital. I have lost my self steem and respect through my divorce, you are completely right and he knows this. I have tried to speak to him about the whole situation a number of times and do feel in my bones that he doesnt want to commit and jokingly he said recently that he would not be with anyone who didnt have their own mortgage or finances. He stressed that it was important cos he valued and worked hard for his.. BTW he aim in life is to buy a ferrari he had a Noble before. I suppose that would tell me alot when he doesnt want to commit to build on our future even though he says he loves me. I fell in love with him cos we had soo much in common. He loved having fun and we did so much.. he brought out the old person and young person in me after my marriage and I really thought he was sent to me and we were meant to be. I sacrificed everything for us.

Is it time to bite the bullet and realize that we are NOW in a Depression? Can we survive this? It's a complex issue and goes back through SEVERAL presidents and several Senates and Congresses. You can see ripples coming through from Reagan, Daddy Bush, Clinton, and Baby Bush. There was too much greed in the housing and stock markets. There was no oversight and people who received loans on their houses in the last 4 years should have been counseled and WARNED NOT to get a variable rate loan but the banks were under pressure from Wall Street to WRITE WRITE WRITE more loans and give Wall Street a much desired commodity on which they could make their commission portfolios rise. Don't forget about BEHIND the scenes as well. The CFR, the Fed, our leading economists, the "London Loophole", the Ruling Families, Bernanke, Paulson, and President Bush. EVERYONE had a part in this. On September 24, Bernanke started pulling OUT $225 billion dollars from the banking market, in a direct effort to cause a tightening of funds and create a panic that would FORCE Congress to pass the bail out plan and respond to President Bush's demands that Congress be forced to their knees if necessary to get this bailout passed. I realize the bail out is important and that it will cause a strangling effect on credit cards, home loans, and the economy if it is NOT passed but perhaps it's better to take our lumps NOW and get this Depression OVER as quickly as possible. Even CHINA is pushing to get this bailout passed but it is to preserve THEIR investment more than it is a fear for our economy. What we need to do is tighten our belts. The war must be stopped NOW and efforts must be made on the part of the govt to curtail ALL spending until they can balance the budget for this year. THAT will be a START! NO MORE MONEY for foreign countries ... no more money to Georgia ... no more money for ANYTHING! Bush saw the writing on the wall when everyone was SCREAMING to lower the gas prices. Had the govt made efforts to AT LEAST do THAT then the economy would have improved, the market would hold steady, food prices would have stayed firm, inflation would have been brought into check, and things would have still been tight but it would have been manageable. Bush has relied on his bullying tactics for too long. IT'S OVER MR. BUSH! You have broken the treasury. There is NO MORE MONEY FOR YOU TO STEAL! The cash cow has been drained. The Fed needs to restrict the banks. And SOMEONE needs to speak with the Rothschild family in London and get them to EASE OFF! This CRISIS, as they call it, is being MANIPULATED by the Rothschild Family just as they manipulated France during the French Revolution. Once the PEOPLE recognize that and focus on letting the MANIPULATORS know that there is NOTHING left to manipulate perhaps we can begin to work on this problem. THE USA needs to have a SUPER CLEARANCE SALE! JET AIRCRAFT ...HALF PRICE! We need to show the world that we CAN produce goods at really GOOD prices! We need to start drilling out OWN oil fields and supply the market at prices HALF of what the World market is right now. Our auto companies need to SCRAP the gas guzzlers and IMMEDIATELY start making the ELECTRIC cars and hybrids. How is it that APTERA, a SMALL auto company in Carlsbad, CA can make a car that gets 300 MPG and costs under $30,000 and yet Ford, Chrysler, and GM cannot! That is ABSURD! The Tata from India gets 50 + mpg and costs $2,500. Bush wants to waste the environment and scrub all the health laws that have taken 50 years to get into place ... why not allow the Tata to be imported to the USA and sold for under $5,000 with SOME of the Federal Safety Standards but NOT all! Remember when it used to cost $2,700 to buy a new Mustang? Remember when a Corvette was $3,500? Remember when an AC Bristol Cobra with 425 horses that got 8 mpg cost $4,000 but gas was 25c/gallon? Those days are NOT gone ... they have just been shelved. WE CAN GO BACK TO THAT ! WE have the resources ... we have the factories ... we have the skills ... but we ALL need to work together. Don't buy gas unless you NEED to and then only buy enough to last for a few days. If we STOP buying fuel the prices will come down. Start buying your food at the 99c store and Food 4 Less and Save-a-lot, and Smart & Final and buy the necessities, canned food, stuff that will LAST for a YEAR OR TWO. START TO HOARD FOOD NOW! If you have any relatives who went thru the depression ask THEM what to do! THEY KNOW ... they've been through it! Instead of buying bottled water for 99c/gallon go to the Geyser Water Machines and buy it for 20c/gallon. When you drive your car use it ONCE a week and do ALL your errands on the same day and PLAN your route on Google so that you can make it as efficient as possible. Conserve, conserve, conserve. And above all PRAY your hearts out ... not at Church ... but every DAY at HOME. WAKE UP Praying to God ... pray to Him at lunch ... pray to Him at dinner ... THANK HIM FOR everything you have and that your family is safe and that life c My question here is: Do you people agree with me or am I just going rapidly insane here? Does anyone else see what is going on with our govt and the ruling elite and the foreign families such as the Rothschild Family, or am I being sucked in by the conspirationalists? That video above states that the TRUTH is in the Conspiracies that are being spread around? Is that propaganda to support their own issues or is it REALLY the Truth? Sorry for dumping this in the Philosophy dept but a friend suggested it and said that you guys have the finest minds on stuff like this. I was tempted to dump it in the Religion dept since I like their minds too but I have never heard from YOU guys yet and I'm curious. I know this is REALLY long but I didn't know how else to word it briefly without loosing the impetus. This took a LOT of effort so PLEASE don't violate it or report it for whatever reason and I promise I'll come in here more often and join in on YOUR discussions. Thanks :-)

Not sure what to do with my mom anymore....? Me and my mom have never gotten along too well to say the least. She couldn't respect my privacy, and disagreed with me on every possible thing. The really liked to be nosy and get in to my business. Well, Just after my 18th birthday, I moved away for college and to start my career. I'm almost 20 now. I go home occasionally to visit, and because of certain circumstances (my mom using my car, being in a rural area), my only way home is for my parents to come and pick me up. Now, my mom, is the NOSIEST PERSON EVER. Through high school, she'd go through my backpack every morning before I left for school, and every day as soon as I got home. She'd go through my drawers on a daily basis. She'd watch me on the computer (not just peek at what I was doing, but full-out stare at every word I typed), as for my passwords, etc. If I had an arguement with a friend and she found out (even something minor), she'd be on the phone with their parents or my school in a second (and we're talking right up until the time I was a HS senior, 18y/o... She's even called my college before... where they laughed at her)... I thought it would stop when I moved away, but If anything, it's gotten worse. When me and my friend moved to a new house, we shared a 4 level back split with my landlord, so we had the top 2 floors and he had the bottom 2 floors, with a sliding pocket door between the two which was locked from his side. There were 3 of us living in the half of our house. My mom would come to pick me up, and one day, I went up to my room to get something, and she snuck downstairs to my landlord's half of the house and started rummaging through his things (his drawers, cabinets, fridge, even his room). After 5 minutes or so I came down so we could leave and saw my mom was in my landlord's half of the house. I told her to get out, and she couldn't understand why. I was like, "thats NOT OUR PART OF THE HOUSE, so you're BnE!", and She just said "Well it wasn't locked, if it's unlocked its fine!" I then went to bring stuff out to the car and she went up and tried to get into all of my roommates rooms, and actually SAID to me, "I see everyone's locked their doors.. Do you have their keys?"... I was like, MOM, you CAN"T DO THAT! I refuse to let her into my room now and she can't seem to understand why. She insists on using the bathroom multiple times at my house (using a different bathroom each time), during which I can hear her going through the drawers, and she usually leaves things messy and doors open. I leave her alone for 2 seconds and she searches the house. If I go home, I'll bring a backpack and a purse, and she will steal my purse to look through it, and go through my backpack while I'm not in the room (I leave my things in specific places so I can tell if they've been touched.. Plus the walls are paper thin). Then she wonders why I don't want to move home. She won't work, I pay for her car (well, MY car that SHE uses), and I've even gotten her a job before (really, really easy job that payed well, just reception desk), and she quit because she had to know too much stuff. She wont even apply to any other job, making excuses like "I can't be home for lunch"., I can't afford to buy my uniform", or refusing to go through a background check or be paid under $15/hour. She has NO experience and only graduated high school. (So clearly she won't be handed a 15/hour job doing nothing). Basically she doesn't want to work, but wants to be paid, thinks she should get first choice of hours because of her age, but refuses to actually TRY anything. When I got a job, I mentioned that I needed to get checks so i could get direct deposit. She insisted that I give them one of HER checks and she would give me the money. I doubt I'd see ALL of the money, plus she'd then love to look at how much I make. Any time I tell her to get out of my things, or ask her to be reasonable, mention a job I saw that would be suitable, she SCREAMS, CRIES, locks herself in her room like a little child and bawls for hours. I don't know what to do anymore, I can't stand going home, I can't keep forking out the cash to pay for her car when I'm in desperate need of a car myself, but she puts the guilt trip on me any time I spend money, go away with friends for a weekend or go shopping, or don't tell her something. She wants to come to my house and stay for a week so we can "go shopping" (with my money) and i"m running out of excuses (as she'll have my house stripped by then) I don't know what to do.. Any suggestions? Advice? Encouragement even? I can hardly put up with her anymore! Sorry if this is a rant at all. I get along great with the rest of my family (dad and brother) but when she's there, it effects me wanting to see them.

What recourse should I take against getting a faulty Used Car? I'm preparing to buy a used car, and I'll be buying direct from the owner. Is there anything I can do (ie. get them to sign a contract saying to the best of their knowledge the aforementioned car is ------ ----, and ------) to keep from getting scammed? I'm only asking because I'll be buying a low cost vehicle (2500-3500$) and it seems a lot of deals are too good to be true. Of course I'll test drive it, but if they are selling it chances are it'll pass a test drive.

Which is the best way to buy a used car? by "Cash" OR by taking "usedcar loan". please give your suggestions Which is the best way to buy a Used Car? by paying direct "Cash" OR by taking "usedcar loan". please give me your suggestions. I want to go for smart way of buying.it should be financially good choice.

i want to buy a cheap used toyota vista car from japan in good condition model 1996-1999 please direct me? chassis no sv 40-sv41 &sv 50 &51

Can I buy car insurance straight from the moneysupermarket.com website? I did a online quote for car insurance on the moneysupermarket.com website and I got a quote that I was happy with, so I was wondering if I can purchase the insurance straight from the moneysupermarket website or do I have to go to the insurance companies website and purchase it from their. How do I go about buying the insurance from the moneysupermarket website. I took down the reference number for the quote. How do I pay for the insurance from the moneysupermarket website, do I use a credit card or a bank account or how do they accept payment. Do I need to give the insurance company any more details other than the details that I entered into the moneysupermarket website. Is the price which I was quoted be what I pay or does the quote ever go up from what the website gave me. I don't know if it matters but the insurance company is quinn-direct .

How do I buy a used car in the UK without getting ripped off?!? I would especially love replies from professional car dealers, but any sensible comments welcome. More details below, thank you. I have bought 2 used cars from private sellers over the past 3 years. One was an MGF with a head gasket which blew about 4 months after owning it (which I now know is a common MGF problem) and the other was a Merc A Class, which was fine for about 2 years until the clutch gave out to the tune of £1400. Both seemed fine on the test drive and were well maintained by dealer mechanics. What I really want to know is: 1. Does anyone ever sell a car privately that isn't about to fall apart? 2. Is there some big secret to being able to tell which cars will cost £1000+ in repairs after a few years - if so, what is it?! 3. Are AA/RAC checks worth the money, or is it like NHS Direct, where they go over 100 questions, and tell you that they can't comment either way and it is up to you whether you proceed or not? Thank you. Just to clarify, I'd like advice on buying a new car, not smart ass comments on my driving style. The clutch was automatic.

Bought a used car, they installed a device, is it illeagl? So we bought a used car, they had us sigh a waivor and installed a kill switch that you have to imput a code to prevent it from killing the power to your starter, in the state of texas is this even leagal? Can someone direct me to a sight that would shed light to this. Thanks.

can someone direct me to site that rates used cars? i tried consumer reports, but would have to buy a subscription to get the info I need. I want to find out what the pro say is the best value in a used minivan.

The best used car warranty? (UK)? I am going to be buying a car next month. But unfortunately despite lengthy haggling i could not get a warranty thrown in. Anybody recommond a good used car warranty service. I have heard of warranty direct but do not know what they are like. Also, how much should I be paying for a years warranty. Thanks.

How long does it take to get proof of Insurance from Progressive Direct? I'm planning on buying my first car in the next few weeks and have been browsing potential insurers. Progressive Direct seems to be the cheapest, but I'll need proof of insurance in order to switch the title when I buy the used car. I just am wondering if Progressive Direct is in the manner of "Quote, Buy, Print" or if there is some lengthy wait before I can provide proof of insurance?

Can i run my car accessories off a 120vac line when the cars off? I have a nice stereo and i want to be able to turn my car off and run the stereo for a long time. The battery dies after about 30 minutes so i wanted a way to plug the car accessory into a household outlet. The car draws about 960watts. Thats 60amps on a 12Vdc. Some ideas i had were... 1: plug the 120Vac into the alternator that then converts the alternating current into direct current. 2: put a computer power supply in my car that has a 60amp 12Vdc rail. 3: Buy a very expensive (i cant actually afford it) 12Vdc power supply. 4: use a jump start system that can be plugged into the house outlet and the car at the same time. (would that draw the power off the house?)

Advise on buying a used car in India? I need a used car...my requirements are as follows Diesel ,Sedan,2004 onwards,maximum 30,000km,maximum 5to 5.5 lacs... Please advise me how far i can compromise on the kilometers run and the year... Whats the opinion about Indigo lx,13,000km,2006 model? I have heard that the car requires a lot of maintenance,has low resale value,suspensions not good etc I don't want to spend much money on maintenance and repairs Please advise me about the best car suiting my requirements or direct me to someone whom you know who can help me. How much can i give for an Accent CRDI ,2006,less than 20,000m run

What do I need for remote car starter to work on automatic cars with CHIP keys? ? I just bought a remote car starter for my 2001 Honda Accord, which is equipped with power locks. The key is equipped with a CHIP, so if any wrong key is used the engine will be locked for security. The remote car starter that I bought came with wires, remote and a black box with connectors. I talked to some of my friends who dont have enough knowledge of cars but they said you need some kind of module and an extra key to keep it in the car. I am not sure what it is called and not sure if it is really required. Someone please direct me in the right direction and possibly installation articles with pictures or a website. Thank you very much.

How do I downgrade my iPod Software? I have a 5th gen? (1st video iPod) with the software version 1.3 on it. I bought a car stereo with iPod direct connect, but it only supports 1.2.1 (like most stereos do) How do I downgrade (I am using Windows Vista X_X)

buying a car from canada? HI, I am wondering if someone want to buy a car from toronto and he is not canadian and he is just came here for a vacation (visitor visa) for 2-3 weeks. would he pay tax for that car (how much in percent), even if he wants to ship the car and not use it inside canada (no registration, no plate number needed) just a direct shipping from the dealer showroom to outside canada? 2- how much the shipping and insurance will cost, i know it depends on the car's price and the destination but if u have a rough idea please help me Regards HI, I am wondering if someone wants to buy a car from Toronto and he is not canadian and he just came here for a vacation (visitor visa) for 2-3 weeks. would he pay tax for that car (how much in percent), even if he wants to ship the car and not use it inside canada (no registration, no plate number needed) just a direct shipping from the dealer showroom to outside canada? 2- how much the shipping and insurance will cost, i know it depends on the car's price and the destination but if u have a rough idea please help me Regards

used car warranty in the UK? I am about to buy a 4 year old Jaguar X type and dont want to fork out for a whole years warranty from the car dealership. I have been trying to find a warranty provider that will cover me on a monthly basis ie by direct debit, but doesnt insist on me paying for 6 months cover before I can cancel. Basically I just want one months cover to make sure nothing happens within a month of picking up the car. Anybody know of any good companies who can do this?

HP on car in ex's name, where do I stand?? Last August I bought a car on HP from Suzuki Motors (using Kia finance part of GE Capital), I part exchanged my Corsa and paid £2000 cash, put the rest on finance. As I was a discharged bankrupt I could not get finance so my partner got the finance in his name. Even though in his name with the finance company I have paid the monthly payment into his bank every month from then to present time (the direct debit was set up from his account). The log book is in my name, as is the tax and insurance - my partner only as a provisional license so cannot drive it without supervison anyway. We recently split up and I cancelled the direct debit from my partners account and set up a standing order from my account to keep up the payments - problem is my ex partner is now being a pain and saying he wants the car, he says it is in his name so legally he can have it, I have contacted the finance company who said they can only speak to the Account holder regarding this matter - do I have a leg to stand on? All past payments although paid for by me have come from my ex's account, but it was my car that was traded in and my £2000 that was put down when we purchased it and it is me who have paid all the payments!!! I need to know where I stand because at present I have a standing order set up to pay them March's payment. The HP agreement is for 3 years and the agreement was taken out in August (6 months ago), so should I keep up the payments or could my ex at some time in the future come and take the vehicle off me.....I would be grateful for any advice you could give.

Car financing application? Hey Guys, I'm 16 and am looking to buy my first car soon, but the current money I have and what I generally earn in my part-time job, along with expnses such a cell phone contract, I am finding it hard to build up a substantial cash sum... So I know that dealerships offer financing on cars, but I'm not quite sure how it works... a buddy of mine at work says his financing stuff comes directly from his bank account, and he says his credit card isn't used at all. So my question is, do I need a credit card to apply for financing for a car? Or can I just go in and say, "this is what I earn, and this is what I can pay by debit or bank account direct withdrawls." ?? How does it work for someone my age, as my parents aren't in a great financial state either so I have to do this one all by myself.... thanks in advance!

I would Like to pay for a Car Per month.? Hi, I would like to buy a used car..about 7 years old or so...I'm looking into something like a VW Polo thats easy to insure since it will be my first car. The thing is I dont have the cash saved up to pay down flat for a car that costs 1500 or what ever...But I would like to pay in monthly Direct-Debits...like 400 quid a month or around there...so i can get if over and done with in a few months. I have seen some that say you pay for the next 5 years..and thats too long for me as I dont like being in debt. is there anything like this in the Uk? After seeing the Bank loan Question. Im not keen on doing this as the Credit-Chrunch makes it hard..and I am 19 so I doubt the bank would even give me a loan

Where can I get a convertible top and passenger window for a 91 Chrysler Labaron two door? We bought a used car at a garage sale. Runs great but have had difficulty finding miscellanous parts because Chrysler stopped making replacement parts. We also need a main curcuit board for lighting, signals, etc. We have them direct wired with toggles switches. We've been to junk yards and I've even searched on ebay for the top, but I guess this was a special model and what is suppose to work, doesn't.

Is using ING direct a good idea? I have a problem saving money. I received info. on ING direct this weekend. I have seen the commercials but never paid much attention. I just want to use ING to save money to purchase a car, and to start my saving to buy a home, which I want to do within the next 5 years. If anyone has used ING please tell me about your experience.

In what states is it legal to drive with fog lights? Can anyone direct me to a website that will let me know where I'm more likely to get pulled over? I bought my car used with after market headlights. I'm not able to adjust these so, for four years (in the state of Texas) I've also used my fog lights for extra light with no trouble. I know some are horribly bright but mine are not... I'm not one of "those guys". Now, I need to travel through several states and I don't want to get pulled over for something silly. Thanks for your help!

headlights not working on used car? i just bought a 1992 mitshubishi diamonti.I hav checked all fuses and relays.I jumped the headlights direct,That got me home.Now my turnsingles quite working,any thoughts

ordering glasses need help please? i need to order glasses. doctor prescribed one prescription for distance and one for close up /reading/computer work. i was told that i could either get two pair. use one for distance/ one for close work. or alternatively, get one pair that is bi focals that have distance/close up built into one. is it hard to use a bifocal glass ? also, are all the options, such as anti glare , tinting, transition etc. all necessary ? these are more expensive options than the frames i have picked out. the salesperson would not give me direct answers. after spending an hour with her , i still don't know what i need / what it is going to cost me. she kept giving figures about figures, two written pages of figures and was not direct / did not answer questions. i felt like my head was spinning, already i couldn't see cause of the dilation drops . i have bought cars before and it wasn't this comlicated ! today, i'll go back / decide. do you know ??

who will insure a london taxi black cab as a private car, for private use i want to buy a manial london taxi, i found a few both on ebay and in other places. tried all the insurance companies i can think of, and i tried the compareing sites, direct line norwich union tesco the coop noone has it listed only some affilliate of the AA had it listed because they do taxi insurance, then said they could do private car insurance on it but it would be well over 2 grand any advise joe

how do u buy a gift for your husband when....? u have a joint checking acct with direct deposit, u share one car, and are always together. Is it even possible? we can see where transactions are made or how much money is getting used and with one car we are usually together. He says he doesn't want me to buy him anything for our 5th wedding anniversary /valentine's day and i want to ......... but if he doesnt want me to ....... how do i sneak money and go buy it.? and what if he gets mad cause i bought something anyway? i can't win oh and any ideas on what to buy? i was thinking something engraved saying happy anniversary! 5 years and counting... what do u think?

Do you belong to the "new Church of Global Warming"?

plz connect me to somebody/some place where i could buy a TOYOTA corolla or camry 4less than 8thousand, plz i need help buying an affordable used toyota.i need a car[toyota] with at most 98,000mileage on it and not more than 8thousand dollars,total.plz serious and honest and direct response would save this yound working student.

Which insurance company? I am 17 year old male in the UK. I have a Citroen Saxo 1.1L 3 door 2000 car. I bought the car for £800. It is not modified in any way and it is in a secure garage every night. Having my dad as the policyholder is not beneficial because although he has been driving for over 30 years, he has always had a company car and has never owned, and therefore never had insurance. I have looked everywhere for insurance and the cheapest is £3500, most quotes are over £4000 and around a third of the results are over £10000. This is 3rd part F+T and using sites such as Confused, Compare the Market etc. I also tried getting quotes direct from the company and it's no cheaper. If anything it's more expensive. Which companies should I try, and has anyone else been getting ridiculous quotes like this? Why are people telling me to go to Confused.com? Read the question!!! Thankyou those that did read the question. It's on a full UK license and I always say that the car is in a garage. Is it likely that the high prices are to do with my area? For those that know it I live in the far west of Newcastle.

Are auto auctions a rip off? There are auto auctions in the LA area, cars that come from repos etc. They say this is where the dealerships go to buy a lot of their cars for their used car lots. But just ordinary people go to these as well. I've been looking at a site called www.seize.com & others. I want to get another car, they say people can get nice cards for like 60% or more less than a used car lot at a dealership. Is this true? I'm going to go to one next weekend just to watch, I just wanted to know if anyone here has any direct or had a friend buy one at an auction before. thx

What do you spend your money on while your in the Army? How is AIT? do you have to buy your food? So it's kinda like direct diposite? your check will automatically go to your bank account? Do you have time to spend money while in AIT? Do you have to buy your own food in AIT? What about after? I'm just wondering. I'm 18, I have no car, no bills, no kids and I was planning on letting my family use the money.

Baking in Vs Direct Parking? What is the main reason why some people back in and some people don't?I used to drive a 99 Ford Windstar(fords suck by the way) and backed it in about 70% of the time.Now I drive a 89 Toyota Celica(Awesome car) and back in half the time.The answer I heard the most was that large cars are easier to pull out when parking backwards.But I still park my little Toyota sports car backwards so I don't buy that explanation too much. What do you drive&how do you park it? http://www.coyoteblog.com/coyote_blog/2005/01/why_do_people_b.html

Debit card - Checking account question - No money - Help? Ive got to buy a car part. The part costs 300.00 I really really need it today. I have 190 in my bank checking/debit card I get paid tomorrow 800 direct deposit in the am. I go through US BANK Anyways can i go to the store and buy it today and use it as a debit? a credit? will it go through? Usually when I do something as a debit it takes 3-4 days to clear my bank--- Anyways I know I should wait but I really cant. Its kinda inportant I do it. What could happen? Give me suggestions! Am I safe to buy it? Will it go though as Accepted? Or declined?

Can someone interpret this tarot spread please? Queen of Swords Briefly: Her future lies in learning to trust others again. In Detail... Physically usually (though not always) tall and/or slender woman. Quite often has dark hair. Refined appearance and conservative in dress most of the time. Gracious manner. She prefers sophisticated clothing. Personality is cautious and clever. Can be cunning, destructive and manipulative. She is often aloof and distant. She keeps her distance and puts up barriers around herself. She displays an air of unemotional responses. She may appear hard, selfish and self-controlled. Beneath her facade she hides much previous emotional pain and/or hardship. She has learnt how to survive. She is a woman alone. She is either a widow, divorced, a spinster or without a loving partner. She may have spent a long time on her own and keeps up her defences and her sword drawn to protect her at all times. She has a fondness for red roses. She looks good in black clothing. She likes to wear expensive or perhaps antique and conservative jewellery most of the time, though sometimes she wears some bold jewels. She knows she would or could be seduced if she lets her guard down. She is not a social butterfly. She can seem to be unforgiving in some circumstances, but this is her self-defence mechanism being activated to avoid feeling pain and disturbing emotional reactions. She cries in her sleep, and little elsewhere. She feels more in control if she can avoid having too deep feelings for anyone, lest they puncture her heart and give her reason to despair. She can become big hearted if in the right company and circumstances and when she feels safe and secure. There is hope for her and she is wise enough to know it. She is symbolic of the rose, seductive and potentially dangerous, capable of cutting the skin and making it bleed, yet the soft velvety petals can blossom into the most beautiful arrangement and captivate your heart. She is wistful and reflective, serious yet sensuous, yet always alert. She is capable of being the Goddess or the crucifier. Occupations suited to her would be the head of a company or large organisation. Also she would make a great surgeon, doctor, police officer, dentist or anything that involves the use of sharp items or weapons. She would make a good soldier, warrior, fighter or leader of a revolution. She knows only one truth, her own. Her future lies in learning to trust others again. She has been severely betrayed in the past by women and men alike. She may need to take a leaf out of the book of the Queen of Cups, who is more giving, loving and affectionate. She could have a love relationship but only if total trust exists. There is no room for dishonesty or lies. If she is betrayed, she severs her relationships completely and irrevocably and never goes back. Friends are cast off and not seen again should they make the mistake to betray or abuse her. Her goodwill only stretches so far and behind that she may lose some of her sense of compassion, knowing that others should learn to be more self-reliant, like herself. She may go to the extreme of cutting off her husband's head, should he betray or deceive her. Querent's card. If this is you, then you may be being called to meet the challenge of your strengths and you will meet this head on regardless of whether this produces success or failure. Even in failure, you will learn where you went wrong and this is the ultimate lesson. If you are not the querent and this card appears, I suggest that you make an ally of this woman, because she can be a powerful opponent if you should cross her. She is loyal and steadfast to those she gets close to, just don't mess with her, because you will wish you hadn't. Your World - Your Focus What surrounds you currently, how others view you, where you are both mentally and spiritually. Queen of Pentacles Briefly: You are on your way to fame and fortune. In Detail... The picture on this card shows a beautiful woman wearing lovely clothes and a crown on her head, placed on top of lovely beaded headwear. She holds in front of her a large pentacle and her hands are slim and well manicured. She wears a special ring, which has a large oval stone set in it, which is possibly a ruby. There are mountains in the background, similar to those in Hawaii. There is foliage around her and nuts growing on these. Generally she has blue eyes, though could have any eye colour. If you are this person, you are on your way to fame and fortune. You may come into a windfall, marry well, or somehow stumble upon a unique way to increase your income. You will be well liked by your friends and loved by your family and husband. You are serious, yet vulnerable. You are calm, yet can be set back by those who stir conflict around you. The comforts of life are important, more so for your own peace within your own mind knowing that you have what you need. If you are not this woman, then you will meet someone like her who supports you in many and varied ways. If you are a female, this woman will become your most ardent fan and friend. If you are a male, this woman may become your lover or your wife. Cherish her, for she is loyal and affectionate and has your best interests at heart. Your Lovers World - Their Focus What surrounds your Lover currently, how others view them, where they are both mentally and spiritually. Eight of Wands Briefly: A new love is coming into your life and very swiftly at that. In Detail... This card has a picture of eight wands running right across it. For some this can mean that a new love is coming into your life and very swiftly at that. It brings things quickly into focus and gives you the opportunity to seize a brilliant opportunity or improve your life in some way. You could also be about to move to a more tranquil setting in either your home life or the location or your work. A river or other picturesque scene may be part of your new environment, or you may meet someone special in just such a location. If you are planning a pregnancy, now may be your most fertile time. The energy of the season of Spring may make you feel inspired to be especially creative. Nature of your Issues together Either past influences or current what surrounds you both. The Chariot Briefly: Travel awaits you. Should the other travel card, the six of swords also be in your card layout, then this is an indicator that you are to move across new ground, or maybe even purchase a mode of travel such as a car. In Detail... Generally speaking this card depicts some kind of travel. Should the other travel card, the six of swords also be in your card layout, then this is an indicator that you are to move across new ground. However, even by itself, as this is a major arcana card, travel is still a strong possibility. You may travel quite a distance and your goal is to get there, by whatever means you can find, even horseback if necessary. This can also mean that someone is coming from a long distance towards you. For some people this can represent getting a new mode of transport, such as buying your first car, or buying a new car or bike or whatever. The emphasis is on getting to your destination by the quickest route available. This card too is about choices. You may have to make a major decision around this time that will alter your circumstances quite dramatically. Do not resist change for that will disrupt the natural flow of events that are waiting to unfold for you. Also I have seen this card manifest in matters to do with re-decorating the home. Sometimes it is just new curtains or cushions, however the aim is to bring comfort into the home. Obstacles to overcome Areas that need to be illuminated, places that need to be worked through. Ace of Swords Briefly: Broaden your horizons and make sweeping changes. Your future is about to move ahead in many and varied ways. In Detail... When you draw this card, you are being given the urge to broaden your horizons and make sweeping changes. Your future is about to move ahead in many and varied ways. This card cuts aside those things and people that you no longer need or are relevant to your life. This can also too be a fertility card, so if you are seeking to bring a new baby into the world, this can help to manifest it. It is possible that you may feel like making a new beginning in your life and starting over. You could move house, change jobs, get married or have a new baby arrive. Whichever you choose, it will be a welcome change and one that will require additional energy on your part, however you will more than adequately meet the new challenge. Physically, it could mean that an operation is imminent, and that your health is undergoing some changes. It is possible that something has to be removed, whether that be a tooth or other body part, and it may be replaced with an artificial part. This gives the ability to recover quickly and to get on with the rest of your life. You may also be undergong major psychological changes where you are feeling more confident and outgoing. You may start becoming more ambitious or self-motivated and ready to take on new challenges and dare to do more than you have ever done before. Luck is on your side. Lessons & Signs to watch for The Divine Universal watch tower! Signs to signal their impending arrival, areas that need illuminating... only you will know that which needs to be seen. Three of Wands Briefly: The seeker of knowledge and truth. He searches until he finds what he is looking for. In Detail... This card depicts a man with his back to us though revealing part of his face as he looks out over the hillside. He holds a wand in his hand which has three leaves sprouting from it signifying growth and abundance. In front of him is another wand and behind him the third wand. He is contemplating his future and possibly the journey ahead of him. In the distance are mountains with high peaks. It appears to be an almost barren environment, warm and dry. However he has with him the symbols of growth and can plant wherever he sees fit. He wants to settle down, but must first wander and roam until he finds his true home. This card too is the seeker of knowledge and truth. He searches until he finds what he is looking for. Your Hopes, Fears, Desires What is it that your soul really wants and needs. The Sun Briefly: There is also the possibility, for those who desire a child, that a pregnancy is imminent. Any new business venture also has the signs of success written on it, so proceed with confidence that all will be well. In Detail... This card depicts the Sun and in the front of this are a male and a female looking deep into each others eyes. There are sunflowers on the card, some greenery and a wall in the background. Often this card symbolises Summer or is associated with the sing of Leo. Perhaps an important event will occur around your own Summer month or during the one month time span of Leo which is from July 23 up to August 22. For some this can mean a very special relationship on the horizon, and one that may very well lead to marriage, this will be a successful union and bring much happiness into both people's lives. There is also the possibility, for those who desire a child, that a pregnancy is imminent. Any new business venture also has the signs of success written on it, so proceed with confidence that all will be well. Also a distinct possibility is a trip to a warm location in the near future. Your Lovers Hopes, Fears, Desires What is it that your lovers soul really thirsts for? King of Swords Briefly: Now is the time to make a clean break with what you have been doing up until now. In Detail... Physically he is usually tall and relatively slim. Sometimes bearded and with piercing eyes, either blue or black. He sometimes gives an austere appearance. He may look like he doesn't smile too often. He may not age well and could tend to look rather weathered or older than he actually is, even at a young age. Mostly he would have dark hair. Conservative in attire most of the time. Serious manner in appearance and clothing. Personality: Can be abrasive, tactless and have a harsh attitude towards life and his efforts for survival. He may have fought various battles, personal or in times of war, that have left him feeling empty and scarred. He may even have a physical scar on his face or hands. He tends to treat people abrubtly, as if they annoy him just by their presence. He is serious and often secretive. Often, what he doesn't say, says it all. His look can condemn. He likes to be in charge and in control of his life and his environment. He is generally in business suits or a uniform of some type. He appreciates the discipline of keeping up appearances and likes his boots polished very well. He may actually collect old relics or swords as a hobby and enjoy cleaning and polishing them and putting them on display in his home. He is generally tidy by nature, methodical and despising clutter and useless items. He believes that life is meant to involve hard work and he would not like to be unemployed at any time, as he likes the structures of time and discipline in his well-ordered life. He would appreciate a good steak. He dislikes waste and frivolity. He has the gift of intelligence, commonsense and foresight. He likes to have well-defined plans and goals. He is a stickler for rules and doing his duty. He is a born leader. He appreciates time. He is capable of being the instructor. Occupations suited to him would be the head of a company or large organisation. Also he would make a great surgeon, doctor, police officer, dentist or anything that involves the use of sharp items or weapons. He would make a good soldier, warrior, fighter or leader of a revolution. His future lies in being more open to others if he is to feel fulfilled at the end of his life. He could fall in love again, or renew his vows with his wife if already married. He is faithful though observant of the beauty of women. He especially admires women of grace and good manners. He is as vulnerable as the next man, but rarely shows it. He will have a relationship if she shows enough direct interest in him. Querent's card. If this is you, now is the time to make a clean break with what you have been doing up until now. Sever the past and start anew. You can heed the challenge. You are brave and can face anything the future holds. Just say yes! If you are not the querent and this card appears, I suggest that you allow this person to be themselves. Do not stand in this man's way, he will rollercoaster over you without even noticing you were stood there in the first place. He can be the most sincerest friend, only after you have proven your friendship to him, never before. What Challenges your Relationship Areas that require awareness and attention. The Tower Briefly: For some people this can mean a radical change in their lives that was unexpected. It can be major house move, change of location to a totally different area or country, a divorce, or other sudden development which means you have to adapt to the ever changing forces around you. In Detail... This is an awesome card to look at. There is a picture of a tower and in the background is a storm and lightening. There are dark clouds and the sea leaps up around the building. There are people leaping from the windows to escape the blazing inferno. For some people this can mean a radical change in their lives that was unexpected. It can be major house move, change of location to a totally different area or country, a divorce, or other sudden development which means you have to adapt to the ever changing forces around you. Sometimes if means that a radical overhaul of your life is needed to put things into a different perspective for you. You may have been in a rut or felt unable to make new changes, and the energy of this card shows that somehow an event will occur that gives you the opportunity to do just that. If some disaster does strike that you have difficulty coping with, be aware that for some reason there is a lesson or a message in the experience for you to learn from. If a relationship ends around this time, take heed that this was meant to be, and that your resistance to move with the ever changing tide will be made more difficult if you do not adapt. It will be easier on yourself if you can remain flexible and ready to do whatever you have to do when the time comes. The Final Outcome The Final Card, the outcome of it all, the future of your relationship. Page of Cups Briefly: Time to discover some new career direction that will lead you towards prosperity. In Detail... The picture on this card is of a youngish person, who is often male, though this can indicate a female. He is colourfully dressed and wears a hat and some plumage in it. He carries some red flowers, and a cup with a fish jumping about in it. He looks content and yet very innocent. He could be about to embark on a new career or had just graduated from college, university or from law school. He is clean shaven, either blue or black eyes and has lovely sleek hair. He loves to wear bright coloured clothing which reflects his warmth and compassion for others. If you draw this card and the person is yourself, you may discover some new career direction that will lead you towards prosperity. If it is someone else, they could become very important to you, either by becoming your new best friend, or your lover or husband/wife. This person is also highly sensitive and should therefore only mix with people who are positive and enthusiastic. There may also be some special occasion coming up where you have to put on your best threads. Hi Pam, thank you, that was very accurate!! I had a tarot spread online and didn't know how to interpret it, but you did very accurately. My desire is love and sincerity, but he seems to want dominance. Can this be resolved? the 8 of wands describes his studies - he is busy in grad sch. and queen of swords (first card) describes me, yes. the chariot shows he is overseas! Amazing. And yes, I agree with the tower and the ace of swords. There' egos and power struggles here, but I don't know when I could talk to him - when I try he avoids it. he seems to want to be in control but i don't want to be controlled. I was thinking it's not what I want but I don't know how to resolve it..

Why is no sound coming from my speakers in a 2003 Civic? My rear right speaker has apparently blown (it only makes a static noise and the rear left speaker noise is faint, so I figured there was a power issue). So, I directed all the sound to come out of my front speakers yesterday. This made the volume much louder out of these speakers than that same volume setting normally does. This morning in the car, the sound just suddenly stopped. If i turn it off for 20 minutes, then turn it back on, I hear a short burst of static and the nothing. I have a stock radio and I haven't touched anything. I have no owner's manual and no fuse box diagram as I bought the car used a month ago. Help!

Several questions regarding Mazda MX-3s? I'm buying my first car. There's a used, 1993 Mazda MX-3 from a private seller I'm going to test drive with my father tonight. Truthfully, I haven't read much about this type of vehicle (wanted a Prelude or Integra, but I really wanted to give this MX-3 a chance, I'm a little in love with it already). It's an automatic, it's in really good shape. I wanted to ask of anyone who might own/have owned one, or knows much about them: What kind of gas mileage can I expect from it? What are the most common problems seen in MX-3s? (This is going to sound stupid, because I know it's a sport compact, but) are the backseats big enough to fit a child booster seat? (I've got a five year old niece and promised her many fun "adventures" when I get my car). Anything else critical I should know about this type of car before considering buying one? Any helpful websites you can direct me to, to learn more? Any information is useful. Thanks. :)

getting your credit report? My mom told me there are three credit companies. experian, equifax, and transunion. she said online I could get a report from each one along with my credit score...for free. I THINK (im not totally sure) my score is 598. and I need to get a car loan. I want to buy a used car and I found a 2001 ford focus for $2000 as long as I pay cash to the dealer. But I dont know what my next step should be I found a car but I have no clue where to go from here on a lan. any advice would be apprecieted. also I was thinking of going to my bank to see about a loan since I have been with them for 2 years and never been over drawn and have direct deposit. also I make over $1600 a month.

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What is the relationship between 911 and Saddam?

association of committee to elect the rev dr kamal karna roy v. homeland security dept us issue birth obama?

scratched windshield? hi can anyone tell me if there is a way to remove scratches from a windshield. someone used some type of a metal object on my cars wind shield there are numerous scratches on the windshield not deep ones. you can run your finger nail over the scratch and not feel them but looking through the shield can drive ya nuts in direct sunlight. can a glass shop buff these out? any way i can do it my self with some kind of product i can buy? thanks

After University? 50 Things that change after University 1. 6:00 a.m. is when you get up, not when you go to sleep 2. Having sex in a single bed is absurd. 3. You keep more food than beer in the fridge. 4. Your fantasies of having sex with three women with lesbian tendencies are replaced by fantasies of having sex with anyone at all. 5. You don't volunteer for clinical trials at the local hospital 6. You know all of the people sleeping in your house. 7. You hear your favourite song in the lift at work. 8. Informative TV does not include Richard and Judy. 9. The bank manager doesn't write threatening letters any more. 10. You carry an umbrella. 11. Seven-day benders are no longer realistic. 12. You don't go to Tesco with all your friends. 13. You have standing orders and direct debits. 14. The heating works in your house. 15. Your friends marry and divorce instead of get together and break-up. 16. You pay the government thousands of pounds every year. 17. You go from 130 days of holidays to 20. 18. Jeans and a jumper no longer qualify as 'dressed up'. 19. You're the one calling the police because those damn kids next door won't turn down the stereo. 20. You get out of bed in the morning even if it's raining. 21. Washing up is not an annual ritual. 22. Older relatives feel comfortable telling sex jokes around you. 23. You don't know what time the kebab shop closes anymore. 24. Your car insurance goes down and your car payments go up. 25. You feed your dog Pal instead of McDonalds. 26. You don't get ideas for drinks from local tramps. 27. You don't put half-finished curries in the fridge to eat later. 28. You don't spend half your day strategically planning pub crawls. 29. You "hate scrounging students". 30. You no longer have a strange attraction to road signs when drunk. 31. Sleeping in the lounge is a no-no. 32. You can't persuade your flatmates to 'Drink till dawn'. 33. You don't spend Wednesday afternoons in the pub. 34. You always know where you are when you wake up. 35. You no longer take naps from noon to 6 p.m. 36. A fire in the kitchen is not a laugh. 37. You go to the chemist for Panadol and antacids, not Condoms and pregnancy test kits. 38. A £3 bottle of wine is no longer 'pretty good stuff'. 39. You can remember the name of the person you wake up next to. 40. You actually eat breakfast foods at breakfast time. 41. You don't have mice living in your kitchen. 42. Grocery lists are longer than pot noodles & cans of lager. 43. You don't go to Liquor Save to buy Vodka. 44. You have hoovered. 45. Breaking the law means doing 40 in a 30 zone. 46. 'I just can't drink the way I used to' replaces 'I'm never going to drink that much again'. 47. Over 90% of the time you spend in front of a computer is for real work. 48. You don't experiment with banned substances. 49. You don't get drunk at home, to save money, before going to a pub. 50. You don’t find a "dump" left in the toilet hysterically funny anymore.

Christians, if god is so almighty why does He allow so much evil in His Holy name? A series of scandals resulted in the destruction of the reputations of several famous Christian evangelists. Some of the more famous happened in the 1980s with Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker and Jimmy Swaggart. Some scandalized televangelists continue preaching, though with a far diminished viewership. Despite their respective scandals, they each often retain a core group of "faithful" followers. Contents [hide] 1 Jim Bakker 2 Darlene Bishop 3 Ted Haggard 4 Kent Hovind 5 Jimmy Swaggart 6 Jim Whittington 7 References [edit] Jim Bakker After receiving millions in salary and bonuses from his PTL televangelism network, Jim Bakker was forced to resign in 1987 following threats of the revelation of payoffs to former secretary Jessica Hahn, to whom Bakker's staff members had paid $265,000 to keep secret her sexual services to him. A later investigation into financial irregularities at PTL and its Heritage USA Christian-oriented theme park led to Bakker additionally being indicted on federal charges of fraud, tax evasion, and racketeering. [1] [edit] Darlene Bishop Darlene Bishop, a televangelist in Monroe, Ohio was sued by four relatives "over her claim that God cured their father - her brother - of throat cancer. He died of the disease 18 months ago." Her book, Your Life Follows Your Words tells how her brother was cured of cancer, but "there is no mention of his death in the book, which she says is due to the fact that it was published at a time when he had been in remission for more than a year." Bishop was also accused of probate irregularities and of mishandling her brother's estate.[2] [edit] Ted Haggard On November 3, 2006, Ted Haggard, who actually was regarded as a pastor rather than as a televangelist, resigned his leadership of the National Association of Evangelicals[3] and temporarily stepped aside as pastor of his church because of allegations by former prostitute[4] and masseur Mike Jones that Haggard engaged in sex with him for three years and used methamphetamine. Haggard at first claimed he did not know his accuser.[5] He later admitted receiving a massage from Jones but denied having sex with him. He also admitted buying methamphetamine but asserted he never kept it and denied ever using it. On November 4th he was dismissed by the church for "sexually immoral conduct." [6] [edit] Kent Hovind On November 2, 2006, Kent "Dr. Dino" Hovind and his wife, Jo, were found guilty by a jury in Federal court in Pensacola, Florida of numerous federal tax and tax-related offenses. Hovind is best known as an outspoken "Young Earth" creationist. He is serving a 10-year prison term.[7][8] [edit] Jimmy Swaggart Jimmy Swaggart admitted sinning against God and his wife in 1988 after being caught on film taking a prostitute to a motel. He had prior built his ministry into a $150 million-a-year (£65m) concern.[9] In 1991 it was alleged that he was stopped by police in a car with another prostitute. [10] [edit] Jim Whittington Jim Whittington spent 10 years in prison for money laundering, mail fraud, conspiracy, and interstate transportation of stolen property from his evangelist crusades and direct mail business in the 1980s. On November 2, 2005, U.S. District Court Judge Malcolm Howard ordered the Rev. Jim Whittington to pay $5,500 a month. Whittington, who had expensive high-speed boats and a Rolls-Royce, owed wheelchair-bound Valeria Lust $848,532.[11] [edit] References ^ Ostling, Richard. "Enterprising Evangelism", Time, 1987-8-03. Retrieved on 2007-01-27. ^ Ed Pilkington, Ed. "Tele-evangelist sued over 'God can heal' claim", The Guardian, January 2, 2007. Retrieved on 2006-11-03. ^ Jeff Sharlet (2005). "Soldiers of Christ: I. Inside America's most powerful megachurch". Harper's 310 (1860): 41-54. p. 42. ^ Harris, Dan. "Evangelical Leader Denies Accusation of Paying Former Gay Prostitute for Sex", ABC News, 2006-11-3. Retrieved on 2006-11-05. ^ Banerjee, Neela. "Accused of Gay Liaison, Head of Evangelical Group Resigns", The New York Times, 2006-11-3, pp. 1. Retrieved on 2006-11-04. ^ "US pastor admits sex 'immorality'", BBC News, 2006-11-05. Retrieved on 2006-11-05. ^ "Dr. Dino, wife guilty", Pensacola News Journal, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-11-03. ^ "'Dr. Dino' guilty on all counts", Pensacola News Journal, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-11-04. ^ "On This day: 21st Febuary 1998 TV evangelist quits over sex scandal", BBC World News. Retrieved on 2007-01-25. ^ "Swaggart Plans to Step Down", The New York Times, October 15, 1991. Retrieved on 2007-01-25. ^ "Preacher ordered to pay Fla. widow", News 14 Carolina, Associated Press, 2005-11-02. Retrieved on 2007-01-25. Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_evangelist_scandals"

how 2 annoypeople at the store .........very long? how 2 annoypeople at the store "Accidentally" get stuck in one of the frozen food doors. Give people strange looks and see if anyone helps you out. Add really funny things to other peoples’ carts and watch them pay for it and see if they notice. Around Christmas time, start caroling. Ask for money from the listeners. As the cashier runs your purchases over the scanner, look mesmerized and say, "Wow. Magic!" Ask if you can buy a shopping cart. Ask other customers if they have any Grey Poupon. Ask Someone if they know were they sell little babies! Attempt to fit into very large gym bags. Bring a friend and get in a shopping cart. Have them push you around while you yell "ye-haw!" Buy chrome hubcaps and put them on in the parking lot Challenge other customers to duels with tubes of gift wrap. Constantly wink at a person you don't know. Follow them around and blow kisses to them. Dart around suspiciously while humming the theme from "Mission: Impossible." Do all of these above without getting thrown out! Contributed Drag a lounge chair on display over to the magazines and relax. If the store has a food court, buy a soft drink; explain that you don't get out much, and ask if they can put a little umbrella in it. Drape a blanket around your shoulders and run around saying, "...I'm Batman. Come, Robin--to the Batcave!" Dress as a Jedi and randomly tell other shoppers in you're best Yoda voice,"May the force be with you". Everytime you walk out the door (or try waiting by the door for others to walk out), make a dinging noise then say mechanically "We're sorry. You have activated the Wal Mart inventory control service. Please step back and a Wal Mart associate will help you. Thank you." Fill your shopping cart with matchbooks and gasoline and walk around smiling at people. Find a parent with her kid in the shopping cart. Point at the kid and ask the parent, "What aisle are they selling these on?" Follow people through the aisles, always staying about five feet away. Continue to do this until they leave the department. Gather a bunch of bouncy balls and bounce them into neighboring aisles. Get 20 people together and play hide-n-go-seek. Get a dish towel and bucket and sit on the floor singing "It's a hard knock life for us!" Get a friend, put on as many articles of clothing you can find and start sumo wrestling (use diapers if possible) . Get a group of friends together and take lawn chairs from the display then rewind the movie playing on the display TV in electronics, sit down and watch the entire thing. Get one of those fake dogs that barks/sings, place it on the ground in front of a group of people and press the button to make it sing/bark. Then proceed to bark and growl like you are going to attack it Go into the dressing room and yell real loud... “Hey, we’re out of toilet paper in here!” Go to the express lane and get an item, and say "wait, I forgot something, and keep doing that until you have like 50, check out, then say "thanks, I forgot how much this costs," and walk away. Go to the video game section and play one of the games for a minute the throw down the controller and start to bang on the display case when an attendant asks u what u are doing tell him your trying to change the game. Go up to a guy and start crying saying I finally found you mommy! And see what he does! Go up to someone and start taking items from their basket and put them into yours. Go up to the clerk and say code Red! and see what they do! (I know it will work I did it.) Grab handfulls of super bounce balls and go wild. have a couple of friends go with you and dress up as power rangers. Battle the invisible enemy and tell shoppers to stand back. Hide in the clothing racks and when people browse through, say things like “Pick me! Pick me!!” hide in the toy section, when someone comes close jump out at them throw a ball and yell "Pikachu I choose you!" Hold indoor shopping cart races. In the auto department, practice your "Madonna" look with various funnels. Joust with the electronic assist carts and wrapping paper (they usually won't throw you out) Leave Cheerios in Lawn and Garden, pillows in the pet food aisle, etc. Leave cryptic messages on the typewriters. Look right into the security camera, and use it as a mirror while you pick your nose. Make a trail of orange juice on the floor, leading to the rest rooms. Make farting noises as you walk by someone. Make the entire auto department smell by sampling all the spray air fresheners. Make up nonsense products and ask newly hired employees if there are any in stock, i.e., "Do you have any Shnerples here?" Move "Caution: Wet Floor" signs to carpeted areas. Nonchalantly "test" the brushes and combs in Cosmetics. Page yourself and then after the employee says your name, say...“Oh that's me, I've got to go. Thank you.” Pay off layaways fifty cents at a time. Play "Marco Polo." Play blind chicken with 12 friends putting a blind fold on one and them having that person trying to find you . Play soccer with a group of friends, using the entire store as your playing field. Play with the automatic doors. Play with the calculators so that they all spell "hello" upside down. Pour bubble bath into the fountains in the garden section. Put M&M's on layaway. Put random items in the shopping carts of others while they aren't looking. Randomly throw things over into neighboring aisles. "Re-alphabetize" the CD's in Electronics. Re-dress the mannequins as you see fit. Relax in the patio furniture until you get kicked out. Repeat whatever the store clerk tells you. Ride a display bicycle through the store; claim you're taking it for a "test drive." Ride those little electronic cars at the front of the store. roll cans of soup down the aisles. run around the store yelling I'm a princess while holding a toy wand. Run around yelling for your pet ferret "Stinky". check out all the funny looks you get! Run up to a complete stranger and say "You're it!" Run up to a new employee in the pet aisle and point to an invisible cash register and say "Hey you! That cash register over there, well um, I think it's magic! It made my little sister (or brother if you have one) disappear!" Wait and see what they say and the expression on their face. Sample all the fragrances in the perfume department. Say things like, "Would you be so kind as to direct me to your Twinkies?" Set all the alarm clocks to go off at ten minute intervals throughout the day. Set up a "Valet Parking" sign in front of the store. Set up a battle of laser tag . Set up a tent in the camping department; tell others you'll only invite them in if they bring pillows from Bed and Bath. set up like ten pineapples in the shape of bowling pins and start bowling with a coconut. Shoot the bungee tops at customers. Start Humming the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Theme song. Whenever someone looks at an item near you scream "TUTLE POWER" and run away as fast as you can. Strategically scatter those novelty dog poops throughout the store and wait for some to announce "cleanup on aisle ..." then yell "BAD FLUFFY!" Switch the men’s and women’s signs on the doors of the restroom. Take a snickers bar, go in the bathroom and smoosh the snickers bar in your hand and reach over to the next stall and say "uh do you have some toilet paper over there?" Take all of the free AOL cd's on the end of the check out counter Contributed by Keith Take bets on the battle described above. Take shopping carts for the express purpose of filling them and stranding them at strategic locations. Take up an entire aisle in Toys by setting up a full scale battlefield with G.I. Joes vs. the X-Men. Test the fishing rods and see what you can "catch" from the other aisles. Throw as many shoes as possible onto the floor in as little time as you can. TP as much of the store as possible. Try to fly on a broom. If anyone asks what you are doing tell them in a very annoyed voice, "the brooms don't work!" Tune all the radios to a polka station; then turn them all off and turn the volumes to "10". Unload then entire bin of giant bouncy balls, get in the bin, have a friend put all the balls back on top of you. When someone walks by jump outta the balls causing them to fly everywhere. Walk about 10 centimeters in front of a moving shopping cart and yell "Its gonna get me!" walk around in rubber boots , a rain coat, and an umbrella on bright sunny day! Walk through the store pushing a cart that is upside-down. Walk up and down yelling mommy , mommy then keep saying out loud have you seen my mommy I'm lost and I cant find her. Walk up to a person and say I'm the FBI and I heard that you have been shopelifting and we need to check you. Walk up to an employee and ask where the laxatives are, changing your voice as if you really need it. Walk up to an employee and tell him in an official tone, "I think we've got a Code 3 in Housewares," and see what happens. Walk up to complete strangers and say, "Hi! I haven't seen you in so long!..." etc. See if they play along to avoid embarrassment. Walk up to the automatic doors and walk back and forth through them and each time u go though look up at the sensor and yell "how does it work or ITS MAGIC!" When a woman with children walks near you in the toy aisle, throw yourself on the floor, screaming "mommy, I want that toy" When an announcement comes over the loudspeaker, assume the fetal position and scream, "No, no! It's those voices again!" When someone asks if you need help, begin to cry and ask, "Why won't you people just leave me alone?" when someone steps away from their cart to look at something quickly make off with it without saying a word. When someone steps away from their cart to look at something, quickly make off with it without saying a word. when the speaker/pager deal comes on start mimicking them. When there are people behind you, walk REALLY SLOW, especially thin narrow aisles. When two or three people are walking ahead of you, run between them, yelling, "Red Rover!" While handling guns in the hunting department, suddenly ask the clerk if he knows where the anti-depressants are. Act as spastic as possible. While playing a video game in the Electronics, skip side-by-side, wiggle your butt, and hum to the music. Contributed by MOOSE!!!! While walking alone pretend you are have a serious conversation with someone. While walking through the clothing department, ask yourself loud enough for all to hear, "Who BUYS this crud, anyway?" jump out at people while hiding in a clothes wrack

what do you think about this funny ideas? Confucius Says..... "Man who run in front of car get tired" "Man who run behind car get exhausted" "Two wrongs not make a right - Three lefts do" "Man who eat many prunes get good run for money." "War doesn't determine who's right. War determines who's left." "Man who tell one too many light bulb jokes soon burn out!" "Man who sit on tack get point!" "Man who stand on toilet is high on pot!" "Man who lives in glass house should change in basement" "If you want pretty nurse, you got to be patient." Top 10 Words That Don't Exist... But Should... 1. AQUADEXTROUS (ak wa deks' trus) adj. Possessing the ability to turn the bathtub faucet on and off with your toes. 2. CARPERPETUATION (kar' pur pet u a shun) n. The act, when vacuuming,or running over a string or a piece of lint at least a dozen times, reaching over and picking it up, examining it, then putting it back down to give the vacuum one more chance. 3. DISCONFECT (dis kon fekt') v. To sterilize the piece of candy you dropped on the floor by blowing on it, assuming this will somehow remove all the germs. 4. ELBONICS (el bon' iks) n. The actions of two people maneuvering for one armrest in a movie theater. 5. FRUST (frust) n. The small line of debris that refuses to be swept onto the dust pan and keeps backing a person across the room until he finally decides to give up and sweep it under the rug. 6. LACTOMANGULATION (lak' to man gyu lay' shun) n. Manhandling the "open here" spout on a milk container so badly that one has to resort to the 'illegal' side. 7. PEPPIER (pehp ee ay') n. The waiter at a fancy restaurant whose sole purpose seems to be walking around asking diners if they want ground pepper. 8. PHONESIA (fo nee' zhuh) n. The affliction of dialing a phone number and forgetting whom you were calling just as they answer. 9. PUPKUS (pup' kus) n. The moist residue left on a window after a dog presses its nose to it. 10. TELECRASTINATION (tel e kras tin ay' shun) n. The act of always letting the phone ring at least twice before you pick it up, even when you're only six inches away. Giving 100% Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants over 100%. How about achieving 103%? Here's a little math that might prove helpful. What makes life 100%? If A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z is represented as: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26. Then, H A R D W O R K 8 1 18 4 23 15 18 11 = 98% K N O W L E D G E 11 14 15 23 12 5 4 7 5 = 96% But, A T T I T U D E 1 20 20 9 20 21 4 5 = 100% And, B U L L S H I T 2 21 12 12 19 8 9 20 = 103% So, it stands to reason that hardwork and knowledge will get you close, attitude will get you there, but bullshit will put you over the top. And look how far ......... A S S K I S S I N G 1 19 19 11 9 19 19 9 14 7 = 118% will take you. Philosophy 101 A professor stood before his Philosophy 101 class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full? They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous - - yes. The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and proceeded to pour the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. "Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - - your family, your partner, your health, your children, your friends, your favorite passions - - things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full." "The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else - - the small stuff." "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out dancing. Play another 18. There will always be time for me to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal." "Take care of the golf balls first -- the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand." One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of beers! Worthy of Heaven A man appears before St. Peter at the pearly gates. "Have you ever done anything of particular merit?" St. Peter asks. "Well, I can think of one thing," the man offers. "Once, on a trip to the Black Hills, out in South Dakota, I came upon a gang of high-testosterone bikers who were threatening a young woman. I directed them to leave her alone, but they wouldn't listen. So I approached the largest and most heavily tattooed biker. I smacked him on the head, kicked his bike over, ripped out his nose ring and threw it on the ground, and told him, 'Leave her alone now or you'll answer to me.'" St. Peter was impressed. "When did this happen?" "Just a couple of minutes ago." Philosophy of Hypocrisy and Ambiguity 1. Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things. 2. One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor..... 3. Atheism is a non-prophet organization. 4. If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we still have monkeys and apes? 5. The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live. 6. I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. 7. What if there were no hypothetical questions? 8. If a deaf person swears, does his mother wash his hands with soap? 9. If someone with multiple personalities threatens to kill himself, is it considered a hostage situation? 10. Is there another word for synonym? 11. Where do forest rangers go to "get away from it all?" 12. What do you do when you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant? 13. If a parsley farmer is sued, can they garnish his wages? 14. Would a fly without wings be called a walk? 15. Why do they lock gas station bathrooms? Are they afraid someone will clean them? 16. If a turtle doesn't have a shell, is he homeless or naked? 17. Can vegetarians eat animal crackers? 18. If the police arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent? 19. Why do they put Braille on the drive-through bank machines? 20. How do they get deer to cross the road only at those yellow road signs? 21. What was the best thing before sliced bread? 22. One nice thing about egotists: they don't talk about other people. 23. Does the Little Mermaid wear an algebra? 24. Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery? 25. How is it possible to have a civil war? 26. If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest drown, too? 27. If you ate both pasta and antipasto, would you still be hungry? 28. If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? 29. Whose cruel idea was it for the word "Lisp" to have "S" in it? 30. Why are hemorrhoids called "hemorrhoids" instead of "assteroids"? 31. Why is it called tourist season if we can't shoot at them? 32. Why is there an expiration date on sour cream? 33. If you spin an oriental man in a circle three times does he become disoriented? Deep Thoughts #1 Gardening Rule: When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant. The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway. There are two kinds of pedestrians -- the quick and the dead. Life is sexually transmitted. An unbreakable toy is useful for breaking other toys. If quitters never win, and winners never quit, then who is the fool who said "Quit while you're ahead?" The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth. Get the last word in: Apologize. Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day; teach that person to use the Internet and they won't bother you for weeks. Some people are like Slinkies . . . not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. No Dirty Words It is hard to find a joke without a dirty word or two in it. Here is one with none: Two tall trees, a birch and a beech, are growing in the woods. A small tree begins to grow between them, and the beech says to the birch, "Is that a son of a beech or a son of a birch?" The birch says he cannot tell. Just then a woodpecker lands on the sapling. The birch says, "Woodpecker, you are a tree expert. Can you tell if that is a son of a beech or a son of a birch?" The woodpecker takes a taste of the small tree. He replies, "It is neither a son of a beech nor a son of a birch. It is, however, the best piece of ash I have ever put my pecker in." Where This Word Come From Did you know..... In the 16th and 17th centuries, everything had to be transported by ship and it was also before commercial fertilizer's invention, so large shipments of manure were common. It was shipped dry, because in dry form it weighed a lot less than when wet, but once water (at sea) hit it, it not only became heavier, but the process of fermentation began again, of which a by product is methane gas. As the stuff was stored below decks in bundles you can see what could and did happen. Methane began to build up below decks and the first time someone came below at night with a lantern, BOOOOM! Several ships were destroyed in this manner before it was determined justwhat was happening. After that, the bundles of manure were always stamped with the term "Ship High In Transit" on them which meant for the sailors to stow it high enough off the lower decks so that any water that came into the hold would not touch this volatile cargo and start the production of methane. Thus evolved the term "S.H.I.T " , (Ship High In Transport)which has come down through the centuries and is in use to this very day. You probably did not know the true history of this word. Neither did I. I always thought it was a golf term. !!!!!!! 10 things a man can do at Wal-Mart Here are 10 things a man can do at Wal-Mart while his wife is taking her sweet time: 1. Get 24 boxes of condoms & randomly put them in people's carts when they aren't looking. 2. Get on the PA system and announce in an official tone: 'All cars in row 1 of the parking lot are illegally parked and will be towed. Will the owner of the cars please move them'. . and see what happens. 3. Make a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the ladies rest-room. 4. Get on the PA system and announce in an official tone: 'Code 3, Housewares' . . and see what happens. 5. Go to the Service Desk and ask to put a bag of M&M's on lay-away. 6. Move a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area. 10. While handling guns in the Hunting Department, ask the clerk if he knows where the bullets and anti-depressants are. 12. In the Auto Department, practice your "Madonna look" using different sized funnels. 13. Hide in a clothing rack and when people browse through, say: "PICK ME!!! PICK ME!!!" 15. Go into a fitting room, shut the door and wait a while . . . then yell loudly: "There's no toilet paper in here!"

Ford Mondeo 52 reg Navtech sat nav question!? I have 52 reg Ford Mondeo with a Navtech built in sat nav. Is uses a CD to run. The CD shattered in my pc's cd drive when I tried to copy it. A replacement from Navtech direct costs £120 and this is for the 2003 version, as they are not making any updates for my model of car. Question: Are the CD's made for the built in Navtech systems car specific? Do I have to buy a 'FORD MONDEO' navtech CD or will any Navtech CD be sufficient?

Short Romance & Marriage Jokes 2? THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MAN AND A WOMAN A man is driving up a steep, narrow mountain road. A woman is driving down the same road. As they pass each other the woman leans out the window and yells, "PIG!!" The man immediately leans out his window and replies, "BITCH!!" They each continue on their way, and as the man rounds the next corner, he crashes into a pig in the middle of the road. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A husband and wife were shopping when the wife said, "Darling, it's my Mother's birthday tomorrow. What shall we buy for her? She would like something electric." The husband replied, "How about a chair?!?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I was married 3 times," explained the man to a newly discovered drinking partner, "and I'll never marry again. My first two wives died of eating poison mushrooms and my third wife died of a fractured skull." "That's a shame," said his friend. "How did it happen?" "She wouldn't eat the mushrooms." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The woman applying for a job in a Florida lemon grove seemed way too qualified for the job. "Look Miss," said the foreman, "Have you any actual experience in picking lemons?" "Well, as a matter if fact, yes!" she replied. "I've been divorced three times." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Young Son: Is it true, Dad, I heard that in some parts of Africa a man doesn't know his wife until he marries her? Dad: That happens in every country, son. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob's greatest achievement was his brood of six children. In fact, he was so proud of himself that he started calling his wife "Mother of Six", despite her continual objections. One night at a cocktail party, Bob decided it was time to go home and shouted across the room, "Shall we go home, Mother of Six?" His irritated wife hollered back, "Any time you're ready, Father of Four." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hit-and-run victim was just getting to his feet when a policeman ran up to help. "My mother-in-law just tried to run me over!" the shaken man told the cop. "The car hit you from behind," the officer said. "How could you tell it was your mother-in-law?" "I recognized the laugh!" he replied. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ad seen in paper: FOR SALE BY OWNER Complete set of Encyclopedia Britannica. 45 volumes. Excellent condition. $1,000.00 or best offer. No longer needed. Got married last weekend. Wife knows everything. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A dietitian was once addressing a large audience in Chicago. "The material we put into our stomachs is enough to have killed most of us sitting here, years ago. Red meat is awful. Vegetables can be disastrous, and none of us realizes the germs in our drinking water. But there is one thing that is the most dangerous of all and all of us eat it. Can anyone here tell me what lethal product I'm referring to? You, sir, in the first row, please give us your idea." The man lowered his head and said, "Wedding cake?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Congratulations my boy!" said the groom's uncle. "I'm sure you'll look back and remember today as the happiest day of your life." "But I'm not getting married until tomorrow," protested his nephew. "I know," replied the uncle. "That's exactly what I mean." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A construction worker came home just in time to find his wife in bed with another man. So he dragged the man down the stairs to the garage and put his penis in a vise. He secured it tightly and removed the handle. Then he picked up a hacksaw. The man, terrified, screamed, "STOP! STOP! You're not going to cut it off, are you???" The husband said, with a gleam of revenge in his eye, "Nope. You are. I'm going to set the garage on fire." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A man wakes up his wife during the night with a glass of water in one hand and two aspirins in the other. She asks, "What's this for?" "This is for your headache," he says. She says, "But I don't have a headache." He smiles and says, "Gotcha!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joe said, "Know what, Charlie? I killed 5 flies yesterday, 3 males and 2 females." "How could you tell them apart, Joe?" asked Charlie. Joe replied, "That was easy. The 3 males were sitting on a case of beer and the 2 females were on the phone." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A husband stepped on one of those penny scales that tell you your fortune and weight and dropped in a coin. "Listen to this," he said to his wife, showing her a small, white card. "It says I'm energetic, bright, resourceful and a great lover." "Yeah," his wife nodded, "and it has your weight wrong, too." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I must take every precaution not to get pregnant," said Edna to Priscilla. "But I thought you said your hubby had a vasectomy," Priscilla responded. "He did. That's why I have to take every precaution." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Smiths were dining out when his wife noticed a familiar face at the bar. "Honey," she said as she pointed the guy out, "That guy at the bar has been drinking like that since I left him seven years ago." Her husband said, "That's silly, no one celebrates that much!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nature has many laws that hold fast and true. For example, a baby ape will always grow-up to be an ape; likewise, a baby baboon will become an adult baboon. A baby pig will mature into a full grown pig. A baby jackass will always become a jackass. A puppy quickly matures into a dog; a mongrel pup develops into a cur. Yet oddly enough, women say a young man may grow-up to be any one of these. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roger was fed up with his wife, so he packed up his stuff and moved into the garage. Although he couple seldom spoke, he continued to mow the lawn, take out the garbage and fix the car, while she cooked the meals, vacuumed and did the laundry. Months later, Roger met his friend Don for drinks. "Things don't seem to be working out any better," Don remarked. "Why don't you just move out?" "Well, if you really want to know the truth," Roger explained, "she makes such a damn good neighbor." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Worried about their less than exciting sex life, a young wife sent her husband to a therapist who wound up treating him with self hypnosis. And, to her joy, everything got much better. However, she could not help but notice that each night, early into their lovemaking, the husband would dash out to the bathroom for several minutes. This tormented her until finally, one night, she followed him. There, in front of the mirror, she found him applying this therapeutic technique: "She's not my wife... She's not my wife...She's not my wife..." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rex's barn burned down and his wife, Susan, called the insurance company. Susan told the insurance company, "We had that barn insured for fifty-thousand and I want my money." The agent replied, "Whoa there, just a minute, Susan. Insurance doesn't work quite like that. We will ascertain the value of what was insured and provide you with a new one of comparable worth." There was a long pause before Susan replied, "Then I'd like to cancel the policy on my husband." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A little boy asked his father, "Daddy, how much does it cost to get married?" And the father replied, "I don't know, son, I'm still paying for it." ---------------------------------------- A man said his credit card was stolen, but he decided not to report it because the thief was spending less than his wife did. ------------------------------------------ First Guy (proudly): "My wife's an angel!" Second Guy: "You're lucky, mine's still alive." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bert took his Saint Bernard to the vet, "Doctor," he said sadly, "I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to cut off my dog's tail." The vet stepped back, "Bert, why should I do such a terrible thing?" "Because my mother-in-law's arriving tomorrow, and I don't want anything to make her think she's welcome." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wife: "There's trouble with the car. It has water in the carburetor." Husband: "Water in the carburetor? That's ridiculous." Wife: "I tell you the car has water in the carburetor." Husband: "You don't even know what a carburetor is. I'll check it out. Where's the car?" Wife: "In the pool." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overheard: "Has your husband lived up to all the things he said before you were married?" "No, He's only lived up to one of them." "Which one was that?" "He said he wasn't good enough for me." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The man told his doctor that he wasn't able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. When the examination was complete, he said, "Now, Doc, I can take it. Tell me in plain English what is wrong with me." "Well, in plain English," the doctor replied, "You're lazy." "Okay," said the man. "Now give me the medical term so I can tell my wife." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Once upon a time, a beautiful, independent, self assured princess happened upon a frog in a pond. The frog said to the princess, "I was once a handsome prince until an evil witch put a spell on me. One kiss from you and I will turn back into a prince and then we can marry, move into the castle with my mom, and you can hold down a full time job, prepare my meals, clean my clothes, bear my children and forever feel happy doing so." That night, while the princess dined on frog legs, she laughed to herself and said, "I don't freaking think so!!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It is two o'clock in the morning and a husband and his wife are asleep when suddenly the phone rings. The husband picks up the phone and says, "Hello? How the heck do I know? What am I, the weather man?" He promptly slams the phone down. His wife rolls over and asks, "Who was that?" The husband replies, "I don't know, it was some guy who wanted to know if the coast was clear." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A couple comes upon a wishing well. The wife leans over, makes a wish and throws in a penny. The husband decides to make a wish, too. But he leans over too much, falls into the well and drowns. Stunned, the wife smiles broadly and exclaims, "It really works!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" "Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life." The child thought about this for a moment, then said, "So why is the groom wearing black?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "This place is a mess! C'mon, You and I need to clean up. Your stuff is lying on the floor, and if we don't do laundry right now, you'll have no clothes to wear." What a Man hears: blah,blah,blah,blah, C'MON blah,blah,blah, YOU AND I blah,blah, ON THE FLOOR blah,blah,blah, RIGHT NOW blah,blah,blah,blah,blah, NO CLOTHES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A lady sought out a fortune teller. The fortune teller tells her, "Be prepared for widowhood. Your husband will soon die a violent death." The lady asked, " Will I be acquitted?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A young woman buys a mirror at an antique shop, and hangs it on her bathroom door. One evening, while getting undressed, she playfully says, "Mirror, mirror, on my door, make my bustline forty four." Instantly, there is a brilliant flash of light, and her breasts grow to enormous proportions. Excitedly, she runs to tell her husband what happened, and in minutes they both return. This time the husband crosses his fingers and says, "Mirror mirror on the door, make my penis touch the floor!" Again, there's a bright flash...and his legs fall off. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An English professor wrote the words, "Woman without her man is nothing" on the blackboard and directed the students to punctuate it correctly. The men wrote: "Woman, without her man, is nothing." The women wrote: "Woman! Without her, man is nothing." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A man rushes into his house and yells to his wife, "Martha, pack up your things! I just won the state lottery!" Martha replies, "Should I pack for warm weather or cold?" The man says, "I don't care. Just as long as you're out of the house by noon." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "It's just to hot to wear clothes today," said Jack as he stepped out of the shower. "Honey, what do you think the neighbors would think if I mowed the lawn like this?" "Probably that I married you for your money." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- While at the fairgrounds, a woman wanted to take a ride on the Ferris wheel before heading home. Her husband waited while she took a spin. The wheel went round and round and suddenly the woman was thrown out. She landed in a heap at her husband's feet. He gasped and bent down. "Are you hurt?" he asked. "Of course I'm hurt!" she replied. "Three times around and you didn't wave once." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Two men are playing golf when a funeral procession passes by on the street next to the green. One of the men takes off his hat and holds it over his heart. When the procession has passed, the other man says, "That was a nice gesture." "Well," the first guy says, "After twenty years of marriage, it was the least I could do for her." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An old man goes into the Social Security Office and fills out an application. Too old to have a birth certificate, he is asked to prove he is old enough. He opens his shirt and shows them the grey hair on his chest and they except that as proof. He goes home to his wife, shows her the check and explains to her what has happened. She replies, "Well get back down there, pull down your pants and see if you can get disability!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Cash, check or charge?" I asked after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet I noticed a remote control for a television set in her purse. "Do you always carry your TV remote?" I asked. "No," she replied. "But my husband refused to come shopping with me, so I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Smith goes to see his supervisor in the front office. "Boss," he says, "We're doing some heavy house cleaning at home tomorrow and my wife needs me to help with the attic and the garage, moving and hauling stuff." "We're short-handed, Smith" the boss replies. "I can't give you the day off." "Thanks, boss," says Smith "I knew I could count on you!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The man approached the very beautiful woman in the large supermarket and asked, "You know, I've lost my wife here in the supermarket. Can you talk to me for a couple of minutes?" "Why?" "Because every time I talk to a a beautiful woman my wife appears out of nowhere." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Two women were talking, when one said to the other: "Do you ever talk to your husband when you're making love?" "Yeah," replied the second, "But only when he telephones!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The angry wife met her husband at the door. There was alcohol on his breath, and lipstick on his cheek. "I assume," she snarled, "that there is a very good reason for you to come waltzing in a six o'clock in the morning!" "There is," he replied. "Breakfast." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A wife, one evening, drew her husband's attention to the couple next door and said, "Do you see that couple? How devoted they are? He kisses her every time they meet. Why don't you do that?" "I would love to," replied the husband, "But I don't know her well enough." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

50 things that change after university? 1. 6:00 a.m. is when you get up, not when you go to sleep 2. Having sex in a single bed is absurd. 3.You keep more food than beer in the fridge. 4. Your fantasies of having sex with three women with lesbian tendencies are replaced by fantasies of having sex with anyone at all. 5. You don't volunteer for clinical trials at the local hospital 6. You know all of the people sleeping in your house. 7. You hear your favourite song in the lift at work. 8. Informative TV does not include Richard and Judy. 9. The bank manager doesn't write threatening letters any more. 10. You carry an umbrella. 11. Seven-day benders are no longer realistic. 12. You don't go to Tesco with all your friends. 13. You have standing orders and direct debits. 14. The heating works in your house. 15. Your friends marry and divorce instead of get together and break-up. 16. You pay the government thousands of pounds every year. 17. You go from 130 days of holidays to 20. 18. Jeans and a jumper no longer qualify as 'dressed up'. 19. You're the one calling the police because those damn kids next door won't turn down the stereo. 20. You get out of bed in the morning even if it's raining. 21. Washing up is not an annual ritual. 22. Older relatives feel comfortable telling sex jokes around you. 23. You don't know what time the kebab shop closes anymore. 24. Your car insurance goes down and your car payments go up. 25. You feed your dog Pal instead of McDonalds. 26. You don't get ideas for drinks from local tramps. 27. You don't put half-finished curries in the fridge to eat later. 28.You don't spend half your day strategically planning pub crawls. 29. You "hate scrounging students". 30. You no longer have a strange attraction to road signs when drunk. 31. Sleeping in the lounge is a no-no. 32. You can't persuade your flatmates to 'Drink till dawn'. 33. You don't spend Wednesday afternoons in the pub. 34. You always know where you are when you wake up. 35. You no longer take naps from noon to 6 p.m. 36. A fire in the kitchen is not a laugh. 37. You go to the chemist for Panadol and antacids, not Condoms and pregnancy test kits. 38. A £3 bottle of wine is no longer 'pretty good stuff'. 39. You can remember the name of the person you wake up next to. 40. You actually eat breakfast foods at breakfast time. 41. You don't have mice living in your kitchen. 42. Grocery lists are longer than pot noodles & cans of lager. 43. You don't go to Liquor Save to buy Vodka. 44. You have hoovered. 45. Breaking the law means doing 40 in a 30 zone. 46. 'I just can't drink the way I used to' replaces 'I'm never going to drink that much again'. 47. Over 90% of the time you spend in front of a computer is for real work. 48. You don't experiment with banned substances. 49. You don't get drunk at home, to save money, before going to a pub. 50. You don’t find a "dump" left in the toilet hysterically funny anymore.

Want to Vote for the I Love Lucy Oscars? Some of u are answering "As Lucy Ricardo, As Ricky Ricardo" for best performance. Um, those arent actual episode titles- their the names of the characters!

Solar panel and electric fence- help please!? We already have an electric fence set up in our field but the battery keeps dying and it is a real pain. I want to use a solar panel to charge the 12V car battery that is the power source for our fence. I know nothing about solar panels besides the fact that they are direct current. What would I need to buy to charge the fence with solar panels? Could I just buy a solar panel and hook it up (however you do that) to our car battery that is connected to the fence charger or do I need to buy the whole set up for a solar powered electric fence? I don't want to over charge the battery- what size solar panel would I need to safely charge the battery and do I need a charge controller (whatever that is)? I've tried researching online, but all I keep getting is adds for the complete solar powered electric fence set up. Any help would be appretiated thanks.

saving money, just cant seem to save!!? Im having trouble saving and was wondering if anyone has any tips on cutting back costs, saving more or even good websites to direct me to. i bought myself a house 6 months ago and knew thered be more costs involved but interest rates are rising and each fortnight i seem to put less in my savings and then end up using it, even breaking into whatever was there. my mortgage payments have increased by nearly 60 a fortnight in the 6 months which doesnt sound much but does effect me. not to mention contents insurance, car repayments, water, rates, etc. i try to not overspend and sometimes splash out for a treat (new top or dinner out). how do i save more? my pay is pretty good for someone my age and im living comfortably but cant find ways to reduce costs as most costs are more necessaries - like costs of daily living. ideas? thanks :)

Wal*Mart jokes are still funny? 1. Take shopping carts for the express purpose of filling them and stranding them at strategic locations. 2. Ride those little electronic cars at the front of the store. 4. Don't bother doing your own shopping. Simply find someone with a full trolley containing roughly the items you need, and when they are not looking take it and go pay for it at the checkout. (this is not stealing, they did not own the items yet, they were simply 'moving them around') 5. Contaminate the entire auto department by sampling all the spray air fresheners. 6. Challenge other customers to duels with tubes of gift-wrap. 7. Leave cryptic messages on the typewriters. 8. Re-dress the mannequins as you see fit, then arrange them into erotic poses. (be creative with the gift-wrap tubes used in point 6). 9. When there are people behind you, walk really slowly, especially in thin aisles. 11. Turn all the radios to polka stations; then turn them off and turn the volume up to full blast. 12. Re-enact a fatal incident involving the automatic doors. 13. Walk up to complete strangers and say, "Hi. I haven't seen you in so long." etc. See if they play along. Insist on calling them 'Bob', and if they protest, get angry about it (violent if necissary). 14. While walking through the clothing department, ask yourself loud enough for all to hear, "Who buys this crap anyway?!" 15. When you leave the store, try your car keys in the door of every car in the car park until you get to your own. Then drive off as if this is perfectly normal. (Note- if you don't actually own a car and walked to the store, attempt the above by substituting car keys with your house keys). 16. Ride a display bicycle through the store; claim you are taking it for a test drive. 17. Follow people through the aisles, staying about 5 feet behind them. Do this until they leave the store. 18. Ask if you can test some super-glue before buying it, then walk around the store gluing random items to other items/customers/staff. For added fun: See how many cashiers you can glue to each-other before any of them notice. 19. As the cashier runs your purchase over the scanner say "BEEP" in a loud voice. Repeat this for every item, and for other customers items. If the cashier protests, kill them. 20. Take off your shoes and tell them you want to return it and when they say you didn't buy it there say "The customer is always right dammit!!" Make a scene. 21. Move "Caution : Wet Floor" signs to The parking lot 23. Test the fishing rods and see what you can catch from other aisles. 24. Ask a really fat customer "Son im gonna need that ham back" 25. Drape a blanket around your shoulders and run around saying, "I'm Batman. Come Robin, to the Batcave." 26. Climb things. 27. Randomly throw things over into neighboring aisles. 28. Play with the calculators so that they all spell "hello" upside down. Once you have mastered this, progress to "boobs". 30. When 2 or 3 people are walking ahead of you, run between them yelling "Red Rover." 31. Make up nonsense products and ask employees if there are any in stock. (i.e.: Shnerples). Do a vague hand-mime of what a 'Shnerple' looks like to assist them. 32. Take up an entire aisle in toys by setting up a full-scale battle with G.I. Joe vs. X-men. 33. Take bets on the battle from above. 34. Test the brushes and combs in Cosmetics on all the live animals in Pet-Care. 36. Hold indoor shopping cart races. 37. Put your T-Shirt on top of your head and say "I AM THE GREAT CORNHOLIO! I AM A GRINGO!" 38. Attempt to fit into very large gym bags. 39. Attempt to fit others into very large gym bags against their will. 40. Say things like, "Would you be so kind as to direct me to your Twinkies." 41. Set up a "Valet Parking" sign in front of the store. 42. Two words: Marco Polo. 43. Leave Cheerios in lawn and garden, pillows in the pet section, etc. 44. "Re-alphabetize" the CD's using an alternative alphabet of your choosing. 45. In the auto department, practice your Madonna look with various funnels. 46. When someone steps away from his or her cart to look at something, quickly place random combinations of items in their cart, such as 'A Large Cucumber and a Tub of Vasceline'. 47. Relax in the patio furniture drinking beer until you get kicked out. 49. Pay off layaways 50 cents at a time. 50. Drag a lounge chair over to the magazines and relax. Go to the food court, buy a drink, and explain that you don't get out much and ask if they can put a little umbrella in it. 51. Start playing Football, see how many people you can get to join in. 52. Go over to the shoe department and try on every pair of shoes, not putiing one pair back. Take the paper from the boxes and throw it in various aisles. 53. Play a game of indoor freeze tag. 54. Drive around the entrances screaming out the window "the British are coming! the British are coming!!" 55. Have a team race with your friends- one person sits in the cart, the other pushes. 56. Run into a pyramid of cans, heroically saing "I'm gonna save us from that bomb!" 57. Grab heavy but not too heavy objects, and see who can throw them the most aisles over. 58. Randomly direct people to the deodorant section 59. If people arent looking at their cart, steal it. 60. See how much stuff you can break before you get caught.

Get answers from millions of real people.? Can you return a used car with in 30 day to the dealer after you buy? If the dealer finance direct to you? !Work slow,hrs been cut!

How to build a house for cheaper...? I want to build a house in central ohio. Using a custom home builder to build a home on my land seems like it can be a little expensive. what are some of the cheapest ways to build a nice home? One that looks like any other around, NOT like adobe or anything. I've heard that open panel construction can be cheaper, but is their anything any cheaper? I want to build between a 5000 sf and a 5500 sf home. the plan I'm looking at is at the following website: http://www.eplans.com/house-plans.hwx/Q/Plan.HWEPL13418/searchId.128272061/offset.3 How much would it cost to build this plan, with possibly another 2 car garage, and a full walkout basement? For the interior fixtures and things like appliances and cabinets, I'm considering using Direct Buy, is this a good place to shop also, and what types of products do they offer, including construction ones? Thanks!

What do u think of this? This stunned me when i saw it i was seriously laughing(i like pokemon)? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sept. 1 - FREEHOLD IOWA- Landover Baptist Pastor, Ebeneezer Smith used a blowtorch and a sword Sunday morning to demonstrate that Pokemon games and toys are only sugar-coated instruments of the occult and evil. Earlier this week at Landover's Wednesday evening service, children's pastor Marty Richards told 714 kids ages 2 through 10 that Pokemon is evil and was sent to this planet under direct orders from Satan himself. To drive home his point, Richards burned Pokemon trading cards and video games with a blowtorch and skewered 14 plastic Pokemon action figures with a 40 inch broad sword. Richards then held the sword with all 14 pierced Pokemon figures over a charcoal grill. Richards' 5-year-old son tore the limbs and head off a Pokemon doll and spit on the dismembered carcass. During the demonstration, the children chanted: "Burn it. Burn it,'' and "Chop it up. Chop it up.'' "Kill them All!" Manufacturers of the hugely popular Pokemon products, including Nintendo and Hasbro Inc., lied openly about Pokemon's association with the occult. The national Christian Coalition told The Press on Friday that it fully agrees with Landover Baptist's stand against the ungodly toy industry. "Toy manufacturers are being guided by Satan's minions." One source stated, "Demons are instructing the Nintendo and Hasbro companies on how to corrupt a child's innocence and create a future army of junior Satanists that will one day rule the world!" "We agree with Pastor Ebeneezer, and The Landover Baptist Corporation,'' said William Barnes, a spokesman for the national Christian Coalition based in Virginia. "It's a policy issue, a church issue, and a national security issue. We know all about it. We currently fund over 15 campaigns against the Pokemon menace.'' Pokemon, (pronounced POH-kaymahn), is short for pocket demons. The Devil loving phenomenon began in Japan over 20 years ago. A young boy summoned an evil demon to kill his entire family because they wouldn't buy him a stick of chewing gum at the supermarket. The demon came, and brought with it, other pokemons who jumped into the parents mouths while they were sleeping, and lodged themselves in their tracheas, suffocating an entire family, and setting the boy free to steal their money and buy gum. "The whole idea behind Pokemon is to show a child that they can become a "powerful evil force, and they don't have to listen to their parents.'' Landover occult expert, Jonathan Edwards said. "Kids look for different Pokemon demons, find them and utilize their specific powers to create chaos in the home. It can be extremely violent, and the liberal media does not want anyone to know how many families have been torn apart since this menace began. The ultimate goal for a child is to collect them, and once they've collected all of them, they can have anything they wish for. In most cases, the child wishes for complete control over his entire family. The pokemons approach in the still of night, entering the parents mouths and lodging themselves in their tracheas until they suffocate. They then scurry off quietly and return to their masters bed. When authorities arrive, they are shocked to see no evidence of foul play. They observe only a smiling child, fast asleep, surrounded by stuffed animals and 'innocent little' Pokemons." Deacon Fred, one of 37 co-pastors of the 125,000-member, fundamentalist-baptist church, said that his "antenna went up" over a year ago. While driving with his kids, he heard them in the back seat talking about "Abra'' and "Cadabra,'' "A chill went down my spine, and a trickle of perspiration dribbled slowly down to the small of my back!" He pulled the car over, took the Pokemon action figures from his children, placed them on the road, got back into the car and backed over them "100 times, until there was nothing left but shards of plastic." The teary eyed children watched from the roadside. Pastor Deacon Fred said that he doesn't see why more unsaved folks don't see the Devil's hand in this. "Three of the Pokeman characters sprouts horns!" Another concern, he said, is that children exploring a Pokemon Web site can click to other games, including "Magic: the Gathering,'' a Satanic game similar to Dungeons and Dragons. "It's got fancy sugar coating on it, but, underneath, it's Hell's poison,'' Pastor Deacon Fred said. Focus on the Family, the Colorado Springs-based Christian organization whose messages reach as many as 5 million people weekly via radio broadcasts, has researched Pokemon, said David Wright , project coordinator the Youth Culture Department. "What we found, is so horrifying, and so schocking, it would drive an unsaved person to the brink of insanity! Godly Christians are the only ones who can see this Satanic attack, we don't expect sinners to understand our ongoing battle with principalities that are not of this world. We do however, expect them to take us very seriously, and to submit to our (God's) authority in destroying these little beasts before they make junior Satanists out of every child on the planet!" ok i went to that website and t creeped me out..to me it seemed kind of satanic i meaan they had an evil baby and a "make your own bible creature"

are FM transmitters for ipods any good? i just bought an 05 scion tc which does not have an aux input for mp3 players. i dont want to spend money upgrading the stereo right now (i want to spend the money to do it right). anyway, i thought about getting an fm transmitter to use with my car. are they worth it? how is the sound quality compared to a direct aux input? whats the difference between the $30 unit and the $70 one?

Funny lists. Is it good? For those of you who read the whole thing, I thank you because it is very long. Star if you like. Did not make some lists. I mean I did not make some of those lists. Message for thorny one: I can't blame you. Seriously.