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Clemson president defends school's business practices, slush fund

Clemson University President James Barker says the school uses sound business practices and its nearly $80 million rainy day fund is not out of line when compared to other colleges.

Barker recently sent an e-mail to faculty, staff and students that he hopes will answer questions raised by a lawsuit filed by a former adviser to Clemson's board of trustees. He also has given a similar presentation to lawmakers.

Chalmers Eugene Troutman III has sued the school, saying it raised tuition in the past eight years to overstuff a rainy day fund. A judge earlier this month refused to toss out the suit.

In his e-mail obtained by The Greenville News, Barker said the state allows agencies to carry forward money from one fiscal year to the next to help in planning and prevent administrators to spend wastefully at the end of the year. more

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-04-02 07:08 GMT: India's Videocon eyes Motorola's handset business

MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - India's Videocon Industries Ltd. has expressed interest in buying telecom giant Motorola Inc.s mobile handset business, reported Business Standard quoting Videocon chairman Venugopal Dhoot.

Dhoot was quoted as saying, "We have hired one of the world's top three investment bankers who will convey our interest to buy out the mobile handset business of the US company," without identifying the banker.

A Motorola India spokesperson declined comment, the report added.

Motorola has announced its plan to separate its struggling handset business from other operations, forming two separate companies, after months of agitation from frustrated investors.

At 9:54 a.m. local time, Videocon Industries shares were up by 4.91 percent to 330.00 rupees, while the benchmark Sensex was up 3.56 percent at 16,182.33. more

Fire station's move helps Fayette business

FAYETTE --- Business owners intend to move and refurbish the existing fire station on a vacant lot on Main Street that previously belonged to the city.The purchase and reconstruction project will allow Dennis and Deb Marmann to expand their company, Total Builders.The Marmanns, the only bidders, paid $1,500 for the property in the heart of the town's business district. In selling the lot, city officials stipulated the new owners erect a commercial building on the property with a minimum frontage of 48 feet.Earlier the couple purchased real estate adjacent to the lot. The Marmanns intend to open a business, Fayette Flooring, in the next year.Tuesday, members of the City Council considered bids to remove the fire station, which is a steel structure. The city received eight offers, but the Marmanns submitted the top bid, buying the building for $4,000.Other bidders were from Waucoma, Sumner, Fairbank, Ossian, Clermont and Postville. more

Business owner claims officials forged signature

LUMBERTON - A local business owner claims his lawyer's signature was forged by Lumberton officials on his contract with the city.

Mike Igo owns Gold Coast Skydivers, which operates out of I.H. Bass Jr. Memorial Airport, which the city helps support. Igo went to Tuesday's Board of Aldermen meeting hoping to find out what happened with his contract with the city.

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Web 2.0 gets down to business

Remember where electronic mail was 15 years ago? If you didn't already have an e-mail address, you probably knew someone who did. And if you were sending and receiving e-mail, you'd probably discovered that it could be a game-changing business tool.

That's roughly where the services known collectively as Web 2.0 are today. These are sometimes defined as web activities that get more valuable the more people use them.

Social networks like MySpace and Facebook are the most familiar examples, but new Web 2.0 companies you've never heard of emerge almost daily, creating what is, in effect, a continuous stream of interlinked data, some of which may be about your company, your business contacts, or even about you.

How can you get started? We surveyed some executives who use Web 2.0 services every day and came up with a few suggestions. more

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New gym, Snap Fitness, to open in Swartz Creek - MLive.com

... gym lacks in showers and floor space it makes up for with convenience, said John Blakeslee, who owns the new gym along with his wife, Kim. The business model behind ... Rates start at $40 per month and go down ...

This Rocket is in a different orbit, a different world - Boston Globe

Whatever took place in the gym, between the lines ... that was Roger’s business. Sure makes sense to me. If you start with the far more than reasonable premise that someone inhabiting that particular body has ...

GU Off to Rough Start With Third Loss - Hoya

... business,” Williams said. “We are still trying to find our chemistry ... We really want to try to jam the gym against Binghamton, who were the American East Champions last year,” Williams said.

For small-business owners, credit crisis won't go away - Oregonian

... business owners whether they've turned to large national banks recently as they've sought to expand, relocate or start companies. Many ... Hillen began to warm to the idea of owning a gym franchise closer to home.

'We are a neighborhood of families' - Chicago Tribune

... business attitude. Archer Avenue is 10 miles long, starting at 1900 south and State Street and passing ... a field house with a fitness center and gym. A spray pool at the water playground is a favorite for ...

TALKING BUSINESS: Gymnastics coach opens gym in Rapid City - Rapid City Journal

... gym has competitive teams for both boys and girls, which travel and compete at a national level, said Sarah Trimble, the gym’s business manager ... NHAC was awarded $195,000 start-up operating grant by the ...

A party scene no more - AZCentral.com

... businesses to operate the pools and serve guests ... and we are just trying to help the facilities understand the public-health impact before we start focusing on enforcement," said John Kolman, director of the ...

Islamic Center Also Challenges a Young Builder - New York Times

start its fund-raising, recruit its board members, or present formal feasibility studies and business plans to community meetings ... gym memberships or day care. But Mr. Gamal’s plans are just beginning,

A riot of sounds on the Sunset Strip - Los Angeles Times

the techno-adjacent MC Kid Cudi and Gym Class Hero Travis McCoy suggest that ... venues because they weren't hip or whatever," said Karmen Beck of the Sunset Strip Business Assn. "The festival gives them an ...

B-School, Day One: A Primer - YAHOO!

... starting classes. During his first days as an MBA student at Duke's Fuqua School of Business (Fuqua Full-Time ... nugget of wisdom when deciding whether or not to go to the gym.

Resolved Question: hello yahoo boxing, how has everyone been?

i have been working nights and out of town lately and i have little to no time lately.. anyhow im in phoenix arizona right now im staying at a hotel that is about a mile away from any shopping centers or anything.. i was bored so i went for a walk in yesterday in 105 degree weather....(jesus christ).. as i am heading to the store i see a little boxing gym called HAMMER boxing.. i walk in look around.. in my head i can beat ANYBODY in this gym.. i chalk it up to a cardio gym and went on about my business.. blah blah, we end up having to stay until tomorrow.. so today i am walking to the "hooters" restaurant in the shopping center.. i stop by the gym and say, "im from out of town, california, i wanted to maybe get some work in today" trainer, "you have experience?" thug, "yeah i fought amateur before" trainer," are you the guy who just called here?" thug, "no" trainer- do you want to spar?'' thug, "ok sure" trainer "ok go warm up, do you have your gear?" thug, "no i was hoping to use yours.." ok, this is like within 2 minutes of walking in this gym they are lacing me up... im like ok......? so round one starts.... this guy was like 17 or 18 years old about 5'5'' 130 pounds... i threw a crisp jab and for the rest of the round i was like a moving punching bag!!!! focks sake this kid was cracking me clean!!! lol i was laughing kinda when he was hitting me cause i felt so sloppy.. i havent worked out in 3 weeks and i am ALL out of shape.. i didnt have my legs either, i think part of it was my shoes.. and i was hungover from the bar last night on my way to get my first meal of the day, so i was at like 50% ok so im in the corner and i say, "man i am out of shape" Trainer laughing to himself........ thug' "whats up?" trainer, '' you called up saying you were ready to spar, now your saying your tired" thug, " i didnt call here" trainer, your the guy from california right?" thug, "yeah" trainer, '' called here 30 minutes ago saying you were from california and you wanted to spar and how badazz you are" thug, " wtf? i never called up here i just walked in right now!" trainer to the other trainer, "this isnt the guy off the phone" other trainer, "you didnt call here earlier saying blah, blah, blah?" thug, "hell no, i aint stupid" trainer, ''this guy called 30 minutes ago saying he was from california and he wanted to see if our gym had anything to offer" thug, ' naw that wasnt me, i came to hit the bags a little!! and workout!!!" trainer, "you wanna go still?" thug, ''hell yeah!" round 2 whenever i throw a jab he rushes me w fast combos.. really overwhelming me!! i got hit with like a 15 punch combo!!! i was in a focking tornado of gloves!! like somebody had a trash bag full of boxing gloves and dumped them on me!!! lol.. you know, like when you see a fighter getting hit with combos and they dont even know what is coming next, lol, that was me... i started to time him and catch him w the left hook.. but he still kicked my butt.. i was dead tired after round 2 that was it for me... trainer, ''omg we are so sorry we thought you were the douchebag calling on the phone like he was badazz, so we had our best guy here to show you how we do it in arizona.." thug, ''lol i just got beat up for someone elses mouth?" anyhow summary, these fools rolled out the red carpet for me to spar because they thought i was some hot shot from california.. i was wondering how the f*** i was able to get in the ring that fast!! they gave me a free mouthpiece.. they were representing arizona against california, but i was just a guy walking in NOT that guy.. they told me i got balls of steel for stepping in there.. tht i have a great jab.. gave me a couple of pointers.. they invited me to come back whenever i want.. that they were impressed and they need guys that can spar, but i need better cardio.. i kew i was out of shape but i thought it would be easy.. WRONG!!!! my nose is swollen a little but im cool.. we work nights so i havent been able to really do anything, but at least i have a story for arizona... anyhow what do you think? is that crazy or what? why does crazy stuff like that happen to me??* sigh* see... i was being cool... so much for that!! lol back to smashing!!dang pinoy.. how many accounts do you have? 17 thumbs up for your, answer yet there arenet even 17 people on here right now.. i find that hard to believe being that there have only been 6 answers the last hour.. coincidence maybe?your right.. i was at the right place at the right time.. i wouldnt of ended up anywhere else if it wasnt meant to be.. of all the hotels in phoenix i end up right by a boxing gym.. and i got to spar w a pro.. i lost but so what!! i love it!!! i was full of myself and had a humbling experience.. no regrets.. i love boxing.. i wasnt physically prepared as i thought i was.. but i am back on a steady schedule after tomorrow, so its back to my grind.. more

Open Question: Crushing on Trainer....What to do?

Ok I am starting to have a huge crush on my trainer, even though I was trying to hard not to. See he has worked at the gym since I joined about two years ago. Yes I noticed him, and then he started speaking to me and asking how I was doing...even before I started training with him. And yes I thought he was attractive but nothing more. Well then I did decide to get a trainer, but I picked a female to avoid any issues with being comfortable. My contract was up and when I wanted to begin another contract I chose to go with this guy because the female no longer worked there. At first, there wasn't any chemistry, strictly business...and then as the sessions went on I noticed how he is always touching me or giving me little pinches on the back of my arm. He calls me names like sweetie and little lady. And I catch him looking at me often in the gym. What should I do? Because I really want to reach my weight loss goal without falling for my trainer. Oh and he wanted to give me his personal number which I thought was strange. He also always ask what I am doing over the weekend, and I will tell him but never feel right about asking about his weekend. Honest advice please. more

Resolved Question: I wanna end ma Life..?

hey all.... i know dat sounds weird.. 21 years of life wasted..i completed ma schoolin n got into graduation..i was put into a worst coll. i din like that place at all..and at d same time ma father had passed away..i was totally down with this..i left the coll n joined other..wer i wasted one year.. apart from studiz im intrested in music a lot..i wanted to b'com a music director.it was ma dream..i started goin for keyboard and guitar classes during ma schoolin..but left it inbetween as i din get any support and ma parents wanted me to concentrate only on studiz wich i cudn't.. let me tel you since childhood i've neve been close to anyone..even to ma dad..whoz no more..infac to ma mom,bro,relatives..no one in ma lyf.. and i hardly talk to gals..two years bak i met one gal whoz a mutual frnd of mine..we both got 2gether..but cudn't keep the relation much longer..as her lyfsytl n mine doesn't suit at all..i was xpectin all the luv wich i neve felt from her..but m unfortunate.. recently i got into a business..but with all these memories i cudn't do it well..so even it is f*** up.. i dunno y m lik dis..y m i victim all the time..i kno m a totally laid bak kinda person..but wt m i supposed to do..i left everythn in d middle..started to go o gym recently..hope atleast i'l continue it instead of droppin in between..i already met counsellrs but of no use.. now i want to kno if there is any chance for me to get rid of all this things ..or i wana leave this damn world.. more

Resolved Question: I wanna giv up ma lyf..?

hey all.... i know dat sounds weird.. 21 years of life wasted..i completed ma schoolin n got into graduation..i was put into a worst coll. i din like that place at all..and at d same time ma father had passed away..i was totally down with this..i left the coll n joined other..wer i wasted one year.. apart from studiz im intrested in music a lot..i wanted to b'com a music director.it was ma dream..i started goin for keyboard and guitar classes during ma schoolin..but left it inbetween as i din get any support and ma parents wanted me to concentrate only on studiz wich i cudn't.. let me tel you since childhood i've neve been close to anyone..even to ma dad..whoz no more..infac to ma mom,bro,relatives..no one in ma lyf.. and i hardly talk to gals..two years bak i met one gal whoz a mutual frnd of mine..we both got 2gether..but cudn't keep the relation much longer..as her lyfsytl n mine doesn't suit at all..i was xpectin all the luv wich i neve felt from her..but m unfortunate.. recently i got into a business..but with all these memories i cudn't do it well..so even it is fukd up.. i dunno y m lik dis..y m i victim all the time..i kno m a totally laid bak kinda person..but wt m i supposed to do..i left everythn in d middle..started to go o gym recently..hope atleast i'l continue it instead of droppin in between..i already met counsellrs but of no use.. now i want to kno if there is any chance for me to get rid of all this things ..or i wana leave this damn world.. more

Resolved Question: whats the most effective premise for a personal trainer - garage, community hall or anything else?

ive started my own personal training business 4 months ago and have currently been training people in the park because of the summer weather. however with the winter coming i need an indoor location to train my client and was wondering whats the most cost effective method. would it be to rent a garage or maybe a community hall??? any other ideas would be great my renting gym space is not ideal due to the extortionate prices in london!! more

Resolved Question: Dad cheating on mom, with a MAN?

So I have known my father has cheated on my mom and they will be getting divorced soon, we had proof he has cheated: sexual pictures of him, he has a love shack(apartment where he has sex) we found out about the apartment from an online background check, and sex stuff. In the past we think he was with other woman because it is possible he fathered another child we found out. We always assumed though that it was with woman, but we now found out he has been hanging out in the gay areas of DC, when he says he is not in DC, but we have his bank statements which show him using the ATM next to a Gay Bar. So if he cheated with a man what are other things to look for that would prove it would be with a guy? My sister saw in his car a business card for exotic male escorts in DC. We believe now though that the sexual pictures he had he sent to a guy, they were taken in a gym bathroom,ewww. He also before he got the love shack would always be at the gym and then suddenly he started to go to another gym and he kept sex stuff in his gym bag. We were thinking he may have been doing it with men in the gym showers, but is that possible? Now it makes since because he would go to the gym for hours and we knew he was actually there but we have a gym in our house so IDK why he would go to a gym, why would he pay for a gym membership when he owns the equipment at home?Well there is proof because he does have a business card in his car for exotic male escorts.Well he knows we know about his cheating, but he does not know about how we know about the possibility of it being with a guy. more

Resolved Question: What do you think about this?

Through my company, I haven lucky to have had the opportunity to live in different corners of the world and experience many different cultures. Getting to see multiple cultures ads more knowledge but also sometimes makes you ask questions. While living in Europe I was lucky enough to have meet a very smart and gorgeous women, we dated for a few years when I asked her to marry me. After getting married I was relocated back to the US and my company took care of the paperwork and she moved with me. One of the things that I can say happened personally to me and to some other co-workers is that we started preferring dating European women and no longer even consider dating American women. Trying to figure out the cultural difference's between European and American womens to try to figure out "Why?", why we don't date American women. So we decided to post a topic to find out more. Here is a comparison of what we have come up with, again this are just general and some of them might be a stereotype. But that is why we want to discuss them here. - Most European women are very Independent, they want to have some life outside of the relationship. American women want to do everything as a couple. - Most European women prefer to be financially responsible, like they would rather pay for their own dinner when in the US, its automatically expected that guys have to buy gifts and pay for dinner. - European women prefer to be healthy, have very active lifestyle. Going to the gym, biking and walking is the thing to do. I am not saying that all American women are not into a healthy lifestyle but its certainly a small percentage in comparison. Unfortunately for some of my friends who married American women once they got married they gained weight... blaming it on childbirth and things like that when I can say for a fact from my and my friends European wifes that after child birth after some months they where back to their previous weight without even trying but just because of their healthy lifestyle. - In Europe, its common for couples to live together and of course have sex before they are married, I think thats great because you get to know what it is to marry someone, no surprises. But I noticed in America that is a taboo specially around Christian's who look down at those who live together or are sexually active with their loved ones before they are married. How can someone make a lifetime commitment before knowing what they are getting into. The guys I work with have discussed this greatly, which I think its great to know people I can be that comfortable with the only negative thing that has come out of it is that we have discussed this with other's at work who have divorced their American Wife and re-married European. I don't think thats cool but they are happier now. All I can say is that I am madly in love with my wife, my wife means everything to me. Please, I am curious to discuss this subject here on Topix. I am an American women living in Sydney, Australia. Thank you for posting your comment, I don't agree 100% with everything you wrote but I agree with almost all of it. I was born in Texas, but I have lived in London, UK and now live in Sydney, Australia. Before I left the US the items that you mentioned above where the norm... I can say that I did those things as well but was not really by choice, it was culture, it was what was expected from a women in the US. Now that I have left the US I am free to think my own way, I am free to be my self instead of following a culture based on very old believes that are still the norm and the expectation. A few years ago I might have taken this comment as an insult... but I know better. I will keep an eye on this topic, I am also curious to know. Courtesy: http://www.topix.com/forum/business/online-dating/T05BKAV2C9UKNM5F5 more

Resolved Question: kinesiology degree vs business?

i enjoy lifting weights and dieting, researching about work outs, and everything exercise related. im headed into a public 4 year university with no such field, and im currently enrolled in their business school. business seems to offer a much more prospective outlook after college. whereas kinesiology i would be stuck as a low paid gym teacher. i would have to transfer after a semester to a different public 4 year (this wouldnt be a problem). but im not sure if kinesiology is what i want to do, or business. any insight on how to get started?is physical therapy an option with a bachelors degree? more

Resolved Question: Does anyone think its a good time for me to open my own gym?

Im almost 20 and i hate working for others nd i wanted to open a gym since i was 16 (since i started training). I dont know if i should open a gym or not, i got a good understanding of how a business works but i dont know if its a good time to open one now. more

Resolved Question: Would you support your spouse if...? (7 scenarios)?

Note: Please state if you are M or F before proceeding, as well as age and marital status if you wish to. I'm looking for thoughtful responses to the following scenarios, so please be honest. This isn't research, it's just for fun. =) Assume that in every case, your salary is high enough to support your family's current lifestyle. Scenario 1) You LOVE your job. It's interesting and enjoyable, and although you have a very good salary, you'd still work it even if you made 1/3 or even 1/4 as much as you do now. You're one of those people who never wants to retire! Recently, your spouse has announced that he/she would like to quit their job, and pursue something productive that may or may not make money. Example: Write a novel, become a musician, start an online business, etc. Would you support your spouse? Scenario 2) You LOVE your job. It's interesting and enjoyable, and although you have a very good salary, you'd still work it even if you made 1/3 or even 1/4 as much as you do now. You're one of those people who never wants to retire! Recently, your spouse has announced that he/she would like to quit their job, and pursue something productive that will *not* make any money. Example: Becoming a homemaker, being an at-home parent, volunteering full-time. Would you support your spouse? Scenario 3) Like scenario #1, but you only sort of like your job. It pays well, it makes use of your skill set, but you don't absolutely love it. It just feels like something worthwhile to do until you can retire. Recently, your spouse has announced that he/she would like to quit their job, and pursue something productive that may or may not make money. Would you support your spouse? Scenario 4) Like scenario #2, but you only sort of like your job. It pays well, it makes use of your skill set, but you don't absolutely love it. It just feels like something worthwhile to do until you can retire. Recently, your spouse has announced that he/she would like to quit their job, and pursue something productive that will *not* make money. Would you support your spouse? Scenario 5) Like scenario #1&3, but you don't like your job at all. You'd quit if you could, but you keep working it because it pays well enough to support the lifestyle you want. You are counting down the years until retirement! Recently, your spouse has announced that he/she would like to quit their job, and pursue something productive that may or may not make money. Would you support your spouse? Scenario 6) Like scenario #2&4, but you don't like your job at all. You'd quit if you could, but you keep working it because it pays well enough to support the lifestyle you want. You are counting down the years for retirement! Recently, your spouse has announced that he/she would like to quit their job, and pursue something productive will *not* make money. Would you support your spouse? Scenario 7) You currently make enough money that your spouse doesn't have to work at all, and frankly, your spouse doesn't want to. Your spouse prefers to spend all day seeing friends and going to the spa/gym and buying things. They also don't raise your kids, because your kids are extremely gifted and attend an elite boarding school 9.5 months out of the year. How happy/rich would you have to be for it not to bother you if your spouse never wanted to work? (Presume that you are not the beneficiary of family inheritance or any other "free money"... you HAVE to earn an income.) Thanks in advance. =) more

Voting Question: What are my chances of getting into University of Illinois Urbana Champaign?

Going to be a senior in HS this year and starting to get serious bout schools. I plan on applying to Gen Ed's so that way I can transfer to whatever major i desire in the futures. What are my chances looking like, and how can i improve if possible? Note: I am a illinois resident. Plan on attending NROTC marines option for UIUC. GPA: 3.525 Freshman year:3.4/3.4 Softmore year:3.2/3.4 Junior Year:4.0/3.8 Senior Year: My schedual is harder then ever, with my first AP class being taken. ACT: Applying with 28. W/ 9 writing Because they super score Im combining 2 ACT scores. EC's: -2 Years of Wall Street Club -2 years of culinary club -2 years of Business of Professionals Club -1 Year of Business Law Club. (Founding member and officer) -3 years of gymnastics. 1 yr varsity. -Had 2 Jobs my junior Year. One working for embroidery store as file convert and other as a home technician. Worked over summer for as Home technician too. -Was Gymnastics Freshman Gym Leader half a semster -Attended a weekly Jr. Marines Class my Junior Year -25 Hour of community service this summer. (plan on getting more before I apply) more

Voting Question: What is this girl doing/thinking?

I started training at this gym I currently go to about a year ago. I train for powerlifting and don’t go to make friends/socialize so I get in and get out in a hurry. So I notice this girl after awhile that works there and that she is pretty cute. I still go about my business and never said hi or anything to her because I don’t go there for that. One day I notice her staring right at me while I’m walking through the parking lot into the gym and I figured she was just daydreaming or something. I walked in and again didn’t say a word and did my thing. So some time later I’m there with my dad and one of his friends and we are standing by some equipment talking and I notice her walking by. I looked at her and noticed she was staring right at me. We made eye contact for a ridiculous amount of time—like 4 or 5 seconds and then I looked away and was kinda like wtf. I didn’t notice her smile but she had this look on her face, like a “calm” look. When I left that night she said something like “bye have a good night” to me as I walked out the door which was the first time either of us had spoken to one another. After that point everytime I go there we say hi to each other and either her or I will ask how the other is doing etc. etc., just very small stuff. I’m not sure if she is just being friendly because if it is part of her job or not who knows. I know that everytime we talk there is eye contact, and then often there are these weird moments where literally we make eye contact for like 3 or 4 seconds but sometimes don’t say anything to each other at all, and she always has this “calm” look on her face—I don’t know what it is. The other day I was walking up to the water fountain and she was standing by it and again we made eye contact for awhile and she asked me how I was and I asked her how she was and she replied “good” and then there was a delay and as I was drinking I heard her say something like “just the same old” or something. I don’t know if she was trying to start a conversation or what who knows. At one point I figured she must think I’m a creep but then the next day she’ll say hi and be friendly and the eye contact happens again at some other point (I’m not always the one initiating it either). On top of that on somedays she acts like I’m not even there or just says “hi” and that’s it. She also seems to be very friendly in general. All I know is this is driving me crazy and I go there to train, and now I have this problem that’s driving me crazy. more

Resolved Question: How would I go about to become a professional mma fighter(and ultimately join the UFC)?

I'm 18,live in Miami, FL and have no prior experience to mma except for some high school wrestling when I was a high school senior(but then again that's how Rampage Jackson started), I'm going to start college in a week and am planning on gaining a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and there's a conveniantly placed MMA gym across the street from the university I go to(I don't know if it's any good, it's called the Freestyle Fighting Academy Mixed Martial Arts. I want to train in martial arts but at the same time not sacrifice my full time student studies. So how would I go about doing this? Should I leave training to the summer/vacation time or should I do school and training at the same time? What experience do I need/how do I get a manager for amateur/professional fighting? How much would MMA gyms cost me? I'm in fairly good shape(slim and muscular), good reflexes, but more importantly an indomitable will, and I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to achieve my goal of becoming the best fighter in the world. Thank you in advance for your help.@Traum whoa whoa whoa, sounds like I hit a nerve...P***y kids? Wow, you feeling the need to act tough on the internet instantly let me know your just a trash talking, all talk no walk punk that's got waaay to much time on his hands. And I'm curious to know as to how "I'm acting like a know-it-all?" I mean, all I did was ASK Questions, I never said I KNEW anything, even less KNOW IT ALL. Seriously KID, why don't grow up and act like an adult when responding to other people who've only asked a question with respect. Didn't your moma teach you about a little thing called MANNERS?But then again I guess that's a good thing. Smack talking greaseballs like you only affect me in one way...yeah that's right all you're doing is pissing me off at motivating even more. Yap all you like punk cause I ain't gonna be the one lying on the floor with a mouthful of garbage.And to everyone else, thanks for you advice. I know the chances of entering the UFC are seldom to none but I'm just looking at things from a perspective where I'm taking it all one step at a time. I'm not gonna about becoming a UFC fighter when I'm only learning the ropes. I'll be thinking about learning the technique and improving myself, and then competing at an ameteur level once or if it gets to that level. Then when I finally have a taste of what it takes to be what I want to be, I'll decide on the next step. I can't do it all at once, and I recognize that, it just doesn't work like that, it would be chaotic. Rather, I'm going to take things 1 step at a time and focus my mind on the task at hand, not what isn't going on at the moment.Furthermore, I don't think it necessary to quit school, especially at this stage. Did Rashad Evans quit school? No, he actually went on to get a degree in Psychology. Besides...I'll be 22 once I get my bachelor's degree at which time I would have already had experience in mma from being in an mma gym. Like Randy was competing in wrestling/the Olympics at the time, I would be either still be getting the technique down or I'd be competing in an ameteur league. After that things can go either way depending how my fights go. more

Resolved Question: Need help but don't know how to begin?

I hate to be all doom and gloom but I have so many overwhelming responsibilities, I don't even know where to begin #1, #2 I don't know how to get help. I need an employee or a personal assistant that has knowledge of how to organize - basically I don't want to babysit someone but I know everyone needs training - i work from home, I have issues that involve only me to be able to handle, insurmountable loads of paperwork - tax issues, business issues, taking care of my ill mother in laws paperwork/dog/bird, my three kids now going back to school, but that just means my day will never be done with dinner and homework help - worried about my new kindergartner not knowing how to get lunch with an ID card - i have a meeting with an accountant tomorrow, plus trying to save 2 homes in foreclosure - I am a mess. I'm going up on Monday after I know my kids are safe and sound for 1st day of school and enrolling myself in our local community center because they have a gym and it's only $60.00 a year because I know I need to start taking better care of myself. i also know i can barely afford to pay our bills let alone hire an assistant. I just can't get my head unstuck living in limbo not knowing if I'm going to be booted out of my house day to day - Aaahh my husband clearly is trying to work as hard as he can to put food on the table so he doesn't have a lot of freed up time. How or where would I go to look for a personal assistant?Well 1st of all the gym is only $60.00 a year and I can't just keep myself dooped up in my house all day feeling lonely - I don't think that is healthy. Have you tried excersizing in AZ during the day outside? more

Voting Question: I can't stand this. What do I do?

Okay, I'm 17 and 13 weeks pregnant with my boyfriend's baby. He is 18 and he is really sweet, but he tries to control what I do and who I talk to. I don't have any guy friends anymore because he has cussed them all out for talking to me and faught with me over them, and he says if I start talking to so and so again then he will start smoking pot again. He always throws stuff in my face like that. I like his friend Jay but he quit talking to him just to shove it in my face that I need to stop talking to my friend Stephanie just because he stopped talking to Jay. I can't go work out anymore because he doesn't want me going to the gym without him. It's like everything I do he has to be right there. It gets on my nerves and if I don't tell him where I'm going or what I'm doing he starts fighting with me. Ugh it's so stressful! I want this to work because of the baby and he is sweet to me most of the time, he is just so controlling! And he always throws stuff in my face and forces me into stressful situations. He wants to cuss out my friend Stephanie because she called the DCS to my house today, and it's drama I don't wanna deal with it, but now we are arguing because he does everything for me blah blah and I never give him his way, I don't know what to do this is getting so old. He goes through my phone and expects me to do the same. I DON'T CARE! I don't wanna go through his phone it's his business not mine! My dad says people that go through your stuff usually have something to hide themselves, but I have went through his phone a couple times so he would shut up about it, and there was nothing there. I don't get it. He also reads my journals and says I'm hiding something if I don't let him read it. Too bad I'm not I just want freakin privacy! I don't get that with him and I really need it. He gets mad at the dumbest things, like my neighbors knocked on the door one day and I talked to them for about 15 minutes about my stolen cat, and he got mad because I took too long outside. He also got mad cuz I went to my mom's Saturday without him! My mom is living in a hotel room right now so how is there any room for him? I just don't know what to do about him. I wish there was some way to train him, talking to him doesn't work. I wanna stay together for the baby but I don't think that's gonna work out. Things have gotta change or we won't last. more

Resolved Question: Thinking about being a truck driver, i have many questions.?

My service is up in the army, and my wife and i have had A LOT of talk into being truck drivers....in a team. We had talked about both getting our class A licenses, buying a truck, and explore the open country. Her dad used to be a truck driver and has had like, 20 years experience...Not to mention my wife has driven a diesel rig a few times. While myself on the other hand, come from a family of Auto Parts sales associates and business men, and accountants.. She's used to driving Full-size trucks, full-size SUV's and Vans... While the biggest thing i have ever driven was a Dodge Ram 1500, not full. Right now she drives a Tahoe. And I....I drive a small saturn coupe. Due to my ADHD, i have a hard time learning anything..And if i fail, i get frustrated and angry easily. I have a hard time backing my car into a straight line into the garage....what makes you think i can back-up a big rig with a trailer in a straight line!??? I'm sure that the driving school will teach me how to do it, but most the people who are in that class, I'm sure come from a family of truck drivers, or have had even the slightest bit experience driving something THAT big. Not trying to be pessimistic, but i suck at alot of things that other people find easy to do. Not because i don't want to learn, but because i have the hardest time learning anything. We got a job offer from a company that supply's the truck, the insurance, benefits, etc... The whole deal. The truck they're giving us a Freightliner Cascadia. From what i read, it's the best of the best. And a 10 speed transmission????? Good lord....I know they get up to 18 speed....that's insane. We're doing this as a team so that we can BOTH save up for a house. We calculated that if we do this for 3 years, we will be reaping in about $180,000 and that's more then enough to buy a house where we want to move. Again, we only plan on doing it a few years. I have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and my Wife has an Associates degree in Culinary arts. I already have an offer to work for the FBI, but i won't be starting that till i am 30 or so. My questions are: 1. What's the best truck to get? Peterbuilt, International, Volvo, And as previously listed, Freightliner seem to be the best. Especially that freightliner i pointed out earlier. 2. What's the best way to keep the truck running perfect? I know this truck won't be as easy as working on my Saturn. 3. What's the best way to stay healthy and in shape? That's important to me. I physically worked very hard to get my 180 pound body to be the way it is now due to a major exercises for a long period of time, and a healthy diet. I know on the road that i won't be eating healthy all the time. Salads can only be eating for so long before you grow tired of them, and not many truck stops have gyms, or work-out rooms for that matter. 4. How about using our health benefits? How would I be able to see the Doctor a few times a year if my wife and I will be traveling 358 days a year? 5. What else should i know about being a truck driver? I'd appreciate all your comments and suggestions. -Thanks. more

Resolved Question: GUYS! Its long but I REALLY NEED HELP! GIRLS too?

There’s this guy Alex I’ve known for 2 years. I used to like him, and he was always nice, but not interested. So I gave up. A year passed, and he just finished his first year of college. In may, he started working at my family’s business. And something seemed to have changed with him. In June, He bought my lunch, asked me what my type is, snuck up on me, hugged me (he wont hug girls), etc. But the beginning July… He’ll say, “DON’T TOUCH ME!” He announced that I asked him out awhile ago (NOT TRUE!). He wanted me to move, but instead of saying excuse me he took my wrist, "move your fat...." and trailed off grinning. Then he found a tow hitch for my truck. He claims he wasnt looking for stuff for me..yet he went through all the hitch ads and remembered them? He then told me he'd install it for me. Last week he said, "Its a GOOD thing you have a big butt..cuz if you fall, it hurts less." I locked him out of his own truck. I got out, and he called out, “Emma, If you weren’t annoying, I would like you.” And then rolled the window up fast and drove away. We work with airplanes, and I havent had as much training, and he said, “YOU THINK this is a game? This is million dollar equipment!” But then, after he gets off work, he stayed for 30 mins, to talk about WHY did I join the gym (that he’s a member of--I cant even believe he remembered someone told him I joined.) A group of people we know are going to the lake, and I ASKED HIM for a ride, and he said no cuz he had someone. He later told my co worker while I wasn’t there, that “Emma shouldn’t go..Cuz she’ll just get sunburned.” He’s told my brother, “Your sister really needs to leave me alone.” also..today he was asking my 16 year old bro to please come to the lake, and he told him "I don't have anyone riding with me. Going up a day early to set upthe camp site." WHT?! He told me I couldn't go, yet he asked my brother? My mom said, "umm...I don't dony he COULD be alone with you overnight." I’ve really had it. He KNOWS that any of the **** he does to me, I can get him FIRED in a second. So why does he do it(HE DOES like his job. a lot) He's not a jerk to everyone else!He's actually a really good guy. He's never had a girlfriend, either. BUT HES DEFINITLEY NOT GAY. As things have turned out, he and I and my brother are taking two trucks up there on Thursday. It will be just me, him and my bro on the beach overnight. Is there anyway I can find out for sure what his deal is? more

Resolved Question: i love my little brother to death but whats wrong with him? Girls only?

I'm 18 and my little brother is 16. anyways i go to the gym and i get back home and i go to the bathroom start a shower take my clothes off. and get in i have music playing then i get out. and i go to my room get dressed and i went to go say hi to my lil bro and i walk in on him masturbating with my panties on so i closed the door quickly. then i try to go in his room and talk to him. but the door was locked then he unlocked it he was all dressed then he says he's sorry so i give him a hug and then he starts rubbing my butt and he lets go and starts crying. i can't call my mom she's out of town on business. so what should i say to him? more

Voting Question: GUYS! Its long but I REALLY NEED HELP?! GIRLS TOO?

There’s this guy Alex I’ve known for 2 years, from church. I used to like him, and he was always very nice, but not interested. So I gave up. A year passed, and he just finished his first year of college. In may, he started working at my family’s business. And something seemed to have changed with him. In June, He bought my lunch, asked me what my type is, snuck up on me, hugged me (he wont hug girls), etc. But the beginning July… He’ll say, “DON’T TOUCH ME!” or “YOU TALK TOO MUCH!” . He announced that I asked him out awhile ago (NOT TRUE!). He wanted me to move, but instead of saying excuse me, i felt his fingers wrap my wrist gently and he mumbled, "move your fat...." and trailed off grinning. Then he found a tow hitch for my truck. He claims he wasnt looking for stuff for me..yet he went through all the hitch ads and remembered them? He then told me he'd install it for me. Last week he said, "Its a GOOD thing you have a big butt..cuz if you fall, it hurts less." On friday, he left his truck running after work..I ran ahead of him…and locked him out. I got out and was walking away, and he called out, “Emma, If you weren’t annoying, I would like you.” And then rolled the window up fast and drove away. We work with airplanes, and I have less experience (I havent had as much training--I usually work the desk), and yesterday he said, “YOU THINK this is a game? This is million dollar equipment!” REALLY? Ive only spent my whole LIFE at an airport. It was so mean I almost wanted to cry. But then last night, after he gets off work, he stayed for 30 mins, to talk about WHY did I join the gym (that he’s a member of--I cant even believe he remembered someone told him I joined.) A group of people we know are going to the lake, and I ASKED HIM for a ride, and he said no cuz he had someone (a little boy he mentors). He later told my co worker while I wasn’t there, that “Emma shouldn’t go..Cuz she’ll just get sunburned.” He’s told my brother, “Your sister really needs to leave me alone.” I’ve really had it. He KNOWS that any of the shit he does to me, I can get him FIRED in a second. So why does he do it(HE DOES like his job. a lot) He's not a jerk to everyone else!He's actually a really good guy. He's never had a girlfriend, either. WAS HIS COMMENT ABOUT “I WOULD LIKE YOU” did he just admit he liked me? What do you make of any of this? more

Resolved Question: HELP!Landlord/Tenant problems! Is this legal?

We moved out of the condo this is in regards to after a agreed upon 15 month lease. The Landlord is trying to keep our entire security deposit and we don't understand why! We want to take her to s.c. court, do we have a justifiable case?? PLEASE HELP! First, of all the LL(landlord) violated our lease/tenant rights on several occasions. Our security deposit is $1,000.00 She says she has 'spent so far $700.00 for cleaning/repairs and that's not counting the 'chip' in the granite kitchen counter top.....' She never gave us a move-in inspection sheet to fill out or walked through the unit noting existing damages. Are we liable for all damages that were preexisting, she could say everything was 'new damage'! We are unaware of the 'chip' in the counter top. She entered the unit 2 weeks BEFORE our lease ended and began filling holes(nails/screw) in the walls- we asked if we could hang pictures/curtains before we moved in,she said yes-- there were no holes larger than a dry wall anchor. We had moved some items to our new place but the lease was not over and we were not finished w/ the unit, we did not give her permission to enter, we were not finished making repairs, we were in the process of moving out, and she never asked if they could begin repairs or enter once! We just arrived to see their tools, ladders, etc in the unit and couldn't believe they had enterted w/ out asking or even mentioning they wanted to. I have pictures of the place when we moved out, actually bfore our lease was up, with the white putty marks on the walls were curtains etc were hung that they started filling before our lease was over, and w/ out asking to enter, I also have a picture of the kitchen with a bunch of their tools, supplies on the countertop- all before our lease was over and w/ out asking to enter- we do not know how the chip happened, nor have we seen it. Additional LL negligence's: Due to some issues she was having w/ the rental condo HOA we did NOT have access to the clubhouse (gym,etc) during 4 months of our lease, we still paid our rent, which included the $180.00 per month HOA fee that should have made our keycard to the clubhouse work, which we were told was part of the ammenities we would have access to when we signed the lease; it didn't work during those 4 months bc she wasn't paying the right people! She never offered to give us any type of refund for not having access to what we paid for. Is that ok??? We paid our rent 3 months at a time bc my husband is paid quarterly- once we paid late (but even though the check was 10 days late, it also included the next 3 months rent paid in advance) She tried to charge us $200.00 late fee for the 10 days late- when our lease said any late rent would incur a $20.00 late fee. The Unit was not clean when we moved in and she was apologizing for not having it in better condition, we were nice about it bc I stay at home and had time to clean it. She added the water cost to the rent AFTER the lease was signed for a fixed amount, and there was a place for her to state the utilities we were responsible for. which she left blank. The lease says the security deposit will be refunded to the tenant w/in 10 business days- it has been almost 30days. (The state of Utah allows 30days I think.) But we all signed the lease and we thought she had 10 business days bc thats what her lease said! The 'chip' could have been caused by their tools on the countertop while they were making repairs w/ out asking to enter before our lease was up-(I have a picture of their stuf all over the countertop) we have no idea how it happened and she never provided a move in/move out inspection or documentation of existing damages! What are your thoughts on this situation?@Dash: we were not finished with the move out process, we intended to fill the holes etc, but they came in before we had a chance and before our lease was up!@expert realtor Didn't read our lease?? Our lease was about 10 lines long! We did and have read and reread our 'lease' it is a joke. I agree we should have documented prexisting damages w/ photos or documentation-lesson learned. I do have photos of how we left the place and it was clean. She is trying to charge us for repairs that we had not addressed bc we were ot finished w/ the place we were paid through july 1 she came in around june 20 and just started doing stuff. We were 1/2 in old place and 1/2 in new place.Our lease says and I quote 'tenant is responsible for the following utilities:_________ BLANK nothing She is inexperienced and did not follow 'the rules' We are not asking for anythig for paying early, just stating that the one time we were late she tried to charge us MORE than what the lease said-thats illegal. I was just using the 95% that did not apply as examples of what she has been like to deal w/ that is why i made sure to take pictures upon vacatingI did not say we USED dry wall anchors, I know they can be very damaging. I said no hole in the place was larger than that and there were holes from her pictures, shelves etc when we moved in. Not saying that matters just stating the act that the holes in question-1 she gave us permission to make and 2. we didn't have the opportunity to repair bc she came in w/ out telling us more

Resolved Question: does my friend find me annoying?

we've know each other since 8th grade but we went to different high schools until i transfered in 10th grade to his school, we use to chat and he seemed really different unlike the shallow ones at my school so i decided to leave them and go to his school, which i now regret. We had the best of times at school but when we hit summer break he just stopped, well we did go to the movies and stuff but he stopped talking to me more and more and now im worried. He started to sleep during the day and stay up all night because he claims to hate talking to people, ive talked to him about him being depressed (he never wants to go out anymore and he doesnt talk to anyone) and hes like its none of your business. I got him to go to the gym with me but he only went like 3 times in 4 weeks and he just had this different attitude, he was so pessimist and mean and I've always tried to please him but now its just so hard. Ive tried txtin him and but he always has his phone off and basically not in the world of the living anymore. all he does is watch anime all night long. so what do i do? i dont want to leave him because i know he needs help but i just dont kow what to do, should i leave him? but what kind of friend does that? i mean he was cool but now hes always being a dick and when i try to tell him that in a joke hes like i am one so deal with it, is he just going through that phase in life? we're both 16 more

Voting Question: Am i a bad person for wanting to be a millionaire?

I told a friend of a friend about my goal, and they called me shallow and that they dislike people like me and walked away. I had to hold in tears, why does it make me a bad person? I've been poor all my life and now Im starting a business. I used to accept being poor, never wanting anything at all, people who say it makes you happy are liars. Once i had no internet, the electric went off i had to sit there bored in the dark all evening. People say oh only friends etc matter, but how could i visit them or talk on the phone unless i had money? Some of my best times were on days out doing fun things, but it costs money. How can people say things don't make you happy, when maybe they do for some people? Maybe a person who enjoys to watch or create films likes having a good TV. Or a dancer would benefit from their own dance studio at home rather than paying money to use one. I would also give things away to people for free if i no longer wanted them. I want to have enough money to do what ever i want, and not worry about it running out. I want a nice house that i paid for, not got a mortgage for, so that i don't have to worry about payments, so that i can invite friends over to do fun thing for free like make a gym, watch films, give delicious healthy meals. Or they could have a room of their own if they ever needed it. I want to spend a year in India and help with construction of schools or work with children in Honduras. Then travel the world just to see different places because I'm lucky to be on such a wonderful planet. I want to experience what i can because life is so short, and i believe when you die that's it. I'd rather have one nice top, than ten made of crappy material. I like technology. I want to be able to help people out with money if they ask for it, not say no i can't sorry. I'd like to decorate rooms because i think the way it looks effects a persons mood. I also think looking good makes a person feel good. But, it doesn't mean i don't value or have good personality traits. I wasn't going to start telling them all these things, but still, why do people think it's so bad? Does everyone feel this way about it? :( more

Resolved Question: am i a bad girlfriend. (this is long)?

met my ex in freshman yr (yes, ex. he dumped me in junior yr. ) when he ran passed me & later on i saw him in my gym class, he was such the cutest thing ever, i call him a panda cause hes so sweet like a panda. anyhow, i started hitting on him, sending him a little note to contact me (soph yr), cause i was intrested in him. our business class later played this stock game & he was top one so he figured he'd write his email adress in for me, he figured i'd see his email adress but apparently i didnt and soon he wrote a little note & i found it at my locker he later then told me he posted his email adress on the stock game he was hoping id see it & contact him. later we started talking, talking til on jan 18, 2009 he asked me out online. our relationship went on from there, on 3/2/09 he kissed me & it was my 1st kiss ever. in around march, april or may, i gave my virginity to him. later on our relationship went downhill because i couldnt face him because i was afriad he;d think im ugly and all so we didnt see eachother for 3 months and all we talked about during our relationship was LOVE. so our relationship went downhill, and on jan 18 , 2010 i tried saving our relationship didnt work out , in around march he dumped me because i felt i didnt get much attention from him and i felt he didnt love me anymore so i stirred some things up i said i slept with anothr guy but i didnt. i loved him thts why i said the things i said. later on, he was sick of me & i begged & begged to be back together with him but he didnt want me anymore . later on he hooked me up with this guy name casey didnt work out because my ex was there & i ruined everything by crying that i want him back. and thts the end. btw he still checks my profiles online & i asked him why he checks it and he said because he wants to know what guy im with now. & i said its because u miss me & want to see how im doing. he didnt reply. but even though he still checks my profile daily now, he'll be over me, i know he will, in time. more

Resolved Question: Help with partner's jealousy issues?

Hi I have been with my partner for nearly 9 years and we are due to get married in 3 weeks. We have our ups and downs, we are both opinionated and stubborn but we seem to work things out. Throughout our relationship he has struggled with jealousy and insecurity due to his past marriage experiences. I have never done anything to make him doubt me. He struggles with me having friends so much so I always start to make excuses as to why I can't go out with them and of course that ends with our friendship drifting apart. I even sometimes don't tell him that I have been asked to go out just to avoid conflict. More recently, in about 6 months, I have become friendly with a group of mum's at my daughter's school. We all have partners, in fact one is getting married the week after me. I have really enjoyed having friends to chat to and we help each other with childcare when needed. My partner runs his own business and is out of the house before I get up and back when the children are in bed. He also works at the weekend. I have supported hi emotionally and financially through all of this, his company has really struggled through the recession and we have yet to gain much financial reward from it. I do everything around the house inc childcare, sorting out their activities, cleaning. cooking. ironing, shopping, diy etc etc. I do this because I don't work. Sometimes this really gets me down. Going back to the friend's issue, when there was a plan to go for a drink at the local pub I said I would go. However, on the night he came home from work and because I hadn't sat with him to eat before I went he got really cross with me and made me so upset I couldn't go out. I made something up to my friends as I just felt embarrassed. He goes away alot with work, often comes home late he works with males and females yet I never have an issue with him doing what he wants when he wants. If he wants to go to the gym at the weekend he just goes. I trust him implicitly. This weekend he went away with my brother for his 'stag' weekend, they went to watch the motor racing friday - sunday, again I encouraged him to go so he could get away from work and relax a bit. I went out with my friends on Saturday night for our 'hen' party which he knew all about. We went to a local comedy club and that's it. I have been questioned about it - did you get chatted up, were there any stags there in a kind of jokey way but you can tell he is serious. He then looked at a picture on the night and because I was showing some cleavage (the way the pic was taken) he went mad again, questioning why I had to dress like that, I should keep clothes like that between him and me. This upset and kind of freaked me out really and when he came and apologised I said that it wasn't up to him what I wore and that it wasn't fair. So things were back to being OK again. Then later in the evening my friend text me to arrange a play date. He went mad again, as why she was always texting me it was Sunday night couldn't we have discussed this yesterday (this was while he was doing work e mails on the computer) and it was 'us' time. I admit we probably exchange text every other day - just a couple, once or twice she has text me quite late but I just don't reply. Anyway he insists we are obsessed with each other and we are 'supposedly' getting married in 3 weeks but he doesn't know me anymore and I don't want the same things in life. I just feel like I am on an emotional roller coaster, I am sure this is not right but how can I get that through to him. I want him to realise that his behaviour in not normal. Some of you might say 'leave' but i think if this issue was sorted things would be so much better. Thanks for reading and in advance of any answers, it has made me feel better just by writing this. x more

Resolved Question: What school should I go to?

Well, I'm going into 8th grade and I'm thinking about transferring schools, can you help me pick if I should transfer or not? I KNOW ITS KINDA LONG BUT PLLLEASSE HELP ME? SCHOOL ONE (it may sound bad, but wait for it.) Worst Test Scores. Can't Eat Outside. No Gum. No Hats or Hoodies. No Rosaries Can Be Shown. (because it "relates" to a gang somehow...) No Field trips. Bitchy Vice-Principle. Crappy Gym Lighting. Poorest Middle School In The District. Failing School. Considered "Ghetto" By Many. Full Sized Lockers. Share Lockers. Can't Go To Lockers Between Periods. 3 During School Dances. (about 2 hrs each?) Sports. BUT NEXT YEAR... It Gets Money From The District To Improve. More Electives (#Spanish, #Journalism, *Literature, #Leadership, *Robotics, #Yearbook, Art, Tech Ed, Band, P.E, and Health) * = Might Have It #= New Electives Block Scheduling http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Block_scheduling Teams - When you're in a team everybody in your team has the same teachers as you. (like 7A, 7B, 7C etc.) I Get 3 Electives. SOCIAL REASONS My Best Friend Goes Here. I Have To Leave All The Friends I Made. (although I might see them in high school.) I wasn't really part of the popular crowd...? I feel like there are too many colorful personalities, and they push my colorfulness back. THINGS TO LOOK AT: http://www.hsd401.org/ourschools/middleschools/chinook/newlook.htm http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?schoolId=1262&reportLevel=School&orgLinkId=1262&yrs=&year=2008-09 SCHOOL TWO Richest School In The District. Bigger Campus. Field Trips. (including one to Rome, ROME!!!) Half Sized Lockers. No Need To Share. Has A Track. Allows Gum, Hats, MP3 Players. Sports. Better Test Scores. Electives are Art, Business, Tech Ed., Leadership, Drama, Yearbook, Music, Band, P.E, Health, Spanish, SOCIAL REASONS My Other Best Friend Goes Here Make New Friends Fresh Start Things To Look At http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?schoolId=1252&reportLevel=School&orgLinkId=1252&yrs=&year=2008-09 more

Resolved Question: Weirdest dream of my life... meaning? (Warning: LONG STORY)?

So last night, I had the most epic dream of my life, and I'm wondering if it meant anything. Here it is (I think I remember most of it): So it started out I was sitting in a kind of dark, large room, with a lot of stacked chairs and tables (like a cafeteria after closing time). I was sitting in a recliner. There was a boy and girl (about my age) making out on a sofa in front of me, to my right. The girl I think was a girl that I had seen in the gym the day before. Normally, when people are making out, I leave them to their business. This time, I got pissed (I think maybe in the dream I was frustrated that I didn't have anybody). I started storming around the room, getting all angry. I turn around to find them both looking at me. The girl jumps up and tries to calm me down. I, in my angry state, walk away from her. She keeps following me, trying to calm me down. After a little bit, I turn around and begin talking to her, explaining the situation. I forget about the other guy, and it's just her and I in this building now. We stare into each other's eyes, and begin to make out. This is where I seem to develop strong feelings towards this girl, which lasts the rest of the long dream. We find ourselves outside, in a forested area. I've never seen the movie Twilight, but judging by the previews, the atmosphere was like something you would see in that movie: kind of dim, overcast skies, etc. The area that we are in is on the outskirts of a very small, run-down village, with a huge towering castle in the middle of it. There is also a small wooden shack near us. As we continue falling in love with each other, I (for no apparent reason that I can remember) walk into the shack (which has no lights). I am for some reason standing in the area where the door swings inwards (behind the door). I hear noises outside, and a f*cking vampire thing busts in (keep in mind that I have never seen Twilight, and I will even go as far as to say I don't like the movie). I remember in the dream slamming the vampire with the door, and eventually fight it off. I go outside, and the girl is gone. I look down and see a note. I read it (I don't remember what it said), then look around. I look back down at the letter, but it is refolded in my hand for some reason. I open it back up to find that there are two letters. I come to realize that the girl is invisible, and whatever she says to me is coming up in the form of appearing notes. At this point, I am very sad that the girl I have fallen in love with is mysteriously gone, but am happy that I am still having some form of contact with her. I think that she instructs me to do something to bring her back. I think it has to do with defeating the vampires or something. Out of nowhere, I am attacked by vampires again. I am able to kill them simply by punching them in the face (except for one I had to inject with something... I'm not sure where in the dream that happens though). As soon as I fight a couple off, the rest run away (I don't know why... I'm a teddy bear!). I turn around, and the girl is standing there. I remember being overjoyed, running to her, kissing her... and that's all I remember. I have never had a dream as vivid as this one. It was definitely the most strange and memorable dream of my life thus far. I hear dreams have meanings, and I'm very interested about the meaning of this one, cause I have no idea. Haha more

Voting Question: Boxing Gyms in Troy, Michigan?

I can't find a single boxing gym within 15 minutes of my location (Troy, MI). Every gym i found even somewhat near me are out of business. I really want to start boxing competitively. If anyone can find one let me know? I've tried Ken Levys and Challengers, both are out of business and they were somewhat near.i've tried http://www.boxinggyms.com/addresses/michigan.htm , the ones near me are out of business. more

Voting Question: strange ending to my date?

last night I met someone from an online dating site, and we met up but we are also members of our local gym, it was instant attraction and he was (has to be said) really sexy, we got on really well, had loads in common, only one thing was he had just come out of a 18 year marriage and was moving his ex out the house, to literally up the road to a flat all day yesterday. We chatted all night until the early hours and even arranged when we would meet up again, his suggestion and nights out, wekeends away, yes he was full on. Then we were getting into a deep conversation he was saying he believed in fate, things happening for a reason, blah blah, blah and that he would never have met me if he didnt sign up to the gym, left his wife etc. So we are going along in this conversation and he asks me, so what do you want in life, I said well things are going well, work is good, life is good, if someone special came along excellent I would be content not like a few years when I didnt know what I wanted as there were so many changes in my life back then compared to now, he said to me whatabout kids, I said yes if the right person came along etc. He said "yeah you want it all dont you, and know what you want too?!" I said, yes I do. So I ask the same question, and he said he doesnt know what he wants, doesnt know if he wants kids, doesnt know what will happen next week let alone next day and that he is loving the fact that life is there for him to enjoy and he is free to do what he wants....and I am here with him and he is having a great time calling me his friend.....so I sit there and say to him "thats interesting!" There was silence and it was like the whole night was cut with a knife, the atmosphere just dropped....he said I have nothing to say now to you, nothing!! this mood he was in was strange like he knew I wanted something else, and didnt want him for what he wanted if that makes sense, he paid the bill for the dinner I thanked him and he paid for the taxi as well to take me home as he had manners, trust me apart from that he had manners lol. But...(this was strange) he starts going off on one, saying its just weird, this is weird, you should have known I didnt want anything serious when I came out of my marriage, you being a relationship coach (which I am with businesses and the likes for a living) perhaps you know too much and it affects your relationships?? I was quite shocked he was like this, like throwing his toys out of the pram, I said hey listen at least we both know what we want, you want that, I want this...and said to him its ok, I will still talk to you up the gym, its not a problem,he turned around and said yeah whatever!! blimey to me this was the most strangest behaviour ever, so I got in the taxi with him and as I got to my house, I kissed him on the cheek and said thank you for dinner anyway and the taxi and left, at that point I kissed on the cheek there was nothing....just blankness from him. He sulked, he then text someone (most likely his mates to tell them something) and then looked away as I walked into the house. So he didnt get what he wanted, so he sulks? I have never had this before, I do know what i want but I was polite about it and it was just general conversation nor was I instigating I demand it, nor am I needy as he always chased me and I havent done anything today, but to see him like this was strange. He mentioned also before this topic came up, that when I go down to the gym to see him at the pool to sit by him so it can boost his ego...can you believe it, it was at that point that alarm bells started ringing and the put downs on what I do for a living saying its a strange job, and i must be playing on people's vulnerable side, which isnt the case at all, its highly rewarding and just written a book on this too, and v passionate about my job....so that was another anger factor he brought out on me! any thoughts that I did the right thing might help...!!! as feeling somewhat strange after this event.. can someone put my mind to rest to say this was childish, arrogant and down right rude to get what he always wants from women perhaps? thank you for reading xx more

Voting Question: Can I sue for unpaid wages?

I had just moved from California to New Mexico to start freshman year in college, and my college advisor, so also recruited me, asked me to do some accounting for him and his wife's small gym business...I agreed to and later on he said he could not afford to pay me what I should be paid but that he would pay me nonetheless...I agreed to do the work and told him to hold off on paying me because I really wasn't strapped for cash...after a short while though I started to work at the gym too as a front desk receptionist...In December we had school of and since I couldn't afford to go home he let me stay in his guest room for December in exchange for working at the gym--which I did from 6am to 9pm, but I had a room and food so no complaints, then in January he let me use his car in exchange for work--which I didn't know at the time since I though he was just facilitating my going to work for him since I wasn't getting paid and was still putting gas in the car--but any how I worked for him from September to March for which I would exclude December and January because it was a trade-off and for March because I got paid $300 for the month for 44 hrs per week work, which was a rip off, but I just needed the cash by then. So I left to do some volunteer abroad work in Haiti, but before I left I'd talked to my boss about paying me and he said we'd negotiate, I told him since we never had a rate of pay that I would take $300 for each month-of which I was charging him for Sep. Oct. Nov. and Feb. so totalling $1200...so I left for a month and now I am back...and when I asked him to pay me he said he would pay me in installments like if I we're being paid....$150 bi-weekly...so i agreed...i just wanted the money anyhow...but then I go to pick up my check on the 1st...and his wife--the accountant--and money holder---tells me she has no more blank checks...to come next week Tuesday to get the money...so I wait a whole week...hell I waited 6 mo. already...so I go again and she says that she hadn't been home to get the checks to come back tomorrow...so I am...then before I leave she says it's only gonna be 25...I say 25 what???....$25 dollars....and then i get the news that she's gonna pay me $25 biweekly--$50/month...for which it would be 4 years before she paid me off...(sigh) and so I told her I would sue her.... then her husband sends me a text about how he opened his home to me and his family and his business and how he doesn't think that they owe me so much...that he let me workout in his gym and borrow the car and be in his home and get fitness advice/training...for which I said I worked 12-17hrs a day for you, babysat free for you, cleaned your home, did your accounting, washed and put gas in your car, bought groceries and listened to you complain about your failing marriage day after day... So i tell him that because we are an alleged "family he shouldn't use that as an excuse to exploit me...to which he says he's not a cheater..and blah blah blah...then he tried to negotiate and say he can give me $600 in the end of august and that's all he's willing to settle... So can i sue him and his wife? I never had an actual pay...no set hours...except i know I worked 10 hrs. plus per day 6 times a day...i have no proof except that check in March that i deposited for $300 that she paid... I really need the money...I live with my adopted sister and my roomie and I have a minimum wage job and have bills stacked from here to nova scotia...so I need the money, but many tell me to just let it go...but I can't because deep down I know that he is wrong. more

Resolved Question: Beginning Actor resume?

I've been in the industry as a Grip, and PA and recently a bckground extra. But I'm looking to start to become lead or supporting roles and am needing a resume... EVEN for Student films. I have a 1-2 credits for Film that I'm putting on. However my question regards this: In High School I was part of a business program that actually had us do a "living history" fair. Where everyone in the class had to dress, speak and act as the person they did the report on. We held it in the gym and each of us would mingle with other "historical figures/classmates" and find out who they were. Our teachers would come around and ask us questions about our "character" or historical figure and takes notes about how much we knew and how well we stayed in character. Since I don't have a lot of credits I though this might be a good thing to put down, but if so: Where does it go? Under Theater? And what do I list 'Class project'? I'm having trouble figuring out the correct terminology for this. It's like right on the tip of my tongue! Anyway, any help is appreciated. more

Resolved Question: what does it mean when a guy you are hooking up with asks about your ex?

Okay so about a week ago i was kinda hooking up with a guy that i had met under bizarre type circumstances by bizarre i mean i had been coincedently bumping into him for the past six months, the first time i saw him was at school then he added me on myspace and we started talking for a little bit but then school ended and he deleted his myspace so i hadn't heard from him until i saw him at the mall while i was with my boyfriend and he gave me suspicious look like he was surprised i was with someone, and then a couple weeks later i bumped into him at the gym right after i had ended a two year relationship with my now ex boyfriend. anyways after we saw eachother at the gym the next day he created a myspace and added me. we began flirting and then he asked for my number we then began to talk for a week and saw eachother once he asked me all of these questions rearding my ex and i asked him why all the interest and he didn't give me a real answer, and then i began going over to his house and we'd make out and then after a couple times of that he brought up my ex again saying that he had seen my ex and one of my ex's buddies together at the mall and then he kinda insulted him and i asked why he told me about seeing him and he was just like "well i dunno, im just making conversation" i went over to his place again after that and just like the last time he brought up my ex but this time it was weird he pretty much asked me how long it took for my ex to get in my pants and i told him it was none of his business so he kept asking me over and over and then when i told him he said "it wouldn't have taken me that long" needless to say i didn't talk to him again after that. but i just need to know why he was so interested in my past relationship when we were just hooking up i mean it was obvious we were only seeing eachother for one thing so why would he be so interested in my past dating history? more

Resolved Question: What do you think of parts 3-5?

Part 3- Jake When the warning bell rang for homeroom at 7:35 I didn't want to let Natalie go. I had missed her so much. Seeing her and holding her made me feel so much better, like that the year wasn't almost a quarter year over. She looked so good today, maybe because I hadn't seen her that much in so long. She wore a dress type shirt gray that cut off at the top of her ribs and then black to her thighs. She had on tight, dark wash tight jeans, sexy ankle length boots and a jacket. Nope, that was her. She really did look good. Usually we didn't display this much affection. But, I couldn't help myself to stop kissing her. I burried my head one last time into her head to smell her firmiliar muky, floral perfume. “Go to homeroom, ok?” I told her. I kissed her one last time. She waved goodbye and dissapeared behind the corner. **** I got out of business management class, the only one Natalie and I shared besides lunch and gym, and drove home alone. Now I was sitting uncomfortably in a hard wooden chair in front of my desk. It was 3:15, Natalie just started cheerleading and had practice until 5. Usually I felt bad because I was carrying such a big course load, with AP Stats, AP Euro and AP Composition and Literature as my main classes on top of soccer we hadn;'t had much time to hang out. But now that soccer was over I had time to maybe go over her house after dinner. I chewed on my pencil, trying to work on my composition essays as I stared at my wall of photos. I smiled at one in particular. Part 4- Late August It was a lazy august night, the sun had set the sky was a deep indigo and the warmth of summer hugged my skin as we walked through the park. We settled down underneath a tree in a patch of grass. “C'mon let's take a picture,”Jake smiled at Natalie. Her big beautiful blue eyes shined up at him and her smooth, milky white skin stood out in the darkness of the night and shadows of the trees. She leaned her head into Jake's and a snapped a picture with the small silver camera quickly. Her head slid down onto his chest. Jake laid there, his face in her hair, holding her small delicate hand, smelling her apple cider shampoo. “I love you,” Jake mumbled into the top of Natalie's head. It was the first time he had actually said it to her. He had thought it for awhile but never verbally told her. Natalie looked up and Jake, her cherry-red lips hanging open and her thin black eyebrows arched up. “I love you too.” She whispered. Jake Part 5- Friday I stared at Natalie who was three seats down for me in my business management class. She was already wearing cheerleading practice clothes and layed her head down on the desk, obviously bored. I stared down at her white cheer sneakers, they were so tiny. Her black Soffee shorts were very short and folded over. She had on a perectly fitting navy sweatshirt on, not too tight not too lose. I wanted to hold her so bad. My eyes settled on her head. Her deep dark brown hair was covered in fast-fading milk chocolate highlights and the golden highlights at the top of her head were long gone. I frowned. Why won't she text me, I thought in my head. I knew her phone was sitting in her hoodie pocket. I could see it light up again and again as I texted her. Over the past couple weeks Natalie got even more distant. I still picked her up in the morning. She hugged me and kissed me before and after school but she wouldn't text me back or call me. She didn't talk to me except for weekends when I came to her house. Tomorrow was the last day before Thanksgiving break. I planned to confront her then. I contemplated what was really long. The football season was over so she did less and was maybe more bored than usual. Her cheerleading competition season was quickly ending so maybe she was stressed out. But, hopefully Christmas would help everything. We'd see each other more and I could make her happy. If you are interested in following up with the begginning or the rest, please send me an email or instant message. more

Resolved Question: Do you think a good business to start would be a kids fitness club?

I want to start a kids fitness club. Not a gym atmosphere but more of a outdoors boot camp type that is fun. Play sports and hike and do different things.. Do you think parents would pay to get their kids off the couch after school? more

Resolved Question: am i doomed to have insomnia till i get my depression sorted out?

most of the time in high school i would get comments from students and teachers saying that im smart and capable and it didnt bother me any until this last school year when lazy habits combined with what i would say is an excessive workload in english (passing for the year was rigged to revolve around essays which until this last school year i was decent enough at to be lazy and easily pass) got me started on the habit of cutting myself late in the year when i knew it was impossible for me to pass (60% of the final exam was even essays) i always knew it was a bad habit but that never stopped me - first 2 weeks i cut myself every day and since i had gym to pass and sweat pants didnt count for any points i dressed out in shorts as usual and 1 or 2 people would see the cuts and ask "what happened" i either said "nothing" or "none of your business" and even "i dont owe you an explanation" because nobody in my gym class could understand - my only close friend that i felt could was into cutting himself before i was (i did not start because i thought it was cool or anything - my close friend was the only cutter in the whole school that i knew of - maybe him doing it got me thinking about it (after all the first time i did it i knew about it and needing a way to cope i tried it out) . anyways shortly after those 2 weeks (in which it felt like the best thing ever not its not nearly as good probably because of a mixture of tolerance and guilt) somebody told the school nurse and i was randomly called down (by that i mean i thought nobody was gonna tell them cuz only people in my gym class saw the marks (they were on the back of my legs) and i easily got them to drop the subject when i told them several ways i didnt want to talk about it) they forced me to show them the marks, forced me to talk to the school counselor, and called home - my moms reaction showed me that she didnt care that i cut myself she just hated that people knew - somehow it got down to my dad which tried to explain that "its not the solution" i knew all along it wasnt but that never stopped me (my mom has been paranoid for a long time - since when i was a little kid atleast) - for a while just to be left alone i tried to stop - then i found out if i was careful about it i could cut over the same marks and they thought i completely stopped - then in the last few weeks i was left alone and i only cut on weekends - school ended and i was fine until my mom brought my 6 year old niece up here (we live in different states so my mom rarely sees her) then i couldnt get a minute of peace unless she was sleeping or out of the house (even when i think shes sleeping she was awake asking me to cook her ramen noodles i say no she wakes up my mom and i get yelled at by mom and/or dad) and a little over a week ago i just couldnt sleep like normal and if i try to i only get to sleep for a few hours before i wake up again - the only way i get close to normal hours of sleep is if i stay up till 4 or 5 AM - and im back to cutting about 2 or 3 times a week - thought about suicide but never seriously - then yesterday i thought about it seriously (not knowing how i would actually pull it off im back to not wanting to do it - i know its not the solution and i have the power to not actually do it) - and thought about starving myself - but i cant actually bring myself to try suicide; or starvation even for a day. anyways to summarize it - in total ive been cutting myself for about 2 months, but the insomnia has only been in the past week or so, am i doomed to just be like this (only getting a few hours of sleep unless i sleep at 4 or 5 AM the next day) until i get my depression sorted out? i humbly thank anybody that even tries to read all the details ive clumped together above (i know my online grammar is horrible, but what do you expect from an idiot like myself?)actually im 19 so im technically an adult. more

Resolved Question: what would you do please answer?

Yesterday was my 20th birthday. No one in my family ever really acknowledges my birthdays. The attention is always draw to my brothers. My dad was the only person who said happy birthday and made an effort. My mom didn't really try. I woke up early to go to the gym and made my breakfast and for two hours she didn't say anything to me. When I got back home she gave me some scrunchy and said here happy birthday? Both of my brothers didn't say anything to me..not even a happy birthday, Today my mom told me my older brother bought me a card? A day after my birthday...didn't say anything to me. I'm not a selfish kind of person. Christmas and New Years I worked doubles just so I could buy my dad a brand new guitar, my mom new cookware, my older brother some gym equipment, and younger brother a PlayStation 3 he barley plays now. I'm a giver than a receiver because i love to see people happy even if that means I'm not happy. I don't appreciate not being acknowledge for the good stuff that I do. All I want is for them to show me that they care. Hey big sister I love you happy birthday! That's all. Its now a day later and still no one said anything to me so now what do I do? I honestly don't care about the card my brother bought because it doesn't mean anything to me a day later. It would have been worth something to me maybe on my birthday but not no more. I don't really want to even open it.I just don't care. I think this may be a reality check for me to get my shit together and leave this house..start living my own life since I'm not wanted here. What do you think? Am I asking for too much? Do you think I should just mind my own business and do what I have to do but don't spend money on no one here on Christmas or birthdays? What would you do? more

Resolved Question: Do I have a right to be upset? please answer?

Resolved Question: My fiance isn't inlove with me but she still wants to get married?

Here's some background of the two of us: I'm 23 years old, I have two jobs working at a gym and a catering business, I live at home with my mom sister and stepdad, and I'm a year away from graduating a fire fighting program. She is 23 years old, she works at a strip club dancing 1 full day a week and brings home around $1000.00 each time. One day I found out through my sister that she really isn't inlove with me. That's just great, and the fact of the matter is...she proposed to me! - On my birthday and didn't even get me a present unless counting getting engaged a present. She moved in with me in January after our engagement was official(I bought her a ring and took her to a $600.00 hotel/restaurant in a ritzy part of town). She didn't work the first three months due to my car not being able to travel very many miles safely(It had a bad transmission). I eventually bought a nicer newer car with some of the money I had saved for college. The reason she doesn't drive is because she isn't able to - She got a DUI last year and blew way over the legal limit giving her a suspension to her license for 2 years. I've been questioning our relationship ever since.....and for more reasons than my main topic. So my question is mostly directed towards mature experienced people that have been engaged or married and know whether or not a relationship can survive on just love or does there have to be the kind of love that's kind of like "head over heals" love - inlove. To clarify again, she says she loves me but she's not inlove with me, YET...she wants to start a family with me. AND she doesn't really NEED me in the long term! She makes more money than I do. $1000 in a day! But she needs me right now to drive her to work and for a place to stay. What does this look like to you guys? Thanks in advance for hopefully words of widsom.She's going to a technical school for Forensic Sciences so she doesn't plan on being a dancer forever. More importantly, I feel in my heart what you are saying that I deserve somebody that's inlove with me. It really hurts deep inside but I must do what's right for me. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: Business vs Being Friendly: Any opinions would help!?

I found a gym that was close by and also got myself a personal trainer for a certain amount of time. My family owns a sushi restaurant and so I have mentioned that I worked there or I'm the daughter of that restaurant owner in order for me to get a neighbor discount (like 10% off membership). So I understand they may expect me to bring in sushi. And I know the owner that works there is saying in a joking manner "hey are you gonna bring me like a sample platter?" He's a friendly guy and we're neighbors so I like to be friendly with him. So far I've been telling him, "well it's not my decision but my father's because it's his business". First of all...a platter, how expensive does this guy think sushi is, especially when he wants brown rice on every single roll. Second he's not even MY trainer the most amount of thankfulness I felt was when he'd occasionally say "good job" toward my work out because it motivates me. I feel like my trainer even said it as a joke once and I did not like it because he was getting it from the owner. Third, this owner asks me every single day I walk into the gym...it's really annoying! For a fact, I know he used to come and eat at the restaurant before I started going there. I'm not going to want to lose a customer for the restaurant nor be too mean but I think this guy is asking a little too much for what I've already done in my share. So I had a little discount, but I've already paid two months of membership fee and an 8 week personal training program. I'm a customer to him too and I feel like he needs to stop harassing me, even as a joke. Am I normal for getting upset, that this guy is getting me on my nerve? I may be slightly over-reacting because that time of the month is around the corner. It's a really good gym and the owner is a nice guy in general but about this one topic he is making me feel slightly uncomfortable. Anyone recommend a nicer way to say "back off sir" or some behavioral way (preferable...) to make him stop asking me that?It's true I should give them a discount too, but I feel like I can see through their feeling of "wait till she bring food..." if they come and visit I'd more than happy to give them a discount that I'll mention to my father (who obviously makes the final decision). The gym offers that discount I'm not sure if our business does, but of course worth the try of asking. Does that sound fair?Maybe I was a little upset earlier, but I think I know where my frustrations came from. I felt like the other business owner was asking something for FREE while sure I got a little discount but I haven't yet felt the full effect of my program/service. They know our service is good but I only know so little. So that's probably where I felt the unfairness. However I guess if it's a discount that could work. Thanks for the advice. more

Voting Question: How can i tell if this Older woman likes me? HELP!?

Okay, so theres this older woman in my fitness center, and I recently took a stretch class with her. She introduced herself to me as Jane, She was talking up a storm to me before the class, saying things like, how do you like the gym, how do you like the classes and she told me her name agian saying "Remember Mike, I'm Jane" with a smile on her face. And i told her where i worked and i told her how i own my own ebay business. She started chatting about how she likes to take some of her old cloths to consignment shops and she doesnt know much about ebay, and that she would like my business card. Then I felt she was staring at me throughout the whole class alot of the time. I would glance over at her, and i caught her staring at my once and i turned me head away agian. And at the end of the class, she kindly reminded me to bring a business card next class, and said "Bye Mike have a good day" when i walked out. Btw I'm 19, she has to be in her early 40's ...but WOW she is so attractive and has this amazing body. Am I going crazy or could this be a possible cougar?? Help! ;x more

Voting Question: Attracted to men wearing satin briefs and string tank? Bi? Fetish? Stright?

Last week at my works gym I was changing and a guy was getting dressed and he caught my eye because he was wearing light blue satin high cut briefs. I normally do not look at guys but I found myself looking as he put on a matching satin string tank. All the rest of his clothing was normal casual Business apparel and he did not act any different than any other guy. I cant get this off my mind seeing a guy wearing something deemed feminine by most and I thought he looked OK. I have a pair of silk boxers but would never wear them to work. Why am I so attracted to his dress and have the desire to wear lingerie. Is this wear cross-dressing starts? or is it acceptable for guys to wear lingerie under their clothes. Should I share this with my wife too? Thanks more

Voting Question: WANT 2 START A GYM & BEEN STUDYIN HOW TO WRITE BUSINESS PLANS & I WANT TO GET A GRANT TO FUND IT IS IT HARD?

ALSO DO I NEED SOME SORT OF LICENSE CAUSE IM BROKE & CANT AFFORED ON EI JUST A GREAT IDEA & WANNA GET STARTED ON IT. I BEEN RESEARCHIN ONLINE EVERYTHING SO IS IT POSSIBLE TO START A BUSINESS WITH NO BUSINESS LICENSE? more

Resolved Question: Why do we allow politicians to dictate so much regarding the way we live?

I have long believed the chronic problem with the developed world is the tax burden ordinary people bear so an ever growing state can exist. Don't people realise it's possible to live on VERY little and if the transactions you make don't involve money, it's hard for anyone else to get "a piece of the action"? Not everyone can get their water from a well like me and we need utilities but why do we need to pay VAT on our gas, electricity and water bills? People spend money to join a gym so they can ride a fake cycle inside without actually moving. Why not ride a real bike for free to the shops in the open air instead and actually achieve something for free for your time and energy? If we learn to live on very little, we complete fewer transactions and starve our governments of the funds they need to live in the style to which they have become accustomed. Most of the things that make us ill are expensive and hard to produce at home. Sweets, alcohol and tobacco would become expensive luxuries we'd learn to live without and we'd be healthier as a result. I never bothered getting my van and car fixed and find I bike to the shops and post office once a week for milk, yeast, sugar, flour, salt, fruit, salad, veg, herbs and spices (that I can't grow myself). For protein, I have my own hens and trout in the lake over the road, I have beans and lentils sprouting on my windowsill alongside lettuce. If you want plants in your house, grow ones you can eat. Drug companies would shelve R&D into diseases that went away of their own accord, dentists and doctors would have no rotting teeth or furred up arteries to diagnose. If you want small government, reduce your own mini economy, slow down, work as much as you need to live a simple, frugal life, get rid of addictions to anything bad for you that needs funding with hard work because of the taxes imposed by government. Just think what kind of a life you could have if you were fitter, had a more clear head and had more time? We can barter between ourselves. No permits needed, no VAT on food (as there is in many "developed" countries") ..... if WE downsize, how the hell will our governments live off the meagre amount of money they get from us? Let the doctors fight over the few people rich and stupid enough to insist on making themselves ill. I know some people will reply to this saying the national health services will fall apart and doctors will go out of business but I believe a lot of illnesses are self inflicted by the lifestyles many people choose to adopt and doctors made a living long before the national health service was formed. We'd need to ensure sanitation and the water supply stayed intact as well as other utilities. I'm fascinated by the recent history in Japan when the Japanese just saved and saved and spent next to nothing. The government there I think had a minus interest rate (in that they would pay you to borrow money to start a business or build / buy something) We are the goose that lays the golden eggs. Without our labours, elites have nothing to cream profits from. I'm not suggesting we go on strike completely. I would just like to see millions of people working as much as they needed to live a frugal, healthier and slower life. We need so little to live healthily. Why beat ourselves up creating wealth for others? more

Resolved Question: Who do we report this to.. is it worth reporting?

My boyfriend and I both belong to a community gym. We were there working out a few days ago and also working out was a middle-aged man and his teenage son, who we completely ignored while we did our thing because we like to mind our own business. We didn't even notice that they were starting to get ready to leave when we also, decided to wrap it up and go home. We don't shower at the gym because we've had awkward discussions with other gym members before who know we're gay, but we do leave our bags and things in the locker room to keep them out of the way while we work out, then we change in the public restroom at front in stalls before driving home to shower. My boyfriend started towards the locker room to grab our bags, and the kid's dad ran up and grabbed his arm and said "You can't go in there. My son's taking a shower." My boyfriend said, "Okay.. I gotcha. Can you go in there and get our bags for us?" The guy looked pretty hard at us and said "I'm not touching anything you have back there. You ladies are just going to have to wait." It turned into a pretty heated argument and the dad wound up calling the police and trying to say we were forcing ourselves into the shower with his son. The police came and heard both sides and realized that wasn't the case, but the cops were pretty cold and kind of rude to us, but would stand and laugh with the other guy as he talked about why he didn't want us in the locker room. We felt pretty ganged up on, even though things wound up going our way- the cop went in and got our bags for us while the kid stayed in the shower.. Still, the more we think about it, the more bothered we are that the cops found the situation as funny as they did, but were so cold and kind of snarky to us. more

Resolved Question: Setting up a small business from home?

I am very interested in setting up a small business from home selling baby things... e.g. change mats feeding bottles potties bouncers bath sets play gyms towels / blankets baby carriers / slings monitors cot mobiles etc Basically stuff that every parent needs for a baby / toddler ... except for the big things like prams and cots... Also want to stay away from clothes and small toys as I think they are given to new parents as gifts... And I was thinking about putting together new baby hampers to sell too that include toiletries for mother and baby, dummies, a nice blanket, a small rattle, cuddly toy, a baby grow ( cream, blue and pink depending on sex of the baby) and a couple of other things... btw I know I just said I wasn't selling clothes or toys but that was individual toys and clothes, NOT as part of a hamper gift set! Back to the point, how would I go about starting this up? Posting leaflets and small booklets listing some of the things I'm selling? Posting ads in the local shop windows? I am planning on doing the deliveries myself seeing as I am just concentrating on my local area to start off with... Thank you for any advice and tips! more

Resolved Question: Should I Get Rid Of This Friend?

Ok I`ve been friends with her for like ever we have had fights but none were because of me i have forgiven her many times and the fights, i never even knew the reason why we fighted she just starts ignoring me and yelling at me and the latest thing is she had applied for a job and i was at her house when the job called her back and said she had an interview i gave my ideas on what she should wear for the interview (since she didnt know what to where) and she told me she got the job like a week later and she started working on a Sunday at 12 cause she had orientation till 4 she also told me to come in and stop by to see her and i did and i told her and she flipped out on me saying i was a screw up and i should mind my own business and somehow it was my fault idk what my fault was and she still got the job so yeah and today we were suppose to hang out at 12 and when i got there her parents told me she went to the gym then she was going to hang out with her friend neda and then going to a party and so now im at the end of my rope idk what to do should i let it go and keep forgiving her or get new friendsFor all the people who have answered so far i just want to say thx cause not someone also understands where im coming from more

Voting Question: I feel trapped where I live with my boyfriend?

Ok, I moved in with my boyfriend who lives in another state. I love him so much, he treats me wonderfully, and we are best friends. The problem is that I really don't like the community that we live in. He has grown up here and is extremely close to his big, Italian family, who all live within 5 minutes. I'm not Italian and while they are nice to me, I don't really feel like I fit in. Also, they are very superficial and are always dieting, going to the gym, etc. Not that there's anything wrong with this, but looking hot at all times and shopping isn't really my top priority. Also, he is weirdly close with his mother, sees her all the time, and talks to her on the phone constantly. His family is extremely important to him, and I am thus obligated to see them all the time even when I don't want to. In other words, family events always come first. I think it's good that he's close with his family but I really feel like an outsider and need more space. I've talked to him about it, but he doesn't like causing any tension with them so he goes over whenever there's a family gathering. It has gotten to the point where I'm resentful that it's all about his family and my friends and family come second. He's very apologetic but won't ever really change when it comes down to it. Sorry for the long-winded explanation, but here's what I'm getting to...I've come to the conclusion that while I really love him I simply can't live in this town forever. The reason that I say forever is because he works for a family business which he would never leave. I think the solution would be to move away from his family so we can have our own life together but we can't because of his job, or so he says. This annoys me because he has a lot of connections and could easily start a business or work for another company elsewhere. His real reason is that he doesn't want to leave his family, even though he could still see them from time to time. I obviously can't force him to do anything he doesn't want but I can't stay here my whole life. Five years? Yes. But not forever, which is what he wants. Whenever I bring up my unhappiness he gets upset and says I should have thought about this before I move in. But I didn't know I was going to be so unhappy until I gave living together a try. We are both in our late twenties and I don't want o waste time if this isn't going to work out. But also I love him so much. I'm very torn. Does anyone have suggestions on ways to compromise and make it work? Or is it a take it or leave it kind of situation for me? Thanks so much, I really appreciate any/all feedback:) more

Voting Question: Cost of installing a HUGE pool?

Im talking like the big ones some schools have and the Y.M.C.A have and some gyms do. I need the information for my business plan, which happens to be my final in start your own business. Ive looked alot but couldnt find it. any help would be greatly appreciated:) also if you know maintence costs aswell. Good answer will get quick best answer more

Resolved Question: Didcot, Abingdon or other?

Hi all, I'm about to relocate from London to a location near Milton Park (near Oxford) for business. I'm pretty flexible on what location but does anyone have any recommendations on the town that I should start to look into? Some of my likes: cinema, pubs, bars, GYM, nice friendly neighbourhoods. Dislikes: overly quiet neighbourhoods, too far from local shops. more

Resolved Question: What should I do please help?

I have a very sexist male gym teacher and we are currently in our Swim PE unit. To give background on myself-- I am a 14 year old female My gym teacher-- let's call him Bob-- has invaded my privacy on several occasions. He has asked me about my period-- unnecessarily. Every time I sit out (usually for ear aches- I'm prone to swimmer's ear) he asks if I am on my period--- IN FRONT OF THE ENTIRE CLASS! I am always absolutely livid when he does this. What's going on in my body is none of his business! 2 Thursdays ago (May 28) I started my period & gave him a note (from my mom) that said I was on my period. I have been sitting out since b/c I'm still lightly spotting. So today, he called me up before class & asked what my deal was. I told him I was still on my period & he asked if I had a note, but I told him I thought the note from last week still applied. He then counted the days I had been out for (about 13) and asked if I really had a 13 day cycle. I was totally taken aback... this was absolutely none of his business!! I told him that yes, sometimes that's how long mine lasts for. He said I needed another note-- but c'mon, honestly, if I say I'm on my period, does he really want to be cleaning out the pool when he doesn't believe me & makes me swim? I'm wouldn't lie. I could tell he wasn't buying it, so I told him I might be back in the pool tmrw (b/c I'm light). I didn't tell him I was light b/c I don't think it's appropriate for him to know such personal things. I could tell he was angry with me. I was so upset and embarrassed. Please, don't tell me to use a tampon. I do use one, but I'm not comfortable w/ wearing one in a pool w/ a bunch of strangers where something could go wrong. What should I do? more