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Open Question: I have a minivan I'm wanting to trade or get rid of so I can buy a small truck...?

after months of putting it on craigslist and local free advertising websites I have gotten nothing. Are there car dealerships that will take it as a trade in? I don't know how any of that works, I've always bought cars that people were selling. more

Open Question: Don't you think this is unessicary?

I don't hate models or anything, I don't hate anyone at all. But doesn't it bug you how models show off their sexy body and stuff, wearing almost nothing, making people depressed because they don't look like that!? I mean, I bet some belemic and anorexic people cry at the sight of a model, and some people CHOOSE to to things like that just so they could look like them! Don't you think that's a bit rude and show offy of them? You don't need to have some big breasted women showing off to advertise something not even clothes! (like a car or something) It just makes me sad.... (btw im not belemic or anorexic I'm just saying, this bugs me!) more

Open Question: Whats the most boring TV channel other than C-Span and all the disney Channels?

I'm not talking the channels that get rented out and only show commercials (Dish network does that with some of their extra channels) I'm talking channels that have been on for years. The most boring channel I can think of is Animal Planet because my sister has watches that stupid "Big Cat Dairy" show, she's watched about every episode about 20 times and I'm getting sick of looking at these stupid cats walking around in Africa all the episodes are the same just stupid cats walking around and boring stuff and "Meer kat manor" was the same thing but they wasted alot of money advertising for a show that didn't get much views its really her fault I hate the channel, most of the time when I'm at home I can leave and go to another room most of the time but if its raining at a motel and she has the retarded channel on I can't go anywhere to get away from it. Why do all their documentary shows take place in Africa too? is it because the animals there ain't scared of cars and people and it's flat and easy to film there? I haven't learned anything off that channel in about 7 years why can't they film animals that live in North Amica? I don't think I would lean anything but at least the channel might be kind of neat but I guess people are too lazy to walk throw the mountains with the camera's because on Big Cat Dairy their always in there land rovers and the show is just boring and there "It's Me Or The Dog" Show is always the same Animals cops was ok but all their Other shows where dumb and their "planets funniest animals" was a 100% rip off of "America's Funniest Home Video's" all the Disney channels are just stupid but other than my sister liking a few dumb Hannah Montana songs she doesn't watch the channels (because as stupid as she is she is smart enough to hate all the Disney Channels) so I'm not really gonna go over them. more

Open Question: Will my Peugeot 206 14in alloys fit any other model of car?

Hi I just got a set of 16in alloys for my Peugeot 206 and want to sell my 14inch alloys which are still in new condition. They are not factory alloys so was wondering if I could advertise them as fitting any other make of car at all or will they only fit Peugeots. The only specifications I know about them is 14 x 6. They have 4 studs. Thanks more

Open Question: Dealers Straight Out Lying About Prices Online?

I'm going to be buying my first car very soon, and I've got a few cars in mind, Ford Focus, Toyota Matrixs, Mazda 3. I need a hatchback for the things I do. I started looking on autotrader for good prices for cars in my general area, and I found a Toyota Matrix with 98000km, off lease, no accidents, for $7998 a decent price, but nothing amazing. The dealer was close so I went to take a look. When I get there, the price on the window is $9998 and I said, I'm not paying that much for a car you're advertising as $7998 online. The guy kept demanding it wasn't listed for anything other than $9998 online. So I took out my phone, brought up the listing, and proved it to him. He than told me he couldn't sell it to me for that price, and told me to come into his office to work something out. I than left. I was ticked off, but I assumed that was a rare occasion, until on friday, I had the SAME thing happen again. The online price is far off from the actual price, and they deny everything. This is very shady to me, I guess they assume a lot of people check pricing online before going to their dealership, so they entice people in with totally BS prices. Than when they hook you on the car at the dealership make you pay a TOTALLY different price. Is this even legal? I know you can sell your product for what ever amount you wish to, but to advertise a car at a price you have NO intention of selling it for seems a little unlawful to me. Am I the only one whose experienced this? Or is this something thats common? more

Open Question: Hi there, I would like to know what my rights are concerning a vehicle that I bought It was bough on ebay,?

I have bought a jeep on line (ebay), good mileage, new tires, and an mot. It was advertised with a knock at certain speeds (rpm), I was a bit hesitant but when I saw the mot was for one year and the seller was a trade dealer with good rating, I was pretty happy it was an ok car to bid on. I won with a price just over £1000 and was happy with the jeep when I picked it up. The knock was non existent except when my foot hit the pedal hard! It drove well, and had some nice power. I was totally happy. My wife and I went for a nice drive in the country the next weekend, but the motor started really knocking. I have owned this vehicle for 3 weeks and driven it a grand total of 2 hours, am gutted. I have taken it to the shop to investigate whats going on but I would like to know if I am able to ask for the costs of repairs to be covered by the seller (Trade dealer) or return the car to this dealer. Thanks Dave more

Resolved Question: Is it wrong for someone to take a picture of my house without permission?

At the real estate agency I saw an advertisement for land for sale beside my house. My house was in the picture, including my cars. It almost looked as if my house was being advertised, not the land. No one asked me for permission. Is this okay? Can I do anything about this? I should be able to say something shouldn't I? Thanks in advance. :)Edit: Also taking into consideration that they were using my house to SELL something. more

Open Question: I am not sure if I need a US DOT number. Also what are the requirements for advirtising on your car?

I am ONLY 16 but I would like to expand my push mower lawn care and snowblower service by putting a magnet (~1ft by 1.5ft) on my car with a phone number and what not. Over all I guess I am just wondering if their is anything I have to have before putting it on my car and I know a US DOT number is something many people must have. If you have any information on the requirements for a US DOT or any info. About advertising please let me know. Thank you more

Open Question: I am not sure if I need a US DOT number?

Open Question: Does Joe the Conservative need cry baby Liberals around and they don`t know it?

Joe gets up at 6 a.m. and fills his coffeepot with water to prepare his morning coffee. The water is clean and good because some tree-hugging liberal fought for minimum water-quality standards. With his first swallow of water, he takes his daily medication. His medications are safe to take because some stupid commie liberal fought to ensure their safety and that they work as advertised. All but $10 of his medications are paid for by his employer's medical plan because some liberal union workers fought their employers for paid medical insurance - now Joe gets it too. He prepares his morning breakfast, bacon and eggs. Joe's bacon is safe to eat because some girly-man liberal fought for laws to regulate the meat packing industry. In the morning shower, Joe reaches for his shampoo. His bottle is properly labeled with each ingredient and its amount in the total contents because some crybaby liberal fought for his right to know what he was putting on his body and how much it contained. Joe dresses, walks outside and takes a deep breath. The air he breathes is clean because some environmentalist wacko liberal fought for the laws to stop industries from polluting our air.He walks on the government-provided sidewalk to subway station for his government-subsidized ride to work. It saves him considerable money in parking and transportation fees because some fancy-pants liberal fought for affordable public transportation, which gives everyone the opportunity to be a conributor. Joe begins his work day. He has a good job with excellent pay, medical benefits, retirement, paid holidays and vacation because some lazy liberal union members fought and died for these working standards. Joe's employer pays these standards because Joe's employer doesn't want his employees to call the union.If Joe is hurt on the job or becomes unemployed, he'll get a worker compensation or unemployment check because some stupid liberal didn't think he should lose his home because of his temporary misfortune. It is noon time and Joe needs to make a bank deposit so he can pay some bills. Joe's deposit is federally insured by the FSLIC because some godless liberal wanted to protect Joe's money from unscrupulous bankers who ruined the banking system before the Great Depression. Joe has to pay his Fannie Mae-underwritten mortgage and his below-market federal student loan because some elitist liberal decided that Joe and the government would be better off if he was educated and earned more money over his lifetime. Joe also forgets that his in addition to his federally subsidized student loans, he attended a state funded university. Joe is home from work. He plans to visit his father this evening at his farm home in the country. He gets in his car for the drive. His car is among the safest in the world because some America-hating liberal fought for car safety standards to go along with the tax-payer funded roads. He arrives at his boyhood home. His was the third generation to live in the house financed by Farmers' Home Administration because bankers didn't want to make rural loans. The house didn't have electricity until some big-government liberal stuck his nose where it didn't belong and demanded rural electrification. He is happy to see his father, who is now retired. His father lives on Social Security and a union pension because some wine-drinking, cheese-eating liberal made sure he could take care of himself so Joe wouldn't have to. Joe gets back in his car for the ride home, and turns on a radio talk show. The radio host keeps saying that liberals are bad and conservatives are good. He doesn't mention that the beloved Republicans have fought against every protection and benefit Joe enjoys throughout his day. Joe agrees: "We don't need those big-government liberals ruining our lives! After all, I'm a self-made man who believes everyone should take care of themselves, just like. I have." more

Open Question: "Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy things we don’t need"?

What do you think? Agreed? more

Open Question: I'm going to take over a 3 years old Auto Mechanic,Auto Collision & Trade company. I seriously need Advices?

Hi all, I really need advice how to run this business well. I in general know abit of everything how to maintain the business, but that's about it. I feel like i need to know alot more to make this a successful business. Here are some of my questions: 1) I need to know all the licenses i need for a Mechanic shop+Body shop+ buy & sell cars. Would anyone please list from top to bottom all the legal things i need (from licenses to insurance ?) 2) I really need to know how tax work for a business like this. A break down of all the business tax, income tax for my business & myself, pay roll,tax return. Because i know that knowing how tax work would save my business alot of money 3) How much is a license mechanic usually cost ?how much should i offer (weekly pay ? hourly pay )? intership and such ? in case i need to change my mechanic( inadequate mechanic or they don't listen...). 4) How should i plan out my garage such as shelving ? inventory ? office ? lock up expensive tools ? 5) How/ Where should i advertise to get more customers ? How should i make sure customers are satisfied and keep coming back and refer more customers ? 6) I'm planning to do the mechanic license so at least i can do extra business after hour or just in case. Should i get into car repair first ?or body work ? or any other advice ? ****Any other advices to make things better ? I want this to be my lifelong business and want to be successful with this and willing to work 24/7 toward it. So please help me out, give me advice, point me to the right directions. Thanks alot and this would literally change my life. NOTE: I live and the business locate in Toronto Ontario Canada. more

Open Question: Match the following i need help with summer program?

Match the following.1. Nicotine 2. Tobacco 3. Cigarettes 4. Tobacco advertising 5. Smokers 6. Smokeless tobacco 7. Most teens 8. 90% of adults who smoke don't use tobacco B. targets young people C. kills more people than AIDS, car fatalities, alcohol, suicides, homicides, fires, and illegal drug use combined D. have increased risk for future cancers and diseases; find it harder to be active and participate in sports, due to shortness of breath; develop yellow teeth and get wrinkles faster; smell (hair, clothes, and breath); E. the most widely used drug in the U.S; affects the nervous system; very addictive F. may have higher levels of nicotine and be more addictive; can cause loose teeth, receding gums, stained teeth, bad breath, and sores in the mouth G. have both stimulant and depressant properties H. started when they were teens and never thought they'd get hooked more

Open Question: Selling a car, but I'm concerned about transaction and safety issue?

I listed my car at craiglist.com with my email address (no phone number). I noticed that there are a lot of scam emails, advertising, and spam. Sometimes, its I could hardly differentiate between spam and real interested buyers. Now, I am wondering about the safety of selling a car to private buyer. If they want to test drive your car, do you just take a copy of their driving license and insurance. How do I know they are valid? What if they steal it? If I drive with them, what if they drive to a remote place and rob me? What about payment? what do people normally do to avoid fake cash, check, and etc. Dealing the transaction in local bank with presence of notary? I apologize if this sounds a little ridiculous to some of you. I'm just concerned. I don't want to sell car to a dealer coz they'll off your arm and leg in terms of pricing Please advice Thank you more

Open Question: What is the least expensive and most convenient car detailing service in Connecticut?

I am trying to find a car detailing service in Connecticut that can "perform the task" at my home. It would also have to be less than $100. I was injured recently and cannot do it myself.. but I own my own business and need my vehicle in "tip top shape" because I advertise with it. THANKS!! more

Open Question: Accredited breeder / terrible conditions ( HELP )?

Please can anyone steer me in the right direction , I will be speaking with the USDA on Monday but what else shall I do about the following situation! This afternoon we I went with my Mom to meet a breeder , who was recommended by the AKC parent club in Somerset, PA. Now we didn't expect to see puppies yet as it is far too early ( I breed myself very occassionaly when I want a pup but totally differnt breeds and I don't let anyone in my home until pups are over 4 weeks ) but we thought we'd see mom and dad. My mom is wanting a Chihuahua to show so was interested in seeing the sire and dam before deciding to look further afield at other breeders. However when we got to the house it was empty , we looked through the windows and the floor was half dug up / nothing else inside at all. We went to get back in the car and a blue transit van pulled up , the woman got out and said they were having work done in the house so they had just drove up from their caravan where they'd been living. But don't worry we have the dogs and pups in the back of the van , she said we were lucky to catch them as they were just passing and were now on their way and if we wanted to reserve a pup we better hand over $200 now. The man then leant over the back and grabbed the mother out by the scruff of her neck ( poor little girl ) and took her away. The lady grabbed the pups ( 8 days old ) and was going to pass them outside to us in the very high winds and drizzling rain! I immediately said no they need to be kept warm can you please put them back. She was trying to sell during this time and I was saying we were only wanting to see what the lines were like as my mom isn't in any hurry as she wants a good dog for showing ! She then said " well these pups will show , even though they don't have papers !" I said " They must have papers , you are an AKC accredited breeder !" she said " you don't need to register a litter to be an accredited breeder , and you CAN show dogs without papers !" I said look " I know what I'm talking about , I am a breeder myself , and there are rules you must follow! come on Mom no way are you having anything to do with these! We got back in the car and left very quickly , my Mom feeling really sick and myself feeling really angry! We have talked all night about it , and they seem to be living and selling puppies from the back of a van .I am going to speak with the USDA people on Monday , I have scoured the internet for information on these people and found they are members of the Chihuahua Club of America (How do I go about reporting them to the Chihuahua Club of America?) I have also found adverts on a few dodgy puppy advertising sites with 3 different address' for them , one in TN, one in NY and another in PA where they are registered with the Chihuahua Club of America I have reported the adverts to all of the sites. I then rang the breed club and spoke to a lovely lady who confirmed they were accredited breeders , and said to ring the AKC and ASPCA. Do you think the ASPCA can do anything? They have never been interested in anything I've reported in the past ! Any advice on what I should do , to try and stop these vile excuses for human beings will be appreciated. Sorry the post is soo long , I could go on even more . more

Open Question: Need webcam to work with Skype to talk with fiancee in Kuwait getting us out of there. HELP me please?

Ok, maybe I am stupid but I advertised and bought for ten dollars a microsoft ( apparently) lifecam vx 3000 68A-0001 of Craig's List. The couple even delivered it to me because my car is in repair. I cannot get it to even light up? Downloaded some microsoft stuff which I though was related to it into my PC. I want it to work with SKYPE so I can see my fiance who is in Kuwait...any advice on how to make this thing work? It is my first web cam experience..I have a Dell 4400 desk top PCYes it apparently IS the Lifecam VX 3000!Nothing in the device manager. Can you please direct and old fifty-something man to a free and safe software download link? MANY thanks... more

Open Question: What should i do with my life?

This will be long but bare with me please! Well first thing's first, I'm 15 years old, and i dropped out of school in 7th grade and haven't done anything since. Big mistake, in about 10 months when i turn 16 i will be going to a community college to study for my G.E.D. But before that, i've got to get my license, so i can get there. I then have to get a job to help with tuition and keep gas in the car, and to help my family, because right now were in bad shape. I then have to decide what i want to do with my life, so i can take classes and find colleges/schools to go to to major in my profession, while i get my G.E.D of course. Long story short, i have all of these things that i am told i am good at or could have a career in, all of which i love The one i favor in particular is singing. I love it, i know it's unrealistic, and is one of the hardest careers i have to choose from, to get involved in. So, i'm kind of ruling that out, even though i know that will always be what i'll love the most. I love art / drawing. It is a great outlet for me, and i know it isn't that hard to get into with the right tools and enough practice/skill. I could do advertising, be and art teacher, anything. And there are art schools everywhere. I love photography, everywhere i'm going i see a piece of an amazing photo somewhere. I would love to be a photographer, I'm not sure how good i am at taking pictures, i just love too. Which brings me to directing, i love making short videos and what not. I also love to write. Author wise, that is. I have creative ideas that i think most people can relate too. And fantasy of course. I love designing things, interior or fashion, i've done this for parties and am told it looked good. I also ADORE cosmetology. as in makeup hair and nails. That is the second hardest profession for me to get into, yet the second best thing i love to do. I would love to go to new york and what not, and do makeup for major movie stars and things like that. I love working with people, i can't sit still for long, i'm very energetic and creative, i'm also very shy, but i get over it quickly. And i want to be on the go everyday, in a big city, and have a job i would love doing. Something major or glamorous if you will. I know everyone does, but i think i could make this work with the right decisions. Thank you all so much! Also, if you have any tips on these professions or how to get into them, it'd be very much appreciated! more

Open Question: does yahoo have this buyers protection plan?I want to buy a vehicle that a lady in Engloand wants to sell,but?

I got this deal from autotrader.co.za for a polo 1.6i 2003,that a woman has advertised.after we negotiated the deal,she insisted that we only do the deal through Yahoo!'s shopping protector plan.All I want to know is if it exists,because it requires of me,the buyer,to deposit the money,29 500ZAR,into a secure escrow account.after that this plan lets her know to start shipping the car to me,and the woman give me all the registration papers I need to ensure everything is fine.Is it a scam?as I have never before bought anything over the internet,and through moneygram. more

Resolved Question: Using 2010 Camaro for advertisement purposes?

Hey Yahoo! users! How effective do you think it would be to use a 2010 Chevy Camaro for advertisement purposes? My beef with traditional TV commercials is that so many people record shows and fast-forward through commercials, or just change channels when commercials come on. So, companies are spending money on advertisements that aren't even being seen! But what if the advertisement was presented in a way that people *wanted* to look at it, i.e. a flashy car such as a Camaro? I myself always gawk when I see a Camaro on the road or in a parking lot, and as far as I can tell, so does pretty much every other guy (and some girls). To me, it seems like the Camaro would be a perfect means for advertisements. People already look at the car, so painting it in corporate colors and using catchy slogans would expose the company to many people. Plus, the Camaro is cheap (relatively) compared to commercials: 30,000 compared to (potentially) millions. Anyways, that's my thoughts on the matter? What do YOU think? Would using a 2010 Chevy Camaro be a good way to promote a company or advertise specific products? -Akazify more

Resolved Question: A short story: Final Stop?

I wish I knew how many times I've read this piece... haha. Final Stop Leaning against the metal railing, I glance down at my cell phone, 7:23. The train should be here soon. On this humid summer’s night, the light rail station is rather empty. A mother holds the hand of her small child by the sign advertising one of the city’s more popular restaurants, Ellington’s. The advertisement pictures a happy couple, toasting to something— perhaps the luxury of a night for just the two of them. They look almost too happy, as if they’ve been slipped too many anti-depressants. No one is that happy, not in this small town, at least. Sitting on the wood bench by the ticket booth, an elderly man rests his tired eyes. A few teenage girls chatter amongst themselves at the far end by the vacant tracks. One seems dangerously close to the edge, just past the yellow line, the one that you’re supposed to be behind while the train approaches. My mind wanders, as my lucid imagination shows the girl tripping backwards over the edge just as the train barrels through as it slows, splattering the walkway with blood, just like that movie “Final Destination” – I love movies. But then I snap out of it. I have a vividly evil mind like that sometimes. I close my eyes and take a deep breath, and take in my sacred moment of solitude. A few minutes of my treasured bliss— my thinking time —is all I need, all I could have for now, as the slight breeze signals the approaching train. The distant horn blare sounds suddenly, causing my heart to race a bit. The breeze from the engine flies past— it’s close now —and it feels good, washing away the humidity for a moment. Finally, the doors swing open and we begin boarding the train. “Welcome and thank you for using the official light rail of Virginia’s Transit Association. Please take a seat and keep your ticket in hand; the attendant will be coming around shortly,” says a voice over the intercom system. Gripping my ticket, I place it in my pocket for safekeeping. I scan the train for an open seat, a window seat. To my dismay, the only seat is one bordering the aisle. I look around for friendly faces, noticing a few people my age. A girl who looks like she just got off work. An elderly woman with some department store bags. An eerie man with dreadlocks, wearing a Yankees cap and drinking something wrapped in a paper bag. An older man in the back with a hoody drawn over his head. With no choice but to otherwise stand, I sigh and take the seat next to the old woman. I place my bag beneath my seat, situate myself into a comfortable position, and slowly drift into a shallow, foggy nap. “And how are you today, young lady?” The question startles me awake, fogginess, huh? I open my eyes, look to my right to see the man with the dreadlocks. His greasy locks escape through the holes in his Yankee’s cap. His lips are still moist from the last drops from his mystery drink, and pungent like cigarettes and cough drops. His eyes are dilated with euphoric mystery. A bit dazed and confused, I look around the car— almost everyone has reached their destination and departed the train, except for the sleeping elderly man in the back. Wearing his hoody, he sleeps soundly. Maybe I dreamt somebody was talking to me? But he seemed to be looking back at me, as if anticipating some sort of response. Before muttering even the simplest response, my shy finger points to myself, and he does a quick nod raising his eyebrows and giving a tight, wide goofy smile, confirming his request for human interaction. Did he not see my eyes were closed? “I’m good, thanks,” says my sleepy voice, as I slid across the seat towards the window. He slips into the aisle and next to me in my seat. He looks into my eyes like the Cheshire cat with a big grin, as if he’s looking for diamond tear drops. I try to stay calm, but my eyes open wide, as I press myself back against the window, panic spreading paralyzing fear through my limbs. I’m wide awake now. “Your eyes,” he begins with a whisper, “your eyes are quite brown for green eyes.” I’m baffled. I guess the mystery drink is working magical wonders on this man. As my heart rate subsides, I figure maybe he’s a harmless drunk, but I continue to keep up my guard. Smiling, I give the tweaked eyebrow “you’re crazy” expression, but I realize that he’s waiting for some sort of reply. “Oh… well… thank you?” I pause to search for the right words, “you have pretty eyes, too?” I say reluctantly, feeling a bit goofy having a conversation with a creepy, crazy man on a train. The sheer thrill of my compliment rushes through him, brightening his day. He relishes in the idea of receiving a compliment, but after a few minutes of silence, the smile begins to fade and round two begins. “So, where are you headed this evening?” he says. During this short time, he’s developed a comfortable relation with me. Unfortunately for him, it’s not mutual. My clammy right palm clencMy clammy right palm clenches my clammy left. I suddenly feel uneasy and pretend not to hear him. He catches on, scrunches his eyebrow and repeats his question, “Where are you headed, young lady? It seems a bit late for you to be out alone!” What is he looking for here? Is he a sexual deviate? An escaped lunatic? A drunken paranoid schizophrenic? A caring stranger? DING, the voice on the PA system announces my stop is only two away. Next stop in five minutes. “I’m off to the movie theater,” I say quickly, hoping he takes note of my short answers. “I see, I see. I was thinking about going tonight.” I nod my head; count the seconds until my stop. He inches closer to me, “So what film are you seeing?” “I’m not sure,” I utter before biting my bottom lip and moving closer to window. At this point, he’s trapping me in my seat, like a hostage. I hope and pray the old man in the back is actually alive and, if I’m really lucky, an ex-marine who will rescue me.Helloooo, strange old guy, come help a girl out, pleeease. Be a good Samaritan who will wake up soon! “Well,” he pauses to cough into his sleeve, “maybe I should join you. We could see that new comedy with what’s his name, uh—” Terrified, I pretend to take a call, “Um, yeah, sure. I’m getting a call… sorry, I have to take this.” Without hesitation, he responds, “Who is it? Your boyfriend? I bet a beautiful girl like yourself has the boys lining up and down the street,” he says with a laugh, coughing, wet and phlegm, like a homeless guy with emphysema.*homeless man with emphysema.I ignore him and begin speaking to the invisible identity on the other side of the phone conversation. “Oh, hey, I was waiting for you to call me back. How have you been?” I listen to the sounds of silence and, every once in a while, I ask another question. “I heard you just got back from a trip, how’d that go?” As silence begins to share her story of a trip to the beach, the identity in my seat— blocking me in —remains patient. I look at him from the corner of my eye, and he smiles back, creepily tapping his wrist, glancing towards the back of the car and back to me. I shrug my shoulders, as he inches closer and places his sweaty, left palm on my hand. My breathing stops, my speaking stops, but my heart beats faster. With his right hand, he forms a tight grasp around my right hand and my cell phone. I’m numb. I’m frightened. I’m petrified.He slowly closes my cell phone, ending my call with silence. I’m trembling inside and out, but he strokes my hand— his attempt at keeping me calm and quiet. Frantically, I search for help from anybody on the train, but fear blinds me— I’m on my own. DING! PA system announces our arrival, as the train begins to decelerate. “So come on, my treat, let’s catch that movie,” he says gingerly, yet nervously, glancing back at the old man sleeping in his hoody covered head. It’s as if considering whether or not the old man will be able to ID Mr. Dreadlock once my beaten and butchered body is discovered in the river the next day. I don’t answer. I can’t answer. He draws his arms back and subtly returns to his normal sitting position. Still bewildered and confused, we look at each other. His eyes, once dilated with mystery, are now dilated with sadness; mine with trepidation. He suddenly seems sober.As the train comes to a stop, the doors swing open. I notice a young woman around the age of the mysterious stranger waving and smiling on the landing. Mr. Dreadlock looks back at me, as he leaves the car, smiling that Cheshire cat grin and hugging his girlfriend, swinging her around jovially. Huh? I’m confused and relieved, as the doors close and the train begins to pull away from the station. DING! Next stop is my stop, 10 minutes. My mind and body are exhausted from the excitement. Mind gets foggy, eyes heavy…..as a hand firmly covers my mouth from behind....Now that was obnoxious to do. Haha, comments?Aw guys, don't give me all the credit; most of it belongs to G Love. All I did was write a rough draft of the story and put in the some punctuation. G did all the imagery and all the amazing stuff. Haha, I just posted this piece because I couldn't post my edits on G's question... apparently, my answer was too long. Still, I'm glad you guys enjoyed it, but really, give the praise to G. :)P.S. UnKnown, I'm fourteen. If any fourteen-year-old can write like this on their own, well, I'd be just as shocked as you are. Haha, I do my own writing, too, but it's never anything like this.G, writing this wasn't obnoxious at all; it was the posting it that was obnoxious. I hate how they limit the number of characters that I can use. I mean, some people talk a lot (cough cough us cough cough) so we need extra characters. Haha, but you've convinced me on the humor/informality points. I think I'm going to put them back into the piece and save a copy on my computer. You know, years from now, I want to be like, "Hey, remember when we wrote this? Yeah, that's the summer that we spent all of our time on the computer." Haha, at least it paid off for *says in a dramatic voice* Ashlyn Valentino. :) P.S. No matter what you say, in my mind, you still deserve most of the credit.P.P.S. For our next story, it needs to be something... different. We should hit all the genres. The first was mystery and the second can be whatever pops into our minds. Start thinking! more

Voting Question: How can you tell if a car is a true SS model?

I have recently bought a 63 Nova advertised as an SS. How can I tell if it was produced as an SS model more

Voting Question: How much would you pay for a car wash $15 or 20?

Im trying to pursue a mobile car wash and wanted to see how much I charge my customers and how should I advertise that because I know that this does make money. more

Voting Question: how do i re-register a car?

I am looking at a jeep to buy in southern Ireland. I live in Northern Ireland. How do i re-register it and a rough idea of price please. Also is the nct the same as a northern ireland mot? and how long do they last. I have seen cars advertised with nct until 2012, are they not a year long like ours ? thanks more

Open Question: Vignette of mystery. Comments?

FIRST edit (redraft) Here is a vignette written by a friend and myself. Our pen name is Ashlyn Valentino. Your turn to critique and change Bliss. What do you think? Final Stop by Ashlyn Valentino Leaning against the metal railing, I glance down at my cell phone, 7:23. The train should be here soon. On this humid summer’s night, the light rail station is rather empty. A mother holds the hand of her small child by the sign advertising one of the city’s more popular restaurants, Ellington’s. The ad shows a super happy couple toasting to something, probably how awesome it is to be out together away from the kids. They almost look too happy, like they’re hopped up on anti-depressants. Nobody is that happy, for reals. Sitting on the wood bench by the ticket booth, an elderly man rests his tired eyes. A few teenage girls chatter amongst themselves at the far end by the vacant tracks. One seems dangerously close to the edge, just past the yellow line, the one that you’re supposed to be behind while the train approaches. My mind wanders, as my lucid imagination shows the girl tripping backwards over the edge just as the train barrels through as it slows, splattering the walkway with blood, just like that movie “Final Destination” – I love movies. But then I snap out of it. I have a pretty vividly evil mind like that sometimes. I close my eyes and take a deep breath, and take in my sacred moment of solitude. A few minutes of my treasured bliss— my thinking time —is all I need, all I could have for now, as the slight breeze signals the approaching train. The distant horn blair sounds suddenly, causing my heart to race a bit, suddenly close, as the breeze from the engine flies past, which felt good, washing away the humidity for a moment. Finally the doors swing open and we begin boarding the train. “Welcome and thank you for using the official light rail of Virginia’s Transit Association. Please take a seat and keep your ticket in hand, the attendant will be coming around shortly,” says a voice over the intercom system. Gripping my ticket, I place it in my pocket for safekeeping. I scan the train for an open seat, a window seat. To my dismay, the only seat is one bordering the aisle. I look around for friendly faces, noticing a few people my age, a girl who looks like she just got off work, an old lady with some department store bags, a creepy guy with dreadlocks wearing a Yankees cap, drinking something wrapped in a paper bag, an older man in the back with a hoody drawn over his head. With no choice but to otherwise stand, I sigh and take the seat next to the old lady. I place my bag beneath my seat, situate myself into a comfortable position, and slowly drift into a shallow, foggy nap. “And how are you today, young lady,” startling me awake, fogginess, huh? I open my eyes, look to my right to see the guy with the dreadlocks. His greasy locks escape through the holes in his Yankee’s cap. His lips are still moist from the last drops from his mystery drink, and pungent like cigarettes and cough drops. His eyes are dilated with euphoric mystery. A bit dazed and confused, I look around the car, and notice almost everybody has gotten off at their stops, except the frail looking old guy in the hoody in the back sleeping. Maybe I dreamt somebody was talking to me? But he seemed to be looking back at me as if anticipating some sort of response. Before muttering even the simplest response, my shy finger points to myself, and he does a quick nod raising his eyebrows and giving a tight, wide goofy smile, confirming his request for human interaction. Did he not see my eyes were closed? “I’m good, thanks” said my sleepy voice as I slid across the seat towards the window. He slips into the aisle and next to me in my seat. He looks into my eyes like the Cheshire cat with a big grin, as if he’s looking for diamond tear drops. I tried to stay calm but my eyes open wide as I press myself back against the window, panic spreading paralyzing fear through my limbs. I’m wide awake now. “Your eyes,” he begins with a whisper, “your eyes are quite brown for green eyes.” I’m baffled. I guess the mystery drink is working magical wonders on this guy! As my heart rate subsides, I figure maybe he’s a harmless drunk, but I continue to keep up my guard. Smiling as I give the tweaked eyebrow “you’re crazy” expression, I realize that he’s waiting for some sort of reply. “Oh… well… thank you?,” I pause to search for the right words, “you have pretty eyes, too?” I say reluctantly, feeling a bit goofy having a conversation with a creepy, crazy guy on a train. The sheer thrill of my compliment rushes through him brightening his day. He relishes in the idea of receiving a compliment, but after a few minutes of silence, the smile begins to fade, and round two begins. “So, where are you headed this evening?” he says matter of factly, as if we’re super best buddies now. My clammMy clammy right palm clenches my clammy left. I suddenly feel uneasy, and pretend not to hear him. He catches on, scrunching his eyebrows he repeats his question, “Where are you headed, young lady? It seems a bit late for you to be out alone!” What is he looking for here? Is he a sexual deviate? An escaped lunatic? A drunken paranoid schizophrenic? A caring stranger? DING, the voice on the PA system announces my stop is after this next stop. Next stop in 5 minutes. “I’m off to the movie theater,” I say quickly, hoping he takes note of my short answers. “I see, I see. I was thinking about going tonight.” I nod my head; count the seconds until my stop. He inches closer to me, “So what film are you seeing?” “I’m not sure,” I utter before biting my bottom lip and moving closer to window since he’s trapping me in my seat like a hostage. I wish and pray the old guy in the back is actually alive and like, some ex-marine who will come to my rescue.Helloooo strange old guy, come help a girl out pleeease be a good Samaritan who will wake up soon! “Well,” he pauses to cough into his sleeve, “maybe I should join you. We could see that new comedy with what’s his name, uh—” Terrified, I pretend to take a call, “Um, yeah, sure. I’m getting a call… sorry, I have to take this.” Without hesitation, he responds, “Who is it? Your boyfriend? I bet a beautiful girl like yourself has the boys lining up and down the street,” he says with a laugh, coughing, wet and phlegmy like a homeless guy with emphysema. I ignore him and begin speaking to the invisible identity on the other side of the phone conversation. “Oh, hey, I was waiting for you to call me back. How have you been?” I listen to the sounds of silence and, every once in a while, I ask another question. “I heard you just got back from a trip, how’d that go?” As silence begins to share her story of a trip to the beach, the identity in my seat blocking me in, remains patient.I look at him from the corner of my eye and he smiles back creepily tapping his wrist, glancing towards the back of the car, and back to me. I shrug my shoulders as he inches closer and places his sweaty, left palm on my hand. My breathing stops, my speaking stops, but my heart beats faster. With his right hand, he forms a tight grasp around my right hand and my cell phone. I’m numb. I’m frightened. I’m petrified. He slowly closes my cell phone, ending my call with silence. I’m trembling inside and out, but he strokes my hand— his attempt at keeping me calm and quiet. Frantically, I search for help from anybody on the train, but fear blinds me— I’m on my own. DING! PA system announces our arrival as the train begins to decelerate. “So come on, my treat, let’s catch that movie” he says gingerly, yet nervously, glancing back at the old man sleeping in his hoody covered head as if considering whether or not the old man will be able to ID Mr. Dreadlock once my beaten andbutchered body is discovered in the river the next day. I don’t answer. I can’t answer. He draws his arms back and subtly returns to his normal sitting position. Still bewildered and confused, We look at each other. His eyes, once dilated with mystery, are now dilated with sadness; mine with trepidation. He suddenly seems sober. As the train comes to a stop, the doors swing open. I notice a young lady around the age of the mysterious stranger waving and smiling on the landing. Mr. Dreadlock looks back at me as he leaves the car, smiling that Cheshire Cat grin and hugging his girlfriend swinging her around jovially. Huh. I’m confused and relieved as the doors close and the train begins to pull away from the station. DING! Next stop is my stop, 10 minutes. My mind and body are exhausted from the excitement. Mind gets foggy, eyes heavy…..as a hand firmly covers my mouth from behind. more

Voting Question: Whay are Indian actors so keen to shoot in ads for cheap consumer goods?

We all know it's all about the money. But nevertheless the top paid Bollywood actors have amassed colossal fortunes having played their roles in countless movies. You'd think some reserve, modesty, pride and ego should be kicking in as a restraint. But no, from cookies to cars they accept anything you throw at them. It is true that major Western stars can be sponsoring brands such as Pepsi or Nike. But they stick to that (representing one brand). You don't see De Niro, Al Pacino, Tom Cruise etc... advertising toothpaste or Maggi soup compared to their Indian counterparts. more

Voting Question: A car company advertises that their car can go "zero to sixty in 8 seconds". What is this a description of?

This is a description of: a.Average speed b.average acceleration c.instantaneous speed d.instantaneous acceleration more

Voting Question: My ex shot me in my dream?

I had a pretty eerie dream. In this dream I was supposed to drop my daughter off to visit her father which I normally do) and her dad was in his car it was a dark black car and he was sitting in the front seat (passenger side) with his hood over his head. It was a new car and looked daunting. He did not acknowledge me at first but then he told me to get in and drive. I refused because I can not drive and I am afraid to drive (in real life.) In the dream I felt like if I did get in the driver seat and droved that the car would explode with all of us inside. So I made up an excuse that I had to go around the corner real quick and that we would be back and I took my 5 year old with me. During this time my 5 year old and I entered some type of eatery/bar and I was very panicky. I searched for change in my purse to call my mom. I first tried to call her at home but the phone was busy. I then tried her cell but every time I dialed the number the payphone would play an advertised message. So I could not call her. My daughter and I quickly exited the shop before he could find us. 30 second or so after we exited the shop he came across the street with a rather angry face on and he looked muscular bigger than usual. Sensing the tension I told him that we had to go meet someone-my mother. He said okay I will go with you two and I told him no that is okay I think we should go alone. He kept insisting and he told me why can’t he go it’s not that far away. I told him I am leaving you (we were not together; I just meant that we were leaving at that moment to go meet my mother.) We somehow walked towards a type of Dead End Street. He began asking me questions like why? When is this going to end I think he was referring to his visitations with our daughter and him not being able to see his daughter as much as he would like. We started arguing and then my 5 year old daughter said oh boy and started crying. I picked her up and I told him see. I was pointing to her to let him know our arguing was affecting her. He started sobbing and then pulled out a gun and shot in the air. I don’t know if I got shot but I think I might have got hit in the right side of my chest and then I woke up feeling very somber. What could this dream mean? My daughter’s father and I do not have the best history. He currently gets to see his daughter once a month and I have just recently wondered If I should try to increase the visits and I think this dream gave me new light. While he visits have been once a month, I used to let him go outside of the order so that he could see her when he got the chance but then he kidnapped her and held her overnight so I had to be firm and stick with the once a month visit. He used to have every weekend, split holidays, and day visits but things got really bad and it had to be cut down to once a month. I had my daughter when I was 18, we were young. It has been 5 years since and I have not dated anyone after him. He was my first. What do you think this dream meant? more

Resolved Question: Anyone know where I can buy a bebecar car seat in 'lime twist'?

I need to buy one for a gift to match a lime twist pram. Trouble is I've tried ordering from all the websites advertising it and none are in stock (they keep emailing me back with an apology and refunding my money. Can anybody help me track one down? more

Resolved Question: what do you think of this plan to open a Star Trek Experience themed business?? Sorry for being so long?

Since our beloved Star Trek Experience has been bound up in red tape and politics for what seems to be a life time. I was doing some very hard thinking about the past and how our forefathers and mothers dealt with such issues as we have here with our predicament. Back in the days of the original series a serious letter writing campaign helped change the minds and hearts of the huge producers and well... the rest is history as they say. But in these precarious times we have seen letter writing campaigns not work, neither does petitions or vocal oppositions. I have seen this countless times in government and in the public sectors where the ones in “control” don't care or respect what us people in the “under class” thinks or wishes it is only about the money that they can squeeze from us! So how do we make a difference? WE the people have to step up and MAKE the difference. Here is my idea , all of us (us being every Star Trekker /Trekkie or any name we go by) chip in and WE build the Experience ourselves. Hear me out before you shoot me down with cat calls and laughter. . In these days when all the news is bad and depressing we would be a ray of sunshine, a place to go for hope for the future. Of course have fun all the way! And if done right make some money along the way. Here is my ideas 1.Every fan chips in $1000.00 Think about it if we get 1000 people to contribute $1000.00 that is 1 million dollars! A million that can buy a large building that can hold a lot of people, displays, rides etc. Of course we will not be in prominent places like the strip in Vegas but more like an empty strip mall or ware house with access to transit and car traffic. Basicly we would rebuild the Experience! But with one big difference WE would be in control of OUR future. I know this is a lot of cash for a lot of us, me included, but those who contribute will then be held as presidents meaning they will be helping make the choices in the beginning, until we set up elections and promotions then everyone is elected into office of Presidents, Admirals, Captains. Each rank responsible for different areas of the Experience. Like accounting, engineering, promotions, etc. More money contributed the higher the rank till elections occur. After set up then we disband and the elections happen with ALL ranks voting so that way everyone has a chance to be anything they want to be and not a place for the rich to buy their way in. Other words you have to work hard to get to the top and not buy your way into the position. Now if one can not afford to contribute there is lots for you to do, you can do sweat equity into the Experience, think about it this way, everyone out there is doing things for a living right? You are all electricians, plumbers, accountants, cooks, etc. So there is our construction crew, and book keeping and different labour sectors. After a set number of hours of volunteering you get your rank into the Experience depending on the number of hours, you put in, the higher the rank. So everyone can move up higher in rank the harder they work until officer rank then you have to be elected. Everyone including the ones that contributed money has to work in the Experience a set amount of hours per month every year to keep their rank active and keep there shares. And this is the beauty of the thing everyone can do something from grunt work to office work to even blogging. There is work for everyone with every physical ability. You can work anywhere in the world, all you have to do is something for the Experience to grow and prosper, for instance you can set up advertising for us on the internet and on local TV, as well as spread the word of us by word of mouth, maintain a web page for us etc etc. The first few years we would need a steady flow of cadets coming into the Experience to make this work, and at this stage of human evolution money as well. We will need to constantly have fund raising actives. As well as contributions from all our new and old members. All money will be transparent and everyone from Presidents to the lowest crew-member can see the books and help dictate where the money goes. As well as what the Experience will look like and where we will go in the future. By way of monthly meetings and online votes and polls. And every crew member that is active will have a share in the Experience depending on rank and years into the project. 2. Now here is the hardest part of all !! Getting Paramount to give us the right to use the images and insignia of Star Trek and all its parts. Basicly getting a licence to use the name!! This will be the hardest part of all, they will be hesitant and unwilling to share. As was the case in Vegas, they just kept bickering till nothing had a ghost of a chance to work. There must be lawyers that is willing to help us with the legal matters that are fans too? There must be loop holes and tricks of the trade to make more

Voting Question: am I a shady car dealer?

I bought my first car in November 2009 for $5500 and crashed it on April 2010. The front part of my car was damaged and needs replacement such as the bumper, bonnet, compressor, radiator, head lights and it has no battery as Ive used it for my new car, and the registration has expired as I accidently drove into the back a car in front of me. I got it assessed by a machanic/panel beater or smash repairs and I was quoted the damages could be at least $2000 in damages. Im selling this car (through private sale-advertised in front of my place) for $750 but the machanic/panel beater or smash repairs quoted a sell price of only $500. I had a someone who wanted to buy it and I gave them the price of $750 and they were very keen to take that price. Is this fair if someone else with mnore knowledge quoted a much lower price? and will I risk the buyer asking for a refund if they find out how expensive the cost of repairs would be later on? or can they actually ask for refund on a sold used car through private sales? more

Resolved Question: Car insurance quote different than advertised PLEASE HELP!?

Please help me! I slaved my ass off to buy my 1st car, and I could just afford the insurance, I enetered everything on the website how I should and phoned them up today to book, now they have told me that as soon as you add a second driver the price goes up, even though I did add a second driver on the quote, and that is included in the price, now they are telling me it would be over £3000! One guy even told me the quote was incorrect, but that isn't my problem is it? If I was doing my shopping online and something was £3.50 and when I got it delivered they told me it was actually £35.00, they would still have to sell it to me for £3.50! What can I say to them? Surely if I am quoted a price, than that (or roundabouts) is the price I will pay!Quote was £1500.... It was the only quote I could even begin to afford for ANY car. I took me ages to get. Can you actually bargain with insurance companies? more

Resolved Question: How can you be over qualified for a job?

A simple van driving job, UK and Europe. I have a class1, driven and worked all over the UK and Europe, 25 years car, 16 years HGV,no points ever, no crashes or claims. So what would qualify me to drive a van, do I need to have points on my licence? had accidents? and not know about the driving laws in EU countries? Surely companies would want to employ people with experience, in the role advertised. more

Resolved Question: Problem with facebook please help?

Hi guys , I dont know wats going on with my facebook. It keeps posting stuff on my friends walls advertising that they can win a car and a cellphone and also messages about losing weight . please help me to sort this thing out more

Voting Question: translate English to Spanish?

i am sales man ,i need to make a advertise ,but my spanish is poor . We hope to cooperate with you to contribute to transport services of your country. We are looking forward to working with you to establish long-term cooperative relationship, for which you can get a commission of 4%-6% returns. With high-quality products and a wealthy experience of export, we have the confidence and ability to establish a good business relationship with your company. As one of the leading passenger bus manufacturers in China, Zonda Group formed a world-class production base for passenger cars with advanced welding, painting, assembly, testing technology and modern production equipment, and the first single cathodic electrophoresis coating production line. Up to now, Zonda Bus has been equipped with advanced production technology and an annual output capacity of 20,000 units including 6-18m single & double decker tourist bus, company/school coach, inter-city bus, city bus and mini-bus. On the basis of all provinces and municipalities across China, a total of more than 5,000 units have also been exported to more than 70 countries and regions of Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Central and South America, Asia-Pacific and Western Europe. In addition, Zonda Bus maintains advanced SKD,CKD production technology, rich experience of cooperation and overseas co-production bases of spare parts in Vietnam, Algeria and Russia. It would be grateful if we can get your response.NO GOOGLE TRANSLATE .NO USE TRANSLATE TOOLS .PLEASE . more

Resolved Question: How do you find the Deposit, the balance owing, the interest charged?

Maria buys a new car advertised for $32 990. The terms are 20% deposit and 60 payments of $550 Also how do you find the total paid for the car? more

Resolved Question: can i get my money back for a car not as advertised?

My family member bought car they found on ebay. They did not complete the purchase through ebay since it was local. The ad states that the car is in good condition. The owner started the car up, it sounded good and did disclose that the heat does not work and it had not been driven since last year. Since it had no current tags they did not test drive it and towed it home. After driving it around the block at home they found the speedometer does not work and it overheated. The seller states that he knew nothing and "can't help that". It has been a matter of hours. They want their money back, what can they do?Ad actually states that it runs great; not that its in good condition. more

Voting Question: Are flyers effective advertising for a student-run business?

Hi there, a friend and I are starting a car-washing/detailing/cleaning service business. Our plan is to exploit the fact that we are more convenient and thorough in order to get business among especially busy people and general automobile owners. I'm wondering though, does anyone out there have any suggestions as to the best way to advertise. Our current plan is a combination of talking to family and friends and posting flyer's in public places (shopping centers, local cafes, public libraries and the like). Does this seem like a good plan? or are flyer's a waste? Past experience would be helpful. more

Voting Question: I HAVE BIG IDEAS!!!!!?

I want to start my own country. I will have to buy land from a country that is poor, so I can afford it, but it has good resources, so my country can be rich. Here's how my government would be; You apply to move to my country If you decide not to work, we will send you to an island with resources where you can survive on your own, but you can't return. You start school at 5, and finish at 20, which will be the legal age. Drugs that are psychoactive are illegal. Weapons are banned from people who aren't police, or in the military. We have a powerful military, so war can be avoided at all costs. People can drive cars at 20. People can marry whoever they want, and can marry as many people as they want (any dislike of polygamy is cultural, but since this is a new country, it can have a new culture.) Minimum wage will be 1/5th of maximum wage. People can eat anything that is edible except other people (any dislike of the consumption of things like horses, dogs, cats is only cultural.) Animals must be killed humanely. This includes a bullet to the head, or a quick decapitation. Knives and CO2 will not be used. Government isn't done the same way. There will be people who study the economy under one branch, there will be people who make ethical decisions, and there will be people who will make decisions regarding foreign relations on the last. Each branch will have 100 (congresspeople) to run it. People can say what they want if it isn't threatening, hateful, or discriminatory. People are allowed to criticize the government. Currency will only be used to purchase amenities like vacation, cars, games, toys, homes, etc. Everyone who works will have access to medical care, and food. Only people who have proven themselves as highly intelligent, competent, and wise will get into government branches. They will have one term, and will serve for one year. People who commit serious crimes (this includes murder, abuse, and treason) will be banished to a second island for criminals. They will be separated from the island of people who won't work, so they aren't hurt or killed. People who commit minor misdemeanors will first be given warnings, their second act will be considered, and a punishment will be decided. People are innocent until PROVEN guilty. Circumstantial evidence isn't enough. Corporations that spread lies through advertisement will not be allowed to advertise, judging by the severity of what they did. A public service announcement will air, saying that their claims are invalid. There will be extensive food regulation, so people cannot make crappy products and lie about it. There will never be ingredients such as "natural flavors" and "artificial flavors". Instead of sugar, a very general word with many different forms, products may be labeled as sucrose. Starch is sugar, corn syrup is mostly sugar, malt is sugar. In major cities, there will be the biggest firework shows in the world! Thousands of fireworks will enclose cities everywhere for every national holiday! In schools people will learn history, reading and writing, math, biology, physics, foreign languages, and they will be given an elective. Only paper money will exist, because the idea of coins is silly. Just for fun, really crappy entertainers like ke$ha and Justin Bieber will be banished to a THIRD island, so they don't get killed by the criminals, or annoy the lazy or criminals to death.I will not legalize drugs, because they cause violence. Alcohol is a drug. The plant marijuana isn't a drug, but it contains THC, which is. If they breed marijuana that doesn't contain THC, people can smoke it all they want. If people did shrooms, wouldn't there be a lot more car wrecks?If only wise people make the decisions, and these people are replaced every year, there will not be an imbalance. Just to make sure, there will be certain laws put in place which can NOT be changed.There are other differences between the EU and my government. how my congress is laid out. The laws regarding drugs are tight in my country. There is a maximum wage too. Food is not something that is purchased. how crimes are handled. Oh yeah, there is also a firework show that is amazing. I know all about government, and aware between the similarities between my country and the scandinavian countries.daniel l. This is a stupid question (no offence). People don't own animals. Businesses can. When you are working in the business you can use it on the animals, but that doesn't mean you own it. You can't bring it home with you.People are sent to an island instead of prison, so they can live how they want, but society no longer has to suffer from their presence. more

Resolved Question: anybody tried Maaco for old car paint job? Opinion, prices?They advertise $300 for paint job?

Resolved Question: What car is this commercial advertising?

You know that car commercial where they have these kind of little metal balls molding the top of the car? And there's pleasant, tinkly music in the background or something? Does anybody know what car that commercial's advertising? Sorry for the lack of information.... more

Voting Question: is it legal to advertise on my car?

I'm looking to put a sign for my business mounted on to the back trailer hitch and wondering if this is legal in California more

Resolved Question: HPI clear but recovered vehicle?

I am about to buy a car tomorrow from a dealer. The car has been advertised as HPI clear. I just did a HPI check via text and it came back with the following: No colour changes No stolen record Not scrapped LRXX XXX is a recovered vehicle. Loss date XX-XX-2009 What does this mean? It isn't stolen? But recovered??? Thanks in advance!! more

Resolved Question: New car buying question?

When buying a new car is there a difference between the internet price they advertise online and the sticker price when you get to the dealership? The internet price also shows an MSRP. Is the MSRP going to be the sticker price when I get to the dealership? And if so why do dealers give two different prices? more

Voting Question: Anyone have tips on a car wash fundraiser for a cheer team?

well like a list of everything would be cool, like things that should be provided ( we're not cleaning the inside of the cars) and maybe like advertising tips? and how to make the most money?! thanks in advance! more

Resolved Question: is there a way i can get a car on my budget?

well im a college student worker whos literaly down on his luck im in the worse possible living situation imaginable and am in need of a new job, my only problem is in order to access placess that have given me offers i need to drive it is nearly impossible to commute, i do not have a license but can get one easily and i dont make much more than about 250 every two weeks and do not have time for saveing money in mass amounts, i can barely afford to save now as im working on gaining enough money to replace my broken computer.... my basic question is is there anyway i can somehow get my hands on a working car that i can pay on in small chunks at a time or idk a car that i can get under certain conditions like advertising and such can some one please help me, i cant get a move on in my life without a car and a second job. more

Resolved Question: Did anyone else notice this in Dirty Dancing?

It's the scene were Johnny Castle locks his keys in his car (right before he teaches her balance and lifts) and it's raining outside. So, he takes off the top of some white think in the parking lot to smash into the car window. When he's getting the thing to bust the window with, one side is wet and one is sunny and dry. If you have to idea what I'm talking about, or just want to see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E35aLnPPX… at 3:45. I know this movie was made in 1984 (I think) and someone has probably seen this, so don't leave a mean comment. I'm not trying to advertise the movie either. I was just wondering is anyone else caught this. All answers (aside from mean ones) are greatly appreciated. Thank ya'll! (: more

Resolved Question: how can i get clients?

I have just qualified with hairdressing and I have advertised and done everything I can to get some clients and am getting knowwhere, I have advertised in thomson local, I created a website, I got business cards and leaflets even car door magnets as I am wanting to be self employed mobile hairdresser. Someone help me, got any tips?? more

Resolved Question: Does anyone know what the inflatables or blow ups are called that businesses use for advertising?

I have seen them at car dealers and lots of sprint cellular ones. They are blown by a fan and usually are a man that is flailing his arms around. Anyhow my friend wants one but I don''t know what they are called to go about try to find one. more

Voting Question: How can people be this stupid?

People put way too much trust in advertising. I mean, how can you be so stupid as to not realize a gymic or a clever ploy when they see one? For example, all those car insurance ads that state "people that switched to (insert company name here) saved an average of $300." Most people think, "wow, that's a lot of money to save. I could save that much too if i switched," but logic says "well no duh. people aren't going to switch companies if they aren't going to save, therefore that statistic has no significance." There are things like this in advertising ALL THE TIME. How can people be this stupid?i didnt say it was impossible to save by switching, i was simply pointing out that if you are not going to save by switching to a different company, you are not going to do it. more