Open Question: is he a liar ? i will never be able to prove it and im worried?

theres a guy at work who ive become very good friends with and am fond of. however very recently ive noticed hes been lying to me a lot which hurts because we receive on well together and i though he trusted me but lately my intuition has been bugging me that somethings not right. for example he says he owns 3 houses-in other countries-he reckons ones worth 600 k. hes got 4 kids so hes paying maintenance aswell. he reckons hes got 60 k in life savings which hes using with his friends to set up a property business yet cant even buy a coffee at work and rarely has cash on him-i pay nearly every break !! also hes only been in the job 7 months but has been having lots of personal emergencies eg kid in hospital ,ex partner in hospital, and has been doing this a lot lately. i feel awful doubting him but i dont know why i feel somethings not right. i felt sorry for him because his wife left him for someone else last year and ive been helping him a lot a work as he was in a bad way. is he lying-am i mad please someone help this is beginning to worry me-especially as sick never be able to prove any of it

12 Mar 2010, 1:12 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Do I need to file a 1065?

I formed a California based LLC in August of 2009, but will not start business operations until 2010 (in about a month). There was no income, my business partner and I contributed cash only, 50/50, in accordance with our ownership splits. Thanks for the help! Do I still need to file the federal 1065 though? I know about the CA filing, and the fee! We got behind schedule, so as you mentioned, did not end up needing the limited liability protection. Thanks for the help!

13 Mar 2010, 6:27 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Is it possible for her to trust me?

Hi, I am 24, Single. 10 years back i was in adore with a girl.. her dad and my dad were business partners.. 9 years back the partnership broke off and our relation with their family was disconnected forever. But the problem is that i was in adore with my dad's partners daughter.. at that time she was 10 or 11.. we were good friends at that time.. i have gone thru a lot in life earlier and now i have started feeling her absence and i really don't know what to do.. She is doing her last year graduation and i just feel like going to her college without telling her anything about the soft corner since last 10 years and start everything from the scratch.. What do you guys think about? Shall i go straight away as a stranger because i don't even know that she remembers me or nope. 10 years is a long time.

11 Mar 2010, 5:43 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: is he lying and if so why ?

theres a guy at work who ive become very good friends with and am fond of. however very recently ive noticed hes been lying to me a lot which hurts because we receive on well together and i though he trusted me but lately my intuition has been bugging me that somethings not right. for example he says he owns 3 houses-in other countries-he reckons ones worth 600 k. hes got 4 kids so hes paying maintenance aswell. he reckons hes got 60 k in life savings which hes using with his friends to set up a property business yet cant even buy a coffee at work and rarely has cash on him-i pay nearly every break !! also hes only been in the job 7 months but has been having lots of personal emergencies eg kid in hospital ,ex partner in hospital, and has been doing this a lot lately. i feel awful doubting him but i dont know why i feel somethings not right. i felt sorry for him because his wife left him for someone else last year and ive been helping him a lot a work as he was in a bad way. is he lying-am i mad lol please someone help this is beginning to worry me-especially as sick never be able to prove any of it

10 Mar 2010, 8:50 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Are extranets outdated?

I'm referring to the idea that companies can use the Internet to engage in buisness-to-buisness electronic commerce by communicating propietary information with other autrhoized business partners. In other words, a Site where they would need a username and password. But there's nothing new about usernames and passwords and having to log in to use a site. So are extranets an oudated idea?

12 Mar 2010, 4:45 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Small Business One Year Gift Ideas?

Any ideas for gifts to give the owner of a tiny business for their first year? The guy I am dating owns a business and I just found out tomorrow is his one year mark. What would be a good gift idea? I was thinking a few gift cards for his employees (I work at the bar/restaurant next door...figured maybe $10 for each employee), a basket with a nice bottle of liquor for him and his business partner to share and toast with...and what else?

12 Mar 2010, 10:46 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Are Jonathan Cheban and Simon Huck dating?

Are the two presidents of Command PR actually dating or are they just business partners?

12 Mar 2010, 10:01 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Is our marriage worth saving?

First, a little background history: My wife and I started young. We were engaged young, married young, and started our family young. And despite the odds and the nasty comments from relatives, we managed to not "end up in a trailer home" (in quotes because this was one of the aforementioned comments from a relative. We did good for ourselves. We bought our first home, started our possess business and then because of the business, sold our first home and moved into a bigger one that had space for our business. Well, the economy took a crap and so did our business. Then we were stuck in a too-big home with a too-big mortgage that the business was no longer paying half of. So I got a weekend job. It was difficult at first, but we managed. Then I began hating my full-time job. I'm miserable there. So I applied to a college and began attending classes every weeknight in the evenings so that I can receive into a career I adore. It's been about three years since that decision. Well, my wife is miserable. She is a stay-at-home mom who is also attending school full-time, but everything of hers is online so it doesn't interfere with her being home with the kids. In the beginning, she was in full support of my going back to school but now she makes comments sometimes like when I have to study and she wants to plan a family thing..."of course you have to study, etc." She says things like she's sleepy of being the one waiting at home for the other. She's sleepy of when she's had a terrible day with the kids that she doesn't have a partner who comes home in the evening so she can receive out and re-coup. She hates that the boys are being jipped out of a family dinner each night. She also says that me being gone every the time is affecting how she mothers, her patience is wearing thinner and she's constantly stressed out because there's no start and end to her "workday." Then we battle because I ask her how she thinks I feel...I'm working full-time, going to school and then working another 12 hours over the weekend. I tell her to wait it out, that our situation will receive better but she says by then she's afraid she'll have too much resentment. We're trying to sell our home. I'll be graduating in a year. She is almost finished with school. But I can't receive her to look that it will every be coming to an end soon. She always uses the line "what if I'm dead by then?" (she started using this line after her pal was killed in a car accident about 9 months ago.) She says when the home sells, we should go our separate ways, but I can't look how that could be better than our current situation. What can I do? Are we past saving? When it's good, it's reallllly good but then she gets into moods where she just resents everything I do. I don't know what to do, I don't want to lose her but I can't change our situation.

13 Mar 2010, 5:01 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Best Japanese wrestler in the world + YGWA Mayhem results part 2?

4.King Cliff vs. Rated Rude vs. Marq "The Bolt" Banks,I added Banks. Rated Rude came out,and Marq came out,Cliff was already at ringside from watching the earlier match,he is a little beaten down from his brawl with Icon and RB earlier,Rated Rude has a lot of momentum,and Marq is undefeated so far,but only has 1 win,can Marq tug of a long undefeated streak?The match starts off pretty quick,with Marq dominating,being in the business longer than Cliff and Rated Rude combined.Marq than hits backreaker on RR.He then throws RR out of the ring.Marq and Cliff lock up.But than Cliff hits a bull dog,Marq lands difficult on his face.Than Cliff puts a dragon sleeper on Marq.Marq comes close to tapping,but Marq makes it to the ring.Cliff than hits a chokeslam.He goes for the pin,but Marq kicks out surprisingly.Marq starts to battle back with some difficult shots and kicks and elbows.Marq than hits a facebuster.Marq goes for a flipping bolt,but Cliff elbows away,and then Cliff goes for a dropkick,but Marq moves and Cliff lands difficult.Than Marq pushes Cliff against the turnbuckle.He then puts Cliff in the tree of woe.Then Marq goes to the top rope.He pulls Cliff halfway up,he is still semi hanging,just so that he is leaning up,than he does a Kaval style foot stamp.The fans go wild.Marq goes for the pin,but only a 2 and 1/2.Marq is shocked.Marq just sits their,considering his next move,than he decided to go for a flipping bolt,but Cliff gets away,then Marq hits a Oklahoma slam.He then goes to the top rope and goes for a moonsault,but when he attempts it,Cliff catches him and hits a tombstone piledriver.RR comes back inside the ring,but Cliff chokeslams him right back out and gets the pin on Marq. Winner:King Cliff After the match Siberian Wolverine comes out,he says that what he just saw,was impressive,but their was one part that just pretty much ruined this match,and that was Rated Rude. RR:Ugh,I hurt my,knee on the way out. SW:You only got hit with 1 move and you were out the relax of the match,thats weak. RR:But... SW:No buts,you do not deserve to be in the tag title match,you are FIRED,receive the hell out of this arena. SW:And the person to team with Shaun at Gold Rush against me and Don for the tag titles,will be Gregory Elite. 5.Justin and Charlie Scene vs. Kawaji and Scar Face,both teams are composed of champions and their number 1 contender Justin and Charlie were the veterans,and Scar Face and Kawaji were the rookies.Both teams were in a title match with their partner tonight at Gold Rush.You could clip the tension with a knife.Justin started for the 1st team,and Kawaji started for the 2cnd team.Kawaji tried to hit several kicks,out in the open,but this was a mistake for the rookie Kawaji,as Justin caught him and then hit a T bone suplex.He goes for the pin but only gets a 1.Justin then tags Charlie Scene in.Charlie comes in with a quick flying forearm.Charlie than hits a arm drag.Than Charlie hits a flap jack.He poses for the crowd and taunt Kawaji,Kawaji than hits a difficult blow to Charlie's abdomen.He then hits some difficult kicks to Charlie's legs,knotting them up.Then Kawaji hits a powerbomb.He goes for a pin,but only gets a 2.Kawaji then tags Scar Face in.Scar Face then hits a spear on Charlie.SF goes for the pin but still only a 2.Then SF goes to the top rope for a shooting scar press,and he hits it on CS!The crowd goes nuts.This could be the defining moment in Kawaji and SF's career.He goes for the pin,BUT ONLY A 2.The extreme champ,Charlie,is putting a lot of effort on this match.SF goes for a inverted atomic drop,but CS gets out of it and hits a scene shaker.He is too weak to receive the pin,so he crawls to Justin.CS gets the tag,but it took him a LONG time,and SF was able to heal,and he tagged Kawaji.Justin is the freshest.Justin goes every out,and goes on a crazed frenzy against Kawaji.Justin than hits a liontamer!He goes for the pin,but in an impressive show,Kawaji kicks out.Kawaji than hits a release german suplex on Justin.He then tags Scar Face in.Scar Face then hits a samoan drop.Than SF hits a snap ddt.SF goes for a spin wheel kick,but Justin catches him and pushes him away.Then Justin hits a spine buster.And then a flying cross body.Justin is on flame.He then hits a rko on SF!He goes for the pin but only a 2.But with every the might SF had left,he hit a clothesline.He starts crawling towards Kawaji,and when he is almost their,Kawaji drops down from the apron.Showing that he would not tag in!SF looks mad,and then Justin runs after him,but SF hits a hip toss,but than Charlie Scene runs into the ring and attacks SF,Charlie and Just hit multiple tag team moves on SF.And in YGWA,their is a 10 count for a partner to receive back outside the ropes,and if he hits 10 seconds twice,he is DQed{random slir telling you some rules I made for YGWA},Charlie made good use of his 10 seconds,CS and Justin than hit a double dropkick.SF is sluggish and sleepy,he is beaten down.But than,while the ref is telling CS to receive outside the outside the ropes,SF hits a desperate low blow.He then gets to the top rope,he goes for the shooting scar press,but JUSTIN HITS A SWEET CHIN MUSIC,WHILE SF IS IN MID AIR AND HAS ALREADY DONE THE FIRST FLIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He gets the win. Winners:Justin and Charlie Scene After the match Charlie Scene gets on the mic,and so does Justin. Charlie:WOW Justin that was an awesome move. Justin:I.. Know... we.... make a good team. CS:Sure do,but I have an announcement.I have contacted SW,and he agreed with me that the extreme title design was GAY.So I have decided,that we will have to re name and re design this title.This title is now,The X Division title. *reveals a title,it looks just like TNA's. Justin:Nice,whatcha going to do with the other? CS:Oh youll look. *Hits Justin with the old title,then puts the title on Justin's face,he gets a steel seat,and starts whacking the title that is on Justin's face,Justin is screaming in pain,CS in the process destroys the old title,then when the titl destroys the old title,then when the title is completely smashed,he hits a scene shaker on Justin one the pieces of the old title. End of part 2,part 3 soon/tomorrow,probably tomorrow as its getting tardy,and their will be 4/5/6 parts,as I want to make the main events LONG. Thank you,rate/promo/star.

11 Mar 2010, 6:46 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: i m a partner in a firm N HAD NOT FILED RETURN SINCE LAST FOUR YEARS AS BUSINESS WAS INOPERATIVE?

MY FIRM IS A REGISTERED ONE AND SINCE THE TIME OF FORMATION THERE HAD BEEN NO BUSINESS CONDUCTED IN THE NAME OF FIRM..HENCE I HAD NOT FILED THE RETURN FOR THESE YEAR... NOW I WANT TO CONTINUE THIS BUSINESS AND WANT TO FILE RETURN ON REGULAR BASIS ...WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE WAYS TO PLAN TAX FOR PREVIOUS YEARS AND WHAT IS THE BEST POSSIBLE SUGGESSTION IN THIS QUESTION... I AM THINKING TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE FROM INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT THAT MY BUSINESS WAS INOPERATIVE DURING THIS YEAR AND HAD NOT GENERATED ANY INCOME DURING THIS PERIOD AND HENCE I HAD NOT FILED THE RETURN FOR THIS PERIOD...

12 Mar 2010, 6:34 am | click here for answers

Open Question: 18 Year Old - Getting a Loan in the UK?

Hello there, My partner and I would like to set up a tiny time business in retail, I myself am 18 years old, my partner is 19. We are both currently unemployed. We looked into starting our possess business as a way forward, an alternative to a job, something WE have control over, our earnings will be governed not by someone else, but by our ability at what we do. We have both been born into families that have a history of business managers and the like, so we've had some good knowledge from the start, hence why were oh so determined to succeed. We are looking to secure a loan of £5000 (GBP) from the bank of our choice (Barclays most likely), with as little interest as possible. We have a full, completed business plan that has been reviewed and given praise. We are wholey confident in our plan and ourselves. Now we ask the question, What is the possibility of us securing a loan of £5000 from the bank, with little to offer them in terms of collateral, will a solid business plan and pitch be enough to sway their view? Need pretty swift responses people, 10 Points to the most convincing answer. Thanks in advance.

12 Mar 2010, 12:23 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: how do you get advertisement on radio for free?

I have a business, and I need 100,000 business partners, so I don't have to use an credit company for working capitol.

9 Mar 2010, 5:32 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: bookkeeping for multi-member LLC?

I am quite new at bookkeeping and need to re-do last year's books so my CPA can file our taxes. I need to clarify that each member contributes tools or their possess money to the business that is below each member's equity account, but draws by each member goes against their equity....also, for guaranteed payments to partners, does that affect their equity or can it be classified below payroll liability in my software??

10 Mar 2010, 1:04 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: What happens if I bought a car two days ago then lost my job?

I bought a car on Tuesday to replace my old one after having it for 6 years. No biggie. Well I went into work yesterday (after having been there for 5.5 years) and got told that we were every losing our jobs as the company i work for is going out of business. Will this affect the loan? I have enough in th bank to afford 4 months of every my bills and we have income from my partners job. Will the loan company want the car I bought back? I'm very upset and odn't know what will happen.

12 Mar 2010, 6:17 am | click here for answers

Open Question: How do I grow a Social Networking Site?

Once I have an idea for a Social Networking site, how do I grow the site so that it's as big as Facebook. I am mainly unfamiliar with the business aspects of things. Ie. Did investors hear about Facebook and contact them to invest, or did the owners of Facebook seek out investors? What about the ads on Facebook? Did the creator of FB contact different companies to offer the opportunity to advertise of Facebook? Or, did companies seek out Facebook? How did they negotiate the cost to advertise? What are the different licenses needed? And did the creators of FB patent or copyright their idea or business plan to keep others from stealing it? Please provide any addtl info that you may have. Once FB became incorporated, I assume they had to receive a business license to set up an office? Did the creators have to hire a whole team to run the companies (everything from a receptionist to programmers, accountants, legal staff) or were these roles outsourced? What are the pros and cons of hiring or partnering with a programmer to design and manage your site versus using a site builder? How about insurance? What type is needed? Also, legal issues, such as someone wanting to sue for some odd reason. How about the worry of hackers, and etc. Please provide any addtl info that you may have. Please don't bother answering if you don't have valuable input and real answers.

10 Mar 2010, 5:30 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: My aunt's husband wants to marry me but I don't want to?

i dont want to marry him :'( for one, im not mature enough to receive married, i'm only 17. i want to go to college. and two, he's 31 years older than me. ive always known him as my uncle. he's not related to me by blood but he was my aunt's husband for 20 years. about a year ago my aunt was in a car accident and the doctors had to amputate her leg. so its unhappy that he wants to marry again after what she's been through. what nice of person does that make him? of course my mom is mad and doesn't want to talk to him ever again. but my dad is actually considering the marriage, because my dad is business partners with his brother. so it might cause problems if he says no. im really scared. we live in america and i might even have to go back to dubai which is where my aunt's husband lives half the time... i dont know what to do. im not brave enough to run away. help?

11 Mar 2010, 5:08 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: Partnerhip Tax Form: After I do form 1065, what form I have to send for my partners?

I have business with others people. We are equally partnered. So what form I have to send for my partners for them to do income tax return? Thanks!

10 Mar 2010, 2:14 am | click here for answers

Open Question: What do you think of the news that lesbians caused a prom to be cancel because of sexuality?

ok, so i was just reading a yahoo article a few minutes ago, and it totally pissed me off!!! for those who haven't read it, the article was about a lesbian couple that wanted to go to their school prom in mississippi, but the district wouldn't let them(because one of the prom rules was you had to go with an opposite sexed partner). one of the girls wanted to wear a tuxedo to prom, and they wouldn't allow that either. in the end, they ended up canceling prom simply because they didn't agree with this lesbian couple. now I'm not lesbian(and never plan on it) and yes I believe that boys and girls should be together and not the other way, but when I look a gay and lesbian couple I'm ok with it because it's their decision. I'm actually friends with some people like that and bisexuals and stuff. not a lot but yeah I'm chilly with them because no matter what it's their life I can't judge. what upset me though was how just because the school disctrict didn't like the sexuality of these 2 girls, and how they dressed, they canceled prom for everyone and now everyone else is making these girls suffer. what makes me more upset was how a lot of poeple thought this was right! In my opinion everyone has a right to live their life and can't be controlled by others. Plus, doesn't the constitution state we have the freedom to express ourselves freely? and those who are for the bible, didn't God create every humans. Aren't we every his kids and doesn't he adore us every the same no matter what or how we are? if homosexuals are supposedly going to "burn in hell for their sin" then damn let them it's none of your business let them have a glad life and you live yours. But that's my opinion. What's yours about this whole situation and any other opinions you have?

11 Mar 2010, 5:30 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: Home on MLS (AZ) - Anyone heard of "Live Free Investment Group" in Arizona?

I have been speaking with Alan Campos who is the President and CEO of "Fairway to Heaven Investments, LLC" and he has a partner named Brian North of Live Free Investment Group, they handle the short sale division of his company. Alan himself is not a realtor so legally he can talk to me as a home owner with a home currently listed on the AZ MLS through a Realtor. We are trying to do a short sale on our home in Arizona and we have had no traffic looking at the home in the last 2 months. This company will make us an offer today and we will go through the Short Sale process with the bank to look if they will approve or not. Alan contacted our realtor (that we have a listing contract with) to discuss handling the process from here including every the paperwork, negotiating with the bank and the offer will be made today. Of course my realtor will not receive the 3% sellers listing commission (which is only $3,000 or less since the home is on the market for $100K), but instead this company is offering him a referral bonus of 25% at the closing of everything. My realtor told them no and that we will find a buyer and that we are not interested in going this route without speaking with us first. We have not spoke to our realtor yet, but Alan did call me back yesterday to say that our Realtor is not looking out for our best interest right now by not considering this deal. We have no offers let alone people looking at the home so going this route only makes sense. Before we approach our realtor with our thought on wanting to go this route, I would like to look if anyone has heard of this company or done business with them. Is this a good decision to make. Also Alan has explained to me that we would be putting our home in a trust, which would allow them to market our home to their investment buyers while we are waiting for the banks decision. This way when we close in a few months they have a buyer lined up that will buy it from them after our closing date is complete. Alan said we still possess the home and we are not signing it away to them or anything like that. Has anyone ever heard of this also? I just don't want to receive scammed and I only want to go this route if it will every work out. Looking for help??? P.S. If I can have the deal done without putting our home in any nice of trust, what is everyones thought then? Excellent Answers from EVERYONE and I will "forget Alan" and proceed forward with my realtor. Thanks everyone

10 Mar 2010, 6:52 am | click here for answers

Open Question: What Is the Best Promotion without a TV Deal Plus THW Presents Saturday Night Annihilation Part Four?

There are a lot,but theres a Minor Circuit where i live called IWF which needs recongnition. Match 5- Non Titles Brian Hardwick and The Code Man VS Adam Ejaz and Dylan Klein This match starts and never gets going because Brian is too focused on getting his revenge on Y2Jericho,and his complacency costs him and Ejaz and Klein finish him quick with an A-Bomb and De-Kleined. Winners after 1:12: Adam Ejaz and Dylan Klein Ejaz and Klein celebrate as Brian storms backstage. Match 6- Non Title The Archangel VS Man Of the Ages This rematch has been highly acticipated and tonight it happens.Ages and Angle lock up. Ages pushes Angel into the turnbuckle and kicks him in the gut,and Angel then locks Ages in a Headlock.After applying more and more pressure Ages is about to tap but elbows Angel in 1 last attempt to receive out and it works.Ages then kicks Angel in the head and pins him, 1.........2.....KICKOUT by Angel.Angel then pushes Ages away and spits in his face, Angel then hits him with a spinning neckbreaker followed by a chokeslam Angel pins him., 1................2..........3 Winner after 9:01: the Archangel Archangel celebrates as Man OTA Curses. Backstage is Brian Hardwick: Promo written by Brian hardwick How can i be going from being 3 seconds away from being THW world Champion to being forced into that tag team match with the man who screwed me out of my chances of winning.This is insane, i am not glad about it. Now Eric you receive me out of the tag team spot and put me back at main event status or else i want to be traded to sunday night comatose! Also backstage is Deadman 4 Life Promo written by D4L and slightly edited by me Well, tonight I have my chance to become the World Champion of THW. The face of Saturday Night Annihilation. The name itself is very fitting because Y2Jericho, you are scheduled for annihilation tonight. You may be the current champion, and may have retained successfully many times, but tonight is different. Tonight you face me, and I am like no other superstar you have ever faced. I have nothing against you personally, but business is business. And I must have the World Title around my waist. There is going to be no mercy, no letting up for a single second. It's more than winning the championship tonight. I simultaneously am going to send a message to the entire locker room that when I am champion, they better think twice about challenging me. I'm going to make a huge statement tonight, and I'll do that by taking you apart. I have yet to be defeated, and it certainly isn't happening here tonight. I'm ushering in a new era upon this company, when I become the NEW World Champion! (Crowd Cheer) Match 7- Justin and Scarface VS Charlie Scene and a Mystery Partner Justin and Scarface enter and Charlie awaits his Mystery Partner.IT’S KING CLIFF! The crowd boo as they thought it would be a big name and thought Cliff was banned from Annihilation.Cliff starts the Match well and gives some good punches to Justin but he is fired up and ready to bounce back after his loss to D4L last week.Justin hits Cliff with a Dragon Arm Whip and hits a Lionsault.He goes for the pin but Charlie makes the keep.Scarface is tagged in by Justin and dropkicks Cliff in a glad way,knowing NE can’t screw him from his destiny at Brand Warfare.He bounces Cliff off the ropes and hits a Scar Spike knocking Cliff senseless,but Cliff gets Charlie for the Tag and Charlie leaps over Scar to lock in a Dragon Sleeper.Scar wears down but Justin dropkicks Charlie away and to the outside.Justin gets on the top rope and hits Charlie with a Missile Dropkick and Scarface gets Cliff in a ScarShooter.Cliff looks like tapping but he dosen’t,and instead flips Scar off,and this causes Justin to Dropkick Scarfave instead,and Scar goes flying outside.Justin looks dismayed and Cliff hits him with a Pedigree for the win. Winners after 19:12: Charlie Scene and King Cliff Charlie and Cliff celebrate while Justin goes crazy over losing.

13 Mar 2010, 3:27 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: how to prevent stomach from hurting?

im going to be spending the weekend with a business partner who i dont know very well. my stomach is always hurting and i am always very gassy.. ive tried prilosec and gasx.. nothing seems to work... the bathroom we will be using in the hotel room its very tiny and EVERYTHING can be heard... i dont want to have to use it and "number 2", but i am afraid my stomach is going to hurt. what should i do?

10 Mar 2010, 7:38 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Just Ranting a little and freaking out..need some imput from some people?

Ok, well I used to have bad anxiety issues then I learned how to deal with them...ya know surf the riptide, check the self-talk, breathing, new outlooks and values etc.... Ok, so I am 25 years old now... I have graduated from college and currently work at a pizza hut. I adore my job and I am just trying to figure things out. I strive to be compassionate towards every people...I am a spirtual person, not a religious type Christian....I just believe in openess and compassion. Um, I try to value people for who they are and not what they are. Most people don't look it that stress does not set with me well, I have an explosive personality and I adore to have and find humor in almost everything I do. Then about two months ago I noticed this co-worker of mine giving me odd looks..I didn't think anything of it, I just went about my business...then she asked me to be her valentine, which I thought was a little odd, but then I was like ok? She gave me a necklace and she has one too and we both wear them, still!!! It is a broken heart that say BFF on it....its a little cheesy but it is a sweet gift. The experience has definitely made me a better person. And there are other things like I know she is paranoid whether I am wearing the necklace or not etc. But I still receive mixed signals, I don't know exactly what she wants? I guess this is the problem that plagues a lot of other people as well. Now we are hanging out and exercising together, we will walk together for like 2 or three hours at a time and absolutely have fun, were talking the whole time telling silly stories and she always laughs at my jokes. Towards the end we will sit on a bench together and she will look at me and giggle, then turn away then look at me and then giggle...It really confuses me. Then before we leave we will hug. However, when I look her at work one minute were playing the married couple thing...ya know taunting eachother, then the next minute she will be real quite and not pay attention to me that much at every and I don't know what to think. She is a freshman at a local community college so I know she is a few years younger than I am...However, she is very wise for her age, she is a wonderful person and we share similar values. So when we meet next week I am going to ask her to go shopping with me. My intentions are very pure, I would kill myself before I would think of "just trying to receive in her pants." I truly like her as person, I mean she is physically pretty, but this is not the attribute that I feel a gravitation to. She is a wonderful saintly, deep person. I am a genuine guy for the most part or at least I try to be. However, the price it comes at is I am not very good with women...I usually try not to look at women as partners, but for who they are...and when I develop feelings for someone, I have a difficult time showing it, because I don't like to violate other persons. Its not that I don't believe in physical intimacy its just I don't like to force anything and I definitely don't want to freak anyone out. I mean if she doesn't like me like that I would definitely not take it personal, because I know she is a good person that respects herself. Well, either way I am going to ask her and if she says no, then I am going to try my hardest by not making it weird and how I plan to do that is by reminding myself that this is not personal...However, anxiety and expectaions will try to change that outlook... And no, I am absolutely horrible with women in this way, I don't have much experience in this field and I am absolutely horrible at it. I just thought I would post this on here and just receive some input from different people. And I know there will be some negative nancies out there, I will probably giggle at these responses. I meant negative nancys I am a spirtual type Christian, not into judgement of others. I just try to follow things spirtually not just mentally or legalistically.

11 Mar 2010, 8:57 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: How do I build a Social Networking site?

Once I have an idea for a Social Networking site, how do I grow the site so that it's as big as Facebook. I am mainly unfamiliar with the business aspects of things. Ie. Did investors hear about Facebook and contact them to invest, or did the owners of Facebook seek out investors? What about the ads on Facebook? Did the creator of FB contact different companies to offer the opportunity to advertise of Facebook? Or, did companies seek out Facebook? How did they negotiate the cost to advertise? What are the different licenses needed? And did the creators of FB patent or copyright their idea or business plan to keep others from stealing it? Please provide any addtl info that you may have. Once FB became incorporated, I assume they had to receive a business license to set up an office? Did the creators have to hire a whole team to run the companies (everything from a receptionist to programmers, accountants, legal staff) or were these roles outsourced? What are the pros and cons of hiring or partnering with a programmer to design and manage your site versus using a site builder? How about insurance? What type is needed? Also, legal issues, such as someone wanting to sue for some odd reason. How about the worry of hackers, and etc. Please provide any addtl info that you may have. Please don't bother answering if you don't have valuable input and real answers.

10 Mar 2010, 5:31 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: why is he lying to me ?

theres a guy at work who ive become very good friends with and am fond of. however very recently ive noticed hes been lying to me a lot which hurts because we receive on well together and i though he trusted me but lately my intuition has been bugging me that somethings not right. for example he says he owns 3 houses-in other countries-he reckons ones worth 600 k. hes got 4 kids so hes paying maintenance aswell. he reckons hes got 60 k in life savings which hes using with his friends to set up a property business yet cant even buy a coffee at work and rarely has cash on him-i pay nearly every break !! also hes only been in the job 7 months but has been having lots of personal emergencies eg kid in hospital ,ex partner in hospital, and has been doing this a lot lately. i feel awful doubting him but i dont know why i feel somethings not right. i felt sorry for him because his wife left him for someone else last year and ive been helping him a lot a work as he was in a bad way. is he lying-am i mad lol please someone help this is beginning to worry me-especially as sick never be able to prove any of it

11 Mar 2010, 2:25 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: restaurateurs in San Diego area?

Looking for a partner in opening a new restaurant in the San Diego area. I have a business plan already set. Does anyone have an idea on where, one might find investors????? I've tried everywhere but like the business aspect of things usually people won't entertain you because they don't know you. Any suggestions or ideas will help. Thanks....................

11 Mar 2010, 7:35 am | click here for answers

Open Question: i am looking a very good woman business partner who must be professionally qulified and having the cap. 25 lak?

i have a very good project related to industry and innovative projects of agriculture also can it be possible throughout india or through NRI of indians contect with me soon

12 Mar 2010, 8:09 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Starting a small business?

Hello. I'm just looking for advice and wisdom. I want to start a Gaming lounge/Internet cafe/Coffee store/Bar/Computer repair store every in one. ha-ha Its mostly just a dream at the moment.Im a 23 year old college student majoring in Computer Networking.I don't really have any knowledge of how to even start taking steps to start a business. It would sort of be this nice of approach www.thevglounge.com The best location for this business i figured would be a college town. The dream is for it mainly to be a gaming lounge; friends could arrive hang out and have LAN matches and such and the store would have tournaments with prizes as well as an internet cafe and computer service/repair store.Additionally it would be nice to maybe toss something else like a coffee store during the day, bar at night nice of deal. I know i'd have to go in with a partner who knew quite a bit about business management. anyway like i said I have no clue how to even start to receive this into motion, im just looking for some wisdom possibly from experience.Thanks in advance.

11 Mar 2010, 3:24 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Adding a 50/50 partner to Start up Business?

Hello every, About 5 months ago I set up an LLC in the state of Idaho. A pal (in texas) decided to partner with the new business. We haven’t officially started yet. It’s a dotcom business. My questions to you : Where do I start as far as paperwork? Do I go change the LLC first? Do I need to put him on the EIN paperwork? Where would I start as far as legal contracts? What nice would I need? Do we need to set up a dba, another business address in Texas, or something similar if he is doing the work in Texas and I’m here in Idaho? Or is just having the corporate office in Idaho ok since its an online business? Would it better better to set up an office address there? I would greatly appreciate any advice/tips. Thank you kindly. Best, Jason

14 Mar 2010, 3:39 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Do you agree with Glenn Beck that he is a 'rodeo clown' & that a person who buys his propaganda is an 'idiot'?

Mr. Beck says he believes every word he says on his TV show, and the radio show that he still hosts from 9 a.m. to noon each weekday. At the same time, though, he says he is an entertainer. "I'm a rodeo clown," he said in an interview, adding with a coy grin, "It takes great skill." He added later: "I say on the air every time, 'if you take what I say as gospel, you're an idiot.' " http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/30/business/media/30beck.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

11 Mar 2010, 3:59 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: CONFUSED Taurus female and a Virgo male?

I have a bestfriend whom i dated at the beginging of our friendship as time past I guess we were dating for about a couple of months....I was falling for my pal very deeply we were both very young and I know he did not want to commit fully in his youthful years so we decided to become business partners and from then on became the best of friends.....That was over 15yrs..Suddenly one day we decide to go out for drinks well after the nightout we went back to his place and I stayed every night and we had relations...The next day we didn't talk about it at every and actually a week went by until he texted me and asked if we had did something and how was he...I couldn't express myself fully so I kinda beat around the bush about it...We never said anything else about it...The next weekend it went down again...I enjoyed every bit of it but began to feel bad because I didn't know where this was going...Am I now the pal with benefits, his convience what ever...I know I had to cease this so I text him and stated that we had to cease having relations between the sheet because I'm more wiser, and know my lady's worth and I know what I want and it's not convience fucking I have to be a role model for my kids..He text back OK THAT'S FINE...I asked him when do you follow your heart and do what's right or do you continue 2 be in denial and live in the dark...He replied back you always follow you mind firs thid if that don't work maybe your heart is right...I replied back what if your mind is weighing heavy on your heart and you can't do a thing about it but 2 act like your chilly...Well after that I got no other respond....Did I run my BEST pal OFF WHAT IS HE THINKING...................

12 Mar 2010, 12:02 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN I THINK I LOVE MY FRIEND?

CONFUSED Taurus female and a Virgo male? I have a bestfriend whom i dated at the beginging of our friendship as time past I guess we were dating for about a couple of months....I was falling for my pal very deeply we were both very young and I know he did not want to commit fully in his youthful years so we decided to become business partners and from then on became the best of friends.....That was over 15yrs..Suddenly one day we decide to go out for drinks well after the nightout we went back to his place and I stayed every night and we had relations...The next day we didn't talk about it at every and actually a week went by until he texted me and asked if we had did something and how was he...I couldn't express myself fully so I kinda beat around the bush about it...We never said anything else about it...The next weekend it went down again...I enjoyed every bit of it but began to feel bad because I didn't know where this was going...Am I now the pal with benefits, his convience what ever...I know I had to cease this so I text him and stated that we had to cease having relations between the sheet because I'm more wiser, and know my lady's worth and I know what I want and it's not convience ******* I have to be a role model for my kids..He text back OK THAT'S FINE...I asked him when do you follow your heart and do what's right or do you continue 2 be in denial and live in the dark...He replied back you always follow you mind firs thid if that don't work maybe your heart is right...I replied back what if your mind is weighing heavy on your heart and you can't do a thing about it but 2 act like your chilly...Well after that I got no other respond....Did I run my BEST pal OFF WHAT IS HE THINKING...................

12 Mar 2010, 12:32 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Change General Partnership LLC in VA to sole proprietorship?

My partner and I started a business on the side. Now he wants out. What legal steps do I need to take to remove his name from the business? I assume that since I will be left as the only owner/manager that the LLC will change from a General Partnership classification to a sole proprietorship. Is this a correct assumption? Any insight is appreciated!

11 Mar 2010, 7:57 am | click here for answers

Open Question: What is the best reaction when being upstaged?

I'm doing a show at the moment where the director of the show is also the writer and plays one of the guide characters. It is a melodrama, where the audience cheer the hero and boo the villain - the writer & director plays the hero. I play the villain. The play is a Western. My concern is that he also plays favorites to 3 other characters, every of which he has something to gain out of them outside of the show. One character is played by an actor who is his boss. Another character is played by an actress who is the producer and future business partner. The other character is played by a lady he wants to have sex with. Whenever they are onstage he flatters them, laughs along with them, encourages them, gives them leeway in mucking around and even lets them receive away with upstaging others. Some of the other actors have only done 2 or 3 shows. They are every experienced actors of over 30 years. At yesterdays rehearsal just before a dialogue section of mine for the audience, he placed every the attention on one of his golden kids, laughed and laughed, then came up on stage and reeled around on the floor. I felt like saying f**k it do it yourself. Though I wouldn't mind playing them at their possess game, what do you think the best reaction for being upstaged is? Prior to this show he was a pal of mine. We have helped each other out in the past. I have had two concerns in this production in the past and e-mailed him about them. The latter of the two he said "I can't be solving your problems every the time" - when they are in relation to his show. Yesterday he hand balled every responsibilities to do with the show that aren't character related to the producer. I think he is greedy. He does steer me to and from rehearsal as it is a long steer and we usually chat every the way up and back, yesterday on the way back neither of us said a word.

13 Mar 2010, 2:59 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Is there anyone that knows of Partner with Paul / Better Business Bureau?

Am looking for legitt internet business oportunities have met a few scams eg: Home job Placement put out by Jenniffer Johnson wasn't a great success ? any suggestions

10 Mar 2010, 9:58 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Iam in love with my Business Partner (a married a woman) , How can I approach her?

This married lady is my business partner and she is almost my age, but her husband is 35 years older than her and he is sick (no sex). She married him 20 yaers ago because of his money and I started business with her in the last year and we are very close and friendly partners. She always telling me "She is fond of me" "my dear" "you are always elegant" and I feel very close to her. What do you think

14 Mar 2010, 5:56 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Zen-Cart vs X-Cart - Free vs Cost - Can I change later?

I am beginning a site store and was about to use Zen-Cart, which is free, when my partner pointed out the added benefits of using X-Cart, which costs $115. We are not in a position to fork out this nice of money. What is the practicality of beginning our site using Zen-Cart and later converting over to X-Cart when the business can pay for it on it's possess? At that point we will have folks who sell from our site, as well, and will have added their products to our store for selling.

11 Mar 2010, 9:44 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Can someone claim trademark to a name online outside of his jurisdiction?

My partner and I have a tiny business repacking coffee beans. We are registered here in the Philippines with DTI. We opened up a store on Multiply with our business name (for example, "Golden Bean Coffee"). Then just yesterday, our Multiply account was suspended because another coffee company in North Carolina who had the same trademark ("Golden Bean Coffee") claimed we were violating their trademark. Is that allowed? Considering we are in the Philippines and the other company was in the US? We're selling our beans online, to both local and foreign buyers. What do we do? Change our name or stick to it?

10 Mar 2010, 11:08 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Sandra Reynolds a rip-off?

My daughter aged 4 last year won a local competition for the best wedding photo so my partner and i thought it would be a good idea to contact a local modelling agency. We went for Sandra Reynolds based in our home town of Norwich. There was an up front fee of £85 to cover the modelling shoot but we were told that there would be help on the day and the fee was to cover these costs. I arrived at the venue and was guided to a very cramped changing room with about 10 other kids and parents. After very little input from the staff as to what was required from my daughter, she had 3 photo shoots in different outfits provided by ourselves consisting of maybe 15 shots. This was infront of the other parents and kids with each lasting less than 3 mins. we were told it was to mimic a normal photo session but i disagree as i have friends in the business. We were hurried along like sheep as i have previously mentioned there were 10 young kids to receive through so many became irritable and this was clearly being noticed by the staff. The whole experience was not what i expected as we were below the impression it would be more intimate and personal. We were told someone would call within 2 weeks if successfull. Needless to say we weren't as my daughter didnt photograph well enough for their junior division but they did encourage us to try again later! Gut feeling i feel i was mislead and there are a lot of people outta pocket by these guys. Would of been better to pay for a photo session with a photographer and send in the results. Have you experienced the same? if so spread the word i consider myself a bit streetwise but these guys had me completely sucked in!

10 Mar 2010, 7:24 am | click here for answers

Open Question: HELP!!!!!!HELP!!!!!!!!!!WHAT AM I DOING WRONG AM I GOING TO LIVE THROUGH THIS?

CONFUSED Taurus female and a Virgo male? I have a bestfriend whom i dated at the beginging of our friendship as time past I guess we were dating for about a couple of months....I was falling for my pal very deeply we were both very young and I know he did not want to commit fully in his youthful years so we decided to become business partners and from then on became the best of friends.....That was over 15yrs..Suddenly one day we decide to go out for drinks well after the nightout we went back to his place and I stayed every night and we had relations...The next day we didn't talk about it at every and actually a week went by until he texted me and asked if we had did something and how was he...I couldn't express myself fully so I kinda beat around the bush about it...We never said anything else about it...The next weekend it went down again...I enjoyed every bit of it but began to feel bad because I didn't know where this was going...Am I now the pal with benefits, his convience what ever...I know I had to cease this so I text him and stated that we had to cease having relations between the sheet because I'm more wiser, and know my lady's worth and I know what I want and it's not convience ******* I have to be a role model for my kids..He text back OK THAT'S FINE...I asked him when do you follow your heart and do what's right or do you continue 2 be in denial and live in the dark...He replied back you always follow you mind firs thid if that don't work maybe your heart is right...I replied back what if your mind is weighing heavy on your heart and you can't do a thing about it but 2 act like your chilly...Well after that I got no other respond....Did I run my BEST pal OFF WHAT IS HE THINKING...................

12 Mar 2010, 3:03 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: What are some great entrepreneur books to read to help you start a business?

I'd like to start some businesses but need to learn the best way about doing it. Also if you can suggest anthing that covers ways to finance a company e.g. setting up a business account, how to set up a business partner and handling tax etc would be a bonus. Cheers

12 Mar 2010, 2:38 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Moving to live in Greece?

I want to know your opinions and suggestions on moving to live in Greece. I know that currently there is a financial crisis and things are not looking too great in Greece, in terms of unemployment and interest rates etc. However, my partner and I have been planning to move to live in Greece for a while. We are hopeful that things will change for the better, and are planning to make our move in the next 3 to 5 years. We are both 25 and currently live in Toronto, Canada (he is a Greek-Canadian). He is an electrician with about 3 years of professional experience with a big electrical company in Toronto. I have a bachelor degree in Business Economics, and I am currently working in a mid-size trading company as an administrator while also completeing a Masters in International Economics. I talk French, Spanish, Bulgarian, English and some Greek (currently taking greek courses). We both have family members in Athens, and visit Greece once every year. I would like to receive your suggestions on how smoothly do you think we can transition to live in Athens, and how challenging will it be to find employment in our related fields. Thank you!

12 Mar 2010, 4:39 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: Can I use 1099 and K-1 together for my income Tax filling?

We are partnered and have recieved form 1099 for from our PARTNERSHIP business. Last year was the FIRST year, so we received 1099 only. At the end of the year we did form 1065 and k-1 for each individual partnership. So my question is is it legal for us to receive 1099 and k-1 for the same business and use both of them to filling income tax for 2009? Thanks!

10 Mar 2010, 2:20 am | click here for answers

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Open Question: Is this normal for 2 SEPARATED parents? Exes?

My long term partner has one daughter ( 7 y/o) with his ex. We have been together for 18 months, they have been apart for 4 years. They are still friends and i completely respect that. I always got the feeling their personalities fit almost perfectly together. I'm suspicious of how close their "friendship" is and how normal it is. They have always been relatively close, they still talk a lot using their child as an excuse e.g. He went to Australia to look his ex's sisters kids (his niece's 1st birthday) and met his ex there.  I'd say they talk on the phone at least once every two days sometimes at length. I don't know what about, i cant exactly hear in, but I hear him giggle. He went to London for business (which is 100% true) but his ex lives in London and he told me he spent some time with her. I know he has been to her home in London. I have discussed this with him but he just gives me the typical "cease being so paranoid, I adore you etc" line. I suddenly feel so paranoid.  Also, he calls her "chere" which means "my dear" or something. I heard him say "are you okay, chere" in front of me. Erm......     I'm just wondering is this NORMAL for two exes people who have a child together. I mean he tells me that she's one of his closest friends.

10 Mar 2010, 3:11 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Which 50cc Scooters to Buy for New Scooter Rental Company?

I am interested to start a new scooter rental company for college kids at a big university close my home. I was hoping to eventually end up with a few hundreds 4-stroke scooters that I would rent out on a monthly and semester long basis and do every the maintenance myself or in-home by my business partner, a qualified mechanic. Because I would be placing such a big order of scooters, I would also order and stock a full container of parts that I would use to maintain the scooters for the next few years, cutting out the issue that I hear most about, the lack of parts for Chinese made scooters. I am currently finalizing the business plan now and I am trying to figure out if its better to buy the cheaper chinese brands, knowing that I can do every the maintenance and will have every the parts, or if its better to spend more for higher quality scooters that should last longer. Which will give me the best return on investment? Considering that I will do every the maintenance in home for no cost to the students renting the scooters, I need to figure out how to receive the most bang for my buck and have scooters that last at least four years to make the investment worthwhile. I figured that if I can fix the scooters, I would be better off with lower priced chinese manufacturers than spending more for the higher quality Taiwanese and Japanese brands, even though they require less maintenance. Tell me if this if my thinking is wrong. With the chinese scooters, what parts seems to break most often and at what mileage? I appreciate any help that I can receive from the Forum. Your thoughts are well appreciated. Mike

11 Mar 2010, 1:19 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Is it hard to own your own motel?

I am thinking of buying a tiny motel after this year, maybe 10-12 units. With every the unemployment I feel it is a good idea. I have no motel experience or business experience, is it difficult to run your possess motel? Is it worth the money, will you make much money? I am looking at around 100-300k purchase price. Also plz add personal experience if applicable. The only downside I look is having to be there 24/7 to check in/out guests. I may have 1 partner lined up to work with

11 Mar 2010, 10:48 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: I have already started with the basics of starting my own business, but I have a few questions.?

I already have a resale license, a domain name, a DBA, and a business checking account. I don't have any capital, suppliers, customers, or partners. My dream is to sell custom computers for gaming, home entertainment, etc... I have my possess spin on the whole thing that I feel is revolutionary, but I have no idea where to start in every this. Should I apply for a copyright, trademark, etc...? Due to the credit crunch I doubt I will be getting a banknote anytime soon, but if you think that's possible please let me know, and how much would I need to apply for? I guess I need to make a budget but how do I know what I need? I do good with lists so if any business professionals have any advice please list anything that I need in order to start my dream business. Basic info: 20yo, student (business admin. major emphasis in management), part-time teller at a bank, 700-720 "good credit" but only have credit history for a year and a few months.

12 Mar 2010, 12:24 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Dreamed about wolves in sheeps clothing... what does this mean?

I had two prophets warn me to be weary of untrue christians who would deceive me... or as Jesus would call them "untrue christs" And then I dreamt that I was back in school (I keep dreaming that I'm back in highschoo) it was an adult night class. There was this very intelligent, successful, humble doctor that everybody liked and respected taking a class there... he had a 98% overall average in highschool and epitomized moral goodness and virtue... He was wearing a business suit the same type of uniform he always wears to church... and in my dream... I was taking on his body, and controlling his mind... that is in my dream... I was a man (in real life I am a lady) We were working on a tardy night project, something artistic and related to making art forms... One was a wreath which I made in class on the day it was due and succeeded in (while everyone else took their wreiths home with them) the other assignment we made was an octagon / pentagon, where we were supposed to draw and add certain things to it... I made the second on on time as well even though I was tardy... and my partner was worried I would not receive it down. Then as we were at class tardy night, some guy who reminds me of a former drug dealing pal that I had who had the hots for me 2 years ago... (a very ugly, needy, agressive heathen guy that had no religious belief and slept with any thing with two legs) Well he came to our school and told us that he had something to tell us... I asked what it was about and he said he wanted revenge... I got an eery, uncomfortable, feeling that a murder or something horrible was about to take place so I left the school, and drove off. Well I was trying to escape this guy, he brought some of his friends along who were also looking for revenge. I learned over time that he likes to start confrontations with others, and slanders his chosen victim to his friends so that he can receive people to gang up on them and beat them up... and that there was no moral basis for why he was mad at the people he was mad at. I tried to escape him in a tunnel... that was very short but he got to the other end, and trapped me... somehow I managed to evade him and he was on my pusruit again. And then god revealed to me that when He was talking about the "fruit" of the prophet by which you would recognize who was a sincere prophet and who was not, he meant that the offspring of the prophet... That is if the words of the prophet bring you closer to God, or His will for your life then they are a real prophet... if the words of th prophet bring you further away from him, then the prophet is a untrue prophet. And God also revealed to me... that the Chrsitians who did not want me to join them in church (because they thought I was unworthy of God's adore) were untrue prophets... because their speech (you don't belong here) was designed to bring me further away from God. And then I started to think that every these untrue prophets (people who tell me I have no right to seek or believe in God or fellowship with people who believe in him) were actually wolves in sheeps clothing... And then I realized that the people who pursued me.... (that is the ones who want God to puinsh me for my sins and pay for my mistakes) were like the Davey's who were out looking for revenge. I also realized that a prophet in this context is not necessarily somebopdy who divines words from God, but simply somebody's whose speech is designed to represent God... For example a Christian who says "God never punishes anybody." is a untrue prophet... even if they do not claim to have prophetic abilities. Now this is what I can't figure out... I don't have any friends but God keeps warning me over and over again to be wary of untrue christs and untrue prophets... so who exactly is he talking about since I dont have any friends anyway? And why am I being so heavily pursued by Davey who wants revenge? Later on he continued to pursue me... and got every of his friends to pursue me.... and the only way that I managed to escape... was by driving to another provine... far in the east coast... like Prince Edward Island or something and then driving slightly back... and taking a round route so that none of the cars that were pursuing me would find me? Can you pray about this and tell me what you sense about this dream that I had?

10 Mar 2010, 8:49 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Letter Critique please!!?

This is my prefect application form, I just would like some critique, corrections, e.t.c before I submit. That would be most appreciated. :D I am writing this letter to apply for the position of prefect in the school and community. I look this tradition as a marvellous part of the school, and I feel as though I have enormous potential to deliver to this post. I have represented the school many times during my time here, and would be honoured to be such a vital part of the school structure. Over the past few years, I have considered myself lucky to be part of such a gifted, glad and vibrant school, and to give something back after every these years would be very special to me. To start with, I attend Preston School with a positive attitude and with strong intentions to work my hardest, every five periods of the school day and to contribute as much to my lessons as possible. I am a very confident speaker and a smart learner, and am a natural born leader, considering myself as a role model to fellow students in the younger years. Academically, I am a smart, difficult-working learner and am in the top set for Maths, Science and the Gifted & Talented set for English. This has helped me become recognised as a top learner in the year, as I have been member of Young Gifted & Talented since year 7, and have attended every trip and meeting that has been scheduled as well as contributing to the G&T website. On top of this, I have already sat 2 of my Maths GCSEs and completed every of my English coursework, achieving ‘A’s in every single one of my essays and written papers. This academic success also corresponds with my progress report, behaviour record and work ethos – every of which being positive on my behalf. To be brief and concise, my 4R’s score has been over 15.00 every year, with my reciprocity not dropping below 4.00, commending me as a ‘very promising student’. This partners my success of being rewarded 65 merits and only 3 negatives this academic year. In the other subjects, in which I have not yet taken any GCSE’s I am currently working at my target grades, which have been predicted as ‘A’s across the board. Through my time at Preston School I have participated in as many activities and opportunities as possible, and have represented the school with dignity. Just to name a few of these visits; in Year 8 we travelled across seas to France, and had the chance to experience some of the French culture and to enhance our ability to talk the native language by attempting to converse with some local residents. Also, I have been on several geography trips, including Weymouth beach; studying rocks and erosion and the City of Bath, studying tourism and migration. Furthermore, I have been personally selected to represent the school at many special educational visits and activities, such as a Robotics Challenge in Design Technology, in which my group won and we every attained the Bronze Crest Award. This year alone, I have visited a business speed-dating event at the Yeovil Innovation Centre with Business and Enterprise as well as a tour around Boon Brown Architects for business experience purposes. On every of these trips, I feel as though I have worn the school uniform with pride, and have represented our school extremely positively. Here at Preston I have been involved in multiple sporting activities including being a member of the football and rugby team and even representing my home; running the 100m in sports day. I participated in these activities because I feel as though I am a strong team player, and I really like competing as part of a group or school. Being a leader and co-ordinator is one of my strongest attributes, and I’m confident in controlling or organising events whether they are in or out of school. Additionally, I play golf outside of school and am a member of Yeovil Golf Club. This is as a hobby and also a part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award that I am currently participating in. This award requires me to use and develop as many of key skills as possible because I am required to engage into four separate tasks, in completely unrelated areas. Firstly, as I have already mentioned, I have selected golf as my sport of choice for the sporting aspect of this award and for my skilled practise I have selected cooking and catering. The next two parts are a voluntary section and an expedition section; foremost, for my voluntary participation I am helping out one of my neighbours organise charitable events for Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Lastly my hiking and expedition part is put together by the school and requires me, once again, to co-operate as part of a team, building relationships with friends and learning life skills that are invaluable to me throughout my life. To conclude this application, I would just like to emphasise how motivated I am to becoming part of the ‘student voice’ and making a change around the school. As an older, more experienced student of Preston School, I consider it my duty to ensure tha

13 Mar 2010, 7:12 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Why do so many women who think they deserve a man who is better than them?

Hear me out. This is a bit long so you might want to skip this one. And before you make judgments about me I’ve been involved in a serious, glad monogamous relationship for five years. I’ll provide you one example from my life. I work with a black lady (I don’t believe her race is especially important, just trying to help the reader form a mental picture) in her mid 30s who is overweight, does not have a good position within in the company, who is rude, not especially charming or intelligent. Yet, day after day, when excusing the fact she is indeed a lady in her mid 30s who is neither married, involved in a relationship, and been in neither for years her excuse is that she “ain’t settling.” She has even has a list of the characteristics a man whom she would date must possess. This is only the most current of several women I have know like this. Completely generic, not especially intelligent or charming who believe they deserve a Doctor who is a Calvin Klein underwear model on the side and speaks 6 languages. Not gonna happen. You’re not good enough. Perhaps I should have prefaced every this with saying that there are plenty of pudgy, chubby guys who also think they deserve a lady is demonstrably out of their league, though I honestly haven’t noticed this phonema to be as prevalent in men as it is in women. I could understand a Victoria’s Secret model expecting to date a man of commensurate attractiveness. I could understand if a lady worked difficult and started her possess business or was a successful attorney that she may well expect to find a partner who could maintain the same time of lifestyle that she does. In the past, I have had my assumptions about what would cause a lady to behave this way, but these assumptions have generally proven to have no consistent value in explaining this borderline narcisstic behavior. Bela - but confidence is a double edged sword. While necessary, if you're confident about doing or being something you clearly aren't, you just look stupid.

13 Mar 2010, 8:18 am | click here for answers

Open Question: How do I grow a Social Networking site?

Once I have an idea for a Social Networking site, how do I grow the site so that it's as big as Facebook. I am mainly unfamiliar with the business aspects of things. Ie. Did investors hear about Facebook and contact them to invest, or did the owners of Facebook seek out investors? What about the ads on Facebook? Did the creator of FB contact different companies to offer the opportunity to advertise of Facebook? Or, did companies seek out Facebook? How did they negotiate the cost to advertise? What are the different licenses needed? And did the creators of FB patent or copyright their idea or business plan to keep others from stealing it? Please provide any addtl info that you may have. Once FB became incorporated, I assume they had to receive a business license to set up an office? Did the creators have to hire a whole team to run the companies (everything from a receptionist to programmers, accountants, legal staff) or were these roles outsourced? What are the pros and cons of hiring or partnering with a programmer to design and manage your site versus using a site builder? How about insurance? What type is needed? Also, legal issues, such as someone wanting to sue for some odd reason. How about the worry of hackers, and etc. Please provide any addtl info that you may have. Please don't bother answering if you don't have valuable input and real answers.

10 Mar 2010, 5:28 pm | click here for answers