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I noticed while shopping in the store, whey protein has more cholesterol than soy protein supplement. It's 40mg (16% DV) in whey vs. 0mg in soy. Why is that?

If you are in Houston or any Hurricane areas, what trees didn't survive a category 2 or above hurricane? List your trees and if you have pictures. Thank you.

I don't have a scanner. I want to buy a fax machine. I want incoming fax turns into image so I can email it. I wonder if there is such machine and where I can buy it.

Everywhere I go I only see brand-name yogurts filled with starch and gelatin with loads of sugar or artificial sweetener. I want to buy real yogurt made from real milk and with or without sugar. Can you tell me if there any chain store, specialty store or restaurant sells real yogurt?

I love the taste of alcoholic Budweiser Chelada. I want to share this with someone can't have alcohol by using O'Doul's. Can you tell me the recipe?

I saw a house with lots of potentials. But it's a bank-owned property and the roof needs to be replaced before occupying. Being a first-time home buyer and I'm going to use my VA loan. Well, what kind of challenge will I have with VA and can I use a Title 1 loan for the repair?

Few co-workers were very nice to me, I wanted to show them my appreciations. I'd offer cookies, cakes or fruits to non-diabetes people. But I know this is tricky. What should I offer them as an appreciation, something edible and inexpensive.

I don't intend to be a Realtor. But I want to understand the terms in a real estate contract. I've heard there are so many terms can be confusing, like, loan origination fee, funding fee, closing cost, transfer tax, recording fees, discount points, origination points...

Is there a book or website to help buyers to understand those terms?

It looks like a very large backyard when nobody is behind the house. But, is there something else in your opinion about a house is on the bayou?

I spoke to a real estate company in Houston who is a "one-stop shop" for real estate - from getting financed to closing the real estate transaction. And, they use Countrywide Bank as their primary lending partner. I've heard the public opinions about Countrywide. I just not sure if I should choose this company or seek help elsewhere.

I also posted a question in Real Estate category. It went nowhere. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Anjt....

I guess this is a two part question:

Should I use a one-stop broker who handles mortgage and real estate, in Houston? Then, they also use Countrywide Bank as their primary lending partner. Should I go with that company?

I've read some info at http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgvTS... and people show mixed feeling about this area. I can see the convenience to major thoroughfares. However, I can't find it on Houston Crime Maps (http://www.houstoncrimemaps.com/neighborhood/) because it's not part of the Super Neighborhoods in Houston. What can you tell me if this is a good area to live and why?

Please tell me anything about the neighborhoods like Bear Creek Village, Glencairn Village, Village of Langham Creek, Westglen, Windsong, Hearthstone, Crossing At Stone Creek, Northglen, Westbend, Pine Forest Village, Charlestown Colony, Pine Forest Village, Westminster Village, Stone Creek, Yorktown Colony, and Mayde Creek Farms.

Please tell me anything about the Neighborhoods like Inwood Forest, Inwood Golf Course, Inwood Pines, Inwood Park, Candlelight Forest and so on. Why are some nicer and bigger houses so cheap here?

I always forget to bring the bags into the grocery stores. I have dozen of them in my car. I brought my Home Depot orange bag while shopping at IKEA... I felt a little uncomfortable as everyone was looking at me weird.

Among the programs, I watch "Renovation Nation" and "Wa$ted!" (b/c time of day for me). You can see the program listing at http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/

If you have cable TV, find your Planet Green Channel at http://planetgreen.channelfinder.net/

If you watch Planet Green, which is your favorite show and why?

I found a developer selling brand new homes in an established neighborhood. They are selling them same price as the older ones, ranging 5-30 years old, in the same area. After reading a post at http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnCTD... I think new home might be the choice. However, is there any advantages in financing for new homes?

I have few white mugs like these from IKEA. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/6012002...

The other day, I saw different colors in the store and I wanted to "decorate" my kitchen. But, when I got home, I regretted that I got the black mugs. Because coffee tastes different out of a black mug. I don't know what's best use of them. Could you give me some suggestions?

If you do, please explain why.

Just a thought.

It's not my business but I don't like when people intentionally wasting gas. It's not my money but it's the world's gas supply running low because this fool decided to let the engine running while doing his furniture delivery. I noted the time he parked to the time he left - exactly 1 hour 14 minutes. I couldn't stop noticing because he parked next to my living room window.

So, my question is, who can I report this to?

Well, it's been there too long. But I hate to waste food. Should I eat it or is it toxic like a sprouting potato?