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My daughter is having an adult only reception after her wedding. She is telling me that it is protocol that she not only finds sitters for the children, but is expected to pay for it. She doesn't already have enough to do, coordinate and pay for? REALLY?

not sure if i should get some crack filler, go over the cracks, get it sealed a 2nd time, or what to do. if i get the crack filler, will it adhere to the sealer? these are singular, crevices about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, and about 1/4 inch wide..

thanks

we need some serious help here please..

my neice, 21 years old, was sucker punched in the face by a 6' football player. she is in a trauma center in nyc area, with a concussion, brain is severly bruised, fractured skull. we have been told that the guy turned himself in, and was charged with a misdemeanor. we have not been able to get a copy of the police report as of yet, but we have no clue as to how to proceed with getting justice done here.

please, only serious replies.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5bmFZFC0Dmo&feature=rel...

I have kicked the person out, but am so struggeling with the whole thing, anyone dealing with or have dealt with this situation, have any helpful suggestions??

feeling a bit blue, just split with an ex, and my birthday is coming up, splurged and bought me a present, feeling a bit guilty about it, need to pay bills.

do you buy yourself a birthday gift?

my sister, has a ring that turned pink on the outside of the ring, but not the inside where it touches her skin. she also has one pair of silver earrings that have done the same, any ideas?

i am cooking 2 meals a week for some college boys. i serve one meal fresh, from salad to dessert. i make one meal for them to have later in the week. i have made casseroles, chili, soups, all which are there is a lot left over when i get back the following monday. we decided to do chicken salad, since it is good, and easy to eat "on the run". we are doing pasta salad this week. i am looking for other suggestions for my second meal of the week.

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2 family members, and a good friend have died in the last week. my "bf" sits in the other room watching tv. oh, he did say he was sorry, but that is it, no signs of support, oh he did go to the wake of my brother. my daughter tells me i do not need someone so non supportive. i need to re prioritize ...

your thoughts?

here is the story,

i helped my sister, the landlord, screen tenants thoroughly before deciding on this couple. they seem very into the apartment, which is actually in my sister's home.

after signing the lease, doing a walkthrough, signing that, they decide that the bf's legs are too long to deal with sitting on the toilet as they bump into the cabinet housing the sink.

no, he is of normal height, the space is on the small side, but there have been many before him of the same stature. they want a pedestal sink, no cabinet. they are willing to pay for the sink.

in all of my years, i have never heard of such a thing.

any serious advice/opinions graciously accepted.

i told my sister, i would not run to the nearest sink store, this would also cause new additional floor tiles to be installed. there are other repairs that are needed that she is contracting for.

thanks

i have my 360 account set up just to be able to put my picture on answers, it is linked correctly, but the picture keeps disappearing from my answers. it wasnt even showing up on the profile, i went in, added the picture back, worked for one day, now it is back to being invisable....what the heck? how do you fix this please..

the man i love is an addict. he binge drinks until he is completely stupified, then looks for crack. he drinks weekly, smokes about 2 months apart. i am at my wits end. when he sobers up, of course he promises to get help. well, if you know the story, there is no need to keep going. i found this website, and feel it is my last attempt. would like to hear from anyone that may have some intelligant imput.

thank you

http://www.drugrehabthatworks.com/drug_interventio...

my sister has an allergy to onions, any suggestions for a homeopathic way to deal with this?

thanks

what in the world is going on with imports from china??????

now poisonous toothpaste for humans and animals?

they are trying to kill us chemically..........

i bought some tea from china and am nervous to drink it........

i think we should boycott all products from there until they are proven safe again....

everything regarding pet foods that is poisonous is from china, i receive the fda notices daily......

now it is also in some type of edible lily from there...

what the heck???????????

its gonna be my way, or no way at all is the chorus,

some of the other words are i'm down on my knees, making love to whoever i please

its gonna be my way, or no way at all

it is a rock song, need the name, singer and words if you know them

i have this beautiful old mirror with blue glass around the edge, and the silver part is peeling. how do i restore this?

just got this notice from the fda today...dont recognize this brand, but it is sold somewhere, so, please take notice...

Eight Sensible Choice Dry Dog Food Products, Seven Kasco Dry Dog And Cat Food Products Recalled Nationwide by Royal Canin USA Effective Today

Contact:

Erik Mueller

636-926-1089

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- St. Charles, Missouri -- May 11, 2007 -- Royal Canin USA is announcing today the voluntary nationwide recall of eight Sensible Choice dry dog food products and seven Kasco dry dog and cat food products.

This announcement is based on the company's ongoing extensive review of its manufacturing and quality assurance testing procedures, which identified trace amounts of a melamine derivative from tainted Chinese rice protein concentrate provided to the company by domestic ingredient supplier Cereal Byproducts, headquartered in Illinois.

"We deeply regret the concern and anxiety this announcement today will cause our loyal customers and the entire pet community," Olivier Amice, President and CEO of Royal Canin USA, said. "While a very limited number of Sensible Choice and Kasco products in this recall tested positive for trace levels of a melamine derivative, Royal Canin USA is voluntarily withdrawing these products out of an abundance of caution and because we are fully committed to the welfare of our customers' pets."

Royal Canin USA has no confirmed cases of melamine related illness in pets eating Sensible Choice and Kasco products affected by this recall. Last month, Royal Canin USA announced it will no longer use any Chinese vegetable protein suppliers.

The following eight Sensible Choice dry dog food products and seven Kasco dry dog and cat food products with date codes between July 28, 2006 to April 30, 2007 are being voluntarily recalled:

SENSIBLE CHOICE® (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)

SENSIBLE CHOICE® Chicken and Rice Adult (Dry Dog Food)

SENSIBLE CHOICE® Chicken and Rice Reduced (Dry Dog Food)

SENSIBLE CHOICE® Lamb and Rice Reduced (Dry Dog Food)

SENSIBLE CHOICE® Chicken and Rice Puppy (Dry Dog Food)

SENSIBLE CHOICE® Chicken and Rice Large Breed Puppy (Dry Dog Food)

SENSIBLE CHOICE® NATURAL BLEND Adult (Dry Dog Food)

SENSIBLE CHOICE® NATURAL BLEND Senior (Dry Dog Food)

SENSIBLE CHOICE® NATURAL BLEND Puppy (Dry Dog Food)

KASCO® (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)

KASCO® Chunks (Dry Dog Food)

KASCO® Hi Energy (Dry Dog Food)

KASCO® Maintenance (Dry Dog Food)

KASCO® Mealettes (Dry Dog Food)

KASCO® Mini Chunks (Dry Dog Food)

KASCO® Puppy (Dry Dog Food)

KASCO® Cat (Dry Cat Food)

Based on today's announcement, pet owners should stop feeding their pets the eight Sensible Choice dry dog food products, seven Kasco dry dog and dry cat food products listed. Pet owners should consult with a veterinarian if they are concerned about the health of their pet.

The safety and nutritional quality of Royal Canin USA pet food is our company's top priority because we understand that the health of pets comes first. Pet owners who have questions about the voluntary recall of Sensible Choice and Kasco dry pet food products and other Royal Canin USA products should call 1-800-513-0041 or visit our web site at www.royalcanin.us.

All Sensible Choice and Kasco products have a satisfaction guarantee and the company will refund or replace the diets that are part of this recall announcement.

in talking to a farmer about an area of my lawn that has at a very steep slope, trying to plant a ground cover that will help stop the quickly eroding soil, he mentioned a bio degradeable screen that is used by highway depts to help small plants, grass seed stay put while germinating and getting past the first growing season. dont know the official name of this product, but looking for any ideas as far as what it is called, and where to purchase. he said once my plants have had a chance to take hold, the screen will bio degrade. any help is appreciated..

thanks

SmartPak Canine Voluntarily Recalls LiveSmart Weight Management Formula

Contact:

Paal Gisholt 774 773-1100

Consumers:

800 461-8898

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- PLYMOUTH, MA (April 25, 2007) - Wilbur-Ellis, a San Francisco-based supplier of pet food ingredients, has asked all pet food producers that used their rice protein concentrate to recall dog food produced using that ingredient due to a risk that it may have been contaminated with melamine. Melamine is an industrial chemical used to make plastics and fertilizers that can lead to illness or fatalities in animals if consumed.

SmartPak Canine used rice protein concentrate supplied by Wilbur-Ellis for a single, recently produced batch of its LiveSmart - Weight Management Formula dog food. SmartPak is voluntarily recalling that batch of the product. Virtually all of the potentially contaminated batch was recovered by SmartPak before going to customers; only 45 pet owners received shipments of the affected product and all of them have been contacted. SmartPak has not received any reports of pets taking ill as a result of feeding LiveSmart Weight Management food.

SmartPak learned of this issue last Friday April 20th, when its contract manufacturer, Chenango Valley Pet Food, Inc., informed them that a recently produced batch of LiveSmart Weight Management Formula was manufactured using rice protein concentrate sourced from Wilbur-Ellis. Immediately that day SmartPak: 1) stopped offering the LiveSmart Weight Management Formula product for sale on its website, 2) cancelled all pending orders from its customers for LiveSmart Weight Management Formula, 3) diverted monthly shipments on UPS trucks that had not yet been delivered, and 4) contacted all 45 affected customers via telephone and email, informed them of the situation, and told them to stop feeding the product.

SmartPak Canine also sent a complimentary replacement shipment of SmartPak portion paks containing another national brand of weight management food to ensure a consistent supply of food for their pet and to minimize the likelihood of a consumer continuing to feed the possibly contaminated food.

This was the first and only batch of LiveSmart food containing rice protein concentrate sourced from Wilbur-Ellis. No other LiveSmart foods contain rice protein concentrate as an ingredient. The following LiveSmart formulas do not contain either of the ingredients affected in the recall (rice protein concentrate or wheat gluten) and remain available for sale in portion-pak SmartPaks:

LiveSmart Adult - Chicken and Brown Rice

LiveSmart Senior - Chicken and Brown Rice

LiveSmart Puppy - Chicken and Brown Rice

LiveSmart Adult - Lamb and Brown Rice

Blue Buffalo Recalls Can and Biscuit Products Due To Tampering By American Nutrition Inc.

Contact:

Consumer Inquiries:

1-800-919-2833

Media Inquiries:

David Petrie

1-203-762-9751

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Wilton, Connecticut, April 26, 2007- We at the Blue Buffalo Company have just learned that American Nutrition Inc. (ANI), the manufacturer of all our cans and biscuits, has been adding rice protein concentrate to our can formulas without our knowledge and without our approval. This is product tampering, and it apparently has been going on for some time. The can formulas that we developed, and trusted them to produce, never contained any rice protein concentrate. It appears that only an FDA investigation of ANI's rice protein concentrate supplies forced them to reveal this product tampering to us.

While this activity by ANI is in itself unlawful, the situation is further clouded by the fact that ANI has been receiving rice protein concentrate from Wilber-Ellis, some of which the FDA has determined to be contaminated with melamine.

So while no BLUE or Spa Select canned product has tested positive for the presence of melamine, and there has been no reported illness due to any of our canned products, we simply cannot be sure of what ANI has been including in our formulas. For this reason, we have decided to remove all of our canned and biscuit products from retail distribution. While this may seem to many to be a major over-reaction, as other ANI customers will probably only recall the products that tested positive for melamine, we see this as a matter of integrity.

We founded Blue Buffalo on the principle of providing dogs and cats with the highest quality and most nutritious food, and we will not sell any product that doesn't meet this standard. And under these circumstances, we cannot say that any products manufactured by ANI measure up.

The obvious question is "how could Blue Buffalo not know that ANI was putting rice protein concentrate into our canned food?" The answer is we trusted them. In business and in life, we all trust our partners to deal with us honestly. When we buy produce from our local grocery store, we are trusting growers, shippers and a series of handlers to have delivered a product that is safe and nutritious for our family. If any one of these parties betrays our trust, contaminated products can make their way to our dinner table.

And while we test for known toxins and contaminants, we don't test for protein sources, like rice protein concentrate, especially when we did not formulate our products to contain them.

In the end, this all comes down to an issue of integrity, and ANI has not been honest with us and with the pet parents who buy our products. We will not put any product made by ANI on the shelf, and are temporarily withdrawing an important part of our business in order to be true to our pet parents.

We have already started the process of identifying a can and biscuit manufacturer with whom we can build a partnership based on trust. Once we have accomplished this, BLUE and Spa Select cans and BLUE Health Bars will be reintroduced with the high quality and superior nutrition that our brand stands for and that dogs and cats deserve.

We have informed our retail partners and the FDA about this action and will be cooperating with them to complete this recall quickly. The specific product involved includes all "BLUE" brand can dog foods, all "Spa Select" brand can cat foods and all "BLUE Health Bar" treats.

Consumers who have unused or partially used packages of any of these products should return them to their place of purchase for a complete refund.

All "BLUE" dry natural food for dogs and "Spa Select" dry natural foods for cats are not affected by this recall and are safe for consumption. Should consumers have a specific question, they can call the Company at 1-800-919-2833, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, to receive more information.