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Yahoo Answers Answers Part 49
April 8th, 2021 | 
Author: What’s the most efficient propulsion system to transfer engine power into water?
Well Weirdo,
I guess you would first have to look at nature. The fastest propelled things in the water are Porpoises. That, however, would make a really crappy boat design, flipping to and fro and such.
Next, look at what the government uses in their military. The two fastest and most efficient seem to be “Hover Craft” and “Jet”. The Jet system is used mostly in submarines but I have seen it used in pleasure craft in conjunction with propellers. The Jet system is my favorite. It uses a screw to intake water and propell it out through the rear of the vessel. A little expensive, but in water it probably causes the least amount of drag.
The Hover system is my second favorite. Less drag than the screw and was even able to move huge loads (260 tons) of building material and trucks across the Yukon river (2.5 miles) in Alaska during the building of the Trans America Pipeline during the 1970’s
Hope this helps,
James in San Diego
is it legal to work 45 hours a week?
Hey… michael,
I agree with the others about O/T…. except,
Unless you are on salary and your job is considered administrative. Many offices will schedule you for 45 hours per week and only pay you for 40 because they deduct an hour for lunch. If they deduct an hour for lunch, do them a favor — leave the building! It’s your time baby!
James in San Diego
p.s.
I need someone to let me know what GR is smoking! The laws are so much different in his land!
What is the difference between Almond essence and Almond extract?
Hey Steve,
Extract (allegedly) is the reduced fluid from a pressed almond. In reality, it is usually a chemical copy of what extract would taste like.
(Vanilla extract is usually made this way. A good bottle of proper extract will cost around $20 and that is for only a few ounces)
Essence is any portion of the almond tree that will give the odor of Almonds (not taste). It will be the perfume of Almonds. I have rarely seen Essence. Is probably sold only to commercial bakeries.
More importantly, since it is used only to flavor most drinks and is not that expensive, why the heck are you making sloe gin? If you said you were making a copy of Amaretto Di Sarona (at $35 liter) I could see it, but sloe gin?
It must be a Southern thing!
Good luck, please don’t blow yourself up by making a still!
James in San Diego
What would be recommended to eat @ the White House (in anaheim, CA)?
Hey Nely,
TUMS!
Oh, and if you are old enough, BOOZE!
The wait alone will kill you!
James in San Diego
Any bad experiences at El Torito Restaurants?
Hey Bird,
Just a stupid question, did you happen to have any lettuce or more importantly, did you happen to have a Caesar Salad? I have an iron stomach and I’ve only been sick at two restaurants;
1). Portabello, in San Diego – CLOSED
2). El Torito, in San Diego – Still Operating
Both times I had a side Caesar style salad.
Tell your local health department. You don’t know if they are just one step away from figuring out what is making people sick from;
a). The Restaurant
b). A Supplier
c). A Sick Employee
Most of the above would not be evident in a standard inspection.
Also, lately in the Western United States, there has been a major outbreak of bacteria from shellfish – especially when they are served raw.
Hope you are feeling better!
James in San Diego
Does God want everyone to wear hats?
Hey Dram,
Really can’t guess what God wants, he doesn’t share that info with me.
But I do know what your Doctor wants.
Wear the hat! A hat retains 12-20 degrees (f) and is very effective about abaiting colds in the winter. It does the best job at keeping UVA and UVB rays from your noggin – Great at any time of the year!
James in San Diego
p.s. – For LOL, I gotta go with Dave! You just crack me up dude!
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Yahoo Answers Answers Part 48
On sexuality: Nature or Nurture, what difference does it make?
Hey Ty,
My answer to your last three questions are; No!, No!, and No!,
My answer to your first question is:
a). Religion wants the parents to be at fault (you can’t have a loving family if they accept you as they’re fault.
b). Radical right need a scientific reason to show why they are superior (Hitler tried this in the concentration camps ).
c). Science would like to study more important things.
Just my thoughts,
James in San Diego
Can someone help me with this?
Hey Momma,
Sorry to put it this way;
SHE NEEDS TO DIVORCE HIM! Or, He needs to divorce Her.
If she doesn’t trust him, save both of them some time and a hell of a lot of stress and end the sham now.
If he is Gay, then they will probably need to split up.
If he is NOT Gay, but she and his friends have asked him if he is — Then think about how this mans mind must explode everyday!
This can’t be a happy marriage for either of them.
Just my thoughts,
James in San Diego
Where can I buy figs in South Louisiana?
Hey Ms. Lady,
If you have them (all will only have dried);
Trader Joes
Whole Foods Market/Mrs. Goochs
Any Health Food Store
Produce Section of any:
Krogers (may have fresh, always has dried)
Online:
Bates Nut Farm (They’re the best!)
James in San Diego
Do you think Michael Jackson is racist ?
Hey Mem,
I don’t know that Michael Jackson has any idea if he belongs to a race….
Black, white, human, plant….?
A man with such genius only a few years back and now….
I expect something like this from Bobby Brown or George Bush, but I didn’t see him coming until just about 15 years ago, and it has been only downhill!
It’s a shame!
Oh well! James Dean and Marylin Monroe only did 10 movies in total and we still remember them all these years later.
Great question though!
James in San Diego
Can people who recieve General(under honoralbe discharge) still recieve Government pella grants and loans?
Hey Douglas,
Yup! One is irrelevant to the other. A Pell grant and a guaranteed student loan are not administered by the U.S. Government, just funded by them. Your school administers the Pell grant from a State fund. The Student Loan is administered by the fine folks at a bank in your neighborhood.
Relax and get your education.
James in San Diego
How can I get rid of the spanish google home page when I log in?
Hey Mol,
Do you speak Spanish? If you do then you won’t have a problem.
If you don’t, from google, go to the 2nd option on the right side of the google . Click on that one.
A window will open and the first option in Spanish will ask you what your interface language preference is. Pick “Inglis” or “Englais” and then don’t forget “Save Preferences”, it is the gray icon on the right hand side. Top. You will be returned to the search option. In the upper right hand side, choose “personalized home”.
Get out of google and the re-start google. You’ll be in English (Or whatever other language you prefer.)
James in San Diego
Yahoo Answers Answers Part 47
Is it possible to eat too much fruit, to a point of being unhealty?
Hey Lido,
In addition to what others have mention ed about too much and the moderation thing…
1). Excess vitamin “C” will cause you to lose calcium in your bones. Especially in the Jaws. Also see item 3, below.
2). Excess Follic Acid (melons) can’t be absorbed by your skin and hair, your hair end up looking and feeling lifeless.
3). Vitamin D. Too much vitamin D will cause other vitamins to not be properly absorbed into your bloodstream.
4). Too much dark, leafy, greens (Spinach, Kale, Greens) will have your body with an excess amount of Iron which will lead to brittle nails and constipation.
I really think that we all need to come with our own instruction booklets, with a warranty if we need to send these bodies back for a refund…. :-p
James in San Diego
Why does the US buy foreign oil from overseas?
Hey Kidd,
The United States is able to produce approx. 20% of the oil that it needs. North America is able to produce another 10-20%. This means the remaining 60% must be imported
Hope this helps,
James in San Diego
How does turning on your heater when your car starts to over heat cool it down?
Go with Randle!
It’s the right answer
James in San Diego
Why does life vertually evolve around money???
Hey Helen,
It’s what we value!
Sadly, sometimes it’s all some people can use to gauge success
James in San Diego
How to import small amount of Fabrics to California from Mexico?
Hey “G”,
Do you have a supplier? If you don’t, go there, find some you like and find out if they ship to California. If they don’t, they will need to hire someone (Export firm in Mexico). The reason for this is that they have to have someone fill out the export documents. Exporters have houses (on the U.S. side of the border) that they use for smaller shipments (also called drayage) and they can either forward for you or you can pick-up from them.
If it is a really small amount, you can bring across the amount yourself, or have a friend do it for you.
Check with the U.S. State department for the value and amount that you can bring without paying taxes. An exporter will be able to tell you what you owe for the shipping into the United States.
James in San Diego
How can I live with myself?
Hey American,
I think you should be Glad! You sound normal and you probably don’t stand too far out in the crowd (this IS what you want… right?)
Be Glad because you consider yourself bi! You are not into animals, dead people, children, pieces of fruits and or vegetables. Most people question alot of their sexual beliefs when they are growing up, so you are healthy and normal.
You do, however, sound really young. If this is true, RELAX! You’ve got time. I would, in the meantime, look into either a Gay/Straight alliance at your High School or College or look into a men’s bi-sexual discussion group at a local Gay and Lesbian Center. If you don’t live near one, consider joining up with a on-line Bi-Sexual interest group. Join one and ask questions, tell frustrations and share information. You will find the sessions are able to free your troubles and sad thoughts.
Keep in mind one very important item;
You are not alone!
There are millions of others out there that have gone through exactly what you have!
Good Luck and keep in touch!
James in San Diego
Yahoo Answers Answers Part 46
What’s the best hotel in New York?
Hey JL,
Hotel INTERCONTINENTAL!
James in San Diego
why do we only say ” God Bless you ” when someone sneezes and not when they cough, or hick up?
Hey Michael,
It’s an old pagan term. It was originally believed that if you sneezed that a spirit/ghost in your body was trying to get out.
Saying “God Bless You” – meant that it was hoped that you were able to get (through God’s intervention) the spirit/ghost OUT!
Coughing or Hic-Ups happened so frequently that the early people felt this was a normal body function.
I wonder why it never caught on for the other end… Must have been frequent as well !!
James in San Diego
After you die, how do you want to be remembered?
Hey E.W.P.
With the exception of “being the cause of something horrific”….
I just would like to be, …. remembered, …. Fondly!
James in San Diego
Why do religious people of all faiths become so narrow minded and unable to listen to other points of view.?
Hey Pete,
I love this question!
Religion, in my opinion, is like a room full of people. You may have smokers, non-smokers, young, old, families, alternative lifestyles, druggies and non-“Room”-believers.
The only thing MOST seem to agree on is that they are in a room.
Everyone has a different belief in what the room should consist of. You even have some that figure that they will tell everyone the most populist ideas in order to “Hijack” the room for their own uses.
In many cases, some will even feel that the room is reserved only for their use and no one else.
The bible, to my knowledge, has no mention of ANY single religion, however, many have used the bible to attempt to cram their views/beliefs/morals down others, including other god (yes, the “g” is meant to be small) fearing members throats.
I believe in Faith, I believe in a Greater Good and I truly believe that there is a Power greater than me.
Most religious persons forget that we are ALL sinners. It is the sin you should hate… Never the sinner (That I know is in the bible!)
Because of this, I have no interest in any organized religion.
Just my thoughts,
James in San Diego
Cranberry juice cocktail & Vodka?
Hey Broken,
I am glad you brought this up. About 2 years ago, I noticed that customers started ordering Cranberry Vodka. All were female! I would be very busy and several customers would come up to me and say “Cranberry Vodka” and I would wait….. “And” I would say… Their response was always the same… “And, What?” When I would work on slower nights, I would ask the same customers why they were ordering their drinks like that? They agreed that they would never order;
Coke and Rum
Tonic Vodka
Grapefruit Vodka
The response was just that, “Oh, that’s how my friends order it” I think what changed was that Flavored Vodkas really took off a few years ago and in the clubs, especially us busy ones, we never thought about it.
So now when I hear “Cranberry Vodka” — You are getting Vodka and Cranberry juice!
See you can teach a bartender a few new tricks.
James in San Diego
P.S. If you don’t get a lime — don’t be too upset! We still call that a Cape Cod.
DUI Question?
Hey Sweetie,
I reviewed the proposed law known as HB 1222. It was written by Mark Hatfield and is sponsored by 5 other reps. It has very broad support among both parties.
The law changes Georgia’s DUI law by adding “Implied Consent”. Nearly every other state in the U.S. now has Implied Consent. What that means is that you currently have a drivers license in Georgia, you must submit to a chemical test (blood, breath or urine) — If you refuse, your license will be revoked for a period of not less than 1 year.
The reason for this proposed law is that currently in Georgia, if you are stopped and asked to submit to a test, you can refuse and nothing happens (Several Georgia House Reps and State Sens have used that privilege to avoid getting a DUI).
I find nothing in the text of the law that says anything about charging a DD with a DUI. the law text is not so legally written that an average person would have a problem understanding it.
I am listing a link to the proposed law below. If I am incorrect and this is not the proposed law, please contact me with the correct HB number and I will stand corrected.
Relax! I think that a bunch of old guys are just trying to scare everybody.
James in San Diego
Yahoo Answers Answers Part 45
How do you know if an electric fence is switched on or off without touching it?
Hey Paula,
The correct answer is Jendralus!
A Blade of Grass will probably have moisture on it – Conducts electricity.
Pee, Water, Tongue, etc all have moisture on it – Conducts electricity.
Stick, Twig any other non-insulated object won’t have any effect on electric fence.
Meters, I don’t carry one around with me. Do the rest of you?
Listen for hum, tick, smell etc. If this were so true, you wouldn’t have so many people electrocuting themselves every year!
The only correct answer is to throw something metallic at it to see the reaction.
James in San Diego
that does boiling soup have in common with jam donuts?
Hey Michael,
Both are boiled!
Jam must be boiled so that it doesn’t spoil while inside the donut. Additionally, if the jam were not reduced enough, you would have some very soggy Jam donuts!
James in San Diego
What is the history of people’s last names like Black, White, Brown and Green?
Hey Girl,
It’s a great question.
Common names like you mention are French/English based. Others that emigrated to the land where they took the name were usually asked what their name meant, many times it would be taken from a tribal name (My name means John from the Black tribe hence, John Black. ), or from an area they emigrated from (Montenegro = Black Mountain; Greenland = Green; Montblanc= White Head/Mountain) and mostly because early in many countries, the tax man or the immigration official rarely spoke more than one tongue and relied on their best understanding of the language the the immigrant was from.
In the case of Freed Slaves, they rarely wanted any connection with their owner. So they would not take the name of the owner (Roosevelt, Montgomery, Johnson, etc) but would instead take the name of a President/Statesman they had learned of/admired. In lieu of that, “What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet…” So colors were just as good as anything else!
James in San Diego
I love my job but is this more important than my family ?
Hey Grumble,
In short — NEVER!
If you really need the cash, become a politician! You don’t need to know anything and after 8 years, you can retire on a pension!
James in San Diego
Just read a book that says Halloween is a manifestation of evil (occult ergo evil). What do you think?
Hey Emelia,
It was once known as “All Hallows Eve”. This was the day that you chased away the spirits so that your harvest would go well and you wouldn’t have to worry about those pesky ghosts until the spring (May Day).
Some have taken this to be that it was some sort of “Evil” day. No more evil than saying “Bless You!” when someone sneezes.
James in San Diego
My nethew is only 13 and wants to get a job but he cant find any jobs that will let him work?
I vote for littleflower!
That’s what I did when I was his age!
James in San Diego
How about offering his services to the elderly….like mowing lawns, planting flowers, cleaning debris from yards, walking dogs, or just doing small things like that. Many elderly people can’t do these things and are willing to pay a young person to help them.
He could learn to be an entrepenuer and perhaps build an empire! Who knows?!
Hope that helps)
Yahoo Answers Answers Part 44
I need a web adress where you can find a job at 13 please help?
Hey Lazi,
Quite a few of us, in good faith, gave you ideas of how you could find work at the age you are. Apparently, that wasn’t good enough. In all states in the USA, you must be a minimum of 15 unless your family owns the business.
While we appreciate your ethic in trying to find work — at your age the options are very limited to what we all suggested in your previous question.
Any jobs over the Internet will require you to be 18 before you can sign any type of contract or complete any financial dealing.
Good luck, and please, review the answers that well all gave you.
James in San Diego
I get canned to day but am asked to sign saying it is a mutual agreement. Do I still get unemployment?
Hey Shag,
Go wth Steve! Call the employment development office. Tell them your story. This way if there is a problem, you’ve already got the EDD on your side!
Is everybody missing the severance portion of your question?
Good Luck!
James in San Diego
Get rid of flies off cattle?
Hey M.J.
It’s been a few years since I’ve used this but I am sure they still make it. This will be available at all Tack and Feed stores but you will probably find it at Pet’s Smart or other pet stores that have Horse and Equine supplies.
It’s a marigold extract in pump spray form. I don’t remember the name but if you ask, they will definitely know what I am talking about.
I have used it for flies and the flies can’t stand it – but since it’s marigold extract – the horses don’t mind it and it’s safe.
James in San Diego
Recently moved here, and want to know what restaurants are good to dine at?
Hey Light,
Welcome to the Hood!
I’m going to go along with Elmer (No name) for his insight. I am going to add a few though.
I have often wondered why I have never received the same recommendation from others as to what the best Thai is. If someone recommends Celadon, then they hate Taste of Thai, If they recommend Taste of Thai then they hate the others… It makes no sense.
Mexican — STAY AWAY FROM OLD TOWN! You might as well go to Taco Bell and save the parking hassles.
Italian — I’ve got to include a little dive near MCRD. It’s called Volare. It’s super cheap, the side salads are bland at best, but the entrees are the best I’ve ever tasted (And there are few over $10.00) — It’s on Barnett Street, Off of Pacific Highway – Just before Midway Ave.
Italian Tapas — A new place (2 years) is called Appertivo – 3900 Block of 30th Street – North Park area – Just north of University Ave. Entrees – Nothing over $7.00 — Noisy, but fun and decent wine selection.
Mexican – I know it’s a chain – but for better surroundings, I really like Chevy’s. I really like their fish and seafood selections. I also like some of the little neighborhood places (Roberto’s on El Cajon near Utah St – North Park area) still makes some of the best. ((Like Thai, everyone has their own favorites)).
SOMETHING DIFFERENT:
A little place in Golden Hill area called Turf Supper Club. You grill your own food (steaks, chicken or Kabobs) comes with salad and bread – No potato. Cheap and fun!
Misc:
Crest Cafe. Hillcrest – Robinson Ave between 4th and 5th. Bistro that has a wide selection of various tastes – rarely disappoints.
PIZZA:
Bronx – Washington St., – Hillcrest area – between 2nd and 4th! Great cracker thin slices.
Arrivederci Pizzeria – 4th Ave., between Robinson and Pennsylvania (There are two Arrivederci on 4th Ave., Don’t go to the full service restaurant — Expensive and pretentious) – Good Pastas, Great 10-12″ pizza’s and no attitude!
P.B.
It’s been a few years — and I would never bring my family there but they used to have fun and cheap food at P.B. bar and grill….
RESOURCES:
The Reader. They publish it every week and you will find some really fun places some with coupons. It’s on nearly every street corner in P.B. as well as all over San Diego
Good Eating,
James in San Diego
What is the best way to expand and improve my local newspaper business???
Hey Tom,
I don’t know if this would work in your neighborhood, but I notice that all over the world, they use the “Ladies in Bikinis!”
I can guarantee you that they would be able to sign up every business man in your town!
If you are from a conservative town, they’re is nothing wrong with employing local kids to sign-up new subscribers.
If you are a publisher;
You need to kill someone every couple of days! Or, could you cause a disaster every few month’s? It’s always good for some news.
Hope that the first few work!
I hope that you don’t have to resort to the last two!
James in San Diego
where do I work now?
Hey Peter,
You are the clever one! It is a shame that we have lost your great sense of adventure!
You Could be Golfing….
You Could be Fishing….
You Could be Playing Cards ….
You Could be Bouncing a Kid on Your Knee (hopefully your own)….
You Could be Picking the Lint out of your Belly …
You Could be Playing President of the United States …
OR
You Could be Awake for No Apparent Reason …!
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RETIREMENT!
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Please don’t deprive the rest of us without coming to visit !
We need the “Old Dog” of the outfits that we work for to come in and kick the place around every so once in a while!
James in San Diego
Yahoo Answers Answers Part 43
Why do some people love the Independent Bookstores and feel bad about buying from Amazon & Barnes n Noble?
Hey Zak,
Mostly because there is a face at your independent bookstore that may live next to them or be related to them.
Amazon has no face – to them !
Barnes & Noble; they might recognise the face, but it’s usually a kid that lives across town.
GUILT, I guess.
James
What percentage of bombs used by the U.S. military are smart bombs?
Hey Enigma,
If you mean in any given attack – they don’t let us know until after any military action – if then.
A Janes Defense expert once said that we have approximately 25% of our bombs are considered “Smart Bombs”. Janes is usually nearly right.
James in San Diego
my gf is a vegetarian, i mixed chicken stock through the vegie soup, i never told her and she loved the soup?
Hey Heid,
What would happen if she decided to make you some food and decided to put Dog Food in?
I’ll bet you would love it too!
That would be soo fun…..!
Don’t do it again – unless you want her to be known as your “EX” g/f.
James
I was just wondering since vegetarians don’t eat meat than what do they eat for Thanksgiving?
Hey Babe,
My Vegan friends eat:
Tofu Turkey, Casserroles, and stuffing!
James in San Diego
Why didn’t the question Mike Tyson’s potential steroid usage when he was a teenager knocking out grown men
Hey Chula5
Because they don’t test for steroids in professional boxing. They do in Olympic Boxing – but not in the Don King Ring!
James in San Diego
why does a piece of paper ballled up fall faster to the earth than when it is flat?
Hey Melvetta,
The same reason that you will fall faster if you are in a ball.
Lack of DRAG! (drag is resistance).
Paper – flat – also has the benefit of being wing like.
James in San Diego
Yahoo Answers Answers Part 42
I have a recurring ear problem?
Hey Curious,
Happens to me all the time.
I pour some Hydrogen Peroxide (2%) in there and lie on that side with a towel at my ear. You can here the peroxide “Boiling”. I don’t know what it is doing, but the next day my ear feels much better.
I’ve also used “Swimmers Ear” — You put a few drops in and it dries out the areas of your ear that you can’t get to.
My ears run into this problem because my Eustachian tubes get clogged with…? Doc says it might be allergies or the fact that I smoke/drink/have high blood pressure.
Something that also seems to help (when I can’t do the peroxide thing) — I will use my index fingers to “move” any blockage from my tubes down into my throat. Start at the top of your jaw where it meets the bottom of your ear. Press firmly and drag your fingers along your jaw until you are at your mid throat. You should feel some phlegm in your throat area. As gross as this sounds, it seems to work for me.
Hope you feel better,
James in San Diego
Why is it I’m feeling great right now without having a drink for awhile?
Hey Phillip,
I am a drinker!
Alcohol is removed by your liver! Your liver removes poison! Alcohol is by default a poison!
Congratulations, you’ve stopped poisoning yourself!
I can’t help you with the idiot stuff! I haven’t figured out that one yet!
James in San Diego
Choosing a Business Name?
Hey Confused,
Just a few ideas:
Tchotcake’s – It’s Yiddish – It sorta means “little things”
Jewel Box
Gift Box
Stick’s and Wick’s
My Favorite Things!
Glass Menagerie (Or “The Menagerie”)
Reflections
Curi”O”s (or some play on the words curious and curio)
Sparkle (or) Glitter (or) Twinkle
Carafe
Through the Looking Glass (or) Wonderland
Pieces
Gold Rush
Etcetera
If I can think of more, I will add on!
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Added:
Tableau
Tinsel (or) Tinseltown
Rainbow
Vivace (Italian for great face, English is Vivacious, pron: Viv-ach-ay)
Eureka! (Latin for “I have found it!”)
The Finished Look (or) The Finishing Touch
Just So (or) Just Right
Aha! (or) That’s It!
The Right Stuff
Imagination
The Wish List (or) The Gift List
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MORE:
The Hidden Room
What Garbo saw
A Captured Moment (or) A Moment in Time
Keepsakes
Dreams come true.
The Thought (as in “It’s the Thought that counts!” )
A Stolen Kiss
Envy! (or) En Vie (French for “In Life”)
Presence…
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I almost forgot – You have one that you even list….
Perfection!
I Like the last one….
If I think of more, I will add on.
Good Luck – hope these are helpful!
James in San Diego
What type of anmial eats snakes,hawks,and rabbit?
Sorry Britt,
Only two options here;
Humans –
Eagles –
But the Hawk will have to be injured for the Eagle to try to catch and eat it. And the Hawk will have to be sauteed for the Human to eat it. The snake can be deep fried, but tell the human it’s chicken.
:-p
James in San Diego
what is your pets name?
Hey Lala,
Rhapsody,
Miss Riot,
Rowdy Peanut,
Rascal,
Zorro
And Yes…..
Sparky!
James in San Diego
why do starfish dont have brains?
Well,
I know that Matt is a Starfish.
Matt, the question, in English would be:
“Why don’t starfish have brains?”
And the answer would be:
Because they’re politicians!
James
Yahoo Answers Answers Part 41
how is difficult to find a job in NYC?
Hey Aquatica,
Rent: EXPENSIVE! Like the gal says $800 (Outside) to $1600 (On the Island of Manhattan)
Bus/Subway: Monthly pass (Unless you have student ID) is $130
Food: Cheapest to eat Fast Food! There are fresh markets but they are not cheap.
Wages: Without local experience, you will only make $5.25/hour. The fact that you are only going to live there for 6 months – why hire you? You will compete with every other college student for the same jobs.
Jobs:
Best is Bike Messenger! They are always hiring and the tips are good.
Bartender: EVERYONE bartends!
Waitress: Fine dining, Sorry! Breakfast, possibly.
Dish Wash/Prep: Lot’s of jobs but the work is sweaty and hot.
Sales: If you are good with retail and can wear most fashions, try retail for a boutique! They don’t need to train as much and being Italian, you will have a better eye than most! They may even give you a commission (% based on sales)
Translator: There are many buyers/sellers from Milan and Italy that come to New York for the fashion houses. If your English skills are good enough, offer yourself as a translator.
Hope that this stuff helps!
James in San Diego
if you had the money what franchise would you buy ???
Hey Glass,
Well congratulations are in order, I guess. I have read what the others have written. Some I agree with, a little — Most I disagree with due to the fact that your settlement is not an ongoing source of income. Most Franchisers will need you to have a net worth of $XXX.00 before they will even talk with you. If you need further proof of this, just look up information on Steak and Shake — it is the standard information that franchisers require.
Keep several things in mind when you look into a franchise:
1). You must purchase ALL of your product from them. (You may see that boneless chicken breasts are available from Costco at $1.00 per pound — Great Price! But your franchiser sells them to you for $1.95 per pound — Sorry! You signed the agreement!
2). Larger franchisers decide your location – the terms of your lease – the type of P.O.S. system (Cash register) you must buy – the type and size of your signage and your hours.
3). Nearly all of your franchisers will charge you a percentage of your GROSS sales (typically 5-12%) + a percentage/flat fee for advertising.
4). In most cases, if your should not adhere to their terms, then you forfeit your location! NO REFUNDS!
So, if this doesn’t scare you, then go with a smaller, regional franchise. Some smaller ones will only charge you the franchise fee (Flat Rate) and an annual licensing fee. I’ve listed one of my favorites below:
Wings and Things has easy enough recipes, you don’t have to buy everything from them, you can operate out of strip malls, the food is relatively inexpensive and your payroll costs should be low. Your food costs will be manageable (You will probably hire teenage kids — Any venture that involves Ice Cream or other things that teens like — will cost you an arm and a leg!)
A Full service restaurant will kill you with labor and insurance costs. Wings and Things can operate with just 2 people – even when very busy. Wings ‘n Things has a low start-up investment.
If what I wrote about franchises DOES SCARE YOU! Then why not open something under your own idea. I know that you live in Ohio and from the pictures, you’ve got a couple of children — So you can eat! What appeals to you? It doesn’t have to be fancy, you don’t sound like you’re that fancy to begin with. Do you live near a college? What kind of food do college kids like? Cheap and Easy! Do you live in an area that is off an expressway? What is quick and convenient. Midwestern tastes are starting to warm up to authentic Mexican Food — Spend a few hundred $$$ and fly out to California, Arizona, Texas and try some fast Mexican food – It tastes nothing like Taco Bell! You say you are of mixed race — How about something ethnic? I know when ever I get the chance, I love to go to a place here to get me Catfish! It’s expensive, but it’s really good! You’ve got kids and you say your wife is evil. When the kids are hungry and you are married to the devil – don’t you just want a quick and easy place where your kids can be kids and you don’t have to clean. Something like Hot Dogs, Grilled Cheese, Mac-N-Cheese and a few things for the adults! Not expensive, but enough to make money and keep them coming back weekly for more.
Copy what the experts do (just not the words!) McDonald’s made a fortune telling America “You deserve a break today!” They didn’t say “You deserve really nutritious food”! 7-11 doesn’t say “Come and buy from us – you’ll save money” – they sell convenience. Look at ads and flyer’s. Your potential competition has already invested a ton of money doing market research for you! Listen to what your friends say! Especially those that seem to be like you. Remember, you’ll hear 100 things from 100 people… Only one may be worth something! Make note of it though! It might be worth a million!
Believe in You! No one else is going to do it!
Work hard! If your employees see that you don’t care — They won’t care!
Save for a rainy day! You never know when the water heater will break or if something happens to you! Whatever you think you’ll need – DOUBLE IT!
Get Insurance! Keep it up to date! I hear stories about people who had a great business and then a fire happened and it takes them years to finally get back on their feet. (You should know, they don’t call them settlements for nothing!)
Invest the $3.00 in a few notebooks! Write down everything! It sounds stupid but if you ever have a claim, you can go back and read your notes! If you ever decide to franchise for yourself, you’ll already have the information that you need.
Mostly, Good Luck!
James in San Diego
How can you tell what sex a fish is?
Hey Helen,
Have you tried “Fish Porno?”
sounds kinda fishy, huh?
I don’t like the clothes and cologne thing – They could be “Gender Confished….”
Have you rolled them in flour and looked for the “Wet Spot?”
Sorry,
Seriously, as a basic rule of thumb, go with the colors/fins. Size is almost entirely based on age. (Unless they’re prego, I mean, with eggs, then, of course, they’ll be bigger). But usually brighter is better as well as the amount of “decorative” fins. But then, many tropicals will toss you for a loop – They both look the same! I would get a book from the library – with the tropicals, every species is different.
James
My ferrets are fighting!!!?
Hey Angel,
I have three. Two Girls and One Boy. Luckily the boy and one of the girls are only 1 year old – so they do the “Clash of the Titan Ferrets” with each other, mostly. When the older girl (She is 6) gets into the mix, she holds her own but the boy can get kind of mean and focused. I’ve found that this works;
I grab him by the scruff of the neck and hold him against my heart area of my chest. I slowly stroke him while saying, slowly, “No” – After a minute or so, I put him down and he leaves her alone and will either explore on his own or try to pick a fight with the young girl again.
Thankfully, when play time is over and everyone returns to the cage, they all sleep together like nothing ever happened.
( I have been known to cheat sometimes and let “Grandma” out alone for a few minutes just so that she realizes that she still rules the roost and then we can have some private play — It keeps the jealousy down – I think…)
We are lucky aren’t we?
James in San Diego
Taxation in India on earnings outside India?
Hello Anil,
Well, I am confused why you are asking about the taxation of your earnings and then bring your savings into the picture. Your tax liability for 2006-07 should be the same as it is now – NET of your moving expenses and any relocation. I know that doesn’t make sense because you will incur the expenses before you make the earnings. An easy way to see around this – explain this to your future employer, ask them to pay the expenses now (So they can deduct the expense in this year and then charge you for them in the next calendar year. This will have the same affect as you declaring them on that years tax report without having to pay them upfront.
Which ever way that works for you, I would still consult a tax adviser who studies individual tax laws for the current and next year for their best advise.
James
Different tactical reasons to have a marketing campaign?
Hey Life….
I did the many years of studying this and looking at that ant trying to figure out which ad campaign worked and which didn’t…
I then hear Jerry DellaFamina talk about products and businesses!
He is the biggest advertising guru in the USA. So I know that he knows his advertising!
And you know what he says…..?
CREATE A BUZZ!
That’s it! He says don’t worry about advertising, create a buzz and then you’ll know where you need to concentrate your efforts in bringing the product to the people.
So my answer as to reasons to have a marketing campaign? It’s to find out were to place the “buzz”
James
Yahoo Answers Answers Part 40
How can I get a scholarship for my studies in canada or USA? Or how can I and my husband get a job in USA?
Agnes,
Have you actually been under a rock? All you read about is America is bad at this or that… Why live there?
As an American, we are tired of being told we are imperialists and other bad names.
Please, consider moving to a different country!
Thanks,
James
what should i do?
Hey Steve,
You can play one against the other.
Tell Tuesdays (University) interviewer that you have an offer with the Monday guy (don’t tell him it’s with the city – he’ll know what they pay)
Tell Mondays (City) interviewer that you have received an offer with the Tuesday guy (Don’t tell him its with the University….)
See what happens.
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OR
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Be a gent and tell Mondays guy that you are in a pickle and see if he will give you a few more days.
Just my opinion,
James in San Diego
Does anyone know?
Hey Dave,
The reason you didn’t find it on OSHA is that it isn’t an OSHA rule. It is Federal Employment Law.
Employers are NOT required to give breaks! Up until a few years ago, it was mandatory — But not anymore! (Well, unless you have to spend the night ((e.g. fireman)) then it’s a little different).
Your individual state may have enacted a break law since the feds changed theirs. You haven’t listed what state you work in so I wasn’t able to research that information.
If the answer to this question doesn’t stop you from voting republican, I don’t know what will.
I have posted the link below.
Hope this answer helps!
James in San Diego
p.s. Here is the information for California :
www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/restandmealperiods.doc
Is the customer ALWAYS right?
Hey Sparkle,
Well that depends:
Yes! If you are the Customer….
No! If you are the Customer Service Agent!
It’s that fine line that we all seem to cross. When we are the customer service agent (server, cashier, nurse) we have a tendency to think that the Customer is whacked! When we are the customer, we can’t figure out why the agent won’t help us!
We should always try to put on the other hat when we are in difficult situations, it might make our lives easier.
Great question!
James in San Diego
What is best website for job hunting?
Hey Schmidt,
I personally like “www.asktheheadhunter.com” to use in conjunction with any other websites like monster, yahoo or my local papers websites. That site has things that many sites don’t like:
1). Tips for NOT having a standard interview.
2). What 1 statement most applicants fail to say at the end of the interview.
3). Keep yourself apart from the other applicants.
Hope you like it!
Good Luck!
James in San Diego
Currently get co. car. employer wishes to take back this benefit what are my rights?
Hey Carroll,
Have you asked your employer what your options are? It is probably just a cost cutting move since the lease is now over. If you are posting this from in the US, then this is not necessarily considered compensation. It’s kind of like the office coffee pot or the water cooler, a convenience.
Has your employer told you what they are offering in lieu of the company car? (Mileage, insurance reimbursement, parking permits) Are you expected to visit with clients regularly? Will your current vehicle reflect poorly on the company? Depending on the answers to these questions you might be able to:
1). Lease the car back from the leasing company – you already know how the car runs and the maintenance history
2). Be able to work out an equitable reimbursement plan with your company that is not adversarial.
3). Look like the hero in all of this. Other employees that also get company cars are going to complain like hell. Rise above that fray and find out how you can be of assistance.
You have no rights because this is not considered compensation, but do yourself the favor of positioning yourself in the winning category.
Good Luck,
James in San Diego