Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Patio and Outdoor Gardens

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Where to find Oriental Rugs - at a HUGE discount?
   I need to get some oriental-style rugs, 8 by 10 and larger. I do not care if they are wool, or just knock-off versions. Where can I find them for under 0? I have already tried e-bay and overstock.
   Thanks!

   • ANSWER:
     Try http://www.therugfactory.in/

     The prices mentioned there are up on the roof, but one thing separates them from all other websites. They allow bargaining.

     Chose any rug you like and offer them your best price. Chances are, they will agree to a 500 $ price for a $ 1500 Authentic oriental rug.

     Believe me, they are based in India and they have enough margins to do so.

2. QUESTION:
   Discount carpets and rugs?
   Does anyone know of any places in Detroit or areas around Detroit that sell carpets or rugs at wholesale or discount prices?

   • ANSWER:
     Gibraltar trade center sells remanants and area rugs at reasonable prices. I recently bought a 12x18 remanant from them and the price was very good. I didn't want to spend a lot since it's for the basement.

3. QUESTION:
   Can you tell a quality area rug from a discount one?
   I was looking on yahoo answers and found that most users thought that target and home depot sold quality area rugs. Being a person that only has hand woven persian rugs I thought that was actually pretty funny. Then it had me thinking can most people tell the difference? If so how do you tell the difference? Do you think maybe I'm the foolish one for investing so much in rugs when apparently the home depot ones are suppost to be just as good?

   • ANSWER:
     yes, you can bend the backing to check the quality - although you might not be able to tell the difference so much at a distance or when new, buying cheap (in my experience) does not prove to be a saving - as the items don't last as long.

     take a look at this guide on how to choose a carpet/rug and what to look for: http://www.interior-design-it-yourself.com/carpet-ratings.html

     I like rugs from Rugman.com - they are good quality and actually a good price (considering the quality) http://www.rugman.com/Search/SearchMasterList.aspx?cid=cj&affid=10105485&AID=10356053&PID=2810700

4. QUESTION:
   Does anyone buy the large rugs off the men on trucks?
   Usually arabic men, but they sell large room rugs at discounted prices. They have cheap and they have more expensive ones. Does anyone else buy off of them and how come they have them much cheaper than a rug that size in a store? Im just curious

   • ANSWER:
     If they're legitimate (not stolen), many people buy lots of things like that to sell out of a van, at a swap meet, off ebay, etc. There's lots of different sources for that kind of stuff. For example, there's a website called Alibaba that specializes in wholesale lots of just about anything, where suppliers put them up for sale or bids just to get rid of them. Someone may then buy a wholesale lot and sell them without necessarily being in a store. That way, they can make cash deals to make money under the table, without having to pay sales tax or income tax on the profits (which might explain why they're so cheap - no overhead or taxes paid).

5. QUESTION:
   Does anyone know where to buy a cheap rug for my house in Western, NC or Upstate SC? I need something big like
   5x8. Anyone familiar with any discount rug stores?

   • ANSWER:
     there are a lot of great flea markets, check in the local paper

6. QUESTION:
   Are there any rug hooking guilds or classes in the SC area, where can I find discount burlap and wool yarn?
   Iam looking for others that can help and inspire a begninng rug hooker. I just completed my first project using burlap and wool yarn. I cannot find the same burlap or yarn in the area so would love to find some via internet or the SC/GA area. Walmart carries a very flismy burlap which I do not like, and acrylic yarns which split

   • ANSWER:
     Debbie Bliss Yarn. Denim Yarn. Digital Yarn. Discount Yarn. Dk Yarn. Double Pointed. Elann ... Custom made braided yarn rugs from Lake City, SC. ...www.yarnhq.com/rugyarn

     All about /South Carolina Sc ... Hooked Initial Rug Wool. Hooked Initial Rug Wool. Wool Rug Yarn. Rug Hooking Wool. Wool Area Rug ...wool365.info/directory/Wool-Rug-552.2-/directory/South-Carolina-Sc

     Palmetto Fiber Arts Guild, Charleston, SC. Southeast Fiber Forum Association (SFFA) ... Rug Weavers' Workshop. Studioword. Weaver's Friend. Personal Pages ...www.main.nc.us/wncfhg/fiberlinks.htm

     Annually in October (23-28, 2005) Peggy's Cove rug hooking retreat. ... Greenville, SC 29605; phone 864.277.3554; e-mail: mspink514@aol.com. TEXAS ...www.mcgownguild.com/meetings.html

     Founded in September 1999, we are an ATHA guild dedicated to the craft of rug hooking. ... just 2 of us in this area (Lexington, SC) looking for others to ...www.rughookersnetwork.com/bees.html

7. QUESTION:
   If i buy a rug originally priced at 00 for only 0. what % discount was the sale price?

   • ANSWER:
     That's a 40% discount.

8. QUESTION:
   Can any one suggest a website where i can find rugman coupon code?
   Read a lot about rugman reviews. Is it true that rugs can be bought with huge discounts? In their site it is asking to enter coupon code for discount. Now please some one help me with rugman coupon codes if you have or tell me a website to find it?

   • ANSWER:
     Even I read a lot of reviews about rugman before purchasing one from it. Yes the cost of rugs is high at rugman but they offer huge discounts on almost all rugs. You can use rugman coupon to get this discounts. You can find these coupons in many coupons websites, i used one from http://www.freecouponsshop.com/rugman-free-couponmall . Even though the cost is a bit high, i find its quality too good.

9. QUESTION:
   How come my website www.tiptopvalues.com isn't making any sales? I get traffic but no sales...?
   KeyWords - online business, digital camera, work at home, laptop computer, health products, pet supply store, wealth systems, discount shopping, rugs, shopping bags

   Diddy - Save Money! Get Healthy, Wealthy, and even LAID! at TipTopValues and Affiliates! WE HAVE great products-4u at DISCOUNT PRICES! Supplies are limited...SO HURRY!

   • ANSWER:
     No sales because shipping is unclear. Customers have to fill out a billing form before finding out how much shipping they have to pay. If shipping is there I didn't see it and that is still a problem.

10. QUESTION:
    How to word this sale?
    I sell rugs, and I am trying to offer the following sale

    Out of 100s of rug designs I going to select 30 and offer just one of each of the 30 rugs at discount till the end of the month..

    How ever I need to word this sale in short and clear way. Please help figure out the wording..Thanks

    • ANSWER:

11. QUESTION:
    A rug marked 9.95 is on sale for 5.00. What is the discount rate?
    How can I find discounts of items on sale by using a different ways. Is there a easy way to figure out the percentage.

    • ANSWER:
      I would think the standard discount was 15% but this calcualation is nearer 16%
      Divide the smaller number by the larger number in this case it's 0.8411 the difference between this number and 1 is the % discount

12. QUESTION:
    How do you figure out the sale price on a rug?
    If a rug is 200 feet and the price is 11.45 a foot and the rug is on sale for a discount of .25% off. How do you figure the math problem out. Do you divide first and then multiply. What is the mechanical way to figure the math problem out.

    • ANSWER:
      Not sure where the "thumbs downs" are coming from because the answers above are correct. The only thing throwing me off here is that you've given the discount as ".25%." Did you mean that the discount was a quarter of 1 percent, or do you mean the discount is 25%? Regardless, the mechanics are the same

      1. Multiply 200 feet by .45 per foot
      (200 x .45 = 90)

      2. Mulitply 90 by the discount (I'm assuming 25%)
      ( 90 x .25 = 2.50)

      3. Now, subtract the discount (2.50) from the original price (90) to get the price after the discount.

      90 - 2.50 = 17.50

      Note that a quicker way of arriving at the total after discount is to multiply by .75 or (100 - discount rate (25))

13. QUESTION:
    Local store has a rug I want. its been walked on as display for a year. What % discount should I ask for?

    • ANSWER:
      depending on the condition.. sun fade, ground in dirt furniture fade. then approach the mgr. and let him know you're interested. it may belong to the prop dept. and not for sale. then, depending on the items status, you should ask for a discount a bit higher than you expect because the odds are good that he will counter offer before you settle on the price(if it's available)...that way you get the best possible deal for yourself. i've done this to and got some really neat stuff. just make sure you really scope the rug for potential fading..you can't fix that. start around 60% good luck

14. QUESTION:
    I need an 8'ft by 10 ft shag rug.They are pricey and I am poor.Help me find a discount coupon and you will hav?

    • ANSWER:
      I don't want to look for a coupon. Sorry. But I can give you a couple of hints.

      Check out Big Lots. They have good prices on odds and ends, and you never know what you'll come across. Sometimes on sale, even.

      Check out www.overstock.com. They sometimes have good prices, and their shipping is reasonable, sometimes free.

      Check out the Craigslist postings (For Sale) in your area. You may luck out and find just the right thing.

      Go to a carpet store and ask to see their remnants. Sometimes they are kept in a back room, or in the warehouse. You may find something usable, for cheap. You may have to have the edges bound, if the rug might unravel. You'll have to ask about this.

      If you are poor, you may have to take what you can find. You may want a shag, but if you come across a nice area rug of another kind that fits your style and budget, I'd take it. Poor sometimes equates to compromise! You may find something perfect (or nearly perfect!) at a thrift store or yard sale. Doesn't hurt to look.

15. QUESTION:
    Easy way to camoflauge bad carpet.?
    I am going to put my house on the market. The carpet in the bedroom is light colored, old, and has various stains from over the last several years. I plan to offer a cash discount to whoever buys the house so they can put down new carpet when they move in...in the meantime, is there anything I can do to cover up the carpet (other than throw rugs everywhere) so it looks more appealing when people walk through?

    • ANSWER:
      Buy a large area rug; this will make your house show better. When you sell, take your new rug with you. You might also try a professional carpet cleaning.

16. QUESTION:
    How to get discounts at Ikea?
    I'm going to be shopping there soon and I was just wondering if there is any way to get a coupon or discount. I will be spending about 100$ and I will be purchasing pillows, a coffee table, and a rug.

    • ANSWER:
      Some good sites to check for discount codes and coupons are RetailMeNot.com FatWallet.com and Ebay.

17. QUESTION:
    Discount horse gear?? ?
    I am looking for a good website to buy cheap horsey items (saddle pads, rugs etc) Does anyone one know a good Australian website?

    • ANSWER:
      kijiji
      craigslist
      ebay
      localnewspaper
      localnewspaper website

18. QUESTION:
    How to solve discount problems?
    I tried to do this but it's really confusing. I need to know to do the work so I don't fail the exam, please help! Explain if you can. Thanks in advance.

    A television set marked %350 is sold at a discount of 15%.
    -What is the discount?
    -What is the selling price?

    A store is holding a sale during which all items will be sold at 30% less than their marked prices, How much will a rug marked at 0 cost during the sale?

    What is the rate of a discount on an automobile marked ,000 but sold for ,000?
    On the first question; I accidentally out %350 I meant to out 0

    • ANSWER:
      Ok, so 15% is also written as 0.15.
      ($)350*0.15 will give you the DISCOUNT. Now subtract the DISCOUNT from the actual price, 0 and you will get the price of the item when it has been discounted.

      Same thing for the rug question. 30%=.30
      200*0.30= DISCOUNT
      200-DISCOUNT=sale price

      Third Question:
      4,000 ooo (x)
      -------- = o -------- This is a proportion, solve for x.
      20,000 oo o 100

      *Ignore the 'o's i put them there so that the proportion wouldn't get messed up

19. QUESTION:
    HELP!-- The carpet is hard and stained. How do I fix this?
    I am moving into an apartment in AS IS condition in order to get a discounted rental payment. I went in today to take a look at things to add onto my list of to do's and decided to take a real good look at the carpet. First, its dark red, a combination of red and maroon. Secondly, when opening the blinds to see the carpet I discovered there are dark colored stains all over the carpet. Then I took off my shoes to see how it feels and its hard. There are spots that feel soft and somewhat fluffy as this carpet should, however, the majority of the carpet is stiff to walk on and kind of sticky feeling. I am going to rent a rug doctor to try to shampoo the carpet real well, but need to know if there is a suggested carpet cleaning chemical for this issue or a suggested carpet cleaning method to use for this type of situation? Any help will be greatly appreciated! The landlord claims to have already cleaned the carpet! ~Thanks so much~

    • ANSWER:
      I have a carpet shampooer and I use a mixture of oxy clean and color safe bleach when I shampoo. I don't think you can use anything like that in rented shampooers, though. But if you get your own shampooer you can do that. It helps remove the stains and brighten the color a bit. Other than that, a good old "hands and knees" scrubbing does wonders. Will kill your back and wear you out, but would work great. Get very hot water in a bucket with some oxy clean and a tad of the color safe bleach and scrub the dickens with a scrub brush.

20. QUESTION:
    Where can I find a cheap Jute rug?
    I want a large Jute rug about 9x12 but I want it under 0. Do you know of any discounted websites or stores? Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      seems to have what you ask for.

      http://www.rugsusa.com/

21. QUESTION:
    Where can I get coupons for Bananafish Wooly Scatter Rug?
    Where can I find a discount online for Bananafish Wooly Scatter Rug

    • ANSWER:
      As of now, there are no coupon codes for the Bananafish Wooly Scatter Rug. Check couponcabin.com and couponcodes.com for future coupons.

22. QUESTION:
    Kirby Vac?
    This question is for people who have owned or now own a kirby vacuum. My mom had one when I was a kid and she loved it.

    Kirby Vacuums, are they worth the money? Should I keep it or return it? I got it for a huge discount (k vac for 00) Afraid hubby is gonna freak out. Do I bite the bullet and tell him I bought it and I need it or just return it quietly and hope he doesn't notice?

    For the record, it's their new one that is a vac, shampooer, leaf blower, air compressor, plunger, sander, etc. It really would cost me much more to buy everything separately... and no, we actually have no carpet (with the exception of rugs), but this works on hardwoods and tile too.

    • ANSWER:
      I have a Generation 3...I've had it for Almost 15yrs. I haven't had any problems with it. I don't particularly like it because it's heavy and has all those useless tools. But Like I said I've had it for 15yrs and it still works perfect. I don't know anything about the newer models if they would hold up that long or not.

      I gave a lot for mine back that many yrs ago, I could have bought a good used car. lol

23. QUESTION:
    How do I solve these?
    What is the rate of discount if a rug regularly costing 0
    is sold for 0?

    What is the sales tax payable on worth of goods if
    the sales tax is 6%?

    A man earns 5 per week. After making all his
    payments, his take-home pay is only 2. What percent
    of his salary is his take-home pay?

    Calculate the simple interest on 9 at a rate of 12 1/4%
    over a period of I 1/2 years.

    I just need some help on how to solve these, if you could explain with some detail it would be great.

    • ANSWER:
      1. 20%

      2. .50 75*.06

      3. 80% 332/415=.8

      4.6

24. QUESTION:
    Question about a Javascript code?
    Say that I have a bunch of if-else statements such as
    if (product == "rug")
    {
    price = 495;
    discount = 0.10;
    cost = price*quantity;
    totalcost = price*(1-discount)*quantity;
    }

    else if (product == "salt")
    {
    price = 35;
    discount = 0.10;
    cost = price*quantity;
    totalcost = price*(1-discount)*quantity;
    }

    else if (product == "rock")
    {
    price = 49;
    discount = 0.10;
    cost = price*quantity;
    totalcost = price*(1-discount)*quantity;
    }
    and so on. At the end, I want the output to be as document.write which would include the product, price, etc. however, after making the selection, if the user clicks on 'cancel', i want the output to be as document.write("Try again.") where should i place both document.write(s) to get it to work?

    (Please see additional info to see what I currently have)

    -Thanks for the help.
    After the last else-if statement, this is what I have:
    else
    document.write("Try Again.");

    document.write("Thank you for placing an order with us, " + name + ". ");
    document.write("The cost of buying " + quantity + " " + product + "");

    The problem is when I click 'cancel', it says try again along with everything that the other document.write has as well.

    • ANSWER:
      Give this a try:

      First, set a variable named something like "good_result"...

      var good_result = 0; //assume it's not going to find anything

      then, get rid of all the else statments and set good_result to 1 if it matches up with one of your products.

      Ex:
      if (product=="rug")
      {
      price = 495;
      discount = 0.10;
      cost = price*quantity;
      totalcost = price*(1-discount)*quantity;
      good_result = 1;
      }
      if (product == "salt")
      {
      price = 35;
      discount = 0.10;
      cost = price*quantity;
      totalcost = price*(1-discount)*quantity;
      good_result = 1
      }
      and so on...

      Then, at the end of the function control what is display with another input statment.
      if (good_result == 1)
      {
      //this is where you display whatever it is when it matches a product
      }
      else
      {
      this is where you display your "try again" text
      }

      Note: I'm assuming that the "Cancel" just runs the same javascript call, but does not pass a valid product name.

      Best of luck, hope this helps.

25. QUESTION:
    My Friend Doesnt Realise Shes Hurting Me!?
    Im 28 and Ive a friend that is 21, she lives at home (farm) and we met because we both had horses (we were at a competition), weve also got on ok, and I do value her friendship.

    Last year I had my horses stolen by people I know, to this date I have not got them back.

    My friend thought she seen on at a fair for sale, and told me after I said that the horses were gone. I asked her if she would talk to the police but she said no because the parents of one that took the horses, lives very close to them.

    I understood and moved on from that, however over the last few months Ive started to feel differently towards her. Little things annoy me now, I hate spoilt people and she is fast becoming one. She went on how her mother paid £7000 for her new horse, fair enough their money. Then she had to tell me that she got an iphone and computer consoles etc. Now please dont think im jealous, I work hard and can afford treats but I dont go boasting to anyone about it.

    Then she met a guy who was bad news, I voiced my concerns to her mum who agreed, but we both thought the best thing to do was to remain quiet, otherwise it would make her stubborn. He picks her up and drops her again so quickly, of course its me that she turns to. Ive begged her to drop him once and for all, but she refuses. I lent her some rugs from my stolen ones, for her new horse, i then find out she gave some to him!

    She then had a horse dumped in one of her dads field, it was a cob that looked just like mine (unfortunately it wasnt!). She phoned me to tell me about it and said if no one claims it, that shes giving it to me. I laughed about that, didnt take her seriously. No one has claimed the horse and its all she goes on about now. I ask her not to talk to me about it as it hurts, as the horse looks like mine that was stolen. Yet she still goes on about it. Sending me pictures of it etc. Ive blocked her now in MSN as she was giving me daily updates on what she did with it!

    Ive also started my own equestrian website, selling equestrian products. She does nothing but ask for discount with me, ordered things and ive put it by for her, yet she never comes to collect it or anything!

    I do think alot of her, and maybe im being too sensitive.
    Sorry should have said that the way shes talking about this horse now is that shes keeping it herself and that shes going to train it up for jumping for HER to compete.

    I did get annoyed with her about going on about it, as its something I still dont feel ready to talk about, I flatly told her that she should give it to this guy like she does with other things - i know it was immature, and i regret that now.

    Ive talked to her and said, Ive even told her I need some time away from her and why. Nothing has changed. I dont want to lose her as a friend, she does have trouble holding onto friends and I admit at the start I felt sorry for her.

    • ANSWER:
      Sounds to me like you need to talk to her about it. Say you think she's using you etc, and that you want to still be friends but that she has to stop taking advantage of you.

      She's probably "forcing" this horse on you because she thinks you're missing yours, and that a new horse would take their place. I understand that's not the case, but it does sound like she's trying to be nice. Just explain you're not ready for a new horse right now, but thanks for trying.

      She's quite a bit younger than you, so might seem a little bit spoiled and immature. You have to talk to her about it, just explain it annoys you sometimes, but nicely and then see if she makes more of an effort. If she changes, great. If not, you have to decide if she's worth putting up with, if you still want her as a friend despite these issues. Good luck!

26. QUESTION:
    Deal or no deal?
    I bought a new living room set in late February. It's a really nice set and I have to say I love it. I went on vacation so I asked for delivery to be on April 15th upon my arrival.

    Well, the company dropped the ball. They won't be able to deliver until May 27th. They did offer me another deal. I could get the set on the floor plus and additional chair and ottoman. I would have to pay 0 for the extra furniture but considering that it normally costs about 0 it's a good deal on that but I wonder if it's a good deal over all.

    I'm spending big money on this furniture--loveseat, couch, chair and a half, and rug. I don't want to be ripped off. I feel that I am some what because (1) they were the ones who messed up and (2) it wasn't my original decision to get the on-floor furniture. It's been over two months since I ordered I just don't know why they didn't get it right. Should I get more of a discount?

    Thanks for suggestions and opinions!!
    I wanted to add the deal only works if I get the additional furniture. The on-floor set is in great condition.
    All the answers were great! I don't really know which to pick as "best" so I'll put this up for a vote.

    For those of you who would like to know I did get more of a discount. I loved the chair and the ottoman plus the furniture was in great condition instead of the original 0 I got it for 0. I received it on Tuesday and it looks perfect.

    Thanks to everyone who answered!

    • ANSWER:
      Yes you need more of a discount. I would not go for it.

27. QUESTION:
    Need help with percent questions?
    1)What is fraction notation for 38%?
    2)A test contained 300 questions. I got 27 right. What % were incorrect?
    3)Out of all books sold 12% are good. A store sold 250 books in august. How many of the good books were sold?
    4)A rug marked 219.95 is on sale for 185. what is the discount rate?
    5)The investors club invest 500 at 6% interest. How much is in the account after 90 days? I=P*R*T
    6)I have a 15 yr 115,000 mortgage at 7.1%. My monthly payments is 1040.09. What is my principal after the first payment.?

    • ANSWER:
      1) 38% = 0.38
      2) 27/300 = 0.09 = 9%
      3) When you "of" it means multiply; so
      12% = 0.12 and
      250 books x 0.12 good = 30 books
      4) 9.95 - 185.00 = .95
      Discount rate = 34.95/219.95 =~ 0.16 = 16%
      5) 6% interest usually refers to per annum
      90days/365 days =~ 0.25 of a year
      Interest = 0 x 0.06 x 0.25 = .50
      Account = 0 initial investment + .50 interest = 507.50
      6) How much are you paying in interest over the 15 years?
      How much per year?
      Per year cost = 5000 x 0.071 = 65
      Cost over 15 years = 65 x 15 = 2475
      Total cost = principle + interest = 75 + 2475
      = 0650
      You will owe after the first payment 0650 - 40.09
      = 9609.91
      Remember that at the beginning, in real life, you are paying mostly interest and very little principle. I did this in the most simple-minded (for me) way that I could. I hope that this helps

28. QUESTION:
    funny story about bathing cats ~ pet owners will giggle lol?
    Some people say cats never have to be bathed. They say cats lick
    themselves clean. They say cats have a special enzyme of some sort in
    their saliva that works like new, improved Wisk - dislodging the dirt
    where it hides and whisking it away.

    I've spent most of my life believing this folklore. Like most blind
    believers, I've been able to discount all the facts to the contrary - the
    kitty odors that lurk in the corners of the garage and dirt smudges that
    cling to the throw rug by the fireplace.

    The time comes, however, when a man must face reality; when he must look
    squarely in the face of massive public sentiment to the contrary and
    announce: "This cat smells like a port-a-potty on a hot day in Juarez."

    When that day arrives at your house, as it has in mine, I have some advice
    you might consider as you place your feline friend under you arm and head
    for the bathtub:

    * Know that although the cat has the advantage of quickness and lack of
    concern for human life, you have the advantage of strength. Capitalize on
    that advantage by selecting the battlefield. Don't try to bathe him in an
    open area where he can force you to chase him. Pick a very small bathroom.
    If your bathroom is more than four feet square, I recommend that you get
    in the tub with the cat and close the sliding-glass doors as if you were
    about to take a shower. (A simple shower curtain will not do. A berserk
    cat can shred a three-ply rubber shower curtain quicker than a politician
    can shift positions.)

    * Know that a cat has claws and will not hesitate to remove all the skin
    from your body. Your advantage here is that you are smart and know how to
    dress to protect yourself. I recommend canvas overalls tucked into
    high-top construction boots, a pair of steel-mesh gloves, an army helmet,
    a hockey face mask and a long-sleeve flak jacket.

    * Prepare everything in advance. There is no time to go out for a towel
    when you have a cat digging a hole in your flak jacket. Draw the water.
    Make sure the bottle of kitty shampoo is inside the glass enclosure. Make
    sure the towel can be reached, even if you are lying on your back in the
    water.

    * Use the element of surprise. Pick up your cat nonchalantly, as if to
    simply carry him to his supper dish. (Cats will not usually notice your
    strange attire. They have little or no interest in fashion as a rule. If
    he does notice your garb, calmly explain that you are taking part in a
    product- testing experiment for J.C. Penney.)

    * Once you are inside the bathroom, speed is essential to survival. In a
    single liquid motion, shut the bathroom door, step into the tub enclosure,
    slide the glass door shut, dip the cat in the water and squirt him with
    shampoo. You have begun one of the wildest 45 seconds of your life. Cats
    have no handles.

    Add the fact that he now has soapy fur, and the problem is radically
    compounded. Do not expect to hold on to him for more that two or three
    seconds at a time. When you have him, however, you must remember to give
    him another squirt of shampoo and rub like crazy. He'll then spring free
    and fall back into the water, thereby rinsing himself off. (The national
    record is - for cats - three latherings, so don't expect too much.)

    * Next, the cat must be dried. Novice cat bathers always assume this part
    will be the most difficult, for humans generally are worn out at this
    point and the cat is just getting really determined. In fact, the drying
    is simple compared to what you have just been through. That's because by
    now the cat is semipermanently affixed to your right leg. You simply pop
    the drain plug with your foot, reach for your towel and wait.
    (Occasionally, however, the cat will end up clinging to the top of your
    army helmet. If this happens, the best thing you can do is to shake him
    loose and to encourage him toward your leg.) After all the water is
    drained from the tub, it is a simple matter to just reach down and dry the
    cat.

    In a few days the cat will relax enough to be removed from your leg. He
    will usually have nothing to say for about three weeks and will spend a
    lot of time sitting with his back to you. He might even become
    psychoceramic and develop the fixed stare of a plaster figurine.

    You will be tempted to assume he is angry. This isn't usually the case. As
    a rule he is simply plotting ways to get through your defenses and injure
    you for life the next time you decide to give him a bath. But, at least
    now he smells a lot better.

    • ANSWER:
      Whilst quite amusing and informative your advice fails to take into consideration the aerodynamic capabilities of cats which, when augmented by the streamlining properties of water and applied lubricant ( shampoo) combine to make the cat
      (a) friction free and
      (b) faster than a speeding bullet.
      This combination ( coupled with the cat's natural ability to defy gravity at will ) renders it easily capable of punching a hole through solid rock, bathroom tiles or your shower screen in the time it takes you to say "nice kitty"

      Cat bathing is currently being investigated by the Insurance Society as to whether it should be classed as an "Extreme sport" or an "act of war"

      Don't try this at home, folks.

29. QUESTION:
    How do you solve this math problem?
    what's the best method in solving this?

    Lydia and Wayne are shopping for carpets for their home and are looking for the best carpet at the best price. Carnie's Carpets offers them a wool carpet for .50 per square yard. Flora's Flooring says they will match that same carpet for only .45 per square foot, while Dora's Deep Discount offers them an 8 by 12 foot rug of the same carpet material for 0.24. What is the lowest price per square foot offered to Lydia and Wayne?

    i dont know what to do

    • ANSWER:
      A yard is 3 feet. A square yard would be a suqare with side of 3 feet, so a total area of 9 square feet (3 times 3). So the carpet that comes by yard is 32.50/9 per square foot. This equals about 3 and a little less than 2/3 dollars (about 3.6) per square foot. The full carpet is a total area of 8 times 12, which equals 96 square feet. So the price per square foot for that one is 210.24/76 which equals about 2 and 2/10 (about 2.20 per square foot). The one that is already priced per sqaure foot is 2.45 per square foot. So the full carpet is the cheapest.

30. QUESTION:
    Help!!!! I'm going through ivf really soon........?
    Well im getting ready to start ivf soon and i have some questions... Where can i buy my fertility rugs for cheap?? Are there any places that give great discounts?? Im 23 and my infertility factors are tubal damage(due to a ruptured appendix). Anyone that has gone through ivf plz feel free to share you experience with me... (did it work first time?? Any tips for me???)

    • ANSWER:
      Hi There! Best of luck for your upcoming IVF... I know the feeling!!! I had my first IVF 4 weeks ago and now I'm pregnant!!!
      The cheapest place to get drugs is at Discount or Warehouse Chemist... I don't know where you live, so not sure if you have any in your town...
      A few tips:
      1. Start taking prenatal supplements now
      2. Keep active during your 2ww- don't bed rest, as studies show that relaxed walking is better as it keeps blood circulating in that area
      3. Drink a glass of Pineapple juice and a handful of almonds every day, starting 3 days before the transfer- the nutrients inside these are good for cell development
      4. Spend at least half an hour a day visualising the embryo/s embedding in your uterus. There is a good visualisation CD specifically for IVF that I used from Zita West (you can find this on the net)
      5. Do a google search for Yoga4Fertility with Brenda Strong- there are some good, easy yoga poses on this website that will help during 2ww. You can even buy her DVD if you want to.
      6. Keep calm and happy- take some time off work if you can
      7. Eat healthy- NO caffeine- not even chocolate, NO alcohol, NO smoking or drugs, NO artificial Sweetner, NO softdrinks or junk food
      8. Dont eat ANYTHING that may give you food poisoning or an upset stomach
      9. I highly recommend acupuncture. You can start sessions now, or even just do a session just before transfer and one just after.
      10. Drink a glass of milk every day
      I hope these tips help you! I have taken these from MUCH reading, and they worked for me!!!
      Best of luck to everyone out there trying with IVF. God bless! xo

31. QUESTION:
    Help With Math? Please Show EVERY STEP! I need to pass ):?
    Please Do Not Leave Dumb Answers Such As You Should Know This Or Anything Along Those Lines. Youre Here To Help, Not Criticize. Thanks (:

    A television set marked 0 is sold at a discount of 15%
    What is the discount?
    What is its selling price?

    A store is holding a sale during which all items will be sold at 30% less than their marked prices. How much will a rug marked 0 cost during the sale?

    What is the rate of discount on an automobile marked ,000 but sold for ,000

    A dealer in motorcycles gives a discount of 5% if full payment is made within 3 months. How much would a ,500 motorcycle cost if payment is made within 3 months?

    Find the original price of a computer if a 2% discount on it original price results in a savings of

    What is the selling price of a fridge marked 0 if two discounts of 20% and 5% are given? ( first figure 80% of 600. Then 95% of the result)

    A dealer offers a computer software program whose list price is 0 at a 19% discount. She will give an extra 3% discount if paid in cash. What is the selling price if the payment is in cash?

    • ANSWER:
      always use decimal forms of percentages. (just divide by 100)
      1.0= 100%
      0.75 = 75%
      etc

      1. 15% REDUCED = 1-0.15 = 0.85
      now multiply by the full price: 350*0.85 = answer.
      (you have to at least type that into a calculator - im not doing all of it.)
      the discount is the full price minus the selling price (discount = 350 - 350*0.85)

      2.
      1.0 - 0.3 = 0.7 (i.e. 70% of original price)
      therefore, 0.7*200 = answer.

      3.
      find the ratio of (sale price)/(orignal price)
      16 000/20 000 = 0.8
      so the sale price is 80% of the original price. therefore the discount is 100-80% = 20%

      4.
      The 3 months part is irrelevant. all you need to know is that you got a discount of 5% (since it is within the 3 months).
      5%= 5/100 = 0.05
      to find the new price, rather than the discount, 1.0-0.05 = 0.95
      now: 0.95*9500 = answer. You should only be using this to check you answers, as each question is fairly similar.

      5.
      2% of total cost is .
      2%/100 = 0.02.
      if 0.02 = 85, then what does 1.0 equal?
      how many times larger is 1.0 than 0.02?
      How many times does 0.02 go into 1.0?
      1.0/0.02 = 50
      now if 1 / 50th of the cost is , then wat is the total cost?

      Do it yourself...

      Multiply eight-five by fifty.

      5.
      you cannot just add 20% to 5%, and give a discount of 25%.
      you need to first multiply by 0.8 (100-20 = 80%) then 0.95 (100-5 = 95%)
      therefore: 600*0.8 = first 20% off
      then (first 20% off) * 0.95 = ANSWER

      6.
      i'm not sure if the 3% is added to the 19% or if it is calculated after the 19%. I would assume that it is calculated after the 19%.
      therfore,
      1.0 - 0.19 = 0.81
      0.81 * 500 = 5
      3% = 0.03
      1.0 - 0.03 = 0.97
      0.97* 405 = ANSWER

      You should really try to do these yourself, because you are only cheating yourself when it comes to your test.

32. QUESTION:
    Algerian and Moroccan handicraft shop in Newtown NSW Australia, advice?
    Hey there, I am also a Berber from Algeria.
    I saw in one website that there is an Algerian and Moroccan handicraft (tagines, ceramics, pottery, lanterns, jewellery, poufs, rugs, slippers, tea glasses, tables, trays, etc etc etc) shop on 62 Enmore road Newtown NSW Australia that is closing down (Relocating) in few weeks time (I guess on 24 April 2011), apparently they are giving huge discounts.
    Because I am not from the area, I cannot physically go there as I am currently in Perth. I want to ask if there is anyone that knows the shop, that has seen the products they are selling, the quality, their email or telephone number, and what are the discounts they are offering.
    I want to buy lots of things for my home and this the best opportunity for me to buy Algerian and Moroccan stuffs cheap.
    Appreciate your help.

    • ANSWER:
      It seems the phone number for this shop is 0412 961 974 (from the Yellow Pages).

      Don't worry about what 'gamerpc' said about the shop being empty. Photos on Google Maps are not live, and this photo could have been taken years ago.

33. QUESTION:
    Funny story about bathing cats ~ pet owners will giggle ?
    Some people say cats never have to be bathed. They say cats lick
    themselves clean. They say cats have a special enzyme of some sort in
    their saliva that works like new, improved Wisk - dislodging the dirt
    where it hides and whisking it away.

    I've spent most of my life believing this folklore. Like most blind
    believers, I've been able to discount all the facts to the contrary - the
    kitty odors that lurk in the corners of the garage and dirt smudges that
    cling to the throw rug by the fireplace.

    The time comes, however, when a man must face reality; when he must look
    squarely in the face of massive public sentiment to the contrary and
    announce: "This cat smells like a port-a-potty on a hot day in Juarez."

    When that day arrives at your house, as it has in mine, I have some advice
    you might consider as you place your feline friend under you arm and head
    for the bathtub:

    * Know that although the cat has the advantage of quickness and lack of
    concern for human life, you have the advantage of strength. Capitalize on
    that advantage by selecting the battlefield. Don't try to bathe him in an
    open area where he can force you to chase him. Pick a very small bathroom.
    If your bathroom is more than four feet square, I recommend that you get
    in the tub with the cat and close the sliding-glass doors as if you were
    about to take a shower. (A simple shower curtain will not do. A berserk
    cat can shred a three-ply rubber shower curtain quicker than a politician
    can shift positions.)

    * Know that a cat has claws and will not hesitate to remove all the skin
    from your body. Your advantage here is that you are smart and know how to
    dress to protect yourself. I recommend canvas overalls tucked into
    high-top construction boots, a pair of steel-mesh gloves, an army helmet,
    a hockey face mask and a long-sleeve flak jacket.

    * Prepare everything in advance. There is no time to go out for a towel
    when you have a cat digging a hole in your flak jacket. Draw the water.
    Make sure the bottle of kitty shampoo is inside the glass enclosure. Make
    sure the towel can be reached, even if you are lying on your back in the
    water.

    * Use the element of surprise. Pick up your cat nonchalantly, as if to
    simply carry him to his supper dish. (Cats will not usually notice your
    strange attire. They have little or no interest in fashion as a rule. If
    he does notice your garb, calmly explain that you are taking part in a
    product- testing experiment for J.C. Penney.)

    * Once you are inside the bathroom, speed is essential to survival. In a
    single liquid motion, shut the bathroom door, step into the tub enclosure,
    slide the glass door shut, dip the cat in the water and squirt him with
    shampoo. You have begun one of the wildest 45 seconds of your life. Cats
    have no handles.

    Add the fact that he now has soapy fur, and the problem is radically
    compounded. Do not expect to hold on to him for more that two or three
    seconds at a time. When you have him, however, you must remember to give
    him another squirt of shampoo and rub like crazy. He'll then spring free
    and fall back into the water, thereby rinsing himself off. (The national
    record is - for cats - three latherings, so don't expect too much.)

    * Next, the cat must be dried. Novice cat bathers always assume this part
    will be the most difficult, for humans generally are worn out at this
    point and the cat is just getting really determined. In fact, the drying
    is simple compared to what you have just been through. That's because by
    now the cat is semipermanently affixed to your right leg. You simply pop
    the drain plug with your foot, reach for your towel and wait.
    (Occasionally, however, the cat will end up clinging to the top of your
    army helmet. If this happens, the best thing you can do is to shake him
    loose and to encourage him toward your leg.) After all the water is
    drained from the tub, it is a simple matter to just reach down and dry the
    cat.

    In a few days the cat will relax enough to be removed from your leg. He
    will usually have nothing to say for about three weeks and will spend a
    lot of time sitting with his back to you. He might even become
    psychoceramic and develop the fixed stare of a plaster figurine.

    You will be tempted to assume he is angry. This isn't usually the case. As
    a rule he is simply plotting ways to get through your defenses and injure
    you for life the next time you decide to give him a bath. But, at least
    now he smells a lot better.

    • ANSWER:
      lol, that's funny

34. QUESTION:
    Want to get rid of my buyers agent but feel guilty.?
    Agent knows alot so that is good
    showed me many properties so I feel bad, as they get no pay til we buy
    Problem: too pushy,pushing for higher price properties and doesn't like making lower offers
    They are obligated to deliver offers but get moody when they don't approve-I don't want to put up with moods-if writing the letter isn't 'worth it' then they could charge a fee or something.
    Acts like it is rude to make lower offer, but if my house was for sale 100 days I'd like to hear any offers.
    I found a lower priced house on the web-scratched floor-I can cover with rug or get it fixed-agent discouraged me and tried to lead me to higher priced house-I ended up not even visiting either one.
    After you offer there is inspection and I said if something big is discovered I will ask for discount- agent says no you can't do that-resulted in big argument-but if I can't do that then how can I offer-agent then later said that you can kill the whole deal if something big is discovered-so its okay

    • ANSWER:
      I agree with the others, it doesn't sound like your agent is really trying to work for YOU. That stinks because that's what a buyer's agent is for. Sounds like your agent is looking for the highest commission s/he can make (hence pushing you towards higher-priced properties, telling you that you can't ask for a discount which you TOTALLY can, although you may not get it).

      If you don't like the way the agent is treating you but you feel guilty about potentially firing him/her, then you should sit down with the agent and talk about it. If you signed a contract with the agent, it's his/her responsbility to provide acceptable service to you. If you are not happy and your agent can't or won't make it right then you have the right to terminate your contract with the agent.

      You may feel bad, but if getting a house according to your terms is your end goal, then you need to find an agent who is willing to do that for you. Real estate agents can be tricky - they have to walk a fine line between doing what's best for you, the customer (getting you the best house at the best price) and what's best for them (getting the highest commission possible). Not all agents can do that.

35. QUESTION:
    After a long ugly silent treatment from your spouse do they suddenly turn around and act like nothings wrong?
    After another long silent treatment given me by my spouse he walks into my room and asks if I want to go to dinner with him as if nothings wrong? As if the 2 month hiatus he took from our marriage is now declared "over" by him. and now we can resume as if nothing ever happened. Just goes back to business as usual .
    No explanations, no accountability, no repentance or trying to work out serious issues. He wants me to go back to this sick pattern of dancing around problems by never addressing them. He Just totally discount and diminishes them. I think he believes that if you don't recognize them then they don't exist. In his mind anyway. This is the same old song and dance over and over. After a reprehensible, inconsiderate deed, then a long icy silent treatment he turns on a dime and acts like nothing ever happened. No accountability. Just tries to sweep it under the rug. He feels arrogant and entitled. He just dances around issues and stonewalls and goes back to "business as usual.

    • ANSWER:
      Short and sweet version: My husband used to do this to me. If I was anything less than perfect, I would get the silent treatment.

      I finally sat him down and calmy, coolly discussed this with him. I told him that in no uncertain terms, this would be the last time I would tolerate the silent treatment. I told him what he could expect the next time he decided to pull this stunt (the equivalent of a temper tantrum). I explained that the next time, I would pack up the kids, the pets, and all our belongings, and we would leave without him. He needed to find a better way to work out his issues.

      It never happened again, and that was maybe 15 years ago? We have been married 27+ years, and every year does get better. It's hard work, but it is worth it.

      Stick up for yourself. If he sees you gaining more respect for your own self, he may step up and be the man and husband he should be.

      Good luck!

36. QUESTION:
    Funny story about bathing cats ~ pet owners will giggle lol?
    Some people say cats never have to be bathed. They say cats lick
    themselves clean. They say cats have a special enzyme of some sort in
    their saliva that works like new, improved Wisk - dislodging the dirt
    where it hides and whisking it away.

    I've spent most of my life believing this folklore. Like most blind
    believers, I've been able to discount all the facts to the contrary - the
    kitty odors that lurk in the corners of the garage and dirt smudges that
    cling to the throw rug by the fireplace.

    The time comes, however, when a man must face reality; when he must look
    squarely in the face of massive public sentiment to the contrary and
    announce: This cat smells like a port-a-potty on a hot day in Juarez.

    When that day arrives at your house, as it has in mine, I have some advice
    you might consider as you place your feline friend under you arm and head
    for the bathtub:

    * Know that although the cat has the advantage of quickness and lack of
    concern for human life, you have the advantage of strength. Capitalize on
    that advantage by selecting the battlefield. Don't try to bathe him in an
    open area where he can force you to chase him. Pick a very small bathroom.
    If your bathroom is more than four feet square, I recommend that you get
    in the tub with the cat and close the sliding-glass doors as if you were
    about to take a shower. (A simple shower curtain will not do. A berserk
    cat can shred a three-ply rubber shower curtain quicker than a politician
    can shift positions.)

    * Know that a cat has claws and will not hesitate to remove all the skin
    from your body. Your advantage here is that you are smart and know how to
    dress to protect yourself. I recommend canvas overalls tucked into
    high-top construction boots, a pair of steel-mesh gloves, an army helmet,
    a hockey face mask and a long-sleeve flak jacket.

    * Prepare everything in advance. There is no time to go out for a towel
    when you have a cat digging a hole in your flak jacket. Draw the water.
    Make sure the bottle of kitty shampoo is inside the glass enclosure. Make
    sure the towel can be reached, even if you are lying on your back in the
    water.

    * Use the element of surprise. Pick up your cat nonchalantly, as if to
    simply carry him to his supper dish. (Cats will not usually notice your
    strange attire. They have little or no interest in fashion as a rule. If
    he does notice your garb, calmly explain that you are taking part in a
    product- testing experiment for J.C. Penney.)

    * Once you are inside the bathroom, speed is essential to survival. In a
    single liquid motion, shut the bathroom door, step into the tub enclosure,
    slide the glass door shut, dip the cat in the water and squirt him with
    shampoo. You have begun one of the wildest 45 seconds of your life. Cats
    have no handles.

    Add the fact that he now has soapy fur, and the problem is radically
    compounded. Do not expect to hold on to him for more that two or three
    seconds at a time. When you have him, however, you must remember to give
    him another squirt of shampoo and rub like crazy. He'll then spring free
    and fall back into the water, thereby rinsing himself off. (The national
    record is - for cats - three latherings, so don't expect too much.)

    * Next, the cat must be dried. Novice cat bathers always assume this part
    will be the most difficult, for humans generally are worn out at this
    point and the cat is just getting really determined. In fact, the drying
    is simple compared to what you have just been through. That's because by
    now the cat is semipermanently affixed to your right leg. You simply pop
    the drain plug with your foot, reach for your towel and wait.
    (Occasionally, however, the cat will end up clinging to the top of your
    army helmet. If this happens, the best thing you can do is to shake him
    loose and to encourage him toward your leg.) After all the water is
    drained from the tub, it is a simple matter to just reach down and dry the
    cat.

    In a few days the cat will relax enough to be removed from your leg. He
    will usually have nothing to say for about three weeks and will spend a
    lot of time sitting with his back to you. He might even become
    psychoceramic and develop the fixed stare of a plaster figurine.

    You will be tempted to assume he is angry. This isn't usually the case. As
    a rule he is simply plotting ways to get through your defenses and injure
    you for life the next time you decide to give him a bath. But, at least
    now he smells a lot better.

    • ANSWER:
      Well-I thought it was funny-pretty funny as a matter of fact!

37. QUESTION:
    Why you should vote for me as president.?
    If you vote for me as president i would turn this country to a wonderful beautiful place. I won't lie and keep sh!t under the rug. I won't lie to america and keep things under the rug. I will keep it real. I will also for sure keep the promises i make and won't disown them once i get elected.

    I first would work on the economy because it sucks alot. I would send a stimulus check to hard working low income families and that include middle class and low class plus poor families. I will also stop these banks from being greedy and going up on people. I will help out small business so they could get back on there feet to help generate sh!t loads of jobs.

    Health Care:

    Ok now you rich folks don't be so greedy. I will require EVERYONE to have insurance. But if you can't afford it i will have programs that will help you out. Low income families will receive discounts so you dumbasses don't have to go running around panicking calling me a spic because i taken money from the rich people. So rest and trust me when i say you won't go bankrupt.

    I will also open open up a organization world wide called the homeless people outreach. I would require homeless people to get it together. It will be tons of help for them to be able get there identity and also the program will assist them with education and job training. Those who refuse will face up to 1 Year in jail. Out of respect though if they don't want to join they must sign a refusal paper and atleast take a tour.

    I will make abortions illegal because i feel its being abused by girls for another way out of dealing with responsibility. If a girl was to get pregnant from: Rape Or Incest if she has proof i will make it so she can get a abortion or do whatever she feel is best without facing anytime. Also for those who are fighting a medical condition that is deadly or require treatments that could hard the baby she will also be allowed to get an abortion with proof. However if a girl gets pregnant and get a abortion illegally she will face voluntary manslaughter since shes not the one doing the actual procedure but was area of her actions. I only will do this because if a girl is bright enough to lay down with a male without using protection she should know the consequences. The male is also required to talk about protection before any intercourse and need to have a agreement signed by there partner.
    I would also bring all the troops back home because all there doing is sitting over there being killed when all i will do is have them protect the US boarders. And make sure we step up on tight security.
    Dude im not gay sorry and of course thats me.
    haha ok adventure dude cool

    • ANSWER:
      "I won't lie and keep sh!t under the rug. I won't lie to america and keep things under the rug. I will keep it real"

      Then i'm afraid that politicians will have no use for you, you will destroy them

      Politics is a lie, stay away

38. QUESTION:
    Have men become unimportant to society ?

    I've just concluded two months of research for an english elective. I had to write a 20 page essay on

    "Modern man lives in a society that makes it difficult for him to become a real man, yet he has the power in him, to do so"

    And to put it bluntly, some of the stuff I came accross is very depressing.

    For example, there was this book published by and Australian researcher Dr Jim Macnamara, where it was quoted that out of over 2000 media articles he read, over 70% were negative towards men. and only 12% were actually positive.

    http://www.physorg.com/news83863660.html

    That's just one source. There are dozens of others I came accross.

    And the sad thing is, nobody seems to care about this. People would rather sweep it under the rug and say "well men have been dominant for all of history"

    But that's unfair.

    Even on comparism of father's day to mother's day.

    On mothers day we hear nothing but praise. For those of us who are religious, we hear how motherhood is compared to MARY.

    But on father's day, there are hardly any commercials on tv. Hardly any discounts or sales at local stores. And if there is any sort of presentation, it must include "the evils of absent/abusive fathers etc. "

    As a young man coming of age, I find this depressing.

    Ladies, do you think men are still important and relevant ?

    • ANSWER:
      it is because women always felt that men had more...so we gave to much to women .....there is no balance...it is sorta depressing but i make a difference..if a woman treats me like sh1t ...ill treat her like sh1t right back.....i love being a good person but i wont take b.s. despite gender

39. QUESTION:
    Are men relevant anymore ? Or are we unimportant ?
    I've just concluded two months of research for an english elective. I had to write a 20 page essay on

    "Modern man lives in a society that makes it difficult for him to become a real man, yet he has the power in him, to do so"

    And to put it bluntly, some of the stuff I came accross is very depressing.

    For example, there was this book published by and Australian researcher Dr Jim Macnamara, where it was quoted that out of over 2000 media articles he read, over 70% were negative towards men. and only 12% were actually positive.

    http://www.physorg.com/news83863660.html

    That's just one source. There are dozens of others I came accross.

    And the sad thing is, nobody seems to care about this. People would rather sweep it under the rug and say "well men have been dominant for all of history"

    But that's unfair.

    Even on comparism of father's day to mother's day.

    On mothers day we hear nothing but praise. For those of us who are religious, we hear how motherhood is compared to MARY.

    But on father's day, there are hardly any commercials on tv. Hardly any discounts or sales at local stores. And if there is any sort of presentation, it must include "the evils of absent/abusive fathers etc. "

    As a young man coming of age, I find this depressing.

    Ladies, do you think men are still important and relevant ?

    • ANSWER:
      It is unfair when men are demonized for sure.

      Although I really don't think Father's Day also includes any BS about absent Fathers, where is that happening? =/

      I definitely think there's been way too much sensationalist media coverage over the past decade that does is demonizing men, making it seem like we should be afraid of every man we encounter until he proves he's 'safe'...it does disturb me. I see the fear in people, not just women, but people in general if you're in a place that is somewhat secluded and a man comes your way...it's crazy.

      I think it will change though, I don't believe we'll continue to buy into the BS and people will realize that most media is an industry like any other where it's all boiling down to profit. They'll realize that we're only seeing the most extreme or emotional 'human interest' stories, and we'll all learn to see things in a more realistic way...hopefully sooner than later =o)

40. QUESTION:
    How to word this sale?
    I sell rugs, and I am trying to offer the following sale

    Out of 100s of rug designs I going to select 30 and offer just one of each of the 30 rugs at discount till the end of the month..

    How ever I need to word this sale in short and clear way. Please help figure out the wording..Thanks

    • ANSWER:

41. QUESTION:
    HELP!-- The carpet is hard and stained. How do I fix this?
    I am moving into an apartment in AS IS condition in order to get a discounted rental payment. I went in today to take a look at things to add onto my list of to do's and decided to take a real good look at the carpet. First, its dark red, a combination of red and maroon. Secondly, when opening the blinds to see the carpet I discovered there are dark colored stains all over the carpet. Then I took off my shoes to see how it feels and its hard. There are spots that feel soft and somewhat fluffy as this carpet should, however, the majority of the carpet is stiff to walk on and kind of sticky feeling. I am going to rent a rug doctor to try to shampoo the carpet real well, but need to know if there is a suggested carpet cleaning chemical for this issue or a suggested carpet cleaning method to use for this type of situation? Any help will be greatly appreciated! The landlord claims to have already cleaned the

    • ANSWER:
      You can try to shampoo it, use the soap they sell you, add on cap of bleach and one cap of Dawn dish soap. We've been cleaning carpets all over the Vegas area for years and this has worked out fine.
      The next day go in wth a straw broom and broom the carpet, do it one way only, works fine.

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