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Question #1:

What's wrong with using this crib?

So last night, I was driving home and one of my neighbors put a crib on the curb (My wife and I are having our first, just found out about a week ago!). So I stopped to check it out and it is in great shape, and had only been out there for maybe half an hour. Presumably, this was only put out because their own child is too old for it. I looked it over, took it home, and put it together, and it is in excellent condition. I was planning on getting a new mattress for it, even though the current one is like new, and using the frame. My wife says no way are we using this. I priced it and it's about a $350.00 crib new.

We are doing okay financially, not quite living paycheck to paycheck anymore, but we aren't exactly swimming in cash either. Am I wrong to think it's a good idea to save money by using this, when it's in great shape?

Question #2:

Multiple networks: Networking issue?

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Windows 7 Home Edition
Version 6.1 Build 7600

Relevant information:
Broadcom 2046 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR USB Dongle with First Connect
Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi Finder
Samsung SGH-A887 (AT&T)
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Hello everyone! I have a little networking/connection problem I would appreciate assistance with.

I have a Samsung SGH-A887 Solstice cell phone with a 3G service plan that has Bluetooth dial-up modem capabilities. That is, when I have my phone close enough to my computer, I can establish a decent connection via Bluetooth to the Internet through my phone. I frequently use this as a way to access the internet when my alternative connection method (described below) is not available.

My real connection is my 11 Mbps High-Speed wireless connection. I am frequently connected to this network, but when certain conditions do not apply, I find myself unable to connect to this particular network and must resort to the slower and less stable cell-phone dial-up doodad.

When I am using either connection independent of the other, everything is fine and dandy. Both connections run well, and I have very few problems: mostly related to Win7 and Chrome, however. The problems begin when both connections are active simultaneously. If my wireless connection and dial-up connection are both active, they seem to cancel each other out (or something), and the connection ends up being SLOWER than the bandwidth of the two combined connections. Not statistically, but performance wise.

I am fairly new to the world of networking (veterans would probably notice. I bet I butchered a number or terms, and am leaving out relevant information. I apologize). I am still learning the ropes to the behind-the-scenes world of the Internet. I like to think I have a pretty good understanding of the basics, but when it comes to the nitty-gritty details, I get lost. When I found out my phone could be a modem, I was ecstatic.

What I'm trying to ask, I guess, is if anyone has had this problem before, and has found a workable solution. And if the answer to that is no, if there are any networking tools I could familiarize myself with that I could use to diagnose the problem myself. Please don't include experience as a factor of weather I will understand the program or not - I can learn quickly. I would actually prefer getting a summation of all known useful networking tools that could assist me, opposed to just getting a straightforward answer, but whatever the collective group of Yahoo! Answers can come up with is good enough for me.

Please please please inform me as to what other details would be required to answer this question. I will try to leave it open as long as possible.

Thank you!
--Tsuji_Wolf

Question #3:

I think I like this woman from college, we've been walking together and going out places?

I'll try and explain this a bit: I met this woman while I was at the computer labs at my school. She was talking to her friend(whom was my math teacher) and they were going over this essay paper. I was in her class so I walked over and asked if I could help, the math teacher said it was ok but warned me that this one was special to her lol so I sat down and we clicked right away, we talked for 5 hours and I even offered her a ride to her friends. A few weeks passed and we didn't talk, it wasn't because I didn't want to but only because I'd sit at the labs with another friend(who was also a woman) and the woman(I'll just call Te) didn't want to bother us. Anyways eventually we meet after class, in front of the teachers office, and start talking again. We again hit it off right away, we went back to the labs together and eventually came up with this plan to walk home together. We walked 4.8 miles to her house, we traded numbers and that same day we went out to Walmart and hung out and then headed back to her place and chilled. We just recently(today actually) walked home from school again but this time we made plans to go out later to walmart, shop around and she'd treat me to food. Basically after we got home she wanted to come with me back to the college(had to do stuff) at first she had a reason but decided against it and then just wanted to go to ask a teacher some stuff(which she didn't do so I suspect it was just to go with me :P) my cousin was there so our plans changed, he was now included in this mess.

Well... our friend date went off pretty well, my cousin left us alone for the most part and we shopped around. I enjoy her company a bit and I like hanging out with her. We connect very well, she seems so nice. She was the one who asked if I wanted to walk today by the way.

The issue however(I know, what a long read) is that she dated a guy for 2 years, he cheated on her and now he wants her back. This is normally not an issue but she still somewhat hangs out with him and she honestly doesn't know what to do. I wonder if its possible for someone like me to date someone like her? what I mean is... I have little to no dating exp, I've never kissed a woman, never had sex, never actually did anything remotely to talking during school... this is like completely new to me and I honestly don't know if there's a possiblity to date her. I keep thinking she might like me, given more time, and that she might give up on the ex.

Any advice? I really wouldn't mind if someone told me what I should do, how I should convince her to date me and possibly even give me pointers as to what I should do to show that I like her. I honestly don't think walking with her and hanging out with her and doing things together will actually convince her. Then again I have no exp...
Sorry its a tad long, I wanted to some what explain the recent events instead of just saying "oh yea, I like hung out with this chick and I need to know if she likes me?" how does that help you guys?

Question #4:

If you like to read books...what kinds of books do you like to read?

And...do you like thick or thin books? Are you the kind of person that likes to read a book forever or get done with them fast?
I'm planning on writing my first book, it's been my dream forever and I have a true story that I'd like to share with people through my book...it's pretty much about my ex-fiance stealing my dog and dropping her off in another city because he didn't want to move in with the dog in my house...it's about the time that she was lost, how we looked for her, where we looked, how people helped, how hard it is to go through losing a dog (can't imagine how it would be with a family member) and how we found her...and what she went through and how she came back home. There's a lot of details to my story but it's made a lot of people cry on this website where they led me to find her in the city where she was lost. Anyway...besides answering the questions above..do you think it would be a nice short book?
Thank you!

Question #5:

Do you think Planned Parenthood will help in this situation?

I took 2 home pregnancy tests and both came out positive.
I'm 19 and wanted the abortion pill since its really early in the pregnancy.
Do you think they can help me out?
I know this sounds immature but I just feel really embarrassed and ashamed to call.
I also don't have insurance but I do have money.

Question #6:

Build my dream home online?(for fun. not...seriously, you know?)?

I want to see it planned out and stuff, but just for fun. I don't plan on buying a home or anything for a while!!! u know i want to see it.. visually. you know? anyone know some kind of website i could build it at?

Question #7:

Horse + College? Doable?

I'm going to be off to college in August of 2010 but have a mare that I don't know how to fit into that equation.

The college I'm going to is "horsey" and has their own boarding stable for the students but the board is $800/month (fairly priced, in my opinion, once you visit the faculty!) But, it's like twice what I'm used to paying for board and I don't really want to ask my parent's to pay for it since they are paying for my tuition (which isn't exactly cheap, either).

So, since that ^^ is not really an option for me I don't know what else to do. I *really* do not want to sell her. But, maybe that's the best option. She's in her prime right now and I don't want to hold her back and not let her reach her full potential.

I also considered leasing her while I was away at college, and I'm starting to think that maybe this is the best solution. But I don't see being able to pick up where I left when I come home for the summer.

Blah....I don't know what to dooo!! I need a removed opinion for my situation. My mother says I should sell her but I really, really, really do not want to. :( Maybe I'm being selfish.... I've been trying not to think about this and repressing this but I have to make plans for her future......

So, any suggestions would help a lot. Meh....I feel like crying. :'(

Question #8:

What are some side effects of the unwanted health care if passed?

Obviously there is huge percentage of people against healthcare but these facts do not matter to those who have been licking their lips since the Clinton administration for a larger portion of the american pie. They will greedily gobble it up leaving the rest of us to fight over the crumbs.

I guess our eating crumbs will fit in nicely with their dietary plans for the overweight adults and children.

These people will not be satisfied with just healthcare. They will go after our food next as the two go hand in hand. Can you imagine the government telling you what you can and can not eat? Ban fat? Ban sugar? Ban meat? Where will it end?

Example from public school:

My kids are still in school, about 3 to 4 years ago, the powers that be decided to change the lunch menu to a more healthy one eliminating the fat and sugar intake (nothing wrong with this but read further). It began in the lunch room then branched out into breaks. Soda machines were no longer accessible to students, the teachers though could still purchase sodas. Candy and other sweets were removed from all snack machines and snack bars. Teachers were told that they could not pass candy out in the classroom as treats or rewards. The removal of all of this prompted some students to start bringing their own snacks and lunches to school. The school was then faced with a dilemia because they were still seeing soda and candy amoung the students. So they passed a rule and sent a letter out to the parents and guardians telling them not to send these forbidden items (mainly soda & candy) with the kids for their lunches and snacks. First offense was a verbal warning and confiscation of item, second was a written warning and confiscation of item, third was one day suspension, fourth was involving a meeting between parents and school officials to discuss the kid's eating habits both at school and home.

Question #9:

To wean or not to wean?I dont know what to do ?

My almost 1 year old (this friday) is breastfeeding he usually does about 3 times a day twice in the middle of the night and once before bed im at work the rest of the time. On the weekends he breastfeeds alot more cause im home when we are at the store he literally will pull my shirt down if he wants some I really planned to wean at 1 but now its here and dosent seem like he's ready but I really didnt want to go past 1 but I feel bad like a selfish mother if I force wean him but then ppl always ask me omg your still breastfeeding him and then I kinda feel weird about it but then I dunno I personally want to wean I just dont know what to do? Any advice or tips momma Im just confused about it right now like I want to do what my baby wants and seems like he still wants the boob
Susie he eats food too omg are you freakin serious I feed my kid food too I was just saying how many times he bf during the day

Question #10:

what chances do i have of obtaining a student visa?

i was born i ncolombia south america am im also a colombian citizen, ive lived 8 years in the us ilegally on a tourit visa. i have now received an I-20 from a school in the U.S and plan to go for my visa apointment soon im 19 years old and have now been living back here in colombia for 2 years. im really worried that the us consulate will deny my visa because i dont have any ties to my home country and maybe because i lived ilegally in the us even though i was under my parents control since i was really young....please help ... thank u
i left voluntarily when i was 17

Question #11:

Did they do the right thing in this situation?

I recently had an embarrassing moment in my apartment complex. I got home from the supermarket with a few bags of groceries. When I entered my apartment, I forgot my keys in the door. I locked the door though after I got in. After getting settled, I went to the washroom. While in the washroom I heard a knocking on my apartment door. I didn't answer it because I was taking a dump. But the next thing I heard was someone opening my door and a woman saying "Hello?" I was like WTF. Then she said "excuse me you forgot your keys". I never saw her and she didn't see me because I was in the washroom on the toilet. I yelled "Thank you" and she left the keys on the floor.

Even more embarrassing was the fact that I had some smelly garbage I was planning on bringing down to the apartment garbage bin. She could clearly smell it. She probably thinks I live in a pig sty (which is not true).

I appreciate someone telling me that I left my keys in the door and that someone didn't take them. But at the same time, should she have really opened the door?

What would you have done if you found someones keys in their door? Would you open their door?

Thanks

Question #12:

I'm pregnant... I don't know what to do next...?

I just found out yesterday... I took 3 home pregnancy tests and each one came out positive... I'm 18 and the father and my fiance is 17... I'm going to Planned Parenthood to confirm the pregnancy today... I worry the dad won't be able to get out of his home to support me... What do I do now? Should I start taking vitamins? I don't know what to do... I haven't told my parents yet because I'm scared they'll kick me out... Any advice?
The father does know. He was there with me when I took the pregnancy test and he's very excited! He doesn't worry but I am just a worry bug. Thanks for all the advice. I'll start taking the vitamins and discuss what to do now with the physician at Planned Parenthood today. I am excited but scared. I never thought I'd be such a young mother but I am 100% pro-life and could never abort my baby... Thanks for all the advice again... On the other hand, when I do go for my first appointment, what can I expect? I've never seen a OB/GYN before...

Question #13:

virtual tour for a house?

Is it possible that I could make a virtual tour for a house?
or can someone make one for me?
Is it even possible to make a virtual tour from just a floor plan!?
heres the house...
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Question #14:

Why did the majority of Americans support welfare reform & Bush tax cuts but overwhelmingly reject Obamacare?

In 1996, 68% of Americans favored welfare reform. In 2000, before Bush's $1.3 trillion tax cut was introduced (by the notably bipartisan duo of Senators Phil Gramm and Zell Miller,) 63% of Americans thought they were paying too much income tax; by the spring of 2001, after a month of legislative wrangling, 56% favored Bush's proposed cuts. In 2003, with the Iraq war railing in the background and a post-9/11 economy flailing at home, 52% supported the second round of cuts. Not a huge margin, perhaps, but still a majority.

A February CNN poll puts voter support for the current bill (or a similar variant thereof) at just 25%. An equal percentage thinks Congress should forget health care reform altogether, while 48% think they should start work on an entirely new bill. Of more concern to any Democrat with an eye on reelection, Independents remain unmoved by the arguments in reform's favor, with only 18% supporting it and 52% calling for an entirely new bill.

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Obama and Democrats' Health Care Plan
Polling Data
PollDateSampleFor/Favor Against/Oppose Spread
RCP Average2/2 - 2/28--40.650.2Against/Oppose +9.6
Rasmussen Reports2/27 - 2/281000 LV4452Against/Oppose +8
Ipsos/McClatchy2/26 - 2/281076 A4147Against/Oppose +6
USA Today/Gallup2/23 - 2/231009 A4249Against/Oppose +7
POS (R)2/17 - 2/18900 RV4052Against/Oppose +12
Newsweek2/17 - 2/181009 A4049Against/Oppose +9
PPP (D)2/13 - 2/15743 RV3950Against/Oppose +11
Pew Research2/3 - 2/91383 A3850Against/Oppose +12
ABC News/Wash Post2/4 - 2/81004 A4649Against/Oppose +3
Quinnipiac2/2 - 2/82617 RV3554Against/Oppose +19

Question #15:

Why does Obama & Democrats lie and claim that ramming through a bill w/o popular support has been done before?

Why do they keep lying saying that the majority of America didn't want Bush's tax cuts when that simply is not true.
What is TRUE is that not a single poll shows Americans support Obama's health care plan.

In 1996, 68% of Americans favored welfare reform.
In 2000, before Bush's $1.3 trillion tax cut was introduced (by the notably bipartisan duo of Senators Phil Gramm and Zell Miller,) 63% of Americans thought they were paying too much income tax; by the spring of 2001, after a month of legislative wrangling, 56% favored Bush's proposed cuts.
In 2003, with the Iraq war railing in the background and a post-9/11 economy flailing at home, 52% supported the second round of cuts. Not a huge margin, perhaps, but still a majority.

A February CNN poll puts voter support for the current bill (or a similar variant thereof) at just 25%. An equal percentage thinks Congress should forget health care reform altogether, while 48% think they should start work on an entirely new bill. Of more concern to any Democrat with an eye on reelection, Independents remain unmoved by the arguments in reform's favor, with only 18% supporting it and 52% calling for an entirely new bill.
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Question #16:

Why is my son constantly spitting up milk after being burped?

My son will be six weeks old on Wednesday. He used to spit up from time to time but now it is happening after just about every single feeding. Sometimes he spits up right after I am done feeding him or while he is burping. Often times I will put him in his swing after the feeding so he can be in a sort of upright position, but when I walk by later I notice he's spit up. Sometimes I will hold him for 15-20 minutes afterward to see if that will help. If I'm changing his diaper or giving him a bath, even later in the day (say one to to hours or so) he may spit up. Also if he grunts or strains (when trying to use the bathroom) he may throw up. He is bottle fed and usually dinks between 3 to 3.5 oz. at each feeding. He eats every two to three hours. If I try to stretch the feedings out any longer he cries, becomes fussy and refuses his pacifier (or keeps spitting it out after sucking it for a few seconds).

When he was first born he drank Similac Advanced, but after a couple of weeks the doctor told me to try Similac Sensitive since he was always gassy and constipated. He seemed to do better on the sensitive formula and had the occasional spit up. When he was almost five weeks I asked there was any reason I couldn't use the comparable Parents Choice formula. The doctor said that would be fine because they are basically the same thing.

I sent my husband to get the formula and when he asked which one to purchase I told him get the Parents Choice brand for fussiness and gas. The problem is that was the wrong one. When he got home I noticed it did say it was for fussiness and gas but it also said it was compared to Enfamil Gentlease on the front of the can. I assumed that since it was for fussiness and gas it would be okay so I'd just try it. Could this be the reason for the increased spit up? He's been using it for about a week now so I thought maybe his body needed time to adjust. I went to Wal-Mart the other day and notice there is a Parents Choice brand that is equivalent to Similac Sensitive. I am planning to go buy a can of that this afternoon, but will switching him to that make the problem worse?

When I took him in for gas a few weeks ago they prescribed 4 ML of liquid Zantac per day. It seemed to help at first but I'm wondering if it's working now seeming he's spitting up everytime you look around. This is so frustrating. I am a first time parent and need advice from other mothers who know what to do.
I'd like to add that I use Dr. Brown bottles and I also use the plain old traditional Gerber bottles. The 4 oz. ones that come three in a pack. The same problem seems to be occuring no matter which bottle I use, but I think the Gerber bottles make him have gas (I can see bubbles in the bottle when he sucks). However, I can hear gas rumbling through his stomach no matter which he uses. I give him Mylicon from time to time and that seems to help him pass gas but I am really concerned with the spitting up.

Question #17:

How can somebody say they read the stimulus bill and did not see any tax breaks?

Individual Tax Cuts:

1. "Making Work Pay" Tax Credit (Sec. 1001, Page 195). In tax years 2009 and 2010, the Making Work Pay provision will provide a refundable tax credit of 6.2 percent of earned income up to $400 for individuals and up to $800 for married taxpayers filing joint returns.

2. Increase in the Earned Income Tax Credit (Sec. 1002, Page 198). Go to the stimulus bill for all the details, but it essentially expands this benefit for the working poor.

3. Increased Eligibility for the Refundable Portion of Child Credit (Sec. 1003, Page 199). In 2009 and 2010, families who don’t earn enough to pay income tax would be eligible to claim the $1,000 child credit.

4. "American Opportunity" Education Tax Credit (Sec. 1004, Page 199). Increases the Hope Scholarship Credit to $2,500.

5. Refundable First-time Home Buyer Credit. (Sec. 1006, Page 202). This extended and increased the first-time home buyer tax credit from $7,500 to $8,000.

6. Temporary Suspension of Taxation of Unemployment Benefits (Sec. 1007, Page 203). This exempts from taxable gross income the first $2,400 of unemployment benefits.

7. Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Improvements to Existing Homes (Sec. 1121, Page 208). This provides up to a $1,500 tax credit for qualified energy efficiency improvements.

8. Sales Tax Deduction for Vehicle Purchases (Sec. 1008, Page 203). This allows people to write off state and local sales taxes related to the purchase of a new vehicle costing up to $49,500.

9. Premium Credits for COBRA Continuation Coverage for Unemployed Workers (Sec. 6432, Page 348)

10. Economic Recovery Credits to Recipients of Social Security, SSI, Railroad Retirement and Veterans Disability Compensation Benefits (Sec. 2201, Page 336). This was a $250 payment for senior citizens, disabled veterans and disabled people living on Social Security benefits.

11. Computers as Qualified Education Expenses in 529 Education Plans (Sec. 1005, Page 202). This allows college students to write off the expense of computers and software, provided it's for educational purpose and not for games.

12. Plug-in Electric Drive Vehicle Credit (Sec. 1141, Page 212). Allows purchasers of plug-in electric vehicles to write off up to $5,000 of their purchase (depending on the power of the battery).

13. Tax Parity for Transit Benefits (sec. 1151, Page 219). This relates to an increased exclusion amount for commuter transit benefits and transit passes.

14. Health Coverage Tax Credit Expansion (Sec. 1899, Page 309).

Small Business Tax Cuts:

1. Extension of Enhanced Small Business Expensing (Sec. 1202, Page 221). This is a temporary increase in limitations on expensing some depreciable business assets.

2. 5-Year Carryback of Net Operating Losses for Small Businesses (Sec. 1211, Page 221).

3. Extension of Bonus Depreciation (Sec. 1201, Page 220). This extends by a year election to accelerate the AMT and Research Credits in lieu of bonus depreciation.

4. Exclusion of 75% of Small Business Capital Gains from Taxes (Sec. 1241, Page 228).

5. Temporary Small Business Estimated Tax Payment Relief (Sec. 1212, Page 222).

6. Temporary Reduction of S Corporation Built-In Gains Holding Period from 10 Years to 7 Years (Sec. 1251, Page 228).

Other Business Tax Cuts:

1. Advanced Energy Investment Credit (Sec. 1302, Page 231). This relates to properties designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as those that produce
energy from the sun, wind, geothermal deposits, fuel cells, microturbines, or an energy storage system for use with electric or hybrid-electric vehicles.

2. Tax Credits for Alternative Refueling Property (Sec. 1123, Page 211). This is a temporary increase for alternative fuel vehicle refueling businesses.

3. Work Opportunity Tax Credits for Hiring Unemployed Veterans and Disconnected Youth (Sec. 1221, Page 223). This is a tax credit to provide incentive to businesses to hire unemployed veterans and "disconnected youth." That latter term is defined, in part, as young adults "not readily employable by reason of lacking a sufficient number of basic skills."

4. Delayed Recognition of Certain Cancellation of Debt Income (Sec. 1231, Page 224).

5. Election to Accelerate Recognition of Historic AMT/R&D Credits (Sec. 1201, Page 220).

From the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to fact check me if you want to.
to answer your question Ice T

Question #18:

Need transcript info please!?

My son was home schooled and graduated several years ago. He is currently applying for a new job and needs a transcript. My problem? I kept records and saved them to a file on the computer. Had report cards, lesson plans, transcripts--everything. About a year ago we had a virus on that computer (only one we had at the time) and when my husband fixed it he ended up wiping the hard drive and did not save my home school files. Don't ask me why not. Now I need to re-create a transcript-fortunately I do have enough of my paper records but I don't remember where I got a easy to use transcript. This is a new computer to me so I'm still figuring out what programs and things are on here to download files and such. Any ideas would be great! I'm searching for templates now but all help will be appreciated!!

Question #19:

half heartbroken and half happy?

okay, as a joke/plan from my friends, i requested my crush [she know i like her] on fb For "marriage". She accepted...
Then while on my home page, our "news" was on and saw a big chat. I was curious and read it...
She said that it's all a joke about us married [i know] but she "is in a relationship" with another guy. It's all a joke in the first place. [i never knew she was in a relationship > > ]
But anyways, I'm sad ... but happy for her.

Emotions are messed up in a way.. like a fake breakup... xP
That crush has someone else to love.... but i'm not forcing her in anyway to be with me..... i already did and i failed.. aha.. but we act as friends..

Question #20:

do you know friends who are learning a second language without ever planning to go to that country or?

Do you know a friend who has been learning a second language painstakingly but has never planned to live or work in that country, nor has he never needed to use that language to communicate with people at home.
Do you have friends who match the description?

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