I live in a townhouse Bel Air currently, I do like my neighbors and the close proximity to all the restaurants, shopping centers, and my school. But it stops there, I do not like the elementary school my son attends. It is also not diverse enough for me or my family, we have had a few run-ins here when it comes to ignorance. It is getting better and more people are moving here every week, but I don’t want to wait. It is also very expensive to live in Bel Air, and I am not sure if it is worth it, crime is the same here as it is every other place I have lived if not more. I have seen crack-heads, someone pulled from a house that overdosed, and a police raid at someone’s home where the guy was growing a crap load of weed, seriously I have pics… I couldn’t believe it. This is suppose to be a great neighborhood and all this happened in the same month. I have seen more of the cops here than I have when I lived in Atlanta, Detroit, and NY.

Now I have done a little research and found out that Joppatowne elementary is supposedly a great school, and I found a very nice apartment in a more comfortable price range, but when I drove to Joppa, there was absolutely nothing around and it looked kind of drab. I am kinda of worried. I know nothing about this city, or the people. I would like to hear from someone who actually lives or have lived there. What do you think of Joppa? Do you like it there? Is it safe for a family with kids in elementary school? Was is there to do? where is everything? I like to shop at safeway, and didn’t see a decent grocery anywhere, I know I could drive to white marsh, but I really don’t like to drive that far. I have been so close to everything for many years now, even before Bel Air, I could walk or ride my bike to the mall, or the grocery store.

Thanks for any help or comments!

I’ve finished culinary school and an externship in a fine-dining restaurant. I’m ready to get a full-time job in the kitchen. It’s embarrassing to say, however, that I have no idea how.

I’ve heard things about calling in to speak with the chef or manager, I’ve heard about walk-ins, etc. But I really don’t know what the best way to go about this is. From what I’ve seen there are almost no restaurants that advertise any open positions whatsoever, so do I call the restaurant and ask to make an appointment? Do I e-mail them my resume? Do I contact the chef or manager directly if possible? I’ve only just turned seventeen, you see, and although I am exceptionally farther ahead, I’d assume most people would see this as a problem. Any advice would be helpful, especially from those of you who are experienced.

ok so my boyfriend and i had a baby six months ago, just last month we finally got a place of our own, we didnt want to rush anything bc we had only been together a year. anyway long story short, we finally decided it was time to move in together and things have been great, until recently. i had to quit my job bc i worked ina different town. my bf was understanding about it bc he knew it was ridiculous for me to spend so much time driving back and forth. he told me hed take care of the bills while i looked for another job. well here we are three weeks later and still nothing, i swear i have applied everywhere in town! it is hard to finda job right now, i have even applied at fast food restaurants, anything, i just need to be working. i called him an hour ago on his lunch break, he works nights, and he had this pissy attitude, and i asked him what his deal was and he says to me taht he is tired of me doing nothing, and that if something doesnt change quick hes going to kick me out, which is crap, my name is on the lease and i paid all the deposits, not him. anyway, i was like what the hell u know ive been putting in applications every freaking day and trying so hard and he said that it doesnt matter that hes just tired of me doing nothing. well then i got mad, bc i dont do nthing. i take care of the baby day and night by myself bc he works at night and sleeps all day, i clean the house, i do the shopping for the house, i have his dinner ready every night for him before he goes to work, most nights i cant even sit down and eat with him bc im feeding the baby her dinner as well. he helps me with nothing. he never changes a diaper, he never feeds the baby, he wouldnt even watch her for fifteen mins tonight while i ran to return a movie, he made me take her with me bc he was playing a video game. im so pissed by this comment he made of me doing nothing, when i take care of t he house and the baby all the time with no help, and im busting my ass trying to find a job, but what he doesnt understand is that its hard for me to find a job bc i have to work certain hours around his shift bc we dont have a babysitter. honestly right now my first instinct is to tell him to go fuck himself bc him talking to me that way and telling me i do nothing is just ridiculous in my eyes, but im just wondering if maybe im overreacting and i should jsut turn off the phone and cool down bc all i wanna do right now is call him back and tell him to kiss my ass. i understand he is the one working, but he only works eight hours, then he comes home and sleeps for ten, gets up plays video games and goes back to work, so for himt o tell me i do nothing….ugh!!! im so furious!!!

My wife and I are taking a cross-country road trip adventure to Vegas from Chicago for a week. We’re visiting places you see on “Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives” on the Food Network when we go through Kansas, but the show never featured any restaurants in Colorado, and we’re stopping over in Denver. So what is the one thing we absolutely need to try in the area (or from Denver on the way to Vegas) or the best restaurant with food we can’t get in Chicago. Any suggestions?

Keep in mind, I DON’T want this translated into english! I want this to be in German. Convert the following to the Perfect past tense, Prateritum, and the Future. I also need it to be rewritten using only ONE of wollen, konnen, sollen, durfen, mochten.

Gröger und Schlock sind in einem Restaurant. Sie essen zu Abend. Sie sehen Zaza mit einem Mann. Sie sitzen an einem anderen Tisch in der Nähe des Fensters. Die zwei Männer beobachten sie. Dann verlassen Zaza und ihr Begleiter das Restaurant. Zaza lässt ihre Tasche auf dem Tisch. Schlock stehlt die Tasche. Schlock und Gröger gehen aus dem Restaurant. Sie finden eine Telefonzelle. Dort untersuchen sie Zazas Handtasche. Plötzlich steht der Kellner aus dem Restaurant vor ihnen. Sie kommen mit ihm zurück ins Restaurant. Er bringt sie in das Nebenzimmer des Restaurants. Der Kellner nimmt ihnen die Tasche ab. Er entdeckt eine Liste mit Namen und ein Flugticket nach Frankfurt in der Tasche. Alle Männer auf der Liste heissen Helmut Schmidt. Gröger und Schlock zahlen dem Kellner 200 Mark. Sie folgen Zaza nach Frankfurt. Aber sie haben kein geld.

my topic is to find a solution to end obesity
i have 2 solutions but i don’t know witch 1 to choose

1. make a program that whips you while running so you could keep on going, and wearing an ankle bracelet to supervise if you go to a fast food restaurant and if you are eating good. and if dont follow these instructions you will have to pay a fine of $55, the progam will last until you lose weight and be fit.

2. my other solution is to prohibit extra large clothes that way people will really want to loose weight

hey everyone! we are stephanie and sarah and weve created a little list of random facts (each of us chose to include different aspects) describing us for a survey. wed like to know who you would rather go out with (or be friends with if you dont swing that way) and we want to make it clear that this is just for fun and our way of killing boredom! thanks for answering guys
steph
-atheist. liberal. vegetarian. loves the gays
-red hair… fair skinned… light blue eyes, light green in center
-originally from california but moved to connecticut in elementary. loves traveling to other states and countries
-ballet (including pointe), tap, jazz, and modern dancer. occasionally takes yoga class. took karate for seven years
-loves any type of music except country. mainly interested in pop/rock
-fave songs are blackbird by the beatles, hey soul sister by train, bounce by the cab, and naive by the kooks
-every advanced class (in school) possible
-shy around strangers. loves hugs
-favorite shows include family guy and lost
-prefers warm weather
-loves comedy + horror movies.
-5′5″ and 115 lbs
-interested in trying new activities
-perfect date would be going to an amusement park (preferably six flags) or camping out on a beach

sarah
-catholic. conservative. eats meat on a regular basis. disturbed by public displays of homosexual affection
-brunette (almost black)… tan skin… very dark brown eyes
-lived in connecticut entire life. prefers to stay close to home
-singer + pianist. extremely interested in theater and aspiring actress
-loves most types of music (especially country) hates hardcore music.
-fave songs are jesus take the wheel by carrie underwood, you belong with me by taylor swift, need you now by lady antebellum, and drops of jupiter by train
-every advanced class possible except a year ahead in math instead of two
-shy. loves hugs
-favorite shows include american idol, glee, and spanish soap operas
-prefers cool weather
-loves comedy + romantic movies. hates horrors
-5′4″ and 110 lbs
-enjoys traditional pastimes
-perfect date would be a romantic dinner at a nice restaurant (preferably italian)

Okay, my mom has this annoying rule that she wants me to get a job before I get my temps. Ya, not my license, my temps. I totally understand that she wants me to be capable of paying for my own gas and insurance, but seeing as there are so few jobs available in my area, and those jobs are being filled by older, more qualified, and jobless people, I would need to get a job farther away from my house - like, more than your average walking distance. I am 16 and I have been able to get my temps now for almost a year. I am very capable of driving, and can already drive, its just a matter of being able to drive legally. I already have a car, my mom even bought it for me (ironic. Right?) and she is still saying that I need a job. I have applied at every fast food restaurant known to man around town and just about any other business that hires minors. I am being made fun of by this idiotic kid at school who is younger than me and always rubs it in my face that he can drive. My best friend has her license, and many of my other friends are about to get their licenses. I am getting so tired of the fact that everyone around me is getting privileges handed to them, while I have to actually earn everything I get. It is hard enough to keep my grades at a passing level as is, and I have no idea how I am going to fit a job on top of that. My mom just doesn’t seem to understand that school is a job in end of itself, I wouldn’t have a stable, always available ride everyday, and if I get a job, my grades are going to suffer from it, ergo, bad college application. I need to find a way to convince my mom that a job is not something that I want to get into right now because I am concerned with just passing school, let alone doing that and a job. After I get my license, I will be able to alter my school schedule for next year to be able to have school part time and get out early to go to a job, but I would need my license first. I am very willing to get a job, but since it is hard enough for me to keep my grades up, I would rather get a license first, then make arrangements with my school schedule. Does anyone have any advice?

Btw: I doubt insurance is a big deal for her to pay, she has gotten a new job recently and has obtained quite a few raises. She paid my brother’s insurance while he was jobless, which was for a year, so I don’t see why she couldn’t pay for mine like she did for my brother. Anyway, my insurance would be cheaper for me than my brother, because rates with our insurance company are lower for girls, and he has been in a minor accident before.

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everyone please help i need someone to talk to i think he might hurt me

So when i graduated from high school, ALL of the friends went away for college, i went to community college. I was sad, and started working at this restaurant. my first day i met a guy, it was also his first day, and we hit it off perfectly. in the matter of weeks we became BEST FRIENDS. we were inseparable. literally every free moment i had was spent with him. we had so much fun. and he was really funny, cute, and charming.
he was a senior that year, so i got to meet alot of his friends, and everyone loved him, and he had every girl chasing him for his attention. so eventually as time went on, i developed a crush on him. and it seemed liked he liked me too, even thou i suspected he was bisexual/gay. but the more we hung the more i thought he was straight.

he would take me out to eat everyday, gave me gifts, and made me feel so special. however i noticed that he treated everyone else around him bad. especially his family. and he used ppl.
so i thought that he spent so much time with me cuz he liked me, however one day he told me even thou he knew alot of ppl that i was the only friend he ever had.

well soon, i discovered he shoplifted often, and he got me into it. i knew my parents had plenty of money and i didnt need to steal, but i saw how he would still literally thousands of dollars of stuff without ever getting caught. i mean out the mall, high end stores like saks, nordstroms, nemian marcus, target. i knew it was wrong, but we did it so much i never thought about gettin caught.
well eventually we did, and we went to jail, i had been stopped months before, and he didnt do around me anymore. but he did that day and. we went to jail. and he never even said sorry.

i forgave him, i couldnt stay mad at him, i was sooo in love with him. he was the first boy i trusted in years. he would tell me that he wanted to marry me and this stuff. and it seemed lik he was serious.
but he never asked me out. we spent everyday together and he never even kissed me, we would hold hands but thats it. but we never talked about it, to me it seemd lik actions spoke louder than words

i noticed that he was using everyone around. and he didnt care about anybody feelings.
he has a rough home life. his parents still together, married, living together. but the daddy cheats and has who knows how many kids. and the momma girlfriend spends the night everyday.
the aunt, grandma, his younger sister (she is bipolar), mother, are all gay. and he told me was raped by a family member when he was a child. i think it was man. but he didnt say.

all of his friends always joke and say he is crazy as hell, and be surprised when they here i never seen him fight. turns out he fights all the time and is diagnosed BIPOLAR///(and later on wit multiple personalities) and was medicated for it.
but he wont even argue with me. he also told me that he hates animals. killed his sister rabbit cause she got it around his birthday. and killed his puppy cause it bit him. and killed fish too. and doesnt feel bad.

so i found out that he is gay. and i ask him, he denies, but i seen pictures and text on his ex phone. but he only used the boy for money. he doesnt care about nobody but his self. he tricked the boy to think he was in love with him. and they were soul mates. but he ended up cheating with him wit this boy who goes to my school, which brings me to the problem.

one day him and his dad got into a bad fight. i went to pick him up, and he was bleeding. i am now away to college, and he ended up coming to stay with me. it was suppose to be for a lil bit till he could go back home. but he wouldnt leave. and he basically sucked every penny i had. i got a dollar, i gave him 50 cent or more cause i was sooo in love. but thats when i found out about the first boy. he would take out both of us and pay for me. he was so nice. but a victim.
i mean i just couldnt kick him out, he started treating me bad, and didnt appreciate all i did for him, i mean i even gotten him out of jail during the summer. but i was scared to kick him out, i didnt know why thou. it was lik a lil voice saying dont do it.

i always knew something wasnt right with him, so the other day i looked up antisocial disorder, and realized he fits every single symptom to a T. and not he matches like, well he did this once,.. no everything is just apart of him.

his ex gf got in contact with me trying to warn me to get away. she was tellin me how she waited on him for over and year so i shouldnt waste my time. and i found out he lies about everything. he will take something in someone life and make into his. ex. i askd wat his dad did for a living. he said he worked for sprint. his ex said her dad worked for sprint and he was lying. it was a bunch of stuff lik that

.charm
.con artist- the best ever
.grandiose sense of self-thinks he is a celebrity
.pathological
i’m sorry i guess that my thing was too long and did put everything.

he lives with me at my apartment at school. and if i kick him out he wont have anywhere to go. semester doesnt end till may. so im stuck there till then. im scared to death to kick him out cause he knows how to break into my room. and he knows where i live and where my parents work. he might try to tear up my car or something. or try to kill me. im scared he might hurt me

I am going out to dinner at a restaurant and the menu contains 3 main dish options. I know that none of the 3 are “healthy” but is there any way to offer advice on the one that would the less calorie meal:

Roast Beef Tenderloin with Sauvignon Shallet and Mushroom sauce
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Rice Noodles and plum teryaki sauce
Foccacia Encrusted Chicken over Cheese Tortolini and Marinara Sauce

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks