It gave rise to tremendous national pride and led to an amazing thing never witnessed before.

I hold that very TIPS fund, that plus metals funds (PSLV, CEF: they hold actual metals, stay away from GLD,SLV), Plus DBA (global food shortage play), plus REMX (rare earth play) are the make ups of a very defensive, diversified portfolio that holds some risk but IMHO less than equity funds which we've all witnessed in the past 2yrs.

It certainly is understandable that a person may need one or two service animals in order to live independently.I'd love to witness the hearing where someone tries to claim that he/she needs two service animals PLUS 4 cats and assorted other animals ... especially if those other animals required cages (birds and hamsters in the same abode as a single cat let alone multiple cats).

But it all starts wit what your specific goals are.

I've talked with the plumber and have witnessed the dust issue first hand.

I have witnessed many sub-contractors hired being called a contractor.

The income can disappear; or worse people will buy not so good deals because there is nothing else available.....Witnessed this first hand)Thanks to all for any suggestions or for just taking time to read my overly long first post.

I would put the odds are much better than 50% that we will now truly fall into a depression.So true Jon.. even though I strongly disagree with the current spending, and entitlement socialist agenda i'm witnessing in office... it doesn't matter what side you are on!

I however am so upset with the state of the carpet, it hasn't been updated since the late 70's, it's worn thin, sinks in certain areas, it covered in stains and smells terrible, I have had it steam cleaned 3 times since we have been in here and it hasn't helped at all.I am at a loss as to what I am able to do from here as we are in a 12 month contract.Any advice on how to proceed would be very much appreciated.The landlord is nonchalant about it all and says it's only an investment property, I am at my wits end, we are 5 months in advance with rent, I have forked out well over 500 dollars for steam cleaning, I have spent almost everyday spring cleaning and have spent money on replacing the tiles for the kitchen bench.Any help would be appreciated.Thank you.

If they are "sue happy" folks they know the system and they collect even without witnesses and without E.R. visits.