My husband then asked her why she needed that 20 pound bag of dog food in the corner - she replied, "well, it's a big dog!".

Your rewards in life will always be in direct proportion to your contribution to others.

I'm currently employed in the poultry/food industry and my wife and I own and operate an ad specialties business specializing in embroidery & printing as well.

Food for thought.

  - garbage disposals are a pain in the a$$  - you're not really supposed to put much food down them at any one time - they're prone to clogging up and they are NASTY to clean out.  

Whole Foods, etc.) that would have definite pluses/minuses in the perceived value of real estate?

Micro-brewery and custom craft beers is a growing market segment as people want specialty beers and are getting away from bland beers.Most micro's are offering food as well with a bar type atmosphere.

But in general, if you're not paying for a place and have no money and no job and struggle to buy food/clothes and live in a horrible neighborhood, what incentive do you have to take care of a ghetto house that's free from section 8?

(Read this article on the SEC investigation here: http://www.mpamag.com/mortgage-originator/sec-points-finger-at-brokers-in-bofa-suit-15586.aspx In June, whistleblowers came forward and accused B of A of unscrupulous and downright illegal foreclosure practices where B of A bank officials were offering rewards to front line employees for meeting foreclosure quotas.

Food for thought.