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Answer to Can I sue the contractor who installed my deck two years ago? We found he used the wrong planking for outside use, railings not secure and steps up to deck are not connected. Another contractor says it can be dangerous.

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:17:56 -0800

Can I sue the contractor who installed my deck two years ago? We found he used the wrong planking for outside use, railings not secure and steps up to deck are not connected. Another contractor says it can be dangerous.

Probably. You can sue for the difference between the cost of materials used and what he should have used. You can probably also recover for the cost of replacement. See above answer re: the requisite proof.

Answer to Have your goals of life in the last ten years?

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:15:20 -0800

Have your goals of life in the last ten years?

Is this a question?

Answer to How would you rate yourself at gift wrapping 1 / 10. One being hopeless?

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:08:57 -0800

How would you rate yourself at gift wrapping 1 / 10. One being hopeless?

4. I always achieve my goal: cover up the gift with paper. But I always fail at making it look nice.

Answer to Who is an artist named Jon or John that sings a song called "November?"

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:06:06 -0800

Who is an artist named Jon or John that sings a song called "November?"

Ha. Well, if I'm right, then you were almost there. "Gone Til November" by Wyclef Jean?

Answer to Is Joe Jonas circumcised?

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:03:58 -0800

Is Joe Jonas circumcised?

Needs a penis first.

Answer to What, if anything, can't you say on Facebook?

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:51:52 -0800

What, if anything, can't you say on Facebook?

I say absolutely NOTHING. But that's because I know that within a few years (read: currently) employers will be scouring it all. My job is a sensitive one, and any indiscretion, even if misinterpreted, is a liability. But for a list of things not to discuss, I suppose I could start you...

Answer to Do you or have you ever laid in bed and felt it start to vibrate and shake, do you think this is natural electrical energy or what?

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:43:16 -0800

Do you or have you ever laid in bed and felt it start to vibrate and shake, do you think this is natural electrical energy or what?

Felt the bed shake? No. Felt the floors in an office building shake? Yes. As to your bed concern...it's likely in your head. Twitch often while falling asleep? That's normal and part of the second phase of dozing off (see Wikipedia for more). Anyway, if you twitch, then maybe it's...

Answer to What do you want, but are afraid to have?

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:40:58 -0800

What do you want, but are afraid to have?

1) evidence of jfk's real killer (would probably piss someone off) 2) a nuclear submarine (would probably piss someone off) 1) meaning of life (would probably piss me off)

Answer to Who is the love of your life? (2009-12-02)

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:35:57 -0800

Who is the love of your life? (2009-12-02)

Three-way tie between Tina Fey, Penelope Cruz, and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.

Answer to I am helping to put on a Dinner exchange for my sorority... We are having the three sororities on campus meet each other and try to get to know each other. Does anyone have any good ideas for ice breakers over dinner?

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:34:11 -0800

I am helping to put on a Dinner exchange for my sorority... We are having the three sororities on campus meet each other and try to get to know each other. Does anyone have any good ideas for ice breakers over dinner?

Boys. And Twilight?

Answer to Comcast or Verizon Fios? Considering customer service, price, and features.

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:20:40 -0800

Comcast or Verizon Fios? Considering customer service, price, and features.

Sorry, I can't speak to Fios. I used to have DirecTV and hated it. You lose the signal when it's raining? But that's when I watch TV! Eventually got Comcast when I moved to a new apt, and I love it. The DVR is the best feature. And On Demand. Anyway...not too helpful, I know, but I...

Answer to How would you describe your day today?( in less then three words)

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:16:26 -0800

How would you describe your day today?( in less then three words)

hungover, unproductive, tv

Answer to Why does a dollar sign go before the number and not after?

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:14:23 -0800

Why does a dollar sign go before the number and not after?

Because it just makes cents. I'll be here all week, folks.

Answer to Why do Americans generally like pretzels so much?

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:09:26 -0800

Why do Americans generally like pretzels so much?

Wow, old thread, but I'm an American, and I was Googling this to find out WHO in the hell likes these things. I'm 27 and currently living in Philadelphia. Philly is the SOFT pretzel capital of the US, and as such, they are pretty popular. As for HARD pretzels, I have no idea who likes...