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Ex Marine.
Born and raised in La Jolla/San Diego, CA but moved to Anchorage, AK 44 years ago.
Currently a retired taxicab driver after 30 years.
Single. Divorced 3 times. Had 3 children (2 still living), have 7 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.
i'm a moderate Republican. My hobbies are playing poker and chess.
i'm a Deist but i do believe in evolution. My religious beliefs, which i wrote several years ago (A Search for Truth), can be viewed at the URL above.
i may not agree with you but i cherish your right to disagree (even if you are wrong).
kareem's questions
There was an imam who declared that red bull & other energy drinks that contain trace amounts of alcohol, which is forbidden, were OK to drink. If you're not muslim, you might not know that an Imam can pronounce a new law, which is to be obeyed as if i...
This afternoon, I've been feeling pretty nauseous for a few hours. And because I've been feeling like throwing up, I thought I'd ask if anybody has an idea on how to calm my stomach? Today has been pretty stressful, which is why my stomach is acting up...
I have had the same computer mouse for about a year now, it's a logitech MX 1000. At the time, I thought it was the best & most days still think that. However, about once a week for a few minutes, the mouse now acts up & either won't respond OR will st...
Don't get me wrong - I love my car. However, sometimes when I think about it, I feel a little guilty. It only gets about 20 MPG, which isn't great, and considering that most cars almost twenty years ago got the same fuel efficiency, maybe I should have...
A friend of mine told me that he was thrilled with his cordless phone and I think he said the brand name was vtech. Are vtech cordless phones any good?
I've heard of notary publics before that help or oversee people when they are about to sign some kind of official documents. It seems like an old school tradition, but generaly, the fees they charge seem like it might be worth the time it takes to get ...
Does anybody know the difference between starbucks coffee and pete's cofffee? Both of the companies seem very socially concious, progressive, and brew a great cup of coffee. However, I think they are seperate companies, right? If so, can somebody tell ...
I heard that Nepal has been in the middle of a cival war for a while now, ever since the previous king & most of the royal family was slain amid suspicious circumstances (the only surviving royal was at the dinner where it happened, but never accused)....
A friend of mine & I were having an argument the other day, and I'd like help settling it. Is a subaru or an audi a better car? I told him audi, because those are more expensive. He said subaru, but I think it's because he bought one. Doesn't subaru...
Best way to improve basketball shot? From what I've read before, it's mostly practice, practice, practice...but is there any special type of shot that works the best? Eg, shooting over the head, at the chest level, etc?
What's a group of ducks called? Is it a flock or something else?
Are there any simple effective ways to improve the feng shui of my apartment? I've heard that will help to balance the energy & chi in my place, but I don't know where to start. Any ideas?
I'd like to some tips on redecorating, can anybody help me figure out how to redecorate my apartment? Thanks!
What does Butler service include in fine hotels? I've never stayed in a hotel that had a real butler or highly trained concierge...what do those people do for you, anyway?
Popular new years destinations for a trip? Aside from New York, what are the popular places to go for New Years Eve? I don't know if I'll be able to swing a trip at that time of year, but it would be fun to do so. Please give me some ideas :)
What does the winter solstice signify, exactly? Is it the shortest day of the year, or something else?
Snow capped mountains - does that mean skiing season is here? I don't ski, I snowboard when I can. But I am excited about hitting the slopes this year! We have some snow in the area in Oregon where I live. Do you have snow yet, and are the lifts where ...
How hard is it to install crown molding, do I need special tools? The ceilings in my place look very bland. I'd really like to install some crown molding to make them look all cool & royal. What do I do - buy some special molding tools at the home depo...
My favorite side dish at thanksgiving is stuffing. Usually, I mix it in with the mashed potatoes, which is just awesome. I can't wait till tomorrow. What's your favorite thanksgiving side dish?
I just got a credit card in July. Then I got another one in September, thinking my credit score would go up, because I have more lines of credit that are open, etc. However, my credit score actually went down 20 points! Why did my credit score go down ...
Is my stiff neck from working on the computer too much? I think I've been over doing it the last few days, I have a stiff neck that doesn't seem to be getting any better. Is it because I've been glued to the computer, or because I have a cold?
Is everybody catching a cold where you live? Seems like the last two weeks, most people I work with at the office have gotten sick, and so have my nephews. (achoo!). Wish me well ;) lol. How about where you live?
What is a group of turkeys called? Every animal type seems to have a name for the group, so what's a group of turkeys called?
Thanks for the tips on on the computer chair, I got an adjustable one. Just wanted to say "thanks" to thedude for mentioning the adjustable bit. I shopped around for a while, and the new chair conforms much better than the old one did to my size & shap...
Is shopping,com a good place to shop online? A friend of mine mentioned that site to me a few weeks ago, I heard it's part of eBay now, but they said they have lots of ways to search for stuff, etc. What do you think? Is it a good site for shopping dea...
Emporio Armani watch, is it wrong to tell people "it's armani"? I love my watch, but I feel like it might be a bit like stretching the truth to say it's just "armani" instead of emporio armani...is that the same company, or are they two different compa...
How did you first find out about funadvice? Last year, I was searching for something in Google, my favorite search engine, when I found this site. But looking around at all the people who've joined in the last day or two on the photos page, I find it h...
There isn't much to our jack-o-lantern decorations, as you can see - first we used a marker to make the face, then carved it out, and last, put in a candle. Should I do more to make the pumpkins look scary, or do you think the jack-o-lanterns are good ...
Do green parrots blend into the trees for survival reasons? It's hard to see the green parrot in my photo, and I wonder if they blend in so well to survive in the wild?
A related question to my last one, I live in California, so is there anything special I should know about California forclosure laws? You know, just in case the guy on TV isn't lying & I just found out how to make a ton of money buying forclosed homes....