Have people who say "blood is thicker than water" experienced abusive, neglectful or distant families?

I find, especially here, that a lot of people feel that family members are "naturally" the ones you can trust the most, the ones who will always be "there" for you, people whom you can always stand by, whom you have to stay close to no matter what they have done... etc. In my family, I would never be able to take care of my mother if she got really sick because she closes everyone off and actually asks that people don't email her because it is too "hard" for her to "deal with". When my dad died, I could not get any extended family members to care about coming to the memorial service I organized. Friends have been much more "there" for me. This is not about my whining, but I wonder - can people who put family first fathom that not all families even WANT to be close?

Protection against Robbers?

He badly needs the contents of your wallet, because he has promised to save the rest of the world from recession.Wait till he gets his hands into your pockets, than you can use all reasonable force, because that becomes to close to your privates.They may well be on his list at a later stage.

Can you read my unfinished mice and men essay? What grade so far?

A B-, or a 3 as we would have it in Scotland (General Grade). You have used quotations (something we get ragged on a lot about) and good Point, Evidence, Explanation. This means you have made your points clear, you have given evidence such as quotations, and you have given a good explanation. However, your language can seem basic at times, ie "animal like". A better example would be "has characteristics similar to that of an animal", and "small character" could be "minor character". Have a quick look through again and change any language that could be a little more sophisticated. Other than that it is very good. You have made your opinions clear without using "I" and have a good opening paragraph, which is very important.

Do i need and AUDIO INTERFACE for a rap, hiphop recording home studio?

well with everything that you have it really couldn't hurt to just get it. I think you are kinda over doing it but I don't have your vision. Good luck!

What to do about current job?

Talk to your manager, ask what else you can do....they should welcome your motivation. If there is opportunity, there should be work you can do...and this should help you progress. (retired corporate manager)

Craftsman mower valves?

Darn William B is a small engine tech today..He is usually a building maintence foreman..but I have seen him be alot of things depending on the question..when You broke the first valve and it was replaced, the valve seat itself was damaged from the first broken valve..simply inserting another valve will work for awhile, but now that the valve seat has been damaged..(which does not necessarily mean it will be visible to the eye) the new valves are going up and down and improperly seating...Most shops do not own valve seat grinders now days, and alot of them don't even do it..they simply tell you that you need a new mower..or throw a part in to make it temporarily work long enough to "get the money and run"..I am 54 and years ago I took a small engine repair course which we were taught to grind the valve seats when there was valve damage..they dont hardly do this now days..they make a tool for it that fits on a drill..all the way to high tech ones that have guages and meters and wont allow you to overgrind them..they need "miched" out..I am a 37 year experienced painter but I have done other things in my life..Small engines were a small part of them..

How much can i sell my fossils for?

I find seashell fossils in my backyard constantly and there is a bed of sheetrock back there teeming with them. How much can i get for these sea shell fossils? The sea shells are completely sheetrock and are usually as thick as my thumb which is about half an inch and vary in length. Is there anyway i can sell them?