I hardly see any good LGBT media. It's always corny, or boring, or just really, really insane. I'm looking less for the "we're so oppressed, woe to us!" stuff. I'd rather have something where the plot is still more important than the charactr's sexual orientation.\n\nGood cases: Ma vie en Rose, Fingersmith/Tipping the Velvet, Noah's Ark, and Someone You Know.\n\nBad cases: Stonewall, Rainbow High, Trick.

If you're looking for books, I would reccomend Geography Club by Brent Hartinger and it's sequal the Order of the Poision Oak (although I think that Oak is the weaker book).  For younger teens there is Totally Joe by James Howe, and even though it is targeted towards a middle school audience, I loved it and I'm 23.  I've also heard good things about Chior Boy by Charlie Anders, which is about a young trans kid, in particular from other young genderqueer people.  The Laramie Project is a great play to read or see, and I actually enjoyed the play Angels in America, although it has a very 80's feel to it.  \n\nOn Tv things have been rather depressing, as L Word continues to slide from mediocrity into downright sh*ttyness.  It makes me miss Queer as Folk, which is still the best gay tv show EVER.  It was socially and politically relevent, ground breaking and explicit, heartwarming and heartbreaking, all in one.  Nothing compares.  Unless you want to pick up the 4th-7th season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on DVD and watch the character of Willow go from bookish heterosexual Jew to lesbian witch to big bad witch and finally to finding her own tenative identity.  \n\nIn film, you have Capote, Brokeback Mountain, and TransAmerica this year, all of which I highly reccomend.  Also Fire, a 1997 indie film about lesbian hindu women is AMAZING.  And if you've never seen Latter Days or Tipping the Velvet, they are worth your time but nothing amazing.  Go Fish is supposed to be a lesbian classic, but I thought it was terrible.  The Trip is a good movie, but not great, the first half is neat but the second half is kinda spotty.


*(TO Yahoo! Staff-Is it OK if someone really high in points like Richard or Jane Furrows tells what the Thank You or prize is for all the levels they've passed?*) \n\n*(To Answerers-For people who've gotten really really high in levels like Richard or Jane Furrows, what was the "thank you" you got for all the levels so far?)\n\nI've been working really hard on answering, but have only used Y! Answers for like, over a month, so I only have 407 points (soon to have 401 once I click "submit). \nI haven't really got a major prize yet. \n\nI know some of them, for likee level 4 and level 5, but what about 2, 3, 6, and 7?  I haven't gotten to level 3 yet.

Level 2 is Answers Swag. When you reach that level, you can find it on the right side of your Q&A page.\n\nWhen you reach levels 2-5, you get fewer limits on your participation in the site. After you reach level 5, there is no difference.\n\nWhat the "Be the first to find out!" means is that they haven't given anyone anything for those levels yet. So, if you get there by the time they have the rewards system completely set up, you will be among the first to find out.\n\nI'm sorry if this is a bit disappointing, but that's what the "beta" under the Yahoo! Answers logo means - it's still missing a lot of things, but at least it gives you time to catch up.\n\nBy the way, there's a Yahoo! Answers category under Yahoo! Products designed especially for questions like this.


Maybe a film could be made with Hugh Grant and Bruce Willis - The Astronauts Who Landed On A Rock And Took-Off From A Planet.

i don't think i've ever heard of a more stupid name for a movie than that! you should be a film-director


I thought he is love? Now this scandel comes out about him creating a place of pure hate. \n\nI don't understand this religion.

So he could throw all the Christians there when he finally gets bored of all their bulls**t. Hopefully along with all the Mormons, Catholics, Jehovah’s Witnesses and other ridiculous cults that brainwash people.\n\nAnyway, we all know that Heaven & Hell doesn't exist. So, all the God Mob better prepare for the fact that the only place we're all going is into the ground as worm food.


Why do they choose to take down those that grow, sell, or smoke it? (I believe it is because the government isn't making any tax cuts off of it.) People who do it are going to keep on doing it, so why can't we just make legal to buy in stores? How many people a year do you hear about dying from cancer, and how many from smoking a little weed? There would just need to be laws set, just like there if for alcohol, and it's a DUI. If we can deal with the alcohol, another harmful combination with humans, then we can deal with this.

Many answers. Nations that have already legalized marijuana are being watched by other countries to see how it goes, before legalizing it in their own countries.\n\nSome countries have decriminalized marijuana, but not legalized it, meaning if you get caught with a few joints, you won't get a criminal record (maybe a small fine), but its still illegal to have it.\n\nResearch has shown that marijuana is worse for the lungs than cigarettes, in terms of the amount of tar it deposits in them, so one could say smoking a joints is equivalent to smoking a few cigarettes.  Lung cancer can take decades to develop and half of smokers get it while the other half won't.  On the other hand, some research has shown that marijuana can help some patients cope with the pain from cancer, and relieve symptoms from some neurological diseases.\n\nIn Canada this is a huge underground economy of BC bud, which has fuel many gang killings here and has caused many ruined rental home, which are used for growing.  Anti-prohibitionist says if all of it was legalized, there would be no gang violence, and the taxes and laws would help to pay for any problems. Prohibitionists says legalizing this would open the flood gates for legalizing harder drugs like crack, cocaine, heroine, which can easily OD a newbie shooter.


For me: Hayden, Langer, Punter, Clarke, Hussey, Gilchrist, Symonds, Watson, Warne, Lee, Clarke. McGrath's not gonna heal and Tait's not up to it - he's a slinger. The 3 all-rounder option of Gilly, Symonds & Watson is dynamic, up front, and in your face. Should be a cracking series!

you nvr know..ashes is still far away..nobody knew stuart clarke b4 the current series against SA..and look what he's done!


I can't move my e-mails to my files when Iwant to. ie:old e-mails, that I want to save& read later.

I'm assuming you are using Yahoo Mail Beta.\n\nThe move button is not working in this version. It hasn't yet. You should be getting an error message. However, you can drag and drop files into folders. Just click on the message and drag it to the folder you wish. WHen it 'lights up', let go.


Who are you voting for? If you aren't American, who would you vote for?

I believe the Democrats will pick up 10 or so congressional seats and 1-2 senate seats.  Republicans will still control Congress but the Senate will be deadlocked 50 -50 making it difficult for Republicans to push their agenda through. Watch for all Republicans to distance themselves from the President who will go from lame duck to dead duck. Republicans will start harping on Iraq and Democrats will try to take the lead on fighting terrorism and the economy and will be criticizing Republicans for a record deficit, high oil prices, poor Iraqi and Iran policies, and corruption. The Presidential hopefuls will all be trying to balance themselves On the fence --- in other words, politics as usual


there are many countries and many government available in the world.\ni believe being religious in some are hard and in some is easy because the government tries to preach religious cultures.\nWhats ur opinion....does it make sense?\n~peace over peace!

It can be very difficult to practice a religion different than a country's state religion or predominant religion. For example, as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Europe, we could not teach Muslims because of the repercussions they could have if they joined another religion and decided to return to their home country. I knew a man from Bangladesh that wanted to find out more about our religion. We wanted to teach him but could not because he was Muslim.


One of the world's largest stadium, it hosted some of the IV world cup games. It capacity record was in 1969 with 183,341 spectators.

One of the world's largest stadiums, Maracanã was built for IV World Cup of Football that happened in Rio in 1950. Brazil unfortunately lost to Uruguay that year, but today it's the only nation in the world to hold 5 titles.\n\nSoccer is the national sport in Brazil, and the stadium is often filled to capacity with more than 90,000 people when there is a major match, and the official record is of 183,341 spectators in 1969.


even most of the people have the same answer and you have a different one.

A person can absolutely stand with what they believe, that is depending on what their belief is based on.\n\nIf your belief is based on something unfounded, it will not take much to unsettle that belief.  If a person's belief is well founded, they have confidence that no matter what, they will be better off sticking with their beliefs.\n\nMy beliefs are based on the Bible, and I feel confident that they are well founded.  Therefore, any attempts to unsettle them will have to be not only logical, but supported biblically as well seeing that is the source of my foundation.\n\nSome whose beliefs are solely based on the commons ideals of the time will be shaken quite often because the ideals of the times change constantly without reason or warning.  Some who claim to go against the grain and not follow mainstream beliefs, but are always contrary to them are inadvertantly driven by them as well without even being aware of it.  Their desire to be contrary to public opinion is so strong that regardless of whether mainstream is right or not they are opposite no matter how outrageous it may seem to everyone else.  This then puts them in a position where they really are unsure of the future because they must wait for the mainstream to make a stand before they themselves can take a stand against it.  The mainstream view cannot statistically be wrong 100% of the time.\n\nEither way, a person's belief system can only be as strong as its foundation.


why would you want to do data mining? That is just wrong!


Or has the incomprehensible immigration policy of the USA failed miserably?

i agree ,and to post above true but there are to many illegals and they are killing of the working class americans


You could be eligible for some types of Federal aid, depending on your situation (where you are and what you were convicted of)...\n\nAre you currently incarcerated?  If so, you are not eligible for Federal loans, but you are eligible for a Federal SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) and, in some cases, a Pell Grant. (Your eligibility for Pell depends on the type of institution in which you are incarcerated.  People in federal and state penal institutions aren’t eligible for Pell grants, but students in local penal institutions are eligible.)\n\nThe law imposes additional restrictions on drug offenses.  If you were convicted of possession of illegal drugs, you are not eligible for federal aid until AT LEAST one year since your conviction:\n\nIf you were convicted for possession, and it was your first offense, you are eligible to federal aid one year from the date of your conviction.  If you were convicted for selling (and it was your first offense), you must wait 2 years from your conviction date.... If you have more than one offense for selling or more than 2 offenses for possession, you can only regain eligibililty for federal student aid funds after you complete a certain type of rehab program.\n\nFederal aid aside, it is possible that there are scholarships out there for people looking to start anew -- perhaps some specific your circumstances.  Try searching www.fastweb.com for organizations that help people looking to give people a second chance. I'm sure there are some out there.\n\nBest of luck.


what is the chemical reaction when you mix baking soda and white vinegar?

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate (sodium hydrogen carbonate) and vinegar is acetic acid. One's an acid and one's a base. The sodium in the baking soda is a spectator ion, meaning it doesn't participate in the reaction. This means we don't have to write it.\n\nHC2H3O2 + HCO3- --> C2H3O2- + H2CO3\n\nCarbonic acid, H2CO3, dissociates into water and carbon dioxide. The full net ionic reaction is:\n\nHC2H3O2 + HCO3- --> C2H3O2 + H2O + CO2\n\nThe bubbles/foam you see is the CO2 gas.\n\n\nHope this helped.


I'm talking about who is that girl that was dancing in the mu chemical romance video helena!?!?!?!?! she is soooooo hot so yea juss wanna kno. tell me da name cause i love her

Tracy Fillups <---i dont know if thats how you spell it though


should i still pursue a career in nursing? and i don't mean a nursing aid, i mean like an emergency room nurse, nurse practitioner, or a nurse anesthetist.

Nurse anesthetist would not be a good choice for someone who isn't into chemistry.  Plenty of nurses get through nursing school with a little hard work to get through the classes that trouble them.  There's always tutoring for the more difficult courses.  Nurses are currently being paid quite well.  Have you considered a careet in public health and epidemiology.  Math and biology strengths would do well in that particular field and that is truly where the greatest impact is made.


Bush family is well known for being in the Oil business, so why isn't anyone looking into a conflict of interest for him to be  involved in the war where oil is ripping off the public with these profits. Or is this also sealed for national security.

I think it goes deeper than oil. The Carlyle Group was the ninth largest Pentagon contractor between 1998 and 2003, an ongoing Center for Public Integrity investigation into Department of Defense contracts found. \n\nA dozen companies in which Carlyle had a controlling interest netted more than $9.3 billion in contracts. \n\nWho is "The Carlyle Group"? Former British Prime Minister John Major and former Philippines President Fidel Ramos; former Office of Management and Budget director Richard Darman; Former Secretary of Defense and Deputy Director of the CIA Frank Carlucci; former Clinton chief of staff Thomas F. "Mack" McLarty; former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Arthur Levitt and former Federal Communications Commission chairman William E. Kennard. Former Secretary of State James Baker works for the firm, as did his former boss, President George H.W. Bush, who was an adviser for the firm's Asian investment funds until he left Carlyle in 2003. \n\nThough Carlyle itself has won no contracts in Iraq, the companies it has owned or controlled have done billions of dollars worth of business with the Pentagon. The Carlyle unit that brought in the largest share—$5.8 billion—was United Defense Inc., which manufactures combat vehicles, artillery, naval guns, missile launchers and precision munitions. \n\nBoth Carlucci and Baker are now registered lobbyists, lobbying at the Pentagon on behalf of their "employer".\n\nIt's not about oil, it's about money.


My ex-girlfriend dumped me after being together for five years .she moved to london got married and got twins . She came to me lately and she wants me back. she's been divorced for 8 years and her children are 18 y/o. should i forgive her? She hasn't changed a bit in 20 years she looks as beautiful as she did before.

Ok this kinda situation is not that rare... I can't tell you what to do, you'll have to decide that for yourself.  i would suggest thinking of how bad it hurt when she left.  Then how longit was before she called/ spole with you.  Its the little things in life that lead to the big picture.  Think of the little things in the past that made the relationship stronger and compare them to those that pushed you apart.  Asses the nature of the issues that came between you both.  Finally, know that the world is full of beautiful women, there's one around every turn.  Don't let the fact that they may not always be around blur your vision of what will make YOU happy.  Hope this helps,\nHang in there brotha'\nSean


Three years ago I was told that I have mitral valve prolapse and i got an echo done at a different doctor's office and it revealed that i dont have that.  How can a doctor misdiangose something from an echo three years ago but this echo say that i dont have mitral valve prolapse?

I went to med school for 2 years so that is my level of knowledge.  A larger number of people have mitral regurgitation which is an insignificant finding for the most part.  If you have mitral prolapse it is more significant along with other findings along with your age and general health.  You  may want to see another doctor too just to feel comfortable and at ease.  There are different degrees of regurge and bending of the valve that will make some say that you have something significant point it out to you. There are types of exercises that some doctors can recommend that will lessen the strain on your heart and lessen the prolapse as well.  This may even be the case for you that you have actually improved your condition.  The same happened to me on different echos and I am a young man-the doctor said I had regurge.  Hope that helps


I'm not sure if it can be done. I know I can send pics to my email address and view them, but how do I get that picture added to my classified add?

send this pic to your email via picture messaging. then save it to your computer and upload it or print it whatever u need to do.


You know what I am talking about.\n\nI purchased one today but so far have found it too sensitive to use.\n\nWhat am I doing wrong?

Yes, I have one. Try using some lube and don't turn it up to it's full speed.


ooh look 10000 orchs, of they survived, ooh look 20000 orchs, no survived again, wonder what happens next?

the entire trilogy was fantasy.  the only thing you question is the number of orchs?  the movies aren't meant to be true to life...if you can believe any of it you have to believe all of it to enjoy it.


if you read this will I ever go 2 the dance with some one

i will!!!!!\n\nwhere???\nwhen???\n\nP.S\nhope you dont mind me being OLD!!!!\ni am 34


Do Grandparents Have Rights To Their Grandchildren IF The Parent Has Been Emancipated In New York? I was Emancipated At The Age Of 16. My Mother Is Wanting Visitation To My Child\nDoes She Have Any Rights To Him?

The Supreme Court has determined that parents have a "fundamental right" to raise their children as they see fit and as such have the absolute "right" to forbid the child's grandparents from any type of visitation.  The case reached the Supreme Court after a state law granted visitation rights to grandparents a the parents of a deceased mother sought visitation of their grandson.  The father refused.  The Court held that the state law was unconstitutional because it interfered with the parent's right to raise his child the way he wanted.


How this thing happen and can be prevented?


use among american indians (positive aspects)\n\ndoes it lower crime rate?

ah yes, Indian hemp. I've only ever heard two cases in the time I've looked at the issue of industrial hemp. I found references to one of the cases for the source. \n\nThe ones I've seen have the DEA ripping up industrial hemp and telling the media that they have stopped a marijuana supply. Legally there is no difference between growing industrial hemp and marijuana. \n\nThe motivations the Indians have is that hemp is a legal cash crop in the US that is a greater value than all but tobacco. It's value is somewhere in the hundreds of dollars per ton and several tons per acre. Unfortunately it is illegal to grow in the US. You may eat, wear, buy, sell, but not grow industrial hemp in the US. Thus it would be a nice cash crop to grow in the US. Instead we purchase raw industrial hemp from Canada were it is legal to grow.   \n\nI'm afraid I can't speak of reasons why Indians might want it for the marijuana drug, I can't think of any arguments I may have seen on that topic.


It doesn't have to be the best editing program, just something easier than photoshop

Ok\nhttp://www.gimp.com\nEasy\nPhoto plus http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/software/PhotoPlus/default.asp\nEasier\nXnview  http://www.xnview.com\nEasiest\nMicrosoft Photo Editor, Ms office\nMore powerful, harder to master


DON'T HURT THE QUARTERBACK!!!\n\nas the NFL (no fun league) tries to protect them...\n\nall i gotta say is that QBs wear pads too!!!\n\ni'd love to blindside a QB like peyton or brady!!!\n\nknock him out for the game!!!


If you aren't gay, then why do you care? I'm a Christian and not gay, and I really don't care. Why is everybody else so mad? I'm curious to know what people think.

Psychologicly, its called "reaction formation". Hundreds of tests have shown that people are not absolutely gay or absolutely straight. Every one is a little bit attracted to both genders.\n\nIf someone is very religious or otherwise has very strong beliefs about homosexuality, and they expereince an attraction to a member of the same sex, they form a "psychological reaction", essentially equating to , "OMG I'M NOT GAY!"\n\nAfter that, they will go out of thier way to oppress, hassle, and antagonize gays any way they can to validate thier beliefs and disossiate themselves from homosexuality. Gay marriage is an easy target becuase they can hide behind thier religous qualms or half-baked ideas that gay marriange is somehow harmful to society.\n\nDon't worry, most young people today accept gay marriage, and as soon as we start voting, you'll see this issue drop off the radar.


If Barry Bonds breaks the record for most home runs, what should Bud Selig(Commisioner for Major League Baseball) do?

If they can ban Pete Rose ( a proper decision) for illegal activity (gambling) tehn Bonds should be similarly banned. Regardless of the legality of steroids in baseball's rules they are an illegal substance when obtained and used without the advice/consent of a physician. \nBonds has broken the law and should be punished for having done. \nThe obsurdity here is that if he were a footballer in Europe FIFA and the local FA would have no problem in dealing with him in a swift and decisive manner.


to have sex like talking about it he works 80 hrs a week i pick him up and drop him off so i know he isn't cheating there are ways to tell. I asked him if I can have a toy for the times he doesn't want to have sex but he said that he would feel like i am cheating on him. but what am i going to do I can't cheat on him because I love him but I fear i that i might because of the lack of satisfaction i get. also why am i horny all the time?  shouldn't he be the one . We are only 28 years old. HELP

If he won't let you get a toy, tell him that you are having some slight back pain and could you get a wand massager (the kind that plugs in).  Get the Hitachi Magic Wand Massager and when he is around use it for your back.  When he isn't around, use it to get off.  My wife can have an 0rgasm in under a minute with this thing, it is so strong.  And she keeps really, really happy with it.  \n\nOr just really tell him how you feel and that it isn't cheating, just that he never gets you off but he gets to have his 0rgasms, so it is very unfair.  Just tell him you'd like one small di1do, or a magic bullet, or the wand massager I mentioned above.  \n\nI wish my wife could be more horny like you, she never really wants sex with me, even before I got her toys.  I want it several times a day.  Such is life, eh?  And we are 28 too.


I Want to create a shortcut to Disk Management


now indian politicians tried one more trick to attract backward caste students.they had increased reservation .now it is clear that  open caste people are greater than others because they have to take addmission with his hard work and his mind whereas OBC ,SC all are supported by reservation so open peoples are greater.and there is no limit to go  down for politicians

You are wrong when you say that they are like dogs. Come on, dogs are not that bad.\n\nThe politicians just want the SC/ST/OBC votes. They are not interested in welfare of SCs/STs/OBCs.


I don't know, but I think it would be cool if we evolved and had super powers like the x-men.


I had previously asked X-men vs. Justice League but now I'm curious to see who would win between these two women.  What do you think?\n\nOh yeah, think of the current Justice League cartoon and the 90's X-men cartoon.

DAMN good question! Kudos for throwing a creative one out there!\nThis fight would depend on ONE pivotal fact, and that is, would Wonder Woman know about Rogue's powers? Thats really the crux.\nTo wit:\nIf wonder Woman knew of Rogue's unique ability to drain powers , etc by skin contact, well, all she'd have to do is put on some gloves, wear some nylons under her normal togs, and corral Rogue with her "Golden Lasso" (which, strangely, just kinda sounds dirty. But anyway...)\nBut, if it were a spontaneous brawl, with neither of the two knowing what to expect, I think Rogue would have a VERY good chance of beating Wonder Woman. Think about it. Wondy wears VERY little clothing, and is one of the few heroes who DOESN'T wear gloves. She punches Rogue in the face, its all over. Or Rogue grabs her bare thigh. Or they engage in semi-nude foxy boxing. You get the idea. Because Wonder Woman DOES tend to use her fists as a first offense, its very likely she'd fall victim. And Rogue, while nowhere near as invincible as Wonder Woman, she's certainly tough enough to take a slug in the face from our favorite Amazon.\nSo, as I said, I think its all a question of whether Wonder Woman were forewarned about Rogue's abilities or not. Because when Batman is on your team, its very likely you might have such information.\nAnyway, thats the way I see this one.\nAgain, interesting question.\nPeace.


Please I need it before may and don't just say right something dumb so you can get points.I really need it!

Sorry but you should have read it yourself, cant help you here.


Icouldn't transfer the yahoo files from the old computer to the new computer, how do I get Yahoo files on my new computer? At the present time I am usiong aol that came with my new computer I just want to use Yahoo only.

All your yahoo files should be stored on yahoo servers..just go to www.yahoo.com and download the messenger..Also,if you don't want AOL taking over your system you need to go into control panel to add/remove programs and remove it


that she had just come out of a four-year relationship and they think that her current boyfriend is taking advantage of a emotionally vulnerable person (my friend that is). Basically, they think he got her on rebound, which is NOT the case at all. She was unhappy for a year with the ex, and just did not tell anyone. The new boyfriend is not welcome to the house, or call the house -- her parents hang up on him and shut the door in his face. He has attempted to make friends with her parents, and they refuse. My friend is literally depressed about this situation for over a year now. If she moves out, her family will disown her. Her father already does not speak to her for the past year. She has to eventually decide between boyfriend who makes her very happy, or her parents. What should she do?

Why doesn't your friend tell her parents exactly what you just told me? Any true parents would try to understand, from the heart out. If they can't see that the boyfriend is a true boyfriend, because it's been a year, then she needs to tell them. Both the boyfriend and parents should compromise on a mutual relationship.


I personally think he's in movies just for his looks. His acting skills are bland.

I think he is sooo hot...but that wasn't the question LOL I think that he has some bad one liners such as 'Welcome to the Xander Zone!' (xXx) and the granny-shifting thing someone else mentioned. I suppose his looks overshadow his acting sometimes.


This has spawned from another question earlier tonight. In response to a question about toilet seats in various positions, many women indicated they sit down without looking and therefore men should put the seat down. Why don't they look? Doesn't that seem like common sense?\nPersonally, I think the seat AND lid should be put down between uses.

yea i'm a seat and lidder-putter-downer too... glad to know there are more of us out there... back to your Q., ah, i'd say, to me anyways, it always seems to happen either a)in the middle of the night when i'm not even fully awake and choose not to turn on the light (blue eyes tend to see pretty well in the dark, just not THAT well!! lol!) or b)when i am so drunk i can barely walk, let alone pause to check the seats current condition.... either way, both are my fault i agree, and thankfully my hubby and i don't argue about such things!! :)  life is too short! i've already been in a bachelor pads and peed, and either put the seat back up when i left or never even touched and done the hover technique...haha! i know you'll sleep better tonight knowing that!! happy peein'!!


Does the property have to have a sign saying "no parking-violators will be towed at owners expense"?

Nope.  It's private property therefore you have to have permission to use it.  Just because it's a parking lot doesn't mean anyone can park in it or park in it long-term.  Generally they have to say they attempted to warn you that you needed to move, a sign does that, but an employee walking out to the car to inform the owner does also (even if the owner is not there the action shows the employee did attempt to inform you that you were no longer entitled to be there).


Dear All,\n\n In prior years, I have been doing taxes using just the 1040 booklet and calculate all the numbers on my own.  This year, I bought a software and to much of my surprised, I actually should have itemize my deductions vs. taking the standard deductions.  This saved me about $500 in taxes.\n\nI realized that I had overpaid 2004 taxes because I used standard deductions, rather than itemize my deductions.  Can I amend my 2004 tax returns and use itemize deductions so I can get some refund back for both Federal and State(CA)?\n\nIf so, which forms should i use?\n\nThanks\n\nKaya

Yes you have three years from when you file to amend your taxes. You would file a 1040X. You can probably find it on the website www.irs.gov or go to a local H&R Block and have them do a FREE double check challenge. They only charge you if they get you more money back or save you more money on your taxes. If you do it on your own, then the 1040X is what you would file.


Here are the predicted first round matchups\n\nEAST\nDetroit vs. Philedelphia\nMiami vs. Chicago\nNew Jersey vs. Indiana\nCleveland vs. Washington\n\nWEST\nSan Antonio vs. Sacremento\nPhoenix vs. Lakers\nDenver vs. Clippers\nDallas vs. Memphis\n\nNOW\nhere are my predictions\n\nEAST\n\nfirst round\nDetroit Beat Philly in 5\nMiami Sweep Chicago\nIndiana Beat New Jersey in 7\nCleveland Beat Washington in 6\n\nsecond round\nDetroit Beats Cleveland in 5\nMiami Beats Indiana in 5\n\nthird round\nDetroit Beats Miami in 6\n\nWEST\n\nfirst round\nSan Antonio Beat Sacremento in 6\nLakers Beat Suns in 7\nDenver beats Clippers in 5\nDallas Sweeps Memphis\n\nSan Antonio Beat Dallas in 7\nLakers Beat Denver in 5\n\nLakers Beat San Antonio in 7\n\nFINALS\nLakers Beat Detroit in 6\n\nI know its a crazy prediction, but what do you think?

LAKERS WILL BOUNCE BACK NO DOUTH, KOBE WILL PUT ON THE SUPERHERO SHOW ,EVENTUALLY BECOMING THE MVP AND STUNNING THE WHOLE NBA WITH A CHAMPIONSHIP WIN...


Whenever i wake up from sleeping im in a horrable state of confusion unless my alarm wakes me up. Its like without it i dont know whats going on, like ive gotten so used to it. That normal? Like even after ive woken up for a few hours im not totally sure of the date, not sure if i missed school or if yesterday even happened. Its almost like im jumping around through time, its Sunday then its Tuesday, but where was Monday? Did it happen? Was it dreamt? I dunno, its a strange feeling. But eventually i wake up fully, after a shower or something, then it all seems right again. Uh, opinoins please? (Just started quite recently)

You should read into astral projection. A lot of people do it during thier sleeping hours and do not know it. The symptoms youre stating sound like what I've read about astral projection gone wrong. :) Study up on it to see if it is something you are doing and then learn to control it.


you bible freaks say we are all gods children so there for we all come from an incestious relationship as adam and eves kids had to have slept with each other to populate the world.In the bible doesnt it look down on incest?

hey the bible is full of flaws.... but i dont care... i aint a christian and never want to be. leave the christians to it... itl only be so long until they find out god dont exist


I like them both and really want to see them fight.

December 11, 2005 - TNA Turning Point: Jeff Hardy once again no-showed a major pay per view that he was booked on... \nJeff Hardy sent a text message to a TNA agent claiming to have over slept and thus was unable to make his flight..


what is the most accurate and powerful shooting stance in basketball?

a nice perfected jump shot, great power from legs when jumping and and drain the shot


this guy says he likes me when he is not around a BUNCH of his friends but if its a few then he acts like he likes me what do i do?

He's not worth your time. Sounds like the type of guy who cares more about how he looks with his friends than about being in relationship.


I think he is on his way, especially if he doesnt get any talent on his team

It depends on injuries.  If he continues to play the minutes he does and carry the team himself during the regular season, he'll likely break down physically before he approaches Jordan's lifetime records.  Jordan at least had Pippen for a large part of his career to take some of the pressure off.


what is the milage on one of those really big truck?

about six or seven mpg for a semi but that is deisel fuel


there just not playing I have no idea why...

Have a look though this page:\n\nhttp://linux.wordpress.com/2005/10/07/hacking-opensuse/\n\nIt seems you have to get xine working, that would be the downloaded version & codecs not the broken version that comes with Suse.


the names, internet addresses, contact infomation of all german companies in Canada

You can find a directory on this site:\nhttp://www.germancanadian.com/newsite/search.cfm


of cowardice and ordered executed on the spot? keep in mind it would be under special circumstances in the heat of battle where no court martial would be seen as necessary.

no way...but then i wouldn't kill anybody just because someone told me to.


I have access to a ball machine and I'm looking for a challange.

1. Long and short forehands\n     Get the machine to send you a short ball on your forehand followed by a long one on forehand as well.\n\n2. Long and Short backhands\n     Same on the backhand\n\n3. Drop shot and lob\n     A drop shot very close to the net followed by a lob where you go back full speed to catch it\n\n4. Consistent Forehand\n     Forehands, same speed, same length\n\n5. Consistent Backhand\n     Backhands, same speed, same length\n\n6. Short forehand - short backhand\n     Machine sends you a short forehand, you hit and quickly catch another short one on your backhand.\n\nHope that does it for now :)


My fiance served in the US Navy for 6 years, and has been out for 5 years.  He's thinking about wearing his Navy uniform (dress blues, I think) for the ceremony.  Is this appropriate/ ok?

Only active navy men should wear there uniform for their wedding.If he was dishonorably discharged than defiantly no.


I recieved responses 15 against and 3 that was "OK" with my secret little "fling".  So Let me ask all.  Have you ever fantasied about being with another person outside of your marriage?  Any "Kinky" fantasies..I.e. spanking, sex with the boss, a stranger, etc.  Again, be honest.  If you have, isn't that a form of cheating?   Maybe MY desire is stronger than some of yours.  Believe me I have TRIED to get my husband interested.  Even a little "birthday spanking" was not a turn on to him.  So, I'll think about what all of you have said, but don't judge me unless you think this through.  Fair enough?

Yes I have thought about it as well. It's human nature to want to have different experiences. It's called curiosity. No harm in that as long as you don't act on it!\n\nAs an after thought to the older man thing... I dated one once. I gotta tell you it was pretty hot in the bedroom. He definitely knew what he was doing.


I was sexually abused by a kid I knew (a friend, I thought) when I was 6.  He was 12.  He went as far as to have sex with me. I don't think that he would have known that much unless he'd been abused himself.  It's 10 years later, and I finally turned him in.  I don't think there would be any evidence left, so it would me my word against his word.  But, if he confesses to it, then would he get put in prison? How long? What would happen to him?  I don't want him to be put in prison- would I have ANY say in it?  Is there anything I could do?

you won't have a say if he goes to prison...it will depend on plea bargain, judge or jury. may not go to jail since he was aminor at the time, but he will prob. have to be a registered sex offender for life


Unquestionably, you're talking about the two greatest rivalries in the history of basketball, especially since both sets of rivals competed for a decade, in their primes...\n\nWilt vs Russell was the greater spectacle to watch, because the directly guarded each other.\n\n\nWith Bird playing F and Magic playing G, neither had the direct resonsibilty to defend the other.\n\nHowever, it is true that Wilt vs Bill was more one sided in terms of W/L, Magic and Bird made you wonder who was going to win...\n\nI have a lot of the Bird/Magic games on tape, and am in the process of transferring them to DVDs... I have all the playoff finals games, as well as 10 or 12 regular season matchups...\n\nOnce Wilt went to the Lakers, his teams won more regularly, but the 7th game of the 69 finals is the most controversial game 7 ever played, with Russell's Celts being Wilt's Lakers, 108-106.\n\nMagic vs Bird 'revitalized' the NBA, but the reason it needed to be revitalized is because there was no more Wilt vs. Russell...\n\n\nAt the moment, there are no "Bird vs. Magic" rivalries on the horizon.  "Bron" vs. "Melo" is a made-for-ESPN manufactured 'rivalry', but neither of them have been able to take their teams ANYWHERE.  Bird and Magic EACH won a championship at a comparable stage in their careers. Bird and Magic instantly transformed mediocre (Lakers) to bad (Celtics) teams into champions.\n\nIMO, the basketball played between the Lakers and Celtics during the 1980s was the best basketball ever played, in terms of the quality of play of both teams.\n\nAnd of course, there'll never be another Wilt or Russell.


Im getting nasty e mails from my MOTHER IN LAW in my yahoo mail box. Like i  said if i had a gun........

Go to your ISP and let them know what is going on, let Yahoo know what is happening also and you can also try the State Attorney Generals office as they will sometimes take something like this if it is too bad.  Good luck.


In your opinion in your nation, who are the top 3-5 male and female stars? They don't have to be from your country.

I am from Slovakia- Central Europe...\nand stars? \nfemale- 1. Jessica Alba\n        2. Angelina Jolie\n        3. Keira Knightley\n        4. Reese Witherspoon\n        5. Misha Burton\n\nmale- 1. Ben Affleck\n      2. George Clooney\n      3. Mathew McConaughey\n      4. Will Smith\n...it's just my opinion..


BEFORE YOU GIVE YOUR ANSWER PLEASE CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING LINK:\n\nHTTP://WWW.ABORT73.COM\n\nTHEN TELL ME WHEATHER ABORTION IS A DESCISION OR MURDER!!!!\n\nTHERE ARE THREE VIDEOS EACH ONE WILL COMU UP AUTOMATICALY\n\nPLEASE LOOK AT THIS LINK. YOU JUST MIGHT CHANGE YOUR VIEW ON ABORTION I KNOW I DID!\n\nsorry if it seems i am yelling i am not by any means i was just trying to get attention on the issue at hand\n\nJUST SO YOU GUYS KNOW IWAS A DRUG BABY, MY PARENTS HAD ME ACCIDENTLY WHILE THEY WERE DRUNK, I WENT FROM FOSTER HOME TO FOSTER HOKE FOR FIVE YEARS BEFORE I FIUND PERMANENT RESIDENCY.SO PLEASE I WAS NOT A WANTED CHILD BUT LOOK AT WHERE I AM TODAY ALL BECAUSE MY MOM IN HER ONE MOMENT OF SANITY GEVE ME UP FOR ADOPTION. DURING MY FIRST TWO YEARS OF LIFE I WAS SEVERELY ABUSED AND EVEN AFTER ALL OF THAT I STILL THANK GOD THAT I WAS NOT ABORTED.

Although I don't think abortion should be used as a backup form of birth control, I do think that there are always circumstances that are beyond us.  I think that some women have their reasons and that is their choice!


I am not good at Math, so I am confused about ebay fees.\nIf I have an item to sell on ebay, the price is 100 Euro. For making it sell fast, I have to include some special features provided by Ebay. For example: pictures, bold letters..\nSO how much will I pay ebay? If no body buy, will I have to pay ebay?  If somebody buys it, how much will ebay get? \nIf I relist it, how much will I pay for the relisting?\nPlease also provide me your own experience about how to figure these fees and how to minimize them, Thank you very much!!!!!!!

The eBay fees are divided into to categories\n\n1.listing\n2.if it sells (final value)\n\nThe listing fees include a fee which increases depending upon the starting price and fixed extra costs for enhancements like the gallery image, subtitles and featured listings\n\nThe final value fee is a sliding charge depending on the final price which the items sells for.


If you can't understand, you're not high enough!


The rules states that der must be at least one man and one woman on the committee.In how many different ways can the committee be chosen?\nSubsequently one of the men and one of the women get married to each other.The rules also state that a married couple may not both serve on the committee.In how many ways can the committee be chosen now?

Querier's answer to the first part was excellent.  Here's the second part, which is even simpler.  Suppose you've chosen the married couple.  That gets you 1 man and 1 women.  Then there are 7 ways to choose the 3rd person.  So 7 of the 70 committees from part one include the married couple, leaving 63 that do not.


The older one totally killed the younger one to see the guy again.


I went to a preliminary hearing in Hanover County, VA General District Court presided over by Judge Peter Trible and the prosecutor was Steve Royalty. They hid evidence from the court and I was not allowed to speak and couldn't so much as enter a plea. The victim perjured himself twice on the witness stand. My lawyer whom I paid cash to worked against me and failed to cross examine witnesses properly. This has all the trappings of a kangaroo court. How can these people continue to make a mockery of the justice system and get away with it. These judges and lawyers have taken an oath which they have totally ignored.At this time I need someone to file a writ of habeas corpus for me or show me how to do it. I hope someone will respond to help me.

hey, i'm just north of you. dude, this is a COMMONWEALTH state. you are farckerd. sorry.\ni went with a friend of mine to court in spotsy. county last year and could not believe what i witnessed:\na woman took her husband to court for beating on her. she had a huge black eye, fat lip, on crutches, she looked BAD. the judge asked her,"what did you do to make him do this to you?" she said, " nothing ". judge commented , " you had to have done something. he would not just decide to beat you like this unless you did something wrong to provoke him. DISMISSED". \ni got the womans' name from the docket and memorized it because i felt so bad for her. i saw her name in the obituaries a couple of months later. who's at fault? in my opinion - the judge.\n\nas i said, it's a commonwealth state. FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF THE WEALTHY PEOPLE


Artist: JOHN P KEE \n\nLyrics:\nI'm living this life just to live again \nAnd with the Lord I know that I shall reign \nI shall not stray...with Him I'll stay \nHe'll welcome His children home one day \nLike a thief in the night He shall return for me \nThat's the day that He'll come and fly away \nYou'll see \nJesus will welcome me home \n\nI shall see Him for myself \nI shall meet Him in the air \n(After the dead in Christ shall rise, we that are still alive) \nJesus will welcome me home \n\nHe'll welcome me (He'll welcome me) (Repeat) \n\nWelcome (2x) \nWelcome my \nWelcome my good and faithful servant \n\nHe'll welcome, yes He'll welcome \nHe'll welcome, yes He'll welcome me (Repeat) \n\nJesus will welcome me \nJesus will welcome me \nJesus will welcome me home


Ok so, meeting someone online, then getting to know the person for a duration before meeting them in person, then becomes a relationship, and ....then a proposal.  All in the first year.  Do you think meeting someone online can bring out true love?  Are there actual success stories out there guys and girls?

Of course it can.  It is no different than people who meet on a blind date or in a bar or at a dance.  On line single sites are all about the introduction.  The rest is up to you.


Hi All,\n\nI'm working as a freelance HR, Can you suggest me any wed site were I can get resumes free of cost? I'm just a biginner so Help me out for getting resumes please...\n\nIf not Any free web site were I can post my ads for free.\n\nBest Regards

I only know the California ones very well, although I know there are national ones.  Anyway, here are selections from the California Employment Development Department's list:\n\nwww.ajb.org\nwww.careerbuilder.com\nwww.careerpath.com\nwww.craigslist.org\nwww.creativemoonlighters.com\nwww.damngood.com\nwww.headhunter.net\nwww.jobs.com\nwww.jobstar.com\nwww.nchra.org\nwww.resumerabbit.com\nwww.yourjobsearches.com\nwww.careervoyages.gov\nwww.jobjournal.com


i am doing a project on connecting a Bank's Wan to another Bank and exploring the possibilities of using a VPN instead dedicated leased lines. on reading about the MPLS and IPsec Technologies i think this would best suite the secnario. However, i need to know the cost associated with the MPLS and IPSec in terms of is Security, Performance, Support and Maintenance within the company.

A VPN would generally be the least expensive.  Keep in mind that the throughput of the VPN would be limited to the upload speed of the slowest connection.  You'll need two firewalls, Cisco PIX is my favorite, to set this up.  The cost will depend upon how many users at each end.  Security is excellent if you know what you are doing.  If you use pre-shared keys, you should change them periodically to ensure continued security.  Certificates are more secure but can cost a few hundred a year though you could publish your own if you deploy a certificate server.  Large VPN networks demand certificates for ease of manageability.\n\nA point-to-point link would be absolutely secure.  Depending upon the distance, it could be fairly economical.  You'll need routers at each end, with a high-speed serial interface.  You may also need a DSU/CSU at each end though this may be provided by the telco.\n\nMPLS is rapidly replacing frame-relay as the WAN link of choice where longer distances are involved.  Costs will depend upon the local market.  Larger customers (several hundred sites) pay far lower rates than a smaller one with just two sites would.  You'll need to contact the local telco for pricing.  Service can be managed or unmanaged.  If you have routing expertise, you could save some money by doing the router configs yourself.  If not, go with a managed solution.  MPLS is highly secure.\n\nSome carriers also offer managed VPN solutions.  This might be your best combination of price, performance and security.\n\nPerformance of any of these solutions would be similar assuming the same port speeds were involved.  A point-to-point leased line would be slightly faster due to lower latency but you probably wouldn't notice a difference without measuring it carefully.


common sense implies that the ball would only go to the ground?how ca i do this.help

I think you may be confusing perpendicular with parallel.  If the face of the racket is Perpendicular to the ground it would be in the same position as the net and the back fence allowing you to brush up and through the back of the ball as you creating an arc with "topspin" to your shot.  I would recommend having a relative short take back and then a full follow through so you can get the feel and control of applying topspin to your shots.


Seems like the campaign is not highlighting the family - anything to look for?

Umm, isn't this against the policy to keep posting the same question. I answered it yesterday.


How can I stop smoking without becoming a fat man?

This method works for me and is the only money back guaranteed.\nI quite smoking 2 years ago\n\n\nGet the Facts\nEasyway, founded by Allen Carr in 1983, has the highest independently verified 12-month success rate (75.8% for a smoker completing the program) of any quit smoking technique and a 90% satisfaction rating. \n\nCompare Easyway to other methods and see for yourself why Easyway is called “The Cadillac of quit smoking methods.” \n\nThe Allen Carr Method\nHOW THE METHOD WORKS\n\nUsing psychotherapy, the method works in the opposite way to the “willpower” method. It does not concentrate on the reasons the smoker should not smoke : the money, the slavery, the health risks and the stigma. Smokers know all that already. Instead it focuses on why smokers continue to smoke in spite of the obvious disadvantages.\n\nIt is fear that keeps smokers hooked!\n\nFear the smoker will have to give up their pleasure or crutch. Fear the smoker will be unable to enjoy life or handle stress. Fear the smoker will have to go through an awful trauma to get free. Fear the smoker will never get completely free from the craving.\n\nThe Method removes these fears \nSmokers quit with the Allen Carr Method as happy non-smokers, not feeling deprived but with a huge sense of relief and elation that they have finally achieved what they always wanted….\n\nTO BE FREE!\n\nWhat about the terrible withdrawal pangs from nicotine?\n\nThe physical withdrawal from nicotine is so slight that most smokers don’t realise that they are addicts. What smokers suffer when they try and quit using other methods is the misery and depression caused by the belief that they are being deprived of a pleasure or a crutch.\n\nThe Allen Carr Method removes this feeling of deprivation. \nIt removes the need and desire to smoke. Once the smoker is in the right frame of mind and they follow the simple instructions, the physical withdrawal from nicotine is hardly noticeable.\n\nNo Gimmicks!\n\nThe Method does not use any gimmicks, useless aids or substitutes. No nicotine gum, patches, lozenges, tabs, inhilators or nasal sprays! No needles! No lasers! No drugs! No herbs! No shock treatment! \n\nThe Allen Carr Method is successful because:\n\nIt removes the smokers’ conflict of will. \nThere are no bad withdrawal pangs. \nIt is instantaneous and easy. \nIt is equally effective for long-term heavy smokers and light smokers. \nYou need not gain weight. \nYou will not miss smoking. \n\nMedical Endorsements\n\nA personal view from Professor Judith Mackay MBE, JP, FRCO (Edin), FRCP (Lon), World Health Organisation Advisory Panel on Tobacco and Health\n\n“I have no hesitation in supporting Allen Carr’s work. Many clinics use some of his techniques but it would appear that few do it in quite such a successful package.” \n\nCarole Johnson, Coronary Heart Disease Prevention Unit, Tyne Tees \n\n“his success rate was such that, when budgets allow, we continue to use Easyway for work with specific groups and individuals.”\n\nDr Anil Visa BSc, MBBch., FRCA, Consultant – Royal Hospitals NHS Trust – Royal London Hospital\n\n“I have observed the Allen Carr method at first hand and have found it to be very successful and I wholeheartedly support it as an effective way to quit smoking.”\n\nDr William Green, Head of Psychiatric Dept, Matilda Hospital, Hong Kong\n\n“It is a remarkable fact that Allen Carr, on his own admission a non-professional in behaviour modification, should have succeeded where countless psychologists and psychiatrists holding postgraduate qualifications have failed, in formulating a simple and effective way to stop smoking.”\n\nDr Martin Jarvis, Principle Scientist, Imperial Cancer Research \nFund and Reader in Health Psychology, University College London\n\n”...I am more than happy to testify to Allen Carr’s enduring involvement and to recognise the value of the kind of behavioural and cognitive support he provides.”\n\nDr PM Bray MB CH.b.,


WOW....Hayleyhate is on a roll today.  \n\nI don't think ALL Americans are afraid....I think those Americans who lack compassion and sensiblity are.  I know...I know...I am going to get the "illegal rhetoric and it's my backyard why can't they play in theirs".  \n\nSimple fact is....these people are not draining our economy...89 percent of the time they are making it more diverse and pleasant.  They CAN'T apply for aid illegally, they CAN'T get housing illegally, they CAN'T get Medicaid and so on.  \n\nI will say it now and will probably say it again...you are not going to kick out 11 million people.....Hell Bush even said it. So instead of griping and whining come up with a plausible solution that you can submit to your representatives and then "get over it".


There are a few sayings as far as what makes the best match.  The ones that I hear the most are 'opposites attract' and 'best friends equals best marriage'.  I think that the later is the most true, what do you people think?

Opposites DO attract, but often, eventually they repel. At first, someone with seriously differing viewpoints can seem very interesting, and challenging, especially if they are good looking. Eventually though you realize that when you differ so much, you argue, particularly if the differences are over really important things. In my opinion, being married to your "best friend" is the best option!


Why is this composition significt from a sociological point of view?

I am a 37 year old black American female who was raised in an area of many races and cultures. Even though my former generation constantly complained about "the white man" appearance never mattered. The only thing that I can say about the difference is the language and even American dialect varies. As a matter of fact when I was 19 and was making a Valentine's Day card for my now late mother I asked co-workers, merchants, even strangers on the street to write I LOVE YOU in their languages script and to phonetically spell I LOVE YOU.  And in conclusion the card said "I LOVE YOU means the same in any language."  :)PEACE:)


On Montel today Sylvia said she would give a daily message for .50 per day .

I would "shy" away from that one!  That .50 per day can end up rolling like a rock gathering moss and gather a lot more than that out of your pocket in the long run!


and how can i lose it kinda fast, safe, and easily?

LOL.. \ngood lord I was like 130 Pounds.. I'm glad that you mean 230.. you weigh the same i do.. but i'm only 5'5" I bet you look nice a curvy. \n\nremember that the slower you lose weight the more healthy it is and the longer the weight will stay off if you happen to let yourself go. \n\nEat right.. exercise every other day, DRINK LOTS OF WATER. \nI lost 40 pounds in 8 months just eating healthy food, and working out for a hour and a half every other day. with half a hour of cardio to raise my heart rate.


It has always hated me. And i hate it so i cut it with glass and other things i find on the street what else can i do to show it I'm boss.

Now this is something I have very good authority on.  So........Conspire with your right elbow to sabotage anything that the left elbow is doing.  Get the 007 gears and spy on lefty.  Know before hand the going on's so if he tries to do anything your one step ahead.  Try to get lefty alone and then wack him.  You know pop a cap in his *ss.  That way your boss and lefty knows it in the after life.  Now all you have to worry about is your left knee.  You know he'll take revenge for lefty.  Good Luck.


Pretend you are a middle class citizen.\n\nYou have two choices:\n\nFirst choice- A democracy with a weak and unstable government. Different groups have conflicts (read bombings, firefights, etc) daily, and innocent lives are lost. Basic life necessities like the utilities are frequently broken. Your safety is not guarenteed, but you are free to say and do pretty much anything you want. You are also free to participate in politics. \n\nSecond choice- An oppressive dictatorship government which monitors virtually every move of its citizens. The country is safe and in order. Basic life necessities are not a problem for people in your class. However, you do not have much civil liberties. Anything that you say or do that the dictator doesn't like will get you into big trouble (imprisonment, torture, or execution). You have no political freedoms.\n\nChoose one and explain why you choose the answer.

I suspected Greasy was trying to line up statements justifying the invasion of Iraq, but he claims he's not and added a negative for the chaotic democracy, that if you speak out you're more likely to be assassinated.  I'm still pointing out that the analogy to Iraq--intended or not--is not accurate.  The forces of democracy also face a military occupation that is widely detested, and infiltration by violent radical foreigners, and you're in danger of sliding into poverty because the economy is falling apart.\n\nIf I pretend this isn't a question about Iraq but a generic country, I'd take the chaotic democracy because most countries aren't as dysfunctional as Iraq is now, and in a fluid situation there is more hope for improvement than in a static situation such as a powerful dictator in total control.  Russia had chaotic democracy for a while and regressed to something like a Latin American pseudo-democracy, but I'd rather have lived through that than Stalin's or Brezhnev's regimes.\n\nI will still point out that the US has a shameful record of trading freedom for supposed security after 9/11.  The authors of the Bill of Rights would be disturbed to see a president repeal large chunks of it by fiat.  Anyone who voted for Bush in 2004 and now dares to lecture the Iraqis about how they should value freedom over security is profoundly hypocritical or uninformed.


this is our first year trying out and i didn't have my cartwhell and round-oof totally perfect so i didn't make it.All of my friends have been there for me since kindergarten and know i am afraid they will abandon me.They have said that they couldn't do that because they would nver want to exclude me from anything.They even said that i have to come to all of the games.

You need to go and support your friends. The more you are around the better. You can get them to give you tips and help you with your stunts and then next year you shouldn't have a bit of problem making the squad. You might want to enroll in a gymnastics class...then who knows..when you do try out next year you may be better than they are and they will see how much you have worked and that you are really serious about cheerleading. Another thing...If they are truly your friends then they won't abandon you.


If an at-will employee is fired without cause prior to and in very close proximatey to receiving a bonus or incentive or some sort, I understand that to be discrimation.  Where can I find more info on that?

Actually you have no case for discrimination. In general at-will employee can be legally fired for any reason what ever or even for no reason at all. Being near a bonus is not a protected category like sex or race(if you get fired because of your race you have a good case). See a case like(Bankey v. Storer broadcasting 443 NW2d 112)\nHowever you can still have a case if you can somehow show that you had a contract with your employer that said you can only be fired for a good cause. Check your employee handbook -- Big companies often promise things like that in them.\nAnother way you can have a case if you can show that your boss constantly promised you the bonus to keep you from quiting -- then you can allege a contract by promissory estoppel.\n\nFinally I would recommend hiring a good lawyer to go over your case -- there might be some theory of the case that is very fact specific.


Since I'm salutatorian at my high school I have to make a speech at graduation.  I've never really been to a graduation, and I have no idea about what to say or anything.  Any suggestions?

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! \n\nI would recommend that you start off by a quote or saying that you have followed/led your life by. Then follow it up by citing examples, anecdotes, and situations in which that saying helped get you to where you are today.\n\nDo not make your speech a "Thank You" note to your family and other loved ones. Yes, do thank them, but do not make them your primary focus. Remember that you are a representative of your class, so try to include everyone in your speech in some way. Does that make sense?\n\nAlso, do not talk solely about yourself and your achievements. Talk about the different successes that the class has experienced as a whole. Mention things such as different events that were held at the school, obstacles that the school has had to overcome during your 4 years there, and victories you all have experienced (including scholastic achievements, such as test scores).\n\nWell, that will give you a start. I helped my students with their speeches while I taught high school, so good luck and be very proud of your accomplishments! Way to go!


Gil Johnson basketball player in the 1990's for the San Antonio Spurs.


I want to change the noise laws in McAlester, OK. It should be illegal for anyone to interfere with another's right to enjoy the peace. Current law is for bothered party to file civil complaint, go to court, etc. It should be that the 3rd call/complaint to problem residence constitutes a citation for noise pollution. The 3 strikes law should obtain to all law!

run for office. get people together and sign a petiton to have the law changed.


USCIS California ( laguna Niguel )\nwaiting 9 months and nothing happend until date: 11 of April 2006

well what happened ? if your not using a lawyer. it will take longer. it can take up to 4 years for it to be approved. did you turn in a good medical history ? show proof of contact ? etc.. etc.. etc..


i want to impress a boy i know and hes OBESSESED with the knicks and basketball. i know a lot bout them but ders just a few questions i have. please if u want 2 talk PLEASE "IM" me, my sn is SECKSIQU3ENS im online rite now. i jus need a few questions answered PLEASE REPLY I DONT CARE WHO U R JUST TALK 2 ME PLEASEEEE

Mention that Larry Brown needs to balance out his lineup with a solid big man.  They have the guards to win games but nothing up front.  Mention that drafting Tyrus Thomas, Glen Davis, or Shelden Williams would be a good idea because these are all formidable big men.


I know Franz Beckenbauer is the most famous for being good at both defense and offense. Who are some other players that were like him?

Roberto Carlos(Brazil)- one of the all-time best free kick takers.


It is the prime way to sell us stuff like a new president, new home alarm or new vacuum.\n\nYou will never hear the news tell you 'everything is fine tonight. no one was killed, no robberies happened and you dont need a home alarm'

Well in the rest of the world that is the news, and nothing sells like bad news. For USA I would have to say that your Media/Government, are constantly trying to keep your country in fear so they can control you, remember orange, green, purple or pink alert!!!\n\nFear is a way to control, why did USA attack Iraq? because of oil!!, but they got the people hooked on fear, so to protect yourself from fear you retaliate, fear is one of the easiest ways to control people, USA is a master of using fear tactics.


I need this answer for science homework.

Coarse adjustment is used to focus the image on the microscope under low or medium power by using larger motions of the lens. (Note: Coarse adjustment should never be used during High power)\n\nFine adjustment is used to focus the image on the microscope of only high power by using very tiny motions of the lens.


right i am a computer technician and i have a fundamental of networking,but i want to become a network engineer.


I am 14 stone, 25 years old and have Man Boobs

Get a thorough medical checkup to make sure it isn't gynaecomastia (man boobs caused by an imbalance of testosterone and estrogen levels).  Interestingly increase in estrogen levels can be caused by use of marijuana, steroids, antidepressants, heroin or wife/ girlfriend/ partner using estrogen creams (info from The Hypochondriac's Pocket Guide to Diseases You Probably Already Have by Dennis Declaudio).\n\nIf this is not the case, your doctor may just recommend a balanced diet and physical exercise incorporating weights to develop your torso.


My best friend has a boyfriend who is over in Afghanistan and the last time they have spoken has been like, a month ago, and before they had spoken (IM) almost daily. She is worried that something awful has happened, but I try to tell her that he is alright and that she shouldn't worry about him too much. Could someone please help me with some more advice to give her so she's not so sad? She even had a few thoughts of suicide, but I was able to talk her out. But I can't think of anything else to tell her. Please help!

just tell her that it would be fine and ok, but if she keeps on crying, let her go.


to sleep with a clear conscience? or with someting else...eg sleeping beauty, rip Van winkle.....?

If you have a clear conscience, you can sleep soundly, untroubled by guilt, worries, nightmares about getting caught, etc.


I'm thinking of doing some shopping soon and hope to find a few deals.

Google it!  Coldwater Creek has some nice stuff!  I'm sure the store has a website, you should check it out.\n\nwww.coldwatercreek.com


China is a totalitarian Communist State; and they rule with an iron fist.  They execute 8,000 political prisoners a year in China...think about that for a second...8,000 people a year kille for their political beliefs that differ from the government.  \n\nI'm happy to be an American, and hope we can keep it that way forever.


hello frnds,i m a sr.sales representative in a leading brand show room...after time across my frnds always ask me ` bout my pays which i dont wanna answer`em how can i deny by giving a good reply plz suggest me...Hope i will get a better answers in reply thnx jiten

Just say, "I make enough to be comfortable".  \n\nMy grandfather taught me it was rude to inquire about financial status, unless of course you were courting the man, then ask away.


Go to this website and watch this film.........do it quickly as it has \nalready been pulled off several web sites already!........afterwards \nyou'll see why! \n\nhttp://www.pentagonstrike.co.uk/flash.htm#Main \n<http://www.pentagonstrike.co.uk/flash.htm#Main>

Uh, a Boeing DID  crash into the Pentagon.  My sisters' friend's uncle had just left that part of the Pentagon to get coffee (or something) when the plane hit.  He's was lucky.


It seems to be an cultural thing, but it drives me crazy when I hear it.  When did it become normal for people to say "Can I axe you a question?"

Many people never stop to read carefully when they are beginning their reading, but I think most of them learn the improper pronunciations at home.  My mother is an Engish teacher, so she insisted on proper pronunciations when I was growing up and it drives me crazy to hear "axe"  (they read aks and never think about it ) or "curricliar" or "can you borrow me this."  But people get defensive if you ever correct them, so it usually makes life easier just to let them sound ignorant rather than have them try to fight with you -- whether verbally as an adult, or physically when I was a child.


Years ago, I heard that there was a long sleeved shirt that was made of a very breathable fabric, but did not allow the sun's rays through. Does anyone know about this, or where I could order them?

I haven't heard about that, but you might go to the Lupus Research Foundation's website (or that of another support group for lupus) to inquire.  They may be able to point you in the right direction.


Some people believe (there's a book about it) that we are supposed to wait for "the One" that God chooses for us.  We are supposed to wait to start a relationship until we know that we have met the one that God chose for us, and then we are supposed to begin the relationship with the intention of marriage.  So we are not supposed to date anyone until we know they are the one.  I just don't get it; I've dated a few people, and I do not regret any of my relationships; I learned a lot from all of them.  Also, at the time, I felt that each of them might be the one.  Furthermore, I don't want to even consider marriage until I can see that we get along in a variety of situations and get to know them-hence, dating.  I think it's great if people marry their first love.  I'm REALLY happy I didn't, though, wow I had bad taste back then :).  Does anyone believe there is actually a right and wrong way to date, or do you think it is personal opinion?

Dating people isn't the problem.  Sex with them is.  I was 34 and married twice when I looked up one day, saw a man I had never met across a parking lot and knew in that instance that God was real and I was in big trouble.  So, my answer is yes.  There is one perfect person for you.  Hopefully he hasn't robbed a bank or anything, because you might not find him if he's sitting in prison and you might not want him if you do find him.  But if you find him and your are with the wrong person, life gets really difficult.


I've heard that it should be possible to connect your bluetooth enabled cell phone with your bluetooth enabled PC, and use the phone to run the slide show. Is it possible - and in that case - how?

I think you have to have a phone that supports the Powerpoint Program not just bluetooth enaled PC and Phone.\nTry contacting your procider


y girls? i have seen that weep a lot y they weep instead of change them

i think they got very sensitive sweet heart thts y they weep.\nor they may dont have the dareness solve the problems


I'm not totally sure what foods are avaiilable or not available, but I have to say I've never had trouble eating Indian food over here.  You need to avoid anything with wheat, oats, barley or rye, and beware of thickeners particularly in the 1400's unless it is specified what source they are from.  Rice, Corn/maize, soy, lentils etc are all fine.  All herbs and spices are fine, but beware commercial mixes that may contain wheat flour (or other non-gf flour).  Fruit, vegies and meats are ok, but beware sausages.  Also, when preparing food, make sure separate utensils and surfaces are used.  If you use a cutting board and/or knife that has been used with something containing gluten, that gluten can contaminate your food.  The gluten molecule is really small so you'd never see it.\n\nWhen you are first diagnosed, you tend to have a few gluten accidents while you are finding your way around, but stick to the diet and you will start to feel fabulous.  I've been diagnosed for nearly 10 years.  If you want to order in any food, www.orgran.com is an Australian company that distributes worldwide and they have a lot of fantastic products including cereals, bread mixes, snacks, biscuits and crispbread, cake mixes and flour mixes that are gluten free and also suitable for other special diets, e.g. dairy free, cholesterol free, etc.  I've been using them for years and they have new things all the time that taste really great.  If you contact them, they may have an importer near you.  On their website is a lot of information about coeliac disease plus recipes and links to other useful sites.  Good luck.


He was one to yell, when in opposition, that the Government had to be more transparent and accountable for their action.  Once in power, he has started closing the door on the Canadian public by first excluding the press.

I'm willing to give Harper a chance.  I was actually relieved that he beat Paul Martin, because at that point, I was sick of the Liberals and their stench of corruption and broken promises in the House of Commons.\n\nI was disappointed that neither Jean Chretien nor Paul Martin were the least bit interested in repairing Candian relations with the United States (which, as I see it, are still in the toilet somewhat), which is why I also lost faith in Bush in the wake of all this Iraq war hoopla.  I'm still counting on Harper to fix this, but it's a shame he won a minority victory, so he's got "eagles" watching him, and he can't do whatever he wants in the H of C.  I'm still hopeful, though, and he's discussing this issue with his people to let him try his solutions.


Campanus Cusps is a topic in astrology and in astronomy. I know that there exists iteration methods to do this. There may be explicit equations too. I want to know any mathod

Why don't you look it up on the Internet???


U.S.A. - being the Most Powerful Country of the World - could not catch "osama bin laden" till date......WHY ?

The answer is quite simple, we don't want to find him. He would reveal the truth about what happened during 9/11. Also, it would embarass all of President Bush's Saudi Oil Sheik friends.


Theres seems to be some contradictions between what the bible says and what Jesus says, specially about killing, punishment and salvation.\nSo I'm not sure what to do.

Jesus lived his life in strict adherence to the Laws of God presented in the Old Testament.  Therefore, nothing Jesus did contradicts anything else in the Bible.  What it DOES do is help us interpret the rest of the Bible.  This is sometimes difficult for western thinking to grasp, however, when the Bible is interpreted with a more eastern thinking style, as it was written, it is easier to see that there are no contradictions but just elaborations.\n\nFor example, it was common practice in Jesus' day for the most prominent rabbis to come up with their own interpretations of which laws were the most important.  This was necessary because obeying some laws required ignoring others in particular situations, therefore, it was necessary to decide which law took precedence.  In western thinking this would usually be viewed as a contradiction and a mistake in the law, but it was not seen as such at that time and place.  Even Jesus discussed with the religious leaders and others his interpretation of which laws were the most important. (Matthew 2:24-28, Matthew 22:36, John 7:23, etc).\n\nSo the bottom line is that I think you should use the life and words of Jesus to help you understand and obey the ENTIRE Bible.


I was looking for new hardware, it said to put in win 98 disk something or other i do not even have one . so if i did create  a back up disk could install new hardware with it? thank you from a.k.a computer dummy

Hello\n\nThis is a standard Windows utility called Microsoft BackUp: its purpose is basically to create a back up of all your important files, in case you need to restore them after a possible accidental loss.\n\nSince Microsoft BackUp allows you to choose exactly which files you want to back up, you can take advantage of this feature to create copies of your presentation files that are automatically saved by spanning as many floppy disks as needed. We will see in detail how this tool works and its specific benefits.\n\nTo access the back up tool, go to Start >> Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> BackUp.\n\nIf it's not listed there, you might need to install it from the Windows CD-ROM:\n\n1) Go to Start >> Settings >> Control Panel and double-click on the "Add/Remove Programs" icon.\n\n2) Go to the Windows Setup tab and put a tick mark on BackUp (in Windows 95 it's under Disk Tools, in Windows 98/ME it's under Accessories)\n\n3) Then click OK and Windows will install this tool.\n\nOnce you start the BackUp tool, you will get a few dialog boxes: the first one will explain you the basic features: just click OK.\n\nThe second one will give information about how to perform a Full System back up: we are not interested in this feature, but you need to click OK to proceed.\n\n1) Click on the first tab, "Backup", and you will see displayed a window similar to Windows Explorer:\n\n2) Browse the folders to locate your presentation file(s)\n\n3) Put a tick mark in the checkbox next to your file and click "Next Step"\n\n4) Select a device where you will copy your backup (A: drive - floppy disk), then click "Backup Now"\n\n5) Give a name to the back up and press OK.\n\nThis utility will start backing up the file(s) and will ask you for a new floppy disk as soon as the current one is full. This way you can split any large presentation file into several floppies.\nEnjoy


I have been with my mate for 10 years, we have 12 years age difference, he is older. I can't help but feel that I am somehow missing something. The levels of activity and interest are getting more noticable, at least to me. Life is comfortable and I have a free run of my time, except when he is not at work! He ignores my pleas for change and dismisses my emotions as a whole. I am tired of the indifference but am leary on the action I should take. Takling, crying and pleading hace got me NOWHERE~!

Remember your marriage vows? For better or worse ..... You can't just walk out on a marriage just because it's done every day. It's not acceptable in God's eye sight. He instituted marriage. He won't dismiss us when we make him unhappy neither should you your husband. \n\nThat's why they say it is not to be taken lightly. It is a covenant.


i want improve bowling and in three pionters how do i do please help.

to be fair 1 week is too short.\n1. however if u r a pace bowler(iam one) try to cut down on the pace an concentrate on line and length balls.trust me,they may not be as awesome to watch as a yorker or a swinging ball but u vil get good results.if u r a spinner the best way is 2 bowl slow,give the ball a loop and entice him 2 drive.if u bowl slow and in the right areas its very hard 2 get runs \n2.to  better ur 3 pointers u must do a lot of practise .get a good feel of the ball and dont try too hard.thats a very easy mistake to make.calm down take ur time and shoot.dont worry if u miss nobody sinks every 3 pointer that he shoots(even in the NBA).


The valuation could be inhibited by the person behind the valuation (evaluator).\nThe efficacy and experience in a particular field\nof the evaluator could have a significant impact on the final analysis which could cause a misrepresentation to the reader of the financial instrument, and an inocorrect action based on inefficient reports.


i need some information about the temple of demeter so i can do my report

Here are some website's that will help you with your research.


I'm so going to fail!!  what a stupid question i know...i really need 2 get my ass in gear

I tend to have the same problem. Assignment is due and I'm off shopping, hanging out. Things I know I shouldn't do but by the time I realize that it is due like within 24 hrs I get in this mode of work. Lol. I usually put off writing essays till the last minute and so far I have done pretty well. \n\nEnjoy yourself for the time being, relax then when you feel that your mind is ready start studying away.\n\nGood luck.


I have a biology degree that I earned 7 years ago to become a doctor and dropped out of medical school after 2 years.  I was smart.  Now I went the other way in commission sales which requires little intelligence.  The money is good which is why it is hard to leave, but I am wondering how can I get my start back in bio/medical field (without going back to school) and still make a comfortable living and maybe use my mind once in a while.  I would rather work my way up but don't want to make 30k.  Is my biology degree worth anything today and where and how?  What's a good transition job?  I can't be doing sales much longer.

The pharmecutical industry is one of the biggest, fastest growing, most lucrative, and could make strong use of your biology background as well as your sales experience.\n\nSo there you have it: Go be a drug dealer.


It takes something like 10 min. to shutdown.

You probably have lot of back ground softwares running... Like Anti virus, Google Desktop Search, Konfabulator, etc which takes time to shut down... Check how many processes are running by doing Ctrl-Alt-Del and checking the processes list.


her mom and dad have a big farm me and her take a plane ride over the farm and in one of the field i have written in candles will you marry me i then take her hand and ask her what do you think

I think your first ides with the kids and the hunt through the town was way better but this one is nice too, she'd like them both but if you really want to see her cry tears of joy stick to the hunt you first said you would do.


I m using windows xp home edition for my computer...i dont have norton antivirus nor microsoft office and stuff...just a simple computer...should i use service pack one or two...why?what are the reasons?will service pack 2 slow down ur system...uglify ur computer?crash ur computer?eat up ram and stuff?tell me all..help...the most detailed answer will get 10 points!

It's a SERVICE Pack, all available apdates and bugfixes, put into one giant container. Service Pack 2, however, while trying to improve security, also breaks some stuff in process, so some few old programs may not run again. But it is reversible, in any case, you should install it, and if all your software works fine, otherwise, roll back.


Im a christian and have been baptized in the christian church, yet latley ive been learning more about the catholic church and want to become part of the church. If anyone has advice on anything i should do to get a relationship with the Catholic church please help.

This is easy, just talk to a priest or catechist or really any minister in the church can direct you to the correct person in the parish you wish to join and tell them you are interested in RCIA, I am assuming you are an adult, and they will help you.


I would go to games if management wasn't so incompetent. Oh yeah, what about a backcourt of Clyde Drexler and Michael Jordan in the 80s and 90s; and frontline of Bill Walton and Moses Malone in the 1970s. The Blazers are the worst drafters in NBA history.

Yes, I'm afraid they are.  Paul and O'Neal together on any team would be awesome.  Blazers will be fine eventually, gotta give it some time ... lots of time.


i'm looking for a revolver like from trigun or gungrave on sale straight from a website

well i got all my airsoft guns at walmart we haev a shotgun a machine gun and a pistol and they all work great for me all at a really good price the highest one was 20 dollars!


How do you know if the writing that the writer wrote, is the right writing that the writer wrote ?

It is not. Back then, each copy of the Bible had to be handwritten when they were reproduced. This means the scribes had free will to add/change anything they wanted. Also the Bible was translated from Greek and Hebrew to English. So its changed a lot, because there are no originals in existence. KJV went through the hands of countless scribes before being translated.  Even the dead sea scrolls are not the originals, just really old, close to original copies. And no, they're not in English


Watching the NSW Blues play against QLD Maroons is of intrest to me, could anyone tell me where in East London i could watch the upcoming game. Preferably, in Walthamstow. Please the game is tommorow and i need to watch it. Is there anyway to watch it on the web or listen to it on any webcast (Australian Broadcasting Agency[ABC])?\n\nThanks\n\nGo Blues!!!

I think you have your dates wrong, the dates are may 24th, june 14th and july 5th. The walkabout pub in Covent garden is somewhere that will be playing the games. I know it's not in your area but its a great place to watch any NRL or AFL games. GO THE MAROONS!!!!


E-a-s-y, I'm just asking what your opinion is. . .

yes... very very quiet. please.\n\n\ni have worked in bars for quite a portion of my life, and i have seen some good, very good people brought down by the bottle.  and while it was never my place to criticize, i wondered "why, why, WHY?" do they let what is supposed to be something done for "fun" and "relaxation" get away from them so much so as to become a habit, and a very dangerous one to themselves and others.\n\nand that is exactly what i think it is: a habit.  while there are some people who are more susceptible to the EFFECTS of alcohol than others, in the end i believe it is a CHOICE that someone makes to drink or not to.  whether it is a BAD choice is not my call to make... everyone has reasons why they do what they do.  people try to cope and get along as best they are able.\n\nbut calling alcoholism a disease, while it may fly in the face of all the scientific evidence under the sun, is akin to blaming the gun for shooting someone.  responsibility, moderation, these are the choices a person must make throughout his life.... and the consequences must be borne too.


there is this woman who used to work for my husband long ago,before we got married,and now my husband wants to work with her again.I met her for the irst time some few months ago,and I disliked her from the first moment I saw her,and I told my husband,but he kept brushing it off.Once at her place we had gone for coffee,she was in the kitchen making us coffee in just her bra and panties,and that really bugged me,my husband said,shes always been like that so I should just understand,so I let it slide,the next time we went out with her for coffee again,and she asked my husband if she could have a sip of his coffee,I couldnt believe it!,and I was sitting right there,so I asked myself,what does she do when am not there?I talked to my man again about it, he was like am just overreacting.last night,I was up studying for my exam and my mans cell phone begins to ring,at midnight! Ofcourse it was her,my man was asleep,so I just rejected the call.I feel this was the last stroke,how to react?

Your man needs to tell her to back off.  That is his job.  He should be making you feel secure and happy.  Tell him to get her out of his life.....now!!


The husband is a writer and the lighthouse or castle is haunted,it also has something to do with fog.  This is NOT a cartoon like scooby doo,

It is either the fog by john carpenter that is the light house but no writer in it,  or high spirits. It takes place in a castle that a writer and his wife go to because she is trying to ruin it for some reason and he falls in love with a ghost. It has john guttenber and jennifer tilley in it.


A Child is stuck in a room with a table and a mirror. Only those items. The room has NO windows and NO doors. How does she escape?

look in mirror, see what u saw, take the saw n cut the table in 2, 2 pieces make a (w)hole, escape through the hole\n\n\nDamn he beat me to it lol


because veet and the other creams are bad ,,not like sweet and wax,, but they both hurts special when i remove the bikine part....

If you are willing to invest some money to save yourself a lot of time, there is always laser hair removal. It is painless and is permanant, but whether it completely removes the hair, or just significantly reduces the amount of hair depends on several factors including skin and hair color. Compared to other alternatives like electrolysis it is also relatively inexpensive.


There were 22 answers to my "IS IT OKAY TO CHEAT" question. Unfortunatley, only 2 were correct in answering all 20. However, none were correct as to why; not even close!\nThe reason that most think it is okay to cheat should be obvious. The CEO from ENRON is being tried criminally for lying and embezzelment. Martha Stewart served time for lying to the Grand Jury. The President and many within his administration have been caught in lies. OJ Simpson lied. Robert Blake lied. Barry Bonds lied in court about his use of steriods. President Clinton cheated ("I did not have sexual affairs with that women"). Need I say any more.\nTodays youth are exposed to a huge amount of dishonesty (lying, cheating, decieving, etc.). These occurrances cause many to feel that if they can do it, cheat, I can do it. If I don't get caught, nothing lost. If I do; Well, I'll just take that chance.\n\nHow many, after reading this, feel that this may be the reason. If not, why?

Cheat is usaully associated in a bad way. I feel that we cheat becasue we want life to be easier. When your young, when you are renting an appartment, you will most likely have bills to pay. Like electricity, water, heat, and the most important, your rent. I think some people cheat because they get a thrill of it. To see if they can get away with it or not. It could also be a race to get bigger and better.


My friend is going with a boy that cheating on her but she keeps going back to him. She hates me right now. SHOULD I LET HER DO EHR OWN THING ARE SNAP HER OUT OF IT?

well you see i know where your coming from on this one. i went thruogh the same thing. i told my friend and she denied it and she was pissed at me for awhile but then she caught him in the act, and she realized that she should have trusted her friend and now we are cool again.


Who do you think is the best LB in the NFL? I would have said Takeo Spikes followed by Keith Brooking, but I'm not sure. Any ideas? And who do you think is the best LB in the dratf?

Urlacher certainly comes to min, Trotter, Lance Briggs, Derrick Brooks, or Keith Bulluck maybe. Shawne Merriman, Antonio Pierce, Zach Thomas, Donnie Edwards, and Lofa Tatupu should be taken into consideration.


Were there any contemporary historians, either Jewish or otherwise, who wrote about Jesus during or shortly after his supposed lifetime?

Jesus is the repeated story of, Osirus and Horus which 30.000 before ,already was a symbolic story of the movements of celestrial bodies ,that were given characters and gender  in order to pass on the story more easily to the people.\n\nthe names are changed for different cultures and indifferent times but the formula of the story ;of one plus twelve ,and one into three.has always remained the same.\nJESUS represents the sun (halo)the twelve disciples or iluminati represent the stars(light,halo)\n\nAnd all One God religions are ofshoots of sun worship ,as it being the Father of all life.\n\nChristians and Muslims rather die than admit that in effect they are a ofshoot pagan cultures .\n\nOver the milliniums their symbolic stories with their  characters have become real people or godlike people \n\nTo dispute that or take that away would shatter their faith and leave them even more confused than they already are.\n\nIn desperation they cling to biblical quotations and stories of suposedly other ,real ,objective writers in the past as writing additional true accounts of these peoples existance.\n\nin fact apart from the bible there is practically no evidence that most of the biblical figures were no more than fiction.\n\nsome people mentioned did exist,the best way to tell a lie is by lacing it with truths.\n\nThe church in its quest for power has done everything to  protect and enhance the Myth ,making it real and adding details .Because all of their money , political power and control ,stems from this.\n\nmost of this was done many years after the alledged birth of Christ and if you check out which people confirm the Myth you will see that they were people belonging to the same power structure that benefitted by the control,including people like --Plato ,Socratus,Leonardi da vinci.Aristolle ,Pythagarus to name but a few


friend,\nI don't like to bother you but if you interest you could open this link and read it? I do that because I would like to share me what I am beleiving. \n\nhttp://sultan.org/articles/god.html\n\na slave of Allah( the only God should be worshiped)

Would you like to know my God Jehovah?\nIf so, visit http://watchtower.org\n\nWith all due respect, how do you know that he is the one to be worshiped? Have you studied other faiths to see for yourself if it is true? I have. \n\nI am not trying to be rude or mean, I know that it seems that way, but that is far from the truth.\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nI am so sorry for the so called Christians in here that have said the things that they say, true Christians are not that way!


some data is aggreagated from different sources into the DW and then used for data mining .After the knowledge discover how to incorporate the discovered knowledge into the sytem so that in future the result is targeted or indentified

Sounds like you may need to read books by Han and Kamber, Witten and Frank for a better understanding of the data mining process and algorithms.


hi what happein ok this dang boy geting on my last nevears i hate it  any way he says he want to go out wit me and  his friend say it to and his friend just call me saying that and then this gurl who use to like him but he would not go out wit her say it a joke and that she ask him and that what he says so what should i do i guess we go out but i dont kno if so or not

Translation:\n\nHi. Whats happening is this dang boy is getting on my last nerve. I hate it. Anyway, he says he wants to go out with me, and his friend says it too. His friend just called me to say that. Then, this girl that used to like him (but he wouldn't go out with her) said it was a joke. She said she asked him and thats was what he said. What should I do? I guess we're going out, but I don't know if we are or not.\n\nOk, now that people don't have such a hard time reading what you were trying to say, maybe they can answer.


and I mean as a file into my hard drive??? files like...\nmpeg... avi... wmv... etc....

Here's a tutorial to do just that. Follow the link!


Carn't tell you sings it Heard it at a mates place, Sort of a rap song from a bloke from cabramatta


The hype of doing MCA seems like a rat race to me, ask anyone and the answer is same MCA but i have seen many people doing certificate courses like MCSE, CCNA , SAP and oracle etc. and earning a handsome salary in big IT companies like wipro, infosys, TCS etc. So what to do after doing BCA? here are the options----\n1. MCA (3 years of hard work not knowing the future prospects)\n2. MBA (eyeryone wants to have one MBA degree, isn't it)\n3. MCSE, CCNA, SAP, ORACLE (System administrators, networking is the in-thing these days, what u think?)

better you go for MBA, forget about those who are getting jobs.. you know the value once you come out of that course in terms of carrer wise and growth.


having downloaded various movies, on playback despite increasing all the vol controls the sound is still really poor,is there any way to improve the volume?

try www.videohelp.com  see the how to section.


And would that be nice squashed, or claustrophobic-get-off-me kind of squashed?

I'd end up feeling squashed , if someone flattered me even a LITTLE .


i'm in a relationship...My bf sinned to me. My mom told me it's better  not to call him or make any *first* move. I agreed cause i was always the one who's calling him. I live in canada and he's in the US. i'm always paying the bill so we can talk.(it was worth it, but i always give) I waited for 3 weeks, he never called me. One time, i was online and he was online to, i waited for him to PM me but he never did... i can understand him not calling me cause international call is expensive.. but not pming me or sending me any mail????? GOD... what kind of bf is he? I want to break up with him but I can't... i love him still but he's hurting me so much. i don't want to call him because i'm scared and maybe he's thinking that we're already broken up. How can i end my suffering? how can i make evrything clear? please help me :(

Just do it.  Just break up with him.  If he loves you as much as you love him then he will try to get you back.  Then you can explain to him about the phone calls and the emails.  If he doesn't try to get you back then he wasn't worth it in the first place and it will save you a lot of heartache, pain and money.


women and children are being abused. now is it because of race/ethnicity or is it b/c of economic status.

Domestic violence towards women and children happens regardless of socio-economic group or race. But it happens more in the lower socio-economic groups. As some races especially people of different races not in their homelands tend to be in lower socioeconomic groups the incidence of domestic violence tends to be higher. Domestic violence tends to be influenced by stress and economic pressures obviously lead to financial insecurity and stress. Economic factors can also lead to social exclusion and that can lead to domestic violence and other crimes outside the home - it is also a major factor in the cause of emotional, psychological and even major psychiatric illness and of course crime both inside and outside the home environment.


my g/f told me that this guy is hiting on her and she does not want me to beat his ass. Is she picking up for him or what ?

talk to the guy...if the guy acts like a jack@$$ beat his @$$


I want to make  an update package to make updating computers more easier, but I just do not know the steps. ANy and all help would be appreciated.

Win98: 1st you have to have a pc is that need to be updated, connect it to microsoft update, and let it scan you pc for the critical files that is needed, take down the name of the updates (e.g. kb898257) then instead of starting download and install the updates, go to update catelog to search for the names, and download the updates to your pc, then you can install them when and where you like.\nWinxp: get it update to the latest, go to C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download, that's where all the previous updates were (expanded), you move this folder with its content to an xp need to be updated, and find only the update.exe to click under each update folder of those long name folders, then it will install to the pc.