What color should I make my counter tops in my C-Store?

Depends on what color everything else is in your store. For example, you do not want your walls, floor, appliances, and counter tops clash! It's good to find a group of 3 colors and mix them around. Not many people like my color combination, but my 4 colors are red, black, blue, white. (I like extreme differences)\n\nDoes this store have a large flow of traffic? If it does, maybe you don't want a loud combination of colors like mine.\n\nAlso, what is your budget? Are you going to use granite tops? Marble tops? Soapstone? \n\nThese are all good things to consider. I've been browsing Home Depot for a while, and they are pretty helpful. Try these links...\n\nhttp://www3.homedepot.com/wcsstore/hdcom/en_US/HDCOM/InstallationServices/Countertops/Documents/countertop_comparison_chart.pdf\n\nhttp://www3.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?pn=HDCOM%2FInstallationServices%2FCountertops%2FD3_3_2_Materials%2FD3_3_2_Materials&storeId=10001&BV_SessionID=%40%40%40%400543825879.1144853054%40%40%40%40&BV_EngineID=ccgdaddhhlgihihcgelceffdfgidglo.0


(m)\n\nA credit derivative is an OTC derivative designed to transfer credit risk from one party to another. By synthetically creating or eliminating credit exposures, they allow institutions to more effectively manage credit risks. Credit derivatives take many forms. Three basic structures include: \n\ncredit default swap: Two parties enter into an agreement whereby one party pays the other a fixed periodic coupon for the specified life of the agreement. The other party makes no payments unless a specified credit event occurs. Credit events are typically defined to include a material default, bankruptcy or debt restructuring for a specified reference asset. If such a credit event occurs, the party makes a payment to the first party, and the swap then terminates. The size of the payment is usually linked to the decline in the reference asset's market value following the credit event. \n\ntotal return swap: Two parties enter an agreement whereby they swap periodic payment over the specified life of the agreement. One party makes payments based upon the total return—coupons plus capital gains or losses—of a specified reference asset. The other makes fixed or floating payments as with a vanilla interest rate swap. Both parties' payments are based upon the same notional amount. The reference asset can be almost any asset, index or basket of assets. \n\ncredit linked note: A debt instrument is bundled with an embedded credit derivative. In exchange for a higher yield on the note, investors accept exposure to a specified credit event. For example, a note might provide for principal repayment to be reduced below par in the event that a reference asset defaults prior to the maturity of the note. \n\nThe fundamental difference between a credit default swap and a total return swap is the fact that the credit default swap provides protection against specific credit events. The total return swap provides protection against loss of value irrespective of cause—a default, market sentiment causing credit spreads to widen, etc.


To which round Serbia and Montenegro can go trough in world cup?

Group C\n1.Argentina, 2. Serbia and Mon.\n1/8 Portugal - Serbia\n1/4 Sveden - Serbia\n1/2 serbia - Brasil... THE END


does anybody know the current export tariff that russian imposes on oil?

It depends on the country. They have used it to influence politics in teh Ukraine. Check out the NY Times on line for articles about it in the last 6 months


Why does your stomach hurt when you read in the car?

That's carsickness.  There a are a number of over-the-counter remedies for carsickness.


Is fibroadenoma a type of breast cancer?

Fibroadenoma is a lump in the breast. It is painless, can be moved around and normally occurs in adolescent girls. It could be related to hormonal imbalances, PCOS or irregular periods. I suggest you take the opinion of a surgeon at the earliest.


Haha, just call all the white people Goggle Eyes and you will feel better about yourself. I personally have a thing for asian eyes...probably why I ended up with a Fillipino.


where can i find the results to the alabama high school graduation exam results?

www.fbise.edu.pk\nLOL thanx for the two points


hi ALL HW DO CRACK MAYA 6.0 SOFTWARE?PLZ REPLY?


For atheist and those who don't believe. Give me your Best answer of why you don't believe??

It is not that people are divided into two camps, "those who believe, and those who don't".  In fact this is a belief structure on its own.  Many atheist have strong beliefs, they are just different from your own.  So maybe the better question to ask would be, "why do you believe something other than what I believe?"\n\nMost people who question Christianity do so because it is very easy not to believe in it.  Remember that the foundation of Christian beliefs is FAITH.  \n\nFaith is not easy for people who believe in science and reason.  Many of the beliefs of the Christian faith are total unreasonable.  For example, "The world was made in seven days".  This is not reasonable at all, but one needs faith to believe it.\n\nFor myself, I don't believe that Jesus was any more the son of god than you are.  Why? Because it is totally unreasonable.  But I do believe in God.  Although the God I believe in is likely nothing like the one you imagine.  My God is universal, and impossible to understand, we are too small and simple to understand a truth that grand.  My God is totally unreasonable also, but I don't attribute Human characteristics to him like many Christians do.  My God is everything, and everywhere.  And my God is inseparable from us.  We are, and it is us, and everything else.\n\nThe sad thing is that most Christians hope that Jesus will figure it all out for them.  All you have to do is believe in him, and that's it.  So is it really faith, or is it desperate hope for lost people?  I find Christians simplifying life so often it makes me wonder if they really KNOW Christ like they say they do.


can the father of an illegitimate child change his childs surname to his own without the consent of the mother

While I have to say I hate the court system in almost all instances - they do protect children fairly well for the most part, even if that protection is from their own parents.\n\nTo change the name of a child particularly when you are not married to that childs mother, without the mothers involvement no less, would be next to impossible.  If she didn't respond to correspondence from the court, I believe the very first thing the judge would require is to hear from her parents as to her whereabouts.  If you were not able to provide how to get in touch with the mother or grandparents - I believe the court would have doubts about your motives and then your are definitely out of luck.\n\nIt is the mother who has final aproval of a childs name or any name changes generally until the child is of the age of reason and can contribute to the decision making process.  For minor matters (visitation schedules for example) that may be as young as 8-10.  For a name change I would be suprised if it would be younger than 12 and may be as old as 16.\n\nActually the laws regarding children are all in the favor of the mother.  You, as an illigitimate childs father have virtually no standing in court preceedings unless it was a matter of life and death.  \n\nAlso, if you are not paying child support, do not waste your time.  In that instance,  you really have absolutely no standing barring some legal miracle.\n\nThink about how severely the rights of parenthood are slanted in the favor of women when it comes to children - \n\n          If she is pregnant and wants to keep it - you pay child support for 18 years no matter what your feelings. \n\n          If she wants an abortion you have no say.  \n\n          Even if she becomes pregnant by another man while you are married to her -  you still pay child support for that child if you get divorced in virtually all states (I believe their are court cases in 1-2 states challeging this right now) in the US .\n\nI am not saying its right (actually I think its BS) but that is the way it is.  \n\nI am not sure of the origin of the fellow who says you can file a motion and change a name if the mother doesn't respond in 2 weeks.  It certainly isn't anywhere in the US and Phillipine law is heavily based on US law.  \n\nRespondents have a minimum of 30 days to repond to motions in all court cases which I am aware of.  Generally if a  response is not received to an initial motion after the 1st 30 days another motion is required also taking 30 days.  \n\nAlso - If the mother did not respond to the initial motion I am certian an advertisement (Legal section of the classified ads section of virtually all newspaper carry such ads) would have to be posted annoucing your intentions of changing this childs name.  These ads would run in all major newspapers in the cities which the mother has lived in during the past few years.


Xenical(orlistat), is a POM medicine, so you have to ask your doctor to prescribe it to you and therefore he will inform you,too, about its meccanism of action, side effects, if it is suitable to you ecc.\n\nI can't talk about prescription requirements, because they are different from one country to another.\n\nWhat is the different with other meds is that it is not an appetite suppressant but it acts bounding the fat from food.\nWhy is this important?\nThis is important because means that it has no central action but its action is limited at the digestive tract.\nHow does it bound fat at the digestive tract?\nFood, once in our stomach, breaks down in its simplest components, so that can pass to the intestine, where the active principles will get absorbed.\nThe enzyme that is responsible for the break down of fat, is called lipase, from the greek word lipos(=fat).\nOrlistat, that is the active substance of Xenical, has a chemical structure very similar to this enzyme, so that can replace the enzyme and bound the fat. It has been estimated that bounds 30% of fat that is contained in our food.\n\nDo you see the logic behind this?\nYou take less fat with your food, so you loose weight.\nI think that this answers to your question.\n\nLet me give you some useful tips now.\nWhen you are cooking, try not to put a lot of oil in the food and avoid to fry your food, if not you will have diarrhoea.As I have told you, this med is acting binding fat and in simple words, it is eliminating it, going to the bath. I hope now it is clear.\n Of course, you don't have to drink alcohol, as with every medicine.\n\nNow, you will feel ready (I hope) to go to your doctor and talk with him.\n\nHave a good result!\n\nKaterina


hey guys im 42 and i was wondering if its early menopause or meds that would make me sweat so much?

It could be a combination of both depending on what meds you are taking, but I am 41 and I am experiencing the same things.  The night sweats are horrible (at least we don't have the hot flashes during the day yet).


Where should I look for an inexpensive wedding dress?

A few options:\n\n-ebay\n-Craig'slist.com\n-FreeWeddingClassifieds.com-has a huge selection of wedding dresses\n-thrift stores like Salvation Army\n-consignment shops\n-Sample sales-Here you will find designer dresses at major discounts.  However, they are usually only in NYC and LA.  Try www.topbutton.com for places.\n\nRemember to keep in mind that alterations will be a cost-look for dresses that are no more than 2 sizes bigger or smaller.


What is your favorite line from the movie "Seed of Chucky"?


are there any cheat codes for gran trismo 4?

if there are any cheats then u should definitely be able to find them on cheatcc.com


How do you say in Italian, Do you speek Italian?

In Italy, there are different ways of telling the same thing to a person: \n1 The informal way of asking that is:\n  (TU)PARLI ITALIANO? (if you are talking to ONE person).\n  (VOI)PARLATE ITALIANO? (if you are talking to more than one).\n\n2 The formal way of asking that is:\n  (LEI) PARLA ITALIANO? (if you are talking to one person).\n  (VOI)PARLATE ITALIANO? (if you are talking to more than one.   \n  (It's the same as the informal, in this case).\n\nDo you know the difference between informal and formal?\nYou talk in an informal way with friends or your parents for example.\nFormal talking requires more politeness. For example, when you are talking to a older person or an important person.\n\n\nPS I'm Italian mother tongue.


Has Bush's arrogance become more smirky lately?

I don't think he's particularly arrogant. I think he is just dimwitted. You can see it in his eyes -- the lights are on, but there's nobody at home. Sometimes he seems not to know which room he is in or who is with him.


Is the Curves program really able to work for someone who wants to lose 60 pounds?

i would say if you're 100% motivated to lose the weight and are willing to make some drastic changes to your diet, then yes curves would help...i went in to a curves and was not impressed with the set up...i would say the best route to go is to eat every few hours...not huge meals just snacky type size...stay active go for walks, go swimming, take yoga or pilates whatever floats your boat...make sure you go to your doctor before starting any physical activity.


Your question is a little vague.  But, most government jobs are advertised on the website of the city/state/agency etc.  Usually they are posted for a period of time (4-6 weeks) to collect applications.  Sometimes at the close of applications there is a test for qualified people.  A pool will be drawn up and the hiring manager or human resources person will interview the finalists.  \n\nPlan on the process taking 3-4 months even if you have the right qualifications.


How much money are we talking? but Yes, I would marry for money. I've never been married, but I would marry my first husband for love, and my second for money.


It depends on where you get it from or how you make it.  \n\nFor example, Starbuck's Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino® Blended Coffee is 475 calories for 16 oz, while McCormick's recipe for French Vanilla Coffee is only 72 calories for 16 oz (36 calories for 1 cup).\n\nPlease see the links below for more info.  Hope this helps!


what is the chemical engineering plant cost index for the year 2006.given that the cost index for 1959 is 100?

You need the current Chemical Engineering magazine to find out.


Finherboard; Width at 12th fret:  2.062" \nNeck; Thickness at 1st fret:  0.800" \nThickness at 12th fret:  0.875"


How much money can a person make from a successful blog?

U can make millions provided you write quality content on your blog and write it daily and you have to subscribe to google adsence.  You can literally make millions, no kidding...


I would say yes, if he was firing on all guns. I don't think anyone can beat him when he plays at the top, not anyone, Hope he wins the world championships. Come on Ronnie.


when a guy told you that he called you back because he dont want you to think he is playing what does he mean?

Yep, it means he doesn't want you to think he's playing games with you and your heart, that he's serious about you. Or, he may have said this to throw you off and he really is cheating. Maybe I have some serious trust issues, but I wouldn't put it past any man (or woman) to say some stuff like that to trick you while they're doing wrong behind your back..... But until you have proof, I wouldn't worry about it.


Why are people who enter the USA illegally(a felony), use forged documents(a felony)?

Because this is the land of the FREE for every illegal alien, but the land of the laws for the American born.


How can a get a video from iTunes onto a DVD?

it is possible to convert MPEG 4 or MP4V format to DVD disc, but the screen image may not be what you are expecting.\n\nDVD uses a very high data rate, while MPG4 format is a compress video format, where lots of information were lost due to the compression, by bringing an MPEG4 format of iPOD back to DVD, the resolution will not be high enough, and screen size will be smaller than what you expect.


OK, i looked at a girl and she looked back for more than?

Yes.  But only if YOU ask her first.  Remember, confidence is essential.


how to make a guy fall inlove to a fat chick?

it's not all about the looks, it's about personality and heart, the person inside, even fat girls are pretty and attractive, make sure you always look the best you can and add a little lip gloss and smile and be happy.  heh you born ugly you stay ugly, but if you fat, well you can loose it. i use to be model, now i am fat, 30kg overweight, and believe me when i say i have seen some hunky guys with some girls that are fat, and some even not so pretty, so just because you fat, has nothing to do with finding a man. it maybe not your time yet that all


Any ideas on what I should do for part-time work?

Well, where do you live? I live in Seattle, and here, there are quite a few places where tattoos, peircings and pink hair are pretty much required. Whereas when I lived in Chattanooga Tennessee, I couldn't find ANYWHERE that would let me work with just a Labret stud. You might want to try Hot Topic if there's one nearby, though ususlly they have highschool kids clawing to be hired.If you have mornings available you might want to do prep at a restaurant. Evenings, try Telemarketing, just don't do Timeshare or wholesale food type sales, they are both pretty impossible


yes provided thier defence play solidly like argentine but still i believe brazil can win cause they play so attaking football that they have the ability to compenset the lapses of the defence by creating scoring opportunity .


Where would we be without stupid people?

Stupid people have long been a part of society and will continue to be so until human engineering erases stupidity from the human genome (unlikely anytime soon).  So, without stupid people, the world would be a much more boring place.  For example, there would be much fewer funny videos on the internet without stupid people.  Furthermore, we would not have such a diverse society in the United States without stupid people.  Finally, and perhaps most importantly, without stupid people, it would be close to impossible for anyone to get into a good college.


What is transcription job online? Do you need a high standard knowledge of English to do it?

You would have to have a vast knowledge of the language, yes, and also have excellent written communication skills.


Do you think Pastor troy gets enough credit for his music?

Thank you someone else realized this every one is into the bling and the clothes pastor troy is one of the best that is still here so no he does not get enough credit


What is the best digital image editing software for your money?

The Gimp. (GNU Image Manipulation Program)\n**FREE**


Did Usher Raymond really come out to the public to admit that he is gay?

Yes!!! (but maybe he told me it as an excuse when he saw me in the light at the club)


Advantage of determinant versus indeterminate sentencing?

I'd rather know that the SOB will be in for 10-20, rather than wondering if he might get off early just because he fools some idiot psychologist!


As the Sun radiate power in a radiation form,its mass peters out. So  light ray has no mass contents?

Mass and energy are different, but can be converted from one to the other. In the sun, nuclear reactions are continually converting small amounts of mass into large amounts of energy, which is light in all forms (from radio waves, through visible light, to gamma rays).\n\nPhotons are a pure form of energy, packets of electromagnetic radiation (sinusoidal electric and magnetic field waves travelling perpendicular to each other), that have no REST mass, but have momentum as they are travelling at the speed of light. This is what allows them to push solar sails.


Are computers going to also turn obsolete in some time?

Wouldn't doubt it. As soon as better technology comes to surface.


Hi, Does menapause have to be such a trauma? I have "Hot flushes" sleepless nights etc. Advice anyone?


why is it that so many youth in asia are killing patients?

lolz .... u mentioned so many youth in asia killing patients ... \n\nur answer lies in ur question ..\n\nso many youth in asia .... naturally more will die .....\n\nan average government doctor in AIIMS India sees about a 100 patients a day ...... u cant go right with every one n if u take too much time someone is gonna die anyways due to lack of attention ......... so u just do ur best n hope for the best ...


He was a Confederate Commander \n\nBorn in Richmond, Va. On January 28,1825,Pickett graduated from West Point in l846,last in a class of 59. Among his several classmates who became generals were George B. McClellan and Thomas J. Jackson. In the war with Mexico Pickett was brevetted lieutenant and captain for his service in the Siege of Vera Cruz and during the subsequent advance on Mexico City. He served in Texas, Virginia, and Washington Territory until 1861, when he resigned his commission to enter the Confederate army.\n        First a colonel, then a brigadier general, as of 14 Jan. 1862, he served under Maj. Gen. James Longstreet during the Seven Days' Campaign and was wounded at Gaines' Mill. As a major general, 10 Oct. 1862, commanding a division, he was at Fredericksburg.\n        His name in Civil War history was secured in a losing cause, the charge against the Federal center on the third day at Gettysburg. Following bloody but inconclusive movements 1-2 July, Lee ordered the massive assault, which followed an intensive but basically ineffectual cannonade. Under Pickett's immediate command were the brigades of Brig. Gens. James L. Kemper, Richard B. Garnett, and Lewis A. Armistead. According to reports, Pickett was in excellent spirits and expected to carry the Union defenses. At mid-afternoon the forward movement began with the troops dressed as if on parade as they marched into the Federal guns. Pickett, as division commander, attempted to coordinate the ill-fated movement and, contrary to the view of some critics, acquitted himself bravely and well. But the task was impossible, and he ordered his men to withdraw when clearly they could not break the Union center.\n        Notwithstanding the bravery of his troops and his own efforts on the field, Pickett's military reputation was afterward in decline. He fought in battles at New Berne, Petersburg, and Five Forks. General R. E. Lee relieved him of his command after Sayler's Creek, only days before the final surrender at Appomattox. Following the war he was an insurance salesman in Richmond and died in Norfolk July 30, 1875.


Do you start dreaming after you get 8+ hours of sleep?

Well, my last dream, was that I was at the beach and there was this real tall man with a lot of rings hugging me, like if he were my love interest or something. I wish I knew what it meant because I've been having this dream frequently.


If I let all my hairs grow forever, would they grow forever?

Each human has a terminal length for their hair. It is different from person to person, but I am sure you have seen pictures from women in the 19th century with hair down to the floor. Well, I found that my terminal length is a bit lower than my shoulder blades. However, potential terminal length and the real life length of your hair when you try to grow it as long as possible are two things. \nEvery hair follicle grows a defined cycle (e.g. 4-8 yrs) and after that it stops growing and falls out (and a new one starts to re-grow). The speed of growth also varies from person to person. The actual length hair can achieve in this time however is completely dependent on other factors: Sun expsure, hairstyles, perms, dyes, overcaring, overbrushing etc. all can damage long hair and break it of, thereby reducing its length. \nI hope this helps


what can be done about hair thinng in women, other then wigs.?

Grist look at cause, have you had surgery,stress,change in diet ? Blood is the only thing that feeds the hair. Rogain uses drugs, only works for 27% of the people who use it. I've been working and recommending Nioxin to people since 1993. Originally design for people going though kemo. This product is all vitamins and herbs , find it in a salon. Don't expect over night results.


Spirits/Ghosts... Can they drip water on people?

As a somewhat ghost hunter.. my experiences would say no however, ghost are a manifestation of energy and when they draw enough strength strange things can happen. So what I'm saying is its not likely but there is an outside chance that could be a way of communicating especially if how they died involved water or drowning...


a segment  with ends points on the circle.?

A segment with endpoints on a circle is called a chord.\n\nFor example, A diameter of a circle is a segment that has endpoints on the circle and also goes through the center of the circle.  A diameter is the longest chord of a circle.\n\nBut, a circle can have shorter chords than the diameter.  The chord divides the circle into two arcs.  If the chord is a diameter, the two arcs are equal.  If the chord is not a diameter, then the two arcs are not equal.  The shorter arc is called the minor arc and the longer one is the major arc.


Is it ethically justified for expansion of US beyond its borders after 1890?

One of the basic ways for a country to expand is warfare. Historically nations either expand or die. Therefore i believe it is always OK for a nation to expand if it can without any negative consequence for itself, (for example it is pointless to annex some land if it will be constantly torn by revolts).\nIf the expansion provides benefit to a country it is justified in expanding -- the country it took over would do the same if it were stronger.\nIt may sound heartless -- but it is a pragmatic outlook on world history.


I'm looking for a radio station and can't pull it up. 105.9 FM (Washington,DC) call letters (WJZW)?

WJZW Smooth Jazz 105.9  It is owned by Wmal, Inc.  Actually registered to Woodbridge, Virgina, although the station itself is located in DC:\n4400 JENIFER STREET, NW\nWashington, DC 20015\nPhone: 202-686-3100 \nFax: 202-686-3064 \nhttp://www.smoothjazz1059.com/\nIt is a 28,000 watt station, with a wide coverage map, even reaching Baltimore.


What race has the most attractive people?

Spaniards baby..i kno its kindda shallow but thats My opinion


great story!... hmm  hate to say this but Ive had quite a few crashes, but..... none were my fault!!!!!!!!!  (seriously!!!)1 I got hit by a drunk driver... who I found out the cops  had just had him in a bar fight but didn't arrest him...lucky me... ( I have more  great stories involving Murphy's law ).lol..but the funniest crash story I ever had   was when I wasn't driving  ... I was the passenger... it was   long ago  and far away.... OK.. maybe it wasn't that far away...lol... anyway I was on a date with this guy I had been seeing...  and  yes we were young and stupid(funny how those words often go together)so   there was some drinking involved with the driving... and we ended up in a ditch.... so when the cops got there   ,he told them he had swerved to miss a deer... of course they took us to the police station, and gave him a breathalyzer test..  in the meantime I'm chatting with the cops, and told them  that  I intended to go into law enforcement... so  they allowed me to help  book him... lol...needless to say we never dated again.... but hey I did go to college , majored in  criminal justice and went into law enforcement... think I should send him a thank you card ????lol...


there are many ways to correct this depending on what the problem is.  \nIf the elastic is old, it will not draw up (the rubber in the elastic has dried out) like an old rubber band.\n\nuse a shorter length of elastic\n\nthe elastic may not be strong enough(like using pantie ela. for a denim skirt) For your project there is a clear elastic that  you can find at Hancock fabric or Jo Ann Fabrics.  This is the elastic used in manufactured bating suits around the leg and back areas. Although light weight. it has INCREDIBLY DURABLE, 6" will stretch almost 2' and fully recover to original length.  Washable, safe in dryer, even w/ high heat. But do be careful not to get it to tight because it wont grow as some elastic will.


now iran  have the nuclear  enrgy  who  can stand from iran and  put a pressure on iran????

Iran doesn't have nuclear weapons yet.\n\nAmericans ALWAYS think of things in "negative-prevention" but has anyone considered "positive-prevention"? A little gob of goodies for Iran if they do not pursue nuclear weapons may go a lot further then rattling the sabre(again.). You catch more bees with honey then vinegar.


where can i find a kind hearted person who will help me in paying my school fees?

If you find someone who's feeling extra generous, send them my way as well.  I'm still paying off my masters degree.


What characteristics can be used to identify subsatnces belonging to the diff catergories of solids?

one major characteristic is electrical conductivity.\npropensity to super conductivity.\nMelting/triple point.\nsolubility\ndensity\nbulk modulus\nheat capacity\nferromagnetism


signing into my mail takes me to an AOL search site with a "400 bad request" message- what is this?

You have a hijacker program on your computer. Do your Virus and spyware scans. I also recommend you use the free scan and removal tools available on the net.\n\nGo to the Yahoo Anti-spy toolbar forum and post a thread.\n\nFirst go to this site and learn about this bad guy. If you'll take the time to read it you'll learn alot about getting rid of it. After this then go to the Anti-spy toolbar forum.


I want a program that will send out an email to the buyer when someone buys something off of me with paypal.?

I'm pretty sure PayPal has a setting for this on their site. They used to, anyway.


There have been many different definitions of what stress is, whether used by psychologists, medics, management consultants or others. There seems to have been something approaching open warfare between competing definitions: Views have been passionately held and aggressively defended.\n\n \n\nWhat complicates this is that intuitively we all feel that we know what stress is, as it is something we have all experienced. A definition should therefore be obvious…except that it is not.\n\n \n\nProblems of Definition\n\nOne problem with a single definition is that stress is made up of many things: It is a family of related experiences, pathways, responses and outcomes caused by a range of different events or circumstances. Different people experience different aspects and identify with different definitions.\n\n \n\nHans Selye (one of the founding fathers of stress research) identified another part of this problem when he saw that different types of definition operate in different areas of knowledge. To a lawyer or a linguist, words have very precise, definite and fixed meanings. In other fields, ideas and definitions continue evolving as research and knowledge expands.\n\n \n\nSelye’s view in 1956 was that “stress is not necessarily something bad – it all depends on how you take it. The stress of exhilarating, creative successful work is beneficial, while that of failure, humiliation or infection is detrimental.” Selye believed that the biochemical effects of stress would be experienced irrespective of whether the situation was positive or negative.\n\n \n\nSince then, ideas have moved on. In particular, the harmful biochemical and long-term effects of stress have rarely been observed in positive situations. \n\n \n\nThe current consensus\n\nNow, the most commonly accepted definition of stress (mainly attributed to Richard S Lazarus) is that stress is a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize.\n\n \n\nPeople feel little stress when they have the time, experience and resources to manage a situation. They feel great stress when they think they can't handle the demands put upon them. Stress is therefore a negative experience. And it is not an inevitable consequence of an event: It depends a lot on people's perceptions of a situation and their real ability to cope with it.\n\n \n\nThis is the main definition used by this site, although we also recognize that there is an intertwined instinctive stress response to unexpected events. The stress response inside us is therefore part instinct and part to do with the way we think.


how can I get online mathtuor job to teach students in U.S.?

Try asking at this site:\n\nhttp://www.kidspan.com/?OVRAW=online%20math%20tutor%20job&OVKEY=online%20math%20tutor&OVMTC=advanced


Why do women like the winner of a fight between two guys more than the loser of the fight?

Each female is unique, and thus, there is no-way to speak for all on this topic; however, in general, female do not really care-about those "macho-macho manly man" nonsenses.  Technically, a lady will only care for the individual that she really CARES about, be he the winner or be he the loser matters nothing.\n\nIf shall a girl really cares about you, and you won a fight she will cheer for you, shall you be the loser -- she will still be with you and view the winner a jerk picking on someone not his own size.  If shall you desire to win a lady's heart, try something more romantic and leave those "macho-macho manly man" nonsenses out of the attempts.\n\nMany females can and do possess abilities to defend themselves of which, the self-proclaimed knight image from the male suitor is really of no-need.  If those girls like to be with that boy which bullied you, I dare to say those girls liked him before he even bullied you in the public; thus, forget those girls, there will be other girls who will be interested in you -- just be YOURSELF.\n\nAdd-On Notes:\n\nYou have your talents and skills which are your own uniqueness that other boys cannot even come close to your abilities, discover what your talents and skills are; those are what you will be a "genius" at.  You might not be a "warrior", but you might be a "scholar", a "poet" or perhaps an "artist".\n\nNot all girls like those warrior-type men; thus, you will attract your own type of girls as soon as you use your own talents and skills.  The key is just be yourself.


Does anyone know where I can find the song "Beyond the Night" by Joel Goldsmith?

go to dogpile.com and search under Audio... you might find it


Wow!  Good I guess, I used to like her more popular songs when I was young, I hear she really has a good heart and is a true lover of her music.  I think she performs on the street sometimes just because. \nThat's great to me.


Which loveteam in naruto do you think is the cutest? Naruhina or Sasusaku?

Naruhina.  Naruto deserves someone who loves him unconditionally.  By the smae token, so does Sakura, and does not qualify.  If anything, Sakura deserves someone like Lee.


i heard it is going to rain fire, but when you return? who are you?


will it rain about  11:00 a.m.- 3:00 a.m.?

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. is an aweful long times, thats like 15 hours. is that a window of time of is it supposed to rain that whole time? where are you located too... oh well I can't make an educated guess so I I'll just shoot for it... YES IT WILL RAIN!


Who should Hermione marry? Harry, Ron or Malfoy?

Sure Ron and Hermione do look cute together (to some), but Harry and Hermione have those certain moments as well. If you go through book 5 you are bound to find at least 35 "moments". (and no, I'm not counting every time they have a long conversation together.)


expain the import guildlines for destination inspection as given by the central bank of nigeria?

for the last time I don't have any relatives in Nigeria!!


What is the correct use for the German particle Von? When should I write it caps, or omit it?

That's a tough one! I'll try to explain:\n\nSo, von means: of or from. You only write it in caps when its part of a name (e.g. Von Hagen), as far as I know. And I should know, I'm German ;)...\nI can't give you a perfect explanation, but here are some examples:\n- Das Brot von gestern (yesterday's bread)\n- von Berlin nach Hamburg (from B. to H.)\n- Das Geschenk ist von Paul (The present is from Paul)\n\nI think from is always vor (?). \nSorry, I'm not a German teacher, but these are the only examples I can think of right now. If anything comes to my head I'll modify my entry. Hope, I could help!


How do you want to sell your soul?\nAre you just curious or are you really looking to sell?\nUsually 'selling your soul to the devil' is a metaphor for having done something so totally bad that you've condemned yourself to hell. But I don't believe in hell. Do you?\nIt could also be seen as a magical contract between you and a god, goddess, faery, witch or wizard. They do something for you, and you owe them in return. If you pledge your soul to them then this could be seen as either life-debt (of loyalty to them 'til death, or until you've saved their life) or that when you die, instead of going to heaven or hell, your soul belongs to them.


ranking of US universities for Chemistry Ph.D. program?

US News & World Report Biochemistry Rankings:\n1.  Harvard University (MA) \n2.  University of California–Berkeley  \n3.  University of California–San Francisco  \n\nBiochemistry/Biophysics/ Structural Biology:\n1.  Harvard University (MA) \n2.  University of California–Berkeley  \n3.  University of California–San Francisco  \n\nMolecular Biology:\n1.  Harvard University (MA) \n2.  Stanford University (CA) \n3.  University of California–San Francisco


The promises you keep help you to sleep... and the promises you break keep you awake...


How long does it take to get food poisoning?

Probably something else.  It takes several hours up to a day before you will know if you have food poisioning.


I want a software to do conversion from GPS coordinates to RSO coordinates?

A commercially available software which might be able to that is described here: http://www.gisuser.com/content/view/2423/2/. The website of the software is http://www.bluemarblegeo.com/\n\nA java-applet is here: http://www.malaysiagis.com/tech_center/map_projection/article6.cfm , but I couldn't get it to load.


how many porn movies are made each day in the united states?


I am a pupil. How can I care for another pupil? Reply a.s.a.p?

So you're a student who wants to care for another student?  There's not enough explanation in your question.  If you wish to assist the fellow pupil with homework, then study together.  If you want to help the pupil cheat on a test, I strongly advise against that.  If you're romantically interested in another student, then you'll need to take that matter slow & figure out if this person is interested in you.


Genuine home based internet based work and their details?

Try this site where you can sell all kinds of Information


Why is it that when you want to ask a question........?

Yeah, a good example would be that guy on here that has like nearly 2000 "best answers". He's probably on "Leaderboard". I was like "wtf" so I clicked on his name to see what kind of answers he gave - I can tell you, 90% of his answers were all copied and pasted from other sources, and somehow, the askers chose his answers to be best. I think that is B.S. I'm sorry. I agree with you .. this is like a personal advice giving forum. If I wanted REAL answers from professional sources, I would've looked for them on Yahoo or Google engines. I know, it's pretty dumb.


ok your godsis kisses ur bf an then he likes it what should u do?

What kinda kiss?Ooh never mind...just slap both of them...you have my full permisssion...if they don't like it tell them to talk with me!


Who would you like to be kissed by(friendly)?

my mother . she died when i was 2 ,i don't remember her ,so i wish she would come and kiss me just to feel how it's like to have a mother .


Why do some brothers and sisters get along really well and others don't?


why are the Israelis allowed to kill and take prisoners in Palestine without any sanctions by the world commun

this statement is factually incorrect. israel like any other country has a right to defend itself from terrorists. if the terrorists attack via rockets or bombs and then retreat, like cowards into crowds of civilians then Israel has no choice but to come after them and either kill them (hopefully) or take them prisoner to be tried in front of a democtratic court. the logic of your question would deny the right of the US to attempt to track down osama bin laden in afghanistan, pakistan or whatever stan he may be hiding in.


My daughter just passed away and I need a guardianship attorney but have no money live in California?

I am so sorry for your loss, call a large law firm, most for them will do ProBono work {free} as a community service, I will say a prayer for you and her.


is anyone out there 2 answer my questions? I need answers mostly for the guy one?


where i can download images, picture(*.bmp,jpg,clipart)  of cell phones?

just go to google images(go to google and click "images" on top of the search box) and type cellphone, u will get links to sites of images and pictures of cell phones.


Why is do Native Americans have warrior  honor songs & have Indian vets enter the arena first at all pow wows?

From the way it has been explained to me, a warrior isn't simply someone who fights, but someone takes care of the people.  And there is a kind of morality joining to protect the people.\n\nBy allowing the warriors to enter first, it's a place of honor, honoring those who put their lives on the line.\n\nWhile the Nations and the US were enemies, it shifted towards the beginnings of WWI or WWII, maybe even after Geronimo was captured and was touring with Buffalo Bill.\n\nI don't know that I really buy the concept of a wholesale genocide.  While I know in certain localities it was attempted, everything I have read doesn't point to the federal government pushing this  concept.  \n\nWhile these are very poor examples why I don't think the National government was pushing this in the 19th century mindset try to "protect" the Nations.  Sending the Apache to Florida (really bad idea) Oklahoma, the Nez Pierce being pursued by General Howard.  \n\nWhile slaughters did happen at Sand Creek, Wounded Knee, I haven't really seen anything that points to a concerted effort (other than by Sherman) to end the Nations.\n\nWhy they join, maybe it's to get off the reservation, maybe it's because that's just what they want to do with their life.  I would guess it's like anything else a person chooses their own way in life


am i the only one who thinks that "and1" sneakers look retarded?

Almost all of the shoes look the same and i Don't get why they keep doing that, so, yeah they do look RETARDED


when do new orleans saints tickets go on sale?

should be pretty soon because they just released the schedules so they should start selling


having a beard is must in ISLAM or not?some1 plz explain?

Prophet Muhammad pbuh commanded muslims to grow beard and trim the mustache. \n\nyes growing a beard in islam is one of the sunnah of prophet Muhammad pbuh. and ofcourse, one of the commandment of Allah. \nquran 4:59. "O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger.....


the famous breakdance video featuring chack khan.please remind me of some of the major  characters.wh"re they?

do you mean in the final scenes of 'Breakin'?\ncharacters dancing were Ozone, Turbo and Special K...


Yeah, that happens to me alot with Myspace too. You can try searching for myspace.com on a search engine, like Yahoo or something, and then try clicking a link to it. That works for me sometimes, but I have no idea why it happens. You could also just try typing in your URL to get to your profile page, and then if you get that far, then just click sign in, and you might be able to get to your home page from there.


what is the statue of limitation in ca, to sue an attorney for malpractice?

Unfortunately, for anyone but a California attorney, the question is difficult to answer. In my own state, there are several different issues, some or all of which may also exist in Calif. First, was this a criminal matter? If so, the immediate concern is to file for post-conviction relief. This procedure is generally the means by which a convicted person can challenge the conviction after the appeals have run.\nWhether it is a criminal matter or a civil matter, malpractice is generally a tort matter, and most states have statutes of limitations for torts at one year. Most states... The year begins to run at the time of the malpractice, so you need to check your calendar on that. Also, you may have an action for breach of contract. Generally, the statutes of limitation for breach of contract runs longer than that for torts.\nI hope that a California attorney can provide you with information more specific to that state. Good luck.


What is the difference between Private Equity and Venture Capital?

This is a great question.\n\nVenture capital is normally thought of as an investment in a start-up business.  Generally, new companies look for venture capital when they are early stage and do not have access to catpial markets.\n\nPrivate equity on the other hand does not have to be early stage money.  It is money invested in companies in pretty much all stages.  (You read about private equity companies taking public companies private, for example).\n\nHope that helps.


childbirth, forced penetration or penetration when there isn't lubrication (natural or otherwise)...umm...can't think of anything else. Hope it helps.


what can you do to keep a relationship from going down the tube?

Be open, responsive, and willing to compromise. It isn't always easy, but if u can do this, your relationship will stay strong


Who was the philosopher who first said that the Earth is round?

Ptolemy, Aristotles, Thales, Pythogoras and various others had at different times claimed that the earth was round for a varied number of reasons.\nArchimedes was the first one to physically prove that the Earth is round.


Does the partens of the zebra stripes look alike from one zebra to another?

a zebra's pattern differs the same way our fingerprnts does.  you can tell "who's who" in the zebra world by their stripes.


How do i find out exactly how much system chache I have?

You did not say what OS you were using. \nIf you are  using windows 2000, XP your should be able to\n\n1. open the windows task manager (ctl-alt-del)\n2. select task manager\n3. under the performance tab, system cache is listed under pkysical memeory.


how come when you sit you have a lap, but when you stand you dont?

That's not really true, I've seen some people that don't have a lap standing or sitting.


gun to the head, but i suppose you like your husband. hot tea with no sugar with ground ginger in it. wet rag on the back of the neck, ice or heat(depending). soothing music. orchid by black sabbath over and over again works. passionflower and kava(i just took some) the popular advil, motrin, vicodin, etc. rubbing the temples and if you or he could massage the back of his neck and behind his ears. a good possibility that his back problems are causing this, or helping. go in to the doctor with your husband if thats not what the surgery's for, and have your husband explain his habits, where the pain is and how long and when these migraines occur


how can i find my brother in usa in free?

you can't find any one for free on line. I have net detective. e-mail me.


i had this dream last night...i was pickin money up from the ground(many coins)wat can it means?

Yeah, usually it's just from something on your mind, or just some random thing. Happens to me a lot. I'll be thinking about someone a lot and they will be in my dream but it will be in some extremely random location.


Cervical Cancer (not yet but to close for comfort)?

Yep, I had mild dysplasia (sp?) twice. I had the LEEP procedure done. It just feels like a little tugging. No big deal, if that's what you are having. And its more precautionary than it is a cancer treatment. It hurts a little during, and their might be slight cramping afterward. It's not too bad, though. Email if you have any more questions, cjbay10@yahoo.com


What are preferential shares. Can I view them in my demat allocation list and trade them?

Do you mean preferred shares? The difference is the dividends on preferreds must be paid before any dividend on commons.


does anyone know of any sites to get a free goverment grant to start a buisness?

It is hard to find grants to start a business. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for a for-profit business. And yes, grants mean PAPERWORK - lots and lots of it, that is why a cottage industry of grant writers was born.\n\nNonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture.\n\nEven if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently. But still the info is the same - hardly any grants for starting a for profit business.\n\nEven SBA does NOT give out grants. From the SBA website http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html... \n\n"The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/financing for more information) While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments."\n\nMost of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program \n\nGrants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs \n\nFor private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center's Foundation Grants for Individuals Online. It's a subscription based website ($9.95 per month) but their opening blurb only says that the database is ideal for "students, artists, academic researchers, libraries and financial aid offices." Entrepreneurs are apparently not one of them, so I take it they also don't have listings of private foundations who give grants to would-be entrepreneurs.


why is arizona the only state that changes time zones?

Indiana used to, and still should.  i have lived in 2 different states and and Indiana was one of them, my family still lives there and says that it doesn't get dark now until like 8 30 and some peeps are having trouble getting their kids to sleep while the sun is up.  however where i live now, i can see the reason for the time change.  maybe, not that i know for a fact, but maybe AZ is a state just like Indiana, just in the right place to not change times but change time zones??


Is eating vegan-style really better for you?

With Mad Cow disease, pumping antibiotics and growth hormones into cattle to fatten them, how can it be safe to consume their flesh?  That's not counting the cancer that runs through their muscles after the "spot" was removed from the carcass.  Chickens pass on Leukemia, and pork was never intended for human consumption if you believe the Word of God.  There ARE "clean" and "unclean" flesh foods of the land, sea, and air, mentioned specifically in Deut. & Leviticus.  If you look up the life-span of pre-flood human beings who were mostly vegetarians you'll be surprised to find they lived hundreds of years.  After the flood, when God gave man permission to eat animal flesh, man's life-span diminished quickly, until 70 years was the "norm."  It's an interesting study.  And yes, I'm a vegan and happy to be one.


Has someone ever heard a whispering voice in their ear?

The voice is real.  The question is what is it saying.  If it is bad, don't listen because the Devil is tempting you.


How do I put im an ethernet card into my P1 cpu   win. 98?

TURN OFF POWER AND UNPLUG!\n\nUnscrew and remove the cover.\n\nSee where the slots are? Slide the card into one of the slots.\n\nScrew in card.\n\nClose cover and screw in screws.\n\nPower up.\n\nInstall the drivers.


after a fall one suffers cerebrum concocsion, what's that?

I'm not a doctor and if you are "this person", you should consult your doctor if "this person" has any doubt.\n\nThis is what i know:\nCerebrum is the main portion of the brain. Click the following link for image and further detail.\n\nhttp://www.chp.edu/greystone/neuro/anatomy.php\n\nConcussion is brain injury (usually caused by trauma such as fall, hit on the head etc.) that causes transient coma for hours followed by apparent complete clinical recovery. Cerebral concussion means the part of the brain that is injured is the cerebrum.\n\nA more serious brain injury is called contusion, resulting prolonged coma and brain damage.


is galveston island in the bay, or in the gulf?

Galveston Island helps to form the southernmost part of Galveston Bay, but is on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico.  It is primarily bordered by West Bay (on its northwest side) and the Gulf (on its southeast).  Galveston Bay probably has its name because in order to reach the bay by ship, you must first pass by Galveston.\n\nThe attached map should be helpful.


Because that would be racist.  Its okay to have an african american Miss America, but not a white Miss America.  Its just the way our society is.  My father has been bringing that same question up for years.


I want to be a teacher, but I do not have my teaching certificate. What exactly do I need to do to teach?

I love how many people make stuff up just for those 2 points!\n\nYou MUST have a degree in teaching to teach (NCLB "highly qualified"), but the degrees you already have are an excellent "plus." \n\nFirst, go to your nearest teaching college/university (NOT online) and ask to speak to a graduate school/education college counselor. They can give you information on the various acceptable certification coursework/programs in your state. The university should be able to guide you through the certification process and the various choices open to you.\n\nSecond, sign up as a substitute teacher in your local school district. While the coursework at the university is needed to make the state certification board happy, the actual classroom experience you get as a substitute is invaluable to YOU. It is remarkable, the difference between a first-year teacher with substitute experience, and one without. Substitute teachers also have supports that full teachers in their first years don't (especially for discipline).\n\nThird, give some volunteer time to children's programs not through the public schools (e.g. scouts, church groups, etc.). More than one environmental perspective is valuable, and it looks darn good on a resume.


Do Canadian college students like to play jokes on new students?

not all of them and remember nothing is generalized


Yes and some have heart attacks and die.


What weight shot put and discus are  used in women's NCAA college competition?

The women's shot put is 4 kg (8 pounds, 13 oz.).  The discus is 1 kg (2 pounds, 3 oz.).  This applies to all colleges, as well as international competition.


Wow, I wish I had a solid answer for you but tax laws are so squirrelly, and they vary from state to state. I can tell you that you want to be very careful to take the correct steps because nothing hurts a business (or your wallet) like IRS trouble. Consider a consultation with a CPA. These guys are worth their weight in gold, and usually know what your business needs long before you do.\n\nYou can also ask your questions here: http://www.irs.gov/\n\nAnd here's a real, legal list of deductions for the self-employed: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=109807,00.html\n\n<<Personal Expenses\nGenerally, you cannot deduct personal, living, or family expenses. However, if you have an expense for something that is used partly for business and partly for personal purposes, divide the total cost between the business and personal parts. You can deduct as a business expense only the business part.>>\n\nBest of luck with this,\n~Tia~


Is Chaplain Assistant (56M) a good MOS for the Army Reserves?

Yes, Chaplain Assistant (56M)for the very reason of duties and assignments, please be quiet on this or we will have more Chaplin's then we need in the reserves


Hi,I would like to know on a ''urine test'' what does it mean when you have +1 of protien found in it?

Well I don't want to tell you, but whatever I'll tell you anyways. I think it shows how healthy your urine is.PS: email me at allovescc@yahoo.com


Why when you stand on your head the blood rushes to your head but when you walk it doesn't run to your feet?

Blood does go to your feet.  But your veins have little valves that act like trap doors.  They let blood go through then block it from going back down.  This makes it so the blood doesn't pool as bad in your veins and feet.  However if you aren't using your legs, by moving around and such, then the blood will pool up more.  This leads to swollen legs and feet.  To test this, just hang your feet in the air for awhile, even while just sitting on a swing or something.  After awhile, if you jump down you'll get a shock in your feet from the blood being forced into your capillaries and veins.  \nThis explains why one needs to excercise their legs while on long flights, or you'll get swollen feet and could develop blood clots.


Have you ever been so in love that you're scared?

yes. right now. and it scares me becasue i think i'm falling for some one so hard it hurts


with the illegal immigrants calling for a boycott on may 1st. of us products, how do you feel about it?

There Are 300 Million Consumers In This Nation\nIf 15 Or So Million "BOYCOTT" Products For A DAY, Or A WEEK\nIt Wont Even Make A Dent\n\nLike jmdavis333 Said, They Gotta EAT\n\nI Dont Shop Everyday-Neither Do YOU\n\nTheir "BOYCOTT" Is Pointless\n**********************\nAdditionally:\nThe LAST Protest Staged By The Illegal Camp Resulted In Several JOB Losses-\nIf They Pull This "BOYCOTT" The Way Theyre Saying They Will,\nTheres No Doubt That Several MORE Will Lose Their Job, TOO\nTheyre Cutting The Throats Of Their Own People\n\nIf I Know This...They Should As Well\n*****************\nI ALSO Think That If They Were INTENT On Becoming Citizens,\nInstead Of Trying To HURT Or FORCE Or DEMAND America To Granting Them Amnesty\nWell, I Think You Understand What Im Saying\n\nPerhaps An ATTEMPT To Get Their Affairs In Order\n(VISAS ETC) Would Be Time Better Spent


where can I find the tablets that disolve in the baby"s mouth to help sooth teething pains?

walmart carries them and they have a generic brand that works just as good.


Can someone tell me the motion step by step for the windup?

First face front, put your left foot backand to a side and then your right feet straight.  Lift your left foot to the front and then stride stright to home plate and bring your arm toward home plate at the same time.  Don't forget you bring your right foot toward the home plate too.\n\nYou have to find your own release point.


Is every instance of taking a human life wrong?  Even your own?  When is it wrong to breed??

no, it is not wrong to take a life protecting yourself or a loved one. it is not wrong to take your own life when you are in excruciating pain with no hope for recovery. it is wrong to breed if you will give your child a disease or a huge genetic problem, or if you won't be able to care for him/her.


milan - barcelona? milan can kick butts tonight, what do u think?

Ac Milan will win tonight with the score 3-0. Bravo IL Rosoneri


The most widely used cleaner in our home is Vinegar. Mix it 1 part vinegar (white not apple cider) to 3 parts water. It will safely clean about anything. If you have a stubborn spot on a hard surface just moisten some baking soda and rub on to the area and scrub.


Sarcasm is sneering, jesting, or mocking a person, situation or thing. It is often used in a humorous or ironic manner and is expressed through vocal intonations such as over-emphasizing the actual statement or particular words.\n\nOrigins\nThe word comes from the late Latin word, sarcasmus, which, in turn, comes from the Greek sarkasmos, from sarkazein - to bite the lips in rage,- from sarx, sark-, flesh - the root word literally means "to cut a piece of flesh (from the targeted person)."\n\nIt is proverbially described as "the lowest form of wit" (a quotation sometimes ascribed incorrectly to Oscar Wilde, but untraceable). In 1983, Leonard Rossiter published a book titled The Lowest Form of Wit (ISBN 0722175132) which includes the history of sarcasm, rules of sarcasm, and many sarcastic comments (some of which are questionable) by notable individuals.\n\n\nUsage\nThe term is frequently misused as a synonym for irony. Irony refers however to the literal meaning and the intended meaning of the words uttered being different, while sarcasm refers to the mocking intent of the utterance.\n\nIt is possible to be ironic without being sarcastic, and to be sarcastic without being ironic. For example, one can make a statement which, while sarcastic, is the same as (not the opposite of) the literal thought expressed: No, believe it or not, I can't read your mind!\n\nSarcasm is also regularly confused with cynicism, which in common use is seen as a fundamental nihilistic attitude toward other people and life in general, whereas sarcasm can also be used to express positive ideas or sentiments.\n\n\nSarcasm in written communication\nBecause it is vocally oriented, sarcasm can be difficult to grasp in written form and is easily misinterpreted. To prevent this some people end sarcastic comments on the Internet with an emoticon, emphasize words with italics, bold, and/or underlining (e.g. That's just great), or surround them with a made-up markup language tag, e.g. *sarcasm*, <sarcasm> or <snicker>.\n\nAnother transformation of sarcasm into electronic media is only possible through written language. Using extremely poor typing in a sentence, one can indicate that the holder of a certain opinion is unintelligent or overly eager. For example: "but teh bias!!!11!1!one" This written slang is especially popular in internet forums. Sarcasm is also achievable through written language by using capitalization to emphazise certain words. For example: "Well isn't THAT just fantastic".\n\nIn the UK, writing has adopted the use of (!) (an exclamation mark in parentheses) following speech in which sarcasm or irony is perceptible via the tone of voice.


I know I want to work with children, but the only things I know of is either teaching or social work - ideas?

Text book consultant. There are lots of jobs in the education industry that will not directly involve children.  I would start looking at publishing companies. Do know that the money is not great, but you can get a good job...


defination of a jungle acoording to Harlod Kootz?

It is a stream of thought with no particular direction.


my daughter is suffering from accute pain in her hand while writing her exams. suggest some remedy?

she needs to get a different pen, probably one that works with ink.  That can make a big difference.  Let her try a couple of them in the shop and get one that glides over the paper more easily. In an exam she might be nervous and therefore tenses up.  another thing is that in an exam one needs to write quite fast, that's why the muscles in the hand get tired.  She needs to take a break and shake her hand out regularly. she should also strengthen the muslces in her hand. There are special training instruments that you can buy in sport shops that you squeeze in your hand to strenghten the muscles.


i really2x wanna know the best way to get many friends..?

Hi Shady, I hope you don't take this in the wrong way, but I also have seen (and answered) your questions on weight loss as well. I am becoming concerned for you, look, life is not about being the most beautiful, or the most popular. Only very shallow people obsess over these things. I am concerned that you may have an unhealthy view of yourself, which may bring you to harm, if not physically, then possibly mentally. A few tips: \n1: there are no physically ugly people in this world, only attitude ugly people,\n2: You do not need a lot of friends, I personally only have about 4 really close friends who I love and cherish very much and I know if the chips were down, then I could rely upon them, whereas if you have hundreds of friends, then to each of them you are worth 1/100th of their love and respect,\n3: If people do not love, respect and admire you for who you are (personally and physically), then they are not your friends and do not deserve the time and effort you are obviously willing to put into making them like you.\nPlease, please, learn to love you for you, then people will learn to love you as well. Please send me an email, I am in Australia, but would love to correspond to see if I can help you. Jay


If green tea was the answer, would Atheists, Muslims and Christians drink together?

I think yes. They would try it. \nI am a Muslim. There is no problem with sharing a teapot, unless there had been alcohol inside.


Taking the family to the lake & have a cook-out!


what does it take to be a sucessful basketball player?

Play team basketball with boys at your neighborhood court. Pratice everyday by working on both left and right hand lay ups, dribbling, free throws, and shot 500 or more shots a day and run for endurance.


discuss the effect of immigration on the growth of the west in the 1800s?

The effect of immigration in the 1800's is what started every city in the west. Oregon was settled by mostly Russians and Germans in the 1800's . If there were no immigrants there would not be any of the cities that there are today. You have to remember anyone who isn't a descendant of a Native American Indian, Mayan or Aztec  is a descendant of an immigrant from across the ocean so that made everyone an immigrant back then.


Does anyone know the name of this song. And who it is by?

The song title is "White Trash Beautiul" from the album "white Trash Beautiful" from the Artist Everlast.  The album was released by Island records in 2004.  if you like that album, you should check out Whitey ford.


tough one. Best advice I have seen on the board.  So far  have his Dr adjust the meds its not working like it should.


What comes firts-chicken or egg?Pls explain !?

Do you mean as an expression?\nSometimes it is important to get the cause and effect straight. When trying to solve a problem it doesn't help to work on the effect. one needs to fix the cause.\nWe all have bosses who may punish us for being late getting things done, by giving us more to do.\nPeople take drugs to escape social problems(caused by politions) so they are put in prison with worse problems.\nScientifically, there were fish eggs, lizard eggs, dinasaure eggs long before there were chickens(or birds).


What are the positive & negative aspects of the atomic bomb?

Positive- it allowed the major powers of the world to enter into detante- an uneasy peace.  This was because of assured mutual destruction- if we went into nuclear war, all major players would be completely destroyed.  This really helped head off any head-to-head type wars that could have otherwise occurred in the 60's-70's, and 80's.  Also as a positive, it allowed for a quick end to World War 2, and saved the lives of thousands of American serviceman who would have otherwise had to invade the Japanese mainland.\nNegative- crackpots like Iran and terrorists can get ahold of the nuclear technology, and use it for their own purposes.  The creation of the bombs requires uranium, which gives off waste.  This waste has to be stored somewhere, which is expensive and is a health and security risk.  Also many sites which produced nuclear weapons (such as Fernald, in Ohio) wre almost poisoned by the waste, and have required millsions and milloions of dollars to clean up.


who play the drums on the ramones first album?

I think it may have been......\nTommy Ramone (January 29, 1952) (real name Thomas Erdelyi) (drums) (1974–1978)


In the business world, what is the first and most important thing you should consider as you begin to write?

Watch 'The Apprentice' or else your paper will be FIRED!!


try these sites. hope they help..  I belong to a trivia team and it's great fun. \nhttp://www.funtrivia.com/\nhttp://www.triviawars.com/\nand answer this..  who said "I want you to know it was for the greater good I brought you back... but it never hurts to be rich."  [hint: a movie quote]


why did inmigrants move to the united states and wanted to settle in cities?

So that they can get a job... and live better off here in the US then in their countries. Was that really confusing to you or were you just kidding?


some one knows about the franchise "coffee news"? I´m thinking about buy one but I´m not sure is a good idea

I have heard of them...are they really new? New franchises usually don't have all of the kinks worked out for their system. Do very deep research no matter what franchise you choose. I highly recommend hiring a FRACNHSIE ATTORNEY when the time is right. There are extensive legal documents to sign. I work for a staffing franchise called LINK so I can help you if you like. Let me know...


why cough is present in a person with pulmonary tuberculosis?

Any foreign body in the lungs virus, bacteria, food, dust, etc. is going to make you cough. This is the natural defense mechanism of the lungs. Generally, the primary symptoms of TB are significant weight loss, hemoptysis(coughing up blood), fever, and night sweats. TB can easily be diagnosed with a PPD skin test. TB is highly contagious so it needs to be treated immediately. \n\nHope this helps.


Where is a good school of Forensic Medicene?

The University of Tennessee has one of the best forensic anthropology labs around.  It is run by a Dr. Bass.  You may have heard of him, we have a place called the Body Farm here and he is one of the BEST Forensic Anthropologist in the country.  Check out the book DEATH'S ACRE and you will learn alot about him and the Body Farm.


I have three holes in my pines, how I control it to cumm from the one in the middle ?

Wow, you make no sense and I have two points. Good job.


does anybody have any suggestions for how to study for the AP US history exam?

haha imtaking that in 2-3 weeks and i dont even got history! umm look up old notes and see if u remember any of them if not get cracking


is there a standard braille size (height, dot size, etc)?

Formatting Braille Documents\nSee in\nhttp://www.brl.org/intro/session10/format.html


In medicine, a subluxation is an incomplete or partial dislocation of a joint or organ [1].\n\nIn ophthalmology, subluxation is most often used in the context of describing ectopia lentis, an ocular condition characterized by a displaced or malpositioned lens within the eye[2]. Although a relatively rare disorder, subluxated lenses are frequently found in those who have had ocular trauma and those with certain systemic disorders, such as Marfan syndrome. Some subluxated lenses may require removal, as in the case of those that float freely or those that have opacified to form cataracts.\n\nIn orthopedics, subluxation refers to the abnormal movement of a bone within a joint. For example, nursemaid's elbow is the subluxation of the head of the radius in the elbow.\n\nIn the practice of chiropractic developed by Daniel D. Palmer in the late 1800s, Palmer believed that he had discovered the cause of all diseases suffered by mankind: the chiropractic "subluxation". The current chiropractic definition of subluxation is "a complex of functional and/or structural and/or pathological articular changes that compromise neural integrity and/or influence organ system and general health\n\nmore info:


To those that are not saved, why is Evolution more believable than Creation?

I'm not "saved".  I don't subscribe to religious dogma. But...I do believe in intelligent design.  I do support people who choose to embrace a faith, but there is so much ridiculous infighting over dogma in Christianity that I cannot stomach it enough to hang out with you guys...but like I said, I support AND respect you and your BASIC beliefs.\n\nMy grandfather used to give dissertations years ago about the numerous holes in the THEORY of evolution and the desperation (back then) on the part of science (anthropologists, elitist collegiate circles, etc) to push the theory into the main stream.  \n\nNow you have TONS of people in the mainstream who find comfort in feeling free of having to worry about accountability to a moral code and don't want to be bothered by the idea of embracing faith, and especially don't want to be bothered with any kind of associated moral code, so they've adopted the theory of Evolution and formed a giant clique that frequently bashes Christianity for being "fictional". I believe the THEORY is a GREAT excuse for the masses to rid themselves of moral accountability.  In other words, no creator, no pesky guidelines to follow.\n\nIts simple math, get rid of "God" by berating him as fiction (the most unoriginal comparison of late is to put God on the same level as Santa Claus, for instance) and you don't have to worry about following the guidelines associated with that, clearing the way for a absolute hedonism. \n\nCouple that with the fact that religion is getting a bad name for various hypocrisies of late and suddenly you have a BUNCH of smug little elitists clogging up colleges and licking their lips for a chance to answer a quesion like this one, just so they can break out their borrowed philosophy on people like you (...and technically me) as if being attacked by that citations with the word "logic" loosely cobbled to them is going to change the mind or heart of someone who actually "gets it" and has some level of faith.\n\nYour point about the random odds of life occuring is extremely sound as well as the GIGANTIC hole in terms of how and why the sexes evolved, although there are some relatively interesting explanations based on "retrofit" assumptions, and to that end, you will get a slew of those following my answer.\n\nThe worst part about it is the arrogance of the people who purport the THEORY like it's a fact, looking down their psuedo intellectual noses at  people who choose to have faith in something other than mass acceptance of "monkey science" fiction.\n\nPsuedo-intellectual snobbery follows this answer - guaranteed.\n\nUPDATE - whew...yep, you attracted some monkey loving trolls, moth to flame on this question...check the bottom three...WOW, totally unbalanced close minded elitist God haters.\n\nEMILYROSE - nice demonic name choice by the way - perfect example of the elitist collegiate set bent on snobbery toward people who choose to have faith.  Why I feel I the need to defend them is MY choice, but stuffing this question full of your grandiloquent parroting full of polysyllabic science fiction is just the type of typical response I see from the jejune masses who overpay institutions desperate to eliminate spirituality.\n\nSo, what the hell, Im all for fighting fire with fire. I enter this information here, copied from the website and encourage all who do not believe in evolution to follow the link or take this to people who "struggle" with the temptation to fit in with the arrogance of the evolunist legion that will mock them for their beliefs...try this on:\n\nScience Itself Refutes Darwinism \n\n• "From goo to you by way of the zoo." - Frank Peretti6\n\n• According to the theory of evolution, at some time in the distant past there was no life in the universe -- just elements and chemical compounds. Somehow, these chemicals combined and came to life.\n\n• However


Is a USA college degree recognized in the UK?

Of course, the same way that an English degree is recognised in the USA.  Vocational qualifications may require that you take some kind of test in order to be sure that your knowledge is the same.  Law obviously is an entirely different matter as the UK and USA have different laws.


i have never seen these people before in my life so why are they appearing in my dreams? read the details?

maybe when you was younger like 2 or 3 you family had friends over or you seen them in a movie and that is why you are having these dreams. or maybe you can see in to future and might run into them one day. and am not joking. its like a day-j-voo odd but true. it happens to me all the time i can be doing something or be in a different place and its like bein replayed in my head like dang i did this before. gl


In cases without complications, mumps is treated with bed rest and care at home.\n\nHome treatment includes medicines you can buy without a prescription to relieve pain and reduce fever. Acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (for example, Advil, Motrin, Aleve) are often used. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20 because of its link to a rare but serious illness called Reye's syndrome.\n\nComplications may require treatment in the hospital. Medications to relieve pain associated with orchitis, meningitis, pancreatitis, and other complications may be given. Treatment with other medications, such as interferon for severe orchitis, is experimental. Antibiotics are not given to treat mumps or other viral infections.


how can I correct the wrong entry in my email profile?

Go to mail options and then account management.


SHE ALWAYS HAS HER FACE PUCKERED UP LIKE SHE SMELLS SOMETHING REALLY BAD!!!!


What kind of music should we make in a garge band?

Whatever you can play and sound good doing it. Also you and your mates must be comfortable with the style.


How could i get immigration of Azerbaijan?

I doubt Azerbaijan has an established immigration procedure since it's not exactly a prime destination for immigrants.\n\nLike in most former USSR countries the laws are highly bureaucratic and not exactly made public so that the average person can know about it.\n\nThe only people that can help you is maybe at the Azerbaijan embassy in your country of residence...\n\nMost embassies have web sites so just search for it.


That is usually noted on the first issue of the report or procedure. It means No Changes.\nWhen a change is made, it will carry the revision letter A.\nEach additional revision, will carry the next letter in the alphabet. Second revision will be B, and so on.


Ummmm Yes baby. they are for you! But guess what? I am not giving it to you until you grow up..... I have some nice little kisses with me, some almond bites, big cadburies, sweet perkies, the whole family pack of Kitkat, M&M's for babies like you, crunchy twists, guote gruts , tasty lemon flappers, cute little rosdofs, and honey filled tostos...Want some? Would give you on your birthday!


who knows the yahoo messenger & friendster account of sam concepcion?


No a sunflower will not grow in sand because it needs proper nutirents in order to grow. Also if a sunflower was in the sand of the desert it would be way to dry for it to grow.


How do I keep myself motivated after 4 days of dieting...my will power is slipping.?

Two techniques.  \n1. Eat right, but also eat well.  There are bound to be some foods that feel like indulgences even when they are not.  Fat-free frozen yogurt, for instance (preferably sugar-free), or Tasty D-Lite if you have some around, seems like a treat and is nonetheless healthy.  Soy Crisps seem like potato chips and are low-fat, high protein, and low carb.  Give yourself a few of these treats a day, and balance them out.\n2.  Stay on your diet and fitness plans for 6 days.  On the 7th day, eat whatever you want and rest.  Try to keep it somewhat within reason (don't just sit and binge all day), but feel free to indulge in the forbidden foods- pizza, ice cream, etc.  This is actually good for you on two levels: first off, it helps with the motivation ('if I am good for 2 more days I can be bad all day afterwards', 'I can still go out to eat with people', etc.), and second, it helps to jolt your system out of settling into your new, healthier eating habits.\nYou'll keep your diet longer (and develop good habits that can stick with you after you go off it) AND you'll get to eat everything you want to.


Does Gerard Way go out with anyone? lol!?

Pick up a My Chemical Romance CD, put down your J-14 magazine and listen to them you imbecile!  The guy's almost 30, he's not gonna date a mere 13 year old!


see also what not to ask.\n\ngo out and do something and meet people they dont just come knocking on your door


A 60% chance of rain in the forecast means exactly what?

well where i live 60% means usually wont happen. just a very few sprinkles. nothing big. but then again i live on the southern part of the forecast. if you live right in the middle of liek downtown where the whether is predicted, then expect some sprinkles.


James Shields (May 10, 1810 – June 1, 1879) was an American politician and U.S. Army officer who was born in Altmore, County Tyrone, Ireland. Shields, a Democrat, is the only person in United States history to serve as a U.S. Senator for three different states.


do you ever feel like you just dont like the way you look because youre not pencil thin?

Hell no! It's better to have a hour glass figure than to be as skinny as Paris Hilton or any other sickly looking chic. I find that a curvy body is better than a thin body. Your clothes look better on you and everything. Besides NOBODY WANTS TO LOOK LIKE A 12 YEAR OLD BOY! Love yourself. Smile. You look great.


is 34 B size of bra big?  honest please!?

which are you actually? 32 A or 34 B? or you're just teasing?


How can you stop yourself from using someone that you have been using for a long time?

it hurts being used and taken for granted and remember what goes around comes around... i believe there's such thing as karma, coz now i'm paying for being a biatch such as you in the past.


One of the more popular theories is the "bottom-up" model.  Basically what the theory states is that once the universe cooled down enough it was lumpy.  The initial condition of, and right after, the big bang created slighty denser regions than others in space.\n\nThese over dense regions began to collect matter and that matter formed stars.  As more of these groups formed the began to merge together.  It is through the merger of these objects that we form galaxies.\n\nA competing theory has a "top-down" model.  It hold that the larger objects formed first and then fragmented into the smaller ones.  Righ now physics and the thermal evolution of the universe favor the "bottom-up" model.


how can i get back to someone who have been saying bad things about me?

dont get back at em..u would only be stooping down to their level! they arent worth it!


Not well.  720 on PSAT's and 860 on SAT's.  I felt as though I should not even go to college.  However, I did, and it went very well.  I graduated with a 3.5 GPA in economics, have a job paying over 70K a year and moving up.  SAT's mean something, but not everything... you can make it no matter what.  I did!


Was there a dictatorship in Germany in 1916?

it was the kaiser in power at the time; an autocratic monarchy


HAVE FAITH..be happy...recognize what you DO have...and know above all...Jesus loves you and doesn't want you to be miserable...ask for His help!!


Is the Weight Watchers program effective?

yes it works, but you need to make it a life long commitment, otherwise the pounds come back


Is Nueva Orleans going to be rebuilt by undocumented workers?

Its happening right now.They are truly being exploited there.I read that right after ppl started going back they had workers cleaning the Superdome without any safety gear,gloves,masks,nothing.


looking for foam barriers used for motocross tracks?

contact the nearest AMA track to your location they will sell the good ones and will give you the damaged ones


Your employer can call the doctor's office and ask if they provided a doctor's note for you. They just can not ask what you were treated for or for any medical information.\n\nI work in HR and even if you are able to get a dr's note and your company accepts it, I can tell by your attitude that sooner or later you will work your way out of this job.


how many ladies in here enjoy when another female checks them out?

I appreciate it when another female compliments my hair, makeup, jewelry, clothes or purse.  I would probably even find it flattering if she was attracted to me, although I would not be interested.


What are some snappy names for capital punishment? (title for essay)?


you asked that already.. I said will you please tell me why.. cause i don't know what the hell you talkin bout.


Who holds the NBA record for consecutive games with a 3 pointer made?

Are you talking about individual players (not teams)?  If so, apparently the record is Dana Barros, with 89.


how many years do a person need live in us to be a us president.?

Currently you must be born in the United States or be a child of US citizens if you are born elsewhere.  You must be 35 to run for president.


DO you think  a person of color gets beaten by police officers deserves his justice?

I am really not sure I understand the question correctly so let me say this...,\n\nAny man (white, black, purple, orange - whatever) who resists the police and fights back is asking for trouble. It doesn't matter what color they are.\n\nIf they are not resisting arrest MOST LIKELY the cops are not going to beat them. BUT - if the arrested person is beat and not fighting back - the arrested man deserves Justice and said cops need to be put away in jail and required to compensate the person being beat. Regardless of color.


how many push ups should 110 weight teen do to get cuts?

Doing lots of push-ups is impressive but it won't make you ripped.  It will help with endurance but you need to combine it with lifting weights or resistance training.  Arm curls, bench press, etc.  If you don't have access to the bench press get dumbbells and do a dumbbell press.  You can sit in a chair or anywhere to lift free weights.  They're not too expensive until you start getting up to the heavy ones which might take awhile since you're 110 pounds.  (No offense intended.)


Is there a good website that provides lesson plans, or ideas for them?

Teacher Vision (teachervision.com) is a great site.  It used to be free, but now requires membership.  There is a free trial for seven days, but after that the fee is $14.95.\n\nI also find a lot on the About.com site.


what ways could you trick a mexican into deportation and also make him think he is really in america?

wow that is a good question. i bet the white house has been working on that for a while. \n\ni will just tell him he left his 5 sisters, 10 cousins 3 which he slept with and his mom in a new state called new new mexico, which is ten mins south of new mexico. \nBut then agian i dont think mexicans are that dumb, but hey we are talking about mexicans here, it could work.


Can someone please explain the main differences between Rugby League and Rugby Union?

OK - I don't claim to be an expert, but here is my version of what makes them different in terms of rules.\n\nLeague does not allow the ref to "play the advantage" as much. This means if someone does something wrong (such as a forward pass) the ref has to stop and penalise in league. Not so in union. The ref may let it continue on to see if the other team ends up in a better advantage than the other.\n\nRuck and Mauls - OK I don't get this with union. Something about depending on whether the guy with the ball gets rolled over or something, he has to release the ball whilst he is being tackled.\n\nScrums - actually still a point to this in union. In league a scrum very rarely results in a turnover in possession because the rules basically state that players aren't allowed to push in the scrum. In union they can.\n\nUnion has lineouts. Once again - I don't really understand union so I don't know why they do this. but basically each team lines up and one guy throws the ball and both teams throw one of their guys in the air anf try to catch it.


I have a dumb question is Israel closer to Asia or Africa?

Israel is closer to Africa, your mom is right!  Israel is north of Egypt which is in Africa.  <<Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Lebanon >>


How do I get in touch with the president of Disney World??

First of all you shouldnt be trying to contact the President of Dsney World.  You should possibly be trying to contact (1) the Imagineering department of the Disney Company, (2) the Public Relations department of the Disney Company, (3) a lawyer to discuss copywright laws pertaining to your use of the "Hot Seat", and (4) a low level executive of programming at ABC studios.


is their a website listing the top realtors (who produces the most sales in a given area)?

Let me assure you that NOT all REALTORS state they are number 1- Ask the various agents you interview, for a print out (probably from the local multiple listing service) of their sales and their agencies sales of the last several months - year, within your price range.  Ask for a marketing plan, where your home will be advertised, etc. - and if someone from their company will actually be there to show your home, rather than accessing via a lock box, with a sign-up sheet and stack of brochures.


First off, I don't know about Mormons. I tried to get info from two of them one time. I asked them why they claim to be Christian (Which is what I am - Protestant) but then they try to convert Christians to Mormonism...if we're both Christians, then why would you need to convert me? They weren't really able to answer that. Jehovah's Witnesses have some idease that I differ with as well.\n\nI think that the reason people switch from Catholicism or Protestant to Mormon or Jehovah's Witness, is that they feel something is missing, they're not getting a warm and fuzzy feeling, or maybe they're feeling down on themselves, like they're not being the sort of person they should be. I'm not saying that Catholicism is wrong or anything, just that for whatever reason, each individual that converts feels that something is lacking in their own spiritual life and they assume it's the church they're attending instead of looking inward to their own faith.\n\nMy sister converted to Catholicism...and I can tell you her reason. She wanted to marry the love of her life who is Catholic, and his family would have flipped out if they did not get married by church.


Tough school question: What did the Muslims do to transmit the knowledge from the ancient world to the modern?

learned latin and then translated in to arabic.....basically recovered texts and created a huge learning environment once again


Its 1:30am and i cant get to sleep. What can I do?

I asked a similar question and here was the answer I found most helpful. I give the credit to nightevisions. Hope it helps you too.\n\nIt helps to have a relaxing routine before bed. Do something calming. Whatever that might be for you... a warm bath, a hot cup of tea, reading a book... \n\nIf you lie there awake when you go to bed, occupy your mind in a non distressing way. Recite a childhood fairytale such as the 3 Bears... and when your mind starts to wander to everyday worries, pull it firmly back to the story... you'll fall asleep before you get past the porridge!


Do you think starting a business with no money, but good credit is a good idea?


first and foremost, my condolences to you.. \n\nhere is a article about what you should know about bereavement fairs...\n\nI hope this helps a bit...


Godsman,\n\nMy father was a Baptist minister, so I grew up in church. About 12 years ago, I was “baptized in the Spirit.” That is what makes me “Pentecostal.” The Holy Spirit first came on the day of Pentecost, and so we are called “Pentecostal” because we believe that the Christian experience and practice should be the same now as at the beginning. \n\nThe rules I follow are:\n\nLove God with all my heart, soul, mind and strength.\nLove my neighbor as myself.\nThe Great Commission: to go into all the world and make disciples\n\nAs a “Pentecostal,” the “baptism in the Holy Spirit,” healing, speaking in tongues and all the other practices of the early church are important to me. Many feel that the early church was inaugurated by miracles and signs and wonders, and then they faded away, but I feel they are just as possible and just as necessary today.\n\nI hope this helps.\n\nGod bless.


what can I do about herpes? is there a treatment or strategy that is effective?

Herpes is VERY manageable and the frequency of attacks depends on your immune system and how your body is reacting to the virus... the body generally adapts and you cease having outbreaks after about 7 years- but you can spread it even after then!\n\nI caught it 2 years ago. It's traumatic when it first happens. I got lucky as far as having people to talk to, though- my boss, a coworker, my aunt (who has never given it to her husband and had kids)...\nThe emotional pain of getting "it" can be devastating! Obviously, you catch herpes from sex. Usually with someone you trust. It sucks.\n\nIf it helps any, there are ALOT of guys out there who are VERY sympathetic and will date (and sleep with) you anyway. Herpes does not make you "damaged goods".\n\nI do think it's important to get on the daily dose of acyclovir, valtrex, or zovirax before becoming sexually active again. This way, when you meet someone you are interested in having sex with, you have done all that you can do to prevent the spread of it and with a condom their risks will be VERY minimal.\n\nThis also helps when you decide to tell a guy. Usually I've been like "um... well, I always use condoms anyway, but I also take Valtrex for herpes to reduce the transmission rate...". Then I tell him that it reduces the asymptomatic shedding by 80-90% and if we use a condom, and I'm not having an outbreak, his risks will be VERY small. I usually blurt it out around the second date or whenever we start talking about sex.\n\nAlso, when you do go dating again, older men (age 30+) are MUCH more understanding. Guys in their 20s just don't haven't been around the block enough, for the most part. Most older guys have usually been with a chick who has "it".\n\nIf you're having an outbreak, epsom salt baths can help sooth it. Bathing does not spread the herpes virus.\n\nTry not to think of yourself as "sick" if you can help it. I find it's best (for my stress levels as well) just to deal with things matter-of-factly, educate myself on the facts, screw everything else, and treat myself like a queen.\n\nCatching herpes made me, oddly enough, respect myself MORE. I caught it from being assaulted, so maybe the anger-releasing assertiveness-learning "**** it all" attitude was also a way of dealing with THAT stress. As I said, I was very lucky to have people around me who I could talk to. I was also lucky in that I was able to reconnect with my body, not generalize one incident to "men in general", and to have supportive male friends (I got thouroughly spoiled in the months following).\nSorry for getting off on the ramble there- so much to say...\n\nAnyway- hope that atleast some of this helps- feel free to contact me....


um yeah i want this song by this band called panceey prep and they broke up like 2 years ago?

The actual name of the group is Pencey Prep.  I would recommend going to the link below.  It is a good myspace website of a fan of the group.  The people there probably can tell you were to get the song.  Since you did not list the song in your question, I can't give you specifics on where to find it.  I would also recommend looking on Ebay.  They don't have anything by the group for sale now, but set up a search, and Ebay will email you when the demo you are looking for comes up for sale.