I was very confused also with all this different eyepieces. From what I learned from reading and from my own and others experience this is what I can tell you: \n\nRamsden is the less expensive between the three of them, very similar to the Huygens. Choose it only if the price is a limitation. Anyway you will be able to see good images.\n\nKellner is much better than Ramsden, it has three optic elements, Ramsden has two. Kellner eyepieces usualy have about 40º of apparent field. They say that the main problem with Kernells is internal refelction between the optics, but it has improved very much with new coatings, I`ve never noticed it in Kernells I have used.\n\nPlossl is even better but more expensive. If you can afford it choose the Plossl. The size will depend on the telescope you have and what you want to look at, but they recomend to have an 8mm and a 25mm or 30mm Plossl.  \n\nI have no experience with Orthoscopic, but they've told me Plossl are better. \n\nIf you want a very wide field of view choose a good Erfle, with low power, and point at the Milky Way.\n\nA final advice is that is better to have 1 or 2 very good eyepieces than a lot of regular eyepieces.\nGood luck.


do you believe we will able take a vacation to Mars one day?

I don't think so, but probably one day it may happen.


Could the types of shoes i wear cause me to have shin splints and knee problems?

definately! most shoes are not made to support us. any kind of heels can make our posture go completely wrong. try dr scholls shoes or merrills. you can find them at belk. they are made for people with your problem.


Why are there still pop ups coming up when i have a  blocker?

Sounds like you may have an internal spyware on your computer. This can happen when you download certain programs like kazaa, etc. If you have the yahoo toolbar, run the spyware remover and get rid of them all. If you don't have the toolbar, click on the link to download. This will get rid of that problem!


If you really needed the answer to something, would you really post a question here?

It depends on the nature of the question.  If its just a general question, sure, why not?  If its of a personal nature, than no, I would ask people whom I value the opinion of.\n\nI do, however, love posting questions that really have no answer, it's interesting to see the various opinions that come up.  But then again, I am born for arguments or rather intellectual debates.


You seem to have a surreal sense of humour, like the plastic eggs of the artificial zeppelin. This inhibits your paranoaic critical facility to ask questions. \n\n And try the Rhogan Josh.


How do you get an ex-boyfriend out of your head?

Get him out of your life and take time to get over him. Don't talk to him at all! That's what worked for me!


nvidia SLI (Scaleable Link Interface) is the next step in gpu tech.\nsli makes it possable to run two GPU's at the same time as one unit.\nwith two SLI supported graphic cards and the linkchip that comes with the hardware of either the motherboard or GPU you can seriously accelerate your graphics


i need some realtionship help please HELP ME im desperate!?

Some GOOD and BAD NEWs:\nHE DOESN'T WANT TO COMMIT. He knows what he wants, and you are a good girl, rite, and he knows that he'll end up hurting u because hez not ready to have a real relationship. Hez prolly too young, guys take a long time to finally commit. Don't try to think you can change him, bcuz u can't. BUT back off for a little while and then he'll see that he really has feelingsfor you. Then he'll change on his own. I HOPE YOU GO WITH WHA I SAID, CUZ I DID THE SAME, and it WORKED!


Which Martin's young father was a railroad man?

Dean, Ricky, Steve, Mary, Sheen, Scorsese, Luther, Chris, Luther King, My Favorite, the Bird, K- , ...am I getting close yet??


what causes tinnitus and orthostatic hypotension and how is it treated?

Tinnitus can have different causes - and yes, inofficially it can be treated efficiently in about 50% of the cases by "Atlasprofilax".


How should we deal with owners of places that have nasty restrooms?

Pee on the floor and walls... they won't notice it.\n\nJust Kidding!  See if they have a comment card or a website or email address and send a comment about it to the headquarters.\n\nYou could find a manager and show them first hand if it's an eating establishment.  If it's a gas station, turn around and find a restaurant to go bathroom at.


If God judges you when you die anyway, why is he coming back to judge everybody at once?

You know, that's an excellent question. And, typically, it all comes back to this one basic truth...that, unfortunately, all that mumbojumbo is a bunch of b****s***.


by the sounds of it you droped your sound drivers... What you need to do is this first off check to see if the device is working properly to do this you need to click on start then click on control panel then click on system up at the top you will see some tabs.. click on hardware and in the second box you will see device manager. Click on the device manager box and wait for it to load. Then scroll down until you see sound,video and game controler click on that and it will bring up the list of things you have within. If you see any astrick near any of those things such as realteck AC97 audio and it has a astrick you will need to relaod the drivers for the sound. To do this you need the cd that has either come with your computer or if this is not a name brand computer you should have a mainboard cd. When you put this into your computer just reaload the drivers for the audio and everything should be fine from there... hope this helps


Is Egypt also a part of Middle-east countries?

middle east is 22 arab countries including (Egypt)+israel+iran+turkey.\n\nthe 22 arab countries:11 countries are located in asia and 11 in africa.\n\nTurkey and iran are not arabs and donot speak arabic.


is there a website where i can go to ask about a movie.. i remember the details not the title...??

IMDB http://www.imdb.com/ The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)Features plot summaries, reviews, cast lists, and theatre schedules. Thanks :-)


How do you separate sodium from the chlorine or chloride in salt? aka NaCl?

The only way I've heard of to obtain pure sodium metal is by electrolysis of NaCl.  Basically, place the salt solution between two electrodes (Na+ attracted to anode, Cl- attracted to cathode).\n\nPure Na is extremely reactive, though.  It is very difficult to store, as any exposure to air will cause almost instant oxidation of the surface (formation of Na2O).  There is also very little commercial use for pure Na.  There are many, many commercially viable sodium compounds, but pure sodium is rarely useful.


Who knows were the idea of croissant came from?

Fanciful stories of how the pastry was created are modern culinary legends. These include tales that it was invented in Vienna in 1683 to celebrate the defeat of the Turkish siege of the city, as a reference to the crescents on the Turkish flags, when bakers staying up all night heard the tunneling operation and gave the alarm; tales linking croissants with the kifli and the siege of Buda in 1686; and those detailing Marie Antoinette's hankering after a Viennese specialty. Alan Davidson, editor of the Oxford Companion to Food states that no printed recipe for the present-day croissant appears in any French recipe book before the early 20th century; the earliest French reference to a croissant he found was among the "fantasy or luxury breads" in Payen's Des substances alimentaires, 1853.\n\nThe "Siege of Vienna" story seems to owe its wide diffusion to Alfred Gottschalk, who wrote about the croissant for the first edition of the Larousse Gastronomique (1938). Gottschalk first cited the legend about the Turkish attack on Budapest in 1686, in the "history of food" section in the same work, he opted for the "siege of Vienna in 1683" version; compare the cappuccino legend.


if you were to date a celebrity who would it be?mine would be chris brown or bow wow they are sexy?


casting bench for plaster moulds sanitary ware?

Most likely it will need to be stainless steel, and with an NSF approval. Please include more detail in your question for a better answer.


Remember that band THE CARS? What did they mean by that song "Tonight She Comes"?


i believe he ate it, because he said he was going to.\n\nfletch, tom cruise brought the world down on himself.  nobody made him have a slap-fight in the media with brooke shields over post partum depression; nobody made him start dating katie holmes and turn one of america's most innocent and charming young actresses into a zombie; nobody made him jump up and down on oprah's couch like an elf on crack.


Anybody else been to Clinton's Library in Little Rock, AR?

No, but I would like to check it out.\n\nHAHAHA Library humor!


are there laboratories anywhere where claims of parthenogenesis in mammals can get investigated?

I think that the notion of parthenogenesis is long obsolete and it is considered a fallacy by the scientific community. Maybe you mean something else?


If BIN LADEN was a christian ??? wat will you do after 11/9???

then no one will ever heared about him\nall that happened becouz he is Muslim\nInnocent Muslim die every day in Iraq but no one cares couz the killers r christens(buch)


Who here agrees with me that 50 Cent is completely overrated and has little or no talent?


I love it, I write poetry myself, you should keep going with it :) It is very deep , Good job


the west indies are places like \nJAMAICA\nBARBADOS\nTRINIDAD\nCUBA\nPUERTO RICO\nDOMINICAN REPUBLIC \nHAITI\n\nBASICALLY THEY ARE CALLED THIS BEACAUSE THEY ARE "WEST OF INDIA"


How do I remove highlighted box around my icon titles?

1. Go to Control Panel>System>Advanced and click the Settings button under Performance.\n\n2. Put a tick against the Visual Effects tab and tick 'Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop'. Click OK.\n\n3. Check your desktop. The boxes should be gone, regardless of whether you removed the text or not. If they're still there, right click on the desktop, look under Arrange Icons By and make sure there's no tick against 'Lock Web Items on Desktop'.


I want to start my own business. I love cooking and a food related business would be great.?

Just because you love cooking does not automatically mean you'll be good at business or love it.\n\nStatistically 95% of the restaurants/ideas in food business die in the first year.  Of the remaining 5%, 95% of those will not see the end of 2nd year.  I don't want to discourage you but being in business is a VERY different skill set than being good at cooking. \n\nThere are several books you can pick up at your local library or buy at your bookstore or amazon.com marketplace (used are cheaper) that'll show you the challenges of being in business.  I'd recommend talking to other entrepreneur's in your area as well as going to lunch meetings with successful business owners and restaurant/ food-industry owners.\n\nQuestions to consider before making this leap:\n\n1.  Do you have business skills?\n2.  Are you doing this alone or with a partner?\n3.  How much investment are you wlling to make? \n4.  Cost of operating the business for 6 months without income and can you afford it?  what happens if you go bust?\n5.  Part-time options can be taking a time-share kitchen at a co-op or renting it from a restaurant or bakery when its closed and using it to cook-up your goodies.  What will be your sales outlet? common ideas are farmer's market, local convenience stores, local coffee shops.\n6.  What is it you are good at cooking and is there a demand for that?\n7.  What is the competition for what you are getting into? why are you better? what statistics do you have (mom may say so, but she's not paying for it!)\n\nThis would definitely help to get you started.\nGood luck and hope you stay firm on this path.


what is the different between a stone and a kilogram?

A "stone" is also 14 pounds, but no one uses that unit of measurement anymore.  It was the "Imperial" British system.\n\nOne stone is 6.350 kilograms.


how long an average couple takes time to do sex from start to finish.?

my fiance and i, our average time is 20-2 hours depending how long its been since we had sex before.


r u a fan of Daniel Radcliffe?Have u sent any mail to him?Wat did he say?

I won´t send a mail to any star ...\nIf you do, you shouldn´t expect an answer from him!!!


Does any one know of a site i can get listening previews to music cd's?

http://Magnatune.com hase full previews.\nhttp://CDBaby.com has 2 minute previews.


If you think they're the one,tell it all! This will let them know that you think they are the one and you completely trust them, it makes the ther person feel like theycan trust you as well


Yes. It is amyth that only boys voices change. In fact both men and women's voices change throughout life. Major changes occur in the teenage years, then 20-23, 29-32, 39-45 and then as you get older the voice often deepens. It is caused by a natural growth in your vocal cords. It is well known by singers. It can also be affected by hormonal changes, which is one of the reason it occurs in the teenage years.


Ladies, i'm a guy, are there many male RN's out there? because i might think of becoming an RN?

I've spent some long periods hospitalized and, as a man, I always had an easier time relating to and discussing my needs with my male nurses.  I think it's a great profession to choose.


what is the translation of immaculate concepcion to english and tagalog?

in the Philippines we call it "Immaculada Concepcion" it's spanish, I know, but it's a religious terms and the Spaniards brought Catholicism to the Philippines.


what is the best arrange for a professional team (to start  game)?

if you mean volleyball...\nin a serve recieve the main idea is to get 3 players in the backrow to "dig" the serve, 2 hitters up along the net so they can be ready to drop back to hit, and the setter in some spot on the court that he/she can get to the target position (front-left up against the net) quickly\n\nthe catch is that there are rules about rotation so that each of the six players on the court cannot be to left of the person to their left(in base position), to the right of the person to their right (in base position), or in front of the person in front of them/ behind the person to the rear of them(also in base position).\n\nhope that answers your question.


one of my fingernails has turned black after having the door slammed on it?

If the nail is still connected to the finger do not try to remove it.\n\nAll you have is the equivalent of a bruise but on your nail.  Most of the blood will be absorbed back into your finger and any that is left will grow out with the nail - it won't look very pretty but should be painless.\n\nIf the nail is hanging off go and see a medical professional - They will make a call as to whether it is best to remove, some or all of, the nail and will do it such a way so as to not to cause infection.  \n\nIf you try to do this yourself you could also end up changing the growth pattern of the nail and end up with an ingrown finger nail.


The media estimates that almost ONE MILLION ILLEGAL FOREIGN MIGRANTS  and their advocates Militantly Marched in the streets of America under the flag of Mexico. Their agenda is for our FEDERAL LAWS TO BE IGNORED , and their Criminal Trespass into these sovereign United States to be rewarded with unlimited benefits that include the rights of American Citizenship! \n\nAs these large mobs of foreigners marched proudly under the flag of a foreign country to demand the right to live and prosper in the United States, they claimed that the issue is immigration. But their own actions reveal what is in fact a determined effort to FORCE Americans to ACCEPT LARGE FOREIGN COLONIES  in our midst, and to pay handsomely for the privilege of doing so. We have both the RIGHT and the moral MORAL OBLIGATION  to DEFEND AMERICA , and  JUST SAY NO !!!\n\n\nIt REALLY BURNS My *** That A Large Portion Of The Latin Community (Citizens And ILLEGAL ALIENS ALIKE) Are MARCHING On Our Cities Carrying The FLAG Of ANOTHER NATION , And DEMANDING The Rights Of AMERICAN Citizens... THAT Is The ICING On The Cake \n\nFolks .. You WANT To Be Treated Like AMERICANS Yet You Will Protest Under A FOREIGN FLAG ... And You Expect ME To RALLY With You And SUPPORT Your Cause??? \n\nI Think NOT.. Perhaps You Should Realize Exactly What It Is That You Are Trying To Accomplish... Because To ME It Looks Like An INVASION From A Foreign Army .. \n\nYou Wish To Become AMERICANS With The RIGHTS Of AMERICANS .. \nYet Many Of You REFUSE To SPEAK My/Our LANGUAGE\n \nAnd REFUSE To Honor My/Our Flag\nBy WAVING YOURS In My FACE\nAnd WALKING On MINE??? \n\nWell I REFUSE To Let YOU Continue To Burden My Pocket \nAnd The Pockets Of My AMERICAN BROTHERS Of ANY DESCENT


Do you concern yourself with current affairs?

Read newspapers and watch various news programs on TV from three different countries and follow the update from the net.


I have had numerous kidney infections, UTI's.  Does it hurt when you go to the restroom. Do you feel like you have to go all the time and then when you get there it's just a little bit and usually it will cause your urine to be a little darker than normal. You might also have a spasming pain before or after you go to the restroom.   Women are more prone to kidney infections.  Are you running even a low grade fever?  If you are it probably is a kidney infection; go to your doctor you can't clear these up at home and the longer you let it go the more damage it can do.  It might even be a kidney stone.


What is the public school curriculum like in India?

School Curriculum is tough to say the least. There are various ways of transport. Cars, public buses, rickshaws, auto rickshaws. Nobody rides camels. Camels are meant for the desert, and India does not have a desert.


What do I do after I find out a girl doesn't like me?


Why do so many people ask about losing a large amount of weight in so little time?

I think we live in such an instant society - everything is quick and easy. We don't want to save money to buy what we want. We'd rather get into debt. We want high speed everything. Diets take hard work and a lot of time. Most people are too impatient to wait for results. I lost some weight a while ago and people were so disappointed when I told them I had eaten less and exercised to shed the pounds. They wanted to hear that I'd taken some miracle pill and that it happened overnight


Who do you think was the greatest person that ever lived ( or is still living )?

Your namesake, Aristotle.  He laid the foundation for Western thought and philosophy that freed the mind of mankind.  All of us in the West today still enjoy the benefits of his discourses.


Why do gas stations end all the prices with 9/10??   noone uses 3/10 etc. whats the point?

Across the US it can mean literaly millions more dollars per day in their pockets.


"Dear Muddah, Dear Fadduh" where is that song at?

1963 Allen Sherman\nHELLO mudda, HELLO fadda            not dear\nhttp://www.last.fm/music/Allan+Sherman \n\nyou can hear it there.


Where is the best state to live for a child with a learning disability? I know some states offer more funding.

All states have underfunded programming. It is not so much the state, as the district and the individual school. Each state has school districts with incredibly good special ed programs, and districts where their special ed programs are awful. It depends on the teacher's training, and how the district and individual school have set up their programming.\n\nStates/regions I would NOT recommend include Texas, California, Connecticut, or any low-income area in large cities.\n\nI've had people move to Texas to follow a job, and then show back up to re-enroll their kids with me, giving up the high-paying job, because the special ed programming was so bad over there they'd rather take the pay cut than have their kids in those schools. And they know my program works, so they came back. Same with California. Connecticut has tons of parent lawsuits against districts there, and the state itself, whose written responses to court cases and federal law has made professional news because of Connecticut's lack of ethics... Plus, parents I've talked to there are generally negative about their schools regarding special needs, overall.\nAvoiding big-city poverty area schools is just common sense.\n\nYou will need to shop school by school. ASK!!! Meet with parents who live in the area. Contact the state's parents advocacy group (in my state, New Mexico, it is Parents Reaching Out) for recommendations. Which university in the area have produced the best special ed teachers? Which schools are doing, as far as they know, a good job? Then, once you have a list of 3 or 4 schools you are really interested in, ask the school principal about SPECIFIC training/background for the special ed teachers that are going to work with your child. Do NOT accept "They are all very professional and highly qualified." Here's a list of questions to help you get started:\n\n1. What university did the teacher(s) graduate from? (Remember your research with the parents' advocacy group?)\n2. Do they use any formally researched approach to teaching reading from a learning disability program? (e.g. phonics combined with short passage comprehension exercises) If they ONLY use modified regular ed instruction, it is not the best sort of program.\n3. What is the teacher's current caseload percentage? (if it is 95% or higher of FTE, especially if he/she has no aide, you may want to look at another school, as your child may not get all the attention he/she needs)\n4. What professional organizations does the teacher belong to? (It should include disability-specific organizations like the Council for Exceptional Children, or the International Dyslexia Association, etc.).\n\nYou can come up with additional questions after you have talked with the parents' advocacy group. \n\nOnce you have selected a school, keep in mind, always, that you and the teachers/staff are a TEAM to help your child. Come in positive and supportive, give immediate feedback for what you think they are doing right, not just problems, etc.\n\nGood luck!\n\nhttp://www.spedusource.org/


i think you're still a turn on. i think more women nowadays should stay virgins until marriage. i've kissed guys of course, just on the lips or cheek though, but ive never dated or made out with a guy or girl. and im planning on keeping my virginity until im married or have met the one i know im going to marry. go virgins! :P


I am trying to find real life crime scene investigations?

http://www.crimelibrary.com/\n\nSome of the cases you can look through are creepy. There are gruesome details of murders/rapes/etc. It does show the investigation process, though, and pictures [that aren't too scary] are shown.


How do I conect to Macphee virus scanner if it's free?

Assuming you mean McAfee, it's only free for 90 days unless your high-speed cable provider (e.g. Comcast) provides it.  If they do, you need to call them and ask where to get it.


how do u get a girl who obviously has no interest in u.. to be interested in u?

Perhaps if you found out what this girl is interested in, you could talk to her about it and recieve longer answers from her. Do you know any of her friends? They could probably help you to get to know her better.


Is it wrong for a guy to want a "female friend" to talk to about his bad/poor relationship or marriage

No absolutely not. I wish there were more men like you. Who strictly wanted to be friends. You are just looking for an opinion from a woman's point of view. There is nothing wrong with that. There should be more men like you!


You can go to the red cross.....there has to be some type of emergency, and you can only get it once every four years or so.  It's a grant, not a loan. So you don't have to pay it back.


find the value of ' y ' in the following system of equations {x+8y=2,3x+3y=2}?

from x + 8y = 2\nwe get x = 2 - 8y\nsubstituting in the other equation, we get\n3( 2 - 8y ) + 3y = 2\n=> 6 - 24y + 3y = 2\ncollecting like terms:\n=> -21y = -4\n=> y = 4/21


Can someone help me come up with a project for yoga i need a grade and dont know  what to do?

Hello there, maybe you can write about \na) the 6 cleansing methods of yoga\nb) pranayama\nc) kriya yoga


If there was a knowledge contest and the winner was an unmarried female...would she be "Miss Informed"?

Pretty good.  I'll let you know when they have a contest that actually rewards women on their knowledge.  I have a feeling I won't be watching that one on NBC.


How can I connect to yahoo messenger chatroom?

Most companies won't allow things like chat on their equipment (liability and public image reasons as well as security) ... chances are, your network firewall logged you out.


Why don't we ship grain produced by farmers to markets overseas (i.e., China) so farmers can stay in business?

China once had a strict policy of self sufficiency in terms of consuming grain grown domestically vs. importing from outside sources.  \n\nTrade of grain happens throughout the world and is imported/daily on may exchanges (i.e. Chicago Board of Trade CBOT).  The only limitations are from organizations such as the World Trade Organization (WTO) limiting and/or regulating world trade, agreements between certain countries (i.e. NAFTA agreement), or government agencies that have strict quality control guidelines for foodstuff (i.e. Food and Drug Administration FDA).


Is there anyway to refuse spam without opening it and unsubscribing?

This is totally dependant upon what mail service you use, and who the sender is.  Most webmail services will allow you to block mail from a certain sender, but if not, at least it is ending up in your bulk mail...


What venomous snakes are native to Maine?

Children (as well as adults) should be advised never to pick up a snake unless they are with someone who can positively identify one kind from another. Or unless they live in Maine or Alaska, which have no venomous snakes.


Jewish depictions of heaven as a place where humans go upon death are few, and depict it as a place where Jews spend eternity studying the Written and Oral Torah.\n\nJewish depictions of hell as a place humans go upon death are even fewer. According to most depictions, upon death, Jews who have sinned spend twelve miserable months in gehenna before going to heaven, although some accounts suggest that certain classes of sinners never go to heaven.


Why, when I reboot do I loose my Internet connection?

1. Cox has the best support anywhere, because they don't do like Dell and put kids at computers looking up answers that you already looked up.  They actually know how this stuff works, and you can get live help in online chat through their website.\n\n2. Make sure you don't have too many splitters before the cable hits the modem, because that weakens the signal.\n\n3. This may be a dumb question, but did you try resetting the modem by unplugging it for 30 seconds?  That often solves a lot of problems, and they usually have you do that first.


why not let the rich pay all taxes since they are making their money from people who really work for a living?

If anyone thinks the rich are hard working.. you either don't know any of them or you are one and you don't know that other people work much harder...\n\nThat being said... Bush equates taxing the rich to communism and socialism... and people run away saying it's bad and evil... \nNo... it's fair... I pay my taxes and they should too... but most of them get huge breaks and loopholes... that my friend is crap...


she has the chunky look and her body is changing and tv adds 10-20 lbs.  her clothes don't really compliment her.


what are some outdoor type games that a 2ND grade class of 18 can play?

Being in 2nd grade not to long ago, I seemed to enjoy free time, tug o' war, Scavenger hunts, and sports on the playground. I hope i've been of some help. Email me back please.


My partner does not like for me to go down there.?

You are placing too much importance on it. You make ME feel uncomfortable about it, and I'm a guy.\n\nObviously, you need a refresher course in 'No'. \n\nMaybe you need to be more slow, gradual, and patient. You can cause tremendous discomfort if you don't do it right, and stop chewing on her like a cheeseburger !!!\n\nor maybe she is afraid she might pee....\nso, stop assuming.


what would you write a newspaper about if you were in the Napoleon Revolution?

Now if I was an ordinary person I'd most probably be unable to write anyway, but I would try to show how well our side was doing.\nTry to show that revolution would occur in all countries like France, as others followed the example set.\nShow how Napoleon was gradually conquering the world, well it doesn't have to be true does it, and make sure that Napoleon had a copy of it. Then he would give you more information, and most probably a decent meal.\nMention what a great thing it was to drive on the right.\nEnclose a charter for all good citizens of the revolution to follow.


The final immigration bill will be a good one if it finds a way for all immigrants who are here now to stay legally and all who want to come here, to come here legally, with this provision: they must want to build a good, decent life for themselves and their families and must be willing to obey the laws. We can all live together. We've had a lot of experience at it. There will always be racism and human rights violations from some sources, but the good people, immigrants as well as citizens, will fight them and beat them.


My instinctive response is love of a significant other, and then I thought about it more. I would have to say lifelong attempt at "fame fortune, whatever......a dream" Because a dream is something you'll always carry with you, people change, relationships change, even close ones, friends change, money is temporary, but dreams are always the hopeful thoughts you carry with you and keep you motivated all your life.


How do we stop the Japenese eating our whales??


what is the easiest way to make casual conversation with a beautiful girl??

just say something\nif she is interested she will respond\npositive or nagative,\nbut you have to say something first.


why is serving on a jury an important civic duty?

Because we all have a Constitutional right to be tried by a jury of our peers.  We are so used to this that we often take it for granted.  Imagine if there were no juries, and one judge could decide whether or not someone was guilty of murder?  Imagine if that one judge was corrupt or prejudiced?  We are all very lucky that we can be tried by our peers, and not be put in jail simply because one man thinks we should.  In order to enjoy all the privileges of democracy we all have a civic duty to vote and to sit on juries.


what date should I put on my class ring?

I would put 2007 but in reality it will end up sitting in a jewelry box like everyone else's.


what do you think about police officers?

police officers are just like people, there some are good and there is some are just plain evil like L.A.P.D.


Is it true at the age of 24 you are considered an adult by the state and you can get help with college?

As far as Federal and State financial aid goes, if you are an undergraduate, you can only be considered independent if you are one of the following: \n* 24 or older\n* married\n* have children (or other dependents)\n* are an orphan or ward of the court\n* are a veteran of the US armed forces\n* are pursuing a master's or doctoral degree or\n* have a previous bachelor's degree\n\nNow, whether or not you are independent, you are entitled to Stafford Loan funding, the amounts of which depend on your year in school, as follows:\n*Freshman: $2,625\n* Sophomore: $3,500\n* Juniors and beyond: $5,500\n\nIf you are an INDEPENDENT undergraduate student, you can receive additional Unsubsidized Stafford loan funding, as follows:\n* Freshmen & Sophomores: additional $4,000\n* Juniors and beyond: additional $5,500\n\n[If you are a graduate student, you are eligible for up to $18,500 in Stafford Loan funding (up to $8,500 of which can be subsidized).]\n\nNow, being an independent undergraduate student also means that you do not have to include your parents' income/asset information on your FAFSA.  For most students, this means that their EFC is decreased significantly, making them eligible for additional grant aid (and some loan funds) for which they may have previously been ineligible.  Some funds you may be eligible for:\n* Federal Pell Grant\n* Federal SEO Grant\n* Federal Perkins Loan\n* Federal College Work-Study Program\n* State grants & loans


is the proviter closed yahoo e.mail in myanmar?

No... May b u can check the proxy settings in ur browser.\n\nTools-- Internet Options--> Connections.\n\nalso, Check whether the site is blocked


What are the important points to consider when choosing a pre-school for my 3-year-old?

The important pinst are to make sure the school is renouned in teaching and has high accreditation and that teh teachers are good and friendly. Also look ahead to the future is the middle and high school also a good school. Hope this helped.


I don't know who said it, but Bush proved it.


if  the length of a cell increases 10 times how much does its volume increase?

You need to give more information about the shape to get a definitive answer.  If the cell were cubical, then the volume increases 1000 times if all three sides increase 10 times in length.


Does anyone know what the longest mountain chain in the world is?

the longest mountain chain in the world is the mid-atlantic ridge. it covers most of the ocean floor.


Go to a pipe and fitting company and get prices.


What can one do to minimize risk when investing in bonds?

dont place all your money into one type of bond, split your money up into stocks and bonds... put your money as a medium type, not agressive, if the stock market crashes, then all your money goes...it also depends wheither your investing in a 401 k or something else, different savings plans offer all different kinds of options


Which comedy films contain the "hit in the balls" joke? Why do so many movies include a shot to the nuts?

I like to watch men getting hit in the nuts. It is funny. I liked it on the Simpsons when that old guy was hit in the nuts by a football in their spoof of America's Funniest Home Videos.


thanks for the quick reply,however I don't know where my "broser" is?

Well you must have found it cuz you are on Yahoo Answers...


i'm a taurean female... n my bf says i've got hish sex drive... says i'm too horny at times too... hahaha... he's a scorpio by the way...


When I open a new window in internet explorer how do I stay in the current window?

If you want to do that in Internet Explorer, not Mozilla Firefox, you can stay in the same windows by moving your mouse  over to the link and RIGHT click the link and open in a new window and right away click Windows logo (on your keyboard) and D at the same time! That's all or you can download Mozilla Firefox and open the kink in a new tab... \nmail me at xmen_mint@yahoo.com or UlitmateKingMint1@hotpop.com for more information!


Which Math class is harder: Finite Math or Statistics?

I think Finite Mathematics is harder but I like it more than Statistics. I get bored w/ Stats.


If I iinvested $10,000 in Exxon when W was elected (2000) how much would I have now?

Approx. $15,000.  Exxon Mobile stock increased 1.5 times since 2000


who is the richest female teen star in hollywood?

Are the Olsen Twins still teens???  If so it's them


I looked it up on Yahoo and found nothing.  In addition, I'm a well-read med student and I've never heard of it.  Are you sure you have the name straight?


What are the name and number of dentists that offer dental implant surgery at a lower rate?

Check this site out.\n\nhttp://everyonebenefits.com/40374893


when i turn off my computer i have to wait till it cools down it wont boot up you know why?

Sounds like your running hot, so clean all fans and the heat sink, if you don't have a back fan fit one if you have a spar front bay fit a bay in put fan, this will make a pull through of air, try it it works, Cybercat.


How many points will it take for the US to advance out of Group E?


What's the difference between punishment and negative reinforcement?

Every action has some natural consequence.  Negative reinforcement would be the act of not protecting a person from the natural consequences of their actions.


How do i break up with someone that just told me he loves me?

This is confusing were you guys dating or not?  \n\nIf yes, and he said i love you but you didn't feel that way...why were you dating him in the first place?\n\nIf no, just tell him straight out that you don't feel that way about him but he's an amazing friend and you hope you guys can remain friends because this friendship means a lot to you.


TRUE...Interesting way to put it. \n\n\nIf it wasn't with your peculiar fascination with the uncircumcised - I'd say your pretty insightful ;-)


Can someone tell me or teach me Chinese (cantonese)?

I have been going to school for many years trying to learn mandarin speech..It's not easy and Cantonese has (debatable) up to 9 tones--where the same word can have 9 different means according to the tones used.  Good luck.


Indian Tax - If I already have a house in my name, can i take a home loan and avail tax benefit?

Yes U can. Home loan tax benefits are amount related and not housing units related. You can even avail a home loan, pay it back availing tax benefits, then can always take another home loan and avail home loan tax benfits on that too. The Income Tax Act in India does not impose any conditions in this regard.


Does hot air or cold air contain more moisture?

Hot air *can* contain more moisture than cold air, but it depends on how much moisture is available for it to contain.


Can sales tax be charged on labor in Ohio?

"November 16, 1981\nAROUND THE NATION; Ohio Raises Sales Taxes, Covers Labor Charges \nAP \nThe largest tax increase in Ohio history went into effect today, raising the sales tax and adding taxes to such things as automobile repairs and installation of cable television. \n\nThe $1.3 billion package is part of a $13.5 billion budget for the state government for two years. \n\nIt went into effect at 12:01 A.M., nearly five months after the last permanent budget expired. \n\nThe sales tax is increasing 1.1 percentage points; the old tax was 4 percent. Smokers will pay 2 to 5 cents more a pack. Soda drawn from a fountain at fast-food restaurants or at sports events will cost at least another penny, and possibly as much as 6.5 cents more. Now included under the sales tax are labor on repairs, including automobiles and home improvements, and car washes."


After talking to men, I realized that they want to be sexually involved as soon as possible, but they do NOT respect you if you give in too fast. My husband said that If I would have slept with him on the first date he would not have married me, and a friend's boyfriend said that men do not respect easy women, but they do take advantage of their easyness. It seems all too unfair, since they are falling over themselves to get into your pants, that if you give them what they want they do not like you as a person! I for one, am not easy and have only had one partner. I hope that more women learn that being easy just gets them std's.


Would you marry someone who has bad credit and who has financial difficulties, would it put stress on marriage

Yes, and Yes- but to make a marriage decision based on financial considerations would be akin to prostitution.  If you love someone enough to marry them, it should be beyond that.


i have a geni phone 770 i want to know its web site?

Either you have not provided the correct spelling of the phone name or that is a type of phone and not the name of the manufacturer. I searched for some time for this and could not find anything relevant for this exact information. I also checked for "Genie" instead of "Geni" or "geni" and did not find relevant information. Verify the manufacturer of the phone and that should help.\n\nOtherwise you should contact the service provider that you use the phone with (cellular? voip?) and inquire with them.\n\nGood luck.


Should I Go Back To Highschool???(australian answers would help)?

Hi hun! I'm suffering from depression too and I know it's not easy. Good on you for getting help and now wanting to move on.\nI would investigate doing the HSC through TAFE instead of going back to a high school.\nHave a look a this website:\nhttp://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/about/preparation.htm\nIt will give you a general idea of what you might be able to do, but from what you have described, you are probably looking for a course like this:\nhttp://www.tafensw.edu.au/howex/servlet/Course?Command=GetCourse&CourseNo=6500\nGood luck with your studies. If this is all too confusing. Call up TAFE and ask to speak to a career councellor.


If you had 1 wish to make, what would you do?

i would wish 4 grandma and grandpa to be alive


Does anyone know if the Easton Reflex C-core bats ever came with a -3 specification? I have seen -5 only.?

Easton made a bat called the Z-core several years ago...there were -5s and -8s...but i think that was before the rule changes only allowed the use of -3s in college and high school...after the rule change i think easton changed the model name to something else


What is the most ticklish spot on the human body?

depends - I'd say soles of feet, armpits or areas that do not normally get touched by others - tickling is a reaction to uncomfortable touching by others you may not trust completely... it's true - it's why you can not tickle yourself.


From what we understand right now, it seems to be infinite. However, a year or two ago, there were some scientists that claimed evidence that it is actually a large icosahedron that repeats. Their evidnece has not withstood more tests, though.


where can i buy used baseball equipment in San Francisco?

inthink barry bonds might be selling some soon!


What are the things called and they look like fences on the sides of houses, and they have ivy growing up them

Lattis, or Lattice. I'm not sure of the spelling.


Sex is a fun, physical expression of what already exists in a relationship. Nowdays sex is blown out of proportion. It has become the main focus in relationships, instead of the bonus that you get with what you already have. \n\nI would say sex is abused in the world today instead of being appreciated as a really amazing experience with someone you want to get close to in heart, body and soul. Sex is important. If you go without sex for a long period of time, you should talk about it and work on your intimacy and communication. There could be underlying issues that need to be sorted out, or it could be something as simple as a change of scenery to spark things up. But it's also normal to have periods in between where you focus on other things. I think there must be a balance.


Illegal=wrong\n\nNot a hard concept to understand...


how do medical needles get the hole that small?

they drill it with a really thin drill. :)\nor roll it from a foil and then fuse it.\nOr cast it in a pipe with a thin rod throught the middle.\n\nif they can fit thousands of parts onto an inch-square microchip, making a needle shouldn't be that much of a problem.


Does doing the right thing matter anymore?

As long as you didn't get caught,it doesn't matter


Cincinatti Financial (CINF) has recently taken a 4+% pull back, should I put more money on the table....?

wait.....watch the market flux, and if you see a 5 percent change, in the financial sector, then go ahead then


what is your opinion about Iran's football team?

They are a great team and i`m sure they`ll make a great job in this WORLD CUP! Good luck to them and peace in the whole world! Soccer means friendship, joy and happyness! \nJoga bonito !


I spent a lot of time answering a question, will you read it, tell me what you think? Here is the link, @#$%?

I have several problems with your answer: \nYour premise is that we (Soldiers) are robots who accept "Bullshit" it a patent lie.\n\nAs a matter of fact, you sound just like EVERY other "Anti-war" activist I have seen.     \n\n"The only reason one would ever join the army is for lack of knowledge."  Yet ANOTHER "soldiers are just too stupid" lie told.  Not winning any honesty points there either.\n\n"Are soldiers conditioned to be killing machines or hippies?"  Actually we are professionals with a high sense of morality alien to most people.  We kill when necessary, but only when we have to.  There is a concept known as the "3 block war".  In one street, you are fighting for you life and trying to keep homicide bombers away from civilian markets.  The next street, and I do mean 1 city block over, you are building a school.  And the last street, you are training local police and military to not be a dictators henchmen bent on repressing their own people.  You continue to lose points with your ignorance and hate.\n\n"They are soldiers. They are made to believe what they are told. \nThey have the minds of soldiers. They cannot doubt themselves for a moment, right and wrong is useless...They are too afraid to take time to think, not even for the sake honor"  \n\nYou sir are a fool if you believe this line of thought.  The above is so full of fallacies, I do not know where to start.  "Right or Wrong" is paramount to our thought process.  "Afraid to think"?!?  Maybe your line of "reason" could apply to a North Korean soldier who has no knowledge of the outside world and is threatened with death for disobeying the "Dear Leader", but not a US Soldier.  Obviously, you have not talked to many soldiers or officers.  We debate issues constantly, just like any other professional organizations.  Soldiers at all levels contribute.  Most US soldiers (around 70%) either have college degree(s), or are very close to getting them.  We research issues, find the truth, and then act on it.\n\nSo, aside from spreading ignorance and lies, why repost this?  Oh, that’s right, a lie told often enough becomes the “truth”.  Your “Two Minutes Hate” is up, please stop “quacking”.


Do you think love at first sight is true?

I believe in it because it happened to me and it was not just lust. I met someone and within a very short period of time (2 hours) it was like we knew each other for all our lives and we felt comfortable with each other and within 2-3 days, we were cuddling up together and it just felt natural - like we were two parts of a same whole, so YES, I do believe in love at first sight.\n\nToodles


Could a person call and hang up on a police station 24 times in a row from a cell phone without getting caught


What is a good web site to find out about the 1930's 40's and 50's?

http://www.fiftiesweb.com/fifties.htm\n\nThen the Way Back Machine\n\nhttp://www.archive.org/


In your opinion, do you think non competitive sports are healthy?

I think it is good for young kids (elementary age)\nkids are too sedentary now, \nanything that would discourage kids from doing sports is bad (like coming in last place), praise for just participating is great\n\nthe kids that do better than the other kids know it and it is easy to enjoy something that you are good at, they need less encouragement


Can anyone recommend a few good, FREE websites for 3rd/4th grade reading and language arts worksheets?

edhelper.com\nHas lots of good stuff that you don't have to pay for.  If you want more in depth material you can subscribe as well.


how could make my boyfriend divorce his wife?

Actually, you could start by leaving a married man to his wife and family.  Do you not have any morals?  Obviously, if he hasn't divorced his wife yet, he isn't going to for you.  You are a mere flousy trying to impersonate a lady and that doesn't fly with most women these days.  And, it really is a turn off for most men.  \n\nTo actually think you could get help with such a callous and disrespectful dilemma...I hope his wife finds out, divorces him and takes everything from him.  And don't think he will be standing on your doorstep because dear, you will be the reason he walks away from you!!!\n\nHave some respect for yourself and find yourself a single man whose life you don't have to destroy let alone his family too.


O.K...so i am black, masculine and gay...how do i find a boyfriend that is cute masculine and not crazy?

Be yourself. Go places you enjoy. Chances are you'll meet someone you like. Don't be shy (at least too shy).\n\nI know one place you may not find your b/f...in chat rooms.\n\nGet out and be active.\n\n= )


what is the data in order from smallest to largest or vice-versa.?

I think tou might need to provide more information!


What is the most thing you've done in JV baseball/softball?

I'm not quite sure of the question, but, In JV softball I got a high of 6 strikeouts pitching for half the game.  That was the best thing I can remember from way back then.


when will people realize we are not at war in iraq and afganistan?

When people start using their minds and stop believing every single thing that the media keeps on churning out. \nto this day the media is still calling it a war. Example:Headline \nThe War in Iraq: \nToday a roadside bomb killed five people and injured three. For the Media the opening headline just has to be the war in Iraq. It never was a war. \nif it had of been the coalition forces would have all been home by now. \nand Iraq would have been dust.\nThe sooner Other Muslim countries stop sending the Terrorist's into Iraq the Sooner all the coalition forces can come home.\nI mean was i the only one who saw all those Iraqi People Helping the US forces pull down Saddam's statue. \nor was it a mirage. \nThis is my own opinion.


who is the best football player of this year?

It would be Ronaldinho. And, by the way, the answer IS indeed about football (how it is called by all the world except for the US), which is played with feet and a ball (hence, called football), which (American) "football" is not (ironically enough, it is played with the hands (not feet) and with an ovoid, not a ball) :-)


why the property tax is based on sold price rather than current vaule?

That depends on the state you live in.  In Ohio, the property taxes are based on assessed value and not the sold price.  In Florida it is on sold price for 2 reasons- first to keep taxes down for folks that have lived somewhere for a long time.  The second is that a lot of times the market moves faster than the county assesors- so they figure that the sold prices are more reflective of the true value of the home than an assessed value for 2 years ago.  All depends on the state you live in though!


Do guys like it when girls make noise during sex???

As long as you don't phone up your boyfriend during sex with someone else - that would p#ss him off a bit!\n\nOther than that scream the house down!\n\nF76


a wigger is a white guy that thinks he is a niggerr.  wigger=niggerr+wwhite.


will water walking and jogging make my thighs bigger?

to get bigger and stronger thighs i recommend the treadmill but u already have that covered lol and cycling, the more tired u become the more force or pressure u become under coz ur body wants 2 stop but that's the only way push ur body beyond it's limit i had the same problem with abs and biceps


According to religion why some people they don't eat pork .?

Because they have cloven hooves and do not chewe cud. The entire Levitical law hinges around not mixing two different things (like not wearing a shirt composed of a wool/linnen blend), and cud-chewing, cloveen-hoofed animals were seen as one class while non cud-chewing, non-cloven-hoofed animals were considered a different class. Because pigs have one factor (the hoof) but not the other (the cud chewing), they are seen as being an abomination, a perverse blend of two animals that should have been seperate. This theme of keeping everything in its place and not mixing them up is very important to the Torah.


a detailed impact of stress on  employee perfomance an positivity?

Workplace performance can be measured and performance is usually higher if the workers are happy and interested in their work.\nHaving a positive atmosphere is conductive to a good workplace environment.


Is it a surprise that heads of the media who are also businessmen are working together with the government?

It was Walter Lippman who coined the phrase “the manufacture of consent”, enjoining it as a means of population control. Lippman’s concept may indeed be in effect today. In this regard, the status of the mass media and its faithful propagation of the established opinion that Western policy is fundamentally benevolent in intention, is an issue of paramount importance. What role has the media played in clarifying the real principles and motives of Western policy to the public, and what does this entail for the nature of Western democracy and the role of the population in the formulation of policy? The mass media is clearly one of the most powerful institutions in society; it is, for most of the public, the ultimate source of all their information. The structure of the mass media will therefore have fundamental implications for the political and cultural orientation of the public. Hence, an understanding of the mass media will throw considerable light on the structure of Western society, the relationship between the public and those who possess power, as well as the ideologies produced by the media and their impact on the public. All scholars generally agree that the media do have the capacity to set the agenda of public discourse about political affairs, and it is widely recognised that the media has a significant role in actualising the diffusion of Western ideology and culture throughout the world. However, they differ over the degree to which the media limits the public’s understanding of current affairs and the overall consequences of this. \n Nevertheless, the vast extent of the manipulation of the media under the sway of business interests has been harshly revealed in the statement of John Swainton, Chief of Staff of the New York Times. “There is not one of you who would dare to write his honest opinion,” he reprimanded his colleagues at his retirement party in September.


what is the defacto relatioship act for tasmania?


What is the only sports car to win a Paris-Dakar Rally?

hmmm i think it was porsche who took prt twice in the 1980s, in 84(using a porsche 911 carrera with a 959 drivetrain which was stil in development) and 86 the last car they used was the porsche 959 with variable 4wd.


If the universe is finite what is beyond our universe?  If it is a multiverse, what is beyond the multiverse?

the universe is finite yet has no boundaries. it may be something like the two dimensional surface of a sphere.  nothing inside or outside the sphere exists for the two dimensional surface.  nothing exists outside the universe in this model.


where can I go to get an email address of an old friend.  And all I know is his name.?

You might get his real address here.\nTry   www.411.com\n\nGood Luck


why people dont invest on ecuador eurobonds?

You answered your own question . . . too risky. For most English-speaking investors, there is no source for good advice on investing in Ecuadorian securities. What got you interested in Equador securities?


Is there any way to send email without your ip address being sent also??

No. Your IP is required to tell the message how to get from the source to the destination and it, along with the IP of each server your message travels through, will always be part of the message header.


When serving someone with a restraining order, can anyone sign for it?

No.  A legal restraining order MUST be served on the individual named.  It also must be served by a Sheriff or Constable who can then make proper return to the issuing court.....


What's the most expensive thing you have ever bought?

My home, second most expensive is my car.


Does anyone know how I can make money doing surveys on the internet???

The rule, as always, is to stay away from those that ask you to pay before you can get these surveys. \n\nLegitimate market survey companies such as Pinecone Research recruit members based on demographic characteristics -- e.g. mothers of babies 0-12 years old -- and will send surveys of products and services targeting this demographic group. Pinecone Research, however, pays only $5 per survey -- you're definitely not going to be rich with that. They can give you anywhere from 1-5 at most surveys in a month. \n\nOther companies simply ask you to answer as many research as possible, and you don't earn anything just the chance to win at a raffle (which I find lame).\n\nThe article "Earning Money from Surveys" provide a short list of legitimate market research firms and contains explanations of what to look for when joining surveys (and weeding out the fraudulent ones)\nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol121/onlinesurvey.htm \n\nPinecone Research http://www.pineconeresearch.com\nGreenField Online http://www.greenfieldonline.com \nHarris Poll Online http://www.harrispollonline.com  \nBuzzBack http://www.buzzback.com  \nSurveySite http://www.surveysite.com \nSurveySavvy http://www.surveysavvy.com\nSurvey Spot http://www.surveyspot.com/\nhttp://www.internetpaidsurveys.com/


what should i do when people doesnt like me being who i am?


none of it sounds good, speaking well shows intelligence. you won't get anywhere in life talking like that! \n\nit's a fad that shows your generation, when you become an adult, you'll see it only hinders every opportunity for a chance at a good life.


If u could be the King or Queen of anywhere or anything what would u be King or Queen of??

For some reason they only have Princes but I'd be the Queen of Monaco. They have fantastic weather, they're on the Mediterranean, close to all the big European cities, and it's a playground for the rich. Definitely one of the nicest places on earth.


According to the bible, is it wrong to get tatoos and piercings?

Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD. \n\nLev 19:28 (NIV) \n\nYou shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD. \n\nLev 19:28 (NKJ) \n\n><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> \n\nMany of the old Laws of the Book of Leviticus are routinely ignored by the Religious establishment, with the exception of the Orthodox Jews (whom I admittedly don’t know much about). The verse before the one above states: \n\n><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> \n\nDo not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard. \n\nLev 19:27 (NIV) \n\n><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> \n\nVerse 19 tells us not to “wear clothing woven of two kinds of material”. How often is that rule violated in churches across America. Still, when it comes to tattoos and other “supposedly heathen subjects”, the verse that people want to count counts, and the ones that they find inconvenient don’t count. \n\nI don’t buy that. I believe that if it’s in the Bible, it deserves serious consideration, along with all other verses in the Bible that apply to the decision I am trying to make; before I make it. I was in Hawaii when I had to make this decision, away from my family and my support group. I was away from my computer and it’s hard drive’s fifty megs of BibleSoft’s “PC Study Bible” software, which I knew could assist me in dealing with my dilemma. Thank God, though, I had with me my NIV Study Bible, a small New King James version of the Bible, and my Franklin Electronic Bible, which is one of the most powerful Bible research tools ever developed. It will find applicable verses when my computer software fails to, because of it’s capacity to search for “similar” words. \n\nI meditated on the “tattoo” verse off and on for several days, and it was obvious to me that God was telling us not to get tattoos as a part of mourning for the dead. I wasn’t doing that. I wanted a tattoo of the Old Rugged Cross to brand myself as belonging to God, to remind myself of Whom I belonged to each time I looked into the mirror, and to let those who may try to entice me into relapse know that I no longer fit their version of “cool”. \n\nThen, satisfied that I had researched that verse sufficiently, I continued. I started looking for verses that spoke to placing “marks on the body”. The only other verse that addressed it was: \n\n><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> \n\nFinally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. \n\nGalatians 6:17 (NIV) \n\n><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> \n\nDoesn’t that exactly describe the situation that I wrote about above, in wanting “to let those who may try to entice me into relapse know that I no longer fit their version of “cool”? \n\nI then started reading anything else that fit the situation. I considered my very favorite verse in the Bible, which is: \n\n><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> \n\nTrust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. \n\nProverbs 3:5 6 (NKJ) \n\n><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> \n\n“In all your


what is the best way to get experience in public relation area ?

Try an internship at a radio station.  They're always doing publicity.  Then in college, try to volunteer at your campus radio station doing more publicity.  I knew a woman who leveraged her college radio experience along with her B.A. in Communication into a great job at a top-notch p.r. firm.


Does  a Lot of money destroy Soccer as a Sport or add Flavour & Fun to the Game?

When players fees and prices low and club expenses was  low too , players use to play better and as gentlemen , but when the players and clubs changes to a borsa issue I think the game lost alot of it's old charming


How do I search for a profile with their Yahoo ID?

On the address bar, type:\n\nwww.profiles.yahoo.com/profileIDname  enter.\n\nExample - www.profiles.yahoo.com/emsluvr\n\nIf they have a profile set up, it will take you right to it.


Is there any difference between a hydrogen bomb and a nuclear bomb? if yes what is it?

nuclear bombs is the general term for any bomb that involves a nuclear reaction, but often is meant to denote a fission bomb that uses uranium or plutonium, like the ones dropped on japan. a hydrogen bomb uses nuclear fusion, which is more powerful, but requires a fission reaction to start it, so a hydrogen bomb contains a fission bomb and hydrogen to undergo fusion\nhydrogen bombs are definitely not more environmentally correct; they cause much more destruction and as much if not more radiatioactivity. this is especially true if they have a uranium "jacket" that creates a second fission explosion after the first fission and fusion.


Lead melts at 327.5 °C\nAluminum melts at 660.0°C\n\nIf you had to ask for this information here, and not look it up yourself, you shouldn't be melting lead in the first place.


Should the Western World get involved to stop the media blackout on China and atrocities that are happening?

I'd worry about Iran first.  They will have nukes and they are crazy.\n\nDon't get me wrong, what China does is not right, but if we wanted to wage war against oppression, there is a looooonngg list of countries around the world we have to deal with.  China is only the largest of the bunch.  It is also the dumbest one to offend.  You don't want to rattle the cage of a sleeping dragon of a billion people.  Our economies are so inexorably linked as well, it'd be very, very bad for our economy if we were to hurt our ties with them.\n\nChina is also unique in the sense that they were essentially regressing both socially, economically, and technologically during the Mao years.  That's the better half of a century where one of the largest countries in the world sits still while the rest of the world is moving forward at breakneck speed. Now, they must, in their eyes at whatever cost, modernize to catch up for the last fifty years of stagnation.\n\nStill, we can increase indirect pressures on them, and force our businesses to be more stringent in deals with the Chinese.  However, we can only do so little. Doing good just doesn't seem as righteous when it ends up biting you in the rear with a ton more bad.


Take small steps, and one at a time. Maybe you could start by getting more information about your dad, like what you're doing now but for a little bit longer. When you feel that you're ready, you may wish to take another step by chatting with him on the phone. Once you're more comfortable, and you think it's the right thing to do, then you arrange to meet up with him?\n\nIt's a delicate issue, and you have to manage them carefully. Remember, your mum might get hurt in the process and you have to ask yourself is that worth it?


information about slavery and the underground rail?

There is tons of information about both, is there anything more specific you are looking for?\nThe National Geographic has alot of interesting information on their site at...\nhttp://www.nationalgeographic.com/railroad/j1.html


in their webpage:\n"" More about what we do  \nWe have been performing since we were very little. We have performed across the US including performances for Radio Disney, Norwegian Cruise Line and The Macy's Parade. Right now we are very busy with our Kids CAN Make a Difference Tour. When we're not performing; we're doing school work, taking music lessons and practicing. But, we’re still kids and we love to play. Right now our favorite things to do are play with our American Girl Dolls (check out the March 2006 AG magazine, we'll be in it) and challenge each other with Dance Dance Revolution and play with our dogs. Our best friends are CJ and Sam, who love lots of the same things we do.\n\nOur favorite TV show is The Suite Life of Zach and Cody (scroll down to the picture below). Our favorite DJ's are BB Good and Erin K, on Radio Disney. Today, our favorite songs are from The High School Musical. \n\nLast year we had the great honor of performing in the Macy’s Day Parade on the Discovery Kids Tuttenstein float. We got to meet Jeff Timmons from 98 degrees; he performed on the float with us. We also saw Raven Simone and were able to take her picture. We loved NewYork and had a great time! ""


Does anyone know any good trance or techno CD's coming up?

well, if you like dance music, listen to "Confessions On A Dance Floor" by Madonna. it came out November of last year.\n\n\nEnjoy!


what is chenging windows when PC Connect ot internet (file or reg)?

I would said both, the ip address is assigned by dhcp server once connected to isp server, so the reg is changed as url is change, and reg is actually a system file, so both.


Tell him what you like. Don't just lay there pretending, or you'll never get what you want. You'd be surprised, most guys appreciate the tip, and will immediately try whatever you ask them to.


i have  two friend  who  fight  over  me  and  don't  know  what  to do?

Being real about it all. \nYou are the blame for this madness. \nThey fight over you so this means that you are the focal point to their differences. In some form or another you may encourage their actions \nI suggest you cancel both of them and remove your self from them both.


The current Ketua Polis Negara is Tan Sri Mohd. Bakri Hj. Omar, who replace Tan Sri Norian Mai in Nov, 2003.


how do you slim down the size of your ankles?

u can do special exercises for ur ankles e.g turning them every 10 mins i did them and it worked 4 me also drink plenty of water and put ur feet up when u sit down


can i buy a laptop and use wireless internet without a phone line?

Yea u can have wireless internet if ur computer has a wireless reciver and the place ur at offers wifi internet. If not then u have to get cable internet and hook up a wireless thing to it.


Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit " GOD" is not forgive\nBlasphmey means to  Slander  or Degrade in any fashion.


Anybody have any ideas how I can get my mom to buy me a new snowboard?? I split my other one.?

Have her buy you one from a ski swap or one of the end of the season sales (should be some going on right about now).\nThat way she won't have to spend that much money. \nTell her that you will chip in a little. \nAnd just generally kiss her butt for awhile :) she'll cave


who's the best out of reberto carlos, ronaldo,rivaldo,adriano?


Do weman who have children healthier than those who don't?

Are women who have children healthier than those who don't? \n\nI can't answer with a simple "Yes" or "No". It depends on what aspect of health you are talking about. \n\nFor instance, women who have been pregnant are at a lower risk for breast cancer relative to women who have not been pregnant (because of reduced exposure to estrogen).\n\nHOWEVER, women who have been pregnant also are at risk for the complications of pregnancy (uterine prolapse, pre-eclampsia, ectopic pregnancies, and the list goes on).\n\nAlso, beyond 'physical health' there are considerations for emotional, psychological, spiritual health that can be impacted by having children or not.


Exactly how offensive is the "C" word to you?

On average, yeah...it's about the most offensive word in the entire language.  I've been called many names affectionately, that most would consider offensive, and yet didn't bother me at all.  The c word is in its own category though.  I don't think any amount of affection while using that word would be enough to make it acceptable to me.


Dog's earned the title "Man's Best Friend" because of their extraordinary loyalty.


what is the difference between CC and BCC?

Cc\n\nCc is shorthand for Carbon copy. If you add a recipient's name to this box in an Outlook e-mail message, a copy of the message is sent to that recipient, and the recipient's name is visible to other recipients of the message.\n\nBcc\n\nBcc is shorthand for Blind carbon copy. If you add a recipient's name to this box in a mail message, a copy of the message is sent to that recipient, and the recipient's name is not visible to other recipients of the message. If the Bcc box isn't visible when you create a new message, you can add it.


It can if you let it...don't give up...I know it sounds bleak now...but the future is within your grasp...unleash your inner strength and focus on your goals...don't let weeds grow around your dreams...


I would like to do a course in law as a mature student. I'm 38 living in the UK.?

I'd have thought that your best bet would be to take a course through the Open University, their website is here... http://www.open.ac.uk/ \n\nThere's lots of courses available and you can choose the components you want to take from a list of possible options.  To get your degree you normally need to have a total of 360 points and each component module scores 30 or 60 points.\n\nIt's generally recommended that you do no more than 120 points worth of components in any one year and on this basis you'd be looking at 3 years in total.


why did you bury your pets when they die???

for those who love their pets, burying provides a sense of closure.  this is very important for children too who own pets.  another reason is hygiene.


What is the best way to get tickets to the 2006 World Cup?


China's Red Storm. Why is the Chinese President visiting major oil producing countries?

Yes Bush was disappointed that he could not bully or force the Chinese President into our way of thinking. Our currency could be for a rough ride!


It's just because a lot of famous people seem to die at that age, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison & Kurt Cobain were some of the more popular ones. My brother also died at 27 and I just figured out that in 2 weeks I'll be the exact age he was when he died which freaks me out a bit.


It seems to me with all of the bad things happening on a global scale and to people in general, my vote would be God of Indifference.


i m a 13 letter word. Fisherman loves me, Doctor hates me, and kids love to eat me. _ A H _ T _ _ I _ _ M E _?


DESPERATE PLEASE will u ask SPIRIT to heal IRINA?

I will keep this prayer tonight during my quite time.\n\n\n\nGod bless and amen...


Water Displacement.  The 40 stands for the fortieth attempt.


May be she uses sticks instead of toilet paper.


If you truly loved someone with all your heart, would u hesitate to be with them even if they're cross country

if your family has a problem with him, you have to decide who your loyalty will go to. WHY does your family dislike him? Usually family disapproves of people they dont consider good enough for you..at least thats the case with my family.\nI would hesitate even if i loved someone. Giving up life as you know it, your family, everything for just one person is a huge step. I dont think i could do it without a committment of some sort.


I was an illegal immigrant for seven years and then after I did achieved my recidency, I am legal  now, still?

Live your life friend. Be happy in all that you do. Stay well of body. Keep fed properly. Love your children,and take care of your wife.Respect others. Replace ignorance with education. If you are doing some, or all of these things, you are legal to me. A legal human being. Keep God in your heart, and do the right thing. Have a nice day!


where in the holy Bible Did any getbaptist father,son & holy ghost??

After his resurrection, Jesus Christ gave flashes of light regarding an obligation resting on all his followers. Most likely it was to the 500 disciples assembled in Galilee that he said: “Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. \n\nThereafter, all followers of Christ were to be preachers, and their preaching commission was not to be limited to “the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” (Matthew 10:6) Nor were they to perform John’s baptism in symbol of repentance for forgiveness of sins. Instead, they were to baptize people “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit.”\n\nJesus commanded his followers to baptize new disciples “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit.” (Matthew 28:19) What did Jesus mean? Baptism “in the name of the Father” indicates that the person being baptized wholeheartedly accepts Jehovah God as the Creator and the rightful Sovereign of the universe. (Psalm 36:9; 83:18) Being baptized ‘in the name of the Son’ means that the individual acknowledges Jesus Christ—and particularly His ransom sacrifice—as the only means of salvation provided by God. (Acts 4:12) Baptism ‘in the name of the holy spirit’ signifies that the baptismal candidate recognizes Jehovah’s holy spirit, or active force, as God’s instrument for carrying out His purposes.\n\nJesus commanded, it is to be carried out “in all the nations.”  To Jesus’ Jewish followers, that must have been a startling commission. He was telling his Jewish disciples that they would now have to go out to the “unclean” Gentiles of all the nations and teach them. It took some readjusting for them to absorb the impact of and act on that assignment. (Acts 10:9-35) But there was no getting around it; Jesus had told them in a parable that “the field is the world.” \n\nWhen we examine texts offered by Trinitarians as evidence that the Bible “implies” a Trinity, what do we find? An honest appraisal reveals that the scriptures offered do not speak of Christendom’s Trinity.   \nAn example of such texts is found at Matthew 28:19, 20. There the Father, the Son, and the holy spirit are mentioned together. Some claim that this implies a Trinity. But read the verses yourself. Is there anything in those texts that says that the three are one God equal in eternity, power, position, and wisdom? No, there is not. It is the same with other texts that mention the three together.


i'd say it's more like a stunt that requires a lot of discipline.  but who knows, he's probalby doing something so that he doesn't really have to be there the full 12 days


Are police officers really on a quota system for who gets the most tickets for the month?

Yes but they won't call it a quota system. most police officers are totally against it. but that is how their job performance is evaluated because the city wants them to bring in the maximum amount of revenue. So, if they want their yearly raise they do it


I want to trust my love for him again, but how?

dear dont let the past overcome ur present n future again coz ur not worth it. what if he had lied to u about being ur first love there's nothing to fear as long he is here wiz u now and he did tell u that he was afraid to loose u . dont u think its a good sign as he did know ur value to tell how he feels about u and he did tell u if he wasnt trustee then i dont think he would have tell u this. give him a chance believe me it is trust the foundation a strong and wonderful relationship wiz urs ask urself what would u do in his place. though he did say sorry. u r what he wants. its not like he is cheating on u he wants u and he did realised his mistake by lying to u and hid stuff from u. talk to him and tell that ur past and mine will not control us and that u two want to buid something beautiful together. u cant forget ur first love . \nPS:i was in the same situation like u and today he is still my first love and we are married for ten years and we have beautiful twins together.PLEASE DONT LET THE PAST RUIN U.


http://www.daylon.com/mba/\n\nThere's a great site with just about everything one would need to know about an MBA, along with links to many online universities.\n\nGood luck.


i'd probably do it at the end of the night actually. so a couple of hours.


what are the disadvantages of self -publishing your book...?

Agree somewhat with the first post. \n\nYou have to be very, very careful in the self-publishing market, especially with vanity presses. Do you know anyone who has self-published? Ask them for detailed, inside information. I did that after I learned my uncle knew a professor who had self-published his first book. If not, investigate the companies thoroughly.\n\nYes, you pay everything up front when self-publishing, and even have to buy your own author copies. Some companies, like Dorance (sp) Publishing, might require you to guarantee them that you can sell X number of books before they will print. Other companies like Author House (reputable - I know someone who has used their services, and considered it myself) will sell you publicity and marketing packages along with your self-publishing contract. That way, you can focus on what you do best: write. Unless you've got a mouthpiece of have tons of money to pay in newspaper ads, buying a package such as this might be better, since professionals do this for you, and you have a better chance of selling your books.\n\nI have not really looked into on-demand printing; I dismissed it as an option early on. I learned from someone with experience, that on-demand publishing does not generate a lot of sales. \n\nThe best way to start your journey to becoming a best-selling author is to do your research. Get books like The Novel Writer's Toolkit (if you're writing novels), books on book publicity (tons), and especially the Writers' Market series of books. Go to your library in the writing section and explore. There is tons of information, even how-to books on writing queries, synopses and proposals. You will still need a synopsis and/or propsal even if you intend to self-publish your book.\n\nI have thought about self-publishing my novel, but I have been directed into a different path. I'm working on finding an agent. Writers have much better success, in general, when an agent believes in their work and sells it to a publishing house. If you've never been published, it will be hard, but don't give up on the first no, because there might be a lot of no's.\n\nGood luck, from one author to another.


How can President Bush stop his approval ratings from slipping below 30%?

Why should he care, he's a lame duck - he can't get re-elected anyway.


how can i transfer paper documents to cd i have a scanner please?

You need to scan and save the documents on your computer. You then need to go into the folder where you have saved the documents and using a burning software like nero you can burn to a cd. If you have a cd burner.


If you saw your heritage being attacked day in and day out,wouldn't you feel bad?

Of course, and I feel that way. It hurts me how some people in the u.s. think about immigrants.It also gets me mad, they should understand that we are humans and that we all should be treated the same way.Illegal or not legal. Each day some in yahoo answers has to say something bad about immigrants and how we take way the Americans jobs. And this makes  mad, this is not even the true. I'm proud of being what I'm. I'm proud that I left my country to start a new life in here. And although it hurts me how some people think about us immigrants I'm proud of being Mexican, and no one is going to make me change my mind.When ever some one insult us, it makes me feel bad, but it also makes me to stand up for what I'm and said something about what they have said. I'm a legal immigrant, but I think that we ALL should be treated in the same way, Immigrant or not, Legal or not.


i want to divorce my wife but am afraid of problems,what can i do?

You will probably face much bigger problems with yourself, the world and your wife if you stay than if you leave. If you have made up your mind on wanting a divorce, not getting one will make you feel asphyxiated.\nI know that there are potential financial and social risks to getting a divorce; and of course, depending on your situation, even family problems. But, a man has to walk their path and not another that is not meant for them. Try to pursue your happiness: every problem will seem less important if you feel you have made the right choice. If you stay, every problem that you may have to face, will seem more severe and painful. Good luck.


Is there an income tax deduction (up to $10,000 per year per recipient) for gifts?

The recipient does not have to pay a tax on it, and the giver CANNOT claim it as a tax deduction.


Can you be lost and alone, yet still surrounded by people who love you?


Is fluoride in mouthwash dangerous to use?

It's not dangerous to rinse with.  But it can make you sick if you swallow it.  If it was dangerous, they wouldn't be selling it.  Fluoride mouthrinses are very effective at preventing cavities.


i think you mean leptospirosis.  Here is a website.\n\nhttp://www.leptospirosis.org/


what has ears like a cat, tail like a cat and meows?

if it looks like a cat and sounds like a cat then it must be a cat


are all bleacher seats alcohol free at yankee stadium?

Yes.  A few years ago they adopted a beer-free policy in all bleacher sections - left and right.  \n\nI don't know for sure, but an educated guess at the reason is it can be a bit rowdy there at times.


when did Ranaldihno start playing soccer?

When he was 4 years old is when he began playing soccer in the sense that it was at 4 that he first played on a team (a 5-7 team). However, he grew up with a football from when he was less than a year old so it is hard to say. Both his father, who died when he was a young boy, and his older brother (who is now his agent) played professionally.


it was great.... feeling a little sore myself! but I have a question..... when is round 2? a winner still needs to be declared! and can I have my underwear back?


Once your bankruptcy is cleared, make sure that the credit reporting agencies, all 3 of them delete the bankruptcy completely from your credit report. Do not have alot of inquiries on your credit report, (ie: credit card applications, new car applications, furniture etc.) Inquiries lower your score. Alot of places want to run credit reports on you when u go to buy something, DON'T LET THEM UNLESS U REALLY THINK U MAY BUY FROM THEM. Always pay your bills on time, in advance or completely off as soon as u can. All of this looks good on a credit report. It will take awhile for your report score to go up, but remember when it does go up, the better rates you will get on almost anything u would want to buy especially the really big purchases car or house.


Where to connect aruba 6000, to a router or switch?

As far as I understand, the virtual routers using VRRP need to be on the same network/VLAN so they would need to be connected to a switch.  The reason for this is because VRRP uses virtual MAC addresses and these wouldn't be visible to both of the Aruba 6000 devices if the VRRP packets were routed.


why is it that not enough men (16-30) learn salsa dancing?Not enough nice, young, fit blokes.London salsa.?


Well that is easy. Tupac... He had such much power behind his lyrics and he was living life without fear. He was not scared to go after his dreams.


Gollum and Dobby's pre-nup... What was all in it anyway? You get to make it up...?

1.  Gollum shall not harm Harry Potter.\n2.  It will not touch the preciouss.  Yess, it will getss it good if it touchess the preciouss.\n3.  Gollum shall not steal from Hogwarts.\n4.  Yess, if it touchess the preciouss, it will regretss it.  Regreatss it, it will.\n5.  Gollum shall hob Dob's knob a minimum of once a week.\n6.  Eggsess.  It wasnts eggsess on its ballsess.\n7.  Gollum shall accompany Dobby to Hogsmeade three sunny days a year.\n8.  Yess, all over itss ballsess, eggsess and hobbitsess.\n9.  Gollum must refrain from murder of all kinds.\n10.  Put the preciouss on my ballsess!  It rollss it around, rollss it around.


It's not.\nIf you're doing research, google is better.\n\nIf you want to play dolls, and act stupid on Yahoo Anwers...then Yahoo is definitely where you want to be.


do you normally stop having your period after losing over 30 lbs on topamax?

The weight loss may be bad so talk to a physiscian, but you period stops or starts when there is enough (or not enough) of bady fat


Who is present generation's best male singer???????????

Chris Daughtry  = Fulture Winner of American Idol = 2006


What are a geologist's favorite rock and land forms?

Igneous, they tell us a lot about what the age of the Earth and location of the poles.\n\nSedimentary, tell us the climate of an area and preserve fossils.\n\nMetamorphic, they look cool but are hard to tell anything from.  Their general location tells us of orogenies and faults.\n\nAll rocks are important and different geologists study different things.  Oil bearing shale is important to some geologist since if we can figure out an economical method of extraction we wouldn't be dependent on other countries for oil.\n\nGeology is like a big puzzle, and it's interesting seeing how the pieces fit together.


How do you think the Chiefs will do this year with Herm Edwards as head coach?

I think Herm Edwards is over rated..  I think he is good but until he takes a team deep in the playoffs on a regular  basis he is not a great coach..  Chiefs  do not make playoffs this year...


If you are taking Trimspa and have a drug screening, will it show up positive?

NO, they don't test for Trimspa because it's not an illegal drug.


Is anyone familiar with ILL. traffic laws?

They will issue a bench warrant for you not appearing in court.  If you lived in WI at the time of the incident, or if they have your WI address for any reason, they will contact the local court in WI and try to get the bench warrant served on you.\n\nIf they can't find you, you will be safe for a while, but there is always the chance you will get stopped one day and that bench warrant will be in the national database and then you will go to jail.\n\nI wouldn't press my luck if I were you.


You're probably trying to solve the wrong problem. Rather than detecting the screen size, and adjusting the page to cope, try creating a layout which adapts itself to the screen size.\n\nThese are usually called liquid or fluid layouts, for example, see some of the layouts here:\nhttp://css-discuss.incutio.com/?page=ThreeColumnLayouts\n\nYou're asking for a script that doesn't use CSS. Usually, the typical way to hide an item, assuming you have a handle on the object called foo, is to write:\n\nfoo.style.display = "none"\n\ntherefore using CSS. If you really can't use CSS, an alternative would be to remove the div altogether, via:\n\nfoo.parentNode.removeChild( foo )\n\nSince detection of the resolution could be done with the (non-standard) screen object, a simple script would be (in appropriate tags):\n\nif(screen.x <1024) {\n  foo = document.getElementById( "theid" )\n  foo.parentNode.removeChild( foo )\n}


the reason is any little dirt can be seen.they are always in hospital they have to look for many many patients of diffrent varity/types of diseases .there are 1000 of germs in hospitals if they wont wear white coat that would directly be on their clothes & missed coz of colored clothese in such situation dr wud not only infect himself also his friends and family.this is a protective measure for medical staff.it also  diffrentiate doctor and make easy 4 every one to recognise him and get help 4m him


its wrierd and funny too and wondering too?

that's due to climate,food....and various reasons....everybody has adapted themselves with the part of world they live in......u must have heared about survival of the fittest(EVOLUTION).


Does any know the median annual salary for a Dental Hygienist in Canada?

The Dental Hygienist working in National Average - Canada, Canada National Average now earns an average annual salary of 33,549. Half of those in this position would earn between 23,934 and 38,537 (the 17th and 67th percentiles). These numbers are derived from area-specific government survey data. \n\nThis is according to http://www.salaryexpert.com and based off of 1 year experience\n\nAlso according to http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/health-medical/dental-hygiene-major.htm\n\nthe average hourly wage is 26.59


what kind of relationship can you have with a 36 years old man no job and still live with parents?

the kind of relationship that you don't need. A vision from God is not an excuse, he needs a job. Our Lord Jesus Christ came to save the world, His ministry started at age 30. before He became 30 years old, He worked as a carpenter, He taught in the synagogue. He didn't just sit in one place with Mary His mother waiting to become the Savior of the world.


can anyone explain the viterbi algorithm used in communication systems I want ot verify by implementation?

The Viterbi algorithm is a dynamic programming algorithm for finding the most likely sequence of hidden states – known as the Viterbi path – that result in a sequence of observed events, especially in the context of hidden Markov models. The forward algorithm is a closely related algorithm for computing the probability of a sequence of observed events. These algorithms form a subset of information theory.\n\nHere's an example:\n\nAssume you have a friend who lives far away and whom you call daily to talk about what each of you did that day. Your friend has only three things he's interested in: walking in the park, shopping, and cleaning his apartment. The choice of what to do is determined exclusively by the weather on a given day. You have no definite information about the weather where your friend lives, but you know general trends. Based on what he tells you he did each day, you try to guess what the weather must have been like.\n\nYou believe that the weather operates as a discrete Markov chain. There are two states, "Rainy" and "Sunny", but you cannot observe them directly, that is, they are hidden from you. On each day, there is a certain chance that your friend will perform one of the following activities, depending on the weather: "walk", "shop", or "clean". Since your friend tells you about his activities, those are the observations. The entire system is that of a hidden Markov model (HMM).\n\nYou know the general weather trends in the area and you know what your friend likes to do on average. In other words, the parameters of the HMM are known. In fact, you can write them down in the Python programming language:\n\nstates = ('Rainy', 'Sunny')\n\nobservations = ('walk', 'shop', 'clean')\n\nstart_probability = {'Rainy': 0.6, 'Sunny': 0.4}\n\ntransition_probability = {\n   'Rainy' : {'Rainy': 0.7, 'Sunny': 0.3},\n   'Sunny' : {'Rainy': 0.4, 'Sunny': 0.6},\n   }\n\nemission_probability = {\n   'Rainy' : {'walk': 0.1, 'shop': 0.4, 'clean': 0.5},\n   'Sunny' : {'walk': 0.6, 'shop': 0.3, 'clean': 0.1},\n   }\n\nIn this fragment, start_probability refers to your uncertainty about which state the HMM is in when your friend first calls you (all you know is that it tends to be rainy on average). The particular probability distribution used here is not the equilibrium one, which is (given the transition probabilities) actually approximately {'Rainy': 0.571, 'Sunny': 0.429}. The transition_probability refers to the change of the weather in the underlying Markov chain. In this example, there is only a 30% chance that tomorrow will be sunny if today is rainy. The emission_probability tells you how likely your friend is to perform a certain activity on each day. If it's rainy, there is a 50% chance that he is cleaning his apartment; if it's sunny, there is a 60% chance that he will go outside for a walk.\n\nYou talk to your friend three days in a row and discover that on the first day he went for a walk, on the second day he went shopping, and on the third day he cleaned his apartment. You have two questions: What is the overall probability of this sequence of observations? And what is the most likely sequence of rainy/sunny days that would explain these observations? The first question is answered by the forward algorithm; the second question is answered by the Viterbi algorithm. These two algorithms are structurally so similar (in fact, they are both instances of the same abstract algorithm) that they can be implemented in a single function:\n\ndef forward_viterbi(y, X, sp, tp, ep):\n   T = {}\n   for state in X:\n       ##          prob.      V. path  V. prob.\n       T[state] = (sp[state], [state], sp[state])\n   for output in y:\n       U = {}\n       for next_state in X:\n


Would this be a good draft pick for Oakland?

Knowing Al Davis, he probably will go after a CB in the first round other than that the rest is decent but they should go for a LB way before the 6th round.


Aren't George Bush & Hugo Chavez Latino brothers?


Who are you glad to see eliminated from The Amazing Race?  Who do you think will win?

I was glad to see the couple that got the boot last night go, he really annoyed me. He is so mean to his wife, I felt sorry for her. To win? I like most of the couples left but I have a special fondest for the Hippy boys, they are so much fun.


do you think argantina can win in this cup?

yes of they can win this cup, the same as any team can win the cup (except scotland!!!), it comes down to the particular team on the day and who wants it more. this is all academic though because england are gunna win!!!!


If women's breasts are called headlights, is that why I am like a deer caught in them?

YES. That is the best analogy I have ever heard! ROFL


Do you think money is a happiness factor?

They wont' be happier but they'll have an easier time being sad.  Think about it.  When you're having difficult times, it's harder when you have to also worry about money.  But if you don't have to worry about money, you just have to worry about whatever hard time you're going through.  Plus, while you're depressed you have money to hire other people to take care of the kids and clean the house.  Money doesn't make people happier but it most certainly makes life easier!


What is proper baby shower etiquette after the first child?

It isn't proper etiquette to have a second one, but maybe they weren't planning on a second child.  I think that not inviting all people in the office is really tacky as well as asking for donations, but it is her party.  I think I would just give a small gift certificate and then not show up.  Part of having good manners, though, sometimes may mean ignoring others' bad manners.


When seated in a moving car, where does an 8 or 9 year old male sit and does he need a child restraint seat?

he should be in the back seat, but check with your local police station to find out the weight requirements of your state/county and what type of restraints he should be in.\n\nIf he's really small for his age, he may be required to be in a special booster seat.


anyone know a really good site for finding past family members?

I have found quite a few family members through www.genesreunited.co.uk / .com- its a part of friends reunited... good luck!


Im too busy to watch the news, but I was wondering what's the big deal with immigrants in the US lately?

There was a bill just passed by the U.S were immigrants can't be in this country and anyone who hires an illegal or helps one will go to jell and fined. Now they are trying to make it a law, but there is a debate going on in the senate, they are debating over different propositions regarding if they should give illegals an amnesty,meaning they will become legal if they have been here for 5 to ten years, another one is the permit to work for six months, where after a period of a few years they will possibly be able to get there legalization,but with this permit they also have to leave after the time given and then get another permit to come back,(it's really unsure)and others I'm not aware of,  It's really ridiculous now that illegals have been here so long and have adapted to the customs of the U.S and furthermore there are millions of undocumented families and persons who have really struggled to get here to work hard and have a better life, people have lost there lives's trying to cross the border, and all they wanted was to come here to work and provide for there family, just like any other American. They just want an opportunity to make an honest living, and not live in there possibly corrupt countries where their own government fails them constantly and gives them no hope for progress.  Well this is my point of view, not to offend anyone or anything, everyone has the right to view this issue as they choose to, this is how I choose to do so and I hope it helps you at least to know one part of the issue.