A nice clever question that, to my knowledge, lacks a specific answer ;-)  However, one could always use the Latin word "thesaurum" meaning "treasure" -- that is where the word "thesaurus" comes from.  So I'd vote for "thesaurum." :-)


You shouldn't buy him anything. It doesn't sound like you're actually dating at all.


i want to know meaning of arabic name NAWERA...??

i do not know if u write the name right or not.\nanyway, it meams something that gives light


What are the 3 most important responsibilities that an employer/supervisor has toward the employee?

safety (both physically and emotionally), highly open communication, and a level of remuneration which encourages the most productivity from the employee


Does Ringo Starr have a Summerhouse at Lake Tahoe?

No he has 3 houses...\nEngland, LA and Monte Carlo.


Pink is the Color of passion. My favorite shade of pink is Magenta for a simple reason. I used to watch Golden Girls and there was an episode in which Blanche was telling Dorothy about a particular emotion she feels in which she wouldn't say she's "Green with envy" but she's not quite "red with anger", she's just...magenta :) That describes me to a tee sometimes LOL.


What are the best studio monitor speakers for under $500?

I assume here that you are asking about nearfield active monitors, and that you are aiming for sub-$500 for the pair (not each). \n\nThere are a few factors which play into the decision, including (a) the type of music you will be working with, (b) your workstation setup, and (c) the room.\n\nThe type of music can determine whether or not you need a subwoofer. If you do, that's an additional component which you will need to factor into your overall budget.\n\nThe workstation setup will play into the positioning and power of the speakers. How much space do you have? Where will the speakers go, and will they be near any walls or corners? How will they be positioned relative to your head? (assuming nearfield)\n\nThe room can play a bit into the monitor decision, but it's probably a bit more of a factor in tuning your setup once you have your monitors. Look into room acoustics as you're making your monitor decision to understand what your overall monitoring/room setup will entail.\n\nHaving thought a bit about the above, the key thing for monitors is to have something sufficiently detailed and revealing to make accurate mixes. Ideally, it won't be too fatiguing, as you will most likely be listening to them for extended periods of time. On top of that, it's mostly a matter of getting accustomed to them so you can make accurate mixing decisions. \n\nThe net of all of this is that monitor choices are fairly personal. Keep in mind that the goal is to get something accurate which will allow you to hear everything you need to hear, which is NOT the same as "sounding good". Take some CDs and audition your top candidates against music you know well, focusing on key portions that highlight particular ranges or potential problem areas (extended low bass, detailed highs, stereo imaging, etc.) It can help to take some of your own mixes, if possible.\n\nSome specific inexpensive monitors I've heard good things about are the KRK Rokits and the lower-end Events. Again, the key is to be familiar with the speakers so you can make accurate mixes.


Unless they are in frozen state for long periods. As in long distance travel. They will not age.


Who was the better president: Lincoln or Washington?

Washington was the better president simply because he was the first. He had no example of how he should act or conduct business. While Lincon had to deal with a split country, Washington had to run a absolutly new country that could of fallen apart at any second.


Will batteries last longer if you keep them in the refrigerator?

Heat drains out battery power. To help them last longer place them in the refrigerator! Keep new batteries in original package, or place them in a plastic bag to fight against moisture. Remove the batteries from the refrigerator 2 hours before using.\nhttp://foodgeeks.com/resources/householdtips.phtml?cat_id=10\nMore info on\nhttp://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mbattcharge.html


A name for the men who liked hiphop music and liked to be groomed but ith extra size clothing,is urban sexual?

I think Jeffery is right, since I've never heard a term that incorporates all the qualities you described.


per di·em   \nadv.\nBy the day; per day.\n\nadj.\nReckoned on a daily basis; daily.\nPaid by the day.\n\nn. pl. per diems\nAn allowance for daily expenses.


Yep and there is nothing there..just this empty space between your ears


BC = British Columbia?\nBy Central, I suppose you're wondering what the capital or main city is, or even possibly the geographically-central city.  Regardless, the capital is Victoria, the largest & main city is Vancouver.  For geographic center, that's something else.


how can I get the IRS to take my offer an comprize?


See a doctor.  They can fix the problem, just like they can fix a broken leg, a fever, bad eyesight, etc.  There is no stigmatism associated with seeing a doctor for your problem.  Good luck and best wishes for you.


Where can I find Mapquest driveing directions in spanish?

go to mapquest, click "settings" go down to "route language" and change it to spanish.


I need urgent help financially.  Where can I post my need in the internet?

www.211.com is your best bet. There have been so many people that have scamming internet users out of money that they have become weary of helping strangers. Sad, yes, but very true. The only other thing you can is is go to www.geocities.com and make a personal website telling your situation and why you need money.


Looks like you may have some problems with the third party wireless software on your pc. Is there some other wireless management on there? If so, look to see if that is trying to manage the wireless, or look for updated software or drivers.\nAlso if your pc is windows XP, put SP2 on if you havn't already. That improved wireless support.


I agree with you, but some people are just too lazy or type too fast (and don't realize their mistakes). Unless Yahoo! was to add a spellchecker that checks the spelling of all posts, I don't see these people improving their spelling and grammar.\n\nAlso, there are people on this website that haven't learned correct grammar or spelling (because they are new to the English language).


Which companies sell website ad inventory?

There are tons of companies who sell their ad inventory hemselves, but not all companies are able to reach the right person and the rigth company to sell off their ad inventory. At the same time, the advertisers do not have the time and energy to evaluate the effectiveness of advertising at so many websites. Yahoo/Overture PPC, Google Adwords, and other niche PPC engines help the advertisers and publishers connect to each other via Yahoo Publisher Network and Google Adsense. I think, that works pretty easy for small scale buyers and sellers.


Where can I publish FOR FREE properties I offer for sale in NYC?

Try craigslist.org\n\nIn New York, it is newyork.craigslist.org\n\nYou can post free classifieds. The site looks very simple but it has a very large user base. You can choose to either disclose your email address or not, post other contact information, pictures, descriptions.\n\nIt is all very simple.


can babies get pubic lice(crabs) from the mother while giving birth?

You know, I would like to see a response from a doc, or better yet a pediatrician, but I would say no, because the lice need hair to latch onto, and there aren't any pubic hairs on a newborn.\n\nAm I right?


Yes. I believe one day the world will end. According to the Bible, the end of time has already begun, but won't actually "ENd" for a long time... \n\nIf you're a beleiver of the Bible, read Revelations. It'll tell you what to expect as we approach the end of time... but don't get scared, It most likely won't happen in our lifetime.


rigth now i plan on being a detective, will my dicision change??

It does depend a lot on the future.  You may, in fact, end up as an investigator if your focus for that as a career stays unchanged.  I know that for me, my fascination in the career I ultimately chose began when I was 15.\n\nBut it's possible that over time, you may develop other interests depending on the direction your education takes or contact with new people or places.\n\nIf you're a teenager now, you life is and will be in constant flux.  That's normal, so don't worry about whether or not your interests change.  Just be open to allow yourself to experience life and let it impact you as cleanly as possible.  Don't go into new things with pre-conceived notions of what it will be, and just keep investigating anything that you are curious about.  That alone may be a career premonition!


Well, his Date of Birth is July 6, 1946, so Bush is 59 years old!


No.  First, Internal Revenue Code § 262(a) denies personal deductions: "Except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, no deduction shall be allowed for personal, living, or family expenses."   Second, even if you could cast the fine as a business expense, Internal Revenue Code § 162(f) explicitly denies any deduction for "for any fine or similar penalty paid to a government for the violation of any law."


what does the term "yankee" mean to a southern man?

I live in Florida and here the locals call anyone from north of this county a yankee, and mean it as an insult.  I'm from Connecticut and don't in any way see it as an insult.  In the U.S. a yankee is anyone from East of New York, (New England).  That doesn't include New York.  And in Europe a yankee is an american from the U.S.  It's in the dictionary.\n\nIt's from the civil war era and the yankees are the ones that won the war and the rebels are still upset, even though you can hardly find one that knows why, they think it's because people with Michigan license plates drive bad.


Where is the best place to meet quality women?

Throughout life you will meet women and hopefully one of them will meet your quality standars, so go out and party and try to get to know people to figure out whether they are quality or not, because there is no definite place where quality can be found because all people are different and your standars of quality could also be different.


When will the playoff tickets for the chicago bears go on sale?


1.) Real Madrid\n2.) Milan\n3.) PSV\n4.) Liverpool\n5.) Hard to tell, but I'll say Villareal\n6.) Inter\n7.) Juventus\n8.) Barcelona


I could answer this in several ways, based on your level of technical expertise.\n\nSimply put, you need a wireless router or access point.  This will provide the "link" between your network and any wireless cards that are in your PCs.  The PCs to be attached to the network are called clients.\n\nYou can have either a Wireless B, Wireless G, or Wireless A network.  G is backward compatible with B (meaning you can, if the router is set to "mixed mode") run a Wireless B laptop in a Wireless G network ... it will just run slower.\n\nThere is also MIMO or 802.11n wireless, but this standard has NOT been ratified yet.  You can run 802.11b or g clients with it as well MIMO clients.\n\nAdditionally, it's 100% necessary to use some sort of encryption in your network.  Otherwise people will be able to monitor your network traffic and pick up passwords, account numbers, etc.  Obviously this is not likely to happen, but you can use either WEP or WPA and it's fairly painless.  Note the word fairly.\n\nI'm going to give you a bunch of links in the Sources section that will help you in more detail.


Can't find a gift grandaughter wants for christmas. Need the  black power ranger?

here you go:\n\nhttp://search.ebay.com/black-power-ranger_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQmaxrecordsreturnedZ300\n\nhappy shopping and goodluck in finding a gift for your granddaughter.


does limewire or other file sharing things give you viruses?

It all depends. Some P2P programs contain viruses and spyware in the program. Always research the reputation of a file sharing app before downloading and installing it.\n\nThe files on a P2P network can be riddled with viruses and spyware. Always scan a file with a virus scanner after downloading it and before opening it.\n\nBasically, use virus and spyware scanners when downloading from file sharing networks. There is always danger.


i am missing a file in microsoft works 7.0 i can not use the word prosessor in the program. all else is fine?

I'm not sure what could you do about it. But you could try getting Microsoft Office {need to purchase} or OpenOffice {free}. They are currently popular and powerful word processors.


What is the best exercise while recovering from minor surgery?

it depends on the type of surgery, but physical therapy is by far the best.  it takes care of the problem where ever it lies.  from there, you get a start.  some even stay on physical therapy for a year even.  but, without it, it would take alot longer trying to do it yourself.  or, not even being able to achieve the results that physical therapy gives.  it is best to take physical therapy when needed, and when recommended by doctors.


How to go to website without entering in http and www?

Just type it in.. EXCEPT some sites need those  Sorry.


I want to do a website with the same interface as www.ksu.edu, you scroll on an icon and explanations come up?

It looks like javascript, the areas / hyperlinks are mapped. I recomend plagerism. Copy the source code & adapt / re-build what works for you.\nGood luck


The basic rule of thumb is any metal.  Silver, gold, iron, copper, and aluminum are a few examples.  Copper is commonly used in electrical wiring because it is durable, inexpensive, and easy to bend.  \n\nAs previous stated, the "gold connectors" on your cables provide very little help.  In pure definition, they conduct electricity more efficiently than copper.  However, the cost delivers little results unless you are investing $50,000 in your home theater sytem.  Then you might tell a difference.\n\nHope it helps!


should i try one more time to reason with the man that i am in love with?

Yes because if you dont you will regret it and if you do and i does not work out still then your in the same place and you have lost nothing and gained the peace of mind that  there was nothing you could have done


Lost. But it's really starting to fizzle out fast. It's too bad the producers haven't got a clue what's going on. I mean 24 episodes in season 1 and only like 9 in season 2 so far? What happened to the monster? Why can Locke suddenly walk? What is Dharma? What are the numbers? Where is Desmond? Who are the others? Why is Walt the center of atraction? Too many loose ends that need to be tied up.  Now they are breaking my balls by showing reruns.


my does my computer freeze up when i'm in a chat room?

your probably running to many programs all at once try closeing some running process....this may work and You need to get more memory go out spend some cash on some memory all you need is a cool 1 gig stick or 2 512mb and u should have no problems.... another thing u can try is to format your drive and start all over again with a fresh system but save your drivers this will save u a lot of time....


Well that depends on preferences. IMHO (in my honest opinion)  I would have to say that Guild Wars is the Best.. And my reason for this is that its the only game that is online only that has no monthly fees and you can choose to play the roleplaying part of the game or choose to play against other players. Plus I am still on dail up and it doesn't seem too long to get updates even with dial up.


first sexsual experience,was it what you`ve been expecting or not?

It was great but if I could go back in time with all that I know now.. oh boy !!!!!!!!


No one actually. Mr. and Mrs. Grant are not buried. Their sarcophagi lie above ground.


Does the adjective "Gawdy" owe it's origin to the unusual designs of the Spanish Architect Antonio Gaudi?

The adjective "gaudy" comes from the Latin "gaudium," meaning joy or enjoyment.  The word "gaudy" arose prior to Gaudi, who was born in 1852 and died in 1926.


Why are there so many different TV shows with the same theme? Each person approaches religion differently, thus the creation of several different but equal ways of expressing religion.


LOST MY FIANCEE, SHE THOUGHT I WAS CHEATING?

I went through it for five years!  I thought our marriage was worth trying to save, I became a prisoner in my own home just to make him feel better, nothing worked! but  I finally came to the conclusion that his insecurities are not what I want for my life. It came with a price - - my brokenheart!


why would you ask this question????  Its extremely  ambiguous. Dont you want to know what people's careers are along with it?  And where they may work?   HMMMMM...wierd.


GIRLS: If someone invites you or give presents for first time, think you must give "something" in exchange?

hi, first if she gives you signals go for it. If you like her and you feel shes interested yes. of course you can't force yourself on her so, do the safe thing and ask her for .the 1st kiss, then a night cap at your place or hers. take slow steps and she'll give you the yes or no signal for each


They, when used properly, they can induce narcosis to help alleviate intense pain.  When used innapropriately, it can quickly lead to addiction.  Once a person is afflicted with addiction, they open themselves up to other social disorders.  Only then are they considered bad.\n\nThey are regulated because of the ease of which one can become addicted.


Most potholes are caused when water seeps into the pavement surface and eventually freezes, creating pressure as it expands. This weakens the pavement surface and as vehicles pass over, it breaks the area into smaller pieces. \n\nEventually the pieces vacate the cavity and a pothole is created. If a pothole isn't fixed in a timely manner, and additional water invades it, erosion will be accelerated and the pothole will become more pronounced.


Why is Allen Iverson winning all these scoring titles, but not the big one?

A.i. is a great player but he doesnt have enough around him, as a heat fan, i get to see the dividends that shaq plays. he gets double covered and even triple covered, thus theres always someone open leaving the court open. i dont care how good AI is, if he doesnt have a dominant big man he wont win the big one. no, dalembert isnt a good big man, hes a softie.


How often does every man want to be intimate?

Will you marry me. My wife and me are totally opposite.


The best supplier is the busiest one Why?

..a busy supplier will also have a high turnover rate..which ensures fresh products (in the case of food or perishables). You won't get stuff that has been sitting on the shelf for months.


Go to Yahoo members directory. Creat a profile add a pic or avatar to it! Have fun be creative


Is Wayland Smithers really gay? I need a proof.?

The creater of the Simpsons said it himself:\n\nAllison Breyer says Harry Shearer came to speak at the University of Georgia. At the end of his presentation, someone in audience asked if Smithers was gay. Shearer replied that according to the writers of the show, Smithers and Burns were "just friends."


How do I better my relationship with dating?

Dating allows you to have interaction outside of your daily routine. In addition it helps you build memories together. Both of these enhance a relationship.\n\nMany experts suggest that when you get married, you shouldn't stop "dating" that person. Have date nights and special time together outside of your routine to continue helping your relationship to grow and blossom.\n\nDating is a way of expressing that you enjoy spending time together and that togetherness (and knowledge that they want to do fun things with you outside of the norm) helps keep your relationship fresh and exciting.


Which way does the earth spin, and which way does it rotate around the sun?

The Earth spins from west to east at about 900 mph. Looking from above the Earth's North Pole, the Earth rotates counter-clockwise around the Sun.


I want to become an at-home medical coder for a hospital. Is a degree necessary? Is it possible to just test?

No degree, there are classes available also experience is great. You can make good money doing this from home.  Ever think of doing medical transcription from home. Very inexpensive to get into and there is a big demand.  I do it on the side and make around $20 an hr. If you have any medical background you might like this.


Why don't we harness lightening and all it's energy?

You may want to look into some of the things Nikola Tesla experimented with.  It will likely have you asking different questions.


What is the most confusing day in harlem ?

The day working people get paid - nobobdy there knows of any!


Are there any good websites to download soccer matches?

Yes.\nhttp://www.fbtz.com/forum has everything you need. You need to register before having access to the forums though.\n\nRegards,\nDavid


What's a good dvd burner software to use for a home network?

I use Nero.  If you're backing up 3 PC's, create three folders first and put the PC's folder in them.  For example, PC1 folder would have a "Documents and Setting" folder, same for PC2 and PC3.


No, there is no substantial change in the prints. Some subtle changes in the print still keep the over all uniqueness. So there is no worry :)


can i give a nebulizer treatment to a co2 retainer patient with oxygen for 5 minutes?

The mechanism that drives a human to breath is dependent upon CO2 receptors in the body--both peripheral chemo receptors and central chemo receptors. As with all receptors in the body (excluding pain receptors) they will adapt when exposed to a stimulus over a long period of time. A person known to retain CO2 has long since been exposed to elvated CO2 levels and the CO2 receptors have adapted.  For this type of patient--their drive to breathe is no longer driven by elevated CO2 levels. They rely primarily on oxygen sensitive chemo receptors. (When the oxygen level in the arterial blood--PAO2 falls below 60mmhg-it will tell the respiratory control centers in the brain to initiate respiration.) Administering high levels of oxygen to an individual such as this can be harmful and dangerous. High levels of supplemental oxygen raise the PAO2 levels--therefore the oxygen chemo recptor never sends the signal to the respiratory center to breathe. This will knock out the patients only remaining chemical signal to initiate respirations. \nIf your goal is administer a medication via a nebulizer (ie the standard one on the market) the use of moderate flow (5 LPM) of oxygen should not significantly elevate the PAO2 levels. The nebulizer is not a closed system and therefore is mixed with room air the only has an oxygen concentration of 21%. Ideally, the use of compressed air is utilized for such treatments.


why are they coming out with rosseane and fresh prince dvd's now?`?

because tv on dvd is really popular right now & a lot of people are buying shows.  plus they couldn't really put them on dvds when the shows first aired.\n\ni think a lot of people regularly watch reruns of these shows on nick at nite and on other channels.


why do you want to lose weight? If you need to do this to be energetic and mobile, then yoga will help you. Yoga balances your body and does not necessarily lose weight. If you are under weight, you will gain it and can be active, mobile, energetic and alert


LIL' Bow Wow — Date of Birth: 9 March 1987


How to write a program in JAVA to do TELNET,portscan,whoi... (code or links)?

Yeah, you can use Java to do all this. For which you have to write code for socket connections. Remember similar functions are used in different styles ( different number of parameters or different values of parameters ) to accomplish client or server code.\n\nIf u r willing to buy components you can use the following links. But even if u want to develop your onw components the site might be helpful.\n\nFree jave client/server code is here.\nhttp://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/networking/sockets/clientServer.html\n\nTo do Telnet over Java, just make a connection to server over port 23 with server, and you hav to speak in telnet language. Remember that telnet expects and end of line after ed of a command. You can play with it. It might even expect and end of string character. inside the while() loop read line from user/client side using a buffered reader and then if its a quit command then close all connections and get off.\n\nif u dont know the telnet language, simply use this code\nPaid components.\nhttp://www.jscape.com/inetfactory/telnet.html\n\nfor port scanning, just try to make connections to all ports (1-1024 for normal ports, or 1-64,000 for all ports), inside a for loop and which ever connections were accepted, are open and unsecured over the server. Use code for my first link above to make connections. You might have to use the server IP address or if its private address then use domain, or if its same computer then use localhost as a strihg "localhost"\n\nfor whois information you can make a telnet connection to the finger/whois server and send proper commands to get back teh results.\nagain if u dont know how to talk to whois then simply use this code\n\nPaid Components.\nhttp://www.jscape.com/inetfactory/whois.html\n\nHope it helps.


I believe the question goes "how much is that doggie in the window?", immediately followed by the answer "woof woof".\n\nCurrently WOOF (VCA ANTECH INC) is trading on the New York Stock Exchange for $28.03 per share. Therefore WOOF WOOF (2 WOOFs) would be $56.06.\n\nThe doggie costs 56 dollars and 6 cents.\n\nThrow me a bone!


What is the difference between Creationism and evolution?

Creationism and evolution are unrelated theories, describing entirely two different things. Creationism says that god created the universe and life on earth.\n\nEvolution says that once life started on earth, however that may have happened, certain natural processes started taking place in which new species evolved. This is undisputable and supported completely by the fossil record. HOW the new species came about has not been completely shown and is a matter of much contention among scientists. It is possible that some supernatural force is behind it, but we will likely never know.


IS BEIN A SHY, NICE OR A QUIET GUY A REAL TURN OFF FOR U LADIES COMPARE TO A PLAYER,PIMP OR A GANGSTER?

Dude you don't have to be a pimp, gangster, or player....just be someone your not....No honestly don't be so shy... you kinda have to throw yourself out there and open up to them. But don't give them that i love you stuff because thats a turn off from the start....Be confident! and believe in yourself and the right women will come along...PS try to look for a best friend or someone you can hangout and be yourself around. \nlater player


It appears that the question period has expired. If an answer has been given that meets your needs, please pick a 'best answer'.  Regards.


How can I submit my website to search engines for free?

The two web sites below submit you to a number of web sites for free, but it's best to get other web sites to link to you and let the search engines find you.


you have to exercise sister, and cut back on the calories.


How different is our DNA from that of dogs?

You've probably heard the fact that our DNA is 98% the same as that of a monkey, what many people don't know is that our DNA is also about 80% the same as that of a fruit fly. Dog DNA probably comes in somewhere in between. I don't think anyone has ever done a study on that though.


ITS A CHEAP SOURCE OF MATERIALS AND FISH EAT FISH SO THATS THEIR NATURAL FOOD. \n\nWE ROUTINELY GRIND UP CHICKENS AND FEED THEM TO OTHER CHICKENS AND THEY DON'T SEEM TO MIND. WE ALSO FEED CATTLE FOOD THAT IS MADE FROM PROCESSED BEEF. THAT IS ONE OF THE CAUSES OF THE SPREAD OF MAD COW DISESE A FEW YEARS BACK.\n\nTHE THING WITH CANNIBALISM IS THAT IT IS MOSTLY A HUMAN TABOO. IT IS WRONG BECAUSE WE SAY IT IS WRONG. YOUR GOLDEN RETRIVER MAY NOT CARE IF HIS FOOD WAS A JACK RUSSELL TERRIER OR IF IT WAS MADE OUT OF YOU.ITS THE COST THAT DETERMINES WHAT THEIR FOOD IS MADE FROM. THAT AND PETA.


He/She's probably trying to study from the old tests!!\nThis is usually a pretty useful way to study for a test.


Both buying and renting in California can be expensive, depending on the area you're looking to live in. My husband and I were paying $900 a month in 2001 for a two bedroom, two bath apartment (900 sq ft) in Anaheim, CA.\n\nWhen we purchased our home in 2002, we were paying $1700 a month in mortgage payments for a 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home that is 1700 sq ft.\n\nOur mortgage payment has since dropped, since we refinanced and got a lower interest rate. I'm certain the rent price would've only increased year after year, as it had been.\n\nIf you can afford to purchase a house in California, I would consider doing so. The investment is well worth it.


where is there a dating service that you dont have to pay for?

OK Cupid has lots of strange tests and matches you with people based on them. I know lots of people who use it, and at least some of them are looking for relationships.


How did Al Qaeda emerge as a terrorist group and why are they targeting the U.S. and other Arab countries?

There are some publications that can help you with this - one that comes to mind is "Osama's Revenge" by Paul Williams. It touches somewhat on the recent history of terrorist groups including Al Qaeda and actually has the full text of the declarations of war against the US  and the Israelis made by Bin Laden. The US military presence in the Middle East is cited as a reason particularly in Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon and Palestine. There is strong disagreement with some of the Saudi regime's anti-Islamic policies and deep resentment of US support of Israel. There also was resentment on the lowest levels over the US pullout under George Bush senior (in Iraq).  Bin Laden fostered the growth of the terrorist units by being a major player in the drug trade and threw millions or billions into a cohesive coalition of groups such as al-Hiahd, al-Islamiyya, ul-Ulema, etc. It is claimed that the US has been enmeshed in political battles there for not only economic but for religious reasons as well. I think reading books suchg as these would be more helpful than asking a question like this on Yahoo.


A guy I know is a pedophiler because I caught him in the act but he's always been a good friend to me.?

You should absolutely go to the police.  Whether he's been a good friend to you or not, he is hurting children and he will not stop until someone stops him.


if you could nominate anyone in the world for president who would it be? why?

Noam Chomsky.  Simply because I tend to agree with most of his viewpoints and it would be a welcomed change to have someone smart enough to be a proffesor at MIT as president of the United States.


Okay here's how it goes!\n\nIts been three months and your question is just sitting here for someone to come along and say pick the first answer or why havn't you picked it yet. \n\nI spent all morning voting for answers that were 3 months old and all of them had something like that. \n\nIf you pick the answer yourself you'll get 3 pts back instead of 2. But if you vote you only get 2 pts back and the best possible answer probably won't get credit because they've long forgotten about it.\n\nO yeah' Go Raiders!!! *RZ*\n\nP.s "I don't agree with going around not seriously answering these questions but if I don't someone else will." \n\nO yeah if the above answers suck, delete your question or pick me! :) J/k I'd ask it again and don't let it get this old.~


Zicam works great!!!   read the directions, when you first feela  cold coming on take it as directed, its natural and works great


Why can I not find the woman who is also looking for a guy like me??

Are there any clubs in your area that have activities you like that you can join?  Does your town ever have any fairs or anything that you can go to?  Try asking a friend if he or she knows any single ladies looking for friends to do things with, and start out that way.


I am looking for a good job can any body help me ?

What skills do you have?\nWanting a "good" job is not enough, you also have to be qualified.\n\nIs there a particular area that you have a degree on? Or have experience on?


what is popular in duramax performance and does it work?

Well first I would say go buy an issue of diesel power mag from your local walmart or trucks mag has duramax stuff also. You can get all kinds of programmers for them to increase power but you need to do alot of reading online to full understand how diesels work and what to do and what to not do to them. I gave you a link there, there are 3 different generations on them so you pick which ever forum is appropriate. Those people on there are very helpful. Hope I was helpful!


Ask ten Americans at random to name a living visual artist. Most won't be able to. Why?

Because Americans are poorly educated when it comes to cultural matters


Is prison a form of retaliation or reform, and why?

The Prison system shifted from being for reform to being punitive long ago, thus there has been a decrease in programs (vocation, education) in many prison systems.  \n\nPersonally, I think they should have more programs available.  Especially for non-violent drug/property crimes.


What should I get my sister for Christmas?

Get her a American Express gift card.  That way she can get what ever she wants.  I do that for my friends every year.  She'll like it! \n\nGood Luck, and Merry Christmas


when i click on my instent messenger at the boddom right corner it shows a gray frown what does that mean and?


Wyoming was first to let women vote, what state did that happen in last?

Hawaii, it was the last state added to the union \n\n\nAlaska Jan. 3, 1959\nHawaii Aug. 21, 1959


Why are all the games in the National Football League FIXED !?


A woman claimed we hit her car but we  didn't.  How do we prove it?

The burden of proof is on her and her insurance company to prove you hit her vehicle. My advice close-up/detailed pictures of your vehicle immediately. Contact your agent immediately and tell him what happened, insist that you did not hit the vehicle, include the detail that the woman had already moved her vehicle, so niether of you can prove how close you actually were. This is a case where your insurance company will fight for you, they don't want to pay a false claim. Good luck.


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

While fighting is wrong, some girls like power. It goes back ages.


how much does it coast to snow board for a day,and how much is the board and bots?

hmmm....  I would say about $60 - $70 for a full day adult ticket and about $50 for the board and boot rental.  so i would expect you to pay about $120 for the day if you don't own your own gear.


why cant we fix the location of the big bang in space?

Well in a sense one can. Or at least you can with a microwave telescope or a TV (I'll mention the TV below.)\n\nA microwave telescope detects a almost homogeous wall of radiation - this is left over from the Big Bang. The radiation we see in this way is from a time around a million years or so after the Big Bang. This was the first time when the universe was diffuse enough to be transparent. Light emitted before this time was absorbed.\n\nSo essentially if one looks anywhere (with a microwave telescope) you can look towards the center of the Big Bang. In that sense it is in every direction.\n\n\nAs for TVs, it turns out that if one takes an ancient YV with an antenna and puts it on a channel where there is no station, that about 1% of the static is from the background radiation. In otherwords some photon has travelled 15+ billion light years - almost since the begining of the universe - and ended up in your television.


The school that you went to would have that information available, and may have them accesible on their website...try going to www.google.com and searching for your schools website.


Will my boyfriend's debt/bills determine the amount of child support he will have to pay in state of VA?

Without specific details of your situation, this question is unanswerable.  I've included links to the State of Virginia's official Department of Social Services, as well as a child support calculator that will help approximate the amount due.


How do I get rid of the mucas? For over a year, there are times where I can smell and taste cold/mucas...?

Musinex, works well.  You just need to remember to stay hydrated because it dries out all your mucus membranes.


I am considering becoming a realtor, what does the daily job entail?

Be ready to put in lots of hours and a good measure of creativity it you want this to be your primary source of income. Most people think real estate is an easy way to earn a living, however the average real estate agent in the United States sells 1.4 houses a year! That means that if you want to be successful, you have to be adding services, time, and creativity above the norm! Learn great people skills and fabulous marketing and sales skills. They are key to being successful in this field.\n\nThe great news is that you get to be your own boss and create your own future . . .


Warlocks are former witches gone bad. But can one redeem oneself back to becoming a witch?

hey now im a big fan of charmed and i always thought warlocks were guys, and your sayin there witches gone bad i dont believe you got your witches almanac from a reputable dealer your question cannot be answered


Why did so many cultures believe in Dragons?

I read somewhere that when people found dinosuar bones, they believed them to be dragons. I guess as a way to explain them.  Not sure though


What's the best way to send a computer + CRT monitor?

I have done it once through UPS ground. Pack it well with peanuts and bubble wrap. it should arrive ok.\ncost around $50.. but it was quite sometime back


whats the difference between a castle and a palace?

The main difference is defense. Castles, which usually date from an earlier time period, were built mainly with the idea of keeping other people out. Although they could sometimes be very lavishly decorated, particularly the keep, which was the castle holder's private residence and the last hold out in invasion, castles were primarily military instillations. They were hugely expensive to build, and so became quite a status symbol, but they were primarily military. \n\nAs gun powder became more common in Europe (this answer refers to European castle; non-European castles are a whole other thing) it became a waste of money to build thick walls and high towers, only to have them brought down with an explosion. By that time, armies were becoming larger and borders were better defended, royalty was becoming more powerful, and were able to enforce the peace so their nobles didn't have to worry about defending against EACH OTHER. The aristocracy was also becoming more wealthy and wanted to show it. Palaces really reappeared with the Renaissance. Earlier, people who had had palaces were the most powerful--Emperors, Popes, during the Classical period, Roman Senitors and generals. Basically people who could afford some other line of defence, so they could show their wealth--and security, because wealth BOUGHT security--by opulence.


Please tell me if my jokes are funny or not.?

I find both of them very hilarious. Maybe it is because I am blond.


my uncle spanks me when i stay with him and i'm 15 what should i do?

if you are serious, report this to the police immediately.  this is borderline molestation/incest.


what's the distence between the SUN and EARTH?

The distance between the earth and the sun is not constant.  The earth's\norbit around the sun is nearly circular, but not perfectly so.  The earth\nis actually closest to the Sun in the northern hemisphere winter, but the average distance between the earth and the sun is 93,000,000 miles.


Clikc on the user's name and you will be taken to their profile page. \nSome people use their email id as the screen name. You might get it there. \nElse you might leave a comment for them in one of their questions and they might pick it up \n\nthere is no other way to contact users direclty.


what is meant by physical environment in marketing?

I guess its all the tangible aspects of Marketing the products like the infrastructure, the building, the ambience and all the physical factors surrounding the product. Like ATM's


Can a state consent to suit in its court then remove to federal court and claim 11th amendment immunity?

See 535 U.S. 613, a unanimous court overruling the 11th in that specific case.


At room temp., it's solid, metallic, and dark gray.


will ultram be addictive and what will I feel like when I take it?

I TOOK ULTRAM FOR 2 WEEKS AND IT DID NOT DO A THING FOR ME.  I WAS STILL IN AS MUCH PAIN AS I WAS IN TAKING TYLENOL.  I WAS TOLD BY THE PHARMAIST IT WAS AN EXPENSIVE ALEVE.


Should President Bush be brought up on charges of abusing his powers of spying illegally on Americans?

big brother is always watching, regardless. and bush isnt the one doing it. it is usually the military. they just prefer to have all fingers pointing at the president. he is nothing but a puppet anyway.


The only way a law can level the playing field for a class of people is if it does not exsist.  \n\nIt sucks that people have inherint biases but the fact is that we all have them.  I am white and married a white woman.  I prefer white women.  All of my black friends married black women.  They prefer black women.  We (the human race) are prejudicial by nature.  Unfortunately, no law wil ever fix this. \n\nTo answer your question......No, I do not beleive in affirmative action.  Instead, I beleive that minorities that are under-represented in certain occupations need to try harder to make themselves valuable in those positions.  In most cases that means they will have to learn to properly speak the english language.


what is the song name that beongs to these lyrics'because i'm crazy in love with you"?

there are many songs that use those words... you have to be more specific.. is the singer male or female... what genre... that thing... otherwise try songs entitled "crazy" or "Crazy in Love"


To get a full understanding listen to episode 13 of "Security Now!" It will give you a hand with wep/wpa (use wpa if you can) encryption, and how easy it is to do.  \n\nI also suggest using a encryption key from Gibson Research Corporation's password page.  Be sure to copy the password into a text document for safe keeping so you wont forget it.


Why is it called "after dark" when it really is "after light"?

The word "after" besides its core meaning, also means "behind or in the rear" e.g., Jill came tumbling after.\n\nIt intimates "during the course of the event" that is in progress. Hence, during the course of the dark i.e., after the light the word being "after-dark" :-)


Above, plus drinking water.\n\nCoffee or tea help you think clearer, but do not remove alcohol from the system.


How can I check to see if the wireless works on a notebook computer?

May be there's a limit on accepting wireless connections.


it's fun if you're in it with some like-minded players who will be active not only in picking up players off the waiver wires, but also taking risks in making trades. it's not so much fun if you have inactive managers who don't really play week to week.\n\nconversely, some say it'll ruin the way you watch football because rather than rooting for your favorite team/players, you start rooting for those on your fantasy squad. this can have you cheering against your own favorite team and every game and highlight you look at is in terms of fantasy points and stats.


Who can help me date a Milton Bradley United States puzzle map?

I suggest taking and placing a picture of it on flikr.com for people to see and comment on.


Viruses are kind of program but hacker intend to creat it for destroying the computer component. :)


How can I succeed to create a dream in my sleep a thing i fantasise in my mind?

The technique is known as lucid dreaming, there are a number of books and devices.\n\nCheck out the link below.


mov files are played in the Apple QuickTime Player. You can download it from the Apple Website http://www.apple.com


Research, Study, Understand the lessons, and also listen to the lectures your teacher is teaching you. If you don't undertsand the lectures your teacher is teaching, ask qusetions. . .That's why we have teachers, we ask them things we don't understand. . .ü Hope I Helped!


why do guys find chubby girls not attractive?

It's all about personal taste.  It's like asking why don't women find bald men attractive.  Everyone has their own personal taste.


15 80070057 I keep getting this answer when I try and watch a video can you help me with it please?

what is your video model and manufacture ?\ngo to the manufacture’s web site and search for this error message. If that would not help- try to search Yahoo! Search with those parameters. I’m sure you will find the answer


Why hate (more or less) other countries the United States?

America doesn't hate other nations, while there are most certainly elements in America that are, in fact, quite xenophobic. \n\nThe United Staes seldom lives up to it's ideals, of liberty and justice - but we try.\n\nInternational corporations have outspent your typical American in every election since 1980.\n\nThese corporations are not democratic in nature (what boardroom ever was?), and it now appears that freedom in America is dead.\n\nBut the American people always do what's right in the long run...  we always do.


I'm thick and i've never had a problem. My thighs touch and i haven't seen i size six since i bought pants for my son. But that's my hang-up. My fiance loves me and he tells me everyday that i'm beautiful. You have to trust that the man that loves you the most is going to love you no matter what size pants you are. And it sounds so cliche, but anyone that makes you question yourself isn't worth your time.


is there a way to trace a licence plate for a car that hit and ran?

yes there is a way to do that.Go to the police department and give them a discription of the car and if you saw the person (people) in the car give their discription too.


What are the differences between waverunners and jetskis?

On a waverunner you sit down and it can hold up to 3 people. A jet ski holds one person and u stand up on a platform in the back. For beginners a wave runner is by far easier to handle.


why do we have to pay income tax ? It just doesn't make any sence to have to pay to go to work !?

It costs money to pave roads.  It costs money to hire police.  It costs money to provide social security and medicare benefits.  \n\nYou're not paying to go to work.  You're paying to LIVE here.  The government just has an income based tax, it's actually more fare than a consumption-based tax.  A consumption based tax hits the lower classes harder because they tend to spend everything they make where the wealthy do not.


how much is one penny a day doubled every day for thirty days?

day one = 1 cent.\nday two = 2 cents.\nday three = 4 cents.\nend of 1st week = 64 cents.\nend of 2nd week = $81.92\nend of 3rd week = $10,485.76\nend of the month = $5,368,709.12


what did cintra wilson call the mutant child of barbra streisand?

why would you not of picked that as your best answer? Its been 3 dang months? \n\nIn comes Joe Nathan in the 9th...... He's got a one run lead. He's trying to close this one out!!!!!!!


What is the difference between the words vocabulary & vocubulary?

Vocabulary is a group of words, such as a those being learned in a foreign language lesson.\n\nvoCUBEulary is an online game.\n\nVocubulary seems to be a misspelling.


what is the total population of Asia and the Pacific?

Asia Only          364,270,713  \nRest of the World  653,786,676\nWORLD TOTAL        1,018,057,389\n\nhttp://www.internetworldstats.com/stats3.htm


Can Bush be impeached over Wiretapping scandal?

Don't beleive all the hype you read.  \nI don't like it either, but you have to look at the facts:\n1. He was well within the limits of his Presidential power to do so.\n2. He was authorized by Congress to do so.\n3. Congress knew full well that this was being done. They'd have a hard time making a case when it could be shown that they knew what was happening and did nothing about it.\n\nIf you don't like the above, then maybe it's time to look past the two party system and towards a party that will protect our constitutional rights. Libertarian or Constitution Party comes to mind.\n\nOne more thing:  I heard of this being in place well before 9/11.  I remember reading in 1995 that the NSA was doing this.  Just goes to show you that the two major parties are more alike than different!\nHaving said all of the above, isn't


I have 1 Desktop and 2 Labtops, I want to do a wirless netwrok?

I'm assuming that your desktop is connected to an Internet modem (cable or DSL) via an Ethernet cable.\n\nYou need:\n1.  A wireless Internet router (preferably the kind with a few wired ports as well)\n2.  A network printer server\n3.  One Ethernet cable (between the desktop and router)\n4.  You may need a new printer cable between the printer server and printer\n\nI recommend disabling SSID broadcasting and enabling encryption on the router, and setting up that encryption on the wireless laptops.


I need some good picks for the upcoming bowl season any suggestion?


5 laws that you think that should be passed by our government to improve society?

1. End the "legal" right to an abortion.\n2. Pass the Federal Marriage Amendment.\n3. Pass a law ending Affirmative Action (merely reverse racism)\n4. Withdraw from the U.N. and kick them from the USA.  Use the UN building for business growth.\n5. Finally, while it could never be done Id like to see Hillary Clinton declared an enemy of the state and forced to move to Iraq.


There's an open source program called DIA, which can do many of VISIO's functions such as charts, diagrams and more. You can read the review at http://www.nirmalya.net/blog/archives/2005/06/free_alternative_to_ms_visio.html\n\nOr get more info from the project page.


Yes, all drugs should be legal.\n\nMaking drugs legal would mean that they could be better controlled, or maybe even taxed.  The tax could be used to help people get off hard drugs.\n\nIn my opinion, governments should not have control over something an individual does to themselves.


Yes.  \n\n(1)  USC has not faced a defense as good as Texas and\n(2)  USC has not faced a quarterback with the talent of Vince Young.


i got a hot pink mountain bike and i got a mp3 player!


who is the best paid NBA player this season???

Kobe is getting the most hands down, he  signed a new seven-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers worth over $136 million on July 15, 2004.


whats the best way to get your wife to have a threesome?

Ask her if she would feel more comfortable having a 3rd GUY there, instead of your fantasy of having another woman.  She just might say yes!


According to my definition of "great," I'd say Final Destination (thought-provoking), Spirited Away (nice animated story), The Sixth Sense (surprising ending twist), Van Helsing (comical horror), Minority Report, and...a number of others I cannot think of right now. I'm sure everyone has their preferences to different movies.


here is a good list of egyptian chats on IRC and on the web. I hope it helps.\nhttp://www.chatmag.com/topics/nations/africa/egypt.html


where i can find the complete list of songs by cliff richards ?


Which direction would you like to see hip hop turn in and why?

in my opinion, it depends on which kind of hip-hop . i would love to see Aussie hip-hop flourish and make a huge impact around the globe. \ndeviating from the topic, i would love to see rap's demise in the next 2 years, at most.


Can ocean salt water fishes survive in fresh water ?

Salt water fishes needs to be in salt water. And fresh water fishes needs to be in fresh water. Salt water fishes can survive in fresh water for short amount of time. It's been known to see sharks in fresh water. I think it helps remove stuff from their skin.


I am a Pharmacist.Will I have a good future in US?

Yes, Pharmicist postitions are abundant in the US and our schools can not graduate enough of them.\nStarting salaries depending on location are $70 - 100K


how do i write i love you in word hebrew?

אני  אוהב(ת)  אותך\n\nthe letter in brackets is if a woman is speaking\n\ntransliteration:\n\n(note: 'ch' is a strong 'h' pronounced in the throat)\n\nman to woman: Ani ohev otach\nwoman to man: Ani ohevet otcha\nman to man: Ani ohev otcha\nwoman to woman: Ani ohevet otach\n\nAnd the last word changes in the plural, but that's for another day.


What is an adjunct teaching position? Is that the same as part-time?

The answers you have are pretty good. Here is the Encarta definition of adjunct that is most relevant.\n\n"assigned temporarily or as an auxiliary member to the staff of an institution"\n\nAdjuncts are temporary, but that is not the important distinction. Adjuncts are not tenure track, but that is not the important distinction either.\n\nWhat separates adjuncts from other kinds of part-time and temporary teaching personnel at a college or university is the auxillary nature of the relationship. Adjuncts have fewer rights and responsibilities than any other faculty category. They typically don't serve on committees, attend department meetings, have research, publishing, or other scholarship requirements. Other categories of faculty do have all of these things. Most adjuncts are low cost, beasts of burden for universities too cheap to hire regular faculty. BUT, sometimes an adjunct is a real expert who doesn't need or want the other trappings of academia. For example, if Bill Gates wanted to teach software design he would teach as an adjunct because he doesn't have the academic credentials (degrees, publications, etc.) to be hired as any sort of regular faculty.


Why was a man killed surrounded by 53 bicycles?

he was killed for cheating at poker - there should only be 52 bicycle cards in the deck.


Join the American Greencard Lottery, you can win a greencard to live in the USA.  I have known people from other countries who have won greencards - they were free to come to the country to live and work. Here is more information: http://www.americangreencard.com/


What is the jewish candelabrum symbolize?,why it has 7 branches?, is it mentioned in old testament or talmud?

Not to be confused by the 8 branched Channukia (that is different). You are asking about the Menorah, which was commanded to be built by God during the wilderness wandering in the Sinai desert. Yes it is mentioned in the Torah because it was one of the major pieces of furniture in the Tabernacle. \n\nThis lampstand was fashioned by taking pure gold and beating it to form almond branches and bowls. Olive oil was poured in these bowls as fuel for the lamp wicks. This was the only source of light in the Holy place. (the light in the holy of holies was provided by the Shekinah of God)\n\nThe center "vine" represents Messiah. Yeshua said, "I am the vine, you are the branches." as well as... "I am the Light of the world." I did a study on the Tabernacle and how each piece of furniture parallels each of the Jewish feasts as well as prophetic events if you are interested.


i need a program on c++ graphic can you help me?

The following sites can help u out:\nwww.codeproject.com\nwww.codeguru.com\nwww.codearchive.com\nwww.codebeach.com


which is the most effective shot in hockey?

There really is no "effective shot". Too many factors involved. I could have a super fast slapshot and it could get blocked before reaching the net. I mean people are saying wrister, slapshot, snapshot... but what about a redirection? Talk about what a goalie has less a chance of reacting too. If you want to be silly about it a shot at an open goal is the most effective!


Organizing what? If you mean your time/life, there's a large "movement" on the Internet who are getting into a system called "Getting Things Done" or GTD for short. If you search for this you'll find lots of useful suggestions.\n\nThe basic theory is that you get all of the things you're thinking about, need to do, etc, transcribed down into a system you can rely on (say, a notebook, a computer program, whatever).. and then you note down "next actions" for those things. You can then refer back to this to always push your actions on a step at a time. Search for "getting things done".


Two years after renting agricultural land for farming, no contract was made, no money paid, still liable money

I wouldn't bother taking it to court. There's no way to prove that it happened unless the person is honest enough to say that he did make a verbal contract with you and he didn't follow through with it. I doubt that will happen, though. You really should have made a contract on paper.


what is the best way to humidify your room in winter ?

i just bought a humidifier from walmart. if the problem is your sinus drying out. dry throat in the morning dip your pinky into some vasaline and rub in inside your nostrels. this should keep you from drying out overnight.


how biodiversity is benificial for wildlife?

One way to look at biodiversity is to view it as the ammount of genetic variation in a population.  The greater the genetic varation is the more likely it is tha an individual in a population will, at random, have the genetic programing capable of overcoming an obstical.  For example, there are some frogs and some are lighter and some are darker and the population spreads into an area where plant cover is darker than the previous habitat. If there is a preadator that cannot see the darker ones because they blend into the plants better, the preadator will remove the lighter ones.  The darker ones will live and reproduce more offspring than the lighter ones.  These offspring  will be darker like thier parents, and in turn produce even more dark offspring.  The lighter ones will produce fewer and fewer each generation because they are getting eaten. If there was no variation in the population and all the frogs were lighter it is likely that the preadator could eat all the frogs and there would be no future generations.


Son a drug addict,his wife is bipolar and they are destroying my grandaughter. What can I do?

Let me echo the previous answerer.  If what you describe is true, you have an addict and an emotionally unbalanced woman responsible for a child.  You should intervene any way you can.  Whatever agency where you live handles the welfare of children should be notified and an investigation begun.  If you have the resources, you may want to consult an attorney to see what action you may be able to take.


how can you tell if a guy is lieing on if he likes you or not?

I'd go with your gut instinct on this one - if you honestly feel that he is playing around with you, and he won't commit, then chances are he's either afraid to commit or never took it seriously in the first place. If you feel that you're up to the challenge, direct confrontation may be the best thing. Tell him that you want the honest truth, but be prepared to live with an answer that you may not like.


What are the words to the poem 'Old Father William' and who wrote it?

http://www.fintushel.com/father_william.htm Here is a link to your answer.


According to Brenna Hall:\n\nClara and Maria entered their house and closed the door.\n\nThey were living in Germany in about 1572 and they had just come in from getting apples. They had just brought home apples from the market and were now getting thin cookies, cutting out paper roses and apples to put on their Christmas tree.\n\nMaria, the younger of the two sisters, asked, “Why do we use green and red at Christmastime?”\n\nClara, the oldest said, “Well, we use green because we use evergreens – like our tree. Evergreens represent everlasting life. Christ died for us and he still lives -- maybe not on earth but in heaven. That is what everlasting life is.”\n\nWhile the girls decorated the rest of the tree, Clara continued telling Maria other legends and stories of the green and red colors at Christmas.\n\n“Even before Christ, there were men and women called druids that worshipped the earth. They used evergreens in the winter to show that the woodland and fairies live with them during winter.\n\nThe Romans kept branches during winter through the beginning of January and then they would exchange branches with their friends. They would trade them to show a sign of good luck.\n\nThe Egyptians treasured and worshipped evergreens. When the winter solstice arrived they would bring palm trees into their homes to show triumph over death, even though it doesn’t last all through winter.\n\nThere are even several legends of the Christmas tree. Like Martin Luther, in the year 1535. I will tell you about him. He was the one that first put lights on the Christmas tree. He was walking home one evening after he had been giving a sermon and he saw the stars above the evergreens and he was very amazed. He wanted to be able to show his family and recapture the scene so he brought candles and a tree into his living room, put the candles on the tree and that is how we got the lights.”\n\nMaria smiled and looked up at their tree. She loved Christmas. The tree made the drab days of winter just outside their little home a lot brighter. “Do you know any more stories?” she asked.\n\n“I know two more,” Clara continued.\n\n“One about a man named Saint Boniface. Saint Boniface was an English missionary and was out walking when he came upon some men about to cut a huge oak tree as a stake for a human sacrifice to their pagan god. With one mighty blow, Saint Boniface chopped down the tree and a beautiful young fir tree sprang from the center. He told the men that its branches were pointing to heaven.\n\nMy last story to tell you is about a poor woodsman. He was walking home one night when he came upon a hungry child. Even though he was very poor himself he gave the child food and shelter for the night. When he awoke the next morning he rose to find a sparkling tree outside his house. The child was really the Christ child in disguise. And the tree was a gift as a reward for his charity.”\n\nMaria smiled again as the thought of her own Christmas tree warmed her.\n\n“Before you were born and I was very young, there were these things called Paradise Plays.” Clara said.\n\n“They were plays showing parts of the Bible. And they had things in them like evergreens and apples, wafers and things like we are using right now. They were plays of the Garden of Eden and Adam and Eve. The apples were the fruit and they would play out the story every year on December 24th.”\n\nClara paused, and then frowned a little. “But a little while after the people in the plays became very rude. And the Catholic Church didn’t think the plays were very respectful. So they made it so we couldn’t have those plays anymore.”\n\nClara stopped and thought for a moment. ”Well, I have explained green and I guess these plays are a good way to explain why we use red.”\n\n“First, remember how I told about the apples from the Paradise Plays? They were red. They were used to represent the fall of Adam. When the Church stopped the plays people brought


what is the current situaion of immigration in Chad.?

immigration has been causing the population to increase.  this has stimulated the economy, causing prosperity to many.


our biggest enemy is Congress,, ACLU, liberal judges, Terrorist, and racism??  is this catorgized properly?

Just about.  I don't agree with the order, and racism.  Other than that, you nailed it.


The idea of Santa Claus developed from stories about a real person named Saint Nicholas. Historians know little for certain about him. He was probably born in Patara, in what is now Turkey. When he was 19 years old, Nicholas became a priest. He later served as bishop of Myra, near Patara. He died during the A.D. 300's


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Should I believe in me or in somtehing else?

you should believe in whatever you want to believe in.  It's no one else's descision but yours. you are in control of your destiny.  You believe in what you want to believe in.  Be what you wanna be.  Do what you wanna do.


which is the best free spyware software?

Spybot Search and destroy is the best free antispyware\n software


No, the comprehensive report from the CIA in October of 2004 concluded "Saddam Hussein did not possess stockpiles of illicit weapons at the time of the U.S. invasion in March 2003 and had not begun any program to produce them"\n\nAlthough WMD was one of the reasons for the coalition invasion of Iraq (It was a open question at the time of invasion if Iraq did posses WMD or was close to possessing it).  The overall reason was more for the removal of Saddam Hussein, then the specific WMD charge.  \n\nFor more information and theories to the cause of the war, check the wikipedia \n\nIn addition, it is important to note that the US was not the only country that supported the war.


Should I dump my bf if he didn't buy me anything for my birthday?

Depends..are you materialistic and shallow?...if so then YES.. if not ..NO...life is too short for trivial things.


If you mean the US federal government, then the answer is clearly no.  Since George Bush took office in 2000, there has been a large shifting of DEA funds focused on harder drugs such as heroin and cocaine to marijuana.  They have also attempted to pass harsher penalties against marijuana use and have passed a bill that takes away students' eligibility for financial aid if they are arrested for marijuana possession.


In everything i do in the computer, Can my spouse,close relatives interlink or monitor me in the internet?

There are ways to do it. \nI can check everything my husband does online, even if he cleans the cache and deletes cookies. \nThere are also programs out there to monitor everything a person does on the computer, even if it's not online. \nParents are starting to use those programs to monitor their kids.


wher can i get a family tree on Isis the egypt godess?

Isis is part of the Ennead,or the Heliopolitan Cosmology, which is specific to the area of Ancient Heliopolis, and then spread across Egypt in antiquity. Isis is said to be the daughter of Nut, the sky goddess,  and Geb, the earth god, and has three siblings, Osiris (her husband), and Nephthys (f) and Seth (m). Nut and Geb were born of Shu god of air, and Tefnut, goddess of moisture, or condensation. Shu and Tefnut were both created by Atum, who was the creator of everything in existence. \n\nIsis then gave birth to Horus, who was conceived after Osiris's death.


What are Custom Fields in the E-mail Address book ?

In a general sense, custom fields are text fields in a program that you can associate with the specific categories or information that you want them to hold.


The first true Wal-Mart opened in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas.


The # of permutations of 2 items from a data set is always 2 times the # of combinations when taking 2 objects

the formula of permutation of 2 items is n(n-1)\nthe formula of combinations of 2 items is 0.5n(n-1)\nso u see easily that the first is the double of the second


Who has scored the maximum 3 pointers in the NBA?

come on, the best clutch player in history Reggie Miller


George Walker Bush born July 6, 1946\nGeorge Herbert Walker Bush born June 12, 1924


I have a bad back and I can't get any dr. to help or believe me. What can I do to get someone to  help me?

Sounds like it might be a pinched nerve.  A pain center can give you better treatment than a regular doctor.  These are usually located at Universities or major hospitals.


Where do I buy the best cingular ringtones online?

There are a lot of sites offering free cingular ringtones like -\nhttp://www.katazo.com/\n\nbut if you want to buy one, you can go to -\nhttp://www.matrixm.com/\nhttp://www.galttech.com/research/wireless-cellular-phone-plans/ringtones.php


why in lawn tennis it is called love for 0 points?

"Love", from French "l'ouef" = "the egg", from the shape looking like zero.\nOr, according to the article linked below, "to play for love", i.e. just for fun.


name of the treaty between Iran,soviet union, and enlgand signed in 1942.?


Seagulls usually live far from predators such as humans. You can find them on offshore and otherwise uninhabited islands. You can also find them in abandoned barns and other large buildings, dumping grounds, sea cliffs, and other remote areas. Gulls are known to sometimes live many miles away from where you see them during the day.


what is the best and the most secure open source message board made in PHP?

Your best bets for security are\nhttp://www.vbulletin.com\nhttp://www.invisionpowerboard.com\n\nBoth of these are very mature, commerical PHP message board systems.\n\nphpBB is also available, but mind you, this is an open source script which provides no real gurantee, and many faults, with less features.  http://www.phpbb.com\n\nWith Open Source - it's like a pandora's box because anyone can just download the source code and look for faults to take advantage of.  With industrial-grade message board systems like IPB and Vbulletin, you would have much better luck.


WHO IS A BETTER DRIVER DALE EARNHARDT SR. OR JEFF GORDON?

Dale Earnhardt was better at his peak on the oval tracks that dominate NASCAR.  Jeff Gordon's background in open wheel cars on road courses makes him dominant on road course tracks like Watkins Glen.


How can I find a place to fix my Specialized Bike in the South Padre Island area of Texas?

You can use the specialized webpage dealer location for texas or the yellow pages\n\nuse zip code 78597


What are the current technology worth training for?

Programming wise Java & Servelets, Web Site Development, PHP, Pearl, JS/Ajax, SQL, linux.*\n\nEnterprise stuff: Business Integration, Modeling, design patterns\n\nTools: Eclipse\n\nYou'll need to have some topic area expertise too, tech only will only work if you go to work for a tech stack provider.


total population: 77.71 years\nmale: 74.89 years\nfemale: 80.67 years (2005 est.)


Trying to find Cranberry Nut Clusters Popcorn?

Mrs. Fields sells it online for $14.99, 1 pound bag comes in a tin.   http://www.mrsfields.com/gifts/Mrs_Fields_Gourmet_Popcorn_Clusters_Refills/49\n\nHere is a recipe for cranberry popcorn balls:  http://www.popcorn.org/nutrition/recipes/rpthcran.cfm\nor\nhttp://www.cooksrecipes.com/candy/cranberry_popcorn_balls_recipe.html\n\nI know, Isn't it delicious?  YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Which is not a racist race in the world?

Very young children are not racist.\nHate is taught by older people.


Is this really from Yahoo or a virus? Mail Delivery Subsystem Returned mail:see transcript for details?

Yeah, that's really an email from Yahoo, someone who you sent your message to was either blocked from the system or you entered a wrong email address.  That is a standard error message telling you that the person who you sent the email to either didn't exist on the system or you used a wrong email address.


whats the best (free) media player i can have on my laptop?

VLC (www.videolan.org/) is good for all types of files (mostly videos) and I like Winamp (www.winamp.com) a lot for audio files.


Why is it that the gravitational pull of the Moon affects the Earth so much?

Consider that the Earth moves around the Sun because of gravity, like a ball on a rope moves around your hand when you swing it.\n\nNow, consider some of the laws of gravity (in english):\nCloser objects = more gravity to eachother\nBIGGER objects = more gravity to them\n\nThe Earth is 1/100000(lots of 0's, maybe more) the size of the Sun, so we really don't affect it much, but it keeps us going around it like nuts! (once a year, right?)\n\nThe Moon, however, is not sooooo different from the size of the Earth (yes it's smaller, but not 1/10000etc(like the Earth vs. Sun thing), AND it's CLOSER to the Earth than the Sun is (WAY CLOSER)!\n\nSo because it's kindda nearer to our size, and it's kindda close, it's got 2 big check-marks for LOTS-O-Gravity!


feel good about yourself. treat yourself to a spa, it helps a lot. surround yourself with positive ppl. dont hesitate to ask for a feedback - if its a positive one, take it. if its a negative one, bow gracefully and make it your basis to grow


Tux is the official mascot of the GNU/Linux operating system. Tux, created by Larry Ewing in 1996, is a chubby penguin that looks content and satisfied. The concept of the Linux mascot being a penguin came from Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel.\n\nTux was designed for a Linux logo contest. Pictures of some of the other contestants can be found at [1]. The winning logo was created by Larry Ewing using the GIMP (a free software graphics package) and was released by him\n\nAccording to Jeff Ayers, Linus Torvalds had a "fixation for flightless, fat waterfowl" and Torvalds claims to have contracted "penguinitis" after being gently nibbled by a penguin: "Penguinitis makes you stay awake at nights just thinking about penguins and feeling great love towards them." Torvalds' supposed illness is of course a joke, but he really was bitten by a Little Penguin on a visit to Canberra [3]. Torvalds was looking for something fun and sympathetic to associate with Linux, and a slightly fat penguin sitting down after having had a great meal perfectly fit the bill.\n\nTux has become an icon for the Linux and FOSS community, with one British Linux user group adopting a penguin at Bristol Zoo. He is much more famous than his big friend, GNU, a peaceful and shy gnu that represents the GNU Project.\n\nHe is often dressed or portrayed differently, depending on context; for example, when representing the PaX security algorithm, he wears a helmet and brandishes an axe and shield, and his eyes are red.\n\nTux is the star of a Linux game called Tux Racer, in which the user guides Tux down a variety of different icy hills on his belly, trying to catch herring and beat the time limit. Tux is also a character in the webcomic User Friendly.\n\nIn some Linux distributions, Tux greets the user during booting, with multi-processor systems displaying multiple tuxes.\n\nIt is sometimes claimed that the name was derived from Torvalds UniX, a name suggested by James Hughes, rather than the explanation that penguins look vaguely as if they are wearing a tuxedo.\n\nTUX is also the name of Linux kernel-based web server.


my search thing always keeps the history on it...theres gotta be a way to remove it right?

This is an guide with screenshot on how to clear your search history, check it out! \nhttp://www.jimmyr.com/searchhistory.php


Can we have two ID and we can ask question from one and answer from other?


Do you think adopted adults should have access to their original birth certificates?

the withholding of information from adoptees was started so that "upstanding" rich citizens could keep their identities a secret.  this kept those "illegitimate" children from being able to claim a piece of their birthright, thus enabling the rich to impregnate the poor without compromising their fortunes or reputation.\n\nf'get that.  Give the people their Right to know where they came from, already!


What are yall do ing for new years eve????

Listen to the Blues, eat a typical Sauerkraut, Pork, and smashed potato meal with immediate family.\nPretty much usual middle class fare around here.\nA lot of Germanic influence.


What if you receive an F, in a community college, while trying to transfer to a four-year?

I don't think you'll have to start the transfer process over, but I think you'll  either have to retake the class or take another class in the same category.  This depends usually on whether the class you failed is a requirement for your major or just an elective.  Most schools in my state (NY) are like this, and require a C or better in all classes that you want to get credit for as part of your transfer.  I hope this helps, and good luck!


What is the meaning of word often shown in Hindi dramas that resemble Nazi symbol?

yeah, he must be talking about the swastika.  well, it was originally a solar symbol that was seen as something quite fortunate.  however, being perverted by the nazis, i feel it's been tainted.  now, don't be afraid when you see this symbol used in ancient lands, for their useage preceeded the nazi's blasphemous and atrocious acts.\n\ni found a nice site for you regarding that symbol.  http://history1900s.about.com/cs/swastika/a/swastikahistory.htm  i haven't gone through the whole site, but as far as i can tell, it is NOT of a racist nature.


Why do people say "God bless you" after one sneezes?

The custom of saying "God bless you" after a sneeze was begun literally as a blessing. Pope Gregory the Great (540-604 AD) ascended to the Papacy just in time for the start of the plague (his successor succumbed to it). When someone sneezed, they were immediately blessed ("God bless you!") in the hope that they would not subsequently develop the plague. All that prayer apparently worked, judging by how quickly the plague of 590 AD diminished.  \n\nIt is also interesting to note that it is impossible to close your eyes when you sneeze, so everytime I sneeze, I try to say a little prayer.


Some places you can learn how to play poker tournaments online and some tips: http://www.pokertips.org/ http://www.pokerhelper.com/


Does the mass of each element in a compound depend on the amount of the compound?

The mass _ratio_ of elements in a defined compound is a constant. Therefore for a given mass of that compound, the mass of the element in that sample depends on the total mass (i.e. amount) of the compound.


how do i get my website listed in the first page of search engines?

wow...believe me is not easy and it all depends on your budget.\nThe first listing on all the major search engines are usually sponsor ads or CPC (colst per click) and they can get very expensive.\nAnother way to get you web site withing the first page on search engines is to have good keywords placed on your page. Not just in your meta tags but in other area also!\nI use a program called web position gold and it help alot during the creation of my site..which isnow listed Number 5 under yahoo for specific key words.


What is the best way to make it into the NHL?

The best non-college option would be to work your way up through Canadian or US junior hockey.  From there you could be recruited by a semi-pro team.\n\nI suspect NHL tryouts are by invitation only.


WHAT ARE THE USA CHANCES IN THE WORLD CUP?

I think they have a shot to get to the next round. Italy is tough to beat, but they may win to Ghana and Czech Republic. As long as they know how to distribute their energy Ghana will be easy to beat, and the Czech Republic is a similar team but USA can outrun them.


are s yard gofl clubs really good makes?

S Yard is huge in Japan, they're owned by Seiko.....the only thing is most (if not all) of their drivers are non-conforming...which means you cannot use the driver in any USGA competition.....and of course don't tell your buddies.


In Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire, what was Harry's second task?

To swim down the lake in front of Hogwarts and retrieve his friend within one hour. In this case I believe it was Ron.


is it al right for a girl to ask a boy to dance with her or should she wait for him to do it?

It's fine, we don't live in the dark ages anymore. If you want to dance with a guy then just ask him before someone else does and you miss out on your chance.


Where can I find information about murders on Capitol Hill in Denver, CO in 1950?

Wow! Shocking dreams, I can understand why you would want to investigate further.\n\nHaving done my fair share of research on the net, I honestly think this type of inquiry is more suited to the local and state Historical Society, newspaper articles (most likely on microfiche) and perhaps trying to identify folks who have lived in the area for a long time.\n\nI'd love to suggest easy online sources, but think this is a job for some good old fashioned sluething.\n\nYou can start here:\n\nColorado Historical Society\nhttp://www.coloradohistory.org/\n\nColorado History Museum\n1300 Broadway\nDenver, Colorado 80203\n303-866-3682\n\nDenver Public Library\nhttp://www.denverlibrary.org/\n\n10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy. (on Broadway between 13th & 14th Avenues)\nDenver, Colorado 80204\n720-865-1821\nTDD 720-865-1825\n\nDenver Post\nhttp://www.denverpost.com/\n\nRocky Mountain News\nhttp://www.rockymountainnews.com/


why is dissolution of salt an endothermic Reaction? Is dissolving any salt type an endothermic Reaction.?

Many chemical reactions release energy in the form of heat, light, or sound. These are exothermic reactions. Exothermic reactions may occur spontaneously and result in higher randomness or entropy (ÄS > 0) of the system. They are denoted by a negative heat flow (heat is lost to the surroundings) and decrease in enthalpy (ÄH < 0). In the lab, exothermic reactions produce heat or may even be explosive. \nThere are other chemical reactions that must absorb energy in order to proceed. These are endothermic reactions. Endothermic reactions cannot occur spontaneously. Work must be done in order to get these reactions to occur. When endothermic reactions absorb energy, a temperature drop is measured during the reaction. Endothermic reactions are characterized by positive heat flow (into the reaction) and an increase in enthalpy (+ÄH). \n\nExamples of Endothermic and Exothermic Processes \n\nPhotosynthesis is an example of an endothermic chemical reaction. \nIn this process, plants use the energy from the sun to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. This reaction requires 15MJ of energy (sunlight) for every kilogram of glucose that is produced: \nsunlight + 6CO2(g) + H2O(l) = C6H12O6(aq) + 6O2(g) \n\nAn example of an exothermic reaction is the mixture of sodium and chlorine to yield table salt. This reaction produces 411 kJ of energy for each mole of salt that is produced:\n\nNa(s) + 0.5Cl2(s) = NaCl(s) \n\nEndothermic reactions take in energy from their surroundings\n\nDissolution of salt is endothermic because it takes energy from its surroundings not much but some.\n\nAs far as all salt types that is hard to say and you would have to do an experiment to find that out.


Is there a help desk at Yahoo? I want my money back for non-existing service!?

What "non-existant" service did you sign up for?\n\nCall this number (866) 800-8099.\n\nOr go to http://billing.yahoo.com/


difference between inspiration and expiration?

The process of respiration involves two major processes: inspiration and expiration. \nDuring inspiration, the inspiratory muscles contract, the diaphragm descends, and the rib cage rises. The thoracic cavity volume increases, stretching the lungs, and the intrapulmonary volume increases. This causes the intrapulmonary pressure to drop. Air flows into the lungs until the intrapulmonary pressure equals the atmospheric pressure. \n\nDuring expiration, the inspiratory muscles relax, the diaphragm rises, and the rib cage descends. The thoracic cavity volume decreases, causing the the lungs to recoil, and the intrapulmonary volume decreases. This causes the intrapulmonary pressure to rise, and the air flows out of the lungs until the intrapulmonary pressure equals the atmospheric pressure.


Do you think compulsory military services is necessary?

I do not believe compulsory military service is required for the time being. Although the Army has had trouble recruiting in the past they have now been on target for their recruiting goals for the past six months. \n\nRight now the Army is preparing for a major organizational transformation. Instead of Divisions being deployed (10,000-15,000 soldiers) Brigade sized units will be deployed (3,000-5,000 soldiers). What this means is groups of soldiers can be deployed in more efficient rotations. Now it will be less common for soldiers to be deployed 2 or 3 times.\n\nAlso, one thing most Americans do not know is there are currently 10,000 mercenaries or private security corporations in Iraq doing the same jobs as the actual soldiers. \n\nPolitically a draft would be a disaster for the Bush administration and there are enough alternatives that I don't see it happpening any time soon.


Hey baby... Do you have a little (insert ethnic group of speaker here) in you?\n\nDo you want some?


How can I self mutilate without anyone seeing the cuts?

If you must, which is not recommended - try legs or inner thigh. People generally don't look there. If you wear shorts often (in the winter?) I'd recommend the stomach area. Be careful and peace out.


i am 14 how can i get a girl friend i'll be 15 on 1st january?

You're still so young!\n\nDon't worry about trying to get a girlfriend. Just have fun.


what's the best school to learn to be an x-ray technician then one more year for an mri technician?

Most community colleges and junior colleges offer programs leading to certification as a Radiologic Technologist.   Then once you are working in that field your employer will often arrange and finance your training in specialties such as MRI, CT, PET or interventional radiological subspecialties.


Has anybody studied horseback riding (jumping, dressage) in Europe?  If you have, where & how did you like it?

I wish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\nI do ride dressage though and want to do something like that when i turn 16 or actually the summer before.


How do i get a grant to start my own business if i already have a job?

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


What do should you wear on New Years eve?

NOTHING, I LIKE TO BE DOING IT AS THE COUNT DOWN BEGINS.


What is the best free portal type package that i can install on my host? the one with best looking themes etc.

I also use mambo. But I also have hoste sites using Post Nuke. Give it a try!


how do i scan my computer for problems. and how do i fix those problems without having to pay for download.?

Adaware and Spybot are both free programs that can fix alot of minor problems.  You should run both of them regularly after your problems are fixed as well.  \nAlso, Micrsoft now has an anti-spyware program.  It's free on their website.


How or can you clean out an old computer?

Unfortunately this computer is so old, that even the case itself and power supply will not be compatible with new parts.\n\nAlso, it will be cheaper to buy a new computer.  If you don't need lots of tech support, then get a computer cheaply from http://www.pricewatch.com \n\nThere are lots of system builders out there that will sell you a basic computer with Windows XP Home or Pro for a pretty reasonable price.\n\nWhen getting a new computer:  Pay a little more (not too much more)  and get one with 512MB RAM, SATA Harddrive  (It will say SATA...if it doesn't say Serial ATA or SATA, then it isn't SATA).\n\nIf you aren't going to use it for games, then you don't really have to worry much about the video card.


how can immigrate to united state where im pharmacist ?

To be licensed, a pharmacist must have graduated from a school of pharmacy approved by the state board of pharmacy or accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE). Except for the School of Pharmacy at the University of Puerto Rico and the PharmD program of the Lebanese American University in Byblos, Lebanon that was accredited by ACPE in June 2002, no school of pharmacy outside the United States holds ACPE accreditation.\nGraduates of foreign pharmacy schools may meet the educational eligibility requirements for licensure by:\n\n    o Graduating from a US school or college of pharmacy;\n    o Earning Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination CommitteeTM (FPGEC)® Certification; and/or\n    o Following other procedures approved by the state in which licensure is sought.


What is the basic characteristic of living being? or how would u identify a alein object is a living being?

Even among biologists, there is some debate about what constitutes being "alive", mainly because of viruses. There are four main criteria which are generally accepted. A living organism should:\n\nHave some kind of metabolism (processing "food" into "waste")\nGrow, change or evolve in its lifetime and generations\nInteract with its environment\nReproduce\n\nI would add to this that living things should have a determinate lifespan (that is, they die) and they should use DNA or RNA as a genetic template.


One cant really love a person online right? or can one?

i think yes one can love online, b coz i hv seen lot pepole who is love with net only, i hv practical example for this .


Chances are if you don't know where your going you'll probably end up there!!!!!?

Sounds like something Yogi Berra would have said.


why does it seem to get warmer when it starts to snow?

Before it snows the sky may be clear permitting ground heat to be lost by radiation cooling to outer space.  The temperature may drop well below freezing.  While it is snowing the "snow cloud" blocks radiation cooling and reflects heat back to the ground.  Snow forms when the cloud moisture drops to 32F and water gives up its latent heat while freezing which opposes a further temperature drop.


What should I do for a living? Basically, are there any really cool jobs for a smart, young, and naive man.?

Sales with commission! Most FUN, and if you do well you can set your own schedule. Otherwise get into the entertainment industry! Acting, comedy, music. If all else fails go back to school!


The color of the sky and water has to do with optical physics. Light is scattered by tiny particles like dust. Scientists use waves to describe how light moves through space. These light waves have different lengths (wavelengths). Each different wavelength corresponds to a different color of light. White light is made up of all the different colors and wavelengths of light. It turns out that short wavelengths of light are scattered more easily by particles and dust. Blue light is the shortest wavelength of light visible to the human eye, or the visible wavelength that scatters easiest.\n\nA simple answer is blue light is more easily scattered than the other colors of light.\n\nDuring a beautiful sunset the sun appears closer to the earth, and the light travels thru more dust and other particles that scatter light better. This allows for the more difficult wavelngths of light like orange and red light to be scattered.\n\nYeh.


Which is the coldest and the hottest place on earth?

Hottest Place:  El Azizia, Lybia (150 Degrees)\n\nColdest Place:  East Antartic Ice Sheet (-89.4 Degrees)


Your grandfather clearly wanted your step-grandmother to receive 65% of his estate. Once she received it, it became her decision who should receive her estate and your mother has no legal claim to it.


How many of you have ever been snipe hunting? Wanna go?

Lesgo! I've been snipe hunting several times! In fact, I'm a veretable snipe hunting champion in my region, and I think I could give you several tips for a successfully adventurous snipe hunting extravaganza!


To you is it scary that when you get in Heaven you will live forever & ever & ever & ever ????

I don't think it's scary because I doubt it even exists.


What is the 401k contribution limit for 2005 and 2006?


what is the advantages and disadvantages of using online storage?

The advantages : \n* You can access your files from anywhere as long as you have internet access.\n* Don't have to carry your laptop/media storage everywhere you go.\n\nThe disadvantages : \n* If your internet connection is slow, it takes sometime to upload and download the files.\n* Security problem.


Why not people think that we must live with nature and not go agaist the nature ?

To understand who humans are, they must understand where they are.  Humans are a part of the biosphere, not to control it and destroy it for personal gain, but to allow them an opportunity to understand it and themselves.  You are separated from nature by your own mind.  You are the one who separates yourself from the rest of the Universe.  Dissolve this boundary, and you will have no bounds.


I need financial help for minor crime to replace windsheild that i cannot afford at this time.?

If you have a long standing relationship with a local bank (it's always a good idea to develop one) See if they'll give you a "signature loan".  Tell them you've been a customer for x years, and you just need this for an auto repair.  \nAlso, see if any glass shops in your area offer financing.


The 10 refers to the version.  Oracle release 10 the "g" stands for grid computing.  The most publized features of the 10.x Oracle DB was that it supports the ability to run one instance across many servers thus spreading the load and increasing the fault tolerance.


There are two aspects to learning to fly, taking it that you are interested in obtaining a Private Pilot's License (U.S.).  To obtain a license, one must pass a written test, accumulate a certain level of experience and pass a flight exam.  A good place to start is to contact a local flight school and take an introductory flight.  A good approach is to do the book learning first, taking the ground school portion first.  Many community colleges offer these courses, and they can be otherwise be taken through a flight school at your local airport.  Hope this helps.  See the link below to the legal requirements for licensing.  Good luck!


Sweet dating advice,\n\nFirst this is how I do it.\n\nFirst date you must kiss her to establish a bond on a econic type level this will make the later dates so much easier to deal with.\n\nWhatever you have to do to get at least this type of intamacy from a woman today since their too worldly now to understand anything other than sexuality.


Can you take a boat from Lake Michigan to the Atlantic Ocean?

Yes, you can by way of Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and finally the St. Lawrence Seaway.


Can adoptive parents really love their adopted kids as much as they love thier natural?

and even more. Most adoptive children receive more love because they are truly wanted and worked for than those natural parents that had an accidental "piece" of themselves. A person who has saved and prayed and pondered on having children whether they adopt or have their own is more likely to be a more loving parent in general.


how to use media player in linux format?

My favourite media player is VLC Player. VLC stands apart from other player in the category of mutlimedia players. VLC Media Player offers a one-stop solution for the file-format problem. The program supports playback of OGG, MP2, MP3, MP4, DivX, DVD, and a whole slew of other file types. In addition, it also can function as a streaming media server. Because of its open-source foundation, VLC Media Player evolves quickly, with new features and fixes released frequently. Though the interface varies from platform to platform, the sparseness of the Windows version leaves plenty to be desired. \n\nThe best part is that it can even play parts of corrupted files, which other player cannot do. Even if you don't have codecs of a particular file format, it will play it.\n\nIts also very light on memory and the processor.\n\nThe only con of this player is that its interface is too plain, no sophistication, not that good a GUI. But if you are looking for some serious Mutimedia playing, this is right for the job.\n\nYou can download it from:\nhttp://www.download.com/VLC-Media-Player/3003-2194_4-10410655.html?tag=tab_rev\n\nFor a good list of comparisons, check out :\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_media_players


Who do you think will be president on 01/01/2007?

George W. Bush. I can guarantee that as soon as some Senators start to file impeachment proceedings and assasins start to load their guns, the TV comes on and they realize that Dick Cheney is second in line. The papers and guns go back in their cases. Cheney will keep Bush President as long as he stays around.\n\nUnless he chokes on another pretzel.


How many guys on here are single and looking for a great girl?

Methinks there are many of us but wouldn't you like to limit your search to Great Guys?  ..Lol.   ;)