What on earth is 'semper fi'?  I see it written all over the place.?

It's latin, short for 'Semper Fidelus', or Always Faithful.


How many hairs do people usually have on their body?

i have no idea but i htink there may be about 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000...\n\n\nthat may not be a number but it may be impossible to know how many hairs are on ur entire body.who would spend the time counting why dont u if ur that curious.they may put it in the book of world records next year if u start counting .well get to work u dont have time to waste:)   :)


how do I go about finding out if someone has died? I checked obits on-line with no luck. Any suggestions?

Go to the library, for past newspapers.  Call area funeral homes, maybe the hospital?


my name is vishi, what the translation of it in alll languages?

In Arabic it sounds like "fishu". No 'v'.


i'm looking/searching about the current U.S initiative in improving teachers competence?

You can try searching nation teacher certification and also check by state as each state has a site and links to other s about this.


Does an external battery charger exist for my Dell 600m laptop?

If it does exist make sure that it is made by Dell or recommended by Dell.  A second bay battery or just a second battery is a much safer option.  Also look out external universal batteries.  Able to provide upto and over 10 hours.\n\nBattery Wizard\nhttp://www.ComputerBatteries.co.uk


how many satillites are orbiting the earth?

What some experts say \n\nAbout 2500- http://home.brevardcc.edu/lipofskyb/satFAQfp.htm\n\n3,000 useful satellites and 6,000 pieces of space junk are orbiting Earth. (Worldbook)http://www.nasa.gov/worldbook/artificial_satellites_worldbook.html\n\n\nAsk an Astrophysicist-About 4000 launches- http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/ask_astro/answers/980202e.html


why do most urls have www but some don't?

It's up to the webmaster. The domain name (like yahoo.com or netscape.net) is the 'root' of the website; any URL with something that appears before the domain name is subsidiary to the domain name. Since domain names can be used for a variety of purposes (such as mail, file transfer, etc.) www. is generally used to denote a >>web page<< that is part of the domain... but it's not a requirement, as any browser can easily determine whether what it's reading is a web page or not, no matter what it's named.


The method for doing this varies quite a bit based on where you live.  In the U.S., the way it's done in most states is by filing a petition with a local court.  The notice of name change is published in a newspaper usually for several weeks, then the change is made final by the court.  \n\nThe only simpler method is in cases of marriage or domestic partnership.  In these cases, it is enough to simply notify the DMV and Social Security Administration.


On McDonalds menu why is it written "we have braille menus available"  If you're blind you can't read it.

Well I would guess since they are blind they didn't drive themselves there, so they would have had to come with someone.......Or maybe the seeing eye dog can read it to him. Or the hamburgler?????? Ronald??


My favorite is Legends of the Fall.  Even though he plays a rather disturbed person as Triston, I think he looks the best in this film. He just hasn't been the same to me since he cut his beautiful hair!  \n\nIn a close second would be Thelma & Louise.  He was so young feisty as a hitch hiker.  Too bad he turned out to be a thief!


That's too general a question.  I never gave it much thought until 9/11 because it just isn't a part  of my world at all, there are very few muslims where I live and they are no different than anyone else around.  Then the terrorism was brought to our attention and all we heard was "Muslim extremist", so all over the news, and in government paid commericals on TV we heard over and over that this isn't reflective of Muslims in general, that Islam is based on peace, etc. etc.  At the same time we also hear that Muslims are being trained from birth to hate Americans.  It's a mixed signal, as far as my own opinion I don't have a problem with it.  People are people no matter what their religion and I don't hate any of them.  But I wonder what is really happening with the future.  While the US government is very careful about telling us that nothing is to be blamed on Muslims, other governments are training their kids to hate and our kids no that.  So another upcoming generation is being trained to hate each other.\n\nIt would help a lot to get the world together on their ways, and open up knowledge rather than preach love and hate.  If people know each other as people it doesn't really matter what religion they are, they should be free to follow whichever they choose with no one hating them for it.


I think the best source for an overview of this information is Adrian Slywotzsky's best selling book - the Profit Zone.  This was required reading in my MBA program.  The Profit Zone has write ups on 22 different profit models - each of which is somewhat unique for depending on its business model. For example "Specialization Profit" takes different approaches that "Relative Market Share Profit."  This is a great book, easy to read, with a lot of visual content that will help you understand the concepts.


How do I have my cursor default to the address window rather than the search window when I open Yahoo?

You can't :)  It's assumed that when you go to http://www.yahoo.com that you'll want to search for something, so it puts the cursor in the search text box.


November 22, 1963  Lee Harvey Oswald and no


How does the coating of tin prevent the iron from rusting?

Iron produces rust by chemically reacting with Oxygen from the atomosphere. Oxygen can easily form Ferrous/ or ferric oxide (i.e., oxides of iron) reacting with iron. We call these iron oxides as rust. The coating of tin protects iron from contact of atomospheric oxygen. That is how tin coatings prevent iron from rust.


What is the best present to get for a guy on Valentine's Day?

something that he really likes or enjoys..but u can always take him out to his favourite restaurant and have a quiet dinner together..it always works.


Manchester United won it 5-0. I knew they were going to do good. Rossi scored two goals and had two assists, Giggs with one, Saha with one, and a great goal by Kieran Richardson. Feel sorry for Burton Albion.


I believe it is wrong to taunt Satan.  Jude 1:8-9 states:\n\n8 Yet these false teachers, who claim authority from their dreams, live immoral lives, defy authority, and scoff at the power of the glorious ones.* 9 But even Michael, one of the mightiest of the angels, did not dare accuse Satan of blasphemy, but simply said, "The Lord rebuke you." (This took place when Michael was arguing with Satan about Moses' body.)\n\nTo taunt satan is to attempt to engage him in your own strength.  The Lord has power over the evil ones, not us.  The  power we have over him is given to us through Christ.  Is any human more powerful than Michael the archangel?


Haha.  Yes, I would think so, because crop circles seem to refer to designs or patterns left in huge fields, that can only be seen from an aerial view.  So, if there were some type of design that involved squares, I think they would still be called crop circles.


Why is the ability to concentrate so important in life?

The future and the past are only in our minds. All you have is the present, and if you cant concentrate on it, you are really missing out I guess.


DO'nt marry.\n\nYou'll repent that. It looks quite romantic first. But\nits your end surely!!!!\ngood luck!


where can i find a long lost friend who's in the service?


what is the difference between a 2 stroke and a 4 stroke engine?

In order for gasoline to produce power in an engine, it must burn under pressure. What happens is the fuel mixture enters a cylinder then is compressed by a piston to place the fuel under pressure. Once under pressure, the fuel is ignited to burn (explode). This drives the piston back down and the up/down motion of the piston moving is captured to use as power to drive a machine. This process happens over and over again very quickly within an engine.\n\nFour stroke engines work like this:\n1. The fuel mixture enters the cylinder while piston is going down \n2. The mixture is compressed while piston is going up\n3. Fuel is ignited (combustion) forcing piston down (this is the powerstroke)\n4. The spent gas/smoke is pushed out by piston going up\n\n\nTwo stroke engines take a short cut:\n1. The fuel mixture enters the cylinder while piston is being forced down from combustion (powerstroke)\n2. The spent gas/smoke is pushed out by piston going up\n\nSince the two stroke engine combines the intake and exhaust   steps they aren't as efficient. This is because there is still some smoke left in the cylinder during combustion, and some spent fuel being forced out with the smoke.\nThe four stroke engine purges the smoke before taking in new fuel.


Thousands of them in Thailand and you have evey thing they want Round eyes and a blue passport


what are the indicators of a faillure state? plz reply me son.?

Failure States:\n\nNorth Carolina- the worst state for the school systems.\n\nVermont: A judge gave only 6mo prison time to a child molester who repeatedly raped a 6 yr old for 4 yrs!!!!!! The state stands by the judge....FAILURE STATE\n\nCalifornia: The population of illegal immigrants out numbers the AMERICANS.\n\nEach state has their failure areas, but some are worse than others.


Canadian Election 2006: Which party do you prefer and why?


What is a good utility app to monitor the temperature of my system?  Or does Windows XP include anything?

I don't think XP includes something for this.\n\nTry http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php\n\nsomeother ones are:\n\nhttp://www.hmonitor.com/\nMotherboard monitor http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_download.asp?fid=7309&fileidx=1


Are there any  bi-curious females in charleston sc that want to play?

Get outta here moron!\n\nYour part of the reason why chatrooms suck! you damn pervert. Oh and on a final note, go read your bible.


does the army core of engineers have anything to do with the army?

Yes, it does. It is a branch of the army, and the chief's office is in the Pentagon. However, much of what it does is ultimately civilian in nature. However, one must keep in mind that our freeway system is in existence in order to facilitate mobilizing the army. The ACE performs all of the functions it does ultimately for the army. In fact, they have sent expeditionary forces into Iraq and Afghanistan to aid the wars there, primarily through mapping and building bridges.


Will cognitive science change the way we think as much as other sciences have?

Yes, very much in the following years. Cognitive science has much to its credit already. Among other accomplishments, it has given rise to models of human cognitive bias and risk perception, and has been influential in the development of behavioral finance, part of economics. It has also given rise to a new theory of the philosophy of mathematics, and many theories of artificial intelligence, persuasion and coercion. It has made its presence firmly known in philosophy of language and epistemology - a modern revival of rationalism - as well as constituting a substantial wing of modern linguistics.


He preaches at Jubilee Christian Center in San Jose, CA.


my mom doesnt like the guy that i like wat can i do about it?

why doesnt your mom like this guy and his family? most likely she looking out for you. i know its how to see or understand that at time but its true. i had dated this one person once and my mom did like her b/c she was bi and she said keep on talk about how it couldnt work out b/c she woould want somting that i couldnt give her...while to make a long story short she was right. you family are always going to protect you from getting hurt by others.


Teaching English reading using phonics involves relating certain rules about English pronunciation:\n\n\nBasic rules\nEach letter is like an animal, which has a name and the sound(s) that it makes. e.g. A cat says "meow". \nEach vowel has two sounds: one long and one short. The long sound is the same as its name. The long sounds are in Ape, Eat, Eye, Oh, and You. Their short equivalents are A (a as in at), E (e as in elm), I (i as in it), O (o as in hop), and U (u as in up). (A criticism of this statement would be that in fact every vowel has a third sound -- the schwa -- the sound of a vowel that is unstressed in an unstressed syllable. The schwa is the most frequent vowel sound in English. Additionally, the 'a' in 'father' is different from the 'a' in 'cat'. \nEach syllable is made by blending the sounds of each component. e.g. reading the word by adding one sound at a time, as in -e, -ed, bed. \nWhen a single vowel letter is in the middle of a word (or syllable), it usually says its short sound. e.g. "Got", "Bed". But there are many exceptions to this rule. See irregular vowels below. \nWhen a single vowel letter is in the end of a word (or syllable), it usually says its long sound (or its name.) e.g. "Go", "Be". \nWhen two vowels go hand in hand in the same word (or syllable), the first vowel usually says its own name (long sound) and the second vowel stays silent. e.g. "Bake" (Ay sound + silent E), "Goal" (Oh sound + silent A), etc. But there are many exceptions to this rule. See irregular vowels below.


double click somewhere on the gray area.. like an empty space.


which websites are the best for new investors?

http://www.investors.com/\nhttp://www.barchart.com/\nhttp://finance.yahoo.com/\nhttp://www.elitetrader.com/ (just for the jokes)


I like Ben Folds, John Mayer, and Jamie Cullum.  Who are some other artists I would like?

You may also like Keane, James Blunt, and aqualung.\nI know I do!


My children are definitely what make me want to live life to the fullest! \n\nBut while living........I always dream.\n\n"For better or worse, our future will be determined in large part by our dreams and by the struggle to make them real." \n\n(Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi)


Mostly lo-fi, but some alternative and math-rock.


Probably, they were born just like anyone else, but no one was keeping records yet, and, well, memory can go back only so far.  I seriously doubt that they were "the FIRST" humans on the planet, thus I doubt that they are the parents of EVERYONE.  At any rate, I'll bet they both had navels due to the same reasons everyone else does.


What famous actor should play George W. Bush in the movie?

If you can find one with some good acting skills, I would say a trained chimp! Since it would be a dead ringer for a Bush lookalike!


Don't worry, sometimes it is very small when you are not aroused. When you get aroused it will grow, and the smaller it is when your not aroused, the more it will grow when your are aroused.


It depends on what you're after.  If you want to jump into the sack, just laugh, smile, touch him and respond positively to his touch.  Wear something provocative that looks good on you. If you really want to turn up the temp, talk a little dirty - about your propensity to orgasm, your favorite positions, etc.  But if you want a relationship, it's a little more delicate.  Can't be too forward or he'll hit & run.  Can't hold back too much or he'll evaporate.  Does that help?


Why is US going to suspend aids to Palestine?

The USA DOES NOT support TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS.. Hamas has ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY for HUNDREDS of TERRORIST ATTACKS during the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. \n\nIf the USA would continue their financial support of the Palestinian Government (lead by Hamas). They would be no better than Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Cuba, North Korea, and Sudan when it comes to financially backing terroristic efforts.


Explain why President Johnson was more successful than President Kennedy?

Well, he wasn't necessarily more successful. He had a longer period of time to do so than did Kennedy, for one.\n\nBut, I think that he was so successful because he was a ruthless politician. He was one to use force, to use intimidation, to push people around to get what he wanted. He was a "down in the trenches" politician who understood the "old boy" politics system well.\n\nKennedy, if you remember, wasn't a natural politician in the sense of really understanding politics (his good looks were a big part of this). He had his father, his brother Bobby, and others who did a lot of his political thinking. He also had his rich family to fall back on.


it's from old English for "a regular occuring payment" like a salary (as opposed to per diem, or per job pay).


how can i make valentines day romantic for my fiance?

put your own wants and desired in 2nd place behind thier wants and desires and you should be all set to go. (that's the easy answer)


what would the easiest credit card to get and the website for it?

Your best bet is going to be getting a secured credit card - where you give them some money up front, and they give you a credit card. Use it wisely, pay all your bills on time, and don't overspend, and it'll help you build credit so that in a little while you can qualify for unsecured cards.\n\nWatch out for secured credit cards where where they charge you phenomenal interest rates or exuberant annual charges.


In your experience, what is the best website to get free addresses for people?

Most people, though not too many, make sure that their contact information are out of reach unless it was a secure site. Therefore, unless you have a reason to attain free addresses, you may not have access to those people. Similar to www.whitepages.com, you may search at yahoo! People or at People Search (T) to find contact information. Otherwise, it is advisable that you do not collect information on strangers and solicit them for any sort of things.


Well I have two jobs and one is waiting tables at a tiny place here in my town. There is ALLOT to the to-go orders. I answer the phone, write it down and I make sure it is correct for the customer and then I take it to the cook. She cooks it and I bag it up and make sure all of the necessary items like salsa, sourcream etc......are inside and of course I ring up the food. (it takes time). So i would say tip the person 25 cents if it is 3.00 or more etc...it is only fair. We work hard to get you happy with your order so a tip bit of money wouldn't hurt.


How can i make a search on a webpage that i have on my computer?

There are several ways you can approach this. I would suggest the quickes way is if you can, to categorize your table alpabetically, then have your search jump to that alphabet number - you can use a bookmark link (using #green) to jump straight to it. Otherwise you could try some kind of JavaScript search, but you would have to know JavaScript to make that work. \nHope this helps.


how heavy is the earth with and without people?

Using 6,525,486,603 as the world population, (http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/popclockworld.html\n\nand 150 lbs as an average mass per person (my guess)\nyou get total mass of people on the planet of:\n489,411,495 tons. This would equal the weight of 122 billion gallons of fresh water. \n\nLake Mead, near Las Vegas, Nevada, holds about 9,300 billion gallons of water. The entire human population would fit into only about 1.3% of the lake. \n\nWithout people, the mass of the earth would be changed by a very very insignificant amount.


How do Whirlpools form?  Almost any current that has a non-shoreline boundary can form one.  In the case of a river current flowing by an obstruction, the current sets up a Bernoulli force and drags water from the eddy away with it. However, this water must be replaced by other water from somewhere, which turns out to be the downstream end of the eddy. Thus the eddy current flows upstream, and creates the highly unstable eddy fence where it "rubs" against the main current. Put something between your hands while they are held flat; now move one hand away from you, and one hand towards you. The object will tend to rotate. If your hands represent the main and eddy currents, and the object the unstable water of the eddy fence, you can readily see how the latter can be set into rotation.


who is the richest man in the world? i know its slayden of somthing he owns alot of oil?

The weathiest man on this planet is Bill Gates.


where can i find sexiest pictures of lindsay lohan?

The new Vanity Fair magazine has her on the cover and it is great.


What is the name of the site that gives you your grades for your last current semester?

It depends on your school or university. Most often there is a system that your own school has in place on its website.  Without knowing where you go to school. it is impossible to tell.


What does the slang term "I'm Swayze" mean?

Like Vitamin D says.  Years ago up in Lake Chelan,Washington, we'd say he "ghosted", meaning he went somewhere and we can't find him now.


Who was the only candidate of a major party to run 3 unsuccessful races for president?

William Jennings Bryan in 1896, 1900, and 1908


why do utility stocks go lower when interest rate goes high?

Two reasons - on the one hand, utilities have cash flows that are pretty much fixed, so whenever rates go up the present value of those CF is lower. On the other hand, utility stocks are mostly bought for their dividend features - if you have a dividend yield of 3% and rates go up to 6%, the stock doesnt look that good any more so people sell it until the lower price increases the dividend yield high enough.


http://home.tiscali.be/guido.vanspranghe/theory2.html#phrygianmode\n \nThis scale mode has been used in classical music can be used in any type of music you wish. Its all about how you put it together.


what are the characteristics of old age?

Poor memory...\n...and I forgot the rest.


Women and children from India are sent to nations of the Middle East daily. Girls in prostitution and domestic service in India, Pakistan and the Middle East are tortured, held in virtual imprisonment, sexually abused, and raped. There are 300,000-500,000 children in prostitution in India. This is all true it is legal and its sad to hear this.


How can I stop my hair from turning grey?..Naturally?


LADIES, WHAT BRAND OF DEODERANT DO YOU USE AND WHY?


What Disc Golf driver is best for beginners?

The Innova Valkyrie Distance Driver is GREAT.  It will play different from your Banshee, so there might be a slight learning curve.  Once you get it down though, you'll love it.  The Millennium JLS 1.4 is great for beginners too, but you'll grow out of it faster then the Innova.


what are the ten qualities of a workers in a work place?

COMPENTENCIES\n\nResources: allocating time, money, materials, space, staff; \n\nInterpersonal Skills: working on teams, teaching others, serving customers, leading, negotiating, and working well with people from culturally diverse backgrounds; \n\nInformation: acquiring and evaluating data, organizing and maintaining files, interpreting and communicating, and using computers to process information; \n\nSystems: understanding social, organizational, and technological systems, monitoring and correcting performance, and designing or improving systems; \n\nTechnology: selecting equipment and tools, applying technology to specific tasks, and maintaining and troubleshooting technologies.\n\nFOUNDATION\n\nBasic Skills: reading, writing, arithmetic and mathematics, speaking and listening; \n\nThinking Skills: thinking creatively, making decisions, solving problems, seeing things in the mind’s eye, knowing how to learn, and reasoning; \n\nPersonal Qualities: individual responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management and integrity."


why people get bored when they don't work?

Because your mind is inactive and your adrenalin level is low.  You will eventually gets lazy ;-)


Where can i find list of schools with address, having cbse syllabus at madurai?

www.madurai.com\n\nVIKASA HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL\nVIRUDHUNAGAR HINDU NADAR SCHOOL\n\n\nand already solved the above question just click here\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=Au9HJ2b9SYanxx9bB3GFBdojzKIX?qid=1006010500468


does any one actually know the meaning to a happy life ??????????????

Life is bascially what you make  it. Our ups and downs ,And having a understanding of life. is this all life has to offer? and I personally don't think so contact if you feel comfortable WE catch up with each another at e-mail, just say yes or no.......


What does it cost to start an architectural firm from scratch?

If you are actually expecting to make money you'll need AutoCAD - otherwise you're just a doodler - - a commercial license is about $2000.00  Not to mention a good computer to run it and a plotter - a total of probably 5-10 grand\n\nplus I'm sure you need VERY specific degrees and licenses to sell your plans to a contractor


When having sex or making love do you think about a fantasy?

i used to have to think of a fantasy everytime i was with my ex-boyfriend. but lately, with this new person that i am dating i don't need the fantasy. strange, huh?


What Union General was in Command of the Red River Campaign?


I'm training to run a marathon.  My ankles and calves are sore.  What should i do?

How old are your shoes? I usually alternate between two pairs. When I am training for a marathon, I usually end up sitting with my legs up to my knees in a 5 gallon bucket of ice water after my long runs. For me it is my magic pill that will cure anything. There is a difference between pain and just sore. Every couple of years I see a Physical Therapists to make sure I am not seriously injuring anything. My moto is stretch, ice and ibuprofen.


does anyone know where needy families can get help furnishing a new apartment/was homeless/blessed/ need furni

if your area is the same as mine you can go or call any local C.A.P. office in kentucky is where you can especially get the help you need


http://www.mxhost.net/\n\nhttp://hostlix.com/freehosting.htm\n\nhttp://www.100webspace.com/freeplan.html\n\nhttp://www.globalfreeweb.com/\n\nClick on the link bellow for more...


who will pick d.j. shockley in the 2006 nfl draft?

he will probably go in the late rounds to a team with an established quarterback.  he has a lot to prove.  poor decision making in big games cost him this year.  not to mention that he only has one year of major college ball experience.


What is the address of the Secretary of State of Colorado?

Gigi Dennis is the Sec. of State in Colorado, she has several e-mail addresses, depending on what you'd like to contact her about.\n\nAdministration Division : administration@sos.state.co.us \n\nBusiness Division :\nbusiness@sos.state.co.us\n\nA full list is available at her website (in source)


The french rapper Bobba Has a song "Garde la Peche" what is the english translation?

From French to English it means keep fishing


I need an activeX (.ocx) to save the picturebox content into a file by .GIF format.?

It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose a 'best answer.'\nRegards.


4: The best synonym for *defect* isA. stain.B. vice.C. weakness.D. flaw.?

D. flaw\n\n"defect ... noun ... Something that mars the appearance or causes inadequacy or failure: blemish, bug, fault, flaw, ..."


why do computers use Binery and humans generally use Decimal #'s?

Today, much of the humans on earth use decimal (base 10) numbering because we have 10 fingers and because it is a convenient numbering system for representing numbers.\n\nBut humans haven't always used decimal representation.  The Romans had their "Roman Numeral" system for counting numbers.  The Chinese and Japanese used ideograms (pictures) to represent different numbers.  So did most cultures.  These numbering systems are not Decimal or Base 10.\n\nThe decimal system we use almost universally on earth today was developed by the arab peoples and is refered to as arabic numeral system or arabic numerals.  Decimal (Base 10) was adopted over the other numeral systems because it is so much easier to do computations in than the other numeral systems. For instance, just try to "carry the one" in Roman Numerals.\n\nComputers use Binary (base 2) number system because it is too difficult to represent multiple states or levels in a transistor or memory device.  For this to work, multiple voltage levels would have to be used and as the electricity flows from circuit to circuit, the voltage level could be affected and change, thus making the numbers unreliable. Computers called analog computers make use of varying voltage levels to represent many values of numbers rather than digital computers which use binary.\n\nIt is easy, however, to represent two states (0 and 1) with two extreme voltage values "on" and "off". Even if they degrade and get some noise introduced, making "off" have some small voltage or "on" have lower voltage, the voltages will still be sufficiently different as to be able to recreate the correct value later in the circuit.\n\nRelying on this system of binary representation has allowed humans to mass produce electronic circuits so small and reliable that you and I can communicate about this over long distances and listen.  So, computer scientists and engineers tend not to mess with this good thing of binary unless there is an economic advantage to doing so.\n\nContrary to what poster said, binary numbers existed before the advent of the computer so they were not made only for computers.  See the wikipedia article on Binary Numeral System below.


How can an illegal person living in USA from last 15 years  get greencard?

NOOOOOOOOO  they can live all thier lives in da usa n still dnt get shit


laser eye surgery procedures. which is the best and safest?

I believe LASIK is the safest and most popular procedure.\n\nFor LASIK, the skin covering the eye is cut and lifted, the top layer of the cornea is cut and lifted, and the underlying layer of the cornea is reshaped with a laser. The new shape allows the eye to focus images on the back of the retina more clearly. The pain is minimal, and the process takes 15 minutes. This is the most popular laser eye surgery, with over 800,000 procedures being performed in 1999.


Find Georgia state prisoners here:\nhttp://www.dcor.state.ga.us/GDC/OffenderQuery/jsp/OffQryForm.jsp\n\nIf he's a federal prisoner, check here:\nhttp://bop.gov/iloc2/LocateInmate.jsp


Turn on automatic aupdates. Go to control panel, security center, automatic updates. Make sure they are on. Windows will check to see if there is any. Make sure your firewall dosn't block it tho. You can also go to the ms site www.microsoft.com and do it there


depends sometimes its headstart, preschool or even Kindergarten. Should ask local ISD they could help out.


What is the significance of '3 1/2 years' in the bible?  Also is the number 40 just an allegorical phrase?

Yes, I agree with the previous interpretation about 3 1/2.  It's half of 7, and my understanding is that 7 is a number that indicates perfection.\n\nI don't know whether the references to 40 years are real or representational.  Maybe both.


how can i get past the firewall at school to surf online?

sometimes if you hit the refresh button, it normally will let you get past the firewall.  You may also want to check all the plugs to make sure that they are secure.


Bill Clinton and what he did for us and how he hurt us by giving gay rights and gov. programs to lazy people.?

It sounds like you need to learn a lot more about what Clinton did, good and bad. How about taking a history class at a local community college, where you can learn more about Clinton and other presidents have done for this country? \n\nClinton presided over one of the richest and most peaceful periods (8 years) in our nation's history and established friendly relations with many countries that were emerging from Communism. He fully funded education and set aside new wilderness land for protection. He also attempted (but failed) to pass universal health care coverage for all Americans, although he did manage to get COBRA health coverage for people who are between jobs and Family/Medical Leave that allows someone to take time off from work for the birth of a child or to care for a sick fmaily member. During Clinton's time in office, America had more respect from other countries of the world than we do now. He did not try to get extra rights for gays and lesbians, only the same treatment that other people already get.\n\nAll in all, I think Clinton will be remembered as one of the best Presidents in the second half of the 20th century, but one who perhaps ws not able to live up to his full potential (due to the failure of his health care plan since America was not ready for Hillary, the GOP takeover of Congress in 1994, and the Lewinsky scandal which crippled him in his second term).


How can I make 400 dollars in 2 weeks? (seriously)?


If my wife has left the room am i still wrong?

If your wife is not here your right, you've won, your the master.\nIt's when she returns that your wrong again and in trouble and your now the slave. So get that smile off your face and realize your a man and your never right when it comes to argueing with a wife.\nSo enjoy it while she's gone. She'll be back.


should marijuana be legalized for medical use ?Als should the FEDS be able to interfere with the laws of the s

I definately think that marijuana should be legalized for medicinal use.  By legalizing it for medical use, it's not as if it would be street legal.  Not only would it help cancer patients such as your friend, but many other people who suffer from many other ailments, MS, ADD, ADHD, just to name a few.  I most definately think it should be lealized.


how can i make my webpage private unless you are a friend on myspace. So basically i want my myspace private?

well that kind defeats the whole purpose of myspace does'nt it?  I seriously doubt that this is possible.  If you want a private web site, build one...


HELP!How do I access another Yahoo account? i also want to cancel myaccont. pc not mine!owner cant acess own.?

Hello, if you look at the top of the page, and it says Welcome <you username>, underneath it, there is a link to "Sign Out". If you click on this link, you can sign out of the account that is currently logged in, then re-sign in under another Yahoo username, if you have one. If you click on "my account" I believe that can help you to un-select the feature Automatic sign-in" which it sounds like you have checked on that computer, which when you go to Yahoo.com, it automatically signs you in. I would never check this anywhere, because then no one can get into your account. I hope this helps. Check out your user preferences under "My Yahoo" found at the top of your Yahoo page, as well.


Israel, but it was considered a military and diplomatic failure.


What can I do to get my boyfriend to understand how I feel and try to save our relationship?

Communicate with him but don't nag.  Tell him simply in a nice quiet way and then let it go.  If he doesn't get it and it's important to you, your relationship may not be what you really want.


Measles, also known as rubeola, is a disease caused by a virus of the genus Morbillivirus.\n\nReports of measles go back to at least 700, however, the first scientific description of the disease and its distinction from smallpox is attributed to the Muslim physician Ibn Razi (Rhazes) 860-932 who published a book entitled "Smallpox and Measles" (in Arabic: Kitab fi al-jadari wa-al-hasbah). In 1954, the virus causing the disease was isolated, and licensed vaccines to prevent the disease became available in 1963.


A friend's US VISA expired.  She's been in the country for 8 years.  She was denied a greencard. Help! :(

If she has had no status for one year or more after she turned 18 AND she entered the US illegally, she cannot adjust in the U.S. and if someone can petition for her, she'll have to go back home and obtain the visa at the consulate after CIS approves a waiver (if it doesn't approve the waiver she'll have to wait 10 years outside the US before being able to immigrate legally.)\nIf she was denied the greencard, she may have also been ordered deported.  If this is the case and she has someone to petition for her, she'll have to leave the country and follow above advice.


How old is someone if they are Born in the Leap year, like Feb 29, 1994. Do they age the same or not?

Regardless of what year they were born in, they are still in existence for the same number of days each year as any other person from that point forward.


Yes, but it is boring . Avoid at all costs.


I download it using bitorrent and burnt image on a dvd.  As the image is untouched, you can boot from the dvd to install a fresh clean intall.  I tried Beta 1 and Build 5259.  \n\nFor more details were to find the download contact me on xontab@x-soft.cjb.net\n\nI tried it on:\nIntel P4 1.70Ghz\n40GB HDD\nNvidia Fx 5200 128mb\n256MB Ram.\n\nScreenshots : http://xsoft.r8.org/vista/


What do you wear to physical therapy for your wrist?

It doesn't matter what you wear on your legs. You just need to make sure it is short sleeves.


Who is the best all-around hitter of all-time?

Hank Aaron, i think.you are obviously an Inuyasha fan. Nice.


Where's the best place in Los Angles, California to make-out?

We think the best place in L.A. to make-out is at La Loma Park, in the city of Monterey Park.  Since we 1st dated, and even now sometimes to get away from the kids.  (We've been 2gether 23 yrs., married for 19yrs...lol)  It is tucked away in the hills and very secluded, a long drive/entrance so you can see who is driving in...(teehee)  just don't stay in your car too long...!!  ...lol


Well, as long as you're not selling them to make a profit, it's ok. Just make sure you're not doing anything illegal. I don't see a problem with sharing music like that. It's like if one of my friends brought some CDs over and I ripped the music to my computer. I could listen to their music all I want and they could still keep the CD in their car or w/e. As long as it's legal, you shouldn't feel guilty.


are inernet diamand not as good as store diamods?

I bought my fiance's diamond on the internet, it is very high quality, and I got a great deal on it. Buying it from the actual brick and mortar store is less risky, but you are also going to pay big-time for the service and company name.


What is the best thing you remember about being 13?


what is the www. for Stryker local schools, Stryker, Ohio?

http://www.nwoca.org/~stryker_www/strymain.html\n\n\nWelcome to the Stryker Local School's webpage!\nHome of the Stryker Panthers!\nClick on a link from the menu to the left to begin!\n\nHigh School  419-682-4591                   School Lunch Menu             &nbspElementary  419-682-2841\nSCHOOL NEWS\n\nThird Graders Score High on the Ohio Reading Achievement Test\n\n     Congratulations to the Stryker Third Graders. They took the Ohio Reading Achievement Test in October. The results of the test were received and we are pleased to announce that 84.6% of the class achieved passing scores on the first attempt. There are five categories for the test results. Advanced, Accelerated, Proficient, Basic and Limited.\nWhat the performance levels mean: Advanced- Students understand what is stated and implied in texts. They make judgments about what they read and track their own understanding as they read.\nAccelerated- Students understand what is stated and, sometimes, implied in texts. What they know about how texts are organized helps their understanding.\nProficient- Students use clues in the text and knowledge of word parts to learn new words. They understand what is stated in the texts and the structure of texts.\nBasic- Students sometimes use clues in the text and knowledge of word parts to learn new words. They sometimes understand what is directly stated in texts.\nLimited- Students struggle to learn new words in texts. They are often unable to answer questions about what is stated in texts.\n     Advanced, Accelerated and Proficient are passing scores. Basic and Limited Levels are not passing scores. No Stryker students fell in the Limited category. The passage rate for Stryker was the highest in the county with 84.6% in the Proficient or higher categories. Passage rates for other Williams County Schools were as follows: Edgerton 78.9%, Edon 59.6%, Millcreek West-Unity 64.4%, Montpelier 66.3%, North Central 60.4%, and Bryan City 69.0%.\nHighly Qualified Teachers\n\n     Under the Federal No Child Left Behind Act, school districts are required to develop a plan to ensure that all teachers are highly qualified no later than the end of the 2005-2006 school year. Stryker Local received a letter of congratulations from the Ohio Department of Education for improving from 86.1% of core courses being taught by highly qualified teachers in 2003-2004 to 98.8% in 2004-2005.\nBand Booster Reverse Raffle\n     A special Thank You to everyone who supported the Band Boosters by purchasing tickets, attending the event and supporting the students. The efforts of the boosters are essential in providing a quality music experience for the students at Stryker Schools.\n       \nClick for Stryker, Ohio Forecast\n\nMessage from the Superintendent\nRussell A. Griggs\nPart-Time Superintendency\n\n     Stryker Local School District is currently experimenting with the concept of the part-time superintendency. When the candidate selected as a result of the search process this last summer resigned from the position, the board was left with inadequate time to complete another full search. When talking to a possible interim superintendent the concept of less than full time was discussed.\n\n     Due to the size of the school district and having two competent building administrators already in the district made discussing the concept possible. Short-term interim administrators often work on a part-time basis. Discussing the concept with Jerry Klenke, of the Buckeye Association of School Administrators in Columbus, he is not aware of a part-time superintendency being utilized for longer periods of time.\n\n     With tight budgets and operational costs being driven by health insurance increases, fuel costs and utilities, boards of education must be creative in containing costs where possible. In the case of Stryker Local there are trade offs for both the district and the superintendent. The district is not compensating the superintendent for vacation time


What was the 1st Game ever? Hide'n'Seek?


any one wanna make some suggestion on how to become a better cheerleader???

I think that the key part of "cheerleader" is "leader."  You are part of a group and must learn the drills to do your part.  You are also most visible at games, etc. and can set a good role model for others by being cheerful, friendly and respectful.  One squad always kneals as a group when a player is down injured and cheers when he gets up (whether from the home team or visitors).  Do you have an opportunity to make visiting cheerleaders welcome, even though your schools are strong rivals?  You can help teach good sportsmanship and how to be good sports, regardless of the score.  Cheerleading squads can be cliquish and part of the in crowd.  The most beautiful girl in my high school class was a cheerleader and the friendliest girl to everyone in our class, where she was also an officer.  We lost her suddenly to lukemia right after our football season (we didn't know) and she is still sorely missed many years later.  In short, be yourself.


Well, yes. You have to go out and find HER. And the meaning of NICE differs according to your preferrences. Others think one girl maybe nice does not neccesarily mean that you will find her nice. It's all up to you. So, good luck.


by  getting the messenger on  www.yahoo.com and   clicking messenger and  downloading it and go  to chat room's.Or ask someone from your myspace.com or  your other messengers or friends  from school.


I would like to understand how this game is played. Any good websites that review the rules and strategies?

icc-cricket.com --- this  is the official website of Cricket i.e by international cricket control board. one can chek any ting releted to cricket.


What is most destructive weapon in the world?

Your tongue, the words that come from the mouth can be most destructive not only to you but to mankind by putting curses on someone, but on the other hand, speak good words , healthy words not only about yourself but also to others, and your life will be so much better.check out Isaiah 54:17, it works, always.


player by player what national team is the strongest?

player by player... i would say england look awfully strong (although not so much when team-play taken into account)...\n\nremarkable midfield lineup... lampard, gerrard, joe cole, beckham, wright-phillips, just awesome..\n\nrooney is simply amazing at times... owen, a bit doubtful but when he is on top form, simply unstoppable...\n\nin defence, terry, ferdinand, campbell, neville etc.. among the best in the business\n\nbut when team-play is taken into account, brazil is undoubtedly the best in the world... flowing football... slick passings... great coordinations... just a candy to the spectators' eyes...


Charles Darwin\n~Before Darwin most people believed the biblical account of the creation found in Genesis, which said that God had created the universe, the various species of animal and plant life, and human beings, all in six days.  This relied on the notion of faith rather than on reason.\n~ Held the theory of natural selection\n~Human beings were also a product of natural selection, evolving from earlier, lower, nonhuman forms of life\n~wrote the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection in 1859\n~argued that Life forms originate in struggle and perpetuate themselves through struggle and the outcome of the struggle was determined by “natural selection” or what is known as “survival of the fittest”\n~Strong survived and others died out\n\n~This theory was aimed at the political failures of idealism


why is Nigerians treated with much misgivings ,such like  they are corrupt ,fruadster etc?

I suspect it has something to do with the extreme prevalence of the 419 email scheme, which is most often associated with Nigeria. Honestly, I think I could find Nigeria on a map; other than that, the 419 scheme is the only thing I can tell you about Nigeria.


What is the difference between Ukrainian and Russian language?

They are two completely different languages. They are like english is to german. They use a script called cyrillic which has letters like Ч (ch), Я (ya), Ш (sh), and Ж (zh). Their letters transliterate into our script like the english letter J translate into their script as "дж"


should I hire an attorney?  or how to deal w/ a claims adjuster for PI claim?

Absolutely hire an attorney.  If you don't file a claim in two years, you could be barred.\n\nIt is difficult to find a good attorney.  Perhaps you could call a defense firm in the city you're thinking of and ask them for a referral.  Defense lawyers generally know the good plaintiff attorneys.


kindly give me the answer of advantage and disadvantage of using handphone?

As opposed to a shoe-phone? I'm guessing a rotory phone right? Advantage: It works even in a power outage. When they break you can take the dynamo out and shock the hell out of your freinds. Disadvantage: Never portable and no features. Also when they break your freinds can take out the dynamo and shock the hell out of you.


how do create .exe files for java classes or jar?

Converting java byte-code into a windows executable defeats most of the purpose of java's portability. But it can be done... two seconds of googling brought up a number of sites...


Who coached the University of Illinois basketball team before Lou Henson?

Gene Bartow, for one year 1974-75. Before that Harv Schmidt.


I wood like to work a part time job at home (500 to $800 a month) but dont know what to do.?

Think of all your interests & ask yourself if any of those could be expanded into a business. Just keep in mind...what's your expertise? What are your interests? What could you imagine yourself doing?\n\nThen, once you have some ideas, research, research, research. Check out the competition -- their business practices, pricing, customer service, etc. And also think about what you could offer to set yourself apart from these other companies.\n\nCheck the sources for some handy sites.\n\nPrior to investing your time, money & effort into a business name, it is strongly advised that comprehensive research be conducted to ensure that the name you're interested in is truly available. \n\nThis entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark. \n\nResearch is needed to make sure your trade name is legally available, before opening, before expansion, before incorporation or before designing your logo. Similarities in sound, appearance and meaning affect you too!\n\nThere are 16+ million trade names in use in the United States. Similar names matter, if close in sound, appearance or meaning. Similar names in related classes, distribution channels and customer matter too. You are affected by Common Law use (14 million), State Trademarks (500,000) and Federal Trademarks (2 million). \n\nI wish you much success & happiness in all your endeavors!


Hi i am from Delhi (India). I need to know a easiest way to make girl friends.Plz answer this..?

It might help if we knew how old you are.\nAlso, anything said here is from a US perspective and may not work in other countries / cultures:\n\na.  learn to be comfortable talking with girls - this usually means being able to ask questions and listen.\nb.  you need to decide what personality you seek in a girl - then:\n   1.  learn where such girls "hang out"\n   2.  learn what they are interested in - intellectually, culturarlly and socially\n   3.  learn what they (in general) look for in men (athletes, artists, etc...)\n   4.  learn how to dance - most girls enjoy dancing\n   5.  save up money - women are expensive\n   6.  learn how to act confident - women want men to be confident - maybe they even want to feel like a man can take care of them or protect them (as well as entertain / amuse / please them)\n\nGood luck.  Most often, age and maturity conspire to help you with girls - unfortunately neither works at a speed you would like.


I just ran the first 25 terms using Excel. This converges to 1.879854. Does that number ring a bell?\n\nIt's bigger than pi/2, (1.67119).


how many miles is it from raielgh,north carolina to chapel hill,north carolina?


try some of these:  FORTRAN Monitor System, General Motors Operating System, Input Output System, SAGE, and SOS.


I agree with Imran. She had a very straight answer.


With Yahoo DSL why can i not get to any army.mil web sites?

Hey, just bringing this old question up for a vote.


Hurler syndrome (MPS1) is an inherited and progressive disorder that results from the body's inability to make lysosomal alpha-L-iduronate, an enzyme that helps breakdown mucopolysaccharides. Mucopolysaccharides are made of a Jello-like material and are found throughout the body, often in mucus secretions and in fluids surrounding the joints.\n\nThe enzyme deficiency found in Hurler syndrome causes mucopolysaccharides to build up in the body.  The result is a multisystem disorder with symptoms that range from mild to severe. The disease damages many organs, including the heart.\n\nIn the past, MPS1 was called Hurler syndrome, Hurler-Scheie syndrome, or Scheie syndrome. Because there is no clear distinction between the groups, a classification based on disease severity has been suggested:\n\nHurler as severe MPS1 \nHurler-Scheie as intermediate MPS1 \nScheie as mild MPS1 \nHurler syndrome is inherited as an autosommal recessive trait. Approximately 1 in 115,000 individuals are affected.


The record for most consecutive rainy days was 101 in Ketchikan, Alaska in 1953.


If you have Xanax in your system in th last two days, in my state, you are legally considered under the influence. There is no sobriety check or blood level check. If you have taken it you are intoxicated and all the laws covering dui apply to you if you are driving on it.


How do you find large wholesale lots of refurbished electronics?

Alot get that stuff off-lease...buying at auction, or they 'know someone'.\n\nThere is a section on ebay for buying in lots. I don't remember the address, but there is a government surplus auction site (it doesn't cost anything - don't get sucked into a scam) where they sell stuff like that - pallets of used computers, lockers, cars, troop transports, etc.


What will you do if u got a fail in all your classes??

IF\n\ni did fail all my class\nfirst i would cry so that i may look sad and depressed\nthen find the works that teacher said is the best\nthen file all of it and go to the teacher(s)\nthen show the works and say you are trying your best\nthen beg for maybe an (E)\nthen thank him or her a million time\n\nif you try this let me know it it works \ni want to know if it will work


This right has more to do with delays being reasonable or unreasonable, than the actual length of the delays. Whether the delay is reasonable or not would depend on the docket of the court in jurisdiction, and the complexity of the case.


i`m in usa on tourist visa how can i aplly for residence?

You can't change a b1 / b2 into permanent status. You'll need to come in on a different visa, such as employment based etc. You'll probably need to leave the country in order to get the right kind of visa, but it's always worth a try talking to a real immigration lawyer who would specialize in this type of application.


i need to know the name of a song that was played during the movie of johnson's family vacation on a certain p

Did you check the soundtrack listing? See link below\n\n1. Shoulda Known Betta - Case\n2. Justonight - Musiq\n3. Pop Off - Joe Budden\n4. I Know - Ashanti\n5. Black Butterfly - Patti Labelle\n6. Come Inside - AAries\n7. Love - Ghostface\n8. Haven't You Heard - K. Fox\n9. Follow Me - Bow Bow\n10. Rollin - Comp\n11. Freedom - Solange\n12. It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me - Barry White\n13. Take Your Time (Do It Right) - S.O.S. Band\n14. Before I Let Go - Maze\n15. (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again - L.T.D.


what are all the chest exercise without weights and stuff?

Dips, isometric chest squeezes, and pushups.


want a free apartment locator to help me find apartment?

You can try apartments.com, or a local realtor if you need personal assistance.


Get a supplement thats called....Echinacea, its sounds like (eckinasia) its one of the strongest herb's that fights against illnesses... and preserve's the body


it said that even if you die, your hair would remain so maybe it is ageless.


who is the best NFL team?in your opinion?

The Dallas Cowboys because whenever they win my boyfriend and I are on really really good terms. He loves them! \n\nLOL!


How do u ask a boy 2 be you're boyfriend?

I have the exact same problem i am so scared to ask him becouse i do not know what he will say. Maybe you should try to talk to him and work your way up. Maybe he likes you to.


I am a cutter and i need help!!!!!!!!!!!!?

u shouldnt cut yourself you are putting your health at risk by cutting


is there anyway to respond to a answer that someone gives you? like to clarify somthing?

You can add to the question using the edit button and mention that you would like them to clarify.\n\nIt would be nice if you could click on the persons name and send an email...like you can do on Ebay...with the ask seller a question button.


I like someone But I already have a girlfriend/?

If you are even considering another girl while you are with your current girlfriend - you shouldn't be with your current girlfriend.  Definitely, you need to get out of the relationship you are currently in.  It's for you to decide to take that risk if the other girl likes you or not though because I wouldn't tell her that you broke up for her or anything like that - I personally, wouldn't think that was cool.


Murga is a form of popular musical theatre performed primarily in Montevideo, Uruguay during the Carnival season. Murga groups also operate in Argentina, though to a much lesser extent. Murga has a counterpart in Spain from which it is derived, but over time the two have diverged into distinct forms.\n\nMurga is performed by a group of a maximum of 17 people, usually men. In the months prior to Carnival, which takes place late January and early February, each group will prepare a musical play consisting of a suite of songs and recitative (heightened speech) lasting around 45 minutes. This suite will be performed on popular stages in the various neighbourhoods, known as tablados, throughout the Carnival period. Groups also vie against one another in a very prestigious official competition.


What diet works the best to drop 20 lbs within 5 months?

This can easily be done.  It's only 1 pound per week that you have to focus on.\n\nFirst find out how many calories you burn on a daily basis through your BMR and AMR calculation. \n\nhttp://www.preventdisease.com/healthtool...\n\nThat gives you a starting point based on how many calories you should eat a day to lose weight. Combine a good diet, lean meats, no carbs after 6pm, only complex carbs before 6pm, plenty of veggies with a diligent exercise regimen of strength conditioning and aerobic exercise (at least 3-4 times per week) and you have your answer. \n\nTrack you progress daily or weekly to ensure you are losing at least 1 pound per week.  If you're not, increase your physical activity levels to 5-6 times per week and make sure your diet is clean, including no packaged, canned or preserved foods.\n\nThis however takes an incredible amount discipline. I suggest seeking a qualified strength and conditioning specialist in your area to meet your goals.


Would you be comfortable providing personal details about yourself online to a company at which you want to?

No way!!\n\nWe should never provide info to anyone whom we do not trust r do not know. Spam once started is difficult to stop... though Many services now offer good spam Protection


All water, even rain water, contains dissolved chemicals which scientists call "salts." But not all water tastes salty. Water is fresh or salty according to individual judgment, and in making this decision man is more convinced by his sense of taste than by a laboratory test. It is one's taste buds that accept one water and reject another.\nA simple experiment illustrates this. Fill three glasses with water from the kitchen faucet. Drink from one and it tastes fresh even though some dissolved salts are naturally present. Add a pinch of table salt to the second, and the water may taste fresh or slightly salty depending on a personal taste threshold and on the amount of salt held in a "pinch." But add a teaspoon of salt to the third and your taste buds vehemently protest that this water is too salty to drink; this glass of water has about the same salt content as a glass of sea water.\nObviously, the ocean, in contrast to the water we use daily, contains unacceptable amounts of dissolved chemicals; it is too salty for human consumption. \n\nHOW SALTY IS THE OCEAN?...\nHow salty the ocean is, however, defies ordinary comprehension. Some scientists estimate that the oceans contain as much as 50 quadrillion tons (50 million billion tons) of dissolved solids.\n\nIf the salt in the sea could be removed and spread evenly over the Earth's land surface it would form a layer more than 500 feet thick, about the height of a 40-story office building. The saltiness of the ocean is more understandable when compared with the salt content of a fresh-water lake. For example, when 1 cubic foot of sea water evaporates it yields about 2.2 pounds of salt, but 1 cubic foot of fresh water from Lake Michigan contains only one one-hundredth (0.01) of a pound of salt, or about one sixth of an ounce. Thus, sea water is 220 times saltier than the fresh lake water. What arouses the scientist's curiosity is not so much why the ocean is salty, but why it isn't fresh like the rivers and streams that empty into it. Further, what is the origin of the sea and of its "salts"? And how does one explain ocean water's remarkably uniform chemical composition? To these and related questions, scientists seek answers with full awareness that little about the oceans is understood.\n\n\nIllustration: Sources of salts in the ocean.\n\nTHE ORIGIN OF THE SEA...\nIn popular language, "ocean" and "sea" are used interchangeably. Today's seas are the North and South Pacific, North and South Atlantic, Indian and Arctic Oceans and the Antarctic waters or seas.\nScientists believe that the seas are as much as 500 million years old because animals that lived then occur as fossils in rocks which once were under ancient seas. There are several theories about the origin of the seas, but no single theory explains all aspects of this puzzle. Many earth scientists agree with the hypothesis that both the atmosphere and the oceans have accumulated gradually through geologic time from some process of "degassing" of the Earth's interior. According to this theory, the ocean had its origin from the prolonged escape of water vapor and other gases from the molten igneous rocks of the Earth to the clouds surrounding the cooling Earth. After the Earth's surface had cooled to a temperature below the boiling point of water, rain began to fall and continued to fall for centuries. As the water drained into the great hollows in the Earth's surface, the primeval ocean came into existence. The forces of gravity prevented the water from leaving the planet.\n\nSOURCES OF THE SALTS...\nSea water has been defined as a weak solution of almost everything. Ocean water is indeed a complex solution of mineral salts and of decayed biologic matter that results from the teeming life in the seas. Most of the ocean's salts were derived from gradual processes such the breaking up of the cooled igneous rocks of the Earth&#39


I need to make a mission statement for my class! How do I do that?

A mission statement is like a slogan.  Here is a good site to get you started.\n\nhttp://www.bplans.com/dp/missionstatement.cfm


Where can I go online to build a computer to my specifications?

Dell, http://www.dell.com\nAlienware, http://www.alienware.com/\nHP http://www.hp.com/\nWidow PC, http://www.widowpc.com/\nGateway, http://www.gateway.com/\n\nAnd the list goes on.  If you are looking for a gaming PC or the most customization possible, Alienware and Widow PC are your best bets.\n\nttoommaa has a good point, if you have the know how you will be more satisfied with a PC that you build yourself as you can customize every component going into it.\n\nI like Tigerdirect, http://www.tigerdirect.com and Newegg, http://www.newegg.com/


How many working space shuttles are there?

The first shuttle built was Enterprise. It flew, but only in the atmosphere. Enterprise existed only to test the basic design and did not have the ceramic heat shield tiles; I remember watching its flights in the 1970's. Then came Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, and Atlantis. That was supposed to be "the fleet". After the loss of Challenger, Endeavor was constructed; it's the newest and "most advanced" of the fleet. The loss of Columbia cut the fleet down to three: Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavor. It's a very expensive machine to operate, so it's only a matter of time before the fleet is retired.


I have season 4 and i watch it everyday and every monday night. i have a closet door full of posters i got off the internet well pictures anyways and then i have an email address with gilmore girls in it. its the best show ever!


When you walk in the room she makes a big smile, when you are talking with her she gazes straight into your eyes and smiles. \n\nthere are alot more but i think thos are the main two that will help\n\nHope it helps!\n\nLove Chloe


Why on a match stick box, they write 'Safety Matches'?

bcoz they only light up when rubbed against the surface of the match box and not by rubbin any where else!


If I kick someone off in my DHCP client table on my wireless router do they lose internet?

Simply removing them from the DHCP table will not kick them off the internet. DHCP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides an address to a client (host) when it first connects and then periodically there after. Just removing the entry from the table does not remove the address from the client.\n\nFor security, use one or more of the other security options mentioned in an earlier answer.


the words "JINDABAD" AND "MURDABAD" come from which linguistic family ? tell me detail about its meaning.

they come from urdu \njindabad and murdabad are urdu words


What is absolute zero? have we reached it?

The most precise definition of temperature is the partial derivative T = (dq/ds) where q is heat flow and s is entropy.  \n\nAbsolute zero is when a material has no change in entropy when heat is added, and the third law of thermodynamics says that it is impossible to reach this state, although you can come arbitrarily close. \n\nAbsolute zero has nothing to do with electron orbits, nor does temperature have anything to do with electron orbits. The velocity associated with electrons in stationary states comes primarily from their wave nature, not temperature.\n\nAbsolute zero is NOT the lowest temperature possible. Negative absolute temperatures are possible and systems with negative absolute temperatures have been created.  This is because physicists define temperature with the equation I stated already, not based on kinetic energy, random motion or anything else chemists (some of whom should know better) will tell you.


What is Islam ?\n\n\nIslam is not a new religion, but the same truth that God revealed through all His prophets to every people. For a fifth of the world's population, Islam is both a religion and a complete way of life. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the majority have nothing to do with the extremely grave events which have come to be associated with their faith.\n\n\n\nWho are the Muslims?\n\nOne billion people from a vast range of races, nationalities and cultures across the globe - from the southern Philippines to Nigeria - are united by their common Islamic faith. About 18% live in the Arab world; the world's largest Muslim community is in Indonesia; substantial parts of Asia and most of Africa are Muslim, while significant minorities are to be found in the Soviet Union, China, North and South America, and Europe.\n\n\nWhat do Muslims believe?\n\nMuslims believe in One, Unique, Incomparable God; in the Angels created by Him; in the prophets through whom His revelations were brought to mankind; in the Day of Judgement and individual accountability for actions; in God's complete authority over human destiny and in life after death. Muslims believe in a chain of prophets starting with Adam and including Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Moses, Aaron, David, Solomon, Elias, Jonah, John the Baptist, and Jesus, peace be upon them. But God's final message to man, a reconfirmation of the eternal message and a summing-up of all that has gone before was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through Gabriel.\n\n\n\nWhat does 'Islam' mean?\n\nThe Arabic word 'Islam' simply means 'submission', and derives from a word meaning 'peace'. In a religious context it means complete submission to the will of God. 'Mohammedanism' is thus a misnomer because it suggests that Muslims worship Muhammad rather than God. 'Allah' is the Arabic name for God, which is used by Arab Muslims and Christians alike.


Would you be online friends with a married woman?

I am a woman, but my mother gave me the BEST advice I ever heard.  She said, "If you want your marriage to FAIL, then go in the chat rooms!"  My husband and I vowed to never chat online with someone of the opposite sex.  Actually, we do NOT take our problems to the opposite sex at all.  That is how most affairs begin.  I am old fashioned, I suppose, but I think that married people need married couples for friends.  Anything else could be a little dangerous.  I know others will say it all boils down to trust, but even the most trusting person can be seduced.


Do you think the named Giuseppe Alagna is a good named?

If you are italian, of course very good) it's funny and strange.


How do i put a comment box in my web page?

Use haloscan.com , they provide free comments box ...which u can put it in u r site ..by just signing the service and adding the code  to u r website...


Wilton Norman Chamberlain, commonly known as Wilt Chamberlain (August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was a former National Basketball Association basketball player. Known as Wilt the Stilt (a nickname he hated) or The Big Dipper, he is regarded as one of the greatest and most dominant basketball players of all time for the incredible statistical achievements he attained throughout his playing career.


Who sings Stacy Kiebler's New Theme Song For The WWE And what is it called?

the song is by the band Zebrahead, but it doesn't say the name


should borgetti from Bolton Wanderers get more playing time?

borgetti should be bolton's best striker, but bolton seem to do very well even though he is not playing the minutes he deserves.Big Sam's certainly getting it right.I think thats more important than any induvidual


The way you asked the question, it means you want to transform love into math. I don't think that's possible.


How do you say a mean swear word in german?

Impress her with losing weight and heavy work instead. If that doesn't help try this webpage, it includes sound samples:\nhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/german/cool/argument_flash.shtml\n\nNever, ever, say something 3rd Reich or Nazi related. It would show you're aggorant and didn't understand your history class.


Its completely normal and natural inclination. That doesnt make it right. You also have a conscience. Its also natural to steal for personal gain. It gives you want you want at no cost. But its not right. There is a better purpose for that space between your legs. And when you are doing it Gods way is when you will reap the best benefits.


I am 42 years old.I am looking at a 15-20 year prison sentence.practically a death sentence. Advice on running

Let's see.  Either you are out on bail, or you haven't been caught yet.  If you are out on bail, running is going to get the bounty hunters after you. So if you run, drop some of your credit cards at random locations in bus or train stations - someone will be bound to steal them. This is a good thing - police and bounty hunters always put a trace on credit cards - they see a purchase, and track you that way, so if you have other people using your cards, you will be next to impossible to track that way.  Who cares about your credit anyway, if you are on the run.  Also, before you go, empty your bank accounts, you'll need cash.  Get seen wearing certain clothes by people you know, and when you leave, make sure to randomly deposit pieces of clothing in different dumpsters, where homeless people will scavenge them, and change your clothes.  Also, I'd say dye your hair, change your look.  If you know anyone in another state who isn't obviously connected to you (not family), then you might have an option of hiding out - NEVER contact ANY family, that will guarantee you being caught or at least tracked down.  You have a few options - living in the wilderness of Montana or the Dakotas, or being an indigent traveling from homeless shelter to homeless shelter. The homeless are not on the radar, so if you join that population, you will probably not be found for a long time.  Remember to never develop patterns - if you have any habits, stop! If people know you like to gamble, they will expect you in Vegas or Atlantic city.  If they know you like theater, they will look for you in cities with good theaters.  Also, if you take a job, make sure it is not related to what you used to do - that is another obvious pattern the authorities will look for. And never use your real name.  Try to start getting credentials in a fake name as you build up a new life, try to make connections with people who can get you a fake drivers license. With a fake drivers license and fake birth certificate, you can really build up an entire life.  If you can find a way out of the country, Mexico would be the way to go, with no extradition treaties, although that won't stop bounty hunters from going after you if the bounty is high enough. Good luck!


Why do Catholics call themselves christians?

They hide behind Jesus... they want too.  They want to look good and right... Catholicism is hypocrisy.\n\nI think they should be call Ashtoreth worshippers... they call Mary the "queen of heaven," and that's Ashtoreth.\n\nNevertheless... they are harlots... worshipping many demons.\n\n--- Modified:\n\nof course, Schneb, but many of them are true harlots.


can a president whos served 2 terms ever be president again?

Amendment XXII \n(Ratified in 1951.) \n\nSection 1. No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once. But this Article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this Article was proposed by the Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this Article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term. \n\nSection 2. This Article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission to the States by the Congress


It depends on what you want to do with the chocolate pudding.


can you really fit two basketballs in a rim at the same time?

This is absolutely true.  My high school basketball coach demonstrated this to us when the team was struggling with making free throws.  I wish I had a picture to show you to confirm this, but you'll have to take my word for it.\n\nNote:  This is true with a regular sized ball.  Actually, if you're good at math, you can prove this by measuring the diameter of a regulation sized rim and comparing it against the diameter of a basketball :)  \n\nLastly, there is one URL which also states similar belief that 2 basketballs can fit in the rim at the same time.  See source below.\n\nHope this helps!  :)


I saw a commerical about NHP a disorder foung in the brain I can't find the web site?


the answer to the question "what kind of math is that?" actually does have an answer - it is called floating-point arithmetic.  and, well, congratulations.  you've just been exposed to a floating-point error, which arises because the rules for floating-point arithmetic and regular arithmetic are not the same.  (:\n\ncomputers represent numbers in memory by converting them to a binary number system, and then storing each 1 or 0 in a memory cell called a bit.  \n\nunfortunately this is a pretty limited way of storing numbers, because if you have a very large or very small number, you waste a lot of empty space.  it's just like writing large numbers in scientific notation:  i can write 6x10^23, or i can write 600000000000000000000000.  obviously the scientific notation is a lot easier and more compact.\n\nso computers deal with very large (or very small) numbers by representing them in what is essentially scientific notation.  half of the memory used for the number represents the "6" and the other half of the memory represents the "10^23".  \n\n(actually, because these things are binary, it is not a power of 10, but actually a power of 2.  but the idea is the same.)  \n\nin computer lingo this is called "floating-point" format because the decimal point is free to "float" around in the number by changing the exponent part.\n\na subtle kind of problem arises when converting certain numbers to binary form.  if i were to ask you to write down 1/3 in decimal form, you would probably say ".3" or ".3333" or ".3 repeating" because no matter how many additional 3's you add, you need an infinite number of digits to accurately write 1/3.\n\nwhen you convert numbers to binary, a similar problem arises, but it happens for different numbers than we are used to.  0.1 is a good (and rather infamous) example - if you try to write it in binary, it has an infinitely-long representation, just like 1/3 does in decimal.\n\nso, when you store a number like 0.1 in floating-point format, some of those digits have to get rounded away or discarded, because you'd need infinite amount of computer memory to accurately represent it.\n\nobviously, to any schmuck your problem of 1-.9-.1 should equal zero, but because of these rounding problems, in a floating-point machine some small fraction gets left over.  that small fraction is what google is returning to you (10^-17 is very, very small).  openoffice on the other hand, probably takes that 10^-17 and just rounds it down to zero.\n\nthese floating-point errors can wreak serious havoc on a computation-intensive algorithm.  they are a particular problem in scientific simulations, where a certain calculation may get repeated many many times.  \n\nif a small error crops up, that error can be quickly amplified by successive steps until it causes major problems.  so programmers who are writing numerical software have to be careful not to write code that introduces these errors (namely, subtracting two nearly-equal floating-point numbers, which is exactly what you did, is a serious problem).  so a good programmer will write code to ensure that the error stays negligible.\n\nyou can read more about floating-point errors here:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floating_point\nand some more advanced articles:\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/q42980/\nhttp://docs.sun.com/source/806-3568/ncg_goldberg.html


What is the temperature at the center of the Sun? I remember hearing its less than the surface by a lot..?

"Solar energy is created deep within the core of the Sun. It is here that the temperature (15,000,000° C; 27,000,000° F) and pressure (340 billion times Earth's air pressure at sea level) is so intense that nuclear reactions take place."\n\n"The Sun's outer visible layer is called the photosphere and has a temperature of 6,000°C (11,000°F). "\n\n"Sunspots are dark depressions on the photosphere with a typical temperature of 4,000°C (7,000°F)."


how much does the united state of america buy the alaska land?

"$7,200,000 (approximately $134,000,000 in 2005 dollars)," in 1867 from Russia.\n\nSee the article below.


please tell me about advantages of smoking?

It helps with stress. It also calms nervs. Keeps you from having to live so long. Who wants to live to be 100 anyway.


I saw a webpage that I really liked earlier but I didn't save it and I closed the browswer, can I find it?

Did you try your history button? or the history in whatever search engine you used?\nif you used Yahoo! ,you should be able to access all of your recent searches by clicking the little arrow next to the search window


What's your favorite Beethoven's Symphony?

I like the 7th symphony, the movement strikes me.


What was the heighest speed of a serve? and Who did it?

Andy Roddick has claimed the record for the world's fastest serve. \nThe American was playing in the Davis Cup clash with Austria when he hit a serve timed at 150.241.4mph. \n\nIt came on the fourth point of the eighth game in his match against Stefan Koubek. Roddick won 6-4 6-4 6-2 in only 90 minutes to help the USA on its way to victory. \n\nRoddick was the joint holder of the previous record - 149.239.7mph - with Britain's Greg Rusedski. \n\nThird behind the British number two is America's Taylor Dent, who served up a 144.2mph delivery at Wimbledon in 2001. \n\nAustralia's Mark Philippoussis is fourth on the list with his 142.3mph rocket in 1997 in Dusseldorf.


Where did the name Polaris,and Ursa Major come from?

Polaris ultimately comes from the Latin meaning 'pole' because its relatively fixed position in the sky (today, we say that Polaris, the North Star, is at the Celestial North Pole).  Ursa Major comes ultimatley from Latin 'Great Bear', with ursa being 'bear' and major meaning 'large/great'.  The constellation has a star formation believed to look like a large bear.


I need to summarize each of the first ten amendments of the constitution, can you help me??

With all due respect, your stated desire doesn’t make any sense.  The ten articles of the United States Bill of Rights are written in clear language with most economical use of the language.  There are only 462 words of content in all ten amendments.\n\nIt would be interesting to know what is your intended use.  In my seminars I find that rather than summarize them I have to expand from both a origin perspective as well as from a case law perspective.  To do less is to cloud them in misunderstandings.     \n\nIf this is a class project, have your instructor contact me and I'll explain why this is not possible, something the instructor should already know.


What is your favorite holiday of the year?


I want to be an international volunteer to work for free, which group should I join?

Probably the best can be the Red Cross, check this link ;)


Will 2006 World Baseball Classic games be televised? Where?

I'm sure the games will be televised somewhere, but MLB has not announced specific broadcast plans or announced a rights deal with any network. Part of the problem may be that the tournament runs at the same time as the NCAA basketball tournaments, pretty much locking up a lot of dates for both CBS and ESPN (which does early round men's games and the women's tournament pretty much throughtout). That would lead me to believe FOX is the most likely place for games to air, although they may only be interested in the end of the tournament, like the semifinals and championship instead of all the pool games. \n\nThe only information I have been able to find for certain is that subscribers to, MLB.com web broadcasts will be able to get games as part of their off-season package, which they are charging $9.95 for. MLB.com also has a complete tournament schedule, with game times, for the entire tournament.


People don't "turn" gay.  You either are or you aren't.  It might take you a while to realize it or come to terms with it, but you don't suddenly become gay.


What do you wear around the house on the weekend when you have nothing to do but stay home?


How I can send & receive fax thru my computer to any where in world through DSL/Broadband Internet?

I'm a cheapskate!  Why pay, when something free (and often as good or better) is available ?\n\nIf you're on XP, go to Help, and type in "send fax".


try this. it worked wonders for me:\n\nhttp://www.northwestims.com/ims.html


Are there any decent web portals besides Yahoo,MSN,Excite,and Lycos?

Yes. Here is a list:\n\nYahoo! (Nasdaq:YHOO) - Yahoo! Internet portal provides email, news, shopping, web search, music, fantasy sports, and many other online products and services to consumers and businesses worldwide. \nAltaVista - featuring web and newsgroup search engines as well as paid submission services. \nLycos - official site for Lycos, the online destination site combining elements of navigation, community, and commerce. \nExcite - provides search, news, email, personals, portfolio tracking, and other services. \nGo.com - Disney's web portal. \nMSN - MSN's all-in-one Internet portal, the home of Hotmail, MSN Messenger, MSNBC News, Encarta, and Slate Magazine. \nAmerica Online (AOL) - offers services such as Internet access, email account, instant messaging, chat, and other online features. \ngo2net - features unique sports, business and Internet content. Offers Java-based tools including a metasearch engine. \nNetscape@ \nSina.com (Nasdaq:SINA) - ethnically-centered resource about the Chinese community that provides information, supports social activities, and fosters business transactions. \niWon - daily, monthly, and annual cash prize giveaways. Collect entries by clicking on links. \nNBCi - integrated media company offering content via the Internet, television, and radio. \nRediff (Nasdaq:REDF) - sports, news, and entertainment information from an Indian perspective. \nMyWay.com - full portal without banners, pop-ups, video ads, or direct marketing. \nTerra.com - specialist Spanish and Portugese language portal. \nTiscali UK - includes Web search, news, ring tones, jobs, music, chat, and more. \nStarMedia - specializing in Internet media for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking audiences. \nSify.com - news, sports, arts, culture, and more about all things Indian. \nBonzi.com - portal offering a variety of products, including BonziBuddy. \nNtlworld - services include e-mail, Webdiary, directory, and consumer advice. \nSwirve - portal offering games, fantasy sports, virtual cards, movie reviews, free email, and more. \nIrish Abroad - community site that features information about Irish genealogy, travel, cooking, entertainment, news, and more. \nWanadoo - offers Internet services in Europe and around the world. \nVerizon Online - directory, products and services, account information, and more. \nAjeeb - English site of this Middle East-based portal. Offers a web directory, news, email, job site, and more. \nNaharnet - portal for Lebanese and Arabs everywhere. \nALLTEL.net - Internet access portal with news, weather, sports, stock quotes, and more. \neUniverse - entertainment portal and online retailer of music, videos, and video games. \nLocators Search Engine - meta search engine portal offering pay-per-click placement, pop-up blocker, free hosting, and other services. \nPinoyCentral.com - Filipino portal offers news and entertainment, email, chat, sports, and games. \nIranClick.com - Persian portal with a web directory, email, and more. \nYalla! - Lebanese portal offering news, entertainment ringtones, webmail, and Arabic language content. \nBlueBall - contains a directory of affiliate commercial web sites and business opportunities, as well as news, email, and links to product reviews and comparison shopping. \nZugbo! - pay per click search engine. \n@free - advertising-free sites and services including e-mail, news, information, advice, chat, forums, categorized affiliate links, and online stores. \nVerticalPortals.com - offers a directory of portal sites each providing in-depth coverage of a particular area of interest. \nGeoPortals.com - groups of sites and search engines organized by subject and sub-categories. \nMailChoose.com - free email addresses, web search, online games, shareware, messenger, weather forecast, news, jokes, and more. \nbehelpful - features news stories, comparison shopping, search, and more. \nThingFind.com - offers email, free and paid web hosting, directory, games, chat, and more.


Pick up peoples dog poop for them with you bare hands.


What are the different  central beliefs of Hindus, Buddhists, Confucianists, and Daoists?

Taoism (what you call "Daoism", though the pronounciation is the same) in its purest form is a philosophy of life.  One of its central ideas is Yin/Yang, the idea that everything in life has an opposite (hot/cold, light/dark, etc).  Another is Wei Wu Wei--literally "doing without doing".  This is the idea that one should flow with life rather than against it.  By so doing, all things are finished seemingly without effort.\n\nBuddhists believe in enlightenment.  Zen is a form of Buddhism which incorporates some ideas from Taoism.  One of its beliefs is that man cannot by logical thinking understand the nature of reality.  Only by giving up your desires and attachment to your beliefs can you reach this understanding, which is enlightenment.\n\nHinduism I know less about, but I read once that although is seems as though Hinduists believe in many gods, really they are all reflections of the one god, like light separating in a prism.\n\nConfucianism I know the least about, but I understand that Confucius was a very logical fellow who set down a large number of rules for how one should live one's life.\n\nThis doesn't do them justice by a long shot, but it's a decent start.  Hope that helps.


how do they determine +/- rating in hockey?

When a player is on the ice, they record the number of goals for and against his team. If his team scores more than they are scored against while he is on the ice, he has a postive number.


to me this means - to keep focused on the 'big picture' and not on the menial....


Can you put html code code in when asking a question?

Yahoo! Answers is not configured to accept HTML code.


what is the one thing that modren man needs to survive, other than food ,water,and air, in order to survive?


Is the newly constructed wall between US and Mexico the answer to migration?

It is all said. No wall will stop illegal migration. But illegals don't just come from the south. They come from many other parts of the world. USA has received people from everywhere, the original settlers were inmigrants from England, and if you take a close look at your family tree, I'm sure you'll find an inmigrant among your close relatives. So why all this fuzz about. Everytime politicians want to distract the people's attention from critizicing their goofs, they take on illegal migration as a sure way of deviating the citizens opinion. So, what else is new?


how can I ace my interview for a promotion?

Make sure you dress appropriately and don't chew gum.  Be comfortable talking about yourself because you're going to have to convince them you're the right person for the job.  Make sure you've done your research on the company you're applying for and exactly what they are looking for to fill the position.  Good luck!


how do I get my history icon back from the opening yahoo page?It was a pictue of a clock with an arrow on it?

Make sure "View > Tools Bars > Standard buttons" is checked. If it is, go to "View > Toolbars > Customize" and find history in the left menu and move it to the right.


What will be the future of the automotive industry and the internet be in 2006?

After a complete polishing of the crystal ball, opening a new deck of Tarot cards, and putting a new coat of varnish on the magic wand I discovered the following:\n\nAutomobiles will continue to operate on gasoline and the Internet will continue to operate on Ethernet. The U.S. automobile manufacturer - General Motors - will continue to be the best selling vehicles in the world, and Yahoo! will continue to be the best Searchable Directory on the Internet.


which is the best institute for IIT entrance coaching? I am in school final (10th)?

The best institute by far is VM classes(delhi) followed by Bansal classes, kota.\nIf you r from delhi, then try with all your might to get into vm somehow, I'm in IITg and there r more VM guys than even fiitjee(which takes in more than 5000 students)\nIt gives a result of around 70% as opposed to other institutes which hover at around 5-6% . \nnext comes Bansal classes, Kota ,which gives you a platform to compete with a much larger group. The percentage result is not as good as VM but it does churn out around 800 ranks every year, and the teachers are amazing.Yes, you'll have to go all the way to kota for that , but you have to give up something to get nething worthwhile.\nJust dont fall for the....coaching doesnt matter..its up to you crap, its a myth circulated by the people who dont understand the game,and believe me its not easy.\nthere isnt a single student who came in here w/out professional coaching. Write me a mail, and ill tell u why its all worth it in the end ;-)


How does the caste system in India work?

it works with ruthless discrimnation\n\nyou are not supposed to marry, associate with, have business dealings with, or even acknowledge others outside your caste.


What was Mia Farrow's most surprising role?

The Last Unicorn... She was the voice for the unicorn. I loved this cartoon when I was younger and found it at a garage sale just a few years ago. Now my kids like to watch it.


The inner and outer cores are probley composed mostly of...what?

Scientists believe that the outer core is a liquid made out of an iron-nickle alloy, and the inner core is a liquid that behaves like a solid, and is mostly made out of iron.


I'm writing a report about seperation of church and state, any tips?


Where can I find a nurses guide to prenventing medical errors?

US Dept of Health and Human Services has a nice page on it...\nhttp://www.dhhs.gov/news/press/2002pres/safety.html\nThe Institute for Safe Medication Practices...\nhttp://www.ismp.org/\nA piece on medication errors for Nurses...\nhttp://www.nursingclasses.com/ceu-for-nurses-on-preventing-medication-errors.html


Why is there no external, corroborative evidence of the supernatural events in the Bible?

Consider that 99.9% of the disciples & apostles suffered & died for the faith.\n\nLogic & human psychology would say that there would have been a lot more dropouts if it was phony.\n\nGod gave you freewill - He wants you to choose well.


I honestly feel that Ray J is cuter? He's cute all ova. That's just my opinion!!


how to start a personal website whether it is free?

If you know HTML, you can use someone like freeservers\nhttp://www.freeservers.com\nif you know no HTML, Yahoo would be the best bet for you\nhttp://www.geocities.com\n\nHomestead USED to be the best.. now you have to pay :-\


You can do a search at the US Copyright Office.


How do I copy a file from an URL to my server using VB.NET?

It's very easy. Look for the documentation on WebRequest.\n1) Use WebRequest.Create(url)\n2) Use the GetResponse() method on the resulting WebRequest object\n3) Use GetStream() on the resulting WebResponse. You may use a file based stream to receive a copy of the network stream.


I want to gain a little bit of weight like 6 Lb, How?

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What does the term "Palliative care" mean?

Definitions of Palliative care on the Web:\n\n(PAL-ee-yuh-tiv): Care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease. The goal of palliative care is to prevent or treat as early as possible the symptoms of the disease, side effects caused by treatment of the disease, and psychological, social, and spiritual problems related to the disease or its treatment. Also called comfort care, supportive care, and symptom management.\nwww8.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/cda/dept28876/files/180383.html\n\nTreatment to relieve, rather than cure, symptoms caused by cancer. Palliative care can help people live more comfortably.\nwww.us.novartisoncology.com/info/treatments/chemotherapy/glossary.jsp\n\nSometimes referred to as comfort care or hospice care, palliative care is a comprehensive approach to treating serious illness with a focus on keeping dying patients comfortable through pain control and addressing psychological, social, and spiritual concerns, instead of treating the disease or condition.\nwww.aarpsegundajuventud.org/english/health/2003-nov/glossary.htm\n\nSpecially trained physicians and other caregivers provide pain relief, control ongoing symptoms, and offer counseling for patients with advanced disease.\nwww.usnews.com/usnews/health/hospitals/articles/glossary.htm\n\nPalliative care is an approach to life-threatening chronic illnesses, especially at the end of life. Palliative care combines active and compassionate therapies to comfort and support patients and their families who are living with life-ending illness. Palliative care strives to meet physical needs through pain relief and maintaining quality of life while emphasizing the patient's and family's rights to participate in informed discussion and to make choices. ...\nwww.amfar.org/cgi-bin/iowa/bridge.html\n\nTreatment to relieve, rather than cure, symptoms caused by cancer. Palliative care can help people live more comfortably. Physical therapist A health professional trained in the use of treatments such as exercise and massage. Platelets Special blood cells that help stop bleeding. Port (also treatment field) The area of the body through which external beam radiation is directed in order to reach a tumor. Prosthesis An artificial replacement of a part of the body. ...\nwww.med.umich.edu/radonc/glossary.htm\n\ntreatment that relieves symptoms, such as pain, but is not expected to cure the disease. The main purpose is to improve the patient's quality of life.\nwww.mesothelioma-settlement-information.org/Mesothelioma_Legal_Glossary.php\n\nCare given to people with chronic, often life-threatening illnesses. Care focuses on symptom management, such as relieving pain or stopping nausea, enhancing quality of life and psychosocial needs.\nwww.painconnection.org/MyTreatment/MayoClinic_glossary.asp\n\nTreatment aimed at relieving symptoms and pain rather than effecting a cure.\ncll.ucsd.edu/glossaryp.htm\n\nTreatment given to relieve symptoms of pain caused by advanced cancer. Palliative therapy does not alter the course of a disease but can improve the quality of life.\nwww.americanbrachytherapy.org/aboutBrachytherapy/glossary.cfm\n\ncare of persons whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment. The goal of palliative care is achievement of the best possible quality of life for the person and their family.\nwww.dva.gov.au/media/publicat/2001/prostate/glossary.htm\n\nCare provided to keep the patient as comfortable as possible, rather than to cure a disease.\nwww.gundluth.org/web/ptcare/CancerCtr.nsf/0/bb2e1f8a9fb11a1286256c480075cbe3\n\na variety of supports and treatments designed to relieve the symptoms and enhance the quality of life of those with advanced cancer\nwww.cancercare.mb.ca/Hope/bcch_glossary.shtml\n\nCaring for a patient by maintaining the best quality of remaining life.\nwww.gammaknifesanantonio.com/Faq/Glossary.asp\n\nTreatment that is not intended to be curative, but to relieve or alleviate sympt